An ocean breeze during this “heat wave”- keeping us comfortable at the beach!
I attended a low key ceremony yesterday in Stone Harbor – at the future 9/11 memorial site on 123rd Street. Â Like the memorial in Avalon, a piece of steel from the World Trade Center will be incorporated in a meaningful way.
Join the friendly Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Saturday, September 14th for the annual surf contest. Â 111th Street and the beach, 8am.
There will be tents by the beach selling coffee and donuts… and of course the popular “Nuns’ Beach” wear. Â The generous support from the community helps to maintain this beautiful Stone Harbor landmark.
P.S. Found this wonderful article on line: An Entire Beach of Nuns posted in July.  Funny!
The first picture was sent to me by a reader last year: Villa Maria by the Sea, 1955. Â Still looking great in 2013!
Explore the other side of Stone Harbor Point. Â The hike is “challenging”…but not for the typical reasons.
First- only make this trek at low tide. Â Do not wear flip flops. Wait for a breezy day or after the cool weather arrives. Â Why? Â Water, mud, and bugs respectively 😉
Start at the street end off of Third Avenue at 122nd Street. Â There is a path on the right hand side that crosses the marsh and then winds around to the left to the two bird look out platforms. Â Then on to the clam shell driveway that leads to the beach or back to the 123rd Street parking lot.
Did you stay up to watch the rocket launch last night? Â It was WAY past my bedtime…but worth it. Â I expected just a small moving light- similar to our sightings of the International Space Station. Â So I was shocked when this low flying rocket rose up behind the houses across the street, slowly crossed the sky, and then faded over the ocean. Â It was an amazing sight!
Up early this morning for the sunrise and a beach walk before work. Â Yes…a unique life 🙂
Earlier in the week, a sunset walk led to the “free bridge” at the end of Stone Harbor. I’ve kayaked UNDER this bridge, but never walked completely OVER.
As we approached the bridge tender’s hut, a man stepped out to say hello.  He explained that the bridge is manned every day from 6am to 10pm; through October.  Yet, because that section of the channel needs dredging, very few large boats travel  by. The bridge tender said he has opened the bridge just 3 times this season during his shifts.
We chatted again for a few minutes on our walk back…I think he was so happy for the company!
A real “Beach Cottage”, yet functional for today’s buyer. Â Popular south end Avalon location! Â Walk to recreation and restaurants. 50′ X 100′ lot. Â 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. 2 separate living areas. Â Sun deck, a private screened in porch, and outside shower. Central air and gas heat.
$832,000 furnished. Â Click here for the MLS Link
Thank you for your interest! Â ann@anndelaney.com
Beautiful, calm morning on the bay.
FAQ regarding kayaking:  1) Yes, I ALWAYS wear a life vest  2) Yes, I have my phone in a dry box (so I can take pictures and Tweet…of course!)  3) Yes, I stay near the docks in the off season.
In season, I like to venture away from the basins. Â Ironically, if you look at some of the back bay areas at low tide, you will see that I am often paddling in fairly shallow water. Â If I ever run into trouble, I can literally climb out of my kayak and walk along the mud!
New on the sale market today: Â 241 44th Street, Avalon
Great location! Â 44th Street is a beach path street (a beautiful walk through the dune path to a wide, guarded beach). Â Well maintained home with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a huge screened in porch. Gas heat and central air. Â 50′ X 110′ lot. Â $915,000 furnished.
For more details, click on the MLS Link
Please share with friends looking to purchase in Avalon. Â I appreciate your interest and referrals! Â ann@anndelaney.com
Didn’t hear a final head count- but estimating that there were over 1,000 participants in today’s race.
P.S. Tim Kerr confirmed that there were over 1100 runners!
For race results, a link will be posted on the Tim Kerr Charities web site: Â http://timkerrcharities.org/2012/
I was breaking a sweat during the last 1/2 hour of registration…and that was inside the Community Hall 😉
Lifeguards
The Avalon Beach Patrol finished their season last Sunday. Â The Stone Harbor Beach Patrol has limited coverage through this weekend.
Use caution either way -the ocean is rough!