Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson Show

2012-01-22 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
I'm having trouble creating a new post as well (though I'm sure this one will go through as a reply). Mendy -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Don Edwards Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012

Re: [meteorite-list] 4.5 Billion-Year-Old Fish Discovered

2012-02-23 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
I think if you look on the back you will find a lever that when activated will cause the fish to sing.  It is a pre-histerical singing fish manufactured by Wrongco. ;-) Mendy From: actionshoot...@carolina.rr.com actionshoot...@carolina.rr.com To: Greg Hupé

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Picture of the Day

2012-02-24 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
As a big fan and collector of impact craters on meteorites, I'd enjoy hearing opinions on how they formed. In the MPOD, Bernd Pauli left the following comment: according to Buchwald (1975), the shrapnel pieces with their ragged surfaces generally fell in the forward part of the fall ellipse and

Re: [meteorite-list] varnish on pallasites

2012-03-27 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
So how do we safely remove varnish? Mendy Ouzillou On Mar 27, 2012, at 8:56 AM, Michael Gilmer meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: Adam beat me to it. Avoid varnish and sealers like the plague. My two cents (actual worth may vary) - completely remove all traces of the varnish. Put a proper polish

Re: [meteorite-list] Celebrate ten 'earth years' of NEUSCHWANSTEIN , right now! ; -)

2012-04-06 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
One of my faves (having lived in Austin for many years) is ash creek. I remember the news reporters saying it was man-made space debris. Mendy Ouzillou On Apr 6, 2012, at 3:09 PM, karmaka karmaka-meteori...@t-online.de wrote: Hi Mike, well, it is obviously not the best video in which you see

Re: [meteorite-list] Celebrate ten 'earth years' of NEUSCHWANSTEIN , right now! ; -)

2012-04-06 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
That is the one. Mendy Ouzillou On Apr 6, 2012, at 3:27 PM, karmaka karmaka-meteori...@t-online.de wrote: This one? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_eJLcGPWTs Best Martin Von: Mendy Ouzillou ouzil...@yahoo.com An: karmaka karmaka-meteori...@t-online.de Cc: meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Bicentenary of the meteorite of Toulouse

2012-04-08 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Butter, garlic and a dash of parsley makes everything taste good, even snails ... I mean escargot. Mendy -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Anne Black Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2012 3:32

Re: [meteorite-list] Introducing a spectacular new Mesosiderite Meteorite NWA 6953 -AD

2012-04-15 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
John, Congrats on this new meteorite. I saw your eBay listing yesterday and was initially surprised it was listed as a meso since it looks very much like some of my fave meteorites, NWA 6392 6290, a brecciated diogenite. You can see pics here:

Re: [meteorite-list] Holbrook

2012-04-16 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Weekend of July 21 and 22. Mendy -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Jerry T Estruth Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 9:10 AM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list]

[meteorite-list] Is James Cameron launching an asteroid mining company?

2012-04-18 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
I just saw this on Yahoo news and had to pass it along: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/james-cameron-launching-asteroid-mining-company-204737338.html Perhaps we can all get together and sell him (quoting the Big Kahuna) ugly, cracked, weathered roadfill gravel that appears on ebay

Re: [meteorite-list] Looking for help in locating the 4/22 sightingnear Turlock, CA

2012-04-23 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
I am in the Bay Area as well and willing to search though would have to be this weekend. Mendy From: Keith Wandry ke...@lobstershack.com To: Jim Wooddell nf11...@npgcable.com Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; Brien Cook cont...@briencook.com Sent:

[meteorite-list] Rainbow effect in an specimen of NWA 4478 Lodranite

2012-04-23 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Dear list members, I received, just today, two Lodranite specimens: an 11.42g end-cut of NWA 4478 and a 9.71g end-cut of NWA 6075. Both specimens are beautiful and the NWA 6075 exhibits an interesting shimmer effect. However, when I looked at the face of the NWA 4478, I was shocked to see what

Re: [meteorite-list] New California meteorite found!

