Ludwigia Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Over the years I've posted quite a few reports on my finds from the ditch in the Kimmeridgian in the upper Danube valley. Although it's over 40 miles away, I decided it was time to take a tour down there on my (battery powered) bike. It was a great trip, although I'm of course pretty tuckered out today. The site, or at least the exposures I was working, is pretty well cleaned out by now, but there is still a chance of finding another exposure in the next lower zone by moving on down the ditch and picking away. I have found a bit on the odd visit over the last year or so, but not all that much, since the preservation is mostly too soft and flatly pressed. This time I managed to find a spot where the matrix is more concretionary and harder, which heighten the chances of finding some better preserved fossils. I only spent about an hour and a half there, but this time some nice things came out, so I didn't mind the bit of extra weight on the return trip. I guess I'll be going back there again soon, but next time with the car Taramelliceras sp. Bathrotomaria sp. gastropod with 3 Streblites tenuilobatus ammos. Could have repaired it, but I decided to leave it as is. Streblites tenuilobatus Rasenia sp. PS. Here's the bike. 21 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facehugger Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Those ammonites are beautiful!!! The bike is okay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Great report, finds, and prep, as usual. That bike looks pretty cool. Thanks for posting, Roger. 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...
Ludwigia Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 1 hour ago, facehugger said: Those ammonites are beautiful!!! The bike is okay... 1 hour ago, Fossildude19 said: Great report, finds, and prep, as usual. That bike looks pretty cool. Thanks for posting, Roger. Thanks guys. Glad you like the bike. I certainly do 1 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMert Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Nice bike! Strangely I also use bike to get to one of the places where I collect fossils. It's not really necessary but adds some adventure flavour.I'll post pics when I get the text done 1 My sites & reports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I really like that green color of those ammos. They are very appealing. Especially the first one. I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I knew I saw you in this video! Just kidding! Nice report and finds. I really like the piece with the gastropod and three ammonites! 3 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...
jcbshark Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Nice finds and great prep as always Roger Every once in a great while it's not just a big rock down there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey P Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 That's a great looking bike, Roger and the fossils look cool too. Some of them look familiar. Congratulations on a long and productive trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I knew it wouldn't be long. Nice finds. Darwin said: " Man sprang from monkeys." Will Rogers said: " Some of them didn't spring far enough." My Fossil collection - My Mineral collection My favorite thread on TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 9 hours ago, RuMert said: Nice bike! Strangely I also use bike to get to one of the places where I collect fossils. It's not really necessary but adds some adventure flavour.I'll post pics when I get the text done It sure does add some extra fun to the outing, doesn't it? 7 hours ago, Darktooth said: I really like that green color of those ammos. They are very appealing. Especially the first one. There's a lot of glauconite in the sediment, hence the green. The first one is my fave as well. 6 hours ago, FossilNerd said: I knew I saw you in this video! Just kidding! Nice report and finds. I really like the piece with the gastropod and three ammonites! That video was a great starter for my day. Those riders must have an incredible sense of balance! Thanks for posting. 6 hours ago, jcbshark said: Nice finds and great prep as always Roger 3 hours ago, Jeffrey P said: That's a great looking bike, Roger and the fossils look cool too. Some of them look familiar. Congratulations on a long and productive trip. I'm sure you'll recognize them, since you spent half the day there with me. Please say hi to Aza and Ron for me if you get the chance. 3 hours ago, ynot said: I knew it wouldn't be long. Nice finds. Correct! Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 8 hours ago, FossilNerd said: knew I saw you in this video! Wow great video the guy with the bricks is insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 13 hours ago, Ludwigia said: Although it's over 40 miles away, Really nice finds and I love your bike too. You inspired me to dust off and repair my bike . It is just a fold up city bike so I would be in a world pain after a 40mile ride. All the best Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Nice stuff, Roger, especially the rock with multiple specimens on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Bobby Rico said: Really nice finds and I love your bike too. You inspired me to dust off and repair my bike . It is just a fold up city bike so I would be in a world pain after a 40mile ride. All the best Bobby Well, have fun anyway. If it starts to get serious, then I would really recommend a battery-driven one. Actually it was an 85 kilometer ride, since I had to get back too 1 hour ago, Monica said: Nice stuff, Roger, especially the rock with multiple specimens on it Thanks Monica. Here are a couple more and then that's the last of them from this trip. Ataxioceras (Parataxioceras) perayense Glochiceras (Lingulaticeras) lingulatum 1 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 You certainly are a go getter Roger. and a very cool fossil collecting vehicle!!! RB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 5 hours ago, Ludwigia said: That video was a great starter for my day. Glad I could help start the day off right. 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...
MeargleSchmeargl Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Nice ammos as always! One question: What is the difference between a regular pedal bike and a battery bike? Can you use some kind of battery-powered motor when you tire? Every single fossil you see is a miracle set in stone, and should be treated as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 41 minutes ago, MeargleSchmeargl said: Nice ammos as always! One question: What is the difference between a regular pedal bike and a battery bike? Can you use some kind of battery-powered motor when you tire? Yup. Just google electric bike, e-bike or pedelec. 1 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeargleSchmeargl Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Ludwigia said: Yup. Just google electric bike, e-bike or pedelec. Nice! I guess it's a good way to get up those particularly steep hills that are hard to start up. Every single fossil you see is a miracle set in stone, and should be treated as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 1 hour ago, MeargleSchmeargl said: Nice! I guess it's a good way to get up those particularly steep hills that are hard to start up. You said it. Otherwise I try to save "fuel" in order to get more mileage. My model is built in Washington State, by the way. 1 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Roger nice finds and I will off you a brand new $5.00 US bill with Abraham Lincoln on it for the bike, that is if you will pay for the shipping of the bike. Don’t wait to long to decide, this new bill is burning a hole in my pocket- lol. I use to collect Mazon Creek concretions on a bike and I would caring out a pack full on my back and two other pack fulls- one on each handle- it made for an interesting ride back to the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted September 20, 2019 Author Share Posted September 20, 2019 9 hours ago, Nimravis said: Roger nice finds and I will off you a brand new $5.00 US bill with Abraham Lincoln on it for the bike, that is if you will pay for the shipping of the bike. Don’t wait to long to decide, this new bill is burning a hole in my pocket- lol. I use to collect Mazon Creek concretions on a bike and I would caring out a pack full on my back and two other pack fulls- one on each handle- it made for an interesting ride back to the car. Thanks for your generous offer. I always did admire Abe. The propaganda about him is very positive. Thing is, I prefer bills with European scenery on them, preferably with cyphers in the thousands I've invested in 2 saddlebags, which makes things a bit easier. Sounds like you're related to the guy with the bricks up there. 1 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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