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Low tide shelling the 10,000 Islands Florida. Kayaking leaves so many possibilities! 

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Low tide shelling the 10,000 Islands is something I was looking forward to for weeks. I love low tide shelling and to have low tide, great weather, a can do attitude plus a kayak and I was in business. In retrospect, I just wish I had checked my battery cord before I left. This was the first time I ever had this problem. I thought hey, no problem, I have a second camera and that camera was giving me SD card errors so I was stuck on an island without a camera. Almost as bad as losing one of my paddles!
Speaking of losing things, I was very excited to finally have a good system to move my kayak, however my system gave way on the way home and I was really, really nervous for a good 30 minutes trying to get my kayak home without destroying it or causing an accident. I will be honest - that was not fun, however I do have plans to visit a kayak retailer to have a proper mount installed. I will not let this set me back!
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@cazee100
@cazee100 2 года назад
Kice Kice baby, a true giving place. I love Kice. Really looking forward to the day you find a huge conch for keeping. Stay safe x
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I hope you are feeling better my sweet shell friend! ❤️
@pattyvincent-wagoner174
@pattyvincent-wagoner174 2 года назад
Love love love this area! The sand dollars are so pretty and your haul was huge! Tale care and thanks for taking us along ❤️
@pegbracey4718
@pegbracey4718 2 года назад
My gosh, that was an awesome haul, I especially loved the banded tulip inside of the spiney hinged jewel box 😂
@debnordman1640
@debnordman1640 2 года назад
Very creative way to handle your battery dying on you; loved your "finding" the shells in your yard, mailbox, & patio when you got home! Very fun. 😉
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I was so bummed my battery died but I tried to make the most of it. Than you for coming along with me on my island adventure!
@debnordman1640
@debnordman1640 2 года назад
@@SWFBeachLife You did such a great job with the video; no one would have ever guessed. But you're probably like so many of us perfectionists who lament that it wasn't what you ideally wanted. It was a wonderful video & much enjoyed! So there!!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
@@debnordman1640 ❤️
@mrsthacker4238
@mrsthacker4238 2 года назад
So many tulips... I thought you were in Holland!!🌷🌷🌷
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I was just tip-toeing along! Thanks for coming with me!
@dianemartin7110
@dianemartin7110 2 года назад
I LOVE watching your videos! You do a fantastic job. Keep'um coming!
@joannemcqueen9412
@joannemcqueen9412 2 года назад
I love to learn about new things and really enjoy your videos. Question: at 19:51 - is that a shark tooth to the right? Just curious
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
There was a lot of black pieces of wood on the island, mixed in with the shells so I think that's just some black beach stuff. I have never found a shark tooth this far south. You usually have to go a little more North to either Stump Pass or Venice to find the teeth.
@hellcat35
@hellcat35 2 года назад
I thought I saw a HUGE shark tooth at one point, too! What I saw was white. It was at 19:19. To the right.
@mattwalter3571
@mattwalter3571 2 года назад
Wow sand dollar gold mine🤩! 😂 Loved the stuff you hide around at home. That would be something I would have done as well
@christinahemmer1360
@christinahemmer1360 2 года назад
Love how you handled your technical difficulties 😁. Love watching you!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Thank you! And thank you for coming along with me!
@jeanetteferree6118
@jeanetteferree6118 2 года назад
Shell angel, would love to see it! 😇 Love how you "found" the shells at home. Always enjoy your videos.
@Mrbutters17
@Mrbutters17 2 года назад
Lovely finds as usual! Glad your kayak trip went well. Have a wonderful week!
@lindatorres373
@lindatorres373 2 года назад
Another great week. Thanks for sharing. Love that your mom comments!
@nancycross2228
@nancycross2228 2 года назад
Love love kayaking for shells ! Won't be lo g I will be on the beach ! Thank you !!
@rebeccapinkley3280
@rebeccapinkley3280 2 года назад
That was truly an amazing shelling adventure….so many goodies
@Mrbutters17
@Mrbutters17 2 года назад
That was truly an amazing shelling adventure….so many goodies
@maggieslifeisawildride512
@maggieslifeisawildride512 2 года назад
Love the impromptu shelling around your home...Lol!