2012-04-24 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
The 1st observed Martian fall in 50 years (Tissint) and now a significant CM fall in California -  wow, what a great time to be involved in meteoritics. Congratulations Robert! Mendy From: Sean T. Murray s...@bellsouth.net To: Meteorite List

Re: [meteorite-list] Steve Curry in trouble with CO State attorneygeneral ***PRIVATE***

2012-04-25 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Anne, Just ignore this idiot. You were exactly right in what you said regarding the attorney general. And to chastise you for your signature is beyond ridiculous. Mendy -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Steve Curry in trouble with CO State attorneygeneral ***PRIVATE***

2012-04-25 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Well not so private after all ... I will, however, stand behind what I said. Mendy -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Mendy Ouzillou Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 8:39 PM To: impact

[meteorite-list] Sutter's Mill/Lotus/? bolide physics at the time of breakup

2012-04-30 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
I was curious to know if the primary bolide breakup event was explosive or simple fragmentation? By explosive I mean at the time of the breakup, energy is converted somehow that causes some pieces to alter their trajectory and shoot down to the ground instead of following a normal parabolic

Re: [meteorite-list] Coloma, CA

2012-04-30 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
I completely agree with Abe. Where is this tip jar as I would like to contribute as well? Mendy Ouzillou On Apr 30, 2012, at 8:38 PM, Guenther abe.guent...@mnsi.net wrote: Hi Marc, I want to say thank you so much for your work. I appreciate that you put so much effort into this particular

Re: [meteorite-list] Coloma, CA

2012-04-30 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Never mind, found it on the home page and made my donation. Again, big thanks for your efforts. Mendy Ouzillou On Apr 30, 2012, at 8:54 PM, Mendy Ouzillou ouzil...@yahoo.com wrote: I completely agree with Abe. Where is this tip jar as I would like to contribute as well? Mendy Ouzillou

Re: [meteorite-list] Sutter's Mill/Lotus/? bolide physics at the time of breakup

2012-05-01 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
a disproportionate amout of energy to be sent out. I don't see why not. kindest wishes Doug -Original Message- From: Robert Verish bolidecha...@yahoo.com To: Mendy Ouzillou ouzil...@yahoo.com Cc: Meteorite-list Meteoritecentral meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 11:47

Re: [meteorite-list] Sutters Mill Offer

2012-05-01 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Definitely not a meteorite of any kind. I looked at enough of these meteorwrongs in Lotus to know what that looks like. Mendy Ouzillou On May 1, 2012, at 6:12 PM, Howard Wu freewu2...@yahoo.com wrote: Having come from Coloma I'm pretty sure that is weathered asphalt. Otherwise I'm rich

Re: [meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - EL's and OC's

2013-02-16 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Why are two consecutive numbers assigned to the same group of stones. EL6, two stones and same classifiers. I don't get it ... Mendy Ouzillou On Feb 16, 2013, at 10:20 AM, Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Bulletin Watchers, There are a handful of new approvals

Re: [meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - EL's and OC's

2013-02-16 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 7:24 PM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - EL's and OC's Why is this a problem? -jeff On 2/16/2013 9:46 PM, Mendy Ouzillou wrote: Why are two consecutive numbers assigned to the same group of stones. EL6

Re: [meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - EL's and OC's

2013-02-17 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
if the two classifications do not state it that way (not rhetorical)? Best, Mendy -Original Message- From: Robert Verish [mailto:bolidecha...@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2013 1:02 AM To: 'Jeff Grossman'; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; Mendy Ouzillou Subject: Re: [meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] Wish list Meteorite choice (can only pick one)

2013-02-19 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Agreed, they are both cool. So if Schrodinger's cat can be dead and alive at the same time, I would ignore the rules and get both.  Mendy Ouzillou From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com To: Matt Morgan m...@mhmeteorites.com Cc: Meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] I will be in Barcelona next week

2013-02-20 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
I will be in Barcelona next week for the Mobile World Congress show. My schedule looks light on Thursday afternoon (Feb. 28th) and was wondering if anyone has visited the Barcelona Natural Science Museum (Museo Blau) and if they have a meteorite exhibit.  I had so much fun visiting the Natural

