Low Tide Shelling on Sanibel Island. Hunting For Seashells at Lighthouse Beach Sanibel.

[@shawnablake5102]

Yes, I love all the shelling but love your history lessons too! Go for it!

[@cinciao5692]

I would love to see Pine Island! I enjoy all your videos, very educational and informative :) Thank you for making them!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for leaving a comment and letting me know!

[@karenturnbo6870]

I would Love to see Pine Island! Also do you ever take any of the sea grasses and use them for decorating? And if so do you have to clean it?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I do not take sea grasses, however I did find a sea whip and I took that to display amongst my other sea treasures. I don't think the grasses would hold their color, but I could always grab a bit (as long as there wasn't anything living in them) and see what happens ☺️

[@karenturnbo6870]

@@SWFBeachLife I can see that. It would be interesting to see if it would work though. 😁

[@Gasp7000]

Karen Turnbo & SWS : I think sea grasses can be preserved in glycerine. These are some shell deodorizing and plant preservation methods I figured out myself and others I’m mulling over: There are plant preservation methods using glycerine. Sometimes a little dye is added to enliven the color as the glycerine preservation can sometimes darken them a little. How to videos are here and there on eHow and youtube, etc. Autumn leaves are often preserved this way and it makes them stay soft, so I thought it might help bivalve shell “hinges” stay soft and flexible. Also, orange oil spritzed from orange peelings works to neutralize the fishy smell of shells. I put orange peelings or oil in my shell bags for travel-on dry shells inside nylon* bags, as nylon bags don’t allow odors through them. When I unpack my bags, my suitcases still smell fine. I used vacuum compression bags sold for clothes and bedding that you buy in the travel section in stores, but Amazon sells some called “Smelly Proof”. I think I’ll experiment with liquid chromium, too, as far as fish smell neutralizing, since chrome or stainless steel also are known to fishermen and chefs for neutralizing their hands after handling fish. People rub their hands on the kitchen tap or a large serving spoon and the smell is gone, or those “stainless steel soap bars” you can buy. They work, but you can’t rub a shell on it, lol. I figured liquid chromium supplement in water might make s spray that’d work. With the orange oil, I have never had to used any other soap or chlorine or boiling or anything at all on my shells, and that’s in all the shelling trips I’ve gone on in the last 7 years. I can tell you this, though, years ago in the Philippines when I was there for 18 months, I didn’t know about the orange oil, which I thought of myself after many year. In the Philippine Islands, I boiled and boiled snd boiled my shells and bleached them to no avail. They still smelled, and yet there was nothing live in them, so it was frustrating. I’m glad I have an answer now! And interestingly, it barely takes any at all, just make sure the shells are dry before putting them in the nylon bag. The first ones I used were huge, about 2’ x 3’, but I just filled the bottom, spritzed in the orange oil and closed them up for a few days. They can sit like that for weeks. But beware, DON’T leave whole fresh orange peels in there for longer than a couple days-they can mold your your whole bag! If you can find pure orange oil, you can mixed it with water, glcerin, mineral oil, ir leave straight, and put it on a cotton ball in there, or spray it from the can straight orange oil sometimes comes in as air freshener, which in that, there are no other ingredients added. I think with the sea grasses, it might also be possible to dilute the glycerine in water and water the roots in a jar for a few days and the glycerine is just fed in internally. I heard about that years ago but haven’t found specific instructions lately. I may put all of these tips on a web page but I’m not set up yet. But you’re welcome to share these ideas. -Marianne Sites, Blazin’

[@Gasp7000]

@@karenturnbo6870 : I have to say, too, I was pretty undone when I received a shipment of shells from a business in the Philippines and opebed my package to the smell of gasoline! They used it to “deodorize”!?? Anyway, I used orange oil on those, too, because it just so happens that orange oil neutralized gasoline and diesel fuel smells, which is why I keep oranges or orange oil with me when I go to pump fuel! I do wonder if other citrus peel oils will work, like lime, lemon, kumquat, calamanci or grapefruit. I do know that grapefruit interferes with certain prescription medicines, so a person would have be cautious not to get it in the blood stream through the skin.

