10,000 Islands Florida. Almost as good as hurricane shelling!

The 10,000 Islands Florida is a series of islands in Southwest Florida which is a popular place to look for sea shells.
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  • @joannadonnell1452
    @joannadonnell14522 жыл бұрын

    So" Happy for you having a great time and your timing finding all those wonderful shells. You really do make my week with your youtube videos. I really enjoy your "Beach Time" moments. Thank you so much. You have no idea the joy you bring my way.⛱

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy I can bring joy into your life - I think we all need that and some right about now! I thank you for taking the time to come along with me on my walks. I love sharing and I'm so happy that others enjoy my videos as much as I enjoy making them ❤️

  • @jennywalborn7769
    @jennywalborn77692 жыл бұрын

    Man, miles of piles! That was amazing! I kept seeing ones I wanted you to pick up for me! Lol ❤ Great day!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I kept seeing all the ones I missed - LOL! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @susanbaird49
    @susanbaird492 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU SWF BEACH LIFE!! Your videos are the reason I contacted Marco Island Boat Tours. I took 2 tours. One last Saturday and yesterday on Monday. The 10,000 Islands are GORGEOUS! The shelling is AMAZING!! I seriously can not believe all the shells I got! I will need a suitcase just for my shells to get home. Sooooo many Florida Fighting Conchs, Tulips, Lightening Welks, Scallops, Nutmegs, Jewel Boxes, Apple Murex, and more. I was shocked by all the treasures on these islands. My sister loves shelling too. She came from out of state just to experience this. I never would have known about these tours if you hadn't shared them in your vlogs. Yes, wear water shoes. I did and so grateful I did. I can't say enough about these tours. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! I wish I could share pictures here of all my Florida shells. If any of you get the chance to take one of these tours, do it. You will be glad you did! 😊

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love hearing this! I'm so happy you too got to experience those amazing islands and it sounds like you had a great time and found lots of shells - yay!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me and my viewers know! 🌴🌊🐚❤️

  • @susanbaird49

    @susanbaird49

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SWFBeachLife You're welcome! I'm happy to share! 😊♥️

  • @mstaken4998
    @mstaken49982 жыл бұрын

    If I ever had a shell adventure like this, I'd make sure to bring a wagon to haul away as many shells as I could!

  • @kimberlyaustin6677

    @kimberlyaustin6677

    2 жыл бұрын

    I feel the same 😁 I'd probably try and bring home every shell on the island 😉

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    In retrospect, I might have taken a second shell bag :) Next time. I'm definitely going back!

  • @susanbaird49

    @susanbaird49

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just went on this tour Saturday and Monday. I couldn't believe how many shells there were. I struggled carrying them all back to my car, but it was a great struggle!! Best shelling experience I have ever had!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@susanbaird49 That’s awesome! Isn’t it crazy how many shells there can be in one place? I’m so glad you went, found so many shells and had fun! 🐚🌊🌴

  • @susanbaird49

    @susanbaird49

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SWFBeachLife Thank you for sharing your videos. You are the reason I went on this tour twice. I am going home with so many shells. I may need two suitcases just for shells. Thanks again. I love you videos. 😊

  • @rebeccagrimes9552
    @rebeccagrimes95522 жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness!! Shell heaven!! 🐚🐚😍😍 I wouldn’t have been able to pass over those Conchs!! That’s a bucket list shell for me! I’d have to bring at least one wagon with me because I would collect just about everything!! My favorite ones, at least!!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    In retrospect, I should have brought 2 shell bags. One for the FFCs and the other bag for everything else! Thanks so much for coming along with me!

  • @sherryroseman
    @sherryroseman2 жыл бұрын

    When I saw shells like that I said it was like I had died and gone to heaven. What a haul and how much fun you had. ❤

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kice = Shell heaven. It's such a gorgeous island and the shells are crazy amazing! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @lindastowars7346
    @lindastowars73462 жыл бұрын

    I FOUND YOU YESTERDAY AND CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF SHELLING AND THE BEACH

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome aboard! I'm pretty obsessed with the beach and beachcombing so I have a new video every Sunday!

