Nevada agate
When I went to Nevada about a month ago I found a couple of spots with lots of agate. Here's the stone from one spot. It's a dark agate, some of it bordering on jasper. It has lots of different...
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Oh and coyo, thank you for your post. I fully agree that some quarries differ from the standard, and that in many cases size should be a factor in determining what gets "roped off" to rock hounds. For...
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i don't want to get in the middle of this, but i do have a story that is relevant. i was at my monthly archaeology club meeting the other night and during the presentation, much of the work the...
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May I please throw my two cents worth in? I am a collector. I do not buy points I find them myself. I have two good friends who are Archaeologists. They encourage the picking up of points. NOT...
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In response, Much as it may seem to the contrary, Im not spoiling for a fight. The reasons archaeologists get so protective of quarry sites and surface finds is this: as knappers, we can recognize...
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I'm almost sorry I even made this post, just because I truly hate to see any form of infighting. Can we bury the hatchet on this one? We know that there are opposing opinions out there, and nothing...
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As a relatively new knapper ( a little less than 2 years) and head hunt very seldom - I find it very amusing the disdain that the flint knapping community , the archeological community, as well as the...
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Well luckily we're almost back to a point of equilibrium. My intent isnt to chastise anyone, and looking back at the posts my original statement simply said to be cautious taking from known quarries....
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Entro -all your blah blah does not change the facts. The trenches are real. The rooms of stolen artifacts are real. That archies have an elitist "only we can do it" attitude is real. And nothing you...
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We want to keep paleoplanet open and friendly. Let's keep the discussion civilized. Arguments are O-K but try not to offend other people using personal insults or name calling or I will have to shut...
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Alrighty. Obviously there's some heriditary guilt Im supposed to be feeling here. I dont. Every time Ive met with a group of Native Americans regarding my work or the work of other archaeologists we...
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Rob in VT you mentioned in part: I'll tell you what does exist though Picklefoot: two tons of rock placed diliberately over one of the most important scientific finds of the twentieth century in...
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at the bequest of Native officials, not the scientific community, that much should be pretty obvious. Clinton wasnt up to any cloak and dagger agenda. For a more through and detailed scope of the...
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I suggest Tom, that you close this topic now.Health and Cheer!Denny B."Adapt, Improvise, Overcome!"
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As you guys know, I don't like to delete threads unless there is agreement from the participants, or if things get really out of hand. Even though the fur was flying a bit on this one, I believe some...
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Normally I'd say leave it, but lock it. However, due to one posts foul language, and the fact that children visit this board, it might be better deleted. Deleting doesn't change the facts, just avoids...
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I myself think that if a child is old enough to read this thread, and intrested enough to, they're probably mature enough to handle the couple swear words in there. Unless they live in some kind of a...
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I had locked it down because it seemed to be "over" and I hoped it would just begin its cycle towards the archives. I vote for lock it but leave it.BTW, If anyone is concerned that they might have...
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Ok. Consider it locked and left behind us.Thanks fellas - all of you that is.Tom
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