One Gravel Bar

[CreekSide]

Well we got some rain this morning. It stopped around 12 so by 2 I was out. I had no idea we got that much rain just today. Water was 4 feet deep crossing just to get to the 1 gravel bar I walked. Not much showing just a 20x30 land section. But this is what I found. If water hadn’t been so muddy I would have looked longer. Had a beaver out there smacking his tail scaring me to death. So quiet the wham of the tail on the water which is super loud.

 

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[Evan in CA]

Great finds. What’s the round ball is it a game piece?

 

[CreekSide]

Great finds. What’s the round ball is it a game piece?

It’s a hammer stone. That’s the 3 rd time I have found it so this time I took a picture of it then threw it to the bank. Probably used for a Crusher for nuts. Wasn’t enough damage on it to of been used for rock. I’ve got plenty of them so unless they look special I don’t keep them anymore

 

[GDub62]

Nice finds! See if you can throw that hammer stone down to SE Ga. I'll take it 😀

 

[CreekSide]

Nice finds! See if you can throw that hammer stone down to SE Ga. I'll take it 😀

I know where I put it and next time out I will grab it for you

 

[CreekSide]

Nice finds! See if you can throw that hammer stone down to SE Ga. I'll take it 😀

It must want to go home with me as many times I’ve found it. Deserves a home. I will send you a pm when I recover it

 

[GDub62]

It must want to go home with me as many times I’ve found it. Deserves a home. I will send you a pm when I recover it

You don't have to do that but I appreciate it. I just wanted to see what kind of arm you had.

 

[antmike915]

Glad you got out, I was going to this weekend but life got in the way.

 

[CreekSide]

Glad you got out, I was going to this weekend but life got in the way.

I don’t mind high water but high muddy water is a bad thing. I almost tripped over some logs I couldn’t see. So I didn’t bother trying to go any further. By the way the point is split in half from a bad impact fracture. Thinking it was a spike.

 

[dognose]

nice finds
the round ball is nice, I think that would have went home with me too.

 

[Blackfoot58]

I like the coloration on the black & tan piece.

 

[CreekSide]

I like the coloration on the black & tan piece.

I call them worked chert cobbles. Like a preform or a test rock for future use.

 

[CreekSide]

nice finds
the round ball is nice, I think that would have went home with me too.

I probably should look at it again to make sure it’s not an egg stone. But I’m pretty sure it’s a crusher type of pestle for nuts and herbs. I’ve got a bunch of them but might pick it up next trip.

 

[CreekSide]

What type of teeth? They are thin so I figured deer?

 

[CreekSide]

I had to change flipping sticks cause old faithful started getting a crack in the middle. I hope this stick lasts near as long and is as lucky.

 

[GDub62]

I had to change flipping sticks cause old faithful started getting a crack in the middle. I hope this stick lasts near as long and is as lucky.

Mine hasn't been near as lucky as yours. I've never been the superstitious type but maybe that's what I need to do. Haha

 

[scruggs]

Congratulations, You did good for it being high water with a good assortment of artifacts!

 

[CreekSide]

Mine hasn't been near as lucky as yours. I've never been the superstitious type but maybe that's what I need to do. Haha

I make my own flipping sticks out of discarded beaver sticks usually. This new one I actually cut myself so I know it’s super sturdy. It’s also a bit longer than what I’m used to but it’s great for strength using it for climbing in and out of the creek banks. The banks here are 4-8 feet tall

 

[CreekSide]

Congratulations, You did good for it being high water with a good assortment of artifacts!

I’m hoping to find a good one or 2 next trip. We have had 5 good floods already this year. If the rain lets off should be something good to find.

 

[scruggs]

I’m hoping to find a good one or 2 next trip. We have had 5 good floods already this year. If the rain lets off should be something good to find.

Hopefully some keepers are waiting for you! Good luck in finding them!