I found a giant shell! Sanibel Island gave me a big ol' horse conch!

[@marie-sophie4]

I needed this video so much to escape to paradise because a week ago my beloved cat Pucci passed away and it’s been so hard to lose my best friend of the past 14 years. Your videos bring me so much joy and peace so thank you for sharing your love of the beach and amazing finds like that stunning horse conch ! ❤️🐚🦀🏖️

[@pathoward5721]

So sorry for your loss 😅

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

I'm so sorry for your kitty's passing! I know how hard it is to lose that warm and comforting presence which graced your life for so long! May you find solace in the sound of the waves and in the exuberance of our Beach Angel. Much love from Tennessee to you, dear.

[@lauravonutassy1919]

I am so very sorry 😞😞 for your loss of your beloved kitty. Glad that the beautiful shells bring comfort. God Bless you !!!

[@marie-sophie4]

Thank you so much for your kind words it means a lot during this difficult time God bless you all 🙏🏻❤️🫶🏼

[@shannaprissyleamon1311]

Very sorry for your loss ❤

[@paulagloe4841]

And thanks for showing us the shell numerous times….. it’s worth every viewing!

[@SWFBeachLife]

That shell deserved maximum screen time! 😂

[@MarshaSperry]

Yay!!!A SWB haven't seen and a huge horse 🐎!!!

[@carriechristie9058]

Oh Sharmon, I chuckled every time you brought out that horse conch to show us.😂. So happy for you!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

It would be terrible to only show that beauty when I found it and again at the end. It needed more screen time! 😂

[@billrobbins5874]

Great finds! That horse conch, WOW! ♥️👍

[@janierobertson5017]

Shamelessly announcing and showing your horse conch over and over.... it made the video for me! I giggled each time! And what a beauty it is! 😍

[@SWFBeachLife]

That beauty needed some serious screen time! 😂

[@EllieBlanc]

It was a thank you from all of the little critters you have placed back in the water and all the trash you have removed ❤ too awesome!!!

[@leslyeschoenhuth1107]

Shell piles are awesome, but most of the shells are broken or worn down.. The Horse Conch is truly magnificent. I know you will clean it up for us..

[@lindarichie2585]

If the horse conch could speak oh what tales it could tell you ! Seems he or she had struggles with the repairing of the shell throughout its life ! Beautiful ❤! The sea gods where watching over you that day !

[@SWFBeachLife]

The sea gods were so nice to me!!! 🐚

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

Hello Beach Angel and all present! Hope you've had a good week. So glad we're all going to the beach! Meowza! That horse conch is so amazing! Congratulations on finding it, dear lady! Can hardly wait to see it cleaned up! Hope its colors stay clear. That peachy blush is lovely. Did anyone else see the newsbite pop up on your phone about Junonias? Apparently, there are more of them to be found this year, so...happy hunting, everyone! Well, dear, you may not have found a lot of shells today, but you sure found a whole lotta shell! Quality over quantity, huh? Oh, that horse conch did turn out well! So happy for you! Much love to you, Beach Angel, and to all of you who love all things beachy! Rebecca The Lost Mermaid🧜🐚 ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yes, today was truly a quality vs. quantity type of day. And I too have been seeing so many people get their junonias. I hope mine finds me soon!

[@helenallen4449]

You missed what looked like a large white kitten paw right after the Florida cone. Love watching you every week. My Florida retreat thanks for taking us along ❤

[@maggiebrown9690]

Ha, I love the title! I can imagine your excitement and inability to contain it. Congratulations on such an awesome find!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks so much!

[@heycarrieann]

I absolutely know that buzz feeling. For me, it's when I find cool mushrooms in the woods. I love to photograph them. When I find a great specimen or something I've never seen before, it's just the BEST feeling! Same thing with some cool bugs. (Of course, I'm a nerdy science teacher. LOL). But Im so happy for your amazing find!

[@debnordman1640]

The feeling of finding a prize mushroom is very similar to finding a prize shell or a prize rock specimen! It's that "Aha!!" "OH, wow!" feeling! 😳😁

[@SWFBeachLife]

Same feeling! That feeling of discovery, or seeing that thing you've never seen before. Science nerds unite!!! #nerdsunite 💪🏻

[@crystalcloud5065]

The Ocean just handed you that Shell!!! That was a big Thank You for you for being the person you are.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I got lucky! Another 60 seconds and I might have been too far down the beach!

