Re: [meteorite-list] Trying to contact Aerolite and Suzanne

2011-08-02 Thread Notkin
Mal Bishop wrote: I've been trying to contact Suzanne at Aerolite since Friday both by email and phone. I've received no response so far via email and everytime I call I just get Geoff's voice mail greeting and then I leave my message. Dear Mal: Sorry for the slight delay in getting ba

[meteorite-list] "Meteorite Men" on Discovery 1pm EST

2011-06-11 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: For U.S. members who don't get Science Channel and would like to catch an episode of "Meteorite Men," Discovery Channel is very shortly having a special screening of one of our favorites -- the Henbury Craters adventure from Season Two -- at 1 pm Eastern. I am also very plea

[meteorite-list] [AD] Major Auction Sunday Includes "Meteorite Men" Finds

2011-06-10 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings from a very hot and sunny Tucson. As some of you know, Heritage is presenting a major natural history auction this Sunday in Dallas, featuring numerous fine meteorites. Among the offerings are several important pieces found on-camera during Season Two of "Meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] Concerns for the Meteorite Dealers, Collectors and the Scientific Community

2011-04-12 Thread Notkin
Ken Silz posted: "AGREED JUDGMENT IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that STEVEN ARNOLD shall pay actual damages in the amount of $100,000.00 to Plaintiffs . . . Anyone can "Google" Dr. Elbert King and note the first link. There you will find the Perez Iron - Dr. Elbert King's transported Odessa mete

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Men at NEAF 2011, New York, This Weekend

2011-04-12 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Steve Arnold and I are featured guests at the 20th anniversary Northeast Astronomy Forum (NEAF) this coming weekend at Rockland Community College in Suffern, New York. NEAF is one of the country's top science forums, and an important educational outreach event. Vendors demon

Re: [meteorite-list] "Black-Market Trinkets From Space" April 5, 2011

2011-04-12 Thread Notkin
Darryl Pitt wrote: The "Letter to the Editor" referred to was, of course, edited. Dear Darryl: Your letter was eloquent, accurate, and precise, as one would expect from you. Even the edited version helps get the point across. Thank you for taking the time to do that. I very much doubt

[meteorite-list] [AD] Major Additions to the Aerolite Catalogue + Meteorite Hunting Book

2011-04-02 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings, and happy spring from Tucson, where it is already in the 90s. Long, hot summer this year : ) We have completed a major update to the Aerolite Meteorites sale catalogue, and I invite you to take a look. New additions include: - A superb 2.9-kg Sikhote-Alin thumpr

Re: [meteorite-list] Geoff's book

2011-02-26 Thread Notkin
Dear Walter and Laurence: Thank you for the kind compliments about my new book. As some of you know, I have been a writer for many years and my published work has focused on meteoritics, paleontology, and the arts. While there are a number of excellent reference works on meteorites by our

Re: [meteorite-list] February Issue of Meteorite Times Now Up

2011-02-26 Thread Notkin
Paul Harris wrote: The following URL gives access to the Web Browser View, Flash Magazine View, and Mobile PDF. http://www.meteorite-times.com/monthly-issues/ Dear Paul: Congrats on the new issue! I am continually impressed by the way in which you and Jim employ the latest technology to e

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson Auction

2011-02-24 Thread Notkin
Dennis Miller wrote: It is more than an auction, it's a social event. Most of the time Mike has to stop the chatting between folks, that don't see each other but during Tucson. A lot to get caught up on. Bidding can get comical, worth sometimes has nothing with the price. If someone wants

[meteorite-list] 12th Annual Tucson Birthday Bash is Friday!

2011-02-02 Thread Notkin
gh quality Campos at bargain prices, so that is worth a visit if you're in town. We are on the main walkway in the middle of the TEP in a white tent. Just look for the METEORITE MEN banner. Your hosts, Geoff Notkin and Steve Arnold www.aerolite

Re: [meteorite-list] Exciting prospect

2011-01-20 Thread Notkin
Michael Blood wrote: Greg Hupe has generously prepared the following surprise for the lucky winner - giving the proceeds to the IMCA Dear Greg: Good for you, and what a fun idea! Just yesterday, Michael and I were discussing a couple of special lots that Steve and I are putting in the auc

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson Gem Show Question Trend?

2011-01-20 Thread Notkin
Greg Catterton wrote: you guys need a better agent or something you can't use the video or the bike... do you get to keep what you find? Dear Greg: The Orange County Choppers motorcycle is an expensive and complicated piece of machinery and current plans are (hopefully) for it to be

Re: [meteorite-list] "Meteorite Dealers" the book? Coming soon to the big screen?

