October 22, 2015

A Different Perspective

By ann

I know I’m fortunate to walk the beach and kayak in the back bay on a regular basis, yet there’s also a “work” aspect to my activities.

What better way to appreciate a water front location than from the water?!

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October 20, 2015

Fall Colors at the Beach

By ann

Dune path at 48th Street, Avalon

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October 19, 2015

Chill in the Air

By ann

The first cold snap of the season is a reminder for all of us to:

1) close crawl space vents (to prevent cold air from circulating under the house and freezing the pipes)

2) turn off and drain the outside shower and faucets

3) remove hoses from the frost free faucets

4) turn the heat on low if you are not completely winterizing the inside pipes

5) open the cabinet doors under all sinks to allow warm air to flow around the pipes

6) turn off the main water valve if possible to minimize damage in the event of a leak

7) turn off the water valves to the washer

8) unplug small appliances

9) lock all windows and doors- and secure storm doors and outside shower doors so they don’t blow open in the wind

If you are unable to check on your shore house on a regular basis, I recommend a winter watch service to provide peace of mind.  Happy to provide contact info for reliable inspectors.

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October 17, 2015

Dolphins at Sunrise

By ann

The ocean is still warm enough for the dolphins!  Fun to watch on my morning walk.

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October 13, 2015

Beach Report

By ann

Late yesterday, I walked the beach in Avalon from my office (28th Street), north to the jetty.

I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of damage from last week’s storm (see the 2 pictures below).

The sand added  during the recent replenishment (25th Street and north) provided a great buffer for the waves.  From 25th to 28th Streets, there are signs that the dunes were battered by the waves, yet the established dunes remain intact.

In Stone Harbor, the beaches experienced some erosion in the areas from 106th to 111th Street , as well as in the very south end near the Catamaran beach.  The Borough is working on smoothing the paths to allow safe access down to the beach.

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October 11, 2015

Critters, Adventures, and Beaches

By ann

Costa Rica. We started our vacation at Rio Perdido (rain forest with natural hot springs) and finished at the Gulf of Papagayo (Pacific Ocean side).

Our adventures included numerous hikes, zip lining over the canyons and waterfalls, river tubing (nothing like the water parks here, by the way…the required helmet was my first clue!) and of course time on the beach to recover 🙂

SO much wildlife: monkeys (including howler monkeys that sound like gorillas!), pelicans, iguanas, geckos, hermit crabs, raccoons, coatis (one of our regular pool visitors), and even whales!

One morning, we were kayaking on the amazingly clear water-  looking for sea turtles.  But instead, a whale slowly surfaced about 20 feet in front of us…and then her baby.

An incredible week of experiences.

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October 10, 2015

I’m back

By ann

I’m never “well rested” after a vacation because we take our adventures seriously!

Will post more pictures from Costa Rica after I catch up at work  🙂

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September 30, 2015

My Turn :)

By ann

Now that our season is quieting down, it’s fun to hear local business people discussing travel plans.

vacationAnd not too surprising…many of us are drawn to beach vacations!

I find that being a tourist is a tremendous learning experience. It’s important to occasionally be on the other side to appreciate a visitor’s perspective.

So, it’s my turn to “learn”…while sitting on a beautiful beach 😉    Will post a few pictures on Twitter!

Back in the office on Saturday, October 10th.

 

 

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September 30, 2015

Store and Secure

By ann

DeckIs your shore house ready for a visit from Joaquin?

While I hope he skips on by without a big fuss, it’s smart to be prepared for the heavy rain and windy conditions.

By securing your outdoor furniture, grill, etc. you are not only avoiding damage to your property, but also your neighbors’ homes.

Thankfully, we all have a few days notice to complete this important task.

 

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September 28, 2015

2016 Rental Season

By ann

I know, it was JUST Labor Day weekend…yet we are already hearing from prospective tenants asking to reserve a property for next summer!

Do we have your rates and availability for 2016?  If not, please touch base with me to review and plan.

RentSignFor a quick reference: Power Play Realty rental page:  click here

I am also updating rental photos this fall.  If there are improvements scheduled, I will work around that area and come back when the project is complete.

Thanks for your business!

ann@anndelaney.com  or  609-967-7950

 

 

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