I drove 6 hours for seashells and it was totally worth it! Juno Beach was good to me!

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  • I drove 6 hours for seashells and it was awesome! I'm always excited to check out a new beach, but when I get to check out a new beach AND find a bucket list shell for me - well, it just can't get any better than that.
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  • @suzieplum7995
    @suzieplum7995 Год назад +16

    As I gazed upon the shores of Juno Beach, a peculiar absence caught my eye -But I can explain....Once upon a time in the undersea world, lived a Lightening Whelk named Ziggy. His shell was plain and drab, and for years, he had secretly admired a beautiful female whelk named Zaggs . But Ziggy never thought he was good enough for her, believing his dull shell would never catch her eye.To his surprise, Zaggs was captivated by Ziggy's lively spirit and warm heart, not paying much attention to his plain shell. However, Ziggy, wanted to make a lasting impression, and he told her about a grand painting party organized by the Seastars and how they were known for their skills in decorating the seabed and empty shells with beautiful patterns. Intrigued by the idea, Zaggs agreed to join him at the party...and at this party the Seastars painted Ziggy's shell with mesmerizing patterns, turning it into a spectacular work of art. Inspired by Ziggy's transformation, other Lightening Whelks joined the grand painting parties held all over the reef and the Seastars adorned their shells with creativity and passion.Word of the magical painting parties spread beyond the coral reef, and soon, even creatures from distant parts of the ocean wanted to get in on the action. Each whelk chose their own unique patterns and colors, reflecting their personalities and interests. Some preferred bold and bright designs, while others opted for delicate waves of gentle colour.As the sun set over the horizon, the painting party turned into a jubilant celebration. The ocean was filled with laughter, music, and dancing, as the whelks proudly displayed their newly decorated shells. The Seastars happily traveled far and wide, bringing their artistic talents to all the Lightening Whelks who wished for enchanting markings.Meantime with his newly decorated shell, Ziggy wooed Zaggs with laughter and joy, sharing stories of their underwater adventures and dreams. Zaggs saw beyond appearances, recognizing the beauty of Ziggy's soul and the love that filled his heart.And as they swam together, their love blossomed like the coral gardens. The two Lightening Whelks became inseparable, their love as vibrant and enduring as Ziggy's spectacular shell.The rest of the Lightning Whelks are still partying. Sometimes, the most extraordinary wonders hide in the deep ripples of the ordinary. :)

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад +5

      "Sometimes the extraordinary wonders hide in the deep ripples of the ordinary." Brilliant! I l love the thought of all the shells having a big painting party!

    • @markokostelac7282
      @markokostelac7282 Год назад +3

      @@SWFBeachLife Tomorow I'm going to the shelling hotspot of Croatia, the town of Zukve. It will be a long trip but so worth it

    • @suzieplum7995
      @suzieplum7995 Год назад

      @@markokostelac7282 Possibly some Cowries or a Wentletrap ..exciting :)

    • @suzieplum7995
      @suzieplum7995 Год назад

      @@SWFBeachLife lol.. yeah.. they make a big splash in the art world. ( i know its corny but its all I got right now ) :)

    • @SnowPink90
      @SnowPink90 Год назад +2

      How happy and merry they all must've felt dressed up with their new shells!! Being a diver and seeing this going on while hiding behind a rock, would've been so unbelievable!! Thank you for this beautiful tale of ocean beauty!!💗💗💗

  • @solaceinshelling6552
    @solaceinshelling6552 Год назад +18

    SHELL FRIEND!!! I loved this episode. I am so happy that you found multiple Imperial Venus Clams - your excitement is contagious! This was an amazing trip, and that water... so calm and beautiful.
    Thank you also so so much for the amazing shout out!
    💙🐚

    • @Gasp7000
      @Gasp7000 Год назад +1

      I love you both! Very much enjoy others, too, Beach Bummin’ Dad and a few more…love you all. You are saving my nerves…adrenal insufficiency disease is remedied better by coastal foraging for me that anything else. Take care my friends, and thank you so much for sharing. There is no RX for stress like what you do. 🏝🏖

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад +1

      I watched your East Coast video and you were so calm. I would have been FREAKING OUT to get the scotch bonnets and lions' paws and sundials - you KILLED IT! I'm still waiting for my excellent East Coast Day. I'll have my day eventually! 😃 And happy to give a shout out to a fellow shell enthusiast!

    • @dianerichmond7105
      @dianerichmond7105 Год назад +1

      @@SWFBeachLife You both have done some great shelling in SE FL, and hooked me up with one of my favorite shelling destinations/areaa ever!

