Some Fantastic Sea Glass To To Kick Off The 22/23 Winter Beachcombing Season On Cape Breton Island!

Fun Facts about me:
~ I’ve never owned a vehicle (Or Drivers license)
~ Smartphone either
~ Born & raised Anglophone in Montreal, I speak French & learned enough Spanish, Croatian & Arabic growing up to get myself into conversations which are well over my head but good fun!
~In 1998 I left Montreal with only a suitcase and headed west on an amazing-summer long cross country adventure that landed me in Calgary, Alberta where I took a job washing dishes, shortly after I was the pub manager, a job I loved and had to learn on the fly!
~In 2008 I sold my home in Calgary & moved over 5000 kilometers to a place I’d never been in search of a more meaningful existence & have been making things up ever since, living free and on my own terms connected to nature. (I'd never seen or heard of sea glass before moving to a road which turns to dirt, then falls into the sea, however its discovery was inevitable as its everywhere!)
~ My first 2 summers on Cape Breton were spent working on a farm, living in a tent next to a cornfield. We had to walk a kilometer to the farmhouse & back everyday for water, showering when it rains or the closest body of water (side note, I learned quickly soap won’t lather with saltwater!).🙃
Those experiences further enhanced my appreciation for life’s simplicities & the importance of living on ones own terms…1000 generations have led to these moments (Long days spent on my knees harvesting are probably why I’m such a good picker!)
~ After the farm didn't pan out, I went bankrupt & found myself in need of social assistance (welfare) for a short period, which is how I became a "Professional Beachcomber" by turning my passion into a career many years ago. Side note, I wouldn't recommend what I do to anyone!
~ I'm Left handed (Teaching myself music upside-down!)
~ I spend under $100 on clothing a year. Which you might of noticed
~ I spend $0.00 on takeout food a year however do appreciate (and miss) the tastes of each and every restaurant chain.
~ Everyday I walk my doggies (off leash by the sea or through the woods) a minimum of 10 kilometers a day. Since moving to Cape Breton we’ve walked the equivalent of earths circumference multiple times together without leaving the island! 🌎
~ My 19th Century built (one bedroom) home doesn’t have a dryer, bathtub, or foundation. During the coldest winter chill I’ve gone weeks without running water. It’s “cottage living” year round.
~ A small brook runs behind my home, it’s an ancient trail once used by indigenous people and early settlers, despite urbanization any animal imaginable can follow the stream past my window to my amazement! (Growing up in Montreal the largest undomesticated animal I’d ever encountered was a squirrel!).
~ In my youth I wanted to be John Lennon or George Bailey (It’s a wonderful life) when I grew up.
~ That being said, I live my life like a Beatles song & do my best to “Radiate Everything I Am” without fear & be the change I want to see In the world .
~ I don’t eat meat with the exception of when kind neighbors leave a food basket on my front step, then I won’t waste it.
~ In person my excitement level is greatly amplified, no matter the activity.
~ Music-wise, I'm probably listening to the 90’s (The sounds of my youth) although the years which surround it are awesome as well!
~ Mostly, If you think I’m passionate about sea glass, I wish you could see me with my children & the special relationship we have. They are life’s greatest gift and all I need.
~ If you've made it this far theirs's one more thing I wanted you to know however its not easy for me to say:
Every moment I struggle with the Symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome, which might help with understanding why I'm so passionate, have a great memory, a terrible grip & live the secluded life of a sea hermit, safe for my children. Also why I always have music on as it helps keep me "out" of my head.
I've such a deep rooted empathetic connection to the world. Each and every one of you mean so very much to me, I cant thank you enough for your love and positive support!
The world is a better place when we're able to treat a stranger like an old friend and make them feel good about themselves!
Oceans of love all! 🧡
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Thanks everyone for your positive support & love! 🧡 It brings me so much joy to connect with kind hearted people from across the globe. Feel free to leave a comment or question & I'll be more than happy to reply!

