[meteorite-list] Mike Farmer gives talk in Georga
Someone sent me this link of Mike Farmer speaking before a group in Georga. Apparently, all that walking around in the desert sun is starting to get to him. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfe-YLjKntM __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks!
Hi, Marc, List, and all Mars Eaters Everywhere, The piece is actually a poem in The Martians, a fourth volume or supplement to the Mars Trilogy. It is in a section entitled If Wang Wei Lived on Mars and Other Poems. He eat a piece of Zagami on March 25, 1996, his 43rd birthday, shortly before the final drafts of the Trilogy were finished, as a kind of celebration. From the date, it would seem he might have been one of the first to eat or at least taste Mars, and since he published about it, he was likely the first person we heard about doing it. I was, at any rate. Made me buy a Bessey speck a few years later and chow down. Sterling K. Webb -- - Original Message - From: Fries, Marc D (3225) marc.d.fr...@jpl.nasa.gov To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 10:47 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks! The gent who wrote the Red Mars trilogy, Kim Stanley Robinson, wrote a short appendix to one of the books in the series. The details are a little sketchy to me now (been a while since I read them), but if I recall correctly the appendix was titled, ³The First Recorded Instance of Aerophagy² and was about him sitting on his rooftop looking at Mars while he ate a small piece of a martian meteorite. I recall being stunned at the time, but I wouldn't even blink at such a thing today. Cheers, MDF On 8/16/09 3:18 PM, Rob McCafferty rob_mccaffe...@yahoo.com wrote: Nothing unusual about this. My first ever meteorite was a 25mg piece of Dhofar 1084. Tasting it was one of the first things I did. I don't recal ever having tasted a martian though it is a distinct possibility and I was thoroughly underwhelmed by the experience. I can tell you that eucrite tastes like those cinder blocks that they use for making homes, the really big grey oneswith a little sprinkling of iron filings on top. You may be wondering how I know what cinder blocks or iron filings taste like but I also believe you're intelligent enough to also have guessed the answer. It's a wonder I'm still alive. Rob --- On Thu, 8/13/09, Leigh Anne DelRay leighannedel...@gmail.com wrote: From: Leigh Anne DelRay leighannedel...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks! To: JoshuaTreeMuseum joshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com, Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 10:32 PM Leigh Anne DelRay Snorts Mars Rocks! The latest trend: http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/snortingmars.jpg Yes that was a real Mars rock, thanks to Mexico Doug! Oh Yes! And I too, have tasted (although not eaten) a moon Rock http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/licking-the-moon.jpg And yes that was a real Moon rock, thanks to Greg Hupe'. Just a little something to be silly, Leigh Anne On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 8:14 AM, JoshuaTreeMuseumjoshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com wrote: http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/michael-farmer-meteorite-broker- 1278.php I too often chow down on these tasty morsels. Just this morning I had a bowl of crunchy anorthosite cereal, though I hate the way the plagioclase feldspar sticks between your teeth! Phil Whitmer Meet Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy In the exclusive world of meteorite brokers, his rise has been, well ... By Jay MacDonald Twelve years ago, a stock boy at Target purchased a chunk of space debris at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show that changed his life forever. He has not only held pieces of the moon and Mars in his hands -- he has tasted them. I've eaten a piece of every moon rock and Mars rock that I have purchased or found, just to say I did it, he chuckles. We are all made of space rock. Welcome to the out-of-this-world life of Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy, one of only about 20 professional meteorite brokers -- on this planet anyway. Building a rock-solid empire Farmer was a 25-year-old college student attending the University of Arizona on the G.I. Bill, stocking shelves part time and vaguely drifting toward a career with the CIA when he happened to wander into the largest gem and mineral show on earth. I bought a rock (meteorite) for $70 and got so fascinated with it that it changed the course of my life, Farmer recalls. When I saw it, I thought, 'Wow, I'm holding a piece of outer space!' Anxious to find more, he scoured the gem show site until he met an old-timer who had a box of 40 meteorites hidden under the table. His asking price: $4,000 for the box. I had no money at the time, so I had to beg and borrow to buy the box, Farmer recalls. When I started researching the meteorites, I found that that they were from a very rare collection, and I quadrupled my money on those stones in about 48 hours. That's when I realized you could actually make money doing this. Within a year, Farmer had earned enough to make the first of dozens
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks!
Let the record show that - 1) Mars meteorites have zero calories per serving. 2) Mars meteorites have zero grams of fat and zero grams of transfats. 3) Mars meteorites are free of artificial flavors, preservatives and colorings. The same cannot be said for lunar meteorites because they contain a considerable amount of green cheese, which is high in fat and calories. Some years ago, I had attempted to patent a nutrition and diet bar whose key ingredients were unprocessed whole wheat and shergottite. I was immediately hit with a cease and desist by the MM Mars group who had already marketed their Mars Bar. It is interesting to note that my patent would not be approved, despite the fact that the MM Mars Bar contains no Mars at all - only terrestrial ingredients. I also tried to market a candy bar made from H3-6 chondrite and peanuts, but the makers of Zagnut put a stop to that as well. :( Best regards and clear skies, MikeG On 8/17/09, Sterling K. Webb sterling_k_w...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Hi, Marc, List, and all Mars Eaters Everywhere, The piece is actually a poem in The Martians, a fourth volume or supplement to the Mars Trilogy. It is in a section entitled If Wang Wei Lived on Mars and Other Poems. He eat a piece of Zagami on March 25, 1996, his 43rd birthday, shortly before the final drafts of the Trilogy were finished, as a kind of celebration. From the date, it would seem he might have been one of the first to eat or at least taste Mars, and since he published about it, he was likely the first person we heard about doing it. I was, at any rate. Made me buy a Bessey speck a few years later and chow down. Sterling K. Webb -- - Original Message - From: Fries, Marc D (3225) marc.d.fr...@jpl.nasa.gov To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 10:47 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks! The gent who wrote the Red Mars trilogy, Kim Stanley Robinson, wrote a short appendix to one of the books in the series. The details are a little sketchy to me now (been a while since I read them), but if I recall correctly the appendix was titled, ³The First Recorded Instance of Aerophagy² and was about him sitting on his rooftop looking at Mars while he ate a small piece of a martian meteorite. I recall being stunned at the time, but I wouldn't even blink at such a thing today. Cheers, MDF On 8/16/09 3:18 PM, Rob McCafferty rob_mccaffe...@yahoo.com wrote: Nothing unusual about this. My first ever meteorite was a 25mg piece of Dhofar 1084. Tasting it was one of the first things I did. I don't recal ever having tasted a martian though it is a distinct possibility and I was thoroughly underwhelmed by the experience. I can tell you that eucrite tastes like those cinder blocks that they use for making homes, the really big grey oneswith a little sprinkling of iron filings on top. You may be wondering how I know what cinder blocks or iron filings taste like but I also believe you're intelligent enough to also have guessed the answer. It's a wonder I'm still alive. Rob --- On Thu, 8/13/09, Leigh Anne DelRay leighannedel...@gmail.com wrote: From: Leigh Anne DelRay leighannedel...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks! To: JoshuaTreeMuseum joshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com, Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 10:32 PM Leigh Anne DelRay Snorts Mars Rocks! The latest trend: http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/snortingmars.jpg Yes that was a real Mars rock, thanks to Mexico Doug! Oh Yes! And I too, have tasted (although not eaten) a moon Rock http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/licking-the-moon.jpg And yes that was a real Moon rock, thanks to Greg Hupe'. Just a little something to be silly, Leigh Anne On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 8:14 AM, JoshuaTreeMuseumjoshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com wrote: http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/michael-farmer-meteorite-broker- 1278.php I too often chow down on these tasty morsels. Just this morning I had a bowl of crunchy anorthosite cereal, though I hate the way the plagioclase feldspar sticks between your teeth! Phil Whitmer Meet Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy In the exclusive world of meteorite brokers, his rise has been, well ... By Jay MacDonald Twelve years ago, a stock boy at Target purchased a chunk of space debris at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show that changed his life forever. He has not only held pieces of the moon and Mars in his hands -- he has tasted them. I've eaten a piece of every moon rock and Mars rock that I have purchased or found, just to say I did it, he chuckles. We are all made of space rock. Welcome to the out-of-this-world life of Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy, one of only about 20 professional meteorite brokers
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks!
