Oops, my apologies to all.  I read the question about the lace stocking
shaped SHOP, not shell.  It was, after all, very early here and before my
morning coffee.  I thought the question was about a shell shop shaped like a
lace stocking -- okay, okay, I know that makes no sense now, in the light of
day, with plenty of caffeine in my system -- but early this morning it made
perfect sense.  Kind of scary, eh?

I have plenty of information on the venus basket -- glass sponge and I will
respond back with the entire spiel about deep water and the little
imprisoned shrimp and the Japanese custom of giving it as a wedding gift,
etc, etc, etc....

Tom Eichhorst -- now awake and a bit embarrassed in New Mexico, USA

----- Original Message -----
From: Thomas E. Eichhorst <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2000 7:29 AM
Subject: [CONCH-L] Information Needed


> To All,
>
> Okay all you long time Sanibel visitors and residents, I am passing on
this
> request because I haven't a clue.  Please respond directly to
> [log in to unmask] if you know something about this shop.  Thanks,
>
> Tom Eichhorst in New Mexico, USA
>
> PLEASE! I need information on a shell from a shop on Sanibel Island 15
years
> ago.
> It is shaped like a lady's lace stocking and very beautiful? MY daughters
> share group meets Tuesday. Information by am pacific time would be GREATLY
> appreciated.
> [log in to unmask]
>