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Had a bit of luck in the Callovian


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I went for my first proper collecting excursion in about a month yesterday (I don't count the bike trips to the shark tooth site, since that's more of a light snack). I'd decided to take another look at one of my old sites in the Callovian in the Wutach Valley. As is sometimes the case, I forgot my camera (sorry), so there won't be any on the site photos, but I thought I could at least show you the best finds which I just finished prepping. First a Pyrgotrochus macrocephali gastropod and then a Kepplerites sp. ammonite. Both are relatively seldom, so I was happy to add them to the collection. The last two are well-preserved Choffatia sp. and Macrocephalites sp. ammonites.

 

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Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger

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Turned out very nicely!

I do like the Macrocephalites, at least on account of their plumpness (and I have a very fine example here from an ex-canuck :P). 

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The gastropod's pretty nice, too. 

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5 minutes ago, Kane said:

Turned out very nicely!

I do like the Macrocephalites, at least on account of their plumpness (and I have a very fine example here from an ex-canuck :P). 

Yes, they certainly are attractive, aren't they?

 

2 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said:

The gastropod's pretty nice, too. 

I agree :)

 

Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger

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Those ammonites are beautiful Roger! As always!

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Very nice Roger. The ammonite is spectacular.

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Congratulations Roger on your excellent finds and prep. I can't get enough of your Macrocephalites, but that Kapplerites is exquisite. You're helping me devise a shopping list for the next time I come out. 

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More than just a "bit" of luck, I'd say.  Your ammonites always make me :drool::envy:

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Great stuff! Glad you were able to break your month long dry streak. 

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Nice finds. I really like how tactile the Kepplerites and Macrocephalites look, it must feel nice to run your fingers along the keels.

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@Norki @FossilNerd @FossilDAWG @Jeffrey P @RuMert @sixgill pete @Darktooth Thanks for your endearing comments everyone. Those ribs sure do have a tantalizing feel to them. I'll take you there the next time you come, Jeffrey, but you'll have to dig like a maniac the whole day with the hope that luck is with you.

 

Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger

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Wonderful finds, Roger!  I do love your ammonites, but it's nice to see a gastropod in the mix this time, too!  Congrats!

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6 hours ago, Monica said:

Wonderful finds, Roger!  I do love your ammonites, but it's nice to see a gastropod in the mix this time, too!  Congrats!

Thanks, Monica.

 

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Nice finds. Your in luck still having the opportunity to go hunting....greetz,Marcel

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9 hours ago, Everhardus said:

Nice finds. Your in luck still having the opportunity to go hunting....greetz,Marcel

Thanks Marcel. Aren't you allowed to collect right now in Holland?

 

Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger

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We are allowed but since my main interest is ammonites i am dependent on sites out of Holland. So for me due to travel restrictions nothing is possible at the moment. I guess my France trip for this summer is not going to happen either so i am hoping in a month or 2 Germany wil lift it's restrictions. If so, i might even travel to the Watach area.......

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  hi Roger.  Looks like you had a productive and fun trip.  Love the gastropod!

 

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12 hours ago, Everhardus said:

We are allowed but since my main interest is ammonites i am dependent on sites out of Holland. So for me due to travel restrictions nothing is possible at the moment. I guess my France trip for this summer is not going to happen either so i am hoping in a month or 2 Germany wil lift it's restrictions. If so, i might even travel to the Watach area.......

I see. If you do manage to get out this way, I'll be glad to show you around.

 

Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger

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11 hours ago, RJB said:

  hi Roger.  Looks like you had a productive and fun trip.  Love the gastropod!

 

RB

Thanks Ron.

 

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Thanks for the offer Roger ! We’ll have too see how everything evolves these next few weeks....

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Very nice finds! Your Macro is very well shaped. What is its diameter?

If you have any calipers, can you measure thickness?

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8 hours ago, Dimitris said:

Very nice finds! Your Macro is very well shaped. What is its diameter?

If you have any calipers, can you measure thickness?

6.5x 4cm. at the aperture.

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Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger

http://www.steinkern.de/

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