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@Gasp7000 Wowzer. What a bunch of great info! I have some smelly shells that I am going to try orange oil on! I found some concentrate on Amazon that I'm going to give a whirl. Like you, I've already bleached them and let them dry and there's nothing dead in them but they still stink I'm going to try the oil. Thank you SO MUCH!

[@pennyskelly8657]

Thanks for taking me to the beach

[@SWFBeachLife]

My pleasure 😊

[@Chellees]

Absolutely!!!! Share all sorts of Beachy Goodness, including tours!!!❤️🐚😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for leaving a comment and letting me know!

[@tidepool_productions]

Love your videos! Would you ever be interested in showing us the sea shell museum in florida!? They have live shells that you may not find on the beach!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yes, yes I would like to do that. I've been there before but it was a quick trip. I can tag that onto one of my future Sanibel beach walks! Thanks for the tip!

[@steverosenthal2570]

Shell at 8:50 is mauve mouthed drill, and you are correct about channeled duck clam at 20:16. IF wentletraps were present the spot to look is the coffee grinds past the dead trees, visible at about 5:53 - 6:10, at that spot shift from Sanibel stoop (walking) to low gear, ( i.e. the Sanibel crawl or the Sanibel sit)......get close to the sand! as Susan Barkley noted a few comments below!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I need to pick up about 100 more drills before I can tell them apart. But I know once I crack the secret I'll never forget. At least I know those ribbed cantharus shells so I can exclude those 😅 I have been lucky with the wentletraps lately - of course just not on the day I went to go find them. Next time. Lots of other kind shellers have left a bunch of good tips!

[@kittygreenleaf427]

Please take the boat on a tour. I would love to see pine Island. Love the videos.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for leaving a comment and letting me know!

[@deadangel2211]

Yes! Please show us Pine Island

[@KarenUntz]

That's the most ppl I've seen in your videos so far. Spring break here in GA. Very nice zen! 😎

[@SWFBeachLife]

As much as I like other people, I like to shell alone! It's going to get more sleepy here soon so I'll have the beaches to myself again!

[@KarenUntz]

@@SWFBeachLife Yessssss!!!!

[@sheilamiller6860]

I would love to see some videos with pine island or different places to go or things to do nearby your area! How to get there... things to do... prices... etc. It'd be great for those of us that don't actually live there in SWF, but love to vacation there! We love your videos! Looking forward to new ones every Sunday!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you Shelia for the info! I did an eco-tour that I will share in the near future and while there are a few shells, it's something different that I'm hoping people would enjoy learning about. And thank you for coming along with me on my beach walks!

[@holdenbabyboy]

We have been going to Sanibel for 40 years now. So many memories and so special to our family. We are leaving for there in 44 days. Can't wait.

[@SWFBeachLife]

44 days but who's counting right? I hope you have fun planning your trip back here and I hope you have the best time while you're here! 🌴🌊🐚

[@toddgarrett1768]

Thank you so much for what you do. My wife and I look forward to our beach escape every Sunday! We vist captiva every year in June

[@jamie6580]

I’d love to watch you go to Pine Island! As always, thank you for taking me to the beach!💕

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for leaving a comment and letting me know!

[@susandube505]

Yes I like watching videos of shell tours

[@maryannkom299]

Thank you for another tour of Sanibel. It’s very beautiful.

[@denisem6754]

Oh man, loved this week’s walk because it is so true of most of my beach days. I live on the Great Plains, grew up in central Florida and now only make it to the beach once or twice a year. So I absolutely love any beach day. I seldom hit a “great” shell day, but I always manage to find a few great shell souvenirs anyway! I’d enjoy seeing the boat tour, so I say go for it! Thank you for always posting such lovely virtual escapes to one of my favorite places.

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so very welcome. When I was in the process of moving here I would scour KZbin for anything beach related to this area so believe me - I get it! I'm glad I can give you at least a little dose of beach and sun each week. Someone just commented that a "bad" shelling day (I personally don't think you can have a bad day at the beach) is better than a good day with no shells. Love that sentiment!

[@denisem6754]

@@SWFBeachLife Yes! Any day near the ocean for me is precious, but most especially days where I can beach comb to my hearts content. But, truly, thank you for sharing your gorgeous part of Florida every week.

