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Florida Shell Tour at Low Tide. 3 Islands - One Awesome Tour Finding Shells

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  • I got quite lucky on my most recent Florida shell tour as we got to visit 3 different islands in one fun morning. Low tide probably helped a little, but having 3 different shelling experiences on our shell tour made this trip 3 times as much fun!
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  • @SWFBeachLife
    @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have a wicked sense of humor and I'm very, very sarcastic. I apologize for anyone that thought I was serious. I do not actually sleep with shells under my pillow. But I would if I thought it would bring me better shell luck! 😅

    • @cindyrowland5030
      @cindyrowland5030 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂❤

    • @tracilynn6675
      @tracilynn6675 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Now that’s funny 😆

    • @cynthianicholson7026
      @cynthianicholson7026 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      lol. So believable. I had to check the chat after you said that 😂. We were like. Why in the world? 🌎. Does the shell fairly 🐚 bring you diamonds in exchange? lol

  • @Kaemea
    @Kaemea ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Shelling: Where, no matter how broken you are, you're still beautiful.

  • @SouthernOntarioSasquatch
    @SouthernOntarioSasquatch ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Thank you for keeping the beauty and magic of SWF alive! My in-laws have a second home on Naples near Clam Pass, , and we've been going there religiously for almost 20 years. Birding and nature photography are hobbies of mine, and I am still feeling sad and sick to my stomach over the devastation on Sanibel, Ft. Meyers, and the Naples beach area. Seeing you out there and continuing your passion and love for beach creatures and seashells is helping me on so many levels. THANK YOU. A huge part of my heart resides down there, and we dearly hope things will be fixed enough so that can visit again in March. Much love to you. God bless and much love XO

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Oh beach friend, I think I know that pain you feel. I had never made a video about Clam Pass but what a fun boardwalk and little trolley to the beach! I've been there a few times - not known for shells but I did want to show the beach on my channel one day. Anyhoo - I think you know how much we love living here, so we're just going to do the best we can with what we have to work with until we're made whole again. The gulf waters and critters are already doing their thing so we should try to get on and do ours. It's going to take a lot more work but I can't imagine living anywhere else! ❤️🌴🌊🐚

    • @SouthernOntarioSasquatch
      @SouthernOntarioSasquatch ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@SWFBeachLife Thank you friend, and I hear you. SWF is a paradise and one day I hope I can begin spending much more time down there. The complexity of nature is magnificent and the never-ending changing colours of bluesand turquoises and greens and greys of the gulf is mesmerizing. So healing and sustaining on so many levels. I adore your channel and your adventures and finds, and celebrate every shell you come across. Much love and appreciation to you. LeeAnn 💖✨🐚🦭

  • @debbieosredkernelson13
    @debbieosredkernelson13 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The sunlight on that gargantuan angel wing is really something wonderful! I love it when you keep 'weird' shells or shells that aren't quite perfect... beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

    • @donnajohnson3334
      @donnajohnson3334 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I leave barnacles and stuff on a couple big clunkers so the kids can see that we do not always pull them off of the beach in "specimen perfect" shape. It really makes me so appreciate all they must endure to get to us at all. For a decade, I didn't find out what they ate... sometimes they eat each other, --even their own kind !. And to think they use their radulas or tongues to "lick" a hole through another shell !.
      Now, that's what I call determination !.

  • @ilonamollema6467
    @ilonamollema6467 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Sharmon,
    What a great haul of moon snails!
    That huge one is stunning!! But I'm very curious why you're sleeping with those giants under your pillow.....🤔
    Love the other shells as well.
    I'm glad you took that cushion off the island and put in the garbage.
    Hope you have a wonderful week! Big hug and lots of love, xoxo ❤️, Ilona

    • @mommamorris3711
      @mommamorris3711 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am also curious about why you sleep with moon snails under your pillow. Things that make ya go...hmmmm

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh I was being quite silly and I do not sleep with moon snails under my pillow. I actually keep them in a little bowl sewed from clothesline covered in fabric right by my front door on my telephone table. And I was able to almost double my garbage haul with one trip! I'll happily help take as much junk off the beach as possible. I'm glad I started keeping track. I hope you are fantastic and you have a wonderful holiday! ❤️

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was being silly ❤️ I don't actually sleep with those shells under my pillow.

