Category: Life at the Shore
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Contrasting Islands
A quick over night in New York City this week to see a show (Kinky Boots- loved it!) and walk around the city.
Just a bit different than my normal surroundings!
Instead of laughing gulls…car horns and sirens.
Instead of the solitude of my morning beach walk…the “look alert” pace of crossing streets to a specific destination.
Fun to see the real world…and then return home 🙂
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Easter Weekend
Easter weekend: the official “soft” opening for the summer season.
And what a weekend!
Great weather for walks…thank goodness because we took advantage of the many food establishments now open 😉
See you on the beach!
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Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund
This  grassroots organization continues to make a difference in the lives of local families facing the trials of pediatric cancer.
There are several great events scheduled for 2017-
1) Friday May 5th- the 12th Annual Golf Tournament at Stone Harbor Golf Club
2) Saturday July 29th- the 7th Annual Low Tide Beach Ride (9th Street beach at 6:30pm)
3) Tuesday August 1st- the 17th Annual Artists and Friends Art Show at the Avalon Yacht Club
For more information and additional fund raising events, visit the web site: Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund
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Winter Wildlife
I get excited when I find a nice piece of sea glass during my daily beach walk. Â So you can imagine how I feel when I encounter a bald eagle, a snowy owl, or a seal! *
It was cold and windy yesterday morning. Â I walked south up against the dune fencing to block the wind. Â On the return, I walked closer to the water (yet still grumbling about the cold!). Â I was thinking about finishing my walk back on the street to warm up…but I’m so glad I stayed on the sand.
As I approached the jetty, I noticed movement. Â A seal!
The rocks camouflaged the little guy, and I probably walked right past him as I started my walk!
A great way to start the weekend  🙂
*No slight intended to the beach walk “regulars”: osprey, oystercatchers, dolphins, and the occasional whale!
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Open House Saturday/Sunday
If you will be in Avalon this weekend, stop by my open house to say hello…and tour this beautiful bay front home!
4510 Fifth Avenue, Avalon NJ
For more details: Â MLS Fact Sheet
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Seasonal Beach Tags
For property owners (and visitors staying for 2 weeks or more), this is your annual reminder to purchase seasonal beach tags at the pre-season discounted rate.
Tags purchased before June 1st are $23 each; after June 1st, the standard price of $28 applies.
As in past years, the tags allow you to “cross the border” between Avalon and Stone Harbor!
The municipalities also offer weekly ($12) and daily ($6) tags through the summer season.
For more information: Visit Avalon NJ  and  Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce
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No Fooling!
The weather WILL improve…and businesses and restaurants will continue to re-open for the season!
We are excited to see our summer neighbors return, too  🙂
