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  • Big Week in Stone Harbor

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    ‘Barbecue and Blues’! Eat, Drink, Enjoy!

    8/4/2010 – Barbecue and Blues is a town-wide celebration sponsored by Stone Harbor Borough and its many civics organizations.  Wednesday August 4th from 4pm – 9pm.  80th and First Ave.  Advance Tickets: $15 Children, $20 Adults. Tickets at Door: $15 Children, $25 Adults. Menu: ‘Pappy’s Pig Roast’ featuring Chicken, Ribs, Sides, and Cornbread Beverages: Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks Sponsored by Chamber of Commerce. Entertainment: Blues Band-Mikey Jr . Music begins at 5pm. Featuring a dunk tank with Special Guests!!

    For more information: http://www.stoneharborbeach.com/default.asp

    On the weekend, the annual Arts & Crafts Festival takes over the 80th Street field.

  • Sunday Sights

    carsThe street adjacent to the Villa Maria Retreat House in Stone Harbor- the only beach block street on the island lined with economy cars.  Most have sun shades in the windshields and Immaculata University bumper stickers, too  😉

  • Last Day of July

    JulyMorningMy view as I crossed over the beach path early this morning for a walk before work.

    July has been HOT- even for us at the shore.  Hopefully August will provide the preferred sea breeze and cool nights.

    Today and next Saturday are our biggest check in weekends of the summer.  The island is very busy!

  • 85 85th Street- Ocean Cove

    http://www.youtube.com/user/AnnDelaneyBeach

    I just uploaded 3 videos to YouTube  for my new sale listing at 85 85th Street,  Sea Isle City, NJ.  Located in “Ocean Cove”- a unique 9 home community east of Landis Avenue (close to the beach) with a shared POOL!   Wonderful Townsends Inlet neighborhood.  4 bedrooms, 3.5 custom tile baths, 2+ car garage with Garage-Tech system, 2 decks with southern exposure, Bosch appliances throughout, gas heat, and central air.  $799,000.

    For a detailed fact sheet or more information- contact me:  ann@anndelaney.com

  • Missing TV channels?

    The change in digital service took effect last night for Comcast customers in the Avalon/ Stone Harbor area.  For television sets WITHOUT a box, the reception is limited to the first 28 channels.

    Property owners can pick up boxes at the local cable office at 33rd and Dune Drive, or visit the Comcast web site for more information: http://digitalnow.comcast.com/

  • IronMan, Lake Placid, NY

    FinishWhat an incredible experience.  Returned yesterday from Lake Placid after watching the IronMan- and specifically, 3 family members competing. 

     

     

    SwimIronManThousands of spectators to support the 3000 participants during the 17 hour event.

    “Our” athletes finished between 11 and 14 hours- and then we all watched the final racers arrive just before midnight to an enthusiastic crowd.

    LakePlacidGarageBefore the race, I had a few days to tour the scenic area and check out their real estate.  Beautiful homes line both Mirror Lake and Lake Placid.  On Lake Placid, it’s all about the boat house and water front garages.  For some, it’s the only way to access their home!

    I posted updates on my Twitter site: http://twitter.com/AnnDelaneyBeach  during my trip and on race day- along with links to additional pictures.

  • Iron Man Attire

    ironmanshirtThe family members of the athletes (AKA the cheering section) are set with their attire for Sunday’s IronMan.  

     The back of the  t-shirt: “What will YOU be doing for the next 15 hours?”

    Hope we have the endurance to last the whole day along the course  😉

  • Preparing for the IronMan

    Seriously, I am.  Heading up to Lake Placid, NY this weekend to watch three family members participate in this incredible event. 

    chairThey will swim 2.4 miles in Mirror Lake, bike 112 miles through Lake Placid and the surrounding towns, and then run 26.2 miles…whew!

    Expecting a finishing time of 12 to 13 hours- that’s a long time for me…I mean them!  Thankfully, I will have a chair and snacks to get me through  😉

    Will post pictures here and on Twitter.

  • Sand Memorials

    sandmemorialI find it very touching when I come across sand memorials on my early morning beach walks.

    Love poems, sad stories, and dedications etched on the sand. Temporary, yet very meaningful to the author.

  • Life is Good

    jetty8th Street jetty in Avalon at sunset.

    Picture taken in May during our long weekend family get together.