While I appreciate your love for Florida and showcasing our beautifully unique environments, among all the states, I also find your video so sad I could cry. We have lost so much! I am a native Floridian, at least as much as one can be without being born here. My family moved here in 1959; I was 2. It has been the home of all my youthful memories and my home of record ever since. My grandfather used to take me to area beaches after our hurricanes or particularly hard summer thunder storms throughout the 1960s. The shells we found on Pass-a-Grille Beach alone put to shame the shells you celebrate today on Honeymoon Island. I especially remember the enormous and complete, fully colored conch shells dredged up and shoved to land by these storms' powerful waves. Easily 9- to 10-inches across at the crowns and longer in lengths! In my youthful innocence and ignorance, I imagined these explorations and wonderful discoveries would always be a part of my life. Just as I thought the natural, high sandy dunes and thick stretches of sea oats and grasses, set among tall palms and towering pines, would always last. But, of course, they did not. Just as so much of Florida has changed just within my lifetime. The ever-growing numbers of residents and continual concrete construction have forever changed the landscapes of my youth. I appreciate the necessity and the inevitability of progress. But I also very much GRIEVE the lost Florida of my childhood. Please, CONTINUE to record the Florida you experience. Your films not only inspire your audience but may be the records of what we've lost in future, if we don't better cherish and care for our Florida today!

What a wonderful morning beach stroll❤ After years of collecting I have most of the shells you found. Learned some new names. And maybe I don’t have to go to Florida after all. Thanks for the video. Shell sated this morning.

Came on You Tube and found your video and thought "Learn the name of the seashell 101" class and sat back to enjoy the view, and, of course, the music. Nothing new was learned, but what a gorgeous catch of shells! Love when you talk about the areas you visit and the shells...might have to freeze your face and take a picture for my shelling wall! Friends have asked where I get my knowledge of the shell names and I tell them from my friend and teacher, Brian...I also steer them to your videos but don't know if they take the time to absorb the beauty of the videos. Anyway, thanx once again for letting me tag along on yet another shelling adventure...have to get ready for the Adam Swanson concert this evening; 6:00 MST on you tube...rag time pianist...Oh!...and thanx again....all in 4K!

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Oh wow thank you for the kind words, and sharing of this channel 💙 I hope you had a great time at your concert, and of course thank you for watching, in 4K!

That was sincerly so serene for me to watch❣ That bit at the end sure was interesting too. Oyster shell really was stunning. I was surprized to see that little (screwdriver?), pick off the barnacles without scratching the shell. Thankyou for making this longer too❣❣🥰 = Hugs

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

That screwdriver tool was the only tool I had to use at the time, but it worked well! Thanks so much for watching!

Beautiful video and so many lovely shells. Thank you for sharing 😃

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

Great video Brian. Beach was wonderful. Honeymoon Island on my bucket list. I have never been there. Awesome shells!! Thanks for a lovely adventure!

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Highly recommended location for sure! Thank you so much for watching!

Just was there yesterday! Nice selection of shells! Keep walking towards the north end!!

Great video! I would’ve came off the island with a jar full of chestnut turbins. Star spine shells are amazing!

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much for watching!

Outstanding...these treasures made me happy! I love cockles and all those albinos! Great to see the cleaning segment too.. honeymoon island is a bucket list for me!

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for coming along!

Honeymoon Island is gorgeous with the white sand and the blue gulf water! Never been there. Loved the variety and colors of the shells from brown, gold, russet, oranges and white. Thanks for taking us along with you!

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

I would highly recommend a stop here if you haven't yet been! Thanks for watching!

Those pockets are trees are AWESOME for shelling!

@solaceinshelling6552

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great job Brian! Happy you did well! It was great running into you that day. You actually found a couple of nutmegs which I seldom find, but there have been quite a few albino prickly cockles come in. You also found some great star shells! All in all my park treated you well. And yes it's cool being the only one at the north end!😁

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Hi friend, this was actually a different day at Honeymoon - that adventure will be coming soon! Stay tuned! Thanks so much for watching, and hope to see you again soon! 💛

I love Honeymoon Island! It’s hard to find shells near Tampa, but Honeymoon Island always delivers. The island always has an abundance of chestnut turbans - you can collect handfuls of them, and you’ll also find their operculums! I usually find a few longspined star shells, every time I visit - but I’ve never found one with the spines still intact. What a great find. I’m also shocked at all the albino prickly cockles you found. It looks like you had a wonderful day! Thank you for taking us shelling with you! The views and sound of the waves were awesome!

