Category: Life at the Shore
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Warm to Cold
Loving the warm November temperatures, but we all know it will EVENTUALLY turn cold.
So repeating my check list to prepare your shore house for winter:
1) close crawl space vents (to prevent cold air from circulating under the house and freezing the pipes)
2) turn off and drain the outside shower and faucets
3) remove hoses from the frost free faucets
4) turn the heat on low if you are not completely winterizing the inside pipes
5) open the cabinet doors under all sinks to allow warm air to flow around the pipes
6) turn off the main water valve if possible to minimize damage in the event of a leak
7) turn off the water valves to the washer
8) unplug small appliances
9) lock all windows and doors- and secure storm doors and outside shower doors so they don’t blow open in the wind
If you are unable to check on your shore house on a regular basis, I recommend a winter watch service to provide peace of mind. Â Happy to share contact info for reliable inspectors.
P.S. Followed my own advice and crossed most of our “winter ready” chores off the list yesterday, including the least favorite job of closing the crawl space vents. Â This involves me on a skateboard (we have a cement floor in the crawl) trying not to bang my head as I scoot around!Â
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Trick or Treat
The shore version:
“Back in the day” we would climb into our father’s station wagon and set off for the night to fill our pillow cases.There were the popular stops: the local candy shop owner’s home, and what we considered the mansions of Avalon’s prominent citizens. Â Full size candy bars guaranteed!!
As a local business man, our father understood the necessity of networking. Trick or Treat was occasionally sidetracked with a discussion about a job or estimate. Â His daughters would whine to move him along!
Even when we were satisfied with our haul, the night was not over until we visited all of the year round relatives, friends, and business associates (in other words…most of the houses with lights).
Back home, the 4 girls would sort their candy and trade for favorites.  One was even known to inventory, categorize, and store away her stash through most of the winter (ahem…that was me).
Happy Halloween  🙂
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7:16am Sunrise
While I am enjoying the pink sky at dawn and photographing the sunrise…the time change will definitely help with my morning beach walks.
I prefer to leave the house in daylight so that I have a clear view of any roaming skunks!
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A Different Perspective
I know I’m fortunate to walk the beach and kayak in the back bay on a regular basis, yet there’s also a “work” aspect to my activities.
What better way to appreciate a water front location than from the water?!
