A peaceful morning of bay kayaking before a hectic work day. Â BIG rental change over day, the Arts & Crafts Show at 80th Street, and the Brendan Borek Surf Memorial at the 30th Street beach.
Have a great weekend!
August 1, 2013
Stone Harbor Beach Fill- Complete
As of this morning: the sand pumping is complete and the tractors are leveling the last section of new beach (79th to 81st Streets). Â Once the area is groomed and the equipment is moved, beach access will be fully restored on those blocks.
The heavy metal brackets that connect the lengths of black pipe have been removed.  Those pipes (currently lining the entire stretch of  Stone Harbor beach) will be hauled away soon.
While the project caused some inconvenience to residents and visitors, the Borough of Stone Harbor had no option on the timing. Â After Irene and Sandy, the beaches/dunes in both Avalon and Stone Harbor were vulnerable. Â Thankfully, this major restoration project had been approved and funded.
Posted 2 videos of the pipe removal 8/2/13 : YouTube Video  and another YouTube Video
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August 1, 2013
Peer Pressure
Woke up early (well, earlier) to fit in my beach walk before the forecasted rain.
I heard light rain on the sky light- darn. Â Checked my phone for the current radar- not looking good either. Â And then clicked on to Twitter to read the over night posts.
That’s when the peer pressure hit- John Cooke was already posting from his Cape May beach walk. Â Like me, John tweets, and writes a blog…and works in the tourist industry full time. Â I guess if he’s out, I should be too.
So I put my phone in a dry bag (it’s ALL about protecting the phone) and headed down to the beach. Â I was rewarded with a beautiful sunrise, cool air, and no rain.
Thanks, John!
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July 29, 2013
Brendan Borek Fund
I am proud to support Brendan’s Fund– an established local charity assisting Cape May County pediatric cancer patients and their families.
Fundraising events are scheduled over the next few weeks, including the popular Surf Memorial on August 3rd.
For a complete list: Â Click Here
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July 27, 2013
Saturday
Peaceful on the beach early this morning. Â Quiet walk before a BUSY change over day! Â Have a good weekend.
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July 25, 2013
Busy Week
With family visiting, we are trying to balance our normal busy work schedules with planned activities.
Yesterday, there was bay kayaking and swimming in the morning, then the beach until 7pm! Â Tomorrow, the water park.
By the way, the “mountain” kids definitely have some salt water flowing through their veins  😉
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July 23, 2013
Shore Residents
Information regarding the grant program for primary home owners. Â Funds are available to help owners elevate their homes to meet flood elevation standards.
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July 23, 2013
Seashore Moon
Clear skies to watch the full moon rise over the ocean last night. Â Stone Harbor at 95th Street.
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July 20, 2013
Thanks!
Received 2 thoughtful gifts today, and I was out both times and unable to personally say “thanks”.
So, thank you to Sylvia and Judy- you both made my day 🙂
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Sunday Morning
A lazy Sunday morning for some: Â during my beach walk, I was out pacing the dolphins swimming just past the wave break 😉