It’s been a while since I’ve shared my shelling stories of lovely walks on Sanibel’s beaches finding beautiful treasures. I’ve had quite a few people send sweet notes making sure I’m okay and if my husband Clark is okay.
So to answer the question of how we are doing? We’re both getting better. Thank you all for asking and I’m so sorry I couldn’t write back. I was exhausted to the point I had no voice.
After 1,337 blog posts, 204 YouTube videos, countless Instagram and Facebook posts during 9 years- I’ve only posted positive, happy, uncontroversial and yes, at times I’ve been known to get embarrassingly silly. There are so many beautiful and fun things in this world to talk about so why not have fun learning about them? It’s difficult enough to navigate through regular life, so it shouldn’t be so difficult to navigate through the internet to find a happy place as a retreat. I created iLoveShelling to always be a happy place one can count on to always bring a smile- an internet safe zone for shellers, beach lovers and families.
It breaks my heart to tell you an ugly story- so instead, I want to share with you a story that I hope will empower you to stand up for yourself no matter how big the “political arena” may seem. We are never alone- especially in the shelling community! Shellers have an eye for seeing beauty that most other people just walk passed without noticing. We shellers focus on the details on not just our surrounding environment, but the objects in our environment, the situations involving our environment and then learning how to embrace the ever changing environment because we have to trust it. We have to trust in our environment and at times, we have to trust people. We all know we shouldn’t trust everybody… but one would hope we could trust our own county in which we live and love. So here’s where my throat closes up and my heart gets weak… I shouldn’t have trusted my own county. My last straw was drawn when Lee County refused to display Shell Love Bug at the 81st annual Sanibel Shell Festival. Shell Love Bug was born on Sanibel with the blood, sweat and tears of the local community… and of course our seashells.
Citizens of this community and the shelling community entrusted with me their heartfelt seashells from their personal collections so I could weave their memories and mine into Shell Love Bug to be part of Sanibel history. I have to protect those memories for them and my art they worked so hard on as well. With my friends by my side, I’m standing up to Lee County to bring our Shell Love Bug back to Sanibel!
UPDATE! March 24, 2018-
Please sign a Petition to help me!!! CLICK HERE TO HELP ME bring Shell Love Bug home!
UPDATE: March 22, 2018-
After reading so many of your heartfelt comments below, I wanted to write you a letter….
My dear family of shellers,
My heart is filled with love from every single one of you. There are no words I can express right now to thank you. Unfortunately, I have to unplug from the internet for a few days to make sure I remember how to breathe properly to stay healthy. This is all too overwhelming for both Clark and me.
So many people want to help so if you’ve asked the question “ How can we help, Pam?”, I have taken that question to heart. So if you choose to help I have these suggestions….
1- Help me monitor iLoveShelling.com.
If there’s an inappropriate comment that you wouldn’t want your children to read, I’d like to know about it. Please write “Inappropriate” as the name of your comment replying to the questionable commenter. You can write your name in there too if you wish but just add “Inappropriate” as the author of your comment so it will be a red flag for me. Always stay true to being the bigger person. I will delete anything that is appropriate.
2- Help me monitor iLoveShelling Facebook page. Things get out of hand quickly on Facebook as we all know. Same thing – anything inappropriate for children.
3- Just remember at all times, please try to say things in a positive way and be respectful. We never know who is on the other end of a post- they could be very young and impressionable. They may not know how this should be handled professionally and respectfully. We shellers are not vengeful people- YES WE ARE MAD but we just want the truth to be shown to Lee County Commissioners so they can resolve this.
4- Jan (and I think Bryan- sorry it’s hard to take everything in) left a comment saying they were Lee County voters and tax payers so they were writing all 5 Lee County Commissioners to tell them how they felt about Shell Love Bug situation. You could do that too- but please remember to be respectful (as you give them a piece of your mind). They are the ones that can get this resolved so we don’t want to sound like a hateful mob. That’s not who we are- we are not a hateful mob- we are upstanding people who are the best stewards of our beaches.
Most of all I want to thank ALL OF YOU again for your words of encouragement! Thank you ALL for wanting to know the truth and having my back. Thank you to the amazing friends that came out to the Lee County Commisioners board meeting and standing up for me and all the people who helped Bring Shell Love Bug to life . Thank you to Donnie and the Shellinators for correcting the untruths.
That’s how things can get resolved – how wrongs can get righted. We are people who want to see justice prevail! Shell Love Bug should be returned to me so I can share her with Sanibel and the shelling community.
How selfish of the county. Money grubbing politicians make this world a sad place to live in! So sorry you are having to fight this battle. You are not alone. Thoughts and prayers for a favorable outcome.
Thank you for your support Bev! This whole thing is so unfortunate. I hope SOMEBODY at the county decides to step up and do the right thing.
Pam,
I love your blog and the Shell Love Bug is the cutest think I have ever seen. The county just wants the car right. Ask the community to make donations to buy the car back from the county. Also it has depreciated by now. That is your artwork and needs to be saved for posterity. I would make a donation to help.
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The publicity you have generated for Sanibel and Lee County with your “I Love Shelling” has brought in so many people and made a lot of money for the area!! I can’t believe how greedy and ungrateful they have become. Making all of your faithful followers mad could become something they will live to regret! I think most of us would be willing to help if it comes to that. GO GET THEM, Pam!!!!!
That’s true. We found Sanibel to be sort of snobby back when we visited on our honeymoon in 2002. Thanks to this blog I’ve been planning a new family trip. We love shelling! The blog is great for tourism.
Hi , I am so sorry you have had to go thru this awful battle. The shellbud is a wonderful piece of work and love for all of us who have seen her. The best of luck to you Pam
I’m sorry for what you’re going through, Pam. I don’t know all the details, so I can’t comment on the legal part of your battle. But EVERYBODY can agree that you’ve brought millions of tourism dollars to the Fort Myers and Sanibel area. I lived in Fort Myers from 1979-85. I’ve been back 9 times in the last 3 years. Why? Because watching your YouTube videos inspired me, and got me excited about shelling! I’m just one of thousands. You’re as friendly and down to Earth, as you are knowledgeable about shelling. Lee county owes you! Best wishes to you and super sheller Clark.
I live in Canada and made my way down to Sanibel (with my family), last summer. Why? Because of Pam Rambo and her blog/YouTube channel. We stayed, ate and spent money on the island. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has visited because of Pam.
