Chopping at the Gap, 4/23/2003
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Large fossil seed, possibly from the walnut family. (4/23/03)

Large fossil seed, possibly from the walnut family. (4/23/03)

Unidentified fossil leaf & seed. (4/23/03)

Unidentified fossil leaf & seed. (4/23/03)

This seed was especially well preserved and of a different color than the other seeds found.  The next image is a closeup. (4/23/03)

This seed was especially well preserved and of a different color than the other seeds found. The next image is a closeup. (4/23/03)

Note the red/orange color of this seed.  All other seeds found here are a tan/beige color which is almost the same as the sand color.  This seed also had a porous structure in its center. (4/23/03)

Note the red/orange color of this seed. All other seeds found here are a tan/beige color which is almost the same as the sand color. This seed also had a porous structure in its center. (4/23/03)

Michele Reynolds & Nicole Boyle resting after digging a large trench. (4/23/03)

Michele Reynolds & Nicole Boyle resting after digging a large trench. (4/23/03)

Shirley Alvarez (left) & Steve Wallace (right) wrapping and marking specimens.  The weather was getting colder and colder as the day went on.  Even though we tried, it's nearly impossible to wrap, tape & record specimens with gloves on!  (4/23/03)

Shirley Alvarez (left) & Steve Wallace (right) wrapping and marking specimens. The weather was getting colder and colder as the day went on. Even though we tried, it's nearly impossible to wrap, tape & record specimens with gloves on! (4/23/03)

"Chicks with Picks!"  (Michele Reynolds & Nicole Boyle, 4/23/03)

"Chicks with Picks!" (Michele Reynolds & Nicole Boyle, 4/23/03)

Rich Barclay wraps fossils as the weather gets colder.  The snow flakes are beginning to fall...  (4/23/03)

Rich Barclay wraps fossils as the weather gets colder. The snow flakes are beginning to fall... (4/23/03)

The snow begins to fall heavily as Susan Passmore (left) arrives to dig.  A light snow wouldn't have bothered us.  After all, snow is better than rain... but this?!  The quarry is jinxed!  Center: Rich Barclay, Right: Shirley Alvarez.(4/23/03)

The snow begins to fall heavily as Susan Passmore (left) arrives to dig. A light snow wouldn't have bothered us. After all, snow is better than rain... but this?! The quarry is jinxed! Center: Rich Barclay, Right: Shirley Alvarez.(4/23/03)

Snow ends digging... (4/23/03)

Snow ends digging... (4/23/03)

Rich Barclay continues digging trench, convinced the snow will end soon. (4/23/03)

Rich Barclay continues digging trench, convinced the snow will end soon. (4/23/03)

Shirley Alvarez (left) & Rich (right) continue digging. (4/23/03)

Shirley Alvarez (left) & Rich (right) continue digging. (4/23/03)

Shirley Alvarez realizes the day is over. (4/23/03)

Shirley Alvarez realizes the day is over. (4/23/03)

Susan Passmore watches as the snow gets heavier. (4/23/03)

Susan Passmore watches as the snow gets heavier. (4/23/03)

We saw a 14-car pileup on our way back north on I-25. (4/23/03)

We saw a 14-car pileup on our way back north on I-25. (4/23/03)