The weather along the coast can be so different than just a few miles inland (or as we say, “off shore”).
Last night and this morning, the news stations reported record high temperatures, and yet we were closing our windows because the breeze was too cool.  Today, the humidity is high, but the sea breeze is keeping it on the cool side again.
Great turn out  for the annual Boat Show/Seafood Festival according to organizers. Local residents, summer home owners, and visitors to the island enjoyed food, music, and checking out the boats and other vendors along 96th Street.Â
I saw a kayak with pedals that looked interesting…but not ready to upgrade my “boat” yet!
I started this blog in November 2006; signed up for Twitter in January 2010; and now it’s time for You Tube . The plan is to post real estate related videos.
Decided to experiment with the video function on my phone during my morning beach walk. First lesson learned: when I hit record, I should stop singing along with my iPod 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/anndelaneybeach
Will move on to filming houses/neighborhoods next…
Back in business!Â
New posts mark the slips for the colorful catamaran sail boats at the south end of Stone Harbor– the old post were washed out to sea during the winter storms.
The beaches are groomed, new fencing installed along the dunes, and beach paths improved-Â enjoy the weekend!
Reminder:Â Registration is required to fish in New Jersey salt waters (no fee as of now).
For the on-line registration form: https://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/register/anglerForm.jsp
What’s missing? Stone Harbor is in the process of  removing most of the outfall pipes along the beach (a few will remain to drain rain water from the streets). It’s a major construction project to remove the rusty pipes and then the pilings, but it will look so much better when complete.
Some may miss the “beach hurdles” and the extra exercise on their run 🙂
5/1/10 Received this e-mail message from the Realty Owner’s Association:
During the past seven months, there has been significant progress on the plan to remove the six outfall pipes from approximately 99th street to approximately 109th.  In order to accomplish this, the water flow had to be configured through a sophisticated piping system along First Avenue, into an open space between 105th and 106th, down the center of 105th and into the bay. While 105th between 2nd and 3rd has been paved, there continues to be a great deal of road construction on First Avenue, and into the open space.  The pipes and the stanchions are currently still in place on the beach
The GREAT news is, however, that both Ken Hawk, Borough Administrator, and Marc DeBlasio, the Engineer in charge of this project, tell us that they are on track with the project, despite the difficult periods this winter. Â The following will occur:
The ROA will connect with both Ken and Marc during the next month to continue to monitor progress of this very important project. Both are committed to meeting the needs of the Borough’s homeowners as are town council members associated to this effort, and know that the entire outfall pipe project is a priority. Should you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to the ROA mailbox: sanslabik@aol.com.
Submitted by Jeff Alderton (Realty Owners Association)
Now I know. I’ve passed this sign almost every day without knowing why the 50th Street beach path is called “Lois Lane”. Well, I just met Lois in person, and she shared her story.
10 years ago, her kind 52nd Street neighbors threw her a surprise birthday party and presented the sign as a thank you for her efforts to improve the walkway through the dunes. The Borough of Avalon worked with the neighbors and granted permission for the new sign.
Lois is very proud of “her” beach path and loves living in Avalon year round.
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/avalon/61686-avalon+wins+coin+flip+first+beach+fill+sand
On Wednesday, April 21st, the mayors of Avalon and Sea Isle City met on the Townsends Inlet Bridge for a coin toss…seriously. The outcome determined which town would be first to receive sand from the joint beach fill project starting in May. Great Lakes Dock and Dredge Company did not have a preference on a starting location, so the mayors agreed that a coin toss would be the best way to decide.
After Avalon’s victory, the gracious mayor of Sea Isle City said he wasn’t disappointed, and “everybody’s a winner” with replenished beaches in time for the height of the summer season.
In Avalon, sand will be pumped on the beaches between 9th to 26th Streets; in Sea Isle City, 73rd through 94th Streets.
1) Have your quarters ready…the parking meters will be on.
2) Sail into Summer/Boat Show & Seafood Festival on 96th Street all weekend- the weather will be ideal!
3) No turn on red at the 96th Street traffic lights between May 1- October 1.
4) 99th Street blinking light will revert to full traffic signal.
Summer Rentals
I just posted a variety of listings on Twitter http://twitter.com/AnnDelaneyBeach   Want to be sure potential tenants know there is still time to plan a vacation at the Jersey Shore!