I agree with Mr. Schwartz! I’ve never been shelling but have always had a passion for the beach and all things of the beach. While reading a travel tour book for a beach at SC it recommended watching their vacation videos on YouTube. Delightfully to my surprise your shelling videos popped up in a list! I watched one then another and found I loved shelling! Now I’m wanting to plan a shelling trip at Sanibel Island! You are great publicity for Your county! I hope everything turns out well for you and the shell bug! Is this stopping you from doing shelling tours? I would love to come there in 2019!
Every one of us should contact the 5 Lee County Commissioners to voice our displeasure and tell them how this will impact tourism. Also, the Mayor of Sanibel, Kevin Ruane, is head of the Tourist Development Council. He should receive emails and phone calls as well. Funny – could not find his contact info…city manager is: 239.472.3700 Hang in there Pam – you’ll win this!
District 1: John Manning
239-533-2224
District 2: Cecil Pendergrass
239-533-2227
District 3: Larry Kiker
239-533-2223
District 4: Brian Hamman
239-533-2226
District 5: Frank Mann
239-533-2225
Isn’t this also the same County that didn’t believe there was an issue with Lake O “dirty” water being released down Caloosahatchee River, killing marine life, causing respiratory issues for beach goers, and altering lifestyles of those who make a living on the water? (Yes, we need to go here) Turned their heads for years on a such a serious health matter – read all about it at Captains for Cleaner Water. Yet they spend energy to defeat a Lady who did nothing but drive Tourism on Sanibel and in the Greater SW Florida region?? Use Taxpayers’ money for Real issues
Roger,
Thank you for your comment re the water quality issue. My wife, daughter and I enjoy visiting Sanibel in the Fall to shell (we live on Pensacola Beach). The shelling up here is maybe (debateable) not as good as Sanibel, but our water is crystal clear and the beach is beautiful. We we very disappointed in the water quality in Sanibel. The water was very dirty when we were there. We were told by the locals the problems were caused by Lake “O” discharges. We will not be traveling down there this fall, but rather will ‘staycation’ on P’Cola Beach. The shelling is great in the Fall. Reading about Pam’s problem with Lee Co only reinforces our decision.
After getting a horrible infection last fall from a cut on my toe (from a pen shell) while walking through the nasty water at Sanibel, I will be going Pensacola next trip.
Thank you Roger this is good to know. I’m interested in starting shelling but don’t want to go to a beach with bad water.
Hang in there Pam!
I’d like to say “unbelievable” but sadly its not. Government officials usually are the worst of humanity. Honestly, why do they need this car anyway??They are bringing bad publicity to Sanibel. You have done so much for that community – I am so angry they are treating you like this. Hang in there and keep fighting – we are with you!!
I am sooo glad to hear you and Clark are physically well. I along with lots of others have been terribly worried about you. I believe you are fighting for a worthy cause and for what is justifiably yours. I am so sorry this has happened to you. I finally got to meet my hero and then this. I will be saying prayers for you and I hope the Shell Love Bug finds it’s way back to it’s rightful owner. YOU!!!
Thank you for sharing your story with us. You know you have a shell of a bunch of people on your side. Please don’t let this get you too far down. You will win this.
Best of luck,
Barbara Robinson from Indiana
Keep fighting Pam!!! I got to see The Love Bug last year….so gorgeous and so much work. Sending hugs & prayers to you from Virginia!
Oh Pam, I can’t believe you have had to go through this. Verbal agreements should be honored just as explicitly as written ones. Shame on Lee County for not honoring their agreement. Is there anything that we can do to support you and help your case? Ask your lawyer and you know this community of ours will do whatever we can to help you get Shell Love Bug back. We love and support you!! Don’t give up!!
Pam,
I’m so sorry you and Clark are going through this. I wish I had known about the meeting, I would have been there. Our government never fails to shock me.
Can the car be bought back? Please know you have tons of supporters out here. And let us know if there is anything we can do…
Oh my gosh, this is unbelievable and so wrong in every way. So disappointed in Lee County.
I’m so sorry to hear you’re going through this. Politics. Ugh! Just know that you have a HUGE shelling community behind you, supporting you, and sending prayers up for you and Clark. And as far as the county goes, shame on them!
We love you, Pam! Hope justice prevails for you and the Shell Love Bug!
So sorry Pam! You should be proud of the battle you are taking on and now you have even more supporters because of sharing your story with us. Who do we write to to express our support for you? -April
Oh Pam! I am so sorry this is happening to you. My husband and I got a chance to see the shell beetle and it is stunning. Can only imagine how I’d feel if I donated some of my most prized shells and then saw the Beetle be taken away from Sanibel – where it rightfully belongs.
Go get ‘em, girl ~ We are behind you all the way!
I’m fighting with all my might, girlie- I hope I make you proud!
Oh, wow… So sorry to read this is happening. I watched the YouTube video. Even though verbal agreements have been found to be binding in court cases in the past, I also know that having major agreements like this in writing is best and I’m sure, in retrospect, you wish you had insisted on a written agreement to spell out how the Shell Love Bug would be used in the future and who would retain ownership. I’m hoping some kind of compromise can be negotiated so you and the County can work together to resolve this and the Love Bug can continue to be used to promote Sanibel Island. Your shells, artwork and time are of great value and I understand your heartbreak over this. As others have said, we are here to support you in any way we can!
Thank you for your support, Debbra. I’ll never forget the beautiful words you crafted together about our chilly, misty day on the beach. I thank you for everything you do
I’m so sorry to hear this news. That car is a beautiful work of art that my family was so excited and lucky to see at the airport last year.
Why would the county even want a car? Just make an agreement with the artist for special event use and hand it over to her!
Thank you Ann!
Omg they cant fo this to yall i am so sorry pam and clark i have been a fan and supporter since day one and yall have so many people behind you please know we love yall praying that everything is going to be ok
Thank you Susan!!
So sorry to hear this. You have been a wonderful ambassador for Lee county, and this is shoddy treatment! I hope it is resolved soon in your favor.
Thank you Candace!
Pam, I just had another thought. Maybe you can contact Ginger Zee and she can get you some national support. She seemed like she was someone who would support you and your cause. Worth a try…..
