Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hunting Rats

I am afraid in many states in the US transporting any non native specie into the state violates Game and Fish laws which have steep fines. Using rats with the possibility that they can escape may cost the user a bunch of money in fines. My personal beliefe is training any animal to recover

Re: [meteorite-list] 75.5 grams of UNCLASSIFIED Meteorites for sale *CHEAP* on ebay

Hi All, My sale on ebay ends TONIGHT for a very nice 75.5 gram bag of little different sized meteorite stones for sale *cheap* on ebay. Also has a BUY IT NOW price. This is the last of the unclassifieds I am offering. Ebay item #120644605439. Thank you much! Have a great Sunday everyone!!

[meteorite-list] thin section storage

Hi all, My thin section collection is modest, but growing. I'm beginning to think about how to store them, does anybody have any suggestions? The only slide boxes I can see for sale are designed for the larger size slides. All advice would be gratefully received. Thanks, Matt.

Re: [meteorite-list] thin section storage

Aloha Matt, Mike Jensen has TS cases on his website: http://www.jensenmeteorites.com/supplies.htm gary On Nov 14, 2010, at 9:06 AM, Matt Smith wrote: Hi all, My thin section collection is modest, but growing. I'm beginning to think about how to store them, does anybody have any

Re: [meteorite-list] thin section storage

http://wardsci.com/search.asp?t==slide+boxx=14y=3 Best, Peter Peter Marmet Bern, Switzerland http://www.marmet-meteorites.com/ __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] re the double standards

Hello List, I have been watching something that has been happening for quite some time now. In the past there were many complaints re several list members that were very prolific posters to the list with several to many posts every day, mostly posting ads as well as corrections to the ads. Many

Re: [meteorite-list] re the double standards

Maybe you are getting more email than I am from the list, but I don't see any messages from Eric today (Sun 14 Nov), just 1 from yesterday (Sat 13 Nov)... Can't say about Wednesday because I don't have messages going that far back saved on my computer... So, no, I have not noticed that

Re: [meteorite-list] re the double standards

Hello, Eric also has a private list and you are probably a member of that list, thus the extra posts. Best Wishes Michael Cottingham From: pshu...@messengersfromthecosmos.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:33:02

Re: [meteorite-list] re the double standards

Hi Pete, Block Sender in your email client works wonders. I haven't seen any rule-breaking ads in about a year. It greatly improves the signal to noise ratio. :) Best regards, MikeG -- Mike Gilmer - Galactic Stone

Re: [meteorite-list] thin section storage

Hi Matt, I store mine in the small ~3 1/4 by ~4 1/4 riker boxes. The box fits 3 slides parallel to the short axis and 2 more parallel to the long axis. Not as efficient as a slide box with slots but the nice thing is you can see all five slides nicely displayed against the white cotton

Re: [meteorite-list] RECENT ADVANCE IN THE USE OF ANIMALS TO LOCATE METEORITES.

Hi List, I along with Brix and his pack have come up with a solution to tackle those pesky meteorite strewn field rats!!... : ) http://www.nevadameteorites.com/nevadameteorites/RAT_PATROL.html Sonny -Original Message- From: Greg Hupe gmh...@htn.net To: meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] re the double standards

Inane is a polite term. Ted On 11/14/10 12:48 PM, Elizabeth Warner ewar...@umd.edu wrote: Maybe you are getting more email than I am from the list, but I don't see any messages from Eric today (Sun 14 Nov), just 1 from yesterday (Sat 13 Nov)... Can't say about Wednesday because I don't have

Re: [meteorite-list] thin section storage

I've been looking for the same thing. I found the 100 slide box at Ward's that Peter pointed out but I be surprised if I'll have a need for 100 TS slide storage any time soon. I haven't tried this company, but they have 25 slide boxes. http://www.burnhampetrographics.com/petropoxy/ppp.php I'm

[meteorite-list] Let's talk HEDO meteorites (was double standards)

Hi Folks, This post is not about - divining rods, missile contrails, aliens, or spam. :) I want to ask the experts about something regarding eucrites, diogenites and howardites. I know the fine line between eucrites and howardites is a little nebulous at times. For example, let's say I have a

Re: [meteorite-list] RECENT ADVANCE IN THE USE OF ANIMALS TO LOCATE METEORITES.

Sonny, Greg, Count and Interested, Funny, but the rats pose no physical harm to you or your dog. Yet you feel scared of their threat? Maybe you are a fraidy cat? Cats are afraid of dogs, but like rats. I think that the Hunting with Rats as a concept is so new that this revolutionary

Re: [meteorite-list] thin section storage

David New had a great box. Held 25 thin sections and made of wood but his supplier dried up. I managed to acquire three cardboard type over the years from Russ Kempton but he is out of that type. He may have a lead on new boxes. I recently acquired a thin section which is longer than the

[meteorite-list] Whitecourt Trip Report Now Up

Hello all A lazy Sunday here in the Pacific Northwest. Grab a cup and enjoy http://www.nakhladogmeteorites.com/whitecourt.htm Rob Wesel www.nakhladogmeteorites.com www.facebook.com/Nakhla.Dog.Meteorites www.facebook.com/Rob.Wesel -- We are the music makers... and we are the

Re: [meteorite-list] RECENT ADVANCE IN THE USE OF ANIMALS TO LOCATE METEORITES.

