Hi Richard all,
I've been watching Murchison pretty carefully over the last 12-24mths. There
has been a somewhat steep incline in price that I believe is probably mainly
due to the amount of media attention it has received during that time.
Personally I think it's over-priced and I would not
Richard and Listees
We have a very fine 18g sample here in the collections of the National
Museum Scotland.
Cheers from a snowy Scotland
Peter Davidson
Curator of Minerals
Department of Natural Sciences
National Museums Collection Centre
242 West Granton Road
Edinburgh EH5 1JA
Scotland
Tel:
Well here is a thread I will comment on. In 2000 I got a 33 gram fragment of
murchison from bob haag w/his card and signed autograph.So I know where my
piece
is and is not forsale.Great thread! Keep it boys!
Steve R.Arnold, Chicago!
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Murchinson wanted!
Dear List,
I am looking for a Murchinson Individual for ca.100 US/gr tu buy.
Please send your offer and a picture to :
maxn...@hotmail.de
Thank you
Max
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Agreed!
Thanks very much Michael.
-Walter
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From: MEM mstrema...@yahoo.com
To: Michael Johnson mich...@rocksfromspace.org;
meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 2:16 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of Day -
What's this about?
-Walter
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From: Matson, Robert D. robert.d.mat...@saic.com
To: meteorite list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 9:44 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Welcome home
Hi Richard,
Wow! That's great news, and more
I want all I can get at that price!
Michael
On 3/9/11 3:54 AM, Max Null maxn...@hotmail.de wrote:
Murchinson wanted!
Dear List,
I am looking for a Murchinson Individual for ca.100 US/gr tu buy.
Please send your offer and a picture to :
maxn...@hotmail.de
Should I consider that an opening offer, Michael?
http://www.catchafallingstar.com/murchison723.htm
Jim Strope
http://www.catchafallingstar.com/
On 3/9/11 7:37 AM, Michael Blood mlblood at cox.net wrote:
I want all I can get at that price!
Michael
I think it has something to do with a couple of blokes shipwrecked on
a deserted island.
On 3/9/11, Walter Branch waltbra...@bellsouth.net wrote:
What's this about?
-Walter
- Original Message -
From: Matson, Robert D. robert.d.mat...@saic.com
To: meteorite list
Sales of all $100/g Murchison are hereby suspended until further notice.
--
Mike Gilmer - Galactic Stone Ironworks Meteorites
Website - http://www.galactic-stone.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone
News
Hi Jim and List,
I remember that Murchinson stone, Jim. It is very awesome in person! I like
the fact it still has the grass embedded on it. Does that make it a hammer
stone and worth even more? ;-)
Best Regards,
Greg
Greg Hupe
The Hupe Collection
gmh...@centurylink.net
Mike Farmer and Robert Ward are back home!! They just landed on US soil
yesterday afternoon after a two month stay on a not-so-luxury vacation
abroad! :/
Best Regards,
Greg
Greg Hupe
The Hupe Collection
gmh...@centurylink.net
www.LunarRock.com
IMCA 3163
Absolutely The grass is the proof. :-)
$100- a gram is a good starting point for a specimen of this quality and
scientific importance!!!
Jim Strope
http://www.catchafallingstar.com/
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From: Greg Hupe gmh...@centurylink.net
To: Jim Strope nwa...@comcast.net,
http://www.rocksfromspace.org/Special_Tribute.html
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Hello All,
I got my 6.9 gram Murchison partial slice back in the summer of 1988
from David New for (a roll of drums, please, ...) ... for $120, in other
words: $17.39 per gram!
Oh yes, them good ole days ;-)
Bernd
P.S.: A thin section followed on 10 July, 2000 (from Bob Haag)
So pleased they made it back so soon.
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Hello,
ROCK A WAY
ALL SALE ITEMS HERE:
http://stores.ebay.com/voyage-botanica-natural-history
ALL AUCTIONS HERE:
http://shop.ebay.com:80/merchant/meteorite-collector_W0QQLHQ5fAuctionZ1QQ
Thanks and Best Wishes
Michael Cottingham
From Mike Farmer's Facebook page, he wants Art to put him back on the
list
so he can tell full story of his trip.
