Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Life at the Shore

  • That’s Better!

    Much better start of my work day- colorful sky over a calm ocean…and no wind!

  • Winter Wind 🙁

    This is the time of year when air temperature doesn’t totally determine proper dress for a beach walk.

    That wonderful sea breeze in the summer months literally turns on us in the winter…and becomes WIND!

    Yet still worthwhile to bundle up, turn your face to the warm sun, and breathe in the fresh salt air.

    See you on the beach 🙂

     

  • Thanksgiving

     

    This year, a day of thanks with even more meaning.

    Our shore neighbors continue the clean up and restoration of their homes and businesses.  It will be an especially difficult holiday season for many.

    Residents in towns farther north face the overwhelming task of rebuilding structures, as well as communities.

    In the wake of incredible devastation; compassion, generosity, commitment, and hope remain strong.

  • Bridge to Sea Isle City

    I was able to get a first hand view of the damaged roadway connecting Avalon to the Townsends Inlet Bridge.  Even today, the waves were breaking over the rock wall.  This has been an on going issue- well before the storm.  It was not that unusual to be splashed on your way to the bridge!

    According to an article in today’s Atlantic City Press, the road will likely be closed until spring.

     

     

     

     

  • An Island Thanksgiving

    There will be live music and family activities throughout the shopping districts in Avalon and Stone Harbor– including the “grand” parade at 6:30pm Saturday!

    Be sure to pick up a copy of the Seven Mile Times for a complete schedule of holiday events.

    Power Play Realty will once again participate in the Festival of Trees. Creatively decorated trees and wreaths will be on display at the Whitebrier Motor Boat Club on 21st Street, Avalon . Bidding begins on Wednesday at 5pm; with winning bids announced after the town tree lighting Friday night.

    If you are in downtown Avalon during the day, please stop by our office and say hello.  We will be giving away Power Play Realty draw string back packs on Festive Friday.

  • Shades of Gray?

    Well, the Jersey shore version 😉  It occurred to me this morning- why I find more sea glass on the beach in the off season. The color of the glass…even though softened from tumbling through the waves…stands out against the many shades of gray.

  • Sunday Sights

    Officially acknowledged winter this morning: wore the practical LL Bean jacket on my morning walk!

  • Water Views!

    The 8th Street jetty in Avalon (looking north toward the inlet).

  • Shore Views

    I took a break from work this afternoon to walk along Dune Drive, and then back on the boardwalk.

    Construction vehicles line the business district. Renovations to stores and offices damaged by flooding are well underway.  I continue to be amazed by the progress.

    It was noticeably quieter on the boardwalk (just me…and the cats!)

    The pictures posted were taken from the 21st Street beach path (looking south).

    The wide dune, and the boardwalk are intact.

    Beach entrances are blocked off until the debris is cleared and paths leveled for safety reasons. I was able to work around this minor inconvenience 😉

     

  • Back On Line

    The computer issue with the Power Play Realty web site and my blog has been fixed.  Thanks for your patience!