After a few gray, damp days…the sun has returned (along with mild temperatures).  A beautiful day at the shore!
The island will be quiet this weekend, however New Year’s Eve/Day will be much more active. Fireworks in Sea Isle City, a 5K race in Avalon, and great sales in the shops of Stone Harbor. Come on down!
P.S. Our office will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Back in the office on Monday, January 2nd. Twitter and e-mail best way to reach me.Â
Avalon, NJ will stabilize the beaches between 18th and 24th Streets this winter with sand borrowed from the south end.
The project will be carefully monitored by officials from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as the Army Corps of Engineers.
Beach areas between 32nd and 60th Street will not be disturbed – protected piping plover nesting area.
For additional information: http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/government/avalon/78905-avalon+preparing+beach+fill+project
The hard working crew at Kohler’s Bakery- summer of 2011.
On their last call weekend in September, I purchased a dozen sticky buns (with nuts) to freeze for Christmas breakfast.
Three months later, and warm from the oven…it will feel like summer on Christmas morning 🙂
Ready for 2012! Well maintained and spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium located in the popular Golden Shores Condominium building in Stone Harbor, NJ.
2nd floor unit with a private balcony, and a “peek” of ocean blue!
$409,000 furnished.
To view interior and exterior pictures: http://www.powerplayrealty.com/sales/detail/258/8001-second-avenue-unit-210-2nd-floor-facing-80thst
Or for more information: ann@anndelaney.com    Thank you for your interest!
Chilly! Thankful for warm sun and the dunes to partially block the wind.
Saw a few summer home owners this morning. How do I know they are only here for the weekend? Maybe it’s the loafers without socks…or the sweatshirt instead of a winter coat…or lack of hat/gloves. They don’t last more than a few blocks before heading back up the beach path!
The shops in Avalon and Stone Harbor are open all weekend for a relaxing and low key Christmas shopping experience. Plus, great sales!
Merry, Merry…
P.S. With the blast of cold weather, I naturally think about frozen pipes (who doesn’t ;) ?? ) Read my post from October for suggestions to protect your shore house: https://anndelaney.com/?p=4664
Every morning, I check the outdoor thermometer. However, the temperature is not the only indicator for selecting appropriate walking attire.
North wind = cold; from the south = more moderate temperatures…but DAMP!  Guess that big body of water at the end of the street has something to do with our year round humidity?? 😉
Thankful for ever changing views that provide motivation to bundle up and walk!
At the shore, it’s Monday morning blues…mixed with gray, pink, and yellow.
Quick- what is your first thought when I say the words beach and frozen? A nice tropical drink, perhaps?
In the winter, the moisture in the sand freezes, turning even the “soft” sand into a hard, crunchy surface.
On the positive side, it becomes easier to walk close to the dunes…which in turn, partially block the cold north west winds 😉
Running a bit behind this year with our Christmas decorations.
The beach pavilions are putting our house to shame!
Time to focus 😉
Long before super medical specialists and urgent care centers, we relied on family physicians. In Avalon, that was Dr. Rodolfo Garcia.
Dr. Garcia moved his young family to Avalon in 1962. His practice was part of his home; a simple interior door separated his work life from his home life.
Like most local residents, Dr. Garcia was a big part of my life. He cared for my sisters and me since we were babies. He knew our family medical history, because he also took care of our parents and grandparents. His kindness was genuine…and his charming accent somehow made you feel better (especially if he suggested you stay home from school!)
When I returned to his office as an adult, I loved flipping through the thick collection of index cards stapled together- my chart!Â
My sons were the 4th generation of patients.  As a mother, I had a new perspective and appreciation for Dr. Garcia’s skills and compassion.
Sadly, Dr. Garcia passed away on Thursday at the age of 86. He will be missed by his immediate family, as well as his extended family of patients.
For more information: http://hosting-10528.tributes.com/show/Rodolfo-Anthony-Garcia-Rodriguez-92903682
