Shelling before a hurricane. Looking for seashells on an island before Hurricane Idalia.

[@gmlight56]

Welcome back! Sunday hasn’t been the same without you.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much!!

[@jojoa0808]

Super glad you are back! 😂

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you! 😁

[@SWFBeachLife]

Super glad to be back!!! 😅

[@notinmanitou]

We sure missed you! Welcome back Sharmon!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much!!!

[@angelasurratt5908]

Glad you’re Back!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Me too!!! 😃

[@monabale8263]

7:15; a 3 hour tour. now why does that sound familiar...😉

[@SWFBeachLife]

At least I found my way back! Although can you imagine how many shells I'd find if I were stuck there! 🤔🤣

[@cmay6944]

I missed you Sharmon! Glad you are back. Thank you for the wonderful videos you make for us!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so very welcome! I thoroughly enjoy sharing my beach trips with you! 🐚🌴🌊

[@janinaklim2622]

@@SWFBeachLife I'm glad you are back. I miss you.

[@carolmusso7767]

Wonderful to have you back! Great finds today! ❤️🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much!

[@suzieplum7995]

In the heart of a busy coral reef, there lived a beautiful Lace Murex named Lila. Her shell was a masterpiece of nature's artistry, adorned with intricate lace-like patterns that shimmered in shades of pearl and lavender and peach. Lila had a gentle and caring spirit. She spent her days gliding gracefully among the coral, tending to the tiny creatures that called the reef their home. She would offer her help to injured fish, using her delicate tendrils to mend their wounds with a touch as light as a sea breeze. One day, as Lila was exploring a hidden crevice in the reef, she came across a tiny seahorse named Finn. Finn was unlike the other seahorses in the reef. He had been born with a straight tail, which made it difficult for him to hold onto the kelps and corals and move about like the others. His dream was to explore the reef just like them, but his tail held him back. Lila's heart went out to Finn as she saw the sadness in his eyes. Without hesitation, she offered to help him. Using her delicate tendrils, she fashioned a tiny harness that gently cradled and curved Finn's straight tail, allowing him to glide and explore the reef with ease. Finn's joy knew no bounds as he swam alongside Lila. Together, they ventured into the hidden corners of the reef, discovering secret caves and vibrant gardens of coral. Finn's laughter echoed through the ocean as he twirled and danced, his heart brimming with gratitude for the beautiful Lace Murex who had changed his life. Word of Lila's kindness spread throughout the reef, and she became a symbol of hope and compassion. Other sea creatures who faced challenges of their own found solace and encouragement in her presence. Lila, the Lace Murex, showed them that beauty could be found in the act of caring for others.As the days turned into years, Lila and Finn's friendship grew stronger, and their bond deepened. They became inseparable, exploring the ocean together, and reminding all who met them that true beauty lay not just in appearances but in the kindness and love one showed to others. Lila, the beautiful Lace Murex, became a legend-a living testament to the power of kindness and the ability to make the world a more beautiful place, one act of compassion at a time.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Lila rocks. I typically go through the comments from the oldest to the newest, and I'll scan and see someone has written a bit, then I look to see who wrote it. I'm always delighted when I see your name and I settle in to see what fabulous little story you're weaved. Finn was quite lucky to have a Lila in his reef. WE HUMANS NEED TO ACT MORE LIKE ANIMALS!!! Thanks for your creativity and another delightful story! ❤️❤️❤️

[@suzieplum7995]

Aww thanks Sharmon...Your so welcome. It gives me an excuse to dive into another world after a tough day caring for those with dementia. I feel Blessed to be able to leave a little escape for those of us who still CAN escape .

[@elainagraham4643]

Missed you!! Another video you so didn't disappoint.....❤😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yay! Thank you! See you again this Sunday! ❤️

[@patriciawhateley8096]

❤❤❤ WELCOME BACK 😊 MISSED YOU

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much!!

