Glad you enjoyed it.
I found it prohibitively expensive - outrageously so.

Should be a much cheaper rate for those wishing just to go hear a 
presentation or several......

Hard if you can not write it off.....

Unfortunate in that it locks out volunteers and ordinary public.

Conrad

-----Original Message----- 
From: mike strutt
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 5:52 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Historic jug - whatsit

Howdy all,

Hope everyone returned safely from a terrific conference in Baltimore. Hats 
off to the local committee, it was a great 4 days of papers, receptions, and 
activities.

Have a whatsit? question for the group. Please see the pictures on Flickr 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74111493@N02/

This little jug stands just over 8 inches tall, appears to be coil made and 
has several handmade design features. It is lowfired earthenware, no glaze, 
no slip, probably locally made,  It was recently found in a creek bank near 
the Brazos River southeast of Houston, Tx. If anyone has ideas on its design 
origins, use, etc. we would love to hear your thoughts.

Michael Strutt
Director, Cultural Resources Program
Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept.