saysac Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Some of you have been following my unique fossil finds for some time now, and others have provided amazing help in trying to identify what I have found. It appears that my collection is both unique and important to science in the study of Carboniferous fossils, so rather than keep them under a tarp in my yard, I decided to find them a permanent home. The Smithsonian came and packed up (5) 4'x4' crates and they have now been transported and officially donated to them. I also look forward to seeing the paper that is being written on them published, and thank you Paul for all your work! What an amazing journey, and hope that it is not over yet..... 5 Sherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macrophyseter Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Can we see a pic of the donation pls :3 If you're a fossil nut from Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Redondo Beach, or Torrance, feel free to shoot me a PM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 37 minutes ago, Macrophyseter said: Can we see a pic of the donation pls :3 Go back and look at some of Sherry's older threads - beautiful plant fossils. Sherry, Congratulations on the donation!! You fossils certainly are worthy of more study! You should put a post in the Contributions to Paleontology thread! Well done. 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...
Kane Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 52 minutes ago, Macrophyseter said: Can we see a pic of the donation pls :3 It might do for now: her album of some of her exquisite carboniferous finds here: 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saysac Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 51 minutes ago, Macrophyseter said: Can we see a pic of the donation pls :3 I am not quite sure what you are wanting to see. There are a few hundred fossils that were donated. 3 Sherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miocene_Mason Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Thank you for your contribution to science! “...whilst this planet has gone cycling on according to the fixed law of gravity, from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been and are being evolved.” ~ Charles Darwin Happy hunting, Mason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saysac Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Thank you Kane! I did not realize there was another page I should have posted this on Tim. I am sorry... Tim, I must be tired, just not able to find out where you thought this should be posted? Sherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangellian Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 The Smithsonian! I knew you had some special stuff there. I'm sure you'll let us know of any papers that are published. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saysac Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 I will let you know when the paper is published. 1 Sherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 On 9/19/2017 at 8:56 PM, saysac said: Thank you Kane! I did not realize there was another page I should have posted this on Tim. I am sorry... Tim, I must be tired, just not able to find out where you thought this should be posted? Sherry, This post is fine where it is. You should make another post to this thread. Please follow the format used there. You can just post a picture or two of your favorite pieces that were donated. Congratulations, once again. Best regards, Tim 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...
minnbuckeye Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Lots of time and effort went into the contents of those boxes. You must be a bit sad to see such finds carted off. Even more reason to pat you on your back for allowing the extensive collection to move to a museum. Now get out and find some more so we can enjoy your posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerogrower Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 What an awesome accomplishment! Thank you for your contribution and for posting pics etc. Please keep us informed on any future papers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saysac Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 Minnbuckeye, yes, a lot of work but fun. No, I am not sad to see them go. It was time for them to find a permanent home before the deteriorated and all is lost. Thank you all! Sherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deutscheben Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 What a wonderful donation! I have been following your posts since I joined the site and it is great to see that the material will be scientifically studied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old bones Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Fantastic! Do keep us informed of any papers relating to your donation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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