ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Dec 2, 2009, 7:21 am
It was just September…right?   So pretty as I drove home from work yesterday- an almost full moon coming up over the ocean, and a bright orange sunset over the bay.  A walk after dinner gav...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Nov 30, 2009, 10:27 am
 The beach replenishment continues-  picture taken from the 101st Street pavilion in Stone Harbor- looking south. The sand is pumped to create a wall along the ocean’s edge, and then anothe...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Nov 29, 2009, 9:45 am
Although we call it Thanksgiving weekend, it’s really the official kick off for the Christmas season. The island residents are already in the spirit- like the owners of this charming old seash...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Nov 28, 2009, 3:30 pm
There were 18 settlements in Avalon and Stone Harbor during the past 2 weeks- ranging from a basic cottage for $540,000, to an elegant bay front home for just over $4 million! There are an addition...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Nov 24, 2009, 6:50 pm
I used to think I was too young for a flu shot…I have a different opinion now.  After several days of rest and medication, I’m almost ready to face the real world again.  One of my do...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Nov 22, 2009, 1:55 pm
 Dry sand and a new beach. 110th Street looking north.          11oth Street looking south.
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Nov 21, 2009, 8:25 am
  After just 24 hours, the hard working crew from the dredging company has made great progress on the 110th/ 111th Street beach.  The sand is coming out of the pipe even more forceful than last nig...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Nov 20, 2009, 5:20 pm
Amazing…in just a few hours, a new beach in Stone Harbor.    Wet sand spits out of the pipe (through a mesh cage filter), and is spread in place by 2 bulldozers.            Fasci...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Nov 20, 2009, 12:35 pm
Hard to believe- just 1 week away.   On Friday, 11/27, Avalon will kick off the holiday season with the Christmas tree lighting and a visit from Santa at the 21st Street circle (Veteran’s Pl...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Nov 2, 2009, 2:14 pm
Foamy waves from a rough ocean.  Mother Nature’s spin cycle to clean the water. Along with the foam, natural and man made debris is pushed to the shore for proper disposal.  It’s a gent...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Nov 1, 2009, 9:39 am
Avalon and Stone Harbor:  During the month of October, 27 properties SOLD (settled)  There are an additional 48 properties sale pending with settlement in the near future. Prices ranged from $369...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 31, 2009, 9:34 am
 Warm for October 31st- comfortable for trick or treating, and a baseball game!       Last day for a late sunrise.  It was close to 7:30am this morning!  We will appreciate the extra hour o...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 29, 2009, 6:28 pm
  I did a double take as I drove by this recent demolition on 88th Street.  A large Cape Cod style home  previously occupied the spot.  Now…just the living room fireplace stands!  Impres...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 28, 2009, 7:02 pm
   7pm- Wednesday night on 96th Street.  Not another human or car in sight- just a skunk!  They love this time of year 
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 27, 2009, 3:42 pm
Found this link through Jen Miller’s Blog http://downtheshorewithjen.blogspot.com/ A funny blog about the cultural border between North and South Jersey: http://nsjersey.blogspot.com/ The W...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 26, 2009, 9:34 am
 I mentioned during the summer that I was inspired to add to my 4 pieces of sea glass after seeing an attractive vase filled with glass at a friend’s house. After just a few months, the vas...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 26, 2009, 9:02 am
 SO dark in the morning. Sunrise today - 7:20am.   The only advantage is that I can read the paper, eat breakfast, and still be out in time to watch the sunrise. Lights from the dredge in the...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 25, 2009, 5:35 pm
  Beautiful fall sunset tonight.  Another reason to be jealous of the home owners along the bay.  They have front row seats for the fire bright colors that linger even after the sun dips behind...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 24, 2009, 9:06 am
 Our weekend weather is starting off better than predicted.  Warm and sunny for now.  Enjoy!
