My current read is "Remarkable Creatures" by Tracy Chevalier.
When I saw the word "fossil" in the description of the book, I didn't have to know any more and started reading. Although, I have just started, I love it. As a fossil hunter, I found an immediate connection.
This book made me recall my first fossil find nearly 50 years ago. One that I still have and is what propelled me on a life long love of "the hunt".
Since this first one, I have amassed good size (heavy) collection.
Fossils gathered from all over the world during travels.
With some even found in my own backyard. I have some lovely single specimens.
And some so amazingly complex, I can study them for hours.
Hundreds upon hundreds of tiny fossils.
Buckets of fossils. I think I would like to find a cabinet to display the larger ones. One of the things I enjoy about the fossils is being able to touch them and examine them.
One day when I was out hunting for fossils, I found an old fossil key chain. I found that very amusing and put it in with my collection.
In addition to fossils, I will pick up sea glass and interesting shells and other pieces of stuff that others would consider junk.
And a piece of a meteorite for good measure.
You have there a beautiful collection .
I love also the glass in that beautiful color Lila .
Love from ♥RINI♥
Posted by: Rini Boer | August 15, 2011 at 04:22 PM
My first was a baculite. A girl always remembers her first fossil! :)
Posted by: Julie Loeschke | August 15, 2011 at 09:55 AM
love your collections....especially the sea glass. Here in Rhode Island the sailors of old called sea glass "mermaids' tears". Isn't that a perfect label for them???
Posted by: Sharon W | August 13, 2011 at 10:24 PM
Amazing collection you have. Happy reading. I did enjoy the "Girl with the pearl earring". May have to go to my local bookstore and check this new book out. : )
Posted by: Bobbie Lynn Duran | August 13, 2011 at 07:22 PM
I have a big heavy glass jar with my collection of fossils in it - I love these pieces of ancient time! Your collection is very beautiful! I am putting the book on my list - thanks!
Posted by: Olivia King | August 13, 2011 at 04:17 PM
That was such an interesting book. And your photos are really cool!
Posted by: Christina Carnoy | August 13, 2011 at 03:14 PM
I really enjoyed Girl With A Pearl Earring, so I'll be sure to read this one too.
The little scallop shell fossil is wonderful. I have some packed away somewhere. Once we get moved, I'll get them out and put them someplace I can enjoy them. Love your table top full of goodies.
Posted by: Leslie | August 13, 2011 at 01:03 PM
just lovely! thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: julie macneil | August 13, 2011 at 12:20 PM
I knew you were a 'stone collector' but it's great to see (part of?) your collection. WOWZAH, love the 'complicated one'!
Posted by: Marit | August 13, 2011 at 11:30 AM