  • @sandraclifford7092
    @sandraclifford70922 жыл бұрын

    I just came home from a week in Sanibel. My mom was really trying to find a cone shell. We will be back next year and we are definitely going to do this trip to Kice! Thanks for sharing!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Depending on when you come the prices are going to be much different (apparently I went in "off-season" but it's so worthwhile if you really want to find a ton of shells!

  • @kholbrook203
    @kholbrook2032 жыл бұрын

    I have never seen anything like that in my life! I was amazed and just could not believe what I was seeing! It was unbelieveable. If I could go there just once. I was so excited for you Sharmon. You had a beautiful day for your trip. Thank you for taking me along. I can’t tell you how happy It made me. Now on to your next adventure. Hugs ❤️ Karon

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    It truly was a special trip with SO MANY fantastic shells everywhere. It was a lot of fun and I can't wait to go back with my own kayak so I can spend as much time as I want there!!!

  • @rubyrohrig9494
    @rubyrohrig94942 жыл бұрын

    I got my shell bag ready.. let’s go!!

  • @lindagiammarco2687
    @lindagiammarco26872 жыл бұрын

    This island was fabulous. Fantastic finds. It was so amazing that even as you were showing us what you just picked up I could see other shells and I was like you got to go your left or up a little there's another shell. It was amazing. Loved your finds.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was driving me crazy how many shells I missed or didn't check out, but I certainly can't complain. There were just so many - it was amazing!

  • @dm8573
    @dm85732 жыл бұрын

    Okay, forget the blood pressure pill, I'm gonna need a nerve pill! I'm sitting here shaking my head over the TONS of shells you found! I woke my sleeping dogs up with all my oohing and aahing! Lawd, I'd of had shells stuck down in my bathing suit top and bottoms! Just amazing and a shell addict's day! Thank you so much for sharing :) I loved it!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was truly incredible and it was so much stinking fun! I can't believe how many shells I managed to find in just a few hours. It was fantastic. Hey, sometimes I lose and I pick the wrong beach but on this day I definitely got lucky! 🐚

  • @ilonamollema6467
    @ilonamollema64672 жыл бұрын

    Hi my beach friend, That shell haul is A-MA-ZING!!❤ Thank you Kice island for being so good. Girl, you had more shells than in the last few weeks. I'm so happy for you! Glad that your husband was able to repair the scoop. It's such a wonderful piece of equipment. I'm very curious what Sanibel has brought you. To bad that I have to wait a week before I know how you did there. But we'll manage. 🤪 Wishing you a wonderful week! Big big and lots of love xoxo❤, Ilona

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    My dear Netherlands friend - thank you so much for always watching and leaving me such lovely comments. It's really amazing that I can share my beach walks far and wide and I just want you to know how much I appreciate you! I hope you have a wonderful week too! ❤️

  • @brentanderson4285
    @brentanderson42852 жыл бұрын

    I literally said "Good God" out loud when you showed the haul! How's your back after that shelling adventure? My back was hurting just watching you bend over so much! Instead of the "Sanibel Stoop", you probably had the "Kice Stoop" after this amazing haul!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm a little on the tall side and was just thinking last weekend if I were shorter I could probably scan the beach better! Shelling doesn't bother my back - yet ☺️ I'll have to keep it in good shape by shelling as much as I can!

  • @brentanderson4285

    @brentanderson4285

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SWFBeachLife I'm on the shorter side, but I'm 65, so the back goes out more than I do!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Trump Won Isn't it funny how that works? Better to have a good back for shark tooth hunting anyway 😅

  • @denisem6754
    @denisem67542 жыл бұрын

    I love those bright orange juvenile horse conchs with their candy corn tops! I could not get enough of all those shells on Kice, it was so fun to see so many goodies on the beach and rolling around in the surf. It really was a great day for murex, banded tulips and gaudy nauticas. Wow, I can hardly wait until my next visit to SWF, as always, it was a great video and thank you for taking us with you!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kice was SO good to me! I couldn't believe how many of those lace murexes I was finding! Someone else said Kice is known for them - at least I know where to go when my lace stash starts getting low! Thank you so much for coming along with me! 🙏🏼

  • @CorinneHSmith
    @CorinneHSmith9 ай бұрын

    The picture of your shell stash at the end is a piece of artwork by itself. Good job!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    9 ай бұрын

    Awe - thank you!!

