Hi Linda,

My dexterity is still good but I've learned to handle micros over
contrasting background so I don't have to hunt them on the floor. I try to
get them quickly onto my palm where I can examine them with my 15x lens.

Tweezers don't work well for me. I'm afraid of either crushing them or
dropping them.

Gelatin capsules ensure they won't get completely lost in my clutter and
allow some limited examination through them.

David Kirsh
Durham, NC

> From: lindawbush <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2002 08:52:04 -0500
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Micros
>
> Hi, All our merry band of holiday collectors!
>
> Does anyone have any special tips for handling micros when
> one's manual dexterity is decreasing (yes, we all age,
> unfortunately).
>
> Cheers!
> Linda