Dear Who;-
   A micro-shell is any shell which is smaller than the itsy-bitsy piece of paper that accompanies it.
    Art

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---- "Monfils wrote:
> Which raises a question -  just what size is the upper limit for a "micro
> shell"?  I hear various opinions - 3 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 10 mm -  I realize
> there is no objective hard and fast rule, but what are people's opinions on
> this, and why?
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> > From:         Conchologists List on behalf of John Wolff
> > Reply To:     Conchologists List
> > Sent:         Wednesday, March 22, 2006 7:53 AM
> > To:   [log in to unmask]
> > Subject:      Insanity vs shells
> >
> > Dear Art,
> >
> > Not "regular" shell collecting, but collecting micros (under 3mm)
> > definitely has to be a precursor of insanity. I am well on my way.
> >
> > John
> >
> > At 09:57 AM 3/22/2006, you wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >       Dear JW;-
> >           Was collecting shells considered to be evidence of insanity?
> > Inquiring minds want to know.
> >            Art
> >
> >
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