  • @suzannekolhagen8040
    @suzannekolhagen80402 жыл бұрын

    We were at Keewaydin Island today and talked with the lady that shelled with you yesterday at this video location. She said to make sure to watch this video because the shells were amazing and she was right!!! Thank you for sharing this on You Tube. I have been following you for awhile and just love ❤️ your adventures. Maybe our paths will cross someday. Hugs💁‍♀️ 🐚

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh she's my unofficial marketing department - LOL! I was actually going to go on this trip but work has been a little nutty and I couldn't get away. I'm always out there - perhaps our paths will cross! I'm the disheveled lady with the orange shell bag! 😅

  • @lisataylor4359
    @lisataylor43592 жыл бұрын

    All those treasures… I had to come back & watch this again. It’s so bittersweet as I get thrilled that I can be there with you virtually & get to look out for the shells you miss & enjoy the ones you find. Then, I put the phone down & realize I’m still here in Kentucky. Oh! One more thing, please tell me where I can find your watch band? I’ve admired it for so long now & I just hope it’s still available wherever you got it. It’s just so lovely.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I can't believe how well that band has held up! I got it for my birthday a few years ago and it's still going strong. It's a band for a FitBit and here is a link to get it on Amazon: amzn.to/3n71Rn0 I like tracking my activity and sleep and you only need to charge it like once a week so it's great for me. I've killed the light and the notifications don't always work but I'm going to wear it until I totally kill it!

  • @gingermackeen5741
    @gingermackeen57412 жыл бұрын

    Your ribbed cantharis color is just like the one I asked Jose about. The museum site shows one like that. This trip was really a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Your display of shells at the end was just a beautiful collage of color and art! Happy for you!😘

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    WHAAATTT? I just looked it up and you're right! Great, just when I can nail the shell shape I find out it comes in different colors? Man, these shells will never cease to amaze me! Thanks again for my goodies! ❤️❤️

  • @goldieheinig8723
    @goldieheinig87232 жыл бұрын

    Kice Island is known for its lace murex and banded tulip seashells!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I didn't know that! This was the second time I've been to the northern part of the island and boy oh boy - those lace's and gaudy's and tulips were everywhere!

  • @leslyeschoenhuth1107
    @leslyeschoenhuth11072 жыл бұрын

    That was so Fabulous. You needed several bags & boxes to bring all of those home.. Thanks for taking us with you.. Thanks for turning them over for the camera to prove you are not bringing critters back.. Love it.. That shot of your "Haul" was AMAZING..

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love finding critters but they belong at the beach! 🌴🌊 It was an amazing day on this island. One I will not soon forget! Thanks for coming along with me!

  • @GoldenErnieEddy
    @GoldenErnieEddy2 жыл бұрын

    If I could have a walk on this beach for 1 day in my life I would be very grateful. I am disabled and hardly ever can visit the beach but shells at our beaches aren't nearly that beautiful! Lucky lady you are. Love to watch your video. I can shelling together with you!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can come shelling with me anytime you like! I wish I could transport people to the beach so the next best thing is to share the places I visit. I thank you for coming along with me!

  • @scourge2bunnies
    @scourge2bunnies2 жыл бұрын

    I loved watching you having such a fabulous time! What a splendid haul!

  • @lisawarner1556
    @lisawarner1556 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! What a great video! Loved all the chestnut turbines and the star shell! So much shell goodness!

  • @elizabethclementson3323
    @elizabethclementson33232 жыл бұрын

    WOW! What a haul! Thanks for sharing this with us! 😊

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for coming along!

