Shelling before a hurricane. Looking for seashells on an island before Hurricane Idalia.

Shelling before a hurricane is probably my favorite. I know that the hurricane hasn't destroyed anything yet, so I can shell without a guilty conscience, knowing that somewhere people are not recovering. It’s super fun to shell after a storm, but after surviving and recovering from Hurricane Ian, I know there is not much joy to be had in the area the hurricane has struck.
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  • @jojoa0808
    @jojoa080810 ай бұрын

    Super glad you are back! 😂

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😁

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Super glad to be back!!! 😅

  • @gmlight56
    @gmlight5610 ай бұрын

    Welcome back! Sunday hasn’t been the same without you.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @carolmusso7767
    @carolmusso776710 ай бұрын

    Wonderful to have you back! Great finds today! ❤️🐚

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @cmay6944
    @cmay694410 ай бұрын

    I missed you Sharmon! Glad you are back. Thank you for the wonderful videos you make for us!!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    You are so very welcome! I thoroughly enjoy sharing my beach trips with you! 🐚🌴🌊

  • @janinaklim2622

    @janinaklim2622

    10 ай бұрын

    @@SWFBeachLife I'm glad you are back. I miss you.

  • @angelasurratt5908
    @angelasurratt590810 ай бұрын

    Glad you’re Back!!!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Me too!!! 😃

  • @denisem6754
    @denisem675410 ай бұрын

    So glad Reel Kind were so good to you, looked like a great shelling trip.

  • @haydenm2489
    @haydenm248910 ай бұрын

    Great to finally another selling video. But I know the break was for a great reason. 🐚

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    🙏🏼

  • @susanlathrop234
    @susanlathrop23410 ай бұрын

    So glad you are back. Thanks for sharing.

  • @juliamaul7334
    @juliamaul73348 ай бұрын

    Wonderful shelling trip! Beautiful!!! The true tulips were the stars for me. 😊😊😊

  • @deborahcorreale352
    @deborahcorreale35210 ай бұрын

    So great to hear your voice and go on a walk. There are no words to how happy I am glad that you are back.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Well thank you kind lady! I'm glad to be back and I will see you again this Sunday!

  • @jtb8155
    @jtb815510 ай бұрын

    I’ve missed your videos - it’s good to have you back! 🥰

  • @juliamaul7334
    @juliamaul733410 ай бұрын

    So glad you are back! I missed your peace giving videos! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻⚓️⚓️⚓️😊😊😊

  • @sashimicat9105
    @sashimicat910510 ай бұрын

    Oh, that banded tulip at 20:30! I would have taken that. Such beautiful pastel colors! 😍

  • @leslyeschoenhuth1107
    @leslyeschoenhuth110710 ай бұрын

    * One of the Calico Scallops looked like it had Hearts on it.. Cool.. Fun Size variety of Horse Conch.. Thanks for taking us along.. Good Captian kept a good look out for his passengers.. Making sure he doesn't lose anyone..

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Captain Colt was fabulous! I really had a fun time and I thank you for coming along with me!

  • @notinmanitou
    @notinmanitou10 ай бұрын

    We sure missed you! Welcome back Sharmon!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!!!

  • @carolhopps5871
    @carolhopps587110 ай бұрын

    Missed you Sharmon! ❤

  • @WhiteHorseAcres
    @WhiteHorseAcres10 ай бұрын

    Glad you are back.

  • @ilonamollema6467
    @ilonamollema646710 ай бұрын

    Dear Sharmon, I'm so happy you're back! I really missed my weekly dosis of sea and gorgeous shells, accompanied by your enthusiasm with every find. I really like that little pink and yellow spiney jewelbox, it's so cute. 😍 Thank you for taking us with you! O, how I would love to go shelling with you in person, that is really one of my big wishes. ❤ But for now, I'll shell with you long distance. 😊 Dear Sharmon and all your viewers wherever you are, I hope you will all have a wonderful week, filled with love, joy and happiness. And of course lots of love and a big hug!! xoxo, Ilona ❤❤❤

