Beach Boy Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Hi all What was your best find of 2013. This Crioceras is my best find and came from the Glacial Holderness coast in Yorkshire. Have a great Christmas and good hunting for 2014 Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Beautiful! "Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"_ Carl Sagen No trees were killed in this posting......however, many innocent electrons were diverted from where they originally intended to go. " I think, therefore I collect fossils." _ Me "When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."__S. Holmes "can't we all just get along?" Jack Nicholson from Mars Attacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolmt Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Very nice , hope you did not have to carry it too far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Boy Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 Very nice , hope you did not have to carry it too far Thanks Malcolm For the story of how i found and removed this fossil have a read at my post "race against the tide" posted 25th or 26th of May in the general discussion section. Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Boy Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 Beautiful! Thanks Herb Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Wizard Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Hi Dave They don't come much bigger or better than that. Well done and Happy Christmas Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossisle Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Here is my Pachydiscus suciensis from Hornby Island this past spring!! Cephalopods rule!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dromiopsis Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Hello! 2013 was a great year for me..I have improved a lot the quality in my fossils collection. But a new one was a good surprise..;it was stopped by a trunk instead to finish into the Baltic sea, down to the cliff.....my first oncocerid....by the way , if someone can help me for the id...thanks in advance!!! Dromiopsis 11 cm long, Silurian Gotland Sweden Gallery pictures http://www.flickr.com/photos/supergrevling/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleoworld-101 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 2013 for me will go down in history as the year i found my first vertebrate fossil, first dinosaur bone, first tooth and various other first time things. But my find of the year, and my personal favourite thing i have ever found in 6-7 years of collecting, is this connected pair of Ichthyosaurus vertebrae from Charmouth in England. "In Africa, one can't help becoming caught up in the spine-chilling excitement of the hunt. Perhaps, it has something to do with a memory of a time gone by, when we were the prey, and our nights were filled with darkness..." -Eternal Enemies: Lions And Hyenas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dactyll Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Dave.... Thats a fabulous specimen it really is.... Well done for finding it AND retrieving it....Easier said than done.... Fabulous finds everyone... I had put these in another thread but I cut & pasted them here to.... Personal finds ultimately they mean more to you having more to reflect on than pressing 'Buy' so I can appreciate the enjoyment people will have had exploring and eventually finding their treasures....I havent been out collecting as much as usual really but I still managed to get myself a few additions for the collection... I have only collected the Somerset coast really and it is tough going at the best of times for 3 D material so anything you get is of value I think... I collected Lyme Regis a couple of times and got some nice specimens but I havent been able to get round to prepping them.. A triple Vermiceras with the natural arrangement of the ammonite shells creating an exceptional display piece... Chamaessiceras.... With a small Oyster attached to it... Another very rare shell.... A very aesthetic chunk of matrix from a section of the coast that has many partial ammonites but not many good ones that just happened to have a decent shell in there (for a change)... I prepped enough duds from there to be owed one.... And finally another Somerset Nautilus ( Cenoceras).... Its always a great day when you stumble on one and again there are more crushed partials than complete ones having prepped a few now so I can really appreciate a gooden.... Cheers Steve... And Welcome if your a New Member... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ammojoe Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Very nice finds had by all. Congratulations to you all on what looks like a successful year. I must say, Steve, that Charmasseiceras is something else! My best find from this year has to be this Phylloceras heterophyllum from Ravenscar, Yorkshire, UK: Kind regards, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timorgirl Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Timor Ammonites, from Baun Amarasi Kupang and Central West Timor, And a big blastoid for fun. Blessings to us all for Xmas and New Year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Boy Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 Hi Dave They don't come much bigger or better than that. Well done and Happy Christmas Nick Thanks Nick What about your best find , any you can show yet. Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Wizard Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Very nice finds had by all. Congratulations to you all on what looks like a successful year. I must say, Steve, that Charmasseiceras is something else! My best find from this year has to be this Phylloceras heterophyllum from Ravenscar, Yorkshire, UK: 52b4b2c30d0cc5.83859889_r.jpg Joe.........really nice. I've only ever found bits. Thanks Nick What about your best find , any you can show yet. Regards Dave Dave.......I'll try and post something over Christmas Dave.... Thats a fabulous specimen it really is.... Well done for finding it AND retrieving it....Easier said than done.... Fabulous finds everyone... I had put these in another thread but I cut & pasted them here to.... Personal finds ultimately they mean more to you having more to reflect on than pressing 'Buy' so I can appreciate the enjoyment people will have had exploring and eventually finding their treasures....I havent been out collecting as much as usual really but I still managed