  • @IAmMeNow1
    @IAmMeNow1 Год назад +19

    Yours was the first channel I subscribed to just over a year ago. I get excited to see what you've found but I feel so relaxed by the end of the video. I live in Washington state so don't have the opportunity to shell as you do. A few years ago I joined my sisters for a trip to Emerald Isle, South Carolina. We stayed in a house on the beach. Watching your adventures brings back memories of the wonderful week we had.

  • @juliamaul7334
    @juliamaul7334 Год назад +1

    I somehow missed this 2 months ago. How could I miss this wonderful trip to Juno. So many bucket shells. Loved it! I ❤❤❤😊😊😊

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад

      Oh this was a good walk! That first imperial venus clam sighing was so awesome!

  • @aleciagrant4114
    @aleciagrant4114 Год назад +1

    Love your beach videos, thanks for sharing 💞🐚🏖

  • @lauram5195
    @lauram5195 Год назад +5

    Omg!! So excited, this is my home territory! I love the giant bittersweets, the thorny oysters, and the imperial Venus clams I love! I’m so glad you got so many. Honestly I’ve gone out in the winter and found literally no shells. I feel spring and summer is our season on the east coast. So glad you were here !!! 🤗🐚🐚🐚🐚

    • @blacknight2149
      @blacknight2149 Год назад +1

      We are neighbors!

    • @kimmistretta4895
      @kimmistretta4895 Год назад +1

      This is my hometown too!!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад +1

      Really?? Spring and summer you say? Well, then I'll be back next Spring. I was beyond jazzed at all the goodies I was finding. Plus seeing a new beach is always a treat!

  • @victoria2050nin
    @victoria2050nin 4 месяца назад +1

    I would have collected about 50 lbs of those shells!! Daytona has crummy and/or broken shells.
    I started combining my exercise of boring long beach walks, with the distraction of shell and rock hunting. This has really turned me into a shell maniac! Great video!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  4 месяца назад

      I can not just walk on the beach without looking down and picking up about a million things to look at - LOL! Welcome to the shell maniac club!

  • @marketablecoleslaw
    @marketablecoleslaw Год назад +1

    19:01 next to that lion's paw, I thought that was a scotch bonnet for a second - the 2 clam shells on top of each other

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад

      Aw man I would be bummed to miss one of those!

  • @marie-sophie4
    @marie-sophie4 Год назад +6

    What a fantastic time on the East coast ! The beach has been amazing I loved all the beautiful imperial clams, the lion’s paw, the sundials and olives ! And we can’t forget about the adorable little ghost crab ! So much fun ! 🏖️🐚🦀

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад +1

      SO MUCH FUN! These East Coast trips can go either way and I'm happy it was in my favor this time!

    • @marie-sophie4
      @marie-sophie4 Год назад

      @@SWFBeachLife I looked at my shells that I found last year in Cuba and I actually have an imperial venus clam ! I was very happy to finally know what kind of shell it is ! I thought the shells you found in this video are very similar to the ones I find in Cuba 🐚☺️🏖️

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад +1

      @@marie-sophie4 I want to go shelling in Cuba so bad!!!

    • @marie-sophie4
      @marie-sophie4 Год назад

      @@SWFBeachLife I am going back in 2 months I will let you know if I find any nice shells 🐚🏖️😎

  • @paulwagner7824
    @paulwagner7824 Год назад +4

    Your enthusiasm is energizing and your shell knowledge elucidating! Thank you for the virtual shelling trip! Loved it!

  • @theshellnuts
    @theshellnuts Год назад +2

    You've done a magnificent job of representing Juno Beach here. Beautiful video. We live next to that pier and the path you took to find your shells is one of our favorites also. Great job on finally finding those imperials! Very happy for you to find something on your bucket list! Such a cool shell. We just recently did the 4am drive in the opposite direction to hit the gulf coast at sunrise and we certainly appreciate your efforts to get here early and create such great videos. Thank you for everything you do for the shelling community!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад

      I get a lot of recommendations and I am so glad that I went when I did. I had a ball! The last time I went to the East Coast the most exciting thing I talked about was the shark I got to see from the John McArthur boardwalk, so I've experienced great days and nothing days. I was THRILLED to finally hold one of those imperial venus shells. I know we all kind of collect our own way and I like finding my own shells. 😃

  • @carolledger8047
    @carolledger8047 Год назад +1

    Super great adventure! Thank you for taking me along. I loved it! See you next week, unless I watch it again tomorrow! LOL😂

  • @23Josilee
    @23Josilee Год назад +2

    Lovely array of shells today...thanks for sharing. Also love watching Solace in Shelling.

  • @kokoskrib
    @kokoskrib Год назад +5

    Incredible shell finds!! What a trip! ❤

  • @notinmanitou
    @notinmanitou Год назад +2

    Lots of orange for you on this beach. It's wonderful to share your enthusiasm! What a fun trip! Thanks for getting up at such an early hour for us.

