Fort Myers Beach Storm Shelling: Tropical Storm Debby

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for the shout out! I'm glad my accidental "dip" in the water at the condos helped you stay dry - LOL! It's a messy beach, but it's my favorite!

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Of course! I can see why-really nice area! You are blessed ❤️🐚🌊

[@melindahawk8540]

The Lord blessed you with some beautiful shells

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Indeed He did. Ohhhh I just love shelling! Thx for your comment.

[@melindahawk8540]

I love to hear and see the Word spoken at the end of your videos.

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Amen! I truly being in sharing when I can God's word. Blessings and thx for your comment!

[@lindsayschilling8707]

Wow, that big chocolate Lightning Welk is gorgeous 😍

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Was so happy to find that one all together!!! Thx for your comment ❤️🐚🌊

[@peachy3451]

oh goodness. am so happy to have gone with you on this beach walk. just want one amazing trip like this before i leave the planet.😂😂😂

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Awwww well I really hope that you get that chance but thank you for joining me on this one ❤️🐚🌊 All the best 🙌🏽

[@kathyjund7212]

Two of my favorite ladies.. good to heex Sharmon's words as she took a dip right there.. one day i want the chance to experience the secret spot!

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Bless her heart ❤️ I'm sure that advised helped more than a few people at that condo. I hope you do. Blessings 🐚

[@rachelludovico9950]

Soooo awesome, Roxanne!! Do you think that there will be seashells in heaven?

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Oh my goodness I have so thought of that before and from what the Bible says there will be no more death. Soooooo I do believe there will be shells but they will all be alive and well and in pure perfection can enjoy them even more than collecting them; hard to believe but there is a verse that comes to mind that say, “But as it is written, “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor has it entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9) So with that I know my mind can’t even comprehend what glories await. It’ll be amazing in whatever new way enjoying His creations will be 🙏🏼 Now we enjoy the empty shells and our encounters with the live ones-then who knows all I know is that our minds right now can’t even imagine how much more it’ll be. ❤️ That to me is good news 🙌🏽🐚

[@shelabrehio1050]

LOVE LOVE your beach walks. Your information about the Tube worm was fascinating. I noticed you passed up the Augers. Not your favorite? I collect them for Art projects. I make sure Christmas ornament snowflakes out of them.I love how slow you go so that we can see all of the shells.Not as good as in person but it’s a close second. Thank you for taking your time and showing us all the amazing shells. See you on the next. God Bless❣️

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Oh, I’m sure those are really beautiful ornaments! I do pick them up. I guess I wasn’t focused on them this particular trip. There was one at timestamp 8:12 I was like “oh that’s a nice one” in watching these clips back 🙃 There was so much to look at my brain glossed over them lol. Glad you have been enjoying the videos ❤️🙌🏽 Take care and have a blessed week!

[@brandonsmith1198]

I really really want to go to Fort Myers today and go seashell because I never get tired of it. I never never do this stress believer.

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Oh, I know I never get tired of shelling either and yes, it is such a stress reliever. I hope you get the chance to go out soon. Shelling to me is like a sunrise or sunset 🌅 no matter how many you see it, it never gets old ❤️🐚☀️

[@Bev-c8k]

You found many beautiful shells on your beach walk. I wish you could park somewhere in the south end far enough down that you did not need to go around that condo. My balance isn’t the best so I am afraid to try that. Oh well. I enjoy watching both you and Sharmon find beautiful shells there.

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Thank you ❤️🐚 Yes it’s unfortunate about that condo. In looking from Google maps at how odd it’s angled compared to all the others I can’t believe that passed city code to even go up even w/no beach erosion when building 🤔 This is my 2 cents worth but if you have to build a wall to protect yourself from erosion and that blocks public access then you need to build a walkway for the public or work something out with the city where you provide at least 3 public parking spaces at the side of your building and have a public access path point. In Melbourne beach by me there is a condo that has done that. There are 3 parking spots next to their building with a path down to the beach and a little dinky sign that says public access that no one sees hidden behind a pole 🤣 and I’m sure that condo has some kinda tax benefit for doing that. Anyways, I’m happy to share. I’d like to come back at some point. I’m on the east coast so this beach is 3 1/2hrs for me to get to. Take care ❤️

[@pampenner9116]

you made my day with this video. I live quite a ways north (StPete) and after Debby I went shelling on Honeymoon and I was shocked at the mouth of lettered olives I found.. My bucket list shell is a bonnet. Still having found one yet.. Anytime you're up this way let me know, Ill take you to the good shelling spots here

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Awww thx for the offer ❤️ Well you made my evening with this comment!! I was just replying to another viewer that I can’t wait to get over to honeymoon again 👍🏼 It’s been toooo long since I last went there last. Have you ever walked out all the way to the end? We tried but didn’t make it w/the 2 kids 🙃 I hope you find your bonnet soon! If you’d like to find an East Coast scotch bonnet, definitely give MacArthur State Park a chance if you come over this way during the winter, you are definitely bound to find one there. I find them in Hobe Sound too 👍🏼 Take care and have a blessed week!

