Thank you for speaking up and saving that animal. ❤ Soon after I moved down here, my partner and I came across a grown man kicking around a calico crab on the beach. I went after him in a rage and told him exactly why what he was doing was terribly wrong. He didn't care one bit, but it hurts my heart to see people so willing to hurt or kill these innocent animals.
You can't fix stupid. Or mean I suppose. That would have been so upsetting. I think most people are just uneducated. It's fine time I made a video to let them know shells come from animals!! Sorry you had such a horrible beach experience with that @#$*#@&%@#. ❤️
People today are so rude and clueless. You did the right thing informing this wannabe person about the care of life. That shark eye was beautiful but that yellow sunray Venus ….was gorgeous 💛⭐️💛
It is so heartwarming to know my Florida beach friend is looking out for the critters. I am always amazed at how some people behave. My husband and I speak our piece of mind when we see someone neglecting or even abusing animals. Thank you for making these critters important! Update on our Brody who had a cancerous tumor removed from his leg…we will be starting radiation therapy tomorrow and will continue daily M-F for the next two weeks. The Radiation Oncologist has run several tests for confirmation on the cancer type, drew more blood chemistry, did chest Xrays and an abdominal ultrasound to make sure the cancer hasn’t spread. It’s all came back negative! Thank you to all who have sent up prayers for our fur baby! Without medical insurance we wouldn’t have been able to even think about this. Have a wonderful week everyone!
I am a retired veterinarian and just wanted to acknowledge what a great vet you have!! Helping you dog live longer is a reflection of the love you share. When considering thàt 1 year is around 7 years for your dog, that is a huge gift for you both. (just an aside, don't be late on any payment to pet insurance as they will hurt you with a BIG jump in interest rate😢). Best wishes
Thank you for your beach walks. I took my 26 year old daughter to the area you were shelling for her first shell trip last week. It was fun to watch her find different shells. She also loved helping me find garbage on our walk. I was surprised by the number of people who just walked by the garbage. We had a wonderful girls trip and now are back to the snow.😂
Our beaches are pretty clean all things considered, but I'm with you. How can people 1) leave their trash on the beach and 2) walk right past garbage! I want clean beaches, except if its messy with shells 🌴🌊🐚
I'm glad you didn't say what channel. I'd be tempted to waste some of my time trying to educate them. I should work on my video to education all the people that don't know better.
@@SWFBeachLife From lifting the animals carefully to enjoying "beach time" you show that shelling is more than picking "dead" seashells, but understanding what kind of life occupies them! And to respect it!
I have felt so bad for years now. When I was younger I found a star fish and I had no idea about any sea creatures. It was alive and died because of my ignorance. I apologize to the sea and have cried about this. I just had to tell everybody this. But because of maturity and your channel I have learned so much from you and I will always know now what to look for at the Beach!❤️
Oh dear beach friend, it was a mistake. I am going to make a video about our sea creatures to try to help educate people. Your mistake was an honest one. Lots of people are told to leave creatures at the beach and they take them home anyway 🥲
It unfortunately takes all kinds of people to make this world what it is. Know that you are on the right side. Keep educating and rock on sweet beach friend! If any of us had been there, we would have supported your position.
Hi Sharmon! Thank you for this lovely video. I was stunned by most of those shells you found. That yellow sunray venus clam was incredible as was the giant horse conch and quahog. That one fighting conch with the zigzags on the knobs was so beautiful. I was wishing so much that I could have been walking with you on that beautiful beach. Yes, I'm one of the ones who got snow and ice this last week. I'd go snorkeling with you if I could. My dear late sister Leilani taught me how to snorkel when I was visiting her in Hawaii. So many beautiful fish and other wonders to see under there. God bless you and have a great week, my friend.
I have only been snorkeling a few times since I've moved here and while I never am chomping to get in the water, once I'm there I don't want to leave! Snorkeling at the Dry Tortugas was awesome! I got to see some live things that I've only ever seen dead on the beach.
I was just in SWF with my 2 daughters. They had never been to the Gulf side before. I told them about the beautiful beaches, and the shells! It definitely was cold, but it was worth it. We had such a great time shelling. Thanks to you and your fantastic videos, I was able to educate them about the shells they were collecting. I was so excited! Oh, and they saw an octopus too! Such an amazing time together!