  • @kathytiseling5140
    @kathytiseling5140 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow you sure hit the shell jackpot

  • @queenbee3647
    @queenbee3647 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow! How freaky was that finding such LARGE shells! The sand dollar, the moon snail, the angel wing, WOW! I was starting to think you had wound up in The Land Of The Lost! I was expecting a giant to come strolling down the beach. You hit the jackpot thats for sure. 😁👍

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      OMG land of the lost - all I needed was Willy and Holly to help me find shells! 🐚🐚

  • @denisem6754
    @denisem6754 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Absolutely fabulous! Next time I’m down there I’m for sure booking a tour with Ali & Carlos. So fun shelling with you this week, thank you for keeping all us landlocked shell lovers on the beach with you.

  • @breathofhome6315
    @breathofhome6315 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's 16*F while I'm watching this video. OOooooh I can feel the warm wet sand between my toes, Oh and OUCH the sharp shells!!! Your videos take me away...better than Calgon!! Thank you!!!!

  • @heycarrieann
    @heycarrieann ปีที่แล้ว

    My STARS you had a great day of shelling!!!! I am gobsmacked!! The pear whelks and the paper figs make me SO happy!!! And those shark eyes!!! WOW!!! So many!!! And they were so gorgeous! And swirly! You know what I haven't seen you pick up in a long time? Baby ears. I'm not sure if it's because you just haven't seen any, or if you don't bother with them. I cannot wait for the day I can make a trip down there an go shelling. Someday, someday. But it's happening. And when it does, I will definitely be joining some of these shelling tours. I would have to remember to wear sun glasses when shelling among those dead mangroves. I KNOW I would bend down and impale my eye on a stick. LOL

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh you really have to be careful when shelling on Kice. I've knocked my head a time or two 😂 And you are right - I have not seen a baby's ear in a really, really long time. I would definitely bother - I just haven't seen any!

  • @sarahcalarco7227
    @sarahcalarco7227 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just told my husband that we have to visit 10,000 islands in the winter to find the sand dollars! Merry Christmas!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Go to Dickman's! Actually, Marco Island tends to have lots and lots of those sand dollars!

  • @MrsOx-jz9fg
    @MrsOx-jz9fg ปีที่แล้ว

    Commenting during Beach Time...
    Every Sunday I get more excited for my family's move. The time can't go by quick enough. I seriously can't wait for the day's to come that I will be walking the beaches in Florida collecting shell's 😍...

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      I waited 3 years and it was worth the wait!

  • @gingermackeen5741
    @gingermackeen5741 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have got to be kidding! Sleep with them under your pillow?!! 😂 What a HUGE angel wing! And you find the coolest hinged SJ. The AC is the color we have up here. Yep. That's a lot of moon snails! I've never found a thick Lucien but they ri d me of a bigger version of the PA Lucien with the indentation and ridges. Kice always seems to have the most shells. The AM at 24 minutes has gorgeous color and size! That was fun! Thanks, Sharmon! xxoo

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL - I am so sarcastic that my daughter often asks me if I'm kidding or not. The shells under the pillow was 100% sarcasm 😉 It was a super fun day going to 3 different locations.

  • @dianerichmond7105
    @dianerichmond7105 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Same comment as always, "WOW"! I do also want to add that I have watched a TON of shelling videos--your channel got me started, and the things I like most about SWF Beach Life is the quality of your videos, your enthusiasm/excitement and knowledge, and your pace: you keep it moving, but always let us admire each shell, both sides, and always in frame, and I really appreciate that, as I don't have the opportunity to see many of these shells for myself (yet!). The hurricanes did bring our beach some new to me shells, and it is very exciting when that happens! Like you said, take what joy you can find! Thx for another great video, and shell on!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Merry Christmas to you too!!🎄

  • @agds91078
    @agds91078 ปีที่แล้ว

    What lovely beautiful shells you found my beachy friend 🧜🏼‍♀️

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was so fun KY Mermaid! That moon snail made me so stinking happy! I hope all is well by you and you had an awesome Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

  • @marysirgey2856
    @marysirgey2856 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love accompanying you on your beach walks. So much fun!!!

