After seeing over 700 hovering hineys on Bowman’s Beach today, I’m sure there was a new record set for the Guinness Book of World Records doing the Sanibel Stoop.
It was a blast to experience this spectacular kickoff for the 75th Annual Sanibel Shell Fair and Show with so many shellers bending over … with butts in the air … to do the Sanibel Stoop all at one time.
Before we started stooping, it was like a party while I stood in line with friends Karen, Gail, Sandy and Jane to register our names to make it official.
Then we all headed to the beach…
My good friend Lisa showed up in style with her iLS cap! But why are Jane and I turned around? We put our tees backwards for the stoop overhead photos- ha!)
Then the party got crazy when 3 other beach bloggers showed up! Here’s the shark’s tooth queen of Englewood Kaybe (The Essential Beachcomber), the ultimate shelling guide Captain Brian (Captain Brian On The Water) and Rhonda (of Shellbelle’s Tiki Hut). That’s Capt. Brian’s boat anchored in the background. He came by water to the stoop!
Wahoo! Here comes the helicopter for the overhead count and photos!
Everybody in stoop position!
The crowd went wild after the chopper passed the second time for a “shellabratory” spin..
The organizers did a fabulous job getting this event together. They even gave away free tee shirts for the first several hundred “stoopers” to register. Darn! I was too late!
When I get more scoop on the outcome of the stoop, I’ll share the word. Let’s keep our fingers crossed we make it in the Guinness Book Of World Records. It was a day to remember for Shellabration 2012!
Awesome-can’t believe I;m freezing my butt off herein GE while you guys are partying at the beach.
Pam , that looked like SOOOO much fun ! I was there , but only in spirit .. sigh !! Tee shirts on backwards … BAAAHAAAHAA … loved it !!! once again thanks for sharing & take care !!
Stoopendous !!!
LOL – very clever!
This turned out fabulous!! Wish we could have taken part!! Thanks for sharing!
Wow – what a great event. I’m so glad you got to be there. Loved the photos, but especially the “blogger” photo.
Looks like alot of fun!! How crazy is it getting onto the island during these special shell activities? I would love to go sometime, but can’t imagine all those cars trying to get on and park on the island !
That is awesome – hope you guys get in.
Thank you SO much for all the pics- couldn’t be there but sure can feel the fun from your photos. Tha backward Ts are a hoot! So clever!
yes – the backwards shirts were ingenious – is that the right word?
KEWL!! Looks like so much fun! Great to see Karen, Brian and Rhonda there with all of you!!
EXCELLENT!!!
so wanted to be there, like so many of us here… but hopefully in next cpl months…so glad you all had such great time. thanks for awesome photos once again Pam! Makes us feel we were part of it, even if only in spirit!
Looked like so much fun…love the backwards t-shirts!
Wow! Looks like fun!! Hello to my favorite Captain, Captain Brian!!!
Wow, this looks like SO much fun! I enjoy readinG your BLoG & adVenTures!
Super duper! Thanks for the pics! I’ve been scoping out your local news pages and there haven’t been many pictures. Congrats Sanibel stoopers!!!
So Pam, you didn’t mention that you found a 10 foot Junonia!! That’s one for the record books!
Looks like a good time was had by all! Congratulations! Please keep us informed about the results! Did you find any shells?
Also, love the shirts backwards…clever, Pam.
Awesome show of community spirit and fun!
You realize you are not SO SPECIAL…have you ever seen us guys (gals) when we rock hound!! Even the weee babies learn this is the first position you take if you want that special rock – and you have to carry back what you pick.
We even have rocks called “LEVERRIGHTS” Same applies to shells, yes?
Janet in AZ
Ha! Can you image the poor soul innocently heading to collect shells and finding 800 folks have beaten them to the goodies… priceless :D
You had me at “hiney.” ;)
Amazing photos….wish I could have been there….what a way to bring people together:) got to love it!!!
up tails all !!!!!
That looks like so much fun!! Great photos!
xoxo
700 hovering hineys, I’ve been smiling all day… Your pictures captured all the fun, we would love to have been there!
It was a super fun day. There were loads of ILove Shelling followers in their aqua blue t-shirts mixed into the crowd. Setting a world record with blogging buddies was the best part – even if it was just for a hovering hiney.
I was there. Drove 15 hours from Henderson, Ky just for this event. Thanks to Casa Ybel for posting this event or I would not have known about it. Has a blast.
wow Shelly….now thats my kind of dedication!!! Glad you had a safe trip to make it all the way for this event!!!
Wish I could have jumped in the car and go! I’ll be there in 5 days though!
Glad everyone had a blast! Pictures are excellent! Hinney heaven!!!!
Made the trip with two shelling “Sistas” from Jupiter, Fl. Had to get up at 3:30 but it was sooooo worth it. We had a blast and wore white aprons over our butts – Sanibel – Shelling – Sisters!!! Really tried to find you Pam but the blue shirts were a bit overshelming!!! Looking forward to the shell fair on March 3rd!!!
It was a GREAT day in the shelling world, but the best part was hanging out with you, Karen and Brian!
Now I can honestly say that my friends are World Record Holders!
Hugs
O my gosh that looks so fun! I wanted to go so bad Pam!!! Well I am so glad it went well and you had fun!!
Impressive! Would love to join but its a bit far from Bohol, Philippines
Would you allow me to include a couple of your group shots on my website and mention your blog???
I have reported about the world record to the condo complex on my site and would like to have a follow up report!
Wish I was there…freezing my behind in Michigan!
Thanks so much for considering this!
Kind regards, Judy Barton (from Blind Pass condos)
Thank you so much for asking Judy and yes, you can use a group shot photo. I ask that you add the link http://www.iloveshelling.com for credit on the photos. Sorry you missed the stoop- your place had front row! Stay warm until you can make it back down ;).
thanks so much for letting us use your photos. They are on our facebook site for Blind Pass with a thank you to you: :
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blind-Pass-Condo-Vacation-Rentals/232428160172764?skip_nax_wizard=true