Tiny Dinosounds at CEO Space business conference - 4:32 PM, Mar. 20, 2008 |
Anyway, thanks to Bernie Dohrmann and the IBI Global staff, it was a great conference (photo by Rolf Goedhart). "Dino-guy" Ron Schmidtling |
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Dinosaur bone from Browning Montana - this never happens! - 7:26 PM, Mar. 11, 2008 |
One of my co-workers at the Getty, brought a package to me - a large rock in a plastic ice cream container. She said her uncle had obtained it from a native American in Browning, Montana years ago, who said it was a dinosaur bone. He was wondering if it actually was a dinosaur bone. I agreed to look at it, though I'd seen a lot of rocks that were...well...rocks. Not so, this time! I looked at it, and to my utter amazement, it actually was a dinosaur bone! It's a hadrosaur bone from the Cretaceous (65-70 million years old). I was shocked and pleasantly surprised! "Dino-guy" Ron Schmidtling |
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Tucson MIneral and Fossil Show, and the T-rex! - 12:44 PM, Mar. 8, 2008 |
| Wow, what a fun show. Minerals, fossils, and Dino-guy did eight shows of the new Tiny Lil' Dinosounds songs to great enjoyment. Despite a monster cold that made him green.
That's why there are no pictures. I was green, and barely able to stand, let alone sing "Fussy Baby Triceratops"!
"Dino-guy" Ron Schmidtling |
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Tucson Fossil, Mineral, and Gem show 2008 - 7:31 PM, Jan. 22, 2008 |
I've been preparing for the Tucson Fossil and Mineral (and a few gems) show-
My cousin Terry and I will be there from Feb. 1-10, at the Inn Suites, with Permian trackways. Dino-guy, however, will be performing new songs from his first two CDs in six years, at the T-rex Museum. The T-rex Museum re-opened (after a legal duel) at a new location- 3835 N. Oracle Road. See you there!
What are the two new CDs? 1. TINY DINOSOUNDS - lullabies for baby dinosaurs 2. LIL' DINOSOUNDS - for 2nd graders and up.
Don't be scared. There are almost no meat-eaters in these two CDs. Just fun, fun, fun. "Dino-guy" Ron Schmidtling |
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baculite mesa - awesome place - 2:01 PM, Jan. 7, 2008 |
During my trip to Colorado, I had the chance to visit Baculite Mesa, a very famous locality for baculite and ammonite fossils. Some sites on the web describe the locality as inaccessible, and as a place under high security. To some extent it is. However, another site suggested that it may be possible to get permission if one asked nicely and was respectful. That was my experience. I drove out there from Boulder (3-4 hour drive), keeping a positive attitude, ready to accept whatever may happen. I also considered alternative sites nearby, if the owner said "no". When I got there, I found a sign on the fence outside requiring visitors to call and ask permission. I called the number, and after the owner heard that I was a paleontologist who had come all the way from Los Angeles to see the site, he allowed me access. When I departed, I left a message saying I was finished collecting, and I offered to take him to lunch. All he asked for was photos of what I had found. I was happy to provide them, with earnest. The best advice I can offer to fossil collectors going to a private site is keep a positive attitude, ask for permission, and accept the outcome. "Dino-guy" Ron Schmidtling |
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Dinosaur links, Environmental links, and fun for a new year - 4:36 PM, Jan. 5, 2008 |
What happened in 2007? Click on the links below, and it gives you a bit of a taste:Yaktivate – I was interviewed to be science channel anchorman for a science podcast. You can hear the interview here www.podstardebut.com/?m=200703 Kaptain Kidzo – Dino-guy will be co-star of a tv show teaching kids how to read. See the promo with the Dino-guy teaching kids to eat right here www.captainkidzo.com/CaptainKidzomovie.htm Vedante – reflective clothing that is fashionable is an awesome idea. A video with the Dino-guy can be seen here: www.vedante.com/Vedante%20Promo.html - I'm in the first 45 seconds or so of the clip! CD Baby – Dinosounds songs are now available individually www.cdbaby.com/cd/ronschmidtling