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    My dear Netherlands beach friend ~ I wish I could take you shelling! I was considering trying to do "virtual shelling" via a phone call and literally go shelling while I was on FaceTime or some sort of call that the person on the other end could see the beach and I would let the person I was on the phone with keep all the shells that were found. I tend to go shelling at crazy times but I bet I could figure something out. If I do you're the first person I want to "take" to the beach with me! ❤️

  • @ilonamollema6467

    @ilonamollema6467

    10 ай бұрын

    @@SWFBeachLife that is so sweet of you!! ❤️ I'm totally flabbergasted.

  • @vickieboley9452
    @vickieboley945210 ай бұрын

    Wonderful, relaxing video as usual! I so enjoy your expressive comments when you edit your videos, it makes the experience so much richer! Thank you!

  • @andreabrowncardboxcreations
    @andreabrowncardboxcreations10 ай бұрын

    Glad to see you this week. Missed your videos

  • @caridadogaza9419
    @caridadogaza941910 ай бұрын

    I have learned a lot about shells watching your videos 🥰

  • @jolynnburns4306
    @jolynnburns430610 ай бұрын

    So glad you are back!!! I missed you. I enjoyed your walk as always. Have a great week! See you Sunday! XOXO

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    So glad to be back and I can't wait to share my journeys!

  • @anitawilhite
    @anitawilhite10 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed this video. I always love to go shelling with you but for some reason this one really relaxed me and settled my jumbled mind. Thank you Sharmon for all you do. Know that there are many of us out here that can't get out and go shelling and enjoy the journey with you.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    When I'm out there there is no other place I'd rather be, so I get it 😉 May you have a relaxing week!

  • @user-su3wu5dm1s
    @user-su3wu5dm1s10 ай бұрын

    Glad to see you back. I’ve been missing your videos.

  • @blondinizer4057
    @blondinizer405710 ай бұрын

    Another lovely haul of treasures. 😊

  • @kathyjund7212
    @kathyjund721210 ай бұрын

    So So happy to have you back!!! so excited to see your stash of videos!!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Can't wait to share all the adventures!

  • @bonnerdebbie
    @bonnerdebbie10 ай бұрын

    Thanks Sharmon, you make a walk on the beach wonderful every time!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for coming to the beach with me!

  • @karleenpage5979
    @karleenpage597910 ай бұрын

    Glad you are back Sharmon! I missed you! Hugs from Virginia!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! It's good to be back!

  • @kathylaub941
    @kathylaub94110 ай бұрын

    I’ve missed you on Sundays!

  • @pattyvalinote4612
    @pattyvalinote461210 ай бұрын

    Beautiful sky beautiful beach 🏝 and of corse the shells 🐚

  • @elaineberger879
    @elaineberger87910 ай бұрын

    You are royalty. Our favorite beach friend

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @sweet-n-bee5793
    @sweet-n-bee579310 ай бұрын

    So glad to see this pop up in my subscriptions!

  • @shanna74
    @shanna7410 ай бұрын

    So glad to see your back and hope your auction went well

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you! The auction is going great!

  • @ellenharris3868
    @ellenharris386810 ай бұрын

    You can never have too many shells, is my motto!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    😃

  • @clarebeelman9691
    @clarebeelman969110 ай бұрын

    Yay! Those cohorse Cobbs! snails and horsecobhs!

  • @lindarichie2585
    @lindarichie258510 ай бұрын

    Glad to see ur back ! Thanks for a wonderful day at the beach ! Take care !

  • @shelabrehio1050
    @shelabrehio105010 ай бұрын

    Yah yah Welcome Back 💃💃 It fells like Sunday again.

