 The ocean was rough today. Lifeguards enforced knee deep limits, and no boogie boards later in the afternoon.
Surfers are not subject to the same rules…and are very happy with the high surf advisory.
Be careful this weekend. Respect the mighty Atlantic Ocean and the lifeguards.
 After 2 years of discussion and planning, the Stone Harbor beach fill is ready to begin.  The dredge will travel from Sea Isle City to Hereford Inlet (North Wildwood).  The State will determine if the next phase will be Stone Harbor or North Wildwood (both are scheduled). Borough officials are hoping to follow North Wildwood so that the beach season is not interrupted.
The staging area will be on 111th Street. Dredge pipes will be extended as the beach fills works it’s way north to 98th Street. Approximately 3 blocks will be closed at a time in the immediate work area. It’s a 24/7 operation, pumping sand for a total of 9 days.
The $2.5 million project is cost shared with the State of New Jersey: 75% State, 25% Stone Harbor. 245,000 cubic yards of sand will be added. The removal of the outfall pipes is a separate project- that work will begin late fall or early winter.
 If you look closely, the 4 dots on the cloud are United States Air Force Thunderbird fighter jets. That was the best I could do with a cell phone!
When they flew over head, they were in and out of my screen before I could take the picture.Â
I watched the show (mostly with binoculars) from the beach in Margate. Next year, I will venture at least in to Ventnor for a better view.  But no complaints…sitting on a beach chair at the water’s edge or swimming in the warm ocean while the planes flew by…an ideal day!
 Is it just me…or, does anyone else think this is an odd way to spend your vacation ??
Many women apparently disagree. The 80th Street basketball court is packed on the scheduled days with toned women of all ages.
I have a different vision for vacation. To be active, yes. But someone yelling orders at me…no thank you 😉
Certain sights bring back happy childhood memories. A gully at the beach is a perfect example.Â
We were thrilled to arrive at the beach and find what we considered our own personal swimming pool.
With modern beach grooming machines, gullies are not as common.
Stone Harbor Point is an environmentally protected area, and the beach is left in it’s natural state.  You will find huge, deep gullies at mid-tide…and unique shells and sea glass if you are looking, too!
Just a “heads up” for this Wednesday. The Atlantic City Air Show starts at 10am and continues all day until 4pm.Â
Fun to watch from the beach in Margate or Ventnor (huge crowds in Atlantic City- and too noisy for me).Â
Even from our local beaches, you will hear the roar and see some jets fly by on their way there and back.
 There are advantages of taking a walk in the early evening. It’s usually cooler (tonight, the only cool air was right at the ocean’s edge), and the sky is beautiful just after sunset.
But the best reason? Interior lights allow a glimpse into the homes in your neighborhood!
 A beautiful morning after last night’s storm.Â
A tenant just reported that the beach is actually very comfortable today- there is a strong breeze -so the heat is not as oppressive.
If you have to endure a heat wave…the beach is the best place to be!
 A wild summer thunderstorm tonight! Fast moving, but intense. Fire trucks and police cars zipping by- hopefully nothing serious.
Also saw people out walking and bike riding during the storm.  A sure symptom of vacation brain. What are they thinking??
Our 1st heat wave of the summer expected tomorrow.  Find a cool place and relax.
Stormy Weather
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The rain and thunderstorms are not from the hurricane- just an ordinary summer storm system passing through.Â
Amazing to watch the power of the ocean- even the smaller waves at the ocean’s edge.   Staying on dry sand was challenging this morning with rogue waves traveling farther than expected.