https://mypatchworkplanet.com/science-and-art/lgbtqia-minerals/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/demi-e1565910831323.jpegdemiDemisexual flag colours - plagioclase feldspar and olivine in cross-polarised light (XPL) thin sectionhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/trans-e1565911228323.jpegtransTransgender flag colours - blue watermelon tourmalinehttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/polyam-e1565911185545.jpegpolyamPolyamorous flag colours - pietersitehttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/intersex-e1565910731753.jpegintersexIntersex flag colours - wernerite, fluorescing under UV lighthttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/genderqueer-e1565910695441.jpeggenderqueerGenderqueer flag colours - vesuvianitehttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/genderfluid-e1565911205288.jpeggenderfluidGenderfluid flag colours - nepheline syenite thin sectionhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/bi-e1565909956427.jpegbiBisexual flag colours - bornite on quartz porphyryhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/aro-e1565909920971.jpegaroAromantic flag colours - malachitehttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/agender-e1565909882353.jpegagenderAgender flag colours - beryl tourmaline quartzhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/lesbian-e1565909840464.jpeglesbianLesbian flag colours - rhodochrosite stalactite slice2019-08-15T23:36:07+00:00weekly0.6https://mypatchworkplanet.com/2017/06/01/phd-status-completed-in-other-words-im-back-btches/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/thesis.jpegthesis2019-08-15T22:42:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2017/07/15/do-job-interviews-bring-out-my-inner-idiot/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/screen-shot-2017-09-04-at-16-19-03-e1504538398208.pngMy brain on an interviewSeriously, I feel that this brain would be more useful than my actual brain sometimes...https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fire.giffire2019-08-15T22:42:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/23/halite-day-23-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/salt-mining-in-cheshire-bbc.jpgsalt mining in cheshire BBCCheshire's salt mines are still very much active! Image from the BBC.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/em-centre-plymouth-salt.jpgEM Centre Plymouth SaltA lovely Halite crystal photograph taken by Dr Natasha Stephen at the Plymouth University EM centre.2019-08-15T19:52:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2016/04/18/egu16-day-1-ethics-planets-and-fractals/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/mandel_zoom-fractal-wikipedia.jpgMandel_zoom fractal wikipediaMandel zoom fractal (Image credit: Wikipedia)https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/fractals-in-hydrocarbon-reserves.jpgfractals in hydrocarbon reserveshttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/johanna-ickerts-talk-front-slide.jpgJohanna Ickert's talk front slidehttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/number-of-nasa-missions-with-an-international-component.jpgNumber of NASA missions with an international componenthttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/girl-blowing-planet-bubbles-nasa.jpggirl blowing planet bubbles NASA2019-07-06T16:41:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2016/04/20/egu16-day-2-perceptions-iodpicdp-and-poetry/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-19-19-18-36.jpg2016-04-19 19.18.36https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ophiolite.jpgophioliteA sketch of how ophiolites are formed (Image credit: volcano world, Oregon State University)https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/nonet.jpgnonethttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/kyrielle.jpgkyriellehttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-19-11-00-23.jpg2016-04-19 11.00.232019-07-06T16:39:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/about/things-ive-said-and-done/2019-07-06T16:09:57+00:00weekly0.6https://mypatchworkplanet.com/contact-me/2019-07-06T16:08:32+00:00weekly0.6https://mypatchworkplanet.com/about/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hazel-at-charmouth.jpgHazel at Charmouth, Dorset.2019-07-06T16:08:15+00:00weekly0.6https://mypatchworkplanet.com/outreach-and-scicomm/2019-07-06T16:07:03+00:00weekly0.6https://mypatchworkplanet.com/science-and-art/2019-07-06T16:06:44+00:00weekly0.6https://mypatchworkplanet.com/outreach-and-scicomm/upcoming-events/2019-07-06T16:05:47+00:00weekly0.6https://mypatchworkplanet.com/science-and-art/mincup-charity-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-11-13-17-32-17.jpg2017-11-13 17.32.17https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/olivine-cover-a41.pngOlivine - cover A4https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/olivine-cover-a4.pngOlivine - cover A42019-07-06T15:53:03+00:00weekly0.6https://mypatchworkplanet.com/erdf-united-downs-deep-geothermal-power-project-public-perceptions-research/my-phd-research/2019-07-06T15:46:24+00:00weekly0.6https://mypatchworkplanet.com/erdf-united-downs-deep-geothermal-power-project-public-perceptions-research/research-posters/2019-07-06T15:45:09+00:00weekly0.6https://mypatchworkplanet.com/erdf-united-downs-deep-geothermal-power-project-public-perceptions-research/research-talks/2019-07-06T15:44:22+00:00weekly0.6https://mypatchworkplanet.com/erdf-united-downs-deep-geothermal-power-project-public-perceptions-research/research-papers/2019-07-06T15:43:33+00:00weekly0.6https://mypatchworkplanet.com/science-and-art/buy-my-art/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/spn-goggles.gifspn goggles2019-07-06T15:12:31+00:00weekly0.6https://mypatchworkplanet.com/erdf-united-downs-deep-geothermal-power-project-public-perceptions-research/2019-07-06T12:59:41+00:00weekly0.6https://mypatchworkplanet.com/2019/07/06/work-in-progress/2019-07-06T12:46:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2017/08/05/geology-films-on-uk-netflix-part-one/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dinosaurus.jpgdinosaurusClassic completely random dino caper (Image from Cult Movie Memorabilia)https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/j2tcote.jpgj2tcote"Is this a romantic moment between us?" He queried. "No one knows." she responded despondently. Image from IMDB.