Tag Archives: International Beachcombing Conference

Glimpses of New York – Thinking like a marble on Staten Island

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Diane Scheurell

New York City is about as far away from beachcombing as I could imagine. It’s non-stop stimulation and sensory overload. So when a new friend from last year’s International Beachcombing Conference invited me to comb with her on Staten Island, … Continue reading →

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Blown away – Damon Point and Ruby Beach

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

Beachcombers are a hearty breed, as I discovered at the International Beachcombing Conference. Nothing seems to deter them from their appointed rounds, especially the weather. Day 1 of the conference, I woke up to rain, thankful that the schedule was … Continue reading →

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The passionate beachcomber

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

One thing you can say about  the attendees at the 2015 International Beachcombing Conference is that they are passionate. They talk about getting up at 3 am to head to the beach because it’s low tide and that’s when the … Continue reading →

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Be a kid again

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

At the Beachcombing Conference, I’m staying in a cottage with three other gals. It felt like I was back in college again, back at the co-op, taking turns in the bathroom, dashing down the hall wearing only a towel, and … Continue reading →

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I have reservations…

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

I’m going to the 6th Annual International Beachcombing Conference along the Washington coast. It sounded like such a good idea when I signed up: a week on the mainland in the Pacific Northwest, beachcombing with my friend Deacon (Dr. Beachcomb). … Continue reading →

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Beachcombing with Dr. Beachcomb

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

This summer I’ll be away from the Big Island for almost two months, so I decided to spend some time at my favorite beaches. Everything looks different because we had so much surf and storm damage in late winter. The … Continue reading →

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