We have registration forms in our office: Â 2821 Dune Drive, Avalon, or visit: Tim Kerr Charities web site
Cost: Â $25 to register in advance; $30 on race day (for either the 7 mile run or 5K run/walk)
Registration/packet pick up at the Avalon Community Hall : Saturday 8/31 between 3pm- 6pm; and 7am to 8:20am on Sunday morning.
Sunday: Â 7 Mile Run begins at 8:30am; Â 5K run/walk starts at 8:45am
Bay kayaking at high tide. What a nice way to start the work day 🙂
There are vacation rentals available for the remaining weeks of summer (through September).
The water is warm, the weather is great, AND the rates drop a bit from our high season weeks.
Search our web site:  Power Play Realty web site  Email me with any questions:  ann@anndelaney.com
Thanks!
The last time I kayaked in the ocean, it didn’t end well. Â It was almost 1 year ago, and I tanked while heading over the first set of waves. Â I was tossed (twisting my back), and then hit by the kayak (providing a lovely black eye). Â Needless to say, I didn’t go back out again for the rest of the season.
Bay kayaking is more of a controlled environment. Â Calm water and the safety net of nearby docks.
For 2013, my plan was to make sure I had enough arm strength and confidence from bay kayaking before facing the ocean again.
And today was the day. Â A quiet morning, low tide, no wind…all the right conditions.
As I rolled the kayak onto the beach, there was a fisherman at the water’s edge. Â Oh good…a lifeguard! Â Apparently, he did not understand his responsibilities because he left soon after I launched. Â Oh well, the drivers of the beach tractors were my back up.
So, I successfully paddled over the waves and out to the calm water.  Watched a beautiful sunrise…and conquered my fear.  Only disappointment?  No dolphins (my main motivation for ocean kayaking).  Will have to try again soon  🙂
According to municipal officials, Cape May County property owners will be able to view the revised flood maps as of August 19th.
Type in a property address in the box above the map, and click “Get Details”. Â While the flood zone may change (many of the V zone locations are expected to revert back to the preferred A zone ), the elevation requirement will likely remain as stated.
Although the final maps aren’t due to be released until August 2015Â (for flood insurance rating purposes), construction offices will be referencing the revised maps in order to issue building permits.
Beautiful morning. Â Watched the surfers AND dolphins riding in the waves.
Now in work, and ready for another big rental change over day…
Pretty, even on a dreary day…
P.S. Â The SUN is out in Avalon. Â Hurry to the beach 🙂
Even though I live here, I still play the “What house would I buy” game. Â Admit it…you play it, too.
Basic premise: Â If I win the lottery (or someone pays me millions of dollars to sponsor my blog), I need to know what house to buy. Â My choices change all the time. Walking and kayaking provide ample opportunity to review the options.
For instance, I have a current favorite bay property. Â It’s not the house as much as an incredible water front location. Â And it’s for sale…which means that someone else will have an opportunity long before me 🙁 Â Â Not to worry…I will move on.
A sample from this morning’s kayaking review:
You may have noticed the towering heights of  homes under construction on the island.  While waiting for the final FEMA maps to be published, officials in Avalon and Stone Harbor issued building permits based on the preliminary data approved by Governor Christie.
Near the bay, Â this includes the much discussed “V-Zone”.
The cottage pictured was lifted and placed off to the side so that pilings could be driven into the ground. Â The house was placed back on the pilings, and will now be totally renovated. Â The lower level can be cosmetically covered with break away walls.
V zone construction allows water to flow freely under a home- preventing structural damage caused by the pressure of flood waters on a solid block foundation.
Not Just a Tree
While driving to work this morning, I saw a public works crew on the center island at 56th Street- with tree roots in a tractor. Â I quickly turned around to ask what happened to “my tree”.
I posted about this tree in the past:  A Special Tree  Planted in memory of my father over 20 years ago.
Unfortunately, a woman ran into the tree yesterday afternoon, and her car landed upside down on Dune Drive. Â The Borough worker said she was okay- and I said “maybe the tree somehow saved her”. Â Then he suggested I plant a new tree. Â Good idea…