Re: [meteorite-list] Silly-sounding Meteorite Names

2011-09-03 Thread meteoriteguy.com
I brought cases of goodies from Costco to hand out to the kids. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Sep 2, 2011, at 6:54 PM, John.L.Cabassi j...@cabassi.net wrote: G'Day Greg and List What an awesome picture. If you go to the bottom, you might see the main mass ;-) I really like the one

Re: [meteorite-list] New househitting meteorite fall from Mexico

2011-09-01 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Message - From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; karmaka karm...@email.de Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 10:32 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] New househitting meteorite fall from Mexico It fell in 4 different villages, Graystone, Muguga

Re: [meteorite-list] OT_ Irene

2011-08-27 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Andrew was august 92. Met my wife the day after it, getting on an ARMY ship in Tampa. Was supposed to fly to Key West that day. Of course that would have been a rough flight. Drove to Tampa and met the ship which had fled the keys to Tampa ahead of the storm. Fun times. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [meteorite-list] something comes down in Cusco,Peru

2011-08-27 Thread meteoriteguy.com
For sure, slowly crossing the sky and dissapearing over the horizon, as a highflying airliner does. Yet this airliner is now worldwide news. A real meteorite is of little interest to the media. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Aug 27, 2011, at 3:34 PM, Chris Peterson

Re: [meteorite-list] nital and etching

2011-08-26 Thread meteoriteguy.com
If you pour the alcohol into the acid, prepare for disaster! Do not play with it, you will seriously burn yourself or worse. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Aug 26, 2011, at 5:11 AM, Francesco Moser coj...@tiscali.it wrote: Hello dear friends! I want to try to etching some iron

Re: [meteorite-list] Shirokovsky

2011-08-21 Thread meteoriteguy.com
This list is odd, I bet that when news of an amazing new meteorite breaks In the next couple of days, no one will give a crap. Let's see 100 posts on a 10 year old scam vs 10 or so on new fall. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Aug 21, 2011, at 8:59 AM, Pete Pete

Re: [meteorite-list] Dr. Moe52???

2011-08-05 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Wow, I have never seen quite so many exclamation marks! Looks like magnetite to me!! Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Aug 5, 2011, at 7:41 AM, Jim Wooddell nf11...@npgcable.com wrote: Anyone know this person? Encounters???

Re: [meteorite-list] J. Warnica

2011-08-05 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Jim Warnica is alive but in his 90s. I purchased all of his roosevelt county finds back in 98 when portales fell. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Aug 5, 2011, at 11:21 AM, Chris Spratt cspr...@islandnet.com wrote: Hi Listers: Does anyone know if J. Warnica off Portales is still with

Re: [meteorite-list] [IMCA] Stefan Ralew and Martin Altman kickedout of IMCAfor illegal activities

2011-08-02 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Did they promise a 30 day return policy? Is that on their site? If so and by the emails it seems they violated all terms offered to Mr Jain. They are in the wrong and Mr Jain is right. If the board ruled unanimously, where is the problem? Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Aug 2, 2011, at

Re: [meteorite-list] Martin Stefan Kicked out of IMCA for theirillegal behavior

2011-08-02 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Was there an unconditional Refund policy offered? That is the problem. Everything else is diversion from that question. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Aug 2, 2011, at 7:19 AM, Matthias Bärmann majbaerm...@web.de wrote: Mr. Jain wrote: I am very new to the meteorite collection ...

Re: [meteorite-list] New type of fake moldavite coming soon?

2011-08-01 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Reported this 2 or 3 years ago from Tokyo show, lots of large flawless green moldavites selling mounted in jewelry very cheap compared to what real ones of that size would cost. Just molten glass. That is why i prefer meteorites. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Aug 1, 2011, at 1:10 PM,

Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton Meteorite: Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers

2011-07-17 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Yeah typo. Michael Sent from my iPhone On Jul 17, 2011, at 11:59 AM, Greg Hupé gmh...@centurylink.net wrote: Hi Mike, I think you meant to address your reply to Eric, not one of us 'Greg's'. :) You referred to Greg twice in your post, surely an innocent slip of the keyboard. Best

Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton Meteorite: Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers

2011-07-16 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Actuall the landowners were real jerks. They were as greedy as I have ever seen people. They threatened to sue Robert over the roof hole he salvaged from being lost forever. it is now back with them and lost forever unless they get lots of money. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Jul 15,

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorite or not?

2011-07-13 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Just another rock. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 12, 2011, at 11:05 PM, Dan Furlan danfur...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not 100% sure but i don't think this item on ebay is a meteorite 120738890611 link to item:

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: Warning about Lahcen Ait Ha

2011-06-23 Thread meteoriteguy.com
When the moroccans began selling direct to end collectors i knew it would only end badly. You can not expect to send huge sums of money overseas and get what you paid for. I have never once sent money before the stone was delivered to me. They cant rip you off that way. Michael Farmer Sent

Re: [meteorite-list] Warning about Lahcen Ait Ha

2011-06-23 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Actually he will still rip off buyers. We have many scammers who for years have been exposed on this list and are still active. The desire for a possible good deal drives people to abandon their senses. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Jun 23, 2011, at 12:20 AM, Michael Gilmer

Re: [meteorite-list] New Colorado fall or faux?

2011-06-14 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Not a meteorite. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 13, 2011, at 11:37 PM, Rob Holcomb rob.holc...@gmail.com wrote: Check out this article about a rock found in Greely Colorado. True? or False? http://www.greeleytribune.com/article/20110612/NEWS/706129976/1051ParentProfile=1001 Doesn't look

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Facebook Meteorite group

2011-06-13 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Cant agree more, Moroccans overwhealming it. I am also getting off that worthless group. Can't take the 25 ads per day. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 12, 2011, at 10:16 PM, Rob Matson mojave_meteori...@cox.net wrote: Hi All, Apologies for the off-topic post. I'm trying to delete myself from

Re: [meteorite-list] Illinois, Indiana, Ohio glacial deposits

2011-06-10 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Guys, It is very unlikely that these Chondrites are related to the glaciation. Just appears to be a strewnfield like any other. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Jun 9, 2011, at 6:26 PM, Dave Myers whitefalcons...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Tracy All the green areas on the map are high

Re: [meteorite-list] NGC 6302

2011-06-01 Thread meteoriteguy.com
The seller would be responsible for assuring such a valuable piece was shipped and delivered with tracking info. Are you sure it was painted? Whole thing seems very familiar to me. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Jun 1, 2011, at 6:12 PM, John Lutzon j...@hc.fdn.com wrote: Dear Everyone

Re: [meteorite-list] Moroccan business meteorite is suffering

2011-05-30 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Prices have gone way to high. I have not returned to morocco for 3 years because prices are now higher than I can sell for. Better to buy from farmers here or hunt myself. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On May 29, 2011, at 6:21 PM, Said Haddany mfcollec...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi list, No

Re: [meteorite-list] Area man finds possible meteorite

2011-05-26 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Could be a meteorite but certainly is not a piece of the Newport pallasite. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On May 26, 2011, at 12:15 PM, Thunder Stone stanleygr...@hotmail.com wrote: List: It's hard to tell - but could be the real deal. Greg S

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteor Detected 13/14MAY2011 location guess

2011-05-16 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Rough area, marijuana growing capital of Canada as well. could get iffy walking around there. Have fun. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On May 16, 2011, at 2:20 PM, Matson, Robert D. robert.d.mat...@saic.com wrote: Hi Shawn, That's a good estimate for the fall location, though I would

Re: [meteorite-list] Mifflin Update... and Real Mifflin Photos...

2011-05-09 Thread meteoriteguy.com
It didn't come from Mifflin. I bet $100 it is a chergach bought at Tucson in feb 2010 and sold to you as mifflin for a 1000% markup. Stop worrying about new find. Mifflin was very wet place. That stone is from Africa. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On May 8, 2011, at 6:01 PM, Greg

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - April 20, 2011

2011-04-21 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Marcin There is nothing about this meteorite that suggests meteorwrong. solid iron, no cracks, no holes. Just a guy who likely has never seen a meteorite declaring that it was not a meteorite. It seems most geologists dont know a thing about meteorites. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - April 20, 2011

2011-04-21 Thread meteoriteguy.com
This iron weighs 8.5 kilograms. They were told it has sandstone inside by a geologist. The finder almost threw it away when told it was not a meteorite! Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Apr 20, 2011, at 9:24 AM, Michael Johnson mich...@rocksfromspace.org wrote:

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - April 16, 2011

2011-04-16 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Amazing piece, true history preserved. Thanks for the photo Michael and Laurence! Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Apr 16, 2011, at 10:33 AM, Michael Johnson mich...@rocksfromspace.org wrote: http://www.rocksfromspace.org/April_16_2011.html -

Re: [meteorite-list] Is Pena Blanca Springs meteorite a hammer stone?????