[@neesr13]

Lovely to see you again, my friend. Rest, relax and enjoy your time on the beach. Hooray for us...more videos!

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Awe! Hooray for me as well! I can’t wait to sea what the upcoming “off-season” has in store!💫 Thanks for being so awesome! 🧡

[@stacieakakatcalientez6510]

So excited to be able to enjoy a new video from you! Thank you so much Mike for sharing your knowledge with us. 💙🧜‍♀️

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

I’m so glad to hear you enjoy my videos Kat Calientez!🧡 It’s my pleasure to share with you! 🌅

[@tammyc.1206]

Nice to see you out enjoying what you do again! Beautiful finds you got there! I always love learning where some of these beauties originate from. Hope this winter is a good one for your beachcombing. That was pretty awesome for your son to find that Watkins bottle too! Happy beachcombing!

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

I’m so glad you enjoy my videos and the knowledge shared Tammy!🧡 I’m so excited for what the future holds! 🌅

[@daisymay4183]

It is Great To See You All Again. Shore Missed You!!! I'm so glad that your business is doing great. Can't wait to Sea You on a Regular Too !!! Loved The Video!!!

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

I’m so glad to be able to share this video with you Daisy May!🌅 (And be done with my season!)💫 Can’t wait to sea what’s next! 🌅

[@graemero5532]

Congrats on your great tourist season Mike & Well done to the wee man for saving that old bottle. 😁

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Thanks for your warm words Graeme! 🌅 I’m so excited to be done and back on the shorelines (except for a few Christmas shows).💫 Can’t wait to sea what’s next! 🌊

[@brendacurtis2949]

Good to see you looking for treasure again! Always look forward to your videos! Happy picking!

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Thanks Brenda!🌅 I’m so glad you enjoy my video adventures! 🧡

[@susancousins8766]

What a beautiful blessing to be able to beach comb for the winter in the sunshine. How long are your winters there? Thanks for sharing this beautiful beach and your beautiful children. Very nice bottle found by Mike. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

I agree Susan!🧡 Life is a blessing, especially when family is our treasure! 🌅 Winters are very touchy out here. It’s always windy, not necessarily snowing. I’ve only had 1 white Christmas out of 14 here thus far.

[@anitamitchell3452]

I'm not sure why I was not getting your updated videos. Everything seems to be working fine now and I believe I am all caught up on the newer videos. It is so good to see you Mike. If I lived up there I would be happy to be your picker. I have a pretty good eye for shiny things. 😊

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Awe!❤️ How sweet of you to offer Anita!🌅 I would never want to take someone else’s sea glass, unless it was the common colours! 💫 Happy new year and hugs! 🧡

[@michellepearson8960]

Great to have you back on the beach. Your hair has grown, it looks great. X

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Thanks Michelle!🧡 Now 3 years since my last haircut, I’ve been considering one but wanted a second opinion, thanks! 💫

[@andreawaugh7254]

Hope you have gotten some much needed rest. Lovely to see you back on the beach. Hugs

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Thanks Andrea! 🧡🧡🧡 I’m not rested yet, one more craft show to go!💫 I’m excited to get back out for some adventure as well!🌊 Hugs my friend! 🌅

[@lindsayb2629]

Another great video! So happy that your summer season went so well. Looking forward to a winter filled with amazing videos and finds from you!

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Thanks for your warm wishes Lindsay!💫 It absolutely was an action packed season, I only wish I had more time to spend with my friends in PEI!🌅 Thanks for being one of them! 🧡

[@joellenmeek658]

My husband and I had the pleasure of traveling to Greece last month and I got to search for sea glass there. I found some aqua, clear and blue. I collect sea glass every beach I visit. Good hunting this season!

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

I’m so glad to hear of your travels to Greece JoEllen!🌅 Thanks for your warm wishes! ☀️

[@kryst254]

Awesome finds Mike. Much needed rest on the menu for you for sure! So happy your season has been great! Take care. Hugs and love to you!!

