tuscarora-th Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Saturday I took my boy on his first official fossil hunt (digging up the back yard isn't official, though we did find some neat stuff).Shamalama of this forum very graciously invited us to one of his sites. It was an old quarry and was very unique in its formations. Im not gonna butcher this by trying to tell you all the scientific terms, but Shamalama(Dave) pointed out that there were several different strata at this site. I would like to thank him and say how knowledgeable he was, and how generous ge was to share this info. so my boy and I could have a great day together. Maybe he will chime in with the technical info that makes this site unique. For me and my boy (after this trip I think we'll call himm dirt monster) It wasnt about termonolgy or identification it was about discovery and the joy on his face when he found a fossil. He actually had quite the eye whenever he wasnt climbing trees or trying to scale the sheer cliffs. We mostly found brachiopods, echinoids, and possibly chrinoids. I will post some pics after I try my first attempt at extracting these fossil from the matrix. I had a couple that I liked in which the fossil was made of chert and tiny quartz crystals. First pic is Shamalama Dave and my boy Dakota Couple pics of the quarry Me trying not to hit my thumb (again) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bmorefossil Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 looks like fun cant wait to see what you found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Looks like a good trip for both of you. Most curious to see your finds! I LOVE QUARRIES! Wish there were more around to get into... Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Mmmmmmm Mmmm! Old PA quarries... (BTW, "dirt monster" would be an awsome Forum handle!) "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...
jax Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 (BTW, "dirt monster" would be an awsome Forum handle!) Man I should use that for my son! He's only 1, but he loves the dirt! Loves to grab my fossils off the shelf too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabetts Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Sounds like a good day was had by all, great pics. Can't wait to see pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest solius symbiosus Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Whoa! Those beds appear to be dipping at 45°. Bet there is some nice structure around there. Look forward to more pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamalama Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Whoa! Those beds appear to be dipping at 45°. Bet there is some nice structure around there.Look forward to more pics. Actually they are near vertical, the picture is taken at an angle. The whole region is a complex synclinorium without many thrust faults. I'll post more info on the site in locations as I get it all together. Had a great time on Saturday with Mike and his son. Plenty more to explore in that quarry and I finally got me a complete Trilobite (enrolled Calymene). Good pics although the camera does tend to add ten pounds... no wait... those were just the fossils I'd collected. Dave -Dave __________________________________________________ Geologists on the whole are inconsistent drivers. When a roadcut presents itself, they tend to lurch and weave. To them, the roadcut is a portal, a fragment of a regional story, a proscenium arch that leads their imaginations into the earth and through the surrounding terrain. - John McPheeIf I'm going to drive safely, I can't do geology. - John McPheeCheck out my Blog for more fossils I've found: http://viewsofthemahantango.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy1971 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Doesn't get better than to see your son just LIGHT UP when he makes his first find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenixflood Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Sounds like you guys had a great time! The soul of a Fossil Hunter is one that is seeking, always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuscarora-th Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Besides the first picture, my boy took the rest of the photos, explaining any curious tilting of the camera. Other than that he didnt do to bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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