Awesome New Video! Great Finds & Tons Of Love!❤️Sea Glass Festival Highlights! What I’ve Been Up To!
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- Fun Facts about me:
~ I’ve 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 I’d 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. (I'd 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 won’t lather with saltwater!).🙃
Those experiences further enhanced my appreciation for life’s simplicities & the importance of living on ones own terms…1000 generations have led to these moments (Long days spent on my knees harvesting are probably why I’m such a good picker!)
~ After the farm didn't pan out, I went bankrupt & found myself in need of social assistance (welfare) for a short period, which is how I became a "Professional Beachcomber" by turning my passion into a career many years ago. Side note, I wouldn't recommend what I do to anyone!
~ I'm 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 we’ve walked the equivalent of earths circumference multiple times together without leaving the island! 🌎
~ My 19th Century built (one bedroom) home doesn’t have a dryer, bathtub, or foundation. During the coldest winter chill I’ve gone weeks without running water. It’s “cottage living” year round.
~ A small brook runs behind my home, it’s 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 I’d ever encountered was a squirrel!).
~ In my youth I wanted to be John Lennon or George Bailey (It’s a wonderful life) when I grew up.
~ That being said, I live my life like a Beatles song & do my best to “Radiate Everything I Am” without fear & be the change I want to see In the world .
~ I don’t eat meat with the exception of when kind neighbors leave a food basket on my front step, then I won’t waste it.
~ In person my excitement level is greatly amplified, no matter the activity.
~ Music-wise, I'm probably listening to the 90’s (The sounds of my youth) although the years which surround it are awesome as well!
~ Mostly, If you think I’m passionate about sea glass, I wish you could see me with my children & the special relationship we have. They are life’s greatest gift and all I need.
~ If you've made it this far theirs's one more thing I wanted you to know however its not easy for me to say:
Every moment I struggle with the Symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome, which might help with understanding why I'm 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 "out" of my head.
I've 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 we're able to treat a stranger like an old friend and make them feel good about themselves!
Oceans of love all! 🧡
I just signed up for “Ko-fi” account If you’d like to show your support!
ko-fi.com/seaglassarchaeology
Email: Capebretonseaglass@hotmail.ca
Please subscribe to my channel so you won’t miss any of my Beachcombing adventures & educational videos! (It only takes a moment, is free & lets me know I'm on the right track which fills my heart with joy!)
~Where else to find me!💫
Instagram: / seaglassarchaeology
Facebook: / capebretonseaglass
Twitter: @CapebretonGlass
Thanks everyone for your positive support & love! 🧡 It brings me so much joy to connect with kind hearted people from across the globe. Feel free to leave a comment or question & I'll be more than happy to reply!
Thank you for the videos! You have no idea how relaxing they are to watch after a long day.
Thanks so much for your kind words and letting me know you enjoy my videos Laurie! 🧡🌅🧡🌅
I’m sorry to hear the days are long out your way and am sending happy thoughts and good vibes your way!💯
Hugs my friend! 🧡
Lovely to see you again ☘️
Jessica and I love your Sea Glass Shanty. All your sea glass creations are beautiful. Thank you so much for your kindness and sharing your knowledge with Jessica and I.
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos Mike. They are so enjoyable to watch. ☺
My pleasure Cathy!🌅
I’m so glad you enjoy them!💫
Hugs! 🧡
Fantastic video, Mike!! The Seaglass festival looked amazing, and I loved your comments on all of the glass! So cool to see what it’s like when the cruise ships arrive, and to get a glimpse of you at work! And, the best was to see you and your boys out at the beach! Thanks for a stellar video! Really made my day! Take care!!! 🙏❤️
Wonderful video! Thanks so much for catching up with us. Great to see you. I hope the storm didn't do you any damage. Loved the video, all that shiny glass!!
What a great day. Thank you. We get to get out of winter and into your beautiful weather and fun activities. I also enjoy learning where these shards of glass originate. A nice man you are.
