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Betreff: Re: [meteorite-list] What a watch!!!
Hey list members. Let's all get together and each buy one. That way we
might get a volume discount!
Tom
In a message dated 11/18/2008 4:19:30 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hi, Pete, List
Dear Friends,
I need to define what a tektite is. What paper,
book, or other publication has, in your opinion,
has the best definition of the term tektite?
Yours,
Paul H.
Baton Rouge, LA
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Hi Paul
look at
http://webplaza.pt.lu/public/guyhein/index.html
You will find all about Tectites
Greetings from Germany
Uwe
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Von: Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Verschickt: Di., 11. Nov. 2008, 15:50
Thema: [meteorite-list] What
I got a note today from someone in N Texas who reckons she saw four
fireballs last night. I'm sure list folks have had many such emails over
the years.
Rather than try to list all the possible things that it might/might not
have been, does anyone have a link to a site with beginners' guide to
Heavens above webpage.
http://www.heavens-above.com/
Have a great day!
Steve
--- On Sun, 11/9/08, Mark Crawford [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Mark Crawford [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [meteorite-list] What did I see?
To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Date: Sunday
...and they get slightly
exaggerated.
Graham Ensor, UK
From: Mark Crawford [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2008/11/09 Sun PM 12:19:00 GMT
To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Subject: [meteorite-list] What did I see?
I got a note today from someone in N Texas who reckons she saw four
What is going on with all the political spam to this list?
I DO NOT want to be gettting this, and this list I feel is not the place for
this!
Politics is/should be a private matter and I for one do not care to mix it with
this hobby.
I hope I will be getting no more of these messages.
Please
Hi List,
What happened to the Rocks from Space Picture of the Day site?
It seems to be disabled. I emailed Michael Johnson, but did not receive a
reply.
Regards,
Rob Lenssen
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That's a very good question indeed, Rob. I miss the Picture of the Day too,
urgently.
Matthias
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From: Rob Lenssen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 6:59 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] what happened to Rocks
of the greatest.
Take Care,
Jason
Rocks from Heaven
www.rocksfromheaven.com
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 5:59 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] What are the top 5 most important meteorites from
NWA?
Hi all
I am
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From: JASON PHILLIPS [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 9:48 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What are the top 5 most important
meteoritesfrom NWA?
Hello Matt and List,
That is a great question and one that we
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Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 9:19 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What are the top 5 most important
meteoritesfromNWA?
Hello Jason and List,
Jason wrote:
NWA 482 - The first NWA lunar that gave all of us a chance to own a piece
of
the moon
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Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 10:56 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What are the top 5 most important
meteoritesfromNWA?
Hello Greg and List,
Yes, Mike and Jim did a fantastic job getting this wonderful meteorite to
the collector's world, but I do remember some great
http://www.entertainmentandshowbiz.com/nasas-spitzer-tries-to-unravel-mysterious-comet-explosion-200810213767
NASAs Spitzer tries to unravel mysterious comet explosion
Posted on October 21, 2008 | Category: Other News
NASAs Spitzer Space Telescope has deeply observed comet Holmes to find out
Steve,
I have a problem with you having a problem with
Paul having a problem with others having a problem.
Sincerely, Michael
on 5/2/08 5:30 PM, Paul Harris at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hey Steve!
You're absolutely right :-) I owe you a beer on that one!
Paul
[EMAIL
Michael,
You know what?
I have a problem with you having a problem with me having a problem with
Paul having a problem with others saying there is a problem, because I
EXPRESSLY
stated my last post that I had NO problem with Paul having a problem with
others saying there is a problem.
Is this waste of bandwidth and clutter in my mail box
ever going to end?
Don
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Michael,
You know what?
I have a problem with you having a problem with me
having a problem with
Paul having a problem with others saying there is a
problem, because I
Don,
Probably not.
Sterling
-
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From: Don Rawlings [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 1:45 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What the heck is going on?? Nothing!!!
It'sDEAD!!! JOKE
NO!
And if you keep complaining, we are all going to
Come over to your house, tie you up and tickle you!
Michael
on 5/3/08 11:45 AM, Don Rawlings at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is this waste of bandwidth and clutter in my mail box
ever going to end?
Don
--- [EMAIL
Want a real joke? Watch the self promotion on cash
and treasures.
Or wear tye-dyed every day of your life.
Don
--- Michael L Blood [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
NO!
And if you keep complaining, we are all
going to
Come over to your house, tie you up and tickle you!
Michael
Aw, Don,
Now you're just being mean and nasty. You're
Better than that!
