Your channel has become such a refuge from the stress of these days. So nice to feel “normal” for a bit. I do appreciate your efforts very much.

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

Happy to take you away from the crazy world we live in. It's not all bad!!! 🌴🌊🐚

@lorischager8027

8 ай бұрын

@@SWFBeachLife you’re too right! It’s not hard to get all caught up in the doings of the planet. Remembering to find the beauty and joy in our lives is vital. That’s what your videos are for me (I mean besides all that salty, beachy goodness)-a reminder to seek out those wonderful things that inspire us daily❤️

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

@@lorischager8027 AMEN!

@SherryBaby2003

3 ай бұрын

I agree 🤍

@SherryBaby2003

3 ай бұрын

Are u the only one there?

I love watching you collect shells and explaining what each shell is. You have a very calming voice 😊

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I was helping at a rummage sale over the weekend and someone dropped a bag of shells in to sell. A prospective buyer was looking at the shells which obviously had been collected in SW Florida ( I am in the UK) I was able to tell the buyer all the names and types of shells because of you. The buyer was so impressed!

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

Wow - just wow. I don't know why it makes me happy to know that I taught you shells but it does! I hope you have a wonderful week!

Absolutely best shell day!!! I wait all day Sunday for your video and am never disappointed, thank you so much for taking us a long, have a wonderful week

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

I hope you have a wonderful week too! I personally am going to have a fabulous week! There is low tides this week, so I'm going out 3x to go shelling, then I have my Florida Master Naturalist Class on Thursday and Friday. I am so lucky!!

@marciaslay1149

8 ай бұрын

Sounds wonderful, i'm planning to come your way Jan or Feb of 2025, hoping we can shell one of the islands together@@SWFBeachLife

Would you consider doing a video of you picking up shells you normally wouldn't? I'd love to see the variety you have over there.. Here in the UK we tend to get extremely bland/boring seashells so I'm living vicariously through you 🤍

@SWFBeachLife

7 ай бұрын

That is actually a fabulous idea! I made a note and next time I am out there I will give some of those other shells attention.

@lucygrace9507

7 ай бұрын

@@SWFBeachLife ahh yes I'd be so interested in seeing this! Thank you for considering this. Happy collecting 🤍

Ok so im really happy with how far ive come knowing my local shells from watching you! I say the names out loud as you pick them up and im right 95% of the time 😊 Thank you so much!

@Doxymeister

8 ай бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing! And also so grateful my son finally took me up on my suggestion of introducing this channel to my daughter in law and grandchildren. Now when I see them, I quiz them a little on what shells they've learned that week.

@lindsayhansen4117

8 ай бұрын

I actually found this channel almost 3 years ago when we were in Florida vacationing on the Gulf side in Florida. My husband and I went for a late night walk on the beach and found some really neat shells that we ended up bringing home to Wisconsin. I had no idea what they were and I came across her channel. I was hooked! The following winter we actually decided to visit Fort Myers just so I could go shelling. I knew the names to almost everything I found and we happened to get there the day after a few tornados came through. There were SO MANY SHELLS. It was like a dream! I love her channel!❤

Dear Sharmon, What a wonderful haul of shells! Congratulations on your albino nutmeg!🤍 And that huge red true tulip.❤ I think Keewaydin was very good for you, and I know for sure, also for the other shellers. It was amazing -while laying here in my bed- to walk with you on the beach, enjoying all the shells and the beautiful sea. I could almost smell and feel it. Thank you so, so much for taking us with you on your beach walks! It really is my highlight of the week. It takes me away from all the health stuff and stress. I love those 35 ish minutes with you so much! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. 😘 And as always: I hope you have a wonderful week, filled with sunshine, love, and happiness! Big hug and lots of love, xoxo ❤, Ilona

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

Ilona, if only I could transport you here! I will tell you the cooler weather is upon us here. I was on the beach this morning and it was so delightful! I was still walking in the water, but those days are going to be behind me soon. We don't have "seasons" here like other places. We have hot and hotter 🤣 I like the heat so I don't mind the summers and I don't care for the cooler weather, but the shells love it! It's all good though - I have my jacket, my boots and my hand warmers ready!! ❤️❤️❤️

Oh my gosh! The large Red Tulip & the Albino Nutmeg. Fabulous!

