Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Activities

  • Beach Obstacles

    When I posted this picture last week on Twitter, I thought the beach equipment was positioned by the Avalon fishing pier as a staging area.

    Today, I heard the details.  Turns out, in order to redistribute the sand from the south end of the island to the north end, the large trucks faced a major height obstacle: the fishing pier.

    The contractor solved the problem by digging out a section between the pilings, allowing the dump trucks to clear the bottom of the pier.  And because the ocean naturally washes sand back in the hole, the area has to be maintained daily during the beach restoration process.

    There are sections of beach closed during this project.  However, you can safely observe from a nearby beach path.  And who doesn’t enjoy watching an over-sized Tonka truck speeding along the water’s edge?!

    A short video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FALLhMVnvZg&list=UUU6fmwEHluNBeqiKwi4H67g&index=1&feature=plcp

  • Wednesday Pictures

    Yesterday was an amazing day…especially for February 1st.  I posted several pictures on Twitter, but worth repeating…

    The last picture was taken at the Cove in Cape May looking toward the lighthouse.  How often do you see beach chairs in use in February??

  • Monday Rush Hour

    20 degrees as I set off on my morning walk.  Posted a quick picture on Twitter, and continued on a fast pace to stay warm.  Today is one of those calm days I mentioned in my last post- thankful not to battle the wind!

    I was cautious as I walked close to the water’s edge- slippery frozen sand 😉

    Stay warm…

  • Monday Morning Blues?

    At the shore, it’s Monday morning blues…mixed with gray, pink, and yellow.

    Quick- what is your first thought when I say the words beach and frozen?  A nice tropical drink, perhaps?

    In the winter, the moisture in the sand freezes, turning even the “soft” sand into a hard, crunchy surface.

    On the positive side, it becomes easier to walk close to the dunes…which in turn, partially block the cold north west winds 😉

  • December at the Shore

    December is definitely our transition month. 

    Fewer hours of daylight.  Cooler northwest winds. Quiet streets. 

    Yet, with the dunes blocking the wind, and a determined sun rising over the ocean…a beach walk still warms my soul.

  • Dashing Through the Sand 5K

    Need to work off a few Christmas cookies? 

    If you will be in Avalon NJ on Saturday, December 31st,  sign up for Dashing Through the Sand 2011 (5K fun run).

    Registration opens at 8am at the Avalon Community Hall (30th and Avalon Avenue); race starts at 9am.

    Proceeds benefit The Craig Kenneth Lozier Memorial Scholarship fund.

  • Fishing!

    According to the local fishing experts…the stripers are running! 

    I originally tweeted this morning about the “fishermen”…then amended my description to include this skilled “fisherwoman”!

    Results!

    Fun to watch as I walked the beach before work.  Another incredible day.

  • Stone Harbor Christmas Parade

    You know it’s a seashore Christmas parade when one of the “floats” is a decorated beach cleaning tractor 🙂

    Perfect weather and a great turn out for the annual event.

  • Colorful Skies

    Have you noticed the brilliant colors just before sunrise, and after sunset?

    The best views are by the water (beach or bay).  This morning, the clouds were a soft pink over the beach front homes.  So pretty!

    The island events continue today- shopping, music, food, etc.  And, a comfortable night to watch the annual Christmas Parade:  north along Third Avenue from 104th Street to 96th Street, then right on 96th Street toward Second Avenue…starting at 6:30pm.

  • Festival of Trees, Avalon NJ

    Wow! A room full of clever and unique Christmas trees donated by local businesses, clubs, and residents.

    The options range from quirky to designer.  And look carefully- many include gift certificates (or Flyer’s tickets!)

    The preview cocktail party starts tomorrow at 5pm-  Whitebrier Motorclub, 20th Street entrance.  There will be additional time to bid before and after the 21st Street tree lighting ceremony on Friday afternoon.

    11/26/11 Update- Guess which tree won the highest bid?  Our Flyers theme tree was auctioned off last night for $475!  🙂