Fun Facts about me:
~ Iβve never owned a vehicle (Or Drivers license)
~ Smartphone either
~ Born & raised Anglophone in Montreal, I speak French & learned enough Spanish, Croatian & Arabic growing up to get myself into conversations which are well over my head but good fun!
~In 1998 I left Montreal with only a suitcase and headed west on an amazing-summer long cross country adventure that landed me in Calgary, Alberta where I took a job washing dishes, shortly after I was the pub manager, a job I loved and had to learn on the fly!
~In 2008 I sold my home in Calgary & moved over 5000 kilometers to a place Iβd never been in search of a more meaningful existence & have been making things up ever since, living free and on my own terms connected to nature. (Iβd never seen or heard of sea glass before moving to a road which turns to dirt, then falls into the sea, however its discovery was inevitable as its everywhere!)
~ My first 2 summers on Cape Breton were spent working on a farm, living in a tent next to a cornfield. We had to walk a kilometer to the farmhouse & back everyday for water, showering when it rains or the closest body of water (side note, I learned quickly soap wonβt lather with saltwater!).π
Those experiences further enhanced my appreciation for lifeβs simplicities & the importance of living on ones own termsβ¦1000 generations have led to these moments (Long days spent on my knees harvesting are probably why Iβm such a good picker!)
~ After the farm didnβt pan out, I went bankrupt & found myself in need of social assistance (welfare) for a short period, which is how I became a βProfessional Beachcomberβ by turning my passion into a career many years ago. Side note, I wouldnβt recommend what I do to anyone!
~ Iβm Left handed (Teaching myself music and opening cans upside-down!)
~ I spend under $100 on clothing a year. Which you might of noticed
~ I spend $0.00 on takeout food a year however do appreciate (and miss) the tastes of each and every restaurant chain.
~ Everyday I walk my doggie (off leash by the sea or through the woods) a minimum of 10 kilometers a day. Since moving to Cape Breton weβve walked the equivalent of earths circumference multiple times together without leaving the island! π
~ My 19th Century built (one bedroom) home doesnβt have a dryer, bathtub, or foundation. During the coldest winter chill Iβve gone weeks without running water. Itβs βcottage livingβ year round.
~ A small brook runs behind my home, itβs an ancient trail once used by indigenous people and early settlers, despite urbanization any animal imaginable can follow the stream past my window to my amazement! (Growing up in Montreal the largest undomesticated animal Iβd ever encountered was a squirrel!).
~ In my youth I wanted to be John Lennon or George Bailey (Itβs a wonderful life) when I grew up.
~ That being said, I live my life like a Beatles song & do my best to βRadiate Everything I Amβ without fear & be the change I want to see In the world .
~ I donβt eat meat with the exception of when kind neighbors leave a food basket on my front step, then I wonβt waste it.
~ In person my excitement level is greatly amplified, no matter the activity.
~ Music-wise, Iβm probably listening to the 90βs ,The sounds of my youth as Iβve not yet grown up!
~ Mostly, If you think Iβm passionate about sea glass, I wish you could see me with my children & the special relationship we have. They are lifeβs greatest gift and all I need.
~ If youβve made it this far theirsβs one more thing I wanted you to know however its not easy for me to say:
Every moment I struggle with the Symptoms of Aspergerβs Syndrome, which might help with understanding why Iβm so passionate, have a great memory, a terrible grip & live the secluded life of a sea hermit, safe for my children. Also why I always have music on as it helps keep me βoutβ of my head.
Iβve such a deep rooted empathetic connection to the world. Each and every one of you mean so very much to me, I cant thank you enough for your love and positive support!
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Super finds, Mike! I'm so glad to see you!
Hola Mike, te deseo un feliz aΓ±o nuevo lleno de felicidad, paz y fantΓ‘sticos tesoros. Un saludo desde EspaΓ±a.
Happy New Year to you and yours! Nice pickings this trip. As always it's a pleasure to see you. Take care and stay warm. Hugs from Texas!
If you ever want to come to Florida I'll take you Shark Tooth Hunting and shelling π€
Happy New Year!!! That UV glass was mesmerizing π
Happy New Year, Mike! Good to see you as always. Great finds today. I havenβt been to a beach in years, but a couple summers ago I got to spend a day at a river and now Iβve got a little collection of river glass. π Iβm less likely to find any blues, but I can still hope! π
Happy New Year to you and your boys! πππYou found a full rainbow π of colors today, and they were all perfectly smooth and worn! Fantastic! Thanks for braving the cold to take us along to the beach! Take care! β€οΈπ
Love your videos! Watching this one right after I got home from the beach.
Happy New Year Mike!! I hope 2023 is a very wonderful year for you and your family!πππ I Love this Video. What great finds!!!
Happy new year π good to see you again!
Hey Mike. Hope you and the boys had a great Christmas. Enjoyed the video. Hugs.
Thank you so much for sharing a new video! Such a great way to kick off 2023. Happy New Year Mike!π
Hi Mike,Happy New Year to you.Fab finds,so exciting,what a way to start 2023ππ»ππxx
Good morning Mike! I sent a comment but went to the wrong person guess I was only half awake! π I really enjoy your videos and such amazing finds. I am going to deer island Saturday and maybe there will be a treasure waiting for me! I hope you and your boys have a fabulous new year and find lots of treasures! Thank you for all the time you put into your videos for all sea glass lovers so much appreciated! ππβ€
A really happy new year to you too I wish you and your kids the best every single day Beatiful finds going home with you!
Happy new year! I love your videos! Theyβre really entertaining and educational!
Happy New Year!ππππ
Happy New Year π
I wonder if I am only one who shouts at the screen when I see the other pieces you donβt pick up π
Happy New Year from Jessica's grandmother π
Happy New Year Mike!! What a great bunch finds on Indian Beach. Happy you found them. Stay warm my friend. π€
Great treasures! I appreciate the glass origin examples. Happy New Year!
Thanks
Hi, thank you for making these videos and sharing your knowledge. I have learnt so much from you. I love beach combing and collect sea glass in the UK along the Suffolk coastline and make jewellery. Happy New Year Xx
Happy new year!
Thanks for the amazing insights into sea glass origins! I hope to make a hunting trip soon!
Happiest of New Years to you and the family!!! Sure is a joy seeing you put out another video!
Happy New Year to you and your family, and it's great to watch another of your interesting videos!
This is insanely rediculously interesting.
Would love to see a closer look at the whole bag of goodies that you picked up!
God job.. Mate'π€π€π€
I just recently bought that same UV light from Amazon as well! I've been wanting one for a while. Now to start checking out my glass finds with it! Thanks for another great video Mike!
What's the name of this beach please? I'm in NB β€οΈπ¨π¦β€οΈ
Awesome finds Mike! You're always thanking us for watching. Thanks for sharing!! You always motivate me to go to the beach exploring β¨οΈ π π§‘
Very nice and exciting finds today. Maybe Iβm picking up on your excitement. So fun hunting sea glass with you. Thank you again.
Thank you for taking us along to the beach with you. Some great finds, and love all the info too. βΊ
The early bird gets the best sea glass. Love the video π
I think I have found the most wholesome channel on YouTube. Thanks for the truly lovely content.