  • @dianatipton5289
    @dianatipton528910 ай бұрын

    Hi Sharmon, My husband blessed me with a trip to SWF! We are from Rio Rancho, NM. Our first stop was Naples, then Key West. We are heading to Fort Myers for our last few days in Florida. I've been watching you on KZread for quite some time. Thank you so much for your beautiful videos. It's a dream come true to be here! Blessings, Diana Tipton

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    I hope your time here is magical and you find all the treasures you were hoping to find! 🐚🌴🌊

  • @caroldennison8562
    @caroldennison856210 ай бұрын

    Awesome finds and gorgeous scenery! 😍

  • @cking8776
    @cking877610 ай бұрын

    Welcome back!!! Missed the marvelous beachy adventures!!! ⛱️👍😍💯😍👍🏖️

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    More to come!

  • @elainagraham4643
    @elainagraham464310 ай бұрын

    Missed you!! Another video you so didn't disappoint.....❤😊

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Yay! Thank you! See you again this Sunday! ❤️

  • @liadubruyn5285
    @liadubruyn528510 ай бұрын

    Very nice to have you back and so happy you are safe❤

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @lindsayschilling8707
    @lindsayschilling870710 ай бұрын

    "...Lets go to the beach 🎶 🎵..." 🐚 😎

  • @patriciawhateley8096
    @patriciawhateley809610 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤ WELCOME BACK 😊 MISSED YOU

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @Monicacride
    @Monicacride10 ай бұрын

    @SWF Hi, we spent the whole week on Marco Island Labor Day week. We rented a boat and had a blast. We missed you by one day. We were on Kice Island Tuesday and Thursday. I felt like a Pirate with all the Treasures we found. We will definitely be back. What a fabulous trip. We stopped by our beloved Sanibel, heartbreaking but she will come back. I videoed on Kice and spoke of you in the video. The Islands don’t disappoint that’s for sure. Thanks! Much Love 🐚🐬 Happy Shelling!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes those islands are something else! Kice was quite good to me - I hope it was good to you too!

  • @suzannebraden9671
    @suzannebraden967110 ай бұрын

    Missed ya !! The Auction was great. Bless you for helping those in need. Can't wait for your next podcast. Stay safe

  • @maggieslifeisawildride512
    @maggieslifeisawildride51210 ай бұрын

    I think it's always a heart break to see or visit well-known places that have been drastically changed by humans and/or natural elements and storms. After my mom sold the home I grew up in it was so hard to see the new owners rip out the line of hedges and my mom's iris beds but change happens all the time. Sometimes it makes us more appreciative of the past but it can also be wonderful to see how new growth occurs. Maybe this how God gets us to move further down our life's path instead of lingering in the same place. I don't know but even seeing the beaches before the hurricane I could spot the changes made since I was a child visiting SWF. As we all know the beach is constantly changing...fresh and new every day (sometimes every moment) so like the waves we just keep rolling and wait to see what's going to happen next. I can't wait to see your other visits to the beach...God bless you!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Oh change can be hard, but there is no progress without change. It's the destruction I can do without! I think you have the right idea though - go with the waves and just keep rolling. You can't fight time and nature so might as well roll with it! 🌊

  • @maggieslifeisawildride512

    @maggieslifeisawildride512

    10 ай бұрын

    Spot on! @@SWFBeachLife

  • @dianerichmond7105
    @dianerichmond710510 ай бұрын

    Welcome back! Nice lace murex, colorful moonsnails, horse conchs, and like you said, a little of everything! Nice to see all the different touring companies, too. And I DO appreciate that you edit your videos, because many others do not.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for noticing my hard work! ❤️

  • @marciaslay1149
    @marciaslay114910 ай бұрын

    Great day, wonderful shells and I enjoyed the journey, thanks for sharing and taking us a long, have a great week

  • @hadleywooten3689
    @hadleywooten368910 ай бұрын

    Your videos always make my week start off delightfully! Thank you very much

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for coming to the beach with me!

  • @tonistephic
    @tonistephic10 ай бұрын

    Good morning Wow, beautiful shells, as always. Love all the merax's. Horse conks, fighting conks. Banded tulips, lighting whelkes, and the olives. I enjoy seeing all the shells. I also enjoy beach time. I could sit in the sand, listening to the water and watching the sunrise of sunset. Then pick some shells and just enjoy some time that I don't get near an ocean. I do go to Lake Michigan to relax only 1 thing missing is the shells. Have a wonderful day.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    It really is quite magical to be out on the beach just looking for seashells. I hope you have a wonderful week!

