I just got home from the opening reception of the Sanibel 75th Annual Shell Fair. I was extremely happy to win a a 2nd place red ribbon for an albino lightning whelk I entered. I will post more on the Shell Fair as it happens.
I just got home from the opening reception of the Sanibel 75th Annual Shell Fair. I was extremely happy to win a a 2nd place red ribbon for an albino lightning whelk I entered. I will post more on the Shell Fair as it happens.
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Congrats Brian – what an honor! I can't wait to see more of what's going on this week – should be lots for you to report on.
Yay Capt. Brian! A Guinness World Record & now a ribbon from the world famous Sanibel Shell Show. Somebody high five this man quick!!
CONGRATS to you Brian! That's so awesome! 🙂
Way to go Brian!!!! I'll be at the shell fair in just about an hour to check out your ribbon!!!!
I had a feeling your white welk would catch the judges eye's!!! I knew I should have went to the reception last night. I was thinking about you.
Congrats!
Congrats Capt. Brian!!!! I can't think that anyone who could deserve a ribbon any more than you!! What an honor!! We are sitting here in our cubicles living the Sanibel Shell show through you and Blogville!! Keep us posted!!
Yea! Congratulations!! Have fun at the Fair this weekend!
Congrats!
Congrats and enjoy.
Congratulations on your ribbon. That whelk is a beauty!
Love your blog – thank you for sharing with us.
Thank you for all the congrats. Roxanne I am glad you enjoy the blog. I enjoy doing what I do. Thanks again.
Congratulations Brian!!! Great seeing you!!
Liz