  • @badtoad6865
    @badtoad68652 жыл бұрын

    It would be hard to leave so many beautiful shells. Thanks for the day.💗

  • @jschum0216
    @jschum02162 жыл бұрын

    That is a crazy amount of shells. That is literally shell heaven. A definite must go place. I wouldn't want to leave.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm definitely going back! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @mariejung73
    @mariejung732 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Amazing haul!...everything was so beautiful!❤🐚

  • @dollyla229
    @dollyla2292 жыл бұрын

    Wow! You hit the jackpot! Thanks for sharing!

  • @jacksarty3081
    @jacksarty30812 жыл бұрын

    Another amazing video! Thank you! I'd love to see your shell collection in the future!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    That will be a short video but I've got something in the works! Thanks for coming along with me Jack!

  • @karenwerthmann850
    @karenwerthmann8502 жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness I look forward to my Sunday eves now because I know a new adventure is coming out by SWF Beach Life. Thank you so much for taking me along on your trip. Two comments: I think it is tricky to tell the difference between a true and a banded tulip. I love them both. And, I would love love love to have a gaudy nautica. Someday I suppose. I am always so grateful for the Beach Time because I imagine I am there. Thanks so much again!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so very welcome! I don't even remember when I started doing beach time but it's fun to find a perfect scene and just be quiet and walk along. I love sharing these beaches! Thank you so much for coming along with me!

  • @tammybales7271
    @tammybales72712 жыл бұрын

    What a Day!!! It was absolutely shell spectacular. And you are right, you just never know when it will be that perfect shell day. Way to go!! Thanks for sharing your island adventure.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for taking the time to come along!

  • @shellrelaxation3931
    @shellrelaxation39312 жыл бұрын

    Love your excitement about all the shells 🐚

  • @laineyhinton4872
    @laineyhinton48722 жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness!! There were sooo many shell's!! I found myself screaming out don't forget that one and that one oh no you missed it lol I was so happy for you and want to thank you for your videos and all the wonderful information on all the shells and on all the critters too. So much info and now I will be ready when I finally get to move down in November 😃 it's been coming for a long time. Please keep the videos coming I wouldn't miss one for anything.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck with the move! We waited 3 long years before we finally got here and it was worth the wait!

  • @laineyhinton4872

    @laineyhinton4872

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @lindsayschilling8707
    @lindsayschilling8707 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic haul! Gorgeous shells (particularly the Murex and Tulips!). 🐚 😎

  • @Jean2235177
    @Jean22351772 жыл бұрын

    I am so glad you got to do this island! Love it! Thank you so much for sharing your shelling experiences with us.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to share the amazing beaches and island down here .Thank you for coming along!

  • @user-ef7qx6xy5u
    @user-ef7qx6xy5u7 ай бұрын

    I love your beach walks it relaxes me

  • @debbieosredkernelson13
    @debbieosredkernelson132 жыл бұрын

    An amazingly awesome trip!!

  • @annjohnson543
    @annjohnson5432 жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness what a haul!!!! Three months and I'll be back shelling. Cannot WAIT!!!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy planning! I'll keep you updated to the shell/beach situation until you get here to see for yourself!

  • @sterterous
    @sterterous2 жыл бұрын

    Wow. What a haul. That was so fun to watch.

  • @kaygoodman3510
    @kaygoodman35102 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sharmon! This haul was amazing. I would not have wanted to leave that island. I sent you another email. I also love the calico scallop with the orange stripe, and I love the horse conch, the small orange one with the white tip on top. Really, really great haul. Thank you so much for taking us along. Have a Blessed week. Can't wait for next week.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Kay! I did get your email :) Kice Island was WAY better than I even hoped for. I think we just to really lucky AND Kice is a wee bit better shelling than some other island down here. It was wonderful! I hope you have a great week too!

  • @Rock-Steady585
    @Rock-Steady5852 жыл бұрын

    The paparazzi fig is my favorite this time around. Great finds thanks for the beach time

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for coming along!!!

