Nandomas Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) 10 Years? 15 Years? I do not remember how old was my dream to hunt one of the Midlothian quarries. At that time there were not info on the web, all my contacts were made by regular mail. The field trips leaders at DPS, PSoA e at HGMS were very friendly, assuring me the access to the quarries if my schedule would match with the paleoclubs field trips dates... but that never happened... until the other day, when Diana and I were stuck somewhere South of the Fannin co, waiting for a mechanic duty to our truck. We were very bored, so we went to the local Staples office supplies for "borrowing" the internet line. What a surprise :o . The TFF monthly reports king Dan Woehr emailed me about the chances to join The Houston paleoclubs in a Midlothian hunt, and, magically, the dream come true. The boring morning turned out a day full of euphoria :D Thanks MikeD and Creekcrawler, your courtesy and kindness made our day. The chance to meet personally other TFF icons, like Roz & Lance, Dinodigger, Silverphoenix and TroyB was the icing on the cake. What I found? Who cares . The important thing is to meet new friends and do new exciting fossil experiences Photo title: Trying to match MikeD avatar Edited October 22, 2012 by Nandomas Erosion... will be my epitaph! http://www.paleonature.org/ https://fossilnews.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitbat Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I remember hunting the Midlothian quarries back in the early days when all a person had to do was sign a release form to gain access. All sorts of fond memories of abundant shark teeth (especially Ptychodus) and the occasional death assemblage of tiny fish skeletons come to mind. It must have been fun meeting so many TFF members out there. Hopefully you had a successful outing! -Joe Illigitimati non carborundum Fruitbat's PDF Library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nandomas Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 The Smart Start: Barry Mastodon tooth followed by: The Scary Photo :P Erosion... will be my epitaph! http://www.paleonature.org/ https://fossilnews.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleecan Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Wonderful story Nando! Thing do work out . PL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossiladdict Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I missed everyone this time as I had a photo shoot to do . Maybe next time. Glad you all had fun! Fossils are simply one of the coolest things on earth--discovering them is just marvelous! Makes you all giddy inside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Siphuncle Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 thank mike and the boys... i just passed their magnanimous hospitality on to you. your help nando has expanded my collection in new and wonderful directions that i couldn't have orchestrated on my own in countries where i barely speak the language. so thank YOU! Grüße, Daniel A. Wöhr aus Südtexas "To the motivated go the spoils." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 It was great meeting you and Diane! Thanks to Mike D. with the HGMS! He's the host with the most for making this opportunity possible.. I didn't find any fossils this time but Barry was generous enough to lead me to some very nice pyrite chunks. I loved seeing his tooth.. fantastic! It was good seeing people I have met and hunted with and so very good to meet Dinodigger! I wish we would have had time to talk longer.. I would have loved to hear about your Permian adventures! When a group is hunting in a quarry it's like a bird cage has been opened and we all go flying in different directions.. Lyla, I had hoped to hunt with you.. Maybe this coming weekend if you are going where I think you might.. Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmoceras Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Congratulations for achieving your dream, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossiladdict Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Lyla, I had hoped to hunt with you.. Maybe this coming weekend if you are going where I think you might.. Awesome! Yeah we FINALLY get to catch up!!! Fossils are simply one of the coolest things on earth--discovering them is just marvelous! Makes you all giddy inside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Awesome! Yeah we FINALLY get to catch up!!! I haven't forgotten the treasures you sent along with the seeds.. It's your turn now and I am bringing you a treasure that I know you don't have.. Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossiladdict Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I haven't forgotten the treasures you sent along with the seeds.. It's your turn now and I am bringing you a treasure that I know you don't have.. Haha I only fit what could go in the envelope without looking too suspicious. Looking forward to it! Fossils are simply one of the coolest things on earth--discovering them is just marvelous! Makes you all giddy inside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinodigger Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) I have to add my comments as well as to the pleasure I had getting to meet so many forum members as well, and icons they are, I agree; legends of our own time in the field of paleontology. In no other profession do I know of in which two people can become great friends as they collect fossils side by side, and never say a word to each other. Only look up at the end of the day and seem to acknowledge to each other the experience they just shared. Professionals by all means who each bring their own expertise. And the kindness and generosity I experienced from this group is by far more professional than most I've worked with at any university or museum. Without folks like these, our knowledge of our Earth's history would be far less. The jovial comradery that exists between such a unique set of individuals; what a beautiful thing that creates this paleontologic fellowship. And I'm sure our buried beasts find some comfort hearing the kindness being passed around in our conversations as they reverberate through our footsteps while we quietly collect their remains. Midlothian was a perfect day; perfect trip. We paid hommage to the Upper Cretaceous and found some great stuff. I hope we can all get together again soon and do it again. Chris Edited October 23, 2012 by dinodigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nandomas Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) It was great meeting you and Diane! ...I wish we would have had time to talk longer.. I would have loved to hear about your Permian adventures! When a group is hunting in a quarry it's like a bird cage has been opened and we all go flying in different directions.. wow... a poet between us I didn't see you in the quarry and I didn't find a lot... in my defense there is the fact that after a little more than an hour, I was DEPORTED to the pyrite place . Anyway next year we need to play at "Fossil Treasure Hunt" together here other photos Photo caption: Pampering fossils Edited October 23, 2012 by Nandomas Erosion... will be my epitaph! http://www.paleonature.org/ https://fossilnews.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossiladdict Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I was DEPORTED to the pyrite place . Anyway next year we need to play at "Fossil Treasure Hunt" together I stayed within the quarry (didn't go to the pyrite place) and found cool pyrite just as well last year. I used a bit of it to display fossils on top of them in the display cabinets and they look pretty good. Fossils are simply one of the coolest things on earth--discovering them is just marvelous! Makes you all giddy inside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nandomas Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) The best of the day, for what I know Lance Ptychodus (from Austin chalk, I guess) Barry Shark tooth ( now stored in my truck) unknown fossil hunter Ptychodus Barry Mosasaurus tooth Edited October 23, 2012 by Nandomas Erosion... will be my epitaph! http://www.paleonature.org/ https://fossilnews.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreekCrawler Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) Hello Nando, it was great meeting you and Diane. It turns out that the supposed mosasaur tooth belongs to the X-fish"Xiphactinus".Rememmber Diane thought fish at first when I showed it to her. I am in the process of creating a nice matrix specimen with the piece. Thanks again to Mike D for the invite, and it was great seeing everyone out there.. Now, back to crawlin this darned river Edited October 23, 2012 by CreekCrawler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I have to add my comments as well as to the pleasure I had getting to meet so many forum members as well, and icons they are, I agree; legends of our own time in the field of paleontology. In no other profession do I know of in which two people can become great friends as they collect fossils side by side, and never say a word to each other. Only look up at the end of the day and seem to acknowledge to each other the experience they just shared. Professionals by all means who each bring their own expertise. And the kindness and generosity I experienced from this group is by far more professional than most I've worked with at any university or museum. Without folks like these, our knowledge of our Earth's history would be far less. The jovial comradery that exists between such a unique set of individuals; what a beautiful thing that creates this paleontologic fellowship. And I'm sure our buried beasts find some comfort hearing the kindness being passed around in our conversations as they reverberate through our footsteps while we quietly collect their remains. Midlothian was a perfect day; perfect trip. We paid hommage to the Upper Cretaceous and found some great stuff. I hope we can all get together again soon and do it again. Chris Chris, you have really hit the target on this one.. You summed it up beautifully... Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Silverphoenix, I am so curious what was in those slabs you found! I hope you will post some pics.. Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) It was a great trip. dinodigger summed it up very well. A group of people get together, spread out over the hunting grounds, occasionally wind up hunting next to each other, catch up on things since we last met, wander around some more, you hear an occasional "whoop" or see someone doing the "dance", come back together to share our finds, say our goodbyes, and leave (sometimes in smaller groups to eat or hunt somewhere else). I got to see some of my Texas friends that I usually only see out in the field and finally connected in person with Nando and Diana. It was a pleasure to be able to make their dream come true. It's strange how things line up sometimes. Thanks to Dan and Barry for acting as the conduits for the connection. Edited October 29, 2012 by MikeD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Oh, thanks to whoever lost the little vial of 2 squalicorax teeth in Mansfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobWill Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Sorry I missed the chance to meet you Nando. I need to change my avatar to reflect my new beard and grayer hair:) We need some kind of TFF flag to meet under after these big hunts. I was there with Dallas Paleo and had no idea so many TFF folks were there. That was a huge crowd, and very accomidating of Ash Grove to let us in and the escort and his family were nice folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nandomas Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) Oh, thanks to whoever lost the little vial of 2 squalicorax teeth in Mansfield. they were mine, I have the proof Edited October 30, 2012 by Nandomas Erosion... will be my epitaph! http://www.paleonature.org/ https://fossilnews.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nandomas Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) Sorry I missed the chance to meet you Nando. I need to change my avatar to reflect my new beard and grayer hair:) We need some kind of TFF flag to meet under after these big hunts. I was there with Dallas Paleo and had no idea so many TFF folks were there. That was a huge crowd, and very accomidating of Ash Grove to let us in and the escort and his family were nice folks. I am sorry too, Bob. Were you in Glen Rose? A TFF cap could be very useful in those situations Edited October 30, 2012 by Nandomas Erosion... will be my epitaph! http://www.paleonature.org/ https://fossilnews.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobWill Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I am sorry too, Bob. Were you in Glen Rose? A TFF cap could be very useful in those situations No, I didn't go to Glen Rose. I tried to get there Friday night for Dr. Finsley's talk but barely made it to Ash Grove as it was. I almost wore my TFF t-shirt but since Dallas Paleo sells shirts too, I couldn't wear both, so...yeah a DPS shirt and a TFF hat shouldn't clash too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nandomas Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Hello Nando, it was great meeting you and Diane. It turns out that the supposed mosasaur tooth belongs to the X-fish"Xiphactinus".Rememmber Diane thought fish at first when I showed it to her. I am in the process of creating a nice matrix specimen with the piece. Thanks again to Mike D for the invite, and it was great seeing everyone out there.. Now, back to crawlin this darned river ops... overlooked this one. Told Diana about the Mosasaurus/Xiphactinus tooth and the answer was: Ve lo avevo detto io! Erosion... will be my epitaph! http://www.paleonature.org/ https://fossilnews.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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