2011-01-20 Thread Notkin
http://cgi.ebay.com/Meteorite-Dealers-/220724750545?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33643868d1 Really? A book of poetry? Is it just me, or do the terms "meteorite dealer" and "poetry" not really seem to go together that well? : ) Geoff N. www.aerolite.org www.meteoritemen.com ___

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson Gem Show Question Trend?

2011-01-20 Thread Notkin
Richard Montgomery wrote: Well now..it would be a huge hit to see the MM fellas ride into the Birthday Bash on the OCC bike! I actually tried, but our network was not willing to ship the OCC bike out for the gem show. Isn't that a shame? If it was up to me, I would have sent one of my gu

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Tucson shooting

2011-01-09 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Thanks to everyone who voiced concern and sympathy over the Tucson shootings yesterday. All of my team are okay, though rather shocked. I live only a few miles from the scene of the murders. Hopefully Ms. Giffords will make a full recovery, and we do have the big show to loo

Re: [meteorite-list] Another crazy bidder on ebay

2011-01-03 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: New Year's greetings. I hope you all enjoyed the holiday weekend. I had a wonderful time up in Phoenix with my girlfriend. About a year ago, Steve and I did a radio interview about our TV series for "Slice of SciFi," which is based in Phoenix. I have since done two more inte

[meteorite-list] All-New "Meteorite Men" in Australia Tonight

2010-12-21 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: For those who are interested, the penultimate Season Two episode of Meteorite Men will air in the US tonight at 9 pm Eastern and Pacific on Science Channel and Science Channel HD, with a later repeat in some markets. Show times are here: http://science.discovery.com/tv-sched

Re: [meteorite-list] Geminid Meteor Shower Count

2010-12-14 Thread Notkin
Dear Orrin and List: Thank you for the report from a neighbor here in Arizona. We had a wonderful show last night over Tucson. I spotted my first Geminid at about 7:30 pm, and checked back periodically, later in the night. The skies were very clear and after 12:30 am, once the Moon had set

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

2010-12-04 Thread Notkin
(163800) Richardnorton = 2003 QS69 Minor planet (149243) Dorothynorton What a well-deserved honor for one of my favorite people. Not only is Dorothy one of the nicest people on THIS planet, but she's a fab illustrator and cartoonist, and did an enormous amount of behind- the-scenes work on R

Re: [meteorite-list] Alamo Impact Breccia - Sweet!

2010-11-24 Thread Notkin
Dear Abe: You may enjoy an article I wrote, last year, about the Alamo Breccia for my "Logical Lizard" science column: http://tucsoncitizen.com/lizard/2009/06/16/in-the-nevada-mountains-ghosts-of-meteorites-past/ I have visited the site numerous times over the years, and it's a fascinatin

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Men in Canada

2010-11-22 Thread Notkin
Abe posted: Is there any place that I can buy Season 1 and episodes of Season 2 online other than Amazon? Dear Abe, Todd, and all: "Meteorite Men" Season One is currently airing in Canada on the Discovery Science channel. I'm sorry to report that we do not yet have a DVD release date fo

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Girls help discover VERY close approaching NEO!

2010-11-16 Thread Notkin
Richard Kowalski wrote: I doubt there is anyone on this list that does not know Lisa Marie Morrison and Leigh Anne DelRay Cromwell . . . Last night they visited me at the Catalina Sky Survey's 60" telescope on Mt. Lemmon. That's why she didn't answer the phone. Nice going ladies! Two of my

[meteorite-list] Tonight: All-New "Meteorite Men" in Chile

2010-11-16 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Tonight's Season Two, Episode Three premiere of "Meteorite Men" may be of particular interest to some of you. Steve and I visit the magnificent 100,000 year-old Monturaqui Crater in Chile's Atacama Desert, as well as the European Southern Observatory at Paranal, and the enig

[meteorite-list] "Meteorite Men" Airs in Canada this weekend + New US Season

2010-10-02 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings all. A number of our Canadian friends on the M-List asked me to post a reminder when "Meteorite Men" started airing in Canada. I'm pleased to announce that we are now showing on the brand new Discovery Science Canada (formerly Discovery Civilization) and there are f

Re: [meteorite-list] Mars Odyssey THEMIS Images: ET? - NOT!!

