Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Activities

  • October Summer, continued

    Talked  with several summer neighbors yesterday. We are all grateful for this amazing stretch of weather, and “working hard” to take advantage…knowing that cold temperatures will eventually arrive.

    Every time I rinse off my beach chair or kayak, I wonder if it’s the last use for 2013?  And then I hurry out again the next day (often bright and early before work) to fit in one more activity!

    Yesterday’s adventures included a paddle around Stone Harbor Point (yes, that’s North Wildwood across the inlet).  The ocean was calm…and warm!

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  • October Summer

    Taking advantage of this amazing weather.

    On my day off yesterday, I kayaked in the bay, took a walk, and spent some quality time in my beach chair 😉   This morning, I kayaked in the ocean before work.

    Oh…the burdens of living at the shore!

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  • Saturday Sights

    Busy on island today with numerous tag sales (to be followed by the fall tradition of demolitions!)  and the Wine Festival on 96th Street.   Also, it’s bulk trash pick up weekend in Stone Harbor (free stuff!)

    Amazing views during my early morning beach walk.  Now preparing for a productive day showing sale properties 🙂

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  • Nuns’ Beach Surf Contest / Fundraiser

    Join the friendly Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Saturday, September 14th for the annual surf contest.  111th Street and the beach, 8am.

    There will be tents by the beach selling coffee and donuts… and of course the popular “Nuns’ Beach” wear.  The generous support from the community helps to maintain this beautiful Stone Harbor landmark.

    P.S. Found this wonderful article on line: An Entire Beach of Nuns  posted in July.  Funny!

    The first picture was sent to me by a reader last year: Villa Maria by the Sea, 1955.  Still looking great in 2013!

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  • Shore Hikes?

    Explore the other side of Stone Harbor Point.  The hike is “challenging”…but not for the typical reasons.

    First- only make this trek at low tide.  Do not wear flip flops. Wait for a breezy day or after the cool weather arrives.  Why?  Water, mud, and bugs respectively 😉

    Start at the street end off of Third Avenue at 122nd Street.  There is a path on the right hand side that crosses the marsh and then winds around to the left to the two bird look out platforms.  Then on to the clam shell driveway that leads to the beach or back to the 123rd Street parking lot.

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  • Quiet Mornings

    Beautiful, calm morning on the bay.

    FAQ regarding kayaking:  1) Yes, I ALWAYS wear a life vest  2) Yes, I have my phone in a dry box (so I can take pictures and Tweet…of course!)  3) Yes, I stay near the docks in the off season.

    In season, I like to venture away from the basins.  Ironically, if you look at some of the back bay areas at low tide, you will see that I am often paddling in fairly shallow water.  If I ever run into trouble, I can literally climb out of my kayak and walk along the mud!

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  • 25th Year- Tim Kerr Island Run

    Didn’t hear a final head count- but estimating that there were over 1,000 participants in today’s race.

    P.S. Tim Kerr confirmed that there were over 1100 runners!

    For race results, a link will be posted on the Tim Kerr Charities web site:  http://timkerrcharities.org/2012/

    I was breaking a sweat during the last 1/2 hour of registration…and that was inside the Community Hall 😉

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  • Weekend

    A quiet morning walk before a busy Saturday: tenants checking out…and new tenants checking in.    Perfect weather for the annual sidewalk sale in Stone Harbor, too.

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  • TK Run September 1st

    We have registration forms in our office:  2821 Dune Drive, Avalon, or visit: Tim Kerr Charities web site

    Cost:  $25 to register in advance; $30 on race day (for either the 7 mile run or 5K run/walk)

    Registration/packet pick up at the Avalon Community Hall : Saturday 8/31 between 3pm- 6pm; and 7am to 8:20am on Sunday morning.

    Sunday:  7 Mile Run begins at 8:30am;  5K run/walk starts at 8:45am

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  • Tuesday Morning Views

    Bay kayaking at high tide. What a nice way to start the work day 🙂

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