Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Life at the Shore

  • Building a Beach

    buildingbeach The beach replenishment continues-  picture taken from the 101st Street pavilion in Stone Harbor- looking south.

    The sand is pumped to create a wall along the ocean’s edge, and then another pile is added closer to the dunes.  The bulldozers flatten the sand and make a wide beach.  Impressive to watch.

  • Thanksgiving Weekend

    christmaslightsAlthough we call it Thanksgiving weekend, it’s really the official kick off for the Christmas season.

    The island residents are already in the spirit- like the owners of this charming old seashore home in Avalon. 

     

    SundayThat’s better…both the weather and how I feel.  Decided it was time to get back out on the beach this morning. Glad no one was around to hear my hacking cough!

  • Shore Flu

    I used to think I was too young for a flu shot…I have a different opinion now.  After several days of rest and medication, I’m almost ready to face the real world again. 

    One of my doctor’s suggestions: saline solution.  But why buy a product that is available for free??  A walk outside in our damp, salt air has the same effect  😉

    Here’s to a healthy and Happy Thanksgiving!

  • Sunday Sights

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     Dry sand and a new beach.

    110th Street looking north.

     

     

     

     

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     11oth Street looking south.

  • Floods To Snow

    snowDenver Left the soggy seashore Saturday night in time for a snow storm in Denver.

    Even with the snow, the lack of humidity is such a contrast to our area.

     

     

    BeachNovBack in the moist air this morning.  The beach fill equipment is in place (again) in Stone Harbor- perfect timing after the coastal storm!

  • More Beach Pictures

    24thsouthAvalon- 24th Street looking south toward the fishing pier (hard to see with the fog).

     

     

     

     

    19thsouth19th Street looking south.

     

     

     

     

     

    18thconstructionBack to work-  the construction crews were on site at 18th Street and the beach!  Picture taken from the 19th Street beach path.

     

     

     

    12thsouth12th Street looking south.  The rock wall is fully exposed, but the dune system behind it is intact.

     

     

     

     

    12thnorth12th Street looking north toward the inlet and jetty.

    Minimal wind damage on the island-  amazing considering we experienced 3 straight days of high winds.

  • Saturday- Beach Update

    BeachpathNov  I was anxious to see the condition of the beach this morning.  The beach path at 120th Street in Stone Harbor is completely filled in with sand.

     

     

     

    SandduneThe dunes look different- beach grass covered with a layer of sand. 

     

     

     

    Walkway111thMajor damage to the dunes at 111th Street (looking north from “Nun’s Beach”). The walkway used to be on top of a large dune.  Now the ocean is running underneath.  Sad…

  • Friday Weather

    86thThird Past high tide, but it will take some time for the water to recede in the low lying areas of the island.  Borough workers in both towns are busy cleaning up the debris left behind.

     

     

     

     

    weatherThe Weather Channel was broadcasting from 7th Street and First Avenue in Avalon .  Even at low tide, the ocean spray over the rock wall gave us a direct hit!

     

     

     

     

    101BeachThe walkway to the beach from the 101st Street pavilion was damaged. 

     

     

     

     

     

    lowtideLow tide at 111th Street- a mean looking ocean! 

     But there is hope…sunny and close to 70 degrees predicted for Sunday  🙂

  • Storm Chasers for Pizza

    Nemos What?  No delivery tonight?  The guys at Nemo’s answered the phone and took our order.  That was the easy part.

    They were sand bagged in for the storm…but still making pizza for the locals!

     

     

     

    pizzaWhat’s a few feet of cold, salt water when you need dinner!

     

     

     

     

     

    HarborBike Good for a few laughs…and great pizza!

  • Enough!

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    Freight train like wind…steady rain…above average high tides…just another beautiful day at the shore   😉

    I’m looking at the American flags on top of Hoy’s 5 & 10 (that’s my version of the Weather Channel from my office)- sustained winds from the north east.

    The bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle is closed (waves crash over the rocks during this type of storm)- and there is moderate flooding near the bay in the low lying areas.

    P.S.  The wind by the ocean (21st Street pavilion) was incredible- taking this picture was a challenge!

    P.S. The Townsend Inlet bridge (between Avalon and Sea Isle City) will be closed until next week.  A barge on site for repairs broke loose during the storm and hit the bridge- possibly causing some structural damage.Â