Laura Pegler wrote:
>
> Hello Conch-L Members
> I am a fairly new enjoyer of shells.  I went to the Astronaut Trail Shell
> Show two years ago and was agog over all the beautiful shells I'd never
> had any idea existed. I joined the club, and now am having a very hard
> time remembering any latin names for shells.  I'm trying, though. I've
> recently been able to collect a few live specimens in the South East
> Florida area.  I've found many olives and fighting conchs (forgive the
> common names). On a recent trip I even found a hairy triton and a
> hawkswing conch.
> I'm looking forward to learning about shells from around the world, their
> habitats and their care.  I'm also looking forward to corresponding with
> anyone on Conch-L as I've enjoyed all the people  I've met connected with
> shelling.
> Happy Trails,
> Laura
>
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Welcome to Conch-L, Laura....you are in trouble now....you will find out
what we all are really like.
No, seriously...you will enjoy it and meet some interesting people.
--
Jim & Bobbi Cordy
Specializing in Self-Collected
Caribbean & Florida Shells