Well…not ideal.  A few rays of sun (and rain drops) this morning on my walk before work.  The beach fill crew are working 24/7- actively rebuilding the south end Stone Harbor beach!
Category: Life at the Shore
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Stone Harbor Beachfill Update
Good news: the dredge returned to the inlet this afternoon, and resumed active pumping. Â I posted a few pictures tonight on Twitter.
Because of time lost due to bad weather and rough seas, the project will extend into the early part of our season. Â The dredging company will create beach access over the pipe and open beaches within a safe distance from the work area.
A crew member said they will be working for several days in their current location – 123rd Street and south to the jetty – before moving north.
The project runs 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. We will see amazing progress in the next few weeks!
Will continue to post updates.
Picture taken Thursday evening- that’s “beach” coming out of the pipe!
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Waiting for the Sun
From my office window, I can see the American flags lined up over Hoy’s 5 & 10. Â The flags provide daily proof of what I already know: it’s cold and windy!
I am STILL wearing a hat and multiple layers for my beach walk…the heat is STILL on in my house…and I am STILL wearing socks 😉
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Wind & Waves
The strong north east winds continue…keeping us cool at the shore!
Townsends Inlet from the 8th Street jetty in Avalon:
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Rules
This morning, I noticed a few people walking out along one of the jetties. Â The ocean was rough, and of course I worried that someone might slip and fall. Â Didn’t they read the warning sign?I thought back to our vacations in Hawaii- amazed that people were “allowed” to hike almost anywhere. Â When I asked a local man about this freedom, he said “you must live somewhere with a lot of rules!”
Last fall, we hiked a beautiful coastal trail on Kauai. Â It was muddy, steep, and a bit scary when you looked down along the cliffs. Â The guide book was clear about the dangers of this trail, and other popular tourist sites on the island (even mentioning the number of annual deaths from falls/drowning). Â But have fun…
I guess we are a bit more uptight here in New Jersey 😉
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May Weekend
Stores and restaurants open…the Art/Music Festival on 96th Street in Stone Harbor…and sunshine! Â Just need the temperatures to notch up a few degrees 🙂
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Beach Fill, Stone Harbor
The dredge was moved from the inlet, and the beach fill equipment has been idle for several days. Â The clock is ticking and I know the dredging company and the Borough of Stone Harbor expect completion of the project by Memorial Day. Â Unfortunately, weather and repairs can cause temporary delays. Â Will continue to post updates…
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A Special Tree
I planted this flowering cherry tree (with the help of the Avalon Garden Club) 20 years ago in memory of my father.
It sits at the end of “his” street, and appropriately, leans toward the ocean.
The tree has stood tall through Nor’easters and hurricanes; droughts and torrential rains. Â I was especially worried after Sandy. Â Yet, check out those healthy blooms!
It’s a sentimental symbol for our strong family roots on this island…
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Celebrate…with flowers
Unfortunately, I often see the remnants of graduations, proms, and weddings on the beach. Â This morning, the large “bouquet” pictured below was sitting near the high tide line.
Skip the balloons- it’s just more plastic trash for our environment. Â Â Thanks!
