For the students of Antiquity
I found the rock in these pictures on a small Island in Prince William Sound Alaska.
What do you think?
1. Is it something or is it nothing?
2. What could it have been used for?
3. How old do you think it is?
4. Who might have made it?
I have no real clue. Only an Idea. In a week or so I will be taking it to a friend who teaches at the University of Alaska to have it identified.
Last edited by klkak; 02-27-2009 at 12:48 PM.
1. If it's in your kit and you don't know how to use it....It's useless.
2. If you can't reach your kit when you need it....Its useless.
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Looks like something that could have been used for (or can be used for) grinding grain. Somebody may even suggest an oil lamp.
klkak, was it found by running water? If not that stone, especially the last picture, looks hand ground.
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A person is finished when they quit."
No it was not found by running water. It was found right at the high tide line on a nicely sheltered beach.Originally Posted by Gray Wolf
1. If it's in your kit and you don't know how to use it....It's useless.
2. If you can't reach your kit when you need it....Its useless.
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The smoothness of the stone may be nothing more than being tumbled in the surf. It is interesting looking though.
Its a birthday cake!
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Don't you have some airman to pet or a puppy to kick? Wait! did you hear that? It sounded like an overdue EPR calling your name.
1. If it's in your kit and you don't know how to use it....It's useless.
2. If you can't reach your kit when you need it....Its useless.
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What ever it is keep it away from your ankle......
Ha...Ha.......zzzzzzzzzzzzz..oh....Ha...,
1. If it's in your kit and you don't know how to use it....It's useless.
2. If you can't reach your kit when you need it....Its useless.
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Hmmm............
...a battery operated rock...nope, never seen one of those before, although I think that particular rock may have fell out of the head of one of our Numpty's; perhaps TheFreakinBear....
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Two of the coolest things I think I ever found was surf tumbled glass and a surf tumbled brick. They were as smooth as that rock. But it sure looks hand made. Great keepsake even if it's nothing more than a rock.
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I have some Terrafirmasaurus eggs for sale. I'll post some pic's and we can have us a real Ebay type auction. I found them near a prehistoric glacier.
1. If it's in your kit and you don't know how to use it....It's useless.
2. If you can't reach your kit when you need it....Its useless.
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More rocks huh.
noooo
They remind him of what is in his head.
Nope, sorry klkak, can't and wouldn't kick that dog. I am in the midwest right now remember? We talked on the phone and I told you I would be in Minnesota for the next few weeks? Ohhhhh, that's right...you took your medication right about then didn't you? Don't worry, I don't expect you remember anything after taking medication.oops
I think what you really have there is an aleut soup spoon. He or she was probably pretty upset when it came up missing too. Eating hot soup with your bare hands hurts.
You don't have to join PETA to survive in the woods, it just helps.
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Then let me say Happy Birthday AKS.
"A person is not finished when they are defeated.
A person is finished when they quit."
Doesn't remember what happens after he takes his meds, huh? That's good to know.
Ahem, Kklak, would you like to go camping?
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Stone is too small for grinding grain. Perhaps it was used to grind small amounts of herbs or something. You know, herbage, dude. Righteous ganja.
How could I remember it was your birthday when I never new when your birthday was. My meds don't make me forget stuff. They help me to be what society deems normal.They remind him of what is in his head.
Nope, sorry klkak, can't and wouldn't kick that dog. I am in the Midwest right now remember? We talked on the phone and I told you I would be in Minnesota for the next few weeks? Ohhhhh, that's right...you took your medication right about then didn't you? Don't worry, I don't expect you remember anything after taking medication.
I think what you really have there is an Aleut soup spoon. He or she was probably pretty upset when it came up missing too. Eating hot soup with your bare hands hurts.
1. If it's in your kit and you don't know how to use it....It's useless.
2. If you can't reach your kit when you need it....Its useless.
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My meds don't induce amnesia. I would go camping with you any time Rick, But your gonna have to come to Alaska cause I'm not going outside. There's to many people down there.
1. If it's in your kit and you don't know how to use it....It's useless.
2. If you can't reach your kit when you need it....Its useless.
Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours
www.youralaskavacation.com
Tell them Kevin sent you!!
Now about the rock. When I talked to the person at UAA she seemed to think that the rock is a small "seal fat oil lamp". She asked to examine it and I agreed to let her. I'll let everyone know what she says. regardless, it is a cool rock.
1. If it's in your kit and you don't know how to use it....It's useless.
2. If you can't reach your kit when you need it....Its useless.
Alaska Backcountry Adventure Tours
www.youralaskavacation.com
Tell them Kevin sent you!!
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