Re: [meteorite-list] Bolivian Meteorite Adventure
Thanks for the great trip report and pics, Greg! Glad you guys made it back safe, and with something to show for your efforts. Too bad you couldn't stay and hunt. It sounds like a substantial fall, with so many large stones recovered so quickly, despite what looks like very difficult terrain. __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Bolivia Meteorite Adventure
That's a fantastic adventure and excellent trip report, Greg, thanks! The possible main mass in the hole was enough to make me gasp, and I especially liked the fella playing the guitar. Good job guys! I'm glad your trip was a success, welcome home. Sincerely, Larry Atkins IMCA # 1941 Ebay alienrockfarm -Original Message- From: Greg Hupe via Meteorite-list To: meteorite-list Sent: Tue, Dec 13, 2016 9:51 pm Subject: [meteorite-list] Bolivia Meteorite Adventure Bolivia Meteorite AdventureBy Gregory M. HupeOn November 20, 2016 a massive meteorite event took place over Aiquile, Bolivia at approximately 5:00 p.m. local time. While still daylight, Quechua Indian eyewitnesses saw ‘corkscrew’ smoke trails and heard ‘whooshing’ noises followed by sonic booms and then stones literally falling at their feet!Michael Farmer and I went to Aiquile to hunt for meteorites and attempt to acquire stones from the inhabitants. Things didn’t quite work out that way…Welcome to Aiquile Bolivia.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia1.jpgPossibly the main mass, an approximately 35-kilogram impactor.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia2.jpgTown Square in center of Aiquile.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia3.jpgCharango guitar with caballero and bull sculpture in the town square.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia4.jpgIt would take us over two weeks after the fall to fly to Bolivia due to Mike’s yearly show commitment in Japan. Just 24 hours at home after returning from the show, Michael flew to Florida to meet me. On December 8th we began our journey to South America from Miami. Our travels would take us by air to Aiquile by way of La Paz and then on to Cochabamba and then by private hire to Aiquile. With no sleep for over 30 hours of travel from home to the dusty town near the strewnfield, we were exhausted but too excited to rest. We went right to work meeting with fellow meteorite hunter, Dario Ruiz, who had been there for two weeks. He introduced us to individuals about hunting for meteorites or buying some, but our hopes were quickly dampened by the news of the town’s government putting up road blocks to deny access to the strewnfield. It turns out that the officials were confiscating stones from the Quechua finders which put them in a panic and afraid to talk to outsiders. Things quickly became complicated.Dario, Michael and Greg in Aiquile.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia5.jpgView looking up the Aiquile strewnfield from the Quechua trail.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia6.jpgCactus are a common beauty in the strewnfield.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia7.jpgWe realized we were not going to be able to hunt for stones ourselves without the threat of arrest, or far worse, physical harm from protective villagers we were told may use force to stop outsiders from hunting. Knowing this, we immediately went to ‘Plan B’ and were granted secret meetings with owners of pieces from the fall. To our thrill and amazement, we were able to see several stones ranging from small broken fragments to large kilo-sized pieces. Throughout the 48-hours we were on site we were told of several large pieces included a 50-kilo ‘Puzzle Stone’ which we believe to be just rumor as is consistent with most falls.Reflecting upon a fresh meteorite.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia8.jpg100-plus gram fragment.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia9.jpgSame 100-gram fragment displaying ‘Slickensides’.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia10.jpgInterior indicating a shocked high metal H Chondrite.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia11.jpgOn our second day we had an early start with a scheduled meeting to see some stones, but being on ‘Bolivia time’ we sat for several hours waiting, waiting and waiting some more. To keep us from leaving and going to other contacts, our new friend entertained us with some guitar play dressed in his caballero ranch clothing made of javelina, lama and other durable animal skins. Aiquile is known as the ‘Capitol of Charango’ (guitar) where the guitar is manufactured. It was nice to enjoy this flavor of music high in the mountain village.Local Quechua playing a Charango guitar.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia12.jpgVideo of the music of Bolivian friendship:http://www.naturesvault.net/Videos/AiquileBoliviaVideo1.mp4Newly fallen meteorite with Charango guitar.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia13.jpgNoon was soon upon us with nobody bearing stones for us to consider so we walked down the street for lunch and chose one of a few street vendors offering potatoes and sausage.
