RE: [meteorite-list] Tucson 2003 Show Report
Hi Mark, For those of us who could not make it, thank you so much for the report. TUSCON OR BUST IN 2004 Greg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of MARK BOSTICK Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 3:50 PM To: Meteorite List Subject: [meteorite-list] Tucson 2003 Show Report Tuscon 2003 Show Report By Mark Bostick I am always worried about flying with meteorites. My solution on going to Tucson this year was to pack very little meteorites. Buying is much more enjoyable then selling anyway. Leaving through Wichita, Kansas I had little worries. The last year or so has taught me it is the larger airports that seem to be more of hassle. After being stopped for 25 minutes and setting the alarm off 3 times I now have to rethink this theory. Since I did set off three alarms, I was informed that the airline now had the option of not letting me fly and that they would search my other baggage as well. I had just purchased some overpriced but cute little Masterlocks, so I gave one of the airport security people a key and asked that they do not break the lock. Minutes later he came back and told me that it was too late, they had already broken the lock, slightly frustrated and annoyed I was then cleared and made my way towards my departing gate. I would fly out Wednesday and arrive early Thursday. After making a few appointments I would have time to make it to Jim Kriegh and Twink Monrad party. Or at least that is how the plans went in my head. Their party was kind of early and sadly I did not make it. I really enjoyed the year before. That year, they had great food, and company. After Tucson last year I went south of the border for a short visit to Mexico and therefore they gave me my last real meal for a couple weeks. One of the highlights I remember well at the Kriegh-Monrad party was eating at a table with the Labenne's and having Robert Hag come up and talk about their then recent lunar finds. I invited Hag to set down and listened while they talked moon rocks. This was a conversation I felt way outclassed in and had nothing to add. (Hey, I've purchased a fewdoes that count?). Next year I will try to come in earlier and not miss this friendly event. The day ended quickly but I did manage to pick up a few items. A 464g full slice of Two-Dot, a complete slice of the Lunar DAG461 (0.728g), a large and heavy box of coral fossils and few other small items. Shared a couple beers with Marvin Kilgore, met with a few of the non-meteorite sellers I got to know the year before while selling, but the day ended quickly and I would soon have to make it back to my room for my last real night of sleep in Tucson. Rosie Hackney, would arrive in the middle of the night and we would soon be joined by Jason Phillips. Even the flea bag hotels are close to $100 a night during the show time and many people share rooms and rides to limit our cost. So me and Rosie started the day by trying to find a Denny's or the like for breakfast. After much search we retreated to the interstate and an IHOP (Thats International House of Pancakes for those of you not here in the states.) Friday I spent a lot time at the Inn Suites. Meeting Anne Black, Fred Hall, Fred Olson, Richard and Dorothy Norton (who along with Twink Monrad were kind enough to ask and notice that I missed the dinner the night before), Mike Jensen (who was helping out with the Pitt auction), David Weir, Nelson Oaks, Geoff Notkin, Steve Arnoldboth of them and a few others. I even witnessed the first meeting of the two Steve Arnolds. Amazingly, not only did the world not end, I do not think it even effected the earth's gravity. Of course I will be watching global news reports to verify this uneventful clash of names. Paul Harris and Jim Tobin could also be found here at the Inn Suites and carried with them a couple of the best looking button australites I have ever seen, perhaps they will be future Tektites of the Month and you, my fellow list members can see the great shape these tektites have. Marvin Kilgore had some of the best displays I have seen and some of the best meteorite examples to go in them. The highlight to his room this year was however his collection book. Which I can honestly say is the best collection book I have ever seen. Hardbound, with nice color photos, at $55.00 it is a great bargain. In fact they were so good he had sold out of his first shipment before I got there.:-( After looking through his book on hand it only took me a few minutes to decide I wanted one. But fear not, a new shipment is due the 15th so do yourself a favor and order one. Kilgore was mostly by himself which makes me wonder.how did you ever get those very large display cases there and set up? Friday night was the Birthday Bash, Me and Rosie, now with our other Roommate Jason Phillips made it a little late. There was one table with three chairs left so we sat down with Steve Arnold (of Chicago) and I made my
Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson 2003 Show Report
