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Powerful waves late yesterday when I walked along the beach after work.  Even the fishermen at Stone Harbor point were being cautious.
Fall officially begins later this week…but I’m counting on a few more beach days!
Category: Stone Harbor, New Jersey- News
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Big Waves
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Stone Harbor- video
http://www.youtube.com/user/AnnDelaneyBeach  Just posted interior and exterior view videos of 222 104th Street, Stone Harbor (sale listing). I know, I know…don’t give up my day job!
 For more pictures and details of this charming old seashore home, visit the Power Play web site: http://www.powerplayrealty.com/sales/detail/244
Thanks for your interest!
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Wings ‘n Water Festival
My early morning version of wings ‘n water. A beautiful day at the shore!The island is active with home owners and visitors. The Wetlands Institute has a full weekend of events planned : http://wetlandsinstitute.org/
 If you are house hunting, stop by 222 104th Street, Stone Harbor. Charming old seashore restored with quality amenities.
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Island Gardens
The salt air can be a challenge for home owners who want a colorful seaside garden. Yet there are numerous blocks in town with beautiful lawns, colorful trees, and flowers. Green thumb owners create peer pressure within a neighborhood. The plain stone yard with minimal landscaping previously represented the typical shore house. On some blocks, that property now looks out of place.
Related observation: Have you noticed how many landscape vehicles are on the island each week? Obviously, most owners do NOT have a green thumb 😉
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Sand Shark
Great sand sculpture on the beach in Stone Harbor spotted during an evening walk.Very creative people on the beach… while the rest of us feel productive with a beach chair, umbrella, and a good book!
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A Day To…
Surf with the Nuns (111th Street surfing contest)… go fishing… walk the beach & sing along with your iPod (sorry, that was me)… get married (congrats to Pat and Alli)… celebrate a birthday… be thankful… and remember the profound shared grief  9 years ago today. -
September Sky
 There is something unique about the sky in September- more contrast with the clouds and sun, especially near the ocean.  The view during my morning beach walk changes with the seasons-  so fortunate to be a year round observer!
Weekend events:Â Nun’s Beach Surf contest Saturday on 111th Street, Stone Harbor; and the Avalon Street Fair-Â Sunday on 30th Street, Avalon.
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222 104th Street, Stone Harbor
Do you know a buyer for this home?Vintage Stone Harbor Craftsman style cottage. Built in 1946 and thoughtfully restored in 2005 incorporating quality amenities. 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 zone gas heat/central air, gas fireplace, great kitchen, maintenance free exterior, covered porch and huge sun deck, 2 car detached garage, and an over-sized lot. $1,599,000 attractively furnished.
For additional information and photos: http://www.powerplayrealty.com/sales/detail/244
Thank you for your interest!
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Empty Beach
Labor Day at sunset…very quiet on the beach!Other than random storms, September is known as the best month at the shore. Make sure you schedule a beach day soon.
P.S. It’s bulk trash week in Avalon– last day to put unwanted items on the curb is Monday morning, September 13th. Bulk trash in Stone Harbor is September 20th.
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Surf with the Nuns
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The Villa Maria by the Sea retreat house is a wonderful landmark in Stone Harbor, NJ. The Sister Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) occupy the house all summer, and generously share their beach with the community.The annual surfing contest is a major fund raiser to help maintain the structure and grounds.Â
Join the surfers- young and not so young- next Saturday on the 111th Street beach for this fun event. The Sisters will be on hand to sell you a sweatshirt or t-shirt, too!
For more information: http://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/3983-nuns-go-surfing-in-stone-harbor
