08-03-2017, 12:37 PM
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Canada
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Dinosaur fossil found in immaculate condition.
An incredible find recently put on display at the Royal Tyrrell Museum. One of my favourite childhood destinations has been working over the past 6 years to recreate a first of its kind fossil specimen found in the northern part of the province.
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/...statue/535782/
"In March 2011, a construction worker named Shawn Funk visited an impressive dinosaur collection at the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Alberta. As he walked through halls full of ancient bones, he had no idea that a week later, he’d add to their ranks by finding one of the most spectacular dinosaur fossils of all time. It’s an animal so well preserved that its skeleton can’t be seen for the skin and soft tissues that still cover it."
Amazing stuff.
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08-03-2017, 12:46 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Vancouver
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Yeah that thing is awesome.
Too bad it's just one of Satan's many tricks.
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08-03-2017, 12:48 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Please tell me they're going to name it the Funkasaurus!
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08-03-2017, 12:50 PM
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Wow over 7000 hours picking away at rock. I could use some of his patience.
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08-03-2017, 01:19 PM
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We saw it a couple of months ago and it is stunning in person. Just awesome.
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08-03-2017, 01:23 PM
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MattyC
Yeah that thing is awesome.
Too bad it's just one of Satan's many tricks.
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08-05-2017, 03:35 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Brisbane
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This is really cool. I was considering a day trip to Tyrrell when I'm back in Calgary but this seals it, I'm going for sure.
Speaking of Ankylosaurs, does anyone know if there is still that model of one in a front yard on 99th ave near Bonaventure Dr. in Willow Park? I used to always get drunken photos on my way home from the Black Swan and would be keen to check it out again.
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08-05-2017, 05:42 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FireGilbert
This is really cool. I was considering a day trip to Tyrrell when I'm back in Calgary but this seals it, I'm going for sure.
Speaking of Ankylosaurs, does anyone know if there is still that model of one in a front yard on 99th ave near Bonaventure Dr. in Willow Park? I used to always get drunken photos on my way home from the Black Swan and would be keen to check it out again.
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It is most definitely still there. I have also had a picture or two on the back of that thing
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08-05-2017, 07:52 AM
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Retired
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Back in Guelph
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FireGilbert
This is really cool. I was considering a day trip to Tyrrell when I'm back in Calgary but this seals it, I'm going for sure.
Speaking of Ankylosaurs, does anyone know if there is still that model of one in a front yard on 99th ave near Bonaventure Dr. in Willow Park? I used to always get drunken photos on my way home from the Black Swan and would be keen to check it out again.
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Haha yes it's still there! One of the best Easter eggs in the city. I've wanted that for myself since I was a kid.
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08-05-2017, 10:14 AM
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by cznTiburon
It is most definitely still there. I have also had a picture or two on the back of that thing
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Can you find it on google maps?
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08-05-2017, 10:24 AM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Lethbridge
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Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus
Can you find it on google maps?
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You sure can:
247 99 ave
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08-05-2017, 10:44 AM
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Drove by it today. So random and awesome
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08-05-2017, 11:18 AM
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NOT Chris Butler
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I'm taking next week off and was thinking of going on a nice long motorcycle ride one day. This definitely gives me a reason to head out on Highway 8. Amazing this thing survived so long in that condition. Without digging the mines up there, none of this stuff would be found, so we have to be thankful for that. However, imagine if somehow they got this fossil out in one full perfect piece, it would have been the fossil find of the Millennium, perhaps all time.
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08-08-2017, 02:36 AM
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by wretched34
You sure can:
247 99 ave
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Wow, what an awesome way to have people step on your lawn.
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08-08-2017, 12:42 PM
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Not Taylor
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Calgary SW
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Originally Posted by BloodFetish
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lol, definitely checking this out in the future.
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