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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February 8, 2016
Going with the Tide
Moderate tidal flooding this morning in Avalon and Stone Harbor.
Bay water hanging out in the areas that typically flood during storms and extreme tides (most common in the winter/early spring months).
Water starting to recede now (10:30am).
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February 6, 2016
Saturday Sights
Cold, calm, and colorful morning on the beach (and found a piece of sea glass that matched the sky!)
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February 4, 2016
Bay front Avalon NJ
Just Listed!
6660 Ocean Drive, South Unit, Avalon NJ Â $1,695,000
Beautiful multi level townhouse style unit with serene bay, wetlands, and sunset views.
Completely renovated in 2011- custom features and amenities throughout. 4 bedrooms, plus a 1st floor den, 4 full baths, 3 waterside decks, attached garage, and a gas fireplace. Â Perfect for year round use!
Best of both worlds: a boat slip out back, and a convenient 2 block walk to a great beach.
For more pictures and details: Click Here and Here
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February 3, 2016
Avalon – For Sale
Just Listed!
261 45th Street, Avalon  $1,569,000
Two story home with custom details throughout. Â 1st floor master suite. Â Spacious screened in porch with blue stone flooring. Â Huge great room. Â High end appliances in the kitchen. 2nd floor family room with wet bar. Detached garage. Private back yard.
To be sold furnished and ready for immediate use.
For more photos and details: Â Click Here
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Monday Weather
An almost balmy 26 degrees and light snow. Â No excuses to skip my beach walk before work!