Fossildude19 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) Hello all!I was away this past weekend in upstate NY, for the annual family reunion we attend.On Sunday, one of my cousins asked if I would teach her, her husband, and her 3 little ones (7, 4, and 2) how to fossil hunt in a creek close to where they live, in the greater Buffalo area.I was more than happy to oblige. We set of on Monday, July 2nd around 11:00 am. from the family's cottage on Rushford Lake. We made it to the creek about an hour or so later, after briefly visiting the Past and Present Store and Museum. If you are in Blasdell NY, I highly recommend a visit to the shop. I purchased a new loupe for myself, but they had many fossil and mineral specimens for sale, many very reasonably priced. They also have a small display in the back of many different types of fossils. Awesome store! We got to the nearby creek within minutes of leaving the store, and put in.The water was warm, (less than refreshing, but easily waded) and I did some explaining of the techniques I use, and what I look for when hunting in this creek. I had hunted here previously with my good buddy Carmine (xonenine) and a few times with my immediate family as well, so I am a veteran of the venue.I spent a good amount of time identifying some fossils for the relatives, and oohing and ahhing over the little ones' finds. One odd thing we encountered, however, was the presence of leeches! I had never encountered these critters at this locality before, but they were on darn near every rock I picked up out of the water. (At one point in the hunt, one of the little ones screamed for me to take the "snake " off of his arm. It was a fat little 2 inch long leech, that had stretched to about 4.5 inches... not quite a snake, but I didn't blame him for his reaction.! )Anyway we ended up in the creek, and the kids hunted for about 15 minutes, then spent the rest of the better part of an hour playing in the water. They were very happy.Their mom and dad looked a bit more seriously for fossils, and came up with a few nice Mucrospirifer brachiopods.I found a few keepers right off,... thought that they were gastropods,... but they were better than expected - for to my surprise, when cleaned up at the cottage in Rushford, they ended up being what I believe to be two Tornoceras goniatites!! These were followed by a few shiny brachiopods,... I have yet to ID these... ***** EDIT: They are Pholidostrophia nacrea.***** Then, a nice, tiny Greenops trilobite pygidium.Then a few loaded pieces that I knew would clean up nicely, and provide me with some nice ostracods, and tentalculites, as well as some trilo-bits, and brachs.CONTINUED..... Edited October 1, 2014 by Fossildude19 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 July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) Another shot of a hash plate... The cousins got tired, and went to clean up at their house about 10 minutes away. I was left behind to my own devices, for another hour and a half of collecting. I had found a productive shelf of shale, and was removing blocks and splitting them as quickly as I could. I was rewarded for my efforts with a few complete trilos,... in fairly quick succession. #1 This one broke, but was easily repaired. Eldredgeops. #2 A decent Eldredgeops #3 Another Eldredgeops, but, the left hand side is crushed underneath. #4 Multiple plate, but not quite complete, and the larger of the two may be a composite of a few different molts, but it sure looks cool. I also found some cephalopods, and a few other small things, that I did not photograph. A call on the cell from my cousin let me know they were 10 minutes out, and so with great sadness I trudged through the warm water to the pickup point. I was sweaty and dirty, and dying for a drink of water from my bag that I had left in their mini van! An hour later, I ran to the dock on the lake, and jumped in for a cool refreshing swim! The next day I divided the fossils up between my cousin and her kids, and we may have set the hook for a trip when we get together again next year! Not a bad haul for a bout a 2.5 hour trip. Thanks for looking! Regards, Edited July 7, 2012 by Fossildude19 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...
Herb Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Nice haul The goniatites look like they are pyritized? Very nice trilobites. "Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"_ Carl Sagen No trees were killed in this posting......however, many innocent electrons were diverted from where they originally intended to go. " I think, therefore I collect fossils." _ Me "When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."__S. Holmes "can't we all just get along?" Jack Nicholson from Mars Attacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KansasFossilHunter Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) Sweet! Love those trilos! Edited July 7, 2012 by NiobraraFossilHunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xonenine Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 very nice Tim! that looks like three trilos that are pretty complete on the multiple, glad you got to the Past to Present shop also, it's a fun place!!! Carmine "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...
Uncle Siphuncle Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Great trip...I hope their expectations for every trip weren't set by this one! Grüße, Daniel A. Wöhr aus Südtexas "To the motivated go the spoils." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astron Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Immediate thought: That's Tim!!! A lot of so interesting things in one post... as a visit to an excellent museum providing the relative infos, nice hunting adventure, wonderful finds (agreed with Carmine on that triple bug), - extra for this time - lessons to new fossillers and so on... And all these so pleasantly exposed... I'd like to be among your studens, my friend, and I believe that If you were a teacher a lot of children would be privileged!!! Astrinos P. Damianakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dactyll Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Tim... Congratulations... Nice haul of material in particular the Trilobites....And sharing the passion with the next generation too... well done... Cheers Steve... And Welcome if your a New Member... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Good old Uncle Tim! This is how lasting holiday memories are made "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...