Thank you so much for your videos. I love them, and thank you for being so kind to the sea creatures! Mystery shell number one was a pointed Venus, and mystery shell two was a constricted macoma. ❤
Every time I come along with you I swear I can almost smell and feel the briny breezes, hear the shore birds and it really relaxes me. Thanks! Oh...and I can't wait to hear how you educated that person. Some people just don't think things through.
Well that was a fantastic day at the beach for sure! Soooo many treasures’ that sun ray Venus is a gorgeous find and yep wow beautiful shark eye!! Woot woot! I have to say it is appalling how some people treat live creatures. When I visited fort Myers at the end of August I had a run in with a gentleman who decided to throw the biggest crown I had ever see like it was a baseball. Literally brought tears to my eyes and boy did that guy get it from me. The next day at low tide I happened to run across said crown conch and he was still alive and well, I walked him out as far as I could. So anyway I hear what you are saying and how frustrating and sad it can be. It’s awesome you take time in every video to stress leaving live critters at the beach 💕
I'm glad to hear that crown conch survived. It is SO upsetting to see ignorant people abusing sea creatures. I hope I can find time this week to make that "educational" video to help my sea critters!
I truly admire your dedication and education on the shells. How to care, preserve the live ones, and respect the beach and the ocean animals. Keep it up, and if someone gives you grief, educate them. They will remember it.
I was really impressed with the beautiful apple murexes you found today. Also looking forward to seeing how that humongous horse conch cleans up. There were no pear or fig today, and no cones, but it was fun "walking the beach" with you. Regards from Michigan. Jan Jacobs
Congrats on finding that beautiful moonsnail and golden sunray Venus! Enjoy your time at Dry Tortugas! The views from below and above the water are breathtaking!
I have learned so much from you, your walks and knowledge. Great finds today and you… you stand up for those precious critters. God bless you for that ♥️
THANK YOU for that video short showing the difference between "Pear Welk"and "Paper Fig" shells. 😮 I also get "Button" and "Sun Dial" shells confused as well. Could you do another short about those?
I wish I could. I don't EVER find sundials on this side of the state. I do have a few more shorts planned - the list is long but I'll get to them eventually!
Wow you had a great walk! That shark eye, horse conch, golden sunray venus, and all the other cool stuff. I didn't even know it was possible to find a sunray venus like that! It definitely reminds me of the golden olives and those colorful moonsnails that lack the patterning. What a fantastic day! :)
And to think I was thinking I wouldn't have enough content for a video about 15 minutes into my walk. The beach never ceases to amaze me! Thank you for watching! I now want to go to the Carolina's to shell!
Thank you for the awesome video and yes that shark eye is amazing!! Also thank you for speaking your mind, its very important to protect any kind of critter and yes making sure the shells are empty, I accidentally brought home hermit crabs one time, had to go to the pet shop buy salt water and small frozen fish to feed them and sand to keep them alive for 2 weeks, but they made it back to the ocean alive, have a great week and see you next Sunday
You are my connection to the beach we love to stay around in/near Captiva and Sanibel. We are so thankful for videosuntil we get back in June ‘24 and maybe September or October ‘24 and we LIVE for those vacations! Love you and your videos💕 - Susan & John ( just had our 51st Anniversary❤️
The snow that started last Sunday afternoon is still on the ground here but it is starting to melt. I like a pretty snow but I would prefer being on the beach shelling. Have a fun and safe snorkeling trip. You had a great haul with all of those beautiful shells, that shark eye was amazing ! We all will look forward to next Sunday evening. Have a great week everyone !
You, too? I'm in East Tennessee, where we got a foot of snow, an inch of ice and another half inch of snow, with single digits for several days just to make sure the snow hangs around!
@@ittybittykittymama7582we were blessed with just getting powder snow. Normally we get sleet first, then snow. We are so thankful that we didn’t lose power throughout this weather and no frozen pipes. There is an upside to it all. Haha
Thank you for another fun beach walk! I completely understand your inability to leave behind those zigzaggy fighting conchs...they quickly find their way into my shell bag too! Irresistible! I just returned to the Boston area after spending 3 glorious weeks in SW Florida. Can't get enough of the beaches and all that can be found there. This trip, I converted my almost 80 year-old father into a beach walker. Armed with a sand scooper that sometimes acted as a walking stick, he and I traversed a few miles of FMB beach together. He loves moon snails (he has a good collection already!) and can't seem to find his way past slipper snails! I'm going to share your videos with him so he can get his beach fixes until I visit him again! Enjoy the days!
