[meteorite-list] AD: Wholesale Zagami

2006-10-30 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: I am assisting a friend sell a substantial specimen of Zagami. This is a good part slice with fusion crust on one edge and is from a well known and reputable older collection, with collection label. The price is FAR below retail as the seller needs to move it quickly. Serious

[meteorite-list] Re: AD: 4.3g Zagami with fusion crust

2006-10-30 Thread Notkin
Wow, what are the chances of that happening? Herbert and I both posted ads for Zagami at the same time! : ) Just so there is no confusion, these are two separate offerings. The one I have available is a larger specimen. Good luck with your sale Herbert. Sincerely, Geoff N.

Re: [meteorite-list] Beauty and the Beast, Tulia (a) +/- Dimmitt

2006-11-16 Thread Notkin
Mark posted: One is a fragment individual with a Nininger number and a second collection number. Could someone identify the second collection number for me? I've seen like collection numbers before. http://www.meteoritearticles.com/coldimmitt.html Dear Mark and List: I had the

[meteorite-list] List Member Derek Yoost in the News

2006-11-27 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings from Tucson. Meteorite List member, and my long-time friend from New Jersey, Derek Yoost is featured in a news article about meteorites and meteorite collecting: http://www.dailyrecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061127/ COMMUNITIES/611270323/1203/NEWS01 Derek

Re: [meteorite-list] monomict vs.polymict

2006-11-30 Thread Notkin
steve arnold wrote: I have seen with many eucrites that there is a polymict type and a monomict type.What are the differences? Dear Steve: May I recommend a very useful resource to you: The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Meteorites By O. Richard Norton Cambridge University Press First edition

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Hunters Cash Treasures TV Show

2006-12-12 Thread Notkin
Dear Friends and List Members: Greetings from sunny Tucson. Thanks to Ruben Garcia and Steve Arnold for posting info about our upcoming Travel Channel show. Filming at Brenham and Glorieta was a great experience and I was lucky enough to be in the company of some serious meteorite hunters:

Re: [meteorite-list] Look at this great auction!

2006-12-12 Thread Notkin
Jim Strope wrote: The joke photo for those of you, like Michael, who did not see it was: http://207.56.99.163/Sikhotefall4.gif Jim, that was a superb prank! Ingenious of you to substitute a new photo at your own URL. What a lark, as we used to say in England : ) Cheers, Geoff N.

[meteorite-list] Incorrect Day for Cash and Treasures Show

2006-12-12 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: One of my friends kindly pointed out that the air date for our meteorite hunting show is TUESDAY December, 19, not Thursday. Sorry about that! Don't want you tuning in on the wrong day and watching some scary show about bounty hunters or anything. : ) I'll post a reminder next

[meteorite-list] [AD] Steve's Brenham Slices -- At Last!

2006-12-17 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings from Tucson, the meteorite capital of the world. I am very pleased and excited to announce that by exclusive arrangement with the Brenham Meteorite Company I am now offering superb, genuine Steve Arnold Brenham meteorite slices. Every one of my Brenham specimens comes

Re: [meteorite-list] [AD] Steve's Brenham Slices -- At Last!

2006-12-17 Thread Notkin
Jim posted: I bought a slice of Brenham from Steve at Tucson last year . . . I'm very happy to report that it has been rock stable-not a hint of rust in the year that I have owned it. I've been very happy with it. Dear Jim: Thanks for letting us know about your positive experience with

Re: [meteorite-list] good faith trade

2006-12-17 Thread Notkin
Tomasz posted: My name is Tomasz Jakubowski, I am a geologist and an IMCA member #2321. About 2 weeks ago I swapped my Sikhote Alin specimen for Steve's howardite. Dear Listees: I have had extensive dealings with Mr. Jakubowski. He is a geologist, an IMCA member, and very knowledgeable

[meteorite-list] On TV Tonight! Cash Treasures Meteorite Episode

2006-12-19 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings all from Tucson, the land of eternal sunshine. A reminder that tonight, viewers in North America can see the world premiere of the Cash and Treasures meteorite hunters episode on the Travel Channel and Travel Channel Pacific. Your fellow Meteorite List members Steve

