28 thoughts on “Sanibel Island Visit and Shell Finds!”
We never saw a beach there. We went in a boat to an island and we're told that was where the best shells were to be found. Ding Darling is the only real "attraction" there! We went 30 years ago and stopped at the Ding Darling Sanctuary. We were looking around and saw a different plaques for people that had donated money to help the birds. That's when my other half found a plaque that had my last name on it which is an unusual name. And it turns out it was a $10,000 donation to save a bird! That caused me to think he must live there somewhere. So we got in touch with him and found out he lives out on the point. So that means that whatever direction You look he has a view of everything. The golf course, the bay, the ocean, whatever they are all called! The houses on that road are really beautiful. His is so very plain on the outside! The inside was a whole different story! The next day we went to that Beach with all the shells. The best shelling Beach to go on just about any place. We went out in a private boat to get to it I believe. We were told by the guy there would not be any shells because of hurricane had come through a few days before and they were gone! And he was right. Not one shell did we see!
I love watching the videos about the shells so many different shells the ocean is so vast it's so interesting thank you so much you have piqued my interest in something else now I can't wait to learn more
When my parents lived in Florida they loved going to Sanibel Island… it was a huge highlight of the year for them.. if i ever make it on vacation back to Florida, i need to go there.. to experience what they did… and the mt dora flea market!
Wendy, Thank you for this video. it makes me feel like I went on the trip with you. I love your hauls and I love your trips going shelling. Good luck on the next move.You are being smart about the economy! It's frightening seeing our country being destroyed from the inside out.
So glad you made it to Sanibel! I have been there 3 times over the last several years. We always go in late January. We have been so lucky that every time the weather & shelling were great! I live in the mountains of western NC, which is another beautiful place!!
My daughter and Aunt have this app on their new iPhone 12 called the identifier, you take a picture and the app is able to tell you what you have, rocks, plants, trees, maybe it would work for shells!
Would soaking them overnight in oil make them absorb more of the oil for a long lasting shine? I know you soak the gem stones in mineral oil for days. The barnacles just add more character, made by the sea!
I'm really enjoying watching you learn about shells and shelling. I have always loved shells of all kinds. When my older sister and I were about 5 & 6 our parents used to take us to Toledo Beach (on Lake Erie) a lot during the summer, but the only shells we ever found were some tiny, long, skinny shells that were in shades of grey or brown (about 1/2" long). God bless Beth for sending you that book…it's beautiful!
Oh Wendy, I can’t believe you’re moving AGAIN!! I understand why, but you just got there! Good luck to you. Hopefully you won’t have such a hard time finding what you want. Thank you for the video. So, so beautiful. The shells were amazing. It tickles me to see how excited you get at finding all your treasures.♥️♥️
Have you thought about contacting a community college to see if they can hook you up with a student majoring in aquatic science (or something like that.) ? Maybe some of the students might be looking for someone that has shells that need identification and that would match up with a community college project. Just a thought. I love seeing your shells and have always picked up shells every time I go to the beach. We live on a river in eastern VA and it empties into the Chesapeake Bay. Good luck with your shell project. I'm looking forward to seeing your frame project. Good luck to you. I hope you find a huge conch shell.
We never saw a beach there. We went in a boat to an island and we're told that was where the best shells were to be found. Ding Darling is the only real "attraction" there!
We went 30 years ago and stopped at the Ding Darling Sanctuary. We were looking around and saw a different plaques for people that had donated money to help the birds. That's when my other half found a plaque that had my last name on it which is an unusual name. And it turns out it was a $10,000 donation to save a bird! That caused me to think he must live there somewhere. So we got in touch with him and found out he lives out on the point. So that means that whatever direction You look he has a view of everything. The golf course, the bay, the ocean, whatever they are all called! The houses on that road are really beautiful. His is so very plain on the outside! The inside was a whole different story!
The next day we went to that Beach with all the shells. The best shelling Beach to go on just about any place. We went out in a private boat to get to it I believe. We were told by the guy there would not be any shells because of hurricane had come through a few days before and they were gone! And he was right. Not one shell did we see!
Have you guys checked out the Villages it’s beautiful also over 55 community 🤗
I love watching the videos about the shells so many different shells the ocean is so vast it's so interesting thank you so much you have piqued my interest in something else now I can't wait to learn more
When my parents lived in Florida they loved going to Sanibel Island… it was a huge highlight of the year for them.. if i ever make it on vacation back to Florida, i need to go there.. to experience what they did… and the mt dora flea market!
Enjoyed that trip with you!
I would love to know what book you're using as your reference. I live in Fort Myers, but I haven't started exploring shelling.
BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL! 💖👀💖👀💖 The shells are AMAZING! God's work is stunning! ❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing the treasures you found. 😊🌊🐚🦐🦀🐌🦀🦐🐚🌊😊
Jesse James Box is also late
Yes that is a baby's ear and the urchin is called a sea biscuit.
I love the kitten paws. I rarely find them here in Jacksonville.
Where did you get the car with the steering wheel on the right?
Weird, one time it shows the steering wheel on the right, then it's on the left.
Wendy, Thank you for this video. it makes me feel like I went on the trip with you. I love your hauls and I love your trips going shelling. Good luck on the next move.You are being smart about the economy! It's frightening seeing our country being destroyed from the inside out.
So glad you made it to Sanibel! I have been there 3 times over the last several years. We always go in late January. We have been so lucky that every time the weather & shelling were great! I live in the mountains of western NC, which is another beautiful place!!
Wow thanks for sharing, looks like so much fun ☺
Love all the shells! Enjoyed the video!
My daughter and Aunt have this app on their new iPhone 12 called the identifier, you take a picture and the app is able to tell you what you have, rocks, plants, trees, maybe it would work for shells!
Would soaking them overnight in oil make them absorb more of the oil for a long lasting shine? I know you soak the gem stones in mineral oil for days.
The barnacles just add more character, made by the sea!
I'm really enjoying watching you learn about shells and shelling. I have always loved shells of all kinds.
When my older sister and I were about 5 & 6 our parents used to take us to Toledo Beach (on Lake Erie) a lot during the summer, but the only shells we ever found were some tiny, long, skinny shells that were in shades of grey or brown (about 1/2" long).
God bless Beth for sending you that book…it's beautiful!
Ooo! Ooo! The hole in the shell at 51:09 is the perfect setting for a crystal!
Thanks for bringing Chris into it! He is no longer a "mystery" man.
Oh Wendy, I can’t believe you’re moving AGAIN!! I understand why, but you just got there! Good luck to you. Hopefully you won’t have such a hard time finding what you want. Thank you for the video. So, so beautiful. The shells were amazing. It tickles me to see how excited you get at finding all your treasures.♥️♥️
Wow Wendy great finds!
The larger crab claw is a blue crab. The smaller one is stone crab
Are you going keep doing videos even though you are moving
You need to make the drive through the keys next, Its amazing!
Have you thought about contacting a community college to see if they can hook you up with a student majoring in aquatic science (or something like that.) ? Maybe some of the students might be looking for someone that has shells that need identification and that would match up with a community college project. Just a thought. I love seeing your shells and have always picked up shells every time I go to the beach. We live on a river in eastern VA and it empties into the Chesapeake Bay. Good luck with your shell project. I'm looking forward to seeing your frame project. Good luck to you. I hope you find a huge conch shell.
Glad you found shells. 🤩🤩🤩💖💖