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I believe Michael was offering to rent it...not buy it. :0)
Count Deiro
IMCA 3536
-Original Message-
From: Jim Strope nwa...@comcast.net
Sent: Mar 9, 2011 5:25 AM
To: Meteorite Central meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Murchinson for ca. 100 Dollar/gramm
Bird watching is fraught with danger. I went to the national championships last
year...many people were injured.
Welcome back, guys.
Count Deiro
IMCA 3536
-Original Message-
From: Greg Hupe gmh...@centurylink.net
Sent: Mar 9, 2011 5:57 AM
To: Michael Gilmer meteoritem...@gmail.com,
Is there a motion on the floor? I second it!
I'm quite confident he's behaving himself these days. ;^)
Welcome home Robert and Mike! This outcome was in no way guaranteed.
Linton
- Original Message -
From: Chris Spratt cspr...@islandnet.com
To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent:
This 30 gram specimen has a starting bid of $2250, which makes it only
$75 per gram before buyer's premium! Has Chicago Field Museum
provenance.
http://fineart.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=6061Lot_No=49047type=yinan-meteorite
-YvW
On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 8:25 AM, Jim Strope
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.cfm?release=2011-072
Color View from Orbit Shows Mars Rover Beside Crater
Jet Propulsion Laboraotry
March 09, 2011
NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity has nearly completed its
three-month examination of a crater informally named Santa Maria, but
before
MARS RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER HIRISE IMAGES
March 9, 2011
o Evolution of the South Polar Seasonal Cap
http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/ESP_021454_0925
o Changes on Dunes in Russell Crater
http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/ESP_021496_1255
o Opportunity Still Knocks
Welcome Home Mike and Robert. It's good to have you guys back!
Regards,
Eric
On 3/9/2011 5:57 AM, Greg Hupe wrote:
Mike Farmer and Robert Ward are back home!! They just landed on US
soil yesterday afternoon after a two month stay on a not-so-luxury
vacation abroad! :/
Best Regards,
Greg
49 x 38 x 21 mm (2 x 1.5 x .75 inches) and 30.76 grams.
Provenance: Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago; The Macovich Collection
of Meteorites. Estimate: $2,500
Reserve Amount:
$2,250
w/ Buyer's Premium (BP)$2,688.75
Not for 722g individuals, thanks. Fresh out of $72K right now.
Maybe next week.
Michael
On 3/9/11 5:25 AM, Met. Jim Strope nwa...@comcast.net wrote:
Should I consider that an opening offer, Michael?
http://www.catchafallingstar.com/murchison723.htm
Jim Strope
So, Michael. Your statement... I want all I can get at that price!
was a lot of HOT AIR Just wondering, LOLoud.
BTW, it is NOT for sale for 72K anyway.
Jim Strope
421 Fourth Street
Glen Dale, WV 26038
http://www.catchafallingstar.com/
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From:
and then there's my prized collection piece here. :-)
http://www.rocksfromspace.org/March_5_2010.html
Graham
On 9 March 2011 07:54, Jeff Kuyken i...@meteorites.com.au wrote:
Hi Richard all,
I've been watching Murchison pretty carefully over the last 12-24mths. There
has been a
And this may pale in size, but here's my little chunk of cosmic
splendor.Arlene
http://www.rocksfromspace.org/May_2_2009.html
- Original Message -
From: e-mail ensoramanda ensorama...@ntlworld.com
To: Jeff Kuyken i...@meteorites.com.au
Cc: meteorite list
Well this thread certainly has taken twists and turns that I never expected! I
see how my question wasn't fully formed (again) but that was actually a good
thing.
I wonder if this theme Where is all the ... ? might be something that the
list can use in the future.
So, is that all of the
Yay! Welcome back Mike and Robert!
Yes, Art, please let Mike post here again so we can all hear if Mike's new diet
plan was success or not.:D
Carl2
Chris Spratt wrote:
From Mike Farmer's Facebook page, he wants Art to put him back on the list
so he can tell full story of his trip.
Yes-Welcome back Mike and Robert!
ArtPlease reinstate Mikewe all would love to hear his story!