@cintiapollock2486
@cintiapollock2486 2 года назад
O***oh so many lovely shells! wonderful beech area loved it.
@purplelisa812
@purplelisa812 2 года назад
You find so many Beautiful shells I love seeing so many shells ive never seen 😁🤙
@lisahutchcraft1385
@lisahutchcraft1385 2 года назад
That was a wonderful adventure! You made quite the haul!🤗
@jtcowboy5518
@jtcowboy5518 2 года назад
The acid bath is always fun to watch! What a haul you got there! Wish I can have the whole island to myself to look for shells! OT, do you ever have problems with sand flies? Any suggestions of repelling them? Thanks for taking us along!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I LOVE Kice and seeing what goodies will be there. And normally I don't see many other people so it's almost like having the island to myself. I do not have problems with sand fleas, or noseeums, mostly because I usually stay by the water and away from vegetation. And the wind also helps keep the bugs away. You can try repellant, but they are persistent little buggers!
@trenttan3779
@trenttan3779 2 года назад
Gosh, a friend of mine recently went there and she got a few dozen bites all over her legs and arms.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
@@trenttan3779 Some people can have a bad reaction to the bites. The bugs can be miserable to some people!
@trinitycooper7236
@trinitycooper7236 2 года назад
I lost my other account, and I resubscribed to you immediately 🤧 I’m on vacation with my family in Florida this week! My first time seeing an ocean and I’m SO EXITED to go SHELLING today!!! You’ve been such an inspiration to me and a great teacher for identifying shells. :-)
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
AMAZING!!! I hope you have a great time and find lots of shells. And with any luck, you'll know what kind you're finding! Good shell luck to you!
@jacqulynjohnson6237
@jacqulynjohnson6237 2 года назад
So I’m from the up north, West Michigan, 8 minutes from our gorgeous Lake Michigan! Just returned from Navarre Beach and I found some awesome finds! There’s a few that I’m not too sure of what they are. Anyhoo….currently we’re 18” deep in snow ❄️ that fell within about 24 hours. I want to thank you for your fantastic videos! It’s a great “warm” getaway. I truly appreciate that you explain the shells 🐚 and move on, and how super kind you are to the critters! Its always a great reminder to love and adore God’s creatures; great and small. Then the “beach time”…..ugh, glorious!! Thank you again!! p.s., one question. There’s a Bay Scallop that has deep grooves and the other scallop??
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I'm glad I can give you a little beach getaway anytime you like! The 2 most common scallops down here are the bay scallops and the calico scallops. Those calicos as so colorful! The video this Sunday we'll get to see really gorgeous colors on them 🐚
@patifagan6774
@patifagan6774 2 года назад
Beautiful beautiful scenery.thanks
@desertbreeze69
@desertbreeze69 2 года назад
Loved this trip. Can’t wait to get my shells.
@lauram5195
@lauram5195 2 года назад
Oh my gosh that flat is amazing!!! What a haul! I hope I get to Kice one day. Imagine my surprise Xmas day when Santa surprised me with SWF merch. I got a Tshirt and a mug. I was sooooo happy. I must of yelled out about the merch when watching your own of your videos.🤣 I guess my husband listens to me at least sometimes. 🤷🏼‍♀️🤗🐚🐚🐚🐚
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I'm sitting here grinning like a fool. I'm glad Santa was good to you and I really do hope you make it to Kice one day. It's really a very magical island! Happy New Year!
@kathyjund7212
@kathyjund7212 2 года назад
Thank you for the awesome video. I love when you go to the 10000 islands. That albino lace murex is outstanding. Happiest of holidays! See you next sunday!!!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Hope you had a Merry Christmas!