[@pampenner9116]

@@FloridaBeachWalks I have walked to the end but because of erosion I can no longer walk between the islands. Bummer. I didn’t find many shells at the end too. Have you taken the ferry to Caladesi? My absolute favorite. You get on the ferry at honeymoon. I have a trip planned for the East coast this thanksgiving break. Hoping to find a bonnet ❤️

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

@@pampenner9116 no I haven’t done that yet 🤞🏼ahhhh so much but baby steps lol got a little one again so planning is a little bit tricky now. Exciting! I hope you do find one! I have found cowries on 2 Thanksgivings I’ve shelled in the morning-empty beach. N. Hutchinson Island 👍🏼🐚

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

Hi Roxann! Wow, the shells were really coming thick and fast in this one; there was so much to find here! I wonder if this beach has a lot of shells all the time, and not just after a storm? It might not hurt to check it every now and then :D I think I was most impressed with the hinged bivalves this time; a few of them I'd never seen hinged before! I liked that comparison of the West Indian Fighting Conch; it was probably my favourite find today because they don't seem that usual? Thank you for the beautiful big beach walk~ PS I was hoping to see the Auger at 8:14 to the left of the screen - they're cute little shells!!

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Hey Maddie! Oh I definitely will be back to check it out. Based on another channel’s videos there (SWF Beach Life) it seems to be a nice spot to shell on a regular basis but I think the storm did push way more in that pass area than usual??? Still don’t really know. The islands just south of there I’ve found lots of shells in the pass over there before (not after a storm). This is a 3 1/2hr drive for me across the state so it’ll be on my list when I get the chance to pop over to the west coast again. The augers I guess were not on the brain 🙃 when there is so much to look at my eyes just dart the bigger stuff I guess 🤣 Oh me oh my! Thx for watching-this was a fun one ❤️🐚

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

@@FloridaBeachWalks That’s a big day trip away from the family 😮 and it’s a long way to go if there isn’t an absolute guarantee of shells being there. Definitely worth keeping an eye on the place… the storm must have pushed a lot towards that part of the coast: maybe keep checking the weather apps for wind/current directions for that area, and go when they are similar to this storm? You will hopefully have good results!

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

@@SandCoffeeRocks My family was with me--just my teen daughter stayed home w/grandma b/c she had school. I homeschool my son and Ella didn't start school yet (I have 3 kids) and my husband had that week off and I work for myself as a graphic designer from home. They were in the hotel still when I went to Fort Myers that morning and later after we all were in Marco before heading back home across the state. I've made the trip several times across the state just for a day trip. Most times finding shells but sometimes not too much but it's always a fun trip. a few hours drive to me is nothing. I'm use to far distances. My favorite "local" beaches for me is 1-1.5hrs drive. My closest beach is 30 mins away (I'm only 6 miles from the beach but there are no causeways straight across I have to go way north or way south to catch a causeway). Anyways, in the car drives I listen to stories, Bible, etc so it keeps me busy and I'm like "oh here already". I go with my besty too which we are never on a time clock together and time flies. Anyways, the beach trips that yield in really nothing are fun just to "be there."

[@JILLCritterologist]

It's always fun to "meet" another barefoot beach-walker. I love your color descriptions -- chocolate, mahogany. honey. :-) Appreciate the little critter facts you pop up on the screen with the IDs, adds just that little bit extra to your videos! BTW, I learned from another you tuber (Michelle of Echoue Bijoux) that the best way to clean sea urchins isn't bleach. Put them in your back yard and let the ants do the work! Hope you feel better soon; I know what you mean about back-to-school bugs. Thanks for sharing how gorgeously that true tulip cleaned up!

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Hello! Shoes on my feet at the beach feels unnatural right?! lol and I love to feel the sand under my feet. I’ve even walked Kice with no shoes before (but there, usually do keep my shoes on). Yes, I’ve actually watched a video of her saying that 👍🏼👍🏼 Thank you-feeling a lot better today! I’m telling you that tulip really surprised me! Thx for watching and for taking the time to comment. ❤️🐚

[@janinedevilliers510]

I loved watching you shelling and explaining what you found. All the live creatures are also facinating. You found a beautiful array of shells. 😍They bring so much joy, and to see them cleaned and displayed at the end. I also follow Sharmon and watched the video where she moves out further from that wall jutting out after she fell. Glad you made it around safely. I would love to see your collections. Sending big virtual shelling hugs from Germany. 🤗🐚🐟🐳💖🌊

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Hello in Germany! So happy you have been enjoying the channel. I've been wanting to get it off the ground for a couple of years ❤️ Yes, was very thankful for her advice b/c at the time of my crossing as you could see it was pretty high. Yes, I think after the new year I'll do a shell collection video. I have some saved up beach walks I want to get out first before sharing my collection....ahhhh shells! yes, so much joy!! Have a great week! 🐚☀️🪸🌊

[@bonjulien62]

Wow you found the mother load ❤awesome shells

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Thx it was so fun 🤩 Thx for your comment 🐚❤️

[@zuzu5865]

I absolutely love calico scallops and the one toward the first of the video is beautiful!

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Oh I know it’s like it was framed! 😍 Glad you enjoy them. Thx for your comment.

[@coffeehunter8742]

What a great hunt! Isn't it an unusual, but nice, feeling when you're the only one on the beach?! Beautiful chocolate Lightning Whelk & wow! Super transformation on that big True Tulip dip!!

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Oh I know! It’s a special time when alone in daylight hours on the beach-I treasure that ❤️ Thank you those were such special finds! Thx for your comment 🌊☀️

[@giafiricano30]

I love your videos! I really enjoyed you showing the complete jingle shells as I have never seen complete ones before. Thank you very much for sharing!

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Awesome!!! It was my first time seeing them like that-was excited to share that! 🐚 Thx for letting me know you have been enjoying these videos woohoo! 🙌🏽 I really have been having fun putting them together and sharing them.

[@gingermackeen5741]

I knew I should have headed south after Debby but I stuck to Honeymoon Island... We didn't do as well up here. Great video Roxanne! Thanks!

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Ahhh it happens! You just never know, had you switched who knows so could have the tides 🌊 I hope you had fun at Honeymoon-I really want to go back it’s been almost 4yrs! I’d like to see how it looks (and shells) now. Thx for watching and happy to share a little w/you on how it looked a few days after Debby 👍🏼

[@gingermackeen5741]

@@FloridaBeachWalks Yep, pretty used to it. I would have gone to Pass-a-Grille (St Pete) but they're re-nourishing the south end where the shells usually are. If you ever make it back up/over to HISP, I'd love to be a "tour guide". Is there a private place I can give you my contact info?

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

@@gingermackeen5741 sure, you can go to my website and use the contact form there to message me. Thx Ginger www.FloridaBeachWalks.com

[@kristibruns6111]

Wow!! Loads of beautiful shells! Loved that True Tulip!!

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Thank you it was such a spectacular clean up! Ahhhh so happy about that one!

[@fredamoore1743]

Loved this video. You found some gorgeous shells. You have much better control than I do. I would have filled a 5 gal bucket. I cannot turn down an alphabet no matter the shape its in!! Loved the pink rose petal tellins! One of my favorites. And you had the beach to yourself. So theraputic!! Thanks for taking us along! Can't wait to get down to Ft Myers first of the year.

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Oh my goodness that’s great! I hope you have a fantastic time! Winter shelling is great!! So happy you enjoyed this walk-I’m excited to be sharing it! I can understand about the cones-I was able to shell in a few dredge piles and do have quite a collection of alphabet cones so I got a little “spoiled” to start turning them down 🙃 Ohh gezz lol, anyways, thx for your comment and have a lovely trip there and I hope you get to fill a 5gal bucket 🐚

[@dianesalvato3078]

Yes, you are correct that Ft. Myers Beach has more trash than Sanibel. I can usually fill a bucket each time I am there. The storm definitely brought in the shells. Summer shelling has less competition but also less shells. Few people go all the way to the Pass. The true tulip was stunning! Great finds!

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Well thank goodness for people like you with helping w/the trash ❤️ Yeah summer shelling for the most part is slower 🙃🐚 it was a great walk but yeah it was a stretch (great exercise which I desperately need these days oi!) SO happy the sand is so compact and easy to walk on 🙌🏽 I had such a great time out there. Thx for your comment 👍🏼👍🏼

[@shelleyyoung2956]

I loved the Bible verse at the end! I enjoyed how you showed us your cleaned up pile of shells slowly so we could really enjoy them all.

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Thx for letting me know that and you are SO welcome 🐚🌊☀️God is good-even in the toughest times!

[@Cindy-Williams]

Beautiful!!

