I drove 6 hours for shells. Florida West Coast gal goes across state to look for seashells.

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I drove 6 hours for shells! I am not sure if that is as impressive as waking up at 2am, but either way, it was a little bit of sleep and a lot of driving to experience something different. Totally worth it!
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@Mrmannie-epn 2 месяца назад

Hi everyone I finally went to the beach and found great shells!!

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

That is awesome!!

@deadangel2211 2 месяца назад

Beauty sleep? Who needs that? We need seashells!!!🐚

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

BWHA HA HA - exactly!! 😂🐚

@lindabowman4487 2 месяца назад

Think it’s just the right thing to do in removing any glass you find on the beach. Keep your fellow beach friends safe !!

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Thank you for letting me know your thoughts!

@ittybittykittymama7582 2 месяца назад

Hello, fellow shellies! What a great day! It looks like a very interesting trip to Juno! Great selection of shells, garnished by the sheer joy of Sharmon's lovely voice! So glad you had a wonderful time, darling! I did, too! Thanks for letting me tag along, even if I was late to the party! Much love to all, The Mermaid

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

I've been thinking of you mermaid and I hope you and yours are well. I do love a good adventure, so this trip was fun but next time I'm going to bed earlier - I was quite tired! I do want to try East Coast shelling after a little weather has rolled through. It's just not as easy to plan when your destination is 3 hours away! Sending love and sunshine! 🌴🌊🐚❤️

@janelle2184 2 месяца назад

The more of your videos I watch the more in love with shells I become!

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

🐚❤️🐚

@elweil2934 2 месяца назад

Even if you did forget your spoon, you had a beach full of "utensils."

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

LOL! I bet that oatmeal wouldn't taste the same if I used a shell to eat it with! 🤣

@CarolAnnDeraita 2 месяца назад

Lol, well my last trip to Sanibel to go shelling I drove 3,261 miles 49 hours of “Driving time” to get there then the same to return home. And it is soo worth it❣️❣️❣️❣️ Love your channel, Thank you for all you share on here!!! Blessings, Carol

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Now THAT is a road trip!! Thank you so much for watching even after going on your own adventures! 🙏🏼

@CarolAnnDeraita 2 месяца назад

I Love your RU-vid Channel and I’m very thankful for it, no exaggeration!!!! Not only is it informative, but when I have a hankeren to go shell’en but there’s no way I can go, watching & listening to you going shelling satisfies the hankeren and I find myself smiling with joy. You are a Blessing, thank you!!!

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

@@CarolAnnDeraita You made my day! 🥰

@SueGodfirnon-ks2sk 2 месяца назад

I pick up every piece of glass i find to use in crafts. It can be used as is, finished off in a rock tumbler with chunky sand and water for 24 hours, or sprayed with a product called frosting. Thanks for another great video!

@dally8399 2 месяца назад

Love the thorny oyster❤

@dally8399 2 месяца назад

What is “frosting”?

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

I have never heard of the frosting spray but I just check it out - it's awesome!!! Thank you so much for leaving the comment!

@donnabopp9327 2 месяца назад

You found such wonderful different shells. I love the “candy” shells. They were all so different. Thanks for a great trip!

@lindae7013 2 месяца назад

Love spending Sunday afternoon on the beach with you!

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Thank you for watching!

@deniseyoung5385 2 месяца назад

I have only been to the east coast of Florida once. My husband and I vacationed at Cocoa Beach over 22 years ago. The only souvenir I brought home from there was my daughter. 😂

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Sounds like it was a GREAT vacation!!! 😂

@sheridamiddleton763 2 месяца назад

Hi Sharman, I so look forward to your Sunday night videos!!! and watch you every week. I have learned so much from you. MY first love is rock hounding and like you I get so excited when I find each treasure the ocean has to offer. I live in Ontario which is in the middle of Canada but most of my searching happens on the east coast (which is a two day drive or a five hour flight) so I treasure hunt vicariously with you each week. Thank you for sharing with all those of us who share your passion for “the hunt” for natures treasures. ❤️

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

I love rocks too! If it wasn't seashells, I'm sure I'd be out there searching for something!

@lisaharner3720 2 месяца назад

What a great shell trip! Loved the limpet and even the false ones. Nice selection overall!

@pamschmeltz2013 2 месяца назад

So happy to see all the limpets u found ,they’re my favorite!