  • @cathyjay2569
    @cathyjay2569 Год назад +1

    What a GORGEOUS Imperial Venus clam! I’d be dancing a jig on the beach! And then the lions paw! I am thrilled when I find an old olive and even broken sand dollars. Glad you had a great trip. Totally worth the drive!!❤TN Nana

  • @desertbreeze69
    @desertbreeze69 Год назад +1

    Thoroughly enjoyed this trip to the beach!!! Loved seeing such gorgeous shells. Thanks for sharing!

  • @helenfritzie
    @helenfritzie Год назад +1

    Yeah, so glad you were able to find those Imperial Venus Clam shells! 😊 Love those and the lace Murex and horse conchs and Florida fighting conchs and crown conchs and...😊 I just love them all! Sure wish I was able to get out there and shell again! Blessings and have fun!

  • @jamie6580
    @jamie6580 Год назад +1

    Thank you for the beach trip!!! I enjoyed being with you on the East Coast. You never disappoint!❤

  • @veronicavalentin9929
    @veronicavalentin9929 Год назад +1

    The imperial Venus clam shell that is crack use a large nail clipper to clip that piece off. ❤😍 Beautiful and interesting finds!! I love your videos!!

  • @lindsayschilling8707
    @lindsayschilling8707 Год назад +1

    Oh my gosh, the Imperial Venus Clams are incredible! And, the Lions Paw, wow. Thank you so very much for taking us along. ❤

  • @fredamoore1743
    @fredamoore1743 Год назад +2

    Hi Sharmon!! Oh my gosh! Love any bittersweet clams but those Imperial Venus Clams were awesome! And yes , you know I squealed when you found your Lions Paw!!!! So instead of a day trip from Marco I am coming down a day early down the east coast to Juno. I cannot wait. I love any shells but it's so fun to find them different than what you normally find. My bucket list Lions Paw and Imperial Venus better be waiting for me, lol!! Have a great week!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад +1

      I'll be sending you good shell vibes! Good luck!!

  • @robinmp3841
    @robinmp3841 Год назад +1

    That must have been an amazing trip and I am so happy you got your bucket shells

  • @whom_i5753
    @whom_i5753 Год назад +2

    " Oh Juno, you shouldn't have" 😂 That moment was so sweet and funny 😂❤

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад +1

      I LITERALLY thought that when I was on the beach finding those awesome shells!

  • @bonnerdebbie
    @bonnerdebbie Год назад +2

    I am so jealous of the Lion's Paw, that shell has been on my bucket list for years. Great trip to my coast, just quite a bit farther south. Thanks Sharmon, stunning shells!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад

      My heart stopped when I saw my first imperial clam. Man when the East Coast is good, it's GOOD!

  • @tammyd967
    @tammyd967 Год назад +1

    Absolutely loved seeing the variety of shells from other locations! You had me looking like crazy for the IMPERIALS . Wonderful video …… can’t wait till next week ❤

  • @BobRagan-l1n
    @BobRagan-l1n Год назад +1

    I think what you are calling sundials are actually worn long spine star shells. When you turned them over, they lacked the staircase umbilicus. Google images of the long spine star shells, and I believe you will see those are the shells that you found. I can't attach a photo to show you. Happy shelling!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад

      Thank you! A few other shellers, much more familiar with the East Coast have corrected me as well. I'll be more careful next time!

  • @rebeccaPBC
    @rebeccaPBC Год назад +2

    My home beach! It was definitely good to you; so happy you had such great luck!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад +1

      I was so happy it was not time wasted in the car! 🤣

  • @crystalcloud5065
    @crystalcloud5065 Год назад

    CONGRATULATIONS ON FINDING ALL THOSE IMPERIAL CLAMS!!!! Yes those one shells do remind me of Carmel Candies. THANK YOU FOR TAKING US ON YOUR WEEKLY ADVENTURES.

  • @brendagroff8478
    @brendagroff8478 Год назад +1

    I've been collecting sea shells most of my life. I've learned a lot about shellswatching you. Love the yellow and orange scallops. Thank you.

  • @wendys.miller9807
    @wendys.miller9807 Год назад

    Thanks for taking us to east coast. The sand looks dirty compared to Sanibel. Love the markings on the Giant Bittersweet clams. I could pick them up all day and fill a bowl

  • @denisem6754
    @denisem6754 Год назад +2

    What a great trip for you! The water seemed so calm, especially for the Atlantic, you really hit the perfect day. Congratulations on the Imperial Venus Clams, I enjoy Solace in Shelling too. Actually the entire haul is fabulous!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад

      I was just happy the trip wasn't a bust, then to find those bucket list shells was so fun!

