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In a message dated 00-01-13 11:01:00 EST, you write:
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Our clubs include the serious collectors, the land snail collector, the
fossil collector, the beach shell collector, the crafter, sea bean
collectors.....and just beach/ocean lovers. >>
This is the key, I believe, in drawing in all aspects of the shell collecting
community. Do I love shells? Do I spend each weekend at the beach in pursuit
of shells? Do I plan each and every hard-earned vacation around moon phases
and tide charts? Yes! Do I belong to a shell club? No, and neither do any of
the other shellers I know - some who are much more dedicated and out there
every single day! I used to belong to a local shell club, but after a few
meetings decided it wasn't for me. Not to step on anyone's toes, but it was
really boring and folks definitely had that jaded "been there done that,
crocheted the t-shirt" vibe!
I've often wished that there was a club just for us, the people who live,
breathe, and dream seashells - but considered "non-serious" collectors by
those who've never seen us hit the beach at low tide!
Joni
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