John, you are in luck. The stone has been found.
I remember seeing "first light" on NWA 5000 in the Summer of 2007. I knew
it was lunar the second I saw a sample of it under my microscope, even
before sending it out for classification. It was difficult to contain my
excitement until single-handedly securing the entire stone. This took
months to negotiate by myself since it had to be kept secret. I told the
finders it was indeed lunar before acquiring it despite rumors that it was
purchased as a Eucrite. The original finders received a record setting
price for it and everybody was treated fairly at the time of acquisition in
October of 2007.
Be careful what you wish for. This stone packs an immense amount of history,
some good and some bad, since its discovery a short time ago. I guess with
all noteworthy treasure like "Sue the Dinosaur" or the "Bahia Emerald",
controversy comes with the territory. On the other hand, I would never
forgive myself if I hadn't reached for the proverbial "Brass Ring."
Adam
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Lutzon via Meteorite-list" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 12:54 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Retractable meteorite cane found
whilehuntingformeteorites.
Without doubt, from a couch collectors point of view, such hunting treks
mostly remain
among family and friends---many hunters out there have many stories (some
sad) and I would like
see more of these adventures put to pen and/or pics so others may
vicariously live the hunt.
Adam, thank you for sharing!!
Oh yeah, you may be able to help me-----back around 2007, I misplaced my
NWA 5000
it weighed about 11.5kg ..any help on its return to me would be
appreciated.
All best everyone, John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Raremeteorites via Meteorite-list"
<[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 2:25 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Retractable meteorite cane found while
huntingformeteorites.
Zann and I returned a digital camera that we found to an exceedingly
successful and reclusive meteorite hunter. That is how we met and gained
the trust of an original Team LunarRock member and true desert rat,
"Action
Jackson" We had the pleasure of having him join in on the tail end of the
June hunt. He spent his first days retracing the steps of a nearly
impossible to get to dry lake bed where he lost a friend, while on a hunt,
to pay his respects. Sadly, this fellow meteorite hunter was never seen
again after wondering away from where their vehicle broke down despite
search and rescue teams looking for days.
True to form, Action Jackson preferred to camp out in the desert rather
than
stay in a four star hotel here in Laughlin which was offered to him for
free
during the Southern leg of the trip.
A book could be written about this fearless meteorite hunter but he
chooses
to remain behind the scenes and enjoy the hunt. A few List Members and
fellow meteorite hunters have had the privilege to meet Action Jackson in
field where is not afraid to live full-time.
Happy Hunting,
Adam
New Team LunarRock
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