Re: [meteorite-list] sharp protrusion from an iron meteorite

2013-02-27 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
My guess is the the metal was pushed out due to oxidization. The metal seems to be protruding from a crack. I'm thinking moisture made its way into the crack and as the iron oxide formed, it forced the metal to cleave and then pushed the metal up. Mendy Ouzillou On Feb 27, 2013, at 11:41 PM

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite market talk on radio

2013-03-01 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
their 15 minutes, but you had better assess the risks. We live in a world where nothing is forgotten and nearly everything can be found on the web for others to reference for their next article or expose. Mendy Ouzillou On Mar 1, 2013, at 1:46 PM, Count Deiro countde...@earthlink.net wrote: Ladies

Re: [meteorite-list] JASON, be carefull what you say about my meteorites on the Meteorite List, I am warning you...

2013-03-02 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Based on the link below, that should be enough for eBay to pull not just the listing but others as well. Slap, slap, oh sorry, I was obviously dreaming. Mendy Ouzillou From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com To: Brandon b1dunov...@aol.com Cc: Jorge M

Re: [meteorite-list] Type 7 chondrites

2013-03-04 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
.   Mendy Ouzillou - Original Message - From: Richard Montgomery rickm...@earthlink.net To: Alan Rubin aeru...@ucla.edu; Peter Scherff petersche...@rcn.com; 'Adam' meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: Sent: Monday, March 4, 2013 5:14 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Type 7 chondrites

Re: [meteorite-list] SHATTERCONES in TATAHOUINE

2013-03-06 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Yes, many of my specimens display this feature. Now that you mention it, it reminds me of improperly annealed material that is under stress. In other words the cooling happened very rapidly from above the annealing point (not necessarily liquid) to below the annealing point. Mendy -Original

Re: [meteorite-list] finally: L3.00

2013-03-06 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
An unequilibriated congrats to Adam Bates. Mendy Ouzillou On Mar 6, 2013, at 10:16 AM, Rob Lenssen rlens...@planet.nl wrote: Finally an L3.00: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=57162 Would love to see a photo! Rob Lenssen www.AsteroidChippings.com

[meteorite-list] Origin of chondrules

2013-03-12 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
. Jeff Grossman, would love to hear your thoughts on this paper. Mendy Ouzillou  __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [meteorite-list] Origin of chondrules

2013-03-12 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
It has been kindly and privately pointed out that there is not a typo. As I get older I can't tell the difference between what younger and older. My apologies. Mendy Ouzillou From: Mendy Ouzillou ouzil...@yahoo.com To: met-list meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Origin of chondrules

2013-03-13 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
to be published if it is so far off? The answer is important to me because I do not have the time to read everything. I have time to read selected books and articles and want to make sure I am properly furthering my education. Best, Mendy Ouzillou On Mar 13, 2013, at 10:05 PM, Peter Scherff

Re: [meteorite-list] Found this article: Possible risks of eBay sales of Chelyabinsk meteorite fragments

2013-03-18 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
of the Russian Federation it becomes the property of the person who found it,” says Taltseva. Talk about getting it all wrong! If they do pass any kind of law, I wonder if they will grandfather in previous falls and finds, most notably Sikhote Alin, Seymchan, etc. Mendy Ouzillou

[meteorite-list] CONTEST: Graphic design

2013-03-20 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
for the design. I will provide a link back to your website if it is a graphic design website. Have fun! Mendy Ouzillou  __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http

Re: [meteorite-list] AD: HED, PAC, Rare Chondrites, Irons, Achondrites + MORE

2013-03-20 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
yellow and caramel colored crystals. Did I mention the deep shiny black crust. Now I have. My unasked endorsement. Mendy Ouzillou On Mar 20, 2013, at 9:23 PM, sa...@bcmeteorites.com wrote: Good Evening List, I have many meteorites listed on Ebay currently. Some VERY NICE meteorites ending

Re: [meteorite-list] Complete Collection Now on a Gallery + Slideshow.