  • @SWFBeachBum
    @SWFBeachBum10 ай бұрын

    So glad you are back and did this video. Carmen and I went 9/1 with Captain Carlos and you're helping me identify a couple of the ones we got, the drill and that cone.

  • @chrisbgifford7387
    @chrisbgifford738710 ай бұрын

    Barnacles make me think of a choir, they look like they are singing. Carditita's have beautiful patterns like color patterns on birds.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    I love how we all have our take on shells 😌 And I may never look at barnacles the same way!

  • @Jean2235177
    @Jean223517710 ай бұрын

    I’ve missed you! ❤

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    I'm glad to be back!

  • @elizabethreed735
    @elizabethreed73510 ай бұрын

    Another wonderful video!!! Watching these is like a mini vacation :)

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @isaacc473
    @isaacc47310 ай бұрын

    I never understand how your eyes work so well when looking for shells under the waves. It was nearly impossible for me to see anything underwater when I went to Sanibel.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    I've had lots and lots of practice! You kind of learn the way different shells roll too.

  • @suelarivee385
    @suelarivee38510 ай бұрын

    Yes Welcome Back

  • @SnowPink90
    @SnowPink9010 ай бұрын

    Sure missed you!!🤗 There’s nothing better under the sun than looking for shells!! Love your videos!! Have a great week and you know, I can’t believe it’s almost been a year since Hurricane Ian. Wow!! Crazy to think about. 🥰🐬

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    It is crazy to think it hasn't even been a year yet. I think that's the way we'll likely refer to time from now on. There will be before and after Ian.

  • @SnowPink90

    @SnowPink90

    10 ай бұрын

    @@SWFBeachLife Yes, I agree and let’s hope there won’t be a repeat. 🤗

  • @djloveland2943
    @djloveland294310 ай бұрын

    I love the shells you find.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you - me too!

  • @jenniferkulp7246
    @jenniferkulp724610 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your videos. Went to N. Topsail beach and was able to identify turkey wings, lettered olives, arks, and a kittens paw. Lettered olive was medium size and not whole, but this Ohioan was very happy.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    That is awesome! I think it's more fun when you know what you're finding 😉

  • @cazee100
    @cazee10010 ай бұрын

    What a wonderful experience that was, awesome day. Those three little barnacles looked just like three baby birds asking for food. So looking forward to next week now, this was fun. Stay safe xx

  • @elaineberger879

    @elaineberger879

    10 ай бұрын

    Lol….barnacles creep me out

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    I am glad I took the KZread break so I could go shelling several times and work in the auction. Never. dull moment here in SWFL 😂 Loads of love to you! ❤️

  • @gmanana3627
    @gmanana362710 ай бұрын

    So glad you're back. Hope you enjoyed your break.😊

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    The break was great but I'm glad to be back!

  • @shellebramos
    @shellebramos10 ай бұрын

    Yay! New videos. Excited for next week!

  • @brendagroff8478
    @brendagroff847810 ай бұрын

    Hi, nice to see you. missed you

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    It's nice to be back!

  • @geofftray3926
    @geofftray392610 ай бұрын

    I just stumbled across your channel and absolutely love your videos! You’re so knowledgeable and your videos are so relaxing. It also brings back great memories of visiting Sanibel with friends a few decades ago. Thanks for these great videos!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Welcome aboard and thank you so much for coming to the beach with me!

  • @tracyriordan7011
    @tracyriordan701110 ай бұрын

    Yay, Sharmon, you are back! Woo hoo! Man, I missed you and your videos! Great finds today!! Such a fun trip to Dickman's Island! Can't wait for next week at Sanibel! See you then! ( :

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    I hope you have a fabulous week Tracy!

