Re: [meteorite-list] One of the Strangest Landforms That I Ever Seen (Siberia, Russsia)

2014-02-11 Thread Pat Brown
If this were caused by a high shock event like a meteor strike, then there should be evidence in the form of shatter cones, shocked quartz crystals etc. In addition, there should be Iridium enrichment.  Best Regards,                Pat To:

Re: [meteorite-list] What is this?

2013-06-16 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Count and the List,  Obvious Vesicles and Conchoidal fractures and a vitreous overall appearance - makes this a very unlikely candidate for re-entered space junk. Also the line most of MIR re-entered over the Indian Ocean, but this piece made it to the USA - very fishy.  I think this is in

Re: [meteorite-list] Getting Novato approved

2013-04-30 Thread Pat Brown
this one in the Bulletin.  I would be very interested in understanding the masses that were found. Yours in Science,                 Pat Brown  Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:08:46 -0700 From: robert.d.mat...@saic.com To: jim.woodd...@suddenlink.net; m

Re: [meteorite-list] No, Diatoms Have Not Been Found in a Meteorite...

2013-03-12 Thread Pat Brown
628 stone fragments collected from rice fields in the region. However, they were able to clearly identify only three as possible meteorites.  Show me the classification! Best Regards,             Pat Brown  From: baa...@zagami.jpl.nasa.gov To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Tue

Re: [meteorite-list] Confirmed September 2012 BLM Regulations.

2013-02-07 Thread Pat Brown
.   Humbly, Yours in Science,                         Pat Brown   Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2013 16:00:12 -0500 From: h...@meteorhall.com To: countde...@earthlink.net CC: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Confirmed September 2012 BLM

Re: [meteorite-list] nwa7034

2013-02-03 Thread Pat Brown
Hello Aziz,  This one is beauty, thank you for sharing the photos.  Best Regards, Pat  hello guys well i put photo of a nice 39.2 gr nwa7034 on my flivkr enjoy http://www.flickr.com/photos/azizhabibi/ you need any info email me aziz h imca6220

[meteorite-list] AD- Clean looking Buehler Isomet Saw on eBay for $1100

2012-10-28 Thread Pat Brown
Best Regards,              Pat Brown  __ 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] Fusion Crust

2012-10-11 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Chris,  This is an interesting question. I would imagine for a meteorite to survive a landing on Mars,  that it would have to slow down to a degree. The only mechanism is friction with the atmosphere.  The extreme speed should be enough to create a plasma, and so a fusion crust should

Re: [meteorite-list] New BLM regs: Tempest in a teacup?

2012-09-30 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Norm and the List,  Norm, I agree with you that for those of us who are not interested in selling the  meteorites that we find on BLM land the 'new' rules are not a problem. In fact the  new rules explicitly grant ownership (with some limits about selling or bartering)  of the first 9.999

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Display Cabinets

2012-09-24 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Bill and the List,  This is an interesting subject, please share you findings with the rest of us.  My setup:  1) Big Gibeon (69Kg) is on a six sided woodcarving table that my father build 2) Most of the smaller stuff is in a 2 piece glass fronted cabinet that originally went with a TV

[meteorite-list] BLM New Meteorite Hunting Rules

2012-09-20 Thread Pat Brown
Hi All,  The new rules do seem pretty balanced and fair for those of us who do not sell their finds, however, those individuals who are operating from a more commercial point of view will be troubled more :(.  The new rules do raise a few questions: 1) Are meteorites collected before the new

Re: [meteorite-list] Some thoughts on find coords

2012-09-07 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Rob,  Thank you for a wise, logical and well balanced response.  We do need to maximize the accuracy and volume of the data for science and at the same time allow  the hunters in the field some level of confidentiality of the find coordinate data.  This said, it is commendable when

[meteorite-list] Is anyone sharing the coordinates of the Battle Mountain Find?

