On Tue, 3 Mar 2009, Adrienne Jochum wrote:
> 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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