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 18, 2009, 9:27 am
 High tide on Dune Drive!  Glad for a back parking lot at work.  Water is quickly surrounding the cars parked on the street. The winds are now from the north and expected from the north west by...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 17, 2009, 4:54 pm
 For the best view of a Nor’easter- head to the inlet in Avalon.  I couldn’t see over the 7th Street sea wall from my car (I think that’s the point of the sea wall)…so had to...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 17, 2009, 8:54 am
Island:  noun.  A piece of land surrounded by water. Yep…that’s us this weekend!        This morning’s high tide caused flooding in the usual sections of town.  Fortun...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 16, 2009, 5:20 pm
  First the Bad News:  the coastal storm is causing some beach erosion along the Jersey Shore.  Just checked out our beach- which was already in bad shape from previous storms.  These pictures w...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 14, 2009, 8:03 am
 Coastal storms in the early fall catch property owners off guard.   Damage is most likely to occur from unsecured household items:  outdoor furniture; trash cans sitting in the side yard;  awni...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 13, 2009, 9:31 am
I attended the meeting last week regarding the consolidation of the 2 island elementary schools.  Based on the study presented at the meeting:  projected enrollment for each school is not expected ...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 11, 2009, 4:04 pm
 I’m feeling pressure to take advantage of the warm sun and moderate temperatures.   It sounds like we will be wearing SHOES and SOCKS later this week   :( The bay was a bit choppy, but w...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 11, 2009, 9:41 am
30 year fixed mortgage rates : below 5% for conforming loans (borrowing less than $417,000).  Just over 5% for jumbo loans (loans over $417,000).  Under 4.5% for 15 year fixed conventional financing...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 10, 2009, 6:50 pm
 Well, the weather report was correct after all.  The warm temperatures lasted through the morning.  Clouds, light rain, and cooler air this afternoon- but still a decent day overall. The soccer...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 10, 2009, 8:21 am
 The news reported falling temperatures, but it’s still 70 degrees at the shore. Perfect weather to enjoy the local soccer tournaments, the Avalon Seafood Festival (30th and the beach), and t...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 5, 2009, 2:48 pm
http://idx.sitesbyjoe.com/agents/powerplay/ Use the above link to access the entire inventory posted to the Cape May County Multiple Listing Service.  Define your search by location and price- you...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 5, 2009, 9:49 am
 Be sure to look both ways as you enter the beach from the path- vehicles are permitted on the beach this time of year (with a valid municipal permit). Also permitted in the off season- dogs.  B...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 4, 2009, 12:56 pm
Too foggy this morning to take a picture.   Kayaked on the bay- a bit eerie because I really couldn’t see!  Figured I would hear a boat coming- plus, boaters are usually smarter than kayakers...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 3, 2009, 2:07 pm
Interest rates took an unexpected drop last week.  Citizen’s Bank and Wells Fargo are quoting rates under 5% for conforming 30 year fixed rate loans.  Jumbo loans (those over $417,000) are ...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 2, 2009, 6:00 pm
During my walk after work yesterday, I passed another “local” on the beach. Like me, she grew up on the island, and has lived/worked here her entire life.  As we said hello, she commente...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Oct 1, 2009, 9:24 am
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/55144-sevenmile+schools+examine+consolidation+options An article regarding the ongoing debate to consolidate the 2 elementary schools on the island.  The S...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Sep 29, 2009, 9:24 am
 A stroll after dinner is now in the dark. And because the “critters” are active at that time of night, the best place to walk is in the street (the bike path is ideal). Thankfully ther...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Sep 28, 2009, 11:09 am
 In the fall, the sunsets at the shore are especially beautiful.  It can look like huge a fireball over the bay. For those of us who don’t live on the bay, we walk to find open viewing ar...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Sep 28, 2009, 10:47 am
During the past 30 days,  23 properties SOLD(settlement) in Avalon and Stone Harbor.  The number of settlements each month has remained consistent since late spring…and it’s a huge impr...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Sep 27, 2009, 11:23 am
 Sad…to be wearing jeans and a sweatshirt for my walks the past few days.  I’ve seen a few hardy souls bundled up in their beach chairs determined to get some sun! It’s not over...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Sep 26, 2009, 9:11 am
Busy weekend in the Wildwoods.  The popular Irish Festival takes over several blocks in North Wildwood- ironically, near the bars! On the boardwalk- the Classic Car Show and Auction. Hundreds of vi...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Sep 22, 2009, 3:08 pm
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/55071-stone+harbor+require+annual+rental+licenses+fire+inspections Stone Harbor will follow similar guidelines already in place in Avalon- requiring annual ...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Sep 21, 2009, 12:53 pm
http://www.stone-harbor.nj.us/ According to the Borough of  Stone Harbor web site:  the beach replenishment project for 98th through 111th Streets has been rescheduled for mid-October.  The set...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Sep 21, 2009, 9:09 am
 It’s that time of year…CLOSED signs in the windows of our favorite businesses. Springer’s and Kohler’s closed last week (all set with cinnamon buns in the freezer fo...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Sep 20, 2009, 9:39 am
http://www.wetlandsinstitute.org/wnw.html Perfect weather all weekend for the annual Wings & Water Festival.  Events continue through today in Avalon, Stone Harbor, and Middle Township.
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Sep 19, 2009, 10:01 am
Just like the barrier islands along the Jersey Shore, the islands of Hawaii each have their own distinct character. Oahu has freeways, high rises, congestion, and rush hour…along with rural ...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Sep 19, 2009, 9:39 am
 The first part of our trip to Hawaii was on the island of Oahu. And our tour of the Pearl Harbor area was just a few days before 9/11.   Watching the video in the visitor’s center, I...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Sep 18, 2009, 4:56 pm
 Spent the last 6 days on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Very beautiful and interesting landscape.  I did not have a perspective of the volcano activity until this trip and the tour of Vol...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Sep 18, 2009, 4:47 pm
 So… this is the beach I walked on yesterday;            And this is the beach I walked on today   :)  Even on a dreary day, it’s good to smell the sal...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Sep 6, 2009, 12:20 pm
   “I never take a vacation…blah, blah, blah”.   That’s not me!  I love to travel.    Living and working in a resort community all of my life has...
Comment - Like

ann d. posted an article on Ann Delaney’s Beach Blog - Sep 6, 2009, 10:06 am
 The equipment is arriving to the 111th Street beach in Stone Harbor in preparation of the beach fill.  Pumping begins on Wednesday.   The Tim Kerr 7 Mile & 5K race this morning was a HUG...
Comment - Like