Hello List and Mark, I will chime in and report that the experience of Tucson, from a first timers perspective, was wonderful. The auctions and birthday party were a great chance to meet many wonderful people and see some of the those wonderful out of this world meteorite specimens. I will take this chance to put in a plug for John Gwilliam and Bob Holmes' (two outstanding guys) video which displays the meteorite part of the Tucson show from many different perspectives (rookie to seasoned veteran). The way I understand it this video will be available to the meteorite collecting community in the next few weeks. So those who did not get a chance to attend can get an inside look at many of the highlights of the show and see what everyone looks like (most look different than you would expect, especially Mike Martinez he had ripples growing out of his head and long black hair). Maybe he was an extra on Star Trek, or something. Sorry Mike. Needless to say it was a wonderful experience and that was mostly in part to the great meteorite collecting community there is. Thank you everyone, Jason Phillips Rocks From Heaven - Original Message - From: MARK BOSTICK [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Meteorite List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 2:49 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Tucson 2003 Show Report Tuscon 2003 Show Report By Mark Bostick I am always worried about flying with meteorites. My solution on going to Tucson this year was to pack very little meteorites. Buying is much more enjoyable then selling anyway. Leaving through Wichita, Kansas I had little worries. The last year or so has taught me it is the larger airports that seem to be more of hassle. After being stopped for 25 minutes and setting the alarm off 3 times I now have to rethink this theory. Since I did set off three alarms, I was informed that the airline now had the option of not letting me fly and that they would search my other baggage as well. I had just purchased some overpriced but cute little Masterlocks, so I gave one of the airport security people a key and asked that they do not break the lock. Minutes later he came back and told me that it was too late, they had already broken the lock, slightly frustrated and annoyed I was then cleared and made my way towards my departing gate. I would fly out Wednesday and arrive early Thursday. After making a few appointments I would have time to make it to Jim Kriegh and Twink Monrad party. Or at least that is how the plans went in my head. Their party was kind of early and sadly I did not make it. I really enjoyed the year before. That year, they had great food, and company. After Tucson last year I went south of the border for a short visit to Mexico and therefore they gave me my last real meal for a couple weeks. One of the highlights I remember well at the Kriegh-Monrad party was eating at a table with the Labenne's and having Robert Hag come up and talk about their then recent lunar finds. I invited Hag to set down and listened while they talked moon rocks. This was a conversation I felt way outclassed in and had nothing to add. (Hey, I've purchased a fewdoes that count?). Next year I will try to come in earlier and not miss this friendly event. The day ended quickly but I did manage to pick up a few items. A 464g full slice of Two-Dot, a complete slice of the Lunar DAG461 (0.728g), a large and heavy box of coral fossils and few other small items. Shared a couple beers with Marvin Kilgore, met with a few of the non-meteorite sellers I got to know the year before while selling, but the day ended quickly and I would soon have to make it back to my room for my last real night of sleep in Tucson. Rosie Hackney, would arrive in the middle of the night and we would soon be joined by Jason Phillips. Even the flea bag hotels are close to $100 a night during the show time and many people share rooms and rides to limit our cost. So me and Rosie started the day by trying to find a Denny's or the like for breakfast. After much search we retreated to the interstate and an IHOP (Thats International House of Pancakes for those of you not here in the states.) Friday I spent a lot time at the Inn Suites. Meeting Anne Black, Fred Hall, Fred Olson, Richard and Dorothy Norton (who along with Twink Monrad were kind enough to ask and notice that I missed the dinner the night before), Mike Jensen (who was helping out with the Pitt auction), David Weir, Nelson Oaks, Geoff Notkin, Steve Arnoldboth of them and a few others. I even witnessed the first meeting of the two Steve Arnolds. Amazingly, not only did the world not end, I do not think it even effected the earth's gravity. Of course I will be watching global news reports to verify this uneventful clash of names. Paul Harris and Jim Tobin could also be found here at the Inn Suites and carried with them a couple of the best looking button australites I have ever seen, perhaps
[meteorite-list] Tucson 2003 Show Report
