Elmo Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 I’m heading to Purse State Park tomorrow and I want a chance to share the trip with someone. I like to bring back Matrix( the small stuff) to sort through in my down time. I always find a lot of fossils that are under 5mm playing with this stuff. If anyone would like to pick a number from 1-100 I’ll send (I’ll cover the shipping cost) whoever is closest to my number about 5 lbs of thier own matrix to play with. If you want to take a chance, just post your number and I’ll post the number I picked on Wednesday. For anyone that does get in on the fun, thank you in advance! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 77 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 36 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...
dsaavedra Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 I'm curious 1) what type of matrix do you collect from Purse, and 2) what kinds of micro stuff do you find in it? From what I remember of the 3 or 4 times I've been at Purse/Douglas the beach was mostly sand, fine gravel, and small stones. Are you just taking shovel fulls right from the beach or do you collect the matrix elsewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPrice Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 I'll play - 88. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 15 minutes ago, dsaavedra said: I'm curious 1) what type of matrix do you collect from Purse, and 2) what kinds of micro stuff do you find in it? From what I remember of the 3 or 4 times I've been at Purse/Douglas the beach was mostly sand, fine gravel, and small stones. Are you just taking shovel fulls right from the beach or do you collect the matrix elsewhere? You can only choose one number. Four is cheating! 6 Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielb Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) I got 64 Edited October 8, 2023 by Danielb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patelinho7 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Ooh this is fun! 47. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB003 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 5 1 *Frank* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share Posted October 8, 2023 55 minutes ago, dsaavedra said: I'm curious 1) what type of matrix do you collect from Purse, and 2) what kinds of micro stuff do you find in it? From what I remember of the 3 or 4 times I've been at Purse/Douglas the beach was mostly sand, fine gravel, and small stones. Are you just taking shovel fulls right from the beach or do you collect the matrix elsewhere? I generally bring back what I guess would be considered a fine gravel. I always do a quick walk across the beach looking for anything that stands out and then settle in for a day of sifting. I generally bring back ray plates, sharks teeth, and bone frags that’ll add up to over 300 fossils in a day before I start checking over the small stuff. When I get a chance I’ll give you the size sifter I use for the bring home matrix. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandpa Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 What fun! 23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltav2 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 I choose 90 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnbuckeye Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 place 22 to win! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagurus Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Thanks for a bit of fun, and for your generosity. Enjoy your trip to the park. .... 53 1 Start the day with a smile and get it over with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vae70 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 43! Fun fun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 I will choose 26! 1 I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyw Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 I’ll choose 56! It seams lucky! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin Lover Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 69 2 1 Fin Lover My favorite things about fossil hunting: getting out of my own head, getting into nature and, if I’m lucky, finding some cool souvenirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share Posted October 8, 2023 To answer an earlier question, the matrix will be whatever fits through my 1/8 sieve but is caught by my 1/12 sieve. Here’s a pick so that the size can be seen. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgill pete Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 11 is my pick Bulldozers and dirt Bulldozers and dirt behind the trailer, my desert Them red clay piles are heaven on earth I get my rocks off, bulldozers and dirt Patterson Hood; Drive-By Truckers May 2016 May 2012 Aug 2013, May 2016, Apr 2020 Oct 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrR Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 I can't believe that nobody said lucky number 17 yet. OK, I'll say it. Lucky number 17! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Trilo Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 According to the full proof method you must take the year, divide by the month and the day of the post, multiply by pi, then add 11 and round up. Soooooooo your number is 91 3 “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...
Fossildude19 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 8 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...
Mikrogeophagus Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Lucky number 31! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automech Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 54, my current age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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