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Thank you! Such a nice place to shell 🐚

[@VirtualShelling411]

Love all your finds!!! Great beach walk and shelling video!!!🥰❤️🤗

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Ahhhhhh you saw it and I didn’t even text you 1st hahahaha. Girlfriend you know you are the person I wish was there w/me!!!! When I got to the pass I wanted you so bad to be with me 😭 My shell sister ❤️🐚

[@brendagroff8478]

Gorgeous sea shells. You have the best voice. Thank you, Roxanne 😊

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Oh my goodness thank you. Sorry I was still sounding a little sick-feeling much better today! Thx for your comment here 👍🏼👍🏼

[@sherrie545]

Oh my goodness gorgeous treasures! Such beautiful vibrate colors!

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Ahhh thx! The colors and textures in shells are just fantastic ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Love nature! And to think a little goopy critter has all the power built in it to produce such shells! A fantastic Designer 🙌🏽🙏🏼 Thx for watching & commenting.

[@oceanluvngal]

So much fun. Breathtaking display of your cleaned up finds at the end!

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Ahhhh it was great! Thank you-I enjoy setting those up then I just stare at them for a little bit lol ❤️ Blessings!

[@cindyrowland5030]

Thank you for the beautiful adventure!

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed it! Thx for watching ❤️🐚

[@suzannebraden9671]

Beautiful treasures, thanks for sharing

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Thank YOU for watching! Such a great walk ❤️❤️

[@jolynnburns4306]

So much fun!! Great treasures!!!

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Thank you 🤗 Happy so share w/you 🐚

[@brandonsmith1198]

Are you really like that the two shined pink ones that I see in my ear that you’re showing bright orange is awesome. I like to find them.

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Yes, I definitely love those pink rose petal tellins, and anything orange at the beach 😍🐚❤️

[@justjulee9135]

You did so good! I went to Ft. Myers beach on my trip and found some beautiful shells!

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Oh awesome that’s great to hear! Are you still on your trip? How’s all your shelling been!?

[@justjulee9135]

@@FloridaBeachWalks I'm home now. I got so many beautiful shells! Not everything I wanted to find, but lots of shells! I'll send pictures to your email after I get them all cleaned up.

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

@@justjulee9135 awesome!!!! I’d love to see them ❤️

[@DebbieM1140]

❤

[@cathyscism1817]

I would love to have a gaudy Nautica

[@cathyscism1817]

And a angel wing to add to my collection

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Go to my website and message me from the contact page there. I’ll mail you one 👍🏼

[@Cindy-Williams]

Very nice video. It would be lovely to hear the beach sounds instead of the music.

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Thx for this input 👍🏼

[@coffeehunter8742]

😄 if it's any consolation, the scotch bonnet looks to have holes in it. :)

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

🤣 Well I’ll never know lol…it might have been old but oh well 🙈 Ohhhhh what a miss! When I played the clip on my computer that was the 1st thing I saw in the water 🤣🤣🐚🙃

[@coffeehunter8742]

​@@FloridaBeachWalks😅 i know! Makes you feel kinda silly! Or blind!🧐 but we all do it! Really nice video & super finds. Thanks for sharing!

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

@@coffeehunter8742 🤣 oh gezz or a bit of both 😜 hahaha thx 👍🏼👍🏼

[@PeggyMcClain-ku5wf]

Love your videos! Can you share where you park to shell at the south end of Ft. Myers? Maybe an address? Thanks in advance!

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Awesome so happy to hear that you are enjoying these videos. I'm so sorry but I'm leaving that undisclosed. I hope you can understand--not trying to be a brat or selfish at all.

[@Printerguydemon]

What part of fort Myers beach you are at because the main part has not many shells and very crowded

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Yeah that’s the north end. I was at the south end 👍🏼🐚

[@audiodope3560]

Where do you park for the south side of the beach?

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Hello, I was asked that by another viewer also and I'm so sorry but I'm leaving that arrangement undisclosed. I hope you can understand--not trying to be a brat or selfish at all!

[@echouebijoux]

Hey Roxanne! Saw something this morning and it made me think of you right off… I have a friend from Cape Coral whose daughter is a painter - She prays while she paints and it’s so uplifting! Enjoy ;) and you guys had a wonderful collection of finds how fun! And yeah- Our sand is loose here yes- that’s why I do my PT on it, that way if I fall I don’t break anything lol! If you notice it near the water tho be real careful it will shift right out from under you ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/imnFc5iogsx_qcksi=3ZQPWmbNB9bxbFv7

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Oh thx for sharing. I subscribed 👍🏼🌊🐚❤️

[@echouebijoux]

@@FloridaBeachWalks awesome!😎