Michael
on 5/3/08 3:40 PM, Don Rawlings at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Want a real joke? Watch the self promotion on cash
and treasures.
Or wear tye-dyed every day of your life.
Don
--- Michael L
Hi all,
Isn't it ironic that the point of my original post
entitled What the heck is going on?? was that sane,
rational, intelligent, list members not argue with
each other.
We're right back where we started from!!
Ruben Garcia
Phoenix, Arizona
http://www.mr-meteorite.com
, May 01, 2008 10:31 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What a surprise! (not)
Actually cheaper to send overseas for less than one ounce packet, than
to send to my next door neighbor.
The US government shows us how smart it is again.
Hi Mike, List,
You're mixing apples and oranges. It should
@meteoritecentral.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What a surprise! (not)
Postal Doug,
Of course, the U.S. Mail is subsidized and
supported by law -- it's a government service,
as the National Posts of many nations are.
I believe, as Mr. Franklin did, that governments
exist
: Thursday, May 01, 2008 10:31 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What a surprise! (not)
Actually cheaper to send overseas for less than one ounce packet, than
to send to my next door neighbor. The US government shows us how smart it
is again.
Hi Mike, List,
You're mixing apples and oranges
And, presumably, a lot of oats and hay :)
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Sterling:
You forgot overnight mail; Pony Express. It took 11 days (Missouri to
California) and initially cost $5.00 for 1/2 oz. Assuming beer was 2 bits
(25 cents), that is a lot of beer!
--
Mark's Meteorite Pages:
Hi all,
I don't know Arnold#1 (Steve) or Farmer personally but have been
corresponding with Paul since I got into this meteorite biz. I know Paul
is a good guy, and if Steve and Mike are his friends then they must be
OK too. As Farmer said, maybe it's a spring cleaning thing.
Ruben's right!
-
From: Eric Wichman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 2:04 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What the heck is going on??
Hi all,
I don't know Arnold#1 (Steve) or Farmer personally but have been
corresponding with Paul since I got
:04 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What the heck is going
on??
Hi all,
I don't know Arnold#1 (Steve) or Farmer personally
but have been
corresponding with Paul since I got into this
meteorite biz. I know Paul
is a good guy, and if Steve and Mike are his
friends then they must
Please Stop Responding To This...
All I did was clarify what I was doing so some people on the list would
understand.
Ruben did not read all of my email and assumed there was a problem.
I then sent an email to the list to clarify that I did not have any
problem with Steve #1 and Michael.
Hey Steve!
You're absolutely right :-) I owe you a beer on that one!
Paul
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
WARNING JOKE AHEAD
Be prepared to be tempted to be offended... but resist the urge!
The following is ONLY a Joke:
In a message dated 5/2/2008 2:28:49 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
Hello Dave;
Thanks for the positive,pleasant post about wayner44.He sure made your
day,i'll bet,and you sure made my day with such a positive post about someone
who
did good and we never would have known about it if you hadn't taken the time
to inform us.My hat is off to you.
Best
A 20 gram Henbury can be shipped to the UK for under
$2.00. The minumum for one ounce to the USA in a
bubble envelope is now $1.13, yet I can send the same
bubble envelope to the UK for $1.01.
Actually cheaper to send overseas for less than one
ounce packet, than to send to my next door neighbor.
Geezz!
I'm slow, so maybe I missed something but
Did we run out of reasons to stop bashing Steve Arnold
(Chicago)? Or Bob Evans or other such screw-ups?
I hate to see Farmer, Arnold#1 and Paul Harris in the
cross hairs of each others scopes...
First, because they are very knowledgeable and
Ruben, I don't know, but the Haag and Notkin thing
would be a pay-per-view hit!
It must be that time of year where spring cleaning is
done, skeletons are tossed out of the closet and
feelings are hurt and vultures are waiting to rip the
unfortunate to shreds.
Michael Farmer
--- Ruben Garcia
Hi Ruben,
There has never been a problem between myself and Steve or Michael.
I said in my email then this had NOTHING to do with Steve's email and
I just told Michael not to worry how long it took for him to get his
page up.
I forgot to mention that if anyone else wants to be able to list
: [meteorite-list] What the heck is going on??
Geezz!
I'm slow, so maybe I missed something but
Did we run out of reasons to stop bashing Steve Arnold
(Chicago)? Or Bob Evans or other such screw-ups?
I hate to see Farmer, Arnold#1 and Paul Harris in the
cross hairs of each others scopes
Still here Ruben,
Do you have something to say about me ? or just general BS ?
I cant wait to see you and all my friends in Tucson 09.
