Hello Everybody... I'm Back...

To all,

I apologize for being negligent with my sea glass sites but will do my best to now make your visit worthwhile again.

In November, 2008 my Mother was diagnosed with lung cancer. To all who have lost a loved one to cancer... now I understand.

She was always a source of stability and encouragement, and like all my other endeavours, she shared in my joy of sea glass collecting. For a while I lost the motivation to tend to the chores at hand but, in time, I came to remember her last words to me. With great effort she said "Be the best you can be." I will try to honor her advice.

I can't say at this time that I have come to terms with her passing. I have been told that I will never be over it. Well... I don't ever want to be over it.

Yellow is her favorite color.
I miss her so.

If you would like to make a donation to fight cancer please click Cancer Society.

Sincerley,
Gary de Blois

The 2009 NASGA Sea Glass Festival in Erie, Pennsylvania

The 2009 Sea Glass Festival, sponsored by the North American Sea Glass Association, will be held in Erie, Pennsylvania the weekend of Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18.

How Do I Find Thee Sea Glass? Let Me Count the Ways...

Looking at some pics of the sea glass I took the other day it occured to me all the myriad ways these shards can reveal (or hide) themselves on the beach.

Some shards lay right on top of the sand just begging to be plucked. These pieces usually find their way into my collection bag almost immediately!

Other pieces lay ensconced within the sand and rocks, as if playing hide and seek, but revealing just enough to catch my eye.

Some pieces, perched amongst the rocks like chameleons, are hardly noticeable at all. How many times did I walk over this white piece before it finally caught my eye?

Then there are those shards, still wet and aglow by the sunlight, that stand out like brilliant diamonds cast along the beach by the surf.

Today's haul of sea glass doesn't contain any corkers... but who's complaining? It was a beautiful day!
Take care and happy hunting!
Gary de Blois

Catch of the Day

Today's sea glass catch wasn't awarded to any one piece, but instead, to a few pieces that together made it all worthwhile!