@janiebennett5645 2 месяца назад

Hello Beach friend!! It's good to get out on the beach with you again, Shar. What a Fabulous day!! So many great shells you spied with your little eye, I especially loved the imperial shell... aka Wedding cake. Thanks again for a great trip and taking me along, See you next Sunday, Beach Friend. 🏖❤

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for watching!

@Bev-c8k 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the beautiful beach walk. The lady that has the you tube channel Florida Beach walks recently mentioned she learned it was not legal to take coral off the beach from one of your videos. Since your first video where you mentioned that, I started to see people commenting on FB shelling pages that you can’t take coral. I had collected 2 vases of coral before I learned from your video that it was not legal. Thanks for educating us.

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

It was quite a shock to learn collecting coral is prohibited! I thought it couldn't be, but after speaking to someone at FWC I learned all coral is protected. Coral is so interesting. I would like to snorkel the Florida reef and see some living specimens!

@ConnieTurner-x6x 2 месяца назад

Wonderful treasures! Finding these would be so exciting. Thanks for walking for me🐚🪸

@pathoward5721 2 месяца назад

Thank you 🙏 for your videos! It’s like being at the beach 🏖️ ❤❤❤

@maureengulat6331 2 месяца назад

LOVE the giant bittersweets! What a lovely walk! Thank you Sharman!

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Thank you for watching!

@Doomvixen666 2 месяца назад

I loved the mystery of the grabbing of handfuls of shells, I’d love to see more of that kind of shelling ❤

@lindsayschilling8707 2 месяца назад

@21:51, oh my gosh, a gorgeous Imperial Venus Clam! One of my personal fav's; wow, great find 😮😊 🐚

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

I was so happy to have found at least one!

@JamieDeighton-zc2qe 2 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing your Shelling adventure on Juno Beach! I have found a lot of long spined star snails at Honeymoon Island (where chestnut turbans are everywhere!)

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

I found a couple up there too! I wonder why they only like certain beaches 🤔

@lindaweges8624 2 месяца назад

Nice to go to a different beach now and again!Still a great beach walk!

@lndadaines2994 2 месяца назад

I used to go to the beach without shoes or sandals etc. This particular time I went bare foot got my foot caught up in number 8 wire buried and didnt see it. It took 5years for it to heal. So am glad that u take all rubbish off the beach.linda from whakatane.nz.😊

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

I learned my lesson and I always wear shoes. I'm not sure the ones I wear would have helped with a number 8 wire, but at least it helps with the shells!

@daniellemillholle9884 2 месяца назад

I think your videos are terrific thank you for taking us to the beach every week I just love it you make me feel like I'm right there with you picking up seashells 🐚🌊

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for watching! 🙏🏼

@fredamoore1743 2 месяца назад

Hi Sharmon! Love those giant bittersweets and spectrals. Limpets are so sweet. We only occasionally find discolored ones in SC. Hope to go back to Juno again in cooler weather. It is so different than SWF as far as the shells but also the sand and ocean. Always nice to enjoy a change now and then. Have a great week!😊

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

I do love throwing an East Coast trip into things, just to give me the chance to find completely different treasures. I hope you have a great week too!

@avadonovan7442 2 месяца назад

I love that you went to the east coast! I’m actually just returning home from my vacation to st Augustine, and you were my inspiration to find shells on this trip. I must say, I was not disappointed! And since I usually take this trip every year and don’t find anything special, this was very exciting for me! I found TONS of thick and shiny (not broken) lettered olives, calico scallops, calico clams, about a million other unique things, and even a few lightning whelks. But my favorite item was a complete sand dollar, which I half expected since I found about a millions pieces. Sorry for writing this long paragraph, I was just excited to share my experience! :) Edit: I also found a chestnut turbin (idk how to spell it) and four of these shells that I think are some kind of conch? I actually have no clue but they were still a cool find!

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

That sounds like you had so much fun! I wish I could really explain how fun it is to hunt down those treasures - especially the ones you haven't seen before but I know you get it!

@selenadyson948 2 месяца назад

Hello from North Carolina. Visiting Marco island and Tigertail Beach. It is amazing here. You were and are the inspiration for this trip!!! Simply beautiful.

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

I was on Tigertail this morning!!! Once you got past all that seaweed, the north end has a few goodies for me. I hope you are having fun! It's BEAUTIFUL down there!