-- Original message --
From: Ruben Garcia [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Geezz!
I'm slow, so maybe I missed something but
Did we run
PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What the heck is going on??
Still here Ruben,
Do you have something to say about me ? or just general BS ?
I cant wait to see you and all my friends in Tucson 09.
-- Original message --
From: Ruben Garcia [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Geezz
Oh ya in case you forgot I still remember how you and
Stevie cheated me out of the Canyob D. with hole. two
years ago.
Ruben Garcia
Phoenix, Arizona
http://www.mr-meteorite.com
Be a better friend,
and Haag. I think they will be playing
some rock-n-roll to get the juice flowing!!
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Ruben Garcia [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 7:58 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What the heck
I'm thinking a good tag team match..
The Spic (me) and the Hick (notkin) - VS - The BOB'S
Ruben Garcia
Phoenix, Arizona
http://www.mr-meteorite.com
Be a better friend, newshound, and
know-it-all
Hi Bob,
If McCartney was a better magician he would make you disappear!
Sonny
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Greg Hupe [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Thu, 1 May 2008 5:23 pm
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What the heck is going
: Thu, 1 May 2008 2:52 pm
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What a surprise! (not)
A 20 gram Henbury can be shipped to the UK for under
$2.00. The minumum for one ounce to the USA in a
bubble envelope is now $1.13, yet I can send the same
bubble envelope to the UK for $1.01.
Actually cheaper to send
Well,
I saw a thread about an eBay seller called Wayner44.
I have to tell you of my dealings with this chap.
I won a 33g etched Henbury ex AML with matching label for $40. I paid the
for the deal incl. shipping and the first thing he did was to refund me $9
as he found cheaper shipping.
I'm trying to decide the best way to process a block of Pallasovka Pallasite
that Serge sent me.
Originally I was going to cut it into slices for him but my saw doesn't do
so well cutting pallasite material into thin slices
Currently, it is a non symmetrical cube with an average width of
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Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] what is the most primitve meteorite? or do
we even know?
Hi L.A., Listees,
Just the white powdery CAI material which represents a small fraction
of Allende is the old snuff ...
There are probably other carbonaceous chondrites of types similar
Dear Listees~
I was wondering if anyone knows what the oldest (as in
most primitive) meteorite is? I was thinking it was
Allende, b/c it is believed to be of extra-solar
origin, but is there another one that is more
primitive than that? Is there one that is older than
our own solar system?
Thanks
be older and know better,
Best wishes and nice to see you posting,
Doug
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From: Leigh Anne DelRay [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 2:22 am
Subject: [meteorite-list] what is the most primitve meteorite? or do we
even
Hi Doug,
What about Tagish Lake?
-Walter Branch
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 6:33 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] what is the most primitve meteorite
supernova that left residue in our pre-Solar nebula?
Best wishes, great health,
Doug
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From: Walter Branch [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com;
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 6:42 am
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] what
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com;
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 6:42 am
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] what is the most primitve meteorite? or do we
even know?
Hi Doug,
What about Tagish Lake?
-Walter Branch
Yep - I reckon either Tagish or Orgueil.
My 2mg worth
Dave
IMCA #0092
Sec.BIMS
www.bimsociety.org
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There are two meanings to the word primitive that are in common use
among researchers:
1) It means that the meteorite was relatively unaffected by secondary
processes that occurred on asteroids, including thermal metamorphism,
melting, shock effects, and aqueous alteration. These meteorites
Has any SEMARKONA [Indian fall of 1940, type LL3.0 (S2)] ever been distributed
to private collectors??? I very much doubt so. One of
the next best primitive meteorites from Jeff´s first category,
which has surely arrived at the collector´s scene, is the KRYMKA
meteorite [Ukrainian fall of 1946,
Hi Alex,
Ahhh Krymka. One of my favorites.
Here's a pair of pics of my slice:
http://www.meteorite.com/MT_links/2003/March/1krymka.jpg
http://www.meteorite-times.com/Back_Links/2002/December/2specimen01.jpg
I got to visit Semarkona at the Smithsonian. It is a spiritual
experience. I sent my
Dark Matter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Here's a link to Eric's site stating Vigarano as the (consistently)
oldest meteorite. Maybe Eric can shed more light on his statement.
Here is what I wrote on my web page.
A case can be made for Vigarano being the oldest meteorite. Although older
Hi Eric and all,
Great post, Eric. I think about every 6 months the list should have
A why I like meteorites posting flood.
