I finally found a giant shell! Bucket list horse conch shell + other beach goodies at Stump Pass

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  • čas přidán 31. 07. 2021
  • I finally found a giant shell! I have been searching for a big ol' horse conch for well over a year now. I had no idea that today was going to be the day I finally found a giant shell! It was all thanks to some recommendations and to my snorkel mask! And my eternal curiosity about what I might find.
    I did find a giant lightning whelk shell over on Captiva, and that was super exciting, but I have really been searching for a big horse conch and my wait is now over! I knew eventually I'd find it. I really had no idea how happy a shell could make me.
    The tiny shells are great and I was psyched when I found my first wentletrap, but thre's something about finding a giant horse conch shell that just can't be replaced with anything else. I am so thankful that I got it all on video and that I can share my beach joy with everyone else!
    Yay! I finally found a giant horse conch shell!
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  • @bonniericica6895
    @bonniericica6895 Před 3 lety +78

    Back 5 years ago, I was standing at the waters edge at Fort Meyers beach when a Florida Couch rolled in with the waves! Yeah ... truly an exciting moment for me, and so happy you found one!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +7

      Sometimes those shells are meant to be found! I'm glad you got your Florida Fighting Conch - it's so much fun when you find that shell you've been looking for!

    • @tundra2081
      @tundra2081 Před 3 lety +4

      Same thing happened to me! It was so awesome!!

    • @jennapuhl596
      @jennapuhl596 Před 2 lety +1

      Beautiful!!

    • @Modest7787
      @Modest7787 Před 2 lety +5

      HAHAHAHAHAH BRO YOU FOUND A 🛋

    • @Modest7787
      @Modest7787 Před 2 lety +4

      A Floridian couch lol

  • @mariejung73
    @mariejung73 Před 3 lety +21

    You called one of the broken shark eye an olive 😁...which i would have never known if I didn't see your videos😆😁

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +6

      Bwha ha ha - did I do that? I'm glad I've shared enough knowledge that my "students" can correct me!

    • @mariejung73
      @mariejung73 Před 3 lety +1

      @@SWFBeachLife 😁👍

    • @dearleybeloved
      @dearleybeloved Před 2 lety +2

      My 7yo daughter caught the same slip and she said the same thing! That she learned that it was mistakenly named from all your other videos. 😆 Love how educational and fun to watch your videos are. We are adding to our shell collection and can name so many shells now thanks to watching you let videos!

    • @RehanaF13
      @RehanaF13 Před rokem

      I noticed too! I’m like, wait a sec, isn’t that part of a shark eye moonsnail? 😊

  • @susanschmitz5871
    @susanschmitz5871 Před 3 lety +4

    BEST. VIDEO YET!!! YES! Please don’t change anything about your videos, they are just perfect, no gonzo camera work, no obnoxious music that we wouldn’t be able to hear your lovely voice over, ….just really nice, clean, beautiful videos🥰😎happy shelling!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      Wow, thank you! If anything I try to make them better, so I won't change anything but I promise I won't stop trying to make them great!

  • @janwindmiller9561
    @janwindmiller9561 Před 3 lety +65

    Congratulations on your giant horse conch! Also, thank you for giving us “beach time”. There’s nothing like the sound of the ocean waves breaking on the shore. 🥰

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +5

      Thank you so much! It's quite rewarding to finally find that shell I've been searching for! So happy I could share my experience too! 🐚

  • @helensmith2839
    @helensmith2839 Před 3 lety +7

    When you pulled that horse couch up out of the sand my eyes popped and my jaw dropped your so lucky so happy you found it, its so awesome ❤👍

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +1

      You are me both! I had NO CLUE that piece of clam was indeed a piece of horse conch! I'm so happy I got it on video too ☺️ Thanks for coming along!

  • @debbiemitchell6055
    @debbiemitchell6055 Před 3 lety +31

    My father passed away in 2011, he lived with his girlfriend Carly.... He found the Horse Conch Shell I have while I was growing up, it is over 30"s long it is one of the Largest Horse Conchs I believe to be found. He must of been a predator to be contended with that is for sure. Horse conch meat is not edible as it is relativity DARK CONCH MEAT AND SO TOUGH any amount of beating/using a meat tenderizer will ever make it edible. This Mollusk if ever found "SHOULD BE A PRIZE FOR YOUR COLLECTION" Congratulations to you on finding one they are so rare and are not as beautiful as many of the other shells people find, but to me are one of the "PRIZED POSSESIONS OF MOST SHELL COLLECTORS" in their collections.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +6

      A 30" horse conch must be absolutely enormous! The one I found was only a little over 12". I'm hoping my luck will be better now that I've found at least my first one. I'm so happy to add it to my collection :)

    • @debbiemitchell6055
      @debbiemitchell6055 Před 3 lety +5

      @@SWFBeachLife I went and measured the shell it is Actually 28 3/4"s long from tip to end. It takes up the whole bottom shelf of my corner curio cabinet sticking out about 2"s each side. I swear my dad measured it when I was a little girl and it was 30"... Memories and time must be catching up with me. I do know he packed it with cotton and the foot. Can't remember the technical name thought it was epercium something like that, lol.

