*BeachBummett*

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

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.

I love your shells! Its like finding buried treasure!

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?

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

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.

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

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

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:

OMG!!!!!!!! That is the sweetest offer EVER! How very nice of you Sunnydaze! When I read this I actually "squelled!"!!!:clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:

That would be so wonderful to have shells like that in our new fireplace. I am actually going to go to the house when the "artist" (that's what I call him) does it and place some special items in it myself. I collected three bags bags from St. Vincents and had more from my collection over the years....but...it is not near enough, just thought it would be special to have some that really meant something to me. Your offer is so kind and generous, it will make it that much more special. I am also placing in the fireplace a starfish that was my grandmother's (she picked it up when she was young) and some seaglass she had. I CAN'T WAIT!

Sunnydaze, Thank You so very much. I truly believe that SoWal brings out some of the best people life has to offer! AND....I am soooo envious! I must plan a trip to Sanibel! I would absolutely OD!!!!! I am not a "shell snob" I would be proud to have ANY of them. They are all incredibly beautiful.

I will be more than glad to pay the shipping on it. Will pm you for details.

Thank you again for thinking of such a special offer.

You do know that you must come to the next SoWal Soiree, because I am doing brunch at the new house for everyone! Ok, Ok....Allifunn is gonna help with the food so don't worry....we will have some very good eats. (the only reason I have a kitchen is because it comes with the house)

You do know that you must come to the next SoWal Soiree, because I am doing brunch at the new house for everyone! Ok, Ok....Allifunn is gonna help with the food so don't worry....we will have some very good eats. (the only reason I have a kitchen is because it comes with the house)

I would be honored! :clap_1:

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.

I'm up, I'm up. :clap_1: :clap_1: Just left a message on your cell!!!

It took me a few minutes...I am in a daze from all these incredible shells and the kindness of SoWall friends.!

I would be honored! :clap_1:

And you thought I forgot!;-) I have been yammering this at you since October! Remember...I was trying to talk you into that incredible carved watermelon thingie!:clap_1:

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

I am, I am!!:clap_1: :clap_1:

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

i did, i i did (i know you are talking to sunnyd...but, i feel like i really scored!:clap_1:

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

i love to put them everywhere, in all kinds of containers, i have a big silver (pewter) seashell shaped bowl (12" X 12") on my coffee table in seagrove FULL of nautilus shells...beautiful! i think i have an addiction...maybe sunnyd can help

supermom26.2;196442[/B]]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?[/QUOTE]

we are having it done, the frame has already been built, it goes all the way up the wall and has a hearth, we are also putting the shells on the front and sides of the hearth! you are more than welcome to come see it anytime, while it is starting, or under construction, or we can sit in front of it when it is done and curl up like paula with tea and scones...well, actually i would be the one with the wine!

BB - we nominate you sowal soiree planner for 2007. and possibly every year... by the way, have you selected a date for the event???

Sunny Daze, your shells are gorgeous. I have never been to Sanibel, but I guess I need to plan a trip there. I knew Sanibel was known for its great shelling, but you posted a picture of a hugh mound of shells, is this typical?
And, btw, how sweet of you to offer BB some shells for her fireplace.

The mounds are typical if the moon is right, the tides are just right, and if a good storm has stirred up the water that allows the waves to bring them in. I have many other photos of shells and mounds, though I only posted a few.

The best shelling is on the west end of the island, in the residential area. The way the island is shaped, the great shells come ashore on West Gulf Drive. My favorite area, with huge mounds at times, has no condos or cottages, so I get good pickings! Too, using a net when shells are really rolling in will catch some goodies!

BB, I am going to be throwing away some shells, shall I go ahead and send them to you along with some really good shells? I assume that some of the imperfections on many shells can be hidden within the fireplace. I would rather you pick through my discards and find some you like, than for me to toss some and they would have made the grade for you!

I have TOO many shells already, within 4 trips!

Would love, love, love to return to SoWal! I was staying with friends in Sanibel, so I saved tons of money without having to pay for lodging or a rental car. I have been permanently laid off from work, therefore, I was able to enjoy a few weeks away (looking for a position in between though). I still think SoWal has the most beautiful beaches though. No comparison to Sanibel. It's the island feel and the shelling I love about Sanibel.

The mounds are typical if the moon is right, the tides are just right, and if a good storm has stirred up the water that allows the waves to bring them in. I have many other photos of shells and mounds, though I only posted a few.

The best shelling is on the west end of the island, in the residential area. The way the island is shaped, the great shells come ashore on West Gulf Drive. My favorite area, with huge mounds at times, has no condos or cottages, so I get good pickings! Too, using a net when shells are really rolling in will catch some goodies!

BB, I am going to be throwing away some shells, shall I go ahead and send them to you along with some really good shells? I assume that some of the imperfections on many shells can be hidden within the fireplace. I would rather you pick through my discards and find some you like, than for me to toss some and they would have made the grade for you!

I have TOO many shells already, within 4 trips!

Would love, love, love to return to SoWal! I was staying with friends in Sanibel, so I saved tons of money without having to pay for lodging or a rental car. I have been permanently laid off from work, therefore, I was able to enjoy a few weeks away (looking for a position in between though). I still think SoWal has the most beautiful beaches though. No comparison to Sanibel. It's the island feel and the shelling I love about Sanibel.

FTLOG--don't throw them away! If BB doesn't want 'em, someone will!

FTLOG--don't throw them away! If BB doesn't want 'em, someone will!


Okay!!! I promise not to throw them away!!

FTLOG--don't throw them away! If BB doesn't want 'em, someone will!

Well, now that you mention it...

Send any leftovers or discards or ones with broken tips to the Southern girl stuck in Chicago. I'm not picky about any of them as they are ALL absolutely beautiful!! I'll pay for shipping. I'm serious. :clap_1:

Well, now that you mention it...

Send any leftovers or discards or ones with broken tips to the Southern girl stuck in Chicago. I'm not picky about any of them as they are ALL absolutely beautiful!! I'll pay for shipping. I'm serious. :clap_1:

And, I'll take what JR doesn't want!!

I would like to go to Sanibel and pick some of my own shells. :scratch: I don't know if I can give up our sand for shells though.

I would like to go to Sanibel and pick some of my own shells. :scratch: I don't know if I can give up our sand for shells though.

You don't have to give it up--just run down there, pick up what you like and then high tail it back to where you belong.

You don't have to give it up--just run down there, pick up what you like and then high tail it back to where you belong.

:scratch: How long is the drive? What I need is "2 weeks" instead of just 1.

:scratch: How long is the drive? What I need is "2 weeks" instead of just 1.

Not sure...
and, no kiddin'!