We are Shellebrating 5 years of iLoveShelling.com!
Can you believe I’ve been blogging about seashells and beach bling on Sanibel, Captiva, Southwest Florida and around the world for 5 years? I can’t believe it! It seems like yesterday when I started this blog to write a few thoughts down about my shelling adventures. Before I knew it, some of you started to comment of your joy of beach combing as well… and from that day forward I was hooked.
To thank you for a fabshellous 5 year journey of sharing this amazing world of shelling ….
We are having a Shellaversary Party GiveAway!
Yes, you read that right. You could win a 5 nights stay on Sanibel!
Sanibel has been a huge supporter of the shelling community since 1895 so they wanted something big for our iLoveShelling Shellaversary Party. We are giving one shellucky winner a FIVE nights stay for two at their beautiful beachfront resort.
How do you register to win this incredishell FIVE nights stay for two for our FIVE year shellaversary? It’s so easy…
UPDATE: November 7, 2014- This GiveAway is now over and the winner has been chosen by computer random drawing.
Congratshellations go to Cynthia S. from Nahunta, GA!
- Enter A Chance To Win a 5 night stay for 2 people
- Properly fill out entry form at the link stated in the directions above
- Enter between October 30, 2014 through November 5, 2014
- One entry per person
- Winner will be announced November 6, 2014
Thank you so much for 5 years of such fun times on the beach together, as well as learning and sharing our shelling adventures with each other.
So go ahead… register for your chance to win 5 nights in paradise. Then get out your conch horn and get your shellacommunications skills fired up by telling your friends and family to register too. Good Luck to each of you!
We are grateful and very excited about having this chance to GiveAway this FIVE nights stay on Sanibel
PS- While you are waiting to hear if you won this exshellent 5 year Shellaversary Party GiveAway, check out another awesome party we are throwing. Shellabaloo! Join us for this awesome shellathon…
No one else needs to register because I’m going to win!!!!!!!!!!!
Can the Canadians enter?
Yes we can!
Happy 5 years of sharing Sanibel with us!
Congrats Pam – You’ve done so much with this blog in 5 years. Entered and fingers crossed!! xo
Congratulations! I love Sanibel, I Love Shelling, Clark and you!
Sharene, yes! there is a check box for international entries.
good luck you guys!
kim and Marilyn (MEM)- thank yoU!
and thank you so much for all of your support throughout the years- I never would have managed to keep blogging if I didn’t have such wonderful feedback for AWESOME shellers like y’all. I’m very fortunate to have gotten to meet you on the beach years ago and share our shelling passion together. Its been so much fun learning together!!! I TRULY THANK YOU!
The page will not allow me to register. I’ve tried twice.
I tried to enter but it wouldn’t take my info said see administrator r.g.
hmmmm I’m on the case- ill get it cleared up!
thank you pam ,I tried today and it worked thanx again r.g.stein
Congratulations you sweet thing! Love you more than all of the Junonia shells in the sea!
xoxoxoxoxoxo thank you!!!!
Pam, it keeps saying “Failed to send your message” — perhaps because so many people are trying to enter? I guess I will just keep trying!
Happy anniversary and thank you for everything!!
Maybe their website wasn’t ready for so many entries at once? heehee. Most people don’t realize how many shell crazy shellers there are out there in this world :) – but Whatever it is, I am in close contact with the Island Inn folks and they are working hard on getting it fixed. Soon! you have a week to enter so don’t give up! :)
Let’s all raise our “shells” to Pam! Cheers! Thank you for 5 years of cybershelling and I wish you many, many more years of happy shelling and blogging. May God bless you with western winds forever.
Shelling Sister Susan-Panama City, FL.
I’m getting this response on the webpage “Failed to send your message”
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!! Just tried to enter unsuccessfully twice now…will try to be patient but I want to enter SO BADLY!!!!! Your blog is and most wonderful part of my life. And meeting you was a highlight. Itchin’ to get back to shell but in the meantime your blog keeps me goin’ girl! THANK YOU for all you are and that you do to promote shelling and Sanibel! You are the best.
YAY! Its back up and working!!!! Try again y’all!
Pam….you are just a phenomenal inspiration and and all around wonderful person….Happy Anniversary! I’ve enjoyed your blog over the years and loved your shelling trips. Thank you for sharing your time and love of shelling with all of us. You and Clark are certainly the King & Queen of shelling!!
I’m looking forward to receiving that phone call from the Island Inn on the 6th. Thanks, Pam.
It won’t let me register, say’s *Failed to send message*
oooohhh nooooooo! April, Ive made a phone call. Im so sorry! please bear with me?????
Not a problem, thank you :)
Wow, 5 years have flown by already. But what a wonderful 5 years it has been following your blog. Keep posting ’cause I shell through you, my friend.
I keep getting a error message when I try to register.
