Burn off a few Christmas cookies, and support a local charity!
Sunday, December 27th at 9am.
Registration at Avalon Community Hall, 30th and Avalon Avenue, Avalon NJ.
Race/walk along the beach!
Proceeds benefit the Live Like Lozier Memorial Foundation in memory of Craig K. Lozier.
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My tips for walking the beach in the winter:
FOOT WEAR- sneakers do not work.  I wear hiking shoes (Merrell’s).  They keep my feet warm and dry, and provide better stability when I “hike” over the jetty rocks!
SOCKS- I’m a fan of Smart Wool socks.
PANTS- jeans are like sneakers…worn only when the weather is mild.  Thicker material is best- even if they still have the “mom jeans” look.
TURTLENECK- prefer those with a stretched out neck- to pull up when walking into the wind.
JACKET-  I wear an LL Bean ski jacket that I bought on sale years ago (with a hood, and inside pocket to keep my phone warm).  I like that it’s a bright color to contrast against the gray sand/sky.
HAT/GLOVES- some are warmer than others- depends on weather conditions.  If it’s really brutal, I wear a neck scrunchie that will partially cover my face.
Doesn’t this sound fun…not to mention fashionable??
Actually, it’s totally worth it for the views.  Plus I am motivated by my blog and Twitter followers expecting pictures 😉
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Not complaining…I’m sure I will be whining soon enough  😉
No docks, no boats, no bugs!  December kayaking…
 “One of these things is not like the other…”
Members of the Stone Harbor Garden Club hang seashore themed Christmas wreaths at various public areas throughout town.  A nice back drop for my kayaking trip yesterday 😉
My reward for bundling up and walking along the beach every day?  Winter wildlife!
I regularly see peregrine falcons and oystercatchers; and occasionally a snowy owl or bald eagle.
With only the diehard surfers sharing the space, the dolphins glide by close to shore and ride the waves.
I have walked by -but not too close!- to sunbathing seals.
And on Saturday morning, I watched 2 whales slowly breaching above the calm water.  Amazing!
Merry Christmas!
See you on the beach 🙂