  • @leslyeschoenhuth1107
    @leslyeschoenhuth1107 ปีที่แล้ว

    * Thank you for showing us such wonderful shells. The huge Apple Murick was amazing.

  • @Merlijnvv
    @Merlijnvv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice collection. Not even half a year ago I often walked along the banks of the river Rhine, with small sand beaches. Looking for perfectly preserved Unio crassus doublets in the clay banks, a species which has been extinct in my country for over 50 years.
    But also purple Corbicula fluminea and also certain fresh water mussels. Over the years I have collected over 50 kg of debris, from plastic tanks to fishing gear. The big items are not so harmful, instead it's the small plastic stuff (without much weight) that causes much damage to the environment. Animals, especially birds ingest those and die. It's also not so good for grazing cattle, and in the end the tiny plastics end up in the food chain.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That makes me feel better about the tiny pieces of plastic I normally remove from the beach. It might not weigh much but I guess every little bit helps.

  • @pennyskelly8657
    @pennyskelly8657 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a nice haul so many moon snells and worm snails and that beautiful giant angel wing thanks again for sharing your beach walks

  • @ronaldkern5567
    @ronaldkern5567 ปีที่แล้ว

    You found a new species. The Morse Code Cone, a sub genre of the Alphabet Cone. Seeing the piles of shells washed way up on Kice and all the flattened trees shows how far the storm surge came. And that huge pile of Pen Shells! This excursion shows that there is truth to the feeling that after a storm the shelling is great. As the tides continue to churn the sand up more will be revealed.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really can't even begin to imagine what those island must have been like during the hurricane. The water most likely went completely over those islands. CRAZY!

  • @elainestevenson1886
    @elainestevenson1886 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am loving the excitement in your voice. Happy dancing. 🎉

  • @Jean2235177
    @Jean2235177 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love when the white pelicans migrate South. They make a stop at the wildlife refuge down the street (northern Alabama). I'm so excited to watch this trip. With the cold weather coming, I need some virtual SWFlorida beach/shelling time ❤❤❤❤

    • @Jean2235177
      @Jean2235177 ปีที่แล้ว

      Holy moon snail! Those islands were shelling heaven! Your tour captains rock. They know where the shells are. Great finds. Love this adventure!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      My captain and guide are the best! So much fun being out there!

  • @katestephenson933
    @katestephenson933 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this. It's snowing here.

  • @jennifertroupe8711
    @jennifertroupe8711 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my goodness! You got a wonderful collection on this trip. The shark eyes are awesome. Love the whelks!

  • @bonnerdebbie
    @bonnerdebbie ปีที่แล้ว

    What an awesome shelling day you had! Thabks for taking us along.

  • @maryannkom299
    @maryannkom299 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like the pear welks.

  • @jolynnburns4306
    @jolynnburns4306 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was so FUN!!!!! Such great finds! So great you are doing your part to clean up!! Thank you for the great trip! Have a good week. See you Sunday! XOXO

  • @dianeswindlehurst1485
    @dianeswindlehurst1485 ปีที่แล้ว

    My daughtes gifted me a shell trip with Carlos he was awesome. Can't wait to go again.

  • @bethwarden4144
    @bethwarden4144 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a fabulous time! Thank you

  • @cazee100
    @cazee100 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely. I spotted some green shoots on Kice to, so where the damage was done, nature is coming back and, again, you did a good deed taking rubbish and got rewarded with lovely shells, lucky you!! Stay safe xx

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Island love...yes I do think things are regrowing. It's going to take longer in some areas than others, but at least the 10K island almost looks like nothing ever happened. I can't kayak there, but I won't complain. I hope all is well by you! ❤️

  • @sherrytyson4321
    @sherrytyson4321 ปีที่แล้ว

    The shot of the moonstones under your pillow just slayed me!!! You are so terrific! Thanks for sharing your adventures! It -2 here in Wisconsin today so this was a fun watch!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No on the -2. Just no. You need a trip to Florida stat! And I'm glad you understood my humor. So many people asked me why I sleep with moon snails under my pillow 🤣

  • @jenniferalexander1284
    @jenniferalexander1284 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 14-year-old old daughter and I are coming down at the beginning of March. She has only been to the ocean once and didn't find many shells. I plan on doing a shelling tour while we are there and hope we have half the luck you seem to! I love watching your videos!

