I_gotta_rock Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I give you the World's Cutest Fossil Preparators! I found a lump of matrix with a sliver of clam shell exposed about two years ago in Buxton, NC. It's a chunk of the Pleistocene shelf on which the OBX are sitting. When I brought it home, all you could see of the shell was the yellow strip in the middle. It was the only fossil visible at the time. It sat on a shelf for two years, waiting in vain for me to scrape away the matrix. I finally decided to use it for mouse furniture a couple weeks ago. They decided that they really like the minerals in the matrix. They have been licking away the matrix but have been very good about not eating the shell -- or any of the other fossils that they have been exposing. I wish they could do this with dolomite! 16 I refuse to give up my childish wonder at the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Oh no! This appears an unfortunate contradiction to the well known fact - snolly is the "World's Cutest Fossil Preparator." 1 Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 They must have pretty coarse tongues! Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 4 hours ago, snolly50 said: Oh no! This appears an unfortunate contradiction to the well known fact - snolly is the "World's Cutest Fossil Preparator." At least you can still claim to be the world's cutest saxophonist (next to Timmy Cappello of course) Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_gotta_rock Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 8 hours ago, snolly50 said: Oh no! This appears an unfortunate contradiction to the well known fact - snolly is the "World's Cutest Fossil Preparator." I refuse to give up my childish wonder at the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 4 hours ago, Ludwigia said: can still claim to be the world's cutest saxophonist I don't know. It would be hard to beat out Zoot of Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem! 2 Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolmt Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Priceless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 14 hours ago, snolly50 said: Oh no! This appears an unfortunate contradiction to the well known fact - snolly is the "World's Cutest Fossil Preparator." I thought I was the cutest... I'm contesting the results of this election!!! Sorry, I couldn't help myself. 1 Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Hi, Coco ---------------------- OUTIL POUR MESURER VOS FOSSILES : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 1 (Poissons et sélaciens récents & fossiles) : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 2 (Animaux vivants - sans poissons ni sélaciens) : ici Mâchoires sélaciennes récentes : ici Hétérodontiques et sélaciens : ici Oeufs sélaciens récents : ici Otolithes de poissons récents ! ici Un Greg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 and the worlds smallest too! RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjfriend Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 On 11/4/2020 at 4:41 AM, snolly50 said: I don't know. It would be hard to beat out Zoot of Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem! Don't know how good you are but I'd vote for Zoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 2 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 58 minutes ago, Sjfriend said: I'd vote for Zoot A wisely cast ballot. Here is the real Zoot, whose name was given the Muppet. He is squeezin' a vintage Selmer horn and is imparting a wonderful quality of breathy sub-tones to the piece. 1 Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyw Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Tidgy s got my vote! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Randyw said: Tidgy s got my vote! Always knew you were a very discerning and wise individual. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_gotta_rock Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 Smooth, Snolly! I refuse to give up my childish wonder at the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Trilo Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 @Tidgy's Dad what did you break? 1 “If fossils are not "boggling" your mind then you are simply not doing it right” -Ken (digit) "No fossil is garbage, it´s just not completely preserved” -Franz (FranzBernhard) "With hammer in hand, the open horizon of time, and dear friends by my side, what can we not accomplish together?" -Kane (Kane) "We are in a way conquering time, reuniting members of a long lost family" -Quincy (Opabinia Blues) "I loved reading the trip reports, I loved the sharing, I loved the educational aspect, I loved the humor. It felt like home. It still does" -Mike (Pagurus) “The best deal I ever got was getting accepted as a member on The Fossil Forum. Not only got an invaluable pool of knowledge, but gained a loving family as well.” -Doren (caldigger) "it really is nice, to visit the oasis that is TFF" -Tim (fossildude19) "Life's Good! -Adam (Tidgy's Dad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Top Trilo said: @Tidgy's Dad what did you break? I don't recall But I'm often gluing wifey to the sofa because she can't sit still otherwise, so that may have been it. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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