    • @bmiller7017
      @bmiller7017 Před 3 lety +4

      @@debbiemitchell6055 wow!!! Have you shared it with the Baileys Shell Museum? Do you have a photo posted for us to see this beauty? Do you know where it was found (beach, diving, etc.)? Amazing!!

    • @debbiemitchell6055
      @debbiemitchell6055 Před 3 lety +8

      @@bmiller7017 Like I said my father found it, sadly hating to say our front yard was always full of shells. Honestly it was how my father made a living for awhile and how we ate most of the time. So when I say "HORSE CONCH Meat" isn't edible I say it from trying... The Horse Conch I have was in the Local Newspaper, Key Largo, Fl is where he found it. I don't know which reef he was on. I would also like to say how much I appreciate this channel, she brings back so many memories of how I learned about the names of shells and actually touching them. For people who don't have the opportunity anymore we get to enjoy shell hunting with her. I will take a picture of my prize possesion honestly for everyone to see. I honestly wish my dad hadn't given in to removing it's skin/bleaching it. I just wish my son LOVED IT AS MUCH AS I DO. And how rare they are and sadly will probably become extinct due to global warming, pollution and habitat invasion by non-native species.

    • @bmiller7017
      @bmiller7017 Před 3 lety +2

      @Debbie, I can only imagine your front yard. Did you get to go shelling in the yard?
      If you want to pass it along, I’d love to consider it. But if you shared it with the Shell Museum, many will enjoy it.

  • @lizblameuser7552
    @lizblameuser7552 Před 3 lety +11

    I’m so very HAPPY for you..🐚🐚 ❤️ and thanks for taking us along another wonderful beach walk..❤️

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks so much for coming along on my beach walks. I have to admit - this particular walk was one of the most fun ones I've had!

  • @gingerblack4528
    @gingerblack4528 Před 2 lety +1

    Love your find of Giant Horse Conch! Beautiful! I am a 73 year old retired senior. I really miss the beach! Thank you for taking me with you!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      Ginger I hope you come on more walks with me - I show a new beach walk every Sunday!

    • @gingerblack4528
      @gingerblack4528 Před 2 lety

      I will go for another walk with you! To me it's like meditation! The The sounds of surf against sand and the crashing of it against rocks. The birds crying in the wind in the sandpipers of the beach dodging I miss it so much that I bought tapestries from wish to put up that had a tropical ocean scene!

  • @nellydowdy1619
    @nellydowdy1619 Před 3 lety +36

    I found my one and only giant horse conch 20 years ago in NC of all places. After watching your video I took mine off the mantel to admire it (again...Lol) and heard something rattling in it. An oyster shell fell out! Never knew it was in there. Congrats again on your lovely find.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +3

      I bet you didn't even know you were going to find a brand new shell tonight - that's awesome! And to think you found I tall the way up in NC is pretty fantastic. You were obviously meant to have that shell :) Thanks so much for coming along with me!

    • @gigiisaweirdo8175
      @gigiisaweirdo8175 Před 3 lety +1

      That’s so cool

    • @SKC193
      @SKC193 Před 3 lety +4

      The gift that just keeps on giving!😄

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +2

      @@SKC193 😂😂😂

    • @mirella7792
      @mirella7792 Před rokem +1

      The icing on the cake would’ve been if the oyster shell that fell out of your horse conch had a rare pearl inside. lol!☺️
      Now that would’ve been even more incredible!!
      Still pretty amazing that a oyster shell fell out that you didn’t even know was in there after all these years!😯Wow! Great Story! Thanks for sharing!🌅😄👍🏼

  • @seazonedsoul
    @seazonedsoul Před 3 lety +3

    I just made a small squeal when you pulled that Horse Conch up!! So happy for you and your find. Yay You!!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for celebrating with me! I was so excited about this find and so happy I could share. Thanks for coming along with me!