  • @juliamaul7334
    @juliamaul7334 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved this video!!! I loved seeing the live lettered olive. So many wonderful shells!
    Thank you for sharing!!!😊😊😊

  • @tonistephic
    @tonistephic ปีที่แล้ว

    The hinged spinny jewel box is so uniquely beautiful, the worm shells wow, the moon snails you found wow so many, the sand dollars, paper fig was very nice along with top shell. Just so many beautiful shells. The very big angel wings were very beautiful. I dont live anywhere near the oceans so I love to watch yuh our videos. I would love to be able to go shelling at look east once in my lifetime.

    • @tonistephic
      @tonistephic ปีที่แล้ว

      The tulips ,horse conch, fighting conch ,the crown conch the true tulip, alphabet cones how do you pick a favorite shell when they are all so beautiful and unique. How do you pick what you like the most?

    • @tonistephic
      @tonistephic ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The apple mericks, lighting welcks and lim ace merick. Love them.
      I live that you pick up the trash you can pick up and take it away. Still saying prayers for everyone who was affected by the hurricane and all the people like you who are doing what they can do to help. Thank you for helping and shelling.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      I couldn't pick just one!

  • @TheMTL1011
    @TheMTL1011 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow,the giant moon snail was so cool 🎉

  • @trenttan3779
    @trenttan3779 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for taking us on another awesome trip! It's not every day that one can pick up a handful of shark eyes in just a few seconds! I really want to go on a shelling tour now! Really love those live critters! I think they're so cute! Thank you for picking up trash and junks! I hope things are recovering.

  • @kathyjund7212
    @kathyjund7212 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wad dying watching you pick up all these treasures..gotta love those moon snails.. everything was fabulous! Thank you for taking us along with you!

  • @mompuff
    @mompuff ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful shell hunting trips!! I’m terrible sad that I’m not going to be able to go to Sanibel campground!! I was getting excited to meet you & go kayaking with you!! Definitely going next year!! 🤗❤️🦋 Is the first time I see a live letter olive 🤗🤗 My favorite shell is Angel Wings. We lost our 21 yr old beautiful gorgeous sweet strong Christian son 12/25/2016 due to a condition that showed up when he was a perfectly healthy competitive swimmer 17 yr old. Is called EDS Ellet’s Danlos Syndrome (lack of collagen in your body) There’s no cure 🥲🥲🥲That’s why we started going to Sanibel in the Winter & during Christmas bc is extremely difficult for my husband & I to stay here. I hardly ever find one, but it remind me where our precious son is. Some of the amazing ladies at the Campground surprise me sometimes with one ❤️🦋❤️ My goodness that’s the largest Angel wing I have ever seen!! Next year I’ll show you some crafts I do in a shadow box I do with them!! 🙌🏻🦋🙏🏻 Blessings to you my dear 😘🥰😍We must go together to that beach next year!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hope you are able to come next year and you find dozens of those angel wings ❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼 I hope you have a wonderful holiday despite you not being here.

    • @mompuff
      @mompuff ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SWFBeachLife is being difficult 😔 but we have another son that always flies to meet us in Sanibel for Christmas. He usually brings 2 or 3 friends with him. We’ll be together at home this year!! Yes, we already got an email from the park!! If we still here in this world we will be there!! Next year will be our 7th year!! I can’t wait to go kayaking with you!! I actually have an outgoing personality so is very easy for people to get along with me 🤗🦋🤗 I already love ❤️ you, so I know it will be great!! Do you collect anything? Is there something I can bring you from Kentucky? We’ll keep in touch!! You made my day every Sunday!! 🙌🏻🦋🙏🏻 Be safe!!

