Fossildude19 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 With fall just around the corner, I was able to get in a hunting trip with my friend Jeffrey P, to the wilds of upstate NY: Specifically, the Deep Springs Road Site, in Earlville. I met up with Jeff at our usual meet up place, and time, (6:00 am at a park and ride near Jeff - about an hour away from my home.) and loaded his gear into my vehicle. Off we went. We enjoyed some very nice scenery, once the morning fog lifted. Hills, streams, farms, and wildlife. We both saw a bald eagle flying by, and some turkeys, chickens, and a deer or two. After a stop for gas and some food in Roscoe, NY, we headed up to Earlville. It was, as usual, a good ride, punctuated with some great conversation, and some interesting music. We arrived at the site around 9:50 AM. The place looked like it had be worked quite a bit, with large areas of rubble from other people's digging. The weather cooperated nicely, - it was beautiful, with temps in the low 70's, and we enjoyed sun and some cool breezes. We got to work quickly, and finds came in drips and drabs. We both made some decent finds, (pics to follow.) Jeff getting ready to start the day. We hunted until about 5 pm. With a 4.5 hour drive ahead, (for me) we got on the road. A brief stop at everyone's favorite Scottish Restaurant, and a quick stop for gas, we finished the day out with more good conversation and music. Traffic was great until after I dropped Jeff off. I spent about 25 minutes in stop and go traffic on I-84 through Southbury. I got home at around 9:45 PM. Jeff is such a great guy to hunt with. Informative, supportive, knowledgeable, and often quite funny. I always enjoy hunting trips with him. Thanks again for another great trip, Jeff. Please feel free to add your finds here, Jeff. Hope you enjoyed the report and finds. Until next time, Kind regards, 14 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...
Fossildude19 Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 Some of my finds: Bivalves and brachiopods: 9 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...
Fossildude19 Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 Gastropods and cephalopods: 9 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...
Fossildude19 Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 Bryozoan encrusted Paleozygopleura hamiltonae gastropods. 10 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...
Fossildude19 Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 Bryozoans - Taeniopora exigua 12 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...
Fossildude19 Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 Echinocaris punctata Phyllocarids: 8 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...
Fossildude19 Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 Trilobites: Eldredgeops rana Greenops sp. 9 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...
Notidanodon Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Nice stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyB Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I'm sorry I didnt get up there, looks like you had a good day. My wife and I were supposed to go Saturday afternoon and Sunday, but the weather was listed as rain when we were getting ready to leave Vermont so we went straight home to PA. Maybe next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Sweet finds, Tim! The bryozoan encrusted gastros look really cool. Good weather, good finds, good tunes, and good company — sounds like the perfect trip! 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 @RandyB @will stevenson @Kane Thanks, folks. 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...
Jeffrey P Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Excellent report and especially excellent photos Tim. I especially appreciate the phyllocarid with a partial tail, the exceptional Taeniopora, your Retispira pics, and the Palaeozygopleura which is especially well preserved for that site. Oh, let's not forget the Phthonia sectifrons (bivalve). You, as always, was a wonderful companion. Great to spend a day in the field with you. And here are a couple of my finds: I found three complete Greenops- two enrolled and this one. It's missing the left side genal spine, but otherwise looks pretty good. The Strophomenid brachiopod is Protoleptostrophia perplexa. These are fairly common but difficult to retrieve from the field intact. This one managed to make it back OK in one piece. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagurus Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Bryozoans beware! The Dynamic Duo strikes again! It looks like you made some fine quality finds. I'm glad you both had a good day. 1 Start the day with a smile and get it over with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 7 hours ago, Fossildude19 said: Bryozoan encrusted Paleozygopleura hamiltonae gastropods. Nice report and finds Tim! I'm especially fond of these little guys! @Jeffrey P is down my way from time to time. I am hoping he and I can get together the next time he is out and about. Nice to know I will be in good company! 2 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...
Darktooth Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Great finds Tim and Jeff! Glad to see you guys having fun! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 @Pagurus @Darktooth @FossilNerd Mike, Dave, Wayne, Thank you, for the nice comments. 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...
Fossildude19 Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 @Jeffrey P Thanks for adding some of your finds, Jeff. 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...
Monica Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Wonderful finds, guys! The bryozoan Taeniopora exigua is exquisite, and the prone Greenops looks awesome - congrats!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I find the bryozoan encrusted gastropods rather interesing! Always nice to get outdoors and play. Looks like you guys had fun. RB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-tree Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Great finds from both of you. Cheers John 1 Be happy while you're living for you're a long time dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share Posted September 3, 2019 @Monica @RJB @t-tree Thanks for looking, and the kind comments. 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...
dalmayshun Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 exquisite Can you tell me what it is...it is absolutely goregeous., graceful....detailed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankh8147 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Nice finds, congrats!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjw Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 On 9/2/2019 at 11:36 AM, Fossildude19 said: Trilobites: Eldredgeops rana Greenops sp. Those are just tremendous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 12 hours ago, dalmayshun said: exquisite Can you tell me what it is...it is absolutely goregeous., graceful....detailed. That is a bellephrontid gastropod, Retispira leda. 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...
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