@Maureen_Perez 2 месяца назад

I saw this video and instantly made plans to visit. So we just finished going to Juno Beach, and it did not disappoint! Found tons of candy colored shells, and 30 lettered olives in 2 hours this morning! Will probably be back before the end of the year. Thanks Sharmon

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

AWESOME!!! Don't forget there are shark teeth there too!

@loricannell3368 2 месяца назад

Cool shells, thank you!

@karendematteo8101 2 месяца назад

I visted Juno for the first time in April and fell in love with the spectural bittersweets!!! It's a very cool beach for sure.

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

I know those shells are very common but I think they're swell!

@tammyconley1024 2 месяца назад

Hi there . I grew up in Ohio but I lived in Maine from 86 till 93 and I also lived about a block from the ocean. I have been back in Ohio for about 30 years and oh do I miss the beach.

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

I have visited Cincinnati many times! Kings Island was my summer highlight as a kid.

@howiegrapek 2 месяца назад

Now you are on my side of the state :) I frequent this beach at least once a week. I see the same shells you have found all the time and have been taking them for granted. Now that I see what they are, I have a new found appreciation for all of them and am looking closer. I have only started collecting and truly appreciate your videos and the knowledge you are sharing. Thanks and keep them coming!!

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

I kind of feel the same way about some of the shells I see all the time. There is beauty all around us!

@lindaholder2222 2 месяца назад

We Love to go to the beach with you and I really appreciate everything you do for our entertainment its the best Sharmon thank you from Mississippi ❤❤❤😊😊😊

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Thank you Linda!!! 🙏🏼

@bonnerdebbie 2 месяца назад

That is the East Coast, there are lots of shells, just not a lot of the pretty ones you find! Thanks Sharmon!!

@cazee100 2 месяца назад

Goodness me you got up early! So different from the west coast. Notice how the wave action is so much closer together than that of the gulf too. Nice video as always. Hugs and stay safe xx

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

It's like a different planet to me over there! The gulf of Mexico is SO different. I'm quite lucky to be able to experience both! 🥰

@dianemaurer5244 2 месяца назад

I think the one shell you found is a frond oyster and yes…the bittersweets remind me of ribbon candy we had when I was a kid!

@whomeverwherever 2 месяца назад

Worth it, I’d say! Amazing finds once again.

@CeeceeWhip 2 месяца назад

Now that ocean is what I remember as a kid on our vacations. Atlantic with big rolling waves is what I’m craving!!! I hope you can go to Mac Arthur beach some day and get Scotch bonnets 😮😊❤❤❤

@shellstories 2 месяца назад

I found a similar cerith in NC to the one you found at 17:30, and was just as stumped. Not sure what it is, but maybe it's a worn stocky cerith, or maybe an ivory cerith? 27:15 is a Common Caribbean Donax, so just a coquina of a different species. That "medallion" flat is so awesome, it's really cool to find those unique one of a kind beach worn shells, adds so much character IMO. Thanks for sharing!

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

MAYBE a stocky cerith? The only one I ever found I couldn't keep (Dry Tortugas) but it was a bit shorter than the ceriths I'm used to. Quite a few reasons to take my shell book out this week! Thank you so much for the Common Caribbean Donax ID!!! 🙏🏼

@fernbrisot325 2 месяца назад

I think you mis-identified the kitten paw. If they have orange and black stripes, they are tiny tiger paws. 🤣Thank you for sharing your wonderful adventure.

@SharonBendtsen 2 месяца назад

Kitten paws come in all different colors

@fernbrisot325 2 месяца назад

@@SharonBendtsen I was making a joke about the black discoloration. Orange and black stripes are tiger colors... black and orange kitten = tiny tiger.

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

🤣 Yes but I would hate for someone to think I was saying "Lion's Paw!"

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

I got it the first time!!!

@gabrielarich2015 2 месяца назад

Really cool shells you found. Awesome 👏

@andradavis7201 2 месяца назад

i try to pick up all the shells.....the car would be full ....lol....i make jewerly out of them................just beautiful thank you for the video and sharing with us ............

@moduleselect 2 месяца назад

Was able to do Juno, Coral cove and Blowing rocks this past May. Juno was great but didn’t have much luck at the others. Maybe I was not in the right place at the right time? I had a great time at Juno and met other super nice shell enthusiasts that shared shells out of their shell bags with me. And I also came back with TONS of bittersweet clams that I had a great time meticulously sorting after I got home! Long drive from Naples to Juno but it was fun to make myself shell differently and be more curious. Glad you came back with some decent shells!!!

