Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Life at the Shore

  • Cedar Island Swim, Avalon

    Update:  A fun drone video of the 2017 race- click here

    Sunday, August 27th is the annual Cedar Island 5K Swim.  The race starts at 12:40pm at the Avalon Yacht Club.  Swimmers head south along the main channel before turning east along the 20th Street waterway, and then north along Ocean Drive and back to the Yacht Club.

    Cheer for the swimmers along the way.  I will be in my red kayak as a volunteer (trying to keep up with the swimmers!)

    On the following Sunday, September 3rd, the annual Tim Kerr 7 Mile Island Run and 5K Run/Walk  takes place at 8:30am.

    For more info:  TK Charities Events

    CedarIslandSwim

    CedarSwimStart

  • Tuesday Views…before work

    Just another beautiful morning!

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  • A Sign of Fall

    The tips of the marsh grass have already turned from vibrant green to a mellow yellow…

    Marsh

  • Hello Saturday…

    Saturday

  • The Pressure!

    After this weekend, there will be a noticeable change on the island: fewer tenants and summer residents due to college and high school schedules.

    It’s darker in the morning…and the sun is setting a bit earlier each evening.  And Labor Day is right around the corner 🙁

    Most critical- we realize there’s limited time to visit our favorite seasonal restaurants.  Oh, the burden…

    Last night: Fuze Italian in Avalon.  Excellent meal and service (we were obviously there early!)

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  • Wishing for Peace…

    It’s hard for me to fathom the level of hate on display in Charlottesville.

    My sheltered life on this island is one of the reasons I value the opportunity to travel.

    Meeting people around the world verifies that we are all more alike than different.

    Kindness transcends languages…and I am grateful for those experiences.

     

    Peace

  • Our New Jersey

    New Jersey may have an image problem, but that’s okay.  We know the truth!

    CatamaranBeach

  • Under the Bridge

    At just the right mid-tide,  I can take a short cut to the other basin with my kayak!

    The fairy tale of “Three Billy Goats Gruff” with the troll under the bridge comes to mind each time 😉

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  • Summer Days…

    Happy August!

    TuesBeach

  • Lending Library

    Spotted on my morning walk.  Will drop off a few beach books this week…and check out the replacement options!

    Library