  • @artiejohnson703
    @artiejohnson703 Год назад

    What’s Great Day to find so many of your bucket list shells. Thanks for sharing. ❤

  • @rebeccagrimes9552
    @rebeccagrimes9552 Год назад +1

    Always fun to see something different! That water looks so calm and clear for the Atlantic! Always peaceful tho! I’m especially a jealous of those little pieces of sea glass you found! They are so beautiful!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад

      I recently had a pretty epic sea glass experience. Can't wait to share!

  • @dianerichmond7105
    @dianerichmond7105 Год назад

    Your new Imperial Venus shells do have great color and size, too (for a smaller shell)!! Very nice!

  • @caseylin1296
    @caseylin1296 Год назад +1

    Next time you head to east side you have to hit chastain beach (Hutchinson island) just 2 weeks ago it was 3 inches deep of shells a mile long!!!

    • @judywells4761
      @judywells4761 Год назад

      When we have shells on our beaches in South Palm Beach County, I almost always find sundials, so don't give up on Boca Raton beaches, you might try south inlet county park. Thank you for another fun beach exploration! Judy from boca

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад

      Thanks Judy! South Inlet Park is only 2-1/2 hours from my place, so I can shave down that 6 hour drive to 5 hours for an East Coast trip.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад

      I have written this location down! Thank you!

  • @michellegibbs2065
    @michellegibbs2065 Год назад +2

    This was a fun adventure! Great shells and a new beach! Thank you for taking us along.

  • @saraross8396
    @saraross8396 Год назад

    Ah, Juno. Whenever we visit Florida that is where we usually put in our beach time. It's convenient, not too crowded, and has a generous amount of free parking on top of being just a beautiful place in general. I was born nearby so that makes the area extra special.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад

      This was my first trip and it won't be my last. I really enjoyed the beach there and I was beside myself with glee with the treasures Juno provided!

  • @geraldineficarelli8626
    @geraldineficarelli8626 Год назад

    Wow great finds...love the lions paw THANKS for bringing us along. ❤

  • @Wlandry1113
    @Wlandry1113 Год назад

    Sand this is why I love your channel. You get so excited, like i do, which means you love shelling. I could almost feel your excitement. Thank you

  • @shugandruslewis
    @shugandruslewis Год назад +1

    Another fantastic video today! Love, love the bucket list shells! Your enthusiasm and knowledge make every trip with you a total joy! Thanks!😘

  • @SnowPink90
    @SnowPink90 Год назад

    That was the greatest, hearing you find bucket list shells!!The lions paw I would never guessed that's what it was. I thought it was just a dark clam.😂
    What a great day!! So very excited for you, awesome!! I hope you're having a fabulous week and we'll see you at Sanibel!!😊🐬

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад +1

      I was SO excited to find those shells! Thank you for coming to the beach with me!

  • @kimtreadwell3994
    @kimtreadwell3994 Год назад

    I’ve been following you for quite a while now and I need to thank you for the education and peace you have given me. Your voice is soothing and your knowledge inspires me to get more shell books! Can’t thank you enough!!!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад

      Thank you so much! I love inspiring people to get out there and find some joy!

  • @ilonamollema6467
    @ilonamollema6467 Год назад

    Hi Sharmon,
    I've been to Juno beach once, but that was the French Juno beach.
    A little bit different atmosphere than the beach you've visited. 😢
    But wow!!! Did you found some amazing shells!
    I'm so happy for you! 7 Imperial Venus Clams!! A Shiney Auger and a Lions Paw 😍 What a fantastic finds! And I love the "candy" shells and kittenpaws, even though they are very common.
    You really had a fantastic day! But being up at 4 a.m.......😱 Don't think I could do that.
    Dear beachfriend, Thank you for taking us with you on this amazing trip! I hope you have a wonderful week, filled with love and happiness!
    As always, sending you lots of love and a big hug! Xoxo ❤, Ilona

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад +1

      I have to admit that I wasn't ever a morning person, but there is something so sweet about being awake with the critters and the world is quiet and still with anticipation of what the day will bring. All that plus I wanted to get to the beach early 😃 I was a little worried as the last time I tried a summer East Coast trip it was pretty much a bust, but this time I was rewarded, several times over. It was so fun. I hope you are okay and I'm sending you love and hugs from FL 🌴

  • @annem.parent8580
    @annem.parent8580 11 месяцев назад

    A long time ago back in the 1990s I went fishing at Jupiter beach. I used to live in Cocoa but had moved to Tampa in 2001. But I found an unusual shell called the Spanish Helmet. It was blonde in color. I also went to Titusville to the Merritt Island Wildlife National Seashore. I went before sunrise one morning and found a 5 inch Alabaster Lacy Murick Shell with a pink interior rolling in a wave. I went to grab it and it was empty. What a find. I love those but to find one so big. I also found an 11 inch Lightning Whelk but it was broken and Gray in color. I still brought it home. I still love your show. Nothing has changed. I am exercising my legs so I can do some walking soon. But I am limited for now.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  11 месяцев назад

      Finding some of these shells is so special. I'm glad you have so many wonderful memories finding your treasures!