2010-05-22 Thread Notkin
Martin Altmann wrote: http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumb_0/10881448422Eq7CX.jpg Aaah, the rubber duck from "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"! Definitely another one of my favorite space birds : ) Geoff N. www.aerolite.org www.meteoritemen.com www.facebook.com/AeroliteMeteorites www.

Re: [meteorite-list] Mars Odyssey THEMIS Images: ET? - NOT!!

2010-05-22 Thread Notkin
James Balister wrote: You look at it and see nothing then suddenly a bird pops into view! Exactly! http://4umi.com/escher/Another_world.jpg : ) Geoff N. www.aerolite.org www.meteoritemen.com www.facebook.com/AeroliteMeteorites www.facebook.com/meteoritemen www.twitter.com/meteoritemen

[meteorite-list] [AD] Major Meteorite Catalog Update

2010-05-21 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings from hot and sunny Tucson. We have just completed a major update to the Aerolite Meteorites sales pages and I invite you to take a look at some of our latest acquisitions. New listings include: - AAA-grade heavily regmaglypted Sikhote-Alin individuals - Large Sikh

Re: [meteorite-list] FW: re. $ LOL, Can't even pay for a BD cake -- P.S.

2010-05-14 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: And while we're talking about the big party from this past gem show, I've been extremely remiss in not thanking everyone (in addition to Twink) who participated and made it such a wonderful event for us. I've been a little busy with other things : ) I know a lot of you wen

Re: [meteorite-list] FW: re. $ LOL, Can't even pay for a BD cake

2010-05-14 Thread Notkin
Gary Chase wrote: And, I saw no mention of the producers in the email. When did they start buying BD cakes for an over 10 year old event? Actually it was the 11th annual party and production decided to film it for possible inclusion in an upcoming episode of "Meteorite Men," so they off

[meteorite-list] NEAF 2010 this Weekend

2010-04-14 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: As many of you already know, the world's top astronomy event -- The Northeast Astronomy Forum (NEAF) -- will take place this coming weekend in Rockland County, NY. The organizer, Alan Traino, is a champion of science education for kids, and puts his heart and soul into makin

[meteorite-list] Oscar Monnig Meteorite Gallery Event, Saturday

2010-04-08 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Any List members, or their friends and families, who live in or near the Dallas / Fort Worth area are warmly invited to join Steve and myself for a special event sponsored by the wonderful Monnig Meteorite Gallery, this coming Saturday on the TCU campus. Steve and I will be

[meteorite-list] New Meteorite TV Shows?

2010-04-01 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Looks like there are some new meteorite-related TV shows in the works. News story at TucsonCitizen.com: http://tucsoncitizen.com/lizard/2010/04/01/networks-announce-new-science-and-adventure-tv-shows/ Regards to all, Geoff N. www.aerolite.org www.meteoritemen.com ___

[meteorite-list] "Meteorite Men" on DISCOVERY Channel Tonight + UK on Quest

2010-03-29 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Those of you in the U.S. who have been wanting to catch "Meteorite Men," but do not subscribe to Science Channel may like to know that there is a special screening of the Gold Basin episode -- respectfully dedicated to our late friend Jim Kriegh -- airing in just about thirty

Re: [meteorite-list] "Meteorite Men" Season Finale Tonight

2010-02-24 Thread Notkin
Yikes! I forgot to mention that our good friend Darryl Pitt is expected to make a cameo appearance in tonight's episode. I haven't seen the final cut so I don't know for sure, but that's the rumor : ) Thanks for being such a good sport when we were filming, Darryl. I know you were busy t

[meteorite-list] "Meteorite Men" Season Finale Tonight

2010-02-24 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Viewers in the US might like to know that the Season One finale of "Meteorite Men" will air tonight on Science Channel at 9 pm Eastern & Pacific; 7 pm in Arizona. Please check local listing for details. Repeats will continue on Wednesday at the same time, and additional show

[meteorite-list] Tucson '10 + Raise a Glass for Sikhote-Alin + [AD]

2010-02-12 Thread Notkin
Dear Sikhote-Alin: Happy birthday to my all-time favorite meteorite. 63 years old today and not looking a day older than 4.6 billion. For those of you still in Tucson, please stop by our room this evening around 6 pm for a wine and cheese toast to that most lovely of IIAB irons: http://

[meteorite-list] Tucson 2010: Meet Chris Cokinos Tomorrow! "Fallen Sky"

