And there is still time to book a vacation rental in Avalon or Stone Harbor NJ!
I am happy to help with your plans:
ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com  or 609-967-7950
Web site: Tim Kerr Sotheby’s International Realty
Thank you for your interest!
Category: Life at the Shore
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Beaches are open
The life guards and beach cleaning crews are paid by the municipalities (not the State of New Jersey). Those costs are partially funded by beach tag sales by the way.
No beach closures in our area.
Avalon, Stone Harbor, and the surrounding shores towns are definitely open for business!
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Work Commute
Which is more stressful- the Schuylkill Expressway at rush hour…or Dune Drive on 4th of July weekend?
Stay alert for:
The woman leaving the Sunday Farmer’s Market carrying her haul of bacon on a stick.
Bike riders juggling their oversized purchases from Hoy’s.
The late arrivals to Boot Camp at the 81st Street rec area.
Oh no…church is letting out!
The sudden car stops for family drop off at Uncle Bill’s.
The Tour de France trainees exceeding the 25 mph speed limit.
Whew…I found a parking spot near my office- I feel like I won the video game 😉
P.S. Â Monday 7/3/17- Today I drove on Ocean Drive to work- only hazards were the speedy turtles crossing the road!
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July 2nd and July 4th
Two opportunities to watch the fireworks this week:
Sunday July 2nd- 95th Street beach in Stone Harbor (new location and date)
Tuesday July 4th- 30th Street beach in Avalon
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Summer Birds
Oystercatchers
Recently, I noticed that my year round beach friends are not as skittish when I walk by.
In contrast, the seagulls will practically dare you to trip over them- forcing walkers to move out of THEIR way!
Maybe the oystercatchers are following their lead 🙂
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“Not Fancy”
Yesterday, I left the office for an hour for “maintenance” and was kidding with the young lady at the nail salon not to tell!
Because of my busy summer work schedule, I don’t look at these appointments as a luxury. Â In fact, I request the express version so that I can be in and out quickly.
The nail technician knows what I do for a living, and shared a funny observation. Â She said that I’m “not fancy” like other real estate agents she knows.
She even clarified her reasoning: it’s because I don’t wear a lot of jewelry, heavy make-up or frilly clothes! Oh, and I don’t have long nails!
Ironically, I usually stop in on a day off in my completely un-fancy mode. Â Yesterday, I was at least dressed for work!
I decided to take her observation as a compliment. Â I guess my practical appearance reflects my practical personality.
I am who I am 😎
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Monday Views
Comfortable temperatures and low humidity…perfect beach weather!
Happy to help you plan a visit (weekly rental) or a more extended stay (purchase)!
ann.delaney@timkerrsir.com
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A Realistic View of the Past
I understand the need to reminisce…especially as we grow older. Â We often prefer to focus on the “good old days” and dismiss the realities of our history.
The article in Sunday’s New York Times about the Jersey Shore stirred up a few emotional conversations and comments.
Well, I’m here as the voice of reason!
Avalon in the “good old days” was still sparsely developed, with large land areas covered with marsh grass and reeds. Â Trucks regularly rode up and down the streets to spray for mosquitos and green heads (likely DDT or other now banned chemicals!). Â The children of the island thought it was fun to run behind the trucks through the “white cloud”- yikes!
Cottages were built low to the ground (more vulnerable to flooding), and often without insulation or central heat (and certainly not air conditioning). Â It was an upgrade to have a clothes washer out in the shed!
In the 70s, my sisters and I were grateful for waitressing jobs at the old Whitebrier (20th and the beach). Those were the days before smoke free restaurants. Â The smell from second hand smoke was imbedded in our polyester uniforms forever!
By the 1980s, I was selling real estate on the island. Â Ironically, even back then buyers grumbled about high sale prices. Â I would often hear stories of missed opportunities from years past.
Over the years, and still today, buyers purchasing a modest condo are in awe of the water front property owners. Â And, first time buyers are in awe of the condo owners. Â The seashore real estate food chain!
Even with the inevitable changes, Avalon and Stone Harbor continue to be premier coastal communities.
And I’m lucky to call the island my home 🙂
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Father’s Day
Repeat Post from 2016-
During a recent move, one of my sisters found so many great old photos from the dark ages (our childhood in the 1960s!)
This one is appropriate for Father’s Day (3 daughters with one more yet to be born). Â I’m the one in the middle with the goofy hat…oh wait…
The real estate agent in me has to point out the background: Â 51st Street in Avalon NJ looking toward the bay- so few houses!