"Dino-guy" Ron Schmidtling |
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T-rex Museum, Tucson in turmoil - 7:14 PM, Dec. 18, 2007 |
It looks like the T-rex Museum is going through some tough times. I hope all goes well in the end. Here's some nice images from there last year- me with a triceratops skull, and also being eaten by one of the velociraptor sculptures from Jurassic Park. A sweet little museum in jeopardy... "Dino-guy" Ron Schmidtling |
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Eaton Canyon- the fires were contained! - 6:46 PM, Nov. 1, 2007 |
A quick group shot from Eaton Canyon. The waterfalls were closed, but we found fun in nature anyway. I led the Sukyo Mahikari Youth Group's monthly nature experience on a hike through the oaks and dogwood, past the recent landslide, and to a bridge at the mouth of the canyon. Charly Shelton from Pasadena City College and Joy Mazurek (with baby) from The Getty Museum were also present. We ended up with a following of two nice Asian ladies (upper right) whose own hike was cancelled (photo by Jeeon Majumdar). "Dino-guy" Ron Schmidtling |
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southern California fires and Eaton Canyon - 2:14 PM, Oct. 25, 2007 |
As the fires rage all around the southern California area, the national forest emergency teams are completely occupied. I was planning a hike to the top of San Gabriel Peak, with kids from the Sukyo Mahikari spiritual development center this Sunday. However, the Angeles National Forest is closed down. Why? There are no fires presently in the Forest. I went up to the Mount Wilson Red Box station, and got first-hand information. All of the fire and rescue teams have been sent to adjacent areas like Big Bear and Castaic, as well as San Diego County. If something were to happen, there are few resources to help. I chose to go to Eaton Canyon Natural Area instead. It's not closed off, and we'll get a wonderful assortment of wildlife, sheltered from the smoke. http://www.ecnca.org/
"Dino-guy" Ron Schmidtling |
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Tree People - 2:42 PM, Sep. 28, 2007 |
Dino-guy participated with the mayor of Los Angeles, Sukyo Mahikari, and the Tree People, in efforts to plant a million trees in the Los Angeles area. Pictured: Dino-guy, Bruce Thompson, Anita Nagrecha, Makiko Kigure, and Emily Yut Schmidlting. Every few months, we've been planting trees in our area, most of which are native species of Toyon, etc. that can survive in the dry climate. It's a desert, after all. Don't let the green grass fool ya. "Dino-guy" Ron Schmidtling |
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Barbara Kantor and two dinosaur tracks - 6:29 PM, Sep. 4, 2007 |
It's pretty awesome, on dinosaur ridge, to be able to show exactly how big dinosaurs were, and what they were doing via their footprints. Mostly, dinosaurs are described from their bones, but with tracks, you can see life played out. Barbara has her hand near a small theropod track, and below her is a huge elephant-sized ornithopod footprint! These tracks are located on the east side of dinosaur ridge just north of the cordoned-off area. Most people walk past them because they are a little hard to spot, until you get your eyes adjusted to what to look for - giant bird-like tracks! "Dino-guy" Ron Schmidtling |
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Dino-guy in Morrison, CO - hand on sauropod bone - 8/12/07 - 5:05 PM, Aug. 29, 2007 |
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virtual tour of the Mississippi house - 4:07 PM, Aug. 8, 2007 |
My sister, Carla, created this sweet virtual tour of the house in Mississippi: Check it out! http://www.realestateshows.com/show.php?mls=basic&id=195917 "Dino-guy" Ron Schmidtling |
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Dino-guy in the southland - 12:54 PM, Jul. 25, 2007 |
Dino-guy did two shows in July- Pico Rivera Library, and George Nye, Jr. Library in Lakewood. Dino-guy played the first 4 songs on the CD, with "Platey-babies in the Rain" as well. He finished with "Blastoids from Belgium", leaving with a message about saving the environment.