  • @lorisalata2696
    @lorisalata26962 жыл бұрын

    I am so amazed and just a tiny bit jealous of all of those gorgeous shells! Wow just wow!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've watching other shelling videos and I know exactly what you mean! It was insane how many shells there were!

  • @judymcpheron5955
    @judymcpheron59552 жыл бұрын

    So much fun! Thank you. 💕🤗💕

  • @sherrytraveny8803
    @sherrytraveny88032 жыл бұрын

    Loved all the beautiful shells your trip was wonderful to watch. Makes me.so jealous. I am so glad you had a good time.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was pretty amazing and I'm glad I can share all the fun things I found! 🌴🌊🐚

  • @kristiblock7591
    @kristiblock75912 жыл бұрын

    Another great trip. I gotta talk the hubby into doing a trip like this next time we are down in Florida.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are a bunch of other tours to take so you can really pick something that is just perfect for you!

  • @nilenethompson-finn9062
    @nilenethompson-finn90622 жыл бұрын

    What an extraordinary amount of shells and so many uncommon ones at that! You showed amazing strength passing over the Florida Fighting Conchs. 😂 I am learning so much and look forward to each new video. Cheers!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL - yes I did show great restraint not picking up too many of the FFCs - I love them to death but they are HEAVY! I try to pick them up as I'm leaving the beach but my bag was full so I only ended up with a few juveniles. It was such a fun day - thank you so much for coming along!

  • @cking8776
    @cking87762 жыл бұрын

    Winner, winner shell fish dinner!!! Nailed it!!! 👍👍👍

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was crazy awesome!

  • @kimberleykimsmithstaff1758
    @kimberleykimsmithstaff17582 жыл бұрын

    Wow, oh WOW! That was amazing! Thank you for your awesome videos. I just discovered you this weekend and I’ve spent ALL days watching one right after the other. Thanks for showing your scooper and glad it’s repairable and also for the tips on what to take. Do you already have a video of what your fragile box looks like and how you carry your shells. What kind of cart do you take for all of your things?

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have shown my trusty shell bag in a previous video, along with the little plastic box I carry my small or delicate shells in: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f5eezatmaMjaipc.html And because I usually walk a lot I don't bother with a cart. I carry everything I need in my backpack and then I have my shell bag slung over my shoulder. I've got it down to pretty much a science at this point!

  • @tinaharbit1806
    @tinaharbit18062 жыл бұрын

    Holy wow! Crazy beautiful shells!

  • @cathyzeller4987
    @cathyzeller49872 жыл бұрын

    We are leaving for Ft Myers Beach in 10 days and I have received SOOO many great ideas from your videos! My husband & I are definitely hitting Kice Island (taking your advice and booking the drop-off that you took!), Bowman Beach and Lover’s Key. Thank you for sharing your adventures!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    It certainly sounds like you have a plan!!! All lovely places to visit. I hope you have great luck and find lots of great shells to take home! 🐚

  • @denisesanborn9965
    @denisesanborn99652 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing day!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching!

  • @37kristin
    @37kristin2 жыл бұрын

    Love ❤. Was so excited to see the rest of your walk. !! It was such a pleasure . Thank you.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed your time at the beach with me!

  • @revmomvpable
    @revmomvpable2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! What a great shelling day!

  • @trishcook1857
    @trishcook18572 жыл бұрын

    Thank you again. Fantastic shells and so many x

  • @trenttan3779
    @trenttan37792 жыл бұрын

    OMG! What an amazing collection! A lot of those would be considered rare on a regular day! Congrats! I enjoyed watching the video!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know! It was completely insane how many amazing treasures there were. Thanks so much for coming along with me!

  • @trenttan3779

    @trenttan3779

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SWFBeachLife I would be so thrilled if I encountered a shelling day like this!

  • @joycetaylor5690
    @joycetaylor56902 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos. I live in Ft Lauderdale and have gone over there for the weekend and hit all the beaches you’ve mentioned. Thank you so much.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so very welcome! Thank you for coming along with me!

