With the date change for the annual Wings n’ Water Festival (held in July this year), the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce organized a replacement event:
Savor September- Food and Wine Festival. 96th Street shopping district on Saturday, September 15th. 12 noon to 8pm.
Those of us working all weekend appreciate that the music and food vendors will be on hand past 5pm- looking forward to stopping by after work.Â
For more information, click here:  schedule of events
My early morning view (from a kayak)…the calm water reflecting the homes facing the bay. So peaceful…
I attended the dedication ceremony for the 9/11 Memorial Plaza this morning, and then stopped back this afternoon for a closer look.Â
So impressed…
Note the bronze time stamps in the pavers. Each September 11th, the World Trade Center steel beam will create a shadow over the specific stamp signifying each event; an especially thoughtful aspect of the project.
September sunsets are amazing…even from the beach.
With our busy summer season coming to an end, it’s common to hear local business people talk about their upcoming vacation plans. And it’s ironic to note the destinations…mostly other beach areas!
Our favorite travel spots are likewise surrounded by water (even if it’s man made like Disney World!). We will include the occasional city in our plans, yet prefer the more familiar pace of island life.
While traveling, it’s hard not to compare with our environment. For instance, I was shocked by the beaches in California- including the access paths which often require climbing down a cliff. A bit more rugged than a walk through the dunes in Avalon! Or, locations with high rises adjacent to the water. In Avalon and Stone Harbor, we are spoiled by a beautiful, 7 mile long stretch of sand, with views of vegetation and attractive residential homes.
I find it valuable to be on the other side of the counter- as a tenant in a vacation rental property, a guest in a hotel, and/or tourist with a guide book searching for a particular site.  Each travel experience provides a hands on education, and makes me a better real estate agent.Â
Looking forward to our next planned “learning experience” in October!
Such a nice morning…cool breeze, sun breaking through the clouds, and big waves. The surfers were already out in force!
Time to look both ways as you walk onto the beach: permits for approved vehicles are now available in Avalon and Stone Harbor.
When you pay for the permit, the Borough will provide a list of the required safety items needed in the vehicle, as well as the specific access dates/hours.
While this permit is “technically” for fishing…I have heard there are residents who like to pick up sandwiches from Wawa and eat dinner with an ocean view 😉
A beautiful sunrise this morning…before the rain!
Proof:Â I still have company on the beach in September ;)Â
Enjoy the weekend!
Great article posted on nj.com about our favorite local celebrity: Sister James Dolores, IHM
Click here to read the article
By the way, the annual Nuns’ Beach Surf Contest is scheduled for this Saturday, September 8th. Â
A wonderful family event benefiting a worthy cause.
Life at the Shore
We started at the beginning of the boardwalk in North Wildwood-Â through the crowds in town for the annual Firemen’s Convention- and then along the beach side bike path in Wildwood Crest.
Our lunch break on the way back was at Sam’s Pizza. And, under the category “only at the shore”, there was a group of local school children there on a field trip!