Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Life at the Shore

  • Morning Views

    Sure, I sell and rent seashore homes for a living…yet these views REALLY seal the deal 😉

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  • Beach Fill Update, Stone Harbor

    Tuesday 6/4/13 Update: I talked to a member of the beach fill crew last evening.  They will be working in Stone Harbor until Thursday.  The equipment will be safely stored  close to the dunes, and beach paths will be open with sand paths over the dredge pipes for access.  Based on their position last night, work should be complete up to 100th Street (and all beaches south).  Once the project resumes later this month, the beaches north of 100th Street will be filled.

    Posted a short video of the work on You Tube:  Stone Harbor Beach Fill

     

    Crews were still working as of this morning.  It’s my understanding that the dredging company will temporarily suspend the project after this weekend in order to complete a smaller job in North Wildwood (and then return to Stone Harbor later this month).

    Picture taken last night from 103rd Street beach path looking south:

    Saturday

  • Welcome June!

    Signs of summer:

    The “traffic” on the bike lane is comparable to the traffic on Dune Drive.

    Fancy cars are spotted all over the island…I saw a Lamborghini this morning!

    On my early morning beach walks, I see young children still in their pajamas- usually with the Dad (letting Mom sleep in??)

    A picture perfect start to June- enjoy the weekend.

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  • Stone Harbor Beach Access

    FYI- as reported, the beach fill project will continue through the early part of the season.  In the meantime, sand paths over the dredge pipe will allow for safe beach access.

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  • Annual Dog Rant

    dogSorry- I need to vent!

    First the official rules:  In Avalon, dogs are not permitted on the beach between March 1st through September 30th.  In Stone Harbor, dogs are permitted between September 30th and June 1st any time during the day; and after June 1st, from 7pm through sunset.  In both communities, the dogs must be on a leash year round.

    The reality: many owners use the open space of the beach as an opportunity to allow their dogs to run.

    Unfortunately, a loose dog can be a nuisance (or worse) to others on the beach.

    If a dog aggressively approaches me, barks at me, jumps on me, or chases me…it’s not my fault (despite being told otherwise just this morning!).  And frankly, it’s not even the dog’s fault.  The dog owner has the responsibility to maintain control of their pet- preferably with the aid of a leash.

    I don’t want to hear “He’s just saying hello”, or “Don’t worry, she won’t bite”, or “He’s just a puppy”, or today’s classic line “It’s because you are afraid”.

    I am nervous around dogs, so I purposely move out of their way while walking on the beach.  But, walkers/runners should not feel intimidated by dogs…or their owners.

    End of rant- thanks!

     

  • Memorial Day

    Images from the weekend. Avalon and Stone Harbor NJ

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  • Beach Fill Update, Stone Harbor

    Monday 5/27  UPDATE: the work will continue through this week. As of June 1st, the project in Stone Harbor will temporarily stop while the dredging company completes a small job in Wildwood. Once that work is complete (approximately 30 days) the beach fill project will resume in Stone Harbor. The crew will work 24/7 and progress north to 79th Street. Beach access will be restricted in the immediate pumping site (usually 3 blocks at a time) for safety reasons.

    The inconvenience is necessary to take advantage of Federal funds available to restore our beaches after the storms.

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    The weather has improved, and the crew is back at full speed.

    As of this morning, beach access is closed between 111th to 109th Streets.  The dune paths are open- allowing spectators to watch the fascinating process.  All other beach access points are open.

    A (very) short video:  Nuns’ Beach, Stone Harbor

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  • Stone Harbor Water Tower

    The repairs and painting are complete- time to unveil the Stone Harbor landmark.

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  • AND…we are open!

    The rain stopped, and brilliant sunshine returned for the 8:30am ribbon cutting on the Avalon beach.  What a great community event.

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  • More Stone Harbor News

    beacBeach fill progress: sand pumping and grading, and actively building a new beach on 113th Street as of this morning. The equipment and crew members will steadily move north until the project is completed.  Beaches south of 115th Street are open, and sand  paths will be built over the rubber pipe that carries new sand to the beaches.

    For more info: www.dredgingtoday.com/2013/05/21/usa-stone-harbor-renourishment-moves-ahead/

    Foodie news: although Bradley’s Steaks moved to 83rd Street and Third Avenue, their former location will continue to offer sandwiches and cheese steaks to the hungry south end crowd. Sunset Steaks & Shakes will join Clarke’s Sunset Market next door.  108th and Third Avenue.