  • @jesscvideo
    @jesscvideo2 жыл бұрын

    That’s so cool you can go to little islands 🌴 and wow did you find beautiful shells 🐚

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    There's so many neat little places to explore down here. I'm so glad I went to that island on that day! 🌴🌊🐚

  • @lornafinch8855
    @lornafinch88552 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing shelling trip. 💖 As you were picking them up I was going 'Oh, look at that one, and that one!' So many beautiful finds, as you explained it was an exceptional day

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    It really was! I would hate for someone to go there and expect the same conditions. You just never know what the beach will provide or keep! It was exceptional and I'm definitely going back!

  • @blondinizer4057
    @blondinizer40572 жыл бұрын

    Bucket list - Kice Island! Thank you for sharing your adventures! 😊❤

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! I hope when you make it there it's as good to you as it was to me!

  • @luana1600
    @luana16002 жыл бұрын

    Wow! That was a fantastic haul!! Absolutely amazing! 🐚🐬🐟🐋🐙🐚

  • @ngpoct123456789
    @ngpoct1234567892 жыл бұрын

    Hello! What an amazing day for you! The shells are so beautiful. Have a great week

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope you have a great week too!

  • @jtcowboy5518
    @jtcowboy55182 жыл бұрын

    Holy moly! Now that's a major haul! I'm speechless! ♥them all!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right?! It was pretty epic. I hope it's like this when I go back!

  • @lauram5195
    @lauram51952 жыл бұрын

    Love everything!! So amazing! Can’t wait for my trip next month. 🤗🐚🐚🐚🐚

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh yay! I hope your luck is as good as mine was on this day!

  • @shellstories
    @shellstories2 жыл бұрын

    What a haul you had! You definitely know it's a good day when you have to split into two videos! The gaudy nautica at 4:30 is interesting since it only has the background coloring. It's lost it's patterns and only has the background tinge to it. I'm pretty sure that's natural, and it seems to be prevalent in the 10,000 islands area but no where else.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kice was amazing! I couldn't believe how many great shells I found in just a few hours. I've found maybe one or two other gaudy's with that color and I thought it was weird, but it keeps things interesting in trying to figure out what all these shells are. Hope you had a great summer!

  • @suzannecassidy7171
    @suzannecassidy71712 жыл бұрын

    What a lot of wonderful treasures there.

  • @deloriswhite1309
    @deloriswhite13092 жыл бұрын

    Awesome finds

  • @sallya.2412
    @sallya.24122 жыл бұрын

    By watching your videos I'm getting pretty good at identifying these shells now. I think I would be filling a bucket full with all those pretty shells there. What an amazing amount of shells you found. That was a great trip to Kice island.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kice island was absolutely amazing! I feel so fortunate that I went when I did. I've been there before and it was great, but this day was just insane! Thank you so much for coming along for my walks!

  • @estherkissel3471
    @estherkissel34712 жыл бұрын

    I'm so jelly but happy you had such a wonderful day!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for coming along with me on my beach visit! 🐚

  • @reneap9049
    @reneap90492 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous!!

  • @SnowPink90
    @SnowPink902 жыл бұрын

    You are the woman!! What a great day this was!! Thank goodness you were back before that rain hit that we saw at the end. To see all those shells on the beach was something else. Thank you again for an awesome day!!😊🐬

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh we JUST made it. I don't mind drizzle but man that lighting is something I want to avoid at all costs! It was so fun. Timing is everything!

  • @lesamonroe2355
    @lesamonroe23552 жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy for you that you had such a great day very exciting thanks for taking us with you

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was so much fun! Thank you for coming along!

  • @susanlathrop234
    @susanlathrop2342 жыл бұрын

    Amazing haul. Congrats. Great day.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes it was - thanks for coming along!

