Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Activities

  • Hockey Fans

    flyersSurprisingly, being a hockey fan is not a requirement to work at Power Play Realty.  In fact, until the 2010 Winter Olympics, I had never watched a full game (my Canadian colleagues claim the move “Miracle on Ice” doesn’t count).

    The Olympics got me hooked, and of course, now I’m watching the Flyers in the Stanley Cup playoffs.  I have a new appreciation for the athletes- what a brutal and exhausting sport. 

    When we flip the channel back to baseball, the contrast in pace is incredible- players mostly standing around and spitting…all in high definition!

    Go Flyers!

  • 7 Mile Restaurant Week

    diningReminder- The first annual 7 Mile Beach Restaurant Week starts tomorrow, June 4th.  49 local restaurants will participate in this event.  Special prices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner ($29.10 per person for a 3 course dinner).  Reservations accepted.

    http://www.7milerestaurantweek.com/

  • Boating Community

    boatingWhen I’m out kayaking, I like to observe life on “the other side of the island”- bay front homes.

    Yesterday, it was entertaining to paddle by a section of Sunset Drive in Stone Harbor.  With a mid-day high tide, rear decks and docks were filled with family members and friends. In this particular neighborhood, the small cottages sit close to one another- allowing conversations to flow easily from dock to dock.  An unofficial Memorial Day block party on the water.

  • Everyone is Here!

    MayDuneDrThere’s no question- this is a successful Memorial Day weekend for Avalon and Stone Harbor.  Owners and visitors are enjoying great weather, too!

    Bikes, joggers, cars,and strollers are everywhere.  On my drive to work, I passed many families heading to the beach for the day.

    Tomorrow, both communitieswill honor the holiday with parades and ceremonies.  9am in Avalon- 30th Street to 21st Street; and 12 noon along 96th Street in Stone Harbor.

  • Toys of Summer

    BigWheelThe quick family visit included: one perfect beach day, time at the playground, family dinners, a rainy afternoon at the movies, and a trip to the Cape May County Zoo.  The Big Wheel was a hit, too  🙂

  • Technology v. Power Washers

    flipcameraMy newest real estate gadget- a Flip video camera to post location shots on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/anndelaneybeach

    With a clearning sky, I decided to experiment this morning.  Thought a weekday would be best (fewer cars on the street)- however, I didn’t factor in the extra sound effects: lawn mowers, power washers, and construction noise!  We are in the final count down to Memorial Day weekend, and there are workers all over the island completing their winter projects.

    Will use the added music feature on the computer program before I post the finished product :)     UPDATE: I posted 4 new videos (the neighborhoods of 3 sale properties and the 96th Street bridge going up…just for fun). 

  • Funny…to me

    bikelaneNoticed this sign at the END of Dune Drive in Avalon– right before the jetty rocks at the inlet.

    Otherwise, how would the rider know to stop and turn around??

  • Catamaran Beach

    catamaranbeachBack in business! 

    New posts mark the slips for the colorful catamaran sail boats at the south end of Stone Harbor– the old post were washed out to sea during the winter storms.

    The beaches are groomed, new fencing installed along the dunes, and beach paths improved-  enjoy the weekend!

  • Salt Water Fishing- new law

    MayfishingReminder:  Registration is required to fish in New Jersey salt waters (no fee as of now).

    For the on-line registration form: https://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/register/anglerForm.jsp

  • Heading South

    SouthWe live by the ocean…so naturally, our vacations tend to be in other beach locations.

    Looking forward to exploring the South Carolina and Georgia coast next week.   Will have to soften my New Jersey twang to blend in…