[@wendyphillipson6703]

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[@tja3495]

I would be interested in watching you explore the inlands in addition to the shelling. I do enjoy watching your channel.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for letting me know!

[@zoewallen7289]

Love your videos! Cant wait to go shelling myself in Florida :)

[@karynagibson05]

Thank you SO MUCH for my beach time. 💕

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so very welcome!

[@suzannesalerio3237]

I love when you walk any beach! I went to the National Shell Museum and it was so fascinating! It was great to see so many shells and the live tanks. It might be another great place to showcase. The live jinovias (sp) were exciting to see. It made me think of you immediately. You should seriously take the journey to be a Florida naturalist. I think you would be great!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I am DYING to take the Florida master naturalist classes. I can only imagine how much more interesting "stuff" is going on at the beach that I don't know about. It's going to be a bit brutal doing classes, work AND YT but I really think it would be fun to learn that much more. Thanks for the push! And I will be taking a trip back to the museum to share in the future!

[@hulagirl555]

I really enjoy your videos. I am also from NJ, but now I have been in Colorado for 30 years. So far from the beach. I try to get to a beach at least once a year; wish I could do it more. I’ve been to Sanibel once and loved all the live critters everywhere. I love the boat rides. Thanks for the beach fix.

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so very welcome. I'm truly thrilled to live here and share all the fun things I find when I go to the beach. 🌴🌊🐚

[@karenlivengood4027]

We went on that boat ride last November and if you want to see dolphins jump right by the boat that’s the ride you want to go on. Even though it was 70 out we did wear a light weight jacket. It really is a ride you must do at least once. The navigator on the boat is very informative and you learn a lot about the enormous houses on the islands Always , thank you for taking us shelling.

[@SWFBeachLife]

If it's in the 70 I'm usually wearing a jacket 😅 Thanks for letting me know about your experience. I figure I will probably learn more about the area and I can share my experience in case others would like to give it a try too. Thank you for leaving a comment and letting me know!

[@rachelleandrichard]

Yes. Let's go to Pine Island. Did I blink and miss our beach time? You have a lovely place to explore and live. Thanks as always. So many lovely finds to enjoy with you. 💯❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

I am so lucky to live here! I wish everyone could experience it at least once.

[@desertbreeze69]

That pretty little kitten paw made my day. The color on it was so pretty. I just love them. And all that ‘organic material’ that washed up on the beach was very pretty!! Thank you for another wonderful day at the beach. 👏👍♥️

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so welcome! Thanks for coming along with me!

[@bettylamb3029]

Supplies for shelling

[@maggieslifeisawildride512]

I love the calico scallops...their patterns look like the sunset along the coast with clouds and birds in the sky above.

[@SWFBeachLife]

They do come in the most amazing colors! 🐚

[@jenniferhenderson3249]

You make the best videos! They really show how great the SWF beaches are, I have not been to Sanibel Island before but it is on my list of places to visit now :) The Sanibel Thriller trip would be enjoyable to watch and it would help us get some perspective of the islands you visit. TYSM for this bit of joy!

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so very welcome! Thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment and come along with me on my beach walks! I love sharing these gorgeous locations!

[@ilonamollema6467]

Hi Sharmon, Thank you so much for another lovely time on the beach! 😘 I'm so sorry that you didn't find that wentletrap! I follow now and then another lady on YT who only shells on Sanibel. She finds the wentletraps near to the lighthouse. She even goes digging in shell piles to find them. Maybe this is helpful for you? But I really love the shells you found today! Especially that red and yellow Calico Scallop and that white Lace Murex. Seeing that sting ray was amazing! What a beautiful creature. I was surprised to see so many people on the beach so early in the morning. That will never happen here in the Netherlands, not even when it's beautiful, warm weather. Here, people arrive around 10 am. But we don't have beaches filled with amazing shells to search for. I really hope and wish you have a wonderful week, filled with sunshine and amazing finds! Big hug and lots of love, xoxo ❤️, Ilona Ps: I'm not so interested in that boat ride around Sanibel. Love the beach walks a lot more. 😉

[@SWFBeachLife]

