RJB Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 It was late, my back against an old brick building. Light rain comin down. Felt a bit cold. Pulled up the coller on my trench coat. Wondering how long ive been standing here. I realize there is a glare on the street from the lamp post. I pull the brim of my hat down. Then I see her. I tell myself to stay calm,,,, keep cool. I take the last drag off my ciggerett and flip the butt onto the street. The orange glow snuffed out immediately. I study her from underneath my hat brim. I can tell she has been worked on before. I don't move. I keep studying her. I can tell that she needs work. Just need time. I know the sun will be up soon. Ive got her where I want her. She will be a real looker. Just need time. Ron Bushell Private eye 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Man Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I'm glad it wasn't a dark and stormy night. Amazing Ron! ...I'm back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 That's funny Raggedy Man. I thought of using that at first, but decided it wouldn't quite fit my story line. Thanks for the suggestion though. Maybe I will use that for a story starter in the future. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 She's way prettier than you deserve. 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...
RJB Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Ok, I was a bit silly on that first post, but just having fun. Ive prepped out soooooooooo many crabs that Im now looking for new ways to post? Ha!! Anways, I finished this one up today. This crab was sittin on my prep bench for 3 or 4 years and has been in the background of many many photos ive posted of other crabs and other things. This crab was put aside because it was literally covered in calcite!!! Just didn't want to deal with it. The sad thing was, the calcite was glued to the shell material by mother nature and I had to use the 'side' of the stylus to prep it out. I hate that, but I didn't have a choice. Still, came out purty dang good. I also had to go underneath to get to the tips of the claws and those were also very very difficult to prep out. Uuuuuugh!!! Anyways, one more crab finished up. RB 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagurus Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I enjoyed your first post, Private Eye Ron. That crab is gorgeous. Start the day with a smile and get it over with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 Thanks Pagurus. I do have fun prepping. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 Hey Kris, she may be prettier than I deserve, but being a 'leg' man, I had to finish her up. RB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantoceras Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Those crabs look great fun to prep.Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 An old post but one of my favorites. Just wanted to post it again. Thanks to Tim for finding it for me. The collection has grown a bit since I posted this. RB 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Siphuncle Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 For next encounter, I’ll be expecting the Pink Panther theme in the background. 1 Grüße, Daniel A. Wöhr aus Südtexas "To the motivated go the spoils." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 This is a classic post! Glad you brought it up again, Ron. 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...
piranha Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossilis Willis Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 It's always nice to get a peek inside the Bushell Natural History Museum. That's quite the pile of dead crustaceans you're accumulated sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 I loved your original post Ron! Thanks for reviving the old thread. I see that the private eye got his girl, or two, or three... Just look at the legs on all those crabs! 1 The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't. -Bill Nye (The Science Guy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLB Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Another notch on the crab shelf. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 I don't want to spread rumors but I think @RJB has crabs... 2 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...
daves64 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Ptychodus04 said: I don't want to spread rumors but I think @RJB has crabs... Well... I keep hearing there's something fishy about you, so.... 1 Accomplishing the impossible means only that the boss will add it to your regular duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 3 hours ago, daves64 said: Well... I keep hearing there's something fishy about you, so.... Touché 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...
Sjfriend Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Holy crab that a lot of crustaceans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelivingdead531 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Pretty please start all of your prep posts in this manner, it’s brilliant! I like a good ‘40s sleuth fossil novel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadrosauridae Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 On 3/30/2021 at 1:33 AM, Sjfriend said: Holy crab that a lot of crustaceans! He is the crab king! 1 "There is no shortage of fossils. There is only a shortage of paleontologists to study them." - Larry Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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