Re: [meteorite-list] Elma Status?

2003-08-14 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello everybody, Adam wrote; As has been reported this material consist of sand incased in a basaltic glass shell. Sounds like the frass meteorite, was there any living organisms inside with the sand? Be sure to be suited up in protective gear when handling This Elma stuff! Thanks, Tom

[meteorite-list] Meteorite collectors and drugs?

2003-08-14 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, I would guess that meteorite list members are a pretty drug free group. But, sometimes I wonder when people put Nantans on ebay starting at $1 a gram. Am I missing something? I would not pay 10 cents a gram. Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168

[meteorite-list] Hypersonic wind tunnel testing?

2003-08-23 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, I was wondering if anyone has done hypersonic wind tunnel testing on orientated meteorites? I for one, would love to see the resulting video! If it has not been done, could it be? One of the castings of Bob Haags Adamana would be perfect for the testing. I wonder if Ron Baalke or Bob

Re: [meteorite-list] RE: Spade Versus Estacado

2003-08-29 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
I would guess if the two are only 35 miles apart that they are the same meteorite. I think it is time to hunt between the two!!! Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: RYAN PAWELSKI [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

[meteorite-list] world greatest nantan?

2003-08-30 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, This has to be the nicest nantan in history! Can you imagine after all the rust fell off it was oriented!!! And just a little over a dollar a gram! I have a 144g nantan on ebay ending in 18 hours and it has no bids yet and it started at 99 cents. Where anyone gets off trying to sell

[meteorite-list] Ebay fakes

2003-08-30 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, I do not know if everyone is aware of the fact that the IMCA has a polite letter they send to the meteorwrong sellers. You can just send Ken at [EMAIL PROTECTED] the info and he will take care of the rest. We no longer have to send the sellers death threats and the like! I personally

[meteorite-list] NWA 1139???

2003-09-01 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
This is confusing to me too; NWA 1139 MAIN MASS Meteorite has a nice dark matrix with lots of metal flakes. One stone with a total weight of only 61.6 grams and the complete uncut mass, otherwise known as the Main Mass or the Complete Mass. How do you know what the matrix is like if this is an

[meteorite-list] Lunar impacts?

2003-09-01 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, I hope someone can answer these questions for me. Lunar meteorites come from impacts large enough to throw material out of the moons gravity. In an impact large enough to do that, about how much material would actually make it into space? After this, would most of that material fall

Re: [meteorite-list] mean streets of PF

2003-09-02 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
I would have guessed the wild behavior was due to greed.. Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 7:37 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] mean streets of PF Hi

Re: [meteorite-list] RE: Spade Versus Estacado

2003-09-03 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hi list, Ryan wrote, "It would have to be a very large strewn field considering the fact thatSpade is approx. 35 miles to the northwest of Estacado." Then Howard wrote; "It is not too outragous to think once in a while that a piece of a incoming meteoritewillskip like a stone and fall a

[meteorite-list] Ebay shipping charges???

2003-09-04 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, Are we missing something? Mike farmer must be the worst, with his one dollar shipping Others charge two, three, four, some even five and six dollars. I was looking for a computer mouse for my daughter and almost fell of my chair seeing the shipping costs on these auctions!

Re: [meteorite-list] Ebay shipping charges???

2003-09-04 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
6168 - Original Message - From: ROCKS ON FIRE To: Tom aka James Knudson Cc: meteorite-list Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 4:06 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Ebay shipping charges??? Hello, Tom and List,I think I have to put a line in to this subject

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorite photography scales

2003-09-05 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello All, I believe those nice little centimeter cubes can be attainedfrom Bob Verish. Thanks, TomPeregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: Svend Buhl To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 05, 2003 3:35 AM Subject:

Re: [meteorite-list] High-Resolution Images of Asteroid (511) Davida

2003-09-05 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hey list, This asteroid looks like it is oriented, complete with a full roll-over lip ! Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: Ron Baalke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Meteorite Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 05,

Re: [meteorite-list] re: meteorite photography scales

2003-09-05 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, José Campos wrote; Perhaps the T on the cube stands for Top? What about the other letters? I am quit certain the T stands for Tom! I do not know what the other letters are. Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: Jose

Re: [meteorite-list] AW: meteorite photography scales more

2003-09-05 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hi List, We do not seem to know for sure what the letters on the cube stand for, so do they even need to be there? Can a blank cube work? Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: Jose Campos [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

