We are getting spoiled  🙂
April 11, 2013
Stone Harbor News
Received a r0b0-call yesterday from the Borough of Stone Harbor regarding the Bank of America building on the corner of 96th and Second Avenue. Â The structure is scheduled to be demolished in the next few weeks to make way for the new library.
In the off season, such structures are occasionally donated to fire/law enforcement departments for skills practice. Â Tonight (and next Thursday night), the Cape May County SWAT team will be at the bank for a practice drill.
Just a heads up if you are driving into town and see the activity!
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April 9, 2013
Dolphin Show
The dolphins must be as excited about the warmer weather as the rest of us. Â That could explain the entertaining “shows” I have seen on recent beach walks- including wave riding and high jumps.
I ooh and aah, and pick up my pace if heading in the same direction.  Maybe they hear me singing along to my iPod…and are saying hello??  😉
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April 7, 2013
Sunday Sights
Cooler by a Mile? Â Yes…Avalon’s slogan is true island wide due to a brisk sea breeze. Â Counting on the sun to warm us later today.
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April 6, 2013
Seashore Hiking
I joke that my “hiking shoes” are put to good use on the soft sand, and to climb over jetties. Â Another opportunity for a decent hike is along the marsh side of Stone Harbor point. Â This is the best time of year to explore the paths…before the bugs arrive!
A few tips: Â Sections of the path are accessible only at low tide; the paths can be muddy- best after a few dry days; and wear sturdy shoes (you are often walking over bay reeds).
Start at the parking lot at 123rd Street- and walk down the clam shell path. Â There are 2 observation decks- one on the right hand side along the path, and the other on a path that wraps around to the right (toward the bay). Â If you continue to follow the path around (sections are muddy), you will exit at the street end of 122nd and Third Avenue.
Of course, a long walk along the beach side of the point is always worthwhile (plenty of open space even with the restricted bird nesting areas).
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April 4, 2013
Thursday Warm Up
Very cold on the beach this morning – although the dolphins didn’t seem to mind! Â More seasonal temperatures promised for later today…and the weekend.
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April 4, 2013
Seagulls
Someday, I should take a beach walk with the author of the Beach Chair Scientist blog. Â I’m sure she could help me name the different species of seagulls.
In the off season, I see more variety. Â For example: the huge “winter gulls”, and appearing recently, the majestic gulls with bright black and white coloring.
These temporary residents are definitely more skittish of humans. Â The typical Jersey shore seagull will look you straight in the eye, and almost dare you to step over them. Â Oh, and then steal your sandwich 😉
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April 2, 2013
Borough of Avalon
Copies of the 2013 Borough of Avalon Information and Recreation Guide were dropped off to our office yesterday (plenty of extras available if you want to stop by).
Information is also available on line at www.avalonboro.orgÂ
In addition to the detailed beach info and schedule of events, there is a page promoting the new 7 Mile Jitney Service. Â Shuttles will begin their loop between Avalon and Stone Harbor on Memorial Day weekend.
For more information: Â 7 Mile Jitney web site
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April 2, 2013
Tuesday Views
Early morning beach walk, with the dunes partially blocking the chilly west wind…and the sun warming my face. Â Great way to start the day!
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Update- Stone Harbor Beach Fill
Press Release from the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce and Borough of Stone Harbor:
STONE HARBOR BEACH FILL PROJECT TO BEGINÂ
THIS WEEKEND
(Stone Harbor, NJ)-Â A major beach fill project in Stone Harbor is expected to begin during the upcoming weekend of Saturday and Sunday, April 13th and 14th. The project will place approximately 420,000 cubic yards of sand onto the Borough’s beachfront in advance of the summer tourism season.
“This beach fill is necessary for both the protection of our community and for our upcoming tourism season”, said Stone Harbor Mayor Suzanne Walters.  “Our beaches took punches from two recent Atlantic hurricanes and work to restore the beaches to conditions that existed before these storms will be finished before Memorial Day weekend”.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers plans to pump 420,000 cubic yards of sand from the Hereford Inlet onto sections of the Stone Harbor beachfront that were battered during Hurricane Irene in 2011, and Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Stone Harbor and Avalon had an agreement with the Corps to conduct a beach fill project last fall to repair damage from “Irene”; “Sandy” arrived before the beach fill was scheduled to begin and further eroded the Seven Mile Beach. The Corps agreed to repair damage from both storms in both communities. Avalon’s portion of the beach fill project concluded at the end of January, 2013.
Stone Harbor officials will attend a beach fill progress meeting on Wednesday, April 17th. Various dune, crossover, dune grass, and sand fence work is also part of the Seven Mile Beach nourishment project.