It’s kinda funny how things work out. My grandpa has been gone now for over 20 years, never knew he collected artifacts. I caught the arrowhead hunting bug about 4 years ago, and have a decent collection now. The other day my aunt I haven’t seen in years was visiting from out of town and was asking what I have been doing. Walking creeks and muddy fields for fun I said . She didn’t think that sounded like much fun. She said but that sounds like your grandpa. Must be genetic,lol. Grandpa lived in another state , never got to spend much time with him or even see him much. I didn’t even have anything that was his. My aunt said I have something you need. When she got home she sent me the bones. She said it was the only thing she had of his collection, and I was the one who needed them. Sorry for the long boring story, but the apple don’t fall far from the tree even If the tree is far away. All I know about the bones is they were found in Kentucky in his younger days , and have been collecting dust ever sense he passed away. My aunt didn’t care much about them or anyone else in the family. They have a good home now.
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Originally posted by Ron Kelley View PostHey Josh, Thanks for the story. Where did your Grandfather live?
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That's a very cool story, Josh, and your aunt was spot on about it being on your genes. My great granddad was a railroad man-- engineer & then conductor. I grew up with a love for trains and wanted to be an engineer too. Sadly In my generation those jobs were not open to women. So those cell memories likely transferred from your granddad to you. You're in good company.Child of the tides
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Josh that's amazing. You are very fortunate to have those incredible bone artifacts. Thanks for sharing your story. I am sure your grandfather is smiling now that you have his bones.
Could you please take some photos of the bottom left item? It appears to have some interesting engravings on it.
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WOW! I am a lover of bone tools! The ones on the right look like they could have come right out of a rock shelter when your GrandPa lived in either Ky. or Mo. The drilled ones, especially the engraved one, are very similar to Calif. bone awls and tools. The fish hook stands out, I like that more than the others. That's a super piece! It's nice to have family history on the artifacts, Good for you!!!
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