tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-153479082024-03-08T08:28:27.070-06:00Elgin DinosaursFrom September through December 2005, the Gail Borden Public Library (Elgin, Illinois) will host a dinosaur exhibit from Project Exploration's <i>Giants: African Dinosaurs.</i> Also, as part of Dinos on Parade, a companion public arts project, several decorated fiberglass dinosaurs will be installed around Elgin. <b>This blog is totally Unofficial.</b>randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1884191747747658632007-06-07T18:53:00.000-05:002007-06-07T18:57:30.916-05:00Space exhibit blogThe Gail Borden Public Library now has an official exhibit blog: <a href="http://spaceatgailborden.blogspot.com/">Space: Dare to Dream</a>.randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-57952288516959240412007-05-20T14:49:00.000-05:002007-05-20T14:55:37.446-05:00Space exhibit this summerThis summer's exhibit at the library is called <b><a href="http://www.gailborden.info/SPACEpress1.html">Space: Dare to Dream</a></b> (presented in collaboration with NASA). It runs from June 2 to September 23 (<a href="http://www.gailborden.info/images/mainpage/ReleaseMissionReadDaretoDreamFInalApril24%281%292007.pdf">press release</a>).<br /><p>Right now, the library lobby is full of boxes, cases, and padded moving blankets. More cases and exhibit panels are in the rotunda and other areas of the library. It's all has to be set up over the next week in time for the <a href="http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/news/391521,3_1_EL18_A3ROCK_S1.article">June 1st preview</a> and June 2nd opening.<br /></p><p>Here's a short list of what's in the exhibit:<br /></p><li> Saturn V simulator.<br /></li><li> Galileo's Studio.<br /></li><li> Forest of Dreams (multimedia presentation).<br /></li><li> Ancient Cosmology (exhibit panels).<br /></li><li> Space Exploration (timeline walls).<br /></li><li> Space shuttle inflatable.<br /></li><li> Space suit display for photo taking.<br /></li><li> A real Moon rock.<br /></li><li> Scale models.<br /></li><li> Rare meteorites (on loan from <a href="http://www.lizzadromuseum.org/">Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art</a>).<br /></li><li> Clyde Tombaugh's homemade telescope (1927).<br /></li><li> Hands-on interactive science displays (on loan from <a href="http://scitech.mus.il.us/">SciTech Hands-On Museum</a>).<br /><p>I wish I could take tons of pictures of the exhibit being assembled, as I did for the dinosaurs. For instance, in the lobby where Jobaria was, there is right now a large thing covered with blankets and wrapped in shrinkwrap that is labelled, "Gantry," that I think would make a good picture. Alas, I have no camera this summer. If anyone has pictures they'd like to send, I'll post them here--or tell me where they're posted and I'll link to your page. </p></li>randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1133558656613677952005-12-02T15:21:00.000-06:002005-12-02T15:51:21.796-06:00The auction is tonight<a href="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/69449305/in/set-1495967/"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/15/69449305_a334fd14a9_m.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><A hREF="http://www.gailborden.info/dinogiants/news/20050427.html">Wha...?</A>randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1133409991149216892005-11-30T22:02:00.000-06:002005-11-30T22:06:31.166-06:00Dinos on ParadeSorry about the long break. I didn't intend to stay away from the blog for quite as long as I did. (Good grief, has it really been almost three months?)<br /><br />I have photos from several events (including Dr. Sereno's November 4 lecture) I'll upload very soon as I try to catch up. <br /><br />In the meantime, some news about the <A HREF="http://gailborden.info/dinogiants/dinosonparade/">Dinos on Parade</A>: Emily the Branta Canadensis, which <A HREF="http://elgindinosaurs.blogspot.com/2005/10/one-of-our-dinosaurs-is-missing.html">disappeared</A> from its location at Elgin Community College in mid October, was found a few days later at Wing Park, in the band shell, safe and sound. <br /><br />Most of the Dinos--including Emily--were moved from their locations around town back to the library in late October and early November. About 18 or so of them are lined up along the north-south corridor on the second floor. <br /><br />If you didn't get around to seeing them on site, this may be your last chance to see most of them. On Friday, December 2, from 7:30pm to 10pm, the Dinos on Parade will be auctioned to the public. <br /><br />From the <a HREF="http://www.gailborden.info">Gail Borden Public Library</A> website: <i>Tickets for this fun night which begins at 7:30 p.m.are $25 which covers beverages, appetizers, desserts, steel drum music and an opportunity to be the winning bidder for a Dino. The tickets may be purchased at the dinosTaur gift shop in the library. Raffle tickets for gifts that include a Dr. Sereno Lab Tour package for 12 Grand Prize, a dino quilt and tabletop dinos are also available for $10 each or five for $40. They can also be purchased at the dinosTaur. (Tickets for the Auction and Raffle can be purchased by cash or check.) Proceeds from the auction and raffle will benefit Gail Borden Public Library Foundation activities such as support for GIANTS. <br /><br />In addition, a portion of the auction proceeds will be sent to the Jefferson Parish Library System in Metarie, Louisiana. Nine of fifteen of the Jefferson System libraries were devastated by Hurricane Katrina.