Mobile Blogging PA - Day #7.  Our Poconos leg of the hubby's Bucket Tour is  coming to a close. If you haven't spent time with family lately put it on your list - it's good for what ails ya! Although I mainly focused in on the breath-taking foliage, I don't want you to think I went totally shell-less. My nephew had this pretty horse conch on a shelf in a spare bedroom. The giga clam had been in his garden & was being stored in the garage during a recent move. Yes, it's real & it's spectacular.  

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  1. ~Lavender Dreamer~October 11, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I was going to ask if that was REAL! WOW! I sure do miss my family this week in particular! Enjoy your day! Talk to you soon! ♥

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  2. Sand and ShellsOctober 11, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Is that real, Karen?!? Couldn't believe it...!

    BTW: No shells in N.J.... season is over ;-)

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  3. DellaOctober 11, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    That is an awesome shell! I've priced ones like this, and larger, they are expensive!

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  4. Kim@Snug HarborOctober 11, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Love that first picture of you - cutie pie! I'd be wanting to sneak those shells into my car....

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  5. rjerdeeOctober 14, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Well, you are too cute!

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