solnhofen

[bert.dol@philips.com]

Hello dear listmembers,

I have a few questions for all those willing to answer. 
How would you describe a normal day in Solnhofen during the lifetime of 
Archeopteryx? What would you see? The kind of information I am looking for is:
- what kind of plants? Size? Solitairy or in groups?
- sunny atmosphere with lots of moisture or just damn hot?
- what kind of animals? Size?
- lot's of insects around or not?
- what kind of rocks: sandstone/granite/etc?
- would there be lots of small lakes/ponds or do you envision more little 
streams? Is the water stagnant or does it flow fast? Are these waters deep? Is 
this water            murky or clear?

I know that this is a lot to ask. I already have some information, but as we 
all know, no library is complete enough. I would be gratefull to anyone who 
would take the time to send me their version of  'a day in the world of 
Archie'. Also any url where I 
can find some artwork of this period in time, description of plants/animals, 
pictures are apriciated. Please send all information to me offline. Although if 
you think your information should also be shared online: by all means ofcourse.
Hoping for lot's of responses,

Bert  'Angel to some, demon to others' Dol                                      
                     
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