@shellstories
@shellstories 2 года назад
Awesome finds! That flat is perfect! I wonder if its possible to find one hinged in Florida, that would be so awesome. The color on that nutmeg cannot be beaten!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
A hinged flat? Now that would be a killer find! I don't even think I've ever seen a photo of one. Ok, let's race to see who can find one first! 🤗
@lolabaker8197
@lolabaker8197 2 года назад
I’m heading down to Sandestin Tuesday!!! Can’t wait to shell😆😆😆😆
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I hope you find lots of goodies! 🐚
@christinewilkinson3772
@christinewilkinson3772 2 года назад
I’m just confused. One week you ignore scallops and pick up tulips. Another week you ignore fighting conchs and pick up olives. Another week you ignore olives and only pick up fighting conchs. If you could explain it would help. I just can’t understand why you’re keeping what you keep and leaving great shells in plain sight. It just makes me feel agitated. Please understand. I really appreciate all your efforts in bringing us videos.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
It's a hierarchy of shells for me. Some are more "rare," so if those shells are around, I'm going to "ignore" some of the more common shells. If there aren't many of the rarer ones around, I'll pay attention to the next best shell and so on. If there isn't much on the beach, I'll pay attention to just about anything I find. If I'm ignoring other shells it means I've already picked up a bunch or there are "better" shells to check out. I do know how you feel though - I get that same feeling when I watch some of the other shellers! Maybe I'll try to explain this in an upcoming video. Thank you for the comment!
@sherrielester6869
@sherrielester6869 2 года назад
Headed to Fort Myers this Saturday and plan to visit Sanibel..Ft Myers and hopefully Marco and go kayaking one day of it. Thanks so much for your videos...they have helped plan this trip!!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I'm so glad I could help! I hope you have a wonderful time on your beach explorations!
@edwardlatwinas3131
@edwardlatwinas3131 2 года назад
I love your videos. We shell when we're able to hit the beach. I enjoy your knowledge on the marine life. You mentioned that your from NJ. So am I, Riverside, NJ. What part of NJ are you from? Keep up the great work.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I grew up in West Milford and eventually settled in Fair Lawn, which is where we moved from. We always vacationed down at Island Beach State Park and loved our beach time there. I never knew there were so many fascinating creatures and things to find on the beach until I got here. I was hooked!
@samanthabright5393
@samanthabright5393 2 года назад
My favorite shelling apot! We spent the day on Christmas Eve here and found 3 Rose Murex's. Happy Holiday's!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
That's awesome!!! Congrats on those bucket list finds!
@christinaapple4143
@christinaapple4143 2 года назад
Awesome journey!! Do people cut the dead trees down for firewood or other artistic uses? When you said you had technical difficulties, I thought something happened to your kayak... Is your kayak an inflatable? Your dedicated fan in Ohio...
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I have seen people on the beach cut away branches from some of the dead trees but I think logistically it would be rather difficult taking the wood from the island. But who knows! I ran out of battery on the island, then on the way home my kayak rack failed while I was on the highway. Got home safely but I can do without that kind of stress! I'm getting a proper rack installed this week!
@dantheman5745
@dantheman5745 2 года назад
This gave me an idea...I went shelling on my street today here in NJ. Not very many shells, though. Just bills and a lot of junk mail. Hopefully I'll have better success tomorrow.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I tend to look down on my walks and I see all sorts of weird things. Some people do leave big shells in their yards and it takes great restraint to not trespass and check them out 😅
@carolmathis6084
@carolmathis6084 2 года назад
Greetings Sharmon! The granddaughter had a sleep over. We sorted through my shells and identified matches to those you found. I 'save for later' to show her the critter shows such as the live moon snail. Ssoooo cooollll! And, the one with the critters flipping their shells! And, the turtle nesting! You are pleasantly educating us about shells! We've had hours of stimulating conversation, washed shells, used the magnifying glass on tiniest, and searched for mended wounds and drill holes. I let her start her own collection by choosing from mine! Thank you for your videos...the time editing...sharing! Regards, c
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I used Florida Adventures and Rentals, but apparently that particular tour is only offered "off-season" and is not available right now. April is right on the cusp, so it's possible by then they will change by then. I would give them a call to see. floridaadventuresandrentals.com
@toro220d
@toro220d 2 года назад
I love my beach walk and I love my beach walk and I loved the ending too pretty cool touch keep up the good work work and I'm glad you weren't hurt in the tornado down there God-bless you and merry Christmas and happy New Year
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too!