I think its fixed..again. My fingers and toes are crossed that nobody else has problems entering. April? Loretta? did it work for you this time? (please, please, please!) Remember, You have until November 5 to register. :)
I got in…yea!
Pam, I tried a few times, then waited a day or so and tried again. It worked. Maybe too much activity from us shell-natics that the site couldn’t handle it. I remember when I ordered my Kings Crown ornament from you!!! I’m pretty sure your site was recommended by someone on BOSC.
Congrat-shell-ations on this awesome milestone!! Hi to Clark!
Susan, Christine, Jude, Linda and everybody- thank you so much for your kind words! especially throughout this 5 years- you have meant the world to me with your comments and friendships on the beach. Thank YOU!!!
The link takes me to a site to book at the Island Inn. No entry form :/
Lisa, Sarah (comment above) figured out that the link doesn’t work on a mobile device- so sorry! We will try to correct that but for now, please try to register on a desktop or laptop computer or tablet. So sorry for the inconvenience!
it worked ty
Is it just me, or is (the link) Island Inn website not showing information about this??
I cannot find it anywhere on their page, even in their usual promotions section. Help!? I need Sanibel nowwwwww!!!
Happiest of Anniversaries Pam! You have no idea how much I look forward to each new post, with pictures of your most recent shells and shelling adventures. Keep on, keeping on, and a hearty ThankYou for providing us our shelling fix!
5 years of loving the beach and sharing it with your fellow beach combers! thank you (and hubby) for allowing us to experience it along with you…here’s to five more years! :)
Ok; I’ve figured it out now! I was on a mobile device and needed to be in the desktop view instead to enter. Sorry about that!
Oh Sarah, THANK YOU! This is probably why Lisa is still having a problem- and I couldn’t figure it out. I just went on my mobile to the link and now I see that it just goes to the regular “mobile” site. (honestly, this is exactly why I haven’t changed over to one of the mobile apps for iLS). so I will let the Island Inn know tomorrow but for now- you have the answer… you can only enter on the desktop, laptop or tablet – no mobile devices. Oh gosh I am so sorry to put everybody through this! Geeeez.
Congratulations, Pam! Your blog has been just a godsend to us shell lovers out here. You are the BEST resource on the Internet when it comes to shelling and I so appreciate you! And thank you for this opportunity to win a trip of a lifetime!
Pam ….
Congratshellations !!! Your everyday life is the stuff of our dreams….lucky you !!
I just registered and it worked fine.
Pam, I can’t believe that it has been 5 years already. I think I found you about 1 year after you started and I was hooked immediately. I went back and read every post and comment. You have been such a wonderful source of education and inspiration. I’m sure none of us can even imagine how much of your personal time is taken up with this blog and it’s related events. But, I for one really appreciate all of the time and effort you put into this and it really is the highlight of my day. THANK YOU!!!!!
Fingers crossed! Would love to win! Congrats Pam on your Shelliversary!
Pam, Thank you so much for all you have done for us! Your blogs, photos and videos have brighten many days in my life. You have taught me soooo much about the shells that I love so much! With your help, I can feel the sand between my toes and my back hurting from the Sanibel Stoop! LoL
Just entered, hope I win! I’ve never entered a giveaway before, super-duper excited!
Hi Pam, well first Congrat’s on 5 year’s, second it was so good to see you and clark while the Carolina Girls & Joe were in Sanibel. Awesome shell collection thanks for sharing BUT the best of all was Puppy Cat’s Tricks. Amazing Cat!! Hopefully we can workout shelling with you this March at some of our shell spots.
Love you guys!
P.S. If I win the Island Inn Giveway I will see you sooner!!!!
:)
Wow 5 years of giving joy, educated information and inspiration to so many people. You truly are an amazing person. I have used your inspiring words,joyous voice and infectious smile for the past two years and 9 months to get through some tough times. I still remember the first day I read your blog, I was hooked so much so that I went back and read ALL the previous posts. Congratulations to you Pam and Clark ……………..L-O-R-E-E
I registered!! You know Im one of your biggest fans Pam!! Congrats on your blog. I cant believe its been 5 yrs already…. what a ride its been!! :) Im so glad Ive known you this whole time. Ive learned so much from you.
Until the next trip my friend!! ♡♡♡♡
Traci
Happy 5th Anniversary, Pam!
Thank you for sharing the joys and wonders of shelling in this well-loved, (and addictive!) forum. The time you spend with us (and for us) is much appreciated!
You and Clark, with your giving spirits, are true ambassadors of Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Best wishes and happy shelling to you both!
Thanks Pam what a great giveaway. I’d love to win this. I’ve been on 2 shelling cruises with you last winter. Great fun!! Thanks for your blog where I learn everyday.
Had a wonderful time there this Summer. What a great give-away! Awesome resort and the shelling was off the chain!
Have you picked a winner yet? I’m dying to see if I won!!!!