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

I just like seeing different shells and the East Coast is almost like visiting another state! It's so different than my gentle Gulf of Mexico. I'm glad to hear you went on an adventure too!

@kellystewart2977 2 месяца назад

❤ Your on the east coast, but you didn't come north enough. Lol! Amelia Island is where you should have come to and hunted for sharks teeth and shells up here. The kitten Paw you found looked like a tiger Paw. Enjoyed the video as usual.

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

If I ever shell near St. Augustine again I'll try to hit Amelia Island. I had a blast looking for teeth at Mickler's Landing!

@miriammacdermot5601 2 месяца назад

Good morning, Sharmon! Well you're much more of an early bird than I am. This was a different a experience for sure. I totally agree that those common shells (Imperial Bittersweets?) do look like caramel candies. I loved seeing those super big olives you found. Did you notice that one of the very orange oyster shells you found has a marking that looks like a rabbit? I enjoyed seeing all the different things you found on that beach but I'd have to say that you live where the best shell beaches are. I truly like bivalves, but gastropods are definitely my favs and they seem to be in abundance in SW Florida. Thanks for sharing, and have a beautiful week.

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

I did not notice the rabbit! It's so interesting what other people see 🥰 And I have to agree with you on the gastropods. I think bivalves are super, but perhaps a bit more common? I grew up finding quahogs so it's just not as exciting as some of these other seashells. And to answer your other question, I have never heard of The Incredible Mr. Limpet - I'll look it up now!

@justjulee9135 2 месяца назад

Beautiful treasures! We are planning on traveling to the east side while we are down on Marco Island. I just love all shells!

@debbiejones6265 2 месяца назад

Some very cool shell.s I did not find Bittersweet shells when I was in Ft. Lauderdale. Likely not the right area. But some great finds. Especially the limpets. Wow. So Cool. Thank you for taking us on your adventure. :)

@cyng8497 2 месяца назад

Omg, the glass you found didn’t look like any sharper edges than a shell ! I say leave it for someone else, unless you are going to use it… you learn to watch where you are walking barefoot, if you’ve ever simply stepped on a sharp Sea Shell … or wear footwear.🐬thanks for sharing your adventures 🥰

@nancycross2228 2 месяца назад

I too have collected a lot of the Striped Bittersweets !! Planning on creating things with the shells for my granddaughter to take home with her. I also found Scotch Bonnets at Juno but just a few. Thanks again !

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Lucky lady! No scotch bonnets for me, but I got to see a whole bunch of different treasures!

@nancycross2228 2 месяца назад

@SWFBeachLife Yes ! Am still looking for a Lions Paw ! You did Great ! Thx !

@paulettenewton3370 2 месяца назад

I did want to mention that I purchased some Sea Anchored secrets after bite scrub and I love it ! Thanks for the info. ❤

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Yay! It smells so good!

@gingermackeen5741 2 месяца назад

Yep, a yellow thorny oyster! Beautiful! I feel it's VERY important to pick up glass on the beach. What a gorgeous limpet!! So far I think those were giant bittersweets. I hope you kept the helmet piece. That would make a beautiful pendant!😊 Yep. I agree. Tinted cantharis! You did get me on the flat 😂. That was a great one! Also really nice LIW! Overall not a bad haul! Is that a state park at Juno? I missed it if you said.... Thanks Sharmon! xxoo

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

No state park, but when I go East people are kind enough to give me little tips and tricks so each time I go back I get a little smarter. And I did keep that helmet piece!

@gingermackeen5741 2 месяца назад

@@SWFBeachLife I figured out later it couldn't have been a state park because the sun wasn't up!🤣

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

@@gingermackeen5741 I can’t wait until 8am!!

@miriammacdermot5601 2 месяца назад

Just an after thought: I forgot to tell you that I also loved the big limpet you found. Have you ever seen the Don Knotts movie The Incredible Mr. Limpet? Every time I see a limpet shell I think of him.

@susanwade3203 Месяц назад

What do you do with all of your shells?? I ❤️ them all! We would like to see you too- you would be the type of bestie that would be great to explore the beaches with...I'm new to your videos...

@SWFBeachLife Месяц назад

I keep some shells, I sell some and some I put to the side to make stuff. Here is my latest collection video (because I get that question a lot 🤣): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5vq9DJbCJDA.htmlsi=UsnaEM_Goq2QLO08

@solaceinshelling6552 2 месяца назад

What a fun adventure, friend! AND! What an absolutely spectacular place to shell and enjoy the beauty of Florida 💙 I really enjoyed this one!