2012-09-03 Thread Pat Brown
Hello to the List,  I am going to be enroute in the next 24 to 30 hours from the Bay Area to the Denver Show. I could easily go via Battle Mountainon the I-80 route, If anyone is sharing Battle Mountain data please email.  Thank You,           Pat 

[meteorite-list] New fall in Nevada? Specifics?

2012-08-26 Thread Pat Brown
Hi to all of the Listoids this Sunday afternoon,  Is there any more detail about the possible Nevada fall? (I have checked out Dirk's page already, not enough data yet) Thank You,         Pat Brown  __ Visit

[meteorite-list] Touchdown

2012-08-05 Thread Pat Brown
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[meteorite-list] Request for Moderate to Cheap hotel recommendations for the Denver show

2012-07-20 Thread Pat Brown
know? Thank You,           Pat Brown  __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman

Re: [meteorite-list] Glass for thin sections ?

2011-03-17 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Marcin, I have ordered petrologic glass slides and cover glass from Wards Scientific Supply. The slides: http://wardsci.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_IG0004280_A_name_E_Petrographic+Microscope+Slides The cover slips:

[meteorite-list] have the Meteoritical Society caught up on mailing MAPS?

2011-03-17 Thread Pat Brown
Hi all, Have the Meteoritical Society caught up on mailing MAPS in the current month yet? I have not received Jan or Feb 2011 yet. Thank You,      Pat __ Visit the Archives at

Re: [meteorite-list] Campos on Ebay

2011-03-04 Thread Pat Brown
Hello Count and the List, One interesting detail about reporting an eBay listing is that the boxes to check off in the report process do not give one an opportunity to report that an item is not genuine. However, there is a way, after you have made a purchase, to report that the item which

Re: [meteorite-list] Ebay, Again!

2011-03-03 Thread Pat Brown
These look like slag to me. Pat Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 14:09:17 -0500 From: actionshoot...@carolina.rr.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; impact...@aol.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Ebay, Again! His email says g.marcos @ yahoo. Looks

[meteorite-list] Excellent work Ruben, Thank You

2011-02-05 Thread Pat Brown
Hello to Ruben and the List, Thank you for the auction live webcast. It was very entertaining. Pat __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing

[meteorite-list] Struers Discoplan TS - Thin section saw and grinder - Manuals Wanted

2011-01-20 Thread Pat Brown
Hello Thin Section Fans, I have purchased a Struers Discoplan TS thin section saw and grinder. I am looking for Struers manuals and any information on vacuum chucks for this machine. Also still looking for information on thin section making. This is for my entertainment and not a

[meteorite-list] Wanted: A thin section grinding machine Also wanted: Info about your machine / methods

2011-01-17 Thread Pat Brown
and full wave, De Senarmont, Nakamura half shadow and a quartz wedge Thank you in advance for any information you can share with me. An off-list response is preferred. Best  Regards,     Pat Brown The Buehler Petrothin looks like a nice tool

Re: [meteorite-list] The New Meteorite Man!

2010-12-21 Thread Pat Brown
Hello to the list, Check out ebay item number 120661711027 This nutcase also claims to be selling a North American Biologic Planetary Meteorite  with clear evidence of well preserved fossils of crab, sea worms, clams and other sea life. This one is a game changer along with the associated

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of Day - November 24, 2010

2010-11-23 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Michael, Another awesome RFSPoD, thank you! Patrick Scientific Lifestyle Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:33:30 -0800 From: mich...@rocksfromspace.org To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of Day -

[meteorite-list] Test Plain Text 9 - please delete

2010-09-22 Thread Pat Brown
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Re: [meteorite-list] Mystery Nevada Find?