[meteorite-list] Steve Arnold Wired Magazine + Cash Rerun

2006-12-24 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: December greetings from Tucson. A lovely sunny day here today. I'd like to draw your attention to the January, 2007 issue of Wired magazine, which has just hit the stands. It includes a large and rather spectacular feature article on Steve Arnold #1 and his Brenham meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] [AD] Have a fix for annoying clicking sounds on Ads

2006-12-28 Thread Notkin
Paul Harris posted: Windows has a setting under Sounds and Audio Devices that creates a click each time a new navigation is sensed. Unfortunately our Banner Ads and our rotating Classified Ads are picked up by Windows as a new event. Dear Paul and List: Another effective method of

[meteorite-list] Steve Geoff on PBS Tomorrow

2007-01-02 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: New Year's greetings to you all from sunny Tucson, AZ. It *is* still sunny, but unusually cool for Tucson. We had snow on the mountains for two days and just yesterday I saw a person wearing a scarf! Can you imagine : ) First off, Steve Arnold #1 and I would like to thank all

Re: [meteorite-list] Wired Science Meteorite Segment

2007-01-03 Thread Notkin
On Jan 3, 2007, at 7:00 PM, tett wrote: Fess up guys, was this iron planted? If it was, it really does not detract from a great news article and the new find helps to give the segment more pizzaz! Dear Tett: Thanks for the enthusiastic comments. Funny you should ask about the iron being

[meteorite-list] Tucson Show, Rental House

2007-01-10 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings from Tucson. I've been told by several friends who waited to book late for this year's Gem Show that they cannot find any accommodation at all in Tucson. I was also notified of the following availability by a friend today, and thought it might be of interest to a

[meteorite-list] [AD?] Tucson Show BB

2007-01-19 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: The rental house in Tucson I mentioned last week has been booked by a famous meteorite hunter. For anyone still looking for last-minute accommodation, I know of a lovely bed and breakfast in downtown Tucson which is available during the show on a nightly basis. It's a roomy,

[meteorite-list] [OT] Looking for Jim Schwade

2007-01-19 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Would someone please be kind enough to write to me off-List with Jim Schwade's email address. Or, Jim, if you see this please drop me a line. Sorry to use the List for directory inquiries : ) Geoff N. __ Meteorite-list mailing list

Re: [meteorite-list] Geoff's meteorite page on Wikipedia

2007-01-26 Thread Notkin
Did anyone else notice Geoff Notkin's meteorite page on Wikipedia? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meteorite Dear Mark: Thank you very much for the kind compliment, but I can only take a small amount of credit for that. Much/most of the copy was provided by other contributors. Not sure who

[meteorite-list] ** Tucson Party 2007 **

2007-01-31 Thread Notkin
of problems with the venue, but everything is now 100% for this Friday. So, for those of you already here, or on your way: Steve Arnold and Geoff Notkin invite you to: THE SEVENTH ANNUAL METEOR MAYHEM BIRTHDAY BASH AND HARVEY AWARDS Come help Geoff and Steve celebrate their joint birthday (Feb. 1

Re: [meteorite-list] Lang Auction

2007-02-08 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: I thought it might be helpful to mention that Allan and Iris Lang are on their way home from the 2007 Tucson show, and probably cannot to reply to posts regarding the auction at this time. Since Allan has been a respected buyer and seller of meteorites for more than thirty

Re: [meteorite-list] happenings

2007-02-11 Thread Notkin
Chicago Steve posted: London was GREAT! . . . I am glad the language barrier was no problem. Dear Steve: Glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to my old home town. I am puzzled by your comment regarding the language barrier. It's been a few years since I was in Chicago or back home in

[meteorite-list] Happy B-Day Sikhote-Alin

2007-02-12 Thread Notkin
Dear Sikhote-Alin: Happy birthday old friend! Are you really sixty today? You hardly look a day over five billion. Here are a couple of new photos I'd like to share: http://www.aerolite.org/catalogue/sikhote-1582-i.htm Looks like a pretty ordinary piece of shrapnel, right? 1,582 grams.