Fossildude19 Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) Nice haul The goniatites look like they are pyritized? Very nice trilobites. Thanks Herb! They are pyritized, very similar to what I have seen come out of Hungry Hollow to the Northwest of where I was! Regards, Sweet! Love those trilos! Thank you - I love them too! Regards, very nice Tim! that looks like three trilos that are pretty complete on the multiple, glad you got to the Past to Present shop also, it's a fun place!!! Carmine Thanks Carmine! I'm not sure if the multiplate is a complete one that was large, or a composite of a few different specimens. Loved Past and Present! You were absolutely right about that! Regards. Great trip...I hope their expectations for every trip weren't set by this one! Thank you, Dan. It very may well be - the place is LOADED with fossils! If I could spend a week or two there... (sigh!) Regards, Immediate thought: That's Tim!!! A lot of so interesting things in one post... as a visit to an excellent museum providing the relative infos, nice hunting adventure, wonderful finds (agreed with Carmine on that triple bug), - extra for this time - lessons to new fossillers and so on... And all these so pleasantly exposed... I'd like to be among your studens, my friend, and I believe that If you were a teacher a lot of children would be privileged!!! Astrinos, - thank you my friend. Would that you and I could discuss fossils and hunt together in person. Your kind comments are very much appreciated. Best regards, Tim... Congratulations... Nice haul of material in particular the Trilobites....And sharing the passion with the next generation too... well done... Thank you Steve! Glad to see you back amongst us - we've missed your splendid contributions. Regards, Good old Uncle Tim! This is how lasting holiday memories are made Thank you, Chas. I was hopeful that this would stick in their minds, if not their hearts, and they might think fondly on the afternoon sometime in the future. Regards, Edited July 8, 2012 by Fossildude19 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...
masonboro37 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 What a great time! Thanks for sharing this....and leeches are annoying. Just got my brother into collecting and now it has turned into a family excursion of fun and discovery! Process of identification "mistakes create wisdom". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 What a great time! Thanks for sharing this....and leeches are annoying. Just got my brother into collecting and now it has turned into a family excursion of fun and discovery! Thank you, Libby - Glad you enjoyed it. Always seems better when you have others to share your excitement and discoveries with. Regards, 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...
nala Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Wonderfull finds and pictures ,Thanks to share! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 It's nice to have relatives, especially kids, interested in going on collecting trips. It's really nice when you find good stuff on those trips. Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Wonderfull finds and pictures ,Thanks to share! Thank you, Gery! I appreciate the kind words! Regards, It's nice to have relatives, especially kids, interested in going on collecting trips. It's really nice when you find good stuff on those trips. Missourian, ... I completely agree! So much better when you can find things, and get them hooked early! Hopefully, they will want to go again Regards, 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...
Roz Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 What a great trip.. Love the fossils and hunting with family would be as good as it gets! Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 What a great trip.. Love the fossils and hunting with family would be as good as it gets! Thank you, Roz! I enjoyed the time spent and the finds! I think they did, too. Regards, 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...
Bullsnake Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 All my sentiments are expressed in the previous posts, so I'll just add... those leeches are great catfish bait Way to go, Tim! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 All my sentiments are expressed in the previous posts, so I'll just add... those leeches are great catfish bait Way to go, Tim! Thank you, Steve! Huh! Good to know - next time I'll grab a couple for the lake! Regards, 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...
JimB88 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 can you adopt me? Thats an awesome hunt, those goni's especially! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 can you adopt me? Thats an awesome hunt, those goni's especially! Hey Jim, Thanks for the nice comments! The Tornoceras are pretty cool! I was psyched to find them. I picked up a few more cephalopods for you, as well! Regards, 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...
mommabetts Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I loved reading about your adventure with your family, it is always nice when you can introduce the world of fossil collecting to someone new, what a great story. Loved all of your nice finds, thank you for sharing your adventure and finds with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 I loved reading about your adventure with your family, it is always nice when you can introduce the world of fossil collecting to someone new, what a great story. Loved all of your nice finds, thank you for sharing your adventure and finds with us. Thank you for the nice words, Mommabetts! It's nice to have you back posting on the forum! Kind Regards, 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 July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Nice finds as usual Tim! Thanks for taking us along again on this adventure. Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Nice finds as usual Tim! Thanks for taking us along again on this adventure. Thanks for the comments, Roger. Regards, 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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