Okay, it’s official…I miss the sun!  This Nor’easter is not only inconvenient (canceling Columbus Day weekend events) , it’s also causing sand shifting along our beach front.  I posted pictures yesterday, and again this morning on Twitter (see link on right hand side of the page).
I was up early, and able to walk before the rain.  The wind was blowing me, and the sand down the beach.  Stone Harbor Point will likely extend a few more feet into the inlet  after the weekend!
The bonus of stormy weather? Amazing views.
Sunset picture taken Tuesday evening; the sunrise pictures (surrounded by blowing sand and ocean foam!) Wednesday morning.
No walk this morning- wimped out with the heavy rain 😉
Fall colors at the shore: Â the path from Stone Harbor Point to the 123rd Street parking lot.
Talked  with several summer neighbors yesterday. We are all grateful for this amazing stretch of weather, and “working hard” to take advantage…knowing that cold temperatures will eventually arrive.
Every time I rinse off my beach chair or kayak, I wonder if it’s the last use for 2013? Â And then I hurry out again the next day (often bright and early before work) to fit in one more activity!
Yesterday’s adventures included a paddle around Stone Harbor Point (yes, that’s North Wildwood across the inlet). Â The ocean was calm…and warm!
Taking advantage of this amazing weather.
On my day off yesterday, I kayaked in the bay, took a walk, and spent some quality time in my beach chair 😉 Â This morning, I kayaked in the ocean before work.
Oh…the burdens of living at the shore!
Without tractor grooming…or foot traffic…the wind has the freedom to make patterns in the sand.
Darker in the morning (catching EVERY sunrise on my daily beach walk) and earlier sunsets. Â Not a fan of the shorter days…but loving the views!
Question: “When you live at the shore…where do you go on vacation?”
As much as we love and appreciate our surroundings, it’s still our place of work. Â So after a busy summer season, it’s time to look forward to a vacation.
Not surprising- we are drawn to other beach/island locations. Â With specific conditions: not too crowded, a nice beach, not too commercial (wait- that sounds like Avalon and Stone Harbor!)
We have traveled to many beautiful desinations over the years- with a week on a low key Caribbean island in our near future 😉
Glad to see that many property owners have secured or removed deck furniture as their use declines. Â An early fall storm is not uncommon. And last October, Sandy forced shore owners to rush down or hire someone to batten down the hatches.
Reminders:
1) Close and LOCK all windows (especially the casement style- they can vibrate open in the wind, and break)
2) Disconnect the hose from the outside faucet (I often see faucets left on by mistake; disconnect the hose, and make sure sure nozzle is off)
3) Secure the outside shower door and trash cans
