Alyssa, Jacob wants to know if you will go to prom with him! Jacob (from Ohio) is so clever! He is not asking Alyssa to go to prom in plain old pen and ink, he is asking her by writing in PEN SHELLS from the beach on Sanibel Island, Florida.
I hope she says yes, Jacob!
There were quite a few of those PEN SHELLS washing in with some other shells on the Sanibel side of Blind Pass this far from the bridge…
Barb from Wisconsin found lots of shells she was looking for… JINGLE SHELLS!
She collects JINGLES for her mom to use them for making shell frames. Pretty!
It looks like the bigger shells (other than PEN SHELLS) are still taking their time getting on to shore after our strong north west winds this week but Chris and Lynn from New Jersey were enjoying every minute looking for them. They told me they already have enough shells but always look for something unusual. That’s what keeps me shelling too!
It was so nice to meet y’all this morning and good luck to you Jacob!
Say yes Alyssa! That’s so cute!
Good luck Jacob!! I like your style!!
I love the jingle shells, too–they have lots of charm. Putting them on shell frames sounds delightful! Maybe I’ll give that a try. Looking forward to picking up more jingles in June when we get to make another trip to Sanibel–can’t wait!!
Hi Pam,
I found a shell that I cannot identify exactly ……. looked on a lot of charts & haven’t found a match ….. it’s probably a scallop, but not sure due to the number of ribs …… is there any way to send a photo & get an opinion?
Thanks!
Joanie
Very creative :-)
I can never have enough shells!
Great post Pam! Written in pen indeed!
I hope Jacob get’s a “yes” from Alyssa. Hey, Barb from Wisconsin, I would love to see what you make with your jingles.
I also think they are interesting and picked up a bunch last fall.
Love all those jingles! I am using mine to make “garland” to wrap around my Christmas shell tree! I am hot glue-ing the shells to sand-colored thin ribbon! I’ll post pics next year!
Moira, What a cute idea. I think I may try doing something like that for beachy bathroom. I can hang it over the top of my shower curtain. THANKS
Love all those jingles! I am using mine to make “garland” to wrap around my Christmas shell tree! I am hot glue-ing the shells to sand-colored thin ribbon! I’ll post pics next year!
What a super sweet post! Made me smile. Alyssa is one lucky girl. :-)
I love the jingle garland idea! I made a picture frame with jingles I found on Sanibel and at Ft Myers Beach by spray painting a flat wooden frame silver, the jingles are white to almost black. I think it looks beautiful.
CHRIS & LYNN … hope you see this …where did you get that shell scoop ? That looks like what I want… nice long handle for my bad back !!
You can get the shelling scoops at YOLO (You Only Live Once) on Captiva http://www.yolowatersports.com
Jen,
Yes, and at Beach Stuff on Captiva. Bass Pro Shops also has an even larger version with foam grips :)
Good luck, Chris
THANKS to you both for the followup !!!
What a great way to ask Alyssa to the prom. It is so important for young guys to realize the importance of making girls feel special, I think this falls into that category. I hope she says yes and that you both enjoy a safe evening.
Way to go Jacob- love your style and creativity and choice of “pen” (shells). We are all rooting for you that Alyssa will say yes. (We will all be ‘shell shocked’ if she says no). Reminds me of the years I helped my son think of creative ways to ask gals to all the high school special dances. Wishing you the very best, indeed!
What style Jacob!! Alyssa will be one lucky gal thats for sure!
Jacob – we want to see pics of you and Alyssa at prom!!!
I am here with my husband, Lance! I am so bummed that I forgot my iloveshelling v-neck and my visor with the lights! Omg, what in the world! Lol… Now if you are out and about you might miss me! :( Happy Easter, Pam, and thank you for this wonderful blog! Sherri from MN
Sherri, i bought Pam’s last lighted hat, can I send it to you? Which hotel are you staying at?
Oh, you are the sweetest! :) You don’t have to do that, but thank you, sweetie! My hubby knew I wanted to shell so badly at low tide, so on our way back from the Everglades last night we stopped for flashlights and went to Blind Pass in the pitch dark from 10:45-12 AM! It was so much fun! Under the bridge was just awesome! Fighting conchs, tulips, scallops, olives! Super fun! Thanks for offering your hat!
Sherri