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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!

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Mango avatar
SoWal Insider
#27
BB and I walked on the beach and found some pretty shells today.
Of course it is a very competitive sport. I learned you have to mark your territory. :twisted:
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#28
BB and I walked on the beach and found some pretty shells today.
Of course it is a very competitive sport. I learned you have to mark your territory. :twisted:

so who won?:idontno: :biggrin:
drunkkenartist avatar
Beach Fanatic
#29
And HOW did you mark your territory?:eek: Enquiring minds want to know.
I want full details tomorrow during brunch. See y'all in the morning!


PS. Last week on my birthday weekend, when I paddled my kayak across the bay at Tyndall Air Force Base, as soon as I pulled up on shore, I found a 12" white lightning welk. It was my gift from Mother Nature!:clap_1:

Thanks mom! :biggrin:

PPS. I love all of those shell pictures, they are absolutely beautiful.

Gotta get to bed now. Lots of "Sowalcializing" to do tomorrow!

TTFN

DKA
Beach Crazy avatar
cracker
#30
BB and I walked on the beach and found some pretty shells today.
Of course it is a very competitive sport. I learned you have to mark your territory. :twisted:

Where did y'all walk Mango? When I was there, I found 2 but that's it!
supermom262 avatar
Beach Fanatic
#31
How about a SoWal Shelling Weekend at Sanibel? I think it is 8 hrs and 43 min from Pt. Washington to Sanibel. I know you all are thinking about Las Vegas, but would anyone be interested in a Girls' weekend shelling? It could actually be a Mother/daughter trip too. Kylie is taking the Babysitting certification course starting next week, if we wanted to have a couple hours without them while we were there! Just a thought! Those pictures of the beautiful shells make me drool!
Teresa avatar
SoWal Guide
#32
And HOW did you mark your territory?:eek: Enquiring minds want to know.
I want full details tomorrow during brunch. See y'all in the morning!


PS. Last week on my birthday weekend, when I paddled my kayak across the bay at Tyndall Air Force Base, as soon as I pulled up on shore, I found a 12" white lightning welk. It was my gift from Mother Nature!:clap_1:

Thanks mom! :biggrin:

PPS. I love all of those shell pictures, they are absolutely beautiful.

Gotta get to bed now. Lots of "Sowalcializing" to do tomorrow!

TTFN

DKA

DA - have funn and give us a report asap, in triplicate! :biggrin:
Beachbummette avatar
SoWal Insider
#33
BB - we nominate you sowal soiree planner for 2007. and possibly every year...:wub: by the way, have you selected a date for the event??? :biggrin:

I accept the nomination :clap_1: :clap_1: what date is looking good for everyone this year. We have talked about one in the spring or again in the fall....any suggestions?:idontno:

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:biggrin:). 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.

any shells would be fine! you are correct, a lot of them will be pushed into the concrete mixture so you will not see the whole shell. so, i would love your discards :biggrin:

BB and I walked on the beach and found some pretty shells today.
Of course it is a very competitive sport. I learned you have to mark your territory. :twisted:

i told you it was a very competitive sport!:twisted:

And HOW did you mark your territory?:eek: Enquiring minds want to know.
I want full details tomorrow during brunch. See y'all in the morning!


PS. Last week on my birthday weekend, when I paddled my kayak across the bay at Tyndall Air Force Base, as soon as I pulled up on shore, I found a 12" white lightning welk. It was my gift from Mother Nature!:clap_1:

Thanks mom! :biggrin:

PPS. I love all of those shell pictures, they are absolutely beautiful.

Gotta get to bed now. Lots of "Sowalcializing" to do tomorrow!

TTFN

DKA

How else does one mark their territory. :idontno: :biggrin: :twisted:

Where did y'all walk Mango? When I was there, I found 2 but that's it!

We walked on the beaches in front of our new house at Watersound, I have always found shells there. Mangey got to see the new house....so she can attest to the fact....i need lot's of shells.:clap_1: :clap_1: After Hurricane Ivan their were millions there....my Ivan shells are going in the fireplace too.
Beach LoverAuthor
#34
THIS is good shelling, gulls!!!


Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#35
This has got me thinking...don't be alarmed. I think anyone that has a shell/shells they would like to donate to Bb's fireplace should send them to her!! I know I have plenty around here. That way, she will always look at that fireplace and see US!! :clap_1: PM me your address you crazy little gull!
picky
#36
THIS is good shelling, gulls!!!




The famous "Sanibel Stoop!" in action!
dbuck avatar
Beach Fanatic
#37
This has got me thinking...don't be alarmed. I think anyone that has a shell/shells they would like to donate to Bb's fireplace should send them to her!! I know I have plenty around here. That way, she will always look at that fireplace and see US!! :clap_1: PM me your address you crazy little gull!

GRAYT idea!:clap_1:

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