[@juliamaul7334]

Beautiful Horse Conch! How exciting! Such a beautiful day at the beach! Thank you for taking us with you on this special beach walk!!!😊😊😊

[@sheridanavery5457]

i like the banded tulips and olives , the beech scene and sounds . thank you. it fills my memory

[@debbieosredkernelson13]

That horse conch is absolutely gorgeous!!

[@donnaschimmelpfennig3447]

I am so excited for the great horse conch find!! May you always have shelling days like this one!!!

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

That giant horse conch is a treasure. It is so big and in great shape. Wow, so many active barnacles. Just a bit creepy.

[@jolynnburns4306]

Hello Mr or Mrs HORSE CONCH!!! Awesome! Have a great week. See you Sunday! XOXO

[@buildersmark]

I'm not jealous, I'm not jealous, I'm not...... YES I am!!! Congrats on the find

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm averaging about 1 horse conch per year - LOL!

[@deniseyoung5385]

Oh wow!!! That gorgeous giant horse conch! Beautiful!! Congrats!

[@leeannoneal4847]

What a fabulous gift from the sea with the horse conch! Sanibel Island is on my bucket list 😊

[@dawnwilkinson8717]

You were so lucky and you were grateful which is the best. May you luck continue and we get to experience your happiness through your wonderful videos that I look forward to every week. Thank you. 😄🌊🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much!

[@janetdunn8220]

Great find. Amazing difference after you cleaned. Beautiful like you❣️🦋❣️🐚🐚🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

❤️

[@lisa-fg8zh]

So fun. Just luv sharing Sunday nights and congrats on your new adventures!!😊

[@luannski6895]

At 20:38 when you picked up a handfull of shells there was an albino kittens paw that fell!

[@dianekring7672]

BTW...has anyone told you how amazing that big old Horse Conch is?? 😂 Thanks for sharing your time and expertise with us once more. I love watching every you Sunday evening to spend some beach time with you and prepare my mind for the upcoming week.

[@jeanepilgrim4926]

Great beach walk today. I'm so envious of your fighting conch! It is absolutely beautiful, broken place adds charm.

[@fredamoore1743]

Hi Sharmon! You just get luckier every beach trip you make!! Wow! Nice giant horse conch. I love Blind Pass and I love Turner Beach on the other side of bridge. Some of my best shelling has been there. My daughter and I found tons of giant Bittersweets at Allison Haggerup and all the way down to the end of Captiva. Never saw one on any other beach. Thanks for my favorite Sunday "beach time." Have a great week!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Interesting you found bittersweets on Captiva - I found a Lion's Paw over there too!

[@fredamoore1743]

@@SWFBeachLife - Well Lions Paw is still on my bucket list. I tried the east coast Juno area but never even saw a piece of a Lions Paw.. We found the bittersweets between Christmas and New Years. Maybe it was just luck of the draw!

[@elaineberger879]

Wonderful walk! Thank you Sharmon!

[@lisaharner3720]

Woohoo! That is a lovely find! Congratulations! It cleaned up so well. Love the color! ❤🎉

[@maggieslifeisawildride512]

I think my shell high would last a few years finding that horse conch...Lol! All that and a gorgeous walk to boot!

[@beckyh1369]

I chuckled every you pulled that fantastic horse conch out to look at it again and again! It’s exactly what I would done! In fact I have done that many times with other finds but unfortunately, never with a giant horse conch! Congratulations!

[@debnordman1640]

Yes, it was so fun how she had to keep bringing it out again to admire it & enjoy it over & over! Fantastic find! 🏆

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much!

[@sallya.2412]

Omg Sharmon! Fantastic find on that Horse conch shell. That's a lot of pile of shells there. If I was there, I wouldn't know what shell to collect. I like when you give the name of the shells as I am learning too. I love the colors on the calico scallops. A lot of pretty shells. A good day at the beach. 🐚🌊

[@Gingy50]

Well done beautiful Horse Conch excellent find and awesome after it was cleaned up ❤

[@paulineamiott9423]

I just love how truly excited you were about the big horse conch!!! Congratulations. Thanks for taking us along on your trip shelling.

[@mandiesnell3895]

I was at Sanibel over thanksgiving and remembered your videos! Such an amazing shelling experience. Thank you!!!