😔 how can we help Pam? (((((hug))))))
It’s so very sad that it has come to a lawsuit when this could have very easily been settled with a compromise that you’d own the vehicle and would show it at any and all functions that Lee County desires. It’s common sense that you, your shells, labor and all the wonderful people that donated time skill and shells were doing it for YOU and not Lee County so why on earth would they now think they’d be entitled to Shell Love Bug? Yes, I realize they own and hold title to vehicle with County plates etc. but let’s be real.. as soon as car would need too many expensive repairs as she ages she’d more then likely be relegated to a spot in a County garage somewhere because it wouldn’t be in their budget to fix. I’m sorry that our board can’t be reasonable and come to a conclusion that satisfies all parties without leaving a bad taste in anyone’s mouth.
Pam – this is rotten news for sure. At least you know that we are all behind you. If there is a petition to be signed please let us know.
If a crowd funding page is needed to raise money to purchase it back – please let us know.
Don’t give up!
Hi Pam, sorry you are having to go through this. The kids and I missed seeing you this trip.
I think since they want to keep the car you should send them a bill for the shells, labor hours for all your helpers, design fee etc……because no one would do what you would do for free…….there had to be some agreement even if it wasn’t written down. Let us know if we can write to anyone. Hopefully you can send a bill so high that they will decide it’s cheaper giving the car back to you!
Hang in there…..thinking of you and sending hugs. Sue
This sounds very reasonable Susan! Send the county the labor/design bill!
This is horrible, Pam. If, heaven forbid, they win their case, my suggestion would be for you to (a) demand that your and the shelling community’s property (the shells) be removed from the car intact and returned to you, and (b) demand to be compensated by the county for all the revenue that your artwork generated. Good luck. We’re all behind you. 🐚🐚🐚
What a horrible thing, you have so many supporters from EVERYWHERE, whatever we can do for you , just ask!! They don’t realize that they are dealing with the true Ms.Sanibel and all of her followers. You have put smiles on all of our faces, now it’s time for us to put a smile on yours 💜
WE STAND WITH PAM !!!!!
This is horrible Pam. I don’t even know you yet my heart breaks for you and everyone who worked so hard to create something so unique, creative, fun and beautiful.
You get em girl!
Denise from far away in Ontario, Canada
Pam, I am SO VERY SORRY that this has happened to you! I met you at the Shell Factory with the Shell Love Bug, got some fantastic photos and you told me the story about how it came about. Now I am devastated (not nearly as much as you) about how Lee County is not honoring their part of the bargain!
I pray with all my heart that you win this fight for all us shell/beach lovers!!
So sorry this had to happen to you!!
You don’t deserve this………
Praying for you,
Janice from GA & St James City/Pine Island FL
Fight the good fight! Hope the county gives up your bug. Such a labor of love.
God Bless!
We have missed your posts!
Thank you Linda!
This sicken’s me!!!! You have my support 100% I live in Minnesota and love my yearly vacation’s to Sanibel, but Lee County has put a dark cloud over my views of it’s government.
Jim and I are broken hearted reading this especially since we have seriously thought of making Lee County our permanent home and not just a vacation spot. Praying that the county steps up to the plate and does the right thing. So sorry you have had to endure this. You and Clark have been ambassadors for Lee County and we love and respect you for that.
Not right, not fair. They could at least offer to let you legally purchase the vehicle for a nominal sum. It is nothing to them without you!
We tried that Jan. We tried a year and a half ago to pay them whatever they wanted when we saw they were not going to stick to their word. We felt like it was a ransom… but we were willing to do it. They said no. They knew they would win awards with Shell Love Bug- and they did. Awards means money and resume builders. We’ve done everything possible to resolve this. If I didnt take a stand on this now… I would have never forgiven myself for letting Shell Love Bug crumble in Lee County politics
Could you offer to assist the county with making another shell bug in exchange for ownership of the bug at issue? I’m sure many of your supporters would help with collecting the necessary shells. It isn’t an ideal solution but it may get you what you want in the end.
First off, I am relieved to hear that you and Clark are “okay”. I was worried and hoping that you were healthy. I am shocked and disappointed in the county to hear this story. They approached you for help and you gave them your best which greatly promoted Sanibel and Lee County tourism. The amount of work you and others put into making the Shell Love Bug was incredible. They purchased the car for $7000 but the vision and art work you created is priceless. The images of the car spread worldwide and sparked interest in Southwest Florida beaches. So many of my friends who know I am seashell crazy have sent me a picture of it saying, “check this out it’s fantastic!” and I have educated them about the artist and Sanibel’s beaches. Your name deserves to be on every image of the car. It is despicable that they refused to display the Shell Love Bug at the Sanibel Shell Festival. I stand behind you 100%. Please let me know what we can do to help you. You have many supporters and we won’t back down. <3
Hi Pam, we are so glad you are physically well. We hope you continue your fight. We would love to gather all the shellers of Saniblel and donate enough shells to make another shell love bug. Something you own oughtright.
We know you will shellvive!!! We are here for you!!! The Bennett family
Sorry, I meant to say shellers!!!!
Julie
This whole situation just breaks my heart 💔.
Last year I stumbled on one of your shelling videos. I immediately watched another and another until I saw all of them I could find. Since then, I have watched them again and again…my way of “virtual shelling”.
I had never been to Florida, but I decided I NEEDED to visit this amazing place called Sanibel Island. My hubby and I were there in January. I kept my eyes peeled for you and “your” shell car, but had no luck. Found many beautiful shells and enjoyed my visit so much that my hubby and I are returning to Florida next month.
I’m praying for strength to get you through this difficult situation. I hope the county does the right thing. It’s so very obvious that you had the understanding that this car would be yours in the end.
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Dear Pam,
I read the story in the News-Press this morning, and I am so sorry you are going through this nightmare. I can well imagine that if there were a monetary value placed on the shells, labor and artistic design that went into the Shell Love Bug, it would far exceed the $7K that the county paid for the car. Thank you for taking a stand. Although I am not a resident of Sanibel, I am a resident of Lee County, and a tax payer. I fully support your fight. If you need me in anyway, please feel free to call on me.
Pam, I’m so sad the county is putting you through this hell! They have no idea how much time and effort was used just to find all those shells. Let alone clean them and glue each one onto the car. And other shellers gave you their precious shells. This can’t belong to them! It’s your ART and heart all over the bug! You have brought so much tourism to Sanibel through your blog, being on National TV Shows, the local news and shelling tours! You ARE Sanibel to us shellers! You have taught us all about caring for the beaches, cleaning up trash as we shell. You’re an Ambassador for Sanibel and Lee County has to know that! I’m a Lee co resident, so just let us know when and where to show up to stand with you in this fight! Prayers are with you!
I was stunned to see the article from the news on Facebook. My heart aches for you, Pam. You put your heart and soul into this magnificent work of art. You have given of yourself, your time and talent to bring Shell Love Bug into being. It is shameful to see that after all the selfless promotion you have given to Lee County that they would do this to you, I just feel so sad that you were betrayed like this. Hang in there, Shell Sistah, right shell triumph! We are behind you 100%. Let us know if you need anything…fights like this can be expensive and if you chose to start a GoFundMe page I think you’d have alot of support. Nasty and underhanded politics seem the norm today but I believe and hope that they will do the right thing and stand by their verbal agreement with you. And if the artwork is copyrighted you do have some recourse don’t you? LOVE YOU and sending you lots of hugs and love!
Hello Beach Lovers,
Thoughts and prayers are good, but county commissioners getting emails from all who love to visit the beaches of Lee County, will go far in forming their decision on this issue. I have just emailed all five of the commissioners telling them of the annual visits I make to the county from Memphis, and how their decision would impact my decision to visit their county in the future. I love Sanibel and all it has to offer, but the commissioners’ behavior on this issue is unacceptable.
Hello Beach Lovers,
Thoughts and prayers are good, but county commissioners getting emails from all who love to visit the beaches of Lee County, will go far in forming their decision on this issue. I have just emailed all five of the commissioners telling them of the annual visits I make to the county from Memphis, and how their decision would impact my decision to visit their county in the future. I love Sanibel and all it has to offer, but the commissioners’ behavior on this issue is unacceptable.
Great idea! Thanks for the info!
Yes, great idea! Thank you…
This is a fantastic idea! I was wondering what we can do to help- this is a great idea. I hope everyone sends emails/ postal mail. Perhaps if they see how much this means to us, we can make a difference. Shellers unite!
Dear Pam,
8 years ago I was googling around for a “best fl beach for shelling vacation”.. Lo and behold I found you on youtube.. I was hooked and immediately booked my 1st 2 week vacation..
…When I add it up now while reading all the lovely comments, I just want you to know that BECAUSE OF YOU ALONE, I’ve vacationed about 3 or 4 weeks each year on Sanibel since 2011..(I even made your blog, I believe Oct 2012..lol)
I can only imagine the hundreds (or thousands) just like me, who found you and never looked back for our shelling vacations. My heart is broken that Lee County is overlooking the TREASURE they have in you. Shame on them.
I’ll be rooting for you and continue to follow you on your social media. May God Bless you and Clark always.
Thank you for showing me the way to the most beautiful, tranquil and SHELL-of-a-good vacations of my life.
Kathy + Tony
Palm Bch Gardens, Fl
Sad. Lee County will not get my support in the future unless they do the right thing. I will spend my money in other places. Lee County may not miss the money, but I know that I am taking a stand. Usually, about 10 trips per year…
Thank you Pam and Clark for all of the enjoyment you bring to so many.
Dear Pam,
I have missed your blogs and post SO much! It is so sad when bad things happen to good people. I am relieved to know you and Clark are in great health.
I have seen the Shell LOVE Bug at the airport and took several photos of it-a work of art to behold.
Be strong and have faith-praying for a positive end to this for you.
Please bring us more sunshine and shells!
Carolyn, Rhode Island
Pam! You go girl!! We’re with you all the way! So sorry it’s come to this. Just not right. You and Clark hang in there! Let us know what we can do to help! The Texas Sisters, Lisa, Sunnye, and Suzanne
I fell in love with Sanibel and Captiva Islands through you, your videos, your Pinterest, your FB and etc… etc…
I sat for hours watching each and every one of them!
I finally made my trip there in November 2017 and instantly fell in love all over again. And vowed I would make this an annual trip every year. Well, my 2nd trip is scheduled for July 2018. And I can hardly wait!!
Watching your videos and reading your posts brought a little bit of my childhood back to me.
Thank you for what you do, to bring a little bit of happiness in to this sometimes cruel and heartless world.
My love to you Pam, your family, your shelling family and the people of Lee County. #givepamhershellbug #iloveshelling #shameonyouleecounty
Pam,
I love your blog and the Shell Love Bug is the cutest think I have ever seen. The county just wants the car right. Ask the community to make donations to buy the car back from the county. Also it has depreciated by now. That is your artwork and needs to be saved for posterity. I would make a donation to help.
Pam, The shelling cummunity all over the “World” stands strong with you. Whatever we can do, please let us know. You have given so much to Lee County, it should be an honor to them to present the car to you! It should be there Honor!!! Don’t give up, surely they will do the right thing. We love you and appreciate all that you have done.
Teresa~ North Carolina
I saw the trailer on the bottom of the news today and went directly to your website for the details. My heart breaks for you. How you are being treated by Lee County is despicable. Had I known about the meeting, I would have been there to support you. I quit Facebook several weeks ago so I probably missed information. Please text or email me if there is anything I can do. You have given so much to bring shellers to Lee County tourism. This is a fight you deserve to win.
I am overwhelmed at the comments pouring in to support me and the shelling community that came together to basically give birth to Shell Love Bug. Your emails have been helping through a very difficult time and I cant thank you enough!!! Your comments mean the world to me.
Unfortunately, I’m having trouble approving comments and even replying to yours so I’m trying to fix that as well. When I get that fixed, I’d like to answer some of your questions.
But for now… from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU for giving me strength. We’ve been through a lot of laughs, surprises, explorations, beach education and so much more together on this blog. Now it’s time to fight for Shell Love Bug because to me, she’s a symbol of everything that is good and happy in this world. I’m willing to stand up to ANYBODY for her.
So sorry to hear about all you have been going through Pam. We all LOVE you and the Shell Love Bug and share your passion for all things beautiful. You have given and shared so much that has brought joy to all of us and we appreciate that so very much. You were kind enough to come visit our Shell Club in Englewood and introduce yourself and the Shell Love Bug to all of us and we were just thrilled. Seeing it in person was over the top !!! It is just amazingly beautiful in every way. I shared my pics with many folks and it brought so much joy to all. Thanks for all you do and my thoughts and prayers are with you for a successful outcome. God Bless you Pam.
Pam, I’m so sorry you are going through all of this. I’m sending thoughts and prayers that it all gets resolved quickly. Take care.
So sorry to learn of of the despicable behavior of Lee County Commissioners in their decision regarding the Shell Love Bug. As a life long sheller, with numerous trips to Sanibel/Captiva over many decades, and now a retired resident of AZ., it saddens me greatly to see such a wonderful project, with many hours of detailed work, organization, donations from near and far of individuals’ own shell collections, be taken over in such a corrupt manner. Shame on these Commissioners, or any others involved with this decision…..! Pls let me know if a “Donation” page is established, if I can donate some shells should you decide to make another Love Bug, or you need me to glue, I’ll come down! Go get ’em, Pam, and keep the faith! We’re with you!
God bless you and Clark and keep you well. This ordeal with the county is terrible but please don’t let it make you ill. It is one thing for them to not give you “Shell Love Bug” but to not let you use it for advertisement and special occasions is just wrong and why they would prohibit it from being displayed at the Sanibel Shell Festival just seems silly. I assume Sanibel Island is in Lee County so that seems like it would benefit them as well. It’s almost like kidnapping a child. They just don’t understand the value and love of treasured collected shells that we shellers have. Only those who personally collect them over years can understand. I occasionally share shells from my collection with my precious grandchildren and sometimes it is hard for me to part with them even then. Hang in there and fight the fight as long as you can and hopefully you will be victorious. But if not just remember you are so blessed to live in such a beautiful place and you may just have to start collecting again. Your community and all your blog followers support you and know who’s child “Shell Love Bug” really is…. and it’s not the County’s. Maybe a new “Shell Love Bug” could be born in the future! Have really missed your blogs and hope you will be back soon.
Thinking of you and hoping all turns out and brings you happiness. You have been a shelling star to so many of us through the years and I’ve been fortunate to stand on a beach with you and discuss the love of shelling. You’re a wonderful part of Sanibel and always will be, in my heart. Stay strong and shell on…
I wondered why the car wasn’t displayed at the shell festival. I was really looking forward to seeing it in person. Shame on Lee County and the commissioners for not doing the right thing.
Pam you are one of the nicest people I have ever met, I’m not as eloquent as many of the folks that have posted before me but this whole thing is ridiculous and sucks, if you need any support or funding to fight this PLEASE let us know, we will support you no matter what
Hi Pam. I would be happy to donate to get the shell bug back. I know a lot of others would also. I don’t know if you realize how loved you are in the shelling community. Your site was the first and the best- as you said happy, not controversial, and no drama. Good luck and we are all with you.
I just read about your fight on the Shellinators site. How awful. I am 100% behind you Pam. The car is artwork, not just a vehicle. I hope you win in court. Prayers for you.
Joyce Glatfelter
Shelltastrophy! The shell love bug belongs on Sanibel. Praying for y’all and for change of hearts to the politicos and maybe a change of office holders!
Could someone post the names and emails of the Lee County Commissioners? Also, maybe we can help by raising a Shell Bug Defense Fund. If you need shells or money I’m in, Pam.
Pam,
You and the Shell Love Bug are well known as a beautiful love story. Shell Love Bug is special because of YOU. I’m floored, absolutely floored, that they think this is fair or right. There’s nothing that gets me more riled up than seeing someone kind & generous get treated this way. We just won’t allow this. Who do we call ? Who do we email ? Where do we protest ? We are in this with you, you don’t have to do this alone. You’ve got a shell-army wanting to fight with you !
Pam, my husband and I got to see your jaw dropping shell bug last year. It is absolutely amazing the work that you and others put into your Shell Love Bug! I stand with you and all the shellers that visit Sanibel every year. I also would like to know who we can contact and how, I think the county needs to know how many people stand behind you! I also would send money if it could be purchased. I think this should be on the news as the more people find out what is going on, the more heat it puts on the county and the bad press is never a good thing, when your income comes from tourism. Please let us know how to help!!
Just left Sanibel last week and had a great time! Now this… those county people just don’t know who they’re messin’ with, do they?! so glad to know you and Clark are okay, otherwise. Hang in there and don’t back down.
As a property owner and resident and voter of Lee County for 42 years, I am appalled at this action by our county staff and am sending a letter to the county commissioners and county manager in support of Pam’s effort to gain title to the Shell Love Bug. As someone requested, here are the emails for those people:
Commissioner John Manning dist1@leegov.com
Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass dist2@leegov.com
Commissioner Larry Kiker dist3@leegov.com
Commissioner Brian Hamman dist4@leegov.com
Commissioner Frank Mann dist5@leegov.com
County Manager Roger Desjarlais rdesjarlais@leegov.com
Hi Pam, so very sorry about the cherished work of art you created!
Just hang in there and know that many prayers are going to get us all thru this and get the Car back to you!
Muriel Grace
California girl in love with Sanibel
So sorry to hear about the trouble with the Shell Love Bug. There was even an article about you and the Shell Love Bug in a German Women’s Magazine!! Most of my trips I made to Lee County and Collier County was thanks to all your shelling posts and I learned so much from you, even found a very good friend on one of your shelling trips.
Breaks my heart to hear about the idiocy of the county. Wish I could do something to help.
You go girl! Stupid politicians. Mabe a petition? I would gladly sign to help you get your bug back to Sanibel where it belongs xo
Dear Lee County,
SHAME SHAME SHAME!!!!!!!!!!!
You might want to renegotiate your rulings concerning Shell Love Bug.
You had a wonderful ambassador for your beautiful area and you have blown it big time!
You might want to do what is right and beg for forgiveness.
Give Pam the car or have her buy it for what you paid for it. Knowing Pam she would continue to allow it to be used to promote your area.
Some respect would be appreciated by your ethical and considerate resolution to this ASAP!
Dear Pam,
Stand tall! We are standing right behind you!
Sending you a BIG HUG! :)
HANG IN THERE! Justice will prevail … shellers are unique people; we stick together like barnacles on a horse conch! You have the love and support of so many – know that we are with you even if we can’t ‘stand’ beside you in this fight.
You go girl!
You got this!
Hang in ther Pam Rambo, With God All Things Are Possible❤️
Hi Pam, maybe since the car belongs to the county, they should be giving you a fee each month for rent on the shells.
I am so sorry to hear this. I have missed your posts.
My dear family of shellers,
My heart is filled with love from every single one of you. There are no words I can express right now to thank you. Unfortunately, I have to unplug from the internet for a few days to make sure I remember how to breathe properly to stay healthy. This is all too overwhelming for both Clark and me.
