My first annual clamming seminar was a success with five hardy individuals learning, laughing and hitting pay dirt. With all the scratching, tapping and probing, we had those clams jumping out of the flats and into our buckets.

I want to thank all for attending. I truly enjoy the outdoors and teaching people that clamming is not just an act; it is a state of mind. Last month, a good friend of mine was having a hard time finding clams and filling her bucket. I said “Diane! You just have to slow down, take in the sights, and enjoy the fresh air." Sure enough, she filled her bucket and out did me.

Like any other outdoor activity, clamming is more about the environment that surrounds you. Smell the air, watch the moon rise, feel the sand slipping through your fingers.

So thanks again you hardy clammers. And, the next time someone says something distasteful to you, tell them to "Clam Up!"

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