2013-03-23 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Wow, that was fun (easy and intuitive) scrolling through all the different meteorites. It is obvious that you spent a LARGE amount of time cataloguing your collection. I really like the distinctive background as well. You give hope to those of us infinitely less organized than you. Mendy

[meteorite-list] In Tucson April 4 through April 7

2013-03-25 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Well another business trip is coming up but this one is much closer to home and my meteoritic interests. I have had such amazing response in my travels, why not continue the hot streak. I will be in Tucson on April 4 to visit Freescale in Tempe. My meetings will be done by 5pm or 6pm max.

[meteorite-list] In Phoenix Tucson next week

2013-03-26 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
on Saturday morning and leave Sunday morning. The weekend schedule is still in flux. Best, Mendy From: Mendy Ouzillou ouzil...@yahoo.com To: met-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 10:13 PM Subject: In Tucson April 4 through April

[meteorite-list] [AD]: Sculptural Tazas, Battle Mountain, Faucett, Gan-Gan slice and more

2013-03-29 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
free to contact me off-list if you wish to make any offers on my items listed or make offers on eBay. Regards,   Mendy Ouzillou IMCA #8395 MetSoc member Native English Reviewer for Meteorites Scientific Journal  (http://www.meteorites.pwr.wroc.pl/magazine.html

Re: [meteorite-list] Chelybinsk eBay price history

2013-04-03 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Except that for now, Tatahouine is selling for less. That will change but gr Mendy Ouzillou On Apr 3, 2013, at 2:47 PM, Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: Agreed Anne. Tatahouine is in a class all it's own when it comes to price-vs-size

Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk

2013-04-05 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
I will say that shipping times can be very long sometimes. I once had to wait 4 weeks for one from Poland and I believe 3 weeks even from Germany. Best, Mendy Ouzillou From: Linda Barany lbar...@sbcglobal.net To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent

[meteorite-list] [AD]: Ash Creek (West), Faucett, Gan Gan, Taza and a rare CRUSTED Tatahouine,

2013-04-06 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
on eBay. Regards, Mendy Ouzillou IMCA #8395 MetSoc member Native English Reviewer for Meteorites Scientific Journal  Mendy Ouzillou __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] [AD]: Ash Creek (West), Faucett, Gan Gan, Taza and a rare CRUSTED Tatahouine,

2013-04-06 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Sorry for the repost - just wanted to say all auctions end in less than 24 hours. Thanks,   Mendy - Original Message - From: Mendy Ouzillou ouzil...@yahoo.com To: met-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: Sent: Saturday, April 6, 2013 3:35 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] [AD

Re: [meteorite-list] A California cold find

2013-04-06 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Beauty So fresh, congratulations.   Mendy Ouzillou - Original Message - From: Michael Mulgrew mikest...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: Sent: Saturday, April 6, 2013 3:08 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] A California cold find Hello, list

Re: [meteorite-list] Significant digits

2013-04-09 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Anyone willing to sell me a large lunar stone based on it's lunar weight but earth $/g, let me know.   Mendy From: Michael Mulgrew mikest...@gmail.com To: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com Cc: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tuesday, April 9,

[meteorite-list] [AD]: Ash Creek (West), Faucett, Gan Gan, and Taza

2013-04-14 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
and fragments available, and all but one are crusted. 4) Faucett: Great 35g slice with a really old Haag specimen card. 5) Gan-Gan: Spectacular etch on this hefty 204g iron (IVA). All the Tatahouine is gone, as is the large thick slice of NWA 100. Regards, Mendy Ouzillou IMCA #8395 MetSoc member Native

Re: [meteorite-list] West, Texas

2013-04-17 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Anne, Crystal and I are watching the news now. Facebook has been very active with Ben de la Vega reporting on it. Mendy Ouzillou On Apr 17, 2013, at 10:19 PM, Anne Black impact...@aol.com wrote: Am I the only one watching CNN? Massive explosion in West, Texas. The fertilizer plant and one

