Met Central Folks,
When I first read the page I thought, "Wow! Another fine example of a happy meteorite
collector wanting to share his enthusiasm about his hobby, show some of the outstanding
specimens in his collection, and revel in the camaraderie that this fine avocation tends to
instill amongst its members."
It was then pointed out to me that this fine webpage was perhaps a parody, a 'spoof',
if you will. I was aghast! Perhaps I was the 'sucker ' that was born during my particular
minute. Makes me wonder if I shouldn't stay away from carnival sideshows. I then thought,
"Why would 'Tom Proudest Member Peregrineflier aka James Knudson' publish such a
page if some of it might be construed to be downright tawdry and perhaps hurtful of some
of his fellow collectors"?
While pondering that, an email forwarded by Dave Freeman conveyed a message from 'Tom
Proudest Member Peregrineflier aka James Knudson yada, yada, yada', hisself, disclaiming
authorship of the webpage. Sonufagun! That twist hadn't occurred to me. The puzzlement
deepened as I worked to wrap my mind around the concept that 'Tom Proudest Member
Peregrineflier aka James Knudson yada, yada, yada', hisself, might not be the guilty party.
It must, therefore, be somebody else.
Well, all I can tell you is that after several minutes of deep reflection and consideration on
the matter, I think I have narrowed the list of suspects to 3... no, better make that 500
suspects. But I feel certain that with time and due diligence the 'evildoer' will be rooted
out and exposed. Or maybe not.
It's hard for me to express the utter disappointment I feel that the webpage wasn't truthful
and "as represented on the face of it". It was such a great testimonial to the 'world of
meteorites' and the many joys associated with it.
Jerry Wallace Odessa, Texas
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David Freeman wrote:
Dear All,
Sorry, but this is the funniest thing I have ever seen, we laugh with you, not at you.
Maybe the List should offer a reward to find the grand comedian.
It's just like the time someone let the monkey out of the cage.
Dave F. who lives in a pineapple under the sea. eBay user ID mjwy
Tom aka James Knudson wrote:
I did not do this, he is looking for the guy that did!
Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier <>< IMCA # 6168
----- Original Message -----
From: DNAndrews <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: M come Meteorite Meteorites <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: Meteorite Collectors Associations <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ; Meteoritecentral <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 9:13 AM
Subject: [meteoritecollectorsassociation] Re: [meteorite-list] Who know the email of this idiot?
M come Meteorite Meteorites wrote:
>Hello all > >http://www.x-mail.net/proudtom/index.html > >If any of you know this idiot please give to me the >all informations, I us task to make to pass it us >wants to laugh. >regards > >Matteo > > Must be this, I guess:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Beats me, but sure is funny!
Dave
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