[meteorite-list] Langs' Auction - I Hope This Is The Last Time

2007-02-15 Thread Notkin
Dear Michael, Mike, Greg, Charlie, Ryan and others: Please be advised that Iris Lang is seriously ill and had to be hospitalized following the auction. She is with her doctors in Florida at the moment. I spoke with her two days ago and advised her to rest and to try and not worry about all

Re: [meteorite-list] Langs' Auction - I Hope This Is The Last Time

2007-02-15 Thread Notkin
Dear Mike: You're a good friend and a good neighbor. I've always respected your sense of justice and I sure don't want to get into an argument with you on the List. I'm not making any implications. I'm being very direct and straightforward. You have a right to voice your opinions and concerns

[meteorite-list] Iris Lang

2007-02-17 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: I have the unhappy duty of informing you that our friend and colleague Iris Lang has suffered a heart attack. She is convalescing in Florida where she has friends and family nearby. Her doctors believe the episode was the result of an existing condition aggravated by stress

Re: [meteorite-list] AD: Finally 1st Chladni MARS Case

2007-02-21 Thread Notkin
Dear Martin: What a wonderful item! I think that's the coolest meteorite collectible I've seen in a long while. You, Stefan, and Andi have produced some beautiful work with this and the Moon boxes, which were a huge hit here in Tucson during the show. I'm glad I managed to buy one set before

Re: [meteorite-list] Peruvian meteorite crater - friendly warning tohunters that may be considering...

2007-02-22 Thread Notkin
Randall Gregory posted: I will not hesitate to prosecute and trust me, American jails would be considered luxury resorts compared to South American jails. Your sustenance will consist of beans, potatoes, and rice and maybe a piece of chicken if you're lucky. You might get 1 piece of fruit

Re: [meteorite-list] Cold find

2007-02-24 Thread Notkin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=160063023682 Excellent! Our friend Mark Bostick gave me one of these as a present, and it went straight into my meteorite toys collection. Yes, I have a meteorite toys collection. I know it's weird, but the kids love it. Oh wait, I don't have

Re: [meteorite-list] Hambleton Pallasite

2007-02-24 Thread Notkin
Dave Harris posted: You guys have been going on about Holbrook as if it was the most important thing in the world and also on and on about this speculative Peru fall - isn't this all a bit parochial? Is the Hambleton pallasite really that boring? Maybe you all know about it already and

[meteorite-list] Happy Birthday Parnallee Cindy

2007-02-28 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Happy Birthday Parnallee! 150 years old today. LL3.6 Fell February 28, 1857 Madura, India Wow, look at those chondrules: http://www.aerolite.org/parnallee.htm My girlfriend, the lovely Cindy Sue, whom many of you know from the Tucson show, is also celebrating a big one today,

[meteorite-list] Cash Treasures Re-run Tonight

2007-03-05 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings comrades. Viewers in North America who haven't seen our Cash Treasures meteorite hunting episode, and would like to, have a couple more chances to catch it tonight. The show features the very lovely Becky Worley learning the ropes from heavy duty meteorite hunters

[meteorite-list] Update on Iris Lang

2007-03-05 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: A number of you have emailed me to ask how Iris Lang is doing. I spoke with her today by telephone and her spirits are improved. She is still convalescing in Florida. Iris suffered congenital heart failure. She is taking a blood thinner and is under orders from her doctors to

Re: [meteorite-list] Suspected Meteorite Hits Illinois Home

2007-03-06 Thread Notkin
Dave posted: I don't see it yet as I stand on my head to look at the photo up side down. I still go with hoodlums chucking a piece of foundry steel through a window, or some industrial mishap that launched debris over a distance. Hey Dave, that was a good chuckle thanks : ) Are we going

[meteorite-list] Steve in the News Again

2007-03-07 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: For your enjoyment: an entertaining article -- with photo -- about our own Steve Arnold in the Arizona Range News, a local southern Arizona paper: http://www.willcoxrangenews.com/articles/2007/03/06/news/features/ feature1.txt Even when Steve has car trouble he still manages

[meteorite-list] [AD] Oriented Millbillillies, Stellar Campos, Website Update, etc.

2007-03-09 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings all. I'd like to invite you to view some gorgeous, oriented, fully-crusted Millbillillies. These are some of the nicest stones I've ever seen. They're not cheap but they are spectacular. Some of them have radiating flowlines that are extraordinary. These specimens came

Re: [meteorite-list] Congratulation to Tom Phillips!

