Hello Everyone, I am new to the Conch-L list. I have been read your e-mial for about a week. I am not very knowledgable about shells except that I think they are the most beautiful things on Earth. My family and I live in Rural Iowa, USA, so we don't have the opportunity to collect more than once or twice a year on vacation. We visited Sanibel Island last November. What a treat! We will be spending two days on South Padre Island with a Youth Group in June for our next seaside visit. Please forgive me if I interject some dull or uninformed questions...I am just starting to learn species names. I wish you all a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year! Oh, Helmut, we had turkey sandwiches for lunch and will have Lasagna and Garlic Bread for Supper. - Tara ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com