Hi Mike, I guess you can not do Pop Rocks either :-/ Best regards, Greg Greg Hupe The Hupe Collection NaturesVault (eBay) gmh...@htn.net www.LunarRock.com IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault - Original Message - From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Sterling K. Webb sterling_k_w...@sbcglobal.net Cc: Fries, Marc D (3225) marc.d.fr...@jpl.nasa.gov; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 5:33 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks! Let the record show that - 1) Mars meteorites have zero calories per serving. 2) Mars meteorites have zero grams of fat and zero grams of transfats. 3) Mars meteorites are free of artificial flavors, preservatives and colorings. The same cannot be said for lunar meteorites because they contain a considerable amount of green cheese, which is high in fat and calories. Some years ago, I had attempted to patent a nutrition and diet bar whose key ingredients were unprocessed whole wheat and shergottite. I was immediately hit with a cease and desist by the MM Mars group who had already marketed their Mars Bar. It is interesting to note that my patent would not be approved, despite the fact that the MM Mars Bar contains no Mars at all - only terrestrial ingredients. I also tried to market a candy bar made from H3-6 chondrite and peanuts, but the makers of Zagnut put a stop to that as well. :( Best regards and clear skies, MikeG On 8/17/09, Sterling K. Webb sterling_k_w...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Hi, Marc, List, and all Mars Eaters Everywhere, The piece is actually a poem in The Martians, a fourth volume or supplement to the Mars Trilogy. It is in a section entitled If Wang Wei Lived on Mars and Other Poems. He eat a piece of Zagami on March 25, 1996, his 43rd birthday, shortly before the final drafts of the Trilogy were finished, as a kind of celebration. From the date, it would seem he might have been one of the first to eat or at least taste Mars, and since he published about it, he was likely the first person we heard about doing it. I was, at any rate. Made me buy a Bessey speck a few years later and chow down. Sterling K. Webb -- - Original Message - From: Fries, Marc D (3225) marc.d.fr...@jpl.nasa.gov To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 10:47 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks! The gent who wrote the Red Mars trilogy, Kim Stanley Robinson, wrote a short appendix to one of the books in the series. The details are a little sketchy to me now (been a while since I read them), but if I recall correctly the appendix was titled, ³The First Recorded Instance of Aerophagy² and was about him sitting on his rooftop looking at Mars while he ate a small piece of a martian meteorite. I recall being stunned at the time, but I wouldn't even blink at such a thing today. Cheers, MDF On 8/16/09 3:18 PM, Rob McCafferty rob_mccaffe...@yahoo.com wrote: Nothing unusual about this. My first ever meteorite was a 25mg piece of Dhofar 1084. Tasting it was one of the first things I did. I don't recal ever having tasted a martian though it is a distinct possibility and I was thoroughly underwhelmed by the experience. I can tell you that eucrite tastes like those cinder blocks that they use for making homes, the really big grey oneswith a little sprinkling of iron filings on top. You may be wondering how I know what cinder blocks or iron filings taste like but I also believe you're intelligent enough to also have guessed the answer. It's a wonder I'm still alive. Rob --- On Thu, 8/13/09, Leigh Anne DelRay leighannedel...@gmail.com wrote: From: Leigh Anne DelRay leighannedel...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks! To: JoshuaTreeMuseum joshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com, Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 10:32 PM Leigh Anne DelRay Snorts Mars Rocks! The latest trend: http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/snortingmars.jpg Yes that was a real Mars rock, thanks to Mexico Doug! Oh Yes! And I too, have tasted (although not eaten) a moon Rock http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/licking-the-moon.jpg And yes that was a real Moon rock, thanks to Greg Hupe'. Just a little something to be silly, Leigh Anne On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 8:14 AM, JoshuaTreeMuseumjoshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com wrote: http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/michael-farmer-meteorite-broker- 1278.php I too often chow down on these tasty morsels. Just this morning I had a bowl of crunchy anorthosite cereal, though I hate the way the plagioclase feldspar sticks between your teeth! Phil Whitmer Meet Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy In the exclusive world of meteorite brokers, his rise
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks!