Don't know about the US but importing a pet rat into Alberta Canada is illegal. A family with a pet rat moved to Alberta from BC and they were given a choice - whack the rat or send it back to BC. The rat came back (to BC). Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone)

[meteorite-list] Using a chemical marker/catalyst to locate meteorites

Hello veteran hunters and meteorite sages, This suggestion is born of whimsy, so take it with a grain of salt. But, I also want it to be weighed seriously, because I think there may be a tiny chance that something of this nature could be feasible. Let's assume you have a very large area that

Re: [meteorite-list] thin section storage

Hi Gang, Look on eBay for microscope slide cases. There are tons of them of various designs and sizes. Some are the nice vintage wooden ones and some are modern plastic. Prices vary with the selection. I've seen some large ones that hold hundreds of slides. With such a container, even the

Re: [meteorite-list] Using a chemical marker/catalyst to locate meteorites

Just wait for a Tri-Corder, i.e. star trek type... Cottingham Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:22:22 -0500 From: meteoritem...@gmail.com To: drtan...@yahoo.com CC: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; wahlpe...@aol.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Using a

Re: [meteorite-list] Whitecourt Trip Report Now Up

Congratulations to you, Mike and Jason. A trio of nice guys and a well-deserved success. :) I recall when that Whitecourt episode of Meteorite Men debuted on TV, and I immediately thought to myself - I wonder what List-members are making plans right now to prospect near that crater? I heard

Re: [meteorite-list] RECENT ADVANCE IN THE USE OF ANIMALS TO LOCATE METEORITES.

Hey Dirk, The Rat Patrol a JOKE I think you might be taking this a bit too seriously... ;) Eric On 11/14/2010 1:01 PM, drtanuki wrote: Sonny, Greg, Count and Interested, Funny, but the rats pose no physical harm to you or your dog. Yet you feel scared of their threat? Maybe you are

Re: [meteorite-list] Whitecourt Trip Report Now Up

That was fun. Thanks, Roman Jirasek www.meteoritelabels.com -- From: Rob Wesel nakhla...@comcast.net Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 4:21 PM To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Whitecourt Trip Report

Re: [meteorite-list] re the double standards

Hi Pete, List, Let me assure you, I've not posted to the Met-List whenever I feel the urge... At least not ADs anyway... ;) I sent no email to any of my private newsletter lists today, so I'm not sure what email(s) you received, but they didn't come from me unless you just checked your email

Re: [meteorite-list] Thin section boxes

Hi Listers: Over my many years, I've found that the thin section boxes used for microscope slides, will not take petrological or meteorite thin section slides, as those slides are slightly larger. On the other hand, I've sometimes seen botany slides the same size as geological slides. Also

Re: [meteorite-list] Whitecourt Trip Report Now Up

Thanks guys More photos can be viewed on either of my Facebook profiles Rob Wesel www.nakhladogmeteorites.com www.facebook.com/Nakhla.Dog.Meteorites www.facebook.com/Rob.Wesel -- We are the music makers... and we are the dreamers of the dreams. Willy Wonka, 1971 - Original

[meteorite-list] Wanted - Cheap or Chipped Moldavite

Hi List, I am looking for some low-cost Moldavite pieces. They can be small or damaged, that is fine. If you have any available, contact me off-list - meteoritem...@gmail.com Thanks! MikeG On 11/12/10, Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Folks! For today only

Re: [meteorite-list] Thin section boxes

A friend of mine up in New Brunswick makes fine, custom eyepiece cases and other astronomy gear like tripods and mounts out of exotic hardwoods. His work is top-notch and he can make anything that you can design - within reason. I bet he could make a sharp and useful thin-section case. His name

Re: [meteorite-list] RECENT ADVANCE IN THE USE OF ANIMALS TO LOCATE METEORITES.

The Nakhla Dog endorses the Rat Patrol and the Junior Pack Rob Wesel www.nakhladogmeteorites.com www.facebook.com/Nakhla.Dog.Meteorites www.facebook.com/Rob.Wesel -- We are the music makers... and we are the dreamers of the dreams. Willy Wonka, 1971 - Original Message -

Re: [meteorite-list] Whitecourt Trip Report Now Up

Hi Bob: Good report. One thing, the find announcement of the first meteorite gives a date of July 1, 2007, which would imply a good time to hunt the area is in summer when the ground is dry due to drought conditions. Mind you the mosquitoes and black flies are HUGE. I was given (donated) a

Re: [meteorite-list] thin section storage

Hi Matt, Have you looked at membranebox.com? These are great for large slabs but can become a little expensive if you buy many. This is not an AD but it is regarding a product aimed at small slices and chips I'm trying to introduce to my website, I have an animation of a 1x2 slice box here,