So I made it down here!!! Found a giant horse conch on Kice Island with Ali and Hector from SWF Shell Guide. Today is my birthday and I’m so excited to get back out again. I always thought there is no way Sharmon is finding all of these beach goodies in one trip well I WAS WRONG!!! Plan on shipping everything back north because there is no way I’m going to be able to pack all of these in my suitcase. Thank you for another amazing video! I love your adventures and I’m so happy to be making a few of my own!!! ❤❤❤ 🐚 You make the world so much more beautiful!
Happy belated birthday! What a way to treat yourself 🥰 Ali is the best - I'm so glad you had a good time and found so many goodies! You're going to make me cry you're so good to me with your kind words. I hope you have a fabulous time making memories for your future self!
Wow, I love that golden Sunray Venus! FMB was very good to you on this walk, the giant shark eye is also fabulous. I can hardly wait for next weeks video.
My favorite time to walk the beach is early AM. It's so relaxing with beautiful scenery. Cockell, Clam, Jewel box, pointed "Venus" clam and a nut clam. All in the first 2 minutes. Who knows this nuch? You are amazing? See you at the Lana Kai. Lol
I know right where you were when you found the crown. Thank you for going that far. My wife and I hate how the hurricane changed the looks of the beach,their are little signs to us where you are. Keep shelling for us please.
I don't think I could stop shelling if I wanted to. I will sometimes try to not bring home so many shells so I'll bring a small bag but it doesn't work. I end up using my shirt of backpack or whatever else I find 😂
Thank you for all your beachy goodness. I am learning so much. Coming down there in the end of March. Hoping to stay in Dunedin. And of course, hitting as many beaches as I can! 😊
Wow! Beautiful shells today! Love when the tide is low like that, couple of inches of Beautiful clear smooth surface water, great visibility. 👍 really look forward to your Tortuga trip!! Bon voyage mon ami!!!❤
The mother of pearl shell is absolutely beautiful, the colors are stunning. Thank you for describing them, I've seen them in some of your videos and have wanted to know what they are. Someday I'll make it to the beach to gather some of these shells 😃
Wow! A golden sunray! That's one I haven't seen. Very cool! There were a bunch of hinged spinies there! Darling little true! That was a nice big shark eye. Happy for you! As far as live shells, some days I feel like the beach police. Floridians have no excuse; visitors sometimes just don't know. And then there have been the "harvesters" looking specifically for live stuff to cook/eat. Fortunately I haven't seen as much of that lately, but after storms, I'm always on the lookout for them. You scored big again, girl at FMB! xxoo
Harvesters? Oh that would drive me up a wall. There have been some comments about people that have had pretty nasty experiences with people at the beach. I think a majority are clueless. The mean people - well, I don't think there is much we can do about that. The clueless ones I'm going to work on!
That moon snail is gorgeous! It reminded me of the one that the other sheller (who also found a junonia) found when you were on Sanibel after a storm. And now you have your behemoth! Excellent!
Thank you, Sharmon, for advocating for snail-y kindness. The big shark eye and golden sunray Venus clam are GORGEOUS! Hello, from snowy Maryland. P.S. Did you miss a wentletrap at 22:05?
I didn't see a wentletrap at 22:05 but I just was looking through all footage and I see a big horse conch I missed - LOL! Practice really does help! Thanks for watching from snowy MD!