[@DeenaCheshier]

Glad to see you back. I’ve been missing your videos.

[@haydenm2489]

Great to finally another selling video. But I know the break was for a great reason. 🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

🙏🏼

[@tracyriordan7011]

Yay, Sharmon, you are back! Woo hoo! Man, I missed you and your videos! Great finds today!! Such a fun trip to Dickman's Island! Can't wait for next week at Sanibel! See you then! ( :

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you have a fabulous week Tracy!

[@kathylaub941]

I’ve missed you on Sundays!

[@jtb8155]

I’ve missed your videos - it’s good to have you back! 🥰

[@susanlathrop234]

So glad you are back. Thanks for sharing.

[@andreabrowncardboxcreations]

Glad to see you this week. Missed your videos

[@denisem6754]

So glad Reel Kind were so good to you, looked like a great shelling trip.

[@karleenpage5979]

Glad you are back Sharmon! I missed you! Hugs from Virginia!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much! It's good to be back!

[@carolhopps5871]

Missed you Sharmon! ❤

[@isaacc473]

I never understand how your eyes work so well when looking for shells under the waves. It was nearly impossible for me to see anything underwater when I went to Sanibel.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've had lots and lots of practice! You kind of learn the way different shells roll too.

[@shanna74]

So glad to see your back and hope your auction went well

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you! The auction is going great!

[@jolynnburns4306]

So glad you are back!!! I missed you. I enjoyed your walk as always. Have a great week! See you Sunday! XOXO

[@SWFBeachLife]

So glad to be back and I can't wait to share my journeys!

[@Jean2235177]

I’ve missed you! ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm glad to be back!

[@kathyjund7212]

So So happy to have you back!!! so excited to see your stash of videos!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Can't wait to share all the adventures!

[@White.Dove.]

❤ I'm always looking forward to seeing what you have to share 🎉 Just an fyi 😊 I'm hearing a high frequency pitch sound in the background, I use earbuds and I have never heard this before. Congratulations on comp. Trip👍🥰

[@SWFBeachLife]

My dang external hard drive needs to go! Thanks for letting me know about that noise. xoxoxo

[@ilonamollema6467]

Dear Sharmon, I'm so happy you're back! I really missed my weekly dosis of sea and gorgeous shells, accompanied by your enthusiasm with every find. I really like that little pink and yellow spiney jewelbox, it's so cute. 😍 Thank you for taking us with you! O, how I would love to go shelling with you in person, that is really one of my big wishes. ❤ But for now, I'll shell with you long distance. 😊 Dear Sharmon and all your viewers wherever you are, I hope you will all have a wonderful week, filled with love, joy and happiness. And of course lots of love and a big hug!! xoxo, Ilona ❤❤❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

My dear Netherlands beach friend ~ I wish I could take you shelling! I was considering trying to do "virtual shelling" via a phone call and literally go shelling while I was on FaceTime or some sort of call that the person on the other end could see the beach and I would let the person I was on the phone with keep all the shells that were found. I tend to go shelling at crazy times but I bet I could figure something out. If I do you're the first person I want to "take" to the beach with me! ❤️

[@ilonamollema6467]

@@SWFBeachLife that is so sweet of you!! ❤️ I'm totally flabbergasted.

[@anitawilhite]

I really enjoyed this video. I always love to go shelling with you but for some reason this one really relaxed me and settled my jumbled mind. Thank you Sharmon for all you do. Know that there are many of us out here that can't get out and go shelling and enjoy the journey with you.

[@SWFBeachLife]

When I'm out there there is no other place I'd rather be, so I get it 😉 May you have a relaxing week!

[@ellenharris3868]

You can never have too many shells, is my motto!

[@SWFBeachLife]

😃

[@vickieboley9452]

Wonderful, relaxing video as usual! I so enjoy your expressive comments when you edit your videos, it makes the experience so much richer! Thank you!

