Auspex Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 In acquiring this specimen, I achieved one of my long-held goals; these are not too common "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranha Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Round of applause... Congrats Chas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nandomas Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I am happy you're fulfilling a dream Erosion... will be my epitaph! http://www.paleonature.org/ https://fossilnews.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmoceras Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 :greenwnvy: That is a lovely one!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Thanks! It's one of those ugly, lumpy fossils that wouldn't get a second look, until you know what it is; then it's "all aboard the imagination train!". They are fairly rare, too; I really like that sort of thing... "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xonenine Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 and nicely mineralized to boot, congrats Chas! "Your serpent of Egypt is bred now of your mud by the operation of your sun; so is your crocodile." Lepidus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Congratulations, Auspex! And many more goal achievements to you. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 (edited) Nice acquisition Chas. Edited February 13, 2012 by Bill KOF, Bill. Welcome to the forum, all new members www.ukfossils check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 WOW, just fantastic... Is there anyway you could post larger pics? I would really love to see it better.. There is no way that's ugly! I love brain endocasts and brain material.. Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Nice acquisition Chas. Thanks; I have a hunch you've seen a few of these, yes? ... Is there anyway you could post larger pics?... When my hard drive self-destructed, I was left with "Paint" ... I might wind up with "Gimp", but "Picture It! 10" is what I'm used to; running XP limits my choices. "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Thanks; I have a hunch you've seen a few of these, yes Yeah 1 or 2 Unfortunately I've never managed to collect one. They have all belonged to someone else. :greenwnvy: KOF, Bill. Welcome to the forum, all new members www.ukfossils check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Have you looked at fossildan's gallery? He has practically cornered the world's supply! >LINK< "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteseer Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) Wow, that is a great London Clay piece. The locals tend to hang onto something like that. Nearly every other fossil brain cast I've seen has been from the Brule Formation and they have been mammals (either oreodont or Mesohippus). One of my friends has a few. In acquiring this specimen, I achieved one of my long-held goals; these are not too common Edited February 15, 2012 by siteseer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astron Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks! It's one of those ugly, lumpy fossils that wouldn't get a second look, until you know what it is; then it's "all aboard the imagination train!". They are fairly rare, too; I really like that sort of thing... Congratulations, Chas, on this new excellent acquisition :sword: It's truth that the moments we achieve our goals make our life more beautiful!!!! How right you are, as well, with your thought above that has to do with all of us fossil hunters.... Astrinos P. Damianakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Extremely interesting...and congratulations You wrote: It's one of those ugly, lumpy fossils that wouldn't get a second look, until you know what it is; then it's "all aboard the imagination train!" Brings to mind some mystery fossils which might represent brain endocasts or fragments of brain endocasts Flash from the Past (Show Us Your Fossils)MAPS Fossil Show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Have you looked at fossildan's gallery? He has practically cornered the world's supply! >LINK< Yes I've seen his gallery, some nice specimens. I think he lives on Sheppey, or near. KOF, Bill. Welcome to the forum, all new members www.ukfossils check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi, Chas, your fossil is so marvelous and rare... It deserves to contribute to the fossil of the month ! 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...
Auspex Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi, Chas, your fossil is so marvelous and rare... It deserves to contribute to the fossil of the month ! Coco Thanks Coco! Since I did not find it myself, it does not qualify for the contest (which is reserved for our hard-working field collectors). "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squali Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 It's one of those ugly, lumpy fossils that wouldn't get a second look, until you know what it is; !". ... AH the old 'bird brain' slur has become less painful. WOW. That is really something special It's hard to remember why you drained the swamp when your surrounded by alligators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 OK Chas, I didn't seen that you didn't find it yourself ! I was dazzled by its rarity, hehehe ! 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...
Nandomas Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I love brain endocasts and brain material.. my wife should like to love brian material too, but despite my efforts, I have no remaining brian stuff to offer :wacko: Erosion... will be my epitaph! http://www.paleonature.org/ https://fossilnews.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astron Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) my wife should like to love brian material too, but despite my efforts, I have no remaining brian stuff to offer :wacko: My wife would like me to have some brain out of the ''stones'' ... Edited February 15, 2012 by astron Astrinos P. Damianakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vordigern Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 wonderful fossil, since joining the forum I have become fascinated with endocasts and yours is the first bird Ive ever seen, thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossildan Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Hi Auspex, I'm guessing it must have been you that purchased the endocast from ebay then I trade under Ken.vic so it was me who sold you the endocast. Thanks for the smooth transaction, And im glad you like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 I had a hunch, but wasn't about to ask; good to know, and thanks! "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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