Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Life at the Shore

  • Island Sights

    beachchairsAhhh…newborn lifeguard stands.  Patiently waiting in the 32nd Street Beach Patrol lot to be painted bright white for the summer  🙂

  • Shades of Brown

    MarchmarshWaiting for the marsh grass to acknowledge spring by turning bright green.

    In the meantime, we are greeted by shades of brown as we drive along Avalon and Stone Harbor Boulevard. 

    Winter colors at the shore are predominately gray and brown (and this year, a few weeks of “white”).   We are excited to see spring flowers, green lawns, and blue/green waterways.

  • Sunday Sights

    SHpointA cool sea breeze this morning requiring a fleece jacket and hat as I walked south to Stone Harbor point.  Warmer with the wind to my back for the return!

    The author of the blog: http://wildwoodweather.blogspot.com/  calls this “San Francisco weather” – so true.  The cool mist over the water drops air temperatures as much as 10 degrees.

  • Sunny Saturday

    32ndLookingSouth 32nd Street beach in Avalon- looking south.

    Truth in advertising-  I took this picture mid-day on Tuesday, 3/16.  Thankfully, our weather continues to be picture perfect.

    Enjoy the weekend!

  • Kayaking in March?

    MarchkayakingYep.  Time to launch the boat.  A few weeks ago we were shoveling snow!

     

     

     

     

     

    docksThe secret to early and late season kayaking is to limit contact with the water (ha, ha).  It’s COLD!  Therefore, I stay close to the docks just in case.

     

     

     

     

    bridgeAnd sometimes, close to a bridge  🙂

     

     

     

     

     

    owlsNo birdwatching today- other than plastic owls on the pilings to scare off (?) other birds.   A bit freaky.

     

     

     

     

     

    MarchbayA beautiful day to hang out on the bay for an hour or so.  Life is good!

  • Pancakes, Beer, a Walk on the Beach

    Weekend at the shore:  Uncle Bill’s Pancake House in Stone Harbor re-opened this morning for the season (Avalon stays open year round); for dinner and drinks, both the Concord Cafe and Windrift in Avalon will unlock their doors after a long winter’s nap.

    And of course, you MUST take advantage of this incredible weather and extra hour of day light with a walk on the beach  🙂

  • Happy Spring!

    SpringThe spring bulbs are popping up all over our small yard.   And the warm weather is expected to last through the official first day of spring on Saturday.

    We are looking forward to a busy (finally) weekend at the shore!

  • Beach Break

      boardwalkGeneral office computer maintenance and virus scans today created a few hours of downtime.  Fortunately, I planned ahead with proper attire and footwear  😉

     

     

     

    AvalonpierOne of the many perks of living and working at the shore!  It was a perfect afternoon break.

     

     

     

    dunesWalking north on the beach in Avalon, I could not continue beyond 22nd Street.  Borough workers were on site making emergency dune repairs until the major beach fill project in May.

  • March Fog

    MarchfogAt the Jersey Shore, “spring” arrives wrapped in fog.  As you drive in the boulevard, the thick moist air often obstructs the view of the bridge. 

    Thankfully, it’s good for the skin…at least that’s what I believe when I return from my walk soaking wet!  Happy Spring  🙂

  • Saturday 5pm

    sunsetMarchThe sun finally appeared late this afternoon through the clouds over the bay.  “Salty and damp” air from a strong sea breeze.   A better ending to a day of wild weather.