</i><br /><br />More news and lots more photos later this week.randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1129472058600292602005-10-16T09:01:00.000-05:002005-10-16T09:16:30.193-05:00One of our dinosaurs is missing<A HREF="http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/top/e16missing.htm">ECC investigating missing dinosaur,</A> by Ted Schnell. The Courier-News, October 16, 2005.<br /><br /><A HREF="http://gailborden.info/dinogiants/dinosonparade/ecc.html"><img src="http://static.flickr.com/33/52974451_15fead1407_m.jpg" WIDTH="240" HEIGHT="174" align="right"></A> "The disappearance of <i><A HREF="http://gailborden.info/dinogiants/dinosonparade/ecc.html">Emily the Branta Canadensis</A>,</i> a fiberglass replica of a dinosaur painted to resemble a Canada goose, is being treated seriously, said Denise Raleigh, the head of marketing and and public information at Gail Borden Public Library. 'I just hope that we get her back in one piece,' Raleigh said Saturday afternoon. 'It's one of our nicest pieces.' According to Raleigh, an Elgin police officer assigned to ECC discovered Friday afternoon that Emily was missing from her cement pad between Lake Spartan and the ECC Administration Building on the college's campus. Raleigh said it is unclear whether Emily's disappearance is some sort of prank or a case of outright theft." [<A hREF="http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/top/e16missing.htm">More</A>]randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1126237745941492722005-09-08T22:47:00.000-05:002005-09-09T13:58:52.566-05:00Summer Reading Program Final EventEvery year, kids who finish the Youth Department's Summer Reading Program win a ticket to Final Event. This year's Final Event was on Friday night, September 2nd, and was centered around the dinosaurs. A gazillion kids and their parents were there. (Photos by dr)<br /><br /><A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/41608157/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://static.flickr.com/26/41608890_51f48a0222_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="144"></A> <A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/41608158/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://static.flickr.com/23/41608891_2bd491ff3b_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="144"></A> <A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/41608159/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://static.flickr.com/30/41608892_c8e39e7e39_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="144"></A>randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1126237658571716712005-09-08T22:45:00.000-05:002005-09-09T13:57:39.403-05:00Gala fundraiserThe Gala Fundraiser, attended by about 230 people, took place on September 1st at the library. (Photos by dr)<br /><br /><A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/41608155/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://static.flickr.com/33/41608888_90f4505aba_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="144"></A> <A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/41608156/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://static.flickr.com/27/41608889_f660c9bad1_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="144"></A>randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1126237524906234782005-09-08T22:42:00.000-05:002005-09-08T22:45:24.910-05:00Docent training beginsOn August 30, volunteer docent training began. Here, the first group are in the tour part of the training. <br /><br /><A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/41600641/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://static.flickr.com/33/41601772_d19ee0ceee_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="144"></A> <A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/41600644/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://static.flickr.com/22/41601773_e4e6cd9d6d_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="81"></A> <A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/41600645/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://static.flickr.com/23/41601774_506901fdfd_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="144"></A>randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1125760502977558952005-09-03T08:30:00.000-05:002005-09-03T10:15:02.983-05:00Looking for photosI dropped the ball and forgot the Youth Department's Summer Reading Program Final Event was on Friday night. I hear a gazillion kids attended. Does anyone have any photos to share? I know the official photographer was there, but I'm looking for pictures taken by regular people. My email is elgindinosaurs at gmail dot com.<br /><br />Also, there was a Fundraising Gala on Thursday night. Does anyone have any pictures from that? <br /><br />Once I find out details about both events I'll post about them.