Because I will be out of town during “Jonas” I asked my husband to take a few pictures for Twitter.
I rarely take off on weekends – that’s when we’re busy with sale and rental business. Â Yet I doubt I will miss anything THIS weekend…other than storm chasing adventures!
Instead, I will tweet updates from snowy New York City. Â And, will be back to the beach Sunday night (weather permitting).
With all of our focus on the weekend storm…this morning’s snow preview was a surprise!
Weather rumblings for a nasty weekend storm. Â Hopefully by now, your shore house is prepared for the winter ahead.
But just in case-
Are the trash cans and your outdoor furniture stored or secured?
Likewise for storm/screen doors, as well as the door for the outside shower.
Heat set between 55 – 60 degrees?
If you decide to ride down AFTER a snow storm, keep in mind the snow plows (well, Borough trash trucks with plows attached!) will clear the center of the street…creating a wall of snow in front of driveways. Â Wear your boots and bring a snow shovel for access to your home.
When is spring???
Well, a few flurries…our first for the season.
A great day to think about time on the beach 😉
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In January, low cloud cover and gray skies are common. Â Fortunately, the days usually start and end in full color!
Yes, it’s been mild. Â Yes, I’m happy for the reasonable gas bills. Â Yes, it’s been great to occasionally wear fewer layers when walking along the beach.
But, it’s January. Â And cold temperatures are the norm.
So why are property owners taken by surprise by winter? Â Why is their heat turned off…or outside faucets still on?
Hearing about damage from last week’s quick arctic blast. Â The combination of freezing temperatures and wind caused exposed pipes to freeze, crack, and then leak while thawing.
Tips to winterize your shore house
At the end of January, the Comcast office in Avalon will close permanently.
Property owners (and real estate agents!) will miss the convenience of an in town location to swap out or pick up equipment.
The closest retail shop is now in Rio Grande (near the Shop Rite on Rio Grande Blvd/ Route 47).
For summer home owners, it may be easier to go on line to order equipment- especially if you are setting up seasonal service.
Perspective
Yes, it was a terrible storm. Â And many sections of town were hit especially hard from the extreme tides.
YET…we live on an island. Â And it’s not that uncommon for water to spend time beyond its typical borders.
After all of the media attention, it’s important to know:
1) Store owners are already on site cleaning up and putting everything back in order
2) The water has drained – thanks to our sandy soil!
3) Homes built within the last 30 years or so are elevated for this very reason
4) The Boroughs of Avalon and Stone Harbor are committed to beach restoration, and will make the necessary repairs to allow safe access across the dune paths
So please share the news that our beautiful little island is resilient and open for business!
I will take more pictures this afternoon and post to Twitter (below is First Avenue in Stone Harbor).
Follow the time line of today’s island tour: Â AnnDelaneyBeach on Twitter