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/volcano.jpgvolcanoYes that's the expression many geologists had when watching this beauty.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/hack-the-planet-2.jpghack the planet 2Captioned screen grab from JoBlo Movie Reviewshttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/jurassic-world.pngjurassic world2019-02-05T17:17:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2016/04/17/5-sessions-you-might-have-missed-for-egu16/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sheldon-geology-book-wiki.jpgsheldon geology book wikiSheldon's interactions with geology should be more fun - maybe fractals is the way!! (Image credit BigBangTheory wiki)https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/my-egu16-bible.jpgMy EGU16 Bible2016-04-17T21:24:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2016/04/07/facing-impostor-syndrome-as-an-interdisciplinary-phd-student/2016-08-05T04:46:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2016/01/08/rural-communities-and-flooding/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/flooding-westcountry-h-gibson.jpgflooding westcountry H.GibsonA photo (taken from the train!) of flooded fields in the Westcountry.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/flooding-case-study-workshop-hazel-gibson.jpgFlooding case study workshop Hazel GibsonA picture of the board used during the stakeholder workshop to assign communication priorities. Note how many more are listed under the locat residents (t - for town) column, than there are under the local residents (c- for countryside) column.2016-01-08T15:14:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/25/snowflake-obsidian-day-25-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/snowflake.jpgsnowflakeNot this snowflake, that's one I made!!! Because I really wish it would snow.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/seasons-greetings.jpgseasons greetingsWhatever you are celebrating this winter season, I wish you joy!!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/christabolite.jpgchristaboliteLocation of Christobalite in the UK from the Mindat Website.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/snowflake_obsidian-wiki.jpgSnowflake_Obsidian wikiSnowflake Obsidian from Wikipedia.2015-12-24T20:27:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/24/gold-day-24-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/royal-wedding-ring-prince-william-and-catherine-duchess-of-cambridge-uk-gold.jpgroyal wedding ring prince william and catherine, duchess of cambridge uk goldUK Gold (specifically Welsh) has been used in the rings of the royal family for over 80 years. Image from the Telegraph.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/gold-crystals.jpgGold-crystalsGold comes in many form but these dendritic crystals are one of my favourites. Image from Wikipedia.2015-12-24T19:50:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/21/graphite-day-21-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/graphite-location.jpggraphite locationThe only graphote location map I could get to work! From the MinDat website.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/graphite-crystal.jpggraphite crystalLovely graphite crystals taken by John Jaszczak.2015-12-22T21:28:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/22/galena-day-22-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/crackers-galore.jpgcrackers galoreDo you have your crackers yet?https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/galena-from-dakota-matrix.jpggalena from dakota matrixA lovely big lump of Galena from Dakotamatrix.com. But the best identifying feature of Galena is it's density - it's unusally dense!2015-12-22T21:27:55+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/20/nahcolite-day-20-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/anacid-tables-in-water-from-principles-of-general-chemistry.jpganacid tables in water from principles of general chemistryIf you had a big night last nigt, you might have needed one of these this morning! (image from The Principles of General Chemistry)https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/nahcolite-wiki.jpgNahcolite wikiNahcolite mineral lump - kinda looks like a snowball right? Probably the closest we will get this December (sigh), image form Wikipedia/2015-12-20T17:02:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/19/haematite-day-19-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/haematite-mindat.jpghaematite mindatA gorgeous photo of haematite by Jean-Marc Johannet from the MinDat website.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/scissor-for-wrapping.jpgscissor for wrappingSharp scissors are essential for nice wrapping!2015-12-20T00:05:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/18/cinnabar-day-18-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cinnabar-location.jpgcinnabar locationLocations for Cinnabar in the UK, as per the MinDat website.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/hazel-gibson-dinosaur-christmas-jumper.jpgHazel Gibson Dinosaur Christmas JumperIt's a DINOSAUR CHRISTMAS JUMPER! https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cinnabar-mindat-website.jpgcinnabar mindat websiteI mean, no words are needed really. An AMAZING photo by Dominik Schläfli.2015-12-18T14:29:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/17/smithsonite-day-17-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/smithsonite-location.jpgsmithsonite locationLocations for Smithsonite from the MinDat Website.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/smithsonite-mindat-website-danny-jones.jpgsmithsonite mindat website danny jonesLovely Smithsonite - this pink one is really pretty! The image is from The MinDat website, taken by Danny Jones.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sleigh_bells.jpgsleigh_bells.jpgJingle bells, jingle bells!2015-12-18T13:29:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/16/talc-day-16-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/talc-photo-mindat.jpgtalc photo mindatThis is a gorgeous picture of a talc crystal from the MinDat Website.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/talc-location.jpgtalc locationLocations you can find Talc in the UK according to the MinDat websitehttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/shimmer-make-up-for-christmas-with-sparkly-vintage-brooches.jpgshimmer make-up for christmas with sparkly vintage broochesA bit of sparkle goes a long way at this time of year and shimmery make-up just helps it along!2015-12-16T14:06:44+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/15/copper-day-15-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/copper.jpgcopperGorgrous Copper!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/lights.jpglights!Are your Christmas lights up yet? They should be by now!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/copper-location.jpgcopper locationThere are many locations you can find copper across the UK! Map is from the MinDat website.2015-12-15T15:56:17+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/14/spodumene-day-14-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/batteries.jpgbatteriesUh oh - looks like I'm running low on batteries!!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/spodumene-location.jpgspodumene locationThe location of Spodumene mineral in the UK according to the MinDat Website.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/spodumene-var-kunzite-from-wikipedia.jpgSpodumene- var Kunzite from WikipediaThis is a lovely pinkish coloured crystal of Spodumene and if gem quality, could be called Kunzite as well. Image is from Wikipedia.2015-12-14T13:22:11+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/10/kaolinite-day-10-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/post.jpgpostIs your overseas post ready to go - or have you already sent it?!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/locations-of-kaolinite.jpglocations of kaoliniteKaolinite is found in many locations in the UK, in fact if you zoom in on this map from the MinDat Website you can see more and more little crystals pop up!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/kaolinite-orthoclase-wikipedia.jpgKaolinite-Orthoclase-wikipediaA gorgeous Kaolinite crystal (image from Wikipedia)2015-12-13T21:30:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/13/sphalerite-day-13-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/so-excited-to-be-fossil-hunting.jpgSo excited to be fossil hunting!I guess even my family can't be excited by rocks and fossils ALL the time!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/locations-of-sphalerite.jpglocations of sphaleriteThe locations you can find Sphalerite in the UK.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sphalerite-mindat.jpgsphalerite mindatA geogrous Sphalerite photo taken by Chinellato Matteo from Chinellatophoto.com, avaliable on the MinDat website.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/touch_screen_devices-wikipedia.jpgtouch_screen_devices wikipediaThere are lots of different touchscreen devices now - but they all need indium! Image is from wikipedia.2015-12-13T21:20:55+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/12/uraninite-day-12-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/uranium_glass_-1stglass1stthings.jpgUranium_Glass_ 1stglass1stthingsOne of the key giveaways about Vaseline Glass (or Uranium Glass) is that it is a bright yellow-green and fluoresces in UV light (image from 1st glass 1st things).https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/uraninite-locations.jpguraninite locationsYou can find Uraninite in a few locations across the UK, but it is more often found in it's grey-black form.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/uraninite-wikipedia.jpgUraninite wikipediaBright yellow Uraninite from Wikipedia2015-12-11T15:19:40+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/11/silver-day-11-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/silver-locations.jpgsilver locationsLocations for Silver in the UK from the MinDat Website - again visit the website for much more detailed information.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/silver-mindat.jpgsilver mindatThis silver is very tinsel-like. The photo was taken by Ian Jones.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/metal-tinsel-motherboard.jpgmetal tinsel motherboardThis metal tinsel was probably made from lead, but in the 1600's tinsel was made from actual silver! This image is from Motherboard.2015-12-11T15:19:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/09/muscovite-day-9-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sparkly-nails.jpgsparkly nailsEven my nails like to be sparkly at this time of year!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/muscovite-location.jpgmuscovite locationMuscovite Mica can be found in many places across the UK, not least as part of some sparkly or shiny rocks that you might spot. This is the locations of Muscovite in the UK from the MinDat website.