Ramo Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I've been over here on the east coast for work since Sandy hit, and since I don't have any place to go for Thanksgiving, I think I'll drive up and give Big Brook a try. If anybody wants to join me, I guess I'll be trying the Boundry Ave spot. If anybody has any advice for a first time Big Brook hunter, I'd be happy to take it. I'm more of a crawl and scan person than a sifter, so I think that's what I'll be trying. (Most excited about finding some belemnites hopefully, but I'll take shark teeth as well) Ramo For one species to mourn the death of another is a new thing under the sun. -Aldo Leopold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 (edited) Ramo, Wish I could go. Sorry you're stuck here on the holiday. I would advise going in on Hillsdale Rd. and work your way over to Boundary Rd. There is a nice parking area on Hillsdale, and easy access to the river. And lots of belemnites on that end - I'd wager(if I was a betting man, that is!) the first fossil you find will be a belemnite. Also,... bring a gallon milk jug or some other container, (I'm partial to those big plastic pretzel barrels.) and bring some gravel back with you to the hotel to hunt through later. A pleasant way to spend an evening, at least. Good luck, Ramo! Best regards, Edited November 21, 2012 by Fossildude19 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...
zachj Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 what part of the east coast are you at? if your close to NC you should hit gmr. If its belemites you seek then the 10th street pee dee formation exposures produces hundreds in a 1-2 hours trip. one day i will find a tooth over 3 inches in good conditon haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Zachj, I believe Ramo is in New Jersey. - Kind of a haul to get to NC. Regards, 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...
zachj Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 oh he just said east coast, so i thought he could be anywhere affected by sandy, sorry one day i will find a tooth over 3 inches in good conditon haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramo Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Yes, I'm in NJ. Tim I don't see Hillsdale road on my map program. Can you be a little more specific on directions? Ramo For one species to mourn the death of another is a new thing under the sun. -Aldo Leopold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Ramo, You're going to go left onto Clover Hill Rd. from Boundary, then a quick right onto Hillsdale. See map. Hope this helps. Regards, 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...
Vordigern Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 one of those compact rakes might be a good idea if youre a surface collector, lots of leaves on the gravel bars right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Ahoy Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I'd join you, but I'll be in PA at the time. The leaves are definitely going to be a bother, so you may want to rethink your strategy. I almost always just sift this time of year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 (edited) Hey Ramo, I might be able to go if my parents are able to drive me. Also, like you i like looking on the surface a bit more than sifting. I would recommend Ramanessin Brook for surface scanning because it seems to me that there are less leaves and you can find a bit more. Although i have never found a belemite at Ramanessin.... Edited November 21, 2012 by Survivor : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramo Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Tim, Thanks. for the info. Darwin, Guess I'll be going to Walmart and looking for something that works as a sifter. Ramo For one species to mourn the death of another is a new thing under the sun. -Aldo Leopold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Tim, Thanks. for the info. Darwin, Guess I'll be going to Walmart and looking for something that works as a sifter. Ramo No problem Ramo! Just get a cheap plastic collander - that'll work. Good luck! Regards, 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...
Shamalama Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Tim, Thanks. for the info. Darwin, Guess I'll be going to Walmart and looking for something that works as a sifter. Ramo Just build your self one with lumber and screen from Home Depot or Lowes. $20 investment for materials and 1/2 hr to construct. You can ask them to cut the lumber into 6"-1' (or however long you want it) pieces, get screen and metal shears, carpet tacks and a hammer. I'd love to join you but I will be in Central Pennsyltucky this holiday. -Dave __________________________________________________ Geologists on the whole are inconsistent drivers. When a roadcut presents itself, they tend to lurch and weave. To them, the roadcut is a portal, a fragment of a regional story, a proscenium arch that leads their imaginations into the earth and through the surrounding terrain. - John McPheeIf I'm going to drive safely, I can't do geology. - John McPheeCheck out my Blog for more fossils I've found: http://viewsofthemahantango.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 (edited) Ramo, You could also use wire mesh desk accessories - if there is a Staples or Target around. Those might work for some sifting. Collander like this one will probably be cheapest, though. Regards, Edited November 21, 2012 by Fossildude19 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...
Scylla Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I have successfully surface collected Big brook this time of year, but I had a small leaf rake to sweep away the leaves and it was a dry and sunny day. If the leaves are wet, then just sift. I know some TFF members have used gas powered leaf blowers to get rid of leaves over gravel. Or you can come to my house for some Turkey dinner, I'll give you some belemites too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramo Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Scylla, that is a very generous offer, but I'm getting excited about Big Brook. It's one of those spots I'ver heard about for years, but didn't think I'd ever hunt there. It's a long drive from home, where I find alot of the same things. Thanks again for the dinner offer, Tim offered me a home cooked meal as well when I was up in Connecticut a few weeks ago, and I had to turn him down as well. I've met more of the nicest people across the country through TFF than most people would imagine. Ramo For one species to mourn the death of another is a new thing under the sun. -Aldo Leopold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagurus Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I hope you enjoy your thanksgiving hunt, sorry I'm not close enough to join you. Have a great thanksgiving everyone. Start the day with a smile and get it over with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxman56 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I know some TFF members have used gas powered leaf blowers to get rid of leaves over gravel. Or you can come to my house for some Turkey dinner, I'll give you some belemites too. Wow that is hardcore hunting. Bad enough to haul you gear down the creek. I always thought if I bought a house on the creek, I run a hose down and set up a power sifter. And hire my grandkids to shovel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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