  • @toniajackson102
    @toniajackson102 Před 2 lety +7

    My heart was racing with yours when you found the giant horse conch - such a joy.Thank you for taking us along your shelling adventures; love every minute of it.

  • @caitlinstringer7267
    @caitlinstringer7267 Před 3 lety +12

    I’m so happy that you finally found it. I live in Alabama. I’m not close to the beach so watching your videos gives me hope that one day I will find nice shells. I will admit that when you did your photo shoot I got scared it was going to get washed away. My heart sank for a second. Congratulations on your find.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +4

      Oh there was no worry there - I wasn't letting that shell get away for anything! I just wanted to have a little fun with my new find 🐚 Thank you so much for coming along with me!

  • @corinnerenshaw3621
    @corinnerenshaw3621 Před rokem +4

    What a spectacular find ! Once in a lifetime !

  • @kathleenredick2096
    @kathleenredick2096 Před 3 lety +12

    Congratulations on your find; I’m so happy for you!
    Each week I so enjoy my vicarious shelling trip to the beach with you; thank you! Manatee, horse conch, beachy goodness…Today was a terrific one!🐚

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +2

      Today was one of the more memorable shelling days I've had. Gee - I wonder why...🐚 I wish I had been snorkeling when that manatee sneaked up but maybe next time I'll get a horse conch AND a manatee close encounter! Thanks so much for coming along with me!

  • @wilsonsk11
    @wilsonsk11 Před 3 lety +4

    I am so happy you finally found your big horse conch! It’s a beauty.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Me too!! And I am happy I was able to catch it on video! Thanks so much for coming along for the ride!

  • @marleneo2581
    @marleneo2581 Před 3 lety +18

    So happy for you, Congratulations! I might have squealed and scared my husband a little. The shells with drill holes; to me look like a perfect place to glue a crystal.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +6

      Thank you so much! I was by myself so I reserved my yelling for underwater 😅
      My husband has gotten pretty good at gluing crystals into the shells and you're right - those little indentations make the prefect spot!
      Thank you so much for watching my beach walk and my bucket list shell find!

    • @jenniferlook2819
      @jenniferlook2819 Před 2 lety +3

      Love your show! So relaxing!!

    • @dianewest6479
      @dianewest6479 Před 2 lety +3

      What a great idea!!! Putting a crystal into the drill hole on the shell.......I never thought of doing that. Thank You!!! 👍

    • @xdevx730
      @xdevx730 Před 2 lety +1

      @@dianewest6479 Me too! I also never thought of that

  • @vancolucci5949
    @vancolucci5949 Před 2 lety +5

    Congratulations in finding your very first HUMONGOUS conch shell!!! That was so fun watching all your findings and I absolutely enjoyed your excursion so much that I had to show it to my husband! LOL Thank you so much for a lovely time at Stump Pass State Park!!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you so much! I had a great time at that beautiful beach but that giant horse conch was just so amazing to find! And I'm so happy I managed to get it on video. Thank you so much for coming along and dragging your husband in on the fun too!!!

  • @yout54352
    @yout54352 Před 2 lety +4

    First visit and so enjoyable! Love that you identify the shells added bonus learning their names!

  • @arnoldpuno8113
    @arnoldpuno8113 Před 3 lety +2

    I'm your biggest fan ever I love your videos and I'm a seashell collector

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks so much for watching my beach walks!

  • @pamthomes9022
    @pamthomes9022 Před 2 lety +4

    Congratulations! I agree finding that first big one is awesome. I’ve never wandered that far down the beach… maybe next time I’ll go to the end. PS: I found you videos this evening and have been binge watching for hours! Love them!

  • @cherylbelott
    @cherylbelott Před 3 lety +15

    Congratulations on your stellar find!!! I'm so happy for you!! Your whole haul was just fantastic complete with sea glass and manatee sighting!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +3

      Oh that manatee was SO close! I really was hoping for another close encounter but considering the day I had, I really have no complaints. Thanks so much for coming along with me! 🐚

  • @bkrajewski6756
    @bkrajewski6756 Před 3 lety +3

    Such an AWESOME shell!!

  • @ItzSkyzYT
    @ItzSkyzYT Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! What a great find, I’ve always wanted to find a giant horse conch wet and buried in the sand.

  • @lindavazquez589
    @lindavazquez589 Před 3 lety +1

    I would be the one celebrating with you for your fabulous find!! Congrats!! Whoo hoo!

