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Wally, Cynthia, John, Meg, Marc & Doris go "Razor Clammin'" at Ocean Shores, WA on New Years 2001

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One hour before "Low Tide", some folks are already on the beach trying to beat the crowd.The best clams will be found where the surf is still rolling, after dark & from your knees.

12-30-01, 17:38 hours
weeDSC00389.jpg (6853 bytes) Layered clothing (10 or 12), a rain slicker, old sneakers, remove jewelry, unbutton your sleeves so you can hike them up, a hooded sweatshirt or earmuffs & visions of "Hot-Tubbing" afterwards.
12-30-01, 17:39 hours
weeDSC00390.jpg (6663 bytes) The "Buddy System" with your helper holding the lantern or flashlight. Spot the air-hole, two scoops of the shovel, on your knees & dig for China. Grab the neck & don't let go, have your helper hold your feet so you don't go under.
12-30-01, 17:40 hours
weeDSC00401.jpg (12754 bytes) Preparing for the feed the next day. 15 Razor Clams will feed 8 hungry folks. You'll need a 2 burner camp stove & a large work area for preparation.
12-31-01, 13:21 hours
weeDSC00403.jpg (13957 bytes) Paper plates, plastics forks & knives, paper cups along with your normal pic-nicking tools are recommended.
12-31-01, 13:23 hours
weeDSC00405.jpg (14330 bytes) Prepare your appetizers first, before you start cleaning the clams, it's the only thing that will help you avoid eating the clams before they're done frying.
12-31-01, 13:25 hours
weeDSC00413.jpg (12659 bytes) Small crab/shrimp Louie Dixie cups are prepared using Wally's home-made cocktail sauce of ketchup, lemon juice & shredded horse radish. HOT
12-31-01, 13:45 hours
weeDSC00414.jpg (11204 bytes) You don't need much, just enough to whet your appetite.
12-31-01, 13:46 hours
weeDSC00415.jpg (11008 bytes) In go the shrimp & crab meat.
12-31-01, 13:48 hours
weeDSC00409.jpg (14535 bytes) Larry & Cherryl enjoy the sunshine & 50 degree weather while waiting for the food.
12-31-01, 13:50 hours
weeDSC00417.jpg (13303 bytes) Tasting the cocktail sauce!!!
12-31-01, 13:51 hours
weeDSC00416.jpg (12173 bytes) Spicy HOT!!!
12-31-01, 13:52 hours
weeDSC00425.jpg (9939 bytes) After slitting the neck of the clam & snipping off the tip, use a paring knife to separate the clam from the shell.

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12-31-01, 14:04 hours
weeDSC00426.jpg (9651 bytes) Remove the "Digger" portion of the clam, clean & set aside for frying.
12-31-01, 14:05 hours
weeDSC00428.jpg (10808 bytes) Carefully remove the "Belly"

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12-31-01, 14:06 hours
weeDSC00435.jpg (13170 bytes) On the 2 burner camp stove, using clarified butter & virgin olive oil, fry up your potatoes & clams in separate pans.

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12-31-01, 14:22 hours
weeDSC00437.jpg (15135 bytes) You can fry up 2 to 3 clams in each batch, so you'll be eating in shifts. Predetermine who will eat first or the stove might get tipped over in the melee.

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12-31-01, 14:25 hours
weeDSC00439.jpg (12233 bytes) Uuuuummmm GOOD!!! Delicious!!!!

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12-31-01, 14:55 hours
weeDSC00443.jpg (8438 bytes) A walk on the beach the next morning. The first morning of the new year. Wally & Cynthia represent all of us who enjoy the northwest.
01-01-02, 08:20 hours
weeDSC00446.jpg (8499 bytes) Grateful for the bounties of mother nature & thankful for all the wonderful events that we participated in during the past year with our sharing friends.
01-01-02, 08:21 hours
weeDSC00447.jpg (8379 bytes) All of us are also looking forward to 2002 as an opportunity to continue sharing our fellowship and to enjoy our fortunate life in the Pacific Northwest. Happy New Year, everybody...
01-01-02, 08:22 hours