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From: Carl 's carloselgua...@hotmail.com
To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 4:18 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list]
...but some prefer fullslices...
http://www.chladnis-heirs.com/vip/cm2-21.355g.jpg
;-)
Martin
-Ursprüngliche Nachricht-
Von: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com
[mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] Im Auftrag von e-mail
ensoramanda
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 9. März
List:
Found this on Ebay - quite odd I must say. I love the first sentance in the
description, This Specimen is very similar to a golf ball
I think that's a red flag.
The question is: What is it?
If my opinion counts for anything, I say let Farmer on the List
again. The chronicles of his latest adventure with Robert ought to be
a great story.
John Gwilliam
At 03:18 PM 3/9/2011, Carl 's wrote:
Yay! Welcome back Mike and Robert!
Yes, Art, please let Mike post here again so we can
The photos are out of focus or too dark, so it could be anything.
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From: Thunder Stone stanleygr...@hotmail.com
To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 6:10 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Another Odd Item on Ebay
List:
Found this
I'm guessing a slightly used meatball. Since it's over $200, maybe it
was taken from Lady Gaga's plate.
Bob
On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 5:47 PM, Ed Deckert edeck...@triad.rr.com wrote:
The photos are out of focus or too dark, so it could be anything.
- Original Message - From: Thunder Stone
http://blogs.jpl.nasa.gov/2011/03/dawn-spacecraft-creeping-up-on-vesta/
Dawn Spacecraft Creeping Up on Vesta
By Marc Rayman
March 9, 2011
NASA's Dawn spacecraft is a mere four months away from getting into
orbit around its first target, the giant asteroid Vesta. Each month,
Marc Rayman,
If it relates to all the others he is selling at the moment as
meteorites they are definitely not meteorites...most look like
hematite.
Graham
On 9 March 2011 23:47, Ed Deckert edeck...@triad.rr.com wrote:
The photos are out of focus or too dark, so it could be anything.
- Original
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.cfm?release=2011-073
Prolific NASA Orbiter Reaches Five-Year Mark
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
March 09, 2011
PASADENA, Calif. -- NASA's versatile Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which
began orbiting Mars five years ago tomorrow, March 10, has radically
expanded
Here is one hell of a splendid specimen of 6.350g with
Orientation, bubbling, etc. $1,500-
http://michaelbloodmeteorites.com/Murchison6_350gA.jpg
And another angle here:
http://michaelbloodmeteorites.com/Murchison6_350B.jpg
Best regards, Michael
- Original Message - From:
To Becky, Kirk, Carl 2, et al.
No one (except Melody Rob's sweetie) is happier than I
that Mike and Rob are safe and free.
However, those of you who are calling for his return to the
List have forgotten that Mike's self medication is highly unreliable
And he is given not only to
(Sung to the tune of Eleanor Rigby by the Beatles)
All the little Murchies, where do they all come from?
All the little Murchies, where do they all belong?
On 3/9/11, Michael Blood mlbl...@cox.net wrote:
Here is one hell of a splendid specimen of 6.350g with
Orientation, bubbling, etc.
Hi all,
Not sure about the size but it will fit in both of your hands.
Will be heading there next week and will try to get the size.
See pictures here...
http://tektiteinc.com/murchison.html
Cheers,
Desmond Leong
IMCA #2254
http://www.TektiteInc.com
http://stores.ebay.com/Tektite-Inc
Hello Lister,
All the Murchison is here ---
http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/index.php?sea=Murchisonsfor=namesants=falls=valids=stype=containslrec=50map=gebrowse=country=Allsrt=namecateg=Allmblist=Allrect=phot=snew=0pnt=Normal
tablecode=16875
Shawn Alan
IMCA 1633
eBaystore
I have a tiny .25gr. :-)
Stuart McDaniel
Lawndale, NC
Secr.,
Cleve. Co. Astronomical Society
-Original Message-
From: Martin Altmann
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 5:36 PM
To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Where is all the Murchison???
...but
Hematite or magnetite??
Stuart McDaniel
Lawndale, NC
Secr.,
Cleve. Co. Astronomical Society
-Original Message-
From: Thunder Stone
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 6:10 PM
To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Subject: [meteorite-list] Another Odd Item on Ebay
List:
Found this
Is this some kind of joke? BTWay, your post would have been easir to read if
the punctuation and capitalization was presented properly.
