RAZOR CLAMS~Long Beach-WA; Shavua Tov

February 24th: It is raining at the beach.

David & I had gone clam digging yesterday afternoon, so after I drank my morning cup of joy juice (coffee) - I walked next door to help him clean my share of the ocean's booty. When I got to David's place … he had already cleaned the clams! He said he got bored last night, so he decided to get busy.

While we were talking, Tavis joined us; David's son and his wife Susie, had driven down during the night sometime. Tav declined joining us for another beach plunder, this afternoon - but I spent some time with them after we got back ;-)

Before driving to the beach again, Holland drove me into town to buy a pair of rubber boots (my hiking boots were still draining in my bathroom sink) … and he also pointed out to me another wooden boat.

My soaked hiking boots drying out …

All wood boat - except the windows, of course ;-)

Around 3:30 PM, David, Holland/me, & Bleu headed to the clam digging site - and my body got another invigorating full-body workout ;-)

(1) Walking back and forth, on the sandy beach: wet, sandy beach = uses more muscles than walking on normal surfaces, so it can help to train your muscles and balance. Walking, in general, increases bone density.

(2) Running from incoming surge waves = cardio.

(3) Pulling the clam gun out of the wet sand is akin to weight lifting = the deadlift not only recruits the back muscles, but you're also recruiting your hamstrings, quads, glutes, and core (and you will feel that physical workout later on, at home ;-)).

Deadlifts not only facilitate muscle growth and improved posture, but they also act as a catalyst for fat loss = the deadlift can quickly elevate your heart rate, leading to a significant calorie burn during your workout.

(4) Bending up & down in a smooth, flowing action = your {core} which extends from your rib cage to your hips and around to the muscles that support your spine is the inner support system that helps you stay upright. Strengthening it is one of the best things you can do for your health. A strong core, supports your posture, decreases chance of injury and minimizes fall risk.

We were on the sand a little over an hour, so today's activity was a good workout :-)

Following David to 'a good spot' along the beach in Ocean Park-WA

Sanderlings are small, plump sandpipers; a small, plump, energetic wading bird.

Sanderling Beach Bird: 

(https://abcbirds.org/bird/sanderling/)

Digging Washington Coast Razor Clams: 

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp534FwwZFY)

How to Clean Razor Clams: 

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpDZhdU_g5o)

We got 3 limits, and the majority of them are good sized. We are so looking forward to a yummy supper of fried clams (from yesterday's haul) & baked potatoes :-)

I set my catch today in my shower stall to drain some of the grit out of them, and I'll clean them tomorrow after we get back from visiting Holland's nephew Jake in Longview, where he will be visiting his mother.

It's been a good Shabbat weekend.

We have been greatly blessed.

Today's catch - 15 ct. limit … I nabbed 13 of them ;-)

Thanks Luv - these boots were much appreciated!