Nothing unusual about this. My first ever meteorite was a 25mg piece of Dhofar 1084. Tasting it was one of the first things I did. I don't recal ever having tasted a martian though it is a distinct possibility and I was thoroughly underwhelmed by the experience. I can tell you that eucrite tastes like those cinder blocks that they use for making homes, the really big grey oneswith a little sprinkling of iron filings on top. You may be wondering how I know what cinder blocks or iron filings taste like but I also believe you're intelligent enough to also have guessed the answer. It's a wonder I'm still alive. Rob --- On Thu, 8/13/09, Leigh Anne DelRay leighannedel...@gmail.com wrote: From: Leigh Anne DelRay leighannedel...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks! To: JoshuaTreeMuseum joshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com, Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 10:32 PM Leigh Anne DelRay Snorts Mars Rocks! The latest trend: http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/snortingmars.jpg Yes that was a real Mars rock, thanks to Mexico Doug! Oh Yes! And I too, have tasted (although not eaten) a moon Rock http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/licking-the-moon.jpg And yes that was a real Moon rock, thanks to Greg Hupe'. Just a little something to be silly, Leigh Anne On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 8:14 AM, JoshuaTreeMuseumjoshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com wrote: http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/michael-farmer-meteorite-broker-1278.php I too often chow down on these tasty morsels. Just this morning I had a bowl of crunchy anorthosite cereal, though I hate the way the plagioclase feldspar sticks between your teeth! Phil Whitmer Meet Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy In the exclusive world of meteorite brokers, his rise has been, well ... By Jay MacDonald Twelve years ago, a stock boy at Target purchased a chunk of space debris at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show that changed his life forever. He has not only held pieces of the moon and Mars in his hands -- he has tasted them. I've eaten a piece of every moon rock and Mars rock that I have purchased or found, just to say I did it, he chuckles. We are all made of space rock. Welcome to the out-of-this-world life of Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy, one of only about 20 professional meteorite brokers -- on this planet anyway. Building a rock-solid empire Farmer was a 25-year-old college student attending the University of Arizona on the G.I. Bill, stocking shelves part time and vaguely drifting toward a career with the CIA when he happened to wander into the largest gem and mineral show on earth. I bought a rock (meteorite) for $70 and got so fascinated with it that it changed the course of my life, Farmer recalls. When I saw it, I thought, 'Wow, I'm holding a piece of outer space!' Anxious to find more, he scoured the gem show site until he met an old-timer who had a box of 40 meteorites hidden under the table. His asking price: $4,000 for the box. I had no money at the time, so I had to beg and borrow to buy the box, Farmer recalls. When I started researching the meteorites, I found that that they were from a very rare collection, and I quadrupled my money on those stones in about 48 hours. That's when I realized you could actually make money doing this. Within a year, Farmer had earned enough to make the first of dozens of trips to Africa, initially focusing on the Sahara Desert. Why the desert? Prepare to be mentally humbled. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks!
The gent who wrote the Red Mars trilogy, Kim Stanley Robinson, wrote a short appendix to one of the books in the series. The details are a little sketchy to me now (been a while since I read them), but if I recall correctly the appendix was titled, ³The First Recorded Instance of Aerophagy² and was about him sitting on his rooftop looking at Mars while he ate a small piece of a martian meteorite. I recall being stunned at the time, but I wouldn't even blink at such a thing today. Cheers, MDF On 8/16/09 3:18 PM, Rob McCafferty rob_mccaffe...@yahoo.com wrote: Nothing unusual about this. My first ever meteorite was a 25mg piece of Dhofar 1084. Tasting it was one of the first things I did. I don't recal ever having tasted a martian though it is a distinct possibility and I was thoroughly underwhelmed by the experience. I can tell you that eucrite tastes like those cinder blocks that they use for making homes, the really big grey oneswith a little sprinkling of iron filings on top. You may be wondering how I know what cinder blocks or iron filings taste like but I also believe you're intelligent enough to also have guessed the answer. It's a wonder I'm still alive. Rob --- On Thu, 8/13/09, Leigh Anne DelRay leighannedel...@gmail.com wrote: From: Leigh Anne DelRay leighannedel...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks! To: JoshuaTreeMuseum joshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com, Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 10:32 PM Leigh Anne DelRay Snorts Mars Rocks! The latest trend: http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/snortingmars.jpg Yes that was a real Mars rock, thanks to Mexico Doug! Oh Yes! And I too, have tasted (although not eaten) a moon Rock http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/licking-the-moon.jpg And yes that was a real Moon rock, thanks to Greg Hupe'. Just a little something to be silly, Leigh Anne On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 8:14 AM, JoshuaTreeMuseumjoshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com wrote: http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/michael-farmer-meteorite-broker- 1278.php I too often chow down on these tasty morsels. Just this morning I had a bowl of crunchy anorthosite cereal, though I hate the way the plagioclase feldspar sticks between your teeth! Phil Whitmer Meet Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy In the exclusive world of meteorite brokers, his rise has been, well ... By Jay MacDonald Twelve years ago, a stock boy at Target purchased a chunk of space debris at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show that changed his life forever. He has not only held pieces of the moon and Mars in his hands -- he has tasted them. I've eaten a piece of every moon rock and Mars rock that I have purchased or found, just to say I did it, he chuckles. We are all made of space rock. Welcome to the out-of-this-world life of Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy, one of only about 20 professional meteorite brokers -- on this planet anyway. Building a rock-solid empire Farmer was a 25-year-old college student attending the University of Arizona on the G.I. Bill, stocking shelves part time and vaguely drifting toward a career with the CIA when he happened to wander into the largest gem and mineral show on earth. I bought a rock (meteorite) for $70 and got so fascinated with it that it changed the course of my life, Farmer recalls. When I saw it, I thought, 'Wow, I'm holding a piece of outer space!' Anxious to find more, he scoured the gem show site until he met an old-timer who had a box of 40 meteorites hidden under the table. His asking price: $4,000 for the box. I had no money at the time, so I had to beg and borrow to buy the box, Farmer recalls. When I started researching the meteorites, I found that that they were from a very rare collection, and I quadrupled my money on those stones in about 48 hours. That's when I realized you could actually make money doing this. Within a year, Farmer had earned enough to make the first of dozens of trips to Africa, initially focusing on the Sahara Desert. Why the desert? Prepare to be mentally humbled. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks!
On Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:47:53 -0700, you wrote: The gent who wrote the Red Mars trilogy, Kim Stanley Robinson, wrote a short appendix to one of the books in the series. The details are a little sketchy to me now (been a while since I read them), but if I recall I did a scan of text-file versions of the 3 books of the Mars trilogy and this does not appear there. But it is a poem in the collection The Martians: http://www.amazon.com/Martians-Kim-Stanley-Robinson/dp/0553574019 A Report on the First Recorded Case of Areophagy for Terry Bisson On my forty-third birthday I was nearly done With Mars the drafts were in a shambles Beauty in a novel (as in everything) is An emergent property emerging Late in the process and before that all Is chaos and disorder but my hopes Were high I felt that it was coming Together I wanted the final push to be The convergence of everything I wanted Unreasonable things I had in my possession Some bits of Mars a gram or two of the SNC Meteorite that fell on Zagami Nigeria In October of 1962 after thirteen million years In space little grey chunks of rock Mounted in a necklace given to my wife I unscrewed the casing took out a chunk Climbed onto my roof at sunset A clear day crows flying back From the fields the coastal range dark To the west gilt clouds above it The vault still blue the wind fresh From the delta and there I was On the roofbeam of my house in the middle of My life in the open air about to eat a rock That if not fraudulent a piece of Jersey Was an actual chunk of the next planet out It felt odd even in the performance I have never been able to explain Myself but can only note that in the Attempt to imagine Mars I came to see Earth more clearly than ever before This beautiful world now alive With the drama of an everyday sunset Black birds sailing east in lines Under my feet my home the sun Touching the coastal range I put the rock in My mouth all went on as before No electric shiver that the sunset itself did not Provide no speaking in tongues I bit down It was too hard to break in my mouth Tongued it side to side tasted no taste Ran it over my teeth a little rock Most of it would pass through me But the stomach's fierce acids would Surely tear at the surface of the rock And some few atoms I hoped would stick As carbon incorporated into my bones For their seven-year cycle or For good perhaps and so I sat Digesting Mars and the view the sun Ablink through the Berryessa gap The wind rising each life has its trajectory Up and down in the shimmer of ordinary moments Sudden euphoria stab of grief the pattern dustdevil Funnelling down spiralling up in most Exquisite sensitive dependence On unknown factors that dusk nothing of the sort Happened it was a matter of will a Meditative discipline exerted day after Day for years to make a world Transparent in me and my mind at home And as I swallowed parts of another world This one wheeled about me like a veritable California The Reds' Lament They never got it right not any of them not ever never on Earth by definition nor hardly ever on Mars itself the way it was back in the beginning the way it was before we changed it The way the sky went red at dawn the way it felt to wake under the sun light in the self rock under boot .38 g even in our dreams and in our hopes for our children The way the way always came clear even in the worst of the gimcrack chaos Ariadne's thread appearing or not in the peripheral moment lost lost then found and walking on a sidewalk through the shattered land The way so much of it had to be inferred through the suits we walked in cut off from the touch of the world we watched like pilgrims in love from afar alight with fire in the body itself felt as a world the mind apulse in a living wire of thought tungsten in darkness the person as planet the surface of Mars the inside of our souls aware each to each and all to all The way we knew the way had changed and never again would remain the same long enough for us to understand it The way the place was just there the way you were just thinking stone there The way everything we thought we knew in the sky fell away and left us standing in the visible world patterned by wind to a horizon you could almost touch a little prince on a little world looking for The way the stars shone at noon on the flanks of the big volcanoes poking through the sky itself out into space we walked in space and on the sand at once and knew we knew we were not at home the way We always knew we were not at home we are visitors on this planet the Dalai Lama said on Earth we are here a century at most and during that time we must try to do something good something useful The way the Buddha did with our lives the way on Mars we always knew this always saw it in the bare face of the land under us the spur and gully shapes of our lives all bare of ornamentation red rock red dust the bare mineral here of now and we the animals standing in it Two Years We were brothers in those days
[meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks!
http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/michael-farmer-meteorite-broker-1278.php I too often chow down on these tasty morsels. Just this morning I had a bowl of crunchy anorthosite cereal, though I hate the way the plagioclase feldspar sticks between your teeth! Phil Whitmer Meet Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy In the exclusive world of meteorite brokers, his rise has been, well ... By Jay MacDonald Twelve years ago, a stock boy at Target purchased a chunk of space debris at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show that changed his life forever. He has not only held pieces of the moon and Mars in his hands -- he has tasted them. I've eaten a piece of every moon rock and Mars rock that I have purchased or found, just to say I did it, he chuckles. We are all made of space rock. Welcome to the out-of-this-world life of Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy, one of only about 20 professional meteorite brokers -- on this planet anyway. Building a rock-solid empire Farmer was a 25-year-old college student attending the University of Arizona on the G.I. Bill, stocking shelves part time and vaguely drifting toward a career with the CIA when he happened to wander into the largest gem and mineral show on earth. I bought a rock (meteorite) for $70 and got so fascinated with it that it changed the course of my life, Farmer recalls. When I saw it, I thought, 'Wow, I'm holding a piece of outer space!' Anxious to find more, he scoured the gem show site until he met an old-timer who had a box of 40 meteorites hidden under the table. His asking price: $4,000 for the box. I had no money at the time, so I had to beg and borrow to buy the box, Farmer recalls. When I started researching the meteorites, I found that that they were from a very rare collection, and I quadrupled my money on those stones in about 48 hours. That's when I realized you could actually make money doing this. Within a year, Farmer had earned enough to make the first of dozens of trips to Africa, initially focusing on the Sahara Desert. Why the desert? Prepare to be mentally humbled. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks!