Jim Strope
421 Fourth Street
Glen Dale, WV 26038
http://www.catchafallingstar.com/
To Becky, Kirk, Carl 2, et al.
No one (except Melody Rob's
Capt. Blood,
I do not know what to think of your post. Is it already April Fool's Day? If
this is a joke, I don't get it! :/
Best Regards,
Greg
-Original Message-
From: Michael Blood
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 7:42 PM
To: Becky and Kirk ; Carl 's ; Meteorite List
Subject: Re:
I found the Murch.
Belly up to the Murchison buffet:
MURCHISON CM2
Fell on 9/28/1969 at 1045-1100 hrs.
Victoria, Australia
MU 2640 Fragments 17,116.66 g
ME 2641 Fragments and individuals from 6 down in size. 5,325.60 g
ME 2642 Mass + 15 thin sections + 1 thick section 1,206.00 g
ME 2644 Four
You know... I've read some pretty F'd up things on list, but this one
takes the F'ing cake Michael B. For crying out loud. Are you serious? I
believe it's absolutely out of line considering the circumstance. I
don't say much negative on list, and try to keep it down to a dull roar.
But this
Here's another 53.2 grams
http://www.nakhladogmeteorites.com/collection/murch.htm
Rob Wesel
www.nakhladogmeteorites.com
www.facebook.com/Nakhla.Dog.Meteorites
www.facebook.com/Rob.Wesel
--
We are the music makers...
and we are the dreamers of the dreams.
Willy Wonka, 1971
If Art decided not to allow Mike's return to the list to post the story of
their trials and tribulations, I'd be more than happy to host the text on a
page on my website. Mike has his own site too and can post it there if he
chooses, but the offer is there if he and/or Robert wish to accept it.
Apparently there is quiet a bit or Murchison around and available, but in sizes
that are beyond the means of many budget minded collectors. No doubt why I
haven't had a chance to see them before. I guess I'm a little surprised with so
much apparent demand for 1 - 2 gram slices that no one seems
Hi List,
Is there any such thing as a Murchison pea? I've never seen a tiny,
complete, Murchison stone in the 1-4g range.
Rob W. is the godfather of Murchison, I bet he would know. :)
Best regards,
MikeG
--
Mike Gilmer -
There is a nice whole baseball size stone in the Monnig Gallery.
Stuart McDaniel
Lawndale, NC
Secr.,
Cleve. Co. Astronomical Society
-Original Message-
From: Richard Kowalski
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 9:40 PM
To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Subject: Re:
Wow. I usually don't try to jump in on issues like this unless they are
of a concern to me personally. Michael, I've always admired you and
still do, but this was a total turn around, not only on your statement,
but your wording.
I've always been concerned over the Met List, at who's running it.
Interesting read.
http://journalofcosmology.com/Life100.html
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Jim, Gary, Eric and all,
No, it is NOT a joke. There is nothing funny about
This situation at all.
I stated NOTHING in my post Mike has is not born
Out in Mike's own public statements. (though Jim informs
Me it may have been a different prescription drug he gets
Out of Mexico) -
Hereʻs a 41.75 grammer: http://bigkahuna-meteorites.com/Images/Murch41_75a.jpg
And another 13.56g crusted frag:
http://bigkahuna-meteorites.com/Images/Murchison.jpg
You donʻt see much in terms of Murchison slices because its friable and
susceptible to high cut loss.
gary
On Mar 9, 2011, at
Michael, With all due respect, you're doing the same things you've
bitterly accused Mike of and everyone here knows it. If you're truly
concerned about Mike's wellbeing, perhaps you should take the vitriol
OFFLIST and speak with him privately about it.
Regards,
Eric
On 3/9/2011 7:36 PM,
Dear List,
We are helping Daniel, a friend of ours, thin out his philippinite
collection.
Please have a look.
http://www.meteorite-times.com/classifieds/search.php?userSearch=901
Thank you,
Paul
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Hi Michael,
With all due respect, if you really want to help Mike, don't you think you
could do it in a little better fashion? If not, don't you think it is pretty
low to cut him so badly the day after he returns home? I am friends with
both of you and wouldn't want either one of you talking
Greg,
I agree. Let this rest. They've been a long time from home, let them
catch up. That's what I would want. And after I speak my words, then you
can judge me until then, keep your thoughts to yourself.