Wow, that's a great shell haul. I don't know how you restrain yourself from getting more. I'd be in heaven trying to carry back at least 5-10 pounds worth of shells lol. The ocean was very generous this trip. ❤

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

If I only went shelling a few times a year I would go bananas, but since I go so often I have to be careful. I cold practically build a mini house from all the shells I collect!

So many alphabet cones...The Jackson 5 were jealous! ABC 123!!! Another great video!!

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

I’ve only been to the Florida beach once when I was so little , that I can’t really remember. I’m almost 50, I’m dying to go , I think about it all the time 😭 for now, I’m living vicariously through you 🤗♥️ thank you for these videos for those of us not able to get to a beach

You had such a great day with the alphabet cones. I like the pear whelke, albino nutmeg (wow), lighting whelkes, the horse conks, the lovely true tulip, banded tulips, and fighting conks, sand dollars, olives.I love all the shells and listening to the water. I would love to spend as much time as I could at the ocean and or lakes. They are so calming and I think it is just my place I want to be. I don't live near the ocean and love lake Michigan. There is something about the air, sounds, meeting new people and cleaning up the beach as much as I can. Thank you for sharing another wonderful shelling video. Have a great day 😊

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

I think water is really calming, so if you can't have the ocean - a lake will do!

The top of the lightning welk you found would make a beautiful Christmas tree ornament! Great walk and collection today!! Love the cones!

@mrsthacker4238

8 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing!!!

@user-dm4ip3rd2x

8 ай бұрын

My mom's a crazy quilter; I would have had her sew it on to her artwork. :)

Very lively commentary in this one I love it. Thank you for picking up where Pam left off.

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

I wish I meet Pam!!

Thank you for sharing your time at the beach. These weekly ‘trips’ bring me such joy!❤

Another fun time, thanks for taking us along 🏝️🐚

I used to hate Sunday nights because I knew Monday was coming. But, for the last couple of years, I can’t wait to watch you explain and name all you find at these marvelous beaches. You are truly blessed. But for the life of me a I don’t know how you leave so many behind. I would be dragging a huge bag from each beach I visited. Thank you

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

I chose Sunday nights to give myself the entire weekend to edit should I need to, but I also like the idea of having something fun to look forward to on Sundays 😃 Thank you for choosing to spend some of your time at the beach with me!

your videos always make me feel better when i'm depressed

@SWFBeachLife

7 ай бұрын

I am so glad!! A lot of people tell me that. I guess the beach has a way of making us all feel better 😃

That true tulip is stunning

Omgosh!! Such an amazing day!! Those shells, wow!! You had a lovely variety today! The true tulip was definitely spectacular!! I want to thank you for not only taking us with you shelling, but including the beautiful skyline and cloud formations! Have a wonderful week Charmin!

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

I hope you have a wonderful week too!

The live Fighting Conch is fun to see. Those eyeballs are so cute.

Such a fabulous shelling day! cones, murex ,gaudies and more! thank you for taking us along!

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

I hope you have a great week!

3:56 Oh my gosh another Florida Fighting conch shell 🐚 marvelous! This seashell looks so cute/beautiful, I love this seashell so much, I can’t believe you found another Florida Fighting conch today so very cool 😎, I really like your new shell videos so much fun to go to the beach finding more seashell by the beach/ going different beaches too totally awesome. Anyway I like your seashells so far & thanks so much for the adventure.

A definite stellar shelling day. Love it!

Wow that was a haul !! Thanks for taking us along ! ❤

WOW! WONDERFUL Alphabet cone! Congratulations!

Thanks for another awesome day shelling!

All finds...WOW!! I can never decide my favorite! 🙄😊💚🐚

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

Keewaydin is always so good to me!

What an AWESOME day!! Wow!!! I want to visit there so bad… soon ❤thanks for sharing

I agree with B. Your voice is calming you help me. Sleep. You also have taught me about so many shells. Thank you!!

@sashimicat9105

8 ай бұрын

That's why I like her videos as soon as I click on them. Because, as interested as I am in her videos, sometimes I nod off after a long day. But that's just another positive thing about her videos. Peacefulness.

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

I need to make a "go to sleep" video!

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

You are so very welcome!

Wow, what a lot of fabulous shells. I absolutely love lightning whelks. I need to get to that area. Next for me is the horse conch. I love them. I think that turkey wing is gorgeous.

I wish I lived closer to a good shelling beach. I'd go once a week!