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/muscovite-mica.jpgmuscovite micaMuscovite MIca from the MInDat website, image taken by Rob Lavinsky and irocks.com2015-12-09T14:56:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/07/ice-day-7-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/frozen-inspired-christmas-tree-feature-by-prettymyparty.jpgfrozen-inspired-christmas-tree-feature by prettymypartyIce. It gets everywhere! (image from prettymyparty.com)https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ice-crystal-in-ice-cream-plymouth-university-em-centre.jpgice crystal in ice cream Plymouth University EM centreA great image of an ice crsytal in Ice Cream, taken by the Plymouth University Electron Microscopy Centre.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/stellardendrites-photos-by-kenneth-libbreacht.jpgstellardendrites photos by kenneth libbreachtAbsolutey gorgeous photos of the stellar dendrites form of ice, please visit Kenneth Libbrecht's webpage form more spectacular imagery.2015-12-08T18:08:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/08/quartz-day-8-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/quartz-mindat.jpgquartz mindatA lovley quartz crystal photo from the MinDat website, taken by Rock Currier.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/vintage-glass-baubles-form-nordichouse.jpgvintage glass baubles form nordichouseLovely vintage glass baubles from nordichouse.co.ukhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/christmas-tree1.jpgchristmas-tree2015-12-08T18:02:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/06/rozenite-day-6-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/mindat-donation.jpgmindat donationSeasons greetings to all my lovely readers! Here is a small donation to keep the wonderful MinDat website in business!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/location-of-rozenite.jpgLocation of RozeniteThe location of Rozenite in the UK from the MinDat website.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/christmas-cards1.jpgChristmas cardshttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/rozenite-taken-by-mischa-crumbatch.pngRozenite taken by Mischa CrumbatchThe mineral Rozenite from the MinDat website, image by Mischa Crumbach.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/christmas-cards.jpgChristmas cardsSo many cards to choose from!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/christmas-tree.jpgChristmas Tree!Sparkly lights, lovely pine smell - the tree is the best!2015-12-06T17:40:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/05/cassiterite-day-5-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/location-of-cassiterite.jpgLocation of CassiteriteLocation of Cassiterite in the UK from the MinDat Websitehttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/organ-pipes-wikipedia.jpgorgan pipes wikipediaOrgan pipes provide the backing to some of our favourite seasonal music! (Image from Wikipedia)2015-12-05T18:03:55+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/04/bauxite-day-4-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/bauxite-photo-by-chris-auer.jpgBauxite photo by Chris AuerBauxite photo from the MinDat website, taken by Chris Auer.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/christmas_cookies-wikipedia.jpgChristmas_Cookies wikipediaALL THE CHRISTMAS COOKIES! (Image from Wikipedia)2015-12-04T21:01:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/03/cerussite-day-three-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cerussite-location.jpgCerussite locationLocations registered for Cerussite in the UK, from the MinDat website.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cerussite.jpgCerussiteGorgeous Cerrusite (this photo is from Wikipedia), many more gorgeous images of Cerussite are available on the MinDat website!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/christmas-movie-night.jpgchristmas movie nightI love seasonal movies - have you watched Elf yet? WHY NOT!?! GO watch it as soon as you have finished this post!2015-12-04T20:16:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/02/monazite-day-2-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/seasonal-music.jpgSeasonal musicI love some seasonal music, but how would I listen to it if my speakers didn't work!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/location-monazite.jpglocation monaziteLocations registered for Monazitein the UK, from the MinDat website. The crystal in the sea between Cornwall and France, should actually be on Cornwall!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/monazite-nd-photo-from-mindat-website.jpgA picture of Monazite (Nd) from MinDat website, taken by Enrico BonacinaA picture of Monazite (Nd) from MinDat website, taken by Enrico Bonacina2015-12-03T17:14:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/12/01/wolframite-day-1-of-the-mineral-advent-calendar/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/locations-of-wolframite-from-mindat-website1.jpglocations of wolframite from mindat websiteLocations registered for Wolframite in the UK, from the MinDat website. Does not yet include new mine site just outside of Plymouth - Drakelands Mine.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/drakelands-mine-visit-summer-2014-hazel-gibson.jpgDrakelands mine visit - summer 2014 - Hazel GibsonA view across the Drakelands mine site taken from a mine visit organised in sumemr in 2014 beofre the mine entered production stages.