  • @jkperdue1109
    @jkperdue1109 Год назад +1

    Wow wee, what a day🎉 would've loved to be there today. So many great shells. Heard someone else, call that a wedding cake clam. It certainly does remind me of a multi tier cake. Just love them, no matter the name 🥰

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад

      A wedding cake clam - oh I love that and I can certainly see why they're called that. They're just such a neat shell.

  • @helenallen4449
    @helenallen4449 Год назад

    So glad you found a bucket list shells. I loved my trip to Florida, we went with Sand Dollar Shelling to Dickman's and Kice Island found beautiful shells. I found a King conch The next day we went to Sanibel and Captiva. I found an albino fighting conch beautiful and shiny white. Can't wait for winter.

  • @jeanmarie4368
    @jeanmarie4368 Год назад +1

    I hope you also went down to Jupiter Beach by the fishing pier. There are so many wonderful shells there as well. Checkered Bonnets, lion paws, bid fat lettered olives and tons of others. I had so much fun in June shelling Juno and Jupiter beach on a trip of Florida beaches on the East, South and South West.

  • @carolmusso7767
    @carolmusso7767 Год назад

    What fun! I loved the Ghost Crab! The Imperial Venus Clams are beautiful! Thank you!! ❤️🐚

  • @SMcD-t4f
    @SMcD-t4f Год назад

    Your squeals at the Imperials made me smile! Thanks as always for sharing your joy!

  • @LydiaSherrer
    @LydiaSherrer 19 дней назад

    Wow, that is a BIG and NICE imperial Venus clam!!! Wow! The first one I found (near there in West Palm) was only about 1/2 inch. Congrats!!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  15 дней назад

      It's a great feeling to find a big one!

  • @ittybittykittymama7582
    @ittybittykittymama7582 Год назад +1

    Hello, dear Beach Angel! I'm so glad to see you having so much fun! You deserve it!
    The east coast gets a lot of cool shells from the Gulf Stream, at least in places.
    There will be some different shells for you to find, anyway, (I hope).
    I like the pretty Spectral Bittersweets, as they do look like a piece of candy that Grandma might have in her pocket. My own beloved Grandmother kept lemon drops tied in the corner of her kerchief for me. She always carried pretty, lacy handkerchiefs and now that I'm "of a certain age", I carry them, too!
    Oh, that shell is so pretty, the Red Brown Ark. What a lovely auger! I like those, as when you look close, they're amazing!
    Wow, the Thorny Oyster is pretty and the Frond Oyster is very pretty, too. That little tiny scallop is beautiful and sooo tiny!
    The Spectral Bittersweets look like sunrises are captured on their shells.
    That Frond Oyster is so delicate! The Giant Bittersweet is very pretty! I am really digging the oysters over there!
    Thanks for the Atlantic Beach Time. I've never hung out on that coast except on Amelia Island, at Saint Augustine. Amelia is my middle name, so I like to chill there.
    Okay, the little Venus Clam looks like a Model A Ford next to the Intergalactic beauty of that Spectral Bittersweet!
    Meowza! An Imperial Venus Clam! It looks like it's wearing a puffy coat! It's so freaking cool! I was hoping you'd found a Lion's Paw.
    I like the Chestnut Turbans and that funky Frond Oyster with the worm tube on top!
    Another Imperial Venus Clam and that one is marked! Double cool! Yes, you got the Lion's Paw I was wanting for you!!! 🎉
    You've obviously done a LOT of studying to prepare for this trip! I know some of the shells, but most of them stump me completely. I would do the same thing, if I were going to Juno Beach. Heck, I'd do a refresher course if I was going to ANY beach.
    Those Giant Bittersweet Clams are so pretty! They remind me of bargello needlepoint.
    Sea glass too? And another Imperial Venus Clam!!! WOW!🎉🎉. Big Chestnut Turban to boot! And yet another Imperial Venus Clam!! You're going to have to be towed back to Ft. Myers like a dirigible if this keeps up, cause you'll be floating higher than cloud nineteen!
    Another Imperial Venus Clam and another pretty auger! I think that's the prettiest IVC you've found today. Its dark bands really accent the ridges.
    Good on you, girl, for cleaning up trash from the shore! Oh, you did get a haul today! I can't tell you how happy I am for you!
    I enjoy hearing your happy, excited voice as you find bucket list shells one after the other. I live a bit vicariously through you, as to go to the beach seems as impossible as a trip to the edge of space or to the moon. Being differently abled as I am means that my world is pretty confined, but when I am able to look down a shell strewn beach, it's almost like I'm home again, walking along the shore with a dear friend.
    Thank you for that, sweet Sharmon, and for all the beachy adventures you allow me and others to take with you. Never think that what you do is unimportant or not very interesting! We need you and your joy and your excitement and your vast knowledge about shells and coastal life!
    You are more loved than you could guess, by each person who times in every Sunday to watch you pick up shells. You are loved, especially by me, your Lost Mermaid. Thank you for sharing your world with me.
    Love to all of you from East Tennessee where the Smoky Mountains are a hundred shades of green! Be blessed, everybody!
    Rebecca, The Lost Mermaid🧜🐚

