In the last several weeks, most of our SanCap beaches have been surprisingly sparse for finding The Sanibel Six or any of the larger shells washing up on the shore. The only beach we have been finding good shells like GAUDY NATICAS, LACE MUREXES, NUTMEGS and ALPHABET CONES is Gulfside City Park. Clark found a sweet little mix of those and more (top photo) this weekend at low tide in the evening. Mid days have been sizzling hot but absolutely beautiful with bright blue skies and pretty calm gulf waters.
To avoid the heat in the last week, we have preferred to only go out to the beach in the early evening which just so happens to be low tide anyway. This is the time of day in the summer when the clouds blow in to cool things down and reward us with a few beach treasures like a few of my faves…
While at Gulfside City Park beach I had the pleasure of meeting Josh, Heather, Tiffany and Brian visiting from Ohio and Washington DC. With every beautiful shell Heather and Tiffany collected, they had sweet memories of their grandmother June, who taught them the art of shelling.
June sure taught them well! These are just a few of the beautiful shells they found.
George and Beth from Long Island, NY were making new memories collecting shells with Lauren who already had the art of shelling mastered as well. She knew the names of every shell in their shell bag.
Even the sizzling summer days on Sanibel there are treasures to be found, memories to be made and sights to behold. Clark and I can attest to this… we celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary this weekend! Since day one together, beachcombing has been a constant routine in our lives. No matter what, witnessing the strength of the sea and the beauty of the beach always reminds us what is important in life.
So wonderful that you found someone who shares your passion. Happy anniversary!
Happy Anniversary you two!! <3
Happy Anniversary Pam and Clark!
Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary :) we will be there in October, hope to run into u on the beach again!
happy anniversary to both of you. I’ve been doing uploads and they are so interesting and informative I just keep reading and learning your on going commentary really helps to understand the beauty and fun of shelling thanks so much.
Wonderful shell finds by all!
Happy Anniversary, Pam and Clark!!
Happy Anniversary Pam & Clark!! Its so wonderful that you enjoy beachcombing together!!
I’m gonna meet you on one of your cruises this fall/winter! I hope we can coordinate a trip down there to our new (new to us) place on St. James City!! I’m gonna plan our trip around one of your shelling cruises, I missed out the last time we were there!
Congratulations again on your anniversary!! Celebrate and have a good time!!
Janice from GA and St. James City
You two are truely blessed, congrats!! Drink in air!
Happy 18th Anniversary to Pam and Clark! Yes, it’s wonderful that you both love shelling :-)
Vicki & I can relate to this, Pam. We just celebrated our 40 wedding anniversary. Been going to Sanibel since 1976. :)) Congratulations to you and Clark.
A very happy 18th wedding anniversary to you two! And I wish you another happy 18 years together. :)
CongraSHELLations on your 18th anniversary, Pam & Clark! Your adventures in shelling have been a source of joy and a great education for so many or us that I wish you many more years of shelling happiness!
Congrats Pam and Clark !!! Hope to run into you next week … 6 nights on Sanibel, I can barely stand the wait …. Thanks so much for sharing your lives with us
My husband and I came to Sanibel on our honeymoon 40 years ago. So now we like to come every year at about the same time. You can enjoy it all year round. Happy anniversary Pam and Clark. By the way did Clark find a whole corrugate jewelbox? Pat
Happy Anniversary! We celebrated our 29th on Sanibel in July.
It was great to meet you the other night! Lauren got a kick out of seeing us on your blog. Happy shelling and Happy Anniversary!
Happy 18th Anniversary and many more shellabrations!
Wishing you and Clark many more years of shelling adventure! Happy anniversary, lovebirds!!
Thank you all so much for you sweet anniversary comments!!
And yes, MEM, that was a double corrugate jewelbox- pretty unusual, right?
I thought it was-I also like the wt and the candy. Pat
Congratulations Pam and Clark! Happy 18th wedding anniversary! You are an amazing couple & mean a lot to your iloveshelling fans! :) Sherri from MN
Happy anniversary Pam and best wishes for many more! xo
Happy Anniversity Clark & Pam !! We wish
Ya’ll many many more years !! Each time I read your blog
I feel like I am still there – thank you Pam!!
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary to you both! Here’s to many more years of sharing your passion for shelling. (and each other too! hee hee)
Happy anniversary!!
You two are made for each other and Sanibel.
Wishing you many happy returns of this special day! Pam and Clark, you are indeed, a very special couple and so much appreciated by all of us who are fortunate to have discovered Iloveshelling.com and also to have met you along the way. Blessings to you both and the kitties too!