2009-12-21 Thread Pat Brown
Hello to the List, This cut surface also shows small vesicles that make one wonder if it is one of the few meteorites that have vesicles. I would certainly have picked it up and submit for closer inspection. Sonny is very experienced and has made some spectacular finds, I hope this one

Re: [meteorite-list] Scalecubes.com

2009-12-21 Thread Pat Brown
Hello to the List, 'Just received my scale cube today as well. This is a very impressive bit of work! The markings are very crisp. This makes my desert meteorite hunting withdrawals even worse. Pining for the Playa,    Pat

Re: [meteorite-list] Collection succession planning

2009-10-31 Thread Pat Brown
a6d0b450ad084cdfb782498064dd4...@d190th71 e24c00ff4cbe4d368e5694db76a36...@meteorroom Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable MIME-Version: 1.0 Hi Dave and the List=2C=20 Excellent article and very timely.=20 I would suggest one

Re: [meteorite-list] meteoroid question

2009-10-04 Thread Pat Brown
international friends a basket ball is 0.74 meters in circumference and a softball is 0.30 meters in circumference.] Please do let us know what you get for answers from Rob Matson and the rest of the List. Best Regards,    Pat Brown Date: Sun, 4

[meteorite-list] Test only please delete

2009-08-29 Thread Pat Brown
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[meteorite-list] Tucson show - RV Questions

2009-08-29 Thread Pat Brown
Hello to the List, This year I plan to drive to the Tucson show in a van that will be converted to a meteorite hunting RV. It will be a 1 ton or Dodge Sprinter body, so it is not that big, no slide-outs etc. I have a few questions, would you mind sharing some of your Tucson info? (off list

Re: [meteorite-list] Unidentified object from sky destroys car in Cottonwood

2009-03-12 Thread Pat Brown
shure does not look like a meteorite or a re-entered piece of space junk. It also does not look like a blade from a big wood chipper like the last few 'meteorites' hitting cars and houses. Pat Brown Hardware Reliability Engineer (and ex-materials engineer) --- On Thu, 3/12/09, Eric Wichman e

Re: [meteorite-list] Unidentified object from sky destroys car in Cottonwood

2009-03-12 Thread Pat Brown
Pat Brown wrote: Hi Eric and the List, Interesting photos. I highly doubt that the windshield melted, it looks much more like the plastic film between the layers of glass (that make it safety glass as used in windshields) just stretched from the impacting object. The photo

[meteorite-list] The Desert Speaks visits Tucson show and Haag on at 7PM10PM Pacific in 15 min

2009-03-11 Thread Pat Brown
Hi All, On an HD chanel called HDT High Definition Theatre at 7PM Pacific Daylight Savings time (and repeats at 10PM) tonight is an episode of a good show called _The Desert Speaks_, that includes a visit to the Tucson Fossil and Meteorite show, digging for fish fossils and a visit to Bob

Re: [meteorite-list] Awesome 11 gram oriented West Texas meteorite for sale

2009-03-03 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Ruben and the List, That is one very fine looking meteorite, might even be the pick of the litter! Thanks for the photos. Pat --- On Tue, 3/3/09, Ruben Garcia meteoritem...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Ruben Garcia meteoritem...@yahoo.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Awesome 11 gram

Re: [meteorite-list] Might Something Need To Be Done Department

2009-02-15 Thread Pat Brown
Darryl and the list, That Allende is the most studied is in part due to luck. In what was one of the best ways to spend our tax dolars, IMNSHO, the USA built a team of the best scientists with the best tools to study the lunar rocks. This team was all dressed up with no rocks to study, and

Re: [meteorite-list] What are the top 10 most scientifically important meteorites?

2009-02-13 Thread Pat Brown
OK Allende Murchison ALH84001 Tagish Lake Canyon Diablo (for it's Crater) Nakhla Calcalong Creek Orgueil Lost City (camera network data, orbit) Peekskill (videos, orbit data) --- On Fri, 2/13/09, ensorama...@ntlworld.com ensorama...@ntlworld.com wrote: From: ensorama...@ntlworld.com

Re: [meteorite-list] NASA Publication - Exploring Meteorite Mysteries (for teachers)

2008-12-18 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Michael and the List, This book is available as a free .pdf file at: http://books.google.com/books?id=vbF-ZLb7608Cprintsec=frontcoverdq=teachers+guide+to+meteoriteslr=as_brr=1as_pt=ALLTYPES or just do a google book search and you will find it. With Best Regards, Pat

Re: [meteorite-list] Real or Bogus?

