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
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!
Sharing an interview conducted by the Stone Harbor Realty Owners Association (ROA) with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) commissioner. Â Information important to both Avalon and Stone Harbor property owners. Â Click HERE to read.
Beautiful early morning view from the 88th Street pavilion (Easter sunrise service).
Great to see property owners in town, and so many businesses back open!
Sitting under an umbrella at the beach…reading a book…watching the waves.
What???
It’s only April, fools 😉
At work, and ready to help with YOUR beach plans! Â Happy April 1st!
Click on the link HEREÂ for an overview of recent sale listings in Avalon and Stone Harbor.
A variety of options available in all price ranges and locations.
If you would like more details on any of the attached properties…or others on the island, please let me know.
I appreciate your interest, and sale/rental referrals!  ann@anndelaney.com  or 609-967-7950
The prettiest church on the island (for the view!)
An Easter Sunrise Service will take place at the 88th Street beach pavilion tomorrow morning at 6:30am.
The churches of Avalon and Stone Harbor participate in this multi-denomination service.
Quick narrative of my morning walk:
“Ahh, warm sun. Â That feels nice. Â Oh, and look…2 pieces of sea glass. Â Low tide and calm wind- such a beautiful morning on the beach. Â Wow…three herons just flew overhead -another version of “snow birds” returning north! ”
And then, just before I turned up my beach path: “Dolphins!!” Jumping out of the water as they passed by. Â The ocean was so calm- they were easy to spot. Â Now THAT’S the way to start a work day 🙂
FYI- the code inspectors check the manufacture’s date on smoke detectors.
If the detectors (hard wired or battery operated) are more than 10 years old, replacement will be required in order to pass inspection.
Even for those not renting, it’s helpful to know that smoke detectors have a 10 year life span.  If you experience random beeps after swapping out the battery, and you believe the detectors are at  least 10 years old, better to replace all of the units at the same time.
For hard wired carbon monoxide detectors, the life span is only 5 years.
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 😉