Hmmm, I wonder if cold water makes them shrivle ? or if it is hot water making them shrink ? L :) ------------------------------ John and Lynette Flynn <[log in to unmask]> wrote that their cones tended to shrink during the "cleaning process". This is a surprise to hear, for certain!! Does anyone know how this might happen? I am really curious about this!! - the JR nobody ever shot ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask] - a forum for informal discussions on molluscs To leave this list, click on the following web link: http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=conch-l&A=1 Type your email address and name in the appropriate box and click leave the list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------