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much Bryan! I was so happy to find that limestone formation. Makes me want to go see Coral Cove Park again! I hope you're having a great summer!

@Shelviliger 2 месяца назад

Congrats on your incongruent clam. I could never find them that big on the TX Gulf!

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Thank you!!

@jolynnburns4306 2 месяца назад

That was fun and different!! Did you spend the night or you drove right back? I bet you were sleepy!! They have tons of the Giant Atlantic Bittersweet and Imperial Venus in Pensacola and Navarre. I LOVE limpets!! You know your shells!! I thought I knew them pretty well but those different arks you found. I would have never known. I think you called one a blood ark, I thought it looked like a cockle. I learn every week!! I hope you have a great week and I will see you Sunday. XOXO

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

I was sleepy, but I love these adventures. Next time I'm going to bed earlier!

@jolynnburns4306 2 месяца назад

@@SWFBeachLife my grandkids call imperial Venus (poop shells) LOL

@jolynnburns4306 2 месяца назад

just forgot to tell you that

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

@@jolynnburns4306 🤣🤣🤣

@Danstarla 2 месяца назад

I love seeing how excited you get for limpets, they are so common here. So many bittersweets, they are common here too but i just love them (ours are Striate bittersweets but they look very similar). I have always called them button shells as they just look like buttons to me. Looks like your drive across the state was worth it. :)

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

The drive was definitely worth it! When I have to take my shell book out, I know it's been a good trip!

@puravidasoundwaves 2 месяца назад

Hi, thank you for your video! I really enjoyed every minute of it. You are a great narrator and took me to my happy place (the beach). I live near the Great Lakes and I LOVE beach glass. It is my favorite thing to collect. I usually pick up all the pieces I find for the same reason (tumbled or not) because it could hurt someone. I have occasionally thrown some less tumbled pieces back on beaches less trafficked. I visit my grandma in Florida every year and we LOVE going shelling together. We go to beaches around Tampa, we usually go to a different beach every day.

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

You are lucky you have family in Florida that you get to go shelling with! Thank you for picking up all the sea glass! I picked up so much when I visited Dry Tortugas.

@frankbeach 2 месяца назад

I found your channel about a week ago and I've watched your videos all week. You've re-ignited my interest in shells. I went to Florida in 2008 for my 10th birthday and I got a bunch of shells from a gift shop. I never knew what they were called, but thanks to your videos I have at least some idea of what a few of them are. I live in Indiana so very far from Florida, and we haven't made another trip down there since 2008. Someday I'd like to go back. The beach we were on didn't have many shells unfortunately.

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

I have found that the shell shops will sell shells from all over the world, so you may have some shells that aren't from Florida! I do hope you get to come back and find some of these treasures for yourself.

@frankbeach 2 месяца назад

@@SWFBeachLife Yes I"m finding out that some of them aren't from Florida, but a few are. Even the ones that aren't exactly, I've at least been able to identify what family they belonged to, like a really pretty spiny murex.

@pelicanromance 2 месяца назад

I am from St Augustine but I used to live near Juno and I swear by those southeast beaches! I've had more luck on coral cove park than I have ever had during my few trips to Sanibel (where I seem to have abysmal luck somehow). If I am not mistaken, the collection of dead coral fragments is permissible outside of state parks and as long as it is not a part of live rock, but I would for sure check FWCs restrictions list.

@pelicanromance 2 месяца назад

If you're going to be in the area for a bit, head north a few miles to coral cove park in Tequesta, just south of blowing rocks preserve! the rock formations trap loads of shell specimens :)

@tesshelene6557 2 месяца назад

I live near Naples and have also had almost zero luck with shells on Sanibel ever since Ian. My go to places are south Ft. Myer's Beach and Marco Island. Thanks for the suggestions for east coast shelling! I was on Miami Beach and few weeks ago and we found TONS of beautiful coral fragments, but no shells.

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

I've been to Coral Cove Park and it was beautiful! I was hoping to score some shark teeth on this trip to Juno but I need more practice apparently. I spoke to someone at FWC and it IS NOT PERMISSIBLE to collect or remove dead coral off Florida beaches. I couldn't believe it either until I spoke to someone. Go figure.

