Looking for seashells after a hurricane. I had Sanibel Island to myself! 

l am glad to hear that you're safe

Oh, it's so good to hear the voice we all love, the voice of our Beach Angel! I used to go crazy trying to get onto Santa Rosa Island after a hurricane had passed. I wanted to see all the amazing things that the surf had thrown onto the shore. I love the sunray calico scallops! I want to find someone selling those on Etsy, along with the black ones. I have a bunch of shells in my basket there. If I ever find my high speed drill and the jewelry findings I bought, I'll make myself a couple of necklaces. For those who might think that my memory is failing, my dear husband has Alzheimer's Disease and he goes on "straightening binges" from time to time. I had bought a drill and findings to make jewelry for Sharmon's auction and, before I could even put my new purchases away in my craft room, he had moved them to a place where I can't find them! I only hope he didn't throw it all away! 🥴 I gotta say, it is so wonderful and almost mystical to be on a beach all alone. This solitary trip reminds me of how it was when I was a child, when I would walk for miles along the beach and see only a few little shorebirds. I'd leave little piles of shells in my wake, and pull off my t-shirt, tie it to make a bag and walk back home in my swimsuit with my shirt full of shells. Oh, I see you have a fighting conch friend, darling! I thought of you when I found one small fighting conch shell in the shell collection I recently purchased. One day, I might just surprise you by coming down there to walk along the beach with you, Angel. It's on my list of things to do when the storm in my life has ended. I will need to find healing in the sea. I think the blue eyes of the fighting conchs are so pretty! I wonder what we look like to them? That was a lovely sunrise! You're right, Sharmon, it does make you feel freaky to know that, only a few hours' drive north, the folks of the Big Bend were losing all they held dear. I always pray as I watch the storms making landfall. I know how that feels. I think I still have PTSD when it comes to the big hurricanes. It was so wonderful to hear your voice, dear ftiend, and to know that you are safe. I'm so glad you found that pony! It's a real beauty! Just like you, dear Beach Angel. Thank you so much for everything you do for us and for your adopted home. Congratulations on the success of your recent auction! i wish I was there to help you send all that treasure out to its new owners. That will be a job and a half! I'm sending my best love to you and to all of my beachy friends out there! May you all have the most wonderful week ever! 🐚 Rebecca, The Lost Mermaid🧜

You make me so happy you lay the shells back down on the sand instead of throwing them. Glad you are okay ❤ Personally, I love the pin shells

Lovely walk on the beach Sharmon with a stunning Horse Conch to remember it by. Thank you!

The horse conch was a cool find! Those calicos were nice looking. That sun rise is awesome!!

Gorgeous pony! I think folks who live in coastal areas understand making the most out of post storm beach combing, but you are so kind not to boast in the midst of one. I’m glad to see Sanibel rebuilding, but you really were the lucky one to have the beach to yourself. I look forward to next week’s virtual walk on FMB.

I stumbled across your videos while searching on RU-vid and just got somewhat addicted. I work in a lab working on a microscope so I can’t always look at your finds, but I admit that I’m enjoying the sounds of the beach along with the cadence of your conversation. Thanks for giving me “beach strolling” time! 😊

Had the beach to yourself…….dreammmmm come true!

Omggg! I am first! Sooo excited to see what you find! Yayyyyyyy! ( :😊 it does look like the middle of the night! Lol! You were excited, Sharmon! Let's go to the beach! Woo hoo! ( : I definitely need to go to Sanibel fot sure! I adore scallops sooo much! ( : Whoa. That horse conch (aka pony) is gorgeous! Fantastic size!! I bet you walked past it on the way down the beach in the dark! ( : The shells on the beach looked sooo beautiful! ( : Thanks sooo much for taking us shelling with you, Sharmon! It was a blast! ( :

Those early shots look like a Monet painting. 🤩

* Stunning Shells. Thanks for taking us with you..

Wisconsin is, right now, experiencing pure Florida!! A flock of Flamingos has been spotted enjoying our northern climate! Beautiful to see, but I’m anxious about them staying to long with winter just around the corner! Hopefully they will follow the Whooping Crane migration back south where they belong. May the Whoopers lead the way!!

Amazing shells with beautiful colors 🐚 😊.

I remember Sanibel island shell hunting-the best selection in the world except for the Shell factory in Ft Meyers’s, right by my grandma’s house. Absolutely gorgeous place.

Aw! That fighting conch is so cute, waving his eyes around and trying to move your finger with his little foot. Nice finds this week, and that horse (pony!) conch is awesome!

What a nice, peaceful trip! Thank you! Glad you were safe. You are always so kindly thinking of others. ❤️🐚

Yeah that pony was Awesome and what a colorful palette ❤

I still run my hands thru all the shells I brought back to GA from our Sanibel trip the year before the big hurricane struck. So thankful for that visit (& my shells!) Can’t wait to go back but giving it a couple years. ❤

Wow!! That conch 😮❤so many beautiful treasures ! My husband and I went to Cumberland island yesterday and had so much fun shelling the entire day.. my body is screaming today from the up and down.. but so worth it! Have a great week ❤

I LOVE the horse conch!! Fun walk! Thanks for taking us along. Have a great week. See you SUNDAY! XOXO

I loved your excitement over the beautiful horse conch. ❤️ It’s the same way I felt, when you sent me such awesome shells. I love to hold them in my hand - it’s like they have an energy in them, that makes my heart race. I love, love, love your videos. Thank you Sharmon. ❤️ I felt so sad that the hurricane was bringing back so many memories of Ian. I can’t imagine how difficult it was for you. I’m grateful you’re safe, but my heart goes out to those that were affected by this latest hurricane.

Beautiful Horse Conch I’m glad you are doing well and safe.

Awesome walk! So many shells. Love the Horse Conch. 😊😊😊

Thank you for such a beautiful way to start my day. I absolutely love Sanibel and pray for this beautiful place and it’s people each day. ❤

I have that same shirt and bag. I loved going on that tour. She was so accommodating.

I’ve missed you and the shell adventure glad your doin ok w all the hurricanes that have it fl.

What a gorgeous pony!

Happy to hear your voice. I enjoy your range of emotions. Thank you for Beach Time it sometimes brings me to tears, in a good way.

I love the dark scallops and the horse conk. They are just beautiful. I love all the shells very much but i guess i favor the darker ones. Many prayers for everyone still recovering from last years hurricane and this years hurricane. We have several friends in Fl. And Maine who had gotten some of the storms. One family had to find a new place to stay. My heart goes out to everyone. Thank you for sharing a beautiful sunrise even with a little rain. Have a wonderful day.😊

Beautiful colors on the shells. Thank you for showing us what is happening and i appreciate the sensitivity that you show for people in other areas of Florida that are being affected by the current hurricane. 🌻🐕🥰

Can't believe there were so few people out there!!😮 Really beautiful horse conch!❤️ Can't wait for next week! Thanks, Sharmon. XOXO

Beautiful finds! I love your horse conch. We stayed at the Sundial last year about 2 weeks before Ian. We can’t wait until it opens again. You have such a fantastic way of describing the shells. That’s how I’ve learned the names of so many. You sound like you may have a cold. Thanks for your videos!

What a thrill to see that horse conch just laying there! We rarely get that size washing up on beaches too. Maybe due to resiliency to predators, or quick growth during that timespan? Very well made video as per usual!

Beautiful colored shells..

Love the colours.

Holy Halloween Horse Conch!! 😆

Just found this wonderfully stunning beach life RU-vid channel. I’m so in love. Thank you for this gorgeous content💗

We had large swells on the east coast (Palm Beach County) and all it did was push a bunch of sand on the beach! I’ve never shelled at Juno and brought home nothing!!! That was my first time…

Thanks

The horse (pony) conch's color.... perfect for an early Halloween gift to you. Shar. Thank you for taking me back to my old stomping (and stooping) grounds!! ❤

Have a wonderful week. I look forward to your next video. Kind of lonely on the beach when no one else is there.

Regular flashlights disturb their nesting, etc. You are only supposed to use red lights on turtle beaches.

5:06; oh my, this scallop looks like lambchop. 🤗

Beautiful shells congratulations on the Pony 🤩🤩🤩💖💖

Always lovely to shell with you. And while I do sympathize with those that might get hammered by storms, I still think that when you CAN go, you SHOULD go shell!😊

Thank You! LIKE ❤

I love those buttercup lucines and yellow prickly cockles! I'd have big jars of them if I lived there 😂😂

Your voice is amazing❤ the shelling is really calming

That looks like the area where Gulf Breeze Cottages was…..ohhhh my gosh! It is! I just looked it up. I wish someone could find out if Gulf Breeze Cottages are rebuilding.

Thanks!

Great finds

The horse conch is my dream shell. Y’all can have all the Junonia(?) there are ….give me the horsies!!!

I keep looking at the resort my husband and I stayed at in Sanible and their website just has a banner closed until further notice. 😔 We loved it there so much one of our best vacations ever and where I found your channel. I watched you every day we were there over my morning coffee before we went out to the beach. Hubby went fishing and I walked and looked for shells and relaxed. I can not wait to go back on day soon, I think that everyone in SWF is doing such a great job at rebuiding and trying so hard to get back to thier new normal

Found those quite often in treasure island but I have move to Jacksonville and it’s Atlantic coast shells are different here I noticed not so much fighting conck shells here

here we go again! "Did I mention I found this......" hahahahaha So nice to have beach alone

Always look forward to Sunday evening to watch your video! Won't be going to the beach soon, but this is the next best thing! Pittsburgh, PA

A lovely Sanibel stroll and so lucky to have the beach all to yourself. Oh and the horse conch….lovely! Not that I am a bit jealous of course!! Oh and I am not in the least jealous of the beautiful beach bowls either, nah, not me!! a stay are xx

"Hey there, Penny!" called Fred, the Florida Fighting Conch, as he swam toward his friend who was a Pen Shell, a bivalve with a sleek and shiny black shell, looked up, her siphons twitching with curiosity. Fred did a little flip in the water, showing off his spiral-shaped, colorful shell. "Well, Penny, today's the day I'm going to share the incredible tale of "Gus" and why we gastropods have something you bivalves don't-an "Operculum!" Penny's curiosity piqued, and she extended her foot and threads slightly, anchoring herself to the sandy seabed. "Yaaaay!" The Florida Fighting Conch cleared his squishy throat and began his tale with exaggerated enthusiasm. "Once upon a time, in the deep, dark depths of the undersea world, there lived a curious and inventive snail named Gus. Gus was tired of always being exposed to the dangers of the ocean, like hungry predators and fierce currents." Penny chuckled. "Sounds like Gus had quite an adventurous spirit?." Fred nodded, "Indeed, he did! So, Gus set out on a mission to create the ultimate defense mechanism. He started experimenting with various ideas, like growing extra spiky shells or surrounding himself with sea anemones." Penny's siphons quivered with amusement. "And did any of those ideas work?" Fred shook his head. "Not at all! In fact, they usually attracted more attention from predators. But Gus was undeterred. He was determined to create something foolproof." Penny leaned in, eager to hear more. "And then what happened?" "Ah, here's where it gets interesting," Fred exclaimed. "One day, while Gus was snooping around an abandoned shipwreck, he found a discarded jar of peanut butter. Now, Gus wasn't sure what peanut butter was, but it had a round, flat lid that gave him an idea." Penny's siphons twitched in anticipation. "What did he do with the peanut butter lid?" Fred continued with a grin, "Gus decided to modify the lid and attach it to his shell. It was like a portable door! He called it an 'operculum,' and whenever danger approached, he'd slam it shut, sealing himself safely inside." Penny burst into laughter. "So, he carried a peanut butter lid around on his shell?" Fred nodded enthusiastically. "Exactly! And it worked like a charm but it was too colourful and it scratched his skin a lot. He didnt like it after a while. It drew attention to him and predators would try to nibble on Gus more. When the plastic cracked in time the predators would sneak under the cracks and bite!. It became quite the burden and so he got rid of it." "Wait, Fred," Penny interjected, her curiosity still piqued. "You can't just leave me hanging there! I need to know more about how Gus turned that peanut butter lid into an operculum like yours." "Well " Fred continued "Gus took inspiration from the underwater world around him. He noticed that some seaweed had a particular quality - it was flexible and strong, yet lightweight." Penny nodded, captivated. "And then what?" "Well,Gus gathered a bunch of this special seaweed, colourful and sleek, and began weaving it together using his mucus as a natural adhesive. It took a lot of twisting, turning, and a few broken strands along the way, but he was determined." Penny leaned in even closer, eager to hear every detail. "How did he secure it to his shell?" "With more creativity!" Fred replied. "Gus realized that he needed something to fasten the woven seaweed onto his shell securely. So, he scavenged tiny, smooth pebbles from the ocean floor. Using a mix of mucus and a touch of clever knot-tying, he attached these pebbles to the seaweed, creating a beautiful and functional operculum." Fred's voice grew a touch more solemn. "Well, Gus's invention was so successful that other gastropods in the undersea world started adopting it. Over time, operculums became a common feature among our kind, providing us with protection and peace of mind." Penny the Pen Shell smiled, grateful for Fred's quirky and strange but informative story. "You're absolutely right, Fred. We may be different, but we all play a vital role in the tapestry of life beneath the waves." The Fighting Conch smiled and turned to Penny and said " Hey Pens! Why did Gus and his operculum become a comedy show on the reef ?... " Because he was a fun guy and he sealed the deal !!! And with that, Finn and Pen Shell continued their underwater adventure, laughing and appreciating the unique features that made each of them so special .

You are the best❤️❤️

I always learn so much from watching can you suggest a good book to learn about the different shells

Such a beautiful day to collect shells. Mother nature does what she does. Good to see Sanibels coast.

Love your videos! Q: If you find a conch shell or whelk that is small, if you throw it back in the ocean, does it continue to grow? (sorry; am new to this shelling thing!) I really want to come to SWFL. I would most likely park my butt in that mass of shells and dig through that all day! I doubt I'd move much at all. I live in PA and go to MD beaches. We dont have ANY bigger shells around so what you find in FL just amazes me! Thank you for showing us your videos and teaching us all about shelling!

Do you have any island inn footage we were so sick to see all the destruction we were scheduled to go back right after the hurricane.Loved that place...😢😢😢

Hi Sharmon. Thanks for this beautiful shelling and beach walk adventure. Of course I'm thrilled for you finding that big colorful horse conch. So many shells you found were very colorful. Of course if I were there I'd be going nuts collecting those giant Atlantic cockles. so gorgeous and I love the size. Have you ever made a candle with one of those? Anyway, greetings from Washington State and looking forward to more wonderful videos.

People are currently finding a lot of different things on the Outer Banks from these last 2 storms

Hey! Did I see the ‘spoon’ in your angel wing??❤. Awesome if so!❤️

New to your videos, but really enjoying them! Just curious as to what you do with all the shells you collect. TIA

Saya punya banyak kerang,saya senang mencari kerang di pantai

Have you heard anything on The Sanibel Island Beach Resort? Haven'tbeen able to ANY info on it since Ian hit.

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Do you have a little bit of a cold or was it just an early morning? I thought I detected a change in your voice on one of the auction videos, too, but maybe you've just been working too hard. You must not be really ill, though, if you're still heading to the beaches. (Or unless you're just getting your needed dose of Vitamin Sea!) Do take care, Sharmon. You're important to us.

Another fabulous day at the beach. If I want to buy some ‘safe acid’ from your shop would I be able to pick it up?

Sanibel is the best!Im in Brazil. If I travel to go shelling there would I be able to bring the shells to Brazil or is it forbidden?Lovely videos!

Good morning! I didn't know how to message you besides on here due to not finding the video. There was a video on shell cleaning with this new safer acid and I wanted to use your link in hopes you would benefit. Can you post that again please. I'm sick of using soap and bleach doesn't even work for most of my shells and it just breaks them down. If by chance you are finding the new acid not good anymore please let me know. Thank you!

The sand dunes are gone at pass a grille and there were about 90 sand dollars, I’m not even exaggerating

Great pony! Were the noseeums better this visit?

are both the MUCKY DUCK'S gone? i went to them in college

Good to hear you, but you sound under the weather; and I don't mean hurricanes. Hope you are well.

WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE ?

What the heck is pickle ball? LOL

What is the purpose of the scoop on angel wings?

We’re you on a radio show called “it is written” a few months ago?

Where you on bowmen beach?

I thought you never pick up penshells

What do you do with the shells you find?

Why no flashlights with turtles near?

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Why I never see people swimming in the sea?

Do you film with a GoPro or your phone

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Boring

Thank, Greeting from Tucuman - Argentina !!!

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