2011-04-15 Thread meteoriteguy.com
It is a dirt pond. Come on. This is out of control. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Apr 15, 2011, at 3:21 PM, Thunder Stone stanleygr...@hotmail.com wrote: List: I would say 'Yes' If a stone lands in a swimming pool (man made) it will sink and hit the bottom of the pool.

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

2011-04-14 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Working for 8 years in the Arabian desert taught me everything about safety. Water, you can never have too much in desert areas. Tucson for example 110 daily from June to august. You should Always have water, do not leave town without it as even changing a flat tire in that heat can be fatal. We

Re: [meteorite-list] Question for dealers re: displaying sold items

2011-04-12 Thread meteoriteguy.com
For those of us who spend most of our time hunting meteorites in the field, for me meaning overseas, we just do not have the time needed to update enough. My site has more than 50 pages of meteorites, in the las 6 months I have only updated about 10 of them. Often now when I get a new

Re: [meteorite-list] Red Canyon Lake Fall - 2007

2011-04-02 Thread meteoriteguy.com
It is hard to pick real news out of most of the endless chatter on the list. It was found, mentioned some years ago and ignored like most actual meteorites on here. For real discussion it seems most here want some controversy or other idiotic crap in order to actually discuss it. Michael Farmer

Re: [meteorite-list] New Park Forest House Smasher

2011-04-02 Thread meteoriteguy.com
I highly doubt this would show up so much later. Would have to be well documented and park forest very easy to recognize. I also doubt they would have kept quiet with all the media hubbub after the fall. This one stinks to me. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Apr 2, 2011, at 2:36 PM, Greg

Re: [meteorite-list] Smallest Complete Meteorite?

2011-03-29 Thread meteoriteguy.com
I have 100% crusted Bensour stones way under 1/10th gram. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Mar 29, 2011, at 12:36 PM, Chris Spratt cspr...@islandnet.com wrote: Revelstoke BC - Type: CI fell March 31, 1965. Two small fragments about one gram total. Vilna Alberta - L5. Fell Feb. 5,

Re: [meteorite-list] Book Wanted: Meteorites by Foote 1912

2011-03-27 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Just gave one away, may have another. Mike Sent from my iPhone On Mar 27, 2011, at 3:28 PM, Mike Bandli fuzzf...@comcast.net wrote: Dear List, I am seeking an original copy of Meteorites by Foote (1912). Will buy or trade. Please contact me privately if you have one available. Thanks!

Re: [meteorite-list] OK Meteor...

2011-03-26 Thread meteoriteguy.com
, meteoriteguy.com m...@meteoriteguy.com wrote: 41 degrees and high winds, drizzle about to turn to sleet, brutal here on the ground. Not for the weekend warrior types. Serious hunters only out here. They won't find themselves unfortunately. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Mar 26

Re: [meteorite-list] OK Meteor...

2011-03-26 Thread meteoriteguy.com
41 degrees and high winds, drizzle about to turn to sleet, brutal here on the ground. Not for the weekend warrior types. Serious hunters only out here. They won't find themselves unfortunately. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Mar 26, 2011, at 11:51 AM, Ruben Garcia mrmeteor...@gmail.com

Re: [meteorite-list] OK dinner

2011-03-25 Thread meteoriteguy.com
No too busy picking up stones to eat dinner. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Mar 25, 2011, at 1:03 PM, meteorh...@aol.com wrote: Anyone want to meet up for dinner after sunset? Steve Arnold Of Meteorite Men Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

Re: [meteorite-list] OK dinner

2011-03-25 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Strewnfield is 7 miles from where I lived as a kid! What are the odds. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Mar 25, 2011, at 1:19 PM, meteoriteguy.com m...@meteoriteguy.com wrote: No too busy picking up stones to eat dinner. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Mar 25, 2011, at 1:03

Re: [meteorite-list] TX/OK Fireball ~9:21CDT 23MAR2011

2011-03-24 Thread meteoriteguy.com
If it was heading east you might check little rock as well Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone On Mar 24, 2011, at 12:53 PM, Matson, Robert D. robert.d.mat...@saic.com wrote: Hi All, I don't see anything unusual in either the KFDR (Altus AFB, OK) or the KTLX (Oklahoma City) radars. Here

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March 21, 2011

2011-03-20 Thread meteoriteguy.com
Weight? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 20, 2011, at 8:10 PM, Michael Johnson mich...@rocksfromspace.org wrote: http://www.rocksfromspace.org/March_21_2011.html --- __ Visit the Archives at