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/wolframite-mindat-website-copyright-paul-de-bondt.jpgwolframite mindat website copyright Paul De BondtA photo of a specimen of Wolframite form Drakelands Mine in Devon, taken by Paul De Bondt from the MinDat website: http://www.mindat.org/photo-471032.htmlhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/christmas-lights-1.jpgChristmas lights 1Everyone likes sparkly lights in winter, but they wouldn't work without tungsten - and for that you need Wolframite.2015-12-03T16:47:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/10/23/women-can-understand-fracking/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/tggs-stem-day.jpgHazel Gibson TGGS STEM dayWorking with girls from my old school on a STEM day (photo from the Herald Express)https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/times-article.jpgTimes articleWomen 'don't understand fracking' article in the Times from @EbenMarks2015-12-02T16:02:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/08/25/can-you-blog-and-write-papers-at-the-same-time/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/writing-for-blogs-and-academia.jpgWriting for blogs and academiahttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/lang-of-science.jpgThe language of science - Hazel GibsonThe language of science should not be used to exclude. (The mural is one I saw on the doors of a geology firm in Cornwall: Geoscience Ltd - the photo is my own).2015-11-19T21:48:55+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/07/19/who-is-your-support-group/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-07-19-13-24-002.jpgThough some things never seem to change....Though some things never seem to change....https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-07-19-22-08-17.jpgMy family are always there to support meMy family are always there to support mehttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-07-19-22-02-57.jpgMy short lived career as a violinist - note the snazzy waistcoat and scrunchie!My short lived career as a violinist - note the snazzy waistcoat and scrunchie!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-07-19-13-24-00.jpgThough some things never seem to change....Though some things never seem to change....2015-07-19T21:27:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/02/07/self-sabotage-and-procrastination/2015-07-12T20:18:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/07/12/losing-the-joy-the-lovehate-nature-of-doing-a-phd/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/thesis-lovehate.jpgThesis lovehateThesis love/hate from http://www.phdcomics.com/comics.php?f=1780https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/vitruvius-prophecy.gifvitruvius prophecyFrom entertaintheidea.comhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140630-232311-84191362.jpg20140630-232311-84191362.jpgI love my subject!2015-07-13T17:33:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/05/09/can-a-geologist-ever-operate-without-anchoring-bias/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/map-love.jpgmap loveAnd we really do love our maps!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/anchor.jpganchorJust let go of the anchor!!2015-07-07T16:16:31+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/04/16/egu-day-3-cycles-of-change-climate-vulnerability-and-professional-behaviour/2015-04-17T07:56:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/04/15/egu-day-2-early-life-energy-and-earlycareersscientists/2015-04-15T00:08:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/04/13/egu-day-1-spaceships-and-science-communication/2015-04-14T07:46:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/04/12/egu-2015-the-excitement-begins/2015-04-12T23:19:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2015/01/01/new-year-new-resolutions-or-my-mission-statement-for-2015/2015-01-21T20:09:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/09/30/radioactive-waste-disposal-in-the-uk-the-start-of-a-new-screening-process/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014-09-30-14-14-54.jpg2014-09-30 14.14.54How much technical data is necessary at this point in the process?https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/simpsons-radioactive.jpgsimpsons-radioactiveRadioactive materials in 'The Simpsons' usually glow green.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/800px-plymouth_naval_base_and_surrounding_area-_mod_45144958.jpgPlymouth Naval baseAs you can see the Naval Base (on the river) isn't far from the city.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014-09-30-12-06-29.jpg2014-09-30 12.06.292015-01-08T17:40:08+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/11/07/bgs-people-rachel-bell-a-tenacious-hydrogelogist/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/rachel-bell-collecting-data.jpgRachel Bell collecting dataRachel Bell collecting data2015-01-08T13:24:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/09/17/bgs-people-dr-rob-ward-a-groundwater-guru/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dr-rob-ward-with-the-amazing-sand-tank-model.jpgDr Rob Ward with the amazing sand tank model!Dr Rob Ward with the amazing sand tank model he and his team use in outreach events!2015-01-08T13:07:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/08/30/bgs-people-caroline-graham-a-rock-star-physicist/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dr-caroline-graham-working-in-a-salt-mine.jpgDr Caroline Graham working in a salt mine.Dr Caroline Graham working in a salt mine.2015-01-08T12:54:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/08/19/bgs-people-tim-kearsey-a-curious-sedimentologist/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dr-tim-kearsey-examining-sedimentary-cores.jpgDr Tim Kearsey examining sedimentary coresDr Tim Kearsey examining sedimentary cores2015-01-08T12:35:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2013/01/28/where-do-you-find-an-ammonites-armour-or-using-a-geological-map/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1070842.jpgBGS - A short Guide to Geological MapsThis pamphlet on geological maps is produced by the BGS.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1070840.jpgIgneous provinces in the Lake DistrictThese big red blobs mark where volcanoes used to be and are a sure fire way to find some brilliant rocks and minerals - but no fossils.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p10708231.jpgShale with bivalves and ammonitesThis is a type of mudstone - a shale - with lots of little fossils in it.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1070839.jpgZoom in on the legendThis is close up of the part of the legend that relates to Whitby on the map.