Re: [meteorite-list] Scam Artist - Joel Samson - Fake Lunar Meteorites

2011-05-11 Thread Chris Spratt
Never was my friend on Facebook yet he managed to post things in a group I belong to. Is there a way to unfriend someone from a group? Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html

Re: [meteorite-list] ANSWER - whole stone concerns

2011-05-09 Thread Chris Spratt
What a mess. __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] ANSWER - whole stone concerns

2011-05-09 Thread Chris Spratt
Hi Listers: Recently we had an article in The New York Times about our hobby. Now we have this. Better smarten up folks or our little hobby will fall into a very nasty pit full of other kind of fraudsters. Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ Visit

Re: [meteorite-list] Mifflin second lithology

2011-05-09 Thread Chris Spratt
There are two Mifflin listed on EBay right now. Are these now suspect? Chris. Spratt Victoira, BC __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http

Re: [meteorite-list] POP QUIZ Fridays Answer

2011-05-09 Thread Chris Spratt
The first meteorite to be found in Antarctica was Adelie Land. Found in 1912 by the Australasian Antarctic Expedition. An L5 stone of 2.2 lbs Chris. Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list

Re: [meteorite-list] POP QUIZ Fridays Answer

2011-05-09 Thread Chris Spratt
A lot of my recent postings on ANSMET are from old resources and my memory. The Japanese were not looking for meteorites per say but rocks, a few of these rocks turned out to be meteorites. After that both countries sort of agreed to share hunting resources. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone

Re: [meteorite-list] POP QUIZ FRIDAYS ANSWER

2011-05-08 Thread Chris Spratt
Sent this earlier. Did not get posted. Thought Mount Baldr was the first. See: http://geology.cwru.edu/~amlamp/DryValleys/MBR/MBR96text.html Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing

Re: [meteorite-list] Death by GPS in desert

2011-04-13 Thread Chris Spratt
GPS mapping data uploaded from the provider still isn't updated. Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - April 8, 2011

2011-04-08 Thread Chris Spratt
I'm surprised the labels are still sticking after all these years. Better gum in those days. Most modern day labels would have dropped off in a short time (months not years). Chris. Spratt Victoria. BC __ Visit the Archives at http

[meteorite-list] 6.5 quake hits Mexico

2011-04-07 Thread Chris Spratt
Just heard Vera Cruz area of Mexico has been hit by 6.5 magnitude earthquake. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] New York Times Article

2011-04-06 Thread Chris Spratt
What we must look for is the possibility that international newspapers might pick up this story and reprint it or run their own story minus the facts. As they will never let the facts get in the way of a good story. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone

Re: [meteorite-list] Smallest Complete Meteorite?

2011-03-29 Thread Chris Spratt
Revelstoke BC - Type: CI fell March 31, 1965. Two small fragments about one gram total. Vilna Alberta - L5. Fell Feb. 5, 1967. Two small crusted fragments 48mg and 94mg. Probably one of those is the smallest meteorite fall. Chris Spratt Victoria BC (Via my iPhone

Re: [meteorite-list] Paper on the historic Rowton (UK) iron meteorite fall required

2011-03-22 Thread Chris Spratt
Is the Rowton meteorite distributed?Wouldn't mind a bit. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http

[meteorite-list] Classification costs?

2011-03-20 Thread Chris Spratt
Dear Listers: How much do labs generally charge to have a newly found meteorite specimen classified? What is the general turn around time? Thanks, Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Info on Polishing Cut Stones? ( AD ++ )

2011-03-18 Thread Chris Spratt
Is there any scientific to polish a cut stone? Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net

Re: [meteorite-list] Gebel Kamil

2011-03-12 Thread Chris Spratt
to be officially published in the MetBul. I also have a well founded suspicion that one main mass may have gone walkabout in recent years. The bureaucrats in Canada, have a new game Bureaucrat If you do anything you've lost the game. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone

[meteorite-list] Transfer of geological, marine artefacts illegal: MECA | Oman Observer

2011-03-10 Thread Chris Spratt
http://main.omanobserver.om/node/13322 Chris (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Welcome home

2011-03-09 Thread Chris Spratt
So pleased they made it back so soon. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman

Re: [meteorite-list] Welcome home

2011-03-09 Thread Chris Spratt
From Mike Farmer's Facebook page, he wants Art to put him back on the list so he can tell full story of his trip. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing

[meteorite-list] Journal of Cosmology

2011-03-09 Thread Chris Spratt
Interesting read. http://journalofcosmology.com/Life100.html Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http

[meteorite-list] Looking for Canadian meteorite colector

2011-03-07 Thread Chris Spratt
Hi Listers: Looking for contact info on Adam Archibald who at one time resided in PEI Canada. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] AD: Steve Arnold's Famous Reverse Auction on now on Ebay

2011-03-07 Thread Chris Spratt
Nothing shows up on that URL. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [meteorite-list] Oman

2011-03-03 Thread Chris Spratt
Which Mike? Chris (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Fwd: [RASC Victoria] An opportunity to support light pollution abatement

2011-03-02 Thread Chris Spratt
Been there done that. I did burn the T-shirt. BC is in denial on all kinds of pollution. The latest new bubblehead in the Premier's chair can't spell pollution. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Valera affidavit

2011-02-26 Thread Chris Spratt
Same here please. I had one years ago but unable to find it. Too many moves. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Taking a meteorite strike to the Bank

2011-02-24 Thread Chris Spratt
The young lad who was struck by in a piece of the Mbale fall is nameless and unknown. Mrs Hodges was involved in a court case which may have helped (or possibly didn't help her). Also, sort of depends where on f this planet you happen to reside. Would also depend where you were standing at

[meteorite-list] New book

2011-02-22 Thread Chris Spratt
I read a review of this book in a UK newspaper: Incoming! Or, Why We Should Stop Worrying and Learn to Love The Meteorite by Ted Nield. Isn't listed on Amazon Canada. Reviewer claims no-one has been hurt by a meteorite. Guess he hadn't heard of Ann

Re: [meteorite-list] Weston meteorite fall 1807 .... Silliman andWoodhouse, RIVALRY or BAD SCIENCE????

2011-02-22 Thread Chris Spratt
If you gentlemen keep this up we can get another book. Interesting read. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Breja

2011-02-20 Thread Chris Spratt
Is the fall date accurate? Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [meteorite-list] The Trials and Tribulations in Dealing with Landowners

2011-02-20 Thread Chris Spratt
large dogs, the odd irate goose, one very pissed of swan, the odd mad bull and (my fondest memory) a very well armed member of the local motorcycle club, with an armory which would make today's Taliban envious. So good luck on ya, Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone

Re: [meteorite-list] Pasamonte-B

2011-02-18 Thread Chris Spratt
. The closest landmark was the Pasamonte Ranch. hence the name Pasamonte (b). N 36 degree 14. 562 by W 103 degree 45.515. this is w the stone was found. Arizona State University got ~24 grams for the classification work. Description by Mark Bostick. Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC

[meteorite-list] Canadian stuff

2011-02-17 Thread Chris Spratt
and distribution. Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Alberta may have a Valentine`s Day Meteorite!

2011-02-16 Thread Chris Spratt
Possibly British Columbia. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [meteorite-list] Looking to Buy. Trying to complete my type set. THERE IS A NEW CHONDRITE TYPE....

2011-02-14 Thread Chris Spratt
. Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Hammer stones

2011-02-08 Thread Chris Spratt
Try here: references are listed. http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/icq/meteorites.html Chris (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Thank you Michael Blood for a great auction and I thank Ruben also. Can we have a LIVE auction next year?

2011-02-05 Thread Chris Spratt
Is there a list of who won what? Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [meteorite-list] LIVE video feed of the auction

2011-01-23 Thread Chris Spratt
True, but in my experience you need a password. Most Holiday Inns require you to be a checked-in guest. Starbucks varys as to what you need. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Internet Queries Suggest Meteor in B.C. Canada occurred 22JAN2011

2011-01-22 Thread Chris Spratt
Been very cloudy here in Victoria, BC so didn't see or hear a thing. Chris Soratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] LIVE video feed of the auction

2011-01-22 Thread Chris Spratt
What about WiFi? ChrisSpratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Speaking of Weston...

2011-01-18 Thread Chris Spratt
The link broke. Can you provide book title. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman

Re: [meteorite-list] Journal Book of the Royal Society and the Tabor Meteorite Fall - 1756 Manuscript Material

2011-01-14 Thread Chris Spratt
I also appreciate his work. Now I need more info on the Assisi fall. Chris Spratt Victoria. BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] AD(?) - Sikhote-Alin in tree

2011-01-13 Thread Chris Spratt
What type of tree? Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Another Fireball 1/12/11 - Minnesota

2011-01-13 Thread Chris Spratt
The sun had a cometstorm in December so maybe we are now getting our share. http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2010/12jan_cometstorm/ Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list

Re: [meteorite-list] AD(?) - Sikhote-Alin in tree

2011-01-12 Thread Chris Spratt
to expect. So looking if you are for meteorites in a tree, look for a fairly old tree, that could have taken the hit without falling to pieces.. Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html

Re: [meteorite-list] You may want to check out this auction!

