Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Author: ann

  • My Island

    I admit to being a bit emotional when thinking about the approaching hurricane. 

    The island is my life history,  my lively hood, and my year round home. 

    Avalon and Stone Harbor have not faced mandatory evacuation since the fall of 1985 for Hurricane Gloria.  It’s a clear memory even though almost 30 years have passed.

    As of this morning, both towns are suggesting voluntary evacuations, especially for the non- residents.   Will post updates.     http://www.avalonboro.org/  or

     http://www.stone-harbor.nj.us/

    Property owners have time to secure their homes: close and lock all windows, remove deck furniture, and store trash cans.  Please DO NOT make plans to stay in town to watch the storm.  You are likely to be without electricity or access on/off the island once the hurricane arrives near our coast.

  • Oh, Irene…continued

    It can be hard to believe the weather forecasts when it appears so calm.  However…

    The Mayor of Avalon strongly suggests that tenants due to check out Saturday leave by Friday night, and weekend visitors (including new tenants due to check in on Saturday) stay home until the storm passes our coast.

    We will know more about the projected path of Irene by tomorrow.  In the meantime, secure your deck furniture, trash cans, etc. and have a plan.  I will be posting on my blog and Tweeting regular updates http://twitter.com/AnnDelaneyBeach

  • Oh, Irene

    A late summer tropical storm is not unusual at the Jersey Shore.  It can be a messy day or two with drenching rain, high winds, and rough surf.

    The greatest concern this time of year is preparing properties for the storm.  Even heavy duty deck furniture can take flight given the right wind conditions.  Trash cans, kayaks, beach chairs, etc. need to be secured.

    Watch the weather reports- currently it looks like Saturday night into Sunday for Irene’s arrival.  If you need to hire a handyman to secure the outdoor items, I am happy to provide recommendations.

    P.S. Well…that was an exciting afternoon.  An earthquake in Avalon.  I was on the phone with a prospective buyer, so I didn’t want to hang up ;)  Felt my office sway back and forth, and watched our light fixtures swing a bit.  Crazy.  Customers across the street in the Avalon Supermarket and Hoy’s walked out on Dune Drive.  Really thought it was a gas line explosion- until I read the reports on Twitter. 

  • Sand Castles

    Impressive! 

    Spotted this mega sand castle on my morning walk.  The beach tractor weaved around the sculpture so it could stay intact.

    It must have been built last evening- after the rain.

    Better weather today- cloudy early, then sun returns later in the day.

  • Carpet of Sand

    I grew up in the days of colorful shag carpeting- and the required plastic rake to fluff up the rug!

    Freshly manicured beach sand provides flashbacks to those years.

    I feel bad creating the first set of foot prints- ruining the art work of the early morning groomers.

    Within a few hours, the perfect rows will disappear under hundred’s of foot steps…until tomorrow when the tractors return to the sand.

  • Calm Morning

    This is how I started my day :)   Out and on the water by 6:30am.

    When I finished, the replacement team  (surfers) arrived.

    Then off to work- showing sale property and a busy rental change over day.

    Have a nice weekend!

  • Children’s Charities of Power Play Realty

    This week, Tim Kerr and the sales agents of Power Play Realty will distribute $6000 to local organizations helping children in our community.

    One percent of all sale commissions funds the charity. We are proud to report a total of $36,609 has been distributed from the Power Play Charity since 2005.

    For more information on our charity: http://www.powerplayrealty.com/pages/charities

  • Life at the Shore

    Had a great time on the Ventnor beach yesterday watching the Atlantic City Air Show.

    Perfect weather- comfortable temperatures, clear skies, and a nice breeze.  And always fun to hang out with family for the day.

    It’s no ordinary beach day when fighter jets are flying overhead  😉

    Another opportunity for a unique seashore activity: The Brendan Borek Surf Memorial takes place this Saturday, 8/20 (an all day surfing contest held at 30th Street in Avalon).  For more information:  www.brendansfund.org

  • Seashore Rain…

    …leads to seashore rainbows.  Skies clearing this afternoon- hurry back to the beach 🙂

  • Atlantic City Air Show

    Look, up in the sky!  It’s a bird… it’s a plane…it’s an F-16 fighter jet??

    The annual Atlantic City Air Show takes place this Wednesday, 8/17.  A spectator friendly event : everyone has a front row seat along the beach in Atlantic City and Ventnor. Weather conditions this year should be ideal 🙂

    http://www.atlanticcitynj.com/acairshow.aspx

    Depending on the wind direction, you may hear the roar as far south as Stone Harbor- and see various planes fly along the coast to and from the show.