Happy Halloween!

Today is going to be a busy day, but I made sure I grabbed a little bit of time on the beach before the day started...

 Just walking along the beach in the morning means so much to me....as one lady told me this morning...."It's a Blessed Day".

Of course I had to wear my Halloween Garb, even if I am on the beach!

 I saw more live shells like these 2 moon snails

 Another lightning whelk, this guy had more than just his tip out...

 I did find one that wasn't live rolling in the surf!

as well as this key hole limpet....Our daughter Jess always finds these so I couldn't help but think of her with this one...

Hubby always picks up a turkey wing....so this one's for him!

The water was just clear and beautiful....You could see for miles!

A shelf had developed at the high tide line...I always wonder what is buried in there...

I spotted this guy.... a banded tulip...

But he wasn't all there....

I did find this Operculum (the trap door for a large whelk or Conch) He had to be a pretty big one for a door that large.

....I did find something I have never found before, does anyone know what shell this is? :)

After an hour and a half or so, it was time to head over and work with the Sanibel Shell ladies....such fun! I can't wait until I can make the beautiful things that they do! ....I'll save that for another post!

Stay tuned!

::Shelllady Hugs::