That's my $2.50 AUD
Cheers
John
IMCA # 2125
-Original Message-
From:
Hi Michael and all,
Ive been on the list for about 3.5 years now and I remember very well some
of Mikes lunatic rantings, so those of you who have been on the list longer
than I have should also remember (and Ive been told that it was even worse
before I was on the list).
But, the only thing
Hi List. I had some time to kill and so I added 8 new pictures of recently
acquired meteorites/items missing from my collection. Most are micro size
but they are very interesting meteorites, some with a deep history and a few
recent falls. You can view these added meteorite pictures by clicking
G'Day Bob and List
Well said. Thank you
Cheers
John
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From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com
[mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Bob
Loeffler
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 8:08 PM
To: 'Meteorite List'
Subject: Re:
Hi All,
I'm all in favor of Art probationally allowing Mike to rejoin the
MetList to tell his story. I honestly think nothing but good can
come from allowing Mike and Robert to relate their experiences in
Oman so that we can at least learn some anecdotal information
about the legality of
Don't put words in my mouth, Michael.
Jim Strope
Jim, Gary, Eric and all,
No, it is NOT a joke. There is nothing funny about
This situation at all.
I stated NOTHING in my post Mike has is not born
Out in Mike's own public statements. (though Jim informs
Me it may have been a
I'm relatively new here, with maybe a new perspective? Seems to me all of
this is relevent from the story meteorites tell us all, and then all the
personalities and sometimes awkward positions of people who are involved,
including the in-fighting. So far I've watched a few tussles and
Mike F, if you can read these posts (?) why don't you consider writing a
book instead ? I'm serious. I've never met you, although I've known of you
for a whileseems like we'd all want to read it... :)
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From: Matson, Robert D. robert.d.mat...@saic.com
To:
That didn't make sense for a minute Mike...then it did
There is, of course, more Murchison here. Can't believe I forgot.
http://www.nakhladogmeteorites.com/catalog/murchtat.htm
Rob Wesel
www.nakhladogmeteorites.com
www.facebook.com/Nakhla.Dog.Meteorites
www.facebook.com/Rob.Wesel
Now THAT is a serious collector! You wear it well dog.
gary
On Mar 9, 2011, at 6:39 PM, Rob Wesel wrote:
That didn't make sense for a minute Mike...then it did
There is, of course, more Murchison here. Can't believe I forgot.
http://www.nakhladogmeteorites.com/catalog/murchtat.htm
Now that's serious being serious! Very creative Rob!
On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 11:39 PM, Rob Wesel nakhla...@comcast.net wrote:
That didn't make sense for a minute Mike...then it did
There is, of course, more Murchison here. Can't believe I forgot.
I concur... Let Mike back on the list.
This is THE BEST forum for this topic.
Eric
On 3/9/2011 8:16 PM, Matson, Robert D. wrote:
Hi All,
I'm all in favor of Art probationally allowing Mike to rejoin the
MetList to tell his story. I honestly think nothing but good can
come from allowing Mike
My first impression was marcasite which tends to form spheres such as this but,
it isn't known for iridescence . It can't be hematite nor magnetite.
Elton
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To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Wed, March 9, 2011
Robert,
Fine suggestion. My posts are and have been moderated since last April so I can
assure you moderated mode works. I'm sure I'm not the only one in limbo. The
system is already in place so what's the harm?
Bill
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 20:16:38 -0800
From: robert.d.mat...@saic.com
hello all,
first i want to say that this is good news that two big hunters are home with
there family,and enjoying life again,very happy to har this fantastic news
after spending two month in a bad dream,
segond i think that the list rules must improve and change to better rules,
that can
I had a long talk with Mike today. It was pretty deep and very interesting. I
don't think that he would mind me relaying that he said this experience has
given him a new perspective on essentially everything.I think we will see a
difference in how Mike reacts to especially the little things
I've had some hot disagreements with Mike Farmer in the past, as have others
here on the List, but I think we should back off and cut him a break here. I'm
just happy that he and Robert are safe. I look forward to hearing what
happened in Oman.
Greg Lindh
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