Who says we can't have a little party with the clams?
That's exactly what was going through my head when I grabbed my stainless steel clamming bucket and headed out the door last Thursday afternoon.
This "Corona virus" stuff has got us all out of whack. Me and the boys are feeling down, and a good ol' fashioned party with the clams is exactly what we've been needing to get out of this viral slump. The beaches were (mostly) empty and uncombed - exactly what we wanted to see. You think a pandemic is the real disaster, well, wait until you see what we got done in this calamity.
I was surprised to see so many other clammers when I got out there. Unfortunately they were on their way out and left when I asked if they'd be attending my clam party. Oh well, more clams for me.
Now you see that image and I know you're thinking one thing: Where is your eye protection?
Now I know that clam goggles are among the most debated topics surrounding clam parties, but let me be the first to tell you that clam juice is not as harmful as they make it out to be. We've all heard of the side effects and we've all been told about protection, but we have also all been subject to an airborne gob of goo every once in a while. And look at me, I'm still fine! I always tell the boys, can you really call it a clam party if you don't get a little juice in your eyes?
Once I got settled in, you couldn't believe how fast those suckers were getting slapped into that bucket. I could barely tell the sand from the clams. Unbelievable!
I was exhilarated. This just helped confirm my theory: Clam parties are just as essential as a grocery store or a fire department. Call me crazy, but we all need a little wind down and no virus is gonna stop me!
Party on Clam Shuckers,
Peace
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