RJB Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Ive decided to start a crab prep thread instead of doing a post for every single crab I prep. If it works, great. If not, then I will go back to seperate posts for each. I will start with this one that I just started today. This is Pulalius vulgaris from the state of Washington and Eocene in age. This was 'Whacked' open by my youngest son. Turned out to be a purty good whack. This first picture is with the top piece of rock tossed away and the 2 pieces you see on the side are pieces from the bottom of the rock. You can easily see how the crab is not situated correctly in the rock. Not usually a good thing? There is almost always a reason for this. These next two pics are gluing the pieces back onto the bottom of the concretion. This way the concretion will look complete. I ALWAYS save all the pieces just in case! Now I have a complete bottom half of this concretion. There was a small crack and I very softly and carefully pried it off exposing quite a bit more of the crab but it also took a part of the arm off the crab. Had to glue it back on. Not a big deal, just a tad bit more time. And now after a few hours of scribe prep, its easy to start to see all the problems. Very tuff to get an A-Grade crab!!! There seems to be no left claw to speak of. Also looks to be only a 4 legger. There might be another one in there somewhere but its not looking good. But really, so far, it may be a purty good one clawed 4 legger crab? The preservation is really nice! 10 Link to post Share on other sites
Innocentx Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 This is an excellent idea, @RJB. Very interesting to watch these things unfold through prepping. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Tidgy's Dad Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 It will be nice to have all the preps in one place, I feel. These are always such interesting threads. Good luck with this guy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Raggedy Man Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 SWEET! We need our fossil crab prep fix!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Heteromorph Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Great thread! I will be checking back regularly to see what goodies you’ve uncovered. I have always enjoyed your previous crab threads and it will make it easier to have it all in one place. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Pagurus Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I'm excited to sign up for this course, Professor Ron! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RJB Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Innocentx said: This is an excellent idea, @RJB. Very interesting to watch these things unfold through prepping. 1 hour ago, Tidgy's Dad said: t will be nice to have all the preps in one place, I feel. These are always such interesting threads. Good luck with this guy. 27 minutes ago, Raggedy Man said: WEET! We need our fossil crab prep fix!! 14 minutes ago, Heteromorph said: Great thread! I will be checking back regularly to see what goodies you’ve uncovered. I have always enjoyed your previous crab threads and it will make it easier to have it all in one place. 6 minutes ago, Pagurus said: 'm excited to sign up for this course, Professor Ron! Thanks guys. and Professor Ron? thats purty cool. I also just notice today that 'THE CRAB GUY' is right above my picture. When and how did that happen? Nice though. RB Link to post Share on other sites
Innocentx Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 14 minutes ago, RJB said: I also just notice today that 'THE CRAB GUY' is right above my picture. When and how did that happen? Elves?? Link to post Share on other sites
ynot Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Another nice prepp, even if the crab is only so-so. Link to post Share on other sites
caldigger Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 59 minutes ago, RJB said: Thanks guys. and Professor Ron? thats purty cool. I also just notice today that 'THE CRAB GUY' is right above my picture. When and how did that happen? Nice though. RB Be thankful it doesn't just say "Crabby Guy"! Link to post Share on other sites
Fossildude19 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 59 minutes ago, RJB said: Thanks guys. and Professor Ron? thats purty cool. I also just notice today that 'THE CRAB GUY' is right above my picture. When and how did that happen? Nice though. RB It may have happened a few months ago. ... But Professor of Prep-ology is a recent addition. Link to post Share on other sites
goatinformationist Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Yes! May your thread never fray 1 Link to post Share on other sites
FossilsAnonymous Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 28 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: It may have happened a few months ago. ... But Professor of Prep-ology is a recent addition. I find that funny "the name above" the name tag. I never noticed that until reading this thread. Does that happen if you are interested in something? first time noticing that Link to post Share on other sites
Fossildude19 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 8 minutes ago, FossilsAnonymous said: I find that funny "the name above" the name tag. I never noticed that until reading this thread. Does that happen if you are interested in something? first time noticing that I occasionally will put something there if I feel a member deserves a fitting nickname. Some people have chosen their own. Link to post Share on other sites
Ptychodus04 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 3 hours ago, Fossildude19 said: I occasionally will put something there if I feel a member deserves a fitting nickname. Some people have chosen their own. I started out as “village idiot” and Tim turned me into “kilted village idiot” Link to post Share on other sites
Coco Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Hi, Coco Link to post Share on other sites
Fossildude19 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 6 hours ago, Ptychodus04 said: I started out as “village idiot” and Tim turned me into “kilted village idiot” Link to post Share on other sites
FossilsAnonymous Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 11 hours ago, Fossildude19 said: I occasionally will put something there if I feel a member deserves a fitting nickname. Some people have chosen their own. Okay, thanks. That's pretty cool. Link to post Share on other sites
Ptychodus04 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 2 hours ago, Fossildude19 said: BTW, I got a new one yesterday. It is a tactical kilt made from ripstop fabric. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
caldigger Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 7 minutes ago, Ptychodus04 said: BTW, I got a new one yesterday. It is a tactical kilt made from ripstop fabric. Oh, have you been having a problem with your skirts tearing against the pantyhose? Link to post Share on other sites
Ptychodus04 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 hour ago, caldigger said: Oh, have you been having a problem with your skirts tearing against the pantyhose? Not at all. It's more when one is tracking a 400 pound feral hog through dense thickets of thorn bushes, mesquite trees (with thorns up to 4" long), and groves of cactus it takes a tougher skirt to meet the challenge. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
caldigger Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 31 minutes ago, Ptychodus04 said: Not at all. It's more when one is tracking a 400 pound feral hog through dense thickets of thorn bushes, mesquite trees (with thorns up to 4" long), and groves of cactus it takes a tougher skirt to meet the challenge. Kevlar Kilts Link to post Share on other sites
Ptychodus04 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 hour ago, caldigger said: Kevlar Kilts That would be awesome!! Link to post Share on other sites
caldigger Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 2 hours ago, Ptychodus04 said: Not at all. It's more when one is tracking a 400 pound feral hog through dense thickets of thorn bushes, mesquite trees (with thorns up to 4" long), and groves of cactus it takes a tougher skirt to meet the challenge. Nevermind the kilt, what about your legs...or what's left of them after that journey?! Link to post Share on other sites
Ptychodus04 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, caldigger said: Nevermind the kilt, what about your legs...or what's left of them after that journey?! Meh, cuts heal. Link to post Share on other sites
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