Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Life at the Shore

  • Early Saturday Morning

    bridgeThe view from my kayak early this morning. 

    A thick mist hung over the calm bay.  I was only able to stop briefly to take this picture- had to “out paddle” the gnats!

    Have a good weekend 🙂

  • Keeping Cool

    coolwalkWith early morning temperatures close to 80 degrees, I decided to ditch the sneakers and modify my beach walk to a water’s edge walk.

    Cool ocean air battled the land breeze- creating a swirling mix of temperatures. 

    Stay cool- ideally with an umbrella, a beach chair, and the ocean nearby!

  • Progress Report- beach fill

    beachfillAvalon, NJ-  The beach fill project is progressing south.  Tractors are building dunes and spreading the newly pumped sand to create a wide beach.

    Best view today was from the 21st Street beach pavillion:  http://www.youtube.com/user/AnnDelaneyBeach:\  An interesting process to watch.

  • Summer Solstice

    moonFrom my Twitter site  http://twitter.com/AnnDelaneyBeach :

    For those of us who go to bed early, the lingering dusk from Summer Solstice jolts a childhood memory of bedtime before darkness as punishment.

    Happy Summer!

  • Pedestrian Law

    crosswalkPosted on http://www.avalonboro.org

    As of April 1st, 2010 the revised pedestrian safety law has been put into effect. New Jersey Statute 39:4-36 states: “The driver of a vehicle must stop and stay stopped for a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.” It is important to note that this revised law requires drivers to stop and stay stopped for pedestrians until they have exited the crosswalk.

    New Jersey Statute 39:4-36 also states: “no pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield.”

    Confusion continues between pedestrians/drivers.  Please be careful!

  • Saturday Cycle Begins

    JunemorningSummer Saturday routine:  Up early.  Sneakers & iPod for a beach walk. On my way down the block, I watch families pack up cars to check out of their rental properties.  Hurry to work.  Prepare for appointments and incoming tenants.  Get everyone settled in (they will be thrilled with this weekend’s beach weather!) 

    Saturday night- tenants out on decks enjoying the start of their vacation…and, the noise level in our neighborhood goes up a few notches 😉

  • Beach Day

    JunebeachNo profound message…just a nice picture from a perfect beach day :) 

    Enjoy the weekend!

  • Breakfast on the Beach

    BreakfastonBeachSmall fish create turbulence in the ocean just beyond the wave break.  Dolphins are following close behind.  An osprey flys over head and dives in for his share.  And a seagull walks along the water’s edge with a live crab dangling from his beak. 

    The ultimate in organic dining!

  • June weather

    JunemorningIt has felt like summer for many weeks now…and yet we are only 1/2 way through June.  This Saturday will be our first big rental check in day.

    The weather has been VERY cooperative- encouraging visitors to arrive earlier than in past seasons. 

    If you haven’t planned your summer escape to the shore, there are excellent options for prime rental weeks still available:  http://www.powerplayrealty.com/rentals    or e-mail me with your specific needs:  ann@anndelaney.com

    I appreciate the opportunity to help!

  • Shore Speak

    dunedriveQuick…what is the name of this local road?  In Avalon, it’s Dune Drive.  South of 80th Street, it’s Second Avenue.  Likewise with Ocean Drive (Avalon) and Third Avenue (Stone Harbor).  Say the wrong name, and the locals notice!

    Other helpful definitions:  The inlet is the northern tip of Avalon facing Townsends Inlet; the point is the southern end of Stone Harbor over looking Great Channel and Hereford Inlet (toward North Wildwood).  A gully is a salt water “swimming pool” for kids at the beach.  Off shore is anywhere off of the island- as in “I have to go to the Acme off shore”. The lagoon area is out 42nd Street in Avalon to the neighborhood of bay front homes. The dune area is between 40th and 57th Street- designated paths through the high dunes lead to the beach.  Nun’s Beach is officially on 111th Street, Stone Harbor in front of the Villa Maria by the Sea Retreat House- but the title also refers to the surfing beach on 110th Street.

    You are now prepared to live at the beach  🙂