December 8, 2009

Home Delivery

By ann

HomeDelivery A different take on “home delivery”.

The 4th and final section (I could see a very nice kitchen already installed) of a modular home delivered today on 29th Street, Avalon.

Once the connections were made, I heard the homeowner say “we have a house!”- she was very excited.  Their move in date is early March.

I can’t say this is a huge trend, but I have seen more homeowners consider modular homes than in years past.  They are enthusiastic about both the cost and construction time savings.

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December 7, 2009

Year Round Residents

By ann

We attended a holiday party last night, and had the opportunity to meet other year round home owners.   Part of the introductions included where we all live- and the common response was knowledge of the other’s home because “we see the lights on”!  We may not know everyone who lives here …but we know which houses are occupied year round  😉

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December 4, 2009

That’s a Wrap

By ann

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What’s missing?  The new sand covers the numerous outfall pipes previously exposed along the beach.  The Borough will eventually remove most of the pipes (a separate project)- but in the meantime, the beach looks so open and uncluttered.

 

 

 

 

EdgeSandWith the tide going out, we could walk along the water’s edge and get a perspective of the amount of new sand on the beach.  Mother Nature and the Borough of Stone Harbor will make sure the slope to the ocean is safe well before the summer season.

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December 2, 2009

December

By ann

sunsetIt was just September…right?  

So pretty as I drove home from work yesterday- an almost full moon coming up over the ocean, and a bright orange sunset over the bay. 

A walk after dinner gave us a final opportunity to watch the beach replenishment process (they work 24 hours a day).  The crew and equipment were on 99th Street last night- only one block to go.

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November 30, 2009

Building a Beach

By ann

buildingbeach The beach replenishment continues-  picture taken from the 101st Street pavilion in Stone Harbor- looking south.

The sand is pumped to create a wall along the ocean’s edge, and then another pile is added closer to the dunes.  The bulldozers flatten the sand and make a wide beach.  Impressive to watch.

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November 29, 2009

Thanksgiving Weekend

By ann

christmaslightsAlthough we call it Thanksgiving weekend, it’s really the official kick off for the Christmas season.

The island residents are already in the spirit- like the owners of this charming old seashore home in Avalon. 

 

SundayThat’s better…both the weather and how I feel.  Decided it was time to get back out on the beach this morning. Glad no one was around to hear my hacking cough!

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November 28, 2009

Sales at the Shore

By ann

There were 18 settlements in Avalon and Stone Harbor during the past 2 weeks- ranging from a basic cottage for $540,000, to an elegant bay front home for just over $4 million!

There are an additional 34 properties sale pending (many scheduled to close by the end of this year).

Please let me know if you have any questions about selling or buying on the island.
Thanks!
Ann              ann@anndelaney.com

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November 24, 2009

Shore Flu

By ann

I used to think I was too young for a flu shot…I have a different opinion now.  After several days of rest and medication, I’m almost ready to face the real world again. 

One of my doctor’s suggestions: saline solution.  But why buy a product that is available for free??  A walk outside in our damp, salt air has the same effect  😉

Here’s to a healthy and Happy Thanksgiving!

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November 22, 2009

Sunday Sights

By ann

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 Dry sand and a new beach.

110th Street looking north.

 

 

 

 

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 11oth Street looking south.

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November 21, 2009

Picture- Beach Fill

By ann

 

BeachSatAfter just 24 hours, the hard working crew from the dredging company has made great progress on the 110th/ 111th Street beach.  The sand is coming out of the pipe even more forceful than last night (the center of the picture).   Anxious for the sand to dry to see the finished product.

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