2008-12-13 Thread Pat Brown
Hello fellow listoids, Mexico Doug's post about Michael Collins praises a lesser known hero of the Apollo program. IMNSHO, Michael Collins is also the most gifted author among his Apollo brethern. In his books _Carrying the Fire_ and _Liftoff_ Michael captures some of the awe in a project

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - November 27, 2008

2008-11-26 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Michael and Fellow Listiods, I will add my voice to the chorus, we are glad to see you back on the list with your RfSPOD. I also want to thank Michael Gilmer for filling the void. Some of the incredible meteorites on RfSPOD are for sale and are using RfSPOD as an erzats advertising

Re: [meteorite-list] Smacked by gob

2008-11-22 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Pete and the List The word GobSmacked is Brittish slang, Gob=face or more like the way we say 'mug' as slang for face and smacked=hit. The engineers from our sister plant in Scotland use this slang in almost the same way as we say you could have knocked me over with a feather , supprised

[meteorite-list] O'Keefe _Tektites and Their Origin_ full contents on website

2008-11-16 Thread Pat Brown
by Elsevier in the form of one arrangement but that the work was paid for by the US taxpayers and hence in the public domain. The above mentioned website contains the full text and all the figures, drawings, charts and phtots as published in the book. Enjoy Best Regards, Pat Brown

Re: [meteorite-list] WANTED - Holbrook from AMNH

2008-11-10 Thread Pat Brown
to the nearest milligram and placed in a membrane box. Pat Brown Scientific Lifestyle Meteorites Engineer by vocation, meteorite hunter when on vacation --- On Mon, 11/10/08, Arnaud Mignan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Arnaud Mignan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [meteorite-list] WANTED - Holbrook

Re: [meteorite-list] WANTED - Holbrook from AMNH

2008-11-10 Thread Pat Brown
to the nearest milligram and placed in a membrane box. Pat Brown Scientific Lifestyle Meteorites Engineer by vocation, meteorite hunter when on vacation --- On Mon, 11/10/08, Arnaud Mignan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Arnaud Mignan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [meteorite-list] WANTED - Holbrook

Re: [meteorite-list] Field Guide to Meteors and Meteorites now Available

2008-06-24 Thread Pat Brown
I pre-ordered on May 26th and my Amazon account shows that the book shipped by 2nd day air (I have joined Amazon's Prime program that offers expedited order fulfillment and 2nd day air shipment on all orders for $80/yr) on Monday the 23rd and shows expected delivery on Wednesday June the 25th.

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite offered (NOT an ad)

2008-05-20 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Darren and the List, I would suggest that he should be cautioned to wear a 3 layer thick foil helmet with a zirconium tube no more than 7mm diameter at the highest point of his head to allow his own thought process and not be overly influenced by the energy aura around the meteorite. You

Re: [meteorite-list] Questions about _Tektites in the Geological Record_

2008-04-15 Thread Pat Brown
Hi all, Thank you John, Mike, Sean, Dirk, James and Aubrey for all the feedback on this Tektite book. You all are a great resource and as a result I saved some money by buying the book from Mike Jensen. The study of Tektites is very interesting in that we do not have all of the answers yet.

[meteorite-list] Request: Review of the book - Tektites in the Geological Record

2008-04-13 Thread Pat Brown
you and Best Regards, Pat Brown Scientific Lifestyle Meteorites Engineer by vocation, meteorite hunter when on vacation ISBN 978-1862390850 __ http

Re: [meteorite-list] fun meteorite video

2008-04-07 Thread Pat Brown
Hi All, Is it possible that this etchant is ferric chloride? The thing that disturbs me about all of the etching videos is that no one wears safety glasses. None of these chemicals is eyeball friendly! Pat --- David Pensenstadler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great Video! I wonder how many