So many people want to help so if you’ve asked the question “ How can we help, Pam?”, I have taken that question to heart. So if you choose to help I have these suggestions….
1- Help me monitor iLoveShelling.com.
If there’s an inappropriate comment that you wouldn’t want your children to read, I’d like to know about it. Please write “Inappropriate” as the name of your comment replying to the questionable commenter. You can write your name in there too if you wish but just add “Inappropriate” as the author of your comment so it will be a red flag for me. Always stay true to being the bigger person. I will delete anything that is appropriate.
2- Help me monitor iLoveShelling Facebook page. Things get out of hand quickly on Facebook as we all know. Same thing – anything inappropriate for children.
3- Just remember at all times, please try to say things in a positive way and be respectful. We never know who is on the other end of a post- they could be very young and impressionable. They may not know how this should be handled professionally and respectfully. We shellers are not vengeful people- YES WE ARE MAD but we just want the truth to be shown to Lee County Commissioners so they can resolve this.
4- Jan (and I think Bryan too- sorry it’s hard to take everything in) left a comment saying they were Lee County voters and tax payers so they were writing all 5 Lee County Commissioners to tell them how they felt about Shell Love Bug situation. You could do that too- but please remember to be respectful (as you give them a piece of your mind). They are the ones that can get this resolved so we don’t want to sound like a hateful mob. That’s not who we are- we are not a hateful mob- we are upstanding people who are the best stewards of our beaches who want to do the right thing.
Most of all I want to thank ALL OF YOU again for your words of encouragement! Thank you ALL for wanting to know the truth and having my back. Thank you to the amazing friends that came out to the Lee County Commisioners board meeting and standing up for me on March 20. Thank you to Donnie and the Shellinators for correcting the untruths.
That’s how things can get resolved – how wrongs can get righted.
We are people who want to see justice prevail! Shell Love Bug should be returned not just to me but we need Shell Love Bug to be returned to our shelling and Sanibel Community.
We will be vacationing in SW Florida soon ! We decided to do our lodging, dining, shopping etc. in Collier County. We’ll still be collecting treasures on Lee County beaches (will reluctantly pay the parking fees) Until Lee County can make rational and fair decisions, you lose our business. Best of luck to you Pam! Avid and hard core shellers from Maine.
Pam – My heart is with you and Clarke at this terribly difficult time. I am inspired by your strength and your courage. Hugs xxoo
So sorry to hear this Pam. Our prayers go out to you and Clark. Hang in there.
Ginger Reile
new email gingerreile@gmail.com old email ginger_fdi@yahoo.com
From our Shell-luckett -ladies
Janet, Martha, Gerry, Brenda
Pam,
I love your blog and the Shell Love Bug is the cutest think I have ever seen. The county just wants the car right. Ask the community to make donations to buy the car back from the county. Also it has depreciated by now. That is your artwork and needs to be saved for posterity. I would make a donation to help.
Got an Error 500 to leave a comment the other night. Sorry if this got duplicated.
Pam, You have brought so much joy (and tourism) to the area!! My family absolutely loves reading your blog articles and seeing all the pictures of your shell treasures! It helps us feel like we’re right back in Sanibel, one of our favorite places in the world. We saw you and the Shell Love Bug this summer at the Lighthouse and I thought I was going to hyperventilate seeing you and the car!! Lol My kids loved actually seeing the car with all the beautiful shells!! What an absolute work of art!! Thank you for your kind, sweet, passionate spirit!! Please don’t let this get you too down. Try to focus on all the joy you’ve brought to so very many!! Please keep us all posted.
Having no idea this was going on until I read your last post and watching the video, I too have been wondering and yes, worrying about you and Clark. I’m so happy to hear you are both well.
Pam there was at least one other mention of this particular idea above but I’d like to re-iterate it anyway.
How much is this depreciated asset worth on Lee County’s books?
If it were not for your intense labor, love of shelling, you and many others donating their beloved shells and your immense creative talent in designing and adding the shells, I doubt it would be so much money that your readers and fellow shell lovers couldn’t raise it to get the shellovebug back to her rightful home. Some bake sales, yard sales and, dare I say it, shell sales, a few spring teenage car washes etc., wouldn’t hurt either. We’ve probably all done more for lesser causes in the past. If I were a Lee County voter I would make my voice heard at the ballot box and in letters to the editor of the local newspaper but since I’m not I can only sign your petition, make a donation if you’ll allow and accept it, and wish you the very best of luck in this fight.
Will you or another reader please publish an address for the Lee County Commision so that we may write letters to the Commisioners and if you will accept them, an address for donations, (possibly your attorney who could set up a separate fund), to buy Sanibel’s baby from the county.
Thank you so much Pam for all the joy you’ve given me over time with your beautiful blog and freely shared knowledge. I wish you the best and support you 100%.
Fellow readers: Please say you’ll send even one dollar, (if you are able), and or sign the petition to buy/bring the shellovebug from the county so she can stay in Sanibel from now on.
(PS Pam, my email address has changed, the new one is listed below)
yes!!! i totally agree. if to lee county this is a matter of buying a used car from them, i know the community you built will help!! let’s get her home!
i am so grateful for the knowledge of shelling and of florida you’ve shared. thank you!!!!
AWESOME IDEA of which I think we would all support by signing the Petition and making a donation to bring the Shell Love Bug back to Pam Rambo who has done so much and blessed all of us in so many ways for years. Let’s all pray for a positive outcome that keeps our beautiful connection in place for many years to come. Thankyou!
Previously, Pam wrote that she had offered to pay the County for the car, but they refused. I’ve seen that the Visitor and Convention Bureau has been winning awards for the campaign involving the Shell Love Bug, so I don’t think the approximately $7,000 that they paid for the actual car is the issue. I remain hopeful that the commissioners of Lee County will see that those awards are not worth the amount of goodwill that it is costing in tourist $$.
Thank you for that information Gail Carr, I missed the payment offer.
Your reasoning on the awards they’re winning explains their reluctance to part with the car as well but it’s still wrong in so many ways. Simply another example of you cannot trust the word of people involved in politics, their careers trump everything else for a large percentage of political people, that’s a sad state of affairs in this country today.
Dear Pam I so hope you get your shell bug back! My husband and I went to fort Myers beach and Sanibel just this feb! I have been watching your videos for over a year before and loved and learned so much! Thank-you and wish you the best! Hope your county realizes how much you have done for them and give you back your art.
