Another day of big waves for the surfers.
Okay- it’s time for calmer water for the wimpy ocean kayaker who wants to hang out with the dolphins while it’s still warm 😉
There is a Craft Fair on 30th Street in Avalon today. The sun is out- a perfect day to wander around the downtown shops.
And tomorrow, a 5K Hero Run in Stone Harbor:  http://www.walkjogrun.net/events/running/9-11-Heroes-Run-Stone-Harbor/1970526
Okay, I will avoid wearing white…but I will not declare summer over just yet!
A beautiful 7 mile island with so much to see and do.
See you on the beach…or bay 🙂
Avalon, NJ- The annual 7 Mile Run and 5K Run/Walk will take place this Sunday, September 4th at 8:30am. Registration held Saturday afternoon and before the race on Sunday morning. Avalon Community Hall- 30th and the beach.
The Cedar Island Swim (postponed by Irene last Sunday) will take place on Monday, September 5th. And the kid’s Splash N’ Dash takes place Saturday, September 3rd at 6:30pm.
For additional information: http://www.timkerrcharities.org/
Had a great time on the Ventnor beach yesterday watching the Atlantic City Air Show.
Perfect weather- comfortable temperatures, clear skies, and a nice breeze. And always fun to hang out with family for the day.
It’s no ordinary beach day when fighter jets are flying overhead 😉
Another opportunity for a unique seashore activity: The Brendan Borek Surf Memorial takes place this Saturday, 8/20 (an all day surfing contest held at 30th Street in Avalon). For more information: www.brendansfund.org
Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird… it’s a plane…it’s an F-16 fighter jet??
The annual Atlantic City Air Show takes place this Wednesday, 8/17.  A spectator friendly event : everyone has a front row seat along the beach in Atlantic City and Ventnor. Weather conditions this year should be ideal 🙂
http://www.atlanticcitynj.com/acairshow.aspx
Depending on the wind direction, you may hear the roar as far south as Stone Harbor- and see various planes fly along the coast to and from the show.
Long time Avalon property owners stopped by our office the other day.  A few years back, they sold their home on the bay, and now return on regular basis to visit family… and have recently discovered “the beach”.
The woman asked a question: “What’s up with the giant holes on the beach?” She thought this must be a new trend (remember, they spent all of their family time on the bay).
I assured her it’s a long standing tradition (at least in my family) to dig a hole at the high tide line to keep the kids occupied. The “big boys” bring real shovels to the beach for the excavation work, and take great pride in the engineering details such as steps and retaining walls. If timed correctly, the ocean rushes in and creates a sandy swimming pool just before it’s time to leave 😉
Ahhhh….
We can finally turn off the air conditioning and open the windows after WEEKS of high temperatures.
The strong north west breeze =Â cool, dry air.
P.S. A seabreeze as of mid- afternoon…our favorite 🙂
Beautiful this morning on the beach.Â
Rays of sunshine peeking out behind the clouds provided a dramatic backdrop over the ocean.
Busy weekend ahead- the Home/Health Show at Avalon Elementary School on Saturday http://www.caperegional.com/ and a Seafood Fest at St. Mary’s Church- 95th and Third Avenue in Stone Harbor (lunch and dinner Saturday).
 A unique perspective of the Wetlands Institute– from the calm tidal basins on the south side of Stone Harbor Boulevard.Â
I was able to kayak through this area yesterday, and even spotted an osprey diving in the bay for breakfast. Might have been one of the “Real Ospreys of New Jersey” ?? For more information on the programs/events at the Wetlands:  http://wetlandsinstitute.org/   and to view their special osprey cam: http://wetlandsinstitute.org/education/osprey-camera/
Early morning high tide = opportunity to kayak in the bay before work.
A low mist covered the marsh, and the calm water reflected the sky and homes…very pretty.
Had to keep moving to out run the gnats – the downside of the still air 😉 Worth it to start my day with nice views, exercise, and quick swim!
I am proud to support the Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund.
Brendan’s Fund is a wonderful, local organization actively providing assistance to pediatric cancer patients and their families.
Schedule of events in August: Crab Cake Day at Sylvester’s 8/15; Artist and Friends Art Show at the Avalon Yacht Club 8/16; Pizza at Circle Pizza 8/17; Pancakes at the Fishing Pier Grill 8/18; Skate Jam at 29th park 8/19; Movie Night 8/19; and 21st Annual Surf Memorial & Homecoming Party 8/20.
For more information:Â www.brendansfund.org