Zackly what I'm talkin' 'bout, John! 

Do you know if day trips to Bald Head Island are feasible? Seems like there should be decent drift in spots, relatively untrampled by human feet (or park ranger vehicle.)

David Kirsh, LPC, RN

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> On Jul 5, 2015, at 4:38 PM, John Timmerman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> When walking the beaches of North Carolina's Outer Banks Dinocardium
> robustum fragments and/or partially buried valves look a lot like Tonna
> galea - the latter of which is rare washed up on these beaches, thus a
> highly prized beachcomber's prize. Dinocardium tends to be abundant. But,
> you still turn every piece you see just to be sure.  
> 
> John Timmerman 
> Wilmington, NC
> 
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> Subject: [CONCH-L] Fool's gold
> 
> Idle holiday weekend question:
> 
> Do other collectors find themselves experiencing disappointment, mild
> irritation or frustration when they encounter something that looks good at
> first glance but turns out to be mundane? Are there certain species that are
> pet peeves?
> 
> As I'm culling drift, I'm looking for the tell-tale spiral of most
> gastropods, but also items that are highly colored and highly sculptured.
> 
> For Caribbean drift, Bittiolum varium ranks up there for my personal fool's
> gold. I know--I should appreciate it for what it is. And I've learned to
> "look past" my initial responses.
> 
> What are other shell addicts' experiences? Objects of loathing and spite?
> 
> David Kirsh, LPC, RN
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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