@FollowThomas
@FollowThomas 2 года назад
This is a beautiful island to explore. I assume nobody is there but you finding all kinds of interesting shells. 👍
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Someone else did kayak up to the island and was setting up their chair and scared me half to death when they said hi! So I was alone 99% of the time and definitely managed to find a bunch of fabulous goodies!
@shannaprissyleamon1311
@shannaprissyleamon1311 2 года назад
I'm unfortunately in the hospital but at least this video brightened my day! 🙋🥰
@kimberlyaustin6677
@kimberlyaustin6677 2 года назад
Oh no! I hope you recover soon!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Oh no! I hope you are on the mend and can go home soon! ❤️
@janahendrix458
@janahendrix458 2 года назад
I LOVE how you make your videos about the actual subject and you don't even have to show your face! Know what I mean? Ego doesn't have anything to do with your videos. But now where do I find info and a picture of you lol. I guess I missed info about a website if you mentioned it. You have to be a professor or at the least a school teacher. I'm 68 years old now and I wish I would have had a teacher like you back in the day lol.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I did do an event with Beachcombing Magazine and I answered questions and explained all sorts of different stuff for over an hour: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-B4OAiXIMDSg.html I am not a teacher nor do I have any formal teaching training - I'm just interested in all things beach and love learning! Thank you for coming along with me on my beach walks!
@melissamcdanel-baldwin8401
@melissamcdanel-baldwin8401 2 года назад
Hello! I have a question for you on a previous video that you posted on the 10,000 islands. You did a shelling tour that left you on the island for 5 hours and came back to pick you up. Do you remember the company that you used for that your? We are going to Marco Island in April and were interested in that tour. We have gone on a few shelling tours in the past, but wanted to check this one out. Also, is april a decent time of year to shell? We’ve only gone on shelling tours in October on our kids Fall break.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Yes! This is the company I used for that tour: floridaadventuresandrentals.com They only offer that tour I took "off-season" but April is right on the cusp. I would give them a call and see if/when they're going to change their schedule. There's a LOT of people here in the winter, but it's mostly us locals once the heat sets in 🤗
@sallya.2412
@sallya.2412 2 года назад
Great haul of shells from Kice island. Lovely banded tulips. I still don't know to to tell the shark eye and moonsnail apart. I know same family but they look the same. Love the beach time. 🐚🐟🌊
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
You and me both on the moon snails, but I am making some progress telling the real shark eye's from the false shark eyes! I'll be sharing next week!
@Justfollowthecrumbs
@Justfollowthecrumbs 2 года назад
Beautiful, I hope you had a Merry Christmas, it rained a lot here in the UK, never mind a sunny beach with amazing shells 🐚 makes me happy 😊.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I hope you had a Merry Christmas too! Thank you for coming along with me on my beach walk!
@nataliacaleo9246
@nataliacaleo9246 2 года назад
Happy holidays hugs from italy 🎊🎊🎉🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Happy holidays Italy!
@lindawellinghoff5432
@lindawellinghoff5432 2 года назад
Great fun on Kice. Thanks so much!
@janetswope5695
@janetswope5695 2 года назад
You are just amazing. You are so knowledgeable about shells 🐚 and it is so relaxing to join you on your shelling adventures. Being from Missouri, the beach is a whole new environment for me. Thank you for sharing.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
You are so very welcome! I knew nothing about shells or the animals that make them until I moved here and became so interested in what I was finding on the beach. I am so lucky to live here!
@debrakitson292
@debrakitson292 2 года назад
Wow, so many tulips! I don’t find many at all here in Venice… unless of course they’re found by the early birds! 😁. Thank you again for another great video! I need to check out these islands
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I mostly found the shark teeth when we were in Venice. It was so fun and to have free parking was such a pleasant surprise! The shells are much better down this way. Stump Pass was very kind to me the one time I visited but I love these southwest beaches the best!