  • @yomama8873
    @yomama887310 ай бұрын

    Wonderful trip thank you🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖

  • @carolledger8047
    @carolledger804710 ай бұрын

    I'm so happy you're back! I have missed our shell adventures every Sunday sooo much! Thank you for continuing to share your adventures with those of us who are up north and very unlikely to get to go shelling. I hope you enjoyed your vacation. 🥰

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    I did indeed enjoy some time off but I'm ready to hit those beaches again and find us some fun things to look at. I do not like the cold but I do like those shells so I'm excited to see what the future will bring! 🐚

  • @pamelaferguson257
    @pamelaferguson25710 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much 🙏🏼❤❤

  • @monabale8263
    @monabale826310 ай бұрын

    7:15; a 3 hour tour. now why does that sound familiar...😉

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    At least I found my way back! Although can you imagine how many shells I'd find if I were stuck there! 🤔🤣

  • @kristibruns6111
    @kristibruns611110 ай бұрын

    Awesome beach walk!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for visiting!

  • @Kathy-yo1nq
    @Kathy-yo1nq10 ай бұрын

    Oh yeah a 3 hour tour! Lol😂

  • @elisamaurerbailey2787
    @elisamaurerbailey278710 ай бұрын

    Those prices are great I wish I was in Florida!!!

  • @sandracardin969
    @sandracardin96910 ай бұрын

    I missed you. ❤❤❤

  • @sharonbendtsen3421
    @sharonbendtsen342110 ай бұрын

    Missed you a lot

  • @White.Dove.
    @White.Dove.10 ай бұрын

    ❤ I'm always looking forward to seeing what you have to share 🎉 Just an fyi 😊 I'm hearing a high frequency pitch sound in the background, I use earbuds and I have never heard this before. Congratulations on comp. Trip👍🥰

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    My dang external hard drive needs to go! Thanks for letting me know about that noise. xoxoxo

  • @janinaklim2622
    @janinaklim262210 ай бұрын

    I love your chanel , I love your style, I love yours seashells and your beautiful personality 💖 💗 💕 . THANK YOU 💖.

  • @janinaklim2622

    @janinaklim2622

    10 ай бұрын

    And yours beautiful voice 😍 ❤.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment!!! ❤️

  • @NixPix
    @NixPix10 ай бұрын

    I found some great shells today on Jupiter Beach after three days of the massive waves coming off from hurricane Lee .

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    I was wondering if the East Coast was going to get a few more treasures from the wave action. That's awesome! 🐚

  • @elaineberger879
    @elaineberger87910 ай бұрын

    Really Sharmon?! The first shell you show us is my beloved olive? Lol……you are making me drool . I will get back…I will get back.. thank you beach friend!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Girl, wait until you see FMB. I couldn't contain my olive collecting 🤣

  • @andradavis7201
    @andradavis720110 ай бұрын

    awesome video thank you

  • @tammymoore-kloss9680
    @tammymoore-kloss968010 ай бұрын

    So fun❤

  • @saraclark8611
    @saraclark861110 ай бұрын

    While I was in FMB a few days after the hurricane I did find some sand dollars and I was absolutely shocked how thin they are! How they survive the littles of currents are totally beyond me! Way way more fragile then the sand dollars from the Oregon coast for sure!! I did get four, five hole keyhole sand dollars home intact they have been cleaned and treated and I love them! (Also got two urchins home also cleaned and treated! Very thrilled considering they flew from Florida to Montana! Great day at the beach can’t wait for the next several weeks of adventures!! Thank you for bringing US!!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Some sand dollars are so brittle and others can really take a beating! I wonder if it has anything to do with how well the critter ate 🤔 I'm thrilled you found so many goodies to bring home!!