Re: [meteorite-list] OT - Waaaayyyyyy OT

2008-04-02 Thread Pat Brown
family (you will have to ask several relatives, as often people of the greatest generation do not talk about such things), get both the _Total PSA_ and the _Free PSA_ tests as part of your annual physical. Create a baseline for you. Pat Brown p.s. I am not a doctor or medical professional, I am

Re: [meteorite-list] Call for Articles for the August issue of Meteorite magazine

2008-03-26 Thread Pat Brown
I am all for an online way to pay and puchasing a DVD of all the back issues. The $ that back issues sell for on ebay is a clear indicator that the demand is there! Pat --- tracy latimer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd buy a DVD copy of the back issues as well. In fact, as cool as it is to

[meteorite-list] Is this really Park Forrest on ebay? Legit?

2008-03-23 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Listoids, I was looking over the egay listings and found: Park Forest Meteorite 341.1 g nod Item number: 220215403248 This stone has lost a lot of 'crust', is this one legit? Pat __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list

Re: [meteorite-list] Gary Curtiss

2008-03-18 Thread Pat Brown
A Big Welcome to Gary Thank You for a new meteorite from the great state of Colorado. With Best Regards from a Colorado native, Pat Brown --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary writes: OK, I never contribute to this list so here is my first entry... Hello

Re: [meteorite-list] '869?

2008-03-12 Thread Pat Brown
Hi All, There was some 869 in big lots. Sahara Overland had a very nice looking 25Kg lot. Another tent seller at the Ramada Ltd was selling by the gram some stuff that really looked like 869, but was not identified as such. Pat Brown Scientific Lifestyle Meteorites --- Greg Hupe [EMAIL

[meteorite-list] Report of meteorite hitting the ground near Lind, Washington

2008-02-19 Thread Pat Brown
Hi All, A bright meteor was spotted over the pacific northwest this morning at about 5:30AM. There is a report by a commercial pilot of an impact with the ground near Lind, WA. Here is a blurb from the Spokane newspaper: http://www.spokesmanreview.com/breaking/story.asp?ID=13738 Pat in Spokane

Re: [meteorite-list] New guy introduces himself with a couple of questions

2008-01-28 Thread Pat Brown
, Pat Brown Scientific Lifestyle Meteorites --- Michael Gilmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Everyone and List Members!, I hope this is not a breach of list etiquette and if so, I apologize in advance for my indiscretion. I just wanted to take a moment and come out

Re: [meteorite-list] intriguing Question

2008-01-10 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Jasoon, Peter and the List, Some thoughts on why the Sahara is so productive: Another significant factor is the climate over the past several thousand years. The sahara and parts of the American southwest have been dry for a long time, this increases the terrestrial recognizability time of

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorites/hunting

2008-01-08 Thread Pat Brown
Hello Fellow Listoids, Let's add Prof. Susan W. Kieffer University Walgreen Fellow CAS Professor of Geology Professor of Physics University of Illinois to our list of Women in Meteoritics Pat Brown --- Notkin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Twink posted: Anne, now that you are retired

[meteorite-list] AD? More of the nice Machined Anodized Al Scale Cubes on ebay 320196968178

2007-12-15 Thread Pat Brown
meteorite hunt. There were 10 left just 2 minutes ago after the 2 that I bought. Thanks to Sterling for the heads up about this seller. I was not quick enough to get one last time, but I jumped on it this time. With Best Regards, Pat Brown Scientific Lifestyle Meteorites

Re: [meteorite-list] Photos from NHM, London

2007-12-09 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Mark, Nice photos. Thanks for sharing. Meteoritically Yours, Pat Brown Scientific Lifestyle Meteorites --- Mark Crawford [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I thought the list might be interested in seeing some pictures from the Natural History Museum

Re: [meteorite-list] List sure is quiet...