  • @maryannkom299
    @maryannkom299 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! How fun!

  • @tracyriordan7011
    @tracyriordan7011 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Sharmon! Yayyyyyyy! Another SWF video! Holy moly that sand dollar is fantastic! Wowee! ( : Wow that live lettered olive is really strange looking! ( : OMGGGGGG! That huge moon snail is absolutely beautiful and the color is amazing! ( : That is cool. The animal in the lace murex forgot it:d operculum behind! Man alive the giant angel wing was gorgeous! ( : I was looking at the beautiful sand dollar and didn't even see the awesome spikey jewel box! Lol! ( : Love the orange-hued come! ( :
    My oldest daughter and my dad had this happen to them on Anna Maria Island when she was visiting them in SWF! They almost had a heart attack! They found 60 sand dollars that day!
    Now, Dickman's island was a moon snail paradise! Fantastic! ( : I love the worm snails too! They are sooo cool! ( : Yeah, a pear whelk and a paper fig too! Yesss! ( :
    Today was definitely an angel wing, moon snail and worm snail day too! ( : Wow, the cockle shell was huge and a perfect shell bowl! ( : First Florida Fighting conch! Yayyyyyyy! ( :
    Yayyyyyyy. Kice Island! I love this island! Some really nice lightning whelks there, plus another beautiful pear whelk too! OMG!! That apple murex is huge! ( : I have never seen an apple murex this big! ( : That orange FL cone shell was such a pretty color! ( : Sad that it carved all the tops of the dead trees down on Kice Island! ) :
    Well, the last shell Kice gave you, may have made you work for it, but it was surely pretty!
    Happy to hear the really big sand dollar, you found first, made it home in one piece! What a fantastic haul today! I really. I really loved this video today! Thanks sooo much for sharing your wonderful shelling adventure with all of us! You are definitely the Shelling Queen! No doubt about it! You rock! ( : ❤️❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗🤗

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was such a special day to be out there. Each location offered a different awesome adventure! Thanks so much for coming along!

  • @nancycross2228
    @nancycross2228 ปีที่แล้ว

    I So enjoyed the tour in Ali's Kayaks ! And look forward to booking again ! Nice time shelling on the islands ! Thanks !!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You introduced me to her! So thank YOU!!

  • @williampacey9194
    @williampacey9194 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad your back at it. My relaxing day on the beach even though I didn’t leave Northern Mississippi.

  • @kimj.becker5527
    @kimj.becker5527 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the colors on the conch shells

  • @elisamaurerbailey2787
    @elisamaurerbailey2787 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love that big one you put back! I personally love the big shells!

  • @tammymoore-kloss9680
    @tammymoore-kloss9680 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG your only six minutes into video and I am SO gitty for you! ❤those are some big shells.. that moon snail wow and that angel wing double wow ❤❤.. thanks for picking up the lettered Olive, I had never seen a live critter in one of those ❤

  • @jamie6580
    @jamie6580 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As always, thank you for sharing the most beautiful part of Florida!💕🙏🏻💕Im continuing to pray for rebuilding and the spirits of the wonderful SWFL people.

  • @tabbykitty68
    @tabbykitty68 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for another shelling adventure..great find! And thank you for the Beach Time...Soo peaceful and calming.😊

  • @admsk03
    @admsk03 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your sense of humor!! Shark eyes under your pillow 😂

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel bad - I had a lot of people ask why I sleep with shells under my pillow! 😂

    • @admsk03
      @admsk03 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SWFBeachLife 😂

  • @dianebirky5914
    @dianebirky5914 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow what a fantastic shelling day…❤

  • @maggieslifeisawildride512
    @maggieslifeisawildride512 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome finds! I saw so many fun finds amongst the shell piles you visited.

  • @maryswanson9982
    @maryswanson9982 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love your channel! It’s where I come to relax.

  • @VeronicaRonniDorval2638
    @VeronicaRonniDorval2638 ปีที่แล้ว

    So many beautiful shells!