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Thanks for your warm wishes and love Krys!🧡 I’ll be doing the big Christmas show at the C-200. maybe I’ll sea you then! 🌅

[@kryst254]

@@SeaGlassArchaeology I hope so!!! 😀

[@LavaKing4]

Amazing Finds! I love that red

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Thanks Lava King!🌅 I agree, an awesome red indeed! ❤️

[@bonnerdebbie]

Thanks Mike, loved the video. I am looking forward to the sea glass videos this winter.

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

I’m so glad you enjoyed this Debbie!🌅 I’m looking forward to the upcoming season as well! 💯 Hugs! 🧡

[@soniak2865]

Always good to see you at the shore!!!!

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Thanks Sonia! 🧡 It’s always great to be at the shore! 🌅

[@Gebskris]

Can’t wait to watch this video 😊

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Awe, that’s so sweet of you Stacy!🌅 Thank you! 🧡

[@TheAdventurousRealtor]

Thank you for posting! I look forward to your videos🤗

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

It’s my pleasure to share!🌅 Thank you for being a positive friend in my life over the years! 🧡

[@nancykunik4370]

Lots of great information about seagrass and history ... The little tiny marble tiny is amazing ... I think you have aquired acute vision to finding those tinies! ... Looking forward to your winter beachcombing videos ... Greetings from your lower neighbor here on cape cod ...🧜

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and knowledge shared Nancy!🌅 I hope it isn’t too cold out your way yet! Absolutely, I’ve quite the acute sense of vision from Beachcombing professionally over the past decade.💫 Hugs! 🧡

[@cricket6410]

Glad you will get rest and lots of beach combing soon!

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

I’m glad as well Eileen!!💫 Well deserved rest and adventures! 🌅

[@MG-bk2nt]

Great to see you back on the beach. Fab finds, the cobalt blue, red marble, the tiny marble and the bottle. Take care

[@colombecouture7974]

I'm glad you had a great summer. Wishing you a nice weekend.

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Thanks for your warm wishes Colombe! 🧡 I’m looking forward to many weekends (without work) this upcoming winter!💫 Hugs my dear friend!

[@adogan7421]

Great video and great finds!!! ☀

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Thanks Ado!🧡 I was so excited to share a new video with you! 🌅

[@CarnivoreNana]

Oh my gosh!! I love ur ❤️ giveaways!!! Thank you for ur love to others!! Ur amazing 😍🤩!!

[@sisD]

Amazing red! Great finds! 🎉

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Thanks D! 🧡 I loved that red as well! ❤️

[@treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340]

some finds loved the old bottles

[@Zero611]

I love your videos!

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Thanks Zero!🧡 It’s my pleasure to share with you and means so much more knowing they’re appreciated! 💫

[@Gebskris]

Thanks so much for the video Mike 🎉

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

My pleasure Stacy!🌅 Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed the adventure! 🧡

[@MarySmith-hr8kh]

Mike: I just got my order of the ornaments you made but there's only one problem -- I got them in order to give as gifts but I don't want to give any away! Not only are they beautiful but each one seems to have a unique personality. I love that the turtles are on a key chain. All the better to keep a bit of Cape Breton wherever I go! The frog is delightful. Putting a magnet on the back was a great idea. Thank you, Mike!

[@patifagan6774]

Excellent video.

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Thanks Pati!🌅 I was so excited to share it with you! 🧡

[@tinaharbit1806]

I absolutely love your videos! This one was no different. You sound tired my friend. Take care.

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Awe! You’re so sweet Tina!🧡🧡🧡 Thank you so much! I am tired, so tired.💯 Trying to prepare for a few Christmas shows and it’s so hard getting things done! Hugs my dear friend! ❤️

[@tinaharbit1806]

I wish I could fly in and help you!

