Please can any one tell me how it is formed what is its distribution
and should I expect to find any naturally under Driffield I am at Hull
uni doing Geog and archeology

Have a good Christmas everyone!
cheers, Mike.

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In future please do not post any non-geology items to this group.
thanks,
Mike


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Hello,
Because of recent messages that were not relevant to the group I have
reluctantly altered the settings so that messages from new members
will be "moderated" - i.e. checked to ensure they are relevant before
they are sent to members. Once new members have proved that they have
not just joined to send out spam or dubious adverts they will be
allowed to post un-moderated messages. This change may affect a few
existing members also, if you experience problems please contact me -
m.j.horne@... If veteran members would like to help to moderate
the group (this will speed up postings when I am on holiday for
instance), please do not hesitate to volunteer!
Cheers, Mike

It is with great pleasure and satisfaction that I announce to you all
that my dad's book, "Never Piss Into the Wind" has received its
first "big" review in this month's issue of GeoTimes.

You can see the review at the GeoTimes web site by going here:
http://www.geotimes.org/current/geomedia.html#author

Thanks,
Scott DuBar
www.jrdubar.com

review:
Who said geology had to be boring?
Gretchen Sproat
As an undergraduate student in geology, it was refreshing to get a
firsthand account of what it is like to be a field geologist from
Jules DuBar. In his autobiography Never Piss Into the Wind, DuBar
takes a no-holds-barred look at his long career studying coastal
deposition in South Carolina. From his tales of playing poker with a
young field assistant at a local Elks club to department politics at
the University of Houston, the book is one entertaining vignette
after another.

Each tale of heading out to study the coast of the southern United
States illustrates another aspect of working in this field. Everyday
living on limited funding is illustrated through a story in which
DuBar explains to his field assistant that food and lodging is
limited to $10 a day in a South Carolina workstation. Other stories
are filled with experiences looking for the ultimate bowl of chili
and beer and dealing with vehicles along back roads. Throughout,
DuBar tells us about his life with humor and, in the process, shows
us the varied sides of geologists.

DuBar's stories impart what textbooks cannot — the entirely human
aspect of the geological sciences. In his stories of working in the
field, the mayhem, good times and hard work intermingle with rather
touchy situations, such as dealing with the mandates of
administrators and with wayward students. It is clear that an
understanding of how to deal with people is imperative to survival
both academically and personally.

While geologists primarily study Earth, studying people could be said
to go hand in hand with their work. It starts with relationships
between professors and students and continues through a career as
colleagues and acquaintances are met along the way. Field exercises
and the occasional conference allow for the opportunity to meet and
interact with new people.

For both the geologist and the layperson, DuBar's book is an
absolutely delightful ramble. For the student geologist, the book is
a relaxing read that begs the question: "Is my chair going to break
from my laughing so hard?" For the nongeologist or later-career
geologist, the book introduces one remarkable personality that some
would call colorful, to say the least.

Anyone who enjoys hearing a good tale and who thinks that a scientist
has a boring life or just hides in a room and looks at samples will
benefit from this book. Never Piss Into the Wind requires little
knowledge of geology to understand the basis of the story — only an
interest in understanding humanity.


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Sproat is a senior geology student at Clarion University of
Pennsylvania. She is studying paleontology and sedimentology.

Hey Everyone

Does anyone in this group trade fossils ? if so e-mail me at
jamie_jordan15@... or reply to this message. plus take a look
to see what i have to offer at www.fossilsgalore.com

from the fossil kid

This is an autobiography by my dad, a retired paleontologist. He's
been getting almost nothing but great reviews, especially from fellow
geologists, and I thought some of you here might be interested in it.

Anyone interested can read chapter excerpts and reviews at
http://www.jrdubar.com or at http://www.neverpissintothewind.com.
(Both point to the same place.)

Thanks,
Scott

two events for Yorkshire Geology Month - looking at Chalk

Sunday 22nd May - Geology and Scenery of Danes Dyke - morning walk led
by Mike Horne for East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Hull Geological
Society. (Free; booking required - 'phone 01482 395323.)

Friday 3rd June - evening walk at Hessle Foreshore and Humber Bridge
Country Park - led by Mike Horne for East Yorkshire RIGS Group and East
Riding of Yorkshire Council. (Free - Booking required - 'phone 01482
395323.)

there will be a Yorkshire Geol Soc field meeting to Speeton and
Flamborough, following the indoor lecture meeting in October.

