I am participating in Pink Saturday for the first time. I don't use a lot of pink so I thought I would have a difficult time participating in this blogging event. NOT! After I started really looking, I was amazed at what all I found! I decided to share this photo with you...
This shell is very special to me. Bob and I went on a barefoot cruise to the Bahamas in the early 80s. This adventure was one of the most fun times of my life. I did so many things that were outside my box that it had a very profound affect on my life. I actually dove into the ocean and pulled this up from the ocean floor. We were collecting conch for a salad. This was the first shell I went for. I hammered out the meat and then spent HOURS cleaning the gunk and stuff off the shell. It rests in my bathroom right on my jetted tub. I love staring at it when I bathe!
Very pretty and pink! Your trip sounds heavenly.
ReplyDeleteHi Terri,
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful. I have never been to the Bahamas. But getting outside your comfort zone is always a good idea, causes you to stretch and grow. I remember the first time I got on a motorcycle. I was 41 years old and it scared me to death! I love it now. Happy first pink saturday! Have fun.
Lorri
Welcome to your first Pink Saturday, Terri.
ReplyDeleteYour shell is beautiful, and represents such a wonderful memory. And, I love conch. ;-)
Hi Terri and Welcome to Pink Saturdays.
ReplyDeleteI have a shell just like yours that my son brought to me. Isn't the pink delicate and beautiful? A wonderful gift from Mother Nature! What fun your trip must have been! I have always been a beach gal!
HAPPY PINK SATURDAY!
JIL
Hi Terri,
ReplyDeleteI love the story behind that shell. That trip sounds wonderful.. Cindy
Wow, a great find in the ocean. It is a pretty shell. Happy Pink Saturday.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great momento to have of your trip. It sounds wonderful. I never had conch but digging for clams and eating them in Maine and enjoying their freshness must be similiar to what you experienced. Great fun! Happy Pink Saturday!
ReplyDeleteHi Terri,
ReplyDeleteIt's Terri, too. My name is spelled exactly like yours--which I don't run into often.
Welcome to Pink Saturday. Last week was my first Pink.
I enjoyed your site, especially frugal luxuires, and have bookmarked it.
Terri www.davincisclassroom.wordpress.com
Hi Terri,
ReplyDeleteIt's Terri, too. My name is spelled exactly like yours--which I don't run into often.
Welcome to Pink Saturday. Last week was my first Pink.
I enjoyed your site, especially frugal luxuires, and have bookmarked it.
Terri www.davincisclassroom.wordpress.com
I never would have thought of a shell for Pink Saturday. I have few stashed away and just may be pressed to use them when I run out of other goodies in my home.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful memory that shell has for you! It's beautiful and you have it perched in the perfect spot!!
ReplyDeleteHappy first PINK Sat.!! Dana
Welcome to your first P. Sat.
ReplyDeleteYour shell is very pretty and the story behind it is even better.
I have a shell almost like it but no great story like yours!
Good post...
How sweet, it is beautiful and I'm sure it brings back so many good memories. Hugs, Rosemarie Welcome to your first Pink Saturday, I'm kinda new too.
ReplyDeleteThe pink in the shell reminds me of the pink in Annie's ears. Really soft and really pretty (clean too!). I love pink I just don't have any in my house. What a great place to keep your shell. A daily reminder of a wonderful time!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Pink Saturday.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun time. I've been on a cruise and really enjoyed it. Your shell is not only beautiful, but a great reminder of a fun vacation.
Happy PS
Kris
Welcome to pink saturday!
ReplyDeleteYour shell is a great reminder of the sun and sand during these cold winter months.
That sounds like a wonderful trip...
ReplyDeleteYour conch shell is beautiful with its delicate pink. What a perfect place to display it!
You actually found that shell yourself? Ho wonderful! Much better than purchasing in a gift shop! LOL!! Welcome to your first Pink Saturday!!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shell. I love visiting the Bahamas and seeing all the beauty and colors of the Islands.
You get to relive your trip everytime you see that shell!
Love the shell and the memories. Have a perfectly pink Saturday.
ReplyDeleteTerri, your shell and the story are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLiving in Florida, I have these shells everywhere. They are glorious!