It always reminds me there are SO MANY different reasons to love
Meteorites - from the wonder and awe they inspire, to the fixation of
Collecting rare (and
For me it's mainly the old historic falls. I love the way they link us
back in a chain through time, across different countries, languages,
different philosophies and world-views which were extant at that point.
I also like poring over the surviving records of the time.
That fact that many
Hi folks!
I got started with the purchase of about 10 grams of
NWA 4293 from a list member. I chanced across this
list member's sale by accident while combing the web
for antique astronomy books (which I also collect, but
am now focused on meteoritics books). The little
ziploc full of typical
This is a two fold Statement/Question. It could mean What started it
all! referring to my meteorite collection and adventures, or it could
mean something way more profound than my insignificant little
explanation... I'll leave it for you to decide.
Some people have asked me what got me into
We're looking to book early. Can somebody give me next year's dates??
Thanks in advance.
Jerry Flaherty
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It is like the 28th Jan till like the 13th of Feb.
Mike
--- Jerry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
We're looking to book early. Can somebody give me
next year's dates??
Thanks in advance.
Jerry Flaherty
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Thanks Mike. Great video on utube!!
Jerry Flaherty
- Original Message -
From: Michael Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Jerry [EMAIL PROTECTED]; meteorite List
meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 8:02 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What week in February
In a message dated 3/2/2008 6:02:35 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
It is like the 28th Jan till like the 13th of Feb.
Mike
--- Jerry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
We're looking to book early. Can somebody give me
next year's dates??
Thanks in advance.
Jerry Flaherty
Yes, but the paper is lost somewhere in my office.
I have been cleaning that today:) It might take a
while yet.
Michael Farmer
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 3/2/2008 6:02:35 P.M. Mountain
Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
It is like the 28th Jan till like the 13th
In a message dated 3/2/2008 7:08:19 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Yes, but the paper is lost somewhere in my office.
I have been cleaning that today:) It might take a
while yet.
Michael Farmer
-
Have fun
I finally got
Anne Black wrote:
And to answer another question, I would guess that the Birthday Party
will
be Friday Feb. 6 and the Auction will be on Saturday Feb. 7.
Geoff? Cap't Blood
Are you kidding me? I still haven't recovered from this year's events.
Lisa said there was beer left in the
Good morning list.Well Tucson 2008 has come and
gone.It has been 2 weeks now and I sure did have a
great time.It was fun to see everyone again and to
meet new people as well.Last Thursday I got laid off
my job.You know,slow economy,cut backs,last man
hired,etc.Well no problem.I will just be
turn back to stones and irons!
Best!
Martin
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Im Auftrag von David
Kitt Deyarmin
Gesendet: Samstag, 23. Februar 2008 03:23
An: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Betreff: [meteorite-list] What doesn't this list use
, 2008 7:28 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What doesn't this list use an online
But only shortly, I will,
As it's for me a not s interesting topic.
1. 11 years is a relatively long period. If one sets up a poll, I suppose
meanwhile the majority of collectors would tell to collect meteorites
- Original Message -
From: Notkin
To: Meteorite List
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 5:51 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What doesn't this list use an online
forumformat?
Dear Listees:
I find it bizarre and somewhat annoying that every so often someone
joins the M-List and then tries to change
David,
I think you've already made your point. Those member of the
Meteorite List who care to comment have done so already. I was the
first to reply to your original message and expressed my opinion that
I liked the idea of a forum. However, after having some more time to
think about it,
Kitt Deyarmin [EMAIL PROTECTED];
meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 12:06 AM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What doesn't this list use an online
David,
I think you've already made your point. Those member of the
Meteorite List who care to comment have done so
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:35:18 -0800
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED];
meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What doesn't this list use an online forum
format?
I agree with this too! A lot of very good info here
and boy it really
on 2/21/08 12:37 PM, Gary K. Foote at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I would like to understand why so many of the members here prefer
not to use forums.
Gary and all,
I don't use forums for the following reasons:
#1 - most require a sign in identity AND a password (I can hardly keep track
I know you said most may not see my reasons as valid but this went to the
entire list so I would like an opportunity to address each of your issues
for the benefit of the other members that may not be familiar with how
forums work.
Helo Anne and Norbert;
I agree with your summation of this matter wholeheartedly.Especially
Norberts description of the friendly laid back atmosphere.I also look forward
to
reading the digest i receive every day.And i really appreciate all the posts
by
all the members,no matter what it
Dear Listees:
I find it bizarre and somewhat annoying that every so often someone
joins the M-List and then tries to change it. Why isn't it this way or
that way? you ask.