I love watching you shelling I don’t get to come to the beach because of heart problems

Such a treat! Spectacular for certain! Thanks so much!

I'm watching your video of an hour ago, and I'm telling ya, I would be going crazy. I don't know how you pass up so many shells. I'd need a wheelbarrow because I would have an extremely hard time passing them up. But then, I no longer live on the beach, and I lived at Emerald Isle and there were never that many shells. Your so blessed.😊

@ittybittykittymama7582

8 ай бұрын

I've tried to sell Sharmon on the idea of a small donkey pulling a little cart so we could gather all the shells we'd like. So far, she's been reluctant, but my heart is hopeful.

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

It's wonderful to live here and be greeted by so many seashells when I go to the beach! I do pick up A LOT but not everything or I'd kill my back and I'd need a storage unit for all my shells!

My goodness, what a wonderful day!! 🤙

Great shelling today.. love those orange rough scallops.. gorgeous .. happy vibes from NZ🕊

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching all the way from New Zealand! ❤️🐚

Wow, what a beautiful day you had!!!

Great shells in this one! 🥰

Wow! Amazing day at the beach, bravo!

The good Lord has blessed you so much.. praise God!!

We are booked with her at the beginning of December! Can’t wait! Hope to see you too!

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

You never know! I run into my beach friends on the beach all the time!

Going back to Marco in Feb. Can't wait to visit this island!

Pretty shell finds how fun I live in idaho wish I could stick my hand through my screen and pick up shells ha ha😊

"My life is amazing because of my amazing choices." I wish I could convince my mom to make amazing choices. Or at least positive life choices. You are my inspiration, Sharmon. I hope to live my life like you and not like my mom. It helps to be a positive person. Thank you for all you do! ❤

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

Chin up and keep those positive vibes rolling! 💪🏻🌴🌊🐚

@sashimicat9105

8 ай бұрын

​@@SWFBeachLife🐚🏖🥰

Yay Honeymoon Island next week!!!

Hi Sharmon! Wonderful virtual shelling trip. I have to say that I think all my favorite videos of yours have been on Keewaydin Island. It just seems the shells are the absolute best there. My favorites today were the gorgeous true tulip and horse conch. But like you, I have a thing for fighting conchs. If I had to pick one shell, that would be it. The ones you found today were so pretty and they had great knobs on them with good twisty tops. My favorite was the dark brown rippled one. Looked like the colors of a hot fudge sundae. Have a great week!

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

If I had to choose just one shell as my favorite (I have several) it would be those fighting conchs. I have a bucket, bowls, and lanterns full of them. I can't not get those striped or zig zag ones. Or the really yellow ones. Or the dark brown ones......

What a great cone day!!!!

“””Jackpot on Keewaydin”””!! Lucky duck! I wanted to go to Keewaydin when we went to Marco Island in September. You can bet I’ll go and insist next trip!!!!! ( of course we were on Kice, Dickmans and Tigertail ) happy Shelling.. my husband giggles and says you bring them from home and put them on the beach, of course he’s teasing ..we’ve been going to Sanibel/Captiva Islands since 1995. Much Love, Thank you! We were totally excited! 🐚🐚🐚

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

I sometimes wonder if people think I put these shells on the beach - LOL! They are literally always out there! It's been really quite good after Ian for some reason 🤷‍♀️ At least you got to see the other "good" shelling beaches while you were here 🐚

Always a pleasure going with you to find treasures. Thank you for sharing. ❤ Sidebar: your style and the manner in which you explain in such detail, how you are so positive and grateful for the things you get to do, these are what makes you my favorite shelling person to learn from. 😊

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a lovely compliment!

Wonderful shells 🐚 ❤️

Awesome haul! My favorite is the albino nutmeg

I’ve been binge watching your videos, this one is my favorite 👌💖

@SWFBeachLife

2 ай бұрын

Keewaydin is pretty awesome. Think about going there if you do get to FL to look for shells!

@Danit.Talkscentswithme

2 ай бұрын

@@SWFBeachLife I will do that👍🏻

Holy cow is right! I think that was the best Keewaydin trip video you've done‼️ You found my bucket list shell - a beautiful red true‼️ Hope it cleaned up nicely. So you DID video at HISP. Looking forward to seeing that. Shelling had definitely begun to pick up here. Thanks Sharmon!❤️

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

Yes, I did record up there and I got myself all the turbans I needed - and some!