  • @denisem6754
    @denisem6754 Před 3 lety +13

    YES!!!!! I’m so thrilled that you finally found your giant horse conch! I can hardly wait to see the video, congratulations on the find of a lifetime.

  • @aries327
    @aries327 Před 3 lety +8

    YAY!!!!! So happy for you! Now that you've found the first one I bet you will find many more! Loved the photo shoot too and can't wait for next weeks adventure!

  • @lindsayschilling8707
    @lindsayschilling8707 Před 2 lety +2

    Okay, 8 months after the fact, but CONGRATULATIONS on finding your Giant Horse Conch! It is Gorgeous! ❤

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      Oh I remember that day like it was yesterday! I'm so glad I'm just curious and went to flip over that clam! It took me a while, but I did finally find my first biggie! Thank you for watching!

  • @jefesmama
    @jefesmama Před 2 lety +2

    I just found your channel and I can't believe how lucky you are to live in a place where there are so many kinds of shells that are not even broken! Even growing up in So. California near the beach I hardly ever found whole shells of all kinds.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      I grew up on NJ beaches and I too as shocked to see how many fantastic goodies are on the beaches down here. I wish everyone could experience it at least once in their life!

  • @lisaharner3720
    @lisaharner3720 Před 3 lety +5

    At last, at last! So excited for you! That high will last awhile. Please give us a peek at it when it’s cleaned up.
    I walk along the beach with you in every video. Love that beachy goodness and the photo shoot!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +1

      The shell high is real! It was so fun - now I can't wait to find another! Thanks for coming on my walks with me!

  • @pattyvincent-wagoner174
    @pattyvincent-wagoner174 Před 3 lety +6

    Oh my goodness, what an adventure! Glad you found your horse conch! It must have been such a thrill pulling it out of the sand. Loved the manatee! I’m planning our adventure and shells and manatees are on my list! Who knows, we might just run into each other at Sanabel! Thanks for this beautiful day!❤️

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +1

      It was SUCH a thrill to have that little piece of clam materialize into a big ol' horse conch! And to capture it on video was just the icing on the cake. So happy to have found it and happy I could share my walk and my delight ☺️ Thank you so much for coming along!

  • @janiceprice7403
    @janiceprice7403 Před rokem +2

    This is almost as great as being there. I live in central Florida and have only been to the beach twice. I love looking for shells. Your knowledge is so helpful.

  • @meepenjaap7999
    @meepenjaap7999 Před 3 lety +1

    I loved your, "From Here to Eternity" moment with the horse conch @ 26.57

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      I needed to document my find properly 😅 Thank you so much for coming along!

  • @jamie6580
    @jamie6580 Před 3 lety +3

    I’m so excited for you!! Yay! I’d love to be there, but shelling vicariously through you is the next best thing!!🐬🐠☀️

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much! And thanks for sharing the excitement with me. I was over the moon happy - it was such a fun day! 🐚

  • @bmiller7229
    @bmiller7229 Před 3 lety +4

    Yay! What a great find! And so unexpected. BTW thanks for including the maps of where you’re at and where you’re going. I really appreciate getting oriented and the big picture, plus I’m making plans to find my own giant!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +2

      The nerd in me wants to show the location I'm at and how far I've walked - it's the kind of info I'd want to know if I were watching. Stump Pass is the only beach that has given me a big horse conch, so I would definitely recommend this beach. Just make sure to bring your snorkel mask!

  • @annemariemayr3576
    @annemariemayr3576 Před 2 lety +1

    I am happy for you.
    It's always great to find such big shells 🥰😂👍🙏❤🍀🌹

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! It took me a long time to find this one and it was worth the wait ☺️

  • @dbailey736
    @dbailey736 Před 3 lety +2

    So excited and happy for you to find your huge horse conch!! It was fun to see all the photos you took of it! Yay!!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much! I was quite excited about my find and since I was shelling by myself, I decided to take the time and celebrate with a bunch of pictures :) It was such a fun day - thanks so much for coming along with me!

  • @crzydazie4292
    @crzydazie4292 Před 3 lety +4

    So happy for you! I know you've wanted one for a long time. Can't wait to see it!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +1

      I've been searching for a LONG time and I finally, finally found one!