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1070836.jpgBGS Bedrock Geology North UK 1:625 000 legendThis is the legend for most of the rocks on this map (there is more but I couldn't fit it easily on one image)!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1070833.jpgThe geology of WhitbyThis shows a close up of the geology around Whitby.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1070829.jpgThe geology between Hartlepool and Flamborough HeadThis map has zoomed us out a little bit to show some of the other colours in the area.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1070827.jpgGeological Maps of Britain 1:625 000 Scale BGSThese maps show the bedrock geology - the geology under the soil for the Scotland, Wales, Engand and a bit of Northern Ireland (sorry - overlap is obscuring most of NI)2015-01-01T17:12:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2013/01/14/looking-out-for-number-one-safety-in-the-field/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1070800.jpgA quarry on Dartmoor in DevonNice public access quarry.....https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1070794.jpgGet good boots!Ah my lovely walking boots – make sure they are done up tight around your ankle – it may feel uncomfortable at first, but it will save you lots of hurt later!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1070768.jpgThese aren't for decorationSafety signs point out dangerous cliff faces (also look out for cliffs covered by plants)https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1070700.jpgThey also come in yellow!If in doubt wear a hard hat.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1070644.jpgDo Not Enter!..... less nice private land.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0661-e1358199235537.jpgDoorway artWho knew even clouds could be geological?!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dscn2585.jpgAlways take a phone‘Hello, Sally? No, everything is fine – I’ve just found some awesome fossilized ripples!!’https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dscn1799.jpgDon't try standing in a digger bucket - it's exceptionally stupid.Yeah that isn’t such a great idea.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/copy-of-dscn2052.jpgMe in protective gearCan’t get much more protected than that!2015-01-01T17:11:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/08/05/bgs-people-keith-ambrose-a-geology-champion/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/keith-3.jpgkeith 3Now that's a geology desk - maps and rocks everywhere!2014-08-18T19:38:47+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/07/16/bgs-people-stephanie-zihms-an-inventive-experimenter/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/stephanie.jpgstephanie hard at workI bet you can't guess which football team she supports, oh wait....2014-08-18T19:33:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/07/22/bgs-people-peter-hobbs-a-pioneering-engineer/2014-07-22T19:26:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/07/10/bgs-people-leanne-hughes-a-modern-mapper/2014-07-10T16:15:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/06/11/cheltenham-science-festival/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p1020212.jpgErosion modelAnd engineering...https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p1020210.jpgThe Hall of Wonders!Everywhere!!!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p1020207.jpgP1020207https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p1020205.jpgSaltFor some common materials as well as uncommon oneshttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p1020203.jpgsignsAll signs leads to science!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p1020201.jpgBuckyballGiant molecular modelshttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p1020200.jpgP1020200https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p1020199.jpgPerformance engineeringFabulous women engineers engaging future engineers....https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p1020195.jpgMeteoritesEven rooocckkks from spaaaaaaceeee!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/p1020194.jpgCoalEnergy...2014-07-04T14:50:27+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/06/22/communicating-contested-geoscience/2014-06-30T22:46:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/06/30/do-grant-applications-stop-us-from-becoming-evil-scientists/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/topher-brink.jpgTopher BrinkTopher (played by the actor Fran Kurtz) looking remarkably calm (source: Wikipedia)2014-06-30T19:11:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/06/06/where-is-the-line-between-academic-criticism-and-personal-attack/2014-06-08T10:43:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/05/25/farming-for-energy-do-solar-and-geothermal-power-have-a-place-in-a-modern-farming-landscape/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/gallite.jpgGalliteAn ore rock of Gallium.2014-05-25T18:52:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2013/01/20/so-you-think-youve-found-a-fossil/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p10708221.jpgFossil crinoidSome things look so strange you might think they are fakes - the stars in this are tthe fossilised stalk of an ancient sea creature!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p10708211.jpgFossil molluscSome patterns are easier to spot than othershttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_39541.jpgFossil bone? 2But when you look close up, you can see that the holes are not filled with anything - so this bone is not old enough to be a fossil.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1070823.jpgShale with bivalves and ammonitesSome fossils are small or have been fossilised in an unsual way - some of these are on their sides!