[meteorite-list] Test

2011-04-12 Thread thetoprok
Test Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry __ 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/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] whetstone slice ad

2011-04-12 Thread thetoprok
Hello List, I'm posting this ad for Todd Parker. He has a 3.41 gram Whetstone slice on eBay with less than 8 hours left. It's the best price I've seen on this very collectable witnessed fall. Wishing the best for Everyone, Larry Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

Re: [meteorite-list] FW: Rocks from Space Picture of the Day -May 8, 2010

2010-05-09 Thread thetoprok
Hi Rob, List, I'd like to address a couple of points Rob made. I have great repect for you Rob, you are one smart dude, no doubts here! No disrespect intended to anyone out there, we all have opinions and that's what makes it all so fun! (Sorry to Phil and Warren for my full of it comment last

Re: [meteorite-list] FW: Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - May 8, 2010

2010-05-08 Thread thetoprok
Test Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: JoshuaTreeMuseum joshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com Date: Sat, 8 May 2010 15:25:59 To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] FW: Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - May 8, 2010 Hi Joe,

Re: [meteorite-list] FW: Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - May 8, 2010

2010-05-08 Thread thetoprok
Hello list, This will be short for now, my computer is in the shop. First, I'm havin fun! Second, I thought it may be a little controversial though it may be a bit more so than I thought. Next I'll say that the object is smaller than might be apparent. I'll show more pictures later. I can say it

[meteorite-list] Franconia Irons / RFSPOD

2010-05-08 Thread thetoprok
Hello List, Got my computer back a couple hours ago and I'm ready for a friendly rebuttal ;) Ok, I snapped a few images and created a photobucket account so I might plea my case visually. I'll start by saying Phil, Warren, I like guys like you.. so full of it and all.. kinda like me ; )

[meteorite-list] Franconia Irons - RFSPOD

2010-05-08 Thread thetoprok
Hello List, Got my computer back a couple hours ago and I'm ready for a friendly rebuttal ;) Ok, I snapped a few images and created a photobucket account so I might plea my case visually. I'll start by saying Phil, Warren, I like guys like you.. so full of it and all.. kinda like me ; )

[meteorite-list] Wisconsin Meteorite Slices Available

2010-04-27 Thread thetoprok
Hello List, It pains me to do this but here goes. I'm not a dealer and I rarely sell meteorites. When I do it's to fund a hunt or expand my modest collection. This sale is to cover some of my costs incurred while hunting for the worlds newest meteorite. I'm offering 5 complete slices. 1.7

Re: [meteorite-list] 332gr WI find!!

2010-04-26 Thread thetoprok
This is great news Joe! Congradulations on this teriffic find. It took monumental effort and rare dedication. I think that when someone is as fired up as you it's inevitable that he will score. How cool it must have been to have your kids right there at the moment.. Sweet! I'm not surprised

Re: [meteorite-list] Dorchester County, MD fireball reported 30MAR09

2009-03-30 Thread Thetoprok
Unfortunately it sounds as if it may have dropped into the Atlantic if the reports describing a west to east direction of flight are correct. In a message dated 3/30/2009 9:55:15 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, geo...@aol.com writes: After reading whats posted on the meteorobs mailing list, it

[meteorite-list] Ad- Ebay Items Ending Now

2009-03-21 Thread Thetoprok
Hello Fellow Enthusiasts, I have some '869, Holbrook, Sudbury (impact), DaG 956 and more. Some end tonight. Thanks, Larry http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZalienrockfarmQQfrppZ200QQfsopZ1QQfsooZ1QQrdZ0 **Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less.

Re: [meteorite-list] Weird Connections?

2009-03-12 Thread Thetoprok
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syncronicity -Larry In a message dated 3/12/2009 1:14:24 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, e...@meteoritewatch.com writes: Over the last few months we've all witnessed, read about, and/or seen videos, articles, and new reports about all the meteorite news happening

Re: [meteorite-list] List Members, what's your job ?

2009-02-19 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, Interesting topic. I turned 44 one week ago on Feb 12 while hunting meteorites in Az. Though I found a few on my trip I didn't find any on my birthday. I own a small company called Poison Ivy Control Of Michigan. I'm also an electrician, something I do during the winter months

[meteorite-list] Aziz's Carbonaceous Breccia?

