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  • Spotted Around Town

    1) Yet another summer with what must be a factory shortage of beach cover ups. Forcing girls (young and old by the way) to walk around town and ride bikes in just their bathing suits. Very distracting to the men (again, young and old!)

    2) Saw the Princeton shuttle bus parked in front of Maris Stella Church on 50th Street in Avalon.  Okay, the driver was on his cell phone- but I thought it might be a smart business move after 5 o’clock mass!

    3)  Colorful pillows were added to a drab, Borough owned bench on Second Avenue in Stone Harbor.  Guessing the owner of the charming cottage on the corner is responsible.

    4)  The building renovations are almost complete on 82nd and Third Avenue for the new Henny’s Seafood Take-out.  Watching for the grand opening sign…

  • Need a Vacation?

    warmwaterWe have a great selection of homes and condos available for rent this summer.

    Visit: http://www.powerplayrealty.com/rentals , or e-mail me with your specific needs:   ann@anndelaney.com

    Thanks!

  • Early Saturday Morning

    bridgeThe view from my kayak early this morning. 

    A thick mist hung over the calm bay.  I was only able to stop briefly to take this picture- had to “out paddle” the gnats!

    Have a good weekend 🙂

  • Keeping Cool

    coolwalkWith early morning temperatures close to 80 degrees, I decided to ditch the sneakers and modify my beach walk to a water’s edge walk.

    Cool ocean air battled the land breeze- creating a swirling mix of temperatures. 

    Stay cool- ideally with an umbrella, a beach chair, and the ocean nearby!

  • Progress Report- beach fill

    beachfillAvalon, NJ-  The beach fill project is progressing south.  Tractors are building dunes and spreading the newly pumped sand to create a wide beach.

    Best view today was from the 21st Street beach pavillion:  http://www.youtube.com/user/AnnDelaneyBeach:\  An interesting process to watch.

  • Summer Solstice

    moonFrom my Twitter site  http://twitter.com/AnnDelaneyBeach :

    For those of us who go to bed early, the lingering dusk from Summer Solstice jolts a childhood memory of bedtime before darkness as punishment.

    Happy Summer!

  • Free T-Shirt 🙂

    http://timkerrcharities.org/  Are you available Saturday morning, July 3rd between 7- 9?  Volunteers are needed at street ends (between 8th and 38th Streets) to prevent traffic from entering and/or crossing Avalon Avenue and First Avenue during the Islandman Triathlon.

    There will be over 400 participants in this sold out event: a 1/4 mile ocean swim; the 12 mile closed course bike race (when you see the speeds, you will understand the need for closed roadways!); and the 5K boardwalk/beach run.

    All volunteers receive a 2010 Islandman Triathlon t-shirt as a thank you 🙂

    Please let me know if you can help…and your preferred location.  Thanks!

  • Beat the Heat!

    AvalonpierA variety of last minute rentals available in Avalon and Stone Harbor, NJ : http://www.powerplayrealty.com/rentals

    A few examples starting this Saturday:

    A neat & clean rancher on 16th Street for $1500.  Very attractive condo on the bay for $1825.  Or a stylish 2nd floor condo near the beach on 32nd Street for $1850. 5 bedroom townhouse on 34th Street for $1900.  2 level condo with a pool on 81st Street for $2350.  4+ bedroom upside down style home near the beach on 29th Street for $2950. Oceanfront townhouse on 27th Street for $4675.  Beach block 3 level newer home with pool for $9050.

    Contact me for more details:  ann@anndelaney.com

  • Pedestrian Law

    crosswalkPosted on http://www.avalonboro.org

    As of April 1st, 2010 the revised pedestrian safety law has been put into effect. New Jersey Statute 39:4-36 states: “The driver of a vehicle must stop and stay stopped for a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.” It is important to note that this revised law requires drivers to stop and stay stopped for pedestrians until they have exited the crosswalk.

    New Jersey Statute 39:4-36 also states: “no pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield.”

    Confusion continues between pedestrians/drivers.  Please be careful!

  • Saturday Cycle Begins

    JunemorningSummer Saturday routine:  Up early.  Sneakers & iPod for a beach walk. On my way down the block, I watch families pack up cars to check out of their rental properties.  Hurry to work.  Prepare for appointments and incoming tenants.  Get everyone settled in (they will be thrilled with this weekend’s beach weather!) 

    Saturday night- tenants out on decks enjoying the start of their vacation…and, the noise level in our neighborhood goes up a few notches 😉