[meteorite-list] AW: meteorite photography scales more

2003-09-05 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
List, it is clear we all can use this! http://www.katmarsoftware.com/uconeer.htm I downloaded this small program and it is the best thing on my comp You can convert anything!!! Please check it out, it is great... Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168

Re: [meteorite-list] AW: meteorite photography scales more

2003-09-05 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Ok, But when I am looking to buy a meteorite, and it is sitting next to a meteorite on someone desk, why do we need to know the directions? I am just comparing size? Is there another use for these cubes when direction is important? Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA

[meteorite-list] anyone with 1/2 million?

2003-09-05 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Anyone on the list with $450,000 burning a hole in their pocket? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2190932023 Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [meteorite-list] anyone with 1/2 million?

2003-09-05 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
How much is that a gram? Is it worth it? It is not the biggest in private hands is it? Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: Tom aka James Knudson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 05, 2003 6

[meteorite-list] kingman meteorite?

2003-09-06 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, I came up with a theory on the lack of a kingman meteorite! Kingman, in N.W. AZ was founded in 1882 and started out as a mining town. The first western settlers came through Kingman on wagon trains following the Beale trail on their way to California. It is prime meteorite hunting

Re: [meteorite-list] kingman meteorite?

2003-09-06 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Thanks anyways Howard, Kingman does not deserve a meteorite. Thanks, TomPeregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: Howard Wu To: Tom aka James Knudson Cc: meteorite-list Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2003 6:15 PM

Re: [meteorite-list] kingman meteorite?

2003-09-06 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
meteorite? From: Tom aka James Knudson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [meteorite-list] kingman meteorite? Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2003 18:08:22 -0700 I now have a theory. Besides the inbreeding that has gone on in this town since it's founding, there has also been

[meteorite-list] ringwoodite?

2003-09-07 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, in a terrestrial rock, Is there anything that resembles ringwoodite/shock veins? Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [meteorite-list] Shipping theft IE HIGH CHARGES

2003-09-09 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello Mike and list , I am by no mean's a dealer but I have sold a few. I believe you should keep shipping costs to a minimum for the buyer. I personally don't like paying shipping that is higher than the cost of the meteorite.If the meteorite is small, unbreakable and inexpensive, I think

[meteorite-list] Cold hunting?

2003-09-10 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, Two years ago today, Bernd pauli posted [meteorite-list] Arizona Meteorite Hunters. It quoted Twink Monrad as saying; I firmly believe that if a person were to go over any square mile, time after time, anywhere in the world, they'd also eventually find meteorites, How many list

Re: [meteorite-list] Cold hunting?

2003-09-10 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
don't get covered up very fast around here. Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: N Lehrman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Tom aka James Knudson [EMAIL PROTECTED]; meteorite-list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 9:34 AM Subject

[meteorite-list] need SA

2003-09-10 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, Does anyone with good shipping rates have a really nice SA individual 10g's or smaller for sale? Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[meteorite-list] pre-mead topo map?

2003-09-10 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, I would like a topo map of gold basin before the Hoover Dam was built and created lake Mead. Does anyone know if that is possible to obtain? Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 __ Meteorite-list mailing list

Re: [meteorite-list] Cold hunting

2003-09-10 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
You could always burn the forest down and wait for the rain to wash the black soot off the rocks to make the black crusted meteorites stand out better. : ) PS. I am just kidding, please don't send any nasty replies. Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original

[meteorite-list] meteorite ground movment

2003-09-11 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, How much can a meteorite move? Kingman's old airfield used the outskirts of kingman as a shooting range during WW2 and I asked the airfield museum how many 50 caliber bullets they shot on this range. The airfield museum curator did not remember the exact number, but he remembered it

Re: [meteorite-list] Cold hunting question

2003-09-12 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, This is related to meteorites only in getting permission of land owners for use of their property. This is just a lesson in being honest! My older brother and I were scouting deer to hunt. We saw the biggest, record breaking buck we had ever seen leaving BLM land heading towards a

[meteorite-list] Arizona meteorites

2003-09-12 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, If you look at the Arizona meteorite map at this link, http://www.lpl.arizona.edu/SIC/arizona_meteorites/az_stars_map.html There are three things that are interesting. 1. All meteorite finds are along highways or by populated areas. 2. The biggest clusters of finds are where the

Re: [meteorite-list] Billy Martin's dog/cow shooting story

2003-09-13 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, Obliviously it was a joke, I never knew were the joke came from until now, I have known it for years! Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2003 7:57 AM

[meteorite-list] meteorwrong on ebay, maybe not!