[@geofftray3926]

I just stumbled across your channel and absolutely love your videos! You’re so knowledgeable and your videos are so relaxing. It also brings back great memories of visiting Sanibel with friends a few decades ago. Thanks for these great videos!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Welcome aboard and thank you so much for coming to the beach with me!

[@juliamaul7334]

Wonderful shelling trip! Beautiful!!! The true tulips were the stars for me. 😊😊😊

[@juliamaul7334]

So glad you are back! I missed your peace giving videos! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻⚓️⚓️⚓️😊😊😊

[@maggieslifeisawildride512]

I think it's always a heart break to see or visit well-known places that have been drastically changed by humans and/or natural elements and storms. After my mom sold the home I grew up in it was so hard to see the new owners rip out the line of hedges and my mom's iris beds but change happens all the time. Sometimes it makes us more appreciative of the past but it can also be wonderful to see how new growth occurs. Maybe this how God gets us to move further down our life's path instead of lingering in the same place. I don't know but even seeing the beaches before the hurricane I could spot the changes made since I was a child visiting SWF. As we all know the beach is constantly changing...fresh and new every day (sometimes every moment) so like the waves we just keep rolling and wait to see what's going to happen next. I can't wait to see your other visits to the beach...God bless you!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh change can be hard, but there is no progress without change. It's the destruction I can do without! I think you have the right idea though - go with the waves and just keep rolling. You can't fight time and nature so might as well roll with it! 🌊

[@maggieslifeisawildride512]

Spot on! @@SWFBeachLife

[@cking8776]

Welcome back!!! Missed the marvelous beachy adventures!!! ⛱️👍😍💯😍👍🏖️

[@SWFBeachLife]

More to come!

[@caroldennison8562]

Awesome finds and gorgeous scenery! 😍

[@clarebeelman9691]

Yay! Those cohorse Cobbs! snails and horsecobhs!

[@deborahcorreale352]

So great to hear your voice and go on a walk. There are no words to how happy I am glad that you are back.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Well thank you kind lady! I'm glad to be back and I will see you again this Sunday!

[@suzannebraden9671]

Missed ya !! The Auction was great. Bless you for helping those in need. Can't wait for your next podcast. Stay safe

[@brendagroff8478]

Hi, nice to see you. missed you

[@SWFBeachLife]

It's nice to be back!

[@WhiteHorseAcres]

Glad you are back.

[@sashimicat9105]

Oh, that banded tulip at 20:30! I would have taken that. Such beautiful pastel colors! 😍

[@elaineberger879]

You are royalty. Our favorite beach friend

[@SWFBeachLife]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@marciaslay1149]

Great day, wonderful shells and I enjoyed the journey, thanks for sharing and taking us a long, have a great week

[@gmanana3627]

So glad you're back. Hope you enjoyed your break.😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

The break was great but I'm glad to be back!

[@blondinizer4057]

Another lovely haul of treasures. 😊

[@shelabrehio1050]

Yah yah Welcome Back 💃💃 It fells like Sunday again.

[@Monicacride]

@SWF Hi, we spent the whole week on Marco Island Labor Day week. We rented a boat and had a blast. We missed you by one day. We were on Kice Island Tuesday and Thursday. I felt like a Pirate with all the Treasures we found. We will definitely be back. What a fabulous trip. We stopped by our beloved Sanibel, heartbreaking but she will come back. I videoed on Kice and spoke of you in the video. The Islands don’t disappoint that’s for sure. Thanks! Much Love 🐚🐬 Happy Shelling!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yes those islands are something else! Kice was quite good to me - I hope it was good to you too!

