Another “spring like” day at the beach.
February 20, 2016
Spring?
Well, at least for the weekend!
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February 18, 2016
New Movie Theater for 2016
This is BIG news for the island.
The new owners of the 96th Street movie theater are in the process of a major renovation project.
Read the details in  The Press of Atlantic City
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February 15, 2016
Monday Weather
An almost balmy 26 degrees and light snow. Â No excuses to skip my beach walk before work!
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February 12, 2016
Watch the Ice!
Not a phrase most expect to hear on the beach.
Yet, valid advice for the crazy participants in tomorrow’s annual Polar Bear Plunge in Sea Isle City.
For more information: Â Â http://visitsicnj.com/events/polar-bear-plunge
Related: the Townsends Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City reopens today at 3pm.
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February 11, 2016
Baby It’s Cold Outside…
And it will be even colder this weekend 🙁
I talked with a local plumber this morning and he is very concerned about frozen pipes.
It’s not just the low temperatures (and yes, they will be LOW). Â The other factor is the wind.
During similar extreme cold snaps, our 2nd floor master bath shower pipes have frozen (the pipes are on an outside wall). Â And this is in an occupied house.
So, we will turn up the thermostat (even though I’m a cheapskate about the gas bill!) and probably drip the shower head overnight. Â It’s not worth a pipe break and water damage.
If your shore house is not completely winterized (defined by water shut off at the curb, with anti-freeze in the toilets and sinks), it’s worthwhile to take extra precautions this weekend.
Plus it’s a holiday weekend…so come visit the island!
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February 9, 2016
Tuesday Beach Walk
Today’s lunch break: another beach walk (south to 48th Street, Avalon).
Marsh grass at the beach path entrances…evidence of the earlier high tide.
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February 8, 2016
Beachwalk Break
I eat lunch at my desk, so an afternoon beachwalk break is more than justified 😉 Â Plus I missed my morning walk!
The ocean is stormy and tides are higher than normal. Â Disappointed to see a bit more beach erosion since the recent winter storm.
But it was fascinating to watch the wild waves at the inlet (8th Street jetty).
I posted videos on Twitter and You Tube. Â Please forgive the quality…my hands were cold and I was trying to avoid being splashed!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWBOg5njBc8
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On To March
February is the month to “get through”.
On the other side is March…with more life on the island as businesses re-open and property owners return for the season.
As of March 13th, we gain an extra hour of daylight for walks after work…and even sleepyheads can catch the sunrise!
Looking forward to seeing a few more neighboring houses with lights 😉