@trishcook1857
@trishcook1857 2 года назад
Thank you once again. Wow so many shells. X
@kkcm53
@kkcm53 2 года назад
Beautiful Haul from these great areas!! I miss the beach so much. I'm new to your channel... What do you do with all of these great shells? Do you sell them? 🤔
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I keep some for my collection, some I put to the side to sell, broken ones I put to the side for future "projects," and some I return to the beach. Here is a video of my recent collection: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Afy0jl0smpE.html And I finally got around to making a shell mirror I had really wanted to make: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Mf5SVm8m5n8.html
@trenttan3779
@trenttan3779 2 года назад
Oh, that's so much fun! Low tide plus having the beach to yourself equals heaven! I could spend days there!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
You are right about that! Wish I could bring a tent and just stay there for days!
@aliceelbradey6278
@aliceelbradey6278 2 года назад
Thanks for sharing I love that island
@marciaslay1149
@marciaslay1149 2 года назад
Love watching you and have learned so much, if im planning a shelling trip to Ft Meyers what is the best time of year, i think you have said winter is better but what month would you recommend, thank you for sharing
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Winters are better for shelling down here. Its never a guarantee that you'll find anything, however typically that's the case. That is also the most expensive and crowded time down here, but if you want to find those shells, I would recommend coming during the winter. Anytime in January and February is usually pretty good!
@janetpullen5210
@janetpullen5210 2 года назад
What wonderful shells u found What fun in the winter time finding these beautiful banded tulips..thank you…hope Christmas was great for uou
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Christmas was very nice. I hope yours was lovely too! And early Happy New Year to you!
@dianashingledecker4492
@dianashingledecker4492 2 года назад
We went Tuesday, it's was a Christmas present. And it was as great as your adventure. Thank you so much for your energy, it gave me courage to try kayaking at the age of 63 years old .
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I love hearing this! Congrats on trying kayaking! I hope the beach rewarded you with tons of great shells! What a great Christmas present! 🐚
@stephainerose8765
@stephainerose8765 2 года назад
While you're bending over picking up shells did you ever get stuck in the eye with any of those Twigs or sticks that are sticking up that would definitely happen to me. My other question for you is what do you do with all the shells she collect?
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Thankfully I have not injured myself bending over, but I have almost walked into many a branch when I'm busy looking at the ground and not what's in front of me! As far as what I do with my shells, I recently shared my collection: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Afy0jl0smpE.html and I did finally get around to making a shell covered mirror that I had been dying to make: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Mf5SVm8m5n8.html
@nancyholmes1140
@nancyholmes1140 2 года назад
Some shells very similar, like the Conchs, can you point out the difference!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Some shells looks just like other shells and it drives me crazy! Yes, I do periodically compare certain shells if I happen to find the two similar ones on the same day. It all just depends on what I'm finding and what questions I've recently received so I show the difference. If there are specific shells you're referring to let me know which ones so I can be on the lookout!
@divingwithmicheleinvirgini7957
@divingwithmicheleinvirgini7957 2 года назад
Wow what an awesome amount of shells 🐚 👏 😍
@debnordman1640
@debnordman1640 2 года назад
I would love to see you lie down & do a "Shell Angel" in a shell pile sometime, I just laughed out loud when you mentioned that!!! Only In Florida!!!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I'm fitting right in! I love the weirdness of Florida!
@donnamanitu8673
@donnamanitu8673 2 года назад
Anytime that you start leaning in to pick up something I always try to guess which one caught your eye. Thank you again for the videos and I hope that you had a lovely Christmas.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
When I'm editing my video I wait to see what caught my eye too sometimes 😅 I hope you also had a very Merry Christmas and thank you for coming along on my walk with me!