Hang in there Pam
Karen Fox here again (Carolina Girls) I was thinking about you and Clark a lot. Lee County is getting the message that what they have done is like ” A broken shell in your shoe ” it requires action to make the pain go away😉 I read as many of the comments as time allows each day and see how many lives you have touched in such a positive way. I am reading also because I want to see business’s on Sanibel show support as well. Although you draw everyone to Sanibel with your blog and infectious love of the Island shellers know you can’tell Mother Nature what to do. Sometimes she brings us lot’s of beautiful seashells and beach treasures and other days she doesn’t . That’s when the shelling get’s put on hold and the shopping begins. $$$ many dollars spent on the island . I hope some of the residents of the island can reach out to all the shop owners , lodging, restaurants, tour boats and all the employees that work for them and get them to voice their opinion. I am watching them as well as my group of shellers to see them step up and show their support.
As for Lee County all that is left is for them to decide is who wants to be the hero and take the broken shell out of the county’s shoes.
As for you my dear friends I saw this saying a long time ago but it is never far from my thoughts….
DON’T LET THE WORLD CHANGE YOUR SMILE CONTINUE TO LET YOUR SMILE CHANGE THE WORLD!
Sending love and support from North Carolina
Pam,
I’m just now reading about your unfortunate situation with Shell Love Bug. I will be sending e-mails to all the Lee County commissioners. Certainly there’s strength in numbers and I encourage fellow shell-seekers to do the same! I was honored and privileged to have met you on the (had to turn back) shelling cruise last Dec. 4 to Little Hickory Island. You are an invaluable asset to the Sanibel community and deserve to be treated better! Jay and I are sending hugs from Maine – Happy Spring and keep up the fight!
Elaine & Jay from Maine
My prayers are with you Pam from across oceans here in Kuwait..u have always put a smile on my face and your blog is my happy place during rough times…hope you get the happy ending u deserve…thank you for everything and no matter what the outcome is don’t let anything change and move on knowing u did all u can and u are loved…sometimes life throws things our way for a bigger reason we can only truly see when the storm settles…For one thing just know that you have changed many many lives and made many people happy and u are loved across continents…all the best to you and Clark and the Sanibel community
Very well put !! My thoughts exactly. The power of prayer is amazing as we found out with Hurricane Irma. We all love Pam & Clark so much and appreciate all they have done to bring joy into all our lives. God will take care of them. Blessings
Hi Pam,
You don’t know me yet. This is my first comment on your site. I’m behind you all the way. I was researching shells for my granddaughters when I found you. You will win in the end because you are a lover. I will tell my granddaughters about you because you are a great roll model.
I know you will get the Shell Love Bug back!
Grandpa Patrick from Scottsdale Arizona
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/north-caicos-middle-caicos/index.html
hey pam! check this out!! hopefully it’ll make you smile! :)
Ali! OMG That makes me incredibly happy and made Clark and I smile a mile wide. Thank you so much for sharing this with me and everybody here- this is a bright shining light. Its a small beautiful world and each life touches another in so many ways. hahah Of course we LOVE Cardinal Arthur!
PS- we have a pair of Cardinals that nibble every day on bird seed we have on our side porch. Every day I say “Well hello there Mr and Mrs Arthur! How are you today?”. xoxoxo
i’m so glad you saw this message! i posted it on your Facebook page too. i thought it might make you guys super happy!! :) that island has been on my list of places i’d love to go after you posted about it. i couldn’t believe seeing the same man on CNN!!
have a beautiful sunday and keep on fighting for the love bug! love you!!!
oh and i LOVE the story about your pair of cardinals. since moving to the west coast, one of the things i miss most are the cardinals!
Thank you to everybody for leaving such wonderful heartfelt comments. It has definitely helped both Clark and me get through a very difficult and trying time. Everyday I get stronger and stronger after reading your comments – it makes me know I need to fight harder and harder every day so I can get back to sharing sunshine and the beautiful things in this world. I’m getting there. It’s a process but I’m getting there with the help of you- my friends that share so many common passions and dreams. I can do this… WE can do this. We always need to do what is right and good in this world! xoxo pam
Hello Pam,
You have been on my mind this week as I prepare for my return to Sanibel this Friday. Hope life for has been a little bit better each day for the past month. Staying at the Castaways 4/28-5/4, so if you’re up that way, I’ll be on the beach pretty much the whole time :). Sending you love and support for all that you have done for us!
MJ
Pam, I want to echo all the positive comments I just scrolled through. The shelling community is behind you 100%.
Lorraine and I had a wonderful vacation in Sanibel last year, the highlight of which was a shelling excursion with you, and were planning on coming down in late June to celebrate our forty-fifth wedding anniversary. Again. we were hoping to go shelling with you. However, the whole Lee County stance against has soured our desire to spend even a nickel there. We will boycott Lee County until you achieve a satisfactory result. Of course, we will book a tour with you as soon as we see Lee County has regained their senses. In the meantime, you and Clark recover as much as you can. Enjoy the respite and keep the faith!
Read the post on the love bug recovering from some extensive surgery on March 21. Planning trip to SBL in a few weeks. Am looking forward to walking/mostly shelling the wonderful beach. Your videos keep me sane on a bad day. I love looking through my shells when I am down. I call it therapy. God bless you for what you do.
Love your videos Pam, hang in there girl. My husband and I are on our way right now from South Carolina. Maybe we will see you on the beach. You do good work 😀
Pam
We are behind you and support your efforts. We have filled out the petition. I hope those in charge down there know that it is because of you and your site that my family are making our second trip to Sanibel this summer. You have done more to promote Sanibel than any other person/media that I’ve seen. While we understand your hiatus from posting, I hope that you know that us northerners live vicariously through you until we can make it down there. My kids and I hope to see you on the beach this summers
I have just found your website and read your experiences, you do not mention if you were paid any money for the work? Because if you were not then who in their right mind would expect you to have put not only all them hours into collecting the shells but also designing and sticking them for nothing!!!!!
Either way, I feel your pain I have been treated badly by the government where I live so you get my full sympathies!
Its a shame you dont live in my country we could do with a wonderful website like this over here, I hope you refind the love for shelling and blogging about it you were made for this! xxx
On a recent trip to Puget Sound my husband and I collected about 3 dozen sand dollars. They’re so beautiful and it was a very special day walking the beaches to collect them. I’d like to do some kind of project for my wall with them and don’t know where to begin looking for photos. So many posts on Pinterest show them painted. They are beautiful just as nature made them. Do you have any suggestions for displaying a large grouping of sand dollars?
