fifbrindacier Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 10 hours ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Lovely. You've been a great and fun host, Sophie. Thank you very much Adam. 1 "On ne voit bien que par le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux." (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) "We only well see with the heart, the essential is invisible for the eyes." In memory of Doren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calli99 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Sara finally arrived here (just outside of London) yesterday morning! She was welcomed today by the horses, Pippin (the miniature Shetland pony) and Treela (who is very pregnant!). I think she was a little intimidated by the size of her enthusiastic welcome party, but we had some tea afterwards to calm down and warm up. We also watched the first part of what looks to be a nice series on the Natural History Museum in London on channel 5 for any UK members. I am lucky enough to volunteer there a few times a year in more normal times. I won’t be very active for the next couple of days as we are moving back to our university flat 250+ miles away tomorrow. I hope Sara enjoys her stay with us. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calli99 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 She even made friends with Toffee the cat. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Glad to see that Sara has arrived safe and sound. Looks like she has nice company too. Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Good start to a new adventure for Sara! Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calli99 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 So, first of all I must apologise for the radio silence, I'm afraid that the last couple of weeks have thrown quite a few personal sadnesses and difficulties this way. Anyways, whilst I think Sara did not have the most interesting time here due to lockdown, I hope she at least got some good rest for the next part of her journey. She has certainly helped with some mundane tasks and brought some joy to me and my boyfriend. Here are some photos from the last couple of weeks. Meeting a bounty hunter was a little intimidating... Sara is surprisingly good at statistics and was a great help with some coursework On a walk near Consiton Water, one of the lakes of the Lake District. It was bitterly cold and windy here and Sarah wanted her hat, but I knew it would blow away, Sarah couldn't even keep herself upright! I have very little of my fossil collection here at my uni home, most of it is back in London. I hope Sara found them interesting anyway. And finally, Sara helped me tidy up a slide of microfossils that got knocked around. Making microfossil slides is one of my favourite things to when I have the leftover mental capacity! Having Sara with us has been a special joy, seeing the fossils that people have so generously donated and the written entries of Sara's travels have made the last few weeks significantly less lonely. I owe a thanks to everyone who has hosted her before me. Sara will be off to continue her adventure on Monday 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 It’s nice to hear from Sara, I didn’t know which country she was in. I’m looking forward to it. Coco ---------------------- OUTIL POUR MESURER VOS FOSSILES : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 1 (Poissons et sélaciens récents & fossiles) : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 2 (Animaux vivants - sans poissons ni sélaciens) : ici Mâchoires sélaciennes récentes : ici Hétérodontiques et sélaciens : ici Oeufs sélaciens récents : ici Otolithes de poissons récents ! ici Un Greg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifbrindacier Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Sara surely loved tea and horses. She's a good Ceratopsian, curious about all new things she sees. 1 "On ne voit bien que par le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux." (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) "We only well see with the heart, the essential is invisible for the eyes." In memory of Doren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinosaur man Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Sara has arrived! Must’ve been a long and boring trip from England to Canada as she seemed pretty sleepy and decided to take a rest in my collection. 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecosmilia Trichitoma Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt -Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsaacTheFossilMan Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 This is a very interesting thread! I'm very eager for the next instalment of her travels... ~ Isaac; www.isaactfm.com "Don't move! He can't see us if we don't move!" - Alan Grant Come to the spring that is The Fossil Forum, where the stream of warmth and knowledge never runs dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjfriend Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Love seeing her travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 (edited) Hi @dinosaur man my friend I was just wondering where is Sara and what’s she doing now. I hope you’re good Bobby Edited April 2, 2021 by Bobby Rico 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifbrindacier Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 I hope too you're well man. "On ne voit bien que par le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux." (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) "We only well see with the heart, the essential is invisible for the eyes." In memory of Doren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinosaur man Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) Sadly I wish I could say I am. I’ve been in probably the most stressful and worse part of my life currently. And I have some horrible news that has added on to this. Sarah has gone missing! I’ve been searching every fossil site and location I took her with for the last two weeks! I’ve looked everywhere and suspect and am afraid she might’ve been lost in a fossil hunting expedition. I’m so stressed and sorry as she was Caldiggers, and I don’t want to ruin this tradition! I feel horrible. I’m so sorry. I will keep looking though and for now will have to find a solution. Again I’m so sorry and I honestly feel like a horrible person! Edited April 5, 2021 by dinosaur man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Coco ---------------------- OUTIL POUR MESURER VOS FOSSILES : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 1 (Poissons et sélaciens récents & fossiles) : ici Ma bibliothèque PDF 2 (Animaux vivants - sans poissons ni sélaciens) : ici Mâchoires sélaciennes récentes : ici Hétérodontiques et sélaciens : ici Oeufs sélaciens récents : ici Otolithes de poissons récents ! ici Un Greg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifbrindacier Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Oh no ! Did you take photos with her on the sites you were on ? If so, she must be on the last one you visited. 