My dear Netherlands friend....Sanibel is a very, very popular island - and rightfully so. It's truly a special place and it's so beautiful. That being said, everyone wants to experience it and on a low-tide early morning in March/April, the beach is going to be crowded. I'm looking forward to having my empty beaches again! When I put out a video that isn't a beach walk, I tend to do those during the week as not to disappoint my viewers that want their beach time on Sunday. I was thinking of maybe doing the tour and explaining what you'd see if you did go to Pine Island. There is ZERO beach, but that's probably why the land is still there. All the mangrove trees help keep the sand in place. I hope you have a lovely week! ❤️❤️❤️

[@debbieosredkernelson13]

Yes, to the thriller and Pine Island. It's always great to see new places!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for letting me know!

[@sandrachank6982]

Live in California now, but lived in Fort Myers for 5 years. Really enjoying your videos. Spent lots of time on Sanibel. Captiva and Pine Island 🏝♥😍Thanks

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@amykitzmiller9987]

Yes on the boat tour. I love the slipper snails. I’m not sure why but I always think of Cinderella.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for letting me know about the boat tour! And slipper snails are always tripping me up. I should call them chameleon shells - they look like so many others!

[@dorothypapineau8283]

A trip to Pine Island would be nice. Today was a quiet one but amusing wild life. Can’t wait to see what you do next… Thriller to Pine Island would be nice.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for leaving me a comment and letting me know!

[@Cmilan27]

For the tour do you mean just filming to tour? I like all the information you add to your videos I always feel like I learn something new. I personally wouldn't mind seeing any tours as I know you would probably add in fun information and of course some shells! I love when you go explore new islands for shelling!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was wondering about the interest in doing things that might not be shelling related and be more informational about the area - but I'll never stop shelling! I'll have to see how it all works out and if I can incorporate the info into an upcoming video. Thanks for leaving a comment and letting me know your opinion!

[@lindarichie2585]

Pine island 🌴 would be nice to see ! Lovely day at the lighthouse ! Lots of apple murex’s . Thanks again for the beach time ! I needed that .

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for watching Linda!

[@nancycross2228]

Ah beautiful Sanibel. Nice pieces ! I too need a Wentletrap or 2 !! Still searching ! Thank you for the View !!

[@johnnywarren1682]

Miss that beach lived there 30 years ago

[@janetknight9978]

Yes, I am interested in learning more about other islands, other learning opportunities in the area. One never knows what one might find out. Glad to hear no garbage on the beach. I live in a small town east of Toronto on Lake Ontario. The only shell we have is the nasty Zebra Mussel, which I collect to make flowers for my wreaths. We don't get vert much garbage washing up, but a surprising number of shot gun shell casings (I guess from shooting ducks). Thanks as always for your videos - they are, in my opinion, the best.

[@SWFBeachLife]

That's crazy that you get shotgun shall casings washing up! Makes sense with hunting in the area and all but that's so strange! And I've heard about those zebra mussels. I think they snuck into the lakes from ballast tanks from boats that dropped them off. Ugh. At least you are finding something to do with them!

[@smilineyes815]

I found all 8 of my Wentletraps by scooping thru the shallow break line, exactly like what you were in at 22 min. The water was a bit murky, so the scoop helped. I knew there were shells there, but couldn't make them out. Anywhere a bunch of tinies are, you are bound to find those lovely little traps. Especially where the "Coffee Grounds" can be found. I am never able to JUST SEE the traps rolling in the water. I was JUST there on March 26th, at sunset, for only 2 hours, and lucky enough to find my first traps!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Congratulations to you and your traps - that's awesome! Every single one I've ever found was on the beach, but if I see those grinds, I'll have to give scooping a shot. Thank you for the tip!!

[@debklock7655]

Thanks for another great video! Pine Island ! Yes, would like to see!

[@lola7721]

I was waiting for this!

[@ShellyColours2]

Hello from nw Montana... no beachshells here so I love my weekly beach walks with Sharmon. Very relaxing 😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for coming along with me all the way from Montana! 🌴🌊🐚

[@kelliem2937]

Yes-would love it if you did a video if the boat tour-The Sanibel Thriller!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for letting me know!

[@agds91078]

Oh what a lovely shell walk with my friend! Thank you for yet another calming video. I’m in love with the beach view, lighthouse and of course the shells 🧜🏼‍♀️🐚💕

[@SWFBeachLife]

Hugs from FL!! ❤️🌴🌊

[@lakyblake2536]

i love how we learn so much things in your vid hope i can go over to america one day im from nz

[@wendysmith7282]

I love that you add Beach Time! Thanks for doing the videos, love shelling with you 😁

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for coming along with me!

[@karleenpage5979]

Hey Sharmon! "Any day at the beach is a good day!" I agree. I'm really homesick for the beach. I think it's been 8 years since I've been. Way too long. Maybe this year.... And the boat tour sounds like fun. But is it worth what it will cost? Yes, take the tour and let us know! Hugs from Virginia!

[@SWFBeachLife]

That is a great question!! Is the Sanibel Thriller worth the cost? I guess there's only one way to find out! Thank you for leaving a comment and hugs from FL!! 🌴🌊🐚

[@gingermackeen5741]

Cool! I've never seen a live dosinia! Think you're right about the gulf oyster drill.

[@cindy40]

yes I would love to get to see some more about the area in addition to the regular and favorite shelling videos "

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for leaving me a comment and letting me know!

[@trinahansen2925]

Yes! Go to Pine Island!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for leaving a comment!!

[@shannonc.8911]

Yes please, Pine Island sounds lovely and interesting.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for letting me know!

[@buckeyethor]

We enjoyed the boat tour at the darling refuge!

[@STLawNerd]

Sanibel Thriller is so much fun! Especially the Sanibel side with the dolphins…good for the soul!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Dolphins and maybe a manatee or two! Thanks for leaving a comment and letting me know!

[@sugar716]

I just found your channel and am in love! Such gorgeous shells. Thank you. 🥰

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for watching! I hope you choose to come to the beach with me every Sunday!

[@digi6256]

Hello Sharmon, I just found you today and watched few of your videos. I am totally envious of the adventures you get to experience and kindly allow us to see it. I am so happy I get to listen to the ocean and try to follow your explanations, sorry, this is like another language to me. Lots of hugs from Canada. Dana

[@SWFBeachLife]

I am so very lucky to live here and to be able to share what I find on my beach walks! If you watch enough videos you'll learn your shells too. Thank you for watching! ☺️

[@janetknight9978]

This is my 2nd time watching this video. I love all the information you include about the creatures. Your videos just keep getting better and better.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you Janet! I am trying to figure out how to squeeze in classes to become a Florida Master Naturalist. There is so much info out there I need to discover and share!!!

[@cynthiahappel3697]

I so look forward to Sunday and your videos!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you!

[@babsarno9566]

Would love to see what shelling is like on Pine Island! Thank you for my weekly walk on the beach!

[@SWFBeachLife]

No shelling on Pine Island! Seems counterintuitive doesn't it? Biggest island with almost no beaches! If I do ever get over there I'll be sure to explain. Thank you so much for coming along with me on my beach walk!

[@donnabauer8370]

I would love to see the Thriller. We have considered going on that tour when we were visiting in the past.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for letting me know!

[@patifagan6774]

Another very enjoyable video. Great way to end a Sunday night.love ya

[@SWFBeachLife]

Right back at you! Thanks for coming along with me!!!

[@lindsayhuff8813]

So excited!!! I have been patiently waiting to join you on a beach walk today!!!

[@Doxymeister]

New sub here--decided that since I was binge-watching your videos, I may as well subscribe since I was obviously enjoying your content. Fun fact: I follow a Florida fossil hunter, and he's gone on night hunts using UV flashlights. Some of the gorgeous shells we're enjoying on your channel continue to fluoresce under UV light, even millions of years after they lived! They are so beautiful! Anyway, if you decide to ride the Thriller, I'll watch, as I thoroughly enjoy this channel. Cheers!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I think I know the other channel you're referring to and he recommended the UV light that I ended up buying. Some of the fossilized shells glow and it was handy to have around to confirm if bubbles glow ☺️ Thank you so much for watching my content. I am loving sharing these beaches and all the fun things I get to experience as I go on my walks. Welcome aboard!