@laurahallman8650
@laurahallman8650 2 года назад
Show us what you do with your shells. You mention Crafting. I'd love to see what you've done.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I've been asked to much I recently put together a video about my shell collection: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Afy0jl0smpE.html And I did manage to get around to make one shell craft I'd been dying to make: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Mf5SVm8m5n8.html
@hannahpumpkins4359
@hannahpumpkins4359 2 года назад
The 'beat up crown conch' is actually a very nice fossil shell! You should pick those up!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
It's funny what people choose to collect. I think about some of the things I don't keep and wonder if someone else would choose to keep it. I guess everyone has their own favorites 🤗 Thank you for watching!
@PepperRascal
@PepperRascal 2 года назад
Would love to be in Marco Island area right now. So beautiful. Picking up seashells is one of the best things to do in the world. I love it.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I am so fortunate to live where I do and get to share these gorgeous beaches and all the things I'm learning along the way! Thanks so much for coming along with me!
@marcialynn3469
@marcialynn3469 2 года назад
You remind me so much of my trips there to Everglade City camping with my son in the 90s. We went to these beaches
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I took an airboat ride down in Everglades City. I've never seen the clouds so beautiful. Florida is so full of wonder and beauty. Camping must have been amazing! Thanks so much for coming along with me on my beach walk!
@rebeccapinkley3280
@rebeccapinkley3280 2 года назад
Lovely finds as usual! Glad your kayak trip went well. Have a wonderful week!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Thank you! You too!
@nancyholmes1140
@nancyholmes1140 2 года назад
Fun video. Could you give us some explanation of some of the names of shells, some are very strange?
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
That is a great idea! I know why some of them are called what they are, but I'll have to do some research on others. The lightning whelk gets it's name from the dark zig-zag patterns on the younger snails. A bunch of the others I'm going to have to find out. Thanks for the question - it's a good one!
@crystalcloud6720
@crystalcloud6720 2 года назад
You Rocked That Pick! Excellent part 1&2!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
THANK YOU!!!!
@bridgethale4369
@bridgethale4369 2 года назад
That was truly an amazing shelling adventure….so many goodies
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
And the view wasn't half bad either! Thank you for coming along with. me!
@laura4363
@laura4363 2 года назад
That was truly an amazing shelling adventure….so many goodies
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I LOVE those islands!
@khuff118
@khuff118 2 года назад
From what I have read, the difference in a shark eye and false shark eye is the scooped out area below the unbilicus on the back side of the shell and the shark eye is flatter
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Yes, I read articles, watched another shellers video and tried to look at as many specimens as I could and I can definitely tell some of them, but others are still quite questionable. I will show 2 false shark eyes and a "regular" shark eye this Sunday! Thank you for helping me with the ID!
@sherrihero9260
@sherrihero9260 2 года назад
Love to see you out walking the beach and the beautiful shells you find
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Thank you for coming along with me!
@carriecervantes6363
@carriecervantes6363 2 года назад
Love to go along with you to the beaches shelling! thank you for sharing!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Thank you for coming along with me!
@jeanneamato8278
@jeanneamato8278 2 года назад
Really enjoying this.
@lindylou3519
@lindylou3519 2 года назад
Next time I drive down to Ft Myers, where do I find an area to kayak to Kice?
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
You can rent a kayak from a few different companies and launch right from Caxambus Marina: rentalsz.com/caxambas-park-kayak-rentals/
@pamdennis1007
@pamdennis1007 2 года назад
You are so lucky. And fun.
@cerenagray7276
@cerenagray7276 2 года назад
Wow, those are all beautiful shells. Thanks for taking us shelling. See you next week. 😊
@bearriver6952
@bearriver6952 2 года назад
Ugh I love cayo costa Im goung the 29th for my birthday
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
What a great present! I hope you find yourself a whole bunch of other beach gifts for yourself!
@admsk03
@admsk03 2 года назад
Wow look at all those shells! Awesome
@BEAYUVA
@BEAYUVA 2 года назад
The difference of a Shark’s eye and a false shark’s eye is the shark’s eye has the top flater than the false shark’s eye.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
That's one difference, but you can't always go by that. Apparently the clues lie on the bottom of the shell. I'll show you on Sunday what I've learned so far!