2003-09-14 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hey list, This looks like an actual meteorite to me! Maybe a new Utah meteorite! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2192301326 Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL

[meteorite-list] final word on CM cubes!

2003-09-15 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, In search of a source for centimeter cubes I contacted Cecilia Satterwhite, the Meteorite Laboratory Manager Laboratory and asked about them, this was her reply; I inquired about the cubes and the answer is below. They were made especially for us in the JSC shop many many years ago.

Re: [meteorite-list] final word on CM cubes!

2003-09-15 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Horejsi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Tom aka James Knudson [EMAIL PROTECTED]; meteorite-list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 15, 2003 9:19 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] final word on CM cubes! Howdy Folks, If you are not too picky, one-centimeter cubes can be had quite inexpensively by using

[meteorite-list] PIC idification help?

2003-09-15 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello Is there anyone out there willing to look at a few pics and give an opinion? Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [meteorite-list] Serious question?

2003-09-16 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hey list, If mars is red from dust covering the planet, why are the polar caps not red also? Wouldn't they be like giant cherry snowcones? Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: Philip R. Burns [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[meteorite-list] OFF TOPIC, but interesting study.

2003-09-17 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at an Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht frist and lsat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not raed ervey

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorites from Phobos?

2003-09-17 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, Ron wrote; By the way, that image of the boulder on Phobos is a cool image, particurly with the long shadows. http://www.msss.com/mars_images/moc/2003/09/16/index.html How would you guess that got there? Is that a true martian meteorite, a meteorite on the martian surface? Thanks,

[meteorite-list] strange meteor?

2003-09-17 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, I was outside a few minutes ago and saw something I have not seen before and was wondering if any of you have? I saw a nice sized meteor heading NW. What was different, was instead of fading out, it broke up and seemed to slam on the brakes. It did not break up into a few pieces

Re: [meteorite-list] Serious question?

2003-09-18 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hey List, I got it figured out! The large Iron the disintegrated must have came from the same parent body as the Nantan! Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: S. Singletary [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chris sharp [EMAIL PROTECTED];

Re: [meteorite-list] Denver Death Cookie update

2003-09-18 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Adam, You warned; Do not store unfinished drink around your household. Dispose of unfinished portions immediately. Do not get near an open flame. Do not smoke while under the influence. If feeling too woozy contact a poison control center immediately. Do not induce vomiting. But you forgot, DO

[meteorite-list] SA Orientation???

2003-09-21 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, From what I have seen, the back side of an orientated meteorite is usually pretty featureless. I recieved a very nice little 12g SA that has a very nice roll over rim but instead of being featureless on the backside, it has very nice deep regmaglypts! HOW??? Thanks, Tom

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite from Jupiter

2003-09-22 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, Mr. McCulloch the founder of Lake Havasu, AZ will buy the Jupiter meteorite After all when London England told him they had a bridge for sale, he bought it!!! : ) Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [meteorite-list] Nickel test kit

2003-09-22 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello All, Nickels do not contain Nickel any more. They stopped that many a year ago.. Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 8:43 PM Subject: [meteorite-list]

Re: [meteorite-list] Nickel test kit

2003-09-22 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello Again, The test kits seem to get old. I tested a lot of meteorites with the ebay test kits with good results, but a few months later, they did not work. So you have to test all 500 tests worth in a short time. : Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original

Re: [meteorite-list] Nickel testing

2003-09-22 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Well I stand corrected, thanks, I was misinformed. : ) Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: Matson, Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 9:13 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Nickel testing Hi

[meteorite-list] Neat asteroid stuff!!

2003-09-23 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hey List, On the night of September 24-25, minor planet 94 Aurora will pass directly in front of the 5th-magnitude star Chi Geminorum, blocking its light for up to 7 seconds. http://SkyandTelescope.com/observing/objects/asteroids/ Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168

Re: [meteorite-list] A box to put my meteorites in...Part two

2003-09-25 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello Rob and list. Rob, you now have the tools and know-how, you should make meteorite cases to sale! : ) One thing I wonder about; of what importance does the air flow have for meteorites? Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: Rob

[meteorite-list] Here is the worst one yet!