[@McKenna_SSS]

So many great shells 😊! I’m super happy to see you shelling again! 🐚🌊

[@pattyvalinote4612]

Beautiful sky beautiful beach 🏝 and of corse the shells 🐚

[@caridadogaza9419]

I have learned a lot about shells watching your videos 🥰

[@cazee100]

What a wonderful experience that was, awesome day. Those three little barnacles looked just like three baby birds asking for food. So looking forward to next week now, this was fun. Stay safe xx

[@elaineberger879]

Lol….barnacles creep me out

[@SWFBeachLife]

I am glad I took the KZbin break so I could go shelling several times and work in the auction. Never. dull moment here in SWFL 😂 Loads of love to you! ❤️

[@leslyeschoenhuth1107]

* One of the Calico Scallops looked like it had Hearts on it.. Cool.. Fun Size variety of Horse Conch.. Thanks for taking us along.. Good Captian kept a good look out for his passengers.. Making sure he doesn't lose anyone..

[@SWFBeachLife]

Captain Colt was fabulous! I really had a fun time and I thank you for coming along with me!

[@dianatipton5289]

Hi Sharmon, My husband blessed me with a trip to SWF! We are from Rio Rancho, NM. Our first stop was Naples, then Key West. We are heading to Fort Myers for our last few days in Florida. I've been watching you on KZbin for quite some time. Thank you so much for your beautiful videos. It's a dream come true to be here! Blessings, Diana Tipton

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope your time here is magical and you find all the treasures you were hoping to find! 🐚🌴🌊

[@bonnerdebbie]

Thanks Sharmon, you make a walk on the beach wonderful every time!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for coming to the beach with me!

[@sweet-n-bee5793]

So glad to see this pop up in my subscriptions!

[@lindsayschilling8707]

"...Lets go to the beach 🎶 🎵..." 🐚 😎

[@carolledger8047]

I'm so happy you're back! I have missed our shell adventures every Sunday sooo much! Thank you for continuing to share your adventures with those of us who are up north and very unlikely to get to go shelling. I hope you enjoyed your vacation. 🥰

[@SWFBeachLife]

I did indeed enjoy some time off but I'm ready to hit those beaches again and find us some fun things to look at. I do not like the cold but I do like those shells so I'm excited to see what the future will bring! 🐚

[@lindarichie2585]

Glad to see ur back ! Thanks for a wonderful day at the beach ! Take care !

[@dianerichmond7105]

Welcome back! Nice lace murex, colorful moonsnails, horse conchs, and like you said, a little of everything! Nice to see all the different touring companies, too. And I DO appreciate that you edit your videos, because many others do not.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for noticing my hard work! ❤️

[@liadubruyn5285]

Very nice to have you back and so happy you are safe❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you!

[@shellebramos]

Yay! New videos. Excited for next week!

[@yomama8873]

Wonderful trip thank you🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖

[@pamelaferguson257]

Thank you very much 🙏🏼❤❤

[@tonistephic]

Good morning Wow, beautiful shells, as always. Love all the merax's. Horse conks, fighting conks. Banded tulips, lighting whelkes, and the olives. I enjoy seeing all the shells. I also enjoy beach time. I could sit in the sand, listening to the water and watching the sunrise of sunset. Then pick some shells and just enjoy some time that I don't get near an ocean. I do go to Lake Michigan to relax only 1 thing missing is the shells. Have a wonderful day.

[@SWFBeachLife]

It really is quite magical to be out on the beach just looking for seashells. I hope you have a wonderful week!

[@chrisbgifford7387]

Barnacles make me think of a choir, they look like they are singing. Carditita's have beautiful patterns like color patterns on birds.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I love how we all have our take on shells 😌 And I may never look at barnacles the same way!

[@hadleywooten3689]

Your videos always make my week start off delightfully! Thank you very much

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for coming to the beach with me!

[@suelarivee385]

Yes Welcome Back

[@djloveland2943]

I love the shells you find.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you - me too!

[@SnowPink90]

Sure missed you!!🤗 There’s nothing better under the sun than looking for shells!! Love your videos!! Have a great week and you know, I can’t believe it’s almost been a year since Hurricane Ian. Wow!! Crazy to think about. 🥰🐬

[@SWFBeachLife]

It is crazy to think it hasn't even been a year yet. I think that's the way we'll likely refer to time from now on. There will be before and after Ian.

