New grounds

[NC field hunter]

Got permission to hunt a new field that is close to flat river. I was there for about two hours and came back with the following!!!

 

[GatorBoy]

I don't know about some of the stuff you have..I guess I may not be familiar with the material.But I do know that Florida sandy soil is highly acidic and the hardstone artifacts that are found hear..like Celts..plummets..gorgets are all ground and retain very visible evidence especially when ground into an edge that would have been used to cut or chop. That stone was a stone long before a native picked it up.It had the same qualities then.that's why flakeable stone was used for the blade type tools. There is flakeable stone where you are so I can't see making a cutting tool out of material that doesn't fit the need.also there is a very complete profile of the archaeological artifacts that have been documented for your area that shows what types of things hardstone was used for.

 

[NC field hunter]

I don't know about some of the stuff you have..I guess I may not be familiar with the material.But I do know that Florida sandy soil is highly acidic and the hardstone artifacts that are found hear..like Celts..plummets..gorgets are all ground and retain very visible evidence especially when ground into an edge that would have been used to cut or chop. That stone was a stone long before a native picked it up.It had the same qualities then.that's why flakeable stone was used for the blade type tools. There is flakeable stone where you are so I can't see making a cutting tool out of material that doesn't fit the need.also there is a very complete profile of the archaeological artifacts that have been documented for your area that shows what types of things hardstone was used for.

In my part of the state, we have a soil ph that is only found in africa. This supports the continental drift. That is a theory that I'm not sure of. I do have some pieces that still have great polish on them. I've read my self in to t total confusion. The piece you posted and the one I posted, I was going pretty much on shape . I know how you feel about that . I know!! Just thought I'd see what you thought. I feel you give an honest opinion with out hurting my feelings too bad. And for that I thank you friend!! Thanks bro, for all of your input, and for following my post.

 

[GatorBoy]

I try my friend. And thank you for your attitude. Its difficult to give any kind of opposing view in a forum without it being taken as negitive. Which this was not. Nice finds..and good luck on the next outing.

 

[NC field hunter]

I try my friend. And thank you for your attitude. Its difficult to give any kind of opposing view in a forum without it being taken as negitive. Which this was not. Nice finds..and good luck on the next outing.

Hey bro! I'm not a negative person, and you know I'll argue if I feel the need! Keep on doing what you do! You are in my opinion the BEST teacher on here. You don't go overboard with science, and your experience in the field shines through. For the most part I take your word.

 

[bblaha]

Haven't done much hunting lately! Iv been working on laying out that mosaic by the end of this quarter of school. It's a lot more work than I was thinking when I started it lol. Iv just been busy with school and work. I see you're still finding some great stuff!

 

[NC field hunter]

Haven't done much hunting lately! Iv been working on laying out that mosaic by the end of this quarter of school. It's a lot more work than I was thinking when I started it lol. Iv just been busy with school and work. I see you're still finding some great stuff!

Let me know when to get your stuff in the mail!! I'll forget if yo don't kick me every now and then. Still finding a few . Nothing to contact the Smithsonian for.

 

[bblaha]

Whenever you can is fine man. It's no big deal. Haven't had much luck lately. Just flakes

 

[NC field hunter]

Whenever you can is fine man. It's no big deal. Haven't had much luck lately. Just flakes

I'll send out this weekend latest bro. Arm ok?

 

[bblaha]

Sounds great man. Thanks. And ya it's great now, my range of motion is pretty limited but if I work it out it might loosen up over time, thanks for asken