Yep. Time to launch the boat.  A few weeks ago we were shoveling snow!
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The secret to early and late season kayaking is to limit contact with the water (ha, ha). It’s COLD! Therefore, I stay close to the docks just in case.
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And sometimes, close to a bridge 🙂
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No birdwatching today- other than plastic owls on the pilings to scare off (?) other birds.  A bit freaky.
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A beautiful day to hang out on the bay for an hour or so.  Life is good!
Weekend at the shore:  Uncle Bill’s Pancake House in Stone Harbor re-opened this morning for the season (Avalon stays open year round); for dinner and drinks, both the Concord Cafe and Windrift in Avalon will unlock their doors after a long winter’s nap.
And of course, you MUST take advantage of this incredible weather and extra hour of day light with a walk on the beach 🙂
The spring bulbs are popping up all over our small yard.  And the warm weather is expected to last through the official first day of spring on Saturday.
We are looking forward to a busy (finally) weekend at the shore!
 In 2008, we traveled through Northern Ireland.  This restaurant with a familiar name was in Belfast (a very clean and sophisticated city, by the way).
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Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland…an amazing natural wonder that requires sensible shoes!
A good excuse to post  travel photos…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
  
General office computer maintenance and virus scans today created a few hours of downtime. Fortunately, I planned ahead with proper attire and footwear 😉
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One of the many perks of living and working at the shore! It was a perfect afternoon break.
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Walking north on the beach in Avalon, I could not continue beyond 22nd Street.  Borough workers were on site making emergency dune repairs until the major beach fill project in May.
 A good day to think about summer in Avalon and Stone Harbor.
Weekly and full season rentals available in all shapes and sizes…beach to bay.
Send me your “wish list” and I will e-mail you a list of options: Â ann@anndelaney.com
Thank you for the opportunity to help with your seashore vacation 🙂
At the Jersey Shore, “spring” arrives wrapped in fog. As you drive in the boulevard, the thick moist air often obstructs the view of the bridge.Â
Thankfully, it’s good for the skin…at least that’s what I believe when I return from my walk soaking wet! Happy Spring 🙂
An article in today’s Atlantic City Press http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/  (Cape May County section)  provided details about the shared beach fill project scheduled to start in May.  The dredging company has yet to decide which beach area will be first- and the business administrators agreed it may come down to a flip of a coin!
In Sea Isle City, the beaches between 73rd and 94th Streets will receive 700,000 cubic yards of sand. In Avalon, the beaches between 9th and 26th Streets will receive 500,000 cubic yards of sand.
The sun finally appeared late this afternoon through the clouds over the bay. “Salty and damp” air from a strong sea breeze.   A better ending to a day of wild weather.
Well…the weather report was right.  Basically, an ugly day at the shore!
Hard to see in the picture, but the wind is pushing the rain sideways down Dune Drive. Avalon Coffee made a good effort for the morning. The lights in Hoy’s are bright against the dark sky. And the real estate offices are open- optimistic that winter weary folks will call or e-mail to make summer plans.   ann@anndelaney.com  if I can be of assistance.