Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Life at the Shore

  • Thursday Pictures

    The bay is back to normal…and the Avalon Wawa is almost ready for their 3/14 opening day 😉

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  • All Good!

    Thankfully, the over night tide was no worse than the high tide in the afternoon.  The flooding was significant in the low lying areas, yet not unusual for a typical winter storm.

    Stone Harbor Boulevard remains closed for repairs to the poles- crews will be working there today.

    The sun has returned and it will be very spring like by the weekend 🙂

    Pictures from yesterday:  7th Street and First Avenue at the inlet, and Ocean Drive at 69th Street looking south, Avalon.

    P.S.  Just completed another quick tour and posted beach pictures on Twitter.  The beach erosion in Avalon was minimal.  New sand from the recent beach fill is still holding on. And workers are back at Wawa preparing for the 3/14 re-opening!

    5pm–  Took a walk along a section of the beach in Stone Harbor.  Unfortunately, the Sandy damaged dunes faced more abuse during this storm. There is limited beach at high tide, and the wooden ramps and pavilion need additional repairs. Thankfully, the beach replenishment project is on schedule to start later this month.  Posted a few pictures on Twitter.

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  • Storm Watch

    I posted photos and updates on my Twitter account.

    Overall, I didn’t see anything out of the norm for a nor’easter.  Yes, it’s VERY windy and many sections near the bay have street flooding. Worried about beach erosion from the sustained winds and high tides.

    Will continue to update on Twitter.

  • Quiet Walks

    With only a few birds to disturb…I am free to sing along to the music on my iPod…for now 😉

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    Tuesday

  • More FEMA/Flood Zone info

    An important statement from Stockton College coastal engineering expert Stewart Farrell in today’s edition of The Press of Atlantic City  (credit to reporter Sara Watson):

    Farrell also brought up the concerns many residents have about the advisory flood maps adopted by emergency order in January as the state standard for rebuilding.

    While elevations in the advisory maps are not necessarily contested because the data are strong, Farrell said, what is contested is the expanded highest-risk velocity zone to include areas along the bay as well as some interior areas of barrier islands and mainland shore communities.

    Farrell said he expects those zones to be scaled back significantly due to a wave analysis model that still has to be completed. Additionally, Farrell said, “bay waves are nowhere near as energetic as ocean waves.”

    We are hearing similar statements from construction/zoning officials in Avalon and Stone Harbor regarding the far reaching v zone classification. Unfortunately, this will take time to resolve.

  • “March”ing toward Summer

    UncleBillsDay light Savings time; The Concord Cafe re-opens; the post- Sandy renovated Wawa in Avalon will finally open; and Easter…all in March.

    I will ignore the forecast of snow later this week, and count on dragging my bay kayak out from under the house on the first warmish day.

    And, I will continue to stalk and post updates on island restaurants and businesses as they return for the season (pictured- Uncle Bill’s on 96th Street, Stone Harbor, renovating AND expanding for 2013).

  • Saturday Sights

    Bright sunshine…with the dunes blocking the chilly breeze.  Pretty morning on the beach before work!

    Saturday

  • Beach Views

    Last night, we were able to watch the full moon rise…AND the International Space Station glide over the beach!  A Twitter friend provided the details from NASA- so we knew where to look.  The steady light arrived just on time from the bay side.  We watched it slowly pass over head before it disappeared over the ocean.  Very cool!

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  • Beach Buddies

    Chilly morning, yet the calm ocean and warm sun inspired a long walk.  Full moon tonight- looking forward to dinner (Wawa sandwiches) in the Jeep, and on the beach 🙂

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  • Sunday Sights

    Big waves at high tide this morning.  The sun appeared as I drove to the office.  Looks like a nice day for showing houses 🙂

    P.S. Very active sale market in Avalon and Stone Harbor– there are currently 43 properties posted “under contract” with settlements scheduled over the next few months.

    Sundaywaves