Hi,
Knowing full well that it would be wiser to steer
clear of a spot (the List) which is one of the few
places in the United States where a certain good
feeling is not in evidence tonight, I foolishly plunge
right in. I say good feeling if for no other reason
than to celebrate a peaceful and
Where is the honor in feeding the ducks?
Looks like we're all in the kettle now!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDJgPCNzt5E
Kindly buy some lemonade from the rest of
us before the economy collapses :(
-Original Message-
From: Michael L Blood mlbl...@cox.net
To: GREG LINDH
Hola All,
I think the point of the pro-Obama's is that the (supposedly
quiet/innocent) Bush supporters in this case are simply being
hypocrites. They're telling people to stop posting their opinions and
then including little pro-Bush bits in their messages.
In almost every post, that's been the
Intelligence is abound and selfish reasoning defy logic.
Let's talk about pizza! I like pizza! Do you like Pizza?
Makes about as much sense...
Eric
Subject:
Re: [meteorite-list] Good By Bush - the nightmare is over
From:
GREG LINDH gee...@msn.com
Date:
Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:39:46 -0700
To:
/Hi list,
/Though we all do at time respond to idiocy and hypocrisies with logic
in the hopes that somehow they will listen, we forget that they don't
want to listen but only deviate topics for their own selfish reasons
and cause hurt feelings, arguments, and all around distasteful remarks
Hi Michael,
Just browse through Geoff's Tucson website and you will find links to maps
showing all the ramp closures...doesn't look like much has changed since last
year.
Graham
Michael Chamberlain mike.chamberl...@comcast.net wrote:
Just one question on Tucson 09...is the freeway
Actually it was almost right.
It's Den Haag as in Nederland ;-)
Rob
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From: cmcdon0...@aol.com
To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:35 AM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Re. Good By Bush - the nightmare is over
(HowardSteffic)
Good morning list.I came home from bowling last night and had 52 emails,after
leaving with none.46 were about george bush.HEY HE'S GONE!!!Let him go and
let's get back to our meteorite's.This is a great time for meteorite's and
anything related to this great hobby.My god,4 fireballs,2 falls
Hi List,
Does anyone know the current price for NWA 788?
Contact me OFF-LIST please...
Thanks...
Eric Wichman
Meteorites USA
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Hello All,
Phew, what a shock it was when I read all those mails. I did not
expect to polarize listees and listoids into pro-XY and anti-YX.
Just don't do it on a List that's devoted to meteorites.
It only takes *one* to correspond to start the ball rolling
That *one* was me and I now see I
Geez! A feller misses a lot by going to sleep at night.
I can answer those concerns with one word.Palin !!!
Now that was one scary person to have one heartbeat away from the
presidency.
S'matter Don? Afraid of powerful, confident women? You think Lyin' Joe
'Logorrhea' Biden is any less
Well I enjoyed it, its nice to know that we spend some time thinking about
other things in the world
-Original Message-
From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com
[mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of
bernd.pa...@paulinet.de
Sent: 21 January 2009 15:05
Hi Val...
Thanks for putting me first on your little rant against everyone under the sun.
Concerning Palin I am just afraid of uneducated, fundamentalist whackjobs
running this country.
Don Rawlings
--- On Wed, 1/21/09, valpar...@aol.com valpar...@aol.com wrote:
From: valpar...@aol.com
Hello Bernd,
I think it is fairly safe to say that you have nothing to apologize for.
The day of the 9-11 attacks? You were among the first to post what I
thought
was a thoughtful and sympathetic post. Many people did. That post wasn't
meteorite-related but it was appreciated.
I remember a
I have to second Walter here.
Bernd, you did nothing more than wish our nation well, and I appreciate that.
It was not you that made a political remark, but others and it snowballed.
Too bad that just wishing a country and it's new president well must be taken
and twisted.
Michael Farmer
---
Reflecting this morning.
I regret matters spiraled out of control on the list last night, and I
deeply regret my contribution to having inadvertently stoked the
coals. I never imagined such an outcome. When I saw Bernd's warm
congratulatory note to America and Americans, I thought
Just saw this.
Bernd, I completely agree with Walter. Your note was innocent and
warm spirited---the sort of thing you do.
I'm the one who kicked it up a notch.
SORRY!!
On Jan 21, 2009, at 11:31 AM, Walter Branch wrote:
Hello Bernd,
I think it is fairly safe to say that you have
** Low Priority **
Can we please limit traffic on the list to discussions of meteorite related
topics and not America's political leaders. Have those conversations
elsewhere, off list. I signed up to this increasingly venomous, nasty, not to
mention increasingly useless, list to hear about
On Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:46:00 -0700, you wrote:
No, Darren, it makes you an idiot, and a bad speller. The Geneva
Convention applies to uniformed combatants operating under the auspices of
a State. Al Queeda has neither.
Bad speller, yes, I always have been. Idiot? No:
Hi Bernd,
I too have no problem with what you wrote. There is absolutely nothing
wrong with being happy for America and expressing your joy. My problem was
when the hateful political posts started, and it was those posts that I
addressed.
Have a good day, Bernd.
Greg Lindh
You would think that the Arab world (especially the Shiites) would like
Barack, if only because of his name. His middle name is is the central
figure in their brand of Islam. Also the most sacred relic of Islam is
purported to be a meteorite! How cool is that?
Phil Whitmer
Hello Darryl, Bernd , -
I think both of you have to regret nothing in regard to your posts to the
list from last night.
Darryl, in a spontaneous reaction I've told you how inspiring I found your
report. Of course your lines were off topic. But it was so far more
interesting and moving than so
It shows that some people are smart enough to know that a name is meaningless.
Who cares
What middle name he has.
Mike
Sent from my iPhone
Michael
On Jan 21, 2009, at 10:22 AM, JoshuaTreeMuseum
joshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com wrote:
You would think that the Arab world (especially the
Bush was not the greatest president. Granted! Very disappointing to say the
least.
But Obama is the greatest thing since sliced bread? So far all I've seen
is that he has great speech writers, he's a good speaker and he knows how to
play the public's emotions.
We will see over the next few
Now back to meteorites - that is until the next person replies to your
post and says Now back to meteorites.
It only gets back to meteorites if people give it a rest.
All sorts of views have been expressed about yesterday, and it's time to
move on.
Mark Grossman
- Original Message -
Republican, Democrat, conservative, liberal, whatever-- I'd like to think that
we could all come together and agree that this:
http://gamu-toys.info/sonota/sw/obama/obama.html
is way cooler than this:
http://www.amazon.com/George-Bush-Action-Figure-Flight/dp/B0006FU99G
Actually, Mark (Bowling), you're entirely missing *my* point.
I'm not saying that they (viz. the Obama supporters) are right in
posting their views. But they're not doing it and then telling the
Bush supporters to shut up. The Bush supporters are the ones bashing
on people for their views and
You forgot to say Now back to meteorites
Lost cause.
Mark Grossman
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From: Jason Utas meteorite...@gmail.com
To: Meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:17 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Good By Bush - the nightmare
Meteorite Related! sorry it bounced the first time
Dear List,
I have added an image showing a cluster map of visitors
to the Meteorite News website. I am surprised by the number
of people that have taken their time to check the website
all in 5 days. Thank you all for your
Hello list,
I am sorry for going off topic last night. My joy had nothing to do with
donkeys or elephants.
I have the most perfect daughter a father could ask for. If I could have
asked for everything I wanted in a child, it still wouldn't have come out as
perfect as she is.
She is the only
Dear List,
I`m sorry for posting something meteorite related here on the list.;-)
Please let me show you two pictures of a really amazing new find from the
Sahara, a small single stone with a nice orientation and a fresh black crust
(very light-weight stone). I had to think for a while
Awesome specimen. This reminds me of an Allende I had a few years ago that had
two distinct lithologies separated by a melt vein.
Thanks for sharing,
Matt
--Original Message--
From: Stefan Ralew
Sender: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com
To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Really beautiful Stephan! We can even see through the fusion crust that
there must be two different structures, which of course is clearly shown on
the cut section. The darker side looks like a CV3, but the fair grey one ? I
wonder... Anyway, a great find!
Cheers
Frederic Beroud
Rock Suggests Early Moon’s Fiery Core Churned a Magnetic Field
New York Times, United States - Jan 19, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/20/science/space/20moon.html?ref=science
Moon Rock Suggests the Young Moon Had a Fiery Core and
a Magnetic Field
Dear Friends,
The title to my last post should be Moonrocks Suggests Early
Moon’s Core Had a Magnetic Field not Meteorites Suggests
Early Moon’s Core Had a Magnetic Field.
Sorry about the confusion.
Best Regards,
Paul H.
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Very touching. (wow!)
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
-Original Message-
From: Jeff Krosschell jeffkrossch...@comcast.net
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:53:50
To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Subject: [meteorite-list] Ad: Duck pond sale!
Hello list,
I am sorry for going
Hi Stefan!
What a wonderful surprise! :)
Every meteorite is like an Easter Egg - there may be a treat inside.
And in this case, the inside is even better than the outside. I can
understand your reluctance to cut it - the crust with it's delicate
textures are lovely enough on their own. Please
Hello list,
I have been to the place the new meteorite fell and I was lucky to find some
pieces myself, you can find pieces from TOURJDALE to OUED AACHIR, the big piece
I can say 20 kg, it was fragments and the nomads were there first and pick it
up, each one has a piece, and I estimated a
Hello Bernd and List,
in any civilized group of people, either a Nation or a list, or even a
little sports or social club, I see no reason a gentleman wishing well
to other people must feel the need to apologize for his kind words, if
his words are sincere. They shouldn't irritate anyone who
Hi Listees!
My pre-spring cleaning continues
I have 10 (ten) vintage meteorite postcards. These were printed sometime in
the 1980's, but are undated. All of these cards are in
near-mint condition and have not been marked or mailed. These are
perfect for display or framing.
The
Hello Fred, Stefan and List,
The darker side looks like a CV3, but the fair grey one?
