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shari
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Mood: there is no reality except the one contained within us "Herman Hesse"
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Fly in guest finds huge megaladon tooth in Asuncion
We were so happy to have our first fly in guests arrive.... ..and they
sure loved our airstrip...nearly a mile and smooth as a babies trasero. I took them hiking and Brian hiked up a mountain where he screamed...(we
thought he was hurt) when he found an enourmous petrified megaladon tooth....the most beautiful one I've ever seen. He was a very happy man indeed. We
look forward to seeing Jamie's new baja book about flying.
[Edited on 1-22-2007 by shari]
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Vince
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Beautiful tooth, but a more beautiful airplane!
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Corky1
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Dummy motorcycle rider.
What is a "huge megaladon tooth" ??? 
Thanks, Corky 
 
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David K
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Prehistoric (as in dinosaur era) giant shark...
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capt. mike
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i can't see the scale clearly - how long is it Shari?
are there more to be had regularly or is this find a 1st?
who's Bellanca Viking? or was it a Super Viking?
Hey Capt. George El Vikingo - you should get a Viking, fast planes, but fabric fuselage means hangar a must!
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
Now joined L. Ron Hoover\'s church of Appliantology
\"Remember there is a big difference between kneeling down and bending over....\"
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TMW
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Looks to be about 5 inches
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
i can't see the scale clearly - how long is it Shari?
are there more to be had regularly or is this find a 1st? |
Mike, look in the web site I made for Shari... http://www.bajabnb.com
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Taco de Baja
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Very nice find! I work as a paleontologist and have yet to find an extinct GW tooth.
Lots of other cool finds lie Saber tooth cats, Dire wolves, Sperm whale teeth, an almost complete giant ground sloth, many first occurrences of
specific animals in the southern California in a specific time range…..But, I still want to say I have found a Meg….
| Quote: | | Originally posted by David KPrehistoric (as in dinosaur era) giant shark... |
Not quite that old David, only 1.8 to 5 million years ago for the Carcharocles megalodon (although some still believe that these 50 foot
monsters still lurk in the deep sea....). Yes, sharks have been around since the dinosaurs (they went extinct 65 million years ago), and before, just
not the giant Carcharocles megalodon.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Hose A
Many of the prehistoric megaladon shark teeth have been found in South Carolina up to 7 inches long and have sold for up to $300.00.
They are usually made up as silver wire wrapped necklace. |
Actually, these big teeth are put on the mantle or in a case. Who in their right mind would want to wear a several pound piece of jewelry around their
neck???
Jewelers usually go with the smaller 1-2" teeth for the necklaces and the 1/8-1/4" ones for earrings.
And yes, good, large specimens are sold for $100's
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DianaT
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Sounds like there is going to be a run on Asuncion. 
That was one exciting find. 
Diane
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Bajalover
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Amazing tooth. What a find!! It's got to give the finder a hugh high feeling. Fantastic.
Sometimes you really do question; why you are and where you are.
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Minnow
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Unbelievable! Man, what a find.
Next thing you are going to be telling us is that Arrowheads litter the ground and gold nuggets the size of your fist are in the vados.
Shari, you and Juan are going to need to start your OWN airline.
Please u2u me with prices for a week in the beach house, with 3 days panga fishing, and guided side trips to the antelope, and the mega teeth. I have
already been to the website, but I need more info.
Proud husband of a legal immigrant.
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Taco de Baja
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Don Jorge
Just a thought here, but be careful of what you post.
I know some fossil hunters. They can be a ruthless, greedy bunch and if they find out about the existence of "virgin" beds little good will come from
it. JMHO. |
True true true
No sharee the exact location, Shari! keep it general. "A hill somewhere in the area of Baja...." 
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Minnow
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Shari has a business, if this is good for business so be it. Now Shari, how about that u2u.
Proud husband of a legal immigrant.
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zforbes
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Minnow
Unbelievable! Man, what a find. Next thing you are going to be telling us is that Arrowheads litter the ground and gold nuggets the size of your
fist are in the vados. |
\"You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head, but you can prevent them from nesting in your hair.\"
Swedish proverb
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zforbes
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Second try
| Quote: | Originally posted by Minnow
Unbelievable! Man, what a find. Next thing you are going to be telling us is that Arrowheads litter the ground and gold nuggets the size of your
fist are in the vados. |
Miinnow, when I visited I found two arrowheads as I meandered down a path. One was of crystal, the other of obsidian. They were just lying in the
road...and I was really excited with my find!
Zoe
\"You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head, but you can prevent them from nesting in your hair.\"
Swedish proverb
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Bajalero
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Minnow
Unbelievable! Man, what a find.
Next thing you are going to be telling us is that Arrowheads litter the ground and gold nuggets the size of your fist are in the vados.
Shari, you and Juan are going to need to start your OWN airline.
Please u2u me with prices for a week in the beach house, with 3 days panga fishing, and guided side trips to the antelope, and the mega teeth. I have
already been to the website, but I need more info. |
Dude ! Get with the program would ya?
And BTW, welcome to the BajaLemmings web site.
What are you sellin?
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Minnow
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I don't sell. I am a buyer though. Check my ebay porfile. me-no.
Proud husband of a legal immigrant.
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Corky1
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Thanks David.
I'm not even that old!!
"Not quite that old David, only 1.8 to 5 million years ago for the Carcharocles megalodon "
Next time I'm in the area and fall off my motorcycle I'll stay on the ground a little longer and look for arrowheads.
Corky
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AmoPescar
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BOY...I get excited when I find a nice seashell or shiny rock. I'd probably wet myself from the excitement of finding one of those!!! It's such an
interesting thing...how Nature has a way of revealing things. Rains, winds, waves, hurricanes, earthquakes, and more can have that effect.
On the beachs here in Carlsbad, or in Baja, or anywhere else...it's always very interesting to see how waves and tidal actions can change the look of
them so drastically from one day to the next.
I'd like to be on a Florida beach after a hurricane and find some treasure, like others have.
Amo Pescar
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ElGato
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 Great find. For what its worth to those who look there have been several found
not too far away at San Juanico in the cliffs by the shore. One person who lives there has incorporated them into his shower walls. The ones he found
were black unless that is from a finish he applied when he implanted them.
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