Hello Simon,
My Yorkshire Chalk web-site contains some details of lithostratigraphy,
biostratigraphy and references for all of the Yorkshire Chalk including
Flamborough.
I would be interested to hear what exactly you were researching and how you
got on. You are welcome to post info on the 'Friends of the Chalk' Group.
best wishes,
Mike

----- Original Message -----
Sent: 02 November 2004 22:38
Subject: Friends of the Chalk My 3rd year disertation.


>
>
> Hello,
>
> I am a third year student studying at the university of birmingham.
> In june and early july I spent three weeks looking at the chalk
> formations at speeton and around flanborough head.  I was wondering
> if you have any good links to any books, journals or websites which
> explain the chalk formations around that area and give a good
> overveiw of the section, and more detailed accounts of the chalk
> formations there.  I would be very greatfull if you could email me
> some information on the chalk formations in and around Flarnborough
> head.
> From
>
> Simon Harlow
>
>

Hello,

I am a third year student studying at the university of birmingham.
In june and early july I spent three weeks looking at the chalk
formations at speeton and around flanborough head.  I was wondering
if you have any good links to any books, journals or websites which
explain the chalk formations around that area and give a good
overveiw of the section, and more detailed accounts of the chalk
formations there.  I would be very greatfull if you could email me
some information on the chalk formations in and around Flarnborough
head.

My email address is: simonharlow97@....

Please email back soon.

Thank you again.

From

Simon Harlow

hello,
this was a very good meeting, and the organisers hope to publish the
lectures in the Proceedings of the Geologists' Association.
cheers, Mike

hello,
there is a meeting at the Geological Society on Thursday as a tribute
to the late Jake Hancock, there are several lectures about Chalk. You
can find out more at the Geol Soc web-site.
rgds, Mike

Good beach exposures at Sheeringham last week.

cliffs looking pretty messy around Flamborough at present - due to
raing washing down boulder clay

hello,
there were some very good beach exposures of Chalk in the West Runton
area of Norfolk last week.
cheers, Mike

the Ostracod Group of the British Micropalaeontological Soc are coming
to Yoorkshire in September.

Hello,
I am unable to help. I am 'blind-copying' your query to a firend, who might
reply with some help.
rgds, Mike
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To: <chalkfriends@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: 26 August 2003 21:55
Subject: Friends of the Chalk hi need urgent help


> i'm a uni student at portsmouth, needing help really quickily, i'm
> trying 2 locate locations of solution features in and around the
> norwich area and i was wondering if u could help or point in the
> right directions , people or places either would be good. thanks
> email me asap. thank you dave reed
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i'm a uni student at portsmouth, needing help really quickily, i'm
trying 2 locate locations of solution features in and around the
norwich area and i was wondering if u could help or point in the
right directions , people or places either would be good. thanks
email me asap. thank you dave reed

Hello, if you collect fossils or rocks at Flamborough Head (SSSI, East
Yorkshire, UK) would you please help English Nature by completing a
short questionaire ?
Please e-mail Helen.Keeble@... requesting a copy
before 9th August 2003.
Thanks, Mike,

Hello,
I live in Hull (UK) and have been studying the Chalk of the Yorkshire
Wolds and Coast since 1984. My main interests are the detailed
stratigraphy, microfossils, geochemistry and biostratigraphy - as well
as a general interest in the sedimentology and structural geology of
the area in Mesozoic times.
You can find out some more about the Yorkshire Chalk on my website
(see links).
Cheers,
Mike Horne.

Hello,
Welcome to the "Friends of the Chalk" web-group.
Chalk is that white stuff from the Late Cretaceous, that most people
think is boring and does not contain fossils. But for those who make
the effort it can be a very rewarding rock to study.
Anyone can join this group who has an interest in the Chalk - whether
it be the fossils, stratigraphy, sedimentology, structural geology, etc.
You are welcome to post details of your own interests, contact
details, links to web-sites, photographs, research, queries, etc.
There are not many "Friends of the Chalk" out there - so please do
participate and invite your friends to join too.
Cheers,
Mike Horne.
Hull, U.K.