tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post9089337088781410792..comments2024-03-28T16:20:46.168-04:00Comments on Alex J. Cavanaugh: Fantasy, Archaeology, and Digging Thru the PoopAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-56860020297527987302011-05-23T16:16:15.975-04:002011-05-23T16:16:15.975-04:00Funny post. And, so true, I'm sure. I'd h...Funny post. And, so true, I'm sure. I'd heard that you can find more than coprolite down in those holes. That, in fact, outhouse holes were great places to dump trash and treasures alike. I have a couple kids digging up interesting objects in my next story.Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-10521887741019888362011-05-23T07:23:11.071-04:002011-05-23T07:23:11.071-04:00Eric, I like to be different!Eric, I like to be different!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-26936498012398278042011-05-21T14:08:55.414-04:002011-05-21T14:08:55.414-04:00Fascinating. Nice to meet you AJ. I'll check...Fascinating. Nice to meet you AJ. I'll check out your site. The book cover looks good. <br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-6004212085466270472011-05-21T11:23:27.658-04:002011-05-21T11:23:27.658-04:00Wow. I thought I learned all I needed to know abou...Wow. I thought I learned all I needed to know about poop from Oprah and Dr. Oz. Thanks for taking my knowledge to the next level - really old poop.<br /><br />Archeology is kind of cool though. :)KM Nallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714392426676743868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-33658475118568253512011-05-20T15:11:52.624-04:002011-05-20T15:11:52.624-04:00Wow Alex. Just wow.
I never thought I'd see ...Wow Alex. Just wow.<br /><br />I never thought I'd see a discussion of The Great Poo Poo on your blog. Just goes to show you that Alex's mind is full of all kinds of things...including this LOL.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823808700523297184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-55449720870897254382011-05-20T06:56:39.249-04:002011-05-20T06:56:39.249-04:00Michael, we can sing if you like!
Rusty, I didn&#...Michael, we can sing if you like!<br /><br />Rusty, I didn't know that.<br /><br />Rek, maybe!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-55792306285569778222011-05-20T05:16:54.743-04:002011-05-20T05:16:54.743-04:00Why call it coprolite...sounded pretty heavy duty ...Why call it coprolite...sounded pretty heavy duty stuff to me....will there be a tale of "a Viking poop that launched a million digs"??<br />To think I dig archaeology programmes....Rek Seshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484322426994645221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-75198753627449081362011-05-19T23:44:28.752-04:002011-05-19T23:44:28.752-04:00I though Stan's dad on South Park held the rec...I though Stan's dad on South Park held the record for biggest turd.Powdered Toast Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18195170076576384695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-49392138337455687802011-05-19T22:59:44.769-04:002011-05-19T22:59:44.769-04:00I would love to write something intelligent in thi...I would love to write something intelligent in this little box but, alas, all I that comes to mind is, 'sick.'<br /><br />Especially the part about the parasites. Blegh.Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-39891364795287660602011-05-19T21:51:59.067-04:002011-05-19T21:51:59.067-04:00Holy crap! If memory serves, it was they study of ...Holy crap! If memory serves, it was they study of chimp poo that led scientists to the conclusion that AIDS originated in primates and jumped to humans. <br /><br />Lots to discover in the world of waste.Rusty Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09887821877521181811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-17608951664875632312011-05-19T20:55:50.899-04:002011-05-19T20:55:50.899-04:00Ah, humm....
Are we reverting to slinging — now?
...Ah, humm....<br /><br />Are we reverting to slinging — now?<br /><br />Interesting post, Alex.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-25011650468616062802011-05-19T19:29:26.741-04:002011-05-19T19:29:26.741-04:00Margo, that's a scary thought.
Sorry, Abby!
...Margo, that's a scary thought.<br /><br />Sorry, Abby!<br /><br />Jennie, glad I'm taking you into new territory even if it entails poop at lunchtime.<br /><br />Gypsy, I think all the angles have been covered now!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-64623761270241080472011-05-19T18:47:17.746-04:002011-05-19T18:47:17.746-04:00oh, i'd meant to leave a little note but i'...oh, i'd meant to leave a little note but i'm not sure i can think of anything appropriate - or funny - but uh, very interesting, well, different anyway, post!!! ;)GYPSYWOMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03042621041213415958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-61759991687311744192011-05-19T16:45:00.680-04:002011-05-19T16:45:00.680-04:00I never thought poop could be so interesting! One...I never thought poop could be so interesting! One of the things that I love about your blog - I always learn new things and they are things that I wouldn't have sought out. So you are expanding my horizons in a good way. I just need to remember not to read your blog at lunch again...Jennie Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088195986628533511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-80560569079872596462011-05-19T14:38:22.633-04:002011-05-19T14:38:22.633-04:00Alex - Oh, man. That was fascinating in a very dis...Alex - Oh, man. That was fascinating in a very disgusting way. Thanks soooo much. =D LOL!RaShelle Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582252557500502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-85134859257721747962011-05-19T13:34:09.802-04:002011-05-19T13:34:09.802-04:00Thanks. I just started eating a big ol hotdog for ...Thanks. I just started eating a big ol hotdog for lunch when I opened your blog. Yum.Abby Minardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963640263845561309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-23435024467960211062011-05-19T12:43:11.627-04:002011-05-19T12:43:11.627-04:00That is about the most disgusting...yet most facin...That is about the most disgusting...yet most facinating information I think I have ever read:)Deanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17958057331230037880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-65395146137258533222011-05-19T12:13:43.168-04:002011-05-19T12:13:43.168-04:009"!! I can imagine the Viking exctolling the ...9"!! I can imagine the Viking exctolling the one that got away.Margo Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06759845391358543223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-11855310225629408482011-05-19T12:05:14.044-04:002011-05-19T12:05:14.044-04:00I tagged you on my blogI tagged you on my blogSummer Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122694893668693244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-16089509003307043342011-05-19T11:49:36.213-04:002011-05-19T11:49:36.213-04:00Interesting post. I never would have thought of wh...Interesting post. I never would have thought of what can be learned from a...er...coprolite, but it certainly makes sense!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-76852550655795932872011-05-19T08:46:44.104-04:002011-05-19T08:46:44.104-04:00Nebular, considering a new profession?Nebular, considering a new profession?Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-46194732560437144532011-05-19T08:29:51.283-04:002011-05-19T08:29:51.283-04:00Archaeology is everything but crappy. In fact, it&...Archaeology is everything but crappy. In fact, it's one of the most interesting jobs in the world :) Great post!George Beremov [Nebular]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15136154142341512854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-78171289604397833922011-05-19T08:09:54.871-04:002011-05-19T08:09:54.871-04:00"Coprolite" eh? I just learned a new wor..."Coprolite" eh? I just learned a new word!The Old Sillyhttp://theoldsilly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-14888589828347038952011-05-19T06:10:51.915-04:002011-05-19T06:10:51.915-04:00Words, I wouldn't be worried!
LTM, I did say ...Words, I wouldn't be worried!<br /><br />LTM, I did say it was poop!<br /><br />Thanks Robyn!<br /><br />Laurecea, I'd like to think they'd lose potency over time...Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-1075801617248326382011-05-19T06:07:18.903-04:002011-05-19T06:07:18.903-04:00Weeeellll...I don't suppose they actually &quo...Weeeellll...I don't suppose they actually "smell" when they're that old :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09186491465911432817noreply@blogger.com