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

I have found that shelling in this area of FL, can indeed be hit or miss, but Honeymoon Is, and Pass a Grille are usually pretty consistent. Thank you so much for watching!

Sorry I could only “like” this video because I loved it. Haven’t been to HMI yet but it looks like all my favorite shells 🐚 are there! Thanks Brian!!

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Aww, thank you so much for coming along, friend!

Great video!

Beautiful,I have to chk this island out.Don’t live to far away.Some good finds.Sanibel still has my ❤️

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

It's a beautiful place for sure! Thanks so much for watching!

This beautiful video made my soul happy watching this is so peaceful and calming ! Love to see all the wonderful shells and live critter friends ! Thank you for sharing ! 😎🐚🏖️💛

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

I appreciate the warm feedback! Thank you for watching!

Fabulous finds and beach was gorgeous !! Thank you for sharing.

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

Absolutely gorgeous was the word today. Thanks for sharing. Learning so much.

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! 💙

Stunning purple fighting conch.

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

Awesome day, awesome shell finds! Love the long spines and the horseys!

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Wooo! Thanks so much for watching!

I truly hate it whenever your vlogs end, I love them so so much 🐚❤️ I’ve been so fortunate to visit Honeymoon Island twice in the last few months and the long-spined star shells did not dissappoint 😊. Thank you for your content, it’s magical xxx

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Hi friend! I put a lot of effort into making these adventures an experience for the viewer, so I truly appreciate your great feedback! Thanks so much for watching!

What a gorgeous day for shelling! Thanks for taking us along!

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

Beautiful shells and the beach was serine

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

Beautiful treasures! Thank you for the awesome walk!

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

What beautiful shells and music!

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

I appreciate your viewership!

How many beautiful shells 🐚 😍.

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for coming along!

@nikoletastavropoulou5515

3 ай бұрын

@@solaceinshelling6552 You're welcome 🫠

You had a beautiful day for this hunt. Loved the long spined star shells.

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

WOW, gorgeous shells. Thanks for sharing but over to soon!!

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

Man! So many stunning shells! Nice haul

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, friend!

The orange horse conch shells ❤

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Wooo! Thanks for watching, shell friend!

I am so excited. We get to go to Honeymoon Island in July! Have you ever thought of giving tours? ☺️

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Hi friend, a few different entrepreneurial ideas have crossed my mind since starting this channel, but I find that I am just super content for the moment sharing my experiences through this channel. I also don't live in Florida, lol. Thanks so much for watching!

@Dylansmom1993

3 ай бұрын

@@solaceinshelling6552well I am so glad you share. You bring joy to so many! ☺️

We are planning on being there in two weeks! So excited!!!!!

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

You'll have a blast! Thank you so much, for watching!

We were just there at the beginning of March. This was the second year I got to be there. However, I have yet to find our way to the North side. We always end up at the south end and near the restrooms. It there a specific turn to get there. I hope to be able to try again next year. My husband is not a sheller and doesn't quite understand the awe I have with finding new species. Love your videos and areas you cover.🦋❣️🦋🐾🐚🐚🐚🌊🥰

@RometoDade

3 ай бұрын

North beach is the last left turn parking lot before you turn to look back around. Go past dog beach, ferry dock beach with bathrooms , one more beach with bathrooms and then north beach.

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

I appreciate your viewership, and i definitely recommend checking out Honeymoon Island! Shell well, my friend!

Beautiful! I love that winged oyster!

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, friend!

