 It’s that time of year…CLOSED signs in the windows of our favorite businesses.
Springer’s and Kohler’s closed last week (I’m all set with cinnamon buns in the freezer for Christmas breakfast). And this was the final weekend for Mack’s Pizza. The owner had a wide grin as he said “see you next year”- he is looking forward to the winter break.
Another fall tradition- the restaurant owners who commit to staying open year round- or at least through December. Reality sets in by the end of October, and most change their plans. The local population is just not able to support more than a handful of eating establishments. And the weekend business is fickle - effected by weather and activities at home.
 The first part of our trip to Hawaii was on the island of Oahu.
 Spent the last 6 days on the Big Island of Hawaii. Very beautiful and interesting landscape. 
 So… this is the beach I walked on yesterday;
 And this is the beach I walked on today  :) 
  “I never take a vacation…blah, blah, blah”.  That’s not me! I love to travel.   
 
Update- Beach Replenishment
http://www.stone-harbor.nj.us/
According to the Borough of Stone Harbor web site: the beach replenishment project for 98th through 111th Streets has been rescheduled for mid-October. The set up and survey work will start on Sunday, October 18th; with pumping to follow on Friday, October 23rd.
The dredge is in position in the inlet between Stone Harbor and North Wildwood- pumping sand on the North Wildwood beaches prior to the Stone Harbor project.
Mother Nature has made it very clear that we need new sand. Recent storms battered the dunes and removed much of the remaining layer of  soft sand.