What a beautiful shell and some wonderful memories associated with it.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend, Terri!
Love, Kim
Hi Terri
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Pink Saturday. It's so nice to meet you. What a wonderful blog :)
Nerissa
Makes me long for summer. Welcome to Pink Saturday.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Shelley
The story behind your shell is great! It makes us feel so good about ourselves to stretch the comfort zone a bit. I am curious about the term "barefoot cruise". Is that different than a regular cruise? It sounds like you had a great time and the Bahamas is such a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteHappy 1st Pink Saturday! I love your gorgeous sea shell!
ReplyDeleteI love your shell and even more so hearing the story of you finding it! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Gorgeous! And it's nice to have a story to go along with it too. Great memory.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Kat
What a wonderful reminder of a wonderful time in your life! I cannot believe you actually got that out of the ocean. It looks like something you'd buy in a souvenier shop! Incredible. laurie
ReplyDeleteTerri,
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog via Happy at Home. Your blog looks lovely.
I loved reading your story about how you found your shell.
I hope to visit again soon.
Melissa
Sunbonnet Cottage
I love your shell Terri! I bet it means a lot to you too..I have one that a friend brought me back from Aruba....I love it!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Robin
what a wonderful treasure!
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday!
Susan
I've never seen (in person) a shell with this shade of pink - it's awesome. Good job first time out!
ReplyDeleteVery neat "pink" story!
ReplyDeleteWelcome... BEAUTIFUL shell! I think I hear the beach calling my name!
ReplyDeleteENJOY your 1st Pink Saturday!!
Fifi
What a nice momento from a special vacation. Happy Pink Saturday!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and the history behind it makes it so special.Welcome to pink Saturday.We're ever so happy to have you...Ann
ReplyDeleteThe shell is a wonderful souvenir. Finding it yourself makes it even more special. Happy Pink Saturday and have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to pink Saturdays! I know you will have fun sharing with all of us!
ReplyDeleteI have a shell like that somewhere in a box in my garage. I saw one like it on someone's blog on another pink Saturday and I've been wondering where it is ever since!
HI TERRY...I HAD TO STOP BY AND THANK YOU FOR INSPIRING ME TO RE-DO MY BEDROOM....AFTER I READ YOUR POST WHEN YOU DID YOURS I THOUGHT IT WAS TIME MY BEDROOM GOT BROUGHT UP TO DATE....STOP BY MY BLOG AND TAKE A LOOK AT THE END RESULTS...IT'S THE SECOND POST DOWN....THANKS AGAIN!! SUE.
ReplyDeleteWelcome! Love your story about the shell.
ReplyDeleteWow, Terri...what a special seashell! Happy Pink Day!
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed..., about the story here that goes with this beautiful shell. Very special!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Pink Saturday! The color of pink in a conch shell is one of my favorite shades. I've never dived for my own, however! What a great adventure!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday
Robin@Miscellaneous Thoughts
Very sweet conch shell and a sweet story to match! Welcome to Pink Saturday! ;) ~CC Catherine
ReplyDeletePretty natural pink of the conch shell... lovely. We visited the Bahamas in the early 1980's too... I never knew you could have so many different dishes from conch... salad, fritters, baked, grilled, fried... by the end of the second week I was happy to find a McDonald's in Nassau! Thanks for the stroll down memory lane! Dixie
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday! What a lovely pink shell and the memory to go with it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by. Please come back again and visit and enter my 50TH Post Giveaway.
Hugs :)
Irma
Terri, Love the shell, and love it even more given that you found it and that it brings you such special memories. By the way, I am going to be putting those spa treatments to work soon. Thanks for stopping by my blog every day.
ReplyDeleteRenee
Hi Terri,
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Pink Saturday..you will love this group of fun ladies. I love you shell and your story. A belated happy Pink Saturday..hope the coming week is a wonderful one.
You had 49 comments on that post!!! Holy Cow!
ReplyDeletePink is my color for 2009! I'm in love with it!
ReplyDeleteMy husband bought me another vintage bike that he's going to paint pink for me this spring!
Holy Cow! I'm number 52!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to hear more about some of the out of the box things that you did on your cruise;)