2009-02-19 Thread Thetoprok
List, Aziz, I've never seen a meteorite like this, anyone else? _http://www.flickr.com/photos/azizhabibi/3293463147/_ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azizhabibi/3293463147/) -Larry **Need a job? Find an employment agency near you.

[meteorite-list] Advertisement 7.8 g Park Forest

2009-02-16 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, I would like to offer a 7.8 gram part slice of the 638 gram Park Forest that my brother found on Saturday, March 29, 2003. This stone was pictured in the July 2003 Sky and Telescope magazine. This would be a fine addition to any collection, but even more so if you have the

[meteorite-list] Correction!

2009-02-16 Thread Thetoprok
Ending is tomorrow, Feb 17 (not 16)10:00 PM eastern time. Thanks **Need a job? Find an employment agency near you. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agenciesncid=emlcntusyelp0003) __

Re: [meteorite-list] Google down? Sort of on-topic.

2009-01-31 Thread Thetoprok
Hi Jeff, I had no problem.. went to 3 sites. Btw, this years calendar ROCKS! -Larry Atkins In a message dated 1/31/2009 10:08:10 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, i...@meteorites.com.au writes: Hi all, Does anyone know what's going on with Google? I went to search for a meteorite and EVERY

[meteorite-list] Ad ebay Auctions Tucson Trip Fund Raiser!

2009-01-20 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, I'm still raising money to fund my meteorite hunting trip to Arizona. I have 19 auctions going right now, some ending today. Auctions include SaW 005, JaH 073 DaG 956, Franconia, Gold Basin, 869, Holbrook, Sudbury impact material and more!

[meteorite-list] Ad.. Sacramento Wash 005, Holbrook, ' 869 and More

2008-12-27 Thread Thetoprok
Some of these end in a few minutes! Raising cash for this years hunt following the Tucson show. Help me find more meteorites with your bids! http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/alienrockfarm_W0QQ_dmdZ1QQ_ipgZ50QQ_sopZ12 Thanks, Larry **Don't be the last to know - click here for

[meteorite-list] Ad.. Holbrook, DaG 956 JaH 073 and More!

2008-12-20 Thread Thetoprok
Hi List, I usually have a small sale this time of year to help fund my Tucson trip, this year is no different. http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/alienrockfarm_W0QQ_dmdZ1QQ_ipgZ50QQ_sopZ12 Happy Holidays! Larry **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy

Re: [meteorite-list] That Indiana Report

2008-04-17 Thread Thetoprok
Maybe not so promising.. http://www.theindychannel.com/news/15911294/detail.html In a message dated 4/17/2008 1:12:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It does sound good- really good. The video with it is interesting also- and the claim of a metallic odor makes it

Re: [meteorite-list] Mount Tazerait, Is it obtainable?

2008-04-05 Thread Thetoprok
In a message dated 4/5/2008 10:49:55 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi List, I recently imaged a thin section of Mount Tazerait L5. I found it fell Aug 21 1991 in Niger but I haven't seen any for sale (since I started looking which was just recently). Is this a

Re: [meteorite-list] Mount Tazerait, Is it obtainable?

2008-04-05 Thread Thetoprok
Tom, List, Coincidentally, I had my slice of Mt. Taz out and under the microscope a couple weeks ago and I found a crystal in one of the vugs that was unlike ones I've seen in the past. I was surprised to find it because I thought I had looked in every vesicle on the specimen. Seems there

[meteorite-list] Naked Science

2008-04-02 Thread Thetoprok
Steve A, Geoff, List, Bravo! Saw you guys on National Geo last night, just wanted to say congratulations, job well done! By the way, how did that 3 wheeler turn into a Hummer? : ) -Larry **Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home.

[meteorite-list] -AD- ebay SaW 005 and Holbrook Ending Soon

2008-04-02 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List Members, I have a few auctions ending over the next few days. There's a nice crusted Holbrook chunk ending tonight, no bids as of yet! There's a fine SaW 005 (Franconia Iron) individual too, very cool, very rare type!

[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March 26, 2008 / Story

2008-03-26 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, I'd like to share the story of this meteorite's recovery. A few weeks after the fall I had returned to the strewn field to hunt the wooded park area more thoroughly, I was confident I would find something despite the fact I had already been skunked there in the weeks previous.