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteoritic stardust anti-ageing cream

2013-04-24 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
requires significant effort. The effort is also physical in that they bring in LARGE irons for everyone to enjoy.   Mendy Ouzillou From: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com To: Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 7:07 AM

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteoritic stardust anti-ageing cream

2013-04-24 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
this guy from bidding not wanting to risk negative feedback. Adam - Original Message - From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Mendy Ouzillou ouzil...@yahoo.com Cc: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com; Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Wolcott CT meteorite fall analysis

2013-04-26 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
We wonder why? Mendy (not Wendy) From: Matson, Robert D. robert.d.mat...@saic.com To: Frank Cressy fcre...@prodigy.net; Marc Fries chief_scient...@galacticanalytics.com; Meteorite Mailing List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013

Re: [meteorite-list] [AD]: Ash Creek (West), Faucett, Gan Gan, Taza and a rare CRUSTED Tatahouine,

2013-04-28 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
of these specimens. Regards, Mendy Ouzillou IMCA #8395 MetSoc member Native English Reviewer for Meteorites Scientific Journal Mendy Ouzillou __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Ebays new shipping policy

2013-05-05 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
money on this service, not just break even. Caveat Emptor,   Mendy http://www.ebay.com/sch/mendyo/m.html From: Mendy Ouzillou ouzil...@yahoo.com To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com; Met-List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2013 8:00

Re: [meteorite-list] Ebay, Websites and State Taxes

2013-05-06 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
million or less. I am personally on my way to $1M in sales this year and will gladly pay the extra tax when I reach my goal. I have till December 31 to sell another $995,000.  Wish me luck. ;-) Mendy Ouzillou From: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com To: Adam

[meteorite-list] [Ad or Trade]: Does anyone need a Nikon UFX II?

2013-05-12 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Hello everyone, When I bought my Nikon SMZ-10T microscope, it came with a UFX II to allow pictures to be taken with a 35mm film camera. I do not need it and would be happy to either sell it for very cheap or trade it for a lens or a meteorite. I do not know if it is functional, but it is at the

Re: [meteorite-list] Guesstimate on number of meteorite collectors.

2013-05-14 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
not matter. As long as the answer is that the number is growing, it's all good! Mendy Ouzillou From: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 12:28 PM

[meteorite-list] [WANTED]: Extra large specimen boxes

2013-05-17 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
I have plenty of the standard large boxes 84x59x24 mm. I am looking for similar style boxes with the ability to handle larger surface area. Depth of 24mm is fine. Mendy  __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Feb 11, 2012, Qinhai province, Fall

2013-05-22 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Robert, The meteorite goes by the name Xining and can be found on eBay. Just one of the many that China appears to not (want to) publish. Mendy Ouzillou From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com To: Robert Beauford robertbeauf...@rocketmail.com Cc

Re: [meteorite-list] Of Martian Rodents

2013-06-01 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
History repeats itself.  Rats hitched rides on boats and infested many islands like Hawaii. It is clear to any student of history that the rat hitched a ride on Curiosity and died of disappointment when he realized he had not landed on our cheese filled moon but instead had landed on Mars. The

Re: [meteorite-list] World's Largest Meteorites by Type

2013-06-13 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
than what is reported in the  MetBull. Mendy Ouzillou From: Pict p...@pict.co.uk To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:42 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] World's Largest Meteorites by Type

Re: [meteorite-list] World's Largest Meteorites by Type

2013-06-13 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
As a collector and in the interest of science, I would certainly like to have the TKW actively updated based on validated finds.    Mendy Ouzillou - Original Message - From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com To: Jeff Grossman jngross...@gmail.com Cc: meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] What is this?

2013-06-16 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
That was good for a laugh. Looks like a piece of MIR-de to me. From the glances I saw, it is at best a tektite, maybe obsidian. Definitely something that should be left under the tree where it was stored. Mendy Ouzillou On Jun 16, 2013, at 9:39 PM, Count Deiro countde...@earthlink.net wrote

Re: [meteorite-list] The Life of Slag/Slag-glass ...was What is this?

2013-06-17 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
educated as to what to look for. We are all sensitized to different things and expert in different areas. Your experience in handling slag and viewing images of it would be an ideal example to go into Jared Diamond's book, Blink. Best, Mendy Ouzillou From

Re: [meteorite-list] The Life of Slag/Slag-glass ...was What is this?

2013-06-17 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
feel better educated as to what to look for. We are all sensitized to different things and expert in different areas. Your experience in handling slag and viewing images of it would be an ideal example to go into Jared Diamond's book, Blink. Best, Mendy Ouzillou

[meteorite-list] [AD]: Short sweet - eBay auctions ending Tuesday morning

2013-06-17 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
, it is outrageously priced, but there are not many like this. 3) 14.92g crusted and fresh slice of Battle Mountain and other nice pieces 4) Various and very cool pieces of Taza 5) Two nice sized pieces of Wolf Creek 6) Nicely etched wedge cut of Seymchan Regards, Mendy Ouzillou IMCA #8395 MetSoc member

[meteorite-list] [WANTED]: Ibitira

2013-06-21 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Hello everyone, If anyone attending Ensis sees or knows of a nice slice of Ibitira (about 10g or less) can you please let me know. Of course, if anyone has some to sell on the MetList, please let me know. Please respond privately.   Mendy Ouzillou

[meteorite-list] [AD]: Beautiful fine-grained, equilibrated eucrite slices for sale, NWA 7874

2013-06-22 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
/nwa7874-eucrite/ If interested, you can email me at men...@meteoritesusa.com or at ouzil...@yahoo.com. Enjoy! Mendy Ouzillou IMCA #8395 MetSoc member Native English Reviewer for Meteorites Scientific Journal (http://www.meteorites.pwr.wroc.pl/magazine.html

Re: [meteorite-list] $8.5 million — arguably the most valuable meteorite collection ever privately owned.

2013-06-26 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
collector - nice to see I'm not the only crazy person out there.  :-)  Mendy Ouzillou From: Matthias Bärmann majbaerm...@web.de To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 4:46 PM Subject: Re

Re: [meteorite-list] Photos - Ensisheim 2013

2013-06-27 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Hanno, Big thank you for the great photos. Between you and the pictures posted on FB by John Humpfries, I ALMOST felt like I was there. Next year, I'm hoping to take my own photos. Best, Mendy Ouzillou From: Hanno Strufe gib...@aol.com To: meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Pseudofossils, Meteorwrongs, and Newspapers

2013-06-29 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
but are actually even more rare sedimentary meteorites. When will people learn? Mendy Ouzillou On Jun 29, 2013, at 9:40 AM, Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: That bigfoot rock looks more like Andre the Giant : http://i.cdn.turner.com/dr/teg/tsg/release/sites/default/files/imagecache

Re: [meteorite-list] Congrats Johnno - The Long Awaited Day has Arrived!!!

2013-07-02 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
A hearty good on ya Johnno! Best, Mendy Ouzillou On Jul 2, 2013, at 8:23 PM, Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: Miracles do happen! - http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=31470 -- - Web - http

[meteorite-list] WANTED: Chelyabink leftovers

2013-07-03 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
. Best, Mendy Ouzillou __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Help needed with Valera Cow Killer Documents

2013-07-06 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
That's because even with all the bickering, flaming and general nonsense we sometimes (or regularly) complain about, this community is always willing to help when needed. Kinda reminds you of a typical family! Have a great weekend. Mendy -Original Message- From:

Re: [meteorite-list] Steve Curry on LinkedIn

2013-07-08 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Got one too ... :-( Mendy Ouzillou On Jul 8, 2013, at 10:07 AM, Bob King nightsk...@gmail.com wrote: I got one too. I consider anything from him toxic after Blaine's experience, so I tossed it. Bob On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 12:05 PM, Michael Mulgrew mikest...@gmail.com wrote: List, I recently

Re: [meteorite-list] I found fantastic oriented individual of Chelyabinsk meteorite.

