*BeachBummett*

[Sunny Daze]

I have spent 6 1/2 weeks in Sanibel, FL since last May. I just returned home from trip 4 last Saturday night. I have some horrible shells I found my first trip or so. The last two trips were better. I tossed broken shells, worn shells and shells I had too many of already. Look over these pictures and tell me what you like. I am willing to send you some shells, at no cost to you. Just treat them well. They do not have the water based polyurethane on them yet. If you are using them for your fireplace, do you want some "older" looking shells, or are you wanting them in mint condition?

Let me know and I'd be happy to help you as much as possible!

Typical mounds of shells on a good shelling day.

A mixture of this and that found in December

A handful of my favorites collected in December

My favorite shell to collect... the olive! I have tons of them, but half of them are going to be thrown away as they don't have the points on the tips, or are worn. I have a much better selection now. I have become a shell snob. haha

Another favorite, the lightening whelk. I have a white one that is 12" long. Found it last May within my first 30 minutes in the water. Addicted to shelling ever since.

A nice mixture

Coquinas in a candy dish. Looks real!

 

[Miss Kitty]

....Sunny Daze, that is the sweetest and kindest thing ever!!! You have a wonderful addiction! Bb will be leaping for joy!

 

[DD]

SunnyDaze!! What a sweet offer! And, I'm really jealous of all your luck. I love the olives and the lightning whelks. I have a few whelks that I truly treasure.

 

[Allifunn]

I love your shells! Its like finding buried treasure!

 

[supermom262]

Those are SOOOOOO Beautiful! If any of my property ever sells, and we get the opportunity to have a fireplace, I will do a shell fireplace too! I love how it connects you to the beach. I was thinking about Paula, curled up in front of her fireplace, with her tea and scones (or maybe it was wine) and the emotional connection of it all. I miss not having a fireplace!
Your collection is fabulous!
Beachbummett, I would love to see how you do your fireplace. Are you doing it yourself or do you have someone doing it for you?

 

[RiverOtter]

Dang! you really scored. I'm never did that well down there

 

[Mango]

BB is going to be so excited.

That is quite sweet and gracious of you Sunny Daze. :clap_1:

Now BB, wake up! and lets get at em. We have places to go and people to see.

 

[iwishiwasthere]

Those are so beautiful! I would have not thought about the "candy dish". Great idea!

 

[Teresa]

incredible work Sunny! haven't been to sanibel in years! what a beautiful place. how is the place doing after storms and all?

 

[Mermaid]

Sunny Daze, what a sweetie you are! It was like a trip down memory lane to see all those beautiful shells. It's been a while since we've visited but your photos brought it all back. :clap_1: