I just couldn't resist playing with them!
I was actually thinking of a dear friend who loves calico scallops while making this one ;)
Now, what kind of shells do I want to play with next?
What is your favorite kind of seashell?
Love,
Del
Friday, June 10, 2011
Pink Seashell Charm Bracelet with Blush Pink and White Freshwater Pearls
I just couldn't resist playing with them!
I was actually thinking of a dear friend who loves calico scallops while making this one ;)
Now, what kind of shells do I want to play with next?
What is your favorite kind of seashell?
Love,
Del
Thursday, June 9, 2011
The Great Pacific Garbage Dump
This is the post I had ready for WOD, but didn't want to put the "pooper" in Shellbelle's party. It's a heck of a way to introduce yourself....
"Hello, my name is Della, and just look at what is happening to our beautiful oceans that we don't see."
It terrifies me that we may not always be able to eat from the sea... and is it really safe as it is now?
So, here is my "planned" post, minus the WOD inserts.
I want to share a video with you. There are so many video's to chose from on this subject, that it was difficult to pick one. I first heard about the Great Pacific Garbage Dump a few years ago, and it has stuck with me. Also called Garbage Island, and The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, this mass of trash in our oceans is killing our sea and wild life....and maybe US. The Pacific Gyre isn't the only garbage patch, either. There are others!
We can help not only by following the three R's...Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, but by not buying and using disposable plastics, or at least recycling what you do use. THEY may call them disposable, but it's really not.
Did you know there are "disposables" made from corn, wheat, and sugar cane? These truly are biodegradable, and won't harm the environment.
Use insulated, reusable coffee mugs instead of hitting a coffee shop everyday, and invest in a stainless steel water bottle, or any one of the cool reusable bottles instead of buying plastic bottles of water. It's better for the environment, and more economical, too!
Our seafood is at risk for depletion as well, but you can still eat your fish and shrimp with a clear conscience by substituting your faves with sustainable seafood, and farm raised varieties. National Geographic has a list of seafood substitutions. National Geographic also has an Ocean page, with amazing video's, photos, and loads of info.
I had to share this, and let you know how bad it really is. And just think, that video was from 2008! How much more garbage has accumulated in the last 3 years??? I've heard of people saying that "this isn't true", and "this isn't real." Really? It looks real to me. Oprah did a series of videos on this, you can find them on Youtube. I wanted to use them all! I love Oprah's narrative. She is such an awesome narrator!
So, this was my rant, so to speak.
I'll have more beach pics coming up, but I just HAD to post this.
I want future generations to know what a live shell looks like. To see them, hold them, and return them to the sea. It's important to me, and I hope know it's important to you, too!
Love,
Del
"Hello, my name is Della, and just look at what is happening to our beautiful oceans that we don't see."
It terrifies me that we may not always be able to eat from the sea... and is it really safe as it is now?
So, here is my "planned" post, minus the WOD inserts.
I want to share a video with you. There are so many video's to chose from on this subject, that it was difficult to pick one. I first heard about the Great Pacific Garbage Dump a few years ago, and it has stuck with me. Also called Garbage Island, and The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, this mass of trash in our oceans is killing our sea and wild life....and maybe US. The Pacific Gyre isn't the only garbage patch, either. There are others!
We can help not only by following the three R's...Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, but by not buying and using disposable plastics, or at least recycling what you do use. THEY may call them disposable, but it's really not.
Did you know there are "disposables" made from corn, wheat, and sugar cane? These truly are biodegradable, and won't harm the environment.
Use insulated, reusable coffee mugs instead of hitting a coffee shop everyday, and invest in a stainless steel water bottle, or any one of the cool reusable bottles instead of buying plastic bottles of water. It's better for the environment, and more economical, too!
Our seafood is at risk for depletion as well, but you can still eat your fish and shrimp with a clear conscience by substituting your faves with sustainable seafood, and farm raised varieties. National Geographic has a list of seafood substitutions. National Geographic also has an Ocean page, with amazing video's, photos, and loads of info.
I had to share this, and let you know how bad it really is. And just think, that video was from 2008! How much more garbage has accumulated in the last 3 years??? I've heard of people saying that "this isn't true", and "this isn't real." Really? It looks real to me. Oprah did a series of videos on this, you can find them on Youtube. I wanted to use them all! I love Oprah's narrative. She is such an awesome narrator!
So, this was my rant, so to speak.
I'll have more beach pics coming up, but I just HAD to post this.