They are very pretty beached nice and white and put in a bowl. They are fun to paint as well. You might want to put some mod podge on them. They can get pretty brittle.
Hi Pam:
I sure have missed your postings and hope you and Clark are well. I’m still hoping the Commissioners will turn Shell Love Bug over to you. You have been such a great ambassador for Sanibel and there are a zillion people like me who loved to get your e-mails, read your blog, and enjoyed virtual trips to Sanibel!! I do hope they do the right thing and that you will be able to come back and share your life and love of shelling with the rest of us.
May God bless you and Clark, today and always,
Silvia
So, I am missing something. How did the Shell love bug become custody of Lee County in the first place? I love iloveshelling.com. I enjoy the stories of you and Clark and the many people y’all meet from around the world who get to come shelling at the best place on earth – Sanibel. I especially love seeing the gorgeous shells that everyone finds. Stress is horrible. Praying for a great outcome for the Shell love bug!
We share the same name also the same interests in shells the shell love bug is such a faboulas creation of yours and yours only,
This issue with its ownership give the county a black eye, they should be more concerned on what lake o is doing to the beaches and wildlife than who owns the bug. You brought attention to sanibel and by the looks of your followers a lot of tourist $ to the region.
You have brought joy and information to your avid followers and you are truly missed everyday.
I wish for the best outcome for you and wish that the government would be more concerned about how they are destroying their beaches hurting their own deep pockets with with the nasty state of the water issues, these are bigger issues which could destroy sw floridas which will take years to get back.
I wish you peace and stand your ground, maybe you start blog about the dirty beaches that you dont go in for fear of our health !
I was down there in ft myers this year and came home with a upper respitory infection, that says it all.
Please be safe i miss your daily posts
Hi Pam, I just now found your site while looking up info about Whelk shells. I hope the issue concerning the shell love bug has been resolved in your favor. The shell love bug is awesome. Your videos are informative, educational, and fun. 🙂😎❤🐚 Thank you for sharing your knowledge and positive thoughts with us all.
Pam, I am so happy this unfortunate experience is now finally over. Congratulations on winning justice for you and the people of the shelling community of Sanibel and the world. I hope to see you back on the beaches showing your finds and sharing your excitement for shelling with us. Love, Barbara
Dearest Pam, I saw on WINK last night that you are getting the Shell Love Bug back! Finally you won! We all knew you were the rightful owner, the artist that created her, for all of us! It’s a terrible shame that Lee County did this to you. You stayed upright and strong throughout the battle and we are so proud of you. I hope to see you on the beach soon doing what you love. Maybe a summer cruise to little Hickory or cayo costa. Enjoy the win, get back to enjoying a wonderful life. Susan G
CONGRATULATIONS PAM !!!!! So happy to hear the news you are getting your baby back. Right where she belongs !!!! Praying you continue to heal from this whole unnecessary ordeal and get back to all your fun stuff. Hope we get to see you and THE LOVE BUG at the COA Conference in June. Blessings, Pam D
Dear Pam. I only recently discovered your videos which I love and read about the tribulations that you have endured the past year. I hope the ordeal has made you and Clark stronger and that you still have a love for shelling. Selfishly, I hope that you will once again post your videos!
I wish you all the best and some stress free days! Fern
2020 I AM AN OLD FRIEND WHO LOVES YOU AND CLARK BECAUSE YOU SHARE ALL YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND NOHOW WITH EVERYONE AND I’VE BEEN A SHELLER FOR THE PAST TWELVE YEARS BUT IT WAS YOUR GUIDANCE THAT SHOWED A BETTER SIDE OF SHELLING WITH ALL THE WAYS TO MAKE IT MORE MEANINGFUL ,MORE FUN, AND HOW YOU CAN HELP THE COMMUNITY WITH CLEAN UPS AND SHARING WITH OTHERS SOME NUBIES AND OTHERS THAT JUST NEED GUIDANCE ON THE BEACHES,I MISS YOY BOTH AND LOOK FOR YOU EVERYTIME I’M ON SANIBEL ISLAND.I WILL ALWAYS CARE ABOUT YOU TWO AND I STI;; GO TO THE MARCH SHOW HOPING YOU’LL COME BACK BECAUSE PEOPLE SHOULD REALIZE YOU WERE THE REASON THAT EVERYTHING THAT WENT ON WAS BECAUSE OF YOUR LEADERSHIP,YOUR QUITE A WONDERFUL PERSON AND ALL MY FRIENDS THINK SO TOO!!!! WRITE ME IF YOU GET THIS I USUALLY SPEND SIX MONTHS IN FORT MYERS EVERY YEAR BUT COVID-19 STOPPED THAT STILL HOPE TO BE DOWN THERE SOON .HIGHEST REGARDS YOUR FRIEND FOREVER R.G. STEIN
Thank you RG Stein! It’s so nice to hear from you- your comments have ALWAYS made me smile :)
Clark and I have learned to accept and enjoy social distancing although we miss our world traveling beach adventures we normally experience each year. We are doing well now though. I havent stopped creating- I’m doing fun art projects for the 2 of us and for our home but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss my business as a blogger. I do… I miss it but the world has gotten too noisy for me. So it’s nice to finally have time to rediscover the incredible peace that comes with looking within and living a much simpler life- and I feel very fortunate to have Clark to support our family. I’m sorry to say that it looks like I will be social media distancing for more unforeseen time as well- it’s like we hit the reset button or turned the page to find a new chapter. I miss your sweet written voice (and many others too) but I am grateful for the many years we had learning and laughing together. I read some of my old blog posts and find myself laughing all over again at the many amazing times we all had together. But with change comes growth.
During our public battle, I feel like we had a head start on finding the security of “shelter in place” so along the way, we actually learned how to “shelter in peace”. During this world pandemic, I hope you and others will find how to enjoy
Shell-ter In Peace. ;)
Sincerely,
Pam Rambo
Hi Pam, We miss you and your blog, but happy that your world has found peace. I was just thinking about you yesterday and wondering where you have been so good to hear you are well and happy. Maybe one day when life is restored to what we call normal we will hear from you once again. I so enjoyed seeing pictures of the ocean and all the shells. It brought me to a different and peaceful world. So sad that someone or something has scared you away from bringing your world to others. Stay safe.