<br /><br /><br />Speaking of photos: the library's website has added a very nice <A HREF="http://www.gailborden.info/dinogiants/images/slideshow1/">slide show about installing the dinosaurs</A>.randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1125547962583694822005-08-31T23:11:00.000-05:002005-09-08T07:02:30.826-05:00Friday, August 26<A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/39097526/in/set-800594/">Work continues</A>: spot cleaning, adding details... <br /><br /><A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/39097526/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos24.flickr.com/39098280_27c84bb903_o.jpg" HEIGHT="274" WIDTH="365"></A><br /><small>(photo by ---)</small>randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1125546492781796482005-08-31T22:46:00.000-05:002005-09-01T14:15:06.630-05:00Wednesday, August 24On the 24th, paleontologist <A HREF="http://www.paulsereno.org/">Paul Sereno</A> and his wife, educator <A hREF="http://www.projectexploration.org/gabe.htm">Gabrielle Lyon</A>, the co-founders of <A HREF="http://www.projectexploration.org/index.html">Project Exploration</A>, were at the library for a press conference. Photos start <A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/39074034/in/set-800594/">here</A>. <br /><br /><A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/39074034/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos29.flickr.com/39090611_adac8826dd_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="144"></A> <A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/39074038/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos24.flickr.com/39090612_61ee1d5d80_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="144"></A> <A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/39076150/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos24.flickr.com/39090613_b45ed2f2b1_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="144"></A> <A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/39076155/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos31.flickr.com/39090614_6f6fcb6fe1_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="81"></A> <A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/39083795/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos26.flickr.com/39090615_0c82ab272b_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="144"></A>randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1125460524938710352005-08-30T22:53:00.000-05:002005-08-30T22:55:24.943-05:00Tuesday, August 23Mostly touch-up and spot cleaning. New photos start <A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/38782321/in/set-800594/">here</A>. <br /><br /><A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/36961366/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos25.flickr.com/38780751_17d0dc2159_o.jpg" HEIGHT="274" WIDTH="365"></A><br /><br />Why do they need to be touched up? Aren't these <i>real</i> dinosaurs? Well, the bones behind glass in the exhibit cases are real, but most of the ones that are out in the open are actually cast replicas of the real thing. The Project Exploration website has a great page that explains <A hREF="http://projectexploration.org/raj_feature.htm">how they make the casts</A>.randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1125457183204077052005-08-30T21:58:00.000-05:002005-09-01T14:14:27.670-05:00Monday, August 22On Monday, Suchomimus, Deltadromius, and most of Afrovenator were installed. Since the library was open for business, Project Exploration staff and library volunteers had an audience of library staff and patrons. Here's an overview of the day. (Sorry, no pictures of Afrovenator today.) The rest of the pictures are in the <A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/sets/800594/">second Flickr gallery</A>, starting <A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/38761247/in/set-800594/">here</A>.<br /><br /><A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/38761250/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos27.flickr.com/38766095_d9dc9892e9_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="81"></A> <A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/38761252/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos25.flickr.com/38766096_d858b1ac4f_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="144"></A> <A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/38762529/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos26.flickr.com/38766097_875098bdf5_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="81"></A> <A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/38763912/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos21.flickr.com/38766098_99398d6a81_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="81"></A>randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1125457107003014872005-08-30T21:55:00.000-05:002005-09-01T14:14:01.346-05:00Sunday overview (August 21)(Slowly catching up.)<br /><br />An overview of Sunday: Unpacking Suchomimus and installing the pterosaurs.