2013-07-09 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Too many expletives to list here. What an amazing, amazing find! Huge congratulations. Mendy Ouzillou From: Alexander san...@rambler.ru To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tuesday, July 9, 2013 8:58 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] I found fantastic

Re: [meteorite-list] Darth Vader in Met Bulletin?!

2013-07-13 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Tatahouine! Mendy Ouzillou On Jul 13, 2013, at 1:59 PM, Jeff Grossman jngross...@gmail.com wrote: I was resolved to leave that in there until somebody noticed. It has been at least 3-4 years. It does date to when I was testing some new programming, and I just let it go to see what happened

[meteorite-list] Richard Norton's signature

2013-07-29 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
sure Richard's signature is real and not added later. Regards, Mendy Ouzillou  __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [meteorite-list] Just sharing pictures of a nice one !

2013-08-17 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Congratulations Marie on finding a very beautiful stone. Mendy Ouzillou On Aug 17, 2013, at 5:20 PM, Fabien Kuntz wwmeteori...@yahoo.com wrote: Hello, I just wouldlike to share pictures of a Beni M'Hira found by Marie, the MM11 specimen... Oriented, very few flowlines, but what a crust

[meteorite-list] Meteorite hunter takes £10,000 rock to auction - And a particularly BAD quote

2013-08-19 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
is played, you will likely get played. Sincerely, Mendy Ouzillou  __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] [AD]: Back from vacation, back on eBay

2013-08-19 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Colony) called NWA 7892. Most slices have already been bought by institutions, but I have a few remaining slices and can cut a little more if demand outstrips the present supply. Please respond privately for photos and pricing. Regards, Mendy Ouzillou IMCA #8395 MetSoc member Native English

Re: [meteorite-list] Jbilet Winselwan

2013-08-21 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
I too have some of this CM2 and at very good prices. I have small pieces up to 2-3G and a big 76g oriented half stone. Email off list. Mendy Ouzillou On Aug 21, 2013, at 8:55 AM, Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com wrote: I have plenty of it. Great fresh CM2. For sale now. Fragments for .1

Re: [meteorite-list] Jbilet Winselwan

2013-08-21 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Big thank you should also go to Hasnaa to ensure this find was given a name instead of a NWA number. Mendy Ouzillou On Aug 21, 2013, at 9:21 AM, Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: I think this bears repeating - Jbilet Winselwan is a good example of how to properly

[meteorite-list] Ray, let me know if you received my emails

2013-08-21 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Apologies to the list, I am having trouble with my emails and want to make sure emails sent to Ray have been received. Mendy Ouzillou  __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Photo of the Day

2013-08-22 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
And one of my personal favorites. I always look forward to seeing the MPOD. Thank you Paul for the work you do to bring us the MPOD. Mendy Ouzillou On Aug 22, 2013, at 9:08 AM, valpar...@aol.com wrote: Peter, As I explained to you in my email dated 26 July 2013, the MPOD website does

Re: [meteorite-list] Battle Mountain anniversary

2013-08-22 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Well happy birthday Battle Mountain! To celebrate its birthday, I will offer for the next 48 hours slices and fragments at $40/g. If anyone wants some small fragments of Jbilet Winselwan, I have about 10g available ranging in size from 0.1 to 2.3g at $50/g. Best regards, Mendy Ouzillou

Re: [meteorite-list] Battle Mountain anniversary

2013-08-22 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Well happy birthday Battle Mountain! To celebrate its birthday, I will offer for the next 48 hours slices and fragments at $40/g. If anyone wants some small fragments of Jbilet Winselwan, I have about 10g available ranging in size from 0.1 to 2.3g at $50/g. Best regards, Mendy Ouzillou

[meteorite-list] [AD] Running a sale on beautiful fine grained basaltic eucrite, NWA 7874

2013-09-01 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
. It is not considered monomict because it’s texture isn’t dominated by brecciation. It is not considered cumulate either based on the pyroxene compositions which are highly equilibrated, probably due to a second heating like metamorphism. Mendy Ouzillou

[meteorite-list] Is it too early to start thinking about Tucson 2014?