  • @onlyjesussaves840
    @onlyjesussaves84010 ай бұрын

    Welcome Back~! :)

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @gingermackeen5741
    @gingermackeen574110 ай бұрын

    Just started watching and saw your calendar... I just KNEW you were having a ball down there around storm time. Will have to send an email about up here. Not the same😢... Oh no. I have to find the shells myself!😊 A guide trying to kindly gift me shells would be a little irritating.😅 Awesome lace murex at 9 min! And gorgeous gaudy!👍 Lol, there was a somewhat faded purplish tagalus stuck to your finger when you were showing the sharp-ribbed drill! I can't pass up a nice banded tulip either. Came home with several the other day from Pass-a-Grille. Looking forward to seeing the next several post-Idalia videos! xxoo

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    At least the guides are giving me good shells 🤣 And it's so true about the shells turning up a few days later. I went to Sanibel the day Idalia hit and it was the beginning of the wonderful surprises that would roll in for the next week. That all being said, I can't wait to return to HI and show my husband how fun it is!

  • @suzieplum7995
    @suzieplum799510 ай бұрын

    In the heart of a busy coral reef, there lived a beautiful Lace Murex named Lila. Her shell was a masterpiece of nature's artistry, adorned with intricate lace-like patterns that shimmered in shades of pearl and lavender and peach. Lila had a gentle and caring spirit. She spent her days gliding gracefully among the coral, tending to the tiny creatures that called the reef their home. She would offer her help to injured fish, using her delicate tendrils to mend their wounds with a touch as light as a sea breeze. One day, as Lila was exploring a hidden crevice in the reef, she came across a tiny seahorse named Finn. Finn was unlike the other seahorses in the reef. He had been born with a straight tail, which made it difficult for him to hold onto the kelps and corals and move about like the others. His dream was to explore the reef just like them, but his tail held him back. Lila's heart went out to Finn as she saw the sadness in his eyes. Without hesitation, she offered to help him. Using her delicate tendrils, she fashioned a tiny harness that gently cradled and curved Finn's straight tail, allowing him to glide and explore the reef with ease. Finn's joy knew no bounds as he swam alongside Lila. Together, they ventured into the hidden corners of the reef, discovering secret caves and vibrant gardens of coral. Finn's laughter echoed through the ocean as he twirled and danced, his heart brimming with gratitude for the beautiful Lace Murex who had changed his life. Word of Lila's kindness spread throughout the reef, and she became a symbol of hope and compassion. Other sea creatures who faced challenges of their own found solace and encouragement in her presence. Lila, the Lace Murex, showed them that beauty could be found in the act of caring for others.As the days turned into years, Lila and Finn's friendship grew stronger, and their bond deepened. They became inseparable, exploring the ocean together, and reminding all who met them that true beauty lay not just in appearances but in the kindness and love one showed to others. Lila, the beautiful Lace Murex, became a legend-a living testament to the power of kindness and the ability to make the world a more beautiful place, one act of compassion at a time.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Lila rocks. I typically go through the comments from the oldest to the newest, and I'll scan and see someone has written a bit, then I look to see who wrote it. I'm always delighted when I see your name and I settle in to see what fabulous little story you're weaved. Finn was quite lucky to have a Lila in his reef. WE HUMANS NEED TO ACT MORE LIKE ANIMALS!!! Thanks for your creativity and another delightful story! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @suzieplum7995

    @suzieplum7995

    10 ай бұрын

    Aww thanks Sharmon...Your so welcome. It gives me an excuse to dive into another world after a tough day caring for those with dementia. I feel Blessed to be able to leave a little escape for those of us who still CAN escape .

  • @surrealist1976
    @surrealist197610 ай бұрын

    A new favourite shelling 🙂 ...and to another thing, have you ever tried to "Stone skipping" sand dollars? I stone skip whatever not agate nor chalcedony in our beach 😀

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    I have never tried that and I suspect they would not stand up to the skipping. We do have hag stones that could be skipped I bet 🤔

  • @fernandapampani283
    @fernandapampani28310 ай бұрын

    Que delícia de vídeo !!! Era um desse que eu estava com saudade . . Obrigada !!!!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Você é muito bem-vindo! Meus vídeos agora retornarão todos os domingos 😃

  • @McKenna_SSS
    @McKenna_SSS10 ай бұрын

    So many great shells 😊! I’m super happy to see you shelling again! 🐚🌊

  • @amygorby9502
    @amygorby950210 ай бұрын

    Great video as always. We love Captain Colt!! Been out with him a few times. Hopefully again in October when we're back. 🙂

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    He's so sweet! I hope you find tons of shells when you come!!

