Herb Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 A collection of Silurian and Devonian specimens from the Louisville area, plus a nice bonus crystal and a Cretaceous ammonite from Ft.Worth.TX cause everyone likes ammonites. All money goes to the FF. I will pay the shipping. I hope this stirs up some interest. My last auction didn't do squat 1. Favosites turbinatus "knee cap coral" Jefferson LS, Devonian 2. Emmonsia emmonsia Jefferson LS, Devonian 3. Halysites sp. Louisville LS ,Silurian 4. Blothrophyllum sp. Jefferson LS , Devonian 5. Arachnophyllum striatum? Louisville LS, Silurian 6. Heliolites spongious , Louisville LS, Silurian 7. Astraeospongia sp. Louisville LS , Silurian 8. Mound shaped hollow stromatoporoid 9. Eucalyptocrinus sp calyx, Waldron shale , Silurian 10. 4" crystal from California , Hanksite 11. Mortoniceras sp. Ft.Worth, TX, U.Cretaceous "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...
rejd Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 ill start at $20. A fossil hunter needs sharp eyes and a keen search image, a mental template that subconsciously evaluates everything he sees in his search for telltale clues. -Richard E. Leakey http://prehistoricalberta.lefora.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamalama Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Herb, When does the auction end? -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...
Herb Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 when you guys run out of money or end of month. "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...
Raggedy Man Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Yummy $25 ...I'm back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 these are really nice specimens, most are hand sized or larger, "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...
donnyjoe Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 $27.50 Cogito ergo cephalalgia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamalama Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 $30 I can vouch for Herbs taste in fossils. There are some nice goodies in that offering. -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...
Wrangellian Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Not that I can afford it but I like what I see and I know I will be outbid - $35 (btw, will you pay shipping to Canada? I wouldn't expect you to..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 Thanks Dave, your checks in the mail "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...
donnyjoe Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 $40.00 Cogito ergo cephalalgia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 way to go ,donnyjoe "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...
donnyjoe Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I'm wondering if people are waiting until the end of the month. Cogito ergo cephalalgia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 I hope so "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...
Herb Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 Congrats donnyjoe, you are the big winner! PM me with your address and I will get them out this weekend. Send the money to the FF when you get the box. Thanks, Herb "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...
Raggedy Man Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Just that smokey quartz alone is worth the $40...good steal there Donny! ...I'm back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Y'all rock! Thank you, Herb, for your great generosity! "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 you are welcome Sir. "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...
donnyjoe Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Thank you Herb. I felt sure there would be more bids on this nice looking selection. I'll just round up from $40 to $50 so it doesn't feel like robbery. Looking forward to seeing the treasures in person. Cogito ergo cephalalgia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 That's classy, donnyjoe! "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 I threw in a couple extras, just so you don't feel abused "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...
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