There has been talk of removing "Ornithischian Hips" from the program, because it's too sexy for certain adults in the audience. I chuckle a bit, then I'm kind-of sad. It's the one song that helps kids tell the difference between the dinosaur clades. Is there really no dancing in 2-6th grade? And how sexy can dinosaurs be?
Ah, well. I should accept the fact that the Dinosounds book is really more appropriate for jr. high to high school kids- a little scarey like Jurassic Park, and a little spicey like King Kong.
"Dino-guy" Ron Schmidtling |
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Dinosounds in the Top Ten Bands! - 5:08 PM, Jul. 24, 2007 |
At the Emergenza Finals, we got into the top ten out of FOUR HUNDRED bands! Thanks, everyone, for your support! It's great to have the crowds singing Blastoids from Belgium and Bring on the CHON! "Dino-guy" Ron Schmidtling |
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Key Club, July 15, 7pm - Finals! - 6:46 PM, Jul. 11, 2007 |
Batia-Teryx is in the Finals! We shall perform:
"Blastoids from Belgium" "Bring on the C-H-O-N" and "15 Billion Years a Ride"
for professional judges in the music industry. Please imagine how we were successful to the fullest! Thanks!
Key Club 9039 Sunset Bl., W. Hollywood, Sunday, July 15, 7pm http://www.schmidtling.com/batia-teryx.html
"Dino-guy" Ron Schmidtling |
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Dinoguy out of control! At the famous Whisky a Go Go! - 6:42 PM, Jun. 24, 2007 |
"Dino-guy" Ron Schmidtling |
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What Dinosounds did- and will always do - 6:10 PM, Jun. 7, 2007 |
Guitar out of tune- no hat- drummer in outer space- still, we won. With songs about the beginning of the universe, the beginning of life on earth, blastoids, and how we can change the planet with a thought, we took the semi-finals.
The other bands? The common themes in pop music of cursing, violence, and sex talk did not win the crowd this time.
That's three contests so far. Is it an indication that the Universe IS changing? I want to continue to be a part of that change. Dinosounds and Batia-Teryx is a part of that change.
How about you? "Dino-guy" Ron Schmidtling |
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House in Mississippi finally fixed! - 6:33 PM, May. 24, 2007 |
Hello, everyone! Sorry I have been a bit out of touch lately, but I’ve been in Well, I decided to take a moment from cleaning to pay homage to some of the pine trees. I drew two of them south of our house. They were dead but hadn’t fallen down. The barren branches made an interesting, if bleak, pattern against an overcast sky. As I continued to help prepare for the open house/party, I found that one pine tree had survived both the hurricane and the beetles. It was a small pine, and it stood in lone vigil with the Gulf in sight behind it. The next day was partly cloudy, so I took another moment to capture the youthful vitality and perseverance shown in this young pine.
Surely, from this tree, more will sprout, and eventually, the pine forest will return. Preparing the house was quite an effort. The north and south-facing walls had to be rebuilt, but the color of the existing bricks couldn’t be matched. The whole house had to be re-done with new bricks, more red in color, but still nice. The front doors were much simpler, and the interior was completely re-done. Luckily, Mom and Dad had gotten both hurricane and flood insurance. Many people got one or the other, which usually wasn’t enough to cover all of the damage.
The Spring weather was quite pleasant, and everything was green. A lot of cleaning needed to be done, so the cool temperatures were welcome. The back porch had to be cleared of tools and other materials, furniture had to be put back in, and my uncle Edward came to put up draperies- a beautiful final touch. The party was a huge success. More than one hundred friends and family came to celebrate the completion of the house, and that was the best gift my parents could enjoy. Of Mom’s side of the family, Uncle Edward and Aunt Patty and their two daughters Glynis and Tannis came. Also, Cousin Harley and his wife Debbie came from All the best, Ronnie "Dino-guy" Ron Schmidtling |
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In the style of 60s posters by Dennis Loren... - 2:41 PM, May. 8, 2007 |
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