2007-11-25 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Mike and the List, It sure has been quiet this holiday weekend on the list. I will second Mike's wish for a rock from space for all this Christmas. Why, that's not a lump of coal in my stocking it's a 2 Kg CO3! Meoritically Yours, Pat --- Mike Groetz [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [meteorite-list] Oh Ch**st...

2007-11-19 Thread Pat Brown
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[meteorite-list] Question about Polarizing Microscope Lomo Polam P-211

2007-11-05 Thread Pat Brown
Hello Listees, OK this is a gloat. However, there is also a request for assistance. I just scored a compound polarizing mineralogical microscope that I am trying to learn some more about. I am trying to find a users manual and a service manual (preferably in english, but any language is more

[meteorite-list] BBC web piece on Meteorite Auction Results

2007-10-28 Thread Pat Brown
Hi All, The BBC just put up this it about the big meteorite auction. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7066340.stm Best Regards, Pat Brown Scientific Lifestyle __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Call for papers for Meteorite magazine

2007-09-12 Thread Pat Brown
Regards, Pat Brown --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello everyone: I leave for Denver tomorrow morning (Thursday) and hope to see many of you there. It is that time again for submission of articles to Meteorite. The August issue should be on its way and Nancy and I

[meteorite-list] A big thanks re: Phoenix Job Interview Trip

2007-08-27 Thread Pat Brown
in the great state of Arizona. There is a real positive fellowship on this list. With Best Regards, Pat Brown Scientific Lifestyle Meteorites __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http

[meteorite-list] Trying to reach Marcin Cimala

2007-08-19 Thread Pat Brown
Hi All, I am trying to reach Marcin Cimala. My email to him using both of his email addresses has bounced. I am trying to buy a meteorite from Marcin's web page. Thank You, Pat Brown __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Lightning, stars and a meteor

2007-08-12 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Ginger, That is one incredible photograph. (Listees, if you have not clicked on the link, have a look) Thank you for sharing. I hope you get to enjoy more of the show tonight. With Best Regards, Pat --- Ginger Mayfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, Yes, I still

[meteorite-list] Request - Looking for a good real estate agent in Chandler/Phoenix area

2007-08-10 Thread Pat Brown
dream. A good way to guarantee a trip to Tucson each year is to be 1.5 hours drive away. I am hoping that the library at the center for meteorite studies at the Tempe campus is open to non-students. Thank You and Best Regards, Pat Brown

Re: [meteorite-list] first photos from the LA MANCHA meteorite hunting / new fresh eucrite

2007-08-05 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Mirko and the List, Thank you for showing your hunting photos on the web. These are really nice meteorites; the crust is so fresh and glossy. Nice recovery of a rare type. Thank you also for discussing meteorites and not the rant of the day about list abuse. Hunt On... Pat Brown

[meteorite-list] Can we please just ignore Chicago Steve?

2007-08-05 Thread Pat Brown
Hello to all the list members, Can we please just ignore Steve and his psychological/social issues? We are all just playing into his hands by all the acrimony on the list in response to his hunger for attention. Steve wants attention. It does not matter if it is good or bad attention. If

Re: [meteorite-list] Steve or New meteorite, which to discuss?

2007-07-25 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Michael, Your recovery story has been most interesting, keep it coming. I choose to have this list be about meteorites. The Cali meteorite landed in a bad nieghborhood that is probably impossible to clean up. I hope it is not too late to clean up the list.. Best Regards,

Re: [meteorite-list] unclean gao givaway and hundreds of similar threads

2007-07-25 Thread Pat Brown
Hello Listees, There is a personality type that lives for attention. It does not matter if the attention is the result of the individual's good or bad bahaviour. This person will do whatever they need to gain this attention. Most of us outgrow this behaviour by the age of 2.5 or 3 years. Some

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - July 21, 2007

2007-07-21 Thread Pat Brown
Now that is one beautiful space rock. Thanks, Pat --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.spacerocksinc.com/July_21_2007.html _ ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at

[meteorite-list] Request - Who can sell me 10 BelOMO Triplets for a good price?