I want future generations to know what a live shell looks like. To see them, hold them, and return them to the sea. It's important to me, and I
Love,
Del
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
World Oceans Day My Favorite Beach
I'm joining Shellbelle for World Oceans Day! Come and Celebrate with us!
To celebrate today, many communities, groups, and people are coming together to educate, demonstrate, and show their love for the ocean. I'm going to tell you about my favorite beach!
Belleair Beach is located just below Clearwater. It is a peaceful place, a family beach, with few visitors every time we've been there. We always see something awesome!
We think this may be a whale! I was also thinking manatee, but the way it swam was more whale like. I snapped this pic Saturday!
Early Saturday morning, before anyone hit the beach, we were out there! Hubby went one way, and I went the other. HIS beach walk entailed finding a fresh turtle nest! He reported it to the Turtle Patrol, and they called someone who came in and measured the distance from the ocean to the nest, dug up the nest, counted the eggs, recorded all of this info, covered the eggs, and roped it off!
This is an amazing beach find! I would LOVE to be here when they hatch! Lucky hubby for being the first one to see the nest!
We usually see brown pelicans in Belleair, but they were not in abundance this time, although I did see several crossing Tampa Bay. Ibis, egrets, gulls, and other shore birds were enjoying fish, and small shellfish.
Friday night we had the most beautiful sunset. The Gulf is THE place for sunsets!
The colors are so intense! I love watching the sun drop into the ocean. It's stunning!
One evening right around sunset we walked up the beach. I saw a clump of sand move, and got my camera ready.
I had to turn off my flash and back off a bit!
Isn't he amazing?! I couldn't stop taking pictures of this fighting conch! We left him at the shoreline, to let him decide if he wanted in the water, or back in the sand. It sure was fun to see him!You should never take a live shell...just sayin'... and in some places it is illegal!
Belleair Beach is the perfect beach if you love peace and quiet, and just want to relax, walk the beach, and see glorious sunsets. There aren't any fast food places after you cross the causeway, and very few restaurants. You can go back into town if you want a good place to eat, or fast food. You can have pizza and subs delivered to your room, but we always bring our own food, cook what we want, and not have to get dressed up to go out. I stay at the beach the entire time we are there, and beach comb as much as I can.
We always see incredible sea life here! We have seen sting rays, the "whale ", numerous pods of dolphins, and so many different shore birds. And now we have seen a live shell here!
These are some of the reasons I love Belleair so much!
Please be respectful of our oceans, and please don't litter. Pick up stray trash, toys, shoes....you'd be amazed at what gets left on the beach sometimes.
I want my grandkids to be able to share the beach experience with their kids...someday.
Happy World Oceans Day!
Love,
Del
Belleair Beach is located just below Clearwater. It is a peaceful place, a family beach, with few visitors every time we've been there. We always see something awesome!
Early Saturday morning, before anyone hit the beach, we were out there! Hubby went one way, and I went the other. HIS beach walk entailed finding a fresh turtle nest! He reported it to the Turtle Patrol, and they called someone who came in and measured the distance from the ocean to the nest, dug up the nest, counted the eggs, recorded all of this info, covered the eggs, and roped it off!
We usually see brown pelicans in Belleair, but they were not in abundance this time, although I did see several crossing Tampa Bay. Ibis, egrets, gulls, and other shore birds were enjoying fish, and small shellfish.
Friday night we had the most beautiful sunset. The Gulf is THE place for sunsets!
One evening right around sunset we walked up the beach. I saw a clump of sand move, and got my camera ready.
I had to turn off my flash and back off a bit!
Belleair Beach is the perfect beach if you love peace and quiet, and just want to relax, walk the beach, and see glorious sunsets. There aren't any fast food places after you cross the causeway, and very few restaurants. You can go back into town if you want a good place to eat, or fast food. You can have pizza and subs delivered to your room, but we always bring our own food, cook what we want, and not have to get dressed up to go out. I stay at the beach the entire time we are there, and beach comb as much as I can.
We always see incredible sea life here! We have seen sting rays, the "whale ", numerous pods of dolphins, and so many different shore birds. And now we have seen a live shell here!
These are some of the reasons I love Belleair so much!
Please be respectful of our oceans, and please don't litter. Pick up stray trash, toys, shoes....you'd be amazed at what gets left on the beach sometimes.
I want my grandkids to be able to share the beach experience with their kids...someday.
Happy World Oceans Day!
Love,
Del
Sunday, June 5, 2011
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