When I’m out kayaking, IÂ like to observe life on “the other side of the island”- bay front homes.
Yesterday, it was entertaining to paddle by a section of Sunset Drive in Stone Harbor. With a mid-day high tide, rear decks and docks were filled with family members and friends. In this particular neighborhood, the small cottages sit close to one another- allowing conversations to flow easily from dock to dock. An unofficial Memorial Day block party on the water.
Bayfront owners in Stone Harbor proudly display their flags for Memorial Day. This one caught my attention because the pole is a natural piece of wood- looks like drift wood. Appropriate for the setting.
There’s no question- this is a successful Memorial Day weekend for Avalon and Stone Harbor. Owners and visitors are enjoying great weather, too!
Bikes, joggers, cars,and strollers are everywhere.  On my drive to work, I passed many families heading to the beach for the day.
Tomorrow, both communitieswill honor the holiday with parades and ceremonies. 9am in Avalon- 30th Street to 21st Street; and 12 noon along 96th Street in Stone Harbor.
While watching the World Series or Super Bowl, we don’t have many neighbors. In the off season, it’s down to just a few homes occupied on each block. In 2008, after the Phillies won the World Series, we heard someone driving around honking their horn (the fan obviously wanted to celebrate, but there were no gatherings in the streets here!)
Last night was different. With the windows open and cool breeze, we heard loud cheers every time the Flyers made a goal. Our neighborhood was watching the game together…just in our separate homes. It added to the excitement of the game.Â
Looking forward to a better outcome in tomorrow night’s game…
The ocean has an efficient method of removing both natural and man-made debris.Â
The higher than average tides (from the full moon) and a rough ocean deposited marsh reeds on the beach overnight.  The beach raking machines were out early to clear the sand for a busy beach weekend!
During my morning walk, I picked up trash that washed in with the reeds- a few plastic sports drink bottles and Mylar balloons (a wake up call on the waste produced with everyday products).  The Borough and individual efforts are similar to cleaning before company arrives…we are proud of our seashore community and want it seen in the best light!
Enjoy the weekend 🙂
After a few minor weather delays, the dredges are in place in Townsend’s Inlet and the beach fill project is underway.
Crews will work 24/7 until the job is complete.
Web site for this event : http://www.7milerestaurantweek.com/
June 4th through June 11th.
The quick family visit included: one perfect beach day, time at the playground, family dinners, a rainy afternoon at the movies, and a trip to the Cape May County Zoo.  The Big Wheel was a hit, too 🙂
We were spoiled with summer like weather recently. Today’s fog is more typical of May at the Jersey Shore. The thick mist swirls around and you return soaking wet from a morning walk.
Excited to see the new addition to our beach this morning…a lifeguard stand! Another sign of summer 🙂
Yesterday was a perfect beach day…and the start of a long weekend family gathering.Â
The construction of a serious sand castle was on the list of things to do.  The 20 something nephews handled layout and design (their engineering background helps), and they permitted some cosmetic upgrades from other family members eager to help!
Enjoy the weekend 🙂