  • @donnaheard4185
    @donnaheard4185 Před 3 lety +7

    Yay! Congratulations on finding one of your bucket list shells!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +4

      Thank you! I can't believe how happy a shell can make me! xoxo

    • @donnaheard4185
      @donnaheard4185 Před 3 lety +2

      @@SWFBeachLife IKR? Gotta say... the photoshoot was pretty awesome too! :-)

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +3

      @@donnaheard4185 I couldn't help myself! First I had to take tons of pics, next I had to include them in the video 😅

  • @sharonbendtsen3421
    @sharonbendtsen3421 Před 2 lety +2

    Congratulations. Great find. Loved the “let’s look at the shells we found”. Single shot of the horse conch

  • @kristibruns6111
    @kristibruns6111 Před 3 lety +1

    CONGRATULATIONS! I found my one and only at Sanibel by scuffing my feet in the sand and reached down to see what it was and i was over thr moon. I was yelling, "Please be empty!!" And it was so it is on my mantel at home.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      LUCKY LADY! That's how it works sometimes. I was hoping that was how I was going to find mine but I really had to hunt for it ☺️ Thanks for coming along and sharing my excitement!

  • @lauram5195
    @lauram5195 Před 3 lety +2

    OMG!!! Sooooo excited for you! I wouldn’t be off that high for a while. And the spiky jewel box and the murex….. so amazing!!!! And the flat!!! I can’t! Best video ever. I’m so glad you shared this moment. I’m so happy for you! 🤗🐚🐚🐚🐚

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      Yes, for me it was a pretty epic day. The manatee, the shells, especially that monster I've been searching for. It was so exciting and getting to relive it to make the video was just as much fun :) Thanks so much for coming along with me!

  • @minawhitford3135
    @minawhitford3135 Před 2 lety

    I think Conch thank you for make it a Star of the Show. L O L. !!!

  • @donnastockwell296
    @donnastockwell296 Před 3 lety +2

    WOW! LOOK AT THAT HORSE CONCH! Congratulations! Thanks for taking us along on your discovery.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      My pleasure! I was really excited about sharing this particular walk. I'll not soon forget this day! 🐚

  • @goldieheinig8723
    @goldieheinig8723 Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations on your great find!!! Now you will be able to cross off the giant horse conch from you bucket list!!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Exactly! And now I can just hope I don't have to wait another 1-1/2 years to find a second one 😅

  • @lizo4357
    @lizo4357 Před 2 lety

    Yayyyyyy!!!!!!! You finally got your horse conch! I am so happy for you!!! My daughter and I have recently started watching your videos, so when we went to a flea market today and found several containers full of shells, we were so excited! We may have walked past them previously but we actually purchased them and brought them home and sorted through them to find lots of the shells you find…shark eyes, apple murex, calico clams, Florida fighting conchs, and entire JAR full of kitten paws and another full of jingles! We are going to keep some and turn the others into various craft projects. Thanks for inspiring us! We just love your videos. They are so peaceful and relaxing.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      FANTASTIC! You knew your shells! This makes me so happy! Can you imagine finding them just laying on the beach? It's a truly awesome experience hunting for these beach treasures and I just love sharing all the fun things I find. Thank you for coming along with me!

  • @Sa9560
    @Sa9560 Před 3 lety +1

    Congratulations what a beautiful find. Wow!!

  • @bmiller7017
    @bmiller7017 Před 3 lety +1

    WOW!!! So glad you found one!!! And that you caught it on camera!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +1

      I KNOW! I was so worried that I would have a glitch with the camera but it turned out great!

  • @dianeburton9969
    @dianeburton9969 Před 3 lety +2

    💥💥💥Yay!!!!💥💥💥
    Such an exciting moment when a little piece turns into a “never forget” moment! I tell people all the time you can’t find shells if you don’t go looking! Can’t wait to see it cleaned up!!! So happy for you!!!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much! It's nice to finally find that "one" I've been searching for. And I can't tell you how happy I was to try to flip over that piece of clam. Epic moment for me for sure! So happy I managed to get it on video too! I'll be sure to share what it looks like after the bleaching 🐚

  • @tinacloutier7654
    @tinacloutier7654 Před 3 lety +1

    Great day! Beautiful giant horse !

  • @bethbranson9050
    @bethbranson9050 Před 3 lety +1

    YAY!!!!!!!!! You found it!!!!!! Very delighted for you!!!!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      Yes! Thank you! Sure took me long enough - LOL!

  • @susanlittle2521
    @susanlittle2521 Před 3 lety +1

    That’s awesome, so happy you found it

  • @raydinacavazos3562
    @raydinacavazos3562 Před 3 lety +1

    That's AWESOME!!!!!! Although I'm jelly, I'm happy for you!! 🙋‍♀️

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      I know that feeling well but it's nice to be on the other side of being jelly ☺️ I've been looking for quite a while and I guess I was due. Thank you for coming along with me!

