Category: Life at the Shore

I’m realizing that much of last spring and early summer is a blur.

As local businesses start to re-open for the season, I am trying to remember how we all managed to navigate the shut down and ever changing restrictions.  It’s incredible that most businesses survived…and by mid to late summer, even thrived!

2021 is off to a better start.

Masks around town are the norm.  Outdoor dining will continue to be the preference of many.  My office window remains open (and thankfully, improved temperatures so I’m not freezing out my co-workers!)

Like all of you, we have adjusted, and continue to be so grateful to maintain our shore economy!

Wow…that was a productive beach walk before work this morning!

We walked down just in time for the sunrise- beautiful.  Saw a few dolphins actively feeding, with seagulls and osprey nearby to join them for breakfast.  A pair of oyster catchers squawked as we walked along the water’s edge.

I found 2 nice pieces of sea glass…and then we noticed odd prints in the sand as we headed south.  Even through it seemed impossible, the “foot” prints looked like those from 2 horses.  But that couldn’t be, right?

We followed the prints for a bit, and then glanced up toward the dune line to see a resting seal!  He (or she) was well camouflaged with the brown dune grass, and we were careful not to disturb the seal’s nap.  We zoomed in for a quick photo and continued on following the prints.

And then the horses appeared!  2 men were riding back along the hard sand and in the gully.  They stopped to say hello- and I mentioned that this was a first!  They wished us a Happy Easter and literally, rode into the sunrise 🙂

This sounds like an April Fool’s post, yet we have pictures to verify.  What a morning!

Easter weekend is the unofficial start of the season at the shore.  And based on rental reservations booked so far, 2021 will be busy.

We are happy to see our summer neighbors return to open their homes; and we are excited for additional restaurant options!

Wishing you a peaceful holiday weekend…

New on the sale market today!

A “just right” custom home ideally located on the preferred beach side of Dune Drive. Wonderful living spaces inside and out.

Beautiful pool and hot tub area complete with a gas fire pit.  The perimeter trees provide privacy in season, too.

5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, plus an overflow family room.

Walk through virtually:  Click Here    For additional MLS info: Click Here

Or in person!  Contact me to schedule a showing: 609-967-7950 or ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com

A prior post:

https://anndelaney.com/2019/03/17/irish-roots-7/

I needed a place for my random thoughts and pictures.

In addition to this blog and my Twitter account, I’ve kept a journal since last March, and created a Shutterfly book at the end of 2020.

I’m glad I documented this crazy time.  And I’m SO grateful for vaccines and the feeling of hope!

More daylight and warmer temperatures headed our way…

This is my post from March 15, 2020:

What a difference a few weeks, days, hours make. My head is spinning!

To contrast the scary news, I need to remain grateful for:

Family (including the 3 most charming grandsons ever).

Caring co-workers helping each other so we all remain safe.

A close knit business community.

The opportunity to walk a few blocks to the ocean, breathe in salt air, and shed a few tears.

I think we are all reviewing our lives from the past 12 months- trying to make sense of an unfathomable situation.

So many recent conversations start with “this time last year…”

For example, my March 11, 2020 tweet:

We live in a town where “social distancing and isolation” are the definition of our winter!

Yet I’m still feeling anxious. Grateful for the opportunity to regularly breathe in salt air and walk the beach…

Looking forward to a better 2021 for all of us.

I feel so fortunate that family members are getting vaccinated.  Yet I also realize this is not the experience for all.

We have the privilege of Internet access with numerous devices to log on to get a spot in the queue.

We have the privilege of transportation to the Atlantic City mega center.

We have the privilege of flexibility with our jobs to accept the vaccination appointment given.

Hopefully the system continues to improve to allow for even greater inclusion.