@pelicanromance 2 месяца назад

@@SWFBeachLife interesting! I had no idea but I suppose it makes sense. I have always had good luck with shark teeth when I sit in one spot and just dig through broken bits.

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

@@pelicanromance Good to know!!

@kristinegustafson8780 2 месяца назад

I also love beachcombing and shelling. I pick up so much glass when I go out. One day, I picked up half a bucket full. It makes me so angry that people make such a mess. Glass is dangerous

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

It's hard to not get angry when finding trash, I just try to think about the creatures I'm helping.

@denisem6754 2 месяца назад

On the sea glass, I have three categories. Trash, Treasure and Almost. The “almost” aren’t quite frosty enough for me, but have their edges mostly smoothed. I generally leave those to finish. The Auger is my absolute favorite to collect and I think yours might be a Salle, which has given me shell envy because I do not have one…YET. Fabulous video this week, I really enjoyed seeing an east coast beach. Your shell haul is impressive, as always.

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

LOL - I have those 3 stages of sea glass too! I kept my "finished" glass from the Dry Tortugas, I recycled the garbage and sold the "almost" glass 😌 I just found out about a product you can spray on glass to make it frosted!! 😳

@yomama8873 2 месяца назад

Fabulous trip when you said you weren’t going to keep that beautiful flat my mouth flew open and I sucked in my breath 😱if you decide not to keep it there’s a wonderful jewelry designer that’s on you tube she lives in Florida also I believe she would make something spectacular out of it ( Joee’s jewelry designs ) 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Thank you for letting me know!!! 💜

@kelliefrazier6030 2 месяца назад

I love the shiny coquino!! Sp? What time do you head out in the morning? Bitter sweets are gorgeous!!! I get to visit pawleys Island although not stre about next year as they are repairing the pier!!

@kelliefrazier6030 2 месяца назад

I think remove the glass for safety sake!! Also, I had no idea it was illegal to remove dead coral. Thanks for the heads up!!!

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

I will head out at any time but it's a bummer in the summer. I'd prefer to wander around in the dark when it's warm, but white lights could disturb the turtles.

@Valerieknitterhands 2 месяца назад

Love walking the beach with you

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for watching!

@cindyhalford8758 2 месяца назад

Went to Port Aransas last week. A 5hr drive from central Tx where I reside. I found a few nice specimens and washed them at the condo put them in a plastic container with a lid. When I got home…no shells. I was sad because I treasure my shells. Right now I am looking at a mason jar full of Olives I picked up 24 yrs ago so I guess I will just have to go back someday

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Oh man I'm sorry to hear about your shells. I actually worry about mine sometimes when I'm getting them home. I capsized my kayak once - the first thing I grabbed was my shell bag!!!

@pam3lalemieux68 2 месяца назад

What was the other site you have for beach stuff that you popped up on this video didnt catch it, love your videos !

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Here it is! www.youtube.com/@swfbeachlifestuff

@suzannesalerio3237 2 месяца назад

Great walk! As always you make me smile!

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

❤️

@cindyrowland5030 2 месяца назад

The lady in waiting clams, flats & bittersweets can also be found in he panhandle! So weird!❤

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

It is! And flats - I haven't found a flattie in what feels like forever!

@babs629 2 месяца назад

Sharmon your right, the spectral bittersweets look just like those small soft caramel candies with the white centers in them that I use to get as a kid! When I was there on vacation I tried shelling in the water and quickly decided that shelling in the surf should seriously be considered a sport, because you need to be in really good physical shape and have excellent "hand eye" coordination! LOL

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

At least at this beach there weren't rocks in the wash. I've tried to shell in the water where my ankles were getting bashed up by rocks so I ended up on the beach too. I feel like I'd need to live on the East Coast for a few months to really figure out shelling over there!

@jocelia4622 2 месяца назад

Hello. Good Evening 🐚🐚 Happy Sunday Shelling 🐚🐚

@grahamalastairkrebs2241 2 месяца назад

The key hole limpets we found in our country looks like a turkey foot. That one you found almost look like a turkey foot.

@maranathajacobs1907 2 месяца назад

LOL, I drove all the way across the country (planned trip anyway since I haven't been on the left coast for several years) to go beachcombing in Washington this past week. Very different but still managed to find some very nice shells, some pretty rocks, and even a piece of driftwood.