He has not only held pieces of the moon and Mars in his hands -- he has tasted them. I've eaten a piece of every moon rock and Mars rock that I have purchased or found, just to say I did it, he chuckles. We are all made of space rock. I guess you can't say he doesn't have meteorites in his blood... Any comment on the various terroirs Mike? -- Richard Kowalski http://fullmoonphotography.net IMCA #1081 __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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Leigh Anne DelRay Snorts Mars Rocks! The latest trend: http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/snortingmars.jpg Yes that was a real Mars rock, thanks to Mexico Doug! Oh Yes! And I too, have tasted (although not eaten) a moon Rock http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/licking-the-moon.jpg And yes that was a real Moon rock, thanks to Greg Hupe'. Just a little something to be silly, Leigh Anne On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 8:14 AM, JoshuaTreeMuseumjoshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com wrote: http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/michael-farmer-meteorite-broker-1278.php I too often chow down on these tasty morsels. Just this morning I had a bowl of crunchy anorthosite cereal, though I hate the way the plagioclase feldspar sticks between your teeth! Phil Whitmer Meet Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy In the exclusive world of meteorite brokers, his rise has been, well ... By Jay MacDonald Twelve years ago, a stock boy at Target purchased a chunk of space debris at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show that changed his life forever. He has not only held pieces of the moon and Mars in his hands -- he has tasted them. I've eaten a piece of every moon rock and Mars rock that I have purchased or found, just to say I did it, he chuckles. We are all made of space rock. Welcome to the out-of-this-world life of Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy, one of only about 20 professional meteorite brokers -- on this planet anyway. Building a rock-solid empire Farmer was a 25-year-old college student attending the University of Arizona on the G.I. Bill, stocking shelves part time and vaguely drifting toward a career with the CIA when he happened to wander into the largest gem and mineral show on earth. I bought a rock (meteorite) for $70 and got so fascinated with it that it changed the course of my life, Farmer recalls. When I saw it, I thought, 'Wow, I'm holding a piece of outer space!' Anxious to find more, he scoured the gem show site until he met an old-timer who had a box of 40 meteorites hidden under the table. His asking price: $4,000 for the box. I had no money at the time, so I had to beg and borrow to buy the box, Farmer recalls. When I started researching the meteorites, I found that that they were from a very rare collection, and I quadrupled my money on those stones in about 48 hours. That's when I realized you could actually make money doing this. Within a year, Farmer had earned enough to make the first of dozens of trips to Africa, initially focusing on the Sahara Desert. Why the desert? Prepare to be mentally humbled. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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Wow Leigh Anne, And they let you lick and snort their stones? You're a wild child ;^) gary On Aug 13, 2009, at 11:32 AM, Leigh Anne DelRay wrote: Leigh Anne DelRay Snorts Mars Rocks! The latest trend: http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/snortingmars.jpg Yes that was a real Mars rock, thanks to Mexico Doug! Oh Yes! And I too, have tasted (although not eaten) a moon Rock http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/licking-the-moon.jpg And yes that was a real Moon rock, thanks to Greg Hupe'. Just a little something to be silly, Leigh Anne On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 8:14 AM, JoshuaTreeMuseumjoshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com wrote: http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/michael-farmer-meteorite-broker-1278.php I too often chow down on these tasty morsels. Just this morning I had a bowl of crunchy anorthosite cereal, though I hate the way the plagioclase feldspar sticks between your teeth! Phil Whitmer Meet Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy In the exclusive world of meteorite brokers, his rise has been, well ... By Jay MacDonald Twelve years ago, a stock boy at Target purchased a chunk of space debris at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show that changed his life forever. He has not only held pieces of the moon and Mars in his hands -- he has tasted them. I've eaten a piece of every moon rock and Mars rock that I have purchased or found, just to say I did it, he chuckles. We are all made of space rock. Welcome to the out-of-this-world life of Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy, one of only about 20 professional meteorite brokers -- on this planet anyway. Building a rock-solid empire Farmer was a 25-year-old college student attending the University of Arizona on the G.I. Bill, stocking shelves part time and vaguely drifting toward a career with the CIA when he happened to wander into the largest gem and mineral show on earth. I bought a rock (meteorite) for $70 and got so fascinated with it that it changed the course of my life, Farmer recalls. When I saw it, I thought, 'Wow, I'm holding a piece of outer space!' Anxious to find more, he scoured the gem show site until he met an old-timer who had a box of 40 meteorites hidden under the table. His asking price: $4,000 for the box. I had no money at the time, so I had to beg and borrow to buy the box, Farmer recalls. When I started researching the meteorites, I found that that they were from a very rare collection, and I quadrupled my money on those stones in about 48 hours. That's when I realized you could actually make money doing this. Within a year, Farmer had earned enough to make the first of dozens of trips to Africa, initially focusing on the Sahara Desert. Why the desert? Prepare to be mentally humbled. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list Gary Fujihara AstroDay Institute 105 Puhili Place, Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 640-9161, fuj...@mac.com http://astroday.net __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks!
Hi Leigh Anne and All, Just to clear up any misconceptions about Leigh Anne 'licking' my moon [rock], she didn't actually lick the stone, just pretended to do so at the ASU Apollo 40th Anniversary Celebration of the first lunar landing. Sorry Leigh Anne, couldn't let you do that to the NWA 482 Main Mass! :-/ I am glad you wore the rubber gloves for safe rock handling! ;-) Leigh Anne, I do have some lunar cutting dust from many different lunar meteorites that you can add to a Rum Coke if you like. It fizzes when you add the dust, but it is a little gritty towards the end of the drink! Best regards, Greg Greg Hupe The Hupe Collection NaturesVault (eBay) gmh...@htn.net www.LunarRock.com IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault - Original Message - From: Leigh Anne DelRay leighannedel...@gmail.com To: JoshuaTreeMuseum joshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com; Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:32 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks! Leigh Anne DelRay Snorts Mars Rocks! The latest trend: http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/snortingmars.jpg Yes that was a real Mars rock, thanks to Mexico Doug! Oh Yes! And I too, have tasted (although not eaten) a moon Rock http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/licking-the-moon.jpg And yes that was a real Moon rock, thanks to Greg Hupe'. Just a little something to be silly, Leigh Anne On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 8:14 AM, JoshuaTreeMuseumjoshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com wrote: http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/michael-farmer-meteorite-broker-1278.php I too often chow down on these tasty morsels. Just this morning I had a bowl of crunchy anorthosite cereal, though I hate the way the plagioclase feldspar sticks between your teeth! Phil Whitmer Meet Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy In the exclusive world of meteorite brokers, his rise has been, well ... By Jay MacDonald Twelve years ago, a stock boy at Target purchased a chunk of space debris at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show that changed his life forever. He has not only held pieces of the moon and Mars in his hands -- he has tasted them. I've eaten a piece of every moon rock and Mars rock that I have purchased or found, just to say I did it, he chuckles. We are all made of space rock. Welcome to the out-of-this-world life of Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy, one of only about 20 professional meteorite brokers -- on this planet anyway. Building a rock-solid empire Farmer was a 25-year-old college student attending the University of Arizona on the G.I. Bill, stocking shelves part time and vaguely drifting toward a career with the CIA when he happened to wander into the largest gem and mineral show on earth. I bought a rock (meteorite) for $70 and got so fascinated with it that it changed the course of my life, Farmer recalls. When I saw it, I thought, 'Wow, I'm holding a piece of outer space!' Anxious to find more, he scoured the gem show site until he met an old-timer who had a box of 40 meteorites hidden under the table. His asking price: $4,000 for the box. I had no money at the time, so I had to beg and borrow to buy the box, Farmer recalls. When I started researching the meteorites, I found that that they were from a very rare collection, and I quadrupled my money on those stones in about 48 hours. That's when I realized you could actually make money doing this. Within a year, Farmer had earned enough to make the first of dozens of trips to Africa, initially focusing on the Sahara Desert. Why the desert? Prepare to be mentally humbled. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks!