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1070820.jpgFossil ammoniteCn you see the fossil in this one? It's an ammonite - look for the curling shape with lines.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1070819.jpgFossil mollusc 2Even if you don't know what it is, spotting a pattern is a good first step.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p1070817.jpgShale with bivalvesAre these fossils?https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_3953.jpgFossil bone?This is a bone that someone thought was a fossil....https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/frances-fossil.jpgFossil imprint (reverse echinoid)Can you see the fossil? - Here's a clue, look for the patttern...2017-06-01T14:21:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/05/16/the-natural-history-museum-vienna-2/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p1020158.jpgBuilding 1Every part of the building had been thought about. Even the windows were illustrated with microfossil drawings to emphasise their beauty.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p1020154.jpgP1020154https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p1020153.jpgP1020153https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p1020151.jpgSpecimens 2That I simply did not have time to see them all.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p1020145.jpgDisplays 3They even won prizes for their taxidermy and display - who knew you even could!?!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p1020142.jpgDisplays 2And objects were placed together that gave you new insight - look at the tiny white brain of this whale!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p1020134.jpgDisplay 1Dioramas were used to fantastic effect...https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p1020127.jpgSpecimens 1There were so many specimens...https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p1020124.jpgBuilding 3"*sigh* being a figurehead is SO TIRING. I'm just going to lean on this huge crystal conveniently covering my groin..."https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/p1020103.jpgCabinets 3He is getting away!!!2014-05-16T23:01:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/05/10/5-things-you-wouldnt-expect-to-find-at-a-geology-conference-2/2014-05-10T23:23:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/05/02/egu-2014-day-5-the-big-presentation-widening-participation-and-communicating-global-risk/2014-05-06T13:59:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/05/01/egu-day-4-global-catastrophes-uncertainty-and-can-you-ever-know-your-audience/2014-05-06T13:07:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/04/30/egu-day-3-science-is-for-everyone-the-value-of-an-open-mind-and-when-is-a-debate-not-a-debate/2014-05-06T13:06:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/04/29/egu-2014-day-2-when-moderators-go-wild-policy-and-earthquakes/2014-04-30T07:50:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/04/29/egu-2014-day-1-volcanoes-good-neighbours-and-career-opportunities/2014-08-31T17:23:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/04/27/egu-2014-the-conference-of-champions/2014-04-27T20:15:14+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/03/29/voice-of-the-future-2014/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc06528-cropped.jpgIn ParliamentRepresenting the Geological Societyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/online-1.jpgonline 1https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc06641.jpgDavid WillettsDavid Willetts MPhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc06548.jpgThe Select Committee RoomSet up just like a real Select Committee Meeting.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc06537.jpgThe Science and Technology Select CommitteeThe Science and Technology Select Committeehttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc06528.jpgIn Parliamentrepresenting the Geological Societyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc06520.jpgDSC06520https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc06494.jpgSelect CommitteeJim Dowd wants room temperature superconductivity developed.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc06464.jpgDSC06464https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc06438.jpgSir Mark WalportSir Mark Walport2014-05-14T00:39:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/03/16/am-i-a-science-evangelist/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/evangelist.pngEvangelist?Look - it's SCIENCE!!!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/evangelist.jpegevangelist2014-03-16T18:24:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/03/02/x-men-geology/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/magneto_vol_2_1.jpgMagnetoMagneto from the Magneto comics..https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/magneto-stratigraphy.pngMagneto-stratigraphyDemonstrating geology with a famous x-men character!2014-03-02T21:39:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/02/04/the-geology-of-super-bowl-xlviii/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/thunderii.jpgThunderThis is Thunder - the Bronco's mascot (image from Wikipedia.com)https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bauxiteusgov.jpgBauxiteBauxite (image from Wikimedia.com)https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/thunder.jpgThunderThis is Thunder, the Bronco's mascot (image courtesy of operationsports.com)https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/superbowl-lights.jpgsuperbowl lightsLittle LED lights sparkle in the stadium...https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super_bowl_xlviii_logo.pngSuper Bowl XLVIIISuper Bowl XLVIII image from Wikipedia.comhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/super-bowl-prize.jpgAnd the prizeTo the victors, the spoils.2014-02-04T01:58:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/01/14/5-films-you-didnt-know-are-about-geology/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/kryptonite.jpgKryptoniteIs it a bird, is it a plane? No, it's sodium lithium boron silicate hydroxide!