Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Avalon, New Jersey- News

  • 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  🙂

  • Sunday Sights

    treesWashington, D.C. is famous for cherry blossoms…while Avalon has the beautiful Bradford Pear trees!

    The business district along Dune Drive is lined with trees in full bloom.   The white flowers are short lived- and will blow around like snow flakes on the next windy day.  But in the meantime, it’s a very pretty sight as you drive toward town.

  • Beach Tags

    beachtags Purchased our beach tags today- yes, the locals have to buy them, too!  

    Prior to May 31st, seasonal tags are discounted at $20 each.  Avalon and Stone Harbor tags are reciprocal for “crossing the border”.

  • Open House Weekend

    salesignVisit Avalon and Stone Harbor this Saturday and Sunday for our big Open House Weekend.

    My featured sale listings:

    http://www.powerplayrealty.com/sales/detail/235    22 Linden Lane, Stone Harbor.

    http://www.powerplayrealty.com/sales/detail/234    55- 32nd Street, Avalon.

    http://www.powerplayrealty.com/sales/detail/237    226- 54th Street, Avalon.

    Let me know if you would like additional information in advance.  I appreciate the opportunity to help!  ann@anndelaney.com

  • 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?

  • Be Careful!

    crosswalkClarification of New Jersey law regarding pedestrian crossings:

    The driver of a vehicle must stop and stay stopped for a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.

  • Kayaking 2 Beach?

    37thbeachpathNew business opportunity- kayak rentals at beach path entrances. 

    This is the 37th Street beach path in Avalon.  Crews with pumps were working on the 38th and 39th Street paths.  Saw Borough employees at the 44th Street beach path the other day.

    An incredible amount of water with no where to go!

  • High Tide

    hightideThe rain is STILL coming down, and some minor tidal flooding along the back bay.  All of this will be quickly forgotten if the warm weather arrives as predicted.

    Noticed yesterday that the center islands and dunes have suddenly turned GREEN.  A positive side effect of the wet winter!

    Also noticed lights on and workers inside various businesses around town in preparation of Easter weekend.  Will continue to post the season openings on Twitter:  http://twitter.com/AnnDelaneyBeach

  • 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!