2010-02-05 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: I am thrilled to announce that Chris Cokinos, author of my favorite meteorite book, "The Fallen Sky," will be doing a book signing in our room tomorrow afternoon. We have a tentative time of 2 pm and will confirm that later. The signing will take place in Anne's and my showr

[meteorite-list] Tucson 2010: Birthday Bash & Harvey Awards Tonight

2010-02-05 Thread Notkin
Dear Friends: For those of you in Tucson attending the gem show, a reminder that tonight is the Eleventh Annual Meteor Mayhem Birthday Bash & Harvey Awards. Your hosts: Steve Arnold and Geoff Notkin. Location: SKY BAR 536 North Fourth Avenue, Tucson, AZ http://meteoritemen.com/ev

Re: [meteorite-list] Don't let them take away your guns... meteorites will be next!

2010-02-04 Thread Notkin
Jason posted: My thoughts on the subject is that those were very stupid photographs. Dear Listees: Regarding the joke photo taken the other day: The owner of the 9 mm, and Libby, and myself all double checked that it was not loaded. We are all trained in firearm safety and know what we'r

[meteorite-list] [AD] Announcing Two New Meteorite Discoveries

2010-02-01 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: I am very pleased to announce two significant new meteorite finds. Both were classified by our colleague Dr. Jeffrey Grossman. The names have been approved and are now included in the online Meteoritical Bulletin database: http://tin.er.usgs.gov/meteor/metbull.php The firs

[meteorite-list] Tucson 2010, Parties, "Meteorite Men" Screenings, News, etc.

2010-01-28 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings from rainy Tucson. The good news: the rain is expected to move out tonight or tomorrow, and we've ordered nice weather for you. Some of the early birds are already set up at the InnSuites (now Hotel Tucson City Center). My fabulous showroom partner, Anne Black, is

[meteorite-list] "Meteorite Men" Screening Party - Tucson, Wednesday

2010-01-18 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: A warm invitation to those of you in and around Tucson to join us this Wednesday at a special premiere party for "Meteorite Men" the series, Episode One. By special arrangement with Tucson's most stylish new club: SKY BAR 536 North Fourth Avenue Right next to the famous Brookl

Re: [meteorite-list] "Meteorite Men" on Discovery Tonight, New Website, News, Tucson, etc.

2010-01-16 Thread Notkin
Richard Posted: by "special edition", do you mean just that the original pilot is airing on Discovery or that this is a different cut of the pilot? Dear Richard: Our executive producer at Science advised us that the version of the pilot airing tonight will be largely the same as the origi

[meteorite-list] "Meteorite Men" on Discovery Tonight, New Website, News, Tucson, etc.

2010-01-16 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings all. Steve and I are delighted to announce that Discovery Channel will be showing a special edition of the "Meteorite Men" pilot, tonight only at 10 pm Eastern, with a repeat at 1 am. Times vary in local markets, so please check your cable listings. I know many of

Re: [meteorite-list] Christian Anger

2010-01-13 Thread Notkin
Dear Anne and List: I was really shocked to read this news, especially since Christian always looked so youthful and well dressed. He was a very friendly and charming gentleman. My sincere condolences to the Anger family and Christian's many friends in Europe. What a sad loss. Geoff N.

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Presentation in Tucson on Tuesday

2010-01-08 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: I'd like to extend an invitation to those of you in and around Tucson to join me for a special event next week. This coming Tuesday, January 12, at 6 pm, I am very honored to be the guest speaker at the Flandrau Science Center's "Science Cafe." This is part of an ongoing edu

[meteorite-list] [AD] Massive 40% Off Sale - Rare and Fabulous Meteorites

2010-01-08 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: I have some rare and very high quality meteorites available for sale at massive discounts, for a very limited time. These are excellent specimens and include the following: Cape York stellar etched part slice 145.0 grams Sahara 97072 Enstatite chondrite NWA 1222 Enstatite chon

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Men Commercial

2010-01-05 Thread Notkin
Mike posted: Hilarious. Nice work Steve and Geoff , can't wait for the new episodes. Dear Mike: Good morning. Thank you for watching the promo and for the kind compliment. I am pleased it's obvious that the crater spot is tongue- in-cheek. We really had fun filming it in Nevada, and I ha

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Feature in the New "Astronomy" Magazine

2010-01-05 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings from sunny Tucson. I just received the new issue of "Astronomy" magazine (February 2010) and it includes a terrific four-page feature article by Ray Shubinski entitled "How to start a meteorite collection." The story includes an interview with our friend Anne Black,

Re: [meteorite-list] Buzzard Coulee Permitting Snafu

2009-12-31 Thread Notkin
Gary Chase posted: Thanks for the "heads up" Mccartney. I think I will wait for the ones you and Sonny collected before the snow. No use taking any chances on rusting issues. Gary: Since your comment may cause concern among my customers I will clarify that there are no rusting issues

[meteorite-list] [AD] Buzzard Coulee is Here!