[@beachbuddies2010]

Yes, go on the Sanibel cruiser. Sounds like fun!

[@indyfan2056]

Really enjoyed the beach walk. I paused the video several times to see what more I could find!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Maybe I'll have to work that into future videos too. Just pause a minute to let other people hunt too!

[@smgrimes13]

I found a beautiful large lace murex by the lighthouse when I was there the first week of March. It was just sitting there looking beautiful 🤩

[@SWFBeachLife]

Isn't that awesome when the shells are waiting for you? Congrats on your treasure!

[@laurahunter1690]

Beautiful. Thank you

[@pl7967]

I am enjoying watching your adventures of shelling! Also learning the names of so many beautiful Shells. Thriller boat ride not really interested. Ty

[@karenwerthmann850]

Hi Sharmon! Thank you so much for your video. It would be so wild to go shelling together. Anyway, I am planning to come to Lighthouse Beach this summer and oh yes it is beautiful there. Thanks for the tip about the sting rays..will try to do that shuffle. Additionally I did go on that Thriller boat. It is not cheap to go on and probably I would only do it once. The boat departs from Sanibel Marina. Other people may try the Stars and Stripes boat from the same marina. It is a little cheaper and still a lot of fun. There is always a chance to see a dolphin or manatee. Sure, I would be interested in hearing about boat touring companies too. Captiva has Captiva Cruises. I plan to try a boat ride with them too. Lighthouse Beach is an absolute delight. Thank you for the beach walk.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've toured with Captiva Cruises twice to Cayo Costa. Very nice people and really convenient to get there from Sanibel or Captiva. The only tours I've done were to go shelling. It would be interesting to see what other tours offer to make the trips fun. Maybe I'll find out! Thanks so much for watching and I hope you find lots of great goodies at the lighthouse this summer!

[@karenwerthmann850]

@@SWFBeachLife thank you!

[@katiebradford8820]

I miss that place thanks for sharing yes tour all the islands love the area so beautiful

[@JoyH_]

What a beautiful morning and great way to start your day. My favorite shell you collect seems to be those little chestnut turbines. I’m going to make it my goal to try to find some on my next annual Florida trip.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you do find a few. I've heard Honeymoon Island always have them and I have great luck over on Captiva finding them too.

[@kimberlyjohnson763]

Thank you for the shells 🐚😁~love Evelyn

[@deannaboud117]

Thank you. This is like going on vacation. Just lovely.

[@beckyh1369]

I actually love the tiny shelling. I have a collection of tinies. Really tiny! The largest is about a quarter of an inch and the smallest is under 1/16 of inch. I had to use surgical tweezers to arrange them in their display case. Among them are several wenteltraps (sp?). As for the boat ride to Pine Island, go for it! I like shelling, but you make everything interesting, so I’m on board!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have found shells then size of a grain of rice! I know a great beach for tiny shelling and I'm sure we'll be headed over there at some point this summer. I can only imagine your tiny collection. I feel like a big monster trying to handle those tiny shells 😅

[@robinmp8300]

TWEEZERS???.. Wow, sounds like you need a good pair of magnifying glasses too ;)

[@beckyh1369]

@@robinmp8300 I did have a magnifying glass - lighted. Seeing wasn’t the problem. Puffy awkward human fingers were the problem…

[@robinmp8300]

@@beckyh1369 😆🤣🤣😂😄 I have em tooo!

[@maryannkom299]

I’d like to see Pine Island but only if you can shell there. I love the shells.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Then you don't like Pine Island - biggest island with no beaches!

[@SaltyReflections]

As soon as you outlined that stingray, I immediately hoped you were doing the stingray shuffle. Then you mentioned it a few seconds later. 😀 Totally agree - looks like an injured/healed or deformed channeled duck clam, matches the interior apex shape perfectly. Of course, I love the beach as much as anybody but I'm the kinda girl that will say yes to most any opportunity that gets me out on the water so that's a big YEHBUDI from me on the thriller tour! Enjoyed the great finds as usual!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm always creeping around in the water but that's only the second stingray I've seen. The cowrose rays are just gorgeous when 100's of them "swim" by. I know you share my beach passion!!! I hope you guys have good crabbing and shelling luck in the future!!! 🦀🐚

[@jipjojed]

My eye is starting to focus on the shell you pick up! Yes on the boat!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Practice really does help! Thanks for letting me know about the Thriller!

