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Here I am at Avalon, NJ. I made good time driving down until I was coming over the bridge of the causeway and traffic came to an abrupt halt. It took me another half hour to get ton the island. They were having a craft show and the roads were block off.
I found the house OK but no one was there. I saw Don walking down the street. He had gone down to the gazebo on the bay. The person who had the key hadn’t arrived yet so we went to the craft show. They were closing down but I managed to get a charm for my bracelet. It is a heart with March birthstone in it. Ted’s birthstone is March. We then went down to the boardwalk. There is a small area with a pizza pallor and arcade. The rest of the boardwalk goes though the dunes. The parking lot is free and it looks like the fishing pier is free. It is very nice here. There are hardly any motels. Its all houses and condos.
It is a nice house where we are staying. It is multilevel. I picked out a bedroom with its own porch that looks out over the bay. I am on the first level. There is another bedroom and a bath. The second level has another bedroom and bath. The third level has the kitchen, dining area and living room with a balcony. The fourth level has the master bedroom with another bath. There is a washer, dryer, dishwasher, garbage disposal, side by side frige/freezer with ice maker, microwave, coffeemaker, toaster and is well stocked with necessities. It also has a garage. It is air conditioned and has ceiling fans.
Don and I went to the Acme and bought some food. We got some steak sandwiches for supper. Some of Don’s friends are going out but it’s almost my bedtime.
I left Danny Boy at Erica’s. He cried when I shut him in the pen but he seemed OK when I left. I know he’ll be Ok but I miss the little guy. I took some photos of Erica’s place and will be posting them when I get home. I took some photos of the sunset. We’ll see how they come out.
It feels good to get away. I haven’t seen the ocean yet. You couldn’t see over the dunes. I’ll have to go to the beach tomorrow. Ted always wondered why people in this area went to the shore and other areas people go to the beach. I told him first you have to get to the shore then when you get there, you go to the beach.
News from the Vorlon Wife.
Hi Karol... I was happy to hear that you got a chance to get to the shore/beach. I hope you can relax and enjoy your time there. I was happy to catch up on some news. My grandchildren were on my computer and for some reason I lost my Favorites.. I checked with Doris to see how you were doing. I don't know how I found it today in the system.. probably won't be able to do it again. I'm glad to hear you and Danny boy are doing well. Take care and hope I can tune in again... Gloria
Posted by: Gloria Kauffman at June 24, 2007 12:36 PMKarol - Avalon is now a community of big, beautful EXPENSIVE houses. Many years ago my great-aunt lived down there in a little bungalow. She died at 103. Her family wanted to sell it. At that time the ex and I considered it but thought who would ever want to live in Avalon . One of the more stupid things I've done. I think of it now, everytime I go down there. The house would have been torn down and a McMansion built. Selling the property would have set me up for life! Looking forward to those pictures. Relax and enjoy! Remember - its'cooler by a mile:)
Posted by: at June 24, 2007 1:02 PMI noticed my name does not come up on my above post,Karol. Did I do something different? Phyllis
Posted by: at June 24, 2007 8:39 PMGloria, Good to hear from you. You can type in www.tedkarol.com/blog and you will find me.
Phyllis, They are calling the McMansions Sand Castles. One is selling for $12,000,000. Maybe I'll walk on the beach in that section and take some photos. You can't see them from the road. They are back in the trees and one looks like it is built into the dunes. I don't know how they got a permit to build. I don't know why you name didn't come up. Sometimes the technology is beyond me.
Posted by: Karol at June 24, 2007 9:40 PM