FossilForKids Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 It's going to be hard to summarize how epic the journey across the U.S. and back was both logistically and emotionally. Let's look back at the numbers first" *10,547 miles *22 states travelled *15 states fossilled(it's a word now ;-) ) *42 distinct fossil localities *Pliocene, Miocene, Eocene, Cretaceous. Pennsylvanian, Missisipian, Devonian and Ordavacian were all collected. *15 new friends made! *20+ miles of Kayaking and Canoeing 4 campsites 2 houses 24 hotels and 4 Cracker Barrels and 6 Waffel Houses..... Favorite Memories: *The first Breath Taking View of the Grand Canyon *Dan....the Waterfall.....and the Mexicans *Cade's face when I found the Benidini *Chris and Mike's face as I squished into a wet suit (that was just WRONG!!) *Finding the Big Ammo :jig: *Fresh spoil dumpage upon arrival to Aurora *Grand Opening at Mineral Wells *Bugging it at U-dig *Boating the Chesapeke with Kevin *Falling back in love with Texas! *Rosewell :lol: *Leaving New Jersey! * Peaceful morning at St, Clair *With my family during Memorial Day *Realize just how incredible unselfish so many forum members were during this adventure!!!!! What a ride! Thanks for letting me share it with you!! John If only my teeth are so prized a million years from now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 John, I've read your trip posts with much jealousy ( kindly it is, though) ! I am sad to see your trip end, but have enjoyed every one of your posts. It has been thrilling to hear of your experiences, and wonderful friendships made through this forum. It is heartening to see people from all walks of life and parts of the country getting together to share a common interest. Thanks so much for your wonderful, inspiring trip reports. Glad you are back, safe, sound, and enriched by your journey! Congratulations. Warm regards, Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 IPFOTM -- MAY - 2024 _________________________________________________________________________________ "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...
bmorefossil Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Where does the poster at the applebees land on your list lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I'm glad you made it home safe and sound John. I've seen you place, I'm not sure where you are going to put all of those new fossils!!!! If you believe everything you read, perhaps it's time for you to stop reading... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Ahoy Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 *Leaving New Jersey! I saw that! Eh, what am I saying...even I get excited when I'm leaving NJ, even if it's just for the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Wow, what a trip! I'm am fortunate to have been a part of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenixflood Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 What a great adventure!!!! I was glad to be part of it The soul of a Fossil Hunter is one that is seeking, always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Siphuncle Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 There aren't many times in life when you have time and money at the same time to do whatever you want....that's I suppose what credit cards are for. Grüße, Daniel A. Wöhr aus Südtexas "To the motivated go the spoils." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I suppose that makes one more thing that 42 is the answer to, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimB88 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Glad you had a fun trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsessed1 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 It was my pleasure to meet and collect with you! I'm glad you had such an awesome trip and even found a few nice fossils along the way. Oh, BTW you can also add the Paleocene of the Potomac River to the list of ages of material collected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonebreaker Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 mmmmm crackerbarrel *drool* ..... wait, we are here for fossils? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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