Kane Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I was given permission to post the remaining collection of my friend, a fellow collector who lives in my city. This is a guy who had the sensational privilege of collecting the Burgess shales for 10 years, eventually in a capacity to earn his MSc in Earth Sciences. He and I collect on the odd Sunday when he can get through his honey-do list, but he works as a property appraiser now. He also collected extensively throughout Ontario, and even picked up old bottles around Toronto. Lots of interesting highlights here, including an autographed Stephen Jay Gould book, a Walcott specimen card, and plenty of eye candy for those who have collected Ontario in the halcyon days. Please pardon the photo quality... We were under potlights and drinking much beer. 2 15 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Very cool!! 1 2 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Wow! There's not much else to say except thanks for sharing. 1 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDAWG Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 He has some nice specimens there! Does he have an actual Wiwaxia or just the label? I'm guessing he spent some time in Ottawa based on the fish (probably a Mallotus) and the Triarthus spinosus. I especially like the brittle star and the larger edrioasteroid (Edriophus? or Edrioaster) but the flats of Pseudogygites and the other trilobites aren't anything to turn your nose up at either. It's interesting how many fossil collectors also collect old bottles. Don 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Thanks Kane! I appreciate seeing stuff that I will never get the chance to see in person. 1 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...
Kane Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 20 hours ago, FossilDAWG said: He has some nice specimens there! Does he have an actual Wiwaxia or just the label? I'm guessing he spent some time in Ottawa based on the fish (probably a Mallotus) and the Triarthus spinosus. I especially like the brittle star and the larger edrioasteroid (Edriophus? or Edrioaster) but the flats of Pseudogygites and the other trilobites aren't anything to turn your nose up at either. It's interesting how many fossil collectors also collect old bottles. Don No Wiwaxia... Despite working at the Burgess for a decade, he did not pocket anything. Yes, you got the fish nodule correct! These days, the nodules are much harder to find. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 3 hours ago, FossilDAWG said: It's interesting how many fossil collectors also collect old bottles. Don Maybe it's because many fossil collectors are heavy drinkers; hypochondriacs or both and are thus irresistibly drawn to bottles. Not that I'm suggesting that is the case with Kane's friend Matt, of course. 1 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 12 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Maybe it's because many fossil collectors are heavy drinkers; hypochondriacs or both and are thus irresistibly drawn to bottles. Not that I'm suggesting that is the case with Kane's friend Matt, of course. I'm a fairly robust drinker, but have yet to collect any antique bottles. But I admire your thinking nonetheless! 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilcrazy Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 After many years of association, he and I appreciate our mutual love of fossils and collecting, but humor and friendship dominates. I need to concede, his love of beer humbles my ability to consume, the same. Thanks for the peek at his private stash of fossils. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Lots of neat stuff, especially the one picture with the segmented appendages! Thanks for sharing Kane. RB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neanderthal Shaman Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 (edited) Lucky guy, getting Stephen's signature before his passing. Probably the greatest paleontologist of the 20th century, I would love to have his autograph. Edited August 11, 2021 by Neanderthal Shaman Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manticocerasman Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 nice What's the critter in the 1st picture? I've never seen anything like it. growing old is mandatory but growing up is optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Beer and fossils sounds like a great night was had by all. Great collection wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 On 8/11/2021 at 3:22 AM, Manticocerasman said: nice What's the critter in the 1st picture? I've never seen anything like it. It is a fish skull of Mallotus villosus in a nodule. 1 1 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...
Tidgy's Dad Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 I thought of something else to say. Please convey my thanks to your friend for allowing these to be shared here on the forum. And kindly ask him if he happens to have a full bottle of that lung tonic. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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