2007-09-29 Thread Notkin
Paul posted: Tom Phillips is one of 3 winners of the Carl Zeiss Contest MicroImages 2007 http://www.zeiss.de/c12567be0045acf1/Contents-Frame/ d6ea562032304237c1257361003284f4 Dear Tom: That is a most impressive achievement, congratulations to you, and very well deserved for your

[meteorite-list] [AD] eBay Goodies Tomorrow

2007-09-29 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Saturday morning greetings from old Tucson. I have a nice selection of meteorites ending on eBay tomorrow evening, including a pretty little oriented Taza with rollover lip currently at only $0.16/gram: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=170152429344 And a

Re: [meteorite-list] 15th Anniversary of the Peekskill Meteorite Fall

2007-10-09 Thread Notkin
Mike posted: These stories remind me of my Peekskill experience . . . Alex posted: [Remember this old tune of a certain Mary Hopkins, at least you oldtimers amongst us...?? :-)] I'm probably dating myself here, but I had the original 45 (or single as we used to say in England) on the

[meteorite-list] Tucson 2008 - Correct Dates

2007-10-09 Thread Notkin
Dear Dave, Keith, Matt, Listees: No disrespect to my pal Keith, but I suggest we disregard the URL posted earlier: http://www.tucsongemshowguide.com It's a knock-off site, and they don't have the show dates correct. The most comprehensive Tucson guide (apart from Meteorite Times of

[meteorite-list] My Friend Jim

2007-10-11 Thread Notkin
to the search for an obscure classification to add to his collection. There will be no filling of the place that Jim has left behind. But he was one of those few people who leaves the world in better shape than he found it. One of the finest men I ever knew. Respectfully, Geoff Notkin

[meteorite-list] Jim Kriegh Memorial Events This Weekend

2007-10-11 Thread Notkin
Dear Friends and Listees: I've just been speaking with Twink and there will two memorial events for Jim this weekend. All are welcome to attend either or both events. *** Saturday, October 13 7 pm Dinner at El Charro Cafe (uptown Tucson) 100 West Orange Grove N.E. Corner of

[meteorite-list] Jim Kriegh - A Remembrance in Pictures

2007-10-11 Thread Notkin
Jim Kriegh 1928 – 2007 A Remembrance in Pictures http://www.aerolite.org/portraits/jim-kriegh.htm Photos by Twink Monrad, Sonny Clary, Ruben Garcia, Keith Vasquez, Cindy Johnson, Geoff Notkin __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] In memory of Jim Kriegh - Maria's Idea

2007-10-12 Thread Notkin
Maria Haas wrote: What do you think about getting together to erect a monument in Jim's park? Dear Maria: Firstly, very sorry to hear you have experienced your own loss. My condolences to you and your family. Secondly, the new IMCA Treasurer comes up with another brilliant idea. Jim was

[meteorite-list] Tucson Dinner - Last Call + Monument Idea

2007-10-13 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: We have about fourteen people confirmed for tonight's informal dinner in memory of our friend Jim. We do have room for a few more. All are welcome, whether or not you knew Jim well. If anyone in the AZ area would like to join us, please let me know. We have friends coming down

[meteorite-list] Jim' Memorial Service - Photos

2007-10-14 Thread Notkin
Dear Friends and Colleagues: I would like to share just a few pictures from today's memorial service. James D. Kriegh Park Oro Valley, Arizona October 14, 2007 The Mayor or Oro Valley was the Master of Ceremonies. A number of Jim's family, friends, and professional colleagues spoke and I

[meteorite-list] Tributes to Jim Kriegh

2007-10-15 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Our friends the Monrads asked me to forward the following to the List: On behalf of the Kriegh family and friends, thank you for all of the kind tributes to Jim. The members of the meteorite list contributed nearly one hundred tributes to Jim along with their fond memories.

[meteorite-list] Help Needed by Tucson Police - Stolen(?) Campos

2007-10-17 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: The Tucson Police Department has asked me to assist them with an investigation, and I am posting this at the express request of a Tucson city detective. TPD is investigating two large Campo del Cielo irons here. TPD feels these irons were acquired under suspicious

[meteorite-list] Jim Kriegh Obituary

2007-10-18 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: For those who are interested, The Explorer which is a weekly newspaper serving N.W. Tucson has printed a nice article about Jim. He was friends with a couple of reporters at the paper, and they were always supportive of his projects:

[meteorite-list] [AD] eBay: Steve Arnold Imilac, Sikhote Shield, Historic Odessa, More . . .

