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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.Â
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.
 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.
Although 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.Â
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That’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!
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
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.Â
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!
 Dry sand and a new beach.
110th Street looking north.
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 11oth Street looking south.
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After 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.
Amazing…in just a few hours, a new beach in Stone Harbor. Â
 Wet sand spits out of the pipe (through a mesh cage filter), and is spread in place by 2 bulldozers.Â
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 Fascinating to watch…
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The dredge is positioned in the inlet between Stone Harbor and North Wildwood. Sand travels through pipes to the staging area (111th Street). The pipe will be extended as the project moves north through the next week to 10 days.
Hard to believe- just 1 week away.Â
 On Friday, 11/27, Avalon will kick off the holiday season with the Christmas tree lighting and a visit from Santa at the 21st Street circle (Veteran’s Plaza)- starting at 4pm.
Events planned in Stone Harbor for Friday and Saturday- holiday music, a dog parade (seriously), and hospitality night on Friday; more live music and the Christmas parade on Saturday (parade starts at 7pm).Â
It’s a fun weekend at the shore!
That’s a Wrap
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.
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