[@SnowPink90]

@@SWFBeachLife Yes, I agree and let’s hope there won’t be a repeat. 🤗

[@elizabethreed735]

Another wonderful video!!! Watching these is like a mini vacation :)

[@SWFBeachLife]

Glad you like them!

[@NixPix]

I found some great shells today on Jupiter Beach after three days of the massive waves coming off from hurricane Lee .

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was wondering if the East Coast was going to get a few more treasures from the wave action. That's awesome! 🐚

[@jenniferkulp7246]

Thank you for your videos. Went to N. Topsail beach and was able to identify turkey wings, lettered olives, arks, and a kittens paw. Lettered olive was medium size and not whole, but this Ohioan was very happy.

[@SWFBeachLife]

That is awesome! I think it's more fun when you know what you're finding 😉

[@sandracardin969]

I missed you. ❤❤❤

[@elisamaurerbailey2787]

Those prices are great I wish I was in Florida!!!

[@kristibruns6111]

Awesome beach walk!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for visiting!

[@sharonbendtsen3421]

Missed you a lot

[@saraclark8611]

While I was in FMB a few days after the hurricane I did find some sand dollars and I was absolutely shocked how thin they are! How they survive the littles of currents are totally beyond me! Way way more fragile then the sand dollars from the Oregon coast for sure!! I did get four, five hole keyhole sand dollars home intact they have been cleaned and treated and I love them! (Also got two urchins home also cleaned and treated! Very thrilled considering they flew from Florida to Montana! Great day at the beach can’t wait for the next several weeks of adventures!! Thank you for bringing US!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Some sand dollars are so brittle and others can really take a beating! I wonder if it has anything to do with how well the critter ate 🤔 I'm thrilled you found so many goodies to bring home!!

[@tammymoore-kloss9680]

So fun❤

[@janinaklim2622]

I love your chanel , I love your style, I love yours seashells and your beautiful personality 💖 💗 💕 . THANK YOU 💖.

[@janinaklim2622]

And yours beautiful voice 😍 ❤.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment!!! ❤️

[@gingermackeen5741]

Just started watching and saw your calendar... I just KNEW you were having a ball down there around storm time. Will have to send an email about up here. Not the same😢... Oh no. I have to find the shells myself!😊 A guide trying to kindly gift me shells would be a little irritating.😅 Awesome lace murex at 9 min! And gorgeous gaudy!👍 Lol, there was a somewhat faded purplish tagalus stuck to your finger when you were showing the sharp-ribbed drill! I can't pass up a nice banded tulip either. Came home with several the other day from Pass-a-Grille. Looking forward to seeing the next several post-Idalia videos! xxoo

[@SWFBeachLife]

At least the guides are giving me good shells 🤣 And it's so true about the shells turning up a few days later. I went to Sanibel the day Idalia hit and it was the beginning of the wonderful surprises that would roll in for the next week. That all being said, I can't wait to return to HI and show my husband how fun it is!

[@onlyjesussaves840]

Welcome Back~! :)

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you!!!

[@surrealist1976]

A new favourite shelling 🙂 ...and to another thing, have you ever tried to "Stone skipping" sand dollars? I stone skip whatever not agate nor chalcedony in our beach 😀

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have never tried that and I suspect they would not stand up to the skipping. We do have hag stones that could be skipped I bet 🤔

[@fernandapampani283]

Que delícia de vídeo !!! Era um desse que eu estava com saudade . . Obrigada !!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Você é muito bem-vindo! Meus vídeos agora retornarão todos os domingos 😃

[@Kathy-yo1nq]

Oh yeah a 3 hour tour! Lol😂

[@andradavis7201]

awesome video thank you

[@elaineberger879]

Really Sharmon?! The first shell you show us is my beloved olive? Lol……you are making me drool . I will get back…I will get back.. thank you beach friend!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Girl, wait until you see FMB. I couldn't contain my olive collecting 🤣

[@amygorby9502]

Great video as always. We love Captain Colt!! Been out with him a few times. Hopefully again in October when we're back. 🙂

[@SWFBeachLife]

He's so sweet! I hope you find tons of shells when you come!!

