Dear Friends,
        With deep regrete, I will not be attending the Orlando Shell Show this
weekend as a dealer.  With Hurricane Georges heading directly towards the
Florida "Panhandle" later this weekend, I felt it was best for me to stay home
and "batten down the hatches".  I was really looking forward to seeing alot of
old friends at the show and maybe meet a few of my mailorder customers who I
have never met in person, but I am sure you all will understand my current
concern for the safety of my family and property.  The show is still "on" and
I encourage all of you that are within range of Orlando to attend...especially
if you have never had the chance to attend a shell show.  the Orlando Shell
Club is well known for putting on a good show and especially for their
hospitality!   Have a great show Orlando!  I hope to see you all again another
time!
         Sincerely,
          Edward T. Schelling
           Worldwide Specimen Shells
            Ft Walton Beach, FL
            [In the "panhandle", halfway between Pensacola and Panama City]