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March 26, 2008 / Story

2008-03-26 Thread Thetoprok
Bernd, List, Thanks to all for the nice comments, It's my pleasure to share the story. Bernd asked about the amount of time that passed between the explosion and the fall of stones. Yes, I asked specifically and he said it was a minute or two, I remember being a bit surprised at this. I

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March 26, 2008 / Ques

2008-03-26 Thread Thetoprok
List, Quick question, Does a hammer stone this make? When he looked down he saw this meteorite setting on his door mat! Thanks, larry **Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home.

[meteorite-list] AD - Nice Holbrook Fragment Rock Bottom $

2008-03-25 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, There's only about 5 hours left on this nice piece of Holbrook and it's sittin' at about $1.65 a gram! Please take a look if you're so inclined. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=250227027293ssPageNam e=STRK:MESE:ITih=015 Thanks for looking! Larry Atkins

Re: [meteorite-list] Most Unique CAI

2008-03-23 Thread Thetoprok
Greg, List, This is a perfect example of the difference between people like me who sell the occasional meteorite to support my collecting habit, and a true dealer. How you ever parted with that CAI capped jewel is beyond me, I doubt I would have ever been able to sell it! That is truly

[meteorite-list] '869?

2008-03-12 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, Noticed this on ebay. Does it look like NWA 869 to you guys? Perhaps it's just that I've never seen this litho. Comments appreciated. http://cgi.ebay.com/NWA-869-meteorite-16-5-gram-polished-slice-NR_W0QQitemZ110

[meteorite-list] Jiddat al Harasis 073 (I need a Some!)

2008-01-28 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, I just looked at Tom's pictures of JaH 073, Wow!! That's one of the best looking meteorites I've ever seen through the 'scope. That said, who has a piece for sale? Contact me off list please. Thanks, Larry **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in

[meteorite-list] Thin Section, Polished or Lapped?

2008-01-24 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, I want to have some thin sections made. While investigating I found that I have a choice, polished or lapped. Does anyone have any input or advice as to which is the more desirable for cross polar viewing? Any reputable thin section makers to recommend? Thanks. Countin' Down

[meteorite-list] Ad - Holbrook Sale, Park Forest

2008-01-17 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, I hope all of you are doing well and off to a good start in the New Year. I'm trying to raise a few extra dollars to help fund my yearly Tucson show/ meteorite hunting trip so I've put some of last years bounty on ebay and a small PF from a few years back.

Re: [meteorite-list] A tale for all

2007-12-25 Thread Thetoprok
Doug, List, That was a wonderful tale to read tonight, very creative. Thanks Doug! Merry Christmas to All, Larry Atkins **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304)

[meteorite-list] Ad - ebay Holbrook, Park Forest..

2007-12-18 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, I have a few interesting items on ebay, all at low prices, some ending today. Please disregard the two non meteorite related items : ) Thanks, Larry http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZalienrockfarmQQfrppZ50QQfsopZ1QQfsooZ1QQrdZ0 **See

Re: [meteorite-list] New micrographs Angrite at 2100X cross pol

2007-04-23 Thread Thetoprok
Tom, List, Fantastic! Those are some great photo's Tom. The 2100x images of the angrite are very cool, I'd like to see more at that magnification. I like the one that looks like a little computer board or something, on SAH 99555. Very interesting, anyone know what that is all about? If

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

2007-03-25 Thread Thetoprok
Hello All, Welcome to the list Susa! I'm glad to hear that you find this forum fascinating and fun, it really is a great place to learn about meteorites and meet wonderful, like minded people. I can appreciate your aspirations to be the top meteorite hunter in Michigan, I set out to do

[meteorite-list] Ad - Holbrook Slice

2007-03-19 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, I have an ebay auction ending in about an hour and a half. As of right now the slice can be had for just over a buck a gram! A great deal may be in your future. A Free Micro Pic's CD is included. _http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemih=015sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3

Re: [meteorite-list] New Pallasite, photos.

