Thanks Paul , this is exactly who I'm looking for , will try a fax tomorrow
. wish us luck as i have heard nothing but great reports about the success
of this guys shelling trips , the fantastic lodging and even that there is a
guy (local fellow) who cleans the shells fer ya . boy i hope this works as
we are down to only about 3 weeks until we can go . thanks again , mark &
peta bethke
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Kanner <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thursday, November 11, 1999 2:02 AM
Subject: Re: Shelling in Panama,


>----- Original Message -----
>From: ferreter <[log in to unmask]>
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>Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 4:17 PM
>Subject: Shelling in Panama,
>
>
>> Is there anyone out there that can give us a run down on shelling in
>Panama?
>> Peta and I are taking our 1st real holiday in many years and if all goes
>to
>> plan we are looking forward to 5 days in sunny Panama and any help would
>be
>> appreciated . Thanks , Mark & Peta Bethke
>
>Hey Mark,
>There is a guy in Panama named James Ernest . He is on the Pacific side. He
>lives on an island and takes groups shelling. From what I understand, most
>of it is intertidal or dredging. The people I have talked to say that the
>intertidal collecting is terrific. The last address I had for Ernest is:
Box
>831, Balboa, Ancon, Republic of Panama. The fax is: 011-507-2277-6249.
Might
>be worth contacting him. I have been aching to get down there myself, so be
>sure and post your trip results and any info you on the area.
>
>Good luck and all the best,
>
>Paul Kanner
>Los Angeles, Ca
>