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад

      Priorities! 🤣 Shelling and pina coladas are both pretty important on vacation!

    • @ittybittykittymama7582
      @ittybittykittymama7582 Год назад

      @@SWFBeachLife Mine will have to be virgin ones. Medication conflicts, dontcha know.

  • @Wentletrap213
    @Wentletrap213 9 месяцев назад

    Imperial Venus clams are just gorgeous!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  9 месяцев назад +1

      Right?! I think they're just awesome 🥰

  • @kims4529
    @kims4529 Год назад

    Wow!!! Spectacular day! Those imperial venus clams are super cool! And i just love any variety of oyster. So fun to share in your excitement 😊

  • @michelegrady1142
    @michelegrady1142 Год назад

    WOW! The imperial Venus clam! I am in the process, probably 2/3 of the way through, going through my shell collection. (I have lived right outside of the Pinellas County area my entire life.). I will admit that I also look for shells in the white stuff that they put in flowerbeds and parking lots in that area and I have about seven small imperial Venus clams that are basically fossilized I suppose. I never knew what they were but they are really cool, and I put them in a tiny bag by themselves! Thank you for educating me on what they are. The brand new ones are superb!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад

      I don't know why I'm so curious about the shells I find but I like to know what they are and what their names are. It's actually quite fun to participate in such a rewarding hobby!

  • @Gasp7000
    @Gasp7000 Год назад

    I love the Imperial Venus clam! That’s also one of my favorite ever.

  • @sallya.2412
    @sallya.2412 Год назад

    Very interesting seeing all the different shells over there. I do enjoy seeing the many different shells apart from the usual ones that you find. Congrats in finding the Imperial Venus clams!

  • @leslyeschoenhuth1107
    @leslyeschoenhuth1107 Год назад

    * Your opening shot of honey & toast colors was so fun.. Shells in lines in places look like writing on the beach.. I need a bigger screen to stop & look for all the different shells you're showing.. Word today = VARIETY..

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад

      People who watch my videos on their phone are really missing out.

  • @marciaslay1149
    @marciaslay1149 Год назад

    Great day shelling and yes I need to go to the east coast and fine some of those great shells, thanks for taking us to the beach, have a great week

  • @tonistephic
    @tonistephic Год назад

    Wow, East Coast, Juno Beach
    You found some amazing shells today. I just love the venus clams one of my favorites along with the lions paw,kitten paws, and the false limpits. I really enjoyed all the shells today. Juno Beach was very nice to you today. Thank you for sharing your shelling video and beach time. Have a wonderful day. 😊

  • @jtb8155
    @jtb8155 Год назад

    What a great day of shelling - you get so excited, and make your videos so much fun! Thank you for taking us with you. So thrilled you were able to find bucket list shells! Your Imperial Venus clams were so great! Also the thorny oyster, shark teeth, sea glass, spectral bitter sweets, and shiny auger were exciting! Wish I’d been there to see all those shells that I’ve never seen. I also loved the ghost crab - its eyes were so cute. Last but not least, thank you for always cleaning up the beaches. You’re awesome. ❤️

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад

      Well I thank you so much for choosing to spend your time with me at the beach!

  • @crystalslipis1629
    @crystalslipis1629 Год назад

    I love watching you…makes me miss the beach so much! Thank you for all you do!

  • @dianesalvato3078
    @dianesalvato3078 Год назад

    I’m happy that you finally made it to Juno Pier Beach. It’s one of my favorite east coast beaches. When I was there in June I found a hairy triton in the water. I was as excited as you were when you found your first Imperial Venus clam.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад +1

      I would have fainted if I saw a hairy triton! I wasn't sure what I was going to find but holy cow finding those imperial venus clams was fun. Really just seeing a new beach was also quite a treat!

