I know this is a bit late but I would also like say thanks to a few "silent giants" that all of us should be thankful for as well as a couple personal thanks. First of all, credit needs to go to Art Jones. Without Art we wouldn't have this list to discuss everything with to start with. I think we all owe a debt of grattitude to him for making this possible. Also, thanks to David Weir for his great website that I'm sure all of have used to learn about a new meteorite we just got. I don't know of any site out there that is as informative and useful as his. As for personal thanks, I'd like to say thanks to Geoff Notkin for going over the IMCA's website and giving some pointers on how to make it look so great. Thanks guys, Rhett Bourland www.asteroidmodels.com www.asteroidmodels.com/personal www.meteoritecollectors.org
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Rob and Colleen Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 6:28 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [meteorite-list] Silent Giants, Meteorites and Singing Hello all- Reading the posting below and those of the last several days has prompted me to direct your attention to folks like Mr. Elliot for a moment. Every bit as much a juggernaut in the meteorite trade but stays somehow removed from the petty bickering, politics and grandstanding. Somehow bent on philanthropy, fun and good nature. Take notice gentlemen, it's called class. To say "I have class" or "You have no class", well, that shows a lack of it. While I have never had a bad purchase with any dealer on this list and I do (and will continue to) purchase from just about all of them, there is a core group of soft-spoken, easy going, successful dealers that make being a collector a true pleasure. Mr. Elliot is one of them, certainly not the only, and their silence speaks volumes. I'm glad that Mr. Matson pointed out that Mr. Raab has a new meteorite on the way because Mr. Elliot wouldn't have. Silent giant. This is not a bandwagon for all of us to go off praising Rob Elliot, but to praise those of his kind. Mr. Elliot was the catalyst for this post but I can not begin to list the number of members who have helped, donated to, or advanced me in some way, out of pure goodwill. There are good deeds abound within this group, let's aim our sights there. Have at it folks, write about something nice that someone on this list has done for you, us, or others without expectation of reward. Pick a silent giant and make a post. There are certainly members that help us all on a regular basis right on the screen and we praise them often, but as for the unsung, silent giants....let's start singin' and drown out the vociferous. No hairs on the nightstands, no drinking problems, no calls to arms, no solicitations, -- Rob Wesel -------------- We are the music makers...and we are the dreamers of the dreams. Willy Wonka, 1971 Matson, Robert wrote: Hi Rhett, Actually, Rob Elliott generously chose to exempt himself from the contest, and as Herbert Raab also guessed LL6 (prior to your post implying that guesses should be unique), Rob crowned him the winner. I believe the meteorite piece is already on its way... Congrats Herbert! --Rob ______________________________________________ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list ______________________________________________ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