2003-09-26 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hey list, check this one out! $25 to start with a reserve, but a buy it know of $30. Do you think he wants $30? $15 shipping! No description, no picture and no feedback! This looks like a safe bet! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2193937848 Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier

[meteorite-list] Help???

2003-09-26 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, I am trying to figure out how to upload pics to share. Can you please tell me if this link works to get to my SA pic? http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/alosthawker/vwp?.dir=/meteorites.dnm=My+ne w+SA.jpg.view=t Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168

[meteorite-list] Help, is this better?

2003-09-26 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List some can get in some can not! Is this better? http://photos.yahoo.com/alosthawker Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [meteorite-list] Help???

2003-09-26 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, My email is set to plain text, Is that what it should be for List proposes? Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: Robert Verish [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Meteorite-list Meteoritecentral [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[meteorite-list] Pallasite avalible?

2003-09-28 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello, Would any one happen to have a small slice of a Pallasite for sale or maybe trade? I do not have one in my collection and figure it is time. I am looking for a small slice that has plenty of both materials for my viewing pleasure. : ) Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the

Re: [meteorite-list] Geological team finds parts of meteorite-INDIA

2003-09-29 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
"The remnants, according to Director, GSI B.K. Mohanty, resemble slags and are dark in colour. However, these fragments are small in size and also light in weight." Well it does not sound like a meteorite to me! Thanks, TomPeregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 -

Re: [meteorite-list] Anagrams/correct URL

2003-10-01 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hey this thing works! My 8 year old daughter Elizabeth likes to be called Beth and nothing else! One of her anagrams is HATE BE LIZ Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: Bob King [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [meteorite-list] A Daytime Fireball Over South Wales

2003-10-01 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, This is obviously a Scud missile gone astray from Iraq, Sodumb insane's last attempt to get his country back! Thanks, TomPeregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

[meteorite-list] Orientation definition

2003-10-01 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, Can someone please tell me what a meteorite has to have to be considered Orientated? I have an SA that is covered in flow lines, nice thumbprints and has roll over rims all over. The front-end is rounded and smooth while the rest has the thumbprints and rims. All of the rims are

[meteorite-list] PF fireball?

2003-10-01 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, I don't remember exactly what was all said about the PF fireball. What I do think I remember is it is thought that the large flash seen was below the clouds that were at 7000 ft? I always thought that sounded a little low. What do you think of this? I was just out side hoping to

Re: [meteorite-list] Images of UK contrail (not fireball)

2003-10-03 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello Rob and list, one question can it be a contrail, wouldn't the contrail continue out the other side? I still think it's a Scud missile fired by Iraq! : ) Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: Matson, Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

[meteorite-list] SA micrometeorites?

2003-10-03 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, Norton writes of three types of meteoritic dust from Sikote-Alin on page 108 in Rocks from Space. The second type he called Micrometeorites. Is there a way to get one of these micros? Ivan, do you have a magnet? Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168

Re: [meteorite-list] SA micrometeorites?

2003-10-03 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Randy. IMCA Member but too embarassed toadmit it toanyone. From: "Tom aka James Knudson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "meteorite-list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [meteorite-list] SA micrometeorites? Date: Fri, 3 Oct 2003 14:09:42 -0700 Hello L

Re: [meteorite-list] Wales images: trail orientations and sun altitudes

2003-10-05 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello All, I have never seen an aircraft contrail that suddenly grew in diameter. If this was an aircraft contrail would it not be the same size as the rest of the contrail? And I still do not think a contrail would end so abruptly. Would the aircraft not still be in the pic? Thanks, Tom

[meteorite-list] Hualapai wash?

2003-10-06 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, once again I am confused, nothing new for me. I need to know how to tell the difference between the regular GB and Hualapai wash. I did not know Hualapai wash was going for 35+ a gram! What is the difference? Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168

[meteorite-list] Hualapai wash 2

2003-10-07 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello, Now I am even more confused! Walter Branch sells Hualapai wash for about $5/g but someone on ebay is selling it with a starting bid of $35 a gram? Help me!! Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 __ Meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] orientated SA trade?