[@mariejung73]

What an Awesome Gift! Horse conch😳❤️

[@suzannebraden9671]

Awesome treasure rescue !! Beautiful size too ! Cleaned up nicely. A gift from the sea. How wonderful ❤️

[@reneeziayadonovan1282]

What an awesome shell 😊 talk about great timing!! Thanks again for another fantastic beach trip!!! 😎

[@nancycross2228]

Beautiful day !! Thank you !!

[@denisem6754]

Love that big old horse conch!

[@paulagloe4841]

What a wonderful gift from the gulf! You are very deserving of this shell!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Awe - thank you so much!

[@tracyriordan7011]

Hi Sharmon! ( : I am so happy to see you back on Sanibel! ( : Holy moly! That horse conch is huge! ( :

[@dianesalvato3078]

Shellzam! That horse conch is a beauty! Congrats!

[@sharonbendtsen3421]

That horse conch is beautiful

[@janiebennett5645]

First off, I must say, that Horse Conch is INCREDIBLE!!!! You are a Lucky Gal, Shar!! I had to pause the video for a giggle when you said "I'm more of a low hanging fruit..., walk see, pick, that's kind of how I roll. That was so cute, Shar. About those Barnacles!! A massive Spawning Event??.... Hahahahaha!! I'm picturing several of them gathering together on a log of coral, talking about challenging one another to a spawning contest. One, two, three,... GO SPAWN!! LOL!!!! I hope that these little jewels you say are not missed on the majority of your viewers!! I absolutely love your sense of humor!! Thank you for taking me back to Sanibel. ❤ Did I say how amazing that Horse Conch is?? You grabbed a lot of different shells, maybe not as many as you're used to, but still a great day with you at the beach!! Thank you, again, Shar. ❤❤❤ PS I may have forgotten to say that your Horse conch is truly AWESOME! 🤣🤣🤣

[@SWFBeachLife]

That horse conch needed maximum screen time! And I am happy that someone else appreciates my sense of humor! I'm rather dry, but I'm also quite goofy so I don't even know what's going to fly out of my mouth sometimes! 😂

[@janiebennett5645]

@@SWFBeachLife Hahahahahaa!! As long as it isn't mixed with spittle, ..... Let it fly, girl... 🤣 That horse Conch IS phenomenal.!!.❤ You should put it on the shelf and a picture of you holding it the day you found it, like a before and after. Also display the date!! I'm surprised you didn't get a hernia from carrying that "Horse" home. Saddle that thing and ride it!! 🤣Thanks so much Shar. I loved our outing!

[@IAmMeNow1]

I feel it's adorable that you keep showing your special treasure!

[@ginnamagda5810]

How exciting is that!!! 🎉❤wow. Beautiful conch and the little were so colorful

[@myirisheyesaresmiling5037]

Congratulations on that beautiful big horse conch! It was just meant to be yours! I love to hunt sharks teeth and once looked down at just the right moment and a big one was rolling down the beach right in front of me. It also was a beautiful one!!! Wow, is it pretty! Woohoo!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Sometimes it's just a matter of being at the right spot at the right time. That shark tooth you found must be huge!

[@ilonamollema6467]

Dear Sharmon, Wow wow wow!! That horse conch is incredible. What a beauty! 😍 Who cares that shelling was a bit low, you have this gorgeous specimen. ❤ Now you can really see why they call the little ones "ponies." The really tiny one is more a Shetland pony. 😅 But it's still beautiful! And you got to love those Calico Scallops. All those different colors. They are gorgeous. Thank you so much for taking us with you on this beautiful day at the beach. I know editing these videos is a lot of work, but it is highly appreciated. Not only by me, but by all the fans of this channel!! I hope you have a fantastic week, with beautiful weather and lots of gorgeous shells to take home with you. And of course, a good health. Sending you lots of love and a big hug, xoxo ❤, Ilona

[@SWFBeachLife]

Someone had pointed out a wenteltrap shell and when I went back to look I paused on a huge, beautiful wentletrap that I never even saw! Crazy how the brain works!

[@ilonamollema6467]

@@SWFBeachLife A wentletrap in this video? I thought that you had missed that in a previous video. But maybe I'm wrong. 🤔

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@ilonamollema6467 No, I missed one in this video too. Apparently my camera sees a lot more than I do! 😂

[@leamacleod5903]

So love the virtual beach walk and shell serch.