2007-10-27 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings all. We have some eBay goodies ending tomorrow evening, Sunday, but first: Congrats to Steve on his excellent feature in the L.A. Times today. I met Nick Riccardi, the journalist, in Denver. Very nice guy, and isn't it a treat to read an accurate and factual article

[meteorite-list] Leigh Anne DelRay

2007-11-09 Thread Notkin
to her as soon as she's well enough to receive visitors. Leigh Anne DelRay c/o Geoff Notkin P.O. Box 36652 Tucson, AZ 85740 Thanks in advance, Geoff N. www.aerolite.org __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http

[meteorite-list] Carancas for Sale, eBay Goodies, etc.

2007-11-10 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: I have a nice selection of material ending tomorrow evening Sunday, on eBay, including one Carancas specimen. We also have some excellent Carancas specimens for sale on the website, most with slickenside, from 1.1 up to 7.9 grams which is, I believe, among the largest

Re: [meteorite-list] Bill - LIST ADMIN PLEASE READ

2007-11-12 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees and List Admin: I have been a member of this forum for well over ten years. I follow the List guidelines and try to contribute positive information to the community. Like many of you, I post occasional ads for my meteorite website or eBay sales. Apologies for forgetting to

[meteorite-list] Leigh Anne Update

2007-11-12 Thread Notkin
Dear Friends and Listees: I am pleased to report that the operation was a success and Leigh Anne has been moved to a recovery room. As of 4 pm Pacific Time she was conscious (with a headache) but doing well. It was very good of so many of you to write. I have printed out all your get well

[meteorite-list] [OT] Leigh Anne Update

2007-11-13 Thread Notkin
Dear Friends and Listees: Leigh Anne has been discharged from hospital and is staying with friends here in Tucson during her recovery. The heart surgery was a success and her blood pressure and pulse are normal for the first time in her life. She looked weak and tired, but was in good

[meteorite-list] [AD] Sunday eBay Meteorites

2007-11-17 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: I have some nice eBay auctions ending Sunday evening, if you're in the mood for a little pre-Thanksgiving shopping. As usual, ALL are no-reserve. FYI, a piece of Carancas, Peru with slickenside and limited edition crater photo, currently at only ten bucks:

Re: [meteorite-list] TUCSON SHOW Auction Bday Bash

2007-11-26 Thread Notkin
Dear Michael: Thank you for your detailed rundown of the upcoming Tucson 2008 events. Dear Listees: I would like to second Michael's comments. As we do each year, Michael and I put our heads together to plan the big social events for the same weekend, so those of you who are flying in for a

[meteorite-list] [AD] eBay, Sikhote Shield, Oriented Bassikounou, etc.

2007-12-08 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings from a wet and rainy Tucson. A few items of interest -- particularly for collectors of oriented meteorites -- ending on eBay tomorrow. As usual, all with no reserve: - Sikhote-Alin 18.4 grams Marvelous oriented heat shield. Look at all those flowlines!

Re: [meteorite-list] AD - Updated Dealer ebay auction viewing tool Free Classifieds

2007-12-14 Thread Notkin
Paul Harris wrote: Updated Dealer ebay Auction Viewer- Besides seeing which dealers are running auctions, you can now click on the displayed dealer to instantly view their auctions. Dear Paul and Jim: I must compliment you on another great service you tireless guys provide to our

Re: [meteorite-list] Nininger

2007-12-17 Thread Notkin
Mike Jensen posted: For the other list members you might be interested to know it has been converted into a motel so if you want you might be able to sleep in the old museum. Dear Mike: Thanks for those interesting photos. I remember during my last visit to your place that we had a long

[meteorite-list] Goodbye 2007 - Hello 2008

2007-12-31 Thread Notkin
/green_4266___article.html/ meteorite_piece.html And we said goodbye to a very fine gentleman -- Jim Kriegh. Be safe tonight, and may a big space rock fall in all your yards (but not on your roofs). Happy New Year + Bonne Annee Geoff Notkin www.aerolite.org Tucson, Arizona Meteorite Capital

[meteorite-list] Bob Haag/Esquel Photo Request

2008-01-04 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: New Year's greetings from Tucson. Sometime/somewhere last year I saw an excellent photo of Bob Haag holding a big slice of Esquel in a rock 'n' roll style, as if it were a guitar and he was playing it. It was all very Pete Townshend. I don't remember if the picture was posted

Re: [meteorite-list] Bob Haag/Esquel - Thanks!

