Just love this week's video of the shells. can't wait till next week you just make my weekend when you show us the shells and the beautiful ocean. Thank you very much for your videos
Once again, my trip to the beach with you has restored me! I look forward to every Sunday evening, so that I can go shelling! You really give me the sense of being there. When you excitedly hold a shell up to show the viewers, it feels like I really am at the beach and someone says, “come look what I found!!” I love that don’t just quickly run it by the camera, then whisk it away. I appreciate the fact that you are SHOWING me the find! I can’t wait till next Sunday!
Shell phone numbers...I spit out my drink!! Another great video! Can't wait til next weeks , that was a STUNNING Gaudy you previewed! I look forward to seeing what islands Treasure Seekers take us on when we go on our tour. 3 months and counting!
I wish I had found your videos before I went to Ft. Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, and Gasparilla. We did take the dolphin tour. While not finding a lot of dolphins, seeing a mom and baby chasing our boat was a memory I will always cherish.
Thanks for inspiring and interesting videos. I went to Fort Myers two weeks ago, and did a treasure seeker shell.tour because of your videos. I think I saw that same "lump" of a worn out shell.on Dickman's :) Tour was great, so many shells...found a beautiful scotch bonnet :)loved loved that I was able to name so many of the shells. Thanks, teacher
I have watched so many of your videos today! They are so relaxing and addicting! Thanks for the lessons on lightening, shells, weather, creatures and such!!!
Beach friend I really needed this video after feeling defeated at work last week. Thank you for everything you do. Listening to you makes me smile beach friend 💜
@@SWFBeachLife I am so sorry not sure how this happened but this comment was not for you. Your videos are amazing. The only suggestion I would have for you is put out a video every day😂😂😂😂. Seriously thank you for sharing you adventurous I LOVE them❣️❣️❣️
This time you find again a lot of wonderful pieces, that looks so amazing. I could listen to your speak for hours..it's amazing how much different shells there are worldwide...but not every country aloved to take out, or bring into the country. 😢🥰🖐
Yes, some countries have strict rules about taking shells from the beach. We're quite lucky here and as long as the shells are empty, we're allowed to take them. Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you for this beautiful beach walk. This video is so important to me because it just helped calm me down as we were going through severe weather with tornado watch here in Texas. Beautiful peaceful beaches. I love how the trees look sticking up from the sand. Great shell finds! I love the little creatures you are so gentle handling. Thank you!
Thank you for another lovely beach walk! ❤️ Besides getting to see all the beautiful shells, it just warms my heart every time I see you help all the little critters out by putting them back in the water 🥰
I also live vicariously through you! 😊 One of my fav things to do is Shell Hunting. I use the more worn shells as flower arranging marbles (shells in this case): I use tall glass vases, place quite a few shells in the vase (about half to 3/4s of the way up), fill with water and add roses. It makes a beautiful arrangement (change water daily, oh, and the shells must be clean. When the arrangement is tossed, I soak the shells in water with small amount of bleach for an hour & rinse, air dry). I reserve my more precious shells for my collection. I Love your vids, many thanks. ❤
What a fun idea! I'm actually glad I'm not more creative in the decorating department. I can only imagine the buckets of shells I would have for "projects." I do have shells put to the side for some things I'd like to make but I just can't seem to find the time to tackle them! Thanks for leaving such a fun and easy idea for using shells to decorate!
I live in San Diego and we don’t see awesome shells so your videos make my heart sing!!!!! I love going to the beach vicariously with you to see what you find.
Iv only got as far as …”Let’s go to the beach” and I’m commenting already. Luv that lil personal intro, adore you, your gorgeous and so are all the shells n critters you find n share with us. Your voice is so relaxing n enjoyable to listen to. You make me smile when you say “Yay”….call all the lil critters as “helloooo Friend” and that hearty lil giggle you do.. I’m just a happier person after watching your vids Sharmon…just remember how special you are. Have a grand week ..Lisa Perth West Australia ( where the beaches are boring with no shells 😔😩)
You are a gem. Thank you so much for the kind words. I truly am grateful that I can share these beautiful locations and put together some content for people, apparently all over the world to enjoy. And the best part is I keep learning. I just discovered a type of shell I had no idea existed! The beach never stops amazing me and I'm so glad that I can share my experiences for others to enjoy as well! ❤️
Oh I’ve been waiting for my beach day with my sweet friend 💕🤗🧜🏼♀️ You have taught me so much about shells and the critters of the ocean. Thank you for another relaxing beach day 💕
Hello sweet mermaid! Thank you for always coming along with me and leaving me such lovely comments. I hope you have an entire week of relaxation and healing ❤️
My niece, who graduated with a degree in Marine Science, is always telling me little tidbits of marine trivia. She told me that “star fish” are actually called Sea Stars. It was nice hearing you say That. I live in CA. and our coasts are so very different than your beaches on the east coast. I love seeing all the shells that you can fine so readily. Thank you!
Yes, I had always thought that those 5-armed critters were "star fish" but have since learned they are called sea stars so I have changed my ways. I also didn't know sand dollars were urchins and that baby sand dollars will ingest sand to make them a bit heavier so they will stay on the ocean floor. I've picked up all sorts of fun knowledge about the things I find at the beach!
Always neat to see what kind of shells you'll find. Sometimes it is something new. Great that you got there first. Kice island had more shells to find, lots of piles.🐚 looking forward to next video trip to see what other awesome shells you find and critters. 🌊🌴
My little girls made it twenty minutes into the video before they fell asleep lol. Great relaxing video! Thank you! Also our next family vacation we decided to go to SW Florida so they can find they’re very own shells thanks to you!
I'm so glad you're going to visit SWFL and find some goodies of your own! There really is something special about finding your own treasures. And glad I could help again in the sleep department 😅
O my goodness Absolutely love these shells, thank you for the sneak peak at those beauties🤩🙌🤩🙌, love love the beach walk, thank you for all the wonderful info on the sea life ❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful day to go kayaking ! Great shelling today as well ! Can’t wait to see what else you find !! Thanks again for a wonderful day at the beach 🏝 love that little Sanibel shell !
When you found the first big shell, I thought for sure they’d be one that you’d take home but it looks like they were beyond repair. You had a great day though just the same!! Thanks for the great beach walk!! Have a great week!!😊🐬
Hi Sharmon, I really love your new extended intro. It's a great idea to introduce yourself to the (new) viewers of your channel! That Sanibel Turrid is gorgeous!😍 Congratulations with finding that beauty. When you picked up that red sponge, I thought it was coral. The colour is beautiful. Can you take it home or is that prohibited? Kice Island is treating you very well! Can't wait to see what else you will find there. Thanks for the little preview for next week's video. 😉 It is giving me a high anticipation. Thank you for taking me along on your beach walk. 😘 As always I've loved every minute of it. You really make me feel like I'm walking with you, finding gorgeous shells together. I'm wishing you a wonderful week, hope it's filled with warmth and sunshine. Sending you a big hug and lots of love, xoxo ❤️, Ilona
Kice has been so very good to me! It will be interesting to see what the summer months will bring. Other than thunderstorms that is ☺️ I hope you have a wonderful week too beach friend! ❤️
Hello! I have been watching you for a couple of years and my sister/brother in law are “students” also!! Been to Marco several years and now I’m at Englewood till April!! We are having a blast! Thank you for your teaching and adventures. Would love to meet you on the beach at 6:00 am! 😎
You are so very welcome! I hope you are finding lots of souvenirs to remember your trip by. I don't get up that way but I really hope to in the future!
thank you so much for your hard work and walking the beaches and finding beautiful shells..........ive always been a sea sheller but not lately so again thank you for sharing with us from a fan in red oak tx.......and on to the next video and thank you for a new video...........your the best.....
Awesome congrats on that rare find cute tiny shell it was very ornate up close! nature sure is amazing : ) I loved the sea star I find them so fascinating, thank you for all your wonderful videos!!! ~*~
Being a landlocked Canadian. I also live vicariously through you. I love your chatter and have learned so much. I know we do not take living creatures, but I would be so tempted to keep any sea star if I was ever so lucky to see one! Don’t worry I won’t!
How exciting. I need to lift heavier weights so I can canoe or kayak too. I want find on of the ruffled looking shell that is in the intro. Fingers crossed! Thanks for sharing.
I found that on the east coast - the leafy jewel box. We have lots of goodies here on the West Coast but I did find some really excellent shells over there too!
I have found a Sanibel Turrid myself! Didn’t know what it was at first but so cool. Love the cones you found and as always thank you for the weekly video!!
You did it again. Now I know you have your " special shells you like the most" I have a smile on my face, if you pic the next up to tell us about it, then I know if you keep it, ...or you let it for other there..🥰😀😅😂
What a beautiful day at the beach. And finding some seashells that you haven’t found before. So much fun. My husband and I went to the beach on Saturday. We went fishing, didn’t catch anything but had a wonderful day. It was so beautiful. I am going to start going more often, even if I have to go by myself. I just love the beach, it is my therapy!!!! LoL
I thought I was the only person that goes to the beach alone. My days off are usually Tue and Wed. About 1 time a month, when I get off from work st midnight, I drive 4 hours to go to Beaufort NC. Sanibel instilled the "shelling bug" in me, but is a 13 hour drive. I must say, I have found quite a few awesome shells there. I take a ferry to a small island where I spend most of my time there. Enjoy your beach time.
@@gailyahodnett6743 Now that’s commitment! Admittedly if I had to move away I would probably find a way back to the beach too. I don’t care that I’m alone - the beach is fantastic company!
After visiting Sanibel, I was hooked. I have visited VA Beach and The Outer Banks of NC my entire life. Sanibel has a slower vibe. Being older, I appreciate the simplicity of the island. It's not commercialized like other beach destinations. I may not be able to retire and move to Sanibel, but I'm hoping to be
Thank you once again for sharing your walks on the beach. I am a rock hound and can so relate to your passion. Most of my rocks are from Nova Scotia Canada (I live in Ontario Canada) and during COVID I have not been able to travel so I look forward to your weekly videos of collecting and sharing nature’s treasures. Take care and stay safe. ❤️
You are so very welcome! As a fellow hunter, you know the joy of finding these beauties just waiting to be admired. Thank you so very much for coming along with me on my walk!
I'm one of those people, who would find a good looking shell pile, plant myself and scour for as long as it lasts. It seems most of the shell you love, are just ok with me. But I love to see, hear and walk with you along the ocean. I grew up and live in SoCal and the beach was like home. It's too hard to get there now, but I still dream.
We were at kice last week and my 16 year old daughter found a true tulip that same color as the one you show at the end of the video. It's one of her favorites! She loves tulips! ❤️
CHARMEN, THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO FOR ALL 28.6 THOUSAND OF US !! I'VE LEARNED SO MUCH, AND ENJOYED ALL YOUR WALKS ON BEACH AS I AM LAND LOCKED IN ARIZONA.😎
Way to go! Put that pretty ffc down!😊 Beautiful sand dollars there! Interesting about the red sponge! Thanks for that! Congrats on your Sanibel turrid!! Interesting tan gn. I would have thought it was just worn down, but I think you're right - weird color. Can't resist sj's either!😁 Oh my word! Can't wait for next week!!! Thanks, Sharmon. xxoo
I'm showing off my powers of resistance when I put the FFCs down 😅 And I've since discovered I found a super-rare banded cone! I'm so excited about it. I wish I could go to Kice every week!
What a nice beach day. I have always wondered how you record your walks, I have watched other shelling videos and everyone's style is very different. Your videos are done very well, no crazy camera movements, and I am guessing you do voice overs because there is never any wind or other noises going on. Would be interesting to see how you set yourself up to do a beach walk, planning, packing, supplies (do they vary for each walk depending on where you are going) how you film or decide to film a particular walk. Love living vicariously through you, only rivers and lakes in Pennsylvania (LOL). Long post to say your videos are just GREAT!!!
That Sanibel Turrid was awesome! They are quite uncommon and I don't think much is known about their lifestyle. I've only ever found 3, and all were on Sanibel. Wonder what the live guys look like. I can't blame you for not holding onto the big worn whelk, they weigh you down so much. I found a bunch of big broken whelks in the Carolinas I thought were cool, and boy was it a hard walk back to the car, LOL. Happy shelling!
And that is exactly why I really try not to pick up the FFCs until I'm leaving the beach. It's tough work being out on the sand, in the heat, lugging around 15 lbs of shells! 😅
Another beautiful video! That Sanibel turrid is awesome and I love your excitement, but that red color true tulip was spectacular! I’m so glad you gave us a sneak preview of next week’s video. I’m still reveling in today’s finds but can’t wait until next week. That first big lump you found, yes, this land locked girl would have kept it 😂. I was able to make a quick trip to the Bolivar peninsula near Galveston over Spring Break. I found a few shells but absolutely nothing like you find there. Thanks so much for sharing weekly!
I am so very spoiled to live here. Even on days when I don't want to collect shells, I find myself walking with full pockets carrying them because I can't help myself 😅 I'm glad you got to go to the beach at Spring Break. Even if you don't go home with tons of shells, any day at the beach is a good day!
that gaudy natica is the gaudiest. Same for the alphabet cone with the 'fused' pattern. If you were to enter those in a shell show I could see either one getting a ribbon for best self-collected !
Hmmm - maybe I'll do that next year at the Sanibel show. I was rather disheartened with some of the live collected specimens (I have a thing for the critters too) but at least I know anything I entered died naturally. I'll be sure to keep them in mind for next year.
Welcome aboard! Yes, we kind of have the best beaches (in my humble opinion) down here in Southwest Florida. I am quite lucky to live here and share my weekly beach walks ☺️
I mostly chose it due to price and weight. I needed something light that I could get on and off my car by myself and I didn't want to break the bank. I'll probably upgrade it one day but for now it does the job!
Hey Charmaine I have a suggestion. It would be fun if you paused before identifying the shell to give us a chance to see if we can do it, before the reveal! Especially for us longtime subscribers. Not a contest just for fun only. Love from Your fan grandma Suzie.
You got it Suzie! I will make a conscience effort to identify them a little slower in an upcoming video so you can guess before I tell you what it is! Thanks for the tip!