[@mandyh.9558]

My heart sank for you right after what you thought was the nucleus scallop you grabbed a handful for the ffc.... there's a Wentletrap by your thumb and I know you like those! I also know it's so hard trying to see everything else when you're focusing on one thing at a time- can't imagine trying to do it while recording also. I so love that you share these shelling adventures with us... it's a highlight I look forward to each week❤😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

You, beach friend, have a very good eye! A few others saw it too - I didn't see it until someone pointed it out - WHAH! At least I got a pretty good souvenir despite not keeping that wentletrap 😃

[@solaceinshelling6552]

What a great episode, friend! Obviously the highlight is your HUGE Horse Conch 💙 I loved the shots of wave-swept areas. It's tragic because it's erosion, but it looked beautiful in your early morning shots! Also gorgeous little Wentletrap at 20:38 in the hand scoop :)

[@margotbryan1554]

I thought that for sure was what you were going for!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I missed that wentletrap completely! Someone else pointed it out. I tend to get so laser-focused on the shell I'm going after I see nothing else. Live and learn!!

[@margotbryan1554]

@@SWFBeachLife it makes the next one that much sweeter😘

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@margotbryan1554 Indeed!!

[@deborahcorreale352]

What a great gift from the ocean just to roll up to your feet. It cleaned up beautifully. What a nice beach walk today, While on vacation 2 years ago my hubby and I spent many days at blind pass, he was fishing and I was looking for shells. I had no idea I coudl have walked from blind pass to bowmans.

[@SWFBeachLife]

It's a long walk, but it's doable!

[@sandeepettit696]

What a blessed and beautiful find in that giant horse conch you deserve it❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much!

[@tammymoore-kloss9680]

Wow that horse conch 😮that’s amazing !! So glad you had a wonderful day ❤

[@ErinNewtonTBW]

Wow Sharmon!! What a find!! A total bucket list item!! ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Sometimes it's just plain ol' luck!

[@debklock7655]

So excited for you! Beautiful Shell! Thanks for a wonderful beach walk !

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much!

[@bonnerdebbie]

Awesome Horse Conch!! Thanks Sharmon.

[@nikoletastavropoulou5515]

What beautiful shells 🐚 😍. Congratulations

[@marciaslay1149]

Beautiful horse conch, what a find, congrats!!!!! Thanks for letting us tag a long

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for coming to the beach with me!!

[@phoenixrising9785]

I just found your channel and I love it. I stayed in that area many times with the kids. There used to be rental cottages feet from the water, the Mad Hatter and some private homes. All gone!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh I know those cottages well - I have a photo of them on my KZbin channel header. I always wondered what it must have been like to stay right there. I hope many people made happy memories there.

[@kathytiseling5140]

A couple years ago my mom, her friend & I went to Bowmans & Blind Pass. We stayed over night on Sanibel. That night it was a Super moon & windy. When we went to the beaches, we couldnt believe our eyes. There were piles of shells almost a foot deep. Piles & piles of them. We made out like bandits lol

[@SWFBeachLife]

Some days are fabulous like that! I'm glad you got to have that experience!

[@miriammacdermot5601]

Hi Sharmon! Looks like God gave you your Christmas present early. WOW! That huge horse conch is so stunning! I'm really happy for you! I thought the rest of your treasures were very pretty too. My favs were (of course) the adult fighting conchs, the many beautiful scallops (especially that yellow one), the prickly cockles and that really orange banded tulip as well as the northern purple quahog (sp). Have a wonderful week! Till next time....🦀

[@deedorothypapineau6920]

I’m wishing you a genonia soon. That horse chonk is amazing! WOW ❤️

[@lornafinch8855]

WOW! That horse conch is huge and looks perfect. What a great trip, not a lot of shells but I think you got quality rather than quantity, well worth the visit

[@SWFBeachLife]

I had never walked the beach so quickly! There wasn't much out there, but at least I got that fabulous horse conch!

[@lorihoezee5353]

I have never found a huge beautiful shell like you did! Definitely on my bucket list! But to me every shell is a treasure to me!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yeah me too! As I look at my collection I am trying to decide if that's a good or bag thing 😂

[@cwac4465]

Dancing your Horse Conk happy dance with you😂!

