Last fall, I wrote about 2 local businesses closing/selling. But, back for an encore, Henny’s Restaurant at 97th Street is open for 1 last summer season; and the Sunoco Gas Station posted help wanted/ coming soon signs on their building at 29th Street.
Is anyone else double checking their calendar after realizing that next weekend is Memorial Day Weekend?? How did that happen? The town is active today as owners prepare for the grand opening of the 2008 summer season. It’s exciting to see everyone back.
      
 There is still enough beach for my morning walk. And at high tide this summer, our beach neighbors will be our new BFF’s! I hope they have good snacks to share 🙂
 This is where I was during Monday’s storm. Sitting by a pool in Florida, reading a book, and enjoying the sun. I had no idea the weather back home was so nasty!
 Meanwhile…my husband was here and took this picture of the bay in Stone Harbor. 
 And, this is the beach at 18th Street in Avalon today. There was beach erosion in both Avalon and Stone Harbor, and some damage to docks along the bay. A northeast storm is common in March- but unexpected in May. 
 Moderate temperatures, but a foggy day at the shore. Hopefully, the moisture will help with my allergies/cough.
 Flashback during my morning walk: when my sisters and I were young, we loved a stormy day at the beach- we would pretend the ocean foam was a giant bubble bath. Don’t smirk…you know you did it, too!
 Hard to see in this picture (my sneakers got wet even at this vantage point)- but there were 2 youngs girls swimming in the ocean yesterday. It was a nice day…however, the water temperature was only 50 degrees. Their father was standing watch at the water’s edge- bundled up in a sweat shirt and encouraging the girls to make it quick!
Bike Lane- Stone Harbor
The bike lane is now complete in Stone Harbor. Second Avenue is not as wide as Dune Drive (same road- just a different name in each town). And, although both are designated for just one lane of traffic, the bike lane in Stone Harbor forces the issue (frustrating when I’m behind a 20 mph driver and late for work!) But I will try to be patient…or use First Avenue.