Even my Christmas cactus is confused!
Unfortunately, March is famous for unsettled weather (especially here at the shore). Â Last year at this time, I was paddling my kayak out on the bay! Â Hoping for a warm up soon…
So far, our “snow event” is mostly rain, with a few renegade snow flurries passing by my office window.
The forecast looks MUCH better for the Easter weekend 🙂
Article in The Press of Atlantic City yesterday detailed plans for the Townsends Inlet roadway damaged by Sandy: Â Click Here to read article
Good news: Â the roadway will be temporary repaired and open by Memorial Day weekend.
Bad news: Â the long term plan to fortify the sea wall, replace the road, and restore the bridge will cost $13 million.
Although the bridge was not compromised by the storm, it’s been in need of major repairs for years. Â The paint job over the rust can only last so long!
Back to work after our vacation on Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Â This sleepy beach/ golf community is one of our favorite destinations- mostly because it feels like home.
My best description: a mix of the high dune area of Avalon, the bird sanctuary, and Stone Harbor Point; and then add in miles of bike paths and a few golf courses! Â Like Hilton Head, the beach sand is perfect for bikes- yet when I ride along the beach, I’m totally distracted by the amazing homes along the dunes (prime real estate stalking!) Â Â Charleston provides our “Cape May” experience with charming homes and excellent restaurants.
Oh, and did I mention the alligators? Â 😉
Life is different in the south. Â Signs that caught my eye: Â Please Drive Gently ; Property Preserved in Perpetuity. Â And a restaurant advertised: Dining at Dusk (aka early bird special). Â So refined!
On this visit, I took note of the V-Zone construction- the norm on the island. Â Prior to the proposed FEMA changes in New Jersey, I didn’t connect that the homes on Kiawah Island have been regulated by these codes for years. Â Raised piers are attractively covered in brick or block work, and the break away walls are disguised with various materials. Â The stairs up to the front door are built with landings/turns for set back purposes. Â Interesting to see examples in person.
When you live full time at the beach, it makes sense that you vacation….at another beach!
A perk: I learn through my experience as a tenant and tourist in a beach community. Â Wonder if they will let us check in early 😉
This is the last break before our busy summer season. Â May post a few pictures on Twitter- but otherwise, see you next week!
Our rental inventory is always changing. Â It’s not unusual for properties to be added this time of year as buyers make settlement on their new shore home. Â Or, existing owners decide to offer their home for a few weeks.
Log on to our RENTAL WEB SITE to search by dates and amenities. Then contact me to discuss Avalon and Stone Harbor options in more detail:  ann@anndelaney.com
Thank you for the opportunity to help!
Waiting for the arrival of the dredge and additional equipment needed to start the beach fill in Stone Harbor. Â The staging area will be the 123rd Street parking lot.
Looking forward to a drastically different beach view by May!
A crowd of happy people ran into the ocean today! Â Now, they are getting even “happier” at the Fred’s after party 😉
The 3rd Annual Stone Harbor Shiver (I did not participate…maybe if the event was held in July???)
Photo credit- 7MileIslandHomes Facebook page
This is a quote from a blog post I wrote in 2007:
Every location has its share of natural events: hurricanes, mud slides, wild fires, earth quakes, tornados, floods, blizzards, etc. For each beautiful area in the country, there is an associated weather issue. We prefer to focus on positive side, and hopefully, are smart when dealing with the reality of Mother Nature.
I needed that pep talk after seeing the beach erosion in Stone Harbor during my morning walk 🙁 Â Picture taken at high tide, of an already “Sandy weary” section of sand.
Thankfully, the beach fill project is starting soon…
The bay is back to normal…and the Avalon Wawa is almost ready for their 3/14 opening day 😉
Other Views
Walking allows me to really SEE a neighborhood, and notice details on the homes.
Spotted this weather vane today- looked nice against the back drop of a bright blue sky and puffy white clouds…