The uncut main mass: http://www.chladnis-heirs.com/carb-ungesch.jpg
The cut surface: http://www.chladnis-heirs.com/carb.jpg
Ever since Stefan first showed me this unique specimen in November 2008,
I've been
Hello Bernd;
Apology accepted here for one.Meteorite collecting,and the discussions that
are spawned from it is a fabulous thing,hopefully the list will get unwound
and continue on meteorites.Tucson is coming up and i am sure all
meteoriteophiles that will be involved in it are all wound
Great pictures, Aid!
That is a rocky terrain I've never experienced.
Questions: Burned sand? I'd like to see some pictures of that, if possible,
or a detailed verbal description.
Any pictures of impact pits/craters before they were disturbed?
Also, is this the same fall that was described
I Second that Mike!
There are many meteorites that have such beautiful fusion crusts, I too have
been reluctant to cut them, and whenever I do get around to cutting them, I am
usually surprised to see that they are even more beautiful on the inside. And
then I always ask myself, why didn't I
Aid,
These look like nice meteorites and I don't doubt that these are
genuine. I do find it hard to believe that the small craters were
formed from these stones. The craters look dug and appear too large and
deep for the little rocks your are displaying.
Am I missing something?
Best
Greetings, all,
In the experience of the chondrite-cutters, how common are you finding
ringwoodite in shock melt veins?
Personally, I've only seen (what I believe to be) ringwoodite in two stones out
of the dozens I've cut.
How about size? In mine, the largest area is ~ .5 mm.
For
Hello List-members,
While you were all feeding the ducks, or the trolls, I have been working!
And I just acquired Craig McDonald's collection.
A lot of very nice stuff in there! Some you haven't seen in a long time,
like Buschhof, Canon City, Chateau Renard, Clark County, Flandreau, Gaylord,
List,
I have a beautiful part slice of Tafassasset for sale. 4.2 grams with
huge surface area. Professionally cut very thin and measuring a
whopping ~36mm x ~52mm. I have purchased a larger piece and now have
this beauty available.
Tafassasset is an exciting meteorite with dual
First off, many thanks to everyone (the several dozen of you) who
requested details about the contents of my collection.
Also, the pieces Anne lists below are just a sampling of the ones she
requested I pull out in order to have them in time for Tucson. I
believe there are about 35 pieces
Anne Black posted:
Warning!, Geoff, our room in the InnSuites is going to be absolutely
jammed
paced with great stuff. But I am sure we will manage to make room
for some wine and nibbles. Right?
Tell me about it!
I just received a shipment of lovely historic American chondrite
slices,
Hello Stefan;
Amazing specimen,and very enjoyable to view.Thanks for sharing.Good hunting.
Best Regards;Herman Archer IMCA # 2770
**A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy
steps!
Good Evening List,
I just listed a very nice 2mm thin slice of Dhofar 910 lunar. In addition, I
will offer $20 off plus FREE USPS Priority Mail to any domestic U.S. list
member who agrees to purchase off-eBay. (Next 48hrs only)
Please contact me if you need larger photos. Thanks.
Ryan
Hello Pete: Off the top of my head -- I don't recall ever hearing of indigo
blue in a meteorite. I do know that ringwoodite is barely translucent with a
pale purple-over-brown tint especially visible to the eye under a low power
loupe. Perhaps it is just semantics.
When the list last visited
Dear Pete, Elton and List,
I have several kilos of individual stones of the Sahara 98222?? with
Ringwoodite (haven`t confirmed the # - from my memory- will have to check). I
purchased them from the Labennes about 8-9 years ago. They are an L chondrite.
If you require more information I will
I couldn't have said it better than Walter.
My sentiments, too.
Bernd, your comments are alwayws spot-on, welcomed and appreciated on this list.
Dave
--- On Wed, 1/21/09, Walter Branch waltbra...@birch.net wrote:
From: Walter Branch waltbra...@birch.net
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list]
Hello,
I found my records:
Sahara 98222findL6 breccia with Ringwoodite in shock veins.
dirk ross...tokyo
--- On Thu, 1/22/09, drtanuki drtan...@yahoo.com wrote:
From: drtanuki drtan...@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Ringwoodite
To: Mr EMan mstrema...@yahoo.com,
Hi all, I was just going through my meteorites and their back up
documentation.
I found an unpleasant reminder of Sept. 11, 2001. Greg Hupe had a 99 gr end
slice of Zag that he had started a week earlier. I had bid several days
before the end of the auction.
When it ended on the
Stefan:
That sure is a beauty; this is one of the reasons I collect meteorites; finding
hidden treasures of rare beauty.
Could it be perhaps a CM chondrite? Or part CV and CM? Could account for the
low SG.
In any case it#39;s a prize.
Congrats and thanks for sharing.
Greg Stanley
Hello List,
The Caldwell, Kansas Meteorite Story.
For 16 years or so, I have been chasing after the Caldwell, Kansas
meteorite. The 1986 version of the BMNH Catalogue (my original treasure map)
listed
this meteorite as being found in 1961, being 12.9 kg TKW with only about 50
grams
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