Re: [meteorite-list] Art Jones Bday present

[Michael Farmer]

Lets get this straitened out right here and now. Let's go from the start. Park Forest fell, I rushed up there after being home from South Africa for 24 hours! Anyone who has ever been on a meteorite fall chase knows that it is chaos, and Park Forest, due to it's location in the center of the country, made all other chases look tame. Immediately someone volanteered me without my consent, to start taking money to buy Art a birthday piece. I was quite upset do to the fact that this is my job, my livelyhood, and it really got confusing with people sending me $.50 cent paypals among the hundreds of daily emails.     I decided to do it since it was already done. I have since traveled to Africa and South America several times as well as back and forth to Park Forest several times. I have tried to contact Art, with no response, either he is not there, or not getting my emails? Spam program?     If any of you think that I am trying to steal the small amount of money that I was sent, please say so now, that way I know who never to speak to again. I was not at all being rude, I was being very to the point, no long winded speaches that so many complain about but seem to want, ie the long email now to get my point across.     Art can decide what to email the list, photos etc. Any other questions? Michael Farmer ----- Original Message ----- From: wrecks463 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 6:21 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Art Jones Bday present Dear List, After reading the messages that are stated below I felt compelled to respond myself.  It is not my intentions to step on anyone's feelings but I felt I needed to say something about this subject, because I  threw in monies to go for this gift as well.  I did this because of the fact that I think it is cool that this site is up and running and its a small way of saying thanks to Art for all he has done.  Now, I too question and wonder why we haven't heard of what has come of the monies and the gift.  Did he like it?  Half the fun of pitching in on a gift for someone is seeing their reaction.  When I read the messages posted below, I got the feeling that were being told we are rude for even asking.  I am sure this was not Mike's intentions but it felt the same to me.  I am hoping we hear something soon.                 Sincerely,                        Rex     Hi Mike,            When do we get to see Art's Birthday present for     which we all sent you money?  Have you sent it to him     already? Whazzup.            Best wishes, Michael Hello List and Mike Farmer, I noticed Michael Blood asked about Art's birthday present and as one of the people that sent you money and suggested to other list members that i t would be a nice thing to do, I thought I would also ask, Did Art get hi s gift from the list?  I am sure other list members are curious as well. Mark Bostick   I belive that is between Art and I , I have emailed him several times. I have his piece still, I am sure he will love it. Mike Farmer