snakebite6769 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Last year I discovered a baleen whale fossil along the cliffs of Calvert cliffs park. Tomorrow it will be getting excavated. However I broke my leg just before Christmas so I am looking to see if anyone can video the excavation for me as I cannot attend. I’m hoping to get a video and some good pictures I can share on here. Please feel free to message me as I’m anxious to see the excavation process. I just wish I had better luck so I could attend and assist in the excavation of what I found. Anyone willing to help is super appreciated !!! Thank you 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Ouch! Sorry about your leg, Rob! Hope you are on the mend. I'm confident someone will be able to chip in and help! Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Crutches, hobble, hop! You can do it! "Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe" - Saint Augustine"Those who can not see past their own nose deserve our pity more than anything else." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Tape a heavy duty trashbag around the cast and you're good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebite6769 Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 I would tip over with my luck lol. I’m non weight bearing currently so I can’t climb over branches or things sadly. Spiral fracture. Wait until someone finds my fossil...part metal lol. I’m slowly on the mend Tim, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 That looks painful! Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebite6769 Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 It was very painful. But it was my first time getting staples, put under, and having surgery. the dig has been postponed temporarily due to the weather. I am in contact with the curator and lead excavation person so as I find out more I will post it on here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebite6769 Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 11 hours ago, caldigger said: Tape a heavy duty trashbag around the cast and you're good to go. They stuck me in a giant moon boot. I guess they are using casts at their own discretion, that way I can take the boot off and wash to avoid bacteria and infection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 17 minutes ago, snakebite6769 said: that way I can take the boot off and wash to avoid bacteria and infection. What good is a wound if you don't tempt infection? Sheesh, what is the medical world coming to these days?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Ouch! Sorry to hear/see that, Rob. Give yourself all the time you can to mend. The only silver lining is that it is winter, so if you were going to be placed on the DL, best that it didn't happen in high collecting season in our part of the world! ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebite6769 Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, Kane said: Ouch! Sorry to hear/see that, Rob. Give yourself all the time you can to mend. The only silver lining is that it is winter, so if you were going to be placed on the DL, best that it didn't happen in high collecting season in our part of the world! At least it happened at work so I’m still getting paid. And that’s True Kane! Not peak fossil collecting or metal detecting season. Hoping to be healed before then 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebite6769 Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 2 hours ago, caldigger said: What good is a wound if you don't tempt infection? Sheesh, what is the medical world coming to these days?! Well after my dads surgery went south and he had to have his leg amputated I’d rather not tempt the issue lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 I wish you a good recovery. Can't the excavators themselves take turns making video shots just in case you haven't found someone yet? Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebite6769 Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 18 minutes ago, Ludwigia said: I wish you a good recovery. Can't the excavators themselves take turns making video shots just in case you haven't found someone yet? Thanks for the well wishes. The lead excavation person said he could send a couple pictures. I would like to give someone else the opportunity that was given to me due to my circumstances, and hope another opportunity comes up. I had planned to use my GoPro and film it so my children could use it for school science reports and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebite6769 Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 The excavation is postponed until next week. Will post further updates as I know more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Good luck. Hope you can heal quickly enough to go yourself and, failing that, that you find someone to film it. Life can be cruel sometimes. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebite6769 Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 On 1/24/2020 at 7:07 AM, Tidgy's Dad said: Good luck. Hope you can heal quickly enough to go yourself and, failing that, that you find someone to film it. Life can be cruel sometimes. Indeed it can! Good news is the area of the cliff that is to be exposed and excavated is stable and they have people checking on it frequently, and they are willing to wait for my presence if I am able to. If not I’m more than happy to share with others 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smt126 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 They stapled that fracture? I don't think I've ever seen anyone staple that distal of a wound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnbuckeye Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 @smt126 On 1/20/2020 at 7:33 PM, snakebite6769 said: His Xray shows a metal plate was used for fracture stabilization and the incision created in the skin to provide access was "stapled" shut. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebite6769 Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Yes they stapled both incisions closed. No stitches, and metal plate with screws to stabilize the bones in hopes they will heal properly aligned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruger9a Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Based on what I'm seeing, I would strongly suggest you heed your doctor's advice and keep off it. Someone will post something I'm sure. Good luck and wishing you a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Neck Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Ouch man! Get well soon! Doesnt look like a quick heal so keep off that for awhile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smt126 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 @minnbuckeye yea I just meant most people suture versus staple a distal tib/fib fracture incision. Also I agree, best to avoid going down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Sorry to hear. I bust my arm last November and I am far from healed. It's a slow, painful process and something that can't be rushed. In fact, if you try push yourself too soon, as I did, you will just "go backwards" and take longer to heal. MotM August 2023 - Eclectic Collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Definitely ouch, speedy recovery and be careful you need that leg the rest of your life. Hey great find, who is doing the excavation the Calvert Museum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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