  • @heidicook4030
    @heidicook4030 Год назад

    Woohoo! Great finds!😊 I went on a shelling tour to Dickerson. It took me 4 hours to get there, but boy was it worth it! Also went to Lover’s Key and Tigertail . Found a huge lightning Welk, gaudy nautica, lots of light and dark conchs, a beautiful baby pink scallop and more on my tour with ReelKind! Thank you for sharing this channel. God’s creations are so amazing!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад +1

      It sounds like you had an awesome time while you were here. I love it! 🐚🌴🌊

  • @andradavis7201
    @andradavis7201 Год назад

    oh juno beach is my favorite beach of all thank you for sharing with us................i enjoyed the video so much.........fan from red oak tx.....lots of beautiful treasures........and new treasures.......so exciting.........

  • @donnabopp9327
    @donnabopp9327 Год назад

    Wow!! That Imperial Venus clam is really so unusual! Congratulations!! And a Lions Paw!! What a cool find too.

  • @judyhohensteinsiedschlag781
    @judyhohensteinsiedschlag781 Год назад

    Thank you for the visit to the beach. I live in South Dakota and have no opportunity to visit the beach. Love the relaxing visits and look forward to your new videos!!!! You lift my spirits with your joyful demeanor. Have a great week!!

  • @kellywelter524
    @kellywelter524 Год назад

    So fun to see some different shells! Looks like you had such a blast. I think thorny and frond oysters might be my new favs!
    Thanks for the fun! ☺️

  • @kathycox6420
    @kathycox6420 Год назад

    So happy you found some firsts!

  • @maureeno9382
    @maureeno9382 Год назад

    Beautiful photography. I learned a lot of the shell names! How nice to see the Atlantic so clear and calm. Great video!

  • @debbiewedoe2564
    @debbiewedoe2564 Год назад

    Great video. So much fun to watch. Great new finds 🏝️

  • @reginaperkins8255
    @reginaperkins8255 Год назад

    Love seeing the different shells.

  • @kimmistretta4895
    @kimmistretta4895 Год назад

    I live in Juno and I have trouble finding good shelling days like this one. I'm so glad you came over on a good day!!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад

      I was shocked how flat the water was. I got lucky this time! 🙏🏼

  • @McKenna_SSS
    @McKenna_SSS Год назад +1

    I’m going to the beach tomorrow and I’m so excited! It’s not Florida, but we do have moonsnails, surf clams, whelks, and more! It’s a very popular tourist spot, and it has many streets and blocks. I only found your videos a month ago, but I have learned so much in that little time! Thank you for taking me and my mom ( she loves your vids and loves shelling) on this wonderful trip to the beach!
    Try to figure out what beach I’m going to! It’s not on the west coast!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад

      Well good shell luck to you! And you'd be surprised how many people go to the beach and do not look for shells. I hope you find bunches of treasures!

  • @Wlandry1113
    @Wlandry1113 Год назад

    Girl i just started watching and you have me so stoked waiting to see what you found.

  • @barbaragibson2324
    @barbaragibson2324 Год назад

    So happy you enjoyed your day !

  • @finchnwren
    @finchnwren Год назад

    Thank you so much! Its just a joy to watch & listen!

  • @jolynnburns4306
    @jolynnburns4306 Год назад

    So fun!! I find lots of Imperial Venus in Navarre and Pensacola. I call them poop shells :). the lion paw! What!! I have never found one. Have a great week! See you Sunday!! XOXO

  • @anitaassad4499
    @anitaassad4499 Год назад

    Hi hi from Johannesburg south Africa. Thank you for taking us on this journey. Such gorgeous shells.

  • @cherylgray9873
    @cherylgray9873 Год назад

    Solace in shellIng got a great haul from that beach too recently!. I wanna go there... So beautiful

  • @sunsetescapescruiseandtrav7962

    Holy Cannoli!! Wowww those are some amazing great finds!! Check you out!! Geez!! This was so exciting!! Yayyy! And I’m only to Imperial Venus Clam #2. Wait omg a BEAUTIFUL Lions paw!!! Ohhhh…girl!! This is so good!! Love love love!! Thank you!! ❤

  • @sarahlikins7231
    @sarahlikins7231 Год назад

    We just got home from a week in Cape Coral. Thanks to your wonderful videos I had a beautiful week exploring Sanibel, and found several treasures. The kids loved that I could help them identify what we found. Thank you for these enlightening and relaxing videos. I look forward to more trips to FL!

  • @suzisharp132
    @suzisharp132 Год назад

    What a wonderful day!!!! I love the new bucket shells you found. Congratulations on your adventure!

  • @guadalupeknippen528
    @guadalupeknippen528 Год назад

    So happy for you, the Imperial Venus shells are beautiful. I like them also. It was nice to see the different shoreline.🌻🐕🥰

  • @jennawhite3659
    @jennawhite3659 Год назад

    love this video and all the shells! east coast native here and at 5:12, instead of a sundial shell, that is actually a broken american star shell, or broken juvenile long spine star shell! still so beautiful though

    • @jennawhite3659
      @jennawhite3659 Год назад

      as well as the shell at 15:36, it is a worn down long spine star shell! 💙

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад

      Thank you!! I will be more careful with my East Coast IDs!

