Let the Shellabration begin!!




The truck is gassed up, my gear is packed, & all I'm waiting on is for my shell sistah Shellbelle to arrive.  We are headed south to Sanibel to be a part of the group of Sanibel Stoopers going after a new world record for the most shellers on a beach doing the Sanibel Stoop at one time.  I'm going to attempt to do some mobile blogging throughout the day for those of you that won't be with us :( 

You'll be missed but be assured Shellbelle & I are committed to the cause - Making the Planet a Better Place One Shell At A Time!



Cute cartoon that only beach combers understand from the Boca Grande Beacon newspaper.

Comments

  1. ~Lavender Dreamer~February 16, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Pick me up on the way! I sure wish I was there with the two of you...and all of the shell sistahs! What an amazing time you will have! You'll make history! How cool is that! Pick up a shell for me...and give Shellbelle a hug for me! HAVE FUN! ♥♥♥

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  2. Kim@Snug HarborFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    Have a blast!! I'll be watching for mobile uploads.

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  3. DellaFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    Love the cartoon! I'd love to be there with you, and I will be in spirit. I'll be thinking about you gals out there setting records! Give Shellbelle my love!
    I hope you have an amazing time!

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  4. rjerdeeFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Hee, hee...a crackin' good cartoon!
    Give Rhonda a hug for me, OK?
    Becky

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  5. Beach House LivingFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    I went to Sanibel once ions ago I agree I was not able to stand up straight for days after.

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  6. KellyFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    Thanks so much for the shirt I wish I could be there to do the stoop hope you have fun

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  8. iheartsunnydaysFebruary 17, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Have a wonderful time, wish I could be there. LOVE the cartoon :)

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  9. ShellladyFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Love the cartoon....wish I could be there! You sure will have a lot of people riding on your shoulders....will that count toward the record?? :)

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  10. gpcFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Cute -- but oh! I'm ready to turn MY bottom up, too and I wish I were there with you!

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