2 "On ne voit bien que par le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux." (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) "We only well see with the heart, the essential is invisible for the eyes." In memory of Doren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) Oh that is very sad news indeed . . Have you thought of contacting local press and doing a missing dinosaur call out, somebody may have found her or will do in the future . Hopefully she can be found All the best Bobby and don’t worry to much . Edited April 5, 2021 by Bobby Rico 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Firstly, it's Sara, not Sarah, which shows your level of interest. My wifey is Sara not Sarah and I know how annoyed she gets about this. It is also possibly why this dinosaur is called 'Sara', after my wifey. Doren suggested not including teenagers in this game to start with and was worried this could go the same way as the previous attempt at this. It seems he was correct, as usual, though I foolishly told him otherwise. Please post your photos of the site that Sara disappeared at as Sophie @fifbrindacier suggested, maybe somebody else can find her. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 If you haven't done so already, do a thorough check of whatever field collecting equipment you brought with you (backpacks, buckets). If you were wearing a jacket with pockets, turn them inside out, and ditto for any pants worn during that time (and if Sara was left in a pocket of something that got washed, check the washer and dryer). Hopefully this has taught you a valuable lesson about taking more care, diligence, and responsibility for those things that do not belong to you. 1 2 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifbrindacier Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 If you've done what Kane just told and didn't found her, check your photos to find the latest one where you see Sara, and once back on the site try to remind what you did between the time you took that photo and the time you came back to your car, where the car was precedently parked. Do this also with the last site you visited, even if you hadn't take photos with her. But i'm sure you've thought about doing that by yourself. But please, don't worry too much, in each situation there is a positive outcome. 1 4 "On ne voit bien que par le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux." (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) "We only well see with the heart, the essential is invisible for the eyes." In memory of Doren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calli99 Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Firstly, it's Sara, not Sarah, which shows your level of interest. My wifey is Sara not Sarah and I know how annoyed she gets about this. It is also possibly why this dinosaur is called 'Sara', after my wifey. Doren suggested not including teenagers in this game to start with and was worried this could go the same way as the previous attempt at this. It seems he was correct, as usual, though I foolishly told him otherwise. Please post your photos of the site that Sara disappeared at as Sophie @fifbrindacier suggested, maybe somebody else can find her. This seems unnecessary. Dinosaur man clearly feels awful and there is no need to make him feel worse. Please take some perspective here. Sara is wonderful and has brought happiness to many on this forum, myself included, but at the end of the day, she is a plastic dinosaur. If Sara is not found it will not be difficult to find a more than suitable alternative that will bring just as much fun and excitement to future recipients. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnbuckeye Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) PLEASE, let's not play the blame game. We are ADULTS here. Instead, how about looking for a solution. Those of you that have had the pleasure of visiting with Sara, maybe search the internet for a replacement just like her. Your knowledge of her size, shape, and texture can hopefully find a likely replacement, allowing this tribute for Doren to continue. Even though I have yet to have the privilege of meeting her, I have begun searching with my limited knowledge. @dinosaur man, mistakes happen. From my perspective, it could have happen to anyone, not just limited to you. You have my deepest sympathy. Mike Edited April 5, 2021 by minnbuckeye 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) Please let’s remember it is almost a year since Doren passed . Some emotions maybe running high here. Let’s show kindness. Bobby Edited April 5, 2021 by Bobby Rico 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 1 hour ago, minnbuckeye said: Those of you that have had the pleasure of visiting with Sara, maybe search the internet for a replacement just like her. Your knowledge of her size, shape, and texture can hopefully find a likely replacement, allowing this tribute for Doren to continue. I find that this is an excellent suggestion. @dinosaur man You have my sympathies, but I would suggest that you could be the one to search for a replacement and then continue on with the game as planned. This would help you make amends and would also carry on the tradition which Doren started. What do you say? 2 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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