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  • Technology-arrrghhhh

    AvalonpierWe are approaching our prime rental season, and the warm summer temperatures have arrived on cue.

    This combination will encourage last minute vacation planners to check availability and book a Jersey shore rental.

    Unfortunately, our rental web site is experiencing a temporary hot flash.

    Please don’t be discouraged.  Send me your inquiries and I will respond as quickly as possible.

    P.S.  We are back on line!  Thank you to our computer tech 🙂

    By the way, we have a great family house available for next week (6/29- 7/6).  70 W 32nd Street, Avalon.  Beach block upside down style home with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 1st floor family room (or 5th sleeping room as needed).  The front sun deck will provide a “best seats in the house” view of the July 4th fireworks over the ocean.  $4700.  Click here for RENTAL LINK .    Email me with any questions:  ann@anndelaney.com

    Thanks for your interest!

     

     

  • Beach Moon

    A bit late posting this photo from Saturday night:  the super moon!

    Moon

  • Next Saturday- Triathlon in Avalon

    IslandmanIt’s that time of year already- The Islandman Triathlon (a Tim Kerr Charities event).

    Race Director Midge Kerr, needs volunteers for the bike course portion of the race.  This is a closed course event for the safety of the participants (when you see how fast the riders pass, you will understand!)

    Saturday, June 29th between 7:15am and 9:45am. Coverage requested for each block on Avalon and First Avenues along the course. Volunteers will receive FREE logo wind jackets.

    Please let me know if you are available to help:  ann@anndelaney.com

    For more information regarding the event: Tim Kerr Charities Web Site

    Thanks!

     

     

  • Back on the Water

    High tide, a calm morning, and up early enough to finally take my kayak out on the bay.  A perfect start to my work day.

    For some odd reason, the large plastic kayak felt heavier after spending the winter in storage!  And, I had to rely on muscle memory to paddle faster than the gnats…

    Interesting to see the bay properties from this vantage point.  Several owners have yet to replace their docks after Sandy.

    bay

    kayak

  • Just Because

    The BIG news is:  the sun has returned!  Beautiful beach weather….finally 🙂

    Thursday

  • Clarification- Flood Insurance

    Obviously, flood insurance is a popular topic for shore property owners.

    A few key points:

    1) The flooding from Sandy is not a factor with your current insurance rate or the elevation requirements.  Older homes located in “high and dry” locations may still be non-conforming with the elevation levels.

    2) Flood insurance is only required by lenders.  If you are a shore property owner fortunate enough to own your home free and clear, you can weigh the cost versus benefit.

    3) The revised FEMA maps for Cape May County will be available within the next few weeks.  Based on the revised maps just released for Atlantic and Ocean Counties, we expect favorable flood zone ratings for most of the island (remaining as A zones).  The elevation requirements will likely stay at the same level as published.   The current link for the FEMA map is: FEMA Map   This may work for the revised maps,too-  if not, I will provide a new link.

  • Stone Harbor- Beach Fill Update

    Although active sand pumping has not yet resumed, the contractors are working on repairing the dunes and leveling the beach paths in the south end.  The beach area immediately adjacent to the moving equipment is restricted for safety reasons.

    BeachThurs

     

  • 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.

     

  • Inspiration

    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.  Two of his water colors are hanging in my office.

    Tuesday

     

  • Sunday Sights

    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  😉

    sunday