  • @rashfarasheed6949
    @rashfarasheed6949 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay, Awesome finds, 👍
    Such a great tour, thanks for sharing 😊

  • @karenuntz6514
    @karenuntz6514 ปีที่แล้ว

    Late to class again, slides into seat! Yep...The Chosen live stream again!
    #BingeJesus 🙏💜🏝

  • @lindaweges8624
    @lindaweges8624 ปีที่แล้ว

    As I watch the snow flurries blow by my window , your beach walk looks so inviting!Merry Christmas!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Merry Christmas to you!! 🎄

  • @diannpowell1077
    @diannpowell1077 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great 😃 end to my day! Thank you very, very much!!

  • @tammywood7514
    @tammywood7514 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the live lettered olive

  • @pattyvalinote4612
    @pattyvalinote4612 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh what fun it is to shell and continue to find shell after shell of the same kind, then another kind!!!

  • @trinettebrewer4838
    @trinettebrewer4838 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the great trip shelling! Can't wait to go there someday (because of you)!

  • @maureenblanos9012
    @maureenblanos9012 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful collection today ! ❤

  • @carolcheatle1955
    @carolcheatle1955 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some great finds! Loving all of them

  • @janetpullen5210
    @janetpullen5210 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a wonderful day for shelling and finding the big shells…Merry Christmas to you and your family 🧑‍🎄💕

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Merry Christmas to you and your family as well Janet!

  • @lindawellinghoff5432
    @lindawellinghoff5432 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great shelling! Thanks so much!

  • @annatydniouk5739
    @annatydniouk5739 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful video and the most beautiful shells! Thank you!

  • @deniseyoung5385
    @deniseyoung5385 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your sense of humor about removing hurricane debris. 😂That could be a sad and depressing thing, but you’re making the best of it and doing your part to help the recovery. So cool to get to visit 3 different islands, though!

  • @garlandfraley734
    @garlandfraley734 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow great finds Big shell

  • @ittybittykittymama7582
    @ittybittykittymama7582 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Beach Angel! What a joy to hear your voice again. I waited until this evening to see what you've been up to, but it wasn't easy! I crocheted four hats today, so that kept me busy.
    What an interesting trip you're having! Those big sand dollars are amazing, as are the shark's eyes and the angel wings. It's your day to find special shells, for sure! It seems that the sea is offering up its best shells, trying to apologize for its crimes against the shore.
    Here's a suggestion for some quick projects for your auction. Find some small, pretty glass (or plastic) jars or bottles with tight fitting stoppers or lids. You just fill them with very dry sand and a few tiny shells before putting the tops on. I made several of these before leaving the island in 1986 and, my right hand to Neptune, they still have the faint scent of the sea! My aunt taught me to make these reminders of vacations past, which she called "Sea Bottles."
    This is also a great way to showcase tiny shells. Coquina make very pretty sea bottles and though the sand holds the scent of the sea much better, shells do hold that precious aroma for about ten years. Of course, if the bottles are opened frequently or left open, the scent fades quickly.
    If you can find small bottles or jars at Hobby Lobby, where they're inexpensive, you could make lots of these to auction off or just sell them outright for five or ten dollars, depending on their size.
    Oh, Sharmon, I do love to hear the joy and excitement in your voice as you pick up handfuls of shells! I'm so glad you're having a great day! After hearing your voice filled with pain after the storm came through, it's nice to hear the happiness you're feeling today!
    As for me, I'm finally beginning to feel better. I'm actually going to try to make cookies next week and even prepare a simple Christmas dinner. My husband and I will be celebrating the Day together and I have given him an IOU for a handmade cashmere sweater for his gift. I've got my gift already, a new diamond ring. He's a sweetheart.
    I hope you and all our beach friends have a wonderful Hannukah, Christmas and New Year!
    Much love to all from
    The Lost Mermaid 🐚🧜

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Well mermaid, it sounds like you are recovering nicely, just in time for Christmas. I hope you have a lovely holiday and you're feeling stronger and better each day. Thank you for the sea bottle idea! I think I have plenty of goodies though. Some other wonderful people have donated additional goodies - I'm really excited to share!