<br /><br /><A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/36961366/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos24.flickr.com/38749379_d7dca21af7_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="144"></A> <A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/36979613/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos23.flickr.com/38749380_5233c4ffd4_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="159"></A> <A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/36981633/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos25.flickr.com/38749381_4964d857d2_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="73"></A> <A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/36982534/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos23.flickr.com/38749382_59607f04eb_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="159"></A> <A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/36982538/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos21.flickr.com/38749383_bb8f6a8d9c_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="73"></A> <A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/36967113/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos22.flickr.com/38749384_7df1c3fd94_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="144"></A> <A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/36983857/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos33.flickr.com/38750983_4ab32ae020_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="74"></A> <A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/36969399/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos32.flickr.com/38750984_9448638240_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="144"></A> <A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/36970667/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos24.flickr.com/38750985_233011e140_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="144"></A> <A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/36973069/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos22.flickr.com/38750986_0902a398ab_o.jpg" HEIGHT="108" WIDTH="144"></A>randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1124977801110760482005-08-25T07:00:00.000-05:002005-08-25T08:53:04.756-05:00Press conference, August 24Yesterday, Dr. Paul Sereno held a press conference at the library. <br /><br /><b>Dinosaurs are up at Gail Borden,</b> by Janelle Walker. Courier News (Elgin, Ill.), Thursday, August 25, 2005.<br /><small><A hREF="http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/city/e25dinos.htm">http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/city/e25dinos.htm</A></small><br />"'In my head, I see the dinosaurs walking out of pages in a book,' Sereno said Wednesday as officials, library staff and reporters got their first glimpse of the dinosaurs now gracing the 2-year-old library. A total of six full-sized dinosaur [and one reptile] skeletons [from Africa] were assembled in the library over the weekend. ... The Gail Borden exhibit puts them all together for the first time. ...<br /><br />Although the dinosaurs and other displays are in place, signs explaining the bones and other pieces have not yet been installed. Volunteers are not set to receive docent training until next week. The official opening of the exhibit is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 6, and it will remain at the library through Jan. 2. [So far], 182 organizations representing nearly 10,000 people have signed up for group tours. A total of 175 people have volunteered either as docents who will lead the tours or to work in the new gift shop or with installation of the exhibit." [<A hREF="http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/city/e25dinos.htm">More</A>]randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1124943352248675262005-08-24T23:08:00.000-05:002005-08-25T08:35:57.996-05:00Sunday, August 21<A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/36982534/in/set-800594/"><IMG SRC="http://photos23.flickr.com/37056684_305e225231_o.jpg" WIDTH="403" HEIGHT="274"></A><br /><br /><A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/sets/800594/">More photos from Sunday's exhibit installation</A>. (Thanks to Patrick for providing many of the photos.)randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1124843698406942252005-08-23T19:32:00.000-05:002005-09-01T14:12:58.286-05:00Saturday overviewAn overview of Saturday: Assembling Jobaria.<br /><br /><A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/36038905/"><IMG SRC="http://photos26.flickr.com/37056682_cd6ccc86ce_o.jpg" WIDTH="144" HEIGHT="108"></A> <A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/36038906/"><IMG SRC="http://photos27.flickr.com/37056683_0776f841f9_o.jpg" WIDTH="144" HEIGHT="108"></A> <A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35749272"><IMG SRC="http://photos29.flickr.com/37056446_296078b990_o.jpg" WIDTH="164" HEIGHT="108"></A> <A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/36046672/"><IMG SRC="http://photos27.flickr.com/37056681_3b594ac3d8_o.jpg" WIDTH="144" HEIGHT="108"></A> <A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35753960/"><IMG SRC="http://photos29.flickr.com/37056443_97458cf0ad_o.jpg" WIDTH="159" HEIGHT="108"></A> <A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35754771/"><IMG SRC="http://photos31.flickr.com/37056444_26656425c2_o.jpg" WIDTH="73" HEIGHT="108"></A> <A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35755507/"><IMG