Marlo F. Krisberg wrote:
>
> In my home town (Merritt Island) you cannot take a picture of a man with a
> wooden leg.  Do you know why not?
>
> I've written several  items related to dealing with what I referred to as
> "microshells."  Several collectors whose principal interest is micros have
> commented.  It struck me today that it might be interesting to understand
> what everyone has in mind when they hear "microshells"  and to have a
> common understanding of what we are discussing when we refer to "micros."
> The Astronaut Trail and Jacksonville Shell Clubs both have categories for
> their shows identified as "Miniatures."  (I didn't lookup any of the other
> clubs.)  And I believe there is (or once was) a trophy devoted to this
> category.  Their definition of "Miniature" is "one inch (25mm) or less,
> mature shells."  When I use the word "Micro" I think of any shell about
> 15mm or less, mature or not.  To me "micro" should relate only to size.
> The techniques/difficulties of identification, handling, preservation, etc.
> relate to size, not maturity.
>
> So, the discussion objective is to establish an understanding of what we
> all mean when we speak of microshells -- to develop a definition for this
> discussion group.
>
> 1.  How big is a "Microshell?"
> 2.  Should the definition be limited to mature shells?
> 3.  Is there a standard out there of which we (I) am unaware?
> 4.  A camera works better than a wooden leg.
>
> Budda say, "He who laughs last thinks slowest."
>
> Marlo
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Because you need to use a camera!!
 
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Jim & Bobbi Cordy
Specializing in Self-Collected
Caribbean & Florida Shells