Reminder:
Thanksgiving weekend is HUGE in Avalon and Stone Harbor. Â Family activities, a Christmas tree auction, music, and of course, the big parade!
Schedule of events for Avalon– click HERE
Schedule of events for Stone Harbor– click HERE
Pick up a copy of the Seven Mile Times for more details: http://www.sevenmiletimes.com
And, be sure to stop by our office in Avalon on Friday, November 28th for a Power Play Realty logo gift.
According to an article on newsworks.org, the snowy owls have returned to the Jersey shore.
Last year, there were at least 2 owls “wintering” on our island. Â I verified my sightings with blurry photographs on several posts:
https://anndelaney.com/2014/01/25/update-on-island-owls/
https://anndelaney.com/2014/01/10/more-owls/
https://anndelaney.com/2014/01/02/beach-views-4/
Yesterday after work, I walked around Stone Harbor Point. Â A bird watcher in the area posted an owl sighting on Twitter. Â But no luck.
Will keep looking 🙂
Yes, I was the yearbook editor in high school…the ultimate nerd!  Probably why I enjoy posting on my blog and Twitter now.
Last night, there was an informal reunion for my class at Wildwood Catholic High School.  35 years…yikes!
Interesting to listen to the conversations about grand children, retirement, and sadly, the death of several classmates.  Some had not been back to the area since graduation…and others never left.
We pulled out our drug store reading glasses to look at the pictures…and, laughed at the hair dos and clothes.
A diverse group, all leading full lives. Â Sister Henrietta would be proud!
A bit chilly…
The cold north west wind changes my walking routine. Â It’s a trade off: walking on the soft sand for the benefit of dunes blocking the wind.
Along the water’s edge for the turn around. Wind at my back, sun on my face, and an unexpected dolphin sighting!
This time of year, dramatic colors paint the sky at sunrise and sunset.
Streaks of pink, red, orange, and purple…often fading away within minutes.  Yet always with a unique “wow” factor.
A “check list” time of year – preparing your shore house for colder temperatures and the WIND!
Drain the outside shower and non-frost proof faucets (FYI- most water faucets on upper decks are NOT frost proof).
Disconnect hoses from all outdoor faucets (even the frost proof type- Â water in hose will freeze and cause damage to faucet).
Close crawl space vents (air flow is essential in the summer months to keep the crawl space dry- but  cold air will freeze pipes even if the house is heated).
Set the heat between 55 and 60 degrees. Â Open cabinet doors under all sinks to allow warm air to circulate around pipes.
Lock all windows- especially casement style with a crank (the wind will rattle the window, allowing it to open and possibly blow out).
Secure storm doors, outside shower doors, and trash cans.
Store or secure outdoor furniture and the grill.
And then…think spring 🙂
Thanksgiving weekend is HUGE in Avalon and Stone Harbor. Â Family activities, a Christmas tree auction, music, and of course, the big parade!
Schedule of events for Avalon– click HERE
Schedule of events for Stone Harbor– click HERE
Stop by our office in Avalon on Friday, November 28th for a Power Play Realty logo gift.
