Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Life at the Shore

  • Beach Tags

    beachtags Purchased our beach tags today- yes, the locals have to buy them, too!  

    Prior to May 31st, seasonal tags are discounted at $20 each.  Avalon and Stone Harbor tags are reciprocal for “crossing the border”.

  • April Summer

    AprilsunOur “April summer” is coming to an end.  The dry, hot air has been replaced with our typical damp, salty breeze.

    Notice how we call it “wind” in the winter, and a “breeze” in the warmer months?? 

    Still sunny and comfortable…no complaints!

  • A Seashore Easter

    bridgeAprilThe fog lifted just in time for a beautiful Sunday morning. 

    Church bells echoed off of the calm bay.  Very peaceful…

    Mid-tide allowed me to take a “short cut” on my kayak to a nearby basin.  Shhh, don’t tell   😉

  • Kayaking Tour

    MSHad company for kayaking today.  My nephew and I were a bit chilly, so thankfully we both stayed dry! 

    Great weather (although the sea breeze is keeping temperatures cool) and the island is busy.  Should be a perfect spring weekend.  Enjoy!

  • No Fooling!

    AprilHappy April.  The sun is out and temperatures are rising!

    A picture perfect day for a walk on the beach 🙂

  • Kayaking 2 Beach?

    37thbeachpathNew business opportunity- kayak rentals at beach path entrances. 

    This is the 37th Street beach path in Avalon.  Crews with pumps were working on the 38th and 39th Street paths.  Saw Borough employees at the 44th Street beach path the other day.

    An incredible amount of water with no where to go!

  • High Tide

    hightideThe rain is STILL coming down, and some minor tidal flooding along the back bay.  All of this will be quickly forgotten if the warm weather arrives as predicted.

    Noticed yesterday that the center islands and dunes have suddenly turned GREEN.  A positive side effect of the wet winter!

    Also noticed lights on and workers inside various businesses around town in preparation of Easter weekend.  Will continue to post the season openings on Twitter:  http://twitter.com/AnnDelaneyBeach

  • Rainy Monday 🙁

    flowersThe spring flowers will either thrive or drown after all of this rain!

    The good news?  A huge improvement of our weather is expected just in time for the holiday weekend.   Temperatures may even reach 70 by the end of the week!

  • Borough Workers

    beachstepsThank you to the Borough workers.  They finally removed the fence that blocked the steps to “my” beach path.

    Many local beach access paths were closed for safety reasons due to storm erosion, forcing the determined walkers (like me) to climb over the side railings to get to the beach…not the most graceful look!

    Dune path repair work is underway in both Avalon and Stone Harbor.  Happy beach walking…

  • Morning Views

    MarchbeachpathRough life.  Before going to work, I walk down the street to the beach.

     

     

     

     

    MarchjettyEach morning, the view is different, yet always beautiful.

     

     

     

     

    MarchskyA bonus- I was able to finish my walk before the rain.

    It’s a great way to start the day  🙂