SRC="http://photos26.flickr.com/37056445_589c1cd81a_o.jpg" WIDTH="72" HEIGHT="108"></A> <A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/36060388/"><IMG SRC="http://photos29.flickr.com/37056441_84fed6b507_o.jpg" WIDTH="144" HEIGHT="108"></A> <A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35755506/"><IMG SRC="http://photos22.flickr.com/37056442_3a53408422_o.jpg" WIDTH="159" HEIGHT="108"></A> <A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/36060393/"><IMG SRC="http://photos33.flickr.com/37056176_7b46ea2b7e_o.jpg" WIDTH="144" HEIGHT="108"></A><br /><br />The rest of the Saturday pictures are in the <A hREF="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/sets/787568/">Flickr gallery</A>.randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1124805070155235932005-08-23T08:25:00.000-05:002005-08-23T19:48:05.620-05:00Short updateShort update: <br /><br />On Sunday, the fleshy <A hREF="http://projectexploration.org/news_121803.htm">pterosaur</A> model and the pterosaur skeleton, as well as a smaller Jobaria exhibit (neck only) were installed. On Monday, while the library was open for business, <A hREF="http://projectexploration.org/suchomimus.htm">Suchomimus</A> was installed next to the Adult Services information desk and <A hREF="http://projectexploration.org/deltadromeus.htm">Deltadromeus</A> was put in the Young Adult area. Lots of little kids and big kids (and adults) ooh'd and aah'd at <A hREF="http://projectexploration.org/jobaria.htm">Jobaria</A>. Later today is the installation of <A HREF="http://projectexploration.org/afrovenator.htm">Afrovenator</A> in the Youth Department. The exhibit officially opens on Tuesday, September 6. <br /><br />Photos of Sunday's and Monday's proceedings will be posted <strike>late tonight or</strike> tomorrow.randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1124726303893657312005-08-22T10:54:00.000-05:002005-08-25T07:10:19.593-05:00Daily Herald, 21 AugustDaily Herald, 21 August 2005.<br /><br /><A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/36224780/"><IMG SRC="http://photos27.flickr.com/37056175_3e35562d20_o.jpg" HEIGHT="257" WIDTH="436"></A><br />"Dino is here. Chris Robinson with Project Exploration, puts the thorax, right, onto Jobaria, a 33-foot tall and 60-foot long dinosaur replica in Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin. The exhibit featuring Jobaria is open to the public next month. See story on Page 3." [George Leclair/Daily Herald]<br /><br /><A hREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/36224781/"><IMG SRC="http://photos32.flickr.com/37056174_71285e841b_o.jpg"HEIGHT="379" WIDTH="216"></A><br />"Chris Robinson, with Project Exploration, top, makes a minor repair to Jobaria, a dinosaur replica in Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin. The nonmeat-eating Jobaria has a very small head and a brain the size of a walnut. Robinson is helped by Ted Sitting Bull Garner." [George Leclaire/Daily Herald]randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1124724733529828092005-08-22T10:21:00.000-05:002005-08-25T07:08:39.913-05:00Courier News, August 21<A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/36215620"><IMG SRC="http://photos32.flickr.com/37056173_074e541620_o.jpg" WIDTH="150" HEIGHT="305"></A><br /><br />Courier News (Elgin, Ill.), 21 August 2005. [Scott Bort/Special to the Courier News]randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1124680575124051152005-08-21T22:02:00.000-05:002005-08-25T07:07:12.710-05:00August 20: Assembling JobariaYesterday (Saturday the 20th), Project Exploration staff assembled the 33-foot-tall Jobaria replica in the library lobby. Library volunteers helped with unpacking and setup. The library was closed for the occasion, but library staff and families showed up mid-day to watch. Tons o' photos <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/sets/787568/">here</a>. (Thanks to Patrick Malia for about half of them.)<br /><br /><center><A HREF="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35753960"><IMG SRC="http://photos29.flickr.com/37056172_94141a1a77_o.jpg" WIDTH="406" HEIGHT="276"></A></center><br /><br />The rest of the exhibit will be assembled over the next few days.randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1124585621723578872005-08-20T19:52:00.000-05:002005-08-25T07:05:46.780-05:00The second load of crates arrives<a href="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35717536/"><br /><img src="http://photos29.flickr.com/37056171_2b7ec3664c_o.jpg" WIDTH="406" HEIGHT="275" border="0"></a><br />The second load of crates from Project Exploration, containing Jobaria et. al., arrives on August 19. <br /><br /><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35717537/"><br /><img src="http://photos23.flickr.com/37055802_d2a3e21481_o.jpg" WIDTH="406" HEIGHT="275" border="0"></a><br />The second load of crates fills the loading dock. These will be unpacked the next day.randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1124584801284802752005-08-20T19:39:00.000-05:002005-08-25T07:04:57.843-05:00Unpacking Jobaria<a href="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35715155/"><br /><img src="http://photos24.flickr.com/37055801_b9a9555f10_o.jpg" WIDTH="414" HEIGHT="288" border="0"></a><br />Jobaria's skull and part of the neck.