@bethwarden4144
@bethwarden4144 2 года назад
What's the weirdest thing you've ever found on your shell hunt?
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Hmmm. This question really made me think. I've seen beached sailboats (not that weird), crazy creatures (jelly fish, turtles, rays, etc.) I've found kids toys and some older cans and bottles. I think the weirdest thing I've found was maybe that live moon snail a few weeks ago. It was so very different seeing that gelatinous creature slither around my palm!
@birdiemays7640
@birdiemays7640 2 года назад
Wow all those shells there beautiful! That was aawsome haul. So many tulips,olives, moon snails, the two for one shells (hinged jewel box, ? ), plus all the others. I love your favorites too!! Thanks Always, Birdie M.
@gingermackeen5741
@gingermackeen5741 2 года назад
Wow! What a beautiful albino lace! Last time Kice gave you a bunch of those. This time it was banded tulips. You just never know... Also really cool dark nutmeg. And a gorgeous flat!! I actually found a broken one at Lido the other day. You hardly ever see them up here. Quite a haul, Sharmon!! xxoo
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
That flat was killer! I was rather bummed about not having enough battery to properly finish the video but that won't ever happen again! I guess Kice is just like all the other beaches - you never know what you're going to find! That dark chestnut was broken, but I still put it with my little special collection. 🤗
@gingermackeen5741
@gingermackeen5741 2 года назад
@@SWFBeachLife It's OK about the vid. You did a great job of showing us later. Thanks for all your hard work, Sharmon!😘
@georgeinangelo6291
@georgeinangelo6291 2 года назад
Hi Sharmon, I am north of you so I watched the tides and went to Honeymoon Island . It’s not the best for shelling but said “what the heck”. I did pick up 2 big olives, one sand dollar, juvenile cone, 3 big cockle shells . I went a little bit knee high and found these goodies. Thank you so much for teaching me to shell.,
@georgeinangelo6291
@georgeinangelo6291 2 года назад
Whoops also picked up 3 sunray hinged clams
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
That's awesome!! I hope you had fun and it sounds like you found yourself some great souvenirs!
@itsjudystube7439
@itsjudystube7439 2 года назад
Beach goodness 👍
@judevicious3333
@judevicious3333 2 года назад
So I have family that lives out in Florida and I saw one of them for Christmas the other day. I asked him if he happens to ever find himself at the beach and he said "well, no." So I asked him if he ever does happen upon a beach, if he can grab me a Florida fighting conch. I would love a lace murex or a spiny jewel box of course but I figured the Florida fighting conches might be a bit easier to come by. I didn't want him to go completely out of his way and I know they're a bit easier to spot and identify. So maybe, just maybe I can get me a Florida fighting conch 😆
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I sure hope so! It depends where in Florida he'll be visiting a beach. They are rather plentiful down here in SW Florida, but I'm not sure that all beaches have them. It's a good choice though and I hope he comes through for you!
@judevicious3333
@judevicious3333 2 года назад
@@SWFBeachLife aww thank you! I hope so too! If he doesn't, I'm not worried about it, it just means I'll just have to visit one day myself but I can hope he does
@brittanyriker9976
@brittanyriker9976 2 года назад
Hello beach friend I hope you had a wonderful holiday!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I did and I hope you did too!
@mariejung73
@mariejung73 2 года назад
I just wish your videos were longer 😔😅😁
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Hopefully one day I can bring you more content! Happy New Year!
@jillallerton3730
@jillallerton3730 2 года назад
You're sooo funny and such a joy to watch! You brighten an otherwise cloudy Western PA day! Thanks!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Wow, thank you! I love sharing my beach adventures!
@jillallerton3730
@jillallerton3730 2 года назад
I have always loved shells and like most people, have always had a few. Lately, though I've been shelling at "Internet Beach"! I now have 7 display cases and bookshelves full as well as "Shellariums" that I've done for myself and others. Someday though I'm heading your way for real shelling!!! Till then, I'll be watching and learning. All my best!