2013-09-03 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
inventory early instead of after almost all the goodies have been picked over. Hotel, car and flights are all booked and reserved! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone I missed last year. To those going to Denver - Enjoy. I can't make this year, but I am looking forward to 2014. Regards, Mendy

Re: [meteorite-list] Alcohol + water + NaOH

2013-09-11 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Francesco, As far as I know, Sodium Hydroxide will not etch iron. Did you mean NitAl (Nitric acid + Alcohol)? Mendy Ouzillou From: Mendy Ouzillou ouzil...@yahoo.com To: Francesco Moser coj...@tiscali.it; Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Alcohol + water + NaOH

2013-09-12 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Derek's recommendation brings up an interesting point. What is the function of the alcohol? Post etched irons are usually rinsed in distilled water anyways to remove the Nital, so why use alcohol at all? Mendy Ouzillou On Sep 12, 2013, at 8:35 AM, Derek Yoost mine...@optonline.net wrote: I

[meteorite-list] [AD]: 3 new and unique meteorites (H7, C03.0, shock melt eucrite)

2013-09-15 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
eucrite. This stone is likely paired to NWA 7465 but available in larger slices and these slices are on SALE. http://www.meteoritesusa.com/nwa7874-eucrite/ 5) I have a some small pieces (sub-3g) of Jbilet Winselwan available at $45/g. Photos available upon request. Mendy Ouzillou

Re: [meteorite-list] [AD]: 3 new and unique meteorites (H7, C03.0, shock melt eucrite)

2013-09-16 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
I apologize for the repost, but I realized that the link for the CO3.0 was incorrect. http://www.meteoritesusa.com/nwa7892-co3-0/ Mendy -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Mendy Ouzillou Sent

Re: [meteorite-list] XRF gun at Tucson 2014?

2013-09-16 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Blaine Reed has his gun that he brings to the show. Mendy Ouzillou From: Michael Mulgrew mikest...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 1:26 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] XRF gun at Tucson 2014

Re: [meteorite-list] 15th annual Tucson Meteorite Auction

2013-09-22 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Michael, The NWA 4446 is a CV3 not a diogenite. :-) Mendy Ouzillou From: Michael Blood mlbl...@cox.net To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 4:10 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] 15th annual Tucson

Re: [meteorite-list] The NWA 6435 name on MetSoc Database = Nightmare

2013-09-23 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Can someone please clarify why this is listed as a Brachinite instead of Diogenite? Based on the composition being 90% olivine, should this not be listed as a dunitic diogenite? Mendy Ouzillou From: Fabien Kuntz wwmeteori...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] The NWA 6435 name on MetSoc Database = Nightmare

2013-09-23 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
and reduce overall time and cost. I hope that what I propose is not shot down because one detail may not work. I do hope that we come up with ideas on how to make this or a similar idea feasible to the benefit of the entire meteorite community. Respectfully and in good faith, Mendy Ouzillou

Re: [meteorite-list] First fragment of Chelyabinsk meteorite raised from bottom of Lake Chebarkul

2013-09-24 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
I am stunned at how fresh looking it is. Being submerged for that long, it should have been MUCH more weathered. Makes me a bit suspicious ... Mendy Ouzillou From: karmaka karmaka-meteori...@t-online.de To: met-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent

Re: [meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - 196 Approvals, NWA, Sahara, Winner South Dakota

2013-09-27 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Keith and Dana certainly win the prize for best meteorite names recently: Winner and Nothing! Congrats! Mendy Ouzillou From: Carl Agee a...@unm.edu To: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com Cc: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Picture of the Day

2013-10-01 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
As part of the MPOD today, Paul announced its second anniversary. I just wanted to congratulate an thank Paul for the milestone. The MPOD is one of the emails I look forward to every day. Job well done!!! Mendy Ouzillou From: valpar...@aol.com valpar

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