[@mavisrayfehr6836]

Yes, I would love to see Pine Island.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@ericsummers2021]

You had a good day a Lighthouse beach. I've never found much there. Thanks for another good video.

[@chrisbgifford7387]

Gorgeous sunrise! If there are shells on Pine Island, please go and let us know if it a shelling mecca, please.

[@SWFBeachLife]

If it was a shelling Mecca, I would have been there a bunch of times by now. Believe it or not, there is no beach there! Biggest island and no beach or shells. Go figure!

[@paulagoforth6743]

I've been watching your videos for about a month now since I booked a trip to Sanibel the 1st of August. So excited to come to the beach and look for shells. Love your videos!! I'll be staying at the Sanibel Inn and can't wait to get down to the beach.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you have the best time ever! The shells are going to be in the water in August, so plan on feeling around with your feet and perhaps snorkeling for those beauties!

[@lindawellinghoff5432]

Thanks so much!

[@melissamcdanel-baldwin8401]

Hello! I love watching your weekly shelling. I do have a question. I just came back from the Sanibel and fort Myers area on Saturday. The tide table I used was not correct. Every time I went shelling when it was suppose to be low tide, it was actually high tide. What tide table do you rely on for your shelling? Oh, and my son wanted you to know that he found an albino lightning welk. He watches your videos and was stoked to find it on Tigertail Beach on Thursday washed up on the beach.

[@SWFBeachLife]

An albino lightning whelk?? That's awesome! They're so beautiful. Ok, for the tides I use an app. I show you which app and how to use it in a previous video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZzTiXibmrpskLc I use that app to plan which beaches/areas I want to visit and I can also keep an eye on the tide while I'm out there. I hope it helps!!

[@sandralynsky2233]

Yes to Pine Island. Please!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for leaving a comment and letting me know!

[@courtney1782]

Thanks for letting me live my life on the beach thru you. I pulled my box of shells down and pretended I had sand underfoot again. Absolutely love Sanibel, always stay at Blue Dolphin or Mitchell's Sand Castle. I went last September and hope I can start getting there more often but, traveling from Ohio and the gas price😔

[@SWFBeachLife]

Ugh on the gas prices - I know. Well, I can get you to the beach each week. I'm sorry you can't put your feet in the sand but I hope it ties you over until you can come back here for yourself!

[@chrisphinney6430]

thank you for showing this beautiful beach that early I know i would not be up .

[@SWFBeachLife]

That used to be me but the shells were calling!

[@kristibruns6111]

I think it would be great to see Pine Island! Love your videos each week!

[@cintiapollock2486]

Oh wonderful beach and critters that white bird was so pretty up close silky looking feathers such a beautiful day very much enjoyed this one! Would love to see more of the other islands an any boat ride would be so cool a total plus!! I think the sea grass and keply stuff rinsed, dried and added to a compost is good for your garden right?

[@SWFBeachLife]

The sea grass may very well be good for the garden. I hadn't thought of that!

[@aleciagrant4114]

Thanks so much for another wonderful beach trip. 🙂

[@susanmarkleyschmitt1314]

Would love a nice trip around Islands. Love watching your channel.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for letting me know!

[@Crazy.Sheller]

Strictly beach for me, and of course all those beautiful 🐚

[@christistone6994]

Would love to see you go on the that tour. Looking for a tour to take in the fall.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for leaving a comment and letting me know! The Sanibel Thriller will not be a shell tour - if you want one of those check out tours to Cayo Costa or the 10K islands. Those islands tend to have some decent shells!

[@sandyh2683]

Yes, would love to see Pine Island.

[@maryanndonnarumma7438]

Pine Island sounds like fun! ❤️

[@brandonsmith1198]

Thanks for sharing thanks for the timeline about the tide and my question is every sorry about your watch when it gets wet I hope it works after it dries off how easy to walk on the beach

[@SWFBeachLife]

My watch is a FitBit and it's waterproof so I don't need to worry about it getting wet. The beach over at Sanibel Lighthouse is easy to walk. Very hard packed sand so you won't sink so much as you're walking along if you stay close to the water.

