I occasionally whine about the winter weather at the shore. Yes, it can be damp and dreary…and we can’t forget the WIND!
But then I walk on the beach, and remember why I love where I live.Â
This beats a treadmill any day 😉
P.S. Sunday morning and I’m back to whining. Rain and high winds = no beach walking today 🙁
The sun is out, and the high winds subsided…time to get back on the beach.
This time of year, even the “soft sand” is hard. The moisture in the sand freezes- providing a more stable walking surface (always looking for the plus side of walking in 28 degree weather!)
Next on the learning curve…pictures from my new phone for my blog and Twitter http://twitter.com/AnnDelaneyBeach
This required removing my gloves (which of course dropped onto the sand), looking for the right key strokes (challenging when you don’t bring your reading glasses on a beach walk!), and then sending/sharing it with the correct account.
Reward: a quality picture and a nice walk 🙂
This picture is not significant to my post…just a calming sight to clear my head.
I am trying to sync my new smart phone with my computer and e-mail at work. Aaarrrggghhh.Â
The new phones come with a quick start guide, but everything else is accessed on line. So I have to click on the help link…go back to my Outlook program…look for the settings on the phone…and then ultimately, call our computer guy to walk me through. Hope to be set (and less frustrated) soon 😉
The annual Stone Harbor Christmas Parade-Â a Seven Mile Beach tradition.
Summer home owners and visitors join the island’s year round residents for this BIG event.  Â
How can you recognize a year round resident? They are properly dressed for the weather! The summer homeowners are wearing loafers (thankfully, with socks), and a light jacket from their beach house closet. Brrr…
A fun night out on the town 🙂
Families are roaming downtown Avalon today- participating in the activities for the first annual Festive Friday. The weather isn’t ideal, but there is a nice turnout.
Tonight, the 96th Street shops in Stone Harbor will participate in hospitality night (most businesses open until 9pm). And tomorrow night…the Christmas parade.
Enjoy!
The business communities of Avalon and Stone Harbor will reward those who visit the island with great holiday events (and sales).
For the complete weekend schedule: http://www.indulgeinavalon.com/ and http://www.stoneharborbeach.com/
*Stop by Power Play Realty on Friday 11/26 for a free logo sand pail filled with home made cookies!Â
Be sure to find time for a walk on the beach, too!
Plans for the weekend?  Be sure to participate in the “moonlight tour” of the nature trails through the Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary. The FREE guided tour starts at 7pm on the Second Avenue side of the sanctuary (114th Street)- and will be held both Saturday and Sunday evening (weather permitting).
Participants are encouraged to bring flash lights and wear appropriate footwear.
It couldn’t be a prettier day for November.
Warm sun and calm winds- just perfect.
Saw one of our year round neighbors as I walked off the beach this morning. Like me, he grew up in Avalon, and is grateful to live in our unique environment.Â
My neighbor talked about surfing later this afternoon (he’s still a surfer dude…with a responsible job on the side!). And I said I hope to kayak in the bay after work. We joked about the pressure to take advantage of the weather “one last time” before the arrival of winter.Â
Enjoy the day!
Noticed a mixed message on my front porch this morning – flip flops and a snow/ice scraper for the car.Â
We are ready for anything!
P.S. This is the last “treasure hunting” weekend on the island for 2010. Stone Harbor bulk trash pick up is on Monday.