The cure for an annoying winter cold…sunshine, and deep breaths of salt air! Â Grateful for a long walk this morning before the REALLY cold air arrives.
January 20, 2013
Warm Sun
The wind has picked up, but the temperatures are still mild (for January). Â Missing my regular beach walks due to a combination of bad weather, and feeling under the weather. Â Good to be back out this morning…
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January 19, 2013
Sun
We were confused by this sight yesterday…the return of sunshine! Â Just in time for the 3 day weekend.
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January 17, 2013
Raining…again
Lost track of the days without sun…
There is some hype of “shore” snow later today. Â I saw a few Borough trash trucks with snow plows attached to the front…we’re ready 🙂
Construction work has started at the Avalon Wawa (this is REALLY big news around here!). Â Pudgie Pelican has closed for the season, with renovations underway. Â Uncle Bill’s in Stone Harbor is expanding into the adjacent retail shop- more seating for 2013!
The beach fill project in Avalon continues- with an end of January completion expected.
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January 12, 2013
Saturday Sights
A bit of fog, but warmer temps…
Funny conversation with a summer property owner the other day about life here in the winter.  He said his thermostat in his car read 45 degrees. Yet  to him, it felt like 20 degrees with the dampness!  And that’s not even factoring in the wind 😉
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January 11, 2013
Sick :(
Yes, I had a flu shot. So I hoped to be immune from the bronchitis, flu, and viruses traveling through family and coworkers. Oh, well…
Yes, I’m still walking on the beach. Taking deep breaths of healing salt air…with the occasional coughing fit.
Yes, the seagulls appear annoyed by my hacking cough. Â Fortunately, there aren’t many humans on the beach in Janaury to disturb!
Yes, I expect to be better before our busy (and warm!) weekend.
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January 10, 2013
January Thaw
This is my ideal winter weather- bright sun and calm winds!
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January 8, 2013
Clarification of Beach Fill Schedule
As reported in today’s The Press of Atlantic City , the dredge is actively pumping sand on the beaches of Avalon.  Beaches from 9th Street through 25th Street will be restored- with completion expected (weather permitting) by the end of January.
The dredge will then travel to Fire Island,New York for a replenishment project there. And then return to Stone Harbor for the next phase of the island-wide beach fill.
In Stone Harbor, the beaches from 92nd Street through 114th Streets, and from 119th Street to just south of the 123rd Street beach entrance will receive new sand. Â Both communities will benefit from newly planted dune grass, dune fencing, and restored handicap beach entrances. By contract, the entire project MUST be completed by May 23rd.
In the meantime, public works employees in Stone Harbor are shoring the dunes with piles of sand to avoid further damage.
All good news for our 2013 season!
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January 7, 2013
Another Island
Day trip to New York City yesterday. Â Sensory over load compared to my normal day to day life (this time of year, the roar of the ocean sounds loud to me!)
We had breakfast at The Plaza Hotel, walked a bit through Central Park, and then down along Fifth Avenue.  Our stop at Rockefeller Plaza included the observation deck of Top of the Rock- amazing views!  Then on to Times Square and the  main purpose of our visit: the show Wicked (so clever and entertaining- loved it!)
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Boat Show in Atlantic City
Attending the Atlantic City Boat Show might help, too.  February 6th through the 10th (indoors at the convention center).
A quick overview provided by the PR representative, Samantha Treacy:
“It’s a great stop for boating enthusiasts and families looking for an affordable and fun day. Visitors can climb aboard and compare hundreds of boats for all budgets and lifestyles and shop deals on the latest marine gadgets and gear. There will also be a variety of attractions for all ages, including the new Swapmaster Gator Show, the chance to meet Captain Dave Marciano from National Geographic Channel’s Wicked Tuna, a Kid’s Boating mini lake and a Patrick the Star meet and greet.”  For additional detail, visit the Atlantic City Boat Show website.
Samantha will provide passes to the first 2 people who comment on this post. Â I will send along the names and the tickets will be held for you at the Will Call booth during the show.