IsaacTheFossilMan Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Kane said: They can't all be winners. I had high hopes for this one, but this one turned out a disappointment. Initially sold as a Hollardops, I knew it was likely a Metacanthina on the basis of the long, pointy lappets. Its initial state: Tough Moroccan material, so I knew what to expect. It also wasn't clamped together all that well, so there were some gaps with missing bits. And then my favourite detail scribe's stylus shattered. And I need to be able to push dolomite through a much smaller orifice than 18 gauge to get all the rest, or risk wearing down the segments. I just couldn't take this one much further. I did some tasteful tiny resto (crack-filling). 25 hours. Small consolation is that it looks better in person than photographed. Oh well -- live and learn! Not a winner!? That's hecking awesome! Super gold job mate, your prep never ceases to amaze. Awesome! ~ 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...
piranha Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Kane said: They can't all be winners. I had high hopes for this one, but this one turned out a disappointment. Initially sold as a Hollardops, I knew it was likely a Metacanthina on the basis of the long, pointy lappets. Luckily this one is not so disappointing: Mrakibina cattoi Morzadec 2001 Morzadec , P. 2001 Les Trilobites Asteropyginae du Dévonien de l'Anti-Atlas (Maroc). [Asteropyginae Trilobites from the Devonian of the Anti-Atlas (Morocco).] Palaeontographica Abt. A 262:53-85 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 Thanks! I was thinking that when revealing the large genals. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 It may not be the best bug you’ve done, but I wouldn’t throw it on the scrap pile just yet! Not bad for what you had to work with. Sticky hard matrix and totally hidden shell doesn’t make for an easy prep. 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...
Tidgy's Dad Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Love the latest Moroccan bug and the Waldron Calymene is beautiful. Good work, old chap. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 Thanks, gents. I think this one closes out the winter prep season as I begin the pivot to collecting (weather permitting), putting down the finer tools to pick up the heavier ones! 2 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolmt Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Kane it was -8 here last night give your head a shake!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Malcolmt said: Kane it was -8 here last night give your head a shake!!!!! Monday: 7 Tuesday: 12 Wed/Thurs: 11 Fri: 6 Should be warm enough to burn off some snow cover. I need to get the season started! ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Trilo Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Kane said: Monday: 7 Tuesday: 12 Wed/Thurs: 11 Fri: 6 Should be warm enough to burn off some snow cover. I need to get the season started! I hope that's Celsius, 6 degrees F would not melt any snow. It will be 21 C here on Monday “If fossils are not "boggling" your mind then you are simply not doing it right” -Ken (digit) "No fossil is garbage, it´s just not completely preserved” -Franz (FranzBernhard) "With hammer in hand, the open horizon of time, and dear friends by my side, what can we not accomplish together?" -Kane (Kane) "We are in a way conquering time, reuniting members of a long lost family" -Quincy (Opabinia Blues) "I loved reading the trip reports, I loved the sharing, I loved the educational aspect, I loved the humor. It felt like home. It still does" -Mike (Pagurus) “The best deal I ever got was getting accepted as a member on The Fossil Forum. Not only got an invaluable pool of knowledge, but gained a loving family as well.” -Doren (caldigger) "it really is nice, to visit the oasis that is TFF" -Tim (fossildude19) "Life's Good! -Adam (Tidgy's Dad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 47 minutes ago, Top Trilo said: I hope that's Celsius, 6 degrees F would not melt any snow. It will be 21 C here on Monday Yes, we use celsius. 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 10 hours ago, Kane said: I need to get the season started! I hear that! If I hadn’t already had the day’s itinerary filled up, I would have been out there. Mid 50sF (12.5C) here. Spring is well on the way. All I could think about was swinging a hammer! 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...
Ptychodus04 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 On 3/6/2021 at 8:38 AM, Kane said: I need to get the season started! It's always collecting season in Texas. My only problem is timing it with hunting season and prep projects!!! I'm hoping to get a break in the weather to do some collecting this weekend (70% chance of thunderstorms) and next week. 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...
Kane Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Ptychodus04 said: It's always collecting season in Texas. My only problem is timing it with hunting season and prep projects!!! I'm hoping to get a break in the weather to do some collecting this weekend (70% chance of thunderstorms) and next week. Well, did get out for four hours today (nothing worth showing). But, boy, it was rough going to bushwhack and follow deer trails, scrambling up steep loose gravel slopes, picking gingerly through thorn trees, trudging through some deep snow, then muddy gulches -- all with a 50lb backpack of tools. And yesterday was leg day... I've had brighter ideas about timing. But: season is ON. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 21 minutes ago, Kane said: Well, did get out for four hours today (nothing worth showing). But, boy, it was rough going to bushwhack and follow deer trails, scrambling up steep loose gravel slopes, picking gingerly through thorn trees, trudging through some deep snow, then muddy gulches -- all with a 50lb backpack of tools. And yesterday was leg day... I've had brighter ideas about timing. But: season is ON. Sounds like you had a great time! At least the mosquitos and horseflies aren't out yet. Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Kane said: I've had brighter ideas about timing. I'm with you brother! At least you got out and had an adventure. 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...
