Author: ann

  • New Movie Theater for 2016

    This is BIG news for the island.

    The new owners of the 96th Street movie theater are in the process of a major renovation project.

    Read the details in  The Press of Atlantic City

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  • Monday Weather

    An almost balmy 26 degrees and light snow.   No excuses to skip my beach walk before work!

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  • Watch the Ice!

    Not a phrase most expect to hear on the beach.

    Yet, valid advice for the crazy participants in tomorrow’s annual Polar Bear Plunge in Sea Isle City.

    For more information:    http://visitsicnj.com/events/polar-bear-plunge

    Related: the Townsends Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City reopens today at 3pm.

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  • Baby It’s Cold Outside…

    And it will be even colder this weekend 🙁

    I talked with a local plumber this morning and he is very concerned about frozen pipes.

    It’s not just the low temperatures (and yes, they will be LOW).  The other factor is the wind.

    During similar extreme cold snaps, our 2nd floor master bath shower pipes have frozen (the pipes are on an outside wall).  And this is in an occupied house.

    So, we will turn up the thermostat (even though I’m a cheapskate about the gas bill!) and probably drip the shower head overnight.  It’s not worth a pipe break and water damage.

    If your shore house is not completely winterized (defined by water shut off at the curb, with anti-freeze in the toilets and sinks), it’s worthwhile to take extra precautions this weekend.

    Plus it’s a holiday weekend…so come visit the island!

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  • Tuesday Beach Walk

    Today’s lunch break: another beach walk (south to 48th Street, Avalon).

    Marsh grass at the beach path entrances…evidence of the earlier high tide.

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  • Beachwalk Break

    I eat lunch at my desk, so an afternoon beachwalk break is more than justified 😉  Plus I missed my morning walk!

    The ocean is stormy and tides are higher than normal.  Disappointed to see a bit more beach erosion since the recent winter storm.

    But it was fascinating to watch the wild waves at the inlet (8th Street jetty).

    I posted videos on Twitter and You Tube.  Please forgive the quality…my hands were cold and I was trying to avoid being splashed!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWBOg5njBc8

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  • Going with the Tide

    Moderate tidal flooding this morning in Avalon and Stone Harbor.

    Bay water hanging out in the areas that typically flood during storms and extreme tides (most common in the winter/early spring months).

    Water starting to recede now (10:30am).

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  • Saturday Sights

    Cold, calm, and colorful morning on the beach (and found a piece of sea glass that matched the sky!)

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  • Bay front Avalon NJ

    Just Listed!

    6660 Ocean Drive, South Unit, Avalon NJ  $1,695,000

    Beautiful multi level townhouse style unit with serene bay, wetlands, and sunset views.

    Completely renovated in 2011- custom features and amenities throughout. 4 bedrooms, plus a 1st floor den, 4 full baths, 3 waterside decks, attached garage, and a gas fireplace.  Perfect for year round use!

    Best of both worlds: a boat slip out back, and a convenient 2 block walk to a great beach.

    For more pictures and details: Click Here  and Here

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