2008-01-05 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Thank you to everyone who replied with info about that image. Our own very talented Martin Horejsi was the photographer, and anyone who wants to see the image can visit Martin's excellent Accretion Desk back issue here:

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorites/hunting

2008-01-07 Thread Notkin
Twink posted: Anne, now that you are retired, maybe you will get a chance to do some hunting too. Anne Black? Retired? That's a good one. She's twice as busy now as when she had a real job, what that little group called the IMCA, and that Impactika outfit. Ladies, don't forget Leigh Anne

[meteorite-list] Robb Report Meteorite Article

2008-01-10 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Good morning all. It's brisk but sunny in Tucson this morning, and I've received a report from the Morrison sisters that the first tents are going up down at the Tucson Electric Park. I hope you all have your hotel rooms booked : ) Those of you who collect meteorite articles

Re: [meteorite-list] Answer re Auction Update

2008-01-17 Thread Notkin
Michael L Blood wrote: That is exactly what it means. You can bid, buy and leave. That's how it's been *every* year. It's just that the part where we get to leave doesn't happen until 12:30 am. Lucky there was a bar on premises! : ) Reminds me a bit of Hotel California: You can check

[meteorite-list] Tucson Announcements: 1 of a Series

2008-01-22 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings all. I know many of you will shortly be heading this way, and I also know many of you are Tucson show veterans. However, you'll find things very different around town in 2008 and I thought it would be helpful to post a few tips and announcements over the next few

[meteorite-list] Tucson 2: Major Meteorite Feature Article

2008-01-23 Thread Notkin
-Guide staff writer, lifelong Tucson show veteran, and noted Arizona silversmith, Lisa Marie Morrison, this 11-page feature includes brand-new exclusive interviews with the Tucson meteorite dealers: Haag, Killgore, Farmer, and Notkin; a tribute to the late Jim Kriegh; an overview of the Tucson

[meteorite-list] Announcing the Oscar Monnig Meteorite Collection Catalog

2008-01-29 Thread Notkin
sixty pages of rare historic documents from the Monnig archives, including letters from H.H. Nininger and secret field correspondence Exclusive never-before-seen portraits and field photos A complete catalog of the collection New essays by Dr. Arthur Ehlmann and Geoffrey Notkin Only 1,000 copies

[meteorite-list] Monnig Catalog Update

2008-01-30 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Thank you for the amazing response to the announcement of the Oscar Monnig Catalog which was made last night. We have received so many email orders that I have not yet been able to compile them, let alone answer all of them. It is very gratifying to see so much interest in the

[meteorite-list] Tucson: The Birthday Bash Rides Again

2008-01-31 Thread Notkin
Dear Tucson Show Attendees: Steve Arnold and Geoff Notkin invite you to: THE NINTH ANNUAL METEOR MAYHEM BIRTHDAY BASH -- and HARVEY AWARDS -- Friday, February 8, 2008 7 pm cocktails 7:30 pm buffet 9 pm Harvey Awards Steve and I don't much like being stuck in a rut, so everything about

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson update

2008-02-02 Thread Notkin
Bob Evans wrote: I know every one is busy enjoying the show, but, Im sure the rest of us especially the ones going there next week would like to hear some feedback of how it is going so far. Any comments? Dear Bob and List: It was a beautiful mild, sunny day in Tucson for the first

[meteorite-list] Total Eclipse Now Playing + Tucson Show

2008-02-20 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: If you live somewhere that is currently featuring dark, clear skies please step outside and view the spectacular eclipse, now well underway. We packed up the Impactika/Aerolite Meteorites showroom on Sunday, and all my stuff is back at the Notkin Ranch -- mostly in boxes

Re: [meteorite-list] Wed Total Lunar Eclipse

2008-02-20 Thread Notkin
Michael Farmer wrote: I just looked, it is pretty cloudy here. Yeah, where did they come from all of a sudden? It was clear as a bell thirty minutes ago. That's why we move to Tucson, for the cloudy skies: ) Geoff N. __

Re: [meteorite-list] What doesn't this list use an online forum format?