  • @silverrose7554
    @silverrose7554 Před 2 lety

    I cryed when you said beach time . Wow it was sooo energizing. Love the photo on the beach 🏖 my favorite.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      I had so much fun this day and to find that whopper snorkeling was just the best! I'm so happy I managed to get a recording of me finding it!

  • @nydiatoledo6957
    @nydiatoledo6957 Před 3 lety +1

    Yay! Congratulations! Last time I went to Stump Pass I found nothing! Some day!

  • @SandyFielding-cl4dc
    @SandyFielding-cl4dc Před rokem

    That was AWESOME! GREAT find! I'm proud 4 U. Thank U so much 4 the beach trip and yes, I was and am still excited 4 U! Enjoy Ur find. Stay safe, have fun 🥰 and God bless.

  • @staceycordell607
    @staceycordell607 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations on your great find. I’m really excited for you. Thanks for taking us along.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much! I was so happy I got it on video!

  • @dm8573
    @dm8573 Před 3 lety

    Oh my goodness! I am SO happy for you and thrilled that we got to be there with you! That is a BEAUTIFUL shell! You had a SHELLTASTIC Day!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much! I was definitely at the right place, at the right time ☺️

  • @michellegibbs2065
    @michellegibbs2065 Před 2 lety

    This was a great video! Thank you for sharing!

  • @salishseaquest7952
    @salishseaquest7952 Před 3 lety +2

    So excited that you found your FIRST horse conch! You deserved to add that trophy shell to your collection!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much! I had no idea it was going to be so much fun to find it! Can't wait to find another!

    • @salishseaquest7952
      @salishseaquest7952 Před 3 lety

      @@SWFBeachLife I really enjoyed your photo shoot. There won't be another first horse conch... especially as dramatic a find as thinking it was a clam shell. I'm sure you will show us how it looks after cleaning. I'm so happy for you!

  • @roxymanasquan9087
    @roxymanasquan9087 Před 3 lety

    SO happy you found your dream come true! You bless us all... and the universe blessed YOU!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      Awwww. Thank you so much! I'm happy to share the beautiful beaches I explore and all the goodies I find. The universe definitely blessed me on this particular day! 🐬🌴🌊🐚

  • @mitzimorris4746
    @mitzimorris4746 Před 3 lety +2

    I am so excited for you and a little jelly lol I absolutely love all the videos you share thank you ♥️❤️

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +1

      😊 thank you Mitzi! I remember seeing a woman pull a horse conch from the water not 15 feet from me. I was SO jealous, but I tried to be happy for her. I really know how that other woman snorkeling felt!

  • @melaniewhittington7857
    @melaniewhittington7857 Před 3 lety +2

    So happy for you. I was jumping around just waiting for you to pick it up and show us! Such beautiful beaches that you show us.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      There are so many beautiful beaches down here to choose from! Thanks you for taking the time to come along!

  • @Kris-mr7pv
    @Kris-mr7pv Před 3 lety

    Yay!😄 so glad you found it. You found some particularly beautiful shells on this trip! Excellent video and the manatee was awesome too!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      This whole day was truly magical for me. I will definitely be back to Stump Pass!

  • @jaynebahler9696
    @jaynebahler9696 Před rokem

    I really enjoy your videos! They are so peaceful and let me go to the Florida beaches with out the heat! Thankyou also for your knowledge of shells amazing 👏🏻❤️

  • @bkneram
    @bkneram Před 3 lety +1

    I love how you found it. What a thrill! Contact shell high 😊

  • @worldthroughmyeyes8154

    Finally seeing more than just ur appreciation of brown &/or brown dominated shells. Love 2 see more pinks & love ur taste in clean beach white. Love the black w/ various colors. 😁

  • @shannonc.8911
    @shannonc.8911 Před 3 lety +1

    I’m so happy for you that you finally found your giant horse conch! I’m also so happy that we got to watch it. 🥰

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      I was paranoid on the way home that there was a glitch and I didn't really record it but all was well and I got to share my day and my happy horse conch find! Can't wait to find the next one!

  • @user-th1xh7cn1o
    @user-th1xh7cn1o Před 8 měsíci

    Wow!!! What a thrill to find that!!! Thx for sharing it with us❤

  • @maddiepost1
    @maddiepost1 Před 3 lety +1

    So excited for you…rarely do they look like that fresh out of the water….beautiful!!!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      I ALMOST think it was worth the wait. I'm just really glad I went to flip over that "clam"! XOXO

  • @bebofrazier5690
    @bebofrazier5690 Před 2 lety

    Awesome find…! Congratulations ❤️

  • @butterflytatt
    @butterflytatt Před 3 lety +1

    I’m so happy for you! You finally got your horse conch. I love that you gave it it’s very own photo shoot! We never know what to expect from you. 😂😂 It’s always fun watching your videos. Until next Sunday…

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +1

      It was a really fun day but finally finding that whopper was just THE BEST! Thanks so much for coming along!

