[meteorite-list] happy surprise continued...

2008-05-02 Thread Dave Harris
Hello Dave; Thanks for the positive,pleasant post about wayner44.He sure made your day,i'll bet,and you sure made my day with such a positive post about someone who did good and we never would have known about it if you hadn't taken the time to inform us.My hat is off to you. Best

Re: [meteorite-list] What a surprise! (not)

2008-05-02 Thread Sterling K. Webb
Postal Doug, Of course, the U.S. Mail is subsidized and supported by law -- it's a government service, as the National Posts of many nations are. I believe, as Mr. Franklin did, that governments exist to provide useful and necessary services for its citizens, and a mandate to establish a postal

[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - May 2, 2008

2008-05-02 Thread SPACEROCKSINC
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Re: [meteorite-list] What a surprise! (not)

2008-05-02 Thread Mark Ford
Hi .. On the other hand, here in the UK, our postal '''service''' is slowly being privatized TO DEATH, already most parcels are shipped by separately run companies, and the profit making part of the royal mail has been basically given away. The postal system is in tatters, moral at an all time

Re: [meteorite-list] What a surprise! (not)

2008-05-02 Thread lebofsky
Hi Sterling: You forgot overnight mail; Pony Express. It took 11 days (Missouri to California) and initially cost $5.00 for 1/2 oz. Assuming beer was 2 bits (25 cents), that is a lot of beer! Larry On Thu, May 1, 2008 11:37 pm, Sterling K. Webb wrote: Postal Doug, Of course, the U.S. Mail

Re: [meteorite-list] What a surprise! (not)

2008-05-02 Thread Mark Crawford
And, presumably, a lot of oats and hay :) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Sterling: You forgot overnight mail; Pony Express. It took 11 days (Missouri to California) and initially cost $5.00 for 1/2 oz. Assuming beer was 2 bits (25 cents), that is a lot of beer! -- Mark's Meteorite Pages:

[meteorite-list] Overly optimistic Gibeon Necklace

2008-05-02 Thread Michael Gilmer
Hi Folks! Ran across this today on eBay : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=150242680616 Now, don't everyone go beating a path to this seller's door! ;) LOL I have no connection to the seller, BTW. Regards, MikeG .

Re: [meteorite-list] What the heck is going on??

2008-05-02 Thread Eric Wichman
Hi all, I don't know Arnold#1 (Steve) or Farmer personally but have been corresponding with Paul since I got into this meteorite biz. I know Paul is a good guy, and if Steve and Mike are his friends then they must be OK too. As Farmer said, maybe it's a spring cleaning thing. Ruben's right!

[meteorite-list] Zunhua City meteorite fall is here!

2008-05-02 Thread Michael Farmer
I have just opened the package and examined the pieces. The meteorite is clearly an H chondrite, likely H4 since it has large chondrules, (one chondrule measuring 4 mm was in the box, broken out of the matrix, a perfect little gray egg shaped single chondrule! It is a breccia, one piece weighing

Re: [meteorite-list] What the heck is going on??

2008-05-02 Thread Mark Grossman
In addition to new falls, etc,, how about some comments on laboratory methods to match samples that was posted the other day? I received two great responses off-line - none on the list. Maybe everyone is interested more in the bickering and the BS! Mark Grossman - Original Message -

Re: [meteorite-list] What the heck is going on??

2008-05-02 Thread Don Rawlings
Situation normal then. Don --- Mark Grossman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe everyone is interested more in the bickering and the BS! Mark Grossman - Original Message - From: Eric Wichman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008

Re: [meteorite-list] What the heck is going on?? Nothing!!! It's DEAD!!!

2008-05-02 Thread Paul Harris
Please Stop Responding To This... All I did was clarify what I was doing so some people on the list would understand. Ruben did not read all of my email and assumed there was a problem. I then sent an email to the list to clarify that I did not have any problem with Steve #1 and Michael.

Re: [meteorite-list] New Friends

2008-05-02 Thread Michael L Blood
Greetings all, People who are on the existing METEORITE FRIENDS PAGE http://www.michaelbloodmeteorites.com/MeteoriteFriends.html Are automatically approved for the new, more comprehensive page at: http://www.meteorite.com/friends/ However, if you are new to both, please first email me

Re: [meteorite-list] Chinese meteorite fall--any ideas on which one? 2007-07-05 update

2008-05-02 Thread Zelimir . Gabelica
May 27! My birthday Dirk, save a fragment of this meteorite for me if ever you happnen to get some. I haven't got any birhstone in my collection so far. Zelimir Btw: I will be in Dalian (Liaoning Prov.) in 2 weeks from now. How far is Heihe from Dalian ? drtanuki [EMAIL PROTECTED] a

Re: [meteorite-list] Chinese meteorite fall--any ideas on which one? 2007-07-05 update

2008-05-02 Thread Michael Farmer
So where is that meteorite? any photos? does anyone have specimens? Michael Farmer --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: May 27! My birthday Dirk, save a fragment of this meteorite for me if ever you happnen to get some. I haven't got any birhstone in my collection so far. Zelimir Btw:

[meteorite-list] happy surprise continued...

2008-05-02 Thread Metorman46
Thanks Herman I am glad someone had something to say that was in the same spirit as my email! Hello Dave and all; Dave you are spot on with that statement.Surprises are still possible,i think,if someone makes an effort for such an event.Enjoy your specimen and have a great lifetime.

