February 6, 2010

Blizzard- Saturday 6am

By ann

Power was out for almost 2 hours early this morning- thankfully, back on now (with occasional flickers).  Snow plows running all night.  High winds blowing snow sideways.  Looks incredible outside- glad to be indoors with working heat!

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February 5, 2010

Friday- 7pm

By ann

snowfallingThe snow is here.  Temperatures still above freezing, so not covering the roads.   Wet, heavy flakes.

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February 5, 2010

Calm B4 Storm

By ann

oceanFebTemperatures in the mid-40’s, and calm south east winds bringing moisture and a fresh, salt air smell to the coast.

Hard to imagine this changing to blizzard like conditions over the next few hours!

Checking the NOAA web site for updates:  http://www.erh.noaa.gov/phi/

Click on the storm total snow forecast to view the colorful PA / NJ/ DE map.  Cape May County is expecting 21+ inches.

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February 4, 2010

Wildlife on the Beach

By ann

birdsYesterday, I thought this would make for an interesting picture for my blog…

 

 

 

 

seal3until I saw my new beach friend!  Birds just can’t compete with a seal (see yesterday’s post).

Expecting MORE snow on the beach this weekend.  Will post updates here and on Twitter:  http://twitter.com/AnnDelaneyBeach

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February 3, 2010

It’s a Beach Day…

By ann

SealFebFor a seal!

I get excited when I find sea glass on my beach walk.  Imagine my reaction when I saw this little guy?

 

 

 

 

sealFebThe Stone Harbor police dispatcher said she knew about the seal, and had talked with someone from the Brigantine Marine Mammal Stranding Center.  Apparently, the seal is just sunning himself by the dunes- and the pink marking on his head indicates he was found doing the same thing last week in Wildwood Crest!   A real beach bum  😉

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February 3, 2010

Seriously??

By ann

seriouslySnow overnight…and another storm expected this weekend.

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February 2, 2010

Rental Inspections

By ann

The Boroughs of Avalon and Stone Harbor require annual inspections for all rental properties.  The Department of Fire Prevention checks for safety issues and code violations.

All rental properties must have smoke detectors (within 10′ of each bedroom, and at least one on each floor), GFI outlets within 6′ of a sink, and carbon monoxide detectors in homes with gas /oil, a fireplace, or an attached garage.  A commercial grade fire extinguisher (serviced annually) located in the kitchen.  And no propane tanks (for gas grills) on decks or within 5′ of exterior walls. 

The construction office in each town has a similar inspection for the transfer (sale) of all properties, too.

For more information, call 609-368-5102 ext 105 in Stone Harbor; or 609-967-4220 in Avalon.

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January 31, 2010

More Sunday Sights

By ann

beachpathsnowSnow boots instead of flip flops for a walk on the beach.  Temperatures still in the 20’s, but the sun felt great.

 

 

 

 

 

HightidelineA distinct high tide line on the beach. 

 

 

 

 

 

baysnow

Snow on the marsh and some ice on the bay.

Okay…that was fun.   I’m ready for spring!

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January 31, 2010

Snowy Sunday Sights

By ann

snowdeck Brilliant sunshine this morning- and at least 8″ of snow on our deck!

 

 

 

 

 

104th and SHSnowSecond Avenue in Stone Harbor.

 

 

 

 

 

SouthEndBBThe beach block of 73rd Street in the south end of Avalon- waiting for the snow plow!

Looking forward to my walk on the beach after work…

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January 30, 2010

And Snowing…

By ann

I had a flashback when I stopped to take pictures of the dunes.  As “beach kids”,  the dunes were our sledding hills!   Isn’t that pathetic??   We could only make so many runs before we hit sand…a gross combination of wet snow and sand all over our clothes.     Keep in mind that snow is a rare event at the shore- so no long term environmental damage to the dunes   😉

sleddinghills

 

 

 

 

 

 

95thSnow95th Street public parking area by the beach.

 

 

 

 

 

BeachsnowA white out on the beach! 

 

 

 

 

 

VillaMariaSnowThe Villa Maria Retreat House on 111th Street and the beach.

 

 

 

 

 

kayaksnowThe snow is an interesting change of scenery…but I prefer summer!

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