Tuscon 2003 Show Report By Mark Bostick I am always worried about flying with meteorites. My solution on going to Tucson this year was to pack very little meteorites. Buying is much more enjoyable then selling anyway. Leaving through Wichita, Kansas I had little worries. The last year or so has taught me it is the larger airports that seem to be more of hassle. After being stopped for 25 minutes and setting the alarm off 3 times I now have to rethink this theory. Since I did set off three alarms, I was informed that the airline now had the option of not letting me fly and that they would search my other baggage as well. I had just purchased some overpriced but cute little Masterlocks, so I gave one of the airport security people a key and asked that they do not break the lock. Minutes later he came back and told me that it was too late, they had already broken the lock, slightly frustrated and annoyed I was then cleared and made my way towards my departing gate. I would fly out Wednesday and arrive early Thursday. After making a few appointments I would have time to make it to Jim Kriegh and Twink Monrad party. Or at least that is how the plans went in my head. Their party was kind of early and sadly I did not make it. I really enjoyed the year before. That year, they had great food, and company. After Tucson last year I went south of the border for a short visit to Mexico and therefore they gave me my last real meal for a couple weeks. One of the highlights I remember well at the Kriegh-Monrad party was eating at a table with the Labenne's and having Robert Hag come up and talk about their then recent lunar finds. I invited Hag to set down and listened while they talked moon rocks. This was a conversation I felt way outclassed in and had nothing to add. (Hey, I've purchased a fewdoes that count?). Next year I will try to come in earlier and not miss this friendly event. The day ended quickly but I did manage to pick up a few items. A 464g full slice of Two-Dot, a complete slice of the Lunar DAG461 (0.728g), a large and heavy box of coral fossils and few other small items. Shared a couple beers with Marvin Kilgore, met with a few of the non-meteorite sellers I got to know the year before while selling, but the day ended quickly and I would soon have to make it back to my room for my last real night of sleep in Tucson. Rosie Hackney, would arrive in the middle of the night and we would soon be joined by Jason Phillips. Even the flea bag hotels are close to $100 a night during the show time and many people share rooms and rides to limit our cost. So me and Rosie started the day by trying to find a Denny's or the like for breakfast. After much search we retreated to the interstate and an IHOP (Thats International House of Pancakes for those of you not here in the states.) Friday I spent a lot time at the Inn Suites. Meeting Anne Black, Fred Hall, Fred Olson, Richard and Dorothy Norton (who along with Twink Monrad were kind enough to ask and notice that I missed the dinner the night before), Mike Jensen (who was helping out with the Pitt auction), David Weir, Nelson Oaks, Geoff Notkin, Steve Arnoldboth of them and a few others. I even witnessed the first meeting of the two Steve Arnolds. Amazingly, not only did the world not end, I do not think it even effected the earth's gravity. Of course I will be watching global news reports to verify this uneventful clash of names. Paul Harris and Jim Tobin could also be found here at the Inn Suites and carried with them a couple of the best looking button australites I have ever seen, perhaps they will be future Tektites of the Month and you, my fellow list members can see the great shape these tektites have. Marvin Kilgore had some of the best displays I have seen and some of the best meteorite examples to go in them. The highlight to his room this year was however his collection book. Which I can honestly say is the best collection book I have ever seen. Hardbound, with nice color photos, at $55.00 it is a great bargain. In fact they were so good he had sold out of his first shipment before I got there.:-( After looking through his book on hand it only took me a few minutes to decide I wanted one. But fear not, a new shipment is due the 15th so do yourself a favor and order one. Kilgore was mostly by himself which makes me wonder.how did you ever get those very large display cases there and set up? Friday night was the Birthday Bash, Me and Rosie, now with our other Roommate Jason Phillips made it a little late. There was one table with three chairs left so we sat down with Steve Arnold (of Chicago) and I made my way to the bar for a drink. Here I was met with a challenge. Getting a drink and making it back to the table, while socializingand not coming back to the table with an empty drink. After a few attempts at this I managed to get a waiter to bring me two drinks. The Birthday Bash is always fun and this year was no exception. One of the
[meteorite-list] Tucson 2003 Show Report
Mark Bostick kindly reported: Tuscon 2003 Show Report I hope that gives those that did not attend a good idea on how the show went and activities. Thank you for sharing this in-depth show report with us !!! Bernd __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson 2003 Show Report
