Sharing 2 pictures:
Spotted this wall hanging in a home the other day- charming!
A gray day at the beach- yet even a “black and white” ocean view is appreciated.
Category: Life at the Shore
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Tuesday Beach Fill Update
The dredge is in position, and workers are attaching the pipes that will eventually pump sand on the Stone Harbor beach. Â It’s a fascinating process to watch- will post location updates once the active pumping begins.
Pictures taken this morning show dredge in the inlet (far left), and the main connector (with a filter cage) adjacent to the jetty in the south end.
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Clean Sweeps 2013
Join your shore neighbors and friends on Saturday, April 27thfor the annual Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep.
For more information, visit their web site: Clean Ocean Action
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Stone Harbor News
Received a r0b0-call yesterday from the Borough of Stone Harbor regarding the Bank of America building on the corner of 96th and Second Avenue. Â The structure is scheduled to be demolished in the next few weeks to make way for the new library.
In the off season, such structures are occasionally donated to fire/law enforcement departments for skills practice. Â Tonight (and next Thursday night), the Cape May County SWAT team will be at the bank for a practice drill.
Just a heads up if you are driving into town and see the activity!
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Dolphin Show
The dolphins must be as excited about the warmer weather as the rest of us. Â That could explain the entertaining “shows” I have seen on recent beach walks- including wave riding and high jumps.
I ooh and aah, and pick up my pace if heading in the same direction.  Maybe they hear me singing along to my iPod…and are saying hello??  😉
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Sunday Sights
Cooler by a Mile? Â Yes…Avalon’s slogan is true island wide due to a brisk sea breeze. Â Counting on the sun to warm us later today.
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Seashore Hiking
I joke that my “hiking shoes” are put to good use on the soft sand, and to climb over jetties. Â Another opportunity for a decent hike is along the marsh side of Stone Harbor point. Â This is the best time of year to explore the paths…before the bugs arrive!
A few tips: Â Sections of the path are accessible only at low tide; the paths can be muddy- best after a few dry days; and wear sturdy shoes (you are often walking over bay reeds).
Start at the parking lot at 123rd Street- and walk down the clam shell path. Â There are 2 observation decks- one on the right hand side along the path, and the other on a path that wraps around to the right (toward the bay). Â If you continue to follow the path around (sections are muddy), you will exit at the street end of 122nd and Third Avenue.
Of course, a long walk along the beach side of the point is always worthwhile (plenty of open space even with the restricted bird nesting areas).