2007-03-17 Thread Thetoprok
Hi Mike, List, Great job! I'd like to say congratulations on your extraordinary find. I can understand how that may be your most satisfying find yet, them thar Pallasites are rare! Thanks for sharing the pictures and story as well, some would say that's the best part, the human experience

Re: [meteorite-list] Palasite sales pages

2007-03-17 Thread Thetoprok
Mike, List, Great stuff, that's one beautifully ugly meteorite! I can't congratulate you enough. I hope you cut some up into more affordable pieces for working stiffs like me. I really want some but these are way out of my league. : ( Thanks again for the excellent report! -Larry In a

Re: [meteorite-list] Fireball reports coming in from Michigan

2007-03-12 Thread Thetoprok
In a message dated 3/11/2007 8:00:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've received three fireball reports in the last few minutes from Michigan and Ontario. I usually consider multiple out-of-area (Colorado) reports significant since I don't get many. The event was at

[meteorite-list] My First Meteorite

2007-03-12 Thread Thetoprok
In a message dated 3/12/2007 4:14:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Jerry Flaherty writes: My first was a generous gift of a 6 gram Gold Basin from John Blennert. None could be more exciting in anticipation, reception and examination. Hello Listees and Listoids,

[meteorite-list] Ad -Holbrook on Ebay

2007-02-25 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, I have an auction closing in less than an hour. There's a nice 26.9 gram crusted fragment of holbrook at $7.40 a gram, about half the normal going price! http://cgi.ebay.com/Large-Crusted-Holbrook-Meteorite-Frag-26-9g_W0QQitemZ25008

[meteorite-list] Fwd: Meteorite in New Hampshire

2007-02-25 Thread Thetoprok
Gary, List, Great effort Gary! You have to go look if you're going to find them. : ) I've lived in lake country here in Michigan for most of my life, grew up here.The county I'm in has 400+ lakes, not including ponds! I lived on a lake almost all of my life and and I've been an ice

[meteorite-list] Holbrook Auction - AD

2007-02-15 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, Yes, I know the rules about one 'AD' post per week, sorry, won't happen again, but I have to tell you that there are 2 pieces without bids yet! This is a no reserve auction, right now they could be had for a penny! I pay shipping. This is a great opportunity to get a chunk of

[meteorite-list] Holbrook Auction

2007-02-15 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, A sincere thanks to the bidders and congratulations to the winners! It was great fun! Larry __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Ad - Holbrook Fragments

2007-02-14 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, I'm sitting here, looking at all these fragments, realizing I just don't need this much Holbrook! I doubt the large piece will ever leave my collection, however.. I have selected five pieces to offer the list, I thought I would take offers over the next 24 hours, highest

Re: [meteorite-list] Ad - Holbrook Fragments

2007-02-14 Thread Thetoprok
In a message dated 2/14/2007 10:14:38 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi List, Can anybody forward photos of Larry's fragments to me? I had to work late tonight, and I don't think I'll get them from him in time to consider bidding. I have plenty of mailbox space, so

Re: [meteorite-list] Larry's Holbrook Holy Grail Find

2007-02-13 Thread Thetoprok
Hello Dave, Rubin, John G and List, I want to thank everyone for the kind comments, both public and private, I'm happy to have made a small splash in the big meteorite pond. A special thanks goes out to Dave Andrews for his hospitality while we visited his town, and most of all for

[meteorite-list] My First Holbrook- WOW!

2007-02-05 Thread thetoprok
Hello List, A quick note to tell you all that Maria Haas, Dave Andrews and myself hunted today and at about 11:30 am I found my first Holbrook. I'm more than pleased to tell you all that it weighs about a kilo and a half! Probably the biggest one to come out of there in quite a few years.

[meteorite-list] AD ebay Items- Some with Free Micro Pic's CD!

2006-09-18 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, I have 15 auctions ending in the next couple days. Most are micro's, including Norton County, Mt Egerton, Gold Basin, Franconia, and some African unclassifieds. Several include a free Micro-Pic'sCD showing the magnified interior of the specimen, pretty cool!

[meteorite-list] AD ebay Items- Some with Free Micro Pic's CD!

2006-09-17 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, I have 15 auctions ending in the next couple days. Most are micro's, including Norton County, Mt Egerton, Gold Basin, Franconia, and some African unclassifieds. Several include a free Micro-Pic's CD showing the magnified interior of the specimen, pretty cool!

Re: [meteorite-list] Driving a meteorite?

