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“I have the world's largest collection of seashells. I keep it on all the beaches of the world... perhaps you've seen it.” Stephen Wright

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Are you ready for some shell shows! There are times when I am shelling on the beach that I have actually gotten dizzy.  The waves going in & out, birds buzzing overhead, and  bending up & down to inspect the wrack line can all contribute to a spinning of the senses that warrant a quick sit down on the sand.  But that pales in comparison to the sensory overload you will experience at a shell show.  Usually sponsored by the local shell club, a shell show is a gathering of shell enthusiasts of all kinds - the artists, the serious scientific collector, & the aficionado. There are shell flowers, shell mirrors, shells for sale, t-shirts with shells printed on them,  shell exhibits, shell collections, & the nobility of the shell craft - the sailor's valentine.   From the moment you enter the venue your senses are assailed with color of the shells everywhere, the movement of the crowds, the loud din of voices calling to one another to "Get over here you g