2009-12-31 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: My Buzzard hunting partner, Lisa Marie Morrison, and I received the best possible New Year's present a few days ago. Our Buzzard Coulee stones arrived safely in Arizona, complete with official Canadian Government export permits. Ours is the first batch of Buzzards to receive

[meteorite-list] New Year's Greetings + "Meteorite Men" News

2009-12-31 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: 2009 was a great year for meteorites! Congrats to all the researchers, hunters, collectors, dealers and accidental finders who helped recover so many new space rocks. Steve and I have wrapped up our last expedition of the year, and we have good news about "Meteorite Men" the

[meteorite-list] "Meteorite" Magazine + Season's Greetings

2009-12-24 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Season's greetings from Tucson. I know we'll be seeing many of you here in just over a month! Tucson 2010: The Year We Made Contact : ) That's one for the Arthur C. Clarke fans. As this year draws to a close, I'd like to thank Nancy and Larry Lebofsky (editors), Jessica Pa

[meteorite-list] Tucson 2010 Show Website and News

2009-12-14 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: It's hard to believe, but the 2010 Tucson Gem Show is only six weeks away. My 2010 gem show guide website has been completely updated and I hope those of you coming to Tucson will find it a useful resource: http://www.tucsongemandmineralshows.net It includes the following:

Re: [meteorite-list] US Dealers Pictures on www.starhunter.tw ??

2009-12-05 Thread Notkin
Dear Paul: Thank you for being such a good web sleuth as usual : ) Although I've done some business with Taiwan Meteorite Company, they are in no way authorized to use my Brenham photos or list pieces on their site that are actually on MY site : ) I have to say, that's pretty bold. I'

[meteorite-list] "The Fallen Sky" Reading in Tucson Tomorrow + Odessa Episode

2009-09-27 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: I would like to invite those of you in southern Arizona to meet my friend Chris Cokinos and hear him read from his wonderful new book "The Fallen Sky: An Intimate History of Shooting Stars" tomorrow, Monday, here in Tucson. Chris is a brilliant writer, an accomplished editor

[meteorite-list] "Meteorite Men" the Series

2009-08-26 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: As a few of your already know, from our Twitter announcements and Facebook page, Steve Arnold and I recently received exciting news from our network. The "Meteorite Men" pilot was a success, received very good ratings and feedback (thank you viewers!) and Science Channel has

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hunters Sentenced- new information

2009-08-26 Thread Notkin
Anita posted: Some of us are downright friendly and are just eat-up with Southern hospitality! Isn't that the truth! My brother used to live in Macon and I've had many a fine time in lovely Georgia. Cheers, Geoff N. www.aerolite.org www.meteoritemen.com www.meteoriteblog.org _

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hunters Sentenced- new information

2009-08-25 Thread Notkin
Dirk: I concur with Eric and Mike Gilmer. This is not news and no "new information" has come to light. The piece you linked to was published on April 8 and today is August 25. How is that a "new article"? Just yesterday, I wrote a complimentary profile of my good friend Sonny Clary, and

Re: [meteorite-list] A few odd questions on The Meteorite Men

2009-08-20 Thread Notkin
The commentator made it sound like there were two separate falls of the Brenham pallasite in the same strewnfield. How can one area be more recent than another of the same fall? Dear Carl: Good morning from Tucson. Thank you for watching the show and for the feedback. I really enjoyed the

[meteorite-list] Tucson's Flandrau Science Center Faces Closure

2009-08-19 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: I thought some of you -- especially those who visit Tucson on a regular basis -- might be interested in this story: http://tucsoncitizen.com/lizard/2009/08/18/tucson-it-is-time-to-step-up-be-counted-and-save-the-great-flandrau-science-center/ The late O. Richard Norton was a fo

Re: [meteorite-list] Perseids Tonight, "Meteorite Men" videos on Science site, Top 10 Meteorites

2009-08-12 Thread Notkin
Carl posted: Those short videos are Awsome. I actually have the Meteorite Men on my DVR and have watched it several times . . . . Is there a reason you are not selling it on video yet? Dear Carl: Thank you for those very kind comments. Sorry I was slow in writing back. I was too bus