Ohhhh My Goodness!! What a day we had at the beach!! I was in awe of all the amazing shells we picked up!! That was incredible!! That yellow Sunray Venus, the humongous Sharks eye, the alligator pattern on the Sand dollar... just awesome!!! Well, I don't have to tell YOU what a great day we had,... you were there. I admire that generous conservationist spirit you have, sharing those Lightning whelks with that lady. I hope she left the beach without the live one. You are such a kind person Shar. That's why so many people on here think you are the bomb. That includes me! Thank you so much for taking me out again. It was a beautiful day with a lovely friend. See you next Sunday!! ❤🏖🐚🌞
Thank you for watching and thank you for taking the time to leave such a compliment. I think we reap what we sow, so I must be doing something right to be surrounded by so many awesome people!! 🙏🏼
Dear Sharmon, Thank you so much for educating that lady! In my humble opinion: she was very rude!! Were the other shells she carried empty? I'm impressed that you even gave her your Lightning Whelks. That was so kind of you. Don't know if I had it in me after that conversation. 🤬 But the beach gave you good karma with finding that stunning shark eye! ❤ Wow, what a finds! Even that humongous horse conch. Alright, it was a bit beat up, but still an amazing find! I'm very curious how your snorkelling went, probably fantastic. Thank you so much for all the time and effort you take for making these videos. When I can't sleep, I love to watch older videos. And I love them all, but I love you more!😘❤ Sending you lots of love, and of course a big hug! Xoxo ❤, Ilona
Dear Sweet Ilona, my beach friend from the Netherlands that has been with me for so long...I think I will finally give up trying to predict how my beach days are going to go. I really didn't think I was going to find enough to make a video when I started. It was probably a good hour of not all that much and then all of a sudden! I never give up anyway, but this was a good lesson. You never know what's going to be out there! I hope you are feeling as well as you can. Hugs, sunshine and strength to you! 🌴🌊🐚❤️
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Thank you for speaking up and saving that animal. ❤ Soon after I moved down here, my partner and I came across a grown man kicking around a calico crab on the beach. I went after him in a rage and told him exactly why what he was doing was terribly wrong. He didn't care one bit, but it hurts my heart to see people so willing to hurt or kill these innocent animals.
It's not only unethical, it's illegal to harass or kill that species. Isn't it?
You can't fix stupid. Or mean I suppose. That would have been so upsetting. I think most people are just uneducated. It's fine time I made a video to let them know shells come from animals!! Sorry you had such a horrible beach experience with that @#$*#@&%@#. ❤️
Always a Pleasure to see You and yourBeautiful Finds. Thank So Much !
See that!!! After gifting all your Lightning Welks YOU GOT A GIANT MOON SNAIL!!! 😃Gifting it forward ⏩
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Good for you speaking up to defend the critter! I notice that almost every time you do something like that, Mama Ocean sends a gift or two your way!
Mama Ocean and I are good friends and she is usually pretty awesome to me! 🌊
People today are so rude and clueless. You did the right thing informing this wannabe person about the care of life. That shark eye was beautiful but that yellow sunray Venus ….was gorgeous 💛⭐️💛
As one stuck here in the snow, I always look forward to going to the beach with you on Sunday night. Thank you for taking us all along ❤
Hi, snowbunny! I'm in East Tennessee where we still have the snow we got last Sunday very late, into Monday and it's.still.here! 🥶❄️
Thank you for being you and you don’t ever have to apologize for caring for these awesome creatures!
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Thank you for standing up for the critters❤❤❤
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Bless u 4 speaking your mind....those that need to learn will ...there is a reason u were there.... to teach ...we need more people like u
You were rewarded by the beach for telling them to leave the live ones alone!
It is so heartwarming to know my Florida beach friend is looking out for the critters. I am always amazed at how some people behave. My husband and I speak our piece of mind when we see someone neglecting or even abusing animals. Thank you for making these critters important!
Update on our Brody who had a cancerous tumor removed from his leg…we will be starting radiation therapy tomorrow and will continue daily M-F for the next two weeks. The Radiation Oncologist has run several tests for confirmation on the cancer type, drew more blood chemistry, did chest Xrays and an abdominal ultrasound to make sure the cancer hasn’t spread. It’s all came back negative! Thank you to all who have sent up prayers for our fur baby! Without medical insurance we wouldn’t have been able to even think about this. Have a wonderful week everyone!
Praying for you
@@annettenepple449 thank you so much!!!!
I hope your fur baby will get treatment and make a full recovery! 🙏🏼
I am a retired veterinarian and just wanted to acknowledge what a great vet you have!! Helping you dog live longer is a reflection of the love you share. When considering thàt 1 year is around 7 years for your dog, that is a huge gift for you both. (just an aside, don't be late on any payment to pet insurance as they will hurt you with a BIG jump in interest rate😢). Best wishes
Thank you for your beach walks. I took my 26 year old daughter to the area you were shelling for her first shell trip last week. It was fun to watch her find different shells. She also loved helping me find garbage on our walk. I was surprised by the number of people who just walked by the garbage. We had a wonderful girls trip and now are back to the snow.😂
Our beaches are pretty clean all things considered, but I'm with you. How can people 1) leave their trash on the beach and 2) walk right past garbage! I want clean beaches, except if its messy with shells 🌴🌊🐚
That huge shark eye was just a small reward from mother nature for all that you do. Thank you for teaching others the right way to treat wildlife!