@MLM1011
@MLM1011 2 года назад
Love your sense of humor. I about lost it when you went to the mailbox. 😂 I hope I run into you within the next month when I’m visiting. You seem like an awesome person. Thanks for all you’ve taught me and for helping me to get super excited for this trip! 😊
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
If you liked the mailbox, wait for tonight. I share some snail "yoga" 😅
@MLM1011
@MLM1011 2 года назад
@@SWFBeachLife yay!!! I can’t wait!! 😊
@Onora
@Onora 2 года назад
How long does it take to kayak over to Kice Island?
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
It's about a 30 minute paddle over there.
@chrisphinney6430
@chrisphinney6430 2 года назад
so many finds!!
@cindyboard7816
@cindyboard7816 2 года назад
Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us!!!! Best wishes from Kentucky!!! Stay safe!!!!🐚👣🏝
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Thank you for coming along with me and you all stay safe too! ❤️
@ellieqs
@ellieqs 2 года назад
Your amazing videos are so releaxing!!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Glad you like them! Thank you so much for coming along!
@rebelheartmermaid
@rebelheartmermaid 2 года назад
Not that you need any ideas, but I'd love to see a video showing the identity of the different shells. Especially the ones that have a similar look, like the banded tulips, scallops, drills and just all of them really. I'm a vacation sheller (one day I will move close lol) and I know a decent amount of shell names but love to know more.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
It's on the list! I have a bowl of all the different varieties of shells and I've been meaning to find the time to go through them, identify them and make a video about it. I think seeing different sizes of the shells helps too because sometimes the juvenile versions look quite different than the adults. I think it's a great idea - I just need to find the time!
@rebelheartmermaid
@rebelheartmermaid 2 года назад
@@SWFBeachLife well I'm here for all the videos no matter what ❤
@cravertom
@cravertom 2 года назад
your living the life adventure we all want...
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I am one lucky gal!
@mrsthacker4238
@mrsthacker4238 2 года назад
I just yelled out"I hope she does some acid" and my husband said "that just sounds so wrong." Thanks again for another great video.
@debnordman1640
@debnordman1640 2 года назад
LOL!!!!!!!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Bwha ha ha ha! I can only imagine what kind of "trip" that would be 😅😅😅
@robinmp3841
@robinmp3841 2 года назад
Sorry "Kice" Island :) Hey peoples, I am a Wisconsinite learning :D
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I'm still learning too! Thank you for choosing to come and learn along with me!
@robinmp3841
@robinmp3841 2 года назад
@@SWFBeachLife Your welcome its fun! My shells you sent should be here any day now! maybe tomorrow Im thinkin :)
@chrisbgifford7387
@chrisbgifford7387 2 года назад
11:42 just below the bay scallop there are 2 spiral shaped shells, maybe an auger and what is the other? At the end I thought your husband laid a trail of shells to guide you home, LOL. Fabulous haul.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
I tried to see what spiral shells you were referring to and I couldn't figure it out. I can only hope that I didn't miss anything good! I was quite bummed I ran out of battery, so I guess I'll have to go back again! Hope you had a nice Christmas!
@chrisbgifford7387
@chrisbgifford7387 2 года назад
I did have a good Christmas, thanks. I hope you did as well. My husband got me a larger computer screen, so maybe I have an advantage, ha ha. If I lived there I would go back and just comb those piles like it was my last chance. Fortunately for the coast I can't get the pick up truck on the little islands. Not to be greedy (not) but I could take that load bed home and just take my time going through it at my leisure. What a fantasy!
@kola2175
@kola2175 2 года назад
Fantastic!
@TheAdventurousRealtor
@TheAdventurousRealtor 2 года назад
The flat was my favorite find in this video
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
The island saved the best for last 🤗
@reneap9049
@reneap9049 2 года назад
Great walk!! Merry Christmas!!!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 года назад
Merry Christmas to you too!
@jamiamemedelaney
@jamiamemedelaney 2 года назад
Awesome shelling. Can't wait until I come to Florida and do some shelling.
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