[@fredamoore1743]

Hi Sharmon. I'm from SC and came down to Sanibel for 2wks during New Years Holiday. Went to many of the beaches but my favorite was Blind Pass , Allison Hagerup and Kice Island. Who am I kidding, I loved them all! I have watched you shell since the beginning. Can't wait for my Sunday evening fix!! I also remember that traffic well. Took 3 days to realize you have be on the beach before the rooster crows, lol! Love your videos.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh yes, some of us shellers are quite determined. I'm convinced you have to pitch a tent and sleep on the beach to get there first - LOL! It sounds like you hit quite a few awesome beaches down here. I hope you found bunches of great souvenirs. Thank you so much for watching my channel and coming along with me on my beach walks!

[@janetpullen5210]

Today was my birthday and we are visiting our daughter in Beaufort SC for a week and we were at the beach here today and spent the day shelling. Had a great time.yes, I think the ride on the Thriller would be great! Have a good day💕

[@munchies313]

Happy birthday! :D

[@SWFBeachLife]

Happy Birthday Janet! I'm glad you spent the day shelling and I hope you found a bunch of great treasures to add to your collection!

[@vickiequick4469]

⚘ New subscriber here. I live in east, central Illinois. I used to come down to the Sanibel, Manasota Key or Marco island area's a couple times a year. I absolutely love it down there. I always said I will retire down there. May 1, 2022 is my retirement date. I've been looking in several areas, but an area I've not visited yet, but want to, is Crystal River on towards Clearwater. Have you been up that way? I have seen the Thriller boat circle Sanibel and thought about getting on for a ride, but never have. I would love to see your viewpoint on the boat ride. I usually took the boat, out of Sanibel Harbor, the Stars and Stripes. The captain was always so kind and knowledgeable. Love watching your video's. ❤⚘❤⚘❤⚘❤⚘❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have not been up to the Clearwater area but I would love to! Crystal Springs is on my list of must-do things here in Florida. I'll get there eventually. And someone else had mentioned the Stars and Stripes boat ride. I've never taken a boat ride that wasn't headed to an island for shelling so it will be interesting to see what all the trip would provide. I guess I'll find out! Thanks for subscribing - I share a new beach walk video every Sunday ☺️

[@vickiequick4469]

@@SWFBeachLife the Stars and Stripes is a smaller, personalized trip. The captain would get us all included in the hunt for dolphins. I caught a delphine giving birth, so we circled around, but kept our distance, and wztched for a few moments. One other time I thought I saw stepping stones on the ocean floor, but the captain asked me where I saw it and turned around. He explained it was stingrays resting on the ocean floor. Our captain was always so patient and knowledgeable. Thank you for bringing back all these great memories. With this pandemic winding down, I hope to get back down to beautiful Florida. ♡⚘

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@vickiequick4469 Thank you so much for leaving this comment. I am going to do my research and perhaps I'll choose to take this tour instead - or maybe I'll take both! Thank you for taking the time to let me know about your experience - it sounds like it was amazing!!!

[@melissaobrien429]

Wow!!!! That's insane! So beautiful and surely magical, but extremely sad yes. I would love find one alive!!!

[@mariastewart3178]

I shell vicariously through you as i live eastern Ontario Canada. I truly hope someday to shell in person as i so love the ocean waves and all the beach bling.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Until you make it here you can practice learning your shells with me! I hope you do get to experience it for yourself one day!

[@vaniawhitfield6486]

Thankyou

[@karenwestbrook2352]

I can’t wait….I get to spend a week at the beach again on north Captiva. I’ve always been an avid sheller but am getting there so late this year I’m wondering if there will be much. As far as Pine Island I’ve always wanted to stop and explore Matalacha. (Sorry about the spelling)

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've been to Matlache twice. It's a quirky little place and you can tell it's old. Everything sits right on top of the road so it's tricky getting around on foot. If I do end up passing through again I'll be sure to video some and share!

[@karenwestbrook2352]

I love Leonma Lovejoy tops and there was a store there last year when we went thru