[@amygorby9502]

@@SWFBeachLife He sure is. Thanks! We've been down 3 times already this year! My parents have a house in Reflection Lakes so it's convenient to most beaches, plus it's free to stay 😉🤣

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@amygorby9502 Free is my favorite price!

[@amygorby9502]

@@SWFBeachLife LOL! Same 😅

[@CeeceeWhip]

How many different names of clams are there? Do you have samples of all them? I keep getting mixed up with clams and cockles. I like sunny beaches. Glad you braved the weather and enjoyed your day❤🎉❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh there are probably thousands of different types of clams - we have a few down here but I do not know them all. The cockles are different in that they are "taller" and when you put them together they look kind of like a heart. Cockles and clams are both bivalves, but they are in different families.

[@Merlijnvv]

at 24:27 that one is turriform

[@SWFBeachLife]

Indeed it is!

[@caridadogaza9419]

This is amazing 😍😍 hubby and I want to camp out on one of the islands. Any suggestions? 😊🫶🏽

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've seen people camp out at Dickman's island, but I don't know if you need a permit or anything as such 🤔 There were cabins at Cayo Costa and as I started researching those cabins I found this camping guide. I hope this helps! www.floridastateparks.org/sites/default/files/media/file/2021_CampingCabinsGuide_Reservation%20Prices%20Update.pdf

[@caridadogaza9419]

@@SWFBeachLife thank you so much 😊

[@heycarrieann]

What's above the shell you are putting down at exactly 24:00? Is that one of those shells you found on the east coast of FL that you were so excited about?

[@SWFBeachLife]

That was a cross barred venus clam! It's in the venus clam family but not all glorious and puffy like those imperial venus clams 😃

[@heycarrieann]

@@SWFBeachLife Oh whew! Glad you didn't miss anything special!

[@carriechristie9058]

Super jealous that you got to go so many days. Lol

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was determined to make the most of it since this time we weren't going to get too much damage!

[@MaryWiley-i6d]

Sure missed you.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm glad to be back!

[@terrih7250]

Beautiful! Have you found any babies ears lately? I didn’t find any in august when I went

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have not! I think the last one I found was on Fort Myers beach a few months ago. I know in the Carolina's they are all over the place but not so much down here!

[@heidicook4030]

Go Reel Kind!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@Kathy-yo1nq]

I was wondering as long as y9u have been shelling how many banded tulips have you picked and kept.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Way too many to count. I actually pick up those Florida Fighting Conchs the most 😃

[@kristinthompson8387]

At about 19:20 when you are talking about the drill, what is that small but long purple shell on your finger? Thank you!

[@SWFBeachLife]

That was a purplish tagelus that I wasn't paying attention to!

[@kristinthompson8387]

@@SWFBeachLife oh thank you! I was able to go to southwest Florida again this year and found some of those little purple ones but didn’t know what they were! You are so knowledgeable! I have learned so much from you and am able to identify most of the shells on the spot when I find them. It is thanks to you I realized how much fun shelling could be. We have been two years in a row now and have just loved it. Next time my goal is to go after a storm. 😊🤞😉 Thank you for your weekly videos!

[@jenniferharris8397]

Going to NW Florida...any good shelling that far north?

[@SWFBeachLife]

In theory there should be, but I don't know where to send you!

[@darlajames3419]

I'll be at Daytona Beach later this month. Could you suggest a good place to go shelling?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have never been shelling up in that area - I'm so sorry! The closest beach I've been shelling at in that area was Hope Sound.