2011-01-12 Thread Chris Spratt
Seems to have disappeared into the EBay vortex. This listing (120670664523) has been removed, or this item is not available. Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] AD(?) - Sikhote-Alin in tree

2011-01-12 Thread Chris Spratt
What species of trees were struck anyway? Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman

Re: [meteorite-list] Father Joseph Stepling and the Tabor Meteorite Fall

2011-01-08 Thread Chris Spratt
Now you've covered Tabor, anything on the Assisi fall? Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http

Re: [meteorite-list] AD - Meteorites for sale

2011-01-04 Thread Chris Spratt
Who was Stephan? Chris (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Red Deer Hill

2010-12-31 Thread Chris Spratt
Looking for a small piece (3-4 g) of Red Deer Hill. A possible trade may be possible. Email me privately. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list

Re: [meteorite-list] WG: Asian falls

2010-12-29 Thread Chris Spratt
You left out Canada. Chris (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Archives

2010-12-23 Thread Chris Spratt
Something glitchy as there is only one post in the December 2010 archive and the last full one is for July 2005. Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing

[meteorite-list] Season's Greetings

2010-12-23 Thread Chris Spratt
Happy Holidays to all! Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] Barwell, the Christmas Eve Meteorite

2010-12-23 Thread Chris Spratt
Hope you find some. Many years ago I was born in nearby Leicester. I have a tiny bit sort of feels like I home when I look at it. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of Day - December 22, 2010

2010-12-22 Thread Chris Spratt
If memory serves Sky Telescope (70's or 80's) had an article with color photos of a a large specimen 'in situ'. Maybe a search on their site or new DVD set might turn up more. Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ Visit the Archives at http

Re: [meteorite-list] Tri-ball34 No longer A registered User

2010-12-22 Thread Chris Spratt
What's to stop him re-registering under another name etc.? Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of Day - December 22, 2010

2010-12-22 Thread Chris Spratt
Told you I was getting old. Thanks for the correction. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http

Re: [meteorite-list] Carbonaceous Comet

2010-12-22 Thread Chris Spratt
Since it now shows an outburst it was probably dormant, rather than extinct. Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Q

2010-12-21 Thread Chris Spratt
Notice missing a Q in my collection Anyyone have 2-5 grams of the H4 Queretaro from Mexico? If you do please PM me. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Middlesbrough meteorite cast

2010-12-20 Thread Chris Spratt
Has this been distributed very much? Being only 1600 grams or so I doubt much is actually available but would like a wee bit. Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Warning about ebay member

2010-12-20 Thread Chris Spratt
I've always paid first and then wait for delivery which depending on the vagaries of postal systems can take awhile. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Warning, Warning tri-ball34

2010-12-19 Thread Chris Spratt
bids seem to arrive overnight. Starting to take the fun out of meteorite collecting. At least for me. Chris. Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] Warning about ebay member

2010-12-19 Thread Chris Spratt
Judging by some bidding I've seen on recent auctions a couple of others may be doing the same thing. Anyone have other culprits? Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] The Tabor 1753 fall

2010-12-14 Thread Chris Spratt
Thanks listers for some interesting leads. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman

[meteorite-list] The Tabor 1753 fall

2010-12-13 Thread Chris Spratt
Unable to find out too much about the Tabor 1753 meteorite fall. Was much actually written? Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] The Tabor 1753 fall

2010-12-13 Thread Chris Spratt
Hi guys: Thanks forvthe input. I'd checked those and there wasn't much there. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Mineral responsible for green color in Moldavite?

2010-12-10 Thread Chris Spratt
I think it may be a form of Beryilium or Beryl. Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net

Re: [meteorite-list] Mineral responsible for green color in Moldavite?

2010-12-10 Thread Chris Spratt
I sit, corrected. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Melting glaciers

2010-12-08 Thread Chris Spratt
With all the evidence that the world's glaciers are retreating, has anyone found any meteorites as the ice melts. Not talking about Antarctica. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Minor planet (149243) Dorothynorton

2010-12-04 Thread Chris Spratt
#163800 = Richardnorton Chris Spratt (MP #4789 = Sprattia) (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net

Re: [meteorite-list] If not for bad luck.....

2010-12-03 Thread Chris Spratt
Try falling out of trees and see what that does to your neck and back. Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http

Re: [meteorite-list] Minor planet (149243) Dorothynorton

2010-12-03 Thread Chris Spratt
Welcome to the club. Chris (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson travel questions

2010-12-01 Thread Chris Spratt
I assume these times mean you have a car? Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson travel questions

2010-12-01 Thread Chris Spratt
What about the local bus? Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson travel questions

2010-12-01 Thread Chris Spratt
Thanks. Not everyone is able to drive anymore. Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http

Re: [meteorite-list] BLACK FRIDAY POP QUIZ Answer

2010-11-28 Thread Chris Spratt
I sometimes think Canadian material is the most expensive. However see here: http://meteorites.wustl.edu/lunar/stones/calcalong.htm Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html

Re: [meteorite-list] Cometary meteorites

2010-11-23 Thread Chris Spratt
Tagish Lake is a very friable meteorite, which is postulated to come from the asteroid belt. See: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2001/pdf/1776.pdf Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing

Re: [meteorite-list] sulphurous smell of meteorites (was Temperature of meteorites)

2010-11-23 Thread Chris Spratt
Actually I use my nose. Cheaper and always with me . Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Men in Canada

2010-11-21 Thread Chris Spratt
Find a good friend in the US who can buy it for you and ship it north. More expensive but doable. Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing

Re: [meteorite-list] Weston on ebay

2010-11-19 Thread Chris Spratt
I also wrote and got the same response. Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http

Re: [meteorite-list] Brian Marsden

2010-11-18 Thread Chris Spratt
I meant to write the same thoughts but I 'm too sad. I will miss him. Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Canvas de Onis Fall of 1866

2010-11-15 Thread Chris Spratt
Does anyone have any more information on this Spanish fall. The Meteorite Catalogue has few details about the fall itself. Thanks, Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Canvas de Onis Fall of 1866

2010-11-15 Thread Chris Spratt
I did mean Cangas de Onis my thumbs are too big for the IPhone. Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] thin section storage

2010-11-14 Thread Chris Spratt
the others in my collection it came in a snap together plastic holder. Ward's can be pricey and difficult to deal with, if you only want to place a small order. Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http

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

2010-11-14 Thread Chris Spratt
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

Re: [meteorite-list] Thin section boxes

2010-11-14 Thread Chris Spratt
recently acquired a meteorite thin section mounted slide, which is larger than any type of slide I've ever seen. Maybe a cabinet maker could turn out a nice box. Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing

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

2010-11-14 Thread Chris Spratt
) a tiny specimen of Whitecourt, which was found by the finder in July of 2009. The finder indicated that the ground was dry and the vegetation nice and very crispy dry. Hunting was easier then, except for the insect life. Not to mention the odd pissed off bear. Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC

Re: [meteorite-list] POP QUIZ ANSWER

2010-11-14 Thread Chris Spratt
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 http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Not a missile -- a jet contrail

2010-11-10 Thread Chris Spratt
Probably a fed up meteorite leaving Earth for the Moon or Mars. Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hunting Rats

2010-11-09 Thread Chris Spratt
It is illegal to own a rat even as a pet in the Province of Alberta. Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Catalogue cards..

2010-11-07 Thread Chris Spratt
. Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] BLM and Forest Service Maps...

2010-11-04 Thread Chris Spratt
there was a small pond/moat by a prison and nothing was done. Lots of ducks. I always keep any eye open for funny rocks but my other aim is birdwatching. If you look like you are hunting for artifacts then you could be questioned. As for maps try bookstores dealing in old books,maps etc. Chris. Spratt

[meteorite-list] Bolide over Quebec City

2010-11-02 Thread Chris Spratt
There are reports tonight of a bright bolide moving west to east and lasting from 4 to 6 seconds passing over Quebec City. Reports also say it was breaking up as it passed through around 19:15 pm. local time. Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone

Re: [meteorite-list] Who prepared the first published meteorite catalogue?

2010-10-31 Thread Chris Spratt
Do modern collectors catalog their collections? Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http

Re: [meteorite-list] Who prepared the first published meteorite catalogue?

2010-10-31 Thread Chris Spratt
I actually used catalog on purpose same as color etc. Been corrected too many times. Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: Who prepared the first published meteoritecatalogue?

2010-10-31 Thread Chris Spratt
Probably. I really would like to know if the collector of today keeps a printable listing as did the historical collectors. Mine runs nearly 200 pages. Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite-list Digest, Vol 86, Issue 50

2010-10-23 Thread Chris Spratt
Yes Ed. I have small 0.6 gram interior fragment. Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http

Re: [meteorite-list] Mysterious Rock Is a Meteorwrong (Tom River, New Jersey)

2010-10-23 Thread Chris Spratt
I've picked up metal items slung from a huge tub-grinder and some have been hot. One metal piece went about 300 feet before crashing through a greenhouse. Rocks not so far. Chris. Spratt Vioctoria, BC __ Visit the Archives at http

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of Day - October 20, 2010

2010-10-21 Thread Chris Spratt
Good go! Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite

[meteorite-list] IMCA

2010-10-13 Thread Chris Spratt
If one has a complaint against s a member of the IMCA does the complaint mechanism actually work? Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list

Re: [meteorite-list] [Fwd: Re: Meteorite miniatures]

2010-10-05 Thread Chris Spratt
The stone at Paphos is not a meteorite. I've seen it and touched it. Sacred perhaps, but not a meteorite. Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list

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