Why do you have to ruin all of my fun? O.k. Greg for the record did not let me 'actually' lick the NWA 482, yet only appear as I was licking it. But I shall take you up on the moon dust drink, I would prefer it with some Grey Goose and Sprite though. :) ~ Leigh Anne On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 2:49 PM, Greg Hupegmh...@htn.net wrote: Hi Leigh Anne and All, Just to clear up any misconceptions about Leigh Anne 'licking' my moon [rock], she didn't actually lick the stone, just pretended to do so at the ASU Apollo 40th Anniversary Celebration of the first lunar landing. Sorry Leigh Anne, couldn't let you do that to the NWA 482 Main Mass! :-/ I am glad you wore the rubber gloves for safe rock handling! ;-) Leigh Anne, I do have some lunar cutting dust from many different lunar meteorites that you can add to a Rum Coke if you like. It fizzes when you add the dust, but it is a little gritty towards the end of the drink! Best regards, Greg Greg Hupe The Hupe Collection NaturesVault (eBay) gmh...@htn.net www.LunarRock.com IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault - Original Message - From: Leigh Anne DelRay leighannedel...@gmail.com To: JoshuaTreeMuseum joshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com; Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:32 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks! Leigh Anne DelRay Snorts Mars Rocks! The latest trend: http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/snortingmars.jpg Yes that was a real Mars rock, thanks to Mexico Doug! Oh Yes! And I too, have tasted (although not eaten) a moon Rock http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/licking-the-moon.jpg And yes that was a real Moon rock, thanks to Greg Hupe'. Just a little something to be silly, Leigh Anne On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 8:14 AM, JoshuaTreeMuseumjoshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com wrote: http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/michael-farmer-meteorite-broker-1278.php I too often chow down on these tasty morsels. Just this morning I had a bowl of crunchy anorthosite cereal, though I hate the way the plagioclase feldspar sticks between your teeth! Phil Whitmer Meet Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy In the exclusive world of meteorite brokers, his rise has been, well ... By Jay MacDonald Twelve years ago, a stock boy at Target purchased a chunk of space debris at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show that changed his life forever. He has not only held pieces of the moon and Mars in his hands -- he has tasted them. I've eaten a piece of every moon rock and Mars rock that I have purchased or found, just to say I did it, he chuckles. We are all made of space rock. Welcome to the out-of-this-world life of Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy, one of only about 20 professional meteorite brokers -- on this planet anyway. Building a rock-solid empire Farmer was a 25-year-old college student attending the University of Arizona on the G.I. Bill, stocking shelves part time and vaguely drifting toward a career with the CIA when he happened to wander into the largest gem and mineral show on earth. I bought a rock (meteorite) for $70 and got so fascinated with it that it changed the course of my life, Farmer recalls. When I saw it, I thought, 'Wow, I'm holding a piece of outer space!' Anxious to find more, he scoured the gem show site until he met an old-timer who had a box of 40 meteorites hidden under the table. His asking price: $4,000 for the box. I had no money at the time, so I had to beg and borrow to buy the box, Farmer recalls. When I started researching the meteorites, I found that that they were from a very rare collection, and I quadrupled my money on those stones in about 48 hours. That's when I realized you could actually make money doing this. Within a year, Farmer had earned enough to make the first of dozens of trips to Africa, initially focusing on the Sahara Desert. Why the desert? Prepare to be mentally humbled. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks!
Hi All, I accidentally wrote ASU Apollo 40th..., I meant to write, LPL 'Apollo Moon Landing 40th Anniversary Celebration' at UofA. Sorry about that, much on my mind today... Best regards, Greg Greg Hupe The Hupe Collection NaturesVault (eBay) gmh...@htn.net www.LunarRock.com IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault - Original Message - From: Leigh Anne DelRay leighannedel...@gmail.com To: Greg Hupe gmh...@htn.net; Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:56 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks! Why do you have to ruin all of my fun? O.k. Greg for the record did not let me 'actually' lick the NWA 482, yet only appear as I was licking it. But I shall take you up on the moon dust drink, I would prefer it with some Grey Goose and Sprite though. :) ~ Leigh Anne On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 2:49 PM, Greg Hupegmh...@htn.net wrote: Hi Leigh Anne and All, Just to clear up any misconceptions about Leigh Anne 'licking' my moon [rock], she didn't actually lick the stone, just pretended to do so at the ASU Apollo 40th Anniversary Celebration of the first lunar landing. Sorry Leigh Anne, couldn't let you do that to the NWA 482 Main Mass! :-/ I am glad you wore the rubber gloves for safe rock handling! ;-) Leigh Anne, I do have some lunar cutting dust from many different lunar meteorites that you can add to a Rum Coke if you like. It fizzes when you add the dust, but it is a little gritty towards the end of the drink! Best regards, Greg Greg Hupe The Hupe Collection NaturesVault (eBay) gmh...@htn.net www.LunarRock.com IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault - Original Message - From: Leigh Anne DelRay leighannedel...@gmail.com To: JoshuaTreeMuseum joshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com; Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:32 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks! Leigh Anne DelRay Snorts Mars Rocks! The latest trend: http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/snortingmars.jpg Yes that was a real Mars rock, thanks to Mexico Doug! Oh Yes! And I too, have tasted (although not eaten) a moon Rock http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/licking-the-moon.jpg And yes that was a real Moon rock, thanks to Greg Hupe'. Just a little something to be silly, Leigh Anne On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 8:14 AM, JoshuaTreeMuseumjoshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com wrote: http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/michael-farmer-meteorite-broker-1278.php I too often chow down on these tasty morsels. Just this morning I had a bowl of crunchy anorthosite cereal, though I hate the way the plagioclase feldspar sticks between your teeth! Phil Whitmer Meet Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy In the exclusive world of meteorite brokers, his rise has been, well ... By Jay MacDonald Twelve years ago, a stock boy at Target purchased a chunk of space debris at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show that changed his life forever. He has not only held pieces of the moon and Mars in his hands -- he has tasted them. I've eaten a piece of every moon rock and Mars rock that I have purchased or found, just to say I did it, he chuckles. We are all made of space rock. Welcome to the out-of-this-world life of Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy, one of only about 20 professional meteorite brokers -- on this planet anyway. Building a rock-solid empire Farmer was a 25-year-old college student attending the University of Arizona on the G.I. Bill, stocking shelves part time and vaguely drifting toward a career with the CIA when he happened to wander into the largest gem and mineral show on earth. I bought a rock (meteorite) for $70 and got so fascinated with it that it changed the course of my life, Farmer recalls. When I saw it, I thought, 'Wow, I'm holding a piece of outer space!' Anxious to find more, he scoured the gem show site until he met an old-timer who had a box of 40 meteorites hidden under the table. His asking price: $4,000 for the box. I had no money at the time, so I had to beg and borrow to buy the box, Farmer recalls. When I started researching the meteorites, I found that that they were from a very rare collection, and I quadrupled my money on those stones in about 48 hours. That's when I realized you could actually make money doing this. Within a year, Farmer had earned enough to make the first of dozens of trips to Africa, initially focusing on the Sahara Desert. Why the desert? Prepare to be mentally humbled. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks!