This was a great shell tour. What a variety. Loved to hear the excitement in your voice. I was gobsmacked at the gorgeous shells you were able to collect. WOW!!! Lovely video 😊😊😊😊😊❤❤

WOW what a haul this time!!!

Isn't it difficult to have to leave those gorgeous FFC's behind?? The ones with the zig zags have no chance of escaping my shell bag! Those colorful moon snails! The true tulips! Ahhh! Thanks for sharing your latest adventure. I'll be back in SW Florida in less than 2 weeks. A low-tide excursion to FMB is on my to-do list. And a trip to Sanibel....maybe Lighthouse Beach...I haven't yet dug my toes in that sand. 🙂

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

You definitely get me! Yes, it's hard to leave the shells behind, but I tell myself they will be there when I return - as they always are. I'm starting to get used to it, but it's still hard to leave one-of-a-kind shells on the beach 😂

Love your videos. My fav in this one is the albino nutmeg. But love them all.

Love your videos….just so relaxing. Thank you from Canada

Can you please do a video on the bags and containers you carry to shell? Thanks for great videos.

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

I did this over the summer at Fort Myers Beach and for the life of me I can't find that section! I shot my bag and the little container in my bag today, so I'll show you in an upcoming video 😃

Hello, hello! :) Thanks for sharing!

I finally found a moon snail shell yesterday when I went to the fort Myers Beach and I was so excited it's my first time finding one and I knew what it was thanks to you

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

That's awesome!!

How awesome was that!!! So exciting!! That TRUE tulip!! I love them all. Have a great week! See you Sunday!! XOXO

Great shelling trip! ❤

Fantastic adventure! Gosh darn you are so living the life. Lucky lady, I am so envious! Keewaydin looks like so much fun. It will definitely be a tour on my next trip down. All those beautiful alphabets and horse conchs!!! I could watch this one over and over. Have a great week!!

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

It was so fun! I hope you have a great week too!

Bye bye banded tulip 😂😂

Wow what a haul!!!

Holy Cow is right! What a fabulous haul. It’s hard to pick a favorite but that True Tulip truly lit up the entire shot, so it’s my fav this week. Just really fun to watch.

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for coming with me to Keewaydin!

I have to ask though, what do you do with all the shells you collect? Do you craft with them?

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

I recently shared my shell collection showing what I keep and then showing a few projects I planned on making: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c5qtksylYNbToKg.html And then in this video, I made a shell mirror I had been wanting to make: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f5pptbimaNCbnps.html And finally I found the time to make a sea shell picture frame: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mm2Jq9iqnLLgl7A.html I am going to post a video about a shell lamp this week, so when I find the time I do try to make things with shells.

What a great day

Oh how i would love to collect in this place!

You found some beauties on this island. My hubs and I are looking for flights to Florida and a place to stay where we can fish and explore for shells and sea life. Thank you for giving recommendations and beautiful tours. ❤ so glad I found your channel.

@SWFBeachLife

4 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! SW Florida is perfect for fishing and shelling!!

That is awesome finds. Love everything...😊❤

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

BEAUTIFUL DAY FULL OF AMAZING SHELLS!! THANKS FOR SHARING ❤

Beautiful Alphabet Cones Sharman 😍😍 I still haven’t found one yet on my vacations, but next time 2025, I will. It’s my mission!! Lol.. 😂 Thanks so much for sharing. TTFN 👋🏼 ❤

Gorgeous true tulip! Great alphabets cones. Sounds like we switched-I was on Honeymoon Island Friday. Tomorrow is Keewaydin for me. 😂

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

May the shells be in your favor!!!

@dianesalvato3078

8 ай бұрын

@@SWFBeachLife And yours as well.

Oh my gosh, all the cones!!!! So much fun. 🤗🐚🐚🐚🐚

You’ve shown such beautiful scenery today as well as one beautiful shells! You have definitely made some great choices in your life. I feel lucky thatI have found your page. Thank you for sharing your wonderful life!

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for coming along and letting me share the beach with you!

I’m happy to see that you are coming up to pinellas again, I will say that honeymoon island is extremely different since Idalia, next time you are up here you should check out pass a grille

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

I know - I keep hearing about Pass a grille - I'll get up there one of these days!

