BobC Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hey everybody--I have permission to go into a limestone quarry in Salado Texas now, and this weekend I found two more giant ammonites! They have tons of them so I picked up only the intact ones. I also filmed a bunch of my large gastropods and devil's toe-nails: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabetts Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobC Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Thanks! That quarry is filled with them--but unfortunately that is about all I found in it so far. There are huge mounds of dirt all over the place which must have some urchins in them, but I need it to rain so I can see them better. So far all I've found are ammonites, two giant gastropods and one clam. The kids who live in the house behind the quarry say there is a cave they unearthed, but unforunately it is filled with water. If it drains, I will slither into it and report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy1971 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 WOW! very nice Ammonites! Careful with that cave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobC Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 The kids at the quarry were talking about going into the cave when it dried out but I told them that they shouldn't. It's not just the fact that many quarry caves are unstable--it's also the fact that that quarry is still very much active. zIt would break my heart if something happened to those kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seldom Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Nice Ammonites love to have one that size Thanks Galveston Island 32 miles long 2 miles wide 134 bars 23 liquor stores any questions? Evolution is Chimp Change. Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain! "I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen." Ernest Hemingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamalama Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Congrats on the finds and very nice video. Wish I could find me one of those huge ammonites out here in lower Paleozoic town. -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...
MikeD Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Good stuff. If I only had more fossil collecting time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramo Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Speaking of caves, this weekend I had to go down to Glasco KY and stopped a a rock shop in Cave City. I picked up a book called "Trapped". It's the story of Floyd Collins. I've allready read about half way through it. If you want to keep them kids out of that cave, just have them read that book. I can almost guarantee you they will think twice before crawling in any cave. For one species to mourn the death of another is a new thing under the sun. -Aldo Leopold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I heard that story many times as a kid. It did not stop me from going in, but it did help me pay attention while I was in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawooten Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 (edited) Giant ammonites are on my list of want at find. Your ammonites are very impressive! We are hoping to fly to Arizona in the fall, rent a van then drive back to NC by way of Oklahoma, Texas, Alabama, and all states in between collecting during a three-week vacation. When we come to Texas, we want to collect giant ammonites there. Maybe you could help us with locations. Your specimens are great. Now I can hardly wait for fall! Edited May 12, 2009 by lawooten The best days are spent collecting fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobC Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Caves are scary! I am always really careful. Lawooten--for whatever reason, the Austin area is really rocky and we find lots of these big guys. Unfortunately, most of the time they are usually broken into pieces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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