2006-07-17 Thread Thetoprok
In a message dated 7/17/2006 3:34:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi All,I was just wondering if anyone else out there drives a meteoritevehicle. What I mean by that is that the name of your car/van/trucketc. is somehow related to meteorites.Personally,I

Re: [meteorite-list] Wanted: Meteorites With Craters

2006-06-18 Thread Thetoprok
In a message dated 6/17/2006 9:37:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am looking for meteorites with micrometeoroid impact pits/craters. Let me know if you have something! Mike Bandli __ Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] AD- Mt Egerton aubrite, Franconia, 16 slices of distressed ghubara for .99

2006-04-19 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, I have a few auctions closing soon and there are some good deals to be had. Mt Egerton aubrite, Norton County aubrite, Vaca Muerta meso, and more still at .99 There are free micro pic's included with a Franconia end cut and an Allende part slice, fun stuff! I also have 16

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite magazine

2006-04-10 Thread Thetoprok
In a message dated 4/9/2006 1:29:33 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Don: Where are you located? You are the second person to say they got their issue. The first was in Tenn.; I think I could have walked it there faster. Larry PS I hope it was worth the wait. We

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite magazine (Correction)

2006-04-10 Thread Thetoprok
In a message dated 4/9/2006 1:29:33 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Don:Where are you located? You are the second person to say they got their issue. The first was in Tenn.; I think I could have walked it there faster.LarryPS I hope it was worth the wait. We

[meteorite-list] Correction

2006-04-10 Thread Thetoprok
Correction, Great Job Larry! Time for bed I guess. Larry Atkins __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] New Franconia Pictures - L Chondrites

2006-03-15 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, I have just posted some pictures of the meteorites I recovered in February to my Webshots page. Unfortunately, the images I made during my trip are too high of resolution to post to the site, so I could only post pic's that I took at home. There are only two, one photo is of

[meteorite-list] Franconia Report- Question

2006-02-25 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, I recently spent four days in the Franconia strewn field. I didn't find very many but I had a great time camping and enjoying the desert experience. I sacrificed the first day to hunting the extreme south end of the field in search of something big. I knew there was a slim

Re: [meteorite-list] Okay, who can identify this?

2006-02-21 Thread Thetoprok
In a message dated 2/21/2006 8:00:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Howdy Looks like an oolite to me, like this one: http://www.env.duke.edu/eos/geo41/sed009.gif They're from shallow marine/saline environments, formed either by rolling small particles on a beach via

Re: [meteorite-list] Rock in your Pocket?

2006-01-08 Thread thetoprok
Hello List, This is a great topic! I'm currently carrying a Franconia end cut of about 6 grams in my pocket, I carry it everyday. I've had pocket pieces for several years now. I'm an electrician and I go to a lot of residential homes to do service work, often times I can tell that the

[meteorite-list] test

2005-12-10 Thread thetoprok
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[meteorite-list] What is It?

2005-06-15 Thread thetoprok
Hello List, Anyone checked this out in person? Any idea what it is? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=3239item=6538683982rd=1 -Larry __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] New Arizona Find....

2005-06-15 Thread thetoprok
Congratulations! Three cheers for Bill! Larry -Original Message- From: Bill Southern [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 17:36:05 -0700 Subject: [meteorite-list] New Arizona Find Hello List, I am very happy to announce that the

Re: [meteorite-list] What is It?

2005-06-15 Thread thetoprok
Dave, List, I must've missed that thread. There certainly seems to be a hint of crackpotedness for sure! The rock is very interesting however, I've never seen anything like it before. Do you have any pic's Dave? Thanks, Larry -Original Message- From: Dave Freeman mjwy [EMAIL

[meteorite-list] NWA 869 Micro Photo's

2005-06-13 Thread thetoprok
Hello List, With all the talk about NWA 869 I thought I would upload some of my favorite pic's to my Webshots site for you all. Some of the inclusions and chondrules are a bit nutty looking and definately deserve a look!

[meteorite-list] Oops, Correction!

