I know we are so fortunate to live and work at the shore year round. Yet, when family members are visiting, it can be a challenge to juggle the demands of peak season business with the fun activities.
Yesterday, I was able to leave the office by 4pm and catch up with everyone on the beach (just in time for a nice sea breeze!)
On the agenda later this week: bay and ocean kayaking, Morey’s water park, and the Wildwood boardwalk. If I look a bit weary at the office…you will understand 🙂
A bit overcast this morning for our busy change-over day. How can you tell it’s a rental change over day? Every other car has bikes attached to the back and a kayak on top 😉
The stately Villa Maria by the Sea retreat house celebrates its Diamond Jubilee Year in 2012.
As a special thank you to the community, the Sisters are opening their summer home to the public on Saturday July 21st from 11am to 1pm, and again on Wednesday, August 22nd.
Tour the huge beach front building and manicured grounds, and catch up with the wonderful women in residence.
Oh, and don’t go with empty pockets. You will be “encouraged” to purchase Nuns’ Beach wear, or make a kind donation 😉
A major perk of our low key island: even in July, you can still find quiet sections along the water.  This was my view yesterday…a great back drop while reading a book.
I asked a knowledgeable Twitter friend to provide more information about the mini clams abundant this summer along the water’s edge. She responded the same day with a helpful post on her blog: Beach Chair Scientist
Follow Ann McElhatton on Twitter @bcsanswers
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More comfortable temperatures and a nice breeze to start off Sunday.
Enjoy the beach day 🙂
This was my view yesterday…what a perfect beach day 🙂
Back to work today. The excessive heat will be especially rough on our tenants checking out this morning, and those arriving later this afternoon (and of course the hard working cleaning crews in between!)
Have a good weekend.
P.S. Our on-line rental system is down. If you have any questions regarding a rental property, please call 609-967-7950. We hope to be back up soon.
Did you enjoy the 4th?
The weather cooperated with the crowds. An early west wind turned to a more comfortable sea breeze just as I was ready to start my beach day 🙂
In Stone Harbor, the life guards decorated their stands and boats, and organized activities for the kids.
We watched the fireworks from 80th Street- it was like an IMAX event: Avalon’s first to our left; Stone Harbor’s overhead; and then North Wildwood’s as we walked home. Nice!
Random observations:
The water is warm. The lights in the trees in downtown Avalon look so pretty at night. The seating areas outside Bonnie’s Toppings and Tutto Gelatto in Stone Harbor are great for people watching as you enjoy your treats. Restaurants and retail businesses are busy. Already ample opportunities to check out unique (read: expensive) cars in town. Same statement applies to breeds of dogs!
Happy Summer!