  • @amygorby9502

    @amygorby9502

    10 ай бұрын

    @@SWFBeachLife He sure is. Thanks! We've been down 3 times already this year! My parents have a house in Reflection Lakes so it's convenient to most beaches, plus it's free to stay 😉🤣

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    @@amygorby9502 Free is my favorite price!

  • @amygorby9502

    @amygorby9502

    10 ай бұрын

    @@SWFBeachLife LOL! Same 😅

  • @carriechristie9058
    @carriechristie905810 ай бұрын

    Super jealous that you got to go so many days. Lol

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    I was determined to make the most of it since this time we weren't going to get too much damage!

  • @CeeceeWhip
    @CeeceeWhip10 ай бұрын

    How many different names of clams are there? Do you have samples of all them? I keep getting mixed up with clams and cockles. I like sunny beaches. Glad you braved the weather and enjoyed your day❤🎉❤

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Oh there are probably thousands of different types of clams - we have a few down here but I do not know them all. The cockles are different in that they are "taller" and when you put them together they look kind of like a heart. Cockles and clams are both bivalves, but they are in different families.

  • @heidicook4030
    @heidicook403010 ай бұрын

    Go Reel Kind!!!

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

  • @terrih7250
    @terrih725010 ай бұрын

    Beautiful! Have you found any babies ears lately? I didn’t find any in august when I went

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    I have not! I think the last one I found was on Fort Myers beach a few months ago. I know in the Carolina's they are all over the place but not so much down here!

  • @user-fl9if1qr5p
    @user-fl9if1qr5p10 ай бұрын

    Sure missed you.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    I'm glad to be back!

  • @jenniferharris8397
    @jenniferharris839710 ай бұрын

    Going to NW Florida...any good shelling that far north?

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    In theory there should be, but I don't know where to send you!

  • @caridadogaza9419
    @caridadogaza941910 ай бұрын

    This is amazing 😍😍 hubby and I want to camp out on one of the islands. Any suggestions? 😊🫶🏽

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    I've seen people camp out at Dickman's island, but I don't know if you need a permit or anything as such 🤔 There were cabins at Cayo Costa and as I started researching those cabins I found this camping guide. I hope this helps! www.floridastateparks.org/sites/default/files/media/file/2021_CampingCabinsGuide_Reservation%20Prices%20Update.pdf

  • @caridadogaza9419

    @caridadogaza9419

    10 ай бұрын

    @@SWFBeachLife thank you so much 😊

  • @crystalcloud5065
    @crystalcloud506510 ай бұрын

    No, No, Don't want that THREE HOUR TOUR.😂😂 You tend to end up stranded on an Island, with crazy people eating coconut EVERYDAY of your life. 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @onlyjesussaves840

    @onlyjesussaves840

    10 ай бұрын

    LOL! Too Funny! ;)

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    I would make my hut out of shells! 🤣

  • @janicesummerlin5365
    @janicesummerlin536510 ай бұрын

    You really sound like a friend that I have lost track of. Have you ever lived in north Lakeland?

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    I never did - sorry!

  • @Kathy-yo1nq
    @Kathy-yo1nq10 ай бұрын

    I was wondering as long as y9u have been shelling how many banded tulips have you picked and kept.

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    Way too many to count. I actually pick up those Florida Fighting Conchs the most 😃

  • @darlajames3419
    @darlajames341910 ай бұрын

    I'll be at Daytona Beach later this month. Could you suggest a good place to go shelling?

  • @SWFBeachLife

    @SWFBeachLife

    10 ай бұрын

    I have never been shelling up in that area - I'm so sorry! The closest beach I've been shelling at in that area was Hope Sound.

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