Well, the ocean is calling and we must prepare our supply list Moved to the top by Bill 10/27/2010
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Kleenex
Napkins
Laundry Soap
Fabric Softener
Paper platesv
Reusable cups ??
Garbage bags small and large
Trash bags
coffee regular
coffee decaf
hand soap
dish soap
dish washer soap
anything else ?
how about we add to this and sign up as you can.
See ya' all soon
Sheri
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Lettered Olive Shell: Scribblings on the Surface
By Patricia B. Mitchell.
This shiny, cylindrical shell has chestnut-brown markings on it which look very vaguely like letters of the alphabet. The shell may be as tall as 2½ inches, with a low, pointed spire and four or five body whorls. At the lower end of the long aperture there are folds on the inner surface, and a notch at the base. The Lettered Olive lacks an operculum, or “door,” for the opening of its shell.
Between the scribblings on the surface, the shell is a pale grayish-white color. The inside may be pink. There is an especially desirable variety of the Lettered Olive Shell which has no writing on it, and is a beautiful yellow or perhaps a warm brown shade.
When the Lettered Olive snail is crawling or tunneling, its mantle partially covers the shell, helping to protect and polish the shell.
Native Americans long ago made necklaces of the handsome shells. In the early 1900s these “Panama Shells” were collected and strung to make portières (door-curtains) to sell to tourists.
The predacious snail lives in the sand along the shore, and feeds on the tiny Coquina and other smooth-surfaced small clams. Sometimes one will find a Lettered Olive shell with a Common Atlantic Slipper Shell (Crepidula fornicata) attached to its surface, riding piggyback.
The Lettered Olive Shell reproduces by laying its eggs on the sand. The 20-50 eggs, in transparent capsules, develop into larvae within a week. These “babies” (veligers) break out of the capsule and live in a planktonic form prior to developing into adults.
In 1984, the shell was designated the official state shell of South Carolina. It may be found from there to Florida coasts.
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Notes
o For more information on the Lettered Olive Shell see:
R. Tucker Abbott and Percy A. Morris, Peterson Field Guides: Shells of the Atlantic & Gulf Coasts & the West Indies.
S. Peter Dance, Eyewitness Handbook of Shells.
Nick Fotheringham and Susan Rothschild, Beachcomber's Guide to Gulf Coast Marine Life.
Carol M. Williams, Beach Bountiful: Southeast.
o Classification: Family Olividae; Superfamily Muricoidea; Suborder Neogastropoda; Order Caenogastropoda; Class Gastropoda.
o Scientific nomenclature is subject to change, due to ongoing research. The above classification coincides with that published by Conchologists of America, Inc.
o Digital formatting is by Jonathan Mitchell.
By Patricia B. Mitchell.
This shiny, cylindrical shell has chestnut-brown markings on it which look very vaguely like letters of the alphabet. The shell may be as tall as 2½ inches, with a low, pointed spire and four or five body whorls. At the lower end of the long aperture there are folds on the inner surface, and a notch at the base. The Lettered Olive lacks an operculum, or “door,” for the opening of its shell.
Between the scribblings on the surface, the shell is a pale grayish-white color. The inside may be pink. There is an especially desirable variety of the Lettered Olive Shell which has no writing on it, and is a beautiful yellow or perhaps a warm brown shade.
When the Lettered Olive snail is crawling or tunneling, its mantle partially covers the shell, helping to protect and polish the shell.
Native Americans long ago made necklaces of the handsome shells. In the early 1900s these “Panama Shells” were collected and strung to make portières (door-curtains) to sell to tourists.
The predacious snail lives in the sand along the shore, and feeds on the tiny Coquina and other smooth-surfaced small clams. Sometimes one will find a Lettered Olive shell with a Common Atlantic Slipper Shell (Crepidula fornicata) attached to its surface, riding piggyback.
The Lettered Olive Shell reproduces by laying its eggs on the sand. The 20-50 eggs, in transparent capsules, develop into larvae within a week. These “babies” (veligers) break out of the capsule and live in a planktonic form prior to developing into adults.
In 1984, the shell was designated the official state shell of South Carolina. It may be found from there to Florida coasts.
_______________________________________
Notes
o For more information on the Lettered Olive Shell see:
R. Tucker Abbott and Percy A. Morris, Peterson Field Guides: Shells of the Atlantic & Gulf Coasts & the West Indies.
S. Peter Dance, Eyewitness Handbook of Shells.
Nick Fotheringham and Susan Rothschild, Beachcomber's Guide to Gulf Coast Marine Life.
Carol M. Williams, Beach Bountiful: Southeast.
o Classification: Family Olividae; Superfamily Muricoidea; Suborder Neogastropoda; Order Caenogastropoda; Class Gastropoda.
o Scientific nomenclature is subject to change, due to ongoing research. The above classification coincides with that published by Conchologists of America, Inc.
o Digital formatting is by Jonathan Mitchell.
WikiLeaks reports that undisclosed sources are reporting a vast collection of seashells in the Toledo Area. Sources can not confirm
specific persons involved but government officals close to the investigation indicate "that it's not the only shell game in town"! Will 2010 be as lucky for these "persons"?? Will the Olive Trade continue to drive Martini prices higher?? Can State Inspection Stations thaw the threat?? Or is this just another sign that we continue to shell out ....?? Beach residents were quoted as saying "Hey, Shell Out"!! Breaking News much later than 11!!
specific persons involved but government officals close to the investigation indicate "that it's not the only shell game in town"! Will 2010 be as lucky for these "persons"?? Will the Olive Trade continue to drive Martini prices higher?? Can State Inspection Stations thaw the threat?? Or is this just another sign that we continue to shell out ....?? Beach residents were quoted as saying "Hey, Shell Out"!! Breaking News much later than 11!!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Clean condos
I was looking at the booking schedule for the two condos today. The east side does not have anyone renting it between now and the end of the year with the exception of our group. The west side has someone in it at the end of this month for three days and then nothing in November at all. So, they should be clean for us ;)
Less than six weeks to go. I can't wait......
Less than six weeks to go. I can't wait......
A neat Holden Beach Turtle site http://http://www.hbturtlewatch.org/. Appears that earlier in the season Holden Beach had a rare leatherback nest on the beach!
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