Re: [meteorite-list] Perseids Tonight, "Meteorite Men" videos on Science site, Top 10 Meteorites

2009-08-11 Thread Notkin
Dear Greg: Thanks for the reply. Sorry, there are a bunch of links connected from that one page and I didn't specify which was which : ) Here is the "Top 10 Meteorites" section: http://science.discovery.com/top-ten/2009/meteors/meteors.html Cheers, Geoff ___

[meteorite-list] Perseids Tonight, "Meteorite Men" videos on Science site, Top 10 Meteorites

2009-08-11 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: A friendly reminder that the Perseids are expected to peak tonight/ tomorrow morning for those of you who are enjoying clear skies. It is unusually cloudy in Tucson at the moment. Overseas members and those who don't get Science Channel, may enjoy watching a series of video e

Re: [meteorite-list] AD: SIGNED Krinov Sikhote-Alin Book for sale - LOW PRICE

2009-08-06 Thread Notkin
Leigh Anne DelRay wrote: I just wanted to give you all a heads up that I am selling a SIGNED Krinov book, or maybe it should be called a booklet. Leigh Anne, on the title page the Russian reads: "Sikhote-Alinski," not "Sikhote-Alin." Are you sure it's legit-ski? Hey, I'm just kidding. Wha

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Articles on Geology.com Web Site

2009-08-02 Thread Notkin
Paul wrote: What Are Meteorites http://geology.com/meteorites/ Dear Paul: Thank you kindly for posting links to my meteorite articles on Geology.com. Dr. Hobart King and I devised "Meteorwritings" as an entry-level/mid- level column aimed at introducing a wider geology and general scie

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - August 1, 2009

2009-08-01 Thread Notkin
http://www.rocksfromspace.org/August_1_2009.html Dear Phillippe and Michael: What a gorgeous photo! I went on to look through the Meteoritica site, and some of Philippe's adventure photos are stunning. I highly recommend that List members make a visit to these photo albums: http://www.me

Re: [meteorite-list] Gypsy Punk Music meets Meteorites!

2009-07-28 Thread Notkin
Galactic Stone & Ironworks wrote: Most of us dinosaurs on the List have no idea who Gogol Bordello is - they are band the kids are listening to now. Hey Mike: Speak for yourself : ) I saw them in concert recently at the Rialto Theater in Tucson. It was a pretty raucous show. Personall

[meteorite-list] LPL Apollo 11 40th Anniversary Photo Essay

2009-07-25 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: As you know, last Saturday several List members participated in the Lunar and Planetary Lab's Apollo 11 40th anniversary celebration. It was a terrific event with lectures, films, displays of Apollo mission memorabilia & genuine space hardware, and plenty of meteorites. I wi

Re: [meteorite-list] Gotta love freedom of speech

2009-07-25 Thread Notkin
Rob McCafferty posted: I got hauled over the coals because I didn't do a risk assessment on the likelyhood of contamination by microbial life from another world. Some jackass in the H&S department thought he knew more about science than me. Dear Rob: That would be an absolutely hilarious

[meteorite-list] Request: Thoughts and Memories of Richard Norton for "Meteorite" Magazine

2009-07-24 Thread Notkin
Dear Friends and Listees: I would like to remind you that the esteemed editors of "Meteorite" magazine, Larry and Nancy Lebofksy, are actively seeking some short, personal reminiscences of the late, great O. Richard Norton for the November issue. As Richard was an inspiration to many of us

Re: [meteorite-list] Irelands first meteorite find.....and who proofread TFS?

2009-07-24 Thread Notkin
Jim Brady posted This is basic grammar.Anyway, that would put me off the book straight away but I'm picky like that. Dear Jim: I made a typing error while quoting from the book. It was my mistake, not the author's. Sorry about that. Since you are correcting me on basic grammar I will me

Re: [meteorite-list] "The Fallen Sky" Redux

2009-07-23 Thread Notkin
Pete Pete posted: Are there limericks? Honestly, that was the funniest thing all day. Thank you : ) : ) Well, that and Martin Altmann's limerick about Hopper the Cat. And please remember English is a *second* language (or Martin, is English third for you after Romanian?) for that cle

Re: [meteorite-list] "The Fallen Sky" Redux

2009-07-23 Thread Notkin
Darren Garrison posted: > I wonder how much your views of the book are influenced by your being a personal friend of the author. I am a professional science writer and my personal friendships do not influence my book reviews. > I'm already at the point of just skimming the page until I