2008-02-22 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: I find it bizarre and somewhat annoying that every so often someone joins the M-List and then tries to change it. Why isn't it this way or that way? you ask. The M-List, along with Meteorite Times, are the cornerstones of the international meteorite collecting community and

Re: [meteorite-list] Campos

2008-02-24 Thread Notkin
Ken posted: http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ250219401377 Dear Ken, Paul and List: That's an example of an exploded Campo shrapnel specimen. They're real meteorites, but have been pummeled/blasted by human ingenuity and mechanics, much like the dynamited Nantans we used to see back in the

Re: [meteorite-list] Hunt for the New Oregon Fall

2008-02-24 Thread Notkin
Mike B. posted: http://astro-artifacts.com/Astroartifacts/tollgate.html Hey Guys: Great photos! Nice try. What a fun James Bond adventure. And that Rob Wesel looks way cool in the snowmobile outfit : ) I admire you guys for thinking big. Cheers, Geoff N. www.aerolite.org

Re: [meteorite-list] Bad News

2008-02-26 Thread Notkin
Dear Anne: I'm sure all List members will want to join me in expressing our condolences for your loss. I am glad you made the decision to return to France during the gem show to see your father. We only get one dad, but there are plenty of gem shows in your future. Your father had a long and

Re: [meteorite-list] What week in February is the 2009 Tucson show

2008-03-02 Thread Notkin
Anne Black wrote: And to answer another question, I would guess that the Birthday Party will be Friday Feb. 6 and the Auction will be on Saturday Feb. 7. Geoff? Cap't Blood Are you kidding me? I still haven't recovered from this year's events. Lisa said there was beer left in the

[meteorite-list] [AD] Oscar Monnig Catalog Update + Tucson EZ-Guide

2008-03-05 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings all. I am pleased to report that our Oscar E. Monnig Meteorite Collection Catalog project is finally complete. We have the custom slipcases, exclusive Oscar Monnig portrait photos, and Dr. Art Ehlmann's signed and numbered editions here in the Aerolite office and we

[meteorite-list] World Record Meteorite Visits Fort Worth

2006-05-19 Thread Notkin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2006 “WORLD RECORD METEORITE” VISITS FORT WORTH The 1,430-pound pallasite meteorite found in Kansas and reported on by ABC, NBC, CBS, and “USA Today” is on display at the Noble Planetarium A giant space rock found in a farmer’s field by professional

[meteorite-list] Re: Canadian Pallasite?

2006-05-19 Thread Notkin
Mike B. posted: It appears to be a freshly ablated Pallasite, does it not? I could be very wrong, but would love to know. Dear Mike and Listees: Greetings Mike. If that's a meteorite, I will go to church on Sunday : ) [in other words, highly unlikely] I always get worried when I read

[meteorite-list] Re: (was...the vision is back) [OT]

2006-05-19 Thread Notkin
Doug posted: The Behold the Vision issue - I still recall the red cover of the mag which my friend had (an Avengers nut with Vision specialty) in a baggie. Lessee, if Avengers #1 was in about 1964, and they were monthly, that would have been in about good ol' year of '69. Almost on the

[meteorite-list] Tucson Ring Scam

2006-06-29 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: This is an alert regarding an alleged piece of the Tucson Ring, currently being offered for sale. Some months ago, I was contacted by a lady here in Tucson, who stated that a family member had found an iron meteorite nearby. She emailed me a photo, and there was no doubt that

[meteorite-list] Re: Tucson Ring Scam

2006-06-29 Thread Notkin
You know, with all the campos and beer flying around Tucson during Feburary, there is a chance that someone lost a campo off the roof of their car or something like that. Dear Martin: Thanks for that. I thought it a good idea to put this info out there for you all to consider. In all

[meteorite-list] Re: Colorado Meteorite Locations on Google Earth

2006-06-29 Thread Notkin
Walter N. posted: It's interesting that you put up this list today. I live in Golden and just a few days ago I went to the MB database and placed set points in Google Earth for all the Colorado meteorites they had on file. Dear Walter: Golden is a lovely town. I am a great fan of the hot

[meteorite-list] Steve and Geoff on ABC

2006-07-03 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: I was interviewed by ABC News this morning for the asteroid fly-by story. The journalist was particularly interested in large crater events and meteorite hunting. There are a few photos of Steve Arnold and myself, along with some other nice meteorite pics, and a panorama of

[meteorite-list] Re: Input needed

2006-07-05 Thread Notkin
Michael Blood wrote: any guesses as to what it is (My bet is Howardite, but could be Eucrite?) Dear Michael: This a good puzzle. Your photo reminds me of a slice of Millbillillie. Hard to tell from the picture, but is that reddish/brown crust? Regards, Geoff N. www.aerolite.org

[meteorite-list] Re: Even more of that darned Brenham

2006-07-06 Thread Notkin
Dear Susan: can the brenham fall actually be two falls. The Brenham finds (both pallasites and siderites) have the same composition and, as such, are certainly from the same fall. All the new finds you've been hearing about in Kansas come from a relatively small area. Steve and his partner

[meteorite-list] Amusing Chicago Sun-Times Article

2006-07-07 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings. How many mistakes can you find in this amusing tale: http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-meteor05.html And I mean factual mistakes, poor writing doesn't count: . . . said he may have found what could be one of the largest meteorites ever reported. Maybe,

[meteorite-list] [AD] Major Update, Expedition Photos, Goodies

2006-07-08 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Saturday morning greetings from Tucson. We're in the middle of our Monsoon season here, and that means thunderstorms every afternoon. Very exciting, and also very different from when you all come out to visit us in February. I'd like to share some site updates and additions

[meteorite-list] Another Amusing Piece of Journalism

2006-07-08 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: I don't think this one has been posted yet? This is much better than the 1,500 pounds of Barney Rubble story. And I thought there were a lot of mistakes in that one! : ) http://www.newstrib.com/main.asp? SectionID=1ArticleID=20930SubSectionID=60 The article goes on an on

[meteorite-list] Lunar Meteorites Resource at Washington Univ.

2006-07-13 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings. I wonder if you're all aware of this excellent illustrated list of Lunar meteorites, assembled by Randy Korotev of Washington University, St. Louis: http://epsc.wustl.edu/admin/resources/meteorites/ moon_meteorites_list.html I didn't recall seeing this

[meteorite-list] [AD] Sale, Closing eBay Store, eBay Hijinks, etc.

2006-07-29 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings comrades. I found the discussion of eBay's shortcomings interesting. Personally, I've never been a great fan of eBay, but I appreciate that it works well for many of you. As one of my friends on the List is fond of saying, eBay will nickel-and-dime you to death and

[meteorite-list] Re: Upcoming meteorite hunt based movie

2006-07-30 Thread Notkin
through English school together and he was the singer in my first rock band. There is a walk-on character in the first first issue of his famous comic, Sandman, named Notkin. We're still friends and a couple of years ago I sent him photos of a meteorite hunt I went on with Jim Kriegh and Sonny

[meteorite-list] Re: The smallest oriented meteorite contest - CAILLOU NOIR: RESULTS

2006-07-30 Thread Notkin
Michele and Frederic posted: You can have a look at all the meteorites that have been proposed at: http://www.caillou-noir.com/Contestjuly2006.htm Dear Michele, Frederic, and List: What a terrific collection of photos. I must compliment you and all the contestants. What an enjoyable

[meteorite-list] Exciting News from Norway

2006-07-31 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: I just this minute received a satellite phone call from my neighbor Mike Farmer. He is still in Norway, and asked me to post the following news on his behalf: Mike, Morton, and Robert Ward found a nice fresh specimen for the new fall last night. Mike says it is a very fragile

[meteorite-list] [OT] Flooding in Tucson, Photos

2006-07-31 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Please excuse the off-topic post, which I am sending because I know so many of you come out here, each year, to our fine city of Tucson. We've had very heavy summer rains for the past few days, and our usually bone-dry Rillito River turned into the Mississippi River this

[meteorite-list] Re: Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - August 9, 2006

2006-08-08 Thread Notkin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.spacerocksinc.com/August_9.html Dear Michael: Thanks for including that photo of mine in your ongoing project. I forgot to include a caption, and thought the details might be interesting to our fellow listees. Pictured is a 98.7-gram shield-shaped

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