[@stevenorwood8075]

Hey Mike, awesome to see you back on the beach with your camera....First find of the day - a big chunky cobalt blue !, are you kidding !?! ...Man, I got to get a ticket to Cape Breton, and bring a big bag !

[@chrisdouglas8056]

Good luck in your last stretch Mike !

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Thanks Chris!☀️ I’m so glad to finally be at the finish line after such a successful season!🌅

[@Immortalheart66]

Another wonderful adventure my friend…..I am amazed at the amount of stuff you find up there. I haven’t seen a piece of sea glass in Long Island sound in 20 years plus. All my glass was found in the 70’s and 80’s off Rhode island and Block island. I will be sending you some cool finds that I know you will enjoy soon…. I was not well all summer and was not able to. Hope to make it up there again some time soon and you can show me some spots. Thanks again. Keep in touch. Stay safe. Michael f. Johnson ….

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Hey Michael!☀️ I’m so glad to hear from you but sorry to hear you weren’t well this summer as you’re someone I’ll always have a place in my heart and mind for!🌅 Occasionally I meet people from L.I. Who claim to find lots of sea glass, if only I knew where as L.I. Is quite vast. Do take care Michael, I’ll be thinking of you! 🧡

[@Immortalheart66]

Hey,..when I say Long Island,.. I am talking about long island sound in general and on my side of the sound. I’m sure on the Atlantic side it is much different. Just a heads up,.. in august I was diagnosed with lymphocytic leukemia,….. the good news is,… I don’t need treatment right now and probably won’t for like 10 years. They said if it ever gets to that point,.. they will just give me a pill to treat it. So it is in no way shape or form a death sentence. I’m very happy about that.Found a lot of treasures this fall metal detecting. Feeling much better. Wonderful to hear from you. Keep in touch. Thanks for being my friend. Respect!!! M. Johnson

[@cynvision]

Lived in college 1990 on property with a barn. There was rubbish fill next to the barn with what I see now were old liniment bottles and pieces of old blue and white dishes.

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Sounds like my kind of party Cynthia! 💯 Thanks for sharing! 🧡

[@oceanluvngal]

Glad to hear you will soon have time to rest after your successful seaglass shanty season. PEI has it's last cruise ship of the season in today, the Insignia, with 400 passengers. Looks like more mild weather for November, great for beachcombing. 😀

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

The Insignia…..a ship I know well!💯 😶 Thanks for your warm wishes my friend!🧡 Well deserved, and needed, rest, relaxation and adventures! 🌅

[@rockreader4298]

Good to see you out in the sun and sand again, Mike. You're a sight for sore eyes. I'm in Nor Cali and today it is freezing cold in the shade, but it makes it feel all the warmer whenever the sun is shining on me. ( : Young Michael was so proud when he found that Watkins bottle. You're super good with your boys. Now that tourist season is done, you'll be able to have more adventures together. That makes me smile (*V*) Looking forward.

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Awe!❤️ You’re too kind, thank you!🌅 I’m so sorry to hear how cold it is out your way…it’s freezing here today.🌊 I’m looking forward to what the upcoming months have in store for me as well!💫 Hugs my friend! 🧡

[@kristalabar8514]

I seen you in Sydney and me and my parents bought stuff from you wake up if you guys turtle and a magnet and also I think they bought a catfish out of that was made out of Seaglass you are very interesting to listen to

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Hi there Kristal!🌅 Thanks for your kind words! 🧡 I love meeting kind people who share a love for sea glass and hope to sea you again some time! ☀️

[@sheilab9380]

So nice to see you at your beach. Love your videos! Happy that soon you will be able to get some much deserved rest! ❤

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Thanks Sheila!🌅 I’m happy to be (almost) done as well! 💫

[@kirstenrockefeller6665]

nice to see you again my friend! I always look forward to seeing a new video from you. I have property in Cape Breton and have looked on some of the same beaches you are at or go to. Is there more than 1 Sea Glass Shanty, I went to one and they didnt know who you were lol so there must be. I will be out there Spring/Summer of 2023 and definetly coming to see you. where can we see some of the crafts and items that you make with it all?