<br /><br /><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35715156/"><br /><img src="http://photos29.flickr.com/37055800_6032f216a6_o.jpg" WIDTH="384" HEIGHT="288" border="0"></a><br />Jobaria's skull with water bottle for scale.<br /><br /><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35715157/"><br /><img src="http://photos30.flickr.com/37055799_c8a608d186_o.jpg" WIDTH="288" HEIGHT="384" border="0"></a><br />Jobaria skull, front view.randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1124576360377262382005-08-20T16:49:00.000-05:002005-08-25T07:03:25.433-05:00Carcharodontosaurus<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35679951/"><br /><img src="http://photos28.flickr.com/37055798_6fd2eaabce_o.jpg" WIDTH="426" HEIGHT="511" border="0"></a><br />Carcharodontosaurus at the library (Daily Herald, July 28, 2005).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35679953/"><br /><img src="http://photos26.flickr.com/37055797_7526c16fb4_o.jpg" WIDTH="425" HEIGHT="265" border="0"></a><br />Carcharodontosaurus being installed in the lobby of the library (27 July 2005). <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35679954/"><br /><img src="http://photos23.flickr.com/37055515_4820602247_o.jpg" WIDTH="418" HEIGHT="264" border="0"></a><br />The first kids to see the Carcharodontosaurus skull just after it was installed in the front lobby of the library (27 July 2005). <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35679952/"><br /><img src="http://photos28.flickr.com/37055513_7814364476_o.jpg" WIDTH="432" HEIGHT="382" border="0"></a><br />Carcharodontosaurus at the library (Courier News, July 28, 2005).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35679955/"><br /><img src="http://photos29.flickr.com/37055512_b0eeb0319f_o.jpg" WIDTH="288" HEIGHT="384" border="0"></a><br />Carcharodontosaurus fleshy model being moved into position in the library's second floor (19 August 2005). <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35679956/"><br /><img src="http://photos25.flickr.com/37055511_c638e478b7_o.jpg" WIDTH="384" HEIGHT="288" border="0"></a><br />Carcharodontosaurus fleshy model being moved into position in the library's second floor (19 August 2005).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/catalogingeek/35582222/in/photostream/"><br /><img src="http://photos25.flickr.com/37055510_0ddfa0dc02_o.jpg" WIDTH="384" HEIGHT="288" border="0"></a><br />Carcharodontosaurus fleshy model installed, August 19. (Photo by catalogingeek)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35680655/"><br /><img src="http://photos33.flickr.com/37055509_760cb56ea4_o.jpg" WIDTH="423" HEIGHT="275" border="0"></a><br />Carcharodontosaurus being moved into its new location on the second floor of the library (19 August 2005).<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/catalogingeek/35580939/in/photostream/"><br /><img src="http://photos28.flickr.com/37055321_7937f32ce9_o.jpg" WIDTH="288" HEIGHT="384" border="0"></a><br />Carcharodontosaurus skull installed in its new location on the second floor of the library, August 19. (Photo by catalogingeek)randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15347908.post-1124557597701463602005-08-20T12:05:00.000-05:002005-08-25T07:00:01.820-05:00Unpacking the first load of crates (August 19)<a href="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35614869/"><br /><img src="http://photos32.flickr.com/37055320_2fcb6365f2_o.jpg" WIDTH="281" HEIGHT="426" border="0"></a><br />Testing the radios.<br /><br /><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35614870/"><br /><img src="http://photos22.flickr.com/37055319_28b6ec628d_o.jpg" WIDTH="432" HEIGHT="210" border="0"></a><br />Pterosaur.<br /><br /><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35614871/"><br /><img src="http://photos31.flickr.com/37055318_1d3f63303d_o.jpg" WIDTH="432" HEIGHT="266" border="0"></a><br />Suchomimus and packing material.<br /><br /><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35614872/"><br /><img src="http://photos23.flickr.com/37055317_5ef917d647_o.jpg" WIDTH="384" HEIGHT="288" border="0"></a><br />Suchomimus' left foot (front) and dimes for size comparison. <br /><br /><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35614873/"><br /><img src="http://photos21.flickr.com/37055316_d007bd5086_o.jpg" WIDTH="384" HEIGHT="288" border="0"></a><br />Unpacking something's tail.<br /><br /><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35614874/"><br /><img src="http://photos29.flickr.com/37054867_885a0fc54a_o.jpg" WIDTH="384" HEIGHT="288" border="0"></a><br />Unpacking something's tail.<br /><br /><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35617288/"><br /><img src="http://photos32.flickr.com/37054866_1cedb981bf_o.jpg" WIDTH="384" HEIGHT="288" border="0"></a><br />Unpacking something's tail.<br /><br /><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/bentleywg/35617289/"><br /><img src="http://photos21.flickr.com/37054865_43ba5633b7_o.jpg" WIDTH="384" HEIGHT="288" border="0"></a><br />Moving a human skeleton to the staging area.randomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11694989089034065363noreply@blogger.com0