2003-10-08 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, Sorry to bother you all, the delete key is normally on the right side of the keyboard if you don't care to continue. : ) As a lot of you know, I believe in bigger being better. Because of that belief, I was wondering if any one would be interested in a trade? I have a very nice 207g

[meteorite-list] Help, I am seeing circles!

2003-10-08 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, terrestrially speaking, what can make inclusions in a rock round? I have a rock that has perfectly round black and white inclusions. It also has some odd shaped black, white and an almost round yellow inclusion. The matrix has a green tinge to it. I have pics if anyone cares to look. :

[meteorite-list] Check this ebay add out!!!

2003-10-08 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2194471420 Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] comstock meteorites

2003-10-09 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
This should clear things up! http://www.path-inc.com/ Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: Steve Arnold, Chicago!!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 5:31 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] comstock

[meteorite-list] ebay descriptions

2003-10-09 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, Just taking a poll, am I the only one who gets irritated at some peoples ebay descriptions? It is so strange how some sellers have only museum quality meteorites whether it is a 40 pound SA or a 20g rusted Nantan. Others, everything is HUGE or GIGANTIC even if it is a 12g iron.

Re: [meteorite-list] ebay descriptions

2003-10-09 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello All, A current ebay auction has a 2510g Nantan described as GIGANTIC. If that is gigantic, what word in the English language would be left for the main mass of Hoba? Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [meteorite-list] ebay descriptions

2003-10-09 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
1g or more= large Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: Tom aka James Knudson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] ebay

[meteorite-list] deceptive?

2003-10-09 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, I personally find this ebay auction deceptive and I think it is worse because the seller is a IMCA member. I apologize to the seller, but it is my opinion. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2196131355 Am I alone in thinking this seller is not completely truthful?

Re: [meteorite-list] Too many List Big Brothers!!!!

2003-10-09 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
I happen to agree with your description, I would love to have that meteorite!! Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: Comcast Mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Dave Schultz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 09,

Re: [meteorite-list] Too many List Big Brothers!!!!

2003-10-09 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, In my defense, the IMCA states; The single purpose of this association is AUTHENTICITY. That is, to make certain that ALL our members adhere to the highest standards of meteorite identification, authenticity, and proper labeling practices. This is done via self monitoring. We, the

[meteorite-list] hunting, A good subject!!!!

2003-10-09 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, On to a better topic! I read that some Glorietta individuals where found on the top of a hill and it was determined the Indians had placed them there as some type of ritual or something. If you live in a area with a history of Indians, would it be wise to hunt peaks? Thanks, Tom

Re: [meteorite-list] eBay policemen?

2003-10-10 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, Please correct me if I am wrong! Please try to be polite when doing so! : ) I think it hurts us all when some one uses misleading tactics to sell meteorites. Why do I think that? I will tell you. Ebay is by far the best, cheapest and easiest place to get meteorites. Lets say

Re: [meteorite-list] eBay policemen?

2003-10-10 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
for buyers and sellers! thanks for your indulgence dave IMCA#0092 ---Original Message--- From: Tom aka James Knudson Date: Friday, October 10, 2003 20:45:46 To: Howard Wu; Dave Harris; metlist Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] eBay policemen? Hello List, Please

Re: [meteorite-list] eBay policemen? ONE MORE TIME ....

2003-10-10 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: E.J [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Tom aka James Knudson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: metlist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2003 9:00 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] eBay policemen? ONE MORE TIME Hey Folks! Where do we

[meteorite-list] GOLD BASIN WITH CRUST 336g

2003-10-11 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hey list, is this a typical GB? I know many have never seen one this big! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2196364922 Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [meteorite-list] A Letter From Blaine Reed

2003-10-14 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, I happen to love the list, but I have noticed something. If I post something about ebay, I get A LOT of responses, some agreeing, but most telling me to stop posting things not pertaining to meteorites. I happen to think Ebay is a huge part of our hobby, but I will no longer post

Re: [meteorite-list] A Letter change title to a shut in's life

2003-10-14 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
David, They say Americans do not get enough fiber in their diets, That could be it, I am going to eat a bowl of Cheerios right now! : ) Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: David Freeman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Tom aka James Knudson

Re: [meteorite-list] RE: Mike and Matteo

2003-10-14 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hey list, These fights remind me of the Ali vs.Forman fight. You know, when Ali invented his famous tactic! Thanks, TomPeregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL

[meteorite-list] See ya!