[meteorite-list] "The Fallen Sky" Redux

2009-07-23 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: More about Chris Cokinos' new meteorite book "The Fallen Sky" here: http://meteoriteblog.org/ The official publication date is July 30, but copies are evidently already available. This book is a great one. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Regards, Geoff N. www.aero

Re: [meteorite-list] New meteorite book The Fallen Sky

2009-07-23 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Chris Cokinos, the author of "The Fallen Sky: An Intimate History of Shooting Stars" is a friend of mine, and I was privileged to assist him in some very small ways with a few aspects of the book's production during the past several years. I have been reading an advance copy

Re: [meteorite-list] 8 Month Anniversary of Buzzard Coulee - Any signof export permits?

2009-07-20 Thread Notkin
Mike Gilmer posted: Is anyone still combing that strewnfield? (or is it all cultivated farmland by now?) Dear Mike: When Lisa and I were hunting the Buzzard in late April, the landowner told us that the ground would be planted "within a few weeks." They grow canola in those fields, and

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car!

2009-07-19 Thread Notkin
Darryl posted: I'm confident history will reveal we are living in the Mike Farmer Era. Dear Darryl: Friend to friend, please go easy on the raw opium while you're out there in mysterious Orient. I know it makes you feel all giddy for a while, but they tell me it can make you a little c

[meteorite-list] LPL 40th - P.S.

2009-07-17 Thread Notkin
Oops! I sure didn't mean to leave out the famous "Marshall" Marvin Kilgore who will also be displaying meteorites tomorrow. Sorry Marvin! : ) See you there. Cheers, Geoff N. www.aerolite.org www.meteoritemen.com www.meteoriteblog.org __ http://

[meteorite-list] LPL Apollo 11 Anniversary Event and Meteorite Display, Tomorrow

2009-07-17 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: An announcement has already been made about the Apollo 11 40th Anniversary event tomorrow, at the Lunar and Planetary Lab, but I wanted to post a follow up. I know from reading an internal email sent out to the meteorite exhibitors that there will be quite the impressive dis

Re: [meteorite-list] WHO IS THE BEST AND MOST SUCCESSFUL METEORITEHUNTER OUT THERE?

2009-07-16 Thread Notkin
JoshuaTreeMuseum wrote: Ok, actually when I think Meteorite Hunter; I think of . . . Casper Hah! That is a really good one. Despite what it says in that Space.com article Casper never hunted meteorites a day in his life. He slouched behind a desk chain smoking and acting in a horrible ma

Re: [meteorite-list] WHO IS THE Worst and least SUCCESSFUL METEORITE HUNTER OUT...

2009-07-16 Thread Notkin
Michael Blood wrote: I nominate myself as the worst all time meteorite hunter. Dear Michael: You may be one of the less successful field hunters, but your sense of humor and modesty are unparalleled in the meteorite world and could set a very good example for some : ) And those Corre

Re: [meteorite-list] So this is what its like to hunt a new fall?!

2009-07-11 Thread Notkin
Michael Farmer wrote: but now it is all contracts and publicists, gotta get into character and makeup, more of a business now than good time:) Dear Mike: Once again you are completely wrong and gassing about things of which you know nothing. We don't wear makeup and, in case you hadn't

Re: [meteorite-list] PA fall media hype [Fr. Ruben Garcia]

2009-07-10 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Our friend Ruben Garcia asked if I would send this on his behalf as he's having trouble posting: Regards, Geoff N. ** Hi all, I'm gonna try to respond with a different account and hope it goes through. Mike, there is some truth to what you say.. H

Re: [meteorite-list] PA fall media hype

2009-07-10 Thread Notkin
Dear Mike: So, when other people are featured in the media while searching for meteorites you start tub thumping about it, but it's fine for Mike Farmer to use the media when it is convenient for him? During the West, Texas hunt you and your team were in the papers repeatedly, front page

Re: [meteorite-list] Oh my, take a look at this of you want a good laugh

2009-07-06 Thread Notkin
Mike Farmer posted: Look what I found screwing around on youtube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLq7mGRT170 Hey Mike: I'm glad you had a good laugh over that segment. I thought it was the funniest thing I've seen in months. If you can't laugh at yourself, you shouldn't be working in te