  • @loukrudewig3414
    @loukrudewig3414 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your videos. Thank you for giving us the names of all the shells. Maybe I can make it to Florida sometime to do some shelling.

  • @jacquelinerehman6822
    @jacquelinerehman6822 ปีที่แล้ว

    All those moon snails 😮❤️

  • @estherkissel3471
    @estherkissel3471 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for another great video but now I'm really jelly. Lol! Such great finds! See you next week.

  • @dadlif2o2i
    @dadlif2o2i ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You're very knowledgeable! I love watching your finds!

  • @gingerelver70
    @gingerelver70 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou! Awsome shelling! Wish i was there.

  • @JerrySmith-jm2hu
    @JerrySmith-jm2hu ปีที่แล้ว

    Just wanted to say
    MERRY CHRISTMAS and Happy new year
    From Missouri.
    Keep up the great videos!!!
    We are still praying for all Swf.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and happy holidays to you too!

  • @shawneeellol8832
    @shawneeellol8832 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoy your excitement and laughter when so many shells find their way into your hand at one time. But I, especially, enjoy your sound effects: burluuurp! It was perfect! 😆

  • @joanrose9170
    @joanrose9170 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t believe you passed over the hinged spiny jewel box at 27:05, when you picked up the little horse conch. Just saying! But you had some amazing finds on this trip!

  • @maureengulat6331
    @maureengulat6331 ปีที่แล้ว

    There was one time when we were vacationing at Sanibel Island (1998), was a storm and the next day during a low tide there were tons of paper figs all over the beach! Amazing! Have a bunch of them in a Ball jar!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you get to see any live ones? They are super cool looking!

  • @jacruick
    @jacruick ปีที่แล้ว

    What a nice haul !

  • @kimberlyjohnson763
    @kimberlyjohnson763 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your shells are the best🐚❤️ ~ Evelyn

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Evelyn! I get very lucky sometimes!

  • @shannaprissyleamon1311
    @shannaprissyleamon1311 ปีที่แล้ว

    So so cool! Such fantastic finds! 💜🌅🐚

  • @christyobowa1322
    @christyobowa1322 ปีที่แล้ว

    We have our first ever visit planned this April. So excited to explore all the beaches!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's awesome! I hope you have the best time ever!

    • @christyobowa1322
      @christyobowa1322 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Do you have a compiled list of all the boat tours you recommend? I have been combing through your videos trying to write all the good inside info down.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@christyobowa1322 I do list them on my FAQ page on my website but in the Marco area I like SWFShellGuide.com and in the Ft. Myers area I like adventureinparadiseinc.com

  • @JhonDiamond2021
    @JhonDiamond2021 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking for seashells on the beach and Finding Amazing Seashells, it's very funny and interesting friends.

  • @debbiejones6265
    @debbiejones6265 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your little horse conch is a "foal" conch. lol. Couldn't resist. So cute.

    • @debbiejones6265
      @debbiejones6265 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What do you clean your moon snail shells with?

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I would only use bleach on moon snails. Here's my latest cleaning video for all my tips and tricks: th-cam.com/video/YKnKdZE0-AM/w-d-xo.html

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      LOL!! We call them ponies 🥰

    • @debbiejones6265
      @debbiejones6265 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SWFBeachLife, I was thinking the three stages. You have a foal, then you have a pony, and then you have a horse conch. Lol.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@debbiejones6265 😂😂😂

  • @pathoward5721
    @pathoward5721 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love sea shells…..MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Merry Christmas to you too! 🎄

  • @CCsCorner0212
    @CCsCorner0212 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video and awesome shells! Heading down your way after the first of the year then going to head up to see Jaime at Plum Island! Can’t wait to add to my collection!! 😊

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good shelling luck to you!!