Re: [meteorite-list] thin section storage

Thanks to everybody who replied on or off-list to my request, your input has been much appreciated and I'm much closer to finding a solution. Matt. On 14/11/10 22:04, Rob Holcomb wrote: Hi Matt, Have you looked at membranebox.com? These are great for large slabs but can become a little

[meteorite-list] Varre-Sai Brazilian Meteorite Fall Report is now available

Dear List, The Varre-Sai Brazilian Meteorite Fall Report is now available: http://lunarmeteoritehunters.blogspot.com/2010/11/meteormeteorite-news-15nov2010.html Dirk Ross...Tokyo __ Visit the Archives at

Re: [meteorite-list] Let's talk HEDO meteorites (was double standards)

Hi Mike, that concerns the polymict breccias among the HEDs, those wild regoliths, full of fragments and clasts of different types, so to say. Often these concrete-style ones. Hence not such ones like Millbillillie, Stannern, Tatahouine ect. There with these solified debris breccias you have a

[meteorite-list] AD: Ebay Auctions Ending in HOURS - Mundrabilla etched end cut, Sikhote-Alin, Canyon Diablo, Campo, and much more!

Hi there all. I hope you are all having a great weekend. I just wanted to let all my meteorite peeps know that I am selling some cool stuff ending in a couple hours. I have a nice etched end cut of Mundrabilla that was expertly etched by the cosmic cutlery guys, which can be seen here:

[meteorite-list] POP QUIZ ANSWER

Hello Listers, I would like to say thank you for everyone that submitted their answers. I have a winner, they are the first Lister to give me the correct answer because I didnt get a 7th Lister with the correct answer, only six. Question: Whats the name of the first Northwest Africa meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] re the double standards

If you've gone to Eric's website and entered your email address, he will spam you on a daily basis. Use your block email from this sender feature to get relief from these annoying emails. Jim K In a message dated 11/14/2010 12:33:08 P.M. Central Standard Time,

Re: [meteorite-list] POP QUIZ ANSWER

Hello Shawn, All, I think I can shed some light on the confusion regarding this topic - centered on the question of what exactly constitutes a Nothwest Africa[n] meteorite. The earliest recovered meteorite from Morocco is Mrirt, a 79.9 kilogram iron found in 1937. It has apparently never been

[meteorite-list] Help in locating a possible List member

Hi List,   There was an email forwarded to the List by Bernd for Peter Marmet back in 2004 that included some words from a lady named Amber in which she talked about her great-great grandfather's tales about the fall of a great Arkansas meteorite near Hickey Town. Neither of then still have

Re: [meteorite-list] POP QUIZ ANSWER

Actually, since the N in Northwest Africa was capitalized, this means the question was indeed about the NWA series. If it was about the general region, it would be northwest Africa. But the answer is not NWA 001, which was recovered in 1999. It is NWA 1242, which was found in 1985.

[meteorite-list] POP QUIZ ANSWER

Hello Jason and Lister, If you may, go to Meteoritical Bulletin Database and under countries go to the second Northwest Africa tab and click on it and the first Northwest Africa meteorite name is Northwest Africa aka NWA 001. You see I asked for the name of the FIRST Northwest Africa

Re: [meteorite-list] POP QUIZ ANSWER

You can also see that NWA 001 was initially called Kem Kem which is an area where many fossils were found - and now meteorites. Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at

Re: [meteorite-list] re the double standards

Jim, This is a public and permanent forum. The Met-List archives are public online where millions of people can see them. Posting your opinion is one thing... Go for it, call me an ass, jerk, dork, nerd, computer geek, egotistical, pompous, harsh, call me names, yell at me. I don't care.

[meteorite-list] Your opinions please (what is this?)

A while back a friend was looking at a piece of land he was thinking of buying in the Nevada desert located west of Wendover, Nevada. During his inspection he found a very heavy rock. When he first showed it to me I thought it was a piece of slag. And I still kind of think that's what it is.

[meteorite-list] Thin Section Slide Size

Hi List! The talk about thin section storage boxes got me to thinking. Are there any Standard sizes for the glass slides that are used when making a thin section? Or is it typically the case that the thin section maker uses whatever he or she happens to have on hand? I have seen at least

Re: [meteorite-list] Thin Section Slide Size

Hey Ed Ask Steve Schoner to see if he remembers the specifications.or Google it. TS slides are shorter. You take a standard slide blank and grind it down lengthwise to a specific length.plus add a frosted end section so you can label the slide. The reason for mandating a standard size is

Re: [meteorite-list] Secret BLM maps ?

Late reply I recall something similar to caves and US Topo maps After they were no longer needed for Civil Defense purposes , some one thought they could reduce cave vandalism and bat hibernation disturbance but taking all cave location and names off the topo maps as they were republished.

Re: [meteorite-list] Thin Section Slide Size

According to the Burnham Petrogaphics website that Richard provided the link to standard size (25x45mm, 27x46mm and 28x48mm): http://www.burnhampetrographics.com/petropoxy/ppp.php#slideboxes Matt. On 15/11/10 04:41, Ed Deckert wrote: Hi List! The talk about thin section storage boxes got