And I ate Almahata sitta http://farm1.static.flickr.com/4/5290284_cffe3d9d2d.jpg?v=0 -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] Im Auftrag von Gary Fujihara Gesendet: Donnerstag, 13. August 2009 23:35 An: Leigh Anne DelRay Cc: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; JoshuaTreeMuseum Betreff: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks! Wow Leigh Anne, And they let you lick and snort their stones? You're a wild child ;^) gary On Aug 13, 2009, at 11:32 AM, Leigh Anne DelRay wrote: Leigh Anne DelRay Snorts Mars Rocks! The latest trend: http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/snortingmars.jpg Yes that was a real Mars rock, thanks to Mexico Doug! Oh Yes! And I too, have tasted (although not eaten) a moon Rock http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/licking-the-moon.jpg And yes that was a real Moon rock, thanks to Greg Hupe'. Just a little something to be silly, Leigh Anne On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 8:14 AM, JoshuaTreeMuseumjoshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com wrote: http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/michael-farmer-meteorite-broker- 1278.php I too often chow down on these tasty morsels. Just this morning I had a bowl of crunchy anorthosite cereal, though I hate the way the plagioclase feldspar sticks between your teeth! Phil Whitmer Meet Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy In the exclusive world of meteorite brokers, his rise has been, well ... By Jay MacDonald Twelve years ago, a stock boy at Target purchased a chunk of space debris at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show that changed his life forever. He has not only held pieces of the moon and Mars in his hands -- he has tasted them. I've eaten a piece of every moon rock and Mars rock that I have purchased or found, just to say I did it, he chuckles. We are all made of space rock. Welcome to the out-of-this-world life of Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy, one of only about 20 professional meteorite brokers -- on this planet anyway. Building a rock-solid empire Farmer was a 25-year-old college student attending the University of Arizona on the G.I. Bill, stocking shelves part time and vaguely drifting toward a career with the CIA when he happened to wander into the largest gem and mineral show on earth. I bought a rock (meteorite) for $70 and got so fascinated with it that it changed the course of my life, Farmer recalls. When I saw it, I thought, 'Wow, I'm holding a piece of outer space!' Anxious to find more, he scoured the gem show site until he met an old-timer who had a box of 40 meteorites hidden under the table. His asking price: $4,000 for the box. I had no money at the time, so I had to beg and borrow to buy the box, Farmer recalls. When I started researching the meteorites, I found that that they were from a very rare collection, and I quadrupled my money on those stones in about 48 hours. That's when I realized you could actually make money doing this. Within a year, Farmer had earned enough to make the first of dozens of trips to Africa, initially focusing on the Sahara Desert. Why the desert? Prepare to be mentally humbled. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list Gary Fujihara AstroDay Institute 105 Puhili Place, Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 640-9161, fuj...@mac.com http://astroday.net __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks!
I'd better go brush my tooth, quickly!! Yikes!! - Original Message - From: Martin Altmann altm...@meteorite-martin.de To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 6:05 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks! And I ate Almahata sitta http://farm1.static.flickr.com/4/5290284_cffe3d9d2d.jpg?v=0 -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] Im Auftrag von Gary Fujihara Gesendet: Donnerstag, 13. August 2009 23:35 An: Leigh Anne DelRay Cc: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; JoshuaTreeMuseum Betreff: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks! Wow Leigh Anne, And they let you lick and snort their stones? You're a wild child ;^) gary On Aug 13, 2009, at 11:32 AM, Leigh Anne DelRay wrote: Leigh Anne DelRay Snorts Mars Rocks! The latest trend: http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/snortingmars.jpg Yes that was a real Mars rock, thanks to Mexico Doug! Oh Yes! And I too, have tasted (although not eaten) a moon Rock http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/licking-the-moon.jpg And yes that was a real Moon rock, thanks to Greg Hupe'. Just a little something to be silly, Leigh Anne On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 8:14 AM, JoshuaTreeMuseumjoshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com wrote: http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/michael-farmer-meteorite-broker- 1278.php I too often chow down on these tasty morsels. Just this morning I had a bowl of crunchy anorthosite cereal, though I hate the way the plagioclase feldspar sticks between your teeth! Phil Whitmer Meet Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy In the exclusive world of meteorite brokers, his rise has been, well ... By Jay MacDonald Twelve years ago, a stock boy at Target purchased a chunk of space debris at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show that changed his life forever. He has not only held pieces of the moon and Mars in his hands -- he has tasted them. I've eaten a piece of every moon rock and Mars rock that I have purchased or found, just to say I did it, he chuckles. We are all made of space rock. Welcome to the out-of-this-world life of Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy, one of only about 20 professional meteorite brokers -- on this planet anyway. Building a rock-solid empire Farmer was a 25-year-old college student attending the University of Arizona on the G.I. Bill, stocking shelves part time and vaguely drifting toward a career with the CIA when he happened to wander into the largest gem and mineral show on earth. I bought a rock (meteorite) for $70 and got so fascinated with it that it changed the course of my life, Farmer recalls. When I saw it, I thought, 'Wow, I'm holding a piece of outer space!' Anxious to find more, he scoured the gem show site until he met an old-timer who had a box of 40 meteorites hidden under the table. His asking price: $4,000 for the box. I had no money at the time, so I had to beg and borrow to buy the box, Farmer recalls. When I started researching the meteorites, I found that that they were from a very rare collection, and I quadrupled my money on those stones in about 48 hours. That's when I realized you could actually make money doing this. Within a year, Farmer had earned enough to make the first of dozens of trips to Africa, initially focusing on the Sahara Desert. Why the desert? Prepare to be mentally humbled. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list Gary Fujihara AstroDay Institute 105 Puhili Place, Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 640-9161, fuj...@mac.com http://astroday.net __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks!