2005-06-13 Thread thetoprok
Sorry, wrong url. Here's the right one. http://community.webshots.com/album/368729656nhKOIv Thanks, Larry __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Small AD - Small Meteoriterites - Ebay

2005-06-05 Thread thetoprok
Hello List, I have two auctions ending this evening, a very affordable Gold Basin and an Allende with the usual free CD. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQrdZ0QQsassZalienrockfarm Thanks, Larry __ Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] Hidden Treasure

2005-05-29 Thread thetoprok
Good Morning List, Dean, A few monthes ago my brother and I made the short drive to Dean Besseys 'cross the river, where we spent all our pennies on different treasures of the world, stockpiled in Deans humble apartment. It was great, lots of meteorites, fossils, old coins, a lap machine

[meteorite-list] Franconia Iron Impact Crater Pic's

2005-05-21 Thread thetoprok
Hello List, Good morning, I just finished uploading some cool pictures to my webshots page. The Franconia irons, (most likely metal fragments from the H chondrite,) occasionally have impact craters on them. I have photographed them at 40X and 100X. There are pictures of a perfectly

Re: [meteorite-list] Franconia Iron Impact Crater Pic's

2005-05-21 Thread thetoprok
Hello Bill, List, That is an excellent example of how these irons came to be. I've seen some individuals with big flat squares of iron sticking out. One of the stones I have is similar to the one you have but not as dramatic, the metal is not peeling off, it's flat on the broken surface and

[meteorite-list] AD; Franconia, Allende, Gold Basin, Saharan

2005-05-10 Thread thetoprok
Havin' fun with ebay and space rocks! Free micro pic CD to winning bidders!

Re: [meteorite-list] Sceptical Inquirer article

2005-05-09 Thread thetoprok
Yeah, what he said! Thanks Sterling, for saying what I can't. Excellent! Larry -Original Message- From: Sterling K. Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Mon, 09 May 2005 03:11:00 -0500 Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Sceptical Inquirer

[meteorite-list] Meteorites with Impacts

2005-05-07 Thread thetoprok
Hello List, I'm a bit late on this subject, but I didn't see any mention of the tiny Franconia irons. Some of them also have very distinct impact pits. I'll try to photograph them and put them on my webshots site. -Larry __ Meteorite-list mailing

Re: [meteorite-list] in situ

2005-04-24 Thread thetoprok
Great Rock Bill! I must have overlooked that one! I can't wait to go back in February: ) -Larry -Original Message- From: Bill Southern [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sun, 24 Apr 2005 18:12:47 -0700 Subject: [meteorite-list] in situ Hello list,    Just

[meteorite-list] Franconia Field Trip

2005-04-21 Thread thetoprok
Hello List, I thought I would share some photo's of my first outing in the Franconia strewn field. There are pictures of meteorites in-situ, as well as some wildlife shots. I also wanted to thank Dennis Wells and Jim Smaller for their genuine hospitality and competent advice, they were a big

[meteorite-list] AD (Delete) Gold Basin Metorites

2005-04-03 Thread thetoprok
Good Evening List, I have a few auctions about to end, thought I would let folks know. http://search.ebay.com/Gold-Basin-meteorite_W0QQsojsZ1QQfromZR40 Thanks, Larry __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] eBay AD- Gold Basin, '869, Howardite, unclass Saharan

2005-03-26 Thread thetoprok
Hello List, I have some great auctions ending soon. Winning bidders get free micro pic's CD with specimen! Later tonight I will be putting a couple Norton County Aubrite micro's on as well! Thanks, Larry http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ50QQsassZalienrockfarm

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2005-03-25 Thread Thetoprok
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2005-03-25 Thread thetoprok
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Re: [meteorite-list] Mystery Minerals Formed in Fireball from Colliding Asteroid That Destroyed the Dinosaurs

2005-03-25 Thread thetoprok
Hello List, In addition to the micro sphereules found around the world in the KT boundary material, there are also pseudomorph octahedral microcrysts that were not mentioned in the article. These I find quite interesting because they don't appear to be the result of the impact as much as being

[meteorite-list] Ad- Unique Meteorite-Like Material, Free NWA Slice!

2005-03-13 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, Interesting stuff, auction ends tonight. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=3239item=6516973771rd=1 -Larry __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] First meteorites

2005-02-17 Thread Thetoprok
All Right Todd! A much deserved round of applause goes out to you! You've joined the ranks of a very few, fortunate group of individuals. Well done! I just re-lived the euphoric feelings experienced with my first, and every find! Good luck, and thanks for letting us know about your good

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2005-02-03 Thread Thetoprok
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[meteorite-list] Cool ' 869 on ebay - Ad

2005-02-03 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, I decided to try out the ebay thing, I have a great 23+ gram, cut and polished slice. It also comes with a CD that has micro pic's of the wonderful characteristcs found inside! You should look even if not interested in bidding. There is less than 4 hours to go!

