Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Activities

  • American Clam Shells

    shellflagSpotted this “shell flag” in a front yard on First Avenue in Avalon. 

    It looks too colorful to be left over from last summer.  A recent weekend project in preparation for the season??

  • Shades of Blue

    MarchBlueA brilliant blue sky, a cool blue ocean, and a light blue piece of sea glass.  All part of my walk this morning.

    Also noticed:  I had to stop while crossing the street toward the beach.  2 bicyclists riding south and a jogger heading north. Practically a traffic jam!

  • Hockey & Real Estate

    I work for/with 2 former professional ice hockey players- both originally from “up north”.    The closest I’ve come to watching hockey is the movie Miracle on Ice.

    Last night’s Olympic rivalry between Canada and the United States was a required viewing in our office.  And it was a good game, eh??

  • Big Saturday Night?

    PJIt’s funny…but also sad.  6:30pm- home from work, finished dinner, and already changed into the attractive flannel pants!

    I’m looking forward to daylight at the end of the work day to encourage a more productive evening.   62 days until Spring …but who’s counting.

  • Brisk Walk!

    deccoldA relaxing stroll is just not possible with these temperatures!  Move fast, and try to stay out of the wind.

    On the plus side…the sand is frozen, so I can easily walk in what would normally be soft sand adjacent to the dunes (partially blocking the cold NW wind). 

    Stay warm  🙂

  • Sunday Sights

    decbay

    Nice weather…for December. 

    Saw a great blue heron in the Bird Sanctuary (it flew away too quick for a picture).  The local volunteers are working hard to restore the sanctuary, and encourage the birds to return. 

    And, saw 2 teenagers testing out their new Christmas toy: skateboard like item with 4 wheels and foot straps, and a body harness attached to an oversized a kite.  They were taking advantage of the wide section of hard sand at Stone Harbor point.  They said their goal was to stay OUT of the water!

  • Dashing Through the Sand

    Burn off a few Christmas calories-  the 2nd annual Dashing Through the Sand 5K race is scheduled for Saturday, December 26th in Avalon.  Registration opens at 9am in the Avalon Community Hall- 30th Street and the beach.  Race starts at 10am.

    Proceeds benefit the Craig Lozier Memorial Scholarship Fund.

  • Thanksgiving Weekend

    Hard to believe- just 1 week away. 

     On Friday, 11/27, Avalon will kick off the holiday season with the Christmas tree lighting and a visit from Santa at the 21st Street circle (Veteran’s Plaza)- starting at 4pm.

    Events planned in Stone Harbor for Friday and Saturday- holiday music, a dog parade (seriously), and hospitality night on Friday; more live music and the Christmas parade on Saturday (parade starts at 7pm). 

    It’s a fun weekend at the shore!

  • Sea Glass

    seaglass I mentioned during the summer that I was inspired to add to my 4 pieces of sea glass after seeing an attractive vase filled with glass at a friend’s house.

    After just a few months, the vase on my kitchen counter is filled…now what?  Do I ignore the smooth, frosted glass as I walk along the beach?  Do I pass over the common brown glass for the preferred blue or green? And how many containers of sea glass are appropriate in a small house?

    With collections, there is a fine line between interesting…and becoming a “cat lady”  😉

  • Sunday Sights

    Octkayaking

     I’m feeling pressure to take advantage of the warm sun and moderate temperatures.   It sounds like we will be wearing SHOES and SOCKS later this week   🙁

    The bay was a bit choppy, but with high tide conveniently at the end of my work day- kayaking was on the schedule.

    A snowy egret and blue heron watched me pass from the marsh.  Otherwise, had the bay to myself.