to get myself a few additions for the collection... I have only collected the Somerset coast really and it is tough going at the best of times for 3 D material so anything you get is of value I think... I collected Lyme Regis a couple of times and got some nice specimens but I havent been able to get round to prepping them.. A triple Vermiceras with the natural arrangement of the ammonite shells creating an exceptional display piece... Chamaessiceras.... With a small Oyster attached to it... Another very rare shell.... A very aesthetic chunk of matrix from a section of the coast that has many partial ammonites but not many good ones that just happened to have a decent shell in there (for a change)... I prepped enough duds from there to be owed one.... And finally another Somerset Nautilus ( Cenoceras).... Its always a great day when you stumble on one and again there are more crushed partials than complete ones having prepped a few now so I can really appreciate a gooden.... Steve..........you must have the best collection of ammonites in the UK. So jealous Pachydiscus suciensis.jpg Here is my Pachydiscus suciensis from Hornby Island this past spring!! Hi fossisle..........another nice ammonite. 2013 for me will go down in history as the year i found my first vertebrate fossil, first dinosaur bone, first tooth and various other first time things. But my find of the year, and my personal favourite thing i have ever found in 6-7 years of collecting, is this connected pair of Ichthyosaurus vertebrae from Charmouth in England. Ichthyosaurus Vertebrae 1.JPG Ichthyosaurus Vertebrae 2.JPG Paeleoworld............I really like those verts. Your trip report for the UK was spot on. Well one mate. Timor Ammonites, from Baun Amarasi Kupang and Central West Timor, And a big blastoid for fun. Blessings to us all for Xmas and New Year Hi Timorgirl.............some nice finds there. Hello! 2013 was a great year for me..I have improved a lot the quality in my fossils collection. But a new one was a good surprise..;it was stopped by a trunk instead to finish into the Baltic sea, down to the cliff.....my first oncocerid....by the way , if someone can help me for the id...thanks in advance!!! Dromiopsis 11 cm long, Silurian Gotland Sweden Hi Dromiopsis............I'm not sure what it is, but it looks good. Well done Happy Christmas Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Wow! Some truly awesome finds! Here's one from MinnesOta! My favorite for this year... The more I learn, I realize the less I know. BluffCountryFossils.NET Fossil Adventure Blog Go to my Gallery for images of Fossil Jewelry, Sculpture & Crafts Pinned Posts: Beginner's Guide to Fossil Hunting * Geologic Formation Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) After seeing your fantastically prepped fossils, my son wants to live in the UK, near the coast, and be able to hunt the beaches for ammonites... My best and favorite find of 2013 (and pretty much my favorite find ever) was this pterosaur brain cast: a close second was this cluster of ammonites: Edited December 23, 2013 by John K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Boy Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 After seeing your fantastically prepped fossils, my son wants to live in the UK, near the coast, and be able to hunt the beaches for ammonites... My best and favorite find of 2013 (and pretty much my favorite find ever) was this pterosaur brain cast: a close second was this cluster of ammonites: Hi John Thanks for showing your best finds , they really are showcase quality. Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Boy Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Wow! Some truly awesome finds! Here's one from MinnesOta! My favorite for this year... waldo cu.jpg Bev it is beautiful but i don't know what it is, can you explain. Thanks Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoSr Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Wow! Some truly awesome finds! Here's one from MinnesOta! My favorite for this year... waldo cu.jpg Bev Waldo is truly awesome. It is extremely rare when a specimen has a personality of its own. Marco Sr. "Any day that you can fossil hunt is a great day." My family fossil website Some Of My Shark, Ray, Fish And Other Micros My Extant Shark Jaw Collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) LOL Waldo does have a personality all his own! He is an Anataphrus borreaus enrolled trilobite. He taunted me in my dreams on July 4th of 2013 to come and get him. I believe he was calling to me from 450 mya to come rescue him and cherish him. :-D Here is the hunt for Waldo: http://www.bluffcountryfossils.com/blog/4th-of-july-fossil-hunt-whahoo-check-out-this-roller/ Edited December 23, 2013 by Bev The more I learn, I realize the less I know. BluffCountryFossils.NET Fossil Adventure Blog Go to my Gallery for images of Fossil Jewelry, Sculpture & Crafts Pinned Posts: Beginner's Guide to Fossil Hunting * Geologic Formation Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Boy Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Thanks Bev. It took me longer to read your blog than it took you to find him , great find and great story. Thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evgeny Kotelevsky Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 My best find in 2013 - complete skeleton of Pachycothon giganteum. There are only several complete skeletons of this sponge in the world and one of them is mine ))))) 1 http://evgenykotelevsky.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakoMeCrazy Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Here's a GW I found in 2013. Best one in my collection. Can't wait to find more in 2014! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Boy Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 My best find in 2013 - complete skeleton of Pachycothon giganteum. There are only several complete skeletons of this sponge in the world and one of them is mine ))))) Well done Evgeny brilliant fossil, did you find it ? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Boy Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 Here's a GW I found in 2013. Best one in my collection. Can't wait to find more in 2014! Thanks for showing , the serration detail is amazing, i guess that finds as good as this are quite rare . I don't get to see shark teeth where i collect so its always good to see your finds. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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