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2004-12-10 Thread Thetoprok
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[meteorite-list] Thin Section Photo's / Tucson

2004-01-25 Thread Thetoprok
Hello Folks, It's been quite a while since I've posted, I guess it's time to step up to the plate! I wanted to let you all know that my brother Rich and I will be participating in the Tucson Show again this year. I'll be there from Jan 30 until Feb. 8th. My brother is going to be there

[meteorite-list] Oxygen Isotope Testing Question

2003-12-21 Thread Thetoprok
Greetings List, I am looking for a reputable company to provide Oxygen 16, 17, 18 analyses. Suggestions are much appreciated. Thanks, Larry

[meteorite-list] Extraterrestrial Minerals

2003-08-16 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, I received a beautiful meteorite specimen from Anne Black at Impactika the other day, (Mt. Tazerzait, 23.21 grams) and I'm amazed at the beautiful chrome crystals that reside in the vugs of this stone. Upon researching this rock I came across several references to "extraterrestrial

Re: [meteorite-list] Did meteorite slam Oakland? Field Report

2003-08-14 Thread Thetoprok
Hello Maria and List, I'm glad to see that one of our "Michigan Rep's" was on the scene. You beat me to it! Unfortunately I was working and didn't even hear about it until after you had been there and gone. Too bad it wasn't a meteorite though, maybe next time it will be authentic. I did see you

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: New Blood: Not Just the Job of Dealers

2003-08-14 Thread Thetoprok
Excellent effort Steve, You have just inspired me to increase my own effect. I have a few small chips around, but I was thinking I could just smack one of my Gold Basins with a hammer and make some more! They're on the way. Larry Atkins

[meteorite-list] Lunar Regolith Soil / Thanks

2003-07-28 Thread Thetoprok
Hello All, As usual, the 'list' proves to be a great resource for information and expertise from the many wonderful 'listees'. I had many responses to my request for photo's of Lunar soil, and I appreciate the efforts by those that answered my request. Thank You! Larry

[meteorite-list] Lunar Regolith

2003-07-27 Thread Thetoprok
Hello List, I am looking for photo's of lunar regolith soils, preferably from the Apollo missions, or otherwise. If there are photo's of soil that may have survived in/on a meteorite that would be fine too. I asked before and recieved no response, I'm hoping for some results this time. I have

[meteorite-list] Melrose Meteorite

2003-07-23 Thread Thetoprok
Hello All, I was reading the post from Peter Marmet about the AMM list of meteorites and couldn't help notice the Melrose meteorite, # 4 on the list. "The only American meteorite to contain gold". This meteorite has twice as much gold as what is considered to be "mineable amounts" ! ( ~.35

[meteorite-list] Melrose/ correction

2003-07-23 Thread Thetoprok
Correction! The mineable amount of gold is not 0 .07 grams per ton, actually it is considered 0.17 grams per ton. Sorry! Larry

Re: [meteorite-list] Harassing eBayers

2003-07-21 Thread Thetoprok
Adam, List, Even though I am not a member of the IMCA (yet), I couldn't agree more with Adam. I't's easy for us to ridicule or chastise the unknowing, uneducated ebay seller. Some of these sellers may actually be trying to mislead, but many are just naive. A perfect case in point is the

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: Where Did The Moon Come From?

2003-07-11 Thread Thetoprok
pekka wrote; Well, I don´t see, why a scientist can´t belive in God or in a god or just in a creator, in fact, to me, the name doesn´t matter. Then there are scientists, who have made the science as their god, but I think, they are a bit blind, this "god" corrects itself daily, and if we think

Fwd: [meteorite-list] Re: Park Forest- Strewn Field map- by Atul Kumar

2003-07-09 Thread Thetoprok
---BeginMessage--- LARRY CAN YOU POST THIS EMAIL BELOW ON MET CENTRAL- I CANNOT POST EVEN THOUGH I CAN RECIEVE THEM. THANKS ATUL Dear List I have examinedand catalogued approx 100 plusstonesgreater than 25 gms from this fall,concentrating mostly in the area south of Park

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