  • @tracyriordan7011
    @tracyriordan7011 Год назад

    Hi Sharmon! I am excited to see what shells are at Juno beach on the East coast! ( :
    Oh dear beach friend! Every time you found another Imperial Venus Clam, I was floored! What?! You found 6 of them! I bet you probably did walk right over them in the past because the underside looks sooo different than the top side you expected to see! ( :
    Such a fun beach trip today! ( : Thank you sooo much for taking us along! ( : Have a great week. Sharmon, and I look forward to going to Daniel next week with you! ( :

  • @suegiles1779
    @suegiles1779 Год назад

    How I wish I could walk the beaches of Florida seeing ALL the shells. We dont get as many different types of shells here in New Zealand or I never shelled on the right ones, Awesome thankyou

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад

      Not all beaches were created equally and the ones in Florida, USA are pretty awesome.

  • @dalemills7926
    @dalemills7926 6 месяцев назад

    AMAZING finds ! Makes me want to get in the car and go to Juno beach too..4 hrs 6 mins from us also from New Port Richey Florida..and way cool it's like the way the water is at Honeymoon Island

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  6 месяцев назад

      I went back last week so we will be visiting Juno Beach again this Sunday!

  • @mlgauss60435
    @mlgauss60435 Год назад

    I just love your enthusiasm! I've never seen those shells before! Thanks for taking us along!

  • @roxiegs348
    @roxiegs348 Год назад

    I love your excitement. So fun. Glad you had fun.

  • @janetdunn8220
    @janetdunn8220 Год назад

    Oh, you were so close to my shell pile... my daughter's find of course. They do go to Juno, but I think one in West Palm Beach. It's great to be able to be with you again. Love your walks, talks, and of course the shells! 😊

  • @STLawNerd
    @STLawNerd Год назад

    Woohoo! You found a Lion’s Paw and an Imperial Venus clam! I’m certain I saw a few Imperial Venuses on a small island off South Padre Island in February. Now I have to check my collection to see if I brought any home, I had no idea what they were!

  • @christinewilkinson3772
    @christinewilkinson3772 Год назад

    I’m so glad you’re at Juno this week! I just spent a week in South Beach and while the shelling in front of a resort is challenging, I was able to find some things and consume a lot of pina coladas!

  • @beckyh1369
    @beckyh1369 Год назад

    Ooooh! Thank you so much for sharing this trip! I am so happy for you! Finding all those bucket list shells! It was a wonderful day at the beach!

  • @bonraerieger
    @bonraerieger Год назад

    Congrats on finding the imperial Venus clam! I haven’t seen one before! Very cool

  • @deangross6567
    @deangross6567 Год назад +1

    You are so awesome!
    Thanks for the trip to the east coast.

  • @cazee100
    @cazee100 Год назад +1

    What a lovely find to reward you for getting up in the middle of the night! Those olives were fat too. Juno is a good beach. Stay safe xx

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад +1

      So far my East Coast trips are: 2 awesome, 1 meh and 1 terrible. I definitely picked the right coast to move to!

  • @yukimibarker7186
    @yukimibarker7186 Год назад

    After watching your videos back in early June I thought I'd get down to Sanibel in hopes of finding my own seahorse. It was going to entail a 4 hour drive from where we were vacationing north of Clearwater. I ended up finding one closer to our location. While we were visiting, numerous storms had come through. We knew our luck was with us. Storms generally mean lots of shells. We brought home so many beautiful pieces and my one seahorse. Had a puffer fish that had gotten stuck in a tide pool that got too hot for him. He was deceased but the criteria of keeping him puffed up...well that wasnt going to happen in during our stay. My husband did find a massive lightening whelk but she was alive so he threw her further back out so she would survive. Also some live giant cockles. We threw those back out too. No need to keep those when we had so much luck finding plenty of pieces along the beach. We also found sponges!!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Год назад

      That's pretty incredible that you were hunting for a seahorse and you actually managed to find one. That's amazing! And what good timing with all the other storms so you could find other goodies. That's what makes beachcombing so fun - you never know what's going to be out there!

    • @yukimibarker7186
      @yukimibarker7186 Год назад

      @@SWFBeachLife after watching you find them I was hoping for just one.

  • @linds3317
    @linds3317 10 месяцев назад

    Your joy is so pure! I love it. 🥰🐚🌊☀️

  • @luana1600
    @luana1600 Год назад

    Wow!! Such a great and very productive trip! Love the Imperial Venus clams. 🐚🐬