Beach life......take me away!!! I can name almost all the shells you collect just from watching your videos!!! Relaxes me soooooo much!!!!
That shark eye is awesome. And, that golden sunray venus clam is really something special!! Another great day of shelling!
And to think I really didn't think I was going to be able to even make a video. Being persistent can sure pay off!
I saw another channel where he's "chucking" occupied shells back in the water like a baseball😮. I'm used to your TLC toward wildlife! 👍
P.S. Keep up your great example!🎉
I'm glad you didn't say what channel. I'd be tempted to waste some of my time trying to educate them. I should work on my video to education all the people that don't know better.
@@SWFBeachLife From lifting the animals carefully to enjoying "beach time" you show that shelling is more than picking "dead" seashells, but understanding what kind of life occupies them! And to respect it!
I have felt so bad for years now. When I was younger I found a star fish and I had no idea about any sea creatures. It was alive and died because of my ignorance. I apologize to the sea and have cried about this. I just had to tell everybody this. But because of maturity and your channel I have learned so much from you and I will always know now what to look for at the Beach!❤️
Oh dear beach friend, it was a mistake. I am going to make a video about our sea creatures to try to help educate people. Your mistake was an honest one. Lots of people are told to leave creatures at the beach and they take them home anyway 🥲
You are so honorable. No one can be so desperate for a shell that they need to kill an animal.
It unfortunately takes all kinds of people to make this world what it is. Know that you are on the right side. Keep educating and rock on sweet beach friend! If any of us had been there, we would have supported your position.
Well said. I know we all can't be perfect, but man do people need to be so snotty?
Had a great time thank you for taking me along 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖
Thank you for coming with me!! 💜
great walk today! I love how you sneak in a shell you’re particularly proud of-it always cracks me up!
I had to - that shark eye was awesome!
I am learning so much from watching your videos . And the beach time is very soothing and relaxing. Thank you for sharing the beach with us.
Hi Sharmon! Thank you for this lovely video. I was stunned by most of those shells you found. That yellow sunray venus clam was incredible as was the giant horse conch and quahog. That one fighting conch with the zigzags on the knobs was so beautiful. I was wishing so much that I could have been walking with you on that beautiful beach. Yes, I'm one of the ones who got snow and ice this last week. I'd go snorkeling with you if I could. My dear late sister Leilani taught me how to snorkel when I was visiting her in Hawaii. So many beautiful fish and other wonders to see under there. God bless you and have a great week, my friend.
I have only been snorkeling a few times since I've moved here and while I never am chomping to get in the water, once I'm there I don't want to leave! Snorkeling at the Dry Tortugas was awesome! I got to see some live things that I've only ever seen dead on the beach.
The little Hermit Grabs are so, so cute!!!
Wow you saw some huge shells!!! I’ve never seen ones that big before when I’ve gone shelling. So cool.
I was just in SWF with my 2 daughters. They had never been to the Gulf side before. I told them about the beautiful beaches, and the shells! It definitely was cold, but it was worth it. We had such a great time shelling. Thanks to you and your fantastic videos, I was able to educate them about the shells they were collecting. I was so excited! Oh, and they saw an octopus too! Such an amazing time together!
Thank you!
I love this!! I am so glad you braved the cold and made some awesome memories!
Great finds Sharman!! I cannot wait to get back down there!! Loved the Giant Moons 😍 TTFN 👋🏼 ❤
Thank you so much for your videos. I love them, and thank you for being so kind to the sea creatures! Mystery shell number one was a pointed Venus, and mystery shell two was a constricted macoma. ❤
THANK YOU for the ID help!!
Beach gifting to others is always rewarding!
The large horse conch and quahog were my favs this time, thanks for all you do!
Right after you saved that beautiful mama whelk, the universe gifted you that awesome moon snail... nice work!
Some awesome finds, and another video of shamelessly showcasing a beauty... the Paul Newman shark eye. You crack me up! 😂
LOL - if loving shells is wrong I don't want to be right!
Thank you for taking me along for a walk on the beach today. I needed this on a very very cold winter day.
Just wanted to say thank you for your beach walks. I watch them while I'm walking on my treadmill. You make me feel like I'm right there with you ❤🌊🐚
You are so welcome!
I’m glad there are people like you who are willing to speak up, educate and stand up for the sea creatures that need us! Well done!! 😃
I have missed these videos. Life has gotten crazy. I need a great beach day.
