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Hi, I logged in here a while ago and have been checking things out every once in a while, particularly since I'm interested in the Canadian side of things. Now I think it's time to introduce myself. I'm a baby-boomer from the 50's, born in England, grew up in Brampton,Ontario,Canada and have been living in the south of Germany since 1987. I began collecting over here, so I haven't had much firsthand experience in Canada or America; just a bit of digging on a few short trips since I moved here. I began with minerals, but I soon moved on to Fossils, first of all since they're readily available in my part of the world(Swabian Alb-Jurassic Age) I specialize in the Aalenium, particularly the upper part, but I'm interested in practically everything, since the themes of the development of life on earth and our planetary metamorphosis are extremely fascinating for me. My collection fills 5 showcases and a number of shelves and spreads on into my preparation room in the basement. It's made up practically only of my own finds over the years. I'll attach a few photos to give you an impression.(If I understand correctly, each Photo can be up to 2 MB. Let's see what happens.) I joined the German fossil Forum "Steinkern.de" in 2008 and am active there writing articles and working as an editor. I've also recently begun contributing to hobby magazines and maintain contacts to professionals in the field. I'll take another look through the forum now to see where I might be able to contribute something. I'm looking forward to hearing something from you; particularly you Canadians. (Don't let that put you Americans off though I lived in Pennsylvania for 3 years) Best wishes, Roger

Hi guys could anyone please help me I'd this please it appears to have some kind of skin or scale on it found here in the uk many thanks David

Hi everyone Could anyone help me id this item please it was found in the east of the uk many thanks David

Hi could anyone help me Id this piece please its approx 6x4inches and weighs approx 1000grms it was found here in the uk many thanks David

Not my pictures as mine is stored after moving. Spencer microscopes, micro-tome in box. Perhaps 1930's? Not sure that it applies to fossils and not sure what kind is used for micro samples of hard fossils and seashells.

Hey all! Museum trips with my kids have recently rekindled my love for rocks, and a chance find in some gravel, (probably Devonian) has bit me with the fossil hunting bug. I found this forum when researching a recent find. Some very helpful members were able to identify it for me and now I'm hooked. Thanks for being an awesome resource! I cant wait to hone my skills prepping my finds.

Hello Everyone! I had the foresight to take my camera with me on my hunt yesterday. Before you ask - no, I didn't get a ground shot of the mastodon tooth. To be completely honest, I didn't know what it was until I got home...I probably wouldn't have even picked it up except that I noticed some symmetry. Anyway, I snapped a few shots of some decent shark teeth. Nothing too impressive, but steady finds all the same. enjoy - Here's a neat little whale tooth -