September 4, 2016

Well, that’s a wrap

By ann

Retiring the beach tags for 2016…

BeachTags

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September 3, 2016

TK Race Rescheduled for Sunday 9/11

By ann

Good news.

The annual Tim Kerr 7 Mile/5K Race has been rescheduled for NEXT Sunday, September 11th at 8:30am.

For more information:  TK Charities Web Site

Race

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September 2, 2016

Just to be safe…

By ann

Shore property owners should secure their homes in advance of the weekend storm.

DeckFurnitureDeck furniture, gas grills, flags, wind chimes, hanging plants,  and trash cans  are all potentially dangerous flying objects!

Also, be sure to close and LOCK all windows and doors. Casement type windows (that crank open/close ) especially- I’ve seen them vibrate open from high winds,  and then break.

If you will be here during the storm, pay attention to the tide schedule to come and go from the island.  It’s not unusual for the access roads and bridges to be closed due to flooding around high tide.

Use caution with parking your car in the street. A driveway offers better elevation from flooding and protects your vehicle from items blowing around (see trash can reference above!)

Will post updates here and on Twitter all weekend.

 

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September 1, 2016

Better-ish

By ann

It’s been a LONG 3 ½ weeks.

A back injury forced me into survival mode: focusing only on pain management, functioning at work, and now physical therapy.

Extra-curricular activities such as walking on the beach and kayaking are definitely on hold 🙁

And because sitting is uncomfortable, going out to eat is not possible (a SERIOUS problem for someone who does not like to cook!)

One of my sisters works for Staples and ordered me a stand up desk- a practical addition to my office.

Looking forward to getting back on track with blog posts and tweets as I continue to improve!

standingdesk

 

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August 30, 2016

For Sale- South end Avalon

By ann

New on the sale market- 6890 Ocean Drive, Avalon NJ

Unique oasis in a prime south end Avalon location.  4 bedrooms, 3 baths over 3 levels of elegant seashore living.  A short walk to wide bathing beach…and nice bay views!  $1,049,000 attractively furnished and ready for immediate enjoyment.

For more details:  MLS Link

6890Ocean

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August 27, 2016

Tim Kerr Charties Events

By ann

7milerunlogoReminder-

Tomorrow is the annual Cedar Island 5K Swim.  The race starts at 5:15pm at the Avalon Yacht Club.  Swimmers head south along the channel before turning east along the 20th Street waterway, and then north along Ocean Drive and back to the Yacht Club.

Cheer for the swimmers along the way!

And next Sunday, September 4th, the annual Tim Kerr 7 Mile Island Run and 5K Run/Walk at 8:30am.

For more info:  TK Charities Events

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August 20, 2016

Impatient Patient

By ann

I’m grateful for my caring and competent doctors…and some strong meds to help with back pain this past week.

I have missed WAY too many beach walks  🙂

Finally on the mend, and added a few more blocks to my “stroll” this morning. Ready for another busy change over day, too.

walking

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August 6, 2016

Hobie Cat Beach, Stone Harbor

By ann

Due to beach erosion from winter storms, the Hobie Cat beach slips at the south end of Stone Harbor were not offered this summer.

Yet today I noticed the numbered markers, and a lone Hobie Cat in the 123rd Street parking lot.

I could not find updated information on the Borough of Stone Harbor web site, but will post when I know more.

UPDATE 8/7/16 from article in the Cape May County Herald 

Hobie Cats

Hobie Cats will be returning to Stone Harbor after council approved a modified number for their traditional beach site. Damage to the beaches due to winter storms had led the borough to eliminate the Hobie Cat beach locations this season.

Council member Mantura Gallagher reported that she had been working with a group of Hobie Cat enthusiasts to see if a reduced number might be able to gain approval.

Gallagher said the “Beach was beginning to naturally restore itself.” She and resident Jack Kelleher, an informal representative of a group of Hobie Cat owners, presented the case to the council for 30 spaces at their traditional south-end beach area.

Kelleher pledged that the owners would ensure their boats were off the beach if weather reports predicted an unusually high tide or approaching storm.

The boat owners also indicated that they realized the season would be shortened on the tail-end by the scheduled beach replenishment project beginning in October.

“We will have eight weeks with a chance to sail,” said Kelleher. Council gave him and fellow Hobie Cat owners those precious weeks.

HobieCat

HobieCatSlips

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August 2, 2016

Tuesday Morning View

By ann

Just another beach walk before work…  🙂

Tuesday

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July 31, 2016

Kayaking, Dolphins, and Twitter…oh my

By ann

An early morning high tide was my motivation for kayaking before work, plus I wanted to see the bayside docks decorated from last night’s boat parade.

The water was so calm- a perfect setting.

I stopped paddling for a minute near Shelter Haven basin to take a picture for my loyal Twitter followers 😉

However, before I removed my phone from the waterproof bag, several dolphins passed by!

I’ve heard about dolphins in the back bay, but never saw them first hand.

Great work out as I followed the dolphins south until they disappeared toward the bridge between Stone Harbor and North Wildwood.

Bay

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