"I think the only kind that comes in the spiral shell that I have never tasted is hermit crabs, which is an entirely different species." That's because a hermit crab occupies the abandoned spiral shell of a molusk, not its own shell, which is not a shell but a carapace. But that is of no gustatory importance. Hermit crabs are fun for the kids at the beach but will never be a food item. Now I will be on the lookout for whelks. For the sake of your fine reputation on this forum I hope they are tasty. ;-) BTW, concerning spiral critters, I had to gather periwinkles several times before overcoming my reluctance for eating snails. When I finally cooked and ate them, they were very good. They are abundant around here but rarely eaten. But then, mussels used to be under appreciated in New England. Not any more. Jim

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I am leaving tomorrow nite to go to Florida (Appolo Beach) with my son, dil and grandchildren. My mind says I need this vacation (after losing my husband), but my heart feels guilty because he would have loved it (especially the ocean - He absoutely loved the ocean) and I would have loved to be taking the vacation with him also. Sheryl - NJ