  • @brendalunsford2530
    @brendalunsford25302 жыл бұрын

    I am so happy you found so many shells on Kice this time! It made me want to go back so badly! I was a little disappointed that when you went on your kayak trip you didn’t find so much so glad this was better. Even though you didn’t mention it there looks like there were tons of fighting conchs there too. So different than Sanibel where you are lucky when you find a tulip, lace murex or fighting conch. You found an unbelievable amount of tulips and gaudies!! We found a lot of minis there too. My daughter fills up a whole acrylic bead box with them. I will be looking forward to you next trip to Sanibel.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Now that's a fantastic idea! One of those small boxes for the tinies. I just put all of mine together in a bowl but should I want to start organizing any, I'm definitely getting one of those boxes! I actually have my "Special" shells in one - never thought to put tinies in there!

  • @brendalunsford2530

    @brendalunsford2530

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SWFBeachLife The box my daughter filled was about 9” x 6” so It wasn’t too small but had compartments. We found it at Walmart.

  • @lindarichie2585
    @lindarichie25852 жыл бұрын

    Wow 😲 what an amazing day shelling ! You had such a great day ! Thanks again for sharing this wonderful day with us !

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes it was! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @jennapuhl596
    @jennapuhl5962 жыл бұрын

    How beautiful! We were in Sanibel Island 🏝 last week. Unfortunately the shelling wasn't great yet I wasn't too disappointed because I was having back pain issues 😞 😔. Spent alot of my time on the lanai listening to the ocean 💖 .My family has been visiting the Island 🏝 every year since they built the causeway so I have a collection of beautiful shells 🐚 😍. Need to visit this Island next time

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Whoa - you got to see the old causeway! The currently one was built I believe in the 70's. The island must have been incredible back then. But I feel like they do a great job keeping the island lush and not all built up. It truly is a magical place! I'm sorry you had back issues but glad you got your dose of vitamin sea 🌴🌊🐚❤️

  • @trinawright4137
    @trinawright41372 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on all of your great finds and on your Beachcombing Magazine video. 😊 I pictured you taller in my mind. 🤔

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I'm 5'8" and I'm happy I'm not any taller!

  • @suzannemitchell618
    @suzannemitchell6182 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos so much! Thank you for sharing these trips. I’ve learned a lot. 😊 Just one request, if you’re takin’ ‘em… could you possibly show and identify more types of shells, even if they are not ones that you want to take home? I would love to learn about more types and I’m stuck up here in New England, so folks like you are my teachers! Thanks and have a good week! 🙏🏻👍🏻💛

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    When I'm not finding too many "good" shells that is exactly what I do. I start looking around for something else to talk about. I talked about some common shells a few videos back (Fort Myers Beach) but if I'm having a "slow" day I'll start looking for some of the shells that I don't normally collect!

  • @carrieeasley3995
    @carrieeasley39952 жыл бұрын

    That was amazing! Last week and today!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes it was! And I can't wait to go back!

  • @karenuntz6514
    @karenuntz65142 жыл бұрын

    Wow! What a nice haul! 😍

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was CRAZY fun! Thank you for coming along!

  • @johnnamiller45
    @johnnamiller452 жыл бұрын

    I would soooooooooooo love to go shelling at Kice Island!! Awesome finds!!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I would highly recommend it! No guarantee that you'll find all the crazy amounts of shells that I did, but it's still a really cool island to visit. Thank you for coming along with me!

  • @brobella2165
    @brobella21652 жыл бұрын

    I think you may need to open your own shell shop soon. Awesome shelling day! Thanks

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    The SWF Beach Life Shell Shop - it has a nice ring to it! I do sell shells so my store front right now is a big rubbermaid container 😅

  • @debbiesday8270
    @debbiesday82702 жыл бұрын

    That looked like the most fun day! Thanks for sharing! I'm biased, but I love my home state. Fl. is the best!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm with you - Florida is THE BEST! 🌴🌊

  • @agds91078
    @agds910782 жыл бұрын

    You have introduced us all to so many beautiful beaches. For me living so far away from the beach and getting to see these lovely relaxing videos makes me feel like I’m at the beach with you sweet friend 🐚

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well I hope you enjoyed your time with me on Kice Island - I am going back with my own kayak and staying as long as I like! I'll probably have to share (it's going to get quite crowded down here soon), but hopefully they'll be plenty of shells to go around. Be well! xoxoxo

  • @pattyvalinote4612
    @pattyvalinote46122 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful!!! You collected more shells in one day than I have in 7 years lol 😂. What great finds and a wonderful experience ❣️

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh it was just silly how many shells there were! I guess it's a good thing I could only take what I could carry of I'd be cleaning and sorting shells for weeks! It was so much fun and I can't wait to go back!

