Scylla Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I'll be heading up to Syracuse this weekend for the Science Olympiad Middle School State finals. That means I'll be able to hunt Sunday anywhere in the area from Syracuse south. Who wants to join? The plan is to hit one or more of the quarries about an hour south of Syracuse, but I could be convinced to head towards Herkimer, Little Falls, or one of the Catskill quarries instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Hi Scylla I was thinking about taking the boys to either sangerfield or Deep Springs on Sunday. The snow has melted and the weather is supposed to be nice. I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scylla Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 That would be great! I'll only have one of my boys with me this time, but we've always done well at Deep Springs. I'll PM my # so we can co-ordinate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Wish I could join you guys ! Save some fossils for the next time I'm up there, Dave and Gus! Regards, Tim 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...
Darktooth Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Scylla said: That would be great! I'll only have one of my boys with me this time, but we've always done well at Deep Springs. I'll PM my # so we can co-ordinate. Excellent! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Fossildude19 said: Wish I could join you guys ! Save some fossils for the next time I'm up there, Dave and Gus! Regards, Tim Hopefully we will see you on the May 21 trip? I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, Darktooth said: Hopefully we will see you on the May 21 trip? I am planning on it at the moment, Dave - look forward to seeing you all there then. 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...
Scylla Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 So sorry you can't make it Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey P Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I'm planning to collect at Morrisville this Monday. Will likely stop in at DSR also to check it out. Hope you guys do well. Love to see what you find there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebite6769 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I'm spending the week in NY starting Monday for vacation. I plan on hitting as many places as I can. I might be able to convince my kids to go collecting this weekend.....I was just at sangerfield two days ago. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 On 4/6/2017 at 7:55 AM, snakebite6769 said: I'm spending the week in NY starting Monday for vacation. I plan on hitting as many places as I can. I might be able to convince my kids to go collecting this weekend.....I was just at sangerfield two days ago. Good luck! Where is your report and pics? We would love to hear about it! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebite6769 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 I didn't find much, but the few I did find I'm going to be prepping this coming week. I will be collecting NY a good portion of next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Good luck on your hunt! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankh8147 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 On 4/5/2017 at 9:22 AM, Darktooth said: Hopefully we will see you on the May 21 trip? Hey guys, I believe that is the trip I am going on with Jeffrey P (May 21st). Looking forward to meeting everyone! -Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagurus Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Happy hunting to you all! I do wish I could meet up with any of you this weekend, but I just can't fit it in and still be awake for the 4-hour drive each way. Hopefully I'll get to see you again later this spring. Good luck! Mike Start the day with a smile and get it over with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 4 hours ago, frankh8147 said: Hey guys, I believe that is the trip I am going on with Jeffrey P (May 21st). Looking forward to meeting everyone! -Frank Hi Frank, yes this is the same trip. I went last year for my first time with Jeff and the crew and it was a great time. Look forward to meeting you. 4 hours ago, Pagurus said: Happy hunting to you all! I do wish I could meet up with any of you this weekend, but I just can't fit it in and still be awake for the 4-hour drive each way. Hopefully I'll get to see you again later this spring. Good luck! Mike Hope to see you out there soon Mike I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scylla Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 OK everyone, can't wait to meet up in a couple of hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Good luck, guys! 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...
Darktooth Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Got the kids up eating breakfast. Looks like its going to be a beautiful day! Will be there soon Gus! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Well, we certainly had a great day at Deep Springs! Absolutely beautiful weather and great company and everybody got some decent finds! My boys Dylan and Devin and I met Gus and his son Grant at their hotel at 8am. We drove a little over an hour to get to the site, driving through some gorgeous country roads. While we did see some unmelted snow on the way there, there wasn't any at the site. I won't bore with all the details but I think we all did pretty good. Everyone found atleast partial trilos, bivalves, brachiopods and there where sparce gastropods. I myself found two small complete Eldregeops rana, a partial and assorted cephalon s and pygidiums of both Eldregeops and Greenops boothi. One of my best finds of the day was a Goniate with suture lines about 3in around. I am glad Gus got a picture of it because I got a little willy nilly of where I placed it and left without it! And a few other things. Such is life. Another favorite that did make it home, was a very nice Glass sponge, the best I have found. The boys did very well to I haven't even had a chance to go through all the stuff they brought back. I know a lot needs to be cleaned up. I will post pics as soon as possible. I wanted to let Gus and Grant know that we had a great time with them. It was a pleasure to spend the day with them and get to know them. Also thank-you for your generosity. Gus gave us all a piece of jade he had gotten in California. Very nice stuff! I hope Gus will fill you in on his and Grant's finds when he gets a chance. He had a 6 hour drive back! Yikes I know how that feels! Anyways I will post some pics shortly but it will take a couple days to get it all. I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peat Burns Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Here's some trilos. 1. Eldregeops cephalons 2. Greenops partial body with cephalon 3. Small Eldregeops wth head and tail hidden. Look close you can see an eye peeking out. 4&5 Smll Eldregeops with tail curved under. I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Just a few of Devins finds. I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 One of Dylan's favorite finds. Both sides. I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Glass sponge. I will try to get a better pic of this when I have time. I will post more tomorrow. I am whupped! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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