tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post1734756070336166534..comments2024-03-27T10:30:15.253-06:00Comments on Standing Into Danger: IWSG: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 ~ Flint KnappingFundy Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-78856668362670151702017-05-08T12:39:02.940-06:002017-05-08T12:39:02.940-06:00I think the best and most fun research is where yo...I think the best and most fun research is where you can incorporate all of your senses! Practicing skills you are writing about or visiting places of your story - the immersion of it all - encourages good writing, I think. :-) Happy travels! Liesbet @ <a href="%E2%80%9Dwww.roamingabout.com%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">Roaming About – A Life Less Ordinary</a>Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-7576217319538665392017-05-07T18:58:35.616-06:002017-05-07T18:58:35.616-06:00Flint knapping sounds so cool!!! What a great expe...Flint knapping sounds so cool!!! What a great experience!! Big Hugs!Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-85666102300660917682017-05-07T10:45:50.639-06:002017-05-07T10:45:50.639-06:00Flint knapping? What an unusual word...never heard...Flint knapping? What an unusual word...never heard of it before. <br />That first-hand experience of the process must have been quite amazing! you are so lucky.Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-44153694434647495662017-05-04T09:55:10.219-06:002017-05-04T09:55:10.219-06:00You sure get around and around and around, traveli...You sure get around and around and around, traveling away haha Never even knew what flint knapping was, figured it was kid napping for a second lol I'd stay back and watch the whole messy meat part, my ocd would go nuts.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-72005772705679040462017-05-04T09:47:21.282-06:002017-05-04T09:47:21.282-06:00Yes I did, Ken! I couldn't pass that up. It ...Yes I did, Ken! I couldn't pass that up. It was great fun. I actually worked with the education department of DMNS quite a bit borrowing artifacts from their education collection to use in my classroom. My second and third grade students' all time favorite was the quarter billion year old coprolite ~ identified as Dimetrodon "poop." I got a kick out of passing it around for them to guess what it was and explaining that geologists and paleontologist often taste a sample to help identify certain qualities. Then I'd tell them it was fossil poop! LOL Sometimes I really miss my kiddos! Have a good one!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-19890685051078346522017-05-04T09:40:40.306-06:002017-05-04T09:40:40.306-06:00Your comment gave me a chuckle this morning, Jenni...Your comment gave me a chuckle this morning, Jennifer! It's funny how our eyes and brains build patterns and meaning based on our perspectives. I'm glad that you enjoyed the photos. I can't seem to do a post without some. I'm drinking my welcome morning coffee now. I hope you enjoyed yours!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-58320637111387357952017-05-04T09:37:29.541-06:002017-05-04T09:37:29.541-06:00Definitely you want experiential research to be fu...Definitely you want experiential research to be fun and interesting, Madeline! Have a good one!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-36411797616438853752017-05-04T09:32:14.847-06:002017-05-04T09:32:14.847-06:00Hi, Christine! I'm a retired teacher, so it a...Hi, Christine! I'm a retired teacher, so it always makes my day, when someone learns something from one of my posts! Have a great day!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-57489823672218426292017-05-04T09:30:30.544-06:002017-05-04T09:30:30.544-06:00Hi, Jean! I'm glad that you and others have l...Hi, Jean! I'm glad that you and others have learned a little from my post. It's the teacher in me; she will always be there. I'm glad that Alex mentioned in his comment (first one) that he had never heard of flint knapping, and I was able to go back in to my post and add a brief definition. I'm sure we all have knowledge in our lives that we think everyone else knows too, but I guess creating prehistoric tools is not on everyone's radar. <br /><br />I was already scrounging the countryside at eight and nine looking for arrowheads with my brother. Our minds had been fired up by archeological and paleontological finds near Margaretsville, Nova Scotia, where we were living. What a fun, free age that was! When we weren't looking for dinosaur fossils or Indian arrowheads we were searching in "caves" along the shore for pirates treasure.<br /><br />When I was at Acadia, I had the amazing privilege and pleasure as a teaching assistant of assisting one of my professors with reorganizing the geology department's collection of paleolithic tools. They were exquisite, and I loved holding them in my hands and trying to imagine the person who crafted such beautiful implements.<br /><br />We're still in Laughlin today, but tomorrow we're off to Phoenix to visit friends. We'll be checking out the Phoenix area as a possible place to move to or rent in during the winter months. Then home!!! Via the Great Sand Dunes I hope, although I'm worried that once we leave Phoenix Terry will want to head for home like a horse racing for his barn.<br /><br />Sending you and Hugh love and hugs! Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-64855984208201641012017-05-04T08:49:18.525-06:002017-05-04T08:49:18.525-06:00You actually took a class on flint knapping? Okay,...You actually took a class on flint knapping? Okay, that's a lot more dedicated research than I've ever done. I'll bet it was fun though.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-28242323359078573972017-05-04T07:46:20.569-06:002017-05-04T07:46:20.569-06:00The inner mystery writer in me read that as Flint ...The inner mystery writer in me read that as Flint Kidnapping. Pass me another cup of coffee. Love all your wonderful photos!!!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-4213065953302333442017-05-04T07:18:15.007-06:002017-05-04T07:18:15.007-06:00I think you're right - researching is great bu...I think you're right - researching is great but being able to experience it takes it to a whole other level. But only if what you're researching is fun/interesting, etc. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-82101431798847917852017-05-04T07:05:29.155-06:002017-05-04T07:05:29.155-06:00How awesome! I'd never heard of it, and now I&...How awesome! I'd never heard of it, and now I've learned something new today. :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-37550328868253608702017-05-04T01:49:19.759-06:002017-05-04T01:49:19.759-06:00I learnt a new term today, and what delicate and ...I learnt a new term today, and what delicate and precise work to make a flint properly. Enjoy the day wherever you are.Nancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-63271620280993662922017-05-04T00:24:50.393-06:002017-05-04T00:24:50.393-06:00Hi Linda! I'm just returning from your blog! ...Hi Linda! I'm just returning from your blog! I keep thinking about that wonderful, loving teacher in the video. It will help me go to sleep with warm and happy thoughts. Have a great day tomorrow, my special friend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-1956393747097047732017-05-03T22:51:47.108-06:002017-05-03T22:51:47.108-06:00Sounds like a great time, Louise! Thank you so mu...Sounds like a great time, Louise! Thank you so much for sharing your travels and experiences.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-37408120006551605442017-05-03T22:09:35.006-06:002017-05-03T22:09:35.006-06:00There's nothing like hands-on experiences. Th...There's nothing like hands-on experiences. They are the best for learning. Have a god one, Sandra!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-69445181421537050042017-05-03T22:08:55.295-06:002017-05-03T22:08:55.295-06:00It was a fun adventure, Juneta! I love things lik...It was a fun adventure, Juneta! I love things like that! Have a good one!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-82623057642256806002017-05-03T20:44:58.315-06:002017-05-03T20:44:58.315-06:00Very cool to be able to have that experience first...Very cool to be able to have that experience first hand - the best kind of research! Safe travels! Sandra Hooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799317489516225795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-91609027740704318262017-05-03T20:22:46.202-06:002017-05-03T20:22:46.202-06:00Sounds like a fun adventure. That is way cool.
...Sounds like a fun adventure. That is way cool. <br />'<a href="http://www.junetakey.com/posts/category/blog-life-happens/" rel="nofollow"> Juneta @ Writer's Gambit </a><br />Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-64595400616922265642017-05-03T20:19:54.935-06:002017-05-03T20:19:54.935-06:00Having tried flint knapping, I can tell you those ...Having tried flint knapping, I can tell you those early knappers were true artists!, Olga It is not easy. I've had the opportunity to examine many prehistoric tools, and they are beautiful. I would love to be able to time-travel. Thanks for stopping by!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-24212476786913918642017-05-03T20:17:43.747-06:002017-05-03T20:17:43.747-06:00Hi, Debra! I really don't want to survive Arm...Hi, Debra! I really don't want to survive Armageddon, thank you! The older I get, the more I love creature comforts. Have a good one, my friend!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-7891382753881907272017-05-03T19:57:57.359-06:002017-05-03T19:57:57.359-06:00That workshop sounds so cool! If you ever time-tra...That workshop sounds so cool! If you ever time-travel, that skill might come in handy.Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-85617969086674367152017-05-03T19:50:27.059-06:002017-05-03T19:50:27.059-06:00That will be a valuable survival skill to have aft...That will be a valuable survival skill to have after Armageddon.Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-22886453461248202992017-05-03T18:27:27.081-06:002017-05-03T18:27:27.081-06:00Thanks for mentioning that you had never heard of ...Thanks for mentioning that you had never heard of flint knapping, Alex. I've spent so much time in my past on stone tools from prehistory that it never occurred to me that someone might not be familiar with flint knapping. Duh! So I went back and added a brief explanation to my post. We had a blast in Laughlin during the river run, but now that the thousands of motorcycles have left it is quite quiet. Have a good one!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.com