2007-06-29 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Listoids, I need to buy some 10X loupes for my nieces and nephews. I would like to get them the real item. So, where can I get ten of the BelOMO Belarus 10x loupes for a good price? I have a business license, so this can be a wholesale transaction. Thank You! Pat Brown

Re: [meteorite-list] collection update - Ensisheim acquisitions

2007-06-23 Thread Pat Brown
Dr. Buhl, Thank you for sharing the photos of your newest acquisitions. The oriented NWA and 5.9Kg Sikhote Alin are both very nice specimens. Your photos do justice to these gems from space! Would you share your photo technique? Best Regards, Pat Brown

[meteorite-list] WARNING VIRUS IN EMAIL FROM TRILOBITEMOROC

2007-06-22 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Lisees, Please do not open the attachment to the email from trilobitemoroc, it contains a virus. Pat __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] techical advice

2007-06-17 Thread Pat Brown
in Woodcraft Inc. other than being a satisfied customer. I would be grateful if one of my fellow listees would let me know if there is an agreement prohibiting posting of commercial URLs. With Best Regards, Pat Brown (meteorite hunter and woodworker) --- Dave

Re: [meteorite-list] fall patterns

2007-04-08 Thread Pat Brown
. This is one of the reasons that keeping good records is important. Best Regards, Pat Brown --- Robin Galyan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So what I am now trying to logicate is fall patterns.In particular the relationship of smaller chunks vs larger ones. Perhaps you can assist me

Re: [meteorite-list] Fusion crusts on stony meteorites

2007-03-23 Thread Pat Brown
Hi All, I bought a slice of this meteorite from Marcin at Tucson. While I am not a professional meteoriticist, I am an engineer heavily involved with failure analysis, use of microscopes and a trained observer. To my eye these are most definitely small bits of this meteorite fractured off of the

Re: [meteorite-list] Mr. Kramskoi Meteorite Offers from Russia

2007-03-20 Thread Pat Brown
Hi All, I don't have a copy of Bartlett's' Famous Quotations here at work, but from memory, P.T. Barnum did not say that there is a sucker born every minute. He said that no one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public. --- Sterling K. Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [meteorite-list] Mr. Kramskoi Meteorite Offers from Russia

2007-03-20 Thread Pat Brown
no doubt used the word American because he was in the business of running carnivals and such in the United States of America, not on an international scale. I am quite patriotic and firmly believe that I am one lucky man to be born in the United States of America. Sincerely, Pat Brown

Re: [meteorite-list] Who's still got their first meteorite?

2007-03-11 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Ruben and the List, This is a great topic. I still have the first meteorite I purchased. It is a small Canyon Diablo. I also have the first meteorite that I found, a small Tungsten Mountain. There is also joy in giving away meteorites. This past Christmas, I gave a small Tungsten

Re: [meteorite-list] Oh Boy- Here we go....

2007-03-07 Thread Pat Brown
OK, so when this guy 'produced' or 'presented' this meteorite did the parallel streaks make this an oriented meteorite?? This is going downhill quickly Pat --- Rob McCafferty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I didn't hink of Uranus until mentioned here, which is unusual. Mind you, i didn't get

Re: [meteorite-list] Steve's Imilac Trip, slightly off-topic: pisco

2007-02-27 Thread Pat Brown
Hi All, Distilled fermented grape juice is the definition of brandy as far as I know. Pat --- mark ford [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds just like it's 'distilled fermented grape juice' to me - so, presumably Schnapps / moonshine is probably a close equivalent? ? Mark

Re: [meteorite-list] the price per gram of tatahouine

2007-02-27 Thread Pat Brown
Hi All, At Tucson this year, Meteorite Caravan were selling small fragments for $3/g and larger fragments for $10/g. Pat --- mark ford [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve, I think you'll find it usually works the other way a lower$/g for larger pieces and Higher $/g for smaller

Re: [meteorite-list] Presenting my 50mm Seymchan Siderite Sphere

2007-02-26 Thread Pat Brown
Hi David and Kitt, The first photo is gorgeous! I would not be apologizing about that one! Very nice work on the sphere and a really nice etch job. Pat --- David Kitt Deyarmin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I finished my Seymchan Sphere today and I am extremely please with how it turned out.