  • @shanaynay6652
    @shanaynay6652 Před 3 lety

    OMG!! Congrats on the beautiful find. Can't wait to see the video.

  • @heidihess7908
    @heidihess7908 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm so happy that you found your special shell and that it was such a happy experience for you!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much! It was so much fun to record and share my find ☺️

  • @candykelly3401
    @candykelly3401 Před 3 lety

    I was so happy that you found that horse conch!, you are so deserving! You always have such an upbeat attire about what you find! I enjoyed it so much!👍👍👍😎🎊🎉

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much! It was such a fun day and I was so excited about FINALLY finding that beauty!

  • @patwillis962
    @patwillis962 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much, I have learned so much from you! I’m 74 and slightly disabled from fighting cancer and a stroke. I have begun walking again to build up strength for my dream vacation to Florida. I can’t wait to try the beach. I’m fascinated with shells! Love juvenile fighting conch

  • @jkperdue1109
    @jkperdue1109 Před rokem

    Just love love that big shell! And it cleaned up beautifully loved your photo shoot 🥰

  • @trinabryan8791
    @trinabryan8791 Před 2 lety

    I just discovered your site, its soo enjoyable. Thanks for shareing. I love shelling also, and have some from the same areas. I like how you teach and explain all about the shells.

  • @araceliedwards9323
    @araceliedwards9323 Před 2 lety

    Awesome find! 🐚 LOVED the photo shoot too!

  • @worldthroughmyeyes8154

    2day's ur day!!! Conch shell dance! I'm still dancin' . Will smile all nite.

  • @haleonie
    @haleonie Před 3 lety +2

    Oh my, that’s just awesome! Congratulations on that GORGEOUS giant!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you so much! It was a pretty epic day for me 🐚 and I appreciate you coming along!

  • @WonderfulWorld316
    @WonderfulWorld316 Před 2 lety +1

    What lovely finds! And really happy that you found a long desired beauty! It just shows that it's always worth checking out the seemingly ordinary, as it might turn out to be something extraordinary. 😉

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      What a perfect way to put it - something ordinary might indeed be something extraordinary. It pays to be curious! Thank you so much for watching me flip a clam and find a horse conch!

  • @karenandtim1040
    @karenandtim1040 Před 3 lety

    Amazing so happy for you!! What a great day! I would love to visit that beach!!! 🐚🐚

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      It was a beautiful beach and after finding that big conch - I'll definitely be back! 🐚

  • @geneva1719
    @geneva1719 Před 3 lety +1

    thank you so much for your videos. they are so comforting and great. i hope to live a life where i can go to the beach whenever i want, but for now your videos are helpful and makes me happy.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Glad you like them! I am fortunate that I can share all the beautiful beaches down here and share all the goodies I'm finding along the way. That big horse conch eluded me for quite and it really was quite exciting to find it! 🐚

  • @dantheman5745
    @dantheman5745 Před 3 lety +2

    19:18 A -spiny- rhinoceros jewel box! LOL! So cool.
    24:40 The pièce de ré·sis·tance! Absolutely amazing!!! So happy for you!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      Yes! Thank you! It took me a while, but I got the job done :) Hope you have a great week!

  • @kims4529
    @kims4529 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow!!! Congratulations! Even without the horse conch this was a day of great finds/sights. What a gold mine of a day!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      Yes it was! I couldn't have asked for a better day. Truly epic for me! Thanks for coming along!

  • @doorsiemorrison7031
    @doorsiemorrison7031 Před 3 lety

    HUGE congrats on your conch, itsa beauty! I am so happy for you! Thank you for sharing with us! :)

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much! I got lucky that my first horsey was a beauty! 🐚

    • @doorsiemorrison7031
      @doorsiemorrison7031 Před 3 lety

      @@SWFBeachLife Beautiful shape & gorgeous coloring! I really enjoyed your excitement & the special pics you took with it! Happy Shelling! :)

  • @karinak6240
    @karinak6240 Před 2 lety

    I love your energy when you find the big shell, I have to go back and listened again, fun, fun!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much! I was quite lucky to get the find on video!

