November 12, 2011

I’m Back…

By ann

Computer issue resolved after a full work day without access to my blog…a major crisis!

Regular posts will resume tomorrow.  Thanks for waiting.

In the meantime, check out the new issue of Seven Mile Times   http://www.7miletimes.com/ , specifically page 26. Fun article about the wild turkey living in the dune area of Avalon.  That’s my picture of the turkey from a blog post: https://anndelaney.com/2010/11/22/the-avalon-turkey/

Also, turn to pages 40/41.  Christmas  1976 in Avalon and Stone Harbor remembered.  Dave Coskey asks “Where were you in 1976?”  And I wonder “How did 35 years go by so fast?”   A trip down memory lane…

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November 10, 2011

Random Thoughts…

By ann

It may be a 5 hour drive from Avalon, NJ to State College, PA, yet it’s like we are neighbors.  Penn State alumni, fans, and families of students regularly vacation on the island. It’s not unusual to see the familiar blue and white Penn State flag proudly displayed at summer homes.

I can’t tell you how many times potential buyers have asked me to drive them by Joe Paterno’s home.   Sports figures are common shore “celebrities”, and become part of our community. 

The emotional response to the Penn State news is far reaching…even miles away by the beach.

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November 8, 2011

Avalon Fishing Pier

By ann

Afternoon shadows at the beach…

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November 8, 2011

Election Day

By ann

With less than 800 registered voters in my shore town…I know my vote counts!

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November 7, 2011

Monday Sun

By ann

I haven’t adjusted to the time change…so up and out early this morning.

Because it was still dark when I left the house, I started my walk on the street.  Happy for the glowing street lights to avoid the skunks!   I was able to walk for blocks in the middle of the road…moving over just once for a police car.

At day break, I headed to the beach to finish my walk…and watch the sunrise.  I’m not the only early riser- there were fishermen scouting out their spots, a group of runners, and the usual walkers. 

A great way to start the work day 🙂

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November 6, 2011

Sunday Sights

By ann

Looking forward to more morning daylight with the time change. Today, it’s mainly shades of gray, mixed with streaks of sun behind the clouds.

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November 3, 2011

How’s the Beach?

By ann

Last weekend’s storm caused some minor beach erosion in Avalon and Stone Harbor, NJ. 

Thankfully, the higher than normal tides did not push the ocean to the dunes.  A common sight is a “shelf” of sand where the soft sand typically meets the hard sand.  Wind and future tides will flatten those areas back in place. 

Still plenty of sand for the beach walkers 🙂

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November 1, 2011

Halloween at the Shore

By ann

While handing out candy last night, I was thinking about my own Halloween memories.

Growing up in Avalon (with limited year round homes), a ride was required to trick or treat.  4 little costumed girls climbed in the back of a giant station wagon..with our dad as the chauffeur.

Because our father was a local businessman, we HAD to stop at the homes of everyone he knew.  The adults would chat…and we would whine to get to the next house.  Even when our endurance faded (and our bags where full), he continued on!

On the plus side, that was my first opportunity to see inside beautiful homes.  Probably inspired my real estate career 😉

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October 31, 2011

Halloween Sunrise

By ann

Next week, our dark mornings will be replaced with dark afternoons.  In the meantime, I will enjoy watching the sunrise on my beach walk!

Dark start- fortunately, brighter on the beach!

The bright orange sky turned pink, and then yellow. 

Pretty views on all sides…good motivation to bundle up and walk on the beach 🙂

Posted a quick video- includes beach noise- waves and seagulls!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrIqurazsA0

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October 30, 2011

Need a Beach Fix?

By ann

This will work!  Fun video filmed in Stone Harbor by Justin Gaynor  http://www.justingaynor.com/  and Genevieve Faust  http://www.genevievefaust.com/

                      http://vimeo.com/31312427

Enjoy 🙂

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