Re: [meteorite-list] Arizona's Newest Fall

2009-07-04 Thread Notkin
Dear Jack: Hearty congratulations on your find! We also put in hundreds of miles, interviewed many eyewitnesses and did a number of local news TV spots in the hope that more people who saw the fireball would come forward. But no finds for us. There is some hard country out there and -- as

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Feature Article in Tucson's "Desert Leaf"

2009-07-02 Thread Notkin
Dear LIstees: The summer issue of Tucson's "Desert Leaf" magazine arrived in town yesterday. The cover story is a feature article on meteorite hunting titled: "Chasing What Falls from the Sky." The article is based on a series of interviews I did with Tucson author Susan Dawson-Cook, and

[meteorite-list] [AD] Historic Monnig Collection Pieces, Big Sikhotes and LDG, etc.

2009-06-09 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings all. I am delighted to offer a fine assortment of historic pieces from the Oscar Monnig Collection. We have individuals, slices and part slices from six classic Texas chondrites: Davy (a), Davy (b), Dimmitt, Round Top (b), Tulia (a) and Tulia (d). All specimens co

[meteorite-list] "Meteorwritings, " Richard Norton, and "The Art of Collecting Meteorites"

2009-06-09 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: The June edition of "Meteorwritings" has been online for a few days. In keeping with Geology.com's interest in entry level content, this is a basic introduction to meteorite collecting for beginners. As always, we took a series of new photos for the column, and I think you wil

Re: [meteorite-list] Richard Norton

2009-05-27 Thread Notkin
Oh my god! This is terrible news. Just this morning I recommended "Rocks from Space" (yet again) to one of my customers. Richard was a major inspiration to me, both in my science writing and in furthering my personal interest in meteorites. Back in the day "Rocks from Space" was the only

Re: [meteorite-list] 1001 Meteorite Photos

2009-05-24 Thread Notkin
Eric posted: Geoff Notkin also has very good images, those he takes himself and those of Leigh Anne DelRay. Also very good. I can't list everyones awesome images here but many good sites are out there as well. Dear Eric: Thank you for the compliment. List members might enjoy vis

[meteorite-list] My Buzzard Coulee Photo Journal + "MM" Repeat

2009-05-24 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings from sunny Tucson. I'd like to invite you to take a look at my Buzzard Coulee meteorite hunt photo journal which we just completed today. That was one of my best ever meteorite adventures: great company, lovely scenery, friendly landowners, blizzards, colorful chara

Re: [meteorite-list] Matt Morgan in the News

2009-05-22 Thread Notkin
Matt posted: Whoa. Cool. Didn't know they did a piece. Well, it's lucky you have me around to keep an eye on these things for you professor : ) The scared "putty tat" was left in the garage before the Canon City meteorite crashed through the garage roof. Wow, I never heard that story

[meteorite-list] Matt Morgan in the News

2009-05-22 Thread Notkin
Congrats to our friend Matt Morgan on a nice feature in the "Berthoud Recorder": http://www.berthoudrecorder.com/News/2009/may/21/features/cosmic-geology-lands-bert Good article and a great photo. What a handsome chap he is! : ) Matt, what is the story about the "frightened, but unharmed ca

[meteorite-list] Thanks from Geoff

2009-05-15 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: I want to send a big thank you to all our US Meteorite List members who tuned in for the "Meteorite Men" premiere on Sunday, and especially those of you who wrote to us with your encouraging comments afterwards. I forwarded some of them (in confidence) to our production comp

[meteorite-list] "Meteorite Men" Extended Trailer / Teaser Now on YouTube

2009-05-09 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Greetings comrades. Our production company has uploaded an extended promo for "Meteorite Men" to YouTube. This is actually the opening sequence of the show. We hope you enjoy it, and US subscribers please tune in tomorrow, Sunday, at 9pm on Science Channel and Science Chann

Re: [meteorite-list] Anyone remember this?

2009-05-08 Thread Notkin
meteorh...@aol.com wrote: We should have a media "Hall of Shame" website devoted to chronicling all the meteorite mistakes as they happen! Okay, that is a great idea. It would make an excellent double bill with Ken Newton's hugely enjoyable meteor-wrongs and meteorite ID website: htt

[meteorite-list] "Meteorite Men" Trailer

2009-05-06 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Our production company has uploaded a short "Meteorite Men" trailer to YouTube. We hope you enjoy watching it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ibzfrik1OSw Oops! I was just accused of being "overly serious," in the promo : ) With best wishes, Geoff N. www.aerolite.org www

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