[meteorite-list] New photos of the Zunhua meteorite

2008-05-02 Thread Michael Farmer
http://meteoriteguy.com/chinafall.htm Go down to the bottom of the page, there are close-up photos of my 10.7 gram collection piece, showing two lithologies. There are many chondrules, I think H4 chondrite. Michael Farmer __

[meteorite-list] MRO HiRISE Images - April 30, 2008

2008-05-02 Thread Ron Baalke
MARS RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER HIRISE IMAGES April 30, 2008 o Ejecta Blanket of an Impact Crater http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/PSP_007822_1415 o Defrosting Dunes in the North Polar Sand Sea http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/PSP_007801_2610 o Segment of a Crater Ray

[meteorite-list] Mars Odyssey THEMIS Images: April 28 - May 2, 2008

2008-05-02 Thread Ron Baalke
MARS ODYSSEY THEMIS IMAGES April 28 - May 2, 2008 o Triplet Crater (Released 28 April 2008) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20080428a o Landslide (Released 29 April 2008) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20080429a o Granicus Valles (Released 30 April 2008) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20080430a o

Re: [meteorite-list] New photos of the Zunhua meteorite

2008-05-02 Thread PolandMET
http://meteoriteguy.com/chinafall.htm Go down to the bottom of the page, there are close-up photos of my 10.7 gram collection piece, showing two lithologies. There are many chondrules, I think H4 chondrite. Michael Farmer Mike, very beautifull material. I cant remember any other meteorite

[meteorite-list] Smithsonian Allende and new Suizhou collection pieces

2008-05-02 Thread Michael Farmer
Hi everyone. I finally got around to posting my new Allende I got in my Smithsonian exchange on my website, as well as a 1.6 kilogram Suizhou stone I got today from China, along with the Zunhua pieces. Both the stones still have dirt imbedded in the crust from impact 39 and and 23 years later! I

Re: [meteorite-list] Apology to list members and Randall

2008-05-02 Thread valparint
Mike, You're not a fool. Quite the opposite. I was highly impressed by your post. You now have a indisputable anchor point that clearly marks you as the good guy. Beyond that, there is no point trying to use rational arguments with an irrational person. Paul Swartz Jerry, unfortunately it

Re: [meteorite-list] Smithsonian Allende and new Suizhou collection pieces

2008-05-02 Thread Dave Carothers
Both are absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing them with us. Regards, Dave - Original Message - From: Michael Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 7:31 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Smithsonian Allende and new Suizhou

Re: [meteorite-list] Smithsonian Allende and new Suizhou collection pieces

2008-05-02 Thread Michael Farmer
No problem, that is what this list is about, sharing photos, stories, questions, whatever as long as meteorites are the subject. Today was such a nice day! I will be leaving for a long meteorite hunt on Tuesday, so anyone with any business with me, please let's wrap it up this weekend. Otherwise,

Re: [meteorite-list] Smithsonian Allende and new Suizhou collection pieces

2008-05-02 Thread ensoramanda
Great pieces Mikelooks like this last month has been a good one. Hoping to get to Ensisheim or Saint Marie again this year...but not sure yet. And now a question Mike...or anyone else out there. Are there any records of chondrite falls that were found many years after the actual fall

Re: [meteorite-list] Smithsonian Allende and new Suizhou collectionpieces

2008-05-02 Thread Mark Grossman
Mike, Fantastic specimen, fantastic note written by Dr. Clarke. What a combination! Congratulations! Mark Grossman - Original Message - From: Michael Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 7:31 PM Subject: [meteorite-list]

Re: [meteorite-list] What the heck is going on?? Nothing!!! It's DEAD!!! JOKE

2008-05-02 Thread Paul Harris
Hey Steve! You're absolutely right :-) I owe you a beer on that one! Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: WARNING JOKE AHEAD Be prepared to be tempted to be offended... but resist the urge! The following is ONLY a Joke: In a message dated 5/2/2008 2:28:49 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

Re: [meteorite-list] Superheavy element found in nature

2008-05-02 Thread Rob McCafferty
If this element is confirmed, even if it is 1:10^-12 ratio with thorium, I suspect supernova would be the source. These are found on earth and are not subject to quite so many cosmic rays That they are found in thorium, an already heavy element seems to suggest this may well be the case To

[meteorite-list] Smithsonian Allende and new Suizhou

2008-05-02 Thread Metorman46
Mike; I think the allende and suizhue you posted are phenominal.And i am glad you were able to make such a great trade with the smithsonian.Good luck.Thanks for posting. Best Regards;Herman Archer IMCA 2770 **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family

Re: [meteorite-list] New Friends

2008-05-02 Thread Jerry
Great Job! Jerry Flaherty - Original Message - From: Michael L Blood [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Meteorite List Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 4:02 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] New Friends Greetings all, People who are on the existing METEORITE

Re: [meteorite-list] New photos of the Zunhua meteorite

2008-05-02 Thread Jerry
Cool Mike! Jerry Flaherty - Original Message - From: Michael Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 6:50 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] New photos of the Zunhua meteorite http://meteoriteguy.com/chinafall.htm Go down to the bottom

[meteorite-list] Details on a recent fall

2008-05-02 Thread Darren Garrison
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[meteorite-list] More meteorite fiction (kidlit)

2008-05-02 Thread Darren Garrison
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