We found so many CONE shells down by the seashore at Big Hickory Island this week. Sweet giant JINGLE SHELLS, WORMIES and WHELKS were among the beauties we found as well.
Meet Super Sheller Dale in the red shirt. He found “CONE COUNTRY” with those ALPHABET CONES and FLORIDA CONES in the first image plus a few more fun favorite shells with Sandi and Kelvin all visiting from Illinois.
We had so many cool shellers like SW Florida locals Kelli and Howard join us on this gorgeous day for our iLoveShelling beach combing adventure with Sight Sea-R Cruises.
So much fun to meet Brett and Meg from Virginia. I think being 7 months pregnant has made Meg’s shelling eye even more keen.
She found some awesome treasures so I’m hoping they have a little sheller on the way since their little one has already felt the joy that shelling has.
Brian and Kristen (Chicago) were the SAND DOLLAR magnets.
Peggy (also from IL) loves the CORAL like I do- she found an awesome branch.
Mary Ellen from Minnesota was so smart to fill her plastic shell bag with sand to protect her ANGEL WINGS and other fragile shells. Love that!
John and Mary (WI) found 3 live colorful SEA ANEMONES hanging out on a BANDED TULIP.
Once we marveled at the color and saw this creature “flowering” when we dipped it in the water, I took it out a little deeper in the water to return it to the Gulf Of Mexico. Always fun to see the different creatures of the sea!
Seeing this photo of Margaret (NY) and her daughter Danielle (RI) just makes me smile. They are so sweet together and 
It makes my day to see families enjoying the thrill of the beach hunt together. It was a pleasure to hang out on the beach with Miriam, Emily, Laurie and Jim (Oregon) and to find ANGEL WINGS, OLIVES and SHARKS EYES with them. ❤︎
A shelling family is a happy family because it’s so much fun to learn about the beach. Wes, Ruba, Laurie and Neal (Virginia), thank you for bringing your kids Teagan, Ethan, Matthew and Lilli on our shelling adventure. I had so much fun walking the beach with them and answering all of their questions about all the different shells and bling they found.
It was way too cute to see the beach finds they chose when I asked them what their favorite things were that they found on the beach.
Hershel, Connie, Nathalie, Collin, Kylie and Scott (Indiana) were celebrating Nathalie and Scott’s 20 year anniversary. Such a fun way to shellebrate with their family!
You never know what you will find shelling by the seashore. On our cruise, most shellers hit Cone Country and I found a sun, fun shell filled day with the sweetest shelling families and friends old and new… my favorite days.
PS- Have a wonderful Easter Weekend!
Happy Easter to those who celebrate it, and a happy spring to everyone in the Northern Hemisphere!
Just fabulous stuff, Pam! Happy Easter to you, too!
Happy Easter Pam. See you on your 2nd May trip when we visit from England x
Looking forward to it!!
Happy Easter Pam, we had the best time shelling with you . Super sheller Dale had a great time. Now he thinks he has “bragging rights” to all things shelling lol. Thanks for the trip of a lifetime. Dale, Sandi, and Kelvin from Illinois
Sandi, you may recall, one afternoon last week, Dale, Kelvin, you, Sandi, and I were shelling nearby each other; digging through the shell mounds on Captivia. We each found many beautiful, buried, shells including my very first discovery of a lil flat scallop. Seeing my delight, Sandi, you were someone who really understood the love for shelling! With a heart of gold, you, came over to me and gave me a larger flat scallop which you had found. Your generosity and kindness will never be forgotten. Seeing the picture of the Illinois threesome having such a wonderful shelling experience with Pam on Big Hickory Island confirms “what goes around, comes around” Thanks again, Sandi for sharing your beautiful flat scallop. I will always cherish it and have such a beautiful memory associated with discovering my very first flat scallop.
Wish the Illinois Threesome many more wonderful shelling adventures!
Happy Shelling,
Barb q
This is why I love shelling and especially shellers! Such a beautiful note to Sandi, Barb. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story with all of us as well because THIS is what it’s all about. Xoxo
I know those Super Shellers are hard to live with for a few days after their big finds. haha but it’s totally worth it when we have the big winning day and get to gloat just as hard. Hahaha (but they never give up “the win” easily do they ;) ). Loved our day together!!!
Barb q, your happy smile was thanks enough. Pam, thanks for connecting all us kindred shellers. Keep on shellin’ . Super sheller Dale says “Hi”. Sandi c.
Pam, after dreaming for over 20 years of going to Sanibel Island to go shelling, your trip to Big Hickory with my family was the highlight of our 10 day trip to Florida. It was so fun to get Miriam and Emily interested in shelling too. We had such a fun day and will always remember our great time with you fondly. Thank you, thank you for your positive attitude and willingness to share your knowledge and infectious excitement about shelling! Hugs from the Marsh family!