Hey fellow sheller!! 👋🏼 Beautiful finds!! I hope I find an Alphabet Cone when I come down in June! My Mom & I are going to Marco Island for a week!! I cannot wait!! TTFN 👋🏼 ❤

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

I have found that Alphabet Cones are generally much more of a common find in SW Florida(particularly the Marco area), than they are further north. Thanks for watching!

One of my favorite beaches. Awesome video as always! Thanks for sharing 🙂 What are a few of your favorite shells, if you don’t mind me asking?

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Well you absolutely can't beat a great day of shelling in Florida! I will say that I have quite an interest in shells from the polar(Arctic) regions, mostly because no one really collects shells there because most areas here are pretty inaccessible, and there is limited literature/info. Thanks so much for watching!

Thanks!

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much for supporting this channel, Shell friend! 🧡🧡

I go to honeymoon Island all the time I'm from Florida I wish I could have been with you when you went because I would have been able to tell everybody the name of the shells and identify them for them. If anyone wants to know the white one that he found is an angel wing they are very rare to find especially in good shape. And the other one that he found that was pretty much hinged was also called a turkey wing which is also not easy to find he passed up a few buttercup routines that were very beautiful. But the main thing that everybody needs to know is to make sure that you check each shell rinse it out and make sure that there is nothing inside in Florida little crabs like to take over and make their homes there very popular on honeymoon Island and anywhere else that you may go so always make sure you check your shells before leaving the beach is there is a critter inside leave it at the beach. That is the most important thing for the ecosystem

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing some of your knowledge and insight regarding some of the beautiful creatures that can be encountered while exploring the beach 💙 I appreciate you coming along!

Great shelling.

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Wooo! Thanks for watching!

Amazing finds, with so many turban shells, I am surprised you didn’t find any operculum. Or were you simply not looking for them?

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Hi friend! I am sure I passed a few of them, but my eyes aren't trained to see them, lol. I do often find Northern Moon Snail operculum's in Maine while beach-combing, simply because they are HUGE and so hard to miss. Thanks for watching!

Excellent video. I love Honeymoon Island…been there many times. How long have you been shelling and how did get started?

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Hello! I have been shelling since I was a child. I sort of forgot about the hobby when I was in HS and college, and then became interested again when some of my immediate family became snowbirds. The first time I remember shelling was when my parents took me to Miami Beach when I was about 11. I sat in the little trough where the waves hit and collected tons of little Olives, and Tritons - it was love from there on! Thanks for watching!

The shine and nacre on the clam shell was gorgeous! Does the bleach dissolve the "glue" that holds the barnacles and other fish stuff on a shell?

@solaceinshelling6552

2 ай бұрын

I use bleach/water to help dissolve some of the beach gunk. Bleach is pretty good at loosening the hold of expired/encrusted barnacles. Thanks for watching!

I looooove Honeymoon, but where are you! It doesn’t look like the beaches I’ve been to but the finds are awesome!

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

This is Honeymoon Island. I walked north on the island quite a distance. I also think that because Honeymoon is a barrier island, many of the beaches are constantly shifting here, and can look different from time to time. Thanks so much for watching!

@AnnaRosalita

3 ай бұрын

@@solaceinshelling6552 Thank you! Your videos are some of my very favorites!

I just came backing in February from shelling at Honeymoon Island. What parking lot did u start in? Enjoy !

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Hello! I started from the parking-lot with the snack shack and then walked north. I will say that shelling anywhere on Honeymoon Is, can be great given the right conditions! Thanks so much for watching!

Any tips as to location for best results. I know it depends on the day. Do you go north from the north beach parking lot? If so, do you go all the way to the north end? Thanks for the great video.

@solaceinshelling6552

2 ай бұрын

I would say in general north is best here, and for the simple reason that not as many folks make the trek up that far. In general, the best spots to find goodies will be the spots that are less trodden 😎 Thanks for watching!

Great shelling. May I know about the music, musician, etc? Thanks!

@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Hello friend! All of the music I use for this channel comes from my online subscription to Musicbed.com! I believe the song at 10:15 is "True Colors", and the artist is Judah Earl Thanks so much for watching!

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@solaceinshelling6552

3 ай бұрын

Hey y'all! 😂 Thanks so much for watching!