What a fun way to spend a birthday! I had great fun playing in the dirt, learning about how to use some of the tools and methods. We found several big pieces of what is probably a saucer, lots of coal, some nails, but the big prize was a whole tool. At first I thought it was a root that I needed to cut to continue digging the STP (Kim will need to note which number it is), but as I pulled on the piece that looked like a root, it came out easily and at first looked like pliers but when finally out, looks more like what might have been a leather punch. Kim will figure out what it was. It makes you wonder who used it last. Did someone lay it down and forget to pick it up? Did a kid play with it and not put it back where it belonged? Was the mechanism broken so that it wouldn’t work anymore?
It was a great day. http://quartz.syr.edu/gallery/July23
Blythe

I agree with Hannah, the Dig does rock! Kim is a wonderful teacher, very patient, and really knows her stuff. Hannah and Riley are awesome! Each one of them, both still being in high school, show a dedication and even an expertise that they bring with them that surprises me. (Especially math, geology, etc!)

We have fun, laugh at who is getting the most honks from the traffic, talk politics and encourage each other. They just smile when I scream out when I’m excited about finding something or mother them about applying sunscreen or drinking enough water! Come and see us if you can

I’m Hannah and so far the dig has rocked! I love the people that I work with. We definitely have had some very funny experiences. Not many people so far have come by but I hope that we’ll get a lot more. This is definietly a fun experience, and I look forward to next summer when we get to continue. Barb is very funny, Kim is hilarious and is doing a wonderful job in teaching me how to dig, and Riley is smart and sweet. I love working with you all, and I hope I see you all next summer. This dig rocks my socks!! My partners also rock my socks! (even though at the end of the day they stink)