Jenny Scarboro wrote:
>
> Here's a lighthearted question for the oldtimers...
>
> Recalling one of my stinkiest-ever experiences, a trip to Shell Heaven (the
> scallop dump) at Cape Canaveral with my aunt Gloria in 1981, I now realize
> with some sadness that the scallop dumps are no longer open for the
> picking.
>
> Tell me... is there any truth therefore to this story?  It was related to
> me that several years ago, the owners of a dump closed their dump to
> scavengers after a truck unloaded tons of rotting mollusca onto a shell
> collector who apparently failed to move out of the way, killing him as dead
> as a scallop!
>
> Was my leg being pulled here, or what??
>
> Jenny
 
 
We know nothing about anyone ever getting hurt by a load of scallops.
Although that was a big concern of the big equipment drivers and one
reason we were not allowed again.
 
The area that was the "beloved" scallop dump is all paved over and is
now parking for the many cruise ships that come into Port Canaveral.
 
Unfortunately, the scallop industry is just about closed too...because
they have scraped the bottom clean.
 
We were good friends of your Aunt Gloria...belong to the Astronaut Trail
Shell Club.  We used to actually go out there almost every night.  Will
never forget that smell.  Our old car was sold (I am sure) with that
smell still clinging to the seats and headliner.
 
What a good time that was.  We really miss it.
 
--
Jim & Bobbi Cordy
Specializing in Self-Collected
Caribbean & Florida Shells