Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Life at the Shore

  • Summer Rentals

    Yes, it’s only October, but we are already in full summer mode.  Owners are confirming rental rates and availability for 2014, and tenants are calling to book!

    We have 2 new rental listings in the south end of Avalon, NJ:

    62nd

    213 62nd Street, Avalon

    Well maintained upside down style home with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 4 decks (including the front deck with ocean views).

    Owner will provide sheets, and use of beach chairs, bikes, and beach toys.

    Attractively furnished and equipped for family use.

    For additional information:  Click Here for rental link

     

    64th 280 64th Street, Avalon

    Renovated 3 level townhouse that lives more like a single family home.

    5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, plus loft. 2 decks.

    Open floor plan, with new kitchen and elegant baths.

    Well equipped for a family vacation.

    For additional information: Click Here for rental link

    Please contact me with any questions:  ann@anndelaney.com

     

  • Hello Sun

    Mild temperatures, less wind, and SUNSHINE.

    The weekend storm caused some beach erosion.  But, thanks to recent beach fill projects, the damage was not devastating.  The extra sand created a solid buffer for our beaches and dunes.

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  • Shifting Sand

    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!

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  • Dramatic Views

    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 😉

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  • Fall Beach Views

    Fall colors at the shore:  the path from Stone Harbor Point to the 123rd Street parking lot.

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  • October Summer, continued

    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?  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).  The ocean was calm…and warm!

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  • October Summer

    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 😉   This morning, I kayaked in the ocean before work.

    Oh…the burdens of living at the shore!

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  • Sand Sculpture

    Without tractor grooming…or foot traffic…the wind has the freedom to make patterns in the sand.

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  • Fall Sunsets

    Darker in the morning (catching EVERY sunrise on my daily beach walk) and earlier sunsets.  Not a fan of the shorter days…but loving the views!

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  • Another Beautiful Weekend

    A perfect September. Expectations equally as high for October 🙂

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