The M-List, along with Meteorite Times, are the cornerstones of the
international meteorite collecting community and
current eBay auctions:
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault
- Original Message -
From: Notkin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 1:51 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What doesn't this list use an online
I can't say it better as Geoff did.
A modernization doesn't mean automatically an improvement.
The meteorite list is a time-honoured institution.
We love the old-fashion style
and why to change that, what has proven to be well-tried and to work?
A forum offers a lot of more knickknack. It's more
The M-List is the biggest and best meteorite discussion group out
there, and I'm quite sure it always will be.
After a fine speech, our dear respected friend and long-time list
member Geoff stepped off the soapbox! I could not agree more...
Thanks also a bunch to Art Jones, the admin of this
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 1:51 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What doesn't this list use an online forum
format?
Dear Listees:
I find it bizarre and somewhat annoying that every so often someone joins
the M-List and then tries to change it. Why isn't it this way or that
way? you ask
Well said Geoff...I totally agree...hope you've recovered from the
Tucson efforts...great show!
Best wishes,
Graham Ensor
Notkin wrote:
Dear Listees:
I find it bizarre and somewhat annoying that every so often someone
joins the M-List and then tries to change it. Why isn't it this way
or
Please explain the following:
1. The meteorite list is a time-honoured institution.
It's only been around for 11 years. What did you use before the list?
2.We love the old-fashion style
Who is we? Are you speaking for the entire membership?
3. A forum offers a lot of more knickknack.
on file size,
but someone will always forget and upload a monster-sized file.
That's my opinion, FWIW.
Ed
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From: David Kitt Deyarmin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 9:23 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] What
,
Bob
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jerry
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 2:52 PM
To: Notkin; Meteorite List
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What doesn't this list use an onlineforum
format?
I guess that sums up my sentiments as well! I
Hi All,
I would like to keep this list as is as Bob L. mentioned.
I am a moderator of three groups and have found that often I do not read them
daily unless a post was send directly to me, and also if photos were posted and
it was send in a message one never knows.
Other groups I belong to I
David and List,
I don't know the answer to your questions, but they sure make
sense. About a year and a half ago, I finally shut down the
Meteorite Impact Forum due to a lack of participation. Even with
nearly 200 registered members, there was very little traffic for the
final three months.
I just tried something here. If it works, I'll explain what I did.
John
At 01:08 PM 2/21/2008, JKGwilliam wrote:
David and List,
I don't know the answer to your questions, but they sure make
sense. About a year and a half ago, I finally shut down the
Meteorite Impact Forum due to a lack of
, 2008 12:56 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] What doesn't this list use an online forum
format?
I'm not trying to stir up trouble or incite arguments I'm just
curious.
Email lists are by today's standard an antiquated venue for discussing
any hobby.
They have many limitations and can be taxing
I'm not trying to stir up trouble or incite arguments I'm just curious.
Email lists are by today's standard an antiquated venue for discussing any
hobby.
They have many limitations and can be taxing on your email inbox, which is
why I receive the Dailey Digest. I delete them and do all of my
I agree with this too! A lot of very good info here
and boy it really sucks if you go on vacation or
something because you'll have 100+ emails to clean
out.
The least that could be done for a forum is maybe
setting up something through Yahoo. It isn't that
difficult to do and it would probably
[snip]
I would like to understand why so many of the members here prefer
not to use forums.
[snip]
An excellent question. I've often wondered the same since forums allow pictures
of our
treasures and we all know how much we like pictures. Yet this list, like other
early-adopter
lists I
it didn't come to me in my
e-mail.
With respect,
Greg Lindh
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:35:18 -0800
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Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What doesn't this list use an online
Hi all
I've been using forums since they were mailing lists and a part of the
BBS way back in ancient times in the 80:ies. Mailing lists are great
since they allow you to read an answer in piece at home. They were great
when most people had phone dial modems. Today, when we are graphically
I don't know about other people (haven't read all of the replies yet) but here
are somr reasons for me:
1.) A mailing list automaticly sends the information to you-- you get all the
updates at once just by opening your e-mail app. With web forums, it is up to
you to actively search for new
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Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What doesn't this list use an online forum
format?
I agree with this too! A lot of very good info here
and boy it really sucks if you go on vacation or
something because you'll have 100
In a message dated 2/21/2008 3:37:53 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hi Del Greg,
If you visit the meteoritecentral site (the home of this list), and check
your own subscription settings you will notice that there is an option to
deactivate email delivery for times
it didn't come to me in
my e-mail.
With respect,
Greg Lindh
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:35:18 -0800
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Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What doesn't this
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