Awe!🧡
Thank you for your kind words Bernadette!🙏
It’s such a pleasure for me to share with you and know I have your support!💫
Hugs! 🧡
Great video Mike. So much info and seeing your sons is such a delight. You are delightful too. 😮. . Anyway, Blessings and hugs to you all 🧡🧡🧡🤗🤗🤗
I’m so glad you enjoyed this video Bernadette, at the time, I felt it was “all over the place” and almost didn’t publish it however am so glad I did.💯
As time progresses, it’s become a time capsule of my life and what was happening last fall!💫💯💫
Hugs Bernadette! 🧡
Hi Mike, so lovely to see you back. Miss your wonderful videos. Thanks for sharing the love. Looks like your very busy bless you. You really are a special person full of love . 😊🙏❤️
I love your videos
Wow! this video was jam packed with so much! ... Thanks for taking the time to film and edit ... So glad you had a successful summer at the shanty ...
Yaaay! Summer season is closed officially!!❤️🤣
Thanks for new video!
Congratulations on a successful shanty season. 🏘
What a treat to see what you have been up to this summer ! Always so informative Mike and we feel the love buddy!
Thanks for taking us to the Sea Glass Festival. I am so glad the Sea Glass Shanty is being good to you! Great seeing you at the beach too!
I just love when messages in bottles be found. Never know how old they are. Love the footage from the festival.
Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed the footage and drift bottle Daisy May!🌅
It was so exciting for the family who recovered it.💥
Me myself, I’ve sent a few drift bottles out but not yet heard back.
Hopefully one day they are discovered! 🧡
Awesome footage from the event!! Thank you so much for all the history and sharing ❤️
Glad to see you!
Hi from the UK . I’ve just watched and now smiling from your positive attitude and words . I look forward to your videos as they give me the encouragement even when things are tough, to keep going and continue enjoying glass hunting and crafting . Thank you so much x❤
Thank you so much for the new video!!! So excited to watch your adventures 💙🧜♀️
Hello Mike!! We were so happy to see a new video up! We have watched all your videos a few times and have learned so much! Thank you!
I’m so glad you were able to find time for a new video! Yay!
Good to see you after such a long time. Looking good
Welcome back!! Yay ❤
Wooooohooooooooo!!! It's so good to see you again! I've missed you and your wonderful videos!!!
I'm really happy for you Mike. The success you've had at the shanty is well deserved, and your enthusiasm at the Sea Glass Festival was brilliant. 😊
Lovely to see you again :)
How fun for all involved with that busy (annual?) event, Mike! The Sea Glass world and the world in general, is very fortunate and a better place, because of you and people like you, who are knowledgeable, as well as caring enough to share that knowledge with anyone interested. Bless Your Beautiful Heart!
It has been a while. Nice to see you again Mike.
Glad you're back on the beach. Hopefully you were not too badly impacted by the fierce storms up there last month.
Another stellar video. Grateful to know you are OK after the storm. I yearn to come to your beautiful shop. Maybe someday.... Hugs and more hugs.
Loved your video as usual Mike. Thank you. Have missed your positivity, but so pleased it's working well for you, so good on you for working so hard and it paying off. Your shanty looks great. Where I am in the UK there isn't that much glass, but the possibility of finding some (even a colour!) always draws me back. You give out so much and it's so wonderful to see others visiting you. You're an inspiration. On another note...be careful wearing the earphones you use as they can harm your health as they emit emf radiation and I'd hate anything to cause problems with your wonderful caring spirit 🙏💗
Welcome back Mike,wow I loved watching your video,you are a special person ❤️
Sure is nice to see you back on line again! Love all your videos! Coming your way soon!!❤❤
Mike I have not been sea glassing in more than 3.5 years due to Covid. Your videos make me smile and I almost feel as though I’m collecting with you. Thanks for all the great info as well. I hope one day to come to see you in your shop all the way from Alberta❤
Glad to know you've been very busy Abrazos from Mexico
Abrazos Florence!🧡
After my longest tourist season ever I’m beyond excited to reconnect with nature and share my adventures with everyone!🌅
Found my first piece of amberina today! It was discovered on the shores of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin. Because of your amazing informative videos I knew what it was. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. 💙🧜♀️
Wow! Another amazing video so jammed packed with treasures and information! It was fun taking a trip back to the Seaglass festival. Thanks for showing all the shard entries. I didn't get the chance to see them all. Hope the last few cruise ships that come in end your season with a bang!!
What a pleasant man you are. I would Love to visit your shop. Do you sell any of your creations online?
Hello Mike 😊
Glad you are back and doing well. Great video as always!
I really enjoyed seeing the shanty and the cruise ships docked.
I apologize if I didn’t search enough of your videos and you already did this but could you please give a tour of the shanty?
I was also wondering if you have ever entered the sea glass shard contest?
