Avalon, NJ- The annual 7 Mile Run and 5K Run/Walk will take place this Sunday, September 4th at 8:30am. Registration held Saturday afternoon and before the race on Sunday morning. Avalon Community Hall- 30th and the beach.
The Cedar Island Swim (postponed by Irene last Sunday) will take place on Monday, September 5th. And the kid’s Splash N’ Dash takes place Saturday, September 3rd at 6:30pm.
For additional information: http://www.timkerrcharities.org/
Sunrise watching- Friday, and again this morning.
The views may have been similar, but my emotional response was completely different. Â
On Friday, we walked down prior to evacuating the island, and I was overwhelmed with sadness and fear.
Today, I was welcomed back by the wide (and intact) beach, dolphins just beyond the wave break, and a warm sun. Ahhh…that’s better 🙂
Back to work and inspecting a few homes before tenants move back in. Minimal damage and only minor flooding issues. Most businesses are back open (although I did hear that Kohler’s Bakery won’t open until Friday- darn) and preparing for the Labor Day weekend.
We are thrilled to be back on the island!
Our shore communities were fortunate, yet it’s important to inspect your property for damage as soon as possible.
We are unable to allow tenants entry or re-entry to a property until the owner or their designated contractor verifies that all utilities are functioning, and that there are no safety issues.
She has yet to arrive, but already creating widespread grief.
We are watching 6ABC news on the Internet and I’m obsessed with Twitter.
This is so much more than a shore event- especially with the current tornado warnings in effect. Scary.
We all REALLY deserve a peaceful beach day…soon.
Picture taken Friday morning (was that only yesterday??)
I was up early preparing and worrying, and knew a walk on the beach to watch the sunrise would help.
Left the island by 10am. Hope to return soon…
Will post Avalon and Stone Harbor updates as I know more.
Yesterday was a crazy day. We were up early to prepare for the mandatory evacuation, took a walk on the beach (posted pictures on Twitter), stopped by my office for a final check, and then headed out.
Our families are long time “beach people”, and many live along the coast. My kind sister and brother in law have 4 additional people to feed for the long weekend!
will continue to track the news and post updates on Twitter
The Cape May County Emergency Management Department has called for a MANDATORY evacuation of all visitors and residents of Cape May County (not just the barrier islands)- except for essential personnel.
This order will be enforced- important to comply. We must all leave by tomorrow.
It can be hard to believe the weather forecasts when it appears so calm. However…
The Mayor of Avalon strongly suggests that tenants due to check out Saturday leave by Friday night, and weekend visitors (including new tenants due to check in on Saturday) stay home until the storm passes our coast.
We will know more about the projected path of Irene by tomorrow. In the meantime, secure your deck furniture, trash cans, etc. and have a plan. I will be posting on my blog and Tweeting regular updates http://twitter.com/AnnDelaneyBeach
This week, Tim Kerr and the sales agents of Power Play Realty will distribute $6000 to local organizations helping children in our community.
One percent of all sale commissions funds the charity. We are proud to report a total of $36,609 has been distributed from the Power Play Charity since 2005.
For more information on our charity: http://www.powerplayrealty.com/pages/charities
Had a great time on the Ventnor beach yesterday watching the Atlantic City Air Show.
Perfect weather- comfortable temperatures, clear skies, and a nice breeze. And always fun to hang out with family for the day.
It’s no ordinary beach day when fighter jets are flying overhead 😉
Another opportunity for a unique seashore activity: The Brendan Borek Surf Memorial takes place this Saturday, 8/20 (an all day surfing contest held at 30th Street in Avalon). For more information: www.brendansfund.org