Avalon, NJ- The annual 7 Mile Run and 5K Run/Walk will take place this Sunday, September 4th at 8:30am. Registration held Saturday afternoon and before the race on Sunday morning. Avalon Community Hall- 30th and the beach.
The Cedar Island Swim (postponed by Irene last Sunday) will take place on Monday, September 5th. And the kid’s Splash N’ Dash takes place Saturday, September 3rd at 6:30pm.
For additional information: http://www.timkerrcharities.org/
How did we exist before social media?Â
I originally signed up for Twitter for business reasons, and shortly after, the blizzard of 2010 hit. Phone and Internet were out for more than 1 week, yet I was able to deliver updates via my Twitter account. Local property owners appreciated the information…and I was hooked.
After this weekend, I REALLY appreciate the value of Twitter. I was connected to others evacuated from the shore, and able to read updates from those who stayed behind. Even the municipalities “tweeted” regular updates.
A big thank you to my life lines: @CookeCapeMay (Cape May) @amysrosenberg (Ventnor/Margate) , and @JasonNark (North Wildwood). Their messages allowed me to provide  information to other shore family members, and have a clear perspective of the situation near my home. You all deserve a sunny beach day!
Sunrise watching- Friday, and again this morning.
The views may have been similar, but my emotional response was completely different. Â
On Friday, we walked down prior to evacuating the island, and I was overwhelmed with sadness and fear.
Today, I was welcomed back by the wide (and intact) beach, dolphins just beyond the wave break, and a warm sun. Ahhh…that’s better 🙂
Back to work and inspecting a few homes before tenants move back in. Minimal damage and only minor flooding issues. Most businesses are back open (although I did hear that Kohler’s Bakery won’t open until Friday- darn) and preparing for the Labor Day weekend.
Our house once again looks like a typical beach house instead of a hurricane ready structure.
Walked tonight after the winds settled down. There were a few surfers out in the big waves, and a beautiful sky just before sunset.
In downtown Stone Harbor, the flooding was far less than expected. Even the businesses along Third Avenue and in the 300 block were dry (flood prone section). Â Open tonight: Wawa, Marabella’s, Fred’s, and Stone Harbor Pizza. Couldn’t tell if the Nemo’s crew was cleaning or actually cooking tonight.
Lights on and owners returning to check their homes. Welcome back 🙂
We are thrilled to be back on the island!
Our shore communities were fortunate, yet it’s important to inspect your property for damage as soon as possible.
We are unable to allow tenants entry or re-entry to a property until the owner or their designated contractor verifies that all utilities are functioning, and that there are no safety issues.
She has yet to arrive, but already creating widespread grief.
We are watching 6ABC news on the Internet and I’m obsessed with Twitter.
This is so much more than a shore event- especially with the current tornado warnings in effect. Scary.
We all REALLY deserve a peaceful beach day…soon.
Picture taken Friday morning (was that only yesterday??)
I was up early preparing and worrying, and knew a walk on the beach to watch the sunrise would help.
Left the island by 10am. Hope to return soon…
Will post Avalon and Stone Harbor updates as I know more.
Yesterday was a crazy day. We were up early to prepare for the mandatory evacuation, took a walk on the beach (posted pictures on Twitter), stopped by my office for a final check, and then headed out.
Our families are long time “beach people”, and many live along the coast. My kind sister and brother in law have 4 additional people to feed for the long weekend!
will continue to track the news and post updates on Twitter
PLEASE don’t think it would be “fun” to ride it out.Â
Mother Nature has the last word.Â
The ocean is huge and powerful, and we are a little barrier island.
Our homes weren’t built to withstand the high winds expected.
The Cape May County Emergency Management Department has called for a MANDATORY evacuation of all visitors and residents of Cape May County (not just the barrier islands)- except for essential personnel.
This order will be enforced- important to comply. We must all leave by tomorrow.