[@kathyjund7212]

I was laughing through this whole video as you pulled out your grand prize.. so happy for you.. she's a beauty!

[@cazee100]

You deserve the lovely horse conch. Still remember the first big one you found when you were snorkelling. And do you remember that awesome painted one you had as a giveaway? a that was so beautiful. Glad you had fun, so did I thank you. Hugs and stay safe xx

[@SWFBeachLife]

That first horse conch will probably forever be my favorite find, but finding each one gives me such fabulous memories! I'm also lucky I tend to record my adventures so I have a recording of the whole event too. This one was such a shocker!

[@Callmeonmyshell13]

All the shells are just lovely! And that large Florida horse conch turned out real nice once cleaned up. I would have been screaming 🙀 to find that rolling at my feet! 👣 It’s like the ocean 🌊 just handed it especially for you! What a gift from mother ocean 🌊! I would say thank you to her!

[@SWFBeachLife]

The ocean was quite kind to me on this particular day! 🌊🐚

[@doubles1738]

This episode is either a SNL skit or a drinking game🤣 So beautiful when it’s all cleaned up 🐚🐚🐚great find!

[@donnabopp9327]

Just love how happy you are with the horse conch you found!! This was a fun day at the beach. I’m in Illinois and it’s cloudy, gray and cool. Would love to be searching for shells.

[@666bbdoll]

I had to giggle every time you pulled out your prize.

[@EnergyreaderempathMary]

Just watching this is so exciting! Like a kid in a candy shop💚🧸💕🐢🧜🏻‍♀️

[@josephinemiller4780]

I miss Sanibel islands so much!

[@trenttan3779]

Sanibel was a hit or miss for us. It made us work for our shells, that's for sure. We did, however, found two huge horse conchs at Blind Pass. Of course, they didn't roll up the beach for us like it did for you. It's still saddened to see what's left of the Castaways and the surrounding areas. 😢

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yeah, the hurricane changed that island forever. At least the beach is still awesome.

[@sandracimonetti5307]

Wow! What a find!🐚

[@charlottehawk3766]

Congratulations. I do know how you feel. I have found a few large Welks.

[@idkidk8278]

Beautiful shell all cleaned up

[@jasminecarriker8713]

Lovely walk! Good morning!

[@sallykavcsak2772]

Terrific find!

[@carolhopps5871]

Awesome huge horse conch! ❤

[@bethhaas9859]

And then did you mention that giant.....😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 Congrats and woohoo!

[@lindalee9868]

❤ I would love to go thru all the piles of shells, we hardly get any kind

[@moduleselect]

Congrats on your new Horse! He’s a beauty!

[@erindecarli1381]

Blind Pass has always been the luckiest spot for us!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was at the right place at the right time!

[@angelasurratt5908]

Love your videos So Very much! Relaxing, informative, beautiful scenery! ❤

[@Camilicy]

That shell is so beautifullllllll!! i too would be staring at it all day, i love it when things you wish to have in a collection just show up on the shore at the right time! i got a big boy like that from the east coast during a hurricane long agooo. Thank you so much for the beautiful video

[@EricaHansberry]

This is such an informative channel. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. ❤

[@valeriesanford6082]

Omg love it awesome Horse C find 🐚

[@caridadogaza9419]

Omg it’s so gorgeous wow 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@lesliel9791]

what a great find, with the horse conch

[@maranathajacobs1907]

I hit Tigertail Beach the other day just before low tide and it was AWESOME shelling!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I haven't been to Tigertail in a LONG time...good to know it's giving up the goodies still!

[@Berly1015]

Congratulations on your awesome find ❤️🐚🤍

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you 😁

[@lorihoezee5353]

Thanks!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Lori you are the bomb! Thank you so much once again!

[@jtb8155]

I’m so excited for you Sharmon - that large horse conch was such an awesome find. It was so fun to see your excitement.

[@jenb9274]

OMG what a amazing treasure! How fun

[@Wentletrap213]

Wow! Nice horse conch. That’s so exciting! The escarpments can be great. I found a giant Atlantic murex that way. I saw the top and dug.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Lucky you! Oh I'd love to find one of those. 🐚

[@Wentletrap213]

@@SWFBeachLife I hope you do find one. I’m in North Carolina.