Hang in there beach friend!
Every time I come along with you I swear I can almost smell and feel the briny breezes, hear the shore birds and it really relaxes me. Thanks! Oh...and I can't wait to hear how you educated that person. Some people just don't think things through.
I don't think most people are mean, they are just uninformed. It's high time I made a general video about critters anyway!
I agree...on both counts...Lol! @@SWFBeachLife
Gorgeous shells again this week.
Some people! Are so mean. Thanks for saving the critter.
Well that was a fantastic day at the beach for sure! Soooo many treasures’ that sun ray Venus is a gorgeous find and yep wow beautiful shark eye!! Woot woot! I have to say it is appalling how some people treat live creatures. When I visited fort Myers at the end of August I had a run in with a gentleman who decided to throw the biggest crown I had ever see like it was a baseball. Literally brought tears to my eyes and boy did that guy get it from me. The next day at low tide I happened to run across said crown conch and he was still alive and well, I walked him out as far as I could. So anyway I hear what you are saying and how frustrating and sad it can be. It’s awesome you take time in every video to stress leaving live critters at the beach 💕
I'm glad to hear that crown conch survived. It is SO upsetting to see ignorant people abusing sea creatures. I hope I can find time this week to make that "educational" video to help my sea critters!
We were just right on that beach there. You showed our condo in the beg.
I truly admire your dedication and education on the shells. How to care, preserve the live ones, and respect the beach and the ocean animals. Keep it up, and if someone gives you grief, educate them. They will remember it.
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What a great day. Thanks for taking us along
Hi Sharmon. Those shells are beautiful...😊❤
What a beautiful video to make my day much brighter.❤❤❤❤❤❤
You are so kind ❤️
I was really impressed with the beautiful apple murexes you found today. Also looking forward to seeing how that humongous horse conch cleans up. There were no pear or fig today, and no cones, but it was fun "walking the beach" with you. Regards from Michigan. Jan Jacobs
Love watching ur videos every Sunday..can't wait to visit and get sum great finds
Lightning welks remind me of the novelty ice cream cones called drum sticks. Lol
Congrats on finding that beautiful moonsnail and golden sunray Venus!
Enjoy your time at Dry Tortugas! The views from below and above the water are breathtaking!
I have learned so much from you, your walks and knowledge. Great finds today and you… you stand up for those precious critters. God bless you for that ♥️
That golden Sunray was stunning……what an awesome find 😁
Right?! I didn't even know something like that exists! 💛
This looks sooo familiar❤️ That nutmeg was so pretty!!
I just love my Sundays at the beach. Bless you and thanks 😊
You are so welcome!
Let's go snorkeling!
Thanks for another beach walk!😍
Just very happy to see your videos every sunday..😊
Thank you so much 😀
Yay for another awesome beach day! Thank you for sharing and for protecting those live creatures! Sadly, some people just don’t know how to act. 😢
wow, what a neat collection of shells this trip!
That pointy brown “clam” is called a “pointy Venus clam”, no fooling. New to me!
Time to get a folding beach buggy....for collecting the Florida fighting conchs......
Seriously - I'm hopeless! 🤣
THANK YOU for that video short showing the difference between "Pear Welk"and "Paper Fig" shells. 😮 I also get "Button" and "Sun Dial" shells confused as well. Could you do another short about those?
I wish I could. I don't EVER find sundials on this side of the state. I do have a few more shorts planned - the list is long but I'll get to them eventually!
Wow you had a great walk! That shark eye, horse conch, golden sunray venus, and all the other cool stuff. I didn't even know it was possible to find a sunray venus like that! It definitely reminds me of the golden olives and those colorful moonsnails that lack the patterning. What a fantastic day! :)
And to think I was thinking I wouldn't have enough content for a video about 15 minutes into my walk. The beach never ceases to amaze me! Thank you for watching! I now want to go to the Carolina's to shell!
Love your videos! Especially at this time of year because I live in Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦 and we have a foot of snow right now. Thank you for sharing 😀
Love the big shark eye❤
Hallo Shamon I am from South Africa and I love the sea and I love your channel Jeanne
Thank you for watching all the way from South Africa!