  • @jaaadeee938
    @jaaadeee9382 жыл бұрын

    BTW, the calico is my fave! Stunning treasure!

  • @elizabethmaloneorlando217
    @elizabethmaloneorlando2172 жыл бұрын

    Amazing!!!!

  • @bettyhutson8231
    @bettyhutson82312 жыл бұрын

    Loved this video. What a haul you had! Can I ask how you got to the island and made arrangements to get picked up? I went to the Ten Thousand Islands once on a tour and we went from place to place to place often and I would have liked more time in one place. TY

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I took a tour with Florida Adventures (link is in the description) but they aren't offering this tour right now. They switch up their tours based on the time of the year and "Season" is here. I had rented a kayak with a friend and we went paddling all over the area as well. There are a lot of different tours and options to explore the area!

  • @donnaschimmelpfennig3447
    @donnaschimmelpfennig34472 жыл бұрын

    Amazing!! Englewood later this week can hope for such luck! Trying to dodge red tide! Thank you for the great video!!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    We've been so fortunate with RT this year - I hope you miss it and find lots of treasures in Englewood!

  • @kimberlydebona6936
    @kimberlydebona69362 жыл бұрын

    I was so excited to find my one gaudy nautica on Sanibel a couple of weeks ago and look at your haul! Love the Muraxes as well. Maybe next time I go that way I will book Kice Island trip.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm happy with one gaudy or one lace too! I was in heaven! I hope if you do go, the island has as many shells as it did when I went! 🐚

  • @clwbchbabycakes
    @clwbchbabycakes2 жыл бұрын

    Nice treasure haul!!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😁

  • @diannpowell1077
    @diannpowell10772 жыл бұрын

    Those were some of the most outstandingly dark colored lightning welks ever! Everything was just so amazing.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Everything really was amazing. And it was so much fun! Than you for coming along!!

  • @LandRoamers.
    @LandRoamers.2 жыл бұрын

    Just got back from a 2 week trip down the Ga/Florida East coast with my mom! Favorite shelling spot we found was Jekyll island! I found whole shark eyes, most with hermit crabs but a few empty ones! I knew what they were because of you 😊

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is awesome! I'm so glad you found yourself a few souvenirs! 🐚

  • @samwright8599
    @samwright85992 жыл бұрын

    Well done xx

  • @mitzimorris4746
    @mitzimorris47462 жыл бұрын

    Holy cow that was awesome I can not wait to get there in November thank you for an awesome walk

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so very welcome. I hope you find as many goodies as I did when you come!

  • @Berly1015
    @Berly10152 жыл бұрын

    Wow all of them beautiful shells 🐚

  • @janwindmiller9561
    @janwindmiller95612 жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable haul!

  • @lindawellinghoff5432
    @lindawellinghoff54322 жыл бұрын

    Just amazing!!! Great fun 🤩

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! 😁

  • @solaceinshelling6552
    @solaceinshelling65522 жыл бұрын

    This is SPECTACULAR! The Lace at 4:21 is my favorite 😀

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was crazy how many shells there were! And I missed so many. Ah well, hopefully someone else will find them for me ☺️

  • @marlenemcdaniel2304
    @marlenemcdaniel23042 жыл бұрын

    Splendid Shelling beach time, very impressive finds. Like the never ending shell island. What fun

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was so fun and I can't wait to go back!

  • @marlenemcdaniel2304

    @marlenemcdaniel2304

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SWFBeachLife I would love to go with you. I absolutely love to shell or even walk the beach. It is the one thing I have never had enough of.🥰