I’m John Wilson, a Philadelphian by birth and an Avalonian by nature. I’ve been coming to Avalon since 1987 when my parents bought their house and have loved every second of it. Whether it’s playing skee-ball at the arcade on 30th Street, getting ice cream at Avalon Freeze, or spending the night at the Princeton, I love everything about Avalon. The only bad thing is leaving.
Avalon’s motto is that they are “cooler by a mile.” Some people say the motto comes from the fact that Avalon is a mile longer than its neighbor, Stone Harbor. Others say that Avalon is a few degrees cooler because it juts out a mile longer into the Atlantic Ocean than any of the other shore towns. With all the different restaurants, shops, and fun things to do, I don’t think it has anything to do with geography. Avalon is not just cooler by a mile, it’s Cooler By A Smile.
If you have a story idea, want to be mentioned in Cooler By A Smile, or just want to say hello you can reach me at JohnRayWilson@gmail.com.
About Me
- John Wilson
- I'm John, a Philadelphian by birth and and an Avalonian by nature. I've spent as much time as possible in Avalon for the past 25 years and am near tears every time I have to go the wrong way across the 30th street bridge. This blog is a place where I can share the interesting adventures, places, and people that I encounter in Avalon.