Dear Fossilfesters,
Are any of you aware of any fossils containing Carychium? Are you aware of
any Carychium fossil sites? I am researching Carychium and these would
provide relevant information.
Thanks
AJ
On 3/3/09 2:31 PM, "John Jacobs" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> FossilFest 2009 is Here
> Florida - Land of the Lost!Itıs time again for the biggest show on Earth,
> well, the biggest paleo show in the Southeast anyway. Weıve patiently waited
> for a year and FossilFest 2009 is finally here! TBFC will bring Floridaıs
> land of the lost back for the public to see on March 7th and 8th at the
> Florida State Fairgrounds. By the time you receive this FossilFest Special
> Edition of the Chronicles, our big event will only be days away. And very
> little time remaining to prepare.
>
> Before I go on, I want to remind everyone that there will not be a March
> meeting at USF. This year FossilFest falls on the first Saturday of the
> month which is the day we normally meet. Pretty good trade though, I think.
> Three days of FossilFest instead of one evening at a meeting?
>
> Over the course of the last few months Iıve included a long list of things
> we need to make FossilFest a success. If youıre still interested in
> participating as a volunteer, contact Seina Searle ([log in to unmask]) and
> she can probably still work you in. We can always use more help. If you have
> items you would like donate to the silent auction or kidıs mine, you can
> drop those off on Friday or Saturday mornings (March 6th and 7th). If youıd
> like to set up a fossil/artifact display case, contact George Overhuls ASAP
> ([log in to unmask]).
> He may still be able to get you into a display case.
>
> Keep an eye on the television in the week leading up to FossilFest. Weıve
> been lucky enough to get TV coverage in the past, and it looks like TBFC
> will be on Foxıs Good Day Tampa Bay on March 4th (7AM - 9AM), and also on,
> 10 News This Morning on March 6th (5:30AM - 6AM). The local news shows have
> also been including FossilFest in their weekend coverage.
>
> If you know anyone who might find FossilFest interesting, please forward
> them this email.
>
> With that, all I can say is, see you at the show!
>
> February Meeting
> Iıd like to thank Carol and Bernie Peterson for their visit with TBFC and
> presentation with TBFC on Floridaıs fossil shells. They had a long ride to
> meet with us coming all the way from Cocoa Beach (where "I Dream of Jeannie"
> lived).
>
> The Petersonıs book sold well and now lots of folks know how to identify
> fossil shells for themselves. More importantly, the Petersons gave away the
> locations to many of their secret shell hunting spots, so if you were at the
> meeting, you know where to go! Thanks again Carol and Bernie.
>
> Fossil Hunter Remembered
> Iıd like to thank the brother and family of TBFC member Richard Piotrowski.
> Richard passed away in 2007 at the age of 69, leaving behind a nice fossil
> collection. His family was kind enough to contact TBFC and donate the
> fossils.
>
> Weıll go through the collection over the next few months and start sorting
> it for inclusion in TBFC auctions. The proceeds will go a long way in
> supporting the many scholarships we award each year. Rest in peace Richard.
>
> Special FossilFest Edition
> Welcome New Members!If you joined TBFC at FossilFest, this is your first
> edition of the Fossil Chronicles. Welcome to TBFC! We are glad to have you
> with us and our members look forward to meeting you and teaching you about
> Floridaıs exciting "paleo" past. Be sure to join us at upcoming meetings,
> field trips, and gatherings. Your membership allows you access to every
> event TBFC hosts.
>
> Peace River Adventure 2009
> If youıre new to fossil hunting, you wonıt want to miss our upcoming Peace
> River Adventure on April 25th and 26th. The trip includes two days of fossil
> hunting on the beautiful Peace River near Zolfo Springs with lots of folks
> on hand to show you how to get started and identify your finds. The weekend
> also includes a family style barbecue and one of our famous fossil auctions.
> You can find a sign-up form in this edition of the Chronicles.
>
> Get Well Marvin!
> In closing, Iıd like to wish a speedy recovery to our own Marvin Preston who
> has been under the weather for the past few weeks. We need you at FossilFest
> Marvin, so shake off what ails you weıll see you there!
>
> Good Hunting!
> Michael Searle
>
> TAMPA, FLORIDA, March 1, 2009 In Florida 12,000 B.C., prehistoric people
> hunted mammoths, built pyramids along our coast, and lived in fear of the
> saber cat, lion, and wolf. On March 7th and 8th, 2009 the Florida State
> Fairgrounds Special Events Center will go back in time to a different place,
> a different Florida, a land long lost. The Tampa Bay Fossil Club presents
> the 22nd annual, FossilFest 2009, Florida - Land of the Lost!
>
> FossilFest is Floridaıs largest prehistoric show where the public can view
> amazing fossils found right here in Florida, as well as, artifacts left
> behind by Floridaıs first people. FossilFest features educational
> activities, for both children and adults that are designed to teach the
> public about Floridaıs extensive and exciting prehistoric past. A time when
> saber-toothed cats, giant wolves, sharks as big as school buses, and
> prehistoric Indians ruled Floridaıs peninsula. Also on display will be
> gems, minerals, fossil shells, and antiques from Florida's pioneer days.
> Vendors will be on hand to sell and trade fossils found both here in
> Florida, and from all over the world.
>
> ³Our goal is to teach Floridians about the prehistoric creatures and people
> that were here long before us,² says club president Michael Searle. ³You
> donıt have travel to far-away exotic places to find these fossils,² says
> Searle, ³These mammoths, wolves, camels and rhinos lived right here where we
> live today. Their fossilized remains are everywhere in Florida.²
>
> On both Saturday and Sunday there will be presentations on Floridaıs amazing
> fossil record and prehistoric people. These seminars, free to those in
> attendance, will teach folks how to legally hunt for fossils in Florida and
> how to identify and preserve what they find.
>
> A highlight of FossilFest is the children's Fossil Mine at Paleo Park. For
> seventy-five cents, kids can dig through a sand pit to recover actual
> prehistoric fossils donated by members of the Tampa Bay Fossil Club. Then,
> at the "Learning Table," they sit with a club member who identifies and
> explains their new treasures. The children keep every fossil they find!
>
> ³Itıs a wonderful ³hands-on² learning experience,² says Tampa Bay Fossil
> Club Officer and Hillsborough County school teacher, Patrick McGirk. ³You
> just canıt believe how excited these kids get over finding fossils. They
> donıt even realize theyıre learning!²
>
> There will be free door prizes hourly, silent auctions, and raffles
> throughout the weekend.
>
> ³So many people these days are hooked on the Discovery Channel, and now
> these treasure hunting shows. Well, thatıs what weıre all about,² says Dr.
> Bob Sinibaldi, a former President of the Tampa Bay Fossil Club and Pinellas
> County special education expert. ³FossilFest will appeal to anyone who
> frequents the Discovery Channel, loves science and nature, or has an
> interest in history and outdoor adventure.
>
> The Tampa Bay Fossil Club is a family oriented organization focusing on
> paleontology, archaeology, and everything prehistoric. Meetings are held
> monthly at the University of South Floridaıs Tampa campus and features
> prominent speakers from many areas of science. The Tampa Bay Fossil Club
> awards annual scholarships to students studying in the field of paleontology
> and geology. The 22 year-old club hosts numerous field trips, campouts,
> gatherings, and adventures throughout its September through May seasons.
>
> The Ice Age returns to Florida!
>
> Where: Florida State Fairgrounds, Special Events Center
> When: March 7 & 8, 2009
> Time: Saturday - 9AM until 6PM, Sunday - 10AM until 4PM
> Admission: $5.00 for adults, children 12 and under admitted free.
> Contact: Michael Searle, (813) 909-9358, [log in to unmask]
> Web Site: www.tampabayfossilclub.com
>
>
> John
> John & Cheryl Jacobs
> Seffner, FL
> [log in to unmask]
>
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