See the many interpretations of our unique seashore environment during the annual Avalon Art Show and Sale.  Friday, June 21st (7pm to 9pm); and Saturday June 22nd (10am to 4pm) inside the Avalon Community Hall – 30th Street and the beach.  A wonderful opportunity to purchase note cards, prints, and original pieces directly from the artist.
Say hello to my uncle (and artist) James Ryan. Â Two of his water colors are hanging in my office.
Sights on my early morning walk before work:
1) Winter pale arms and legs finally exposed to the sun (mine)
2) Bare feet finally walking along the ocean’s edge (mine)
Sorry…will leave you with a better visual  😉
Thinking of my father today. He worked 6 days a week, so Sundays were a sacred day…at the beach.
My dad was blessed with hardy Irish skin that turned dark brown in the summer months. Sunscreen and the giant yellow umbrella with the lethal metal pole were for the rest of us who just freckled and burned!
My mother laughs when decribing all of the equipment hauled to the beach, along with 4 little girls: a large playpen (even heavier than the massive umbrella), beach chairs, buckets, coolers, etc. And of course, my father’s fishing gear. At a certain age, my sisters and I were permitted to walk back to the house to retrieve more food and beer for the grown ups (wrapping the beer in foil to trick the lifeguards??)
The Sunday tradition continued with the next generation. My sons enjoyed beach days with “Pop Pop” and followed the rules at the end of the day: 1) “call” your turn for the outside shower, and 2) hang bathing suits/towels on the line. All beach items were thoroughly rinsed, set in the sun to dry, and of course, neatly stored by night fall. Even though we grew up by the beach, sand was NEVER permitted in the house!
Long beach days are an ongoing family tradition. My father’s rules are now enforced at my house (I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown the day this picture was taken…I am my father’s daughter!)
The love of the beach…and family time together.
Thanks Dad.
A beautiful Saturday following a few days of unsettled weather. Â We were rewarded last night with a double rainbow! Â Enjoy the weekend…
South of 96th Street in Stone Harbor, the warning spray painted along the dredge pipe is consistent: “Danger Keep Off”.
Except on the surfing beach  🙂
Conversation during a social gathering with a group of summer neighbors- after introductions and mentioning which house is ours:
“So where do you really live?” Â Â Â “Here. Â This is our year round home.”
“Even in the winter?” Â Â Â Â Â “Yes, ALL year.”
“Wow (with a confused look)…well, where are you from?” Â Â Â “Here.”
“No, where are you from originally?” Â Â Â “Well, I grew up in Avalon, and my husband was raised in Wildwood.”
“Oh.” Â More confused looks. Â Another neighbor intervened and confirmed that there ARE people FROM here….she has even met a few 😉
New construction: Northend of Avalon
The new owner will be offering the house for rent starting Sunday, August 11th for 3 weeks (Sunday to Sunday).
Beautiful 3 level home with 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 1st floor family room with wet bar and views of the private pool. Â 2nd floor great room with custom kitchen and spacious main living area. Â The front sun deck offers a covered section- ideal for outdoor dining. Â An added convenience: a 4 stop elevator.
1st floor – bedroom with 2 single beds, and bedroom with 1 queen bed. Â 2nd floor- 2 bedrooms, each with a queen bed; 3rd floor- front bedroom with queen bed and private sun deck, and large master suite with king bed and private deck.
Property will be completely furnished and equipped for a comfortable family vacation. Â Located on a quiet residential street- just 2 blocks to the a guarded beach, and 1 block to the Borough of Avalon Recreation area.
Rental rate: $10,000 per week.  Contact me for more details:  ann@anndelaney.com  or 609-967-7950
I love Twitter. Â It has become my go to source for breaking news, on the scene insight, and an interesting (and funny) perspective of the world.
You can sign up just to follow others- there’s no requirement to “tweet” 😉
And you can use a fictitious name (like the very clever @HonestToddler, written from the perspective of a 2 year old).
Visit Twitter.com to learn more. Â You can search by interests (news, entertainment, sports, etc). Â And of course…follow me! Â @AnnDelaneyBeach
Andrea has moved off the coast…leaving behind nice waves for the surfers.
As of this morning, all beach entrances are open in Stone Harbor and the beach fill project is officially on hold. Â The equipment is stored in the south end adjacent to the dunes, as well as near the end of the pipe on 97th Street. Â Sand paths were built over the dredge pipe at every block south of 96th Street.
Work will resume later this month. Â Will keep you posted…
Stronger Than The Storm
A new web site promoting the Jersey Shore: Stronger Than The Storm
Although it focuses on the harder hit areas in the northern beach communities, it’s a worthwhile web site.