Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Life at the Shore

  • Sounds of the Season

     quietbay                                                                                                     Are the crickets louder this time of year…or do we notice them because the windows are back open and their chirps aren’t competing with whirling air conditioner units and traffic?

    Mainly, what I heard tonight was silence.  It’s almost shocking how quiet it can be.  Plus a beautiful sunset and cool temperatures.  What’s not to like??

  • End of August

    CatBeachWow, that was fast!  Weren’t we just counting down to Memorial Day Weekend??

    Realistically, we have at least one month of summer like weather left.  But there are tell tale signs that our season is coming to a close:

    Swallows swarming the bayberry trees in the dunes and diving in to the nearby swimming pools for a drink (watch out for the purple droppings!);  sunsets earlier in the evening;  end of season sales in the retail stores; and fewer cars on the block during the week.

    Enjoy the quiet,  visit the restaurants, and find a bargain at the local shops.  September is a wonderful time to be at the shore!

  • Weekend with Danny

         Friday       Last weekend it was Bill…now it’s Danny’s turn to visit the shore.

    Heavy rain for much of the day caused road flooding in the downtown areas, and left shoppers and walkers soaked through.  Not looking good for the Stone Harbor sidewalk sale tomorrow .

    P.S.  Saturday was not a wash out after all- the heavy rain didn’t return until after midnight.

  • Monday Walks

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    springerslineA major contrast:   Walking in the early morning along the beach…and then again last night into downtown Stone Harbor. 

    The line for Springer’s Ice Cream was a full block long!

    The restaurants and retail shops looked busy, too.

  • Stormy Weather

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    BillSurferThe surfers were out early this morning to take advantage of “Bill’s” waves. 

    The rain and thunderstorms are not from the hurricane- just an ordinary summer storm system passing through. 

    Amazing to watch the power of the ocean- even the smaller waves at the ocean’s edge.   Staying on dry sand was challenging this morning with rogue waves traveling farther than expected.

  • Oh No…Mr. Bill

    MrBill

     The ocean was rough today.  Lifeguards enforced knee deep limits, and no boogie boards later in the afternoon.

    Surfers are not subject to the same rules…and are very happy with the high surf advisory.

    Be careful this weekend.  Respect the mighty Atlantic Ocean and the lifeguards.

  • Atlantic City Air Show

    Jets If you look closely, the 4  dots on the cloud are United States Air Force Thunderbird fighter jets.  That was the best I could do with a cell phone!

    When they flew over head, they were in and out of my screen before I could take the picture. 

    I watched the show (mostly with binoculars) from the beach in Margate.  Next year, I will venture at least in to Ventnor for a better view.   But no complaints…sitting on a beach chair at the water’s edge or swimming in the warm ocean while the planes flew by…an ideal day!

  • Boot Camp on Vacation?

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     Is it just me…or, does anyone else think this is an odd way to spend your vacation ??

    Many women apparently disagree.  The 80th Street basketball court is packed on the scheduled days with toned women of all ages.

    I have a different vision for vacation.  To be active, yes.  But someone yelling orders at me…no thank you  😉

  • Sunday Sights

    gullypoint

    Certain sights bring back happy childhood memories.  A gully at the beach is a perfect example. 

    We were thrilled to arrive at the beach and find what we considered our own personal swimming pool.

    With modern beach grooming machines, gullies are not as common.

    Stone Harbor Point is an environmentally protected area, and the beach is left in it’s natural state.  You will find huge, deep gullies at mid-tide…and unique shells and sea glass if you are looking, too!

  • Air Show

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    Just a “heads up” for this Wednesday.  The Atlantic City Air Show starts at 10am and continues all day until 4pm. 

    Fun to watch from the beach in Margate or Ventnor (huge crowds in Atlantic City- and too noisy for me). 

    Even from our local beaches, you will hear the roar and see some jets fly by on their way there and back.