Think, the Moon-drink could be a great business-idea. Have seen cocktails with gold priced very high, but think, what you could ask for a few mg:s of Moon in a drink in a right place... :-P take care, pekka s Leigh Anne DelRay kirjoitti: Why do you have to ruin all of my fun? O.k. Greg for the record did not let me 'actually' lick the NWA 482, yet only appear as I was licking it. But I shall take you up on the moon dust drink, I would prefer it with some Grey Goose and Sprite though. :) ~ Leigh Anne On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 2:49 PM, Greg Hupegmh...@htn.net wrote: Hi Leigh Anne and All, Just to clear up any misconceptions about Leigh Anne 'licking' my moon [rock], she didn't actually lick the stone, just pretended to do so at the ASU Apollo 40th Anniversary Celebration of the first lunar landing. Sorry Leigh Anne, couldn't let you do that to the NWA 482 Main Mass! :-/ I am glad you wore the rubber gloves for safe rock handling! ;-) Leigh Anne, I do have some lunar cutting dust from many different lunar meteorites that you can add to a Rum Coke if you like. It fizzes when you add the dust, but it is a little gritty towards the end of the drink! Best regards, Greg Greg Hupe The Hupe Collection NaturesVault (eBay) gmh...@htn.net www.LunarRock.com IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault - Original Message - From: Leigh Anne DelRay leighannedel...@gmail.com To: JoshuaTreeMuseum joshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com; Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:32 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks! Leigh Anne DelRay Snorts Mars Rocks! The latest trend: http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/snortingmars.jpg Yes that was a real Mars rock, thanks to Mexico Doug! Oh Yes! And I too, have tasted (although not eaten) a moon Rock http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/licking-the-moon.jpg And yes that was a real Moon rock, thanks to Greg Hupe'. Just a little something to be silly, Leigh Anne On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 8:14 AM, JoshuaTreeMuseumjoshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com wrote: http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/michael-farmer-meteorite-broker-1278.php I too often chow down on these tasty morsels. Just this morning I had a bowl of crunchy anorthosite cereal, though I hate the way the plagioclase feldspar sticks between your teeth! Phil Whitmer Meet Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy In the exclusive world of meteorite brokers, his rise has been, well ... By Jay MacDonald Twelve years ago, a stock boy at Target purchased a chunk of space debris at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show that changed his life forever. He has not only held pieces of the moon and Mars in his hands -- he has tasted them. I've eaten a piece of every moon rock and Mars rock that I have purchased or found, just to say I did it, he chuckles. We are all made of space rock. Welcome to the out-of-this-world life of Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy, one of only about 20 professional meteorite brokers -- on this planet anyway. Building a rock-solid empire Farmer was a 25-year-old college student attending the University of Arizona on the G.I. Bill, stocking shelves part time and vaguely drifting toward a career with the CIA when he happened to wander into the largest gem and mineral show on earth. I bought a rock (meteorite) for $70 and got so fascinated with it that it changed the course of my life, Farmer recalls. When I saw it, I thought, 'Wow, I'm holding a piece of outer space!' Anxious to find more, he scoured the gem show site until he met an old-timer who had a box of 40 meteorites hidden under the table. His asking price: $4,000 for the box. I had no money at the time, so I had to beg and borrow to buy the box, Farmer recalls. When I started researching the meteorites, I found that that they were from a very rare collection, and I quadrupled my money on those stones in about 48 hours. That's when I realized you could actually make money doing this. Within a year, Farmer had earned enough to make the first of dozens of trips to Africa, initially focusing on the Sahara Desert. Why the desert? Prepare to be mentally humbled. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list No virus found
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks!
On Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:25:03 +0300, you wrote: Think, the Moon-drink could be a great business-idea. They already have a Tunguska drink: http://www.dotheblast.com/ __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks!
Snake-oil has a long history, and it seems to continue in a more modern way... :-P Have to try that. best, pekka s Darren Garrison kirjoitti: On Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:25:03 +0300, you wrote: Think, the Moon-drink could be a great business-idea. They already have a Tunguska drink: http://www.dotheblast.com/ __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.54/2300 - Release Date: 08/13/09 06:11:00 __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike farmer eats Moon Mars rocks
There is a very small possibility Mike recovered the little Martian and Lunar fragments he ate. ;p They may be sitting proudly in someone else's collection. Carl _ Express your personality in color! Preview and select themes for Hotmail®. http://www.windowslive-hotmail.com/LearnMore/personalize.aspx?ocid=PID23391::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HYGN_express:082009 __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks!
Hunters have had different kind of rituals during thousands of years, (and have also today), so why not bring something like this also to the meteorite-hunting too. best, pekka s Michael Farmer kirjoitti: I have always eaten a small fragment (I am talking sand size, nothing substantial) of any lunar or Martian meteorite I have recovered, either bought or found. It is a ritual, to celebrate this rare rock. Michael Farmer --- On Thu, 8/13/09, Pekka Savolainen nuu...@dlc.fi wrote: From: Pekka Savolainen nuu...@dlc.fi Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks! To: Leigh Anne DelRay leighannedel...@gmail.com Cc: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 4:25 PM Think, the Moon-drink could be a great business-idea. Have seen cocktails with gold priced very high, but think, what you could ask for a few mg:s of Moon in a drink in a right place... :-P take care, pekka s Leigh Anne DelRay kirjoitti: Why do you have to ruin all of my fun? O.k. Greg for the record did not let me 'actually' lick the NWA 482, yet only appear as I was licking it. But I shall take you up on the moon dust drink, I would prefer it with some Grey Goose and Sprite though. :) ~ Leigh Anne On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 2:49 PM, Greg Hupegmh...@htn.net wrote: Hi Leigh Anne and All, Just to clear up any misconceptions about Leigh Anne 'licking' my moon [rock], she didn't actually lick the stone, just pretended to do so at the ASU Apollo 40th Anniversary Celebration of the first lunar landing. Sorry Leigh Anne, couldn't let you do that to the NWA 482 Main Mass! :-/ I am glad you wore the rubber gloves for safe rock handling! ;-) Leigh Anne, I do have some lunar cutting dust from many different lunar meteorites that you can add to a Rum Coke if you like. It fizzes when you add the dust, but it is a little gritty towards the end of the drink! Best regards, Greg Greg Hupe The Hupe Collection NaturesVault (eBay) gmh...@htn.net www.LunarRock.com IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault - Original Message - From: Leigh Anne DelRay leighannedel...@gmail.com To: JoshuaTreeMuseum joshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com; Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:32 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks! Leigh Anne DelRay Snorts Mars Rocks! The latest trend: http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/snortingmars.jpg Yes that was a real Mars rock, thanks to Mexico Doug! Oh Yes! And I too, have tasted (although not eaten) a moon Rock http://www.callistodesigns.com/ebay/licking-the-moon.jpg And yes that was a real Moon rock, thanks to Greg Hupe'. Just a little something to be silly, Leigh Anne On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 8:14 AM, JoshuaTreeMuseumjoshuatreemus...@embarqmail.com wrote: http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/michael-farmer-meteorite-broker-1278.php I too often chow down on these tasty morsels. Just this morning I had a bowl of crunