bhiatt
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Post by bhiatt on Nov 27, 2014 14:40:49 GMT -5
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Post by bhiatt on Nov 27, 2014 14:42:33 GMT -5
in the last photo you can see what I think might be a fossil imprint or something in the broken area. More at the top of the broken area.
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Post by snowmom on Nov 28, 2014 6:48:37 GMT -5
that is wonderful It really is a beauty!
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Post by gingerkid on Nov 28, 2014 6:52:34 GMT -5
That is an awesome septarian nodule, bhiatt! Haven't ever seen one like it, and it's understandable why the couple that had it thought it was a turtle fossil. (have you fed it yet?  ) They still wanted fossil turtle money for it. ROFL! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2014 10:15:12 GMT -5
WOW I find a few small septarians here but never anything even close to as nice as that one.
Jim
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Post by pghram on Nov 28, 2014 22:48:42 GMT -5
Great specimen.
Rich
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Post by Tommy on Nov 29, 2014 0:05:40 GMT -5
Fantastic! thanks for the education.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2014 12:03:34 GMT -5
Sometimes you can revive them with a long soak in room temperature water.
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bhiatt
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Post by bhiatt on Nov 29, 2014 12:11:58 GMT -5
that's a good one Shotgunner. It is a nice warm day out today, maybe going to sit him outside. Im losing hope.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2014 13:03:44 GMT -5
that's a good one Shotgunner. It is a nice warm day out today, maybe going to sit him outside. Im losing hope. Never lose hope! Seriously that is a very cool mudball. |
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Post by agatemaggot on Nov 29, 2014 20:43:46 GMT -5
Very nice looking ( critter ) but, it's probably to late for a trip to the vet's office !
Harley
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Post by rockpickerforever on Dec 1, 2014 5:22:25 GMT -5
Wow, that's awesome! Never seen one quite so cool!
Bet it don't eat much...
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Post by jamesp on Dec 1, 2014 7:06:27 GMT -5
Seems stoned.
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Post by bsky4463 on Dec 2, 2014 17:24:04 GMT -5
Ones man's mudball is another man's turtle.... Terrapin Station
in the shadow of the mudball
Terrapin Station
and I know bhiatt will be there soon
....Cheers |
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Post by 150FromFundy on Dec 2, 2014 17:39:20 GMT -5
If I found that, I would have posted it in the Fossils section and wanted turtle money, or tortoise money for it. Nice specimen.
Darryl.
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Post by bhiatt on Dec 2, 2014 21:22:05 GMT -5
Ones man's mudball is another man's turtle.... Terrapin Station
in the shadow of the mudball
Terrapin Station
and I know bhiatt will be there soon
....Cheers right on. Your like a rock hunting Robert Hunter. |
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Post by bhiatt on Dec 2, 2014 21:29:05 GMT -5
If I found that, I would have posted it in the Fossils section and wanted turtle money, or tortoise money for it. Nice specimen. Darryl. Tell ya, it is one that will fool you, for shure. I still look at it and see areas that I second guess and think turtle.lol A fossil turtle found in Utah I would think would have some good value since about a hand full of them have only been found in that state. |
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Post by mohs on Dec 2, 2014 22:52:58 GMT -5
my recipe for reviving that turtle
Add enough water to cover the turtle and any aromatics that you want to include, such as bay leaves, black peppercorns, celery, onion or garlic cloves & a jalenos if desired. Season the mixture with some salt. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat before reducing the heat to medium-low or low and simmer it for two to three hours, or until the turtle meat is extremely tender. Periodically skim the top to remove any scum or foam that forms. Very important! Remove the rock from the pot. Discard the bones, if there are any, and oil wax the shell. Strain the slurry through a fine mesh sieve and set it aside.
Melt some butter or heat a little oil over medium-high heat. Stir in a bit of all-purpose flour to make a roux. Cook the flour and butter mixture for approximately 10 minutes or until it develops a deep golden color, stirring it constantly. Add aromatic vegetables such as onion, celery, green bell pepper and garlic, for a Creole-inspired turtle soup. Alternatively, use standard soup veggies such as onion, carrot, garlic and celery. After cooking the vegetables for five minutes, add the turtle meat and begin adding the stock 1 cup at a time until the soup has the desired consistency. Optionally, stir in crushed tomatoes or tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne pepper to taste. Simmer the soup for approximately 15 to 25 minutes to soften the vegetables.
Right before serving the soup, stir flavor enhancers such as hot sauce, freshly squeezed lemon juice and sherry into the soup. Optionally, you can add spinach and chopped or sliced hard-boiled egg. Adjust the seasoning or salt level, if necessary. Strain out any bay leaves and ladle the soup into bowls. For added flavor, drizzle a little extra sherry on top of the soup. The soup can also be served with rice or dumplings.
I’m not really sure this will revive the turtle
but the oilED waxxED septurian turtle rock
will make a nice place setting
while you enjoy the soup.
bon appetite
mostly
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Post by gingerkid on Dec 4, 2014 15:02:35 GMT -5
mohs, what type of oil should bhiatt use to 'revive' the turtle? Do folks oil septarian nodules?
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Post by mohs on Dec 6, 2014 21:40:38 GMT -5
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