2003-10-17 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, I emailed the IMCA with a request to be removed as a member, we don't seem to see eye to eye on some subjects. I will also be leaving the List for awhile, at least until I get a renewed interest in meteorites, I have lost it. You are a great group of people and I thank you all for

[meteorite-list] test?

2003-10-17 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier IMCA # 6168 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Proud Tom Update...

2003-11-14 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello All, I do have to say that Proud Tom is giving sound advise about Nantans! I do think that the treatment will work! The real proud Tom (me) used all my Nantans as sling-shot ammo, the ball of dust when it hits the critter is quite the spectacle. Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier Yea, that's

Re: [meteorite-list] Chixculub material testing

2003-11-15 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, I watched a discovery channel show a few years ago about the Chixculub impact and the scientists did, what looked to me, like a very thorough search for meteoric material on all the coastlines of the gulf of Mexico and found absolutely no meteoric material anywhere. I do not

Re: [meteorite-list] etching?

2003-11-17 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello everyone, Has anyone ever tried (or even heard of ) Liquid Glass on a meteorite slice? Thanks, TomPeregrineflier Yea, that's right,The proudest member of the IMCA # 6168 - Original Message - From: harlan trammell To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [meteorite-list] Wow, A Galaxie Meteorite

2003-11-18 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Well Adam, This should be your next big purchase! This thing is amazing! Frass has nothing on this new meteorite, except space germs! Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier Yea, that's right, The proudest member of the IMCA # 6168 - Original Message - From: Adam Hupe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: [meteorite-list] Need opinion on weathering grade

2003-11-18 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
That is a Potato, not a meteorite! Thanks, TomPeregrineflier Yea, that's right,The proudest member of the IMCA # 6168 - Original Message - From: Comcast Mail To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 5:29 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Need opinion

Re: [meteorite-list] Need opinion on weathering grade

2003-11-18 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hi all, Actually I think it is an Indian weather rock, you know the one they would set out side their tee-pee in the morning and retrieve it a few minutes later to see what the weather was like. If it had snow on it or was wet they knew it was snowing or raining or hot, you get the idea. Thanks,

[meteorite-list] WOW magnetic south?

2003-11-18 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, I just watched a show on Nova ( I think ) about how the earth has a magnetic reversal every few hundred thousand years. Do any of you know anything about this? Is this from a magnetic asteroid passing close to the Southside of the earth? : ) I was also wondering while on the

Re: [meteorite-list] New Cool Meteorite

2003-11-19 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello Adam, Is this the same meteorite or paired with Rob Elliott's new meteorite? Sure looks similar? www.meteorites.uk.com Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier Yea, that's right, The proudest member of the IMCA # 6168 - Original Message - From: Adam Hupe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [meteorite-list] Misleading Images, a Real Problem

2003-11-19 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
# 6168 - Original Message - From: Adam Hupe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Tom aka James Knudson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 9:36 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Misleading Images, a Real Problem Dear Tom and List, It is interesting to see how many List

[meteorite-list] rich guy on ebay?

2003-11-22 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, Have you ebay shoppers seen this Allende? This add has gone through ebay at least 5 times with no buyers. The seller must be rich to have placed this add so many times! I can just imagine the ebay fees he pays! I gave him a few friendly suggestions on how to increase his chances of

[meteorite-list] Meteor crater?

2003-11-23 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, Does anyone on the list know much about the impact of the Canyon Diablo meteorite? I would like to know the most current thoughts on entry angle and exact direction. Also when the meteor would have broken up and when pieces would have started falling off the main mass? Any help would

Re: [meteorite-list] Send Your Name to a Comet-OT

2003-11-23 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hey list; NASA is offering for the public a chance to have their names written to a CD that will be placed on the impactor, thereby leaving their mark on a comet. Are they kidding, Don't do it !!! It will come back to haunt you! One day that comet will strike another inhabited planet killing

Re: [meteorite-list] Vesta meteorite???

2003-11-25 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Ron Wrote; Actually, yes. There are at least 20 other asteroids that have specta matches with the HED's. It turns out though all of these other asteroids are small, and they all have similar orbits as Vesta. So the conclusion was drawn that these smaller asteroids are chips off the larger Vesta,

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