[meteorite-list] I don't think congratulations are in order.....

2007-02-24 Thread Pat Brown
your communications here on the list? Regards, Pat Brown __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Larry Atkin's Recent Holbrook Find (Photos)

2007-02-12 Thread Pat Brown
Thanks Mark for the photo and congrats to Larry on this excellent find! Best Regards, Pat --- MARK BOSTICK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello list, Photographs of Larry Atkin's recent Holbrook find linked below. Stellar find Larry!

Re: [meteorite-list] www.venusmeteorite.com - what are your opinions on this claim

2007-02-10 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Randall and the List, This guy has spent a lot of time testing his rocks. His samples look very terrestrial to me. I do not recognize any flight markings. He states that the escape velocity of Venus is less than Earth, but he does not explain how an impactor makes it to the surface

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorites Dealer/Collectors

2007-02-05 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Bill, I for one appreciate your candid take on this situation. This lends a whole new meaning to you pay your money and you take your chances... Pat --- Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Hmmm. I remember this guy. I politely told him that I require

[meteorite-list] A first timers view of Tucson so far

2007-02-01 Thread Pat Brown
to the Tucson Electric Park show tomorrow to check out the lapidary saws and laps etc. The degree of fellowship with other meteorite collectors is really great. This is a most enjoyable experience. With Best Regards, Pat Brown __ Meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] A first timers view of Tucson so far

2007-02-01 Thread Pat Brown
, Pat Brown --- Desert Tours [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will go to the Tucson Electric Park show tomorrow to check out the lapidary saws and laps etc. Hi Pat Where is the Tucson Electric Park show? Would I also be able to find like a Faceting Machine that is for gemstone

[meteorite-list] Through the eyepiece microscope photography

2007-01-28 Thread Pat Brown
Hi All, Here is the information that i said I would post about through-the-eyepiece misroscope digital photography. The camera that is used in my lab is a Sony DSC-P92. No special settings are used. The tech just zooms until the image is full frame and presses the timer release for the shutter.

Re: [meteorite-list] Through the eyepiece microscope photography

2007-01-28 Thread Pat Brown
results. ymmv with non-Sony cameras Pat Brown --- Darren Garrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 28 Jan 2007 19:45:47 -0800 (PST), you wrote: Hi All, Here is the information that i said I would post about through-the-eyepiece misroscope digital photography. The camera

Re: [meteorite-list] info microscope camera for trinocular

2007-01-25 Thread Pat Brown
Hello Paolo and the List, I am a meteorite collector and amateur meteorite researcher. Professionally, I am a research and development engineer specializing in hardware quality and reliability for the largest electronic test equipment company in the world. I have technical oversight of our local

[meteorite-list] Questions about the Tucson Show from a first timer

2007-01-22 Thread Pat Brown
to be at Tucson. Does this ring a bell? That's probably enough questions for now. I hope the answers to these questions will be of general interest to other list readers as well. Best Regards, Pat Brown 8

[meteorite-list] Book Review: _Meteorite Hunter_ by Roy Gallant

2007-01-14 Thread Pat Brown
Hi All, I just finished _Meteorite Hunter_ by Roy Gallant (ISBN 978-0071372244). This book is not terribly technical, but is a great read none the less. The book consists mostly of a sort of travel log of Mr. Gallant's wonderful expeditions to several remote impact sites in the former USSR

[meteorite-list] A good evening to all

2007-01-08 Thread Pat Brown
Hi to All on the list, Kid with a new toy. I have purchased my first diamond saw and tonight cut some unclassified NWAs and one Tungsten Mountain that I found myself (after practicing on other rocks). This is pretty cool... being the first to see the inside of a rock this old and not of

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