Top Trilo Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 8 hours ago, Ptychodus04 said: It's always collecting season in Texas. My only problem is timing it with hunting season and prep projects!!! I'm hoping to get a break in the weather to do some collecting this weekend (70% chance of thunderstorms) and next week. Colorado will have a historic snowstorm this weekend forecasting 1-2 feet even in Denver and more in the south “If fossils are not "boggling" your mind then you are simply not doing it right” -Ken (digit) "No fossil is garbage, it´s just not completely preserved” -Franz (FranzBernhard) "With hammer in hand, the open horizon of time, and dear friends by my side, what can we not accomplish together?" -Kane (Kane) "We are in a way conquering time, reuniting members of a long lost family" -Quincy (Opabinia Blues) "I loved reading the trip reports, I loved the sharing, I loved the educational aspect, I loved the humor. It felt like home. It still does" -Mike (Pagurus) “The best deal I ever got was getting accepted as a member on The Fossil Forum. Not only got an invaluable pool of knowledge, but gained a loving family as well.” -Doren (caldigger) "it really is nice, to visit the oasis that is TFF" -Tim (fossildude19) "Life's Good! -Adam (Tidgy's Dad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 15 hours ago, Top Trilo said: Colorado will have a historic snowstorm this weekend forecasting 1-2 feet even in Denver and more in the south That’s just wrong. 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...
Top Trilo Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 38 minutes ago, Ptychodus04 said: That’s just wrong. just checked, up in Estes park (Rocky Mountain National Park) is supposed to get 91 inches, that's 231 centimeters “If fossils are not "boggling" your mind then you are simply not doing it right” -Ken (digit) "No fossil is garbage, it´s just not completely preserved” -Franz (FranzBernhard) "With hammer in hand, the open horizon of time, and dear friends by my side, what can we not accomplish together?" -Kane (Kane) "We are in a way conquering time, reuniting members of a long lost family" -Quincy (Opabinia Blues) "I loved reading the trip reports, I loved the sharing, I loved the educational aspect, I loved the humor. It felt like home. It still does" -Mike (Pagurus) “The best deal I ever got was getting accepted as a member on The Fossil Forum. Not only got an invaluable pool of knowledge, but gained a loving family as well.” -Doren (caldigger) "it really is nice, to visit the oasis that is TFF" -Tim (fossildude19) "Life's Good! -Adam (Tidgy's Dad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Top Trilo said: just checked, up in Estes park (Rocky Mountain National Park) is supposed to get 91 inches, that's 231 centimeters What's a centimeter? 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...
Ludwigia Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 44 minutes ago, Ptychodus04 said: What's a centimeter? That's a bug with 100 legs, I think 3 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Trilo Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, Ludwigia said: That's a bug with 100 legs, I think Thank you Roger, I knew a European could help, we just call them centipedes in America “If fossils are not "boggling" your mind then you are simply not doing it right” -Ken (digit) "No fossil is garbage, it´s just not completely preserved” -Franz (FranzBernhard) "With hammer in hand, the open horizon of time, and dear friends by my side, what can we not accomplish together?" -Kane (Kane) "We are in a way conquering time, reuniting members of a long lost family" -Quincy (Opabinia Blues) "I loved reading the trip reports, I loved the sharing, I loved the educational aspect, I loved the humor. It felt like home. It still does" -Mike (Pagurus) “The best deal I ever got was getting accepted as a member on The Fossil Forum. Not only got an invaluable pool of knowledge, but gained a loving family as well.” -Doren (caldigger) "it really is nice, to visit the oasis that is TFF" -Tim (fossildude19) "Life's Good! -Adam (Tidgy's Dad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Ammonite Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 56 minutes ago, Ptychodus04 said: What's a centimeter? That was the price of a piece of licorice in 1900. 1 My goal is to leave no stone or fossil unturned. See my Arizona Paleontology Guide link The best single resource for Arizona paleontology anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 31 minutes ago, DPS Ammonite said: That was the price of a piece of licorice in 1900. In Europe... In the US that would be a centiyard (approximately). 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...
Kane Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 Just so we know: Anyhow, I hope to get back to some preparation next week when we have a minor hiatus from the warmth. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Trilo Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Kane said: Anyhow, I hope to get back to some preparation next week as we have a minor hiatus from the warmth. Looking forward to it 1 “If fossils are not "boggling" your mind then you are simply not doing it right” -Ken (digit) "No fossil is garbage, it´s just not completely preserved” -Franz (FranzBernhard) "With hammer in hand, the open horizon of time, and dear friends by my side, what can we not accomplish together?" -Kane (Kane) "We are in a way conquering time, reuniting members of a long lost family" -Quincy (Opabinia Blues) "I loved reading the trip reports, I loved the sharing, I loved the educational aspect, I loved the humor. It felt like home. It still does" -Mike (Pagurus) “The best deal I ever got was getting accepted as a member on The Fossil Forum. Not only got an invaluable pool of knowledge, but gained a loving family as well.” -Doren (caldigger) "it really is nice, to visit the oasis that is TFF" -Tim (fossildude19) "Life's Good! -Adam (Tidgy's Dad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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