Walking on the beach in time to watch the sunrise this morning- another mild day at the shore!
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I’m counting on the combination of spring fever and cabin fever to bring customers to our office today 🙂
Walking on the beach in time to watch the sunrise this morning- another mild day at the shore!
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I’m counting on the combination of spring fever and cabin fever to bring customers to our office today 🙂
For many of us, visits to Cape May are limited to the beach side promenade or one of the many popular restaurants.
Now that my mother lives in Cape May full time, I am better able to appreciate the character of this charming city.
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If you enjoy looking at houses (and who doesn’t?), walk the side streets around town. There are gingerbread cottages, Victorian mansions, and grand old beach homes. The upkeep must be overwhelming- it takes a special person to respect the history of a home and live with imperfection!
For guided tours and special events in Cape May, visit: http://www.capemaymac.org/index.html
Temperatures are expected to soar in to the 40’s over the next few days!
That will help with sale and rental activity during the 3 day weekend 🙂
I’m one of 4 sisters, born within a 6 year span (a fine example of the rhythm method at work!).Â
We were fortunate to be raised at the beach (our summer friends would ask if we had class on the beach instead of inside a school). We made forts in the dunes (sorry- that was wrong) and the back bay was our swimming hole.
We never consider a “beach day” a waste of time- and have passed along our love for the shore to the next generation.
As we face the 1/2 century mark together (gulp), the beach has been our constant. It’s our place to talk, laugh, walk ,and eat snacks without guilt. And, it’s the place that holds our best family memories. Â
A sentimental thought for the January birthday girls…plus the oldest one in the lead since May 🙂
According to an article posted on http://www.987thecoast.com/  Avalon and Sea Isle City received an acceptable  bid for a joint beach fill project scheduled for this spring. The beaches from 9th Street south to 26th Street in Avalon will be replenished with 500,000 cubic yards of sand. In Sea Isle City, 700,000 cubic yards of sand will replenish 73rd to 94th Streets. Great news just in time for our 2010 summer season!
 In my quest to stay current in 2010, I signed up on Twitter.Â
http://twitter.com/AnnDelaneyBeach
I promise not to bore you with my breakfast menu ;)   Will post local news and real estate information, with links back to this blog.
I was looking through pictures on my computer, and this one from last summer made me smile (of course!)
I couldn’t post another COLD beach picture today…I want to be warm and think of better weather days ahead.
Are you planning a seashore vacation in 2010? I handle properties in the Avalon and Stone Harbor area. Search our web site: www.powerplayrealty.com or send me an e-mail request: ann@anndelaney.com
I appreciate the opportunity to help!
Looks pretty…but I have to admit, I didn’t stay outside for long.  The cold, northwest winds are a deterrent to a walk on the beach!
The year round residents of the island communities are facing the reality of change. Fewer families with children live on the barrier islands, a fact that is reflected in the school enrollment numbers. Talks of consolidation within the districts have taken a more serious tone- it’s a very emotional subject.
The locals are shocked by the just announced June closing of Wildwood Catholic High School– the only Catholic high school in Cape May County. Class size is down 50% from just 10 years ago, and they no longer have the financial ability to remain open.
The business person in me understands – especially after facing the past few years of a tough real estate market. The income/debt ratio must make sense, and you have to be prepared to make difficult decisions.
But our schools are part of our identity and history. It’s very hard to see that fade away.  Wildwood Catholic is a tradition for generations of area families.  It’s where I met my husband, and then years later, watched our sons compete at sporting events. The good and bad experiences shaped our lives, and hopefully, made us better people along the way.
Big Saturday Night?
I’m looking forward to daylight at the end of the work day to encourage a more productive evening.  62 days until Spring …but who’s counting.