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> From: Jim Miller <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Sanibel trip
> Date: Friday, January 01, 1999 11:50 PM
>
> I'm sure it's been covered here before (I hear the groans even now), but
> please put up with this one more time . . . I'm new to the list as of
> yesterday.
>
> We are planning a family outing down to Sanibel on Jan 10-16. Anyone have
> any suggestions for where, specifically, we can find some nice shells?
I'm
> aware of the ban on live shells on Sanibel, but how about any neighboring
> areas? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Also, anyone have any answers for this one: A month ago, we stopped and
> picked up some large Melongena corona on an oyster bed at low tide near
> Carrabelle, FL (we live in Tallahassee). There were hundreds of them
(most
> about 100mm). Today we stopped to have a look and see if we could find a
> monster (I'm always looking for that 120+mm biggie). But we scoured the
> area and saw not a single one. Did they leave for deeper water as it's
> gotten colder? I'm baffled (but then I usually am . . .).
>
> Thanks for any and all responses/information/opinions.
>
> Best regards,
> Jim Miller