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Thanks for your kind words Kristen!🌅 My “Sea Glass Shanty” is located downtown Sydney, 100 feet from “the worlds largest fiddle” (74 Esplanade). I’m curious as to where this other shanty was? And the general area of where you summer? Unfortunately, I don’t offer my creations online or share photographs. If you have the opportunity to stop by in 2023 you’ll absolutely understand why! 💯 Thanks again for your kindness and love Kristen! 🧡 I hope your summer was filled with sunshine and seashores!

[@traveler320ak7]

Thanks so so much, Mike, for taking me on another seaglass hunting adventure with you. It was such fun to see those beautiful finds of yours and Mikey’s bottle find was great!

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the adventure my friend. It made me so happy editing this one together after a long season at my shop! 🌅 Hugs! 🧡

[@theresaanorris5265]

Enjoying your videos as we just were beach combing in Aruba. Your videos are bursting with project ideas. Do you sell online? Thank you again for these informative videos!

[@MarySmith-hr8kh]

Good to see you again, Mike! I love watching your videos. I would love to have one your pieces. Is it possible to buy one from you?

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Hi Mary! Thanks so much for your kind words! I love sharing my adventures with friends and am so glad you enjoy them!🧡 Typically, I keep my significant finds for my historical sea glass collection which gets visited by thousands of tourists every summer however it would be my treat to put together an assortment of finds for you to enjoy.🌅 [e-mail] Is my email (.ca Not .com) spellcheck corrects this far to often! Hugs Mary!

[@ruthabrahams7821]

So wonderful to be back at the beach with you! You deserve lots of rest, and peaceful days combing the beaches. So glad that you had a very good season at the Seaglass Shanty, but it does sound like an exhausting schedule! It was great to see you out with your boys, and what a neat bottle young Mike found! You found some amazing pieces yourself!!! I’m looking forward to more videos as you are able. But for now, don’t push yourself too much!! Take care!!! 🙏❤️😴

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Thanks for your love and support Ruth! I’ve extremely excited for the the future and definitely have intentions of creating as many new videos as time allocates! Hugs! 🧡

[@fredrikcarlsson9924]

I'm looking for glass in southern Sweden and I think our colors are different. I've been looking for a year and only found 6-7 dark blue, cobalt? it is very unusual, only tiny little pieces. I don't understand one thing, all the pebbles are washed up when the lake is calm. when there is little wind, everything disappears, and only sand and large stones remain. thank you so much for inspiring clips. follow you:)

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

Hi there Fredrik!🌅 I’m so glad you get to look for sea glass out your way. It is true; each area will have a unique set of colours, depending on the era which people used the waters for disposal, the glass which was available locally during that period as well however with respect to sea glass being unavailable at some times I’m unable to help with (unfortunately). If there is only small sea glass it suggests: The larger pieces were already collected (Many people pass smaller shards) The sea glass has aged down due to duration of time, or a very abrasive environment. Or, I find larger pieces stay with larger rocks, and smaller pieces of sea glass stay with the small pebbles. Thanks for letting me know you enjoy my video adventures!💫 Happy hunting my friend! 🧡

[@fredrikcarlsson9924]

jag letar glas i södra Sverige och jag tror våra färger skiljer sig åt. jag har letat i ett år och bara hittat 6-7mörkblå, cobolt? den är jätteovanlig, bara små små bitar. jag förstår inte en sak, alla småsten spolas upp när sjön är lugn. när det är lite vind försvinner allt, och kvar är bara sand och stora stenar. tack så mycket för inspererande klipp. följer dig:)

[@Gebskris]

Thanks so much for the video Mike 🎉

[@SeaGlassArchaeology]

It’s Absolutely my pleasure to share it with you Stacy! 🌅 Thanks for your love! 🧡