February 28, 2010

A Home at the Shore?

By ann

Link for the  sale page of the Power Play Realty web site for current listings in the area:  http://www.powerplayrealty.com/sales

This page also allows you to search through all properties in the Cape May County Multiple Listing System.

Any questions?  ann@anndelaney.com or 609-967-7950 office

Thanks for the opportunity to help!

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February 28, 2010

Sunday Sun/Snow

By ann

sunsnowTemperatures close to the 40’s inspired a walk on the beach this morning.  Snow flurries competed with the sun breaking through the clouds.

Cure for cabin fever?  Come to the shore and book your summer rental!

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February 27, 2010

Thoughts of Hawaii

By ann

HawaiiDuring our vacation in Hawaii last September, we noticed the “Tsunami Evacuation Area” signs and the poles with warning sirens along the coastal roads. 

We also saw a memorial on the Big Island for a small village and school devastated by a tsunami. 

As fellow island residents, we respect the power of the ocean- yet can’t imagine this particular event.   It must be especially frightening for the tourists on the islands.

P.S.  Reading first person accounts of preparations on the islands via   www.twitter.com      Interesting to hear from those on vacation.

Saturday- 7 pm-  A related comment about the evacuation and warnings in Hawaii:   It’s their tourist season, and the emergency management people were prepared for the worst.   Here at the Jersey Shore, a rare late summer hurricane warning has to be treated with the same level of caution.  The safety of our vacationers and home owners comes first.

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February 27, 2010

A Break from Reality

By ann

AvalonpierThe summer rental business provides an opportunity to focus on the warmer months at the shore.  I appreciate the break from reality and the opportunity to help so many families with their vacation plans.

This morning, the birds are chirping amid the snow flurries…it’s just wrong!

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February 26, 2010

Blue Lightning

By ann

Last night, we saw the familiar flash of “blue”, and heard the snap, crackle, pop of a nearby transformer.  The town fire siren went off…and so did our electric.

Fortunately, power was restored after a few hours.  This morning- the only way to describe the weather is UGLY.   Sustained high winds with freight train like gusts.  Snow blowing sideways from bay to beach.  Not huge amounts of snow, but it’s still coming down and drifting.

This certainly has been a memorable February at the shore!

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February 25, 2010

Avalon & Sea Isle City Beach Fill

By ann

http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/59499-avalon+awards+beach+fill+contract

The Borough of Avalon awarded a contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company for the planned spring beach fill project.  This will be a joint project between Avalon and Sea Isle City.  More information in the attached article from the Cape May County Herald.

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February 24, 2010

Storm Preparation

By ann

stormprepHow to prepare for yet ANOTHER snow storm at the shore? 

I saw 3 surfers taking advantage of the waves (that faint dot on the right hand side of the photo is a surfer).

And I enjoyed a long walk on the beach while the sun faded behind the incoming clouds.

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February 24, 2010

Island Living

By ann

bridgeThe realities of living on an island:  if the 96th Street bridge is up…and stuck…it’s not easy to get home.  Thankfully, there are other bridges on/off our barrier island.  Eventually, one driver in the long line of cars decides to turn around in search of another route, and many follow behind.

Of course, that’s when the bridge finally closes 🙂

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February 23, 2010

More Snow??

By ann

Weather notice forwarded to me by my brother in law:

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

YET ANOTHER COASTAL STORM IS FORECAST TO AFFECT OUR AREA LATER WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND INTO FRIDAY…WITH THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT THE PRIME TIMES FOR ACCUMULATING SNOW. AT THIS TIME SNOW AMOUNTS MAY AVERAGE AT LEAST 4 INCHES OVER THE NORTHEAST MARYLAND SHORE…DELAWARE…SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY…AND EXTREME SOUTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA…AND 6 INCHES OVER EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND CENTRAL NEW JERSEY…BUT SIMILAR PREVIOUS STORMS HAVE DEPOSITED HEAVIER SNOW AMOUNTS. STRONG WINDS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE WITH THIS POTENTIAL STORM…SO DRIFTING AND BLOWING SNOW ARE POSSIBLE AS WELL.

A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOW…SLEET…OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL.

CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS.

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February 23, 2010

Curb Appeal

By ann

sidewalkFound beneath the melting snow: a large piece of corner curb and sidewalk displaced by a snow plow. 

And speaking of melting snow – the distinct difference between north and south.  Homes on the north side of the street have visible sidewalks and yards; the south side homes are still covered with snow.  Today’s heavy rain should speed the process along!

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