This evening, we walked on the beach with one of Britt's friends to look for shells for a science project at school. They have to hunt for and identify 12 different shells and find the scientific name (genus & species) and common name. The Gulf didn't have much to offer tonight -- so I said we should come back again this week to hunt some more. When Britt got home, one of her friends called and said she and her mom had just gone to the store to buy the shells and that she had sixteen that Britt could borrow for the project.
This world is just wayyyy too commercial.
Here's a few more picts for your enjoyment. The sky was dark and moody as we made our way back home again. :)
WOW.
That's all I can say about these photos. Absolutely stunning.
Thank you for the virtual vacation, from rainy CA.
Michele sent me.
Posted by: Catheroo | April 09, 2006 at 08:49 PM
So calm and peaceful at sunset.
Just what I needed, and at just the right minute.
Thanks~~
~~love and Huggs, Diane
Posted by: MrsDoF | April 09, 2006 at 09:28 PM
Wow. That last picture ... sooooo beautiful. I hope you don't mind that I set it as my desktop background.
Posted by: Nils | April 09, 2006 at 09:30 PM
Wow! I JUST wrote a post about how much I missed the ocean and Michele sends me to you!
Thank you.
Posted by: Cyndy | April 09, 2006 at 09:54 PM
Just visited Cyndy and said how I love the ocean, too!
I collected shells as a kid and I still have the collection boxed in my basement. I must have hundreds of varieties I collected on my travels, and at my mom's house in St Croix. And yes, I've even paid money for shells that I couldn't get otherwise.
Here via Michele
Posted by: margalit | April 09, 2006 at 10:10 PM
Now that is what I would do - go buy the shells with the info about them - I am sure they had to find more information on the shells. The Gulf really isn't good for shells at least I haven't found it so.
Beautiful pictures of the end of your day.
Posted by: doubleknot | April 10, 2006 at 12:05 AM
Catheroo, we could use the rain down here, send it!!
MrsDOF, Haven't seen you in awhile. Hope everything has been ok with you and your crew. :)
Nils, anytime, anytime... (g)
Cyndi, I'll have to take more picts then.(g)
Margalit, St.Croix? man, she's lucky.
Doubleknot, you're right about that. The Gulf tends to be fickle about giving up shells. THere are a few islands near us that have hundreds of them, but rarely do we find good ones on the beach during normal walks.
Posted by: Laura | April 10, 2006 at 07:08 AM
Purchased shells may be from all over the world...not local. If they were supposed to be Florida "found" shells, the teach might catch that.
Anyway, it sounds like a fun assignment. Nice beach pictures...how great when school gets you to the beach.
Posted by: FloridaCracker | April 10, 2006 at 09:09 AM
Love the photos!
Posted by: kenju | April 10, 2006 at 09:10 AM
Thanks for your visit via Michele. Love the pictures of the beach. I live in the mountains so it's always a nice change. Hope you are having a great week.
Posted by: Lazy Daisy | April 10, 2006 at 11:34 AM
Not having much in the way of seashells here in the Midwest, my kids did this same kind of project with leaves and rocks. The leaves they managed to find on their own, but the rocks all came from the hobby shop, already mounted and identified.
Posted by: Pablo | April 10, 2006 at 11:58 AM
Beach pictures are much more lovely for Comments than the dreaded kitchen remodeling. It just ain't gonna happen in our house unless we agree about the contractor to hire.
Rest assured, I do stop by at least twice a week and catch up ;)
Posted by: MrsDoF | April 10, 2006 at 05:17 PM
Wonderful Wonderful photographs! They set such an amazing mood...Thank You for this.
Posted by: OldOldLady Of The Hills | April 10, 2006 at 10:04 PM
Um, I'll be there shortly. I need a relaxing day in the sand.
Posted by: InterstellarLass | April 11, 2006 at 12:20 PM
Just gorgeous beach photos! I can't believe I live in Florida and don't spend more time at the beach!
Posted by: Monique | April 12, 2006 at 11:44 PM