  • @trishcook1857
    @trishcook1857 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, thank you so much x

  • @suzisharp132
    @suzisharp132 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a marvelous day of shelling! I loved the huge moon shell, and the smaller ones as well, but my favorite today was the large Lightening Whelk and the huge Angel Wing! What fabulous finds!
    Thank you for picking up beach trash - especially since Ian. If everyone picks up just a little bit as they are out, it will aid in the recovery of all the islands. I hope you are taking advantage of the pop up concerts on the beach downtown. These are the ones being organized by Stephen Clark, Singer/Songwriter.
    It's also very nice to hear the joy in your voice these days. It will still take time to let the trauma melt away, but getting out and facing things is a great way to heal. I wish you a very Merry and Blessed Christmas. xoxoxo

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope you have a very Merry Christmas too! 🎄

  • @carylfontaine3640
    @carylfontaine3640 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beauty and relaxation, as well as, an abundance of knowledge..keep on 🐚ing..lol ♡

  • @bonniegiebfried278
    @bonniegiebfried278 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank for the video and beach time- needed it today
    Happy Holidays

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy holidays to you too!

  • @rubyrohrig9494
    @rubyrohrig9494 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great shelling day you are having

  • @justyp
    @justyp ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, you’re the best therapy….

  • @cathiecoward7468
    @cathiecoward7468 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very fun video - thanks

  • @lindalee9868
    @lindalee9868 ปีที่แล้ว

    As you are looking around , could you show some of the other types of shells. We don't have anything like all the ones you show, but I would love to see the whole variety of what there is

  • @sandybabb8313
    @sandybabb8313 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your channel so much, I usually watch on Monday morning with a cup of coffee, such a bad weekend I treated myself to an early bit of beach time via your channel. Thank you for the bit of calm and joy! Merry Christmas!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Merry Christmas to you too! 🎄

  • @VeronicaRonniDorval2638
    @VeronicaRonniDorval2638 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely love that hinged Rose colored shell you found!

  • @fredamoore1743
    @fredamoore1743 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Sharmon, WOW! You weren't kidding when you told me I would see you get some great sand dollars. That big one was awesome! Ok, I have to hear your story. Why do you sleep with shark eyes/ moon snails under your pillow?? All those moon snails were amazing. So you went to Dickmans & Kice. What was the other Island you went to? I really loved this beach time with you. Sept is so far away. I can't wait to sink my toes in the sand and take tours. Have a Merry Christmas 🎅 . Your videos are like Christmas to me every sunday!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      I was feeling rather silly and did the whole shell under my pillow bit. I don't actually sleep with shells under my pillow. I assumed everyone would know I was joking but my sarcasm is rather dry 😂 I wonder if it would help me find shells??

  • @susanbye6777
    @susanbye6777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Woe! That was an amazing tour!! Where do you begin?! I would be so afraid of missing something, lol! Thank you again for keeping my dreams alive!
    I would also like to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and very Happy New Year! Sending wishes for : Health, Happiness, Peace ,Love, Family, Friendship, Kindness and Laughter!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks you so much Susan! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!

  • @aleciagrant4114
    @aleciagrant4114 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yet another great video! Thanks Sharmon! Have a Blessed Week! 🐚💞

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hope you have a great week too!

  • @kozlinda
    @kozlinda ปีที่แล้ว

    hah! i just today booked a trip with carlos for the beginning of january. can't wait! ❤

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Super good shelling luck to you!!

  • @mrsthacker4238
    @mrsthacker4238 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Sharmon! When are you going to drop some acid...shell videos on us??!! I'd love to see you drop some of these in acid. Hope you and our fellow seashell friends are doing well in Florida. The baby horse conchs can be called foals. Great video!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I see what you did there 🤣🤣🤣 (drop...acid) I actually was contacted by a company that allegedly makes "safe" acid that removes the calcium. I'm happy to give it a try and see if it works. I'll be sure to make a video about it to share!

    • @mrsthacker4238
      @mrsthacker4238 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SWFBeachLife haha!!! I was so excited for you when you found all of those moon snails. I would have lost my mind! Moon snail heaven!!!

  • @sallya.2412
    @sallya.2412 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic shell finds there. Awesome in finding that big moon snail! Lots of moon snails, wow. 😃 How wonderful to go to three of the islands to find shells. Really a good haul of shells. 🐚🌊