Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Activities

  • Dune Fertilization

    aerialFYI- Aerial dune fertilization will take place next week between 80th and 122nd Streets in Stone Harbor.

  • Beach Sweeps

    http://www.cleanoceanaction.org/index.php?id=634

    Saturday, April 24th at 9am, join your seashore neighbors for the annual beach clean up day.    More information on the attached link.

    Last year, I was unable participate in the organized event, so I brought a trash bag on my morning walk before work.   I was disappointed how much I collected in a short period of time.  Does that mean we don’t notice the trash otherwise…or do we choose to look the other way?  Imagine the progress with hundreds of volunteers along the Jersey Shore.

  • Beach Dancing

    Aprilbeach A new reality series- Dancing at the Beach??  Thankfully, no-  just an entertaining night out in Avalon.

    Two sisters- I will refer to them as Kathy and Ann for the sake of the story- have husbands who cooperated with dance lessons.   The older sister and her husband premiered their new talent at a family wedding last year…encouraging the younger sister and her husband to sign up for classes at the local high school.

    With the beginners class certificate in hand, they were ready for some friendly sibling rivalry. 

    The sisters grew up in Avalon (along with 2 younger sisters), and therefore spent countless hours at the Avalon Community Hall….often hiding from the “mean girls” who hung out in the girl’s restroom.  Now they were walking in to the Hall for a Big Band Dance- feeling as awkward as they did in their teen years!

    Dressing in similar clothes is common for sisters.  In this case, it meant sensible low healed shoes, wool socks (did I just hear their youngest sister cry out in disgust??), black pants, and sweaters.  How were they to know that real dancers wear shorted bridesmaid dresses that float up when they spin (the husbands took notice)…and fancy high healed shoes?

    On the plus side, the 2 couples were able to practice their new found skill.   The crowd on the dance floor didn’t seem to mind the mistakes and discussions needed to remember the steps.  And the sisters agreed that the humiliation was worth it for the laughs  🙂

  • Surf Fishing

    This was brought to my attention by a local property owner who likes to fish:  https://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/register/anglerForm.jsp
    Registration is required (no fee for now) for salt water fishing in New Jersey (as well as other states).   

    Will the average vacationer casting off the jetty or shore line know about this?

  • Kayaking Tour

    MSHad company for kayaking today.  My nephew and I were a bit chilly, so thankfully we both stayed dry! 

    Great weather (although the sea breeze is keeping temperatures cool) and the island is busy.  Should be a perfect spring weekend.  Enjoy!

  • Bridges to Cross

    NWbridgeSunday is the 12th annual Ocean Drive Marathon.  The race starts at 9am in Cape May, and 8 bridges later, ends in Sea Isle City.  Whew! 

     

     

     

     

    SICbridge

    The inlet next to the final bridge may even provide free showers for the participants  😉

    For race results and info: www.odmarathon.org

     

    Update: A sunny Sunday morning with winds from the ESE 18- 22 mph.  This will give the runners a bit of a push in some sections.  Overall, a decent day (considering it’s March!) for the race.

  • Earth Hour

    earthhour Tonight at 8:30pm, we are asked to turn out our lights for 1 hour for a global event- Earth Hour https://www.myearthhour.org/

    Stone Harbor and sections of Cape May Court House are participating early- electric service went out just before 5am due to an accident in Middle Township.  Service is expected to be restored by mid-day.  No problems in Avalon.

    Update:  It’s 8:45pm and sure enough, our street is mostly dark.  Oh, wait…we’re surrounded by summer homes!

  • Morning Views

    MarchbeachpathRough life.  Before going to work, I walk down the street to the beach.

     

     

     

     

    MarchjettyEach morning, the view is different, yet always beautiful.

     

     

     

     

    MarchskyA bonus- I was able to finish my walk before the rain.

    It’s a great way to start the day  🙂

  • Kayaking in March?

    MarchkayakingYep.  Time to launch the boat.  A few weeks ago we were shoveling snow!

     

     

     

     

     

    docksThe secret to early and late season kayaking is to limit contact with the water (ha, ha).  It’s COLD!  Therefore, I stay close to the docks just in case.

     

     

     

     

    bridgeAnd sometimes, close to a bridge  🙂

     

     

     

     

     

    owlsNo birdwatching today- other than plastic owls on the pilings to scare off (?) other birds.   A bit freaky.

     

     

     

     

     

    MarchbayA beautiful day to hang out on the bay for an hour or so.  Life is good!

  • Happy St. Patrick’s Day

    Delaneys In 2008, we traveled through Northern Ireland.   This restaurant with a familiar name was in Belfast (a very clean and sophisticated city, by the way).

     

     

     

    CloseUpGiantsGiant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland…an amazing natural wonder that requires sensible shoes!

    A good excuse to post  travel photos…

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day!