My “commute” home from work includes bay views as I drive along Ocean Drive.Â
If the tide is high, and the water calm, I commit to kayaking before pulling in my driveway.
And with earlier sunsets, I have to hurry. There is a great deal of (self imposed) pressure to take advantage of the nice weather and remaining daylight!
After October 1st, our island towns turn completely WILD!Â
Parking restrictions end, and meters are pulled. 2 traffic lights return to blinking signals. Right on red is permitted at the 96th Street intersection. Vehicles with permits can drive on the beach; and leashed dogs can walk on the beach.
Enjoy the weekend 🙂
My work computer is once again “talking” with my cell phone for e-mail and pictures.
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For those of you missing my exciting beach walk photos…   😉
By the way, the Ocean Drive toll bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City will be closed for approximately 3 weeks starting next Wednesday (10/6). After looking at the corroded metal while waiting for a boat to pass under, I can confirm that this bridge is in SERIOUS need of repair!
It’s not unusual for those of us who live on the island to start and end each day by the water. My view this morning as I crossed over the beach path for a walk.  The sun rising over the ocean…very pretty.
On my way home from work, I noticed the calm bay and higher than average tide- perfect conditions for kayaking. Watched the brilliant red sunset over the marsh before returning to dry land.Â
Whew…a productive day all around!
Surf with the Nuns (111th Street surfing contest)… go fishing… walk the beach & sing along with your iPod (sorry, that was me)… get married (congrats to Pat and Alli)… celebrate a birthday… be thankful… and remember the profound shared grief  9 years ago today.
 
The Villa Maria by the Sea retreat house is a wonderful landmark in Stone Harbor, NJ. The Sister Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) occupy the house all summer, and generously share their beach with the community.
The annual surfing contest is a major fund raiser to help maintain the structure and grounds.Â
Join the surfers- young and not so young- next Saturday on the 111th Street beach for this fun event. The Sisters will be on hand to sell you a sweatshirt or t-shirt, too!
For more information: http://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/3983-nuns-go-surfing-in-stone-harbor
Did you or someone you know participate in the race this morning?Â
There were 1,020 registered runners and walkers.
The results for the Tim Kerr 7 Mile and 5K race will be posted on:Â Â http://compuscore.com/cs2010/sept/index.htm
Event pictures posted on http://www.uscandids.com/
Proceeds from this event are distributed locally by TK Charities : http://www.timkerrcharities.org/
 
 Join us tomorrow morning as a participant or in the cheering section along the roadways of Avalon. Ideal weather conditions will draw hundreds of racers for this annual fundraising event.
The start/finish is next to the Avalon Community Hall (30th and the beach). Registration opens at 7am. For more information: http://www.timkerrcharities.org/
Avalon, NJ- Join the race or cheer for the participants next Sunday, September 5th. Volunteers needed for street ends to direct traffic during the morning race. If you are available to help, please let me know: ann@anndelaney.com
For race info:Â http://timkerrcharities.org/7-mile-run.htm
Attention shoppers: the annual Stone Harbor “Sidewalk Sale” is this Saturday along 96th Street and the surrounding business district.Â
You will also find great bargains in Avalon during the weekend long “End of Summer” sale in participating downtown shops.