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 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 doggies (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) although the years which surround it are awesome as well!
~ 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!
The world is a better place when weβre able to treat a stranger like an old friend and make them feel good about themselves!
Oceans of love all! π§‘
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Thanks everyone for your positive support & love! 𧑠It brings me so much joy to connect with kind hearted people from across the globe. Feel free to leave a comment or question & Iβll be more than happy to reply!
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Great finds π
Ha! that's funny, I found my first one of those old pipes at the beach just a week ago.
Yay, it's yellow! πππ My favourite. π. The pipe piece was a real surprise, sweet!
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Thank you for sharing your adventures and your amazing finds ! Besos from Mexico
Thank you!! Interesting! Fun!
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Fantastic,β¦.wish I was there with you. Would be great to Just be a part of your adventures.All the bestβ¦..til the next one,.. Iβll be there. βMike Johnson.ββ¦
Playing with the eel for a few minutes and putting it back made me think of the people who say they were taken to a flying saucer and then released back home later. That eel will have quite the storyπ
Great pipe finds. I've only found one small stem in my two years of mudlarking.
What do you do at the shanty and what do you do with the glass ? Art ? Iβm in Cuba and have been collecting like crazy. Itβs so fun but besides jewelry what do you do with it ?
Great finds! Cool eel as well β
How much trash would you say you have hauled off the beach since you started? And whatβs your most interesting find?
I donβt count Sea Glass as trash π π
Thanks for sharing!! π«
I just love your videos, especially when it becomes a family affair.πππππ
Wish I could be at the beach with you! Thank you for the video
What a Sweetie you are. Sea Glass as payment so thoughtful. Glad your getting family and doggie time in between running your Shanty. Yes we are still with you.
Hi Mike and boys!!! I looked to see the mileage from Cincinnati, Oh to Cape Breton Island and itsa whopping 25 hours by car/camper. So with gas prices high I will be enjoying your videos for awhile more! Happiness to all and happy hunting! πβοΈπ jan
π€π your videos are always a great way to start any day. Motivation, happiness and curiosity! Happy weekend!!
LOL this was great!
Thank you! Your videos are always so interesting!
Get a haircut and a job.
Wow didn't know that yellow seaglass existed! … Lots of great information as usual….
Thanks so much for this video!! It feels like a great way for all of us, your sea glass friends, to keep connected with you!
The pipe find was amazing!! Thanks for the great info about it, and pics of the molds, etc!!!
I loved the story of you taking sea glass as payment from your little friends!!! That is so sweet! And the yellow sea glass was beautiful!!! As always, your story of its origins is fascinating! Youβre a great teacher, Mike!
Keep having a wonderful summer with your boys and Trixie!!! Take care! πβ€οΈ
That is wonderful of you to take sea glass as payment. He will never forget that. Thanks for sharing your walk.
Hello my friend, I find many pieces of clay pipes when I go beachcombing and mudlarking , thanks for the upload π₯°π₯°π₯°. Hello boys and Jonny ππ
That first piece looks like a slice of lemon too lol
Hi Mike we Love and so enjoy watching your videos! We learn so much every time we watch! Love your enthusiasm!
All your sea glass is absolutely gorgeous and we want to know if itβs possible to purchase one of your amazing finds???
Nice to meet you today. Great stories.
I'm still here with ya π€
I love your videos πππ