Ellen, You did note that he declined to give his name... Allen Aigen [log in to unmask] From: Ellen Bulger <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Unusual Shelling Find - a 40 carat emerald in a Strombus gigas Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 01:54:11 -0400 Wait a minute, I thought you weren't allowed to collect queen conchs in Florida! Allen Aigen [log in to unmask]