@maranathajacobs1907 2 месяца назад

Oh and a sand dollar 🙂

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

I have a few fabulous sand dollars from the Pacific - they are neat since they don't have the key holes the ones over here do have 😌

@maranathajacobs1907 2 месяца назад

@@SWFBeachLife that difference is the main reason I wanted to find one out here. Only got one unbroken one though 😞

@kathyjund7212 2 месяца назад

West is best! But thank you for taking us!

@kristinkraczek3260 2 месяца назад

The yellow one is a yellow Leafy Jewel Box shell 😊

@tammyc1812 2 месяца назад

If I ever got the chance to go to the beach, I'd definitely appreciate people picking up the glass

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Thank you for letting me know!

@karenlivengood4027 2 месяца назад

Was able to go to Pensacola beach Florida and was able to find some small shells but my favorite place is Sanibel island

@tammywood7514 2 месяца назад

Love the bright yellow shell!

@rebeccaPBC 2 месяца назад

My local and favorite place to shell!

@janiebennett5645 2 месяца назад

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@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Thank you beach friend!!! 🌴🌊🐚❤️

@janiebennett5645 2 месяца назад

@@SWFBeachLife ♥ You're very welcome!! ♥

@maggieslifeisawildride512 2 месяца назад

I'm with you on the glass...if it's not worn, it's a hazardous piece of garbage.

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Thank you for letting me know!

@KarenUntz 2 месяца назад

Beautiful shells! 😊

@dianerichmond7105 2 месяца назад

Last time I was at Juno beach I also found one of those tellin-like shells with the purple splotch near the umbo. I've been calling it a giant coquina, but I don't know either! That's the best I could do identifying it from the Florida's Living Beaches book. I've been watching videos from other shellers in that area, and they are finding them too, but I think they're also unsure! Welcome back to this side, BTW!

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much! Maybe one of these days we'll figure out the coquina mystery!

@lauriegranstrand4018 2 месяца назад

Dog welk? I remove all glass here in NE and store in a glass in my window. For the most part glass on NE beaches is worn.

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Almost all the glass I would find on the East Coast was indeed fully "cooked" seaglass but the Gulf of Mexico doesn't do a good job!

@sabrinach3745 2 месяца назад

Hi :) i really love your videos! Im from Canada Quebec. How do you know which beach to go to get shells? I want to go to the nearest beach that have sea shells in the US.

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

I have learned from experience where to find shells but it's not a science. There is never a guarantee what is going to be out there!

@CaribbeanCastaways 2 месяца назад

Cheers from Fort Myers.

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

Howdy neighbors!!!

@graciereese7957 2 месяца назад

I would love for you to go to Destin Florida!? We went there last year and I found crown conch 😍🌊🐚

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

I want to go shelling in the Panhandle. I'm hoping this year!

@suelarivee385 2 месяца назад

Great shell’s

@juliamaul7334 2 месяца назад

SWF shelling is the best!😊😊😊

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

It really is!

@jasminecarriker8713 2 месяца назад

Very nice!

@sliv._.the._.f0x 2 месяца назад

Wowzerz those are some good shells :0

@Shelviliger 2 месяца назад

That Thorny Oyster looks like a "🐇" figure carved on the side. Lol

@mariabasham9972 2 месяца назад

When my brother and I were kids, we used my pop's tackle to make necklaces, and shells with drill holes or cracked spindles or snail shells, anything with a hole in it really, we would thread on our necklaces, those were our treasures, never anything whole, lol. I wonder what happened to those necklaces over the years...

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

🐚❤️🐚

@luannski6895 2 месяца назад

I thought you identified some of those zigzag shells as "Lady in Waiting Venus" shells.

@dianemaurer5244 2 месяца назад

And a tinted Cantharus!

@SharperMind123 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the informative and relaxing video…and many thanks to the turtle marking crews (but don’t drive on the wrack line please 😅😅)….

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

LOL! I know!

@susandube505 2 месяца назад

HELP Good evening I will be heading to Florida. And was wondering if you could suggest where I could park at Fort Myers Beach? I haven’t been there in quite a while. Any suggestions would be helpful to me. Thank you

@SWFBeachLife 2 месяца назад

There are plenty of lots on the north end of the island as well as off-street parking mid-island. There is no good parking on the south end of the island.

@SharperMind123 2 месяца назад

If the sea glass is rounded on the edges at all, I throw it back into the ocean. I haven’t met anyone yet who has cut their foot on sea glass…I read it takes decades for glass to tumble in the ocean (but just 3-5 days in a mechanical tumbler)…😮🤔