Thanks 😊
You have been in my thoughts, glad you are doing well. You always brighten my day when I see your smiling face!
I had to smile when you talked about the child's teacup and how the parent supervised the use of the teasets because that was exactly what happened to me! My parents gave me a beautiful child's china teaset in the moss rose pattern in the late 1950s and always supervised when I played with it. But because of that, I still have the entire set, completely intact, in the original box! I'm very thankful my mom was so diligent in her supervision!
What a wonderful life Mike ! Your children a so lucky to have you in their lives. I hope to get to the Sea Glass Shanty one of these days. Keep making positive videos!
Aww. I found a message in a bottle as well 🤗
i am so proud of you and what you have and continue to accomplish! Never lose that light you shine Mike! I am so honored to call you a friend! hugs!!
I live in Moncton and met you at your shop in Cape Breton when I was home visiting my family. Anyway, watching your excitement over the shards made me comment that I have quite a few pieces like these, especially the pottery. Didn't know they were worth anything. Thanks for the info.
I would just love to visit your beautiful place. I made a video for my channel of my littles. Always learn from you. You are truly a kind soul.
Hola Mike, encantada de volverte a ver, se te ha echado de menos. Fantástico video y PRECIOSOS cristales de mar. Me encantaría poder encontrar en España cristales rojos, amarillos, lavanda...., por aquí no hay. Vendes tus cristales en ETSY?. Un saludo y espero seguir disfrutando contigo.
Was wondering what happened to you. That is so cool that you get to see those massive ships come in day after day.
You really ARE the best sea glass guy on the net, I'm in Oregon USA, not a ton of glass here, much more in Washington and Calif.I also collect japanese ceramics and have that childs blue willow ware you showed on this vid.a lot of doll collectors love those tiny tea sets.
A couple yrs back I read an article about a glass show in California where a red piece from an old coke bottle sold for 800.00$ I didn't know they mass produced in red as I thought they used gold for red color,
Do you know the time era for the red glass coke bottles?
Thank you so very much for your kind words Sally! 🧡🧡🧡
It absolutely made my day reading this!💯
As former treasurer of SGA (From 2015-2022) I’ve personally witnessed rare sea glass sell for amounts in this price range, and have personally sold my best reds for $200-250 however never have I heard of, or seen a “red glass” coke bottle. I do own a rare “green glass” coke bottle.
In my observations the rarest coke bottles were early “Hutchinson closures”.
And yes, Gold Chloride was the agent responsible for the production of “red glass” for many centuries however using other elements (such as copper) came into play as glassmakers have always been experimenting throughout the ages, and through experimentation comes new innovation.
Hugs, hugs! 🧡
Glad to see you back and happy to see how much you've accomplished! That turquoise find was amazing. I found my first turquoise-green multi-coloured sea glass this summer. Can't wait to see more videos!
Do have a online shop to purchase from?? Love your sea glass!!!!
Thanks for your kind words and support Jane!🧡
Unfortunately, I’ve no online shop and only offer my creations and such down at my “Sea Glass Shanty” just off the boardwalk, downtown Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Hi Mike! Loved the "tour" of all the entries at the awesome Mermaid Tears Sea Glass Festival. It is so exciting to see what everyone enters! Thanks for the look at what a busy cruise ship day looks like at your shanty, Happy Thanksgiving to you are your boys. 🦃🙂
Hello, Mike! I was just thinking about you the other day, wondering how your summer went. What a treat to find this video! I love how you shared snippets of your season. I'm so glad that the tourists have returned and you had such a great time with everyone. I didn't realize your island was affected by Fiona. I hope it wasn't too bad and that things can get back to normal soon. Love to you & your boys!
Now dont ruin anyones idea they can find a large unique piece on a public family beach. I found a large round honey yellow earlier this year that is going to be a "sun" in the landscape Im making. Its not common, but it does happen. Ontario, Canada.
What an exciting find Laurie!☀️☀️
I’m so happy for you and love the sound of your landscape!💫
No doubt, anything is possible, with respect to recovering treasures!💯
Happy hunting my friend I follow a few Great Lake Beachcombing groups and see some fantastic recoveries! 🌅
@SeaGlassArchaeology That's fantastic that you follow Great Lake beachcombers. I scour spots along Lake Erie myself. I love watching your channel, as the commentary on the history behind the pieces is fascinating. Often you've answered "Where could this be from?" for me.