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Post by rockpickerforever on Mar 30, 2022 9:25:54 GMT -5
A quick update on Bob - Yesterday, his doctor removed three lymph nodes and the melanoma. The surgery went well. He had to go pretty deep to remove the melanoma (a very large, ugly wound), but he was very optimistic that he got it all, and nothing further would need to be done. Of course, we still need to wait and see what the pathology report says. We will also be in touch with Oncology, just in case, and keep a close watch on it. Can never be too careful with these things. That is good news, Jean. Continued prayers for a full recovery for Bob and no other issues.  Thanks, Robin, and everyone else. It is still seeping blood (no surprise!), and they put him on an antibiotic for five days, so it does not get infected. But he feels good, shook of the after effects of the general anesthesia pretty quickly. He has a follow-up appointment with his surgeon in a week. Thanks, jamesp . Yes, relieved is an appropriate summary. Sorry this got dumped into the post of your incredible find! Just didn't want to start a thread for "the Bob saga!" |
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Post by jamesp on Mar 30, 2022 14:22:55 GMT -5
That is good news, Jean. Continued prayers for a full recovery for Bob and no other issues. Thanks, Robin, and everyone else. It is still seeping blood (no surprise!), and they put him on an antibiotic for five days, so it does not get infected. But he feels good, shook of the after effects of the general anesthesia pretty quickly. He has a follow-up appointment with his surgeon in a week. Thanks, jamesp . Yes, relieved is an appropriate summary. Sorry this got dumped into the post of your incredible find! Just didn't want to start a thread for "the Bob saga!" The happy ending is more important than a rock. Happy for you guys. Speaking of age, I have done nothing all day, what happened to burning the candle on both ends ? |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Mar 30, 2022 14:44:27 GMT -5
You've slowed down, James. After all your years of hard work, "burning the candle at both ends," you're certainly entitled to.
We are all becoming our parents, lol.
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Post by jamesp on Mar 31, 2022 4:26:12 GMT -5
You've slowed down, James. After all your years of hard work, "burning the candle at both ends," you're certainly entitled to. We are all becoming our parents, lol. New adage Jean - The brain says go and the body says no lol. Learning to do things the easier way helps. I feel for Bob. He has had some fairly serious health issues for a long time now. This has to be frustrating for him. |
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Post by liveoak on Mar 31, 2022 7:02:00 GMT -5
Check out Chewacla Creek liveoak . It's gravel bars(and other creeks east) can be seen on GE imagery. Just that 7 mile stretch has enough bars to take 100's if not 1000's of hours to inspect. It and it's tributaries and other creeks due east have gouged out the quartzite layer in that area. The water is clean, slightly yellowed and a pleasure to kayak. Scenery nice. Most of these creeks are fast flowing. Thanks for the tip Jim.
Once my relatives come and go in a couple of weeks we'll have to try to plan that.
I think there might be an AL state park up there as well, as it's about 3 hours from us . Too long of a drive back after a day on the water ( at least for us it is).
Sounds like a good one to explore with our SIT kayaks.
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Post by mjflinty on Apr 2, 2022 7:25:47 GMT -5
Thanks for tagging me rickb! Cool find indeed. It is unfinished based on the flaking and size. The technical term would be middle stage bifacial preform and these were made during all periods of prehistory; probably Archaic (8,000 - 1,000 BC) by the looks of the flaking, but can't say for sure. Often preforms were used for cutting or chopping tasks before they were finished tools. The material doesn't look familiar to me. It does have a couple edge dings from being transported by water so it's hard to say how far upstream it washed out. Hope this helps! Michael |
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Post by jamesp on Apr 3, 2022 8:27:46 GMT -5
Thanks for tagging me rickb! Cool find indeed. It is unfinished based on the flaking and size. The technical term would be middle stage bifacial preform and these were made during all periods of prehistory; probably Archaic (8,000 - 1,000 BC) by the looks of the flaking, but can't say for sure. Often preforms were used for cutting or chopping tasks before they were finished tools. The material doesn't look familiar to me. It does have a couple edge dings from being transported by water so it's hard to say how far upstream it washed out. Hope this helps! Michael Thanks for the analysis mjflinty. I sure hope to find more like it ! The creek it was found in was large, it's beginning maybe 30 miles upstream not far from Opelika Al. The chert was unfamiliar to me too; small chips show it to be a bit grainy, not waxy/shiny. He/she sure popped some big flakes off. |
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