Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Life at the Shore

  • Tim Kerr 7 Mile/ 5K Run

    The annual Tim Kerr Race is scheduled for Sunday, August 31st at 8:30am.  Pre-registration for the race will be held at the Avalon Community Hall on 30th Street Saturday afternoon from 12 noon to 4:30pm.  Or sign up the morning of the race starting at 7:00am.  To sign up on-line:  http://www.lin-mark.com/
    Volunteers are still needed for “road police” at each street intersection between 17th and 28th Streets along Avalon Avenue; and 17th through 39th along First Avenue.   1 hour of service = a free race t-shirt!

    Call or e-mail me if you can help, and include a shirt size, too.  You are welcome to request a location- and we will get back to you with a specific street assignment.  Call 609-967-7950  or ann@anndelaney.com

    Thanks!  Your participation is appreciated by the local charities that benefit from this event (Lion’s Club of Avalon , Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund).

  • Stone Harbor Sidewalk Sale- Today!

    stoneharbordowntown.jpg  Browse the sales along 96th Street and the surrounding business district all day today (until at least 7pm).

     

  • Check Out Day

    villamaria.jpg  While walking by the Villa Maria by the Sea retreat house yesterday, I watched the nuns loading up their cars – leaving to go back to school!  A few walked down to the beach for a final look at the ocean.  The retreat house stays active through the fall, including hosting their major fundraiser: The Nun’s Beach Surfing Contest/Dinner on September 6th. 

    For more information, contact Sister James Dolores, IHM at (609) 368-3621

  • Change of Weather

    augustocean.jpg  Although I vowed not to rush the end of the summer, it definitely feels like September today- a cool north breeze and a brilliant blue sky.  The wind direction will help carry the noise from the Atlantic City Air Show- watch for the military planes traveling to and from the show.

  • Heads Up- Wednesday

    The Atlantic City Air Show is Wednesday, August 20th- an all day event -Web site: http://www.atlanticcitychamber.com/ 

    If you are on the beach Wednesday, you will hear the roar in the distance, and see many of the planes as they arrive and depart the show.  One year I saw a stealth bomber pass over head. Very cool! 

     

  • Glad the Olympics are on late

    moonrise2.jpg  Saturday Night:  There was still plenty of time for a long walk on the beach to see the full moon rise over the ocean.  The sunset was equally spectacular- with a bright red sky.

    Then an exciting night watching the Olympics.

  • August Weather

    Another reason to appreciate summer at the Jersey Shore:  the mountain towns of Colorado (where my son lives) had 6″ of snow yesterday.  And we complain that the ocean is a bit chilly??

    Enjoy this beautiful weekend… the weather here is perfect!

    shpoint.jpg  The jetty at the end of Stone Harbor looking south toward the point.

  • Wait…it’s only August 15th

    Labor Day is early this year, but HEY we still have 2 full weeks of summer!  Ignore those “End of Season Sale” signs in stores (okay- take advantage of the sales, but don’t let it effect your mood).   Don’t rush the inevidible- enjoy the remaining weeks…

    shlifeguards2.jpg   catbeach.jpg

  • The Point of Kayaking

    I was never an athlete (year book editor type), so when I bought my first kayak a few years ago, my family was a bit puzzled.  In a typical show of support, one of my sisters asked “Why, in your mid- 40’s did you suddenly decide to become athletic??”

    Well, it wasn’t a passing phase, and I go out on the bay (and sometimes the ocean) on a regular basis.  Proof that you can find an activity that suits your personality and skill level.  It’s always an adventure…

     thepoint.jpg  This is the other side of Stone Harbor Point- before you reach the inlet (and ocean).

    thepoint3.jpg  A natural beach for the birds at the tip of Stone Harbor Point.

    grasseysoundbridge.jpg  The Grassy Sound Bridge- interesting to go under the bridges.  To see the damage from the salt air is incredible…makes me wonder what I will look like as I get older  😉

  • How’s Business?

    I hear this question every day…and ask the same question when I talk with other local business owners. 

    The season started off a bit unsettled.  I believe our visitor base had concerns about gas prices, and the economy in general.  Prime rental properties experienced vacancies in July.  Summer homeowners provided weekend business for the restaurants and shops, but the island was quiet mid-week.

    Beautiful weather and warm temperatures increased demand as we approached August.  Last minute requests for weekly rentals continue; and we have “sold out” island wide for the past few weeks.  We expect strong occupancy numbers through Labor Day Weekend.

    The bottom line: The Seven Mile Beach is an exceptional, name brand destination- located within a reasonable driving distance of a huge customer base.  Summer of 2008 is proof that we can survive challenging economic times.