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/superman.jpgSupermanWatch out for the meteorites Superman!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/shawshank.jpgThe Shawshank RedemptionAll you need is a rock hammer...https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/poseidon.jpgThe Poseidon AdventureWatch out for that giant wave!! And Gene Hackman!!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/lotr.jpgLord of the RingsThe volcano has it...https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/billy-elliot.jpgBilly ElliotIt's all about the coal...2015-06-24T23:38:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2014/01/07/fossil-hunting-in-the-rain/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/weather-gross.jpgGloomy weather? Check!But did that stop us? Not on your nelly - remember, there is no bad weather - only bad clothing!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/this-looks-like-something.jpgPromising...This looks like it could be something...https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/these-ammonites-clean-up-nicely.jpgCleaned up nice!There were ammonites...https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/these-ammonites-are-usually-underwater.jpgAmmoniteAnd these ammonites are ussually underwater!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/the-sun-is-out.jpgThe sun is out!Look for quartz crystals on the beach - but be aware that they will probably look rougher and white in colour than the lovely crystals you see in the shop!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/pyrite-encrusted-ammonites.jpgAmmonitesSome were encrusted with so much pyrite (fool's gold) you could barely see what it used to be!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/pseudofossil.jpgpseudofossilhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/promicroceras.jpgpromicrocerashttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/piddock-shell-borings.jpgPiddock shell boringsWhen the tide is this low you can see where the Piddock shells bore into the rock.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/nope-plastic.jpgOops.So long as that something is plastic!!2014-01-07T13:15:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2013/12/29/christmas-quilting-with-ammonites/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/clipped.jpgApplique'd ammonites!A close up of the 'ammonites'https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1060476.jpgAmmonite whorlsThe whorl pattern of the ammonite was used to bind the quilt, giving just a hint of the ammonite pattern on the other side.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1060471.jpgA Christmas Geology Quilt!Because who doesn't need a quilt with ammonites!!2013-12-29T15:18:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2013/12/08/is-science-boring/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dscn3077.jpgIt's not always about the big bang...Sometimes knowing the build-up is just as important.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/p1010675.jpgNever-ending data..It just goes on and on and on and on and on........https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/science-is-boring-and-unrewarding.jpgScience is Boring T-Shirt.Yes you can even get a t-shirt featuring our favourite scientists stereotype from http://shirtoid.com/27129/science-is-boring-and-unrewarding/2013-12-10T03:06:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2013/06/03/did-you-know-you-live-on-an-ancient-desert/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/red-sands-of-torbay.jpgRed sands of TorbayThe red sands of Torbay, ok it's a sunny day which bleaches them out a bit, but you get the idea.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/local-finds.jpgLocal Finds at RAMMA selection of some of the objects you can handle at RAMM in Exeter.https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/hopes-nose-gold-nhm.jpgHope's Nose gold NHMAn NHM library image of some of the gold on display at the Museum. Copyright Natural History Museum, Londonhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/geopark.jpgThe English Riviera GeoparkThe Geopark has lots of sides - this is a geo-themed playpark, where was this when I was a kid! Jealous.2013-06-04T08:23:39+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2013/05/11/walk-like-a-dinosaur/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/fossil-festival.jpgFossil FestivalIt was a sunny Bank Holiday weekend in Lye Regis - with some characters from British Science History tempted out by the nice weather...https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dino-runway.jpgDino RunwayThe famed University of Plymouth Dinosaur Runway!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/mary-annings-icthyosaur.jpgMary Anning's IcthyosaurThis is an image of an Icthyosaur from the Natural History Museum2013-05-14T18:30:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2013/04/29/tell-me-a-story/https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/mug-hug.jpgGeo-mug hug!Sorry the photo was taken with a phone, but you get the idea!https://mypatchworkplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/earthpowerplanetdvd.jpgEarth: The Powerof the PlanetBBC production of Earth would probably have mostly been watched by people who were science enthusiasts or at least curious - what about everyone else?2013-05-02T06:31:58+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2013/04/27/its-been-a-long-train-journey/2013-04-27T19:49:15+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.com/2012/09/30/my-first-post/2012-09-30T20:24:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mypatchworkplanet.comdaily1.02019-08-15T23:36:07+00:00