  • @nancybraswell104
    @nancybraswell104 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations on your fabulous find!!!!! I'm so happy for you.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much!! I can't explain how much fun this video was to make. And. I'm so happy I could share!!! Thanks for coming along! 🐚

  • @marlenemcdaniel2304
    @marlenemcdaniel2304 Před 3 lety +1

    What a fun shelling day and what a nice surprise! Congratulations on your big find.🥳☀️💖

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much! I feel like I was finally rewarded after searching for so long ☺️🐚 Thanks for coming along with me!

  • @tesstrin3
    @tesstrin3 Před 3 lety

    One week ago I did not know the names of these shells and now I am naming them as you pick them up. I have my favorites now too. Turkey wings, Lace and Apple Murex, Angel Wings, Spiny jewel box❤️They are all beautiful. What a wonderful find for you today. Your horse conch is a beauty.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      You are definitely learning your shells - that's awesome! While the horse conch is really overshadowing some of the goodies I got (that was a very cool spikey, spiny jewel box) all around it was a stellar day. So happy to share it with you and thank you for watching!

  • @donnahatfield7601
    @donnahatfield7601 Před 7 měsíci

    Some great finds…. And that GIANT Horse Conch 😍😍

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 7 měsíci +1

      I'm glad I finally found my first one!!

  • @marthademarco3211
    @marthademarco3211 Před 3 lety

    how exciting! every time I watch you ,I want to leave work NOW and go shelling!!! Awesome finds!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      Sorry! Shelling does have that effect on people 😅 Thanks so much for watching!

  • @hosta3199
    @hosta3199 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations and thanks for sharing

  • @lindagiammarco2687
    @lindagiammarco2687 Před 3 lety

    Wow, wow, what a spectacular find !! This is awesome. 🐚🐌🐬🐳

  • @annjohnson543
    @annjohnson543 Před 3 lety

    SO, SO happy for you!!! Congratulations on finding the horse conch! One more shell off the list. I empathize with the other snorkelers when they realize what you found. They will have their turn some day.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +1

      I know that jealous feeling well! I was just at the right place at the right time. Next time I'll be flipping over everything I see! Thanks for coming along with me!

  • @reneap9049
    @reneap9049 Před 2 lety

    Gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing your walks with us! I so enjoy them, your voice is so soothing. I have learned a lot about the shells I’ve collected over years. I loved the video that showed how you display your finds, great ideas! I’ve gotten into sharks teeth and sea glass the last couple of years. Found 11 shark teeth in the Keys this July.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      Shark teeth in The Keys? That's awesome! I am DYING to get down there to go shelling. I'll have to keep in mind I might be able to find a tooth or two while I'm at it! Thank you so much for coming along with me on my beach walk!

  • @ryanfleming55
    @ryanfleming55 Před 11 měsíci

    I've watched this video so many times just for the horse conch moment. So cool!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 11 měsíci

      The way the sand just flies off the shell to reveal the shell underneath - I was so stinking excited!!

  • @kit2130
    @kit2130 Před 3 lety +1

    That was beautiful! I loved the photo shoots with it 😃 You found a lot of small pretties, too. That might be a beach to revisit!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks so much! 😊 It was a pretty spectacular day for me and I'm so happy I managed to capture my first horse conch find on video! Thanks for coming along!

  • @debbieosredkernelson13
    @debbieosredkernelson13 Před 3 lety +1

    I tuned in after this started and wanted to watch from the beginning to build the excitement! So many great finds leading up to the horse conch, plus the manatee! I'm SO glad you found your first horse conch! Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you and I loved that photo shoot with it - that was awesome. The part where the water is washing over it had a smexy vibe that made me laugh out loud. You have a great sense of humor. This was awesome. BTW, I woke up this morning and one of my first thoughts before I got out of bed was "this is horse conch day'. Woohoo!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes, my sexy horse conch has been found - LOL! I really was that excited about it and couldn't help myself with a little photo shoot. That manatee encounter was so cool! It was such a great day. No such thing as a bad beach day, but this one was epic for me! Thank you so much for watching!!

  • @ScaryFear
    @ScaryFear Před 3 lety

    Congratulations. I'm so happy for you. And I'm glad it's an orange one like mine. Mine is full of boring holes, but looks pretty that way. I love snorkeling. So fun.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 3 lety

      I've tried snorkeling a few times, but after this day I'm pretty sure I'll snorkel all summer long! What a fun day with so many fun things to see. Those skimmers! The manatee! Hope everything is good with you!