Jim,

I would be interested in any Conus that may be in the collection. You can
reach me at [log in to unmask] if there are any cones
available....contact me if so, with prices, etc.

Sincerely, lyle

> [Original Message]
> From: Jim Miller <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 7/1/2005 10:43:14 PM
> Subject: Small shell collection available
>
> Good Friday evening!
>
> I just got a call from a dear friend of mine. He and I shelled from
> Miami down to the Florida Keys when we were just in high school back
> in 1966, all the way up until he moved to New Jersey in the late
> 1970s. Now he has a serious illness in his family and he is forced to
> sell his modest collection of sea shells (as well as his stamp and
> coin collections).
>
> I have already agreed to purchase some of his shells. If anyone else
> is interested in some nice shells at reasonable prices, contact me
> for a list. He and I will be cataloging this weekend, so I should
> have everything listed by late on Sunday.
>
> Thanks in advance and happy 4th of July weekend!
> Jim
>
> P.S. Florida wildlife officials are saying this will be the best Bay
> Scallop season since 1995! Population densities through last year
> were just two scallops on average per 600 square meters. This year
> that count is over 40!!! If you've been thinking about visiting the
> Florida Big Bend area to go scalloping, this is definitely the year
> for it. The scallops are still smallish, but they grow very fast!
>
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