Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Life at the Shore

  • Schools on the Island

    http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/55144-sevenmile+schools+examine+consolidation+options

    An article regarding the ongoing debate to consolidate the 2 elementary schools on the island.  The State of New Jersey will eventually force action, so the hope is that the 2 communities can work together to determine a positive solution.

    Back in the dark ages (when I attended Avalon Elementary), new families were moving to town and the school population was growing- even prompting an addition to the school in the early 1970’s.  Stone Harbor’s class size has always been smaller than Avalon’s- creating social issues for the students.

    Now, both schools rely on tuition students to partially fill the classrooms. 

    The Avalon Land and Homeowners Association has scheduled a meeting on October 7th at 7pm in the Avalon Elementary School- looking for public comment.

  • Bright Idea

    streetlight A stroll after dinner is now in the dark.

    And because the “critters” are active at that time of night, the best place to walk is in the street (the bike path is ideal).

    Thankfully there are only a few cars on the road mid-week – so not a safety issue.  In fact, wondering if the street lights should have motion detectors so that they only go on when a car or person is passing by??  Think of the energy savings!   😉

  • Fall Sunsets

    PointSunset In the fall, the sunsets at the shore are especially beautiful.  It can look like huge a fireball over the bay.

    For those of us who don’t live on the bay, we walk to find open viewing areas to the western sky.

     

    SunsetBeach Stone Harbor Point is a great spot- the birding platforms provide an amazing 360 degree view of the ocean, inlet, wetlands, and bay.

  • Fall Beach Days

    duneSept Sad…to be wearing jeans and a sweatshirt for my walks the past few days. 

    I’ve seen a few hardy souls bundled up in their beach chairs determined to get some sun!

    It’s not over yet- I know the temperatures will improve before we officially store our beach gear for the season.  I’m counting on it!

  • Wildwood Days

    IrishflagBusy weekend in the Wildwoods. 

    The popular Irish Festival takes over several blocks in North Wildwood- ironically, near the bars!

    On the boardwalk- the Classic Car Show and Auction. Hundreds of vintage cars on display from North Wildwood down to the Convention Center.  The long walk to admire the cars will justify the boardwalk snacks along the way!

  • Last Call

    Sunsetbay It’s that time of year…CLOSED signs in the windows of our favorite businesses.

    Springer’s and Kohler’s closed last week (I’m all set with cinnamon buns in the freezer for Christmas breakfast).  And this was the final weekend for Mack’s Pizza.  The owner had a wide grin as he said “see you next year”- he is  looking forward to the winter break.

    Another fall tradition- the restaurant owners who commit to staying open year round- or at least through December.  Reality sets in by the end of October, and most change their plans.  The local population is just not able to support more than a handful of eating establishments.  And the weekend business is fickle - effected by weather and activities at home.

  • Fall Weekend

    http://www.wetlandsinstitute.org/wnw.html

    Perfect weather all weekend for the annual Wings & Water Festival.  Events continue through today in Avalon, Stone Harbor, and Middle Township.

  • And we worry??

    Lavaroad Spent the last 6 days on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Very beautiful and interesting landscape. 

    I did not have a perspective of the volcano activity until this trip and the tour of Volcanoes National Park.

    Took this picture of a coastal road- we could only drive so far due to a fairly recent lava flow!  And we worry about occasional flooding ???

  • Beach to Beach

    BigIslandBeach So… this is the beach I walked on yesterday;

     

     

     

     

     

    beachSH And this is the beach I walked on today   :) 

    Even on a dreary day, it’s good to smell the salt air!

    Back home from our vacation, and surprised that the beach fill isn’t underway in Stone Harbor.   Guessing it was the weather.  Saw the dredge in the North Wildwood inlet…will keep you posted.

  • Sunday Sights

     The equipment is arriving to the 111th Street beach in Stone Harbor in preparation of the beach fill.  Pumping begins on Wednesday.TrucksSeptRace 

     The Tim Kerr 7 Mile & 5K race this morning was a HUGE success.   Over 1,000 runners, and hundreds of spectators to cheer them on. 

     

     

     For race results:

    http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1774393&assetId=cf05fddc-b925-46f3-a90e-5fdb360c8fa1

    or:  http://timkerrcharities.org/7-mile-run.htm