Hi Mark, Thanks very much for the rather colorful report. I am jealous, particularly since I have not had the plesaure of ever meeting so many list members whom I have conversed with for so many years. Maybe next year (only if I get a new job)... -Walter Walter Branch, Ph.D. 322 Stephenson Ave., Suite B Savannah, GA 31405 www.branchmeteorites.com - Original Message - From: MARK BOSTICK [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Meteorite List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 3:49 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Tucson 2003 Show Report Tuscon 2003 Show Report By Mark Bostick I am always worried about flying with meteorites. My solution on going to Tucson this year was to pack very little meteorites. Buying is much more enjoyable then selling anyway. Leaving through Wichita, Kansas I had little worries. The last year or so has taught me it is the larger airports that seem to be more of hassle. After being stopped for 25 minutes and setting the alarm off 3 times I now have to rethink this theory. Since I did set off three alarms, I was informed that the airline now had the option of not letting me fly and that they would search my other baggage as well. I had just purchased some overpriced but cute little Masterlocks, so I gave one of the airport security people a key and asked that they do not break the lock. Minutes later he came back and told me that it was too late, they had already broken the lock, slightly frustrated and annoyed I was then cleared and made my way towards my departing gate. I would fly out Wednesday and arrive early Thursday. After making a few appointments I would have time to make it to Jim Kriegh and Twink Monrad party. Or at least that is how the plans went in my head. Their party was kind of early and sadly I did not make it. I really enjoyed the year before. That year, they had great food, and company. After Tucson last year I went south of the border for a short visit to Mexico and therefore they gave me my last real meal for a couple weeks. One of the highlights I remember well at the Kriegh-Monrad party was eating at a table with the Labenne's and having Robert Hag come up and talk about their then recent lunar finds. I invited Hag to set down and listened while they talked moon rocks. This was a conversation I felt way outclassed in and had nothing to add. (Hey, I've purchased a fewdoes that count?). Next year I will try to come in earlier and not miss this friendly event. The day ended quickly but I did manage to pick up a few items. A 464g full slice of Two-Dot, a complete slice of the Lunar DAG461 (0.728g), a large and heavy box of coral fossils and few other small items. Shared a couple beers with Marvin Kilgore, met with a few of the non-meteorite sellers I got to know the year before while selling, but the day ended quickly and I would soon have to make it back to my room for my last real night of sleep in Tucson. Rosie Hackney, would arrive in the middle of the night and we would soon be joined by Jason Phillips. Even the flea bag hotels are close to $100 a night during the show time and many people share rooms and rides to limit our cost. So me and Rosie started the day by trying to find a Denny's or the like for breakfast. After much search we retreated to the interstate and an IHOP (Thats International House of Pancakes for those of you not here in the states.) Friday I spent a lot time at the Inn Suites. Meeting Anne Black, Fred Hall, Fred Olson, Richard and Dorothy Norton (who along with Twink Monrad were kind enough to ask and notice that I missed the dinner the night before), Mike Jensen (who was helping out with the Pitt auction), David Weir, Nelson Oaks, Geoff Notkin, Steve Arnoldboth of them and a few others. I even witnessed the first meeting of the two Steve Arnolds. Amazingly, not only did the world not end, I do not think it even effected the earth's gravity. Of course I will be watching global news reports to verify this uneventful clash of names. Paul Harris and Jim Tobin could also be found here at the Inn Suites and carried with them a couple of the best looking button australites I have ever seen, perhaps they will be future Tektites of the Month and you, my fellow list members can see the great shape these tektites have. Marvin Kilgore had some of the best displays I have seen and some of the best meteorite examples to go in them. The highlight to his room this year was however his collection book. Which I can honestly say is the best collection book I have ever seen. Hardbound, with nice color photos, at $55.00 it is a great bargain. In fact they were so good he had sold out of his first shipment before I got there.:-( After looking through his book on hand it only took me a few minutes to decide I wanted one. But fear not, a new shipment is due the 15th so do yourself a favor and order one. Kilgore
Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson 2003 Show Report
Hi Mark and List, Thanks for giving us a ringside seat to this years event! Someday I will have to get out there, if not to buy, then just to meet everyone. Again Mark...thanks for being our eyes and ears to this get-together. Steve Sachs (as if there weren't enough Steves) Near Chicago - IMCA # 9210 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