Thank you for the awesome video and yes that shark eye is amazing!! Also thank you for speaking your mind, its very important to protect any kind of critter and yes making sure the shells are empty, I accidentally brought home hermit crabs one time, had to go to the pet shop buy salt water and small frozen fish to feed them and sand to keep them alive for 2 weeks, but they made it back to the ocean alive, have a great week and see you next Sunday
Wow Marcia! That is commitment! I made the same mistake but I just drove them back to the beach!
Fabulous shells! People, ugh!
LOL! That about sums it up!
Nice moon snail and all the other shells.
Thanks for the walk on the beach. Here in Pa its 11 degrees.
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You are my connection to the beach we love to stay around in/near Captiva and Sanibel. We are so thankful for videosuntil we get back in June ‘24 and maybe September or October ‘24 and we LIVE for those vacations! Love you and your videos💕 - Susan & John ( just had our 51st Anniversary❤️
Happy belated anniversary! I hope you have fun planning your next trip to our area 😃
The snow that started last Sunday afternoon is still on the ground here but it is starting to melt. I like a pretty snow but I would prefer being on the beach shelling. Have a fun and safe snorkeling trip. You had a great haul with all of those beautiful shells, that shark eye was amazing ! We all will look forward to next Sunday evening. Have a great week everyone !
You, too? I'm in East Tennessee, where we got a foot of snow, an inch of ice and another half inch of snow, with single digits for several days just to make sure the snow hangs around!
@@ittybittykittymama7582we were blessed with just getting powder snow. Normally we get sleet first, then snow. We are so thankful that we didn’t lose power throughout this weather and no frozen pipes. There is an upside to it all. Haha
Love the pen shell awesome 😊
Thank you for another fun beach walk! I completely understand your inability to leave behind those zigzaggy fighting conchs...they quickly find their way into my shell bag too! Irresistible! I just returned to the Boston area after spending 3 glorious weeks in SW Florida. Can't get enough of the beaches and all that can be found there. This trip, I converted my almost 80 year-old father into a beach walker. Armed with a sand scooper that sometimes acted as a walking stick, he and I traversed a few miles of FMB beach together. He loves moon snails (he has a good collection already!) and can't seem to find his way past slipper snails! I'm going to share your videos with him so he can get his beach fixes until I visit him again! Enjoy the days!
I love that your dad loves slipper snails!
My husband and I found a number of sunrise tellins on the beach in Nassau, Bahamas... They are SOOOOO pretty!
How fun! I want to visit so many beaches for their treasures!
That was great of you! And the beach rewarded you!
So I made it down here!!! Found a giant horse conch on Kice Island with Ali and Hector from SWF Shell Guide. Today is my birthday and I’m so excited to get back out again. I always thought there is no way Sharmon is finding all of these beach goodies in one trip well I WAS WRONG!!! Plan on shipping everything back north because there is no way I’m going to be able to pack all of these in my suitcase. Thank you for another amazing video! I love your adventures and I’m so happy to be making a few of my own!!! ❤❤❤ 🐚 You make the world so much more beautiful!
Happy belated birthday! What a way to treat yourself 🥰 Ali is the best - I'm so glad you had a good time and found so many goodies! You're going to make me cry you're so good to me with your kind words. I hope you have a fabulous time making memories for your future self!
Sharmon - you are living my dream!🌴
I am one lucky lady!
Wow, I love that golden Sunray Venus! FMB was very good to you on this walk, the giant shark eye is also fabulous. I can hardly wait for next weeks video.
My favorite time to walk the beach is early AM. It's so relaxing with beautiful scenery. Cockell, Clam, Jewel box, pointed "Venus" clam and a nut clam. All in the first 2 minutes. Who knows this nuch? You are amazing? See you at the Lana Kai. Lol
I know right where you were when you found the crown.
Thank you for going that far. My wife and I hate how the hurricane changed the looks of the beach,their are little signs to us where you are.
Keep shelling for us please.
I don't think I could stop shelling if I wanted to. I will sometimes try to not bring home so many shells so I'll bring a small bag but it doesn't work. I end up using my shirt of backpack or whatever else I find 😂
Super finds!
I just love your videos. I look forward to all of them
Thank you so much!
The horse conch with the holes in them,. Are use those because they do have a hole in the bottom to plant succulents.
Thank you for speaking up! I have done that before with live sand dollars. The person did not know and graciously put them back in the water.
I think most people just don't know.
Thank you for all your beachy goodness. I am learning so much. Coming down there in the end of March. Hoping to stay in Dunedin. And of course, hitting as many beaches as I can! 😊
I LOVED Honeymoon Island! I hope you have a great time while you are here!
Wow! Beautiful shells today! Love when the tide is low like that, couple of inches of Beautiful clear smooth surface water, great visibility. 👍 really look forward to your Tortuga trip!! Bon voyage mon ami!!!❤
The shark eyes with red eyes…I call them Dean Martins!😂
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How many beautiful shells 🐚 😍. I love your video. 🥰
Thts a hugeeee horse conch
And a lovely moon snail 😍
We have a chilly 23 degrees here and your videos always warm me up
The mother of pearl shell is absolutely beautiful, the colors are stunning. Thank you for describing them, I've seen them in some of your videos and have wanted to know what they are. Someday I'll make it to the beach to gather some of these shells 😃
Wow! A golden sunray! That's one I haven't seen. Very cool! There were a bunch of hinged spinies there! Darling little true! That was a nice big shark eye. Happy for you! As far as live shells, some days I feel like the beach police. Floridians have no excuse; visitors sometimes just don't know. And then there have been the "harvesters" looking specifically for live stuff to cook/eat. Fortunately I haven't seen as much of that lately, but after storms, I'm always on the lookout for them. You scored big again, girl at FMB! xxoo
Harvesters? Oh that would drive me up a wall. There have been some comments about people that have had pretty nasty experiences with people at the beach. I think a majority are clueless. The mean people - well, I don't think there is much we can do about that. The clueless ones I'm going to work on!
That moon snail is gorgeous! It reminded me of the one that the other sheller (who also found a junonia) found when you were on Sanibel after a storm. And now you have your behemoth! Excellent!
That was an awesome shark eye! Congratulations!
You’re the best! I love your videos!
Thank you so much!!
Really nice finds this trip. Loved it. ♥️
That was awesome, thanks
Just love going on your walks with you!😊
Thank you!!!
😂beautiful shark eye makes another appearance lol. 18:57
Thank you, Sharmon, for advocating for snail-y kindness. The big shark eye and golden sunray Venus clam are GORGEOUS!
Hello, from snowy Maryland.
P.S. Did you miss a wentletrap at 22:05?
I didn't see a wentletrap at 22:05 but I just was looking through all footage and I see a big horse conch I missed - LOL! Practice really does help! Thanks for watching from snowy MD!
Ohhhh My Goodness!! What a day we had at the beach!! I was in awe of all the amazing shells we picked up!! That was incredible!! That yellow Sunray Venus, the humongous Sharks eye, the alligator pattern on the Sand dollar... just awesome!!! Well, I don't have to tell YOU what a great day we had,... you were there. I admire that generous conservationist spirit you have, sharing those Lightning whelks with that lady. I hope she left the beach without the live one. You are such a kind person Shar. That's why so many people on here think you are the bomb. That includes me! Thank you so much for taking me out again. It was a beautiful day with a lovely friend. See you next Sunday!! ❤🏖🐚🌞
Thank you for watching and thank you for taking the time to leave such a compliment. I think we reap what we sow, so I must be doing something right to be surrounded by so many awesome people!! 🙏🏼
@@SWFBeachLife You're so welcome. You deserve the praise,... and much more.
Dear Sharmon,
Thank you so much for educating that lady! In my humble opinion: she was very rude!! Were the other shells she carried empty?
I'm impressed that you even gave her your Lightning Whelks. That was so kind of you. Don't know if I had it in me after that conversation. 🤬
But the beach gave you good karma with finding that stunning shark eye! ❤
Wow, what a finds! Even that humongous horse conch. Alright, it was a bit beat up, but still an amazing find!
I'm very curious how your snorkelling went, probably fantastic.
Thank you so much for all the time and effort you take for making these videos.
When I can't sleep, I love to watch older videos. And I love them all, but I love you more!😘❤
Sending you lots of love, and of course a big hug! Xoxo ❤, Ilona
Dear Sweet Ilona, my beach friend from the Netherlands that has been with me for so long...I think I will finally give up trying to predict how my beach days are going to go. I really didn't think I was going to find enough to make a video when I started. It was probably a good hour of not all that much and then all of a sudden! I never give up anyway, but this was a good lesson. You never know what's going to be out there! I hope you are feeling as well as you can. Hugs, sunshine and strength to you! 🌴🌊🐚❤️
@@SWFBeachLife ❤️❤️❤️