Warm sunshine and mild temperatures- a well deserved break for all of the coastal communities.
The business owners in Avalon and Stone Harbor are returning to their normal routine as quickly as possible. The progress so far is amazing.
So visit, shop, eat, and enjoy the weekend! We appreciate the support…Â
Hearing from loyal 7 Mile Beach vacationers; they are concerned about us, the town, and of course…the beach.
Beach access remains limited until the paths are repaired. Many walkways were damaged or partially washed away by Sandy.
When you walk along the beach, you will see erosion to the dunes (varies by location). Yet, the ocean DID NOT breach our sand dunes- great news!
And, you will also see this:Â a beautiful beach and ocean!Â
A whole new level of appreciation for our little island…
A portion of the rock wall along Avalon’s inlet was damaged in last week’s storm.
There was also some erosion to the sand next to the 8th Street jetty. I took these pictures today at high tide, and waves were breaking over the rocks.
The ocean side of the rock wall is intact.
A local organization is making it easy to help nearby shore residents displaced by Sandy: Lunch with Lynch web site
It’s an established charitable group- you can be assured that your donation will be put to good use!
I dropped off groceries and Acme gift cards the other day: 15th and Central Avenue at the North Wildwood Fire House. Donations of gift cards are encouraged.
We received this notice from our local Board of Realtors:
The Ocean County Board of REALTORS® is requesting assistance with temporary or short-term housing rentals for NJ residents displaced due to the storm. Please contact twissel@oceancountyrealtors.org
If you own a shore home and would be interested in renting, please contact me, or the name referenced above.
Only minor tidal flooding – no worse than we see during a typical winter storm. Sunny, and warmer weather PROMISED for the weekend!
Because we can…and it matters!
P.S.  This seems especially fitting today- an opportunity to donate.Â
The North Wildwood Fire House at 15th and Central Avenue is accepting donations to assist the displaced residents from our neighboring shore towns.  Two hundred families will be relocated to the Wildwoods as temporary shelter.
I shopped at the Acme for non-perishable food items, toiletries, baby items, soap, laundry detergent, etc. and also purchased a few Acme gift cards.  The firemen unloaded the bags from my car and will take care of sorting and distribution.
More information is available on the Lunch with Lynch web site
(This is an established charitible organization- you can be assured that your donation will be put to good use).
It’s officially Halloween.Â
Unfortunately, our candy accompanied us to PA for the evacuation…and was put to good use!
I have some left. And a box of granola bars in the cabinet ;)Â
Will hope for the best!
It may take a bit more effort and some climbing…but I am determined to get back to my beach walks.
The island is busy with property owners cleaning and tossing wet items.
Yet, no one is complaining. We all realize that our issues are minor compared to shore towns just north of us. And, I am hearing the phrase “survivor’s guilt” again, and again – especially from year round residents.
Thank you to  Twitter friend Sharon Miller for sending me a picture of Villa Maria in Stone Harbor, circa 1955.
A beautiful island landmark- then and now!
I took the other picture on Wednesday morning- after returning to the island post Sandy.
