Category: Life at the Shore

When I was younger, my exposure to Wildwood was somewhat limited. We had the tradition of Easter Sunday on the boardwalk, as well as one or two visits in the summer when relatives were in town.  And, there is the legendary story of the nuns (including my aunt) on the Hunt’s Pier log flume during a thunder storm 😉

I attended Wildwood Catholic High School, where I met and later married my “Wildwood boy”. We continued the Easter tradition with our sons, and added trips to Morey’s water parks.

During the quieter months, we enjoy walking the length the boardwalk; and of course the boardwalk food.  A more recent tradition is opening day at Sam’s Pizza (yesterday).  Based on the crowds, others have the same tradition. 

I still can’t say I’m a fan of the crazy atmosphere- it’s sensory overload to me!  But I understand the attraction and appreciate that it’s nearby.

Over the weekend, I had a conversation with a woman who lived in Stone Harbor year round when she was younger.   She and her siblings are in the process of selling their mother’s home.

Two of her siblings have no interest in spending time at the beach; while the other two are more emotionally attached to life at the shore.

We laughed as we talked about reactions from others once they know you ACTUALLY live on the island.  No gray area here - it’s either envy or pity!

If you are reading my blog…my guess is that you are in the “envy” camp 😉

 Calm and mild morning.  Whew…glad those 2 days of winter are over 😉

An appropriate time to say “thank you” to my loyal customers.

I value the friendships grown from business relationships.  And appreciate the continued support of your referrals and repeat business.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Well, no snow yet in Avalon or Stone Harbor. 

That would have been an improvement over the semi-frozen rain I faced (literally) on my early morning beach walk.

Today’s walk  made possible by: a hooded LL Bean jacket with inside pockets to keep my electronics dry, my new hiking boots, and other not so fashionable attire. 

Today’s walk motivated by: my followers here and on Twitter  :) 

Have a good weekend.  Will be watching for snow from my office window!

There was limited sun yesterday- only an hour or so at sunrise.  Glad  I was on the beach to appreciate the views! 

Today- bright sunshine.  Looking forward to a busy weekend!

This picture was taken last night. A beautiful view from the beach.

Tonight is the actual full moon.  With the moon rise at 5:34pm, and sunset at 5:25pm, it should be an especially colorful sky.

So, BIG plans for tonight.  Dinner at the beach…which means sandwiches from Wawa in our Jeep 😉

Chilly start for our Monday- yet temperatures are already close to 50 degrees. 

Noticing the earlier sunrises (have to really hurry out the door for my beach walk) and day light after work.  It makes such a difference…feels like spring is almost here.