fossiladdict Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 (edited) Foshunter came to visit and asked it I wanted to hunt Lake Texoma with him yesterday...ABSOLUTELY! Along with him, came his son and granddaughter, and then Texas Fossil Hound joined our hunt as well. It was a pleasure to finally meet Foshunter, and he brought me some beautiful echinoids from Florida. We casually walked along the beaches combing for fossils, and getting to know each other for most of the day yesterday. I brought a few big tools to carry, and they thought I was funny in bringing them, but I wanted to make sure if anyone found something they really wanted that they could get it out, plus that's what helps keep me in shape (but those big tools on the way back were not so fun to carry ). All in all, it was a beautiful day for hunting, little things, and big things were found- pretty decent for us not having much rain in the last few months. I really enjoyed everyone's company. Here are my finds from the trip: My two favorite teeth for the day: The three Foshunter was shaking his head over that I found : The combination of teeth, verts, pyrite ammonites that I brought home: A few unidentified pieces, including a bone: The echinoids I brought home: The larger ammonites I brought home: . Foshunter was shaking his head as I walked out with my heavy backpack and large tools and finally understands why my forum title is appropriate ! Happy Holidays to all of you! Lyla Edited December 23, 2012 by fossiladdict 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...
trilobiteruss Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Nice finds, all us "fossil addics" totally understand those backpacks full Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Nice report!!! Cool finds!!! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobWill Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 (edited) Happy Holidays to you L. Glad to see you're still up to your usual high quality (and quantity) collecting results. Gary T. and I were on both sides of Texoma last week and hauled out some nice nautiloids, Eopachydiscus, Idiohamites, etc. I got to looking at all the different formations exposed at Texoma and realized a person could spend a lifetime right there and never get bored. A short Cretaceous list includes: Pawpaw, Duck Creek, Goodland Limestone w/ Walnut Clay, Antlers Sand, Kiamichi, Ft. Worth Limestone, Grayson Marl, Weno Limestone, and the Dexter Member of the Woodbine. With the lake down so far the collecting it great even without rain to wash new stuff out but it's getting hard to access some places with new development closing off some old trails. Next time I'm taking a boat. Bob Edited December 23, 2012 by BobWill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossiladdict Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 Yes, we have a large boat that stays in the slip all year, flat-bottom boat, and canoe as well. Exploring all of it could take years if u ask me. 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...
Foshunter Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Lyla mentioned that she brought a few BIG TOOLS, I took one look and thought this is going to get into some intense fossil hunting or she is going to build a railroad line to bring her finds out. She carried a FULL sledge hammer and a pry bar that could turn a car over along with a back pack full of countless instruments for any fossil removel situation that could be dreamed of. She has radar vision when it comes to finding micro fossils, she showed Texas Fossil Hound a fish vert the size of a speck of pepper, all I could think after picking my jaw off the ground is Seriously how could she spot something that small, now I know why she finds so many great fossils ----The girl has the eye. It was a great hunt, enjoyed meeting Lyla, John and a hunt with my son and granddaughter, Forum friends are great and sharing people----Tom Grow Old Kicking And Screaming !!"Don't Tread On Me" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossiladdict Posted December 25, 2012 Author Share Posted December 25, 2012 Bahahaha Tom- that might actually be a good idea- build a track and just pull it all out on the track . Gotta stay in shape somehow right?! My husband and I hit POC for a couple hours the next day- here are my finds from it: nice vert and those broke big ones that always make you sick: And I'm not sure what this is, crustacean of some type I assume: 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...
sixgill pete Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Wow, great finds. I would love to make a trip out there one day. 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...
Missourian Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Cool finds, especially the crab carapace. Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Siphuncle Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 cenomanocarcinus? Grüße, Daniel A. Wöhr aus Südtexas "To the motivated go the spoils." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossiladdict Posted December 25, 2012 Author Share Posted December 25, 2012 Might be, looks similar. 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...
Texas Fossil Hound Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Thanks for allowing me to tag along! I really enjoyed meeting FosHunter, Sean and his daughter. It was a nice hunt, beautiful day and even though I could not keep up with the caliber of finds from FossilAddict, I did find a few keepers. I will have to post later when I get a chance to soak and clean a bit. I was impressed with the load of tools Fossiladdict carried out and back from the site. Those combined with the load of rocks stuffed into her pack was truly impressive! It has finally rained (followed by a couple inches of snow) here in TX. Looking forward to a great new year! Jon "Silence is Golden, but duct tape is Silver." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangellian Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Learn from her. I can say that just on the basis of the things she has posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossiladdict Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 Thanks Jon, but it is always a pleasure to have company! Soooo for Christmas, I got a new display case...which means I need to find more fossils :) ! 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...
Down under fossil hunter Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Great finds, it is always great to catch up with other members and enjoy the social aspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffH Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Very nice finds! I think everyone knows about the large ammonites to be found around Texoma. But I am surprised at all the small fossil finds. Especially the small nautiloids. I've never found anything like this in my wondering around the lake. Guess I'm not looking in the right places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boneman007 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) The crab is Cenomancarcinus vanstraelini. And a tiny one too! I have seem Ceno's up to 6" across. I pulled a 4 incher out of the Britton formation a week ago! Also, I am head over heels in love with your Paraptychodus teeth. I donated all my Paraptychodus to SMU when they were described by Shawn Hamm a few years ago. I STILL havent found a single one since!! Great hunt! congrats! Edited January 14, 2013 by Boneman007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old dead things Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 While I do enjoy looking at pictures of fossils, a group photo would have been great as well It would be great to have such a good location in my neck of the woods. You are indeed lucky collectors. Jim Old Dead Things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossiladdict Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 I can't remember if Tom took any pictures or not...I need to buy a cheaper camera- my cameras are all way too expensive to take hunting with me so I rarely take them. Plus they weigh so much that that's just more weight in my pack and as you saw above...I don't need anymore weight to carry around ! I love the small stuff. It thrills me every time I find a nice small ammonite or sharks tooth. I find myself drawn to search for those sometimes when I could be hunting in other areas for other fossils. 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...
old dead things Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I carry a Nikon Coolpix ($90) and it weighs 5.6 ounces and is about the size of a pack of cigarettes. Sometimes I find things that are too large to carry and take a picture. Also like to do those in situ pictures. Every now and again someone goes with me and it is always fun to take pictures when they aren't expecting it or I get one of those priceless wildlife shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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