30 New Things: Put a Message in a Bottle

* note: I don’t usually wear houndstooth peacoats
in old fishing boats whilst releasing bottles.

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28 Comments

  1. Luinae

    I've done this too! Is it amazingly fun or what?

  2. KJTR

    Semms cool. Unless, of course, the one who finds your message is contemplating murder;)
    Best wishes, Karolina

  3. Sarah Von Bargen

    KJTR – hahaha! Yes, let's hope that person doesn't find it!

  4. Vanessa

    It would be so amazingly cool to find something like this!

  5. Gene

    So did you do number 4 on your list while you were out there?

  6. Sarah Von Bargen

    Gene: I can't believe I didn't think of that! Ahhhh! The opportunities missed. 😉 … though I was hoping to drink wine on a slightly fancier boat that my dad's 30 year old Lund.

  7. Amélie

    This is fantastic! & you are great. 🙂

  8. Ms Constantine

    What an amazing message!

    But yea, lets hope the person that finds it isn't a psychopath.

  9. Erin

    Why not? The houndstooth really adds something, I think.

  10. pinkapplecore

    aw that's awesome. I thought about doing that but there aren't really oceans near me just rivers and lakes that flow through a dam. Next time I go to a beach though I'll have to remember to do that.

  11. Miss Peregrin

    This looks like fun! Personally, I think you need to wear houndstooth and release bottles more often – it suits you!

  12. Kristin

    So fun! (and i love the bottle releasing outfit!!)

    super cute blog, by the way!

  13. sherin

    I love the message you put in. Its so perfect. It seems like so much fun to put a message in a bottle.

  14. What Was I Thinking?

    ooo I wonder who will open that bottle!!

    -Christine

  15. R.

    I've always wanted to do that too. Is your message a reference to the PostSecret postcard (gah, can't find a link to it)?

    –xo.

  16. Kendra W.

    Ohhhh what a great message! You're the best.

  17. Chocolates & Nature

    Great Idea! haha I really like your 30 list of things… hmmm.. It's really inspiring! I'm gonna make one my own! Haha Good Luck to Me!! =)

  18. Trixie

    Love it, all of it- the houndstooth, the boat, the bottle releasing.
    It is nice to think that whoever finds it will turn around and change their life. Yes, as everyone else has mentioned, hopefully change their life for the better.
    Such a beautiful thing to do!

  19. Sarah Von Bargen

    R – Yes! I wanted to link to it too, but couldn't find a link either. But such a great message, eh? I want to write it everywhere! Was actually contemplating writing it on my cash so it would circulate amongst society, giving signs to everyone looking for one! 😀

  20. Ashe Mischief

    Amazing & Lovely!
    I love this so much.

  21. Chrissy

    I would be so happy to find a bottle with that message in it. Also, your coat is adorable!

  22. Joanna Goddard

    this is brilliant! i love this 🙂 joannaxo

  23. Erin

    This is such a Lovely idea- very sweet, hope to follow more of your adventures
    xo
    Dulcezzimo

  24. Erin W

    I love this!!

  25. Eralda LT

    Awww…love it!

  26. daddylikeyblog

    Awww, fabulous! And you looked great doing it!

  27. sharon

    this is really cool! but i can't help but think about the blue whale, or the large sharks around these parts (Kenyan coast) that might swallow it!! is there another way?

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