@Marilynlovesebiking

8 ай бұрын

Pass A Grille is hit or miss for me. Usually pretty light compared to this video.

@Averagetunafish3683

8 ай бұрын

@@Marilynlovesebikingit also depends on what you are looking for. If you are new to the state and lived near pass a grille it would be heaven. Usually on the southern tip which just opened up after idalia I tend to find a bunch of stuff. Also by 13th ST.

Lovely video! Thank you!

Great finds thank you 🤩🤩🤩💖💖

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! 💜💜💜

😮oh ya! Oh ya! ❤

Hello, my Beach Angel! It's so good to hear your voice! It's a great way to get ready for a new week! Keewaydin! I wonder what that name means...great seashells can be found here? Oh, it looks like you'll have another great Cone day! I am so glad for you, finding all those! You've got a beautiful day for shelling, with the lovely cloud tossed like a filmy scarf across the sky. You are having such a great shelling day! I'm trying not to turn an elegant shade of green and am managing to kerp my more mortal sins at bay by considering my more important tasks at hand. I do, however, have a picture in my mind of myself sitting in the sand, just watching the waves roll in. Shells are a wonderful plus, but this mermaid's heart is in the depths of the sea, where bombs cannot destroy and bullets don't take innocent lives. Where my soul likes to hide, all is quiet and peaceful, far beneath the waves, on a faraway coral reef. I'm so glad thst you're having such a great shelling adventure and that you allowed us to tag along. To all you armchair shell hunters, I wish you a happy autumn filled with love, peace and joy. To my Beach Angel, I hope your life continues to go as you planned and that you'll always be as happy as you were while you walked the beaches of Keewaydin. Much love from Rebecca, The Lost Mermaid 🐚🧜

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

I was just thinking that I never, ever talk about current events (Hurricane Ian being the exception) and I never will. I like my videos to be the escape from all the negative things going on. One would think there was no good in the world if we only watched the news. It's a shame we're hardwired for fear - and the media takes advantage of that. With me all you're ever going to get is sunshine and seashells. And maybe a critter and some history snuck in there from time to time. Much love to you and yours mermaid! ❤️🐚❤️🐚

Loved your shelling today!!! Beautiful beautiful shells!!!!

Loved loved this vid! I have to go to the beach 😂after the cold snap 😅

So relaxing to watch these videos and listening to your soothing voice. Thank you for the time you take to make these for us!!!😊😊😊

Awesome day, excellent haul! Beautiful tulips! 😍

What great shells! Those cones and those true tulips!!!! But I think you found some excellent FFCs as well. Love those light ones! And glad you got to shell in the water, too! Love it when conditions are rite for that!

Have you ever got hit by a Fighting Conck animal? Is it safe?

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

Yes and yes it's safe. They swing their "foot" around but I'm big enough where it won't do any harm 😃

Stunning finds...thankyou for sharing the beautiful shells 🐚 ❤❤❤

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for coming to the beach with me!

You know, I love that you give us “beach time”, but tonight I was like “Just keep going, you’re on a roll!!”, haha. Loved it as always!

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

LOL! Some beach times are better than others!

@ztag1p

8 ай бұрын

@@SWFBeachLife Definitely!

WooHoo! 🐚 😎

Holy cow, what a great trip!

Need a wagon to carry all the finds.

Thank you for another fabulous shelling adventure. Love those cones and gaudis! Heading to Marco in Jan and Keewadin is definitely on my list of places to go! Looking forward to next Sunday’s video.

As soon as I saw the conches I knew lol. What an amazing day, so many shells and you did really well not to pick up every fighting conch 😅stay safe xx

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

It's a good thing those shells are a bit heavy or I swear I would have thousands of them! That being said, I'm glad I like them, even if they are on the common side. Even the everyday things are awesome at the beach. ❤️

3:16 lower right of your thumb, wentletrap. Man you had a great day!

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

I don't see it but that's okay. I found a lot of other fabulous goodies!

I love it

Awesome shelling day for you. Love all your videos!

@SWFBeachLife

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

My husband was so impressed when we were shelling on Marco and 10,000:islands because I could identify so many shells. He’s also hooked on Fl. Fighting Conchs. Do you have any books that you can recommend to have in my library?

@SWFBeachLife

4 ай бұрын

I call this book my shell "bible" - it was my first shell book and I continue to use it today! amzn.to/3aqkmO0