Re: [meteorite-list] Bolivia Meteorite Adventure
Great adventure story !!! Life can be stranger than fiction. I was waiting for Humphry Bogart or Jason Bourne to be around the next corner. Words are worth a thousand pictures. Well, at least you guys didn't wind up as forced laborers on a Llama farm. Thanks for sharingthe meteorites I mean---when can I expect mine? John - Original Message - From: "Greg Hupe via Meteorite-list" To: Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 11:50 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Bolivia Meteorite Adventure Bolivia Meteorite Adventure By Gregory M. Hupe On November 20, 2016 a massive meteorite event took place over Aiquile, Bolivia at approximately 5:00 p.m. local time. While still daylight, Quechua Indian eyewitnesses saw ‘corkscrew’ smoke trails and heard ‘whooshing’ noises followed by sonic booms and then stones literally falling at their feet! Michael Farmer and I went to Aiquile to hunt for meteorites and attempt to acquire stones from the inhabitants. Things didn’t quite work out that way… Welcome to Aiquile Bolivia. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia1.jpg Possibly the main mass, an approximately 35-kilogram impactor. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia2.jpg Town Square in center of Aiquile. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia3.jpg Charango guitar with caballero and bull sculpture in the town square. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia4.jpg It would take us over two weeks after the fall to fly to Bolivia due to Mike’s yearly show commitment in Japan. Just 24 hours at home after returning from the show, Michael flew to Florida to meet me. On December 8th we began our journey to South America from Miami. Our travels would take us by air to Aiquile by way of La Paz and then on to Cochabamba and then by private hire to Aiquile. With no sleep for over 30 hours of travel from home to the dusty town near the strewnfield, we were exhausted but too excited to rest. We went right to work meeting with fellow meteorite hunter, Dario Ruiz, who had been there for two weeks. He introduced us to individuals about hunting for meteorites or buying some, but our hopes were quickly dampened by the news of the town’s government putting up road blocks to deny access to the strewnfield. It turns out that the officials were confiscating stones from the Quechua finders which put them in a panic and afraid to talk to outsiders. Things quickly became complicated. Dario, Michael and Greg in Aiquile. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia5.jpg View looking up the Aiquile strewnfield from the Quechua trail. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia6.jpg Cactus are a common beauty in the strewnfield. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia7.jpg We realized we were not going to be able to hunt for stones ourselves without the threat of arrest, or far worse, physical harm from protective villagers we were told may use force to stop outsiders from hunting. Knowing this, we immediately went to ‘Plan B’ and were granted secret meetings with owners of pieces from the fall. To our thrill and amazement, we were able to see several stones ranging from small broken fragments to large kilo-sized pieces. Throughout the 48-hours we were on site we were told of several large pieces included a 50-kilo ‘Puzzle Stone’ which we believe to be just rumor as is consistent with most falls. Reflecting upon a fresh meteorite. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia8.jpg 100-plus gram fragment. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia9.jpg Same 100-gram fragment displaying ‘Slickensides’. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia10.jpg Interior indicating a shocked high metal H Chondrite. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia11.jpg On our second day we had an early start with a scheduled meeting to see some stones, but being on ‘Bolivia time’ we sat for several hours waiting, waiting and waiting some more. To keep us from leaving and going to other contacts, our new friend entertained us with some guitar play dressed in his caballero ranch clothing made of javelina, lama and other durable animal skins. Aiquile is known as the ‘Capitol of Charango’ (guitar) where the guitar is manufactured. It was nice to enjoy this flavor of music high in the mountain village. Local Quechua playing a Charango guitar. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia12.jpg Video of the music of Bolivian friendship: http://www.naturesvault.net/Videos/AiquileBoliviaVideo1.mp4 Newly fallen meteorite with Charango guitar. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia13.jpg Noon was soon upon us with nobody bearing stones for us to consider so we walked down the street for lunch and chose one of a few street vendors offering potatoes and s
[meteorite-list] Bolivia Meteorite Adventure
Greg, Thanks for the great story and pictures. Paul Swartz IMCA 5204 > Bolivia Meteorite Adventure __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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Great report, Greg, thank you, highly welcome. The 35 kg stone, powdered with reddish Bolivian soil, is truely a dry dream of any met-aficionado. Breathtakingly beautiful. With best regards - Matthias Am 14.12.2016 um 05:50 schrieb Greg Hupe via Meteorite-list: Bolivia Meteorite Adventure By Gregory M. Hupe On November 20, 2016 a massive meteorite event took place over Aiquile, Bolivia at approximately 5:00 p.m. local time. While still daylight, Quechua Indian eyewitnesses saw ‘corkscrew’ smoke trails and heard ‘whooshing’ noises followed by sonic booms and then stones literally falling at their feet! Michael Farmer and I went to Aiquile to hunt for meteorites and attempt to acquire stones from the inhabitants. Things didn’t quite work out that way… Welcome to Aiquile Bolivia. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia1.jpg Possibly the main mass, an approximately 35-kilogram impactor. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia2.jpg Town Square in center of Aiquile. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia3.jpg Charango guitar with caballero and bull sculpture in the town square. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia4.jpg It would take us over two weeks after the fall to fly to Bolivia due to Mike’s yearly show commitment in Japan. Just 24 hours at home after returning from the show, Michael flew to Florida to meet me. On December 8th we began our journey to South America from Miami. Our travels would take us by air to Aiquile by way of La Paz and then on to Cochabamba and then by private hire to Aiquile. With no sleep for over 30 hours of travel from home to the dusty town near the strewnfield, we were exhausted but too excited to rest. We went right to work meeting with fellow meteorite hunter, Dario Ruiz, who had been there for two weeks. He introduced us to individuals about hunting for meteorites or buying some, but our hopes were quickly dampened by the news of the town’s government putting up road blocks to deny access to the strewnfield. It turns out that the officials were confiscating stones from the Quechua finders which put them in a panic and afraid to talk to outsiders. Things quickly became complicated. Dario, Michael and Greg in Aiquile. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia5.jpg View looking up the Aiquile strewnfield from the Quechua trail. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia6.jpg Cactus are a common beauty in the strewnfield. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia7.jpg We realized we were not going to be able to hunt for stones ourselves without the threat of arrest, or far worse, physical harm from protective villagers we were told may use force to stop outsiders from hunting. Knowing this, we immediately went to ‘Plan B’ and were granted secret meetings with owners of pieces from the fall. To our thrill and amazement, we were able to see several stones ranging from small broken fragments to large kilo-sized pieces. Throughout the 48-hours we were on site we were told of several large pieces included a 50-kilo ‘Puzzle Stone’ which we believe to be just rumor as is consistent with most falls. Reflecting upon a fresh meteorite. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia8.jpg 100-plus gram fragment. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia9.jpg Same 100-gram fragment displaying ‘Slickensides’. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia10.jpg Interior indicating a shocked high metal H Chondrite. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia11.jpg On our second day we had an early start with a scheduled meeting to see some stones, but being on ‘Bolivia time’ we sat for several hours waiting, waiting and waiting some more. To keep us from leaving and going to other contacts, our new friend entertained us with some guitar play dressed in his caballero ranch clothing made of javelina, lama and other durable animal skins. Aiquile is known as the ‘Capitol of Charango’ (guitar) where the guitar is manufactured. It was nice to enjoy this flavor of music high in the mountain village. Local Quechua playing a Charango guitar. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia12.jpg Video of the music of Bolivian friendship: http://www.naturesvault.net/Videos/AiquileBoliviaVideo1.mp4 Newly fallen meteorite with Charango guitar. http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia13.jpg Noon was soon upon us with nobody bearing stones for us to consider so we walked down the street for lunch and chose one of a few street vendors offering potatoes and sausage. We ventured to the local market and town square for a little tourism while we were there. The meal was very tasty and the sightseeing was nice but we were eager to get back to
Re: [meteorite-list] Bolivia Meteorite Adventure
I have a few pieces left. Of 3.3 kilos I have perhaps 150 grams left to sell. Email me now or forget it. Michael Farmer > On Dec 13, 2016, at 10:25 PM, Martin Goff wrote: > > Fantastic story guys, glad to you both home safe and sound and managed to get > some goodies too :-) > > Cheers > > Martin > > Martin Goff > www.msg-meteorites.co.uk > IMCA #3387 > Sent from my mobile phone > >> On 14 Dec 2016 05:13, "Michael Farmer via Meteorite-list" >> wrote: >> It seems like yesterday! Oh wait, it was. >> My suitcases are still on the living room floor. >> Michael Farmer >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> > On Dec 13, 2016, at 9:50 PM, Greg Hupe via Meteorite-list >> > wrote: >> > >> > Bolivia Meteorite Adventure >> > By Gregory M. Hupe >> > >> > >> > On November 20, 2016 a massive meteorite event took place over Aiquile, >> > Bolivia at approximately 5:00 p.m. local time. While still daylight, >> > Quechua Indian eyewitnesses saw ‘corkscrew’ smoke trails and heard >> > ‘whooshing’ noises followed by sonic booms and then stones literally >> > falling at their feet! >> > >> > Michael Farmer and I went to Aiquile to hunt for meteorites and attempt to >> > acquire stones from the inhabitants. Things didn’t quite work out that way… >> > >> > Welcome to Aiquile Bolivia. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia1.jpg >> > >> > Possibly the main mass, an approximately 35-kilogram impactor. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia2.jpg >> > >> > Town Square in center of Aiquile. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia3.jpg >> > >> > Charango guitar with caballero and bull sculpture in the town square. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia4.jpg >> > >> > It would take us over two weeks after the fall to fly to Bolivia due to >> > Mike’s yearly show commitment in Japan. Just 24 hours at home after >> > returning from the show, Michael flew to Florida to meet me. On December >> > 8th we began our journey to South America from Miami. Our travels would >> > take us by air to Aiquile by way of La Paz and then on to Cochabamba and >> > then by private hire to Aiquile. With no sleep for over 30 hours of >> > travel from home to the dusty town near the strewnfield, we were exhausted >> > but too excited to rest. We went right to work meeting with fellow >> > meteorite hunter, Dario Ruiz, who had been there for two weeks. He >> > introduced us to individuals about hunting for meteorites or buying some, >> > but our hopes were quickly dampened by the news of the town’s government >> > putting up road blocks to deny access to the strewnfield. It turns out >> > that the officials were confiscating stones from the Quechua finders which >> > put them in a panic and afraid to talk to outsiders. Things quickly >> > became complicated. >> > >> > Dario, Michael and Greg in Aiquile. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia5.jpg >> > >> > View looking up the Aiquile strewnfield from the Quechua trail. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia6.jpg >> > >> > Cactus are a common beauty in the strewnfield. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia7.jpg >> > >> > We realized we were not going to be able to hunt for stones ourselves >> > without the threat of arrest, or far worse, physical harm from protective >> > villagers we were told may use force to stop outsiders from hunting. >> > Knowing this, we immediately went to ‘Plan B’ and were granted secret >> > meetings with owners of pieces from the fall. To our thrill and >> > amazement, we were able to see several stones ranging from small broken >> > fragments to large kilo-sized pieces. Throughout the 48-hours we were on >> > site we were told of several large pieces included a 50-kilo ‘Puzzle >> > Stone’ which we believe to be just rumor as is consistent with most falls. >> > >> > Reflecting upon a fresh meteorite. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia8.jpg >> > >> > 100-plus gram fragment. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia9.jpg >> > >> > Same 100-gram fragment displaying ‘Slickensides’. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia10.jpg >> > >> > Interior indicating a shocked high metal H Chondrite. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia11.jpg >> > >> > On our second day we had an early start with a scheduled meeting to see >> > some stones, but being on ‘Bolivia time’ we sat for several hours waiting, >> > waiting and waiting some more. To keep us from leaving and going to other >> > contacts, our new friend entertained us with some guitar play dressed in >> > his caballero ranch clothing made of javelina, lama and other durable >> > animal skins. Aiquile is known as the ‘Capitol of Charango’ (guitar) >> > w
Re: [meteorite-list] Bolivia Meteorite Adventure
Hi Greg, Great story way to go! Sonny -Original Message- From: Greg Hupe via Meteorite-list To: meteorite-list Sent: Tue, Dec 13, 2016 8:51 pm Subject: [meteorite-list] Bolivia Meteorite Adventure Bolivia Meteorite AdventureBy Gregory M. HupeOn November 20, 2016 a massive meteorite event took place over Aiquile, Bolivia at approximately 5:00 p.m. local time. While still daylight, Quechua Indian eyewitnesses saw ‘corkscrew’ smoke trails and heard ‘whooshing’ noises followed by sonic booms and then stones literally falling at their feet!Michael Farmer and I went to Aiquile to hunt for meteorites and attempt to acquire stones from the inhabitants. Things didn’t quite work out that way…Welcome to Aiquile Bolivia.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia1.jpgPossibly the main mass, an approximately 35-kilogram impactor.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia2.jpgTown Square in center of Aiquile.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia3.jpgCharango guitar with caballero and bull sculpture in the town square.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia4.jpgIt would take us over two weeks after the fall to fly to Bolivia due to Mike’s yearly show commitment in Japan. Just 24 hours at home after returning from the show, Michael flew to Florida to meet me. On December 8th we began our journey to South America from Miami. Our travels would take us by air to Aiquile by way of La Paz and then on to Cochabamba and then by private hire to Aiquile. With no sleep for over 30 hours of travel from home to the dusty town near the strewnfield, we were exhausted but too excited to rest. We went right to work meeting with fellow meteorite hunter, Dario Ruiz, who had been there for two weeks. He introduced us to individuals about hunting for meteorites or buying some, but our hopes were quickly dampened by the news of the town’s government putting up road blocks to deny access to the strewnfield. It turns out that the officials were confiscating stones from the Quechua finders which put them in a panic and afraid to talk to outsiders. Things quickly became complicated.Dario, Michael and Greg in Aiquile.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia5.jpgView looking up the Aiquile strewnfield from the Quechua trail.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia6.jpgCactus are a common beauty in the strewnfield.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia7.jpgWe realized we were not going to be able to hunt for stones ourselves without the threat of arrest, or far worse, physical harm from protective villagers we were told may use force to stop outsiders from hunting. Knowing this, we immediately went to ‘Plan B’ and were granted secret meetings with owners of pieces from the fall. To our thrill and amazement, we were able to see several stones ranging from small broken fragments to large kilo-sized pieces. Throughout the 48-hours we were on site we were told of several large pieces included a 50-kilo ‘Puzzle Stone’ which we believe to be just rumor as is consistent with most falls.Reflecting upon a fresh meteorite.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia8.jpg100-plus gram fragment.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia9.jpgSame 100-gram fragment displaying ‘Slickensides’.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia10.jpgInterior indicating a shocked high metal H Chondrite.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia11.jpgOn our second day we had an early start with a scheduled meeting to see some stones, but being on ‘Bolivia time’ we sat for several hours waiting, waiting and waiting some more. To keep us from leaving and going to other contacts, our new friend entertained us with some guitar play dressed in his caballero ranch clothing made of javelina, lama and other durable animal skins. Aiquile is known as the ‘Capitol of Charango’ (guitar) where the guitar is manufactured. It was nice to enjoy this flavor of music high in the mountain village.Local Quechua playing a Charango guitar.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia12.jpgVideo of the music of Bolivian friendship:http://www.naturesvault.net/Videos/AiquileBoliviaVideo1.mp4Newly fallen meteorite with Charango guitar.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia13.jpgNoon was soon upon us with nobody bearing stones for us to consider so we walked down the street for lunch and chose one of a few street vendors offering potatoes and sausage. We ventured to the local market and town square for a little tourism while we were there. The meal was very tasty and the sightseeing was nice but we were eager to get back to work.Quechua offering an assortment of foods.http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileB
Re: [meteorite-list] Bolivia Meteorite Adventure
Fantastic story guys, glad to you both home safe and sound and managed to get some goodies too :-) Cheers Martin Martin Goff www.msg-meteorites.co.uk IMCA #3387 Sent from my mobile phone On 14 Dec 2016 05:13, "Michael Farmer via Meteorite-list" < meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com> wrote: > It seems like yesterday! Oh wait, it was. > My suitcases are still on the living room floor. > Michael Farmer > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Dec 13, 2016, at 9:50 PM, Greg Hupe via Meteorite-list < > meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com> wrote: > > > > Bolivia Meteorite Adventure > > By Gregory M. Hupe > > > > > > On November 20, 2016 a massive meteorite event took place over Aiquile, > Bolivia at approximately 5:00 p.m. local time. While still daylight, > Quechua Indian eyewitnesses saw ‘corkscrew’ smoke trails and heard > ‘whooshing’ noises followed by sonic booms and then stones literally > falling at their feet! > > > > Michael Farmer and I went to Aiquile to hunt for meteorites and attempt > to acquire stones from the inhabitants. Things didn’t quite work out that > way… > > > > Welcome to Aiquile Bolivia. > > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia1.jpg > > > > Possibly the main mass, an approximately 35-kilogram impactor. > > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia2.jpg > > > > Town Square in center of Aiquile. > > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia3.jpg > > > > Charango guitar with caballero and bull sculpture in the town square. > > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia4.jpg > > > > It would take us over two weeks after the fall to fly to Bolivia due to > Mike’s yearly show commitment in Japan. Just 24 hours at home after > returning from the show, Michael flew to Florida to meet me. On December > 8th we began our journey to South America from Miami. Our travels would > take us by air to Aiquile by way of La Paz and then on to Cochabamba and > then by private hire to Aiquile. With no sleep for over 30 hours of travel > from home to the dusty town near the strewnfield, we were exhausted but too > excited to rest. We went right to work meeting with fellow meteorite > hunter, Dario Ruiz, who had been there for two weeks. He introduced us to > individuals about hunting for meteorites or buying some, but our hopes were > quickly dampened by the news of the town’s government putting up road > blocks to deny access to the strewnfield. It turns out that the officials > were confiscating stones from the Quechua finders which put them in a panic > and afraid to talk to outsiders. Things quickly became complicated. > > > > Dario, Michael and Greg in Aiquile. > > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia5.jpg > > > > View looking up the Aiquile strewnfield from the Quechua trail. > > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia6.jpg > > > > Cactus are a common beauty in the strewnfield. > > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia7.jpg > > > > We realized we were not going to be able to hunt for stones ourselves > without the threat of arrest, or far worse, physical harm from protective > villagers we were told may use force to stop outsiders from hunting. > Knowing this, we immediately went to ‘Plan B’ and were granted secret > meetings with owners of pieces from the fall. To our thrill and amazement, > we were able to see several stones ranging from small broken fragments to > large kilo-sized pieces. Throughout the 48-hours we were on site we were > told of several large pieces included a 50-kilo ‘Puzzle Stone’ which we > believe to be just rumor as is consistent with most falls. > > > > Reflecting upon a fresh meteorite. > > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia8.jpg > > > > 100-plus gram fragment. > > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia9.jpg > > > > Same 100-gram fragment displaying ‘Slickensides’. > > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia10.jpg > > > > Interior indicating a shocked high metal H Chondrite. > > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia11.jpg > > > > On our second day we had an early start with a scheduled meeting to see > some stones, but being on ‘Bolivia time’ we sat for several hours waiting, > waiting and waiting some more. To keep us from leaving and going to other > contacts, our new friend entertained us with some guitar play dressed in > his caballero ranch clothing made of javelina, lama and other durable > animal skins. Aiquile is known as the ‘Capitol of Charango’ (guitar) where > the guitar is manufactured. It was nice to enjoy this flavor of music high > in the mountain village. > > > > Local Quechua playing a Charango guitar. > > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia12.jpg > > > > Video of the music of Bolivian friendship: > > http://www.naturesvault.net/Videos/AiquileBo
Re: [meteorite-list] Bolivia Meteorite Adventure
Well Done Mike & Greg!!! It seems like yesterday! Oh wait, it was. My suitcases are still on the living room floor. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPad __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Aiquile (provisional) Bolivian Meteorite Slices for Sale!
Hi all, I just cut up a small fragment from the new Bolivian meteorite fall and have a few slices for sale. Prices range from about $55 per gram to about $75 per gram depending on size. Please call or email for more photos or to purchase. see them here http://www.mrmeteorite.com/bolivian-meteorite-fall-2016-2 -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia http://www.MrMeteorite.com __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Bolivia Meteorite Adventure
Quite an adventure, often they go hand in hand with meteorites it seems... thanks for sharing the story Greg. Graham On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 4:50 AM, Greg Hupe via Meteorite-list < meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com> wrote: > Bolivia Meteorite Adventure > By Gregory M. Hupe > > > On November 20, 2016 a massive meteorite event took place over Aiquile, > Bolivia at approximately 5:00 p.m. local time. While still daylight, > Quechua Indian eyewitnesses saw ‘corkscrew’ smoke trails and heard > ‘whooshing’ noises followed by sonic booms and then stones literally > falling at their feet! > > Michael Farmer and I went to Aiquile to hunt for meteorites and attempt to > acquire stones from the inhabitants. Things didn’t quite work out that way… > > Welcome to Aiquile Bolivia. > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia1.jpg > > Possibly the main mass, an approximately 35-kilogram impactor. > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia2.jpg > > Town Square in center of Aiquile. > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia3.jpg > > Charango guitar with caballero and bull sculpture in the town square. > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia4.jpg > > It would take us over two weeks after the fall to fly to Bolivia due to > Mike’s yearly show commitment in Japan. Just 24 hours at home after > returning from the show, Michael flew to Florida to meet me. On December > 8th we began our journey to South America from Miami. Our travels would > take us by air to Aiquile by way of La Paz and then on to Cochabamba and > then by private hire to Aiquile. With no sleep for over 30 hours of travel > from home to the dusty town near the strewnfield, we were exhausted but too > excited to rest. We went right to work meeting with fellow meteorite > hunter, Dario Ruiz, who had been there for two weeks. He introduced us to > individuals about hunting for meteorites or buying some, but our hopes were > quickly dampened by the news of the town’s government putting up road > blocks to deny access to the strewnfield. It turns out that the officials > were confiscating stones from the Quechua finders which put them in a panic > and afraid to talk to outsiders. Things quickly became complicated. > > Dario, Michael and Greg in Aiquile. > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia5.jpg > > View looking up the Aiquile strewnfield from the Quechua trail. > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia6.jpg > > Cactus are a common beauty in the strewnfield. > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia7.jpg > > We realized we were not going to be able to hunt for stones ourselves > without the threat of arrest, or far worse, physical harm from protective > villagers we were told may use force to stop outsiders from hunting. > Knowing this, we immediately went to ‘Plan B’ and were granted secret > meetings with owners of pieces from the fall. To our thrill and amazement, > we were able to see several stones ranging from small broken fragments to > large kilo-sized pieces. Throughout the 48-hours we were on site we were > told of several large pieces included a 50-kilo ‘Puzzle Stone’ which we > believe to be just rumor as is consistent with most falls. > > Reflecting upon a fresh meteorite. > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia8.jpg > > 100-plus gram fragment. > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia9.jpg > > Same 100-gram fragment displaying ‘Slickensides’. > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia10.jpg > > Interior indicating a shocked high metal H Chondrite. > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia11.jpg > > On our second day we had an early start with a scheduled meeting to see > some stones, but being on ‘Bolivia time’ we sat for several hours waiting, > waiting and waiting some more. To keep us from leaving and going to other > contacts, our new friend entertained us with some guitar play dressed in > his caballero ranch clothing made of javelina, lama and other durable > animal skins. Aiquile is known as the ‘Capitol of Charango’ (guitar) where > the guitar is manufactured. It was nice to enjoy this flavor of music high > in the mountain village. > > Local Quechua playing a Charango guitar. > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia12.jpg > > Video of the music of Bolivian friendship: > http://www.naturesvault.net/Videos/AiquileBoliviaVideo1.mp4 > > Newly fallen meteorite with Charango guitar. > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia13.jpg > > Noon was soon upon us with nobody bearing stones for us to consider so we > walked down the street for lunch and chose one of a few street vendors > offering potatoes and sausage. We ventured to the local market and town > square for a little tourism while we were there. The meal
Re: [meteorite-list] Bolivia Meteorite Adventure
Thanks Martin:) Damned cops always hassling us fine folk. Wish you were with us with your badge. Michael Farmer > On Dec 13, 2016, at 10:25 PM, Martin Goff wrote: > > Fantastic story guys, glad to you both home safe and sound and managed to get > some goodies too :-) > > Cheers > > Martin > > Martin Goff > www.msg-meteorites.co.uk > IMCA #3387 > Sent from my mobile phone > >> On 14 Dec 2016 05:13, "Michael Farmer via Meteorite-list" >> wrote: >> It seems like yesterday! Oh wait, it was. >> My suitcases are still on the living room floor. >> Michael Farmer >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> > On Dec 13, 2016, at 9:50 PM, Greg Hupe via Meteorite-list >> > wrote: >> > >> > Bolivia Meteorite Adventure >> > By Gregory M. Hupe >> > >> > >> > On November 20, 2016 a massive meteorite event took place over Aiquile, >> > Bolivia at approximately 5:00 p.m. local time. While still daylight, >> > Quechua Indian eyewitnesses saw ‘corkscrew’ smoke trails and heard >> > ‘whooshing’ noises followed by sonic booms and then stones literally >> > falling at their feet! >> > >> > Michael Farmer and I went to Aiquile to hunt for meteorites and attempt to >> > acquire stones from the inhabitants. Things didn’t quite work out that way… >> > >> > Welcome to Aiquile Bolivia. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia1.jpg >> > >> > Possibly the main mass, an approximately 35-kilogram impactor. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia2.jpg >> > >> > Town Square in center of Aiquile. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia3.jpg >> > >> > Charango guitar with caballero and bull sculpture in the town square. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia4.jpg >> > >> > It would take us over two weeks after the fall to fly to Bolivia due to >> > Mike’s yearly show commitment in Japan. Just 24 hours at home after >> > returning from the show, Michael flew to Florida to meet me. On December >> > 8th we began our journey to South America from Miami. Our travels would >> > take us by air to Aiquile by way of La Paz and then on to Cochabamba and >> > then by private hire to Aiquile. With no sleep for over 30 hours of >> > travel from home to the dusty town near the strewnfield, we were exhausted >> > but too excited to rest. We went right to work meeting with fellow >> > meteorite hunter, Dario Ruiz, who had been there for two weeks. He >> > introduced us to individuals about hunting for meteorites or buying some, >> > but our hopes were quickly dampened by the news of the town’s government >> > putting up road blocks to deny access to the strewnfield. It turns out >> > that the officials were confiscating stones from the Quechua finders which >> > put them in a panic and afraid to talk to outsiders. Things quickly >> > became complicated. >> > >> > Dario, Michael and Greg in Aiquile. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia5.jpg >> > >> > View looking up the Aiquile strewnfield from the Quechua trail. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia6.jpg >> > >> > Cactus are a common beauty in the strewnfield. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia7.jpg >> > >> > We realized we were not going to be able to hunt for stones ourselves >> > without the threat of arrest, or far worse, physical harm from protective >> > villagers we were told may use force to stop outsiders from hunting. >> > Knowing this, we immediately went to ‘Plan B’ and were granted secret >> > meetings with owners of pieces from the fall. To our thrill and >> > amazement, we were able to see several stones ranging from small broken >> > fragments to large kilo-sized pieces. Throughout the 48-hours we were on >> > site we were told of several large pieces included a 50-kilo ‘Puzzle >> > Stone’ which we believe to be just rumor as is consistent with most falls. >> > >> > Reflecting upon a fresh meteorite. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia8.jpg >> > >> > 100-plus gram fragment. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia9.jpg >> > >> > Same 100-gram fragment displaying ‘Slickensides’. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia10.jpg >> > >> > Interior indicating a shocked high metal H Chondrite. >> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia11.jpg >> > >> > On our second day we had an early start with a scheduled meeting to see >> > some stones, but being on ‘Bolivia time’ we sat for several hours waiting, >> > waiting and waiting some more. To keep us from leaving and going to other >> > contacts, our new friend entertained us with some guitar play dressed in >> > his caballero ranch clothing made of javelina, lama and other durable >> > animal skins. Aiquile is known as the ‘Capitol of Charango’ (guitar) >> > where the
Re: [meteorite-list] Bolivia Meteorite Adventure
Chondrite lives matter! ;) On 12/14/16, Michael Farmer via Meteorite-list wrote: > Thanks Martin:) > Damned cops always hassling us fine folk. > Wish you were with us with your badge. > > Michael Farmer > >> On Dec 13, 2016, at 10:25 PM, Martin Goff >> wrote: >> >> Fantastic story guys, glad to you both home safe and sound and managed to >> get some goodies too :-) >> >> Cheers >> >> Martin >> >> Martin Goff >> www.msg-meteorites.co.uk >> IMCA #3387 >> Sent from my mobile phone >> >>> On 14 Dec 2016 05:13, "Michael Farmer via Meteorite-list" >>> wrote: >>> It seems like yesterday! Oh wait, it was. >>> My suitcases are still on the living room floor. >>> Michael Farmer >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> > On Dec 13, 2016, at 9:50 PM, Greg Hupe via Meteorite-list >>> > wrote: >>> > >>> > Bolivia Meteorite Adventure >>> > By Gregory M. Hupe >>> > >>> > >>> > On November 20, 2016 a massive meteorite event took place over Aiquile, >>> > Bolivia at approximately 5:00 p.m. local time. While still daylight, >>> > Quechua Indian eyewitnesses saw ‘corkscrew’ smoke trails and heard >>> > ‘whooshing’ noises followed by sonic booms and then stones literally >>> > falling at their feet! >>> > >>> > Michael Farmer and I went to Aiquile to hunt for meteorites and attempt >>> > to acquire stones from the inhabitants. Things didn’t quite work out >>> > that way… >>> > >>> > Welcome to Aiquile Bolivia. >>> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia1.jpg >>> > >>> > Possibly the main mass, an approximately 35-kilogram impactor. >>> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia2.jpg >>> > >>> > Town Square in center of Aiquile. >>> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia3.jpg >>> > >>> > Charango guitar with caballero and bull sculpture in the town square. >>> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia4.jpg >>> > >>> > It would take us over two weeks after the fall to fly to Bolivia due to >>> > Mike’s yearly show commitment in Japan. Just 24 hours at home after >>> > returning from the show, Michael flew to Florida to meet me. On >>> > December 8th we began our journey to South America from Miami. Our >>> > travels would take us by air to Aiquile by way of La Paz and then on to >>> > Cochabamba and then by private hire to Aiquile. With no sleep for over >>> > 30 hours of travel from home to the dusty town near the strewnfield, we >>> > were exhausted but too excited to rest. We went right to work meeting >>> > with fellow meteorite hunter, Dario Ruiz, who had been there for two >>> > weeks. He introduced us to individuals about hunting for meteorites or >>> > buying some, but our hopes were quickly dampened by the news of the >>> > town’s government putting up road blocks to deny access to the >>> > strewnfield. It turns out that the officials were confiscating stones >>> > from the Quechua finders which put them in a panic and afraid to talk >>> > to outsiders. Things quickly became complicated. >>> > >>> > Dario, Michael and Greg in Aiquile. >>> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia5.jpg >>> > >>> > View looking up the Aiquile strewnfield from the Quechua trail. >>> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia6.jpg >>> > >>> > Cactus are a common beauty in the strewnfield. >>> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia7.jpg >>> > >>> > We realized we were not going to be able to hunt for stones ourselves >>> > without the threat of arrest, or far worse, physical harm from >>> > protective villagers we were told may use force to stop outsiders from >>> > hunting. Knowing this, we immediately went to ‘Plan B’ and were granted >>> > secret meetings with owners of pieces from the fall. To our thrill and >>> > amazement, we were able to see several stones ranging from small broken >>> > fragments to large kilo-sized pieces. Throughout the 48-hours we were >>> > on site we were told of several large pieces included a 50-kilo ‘Puzzle >>> > Stone’ which we believe to be just rumor as is consistent with most >>> > falls. >>> > >>> > Reflecting upon a fresh meteorite. >>> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia8.jpg >>> > >>> > 100-plus gram fragment. >>> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia9.jpg >>> > >>> > Same 100-gram fragment displaying ‘Slickensides’. >>> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia10.jpg >>> > >>> > Interior indicating a shocked high metal H Chondrite. >>> > http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/AiquileBolivia/AiquileBolivia11.jpg >>> > >>> > On our second day we had an early start with a scheduled meeting to see >>> > some stones, but being on ‘Bolivia time’ we sat for several hours >>> > waiting, waiting and waiting some more. To keep us from leaving and >>> > going to other contacts, our new friend entertained us with some guitar >>> > play dress
[meteorite-list] Aiquile Bolivia. Last pieces
These are all the remaining pieces of the Aiquile Bolivia meteorite for sale. >From 3 kilos yesterday to less than 200 grams left now. This is it. 48.81 grams with crust 41.66 grams with crust No crust pieces. 10.01 7.244 5.90 1.725 1.30 1.20 1.16 1.00 0.774 0.732 0.771 0.274 0.153 Michael Farmer __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] 'The Art of Collecting Meteorites" - hard copy available
Team Meteorite: In 2005, sales of this 232 pp book began, two-hundred copies sold the first week. While still electronically available today on Amazon and Nook for $9.95, almost all 1,200 'hard' copies were sold and it has been out-of-print for several years. Back then, 'Sold' copies were individually packed and hand-delivered to the post office one-by-one, helping define the term 'labor of love'. I have six pristine copies left here in Costa Rica. No eBay auction today, but I'm offering one or two copies ONLY HERE to loyal list members. What is this book about? It is a history of meteorite collecting and the influential players from the 17th century leading up until 2005, perhaps a unique period for our hobby. Barrels of NWA had not yet diminished the perceived value of these rocks. The internet had not yet entirely replaced mailed pricelists. With ALH84001 fossil-bacteria discovery pushing met prices to Mars in the mid-1990's, the energy and sense of 'specialness' surrounding the hobby was widespread and exploding. Now those of us, like me, who are still thrilled by these objects of our remarkable universe will find this book very helpful in seeking and curating the best specimens at the best prices. Some things never change. But there's so much, much more. A couple of my features are re-purposed from Meteorite magazine. You will learn that Alois von Widmannstatten was not the discoverer of the iconic pattern etched into Irons in 1808, William Thomson was in 1804. Why not honor him and re-name this the 'Thomson structure"? With the current recovery of Bolivia's second authenticated meteorite making news, you can read about the expeditions leading to the recovery of the country's first in 2001. Then there's that tale of a dog... ORichard Norton wrote the foreword. Joel Schiff, the founder/publisher of Meteorite! edited. Geoffrey Notkin designed a magnificent book. Tom Phillips allowed the first-ever publication of his meteorite micro visions. Darryl Pitt inspired me to greater things with word and deed. Jeff Grossman, Norbert Classen, Blaine Reed, Matlin Cilz, David New, Mark Bostick, Al Mitterling, Dean Bessey, Bernd Pauli, Monica Grady and Steve Schoner contributed personal stories and important insights. Robert Haag shared his adventures in becoming the next meteorite-marketing driving force, expanding upon the techniques of Harvey Nininger and gave the book "Three thumbs, way, way up!" I am suggesting an auction, starting bid at $40 for one copy mailed within the US, extra postage outside those boundaries. Additionally, I will sign one other copy, same conditions, starting bid at $50. I am donating these small proceeds along with other funds I'm raising elsewhere to my local pueblo here in Costa Rica. There's some issues that aren't being addressed that compel me to do something. I'm not wealthy, but luckily its one of those places yet where $10 'means something.' Feel free to post bids on the m-list or privately E-mail me offers at mars...@gmail.com. I will respond to all, assuming an internet signal. Auction(s) ends this Saturday at local sunset (about 7pm EST). Please, someone start at the opening bid price. I'll send the m-list one update Saturday morning and reveal any winning bids Sunday. Book(s) will be mailed upon my return to Florida just before Christmas and certainly before December 28. I'll send a Paypal invoice Sunday and funds must be deposited by Monday afternoon so I can pack the book(s) for my trip. I am forever grateful for all those who contributed to 'The Art of Collecting Meteorites'. Here's your chance for a copy. Now bid! >From Nine Degrees North... Kevin Kichinka __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Aiquile (provisional) Bolivian Meteorite Slices for Sale!
Thank you everyone, I'm virtually sold out... only 2 slices left. see them here http://www.mrmeteorite.com/bolivian-meteorite-fall-2016-2 On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 3:14 PM, Ruben Garcia wrote: > Hi all, > > I just cut up a small fragment from the new Bolivian meteorite fall > and have a few slices for sale. Prices range from about $55 per gram > to about $75 per gram depending on size. > > Please call or email for more photos or to purchase. > > see them here > http://www.mrmeteorite.com/bolivian-meteorite-fall-2016-2 > > > -- > Rock On! > > Ruben Garcia > http://www.MrMeteorite.com -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia http://www.MrMeteorite.com __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Meteorite Picture of the Day
Today's Meteorite Picture of the Day: NWA 10988 Contributed by: José Antonio Sánchez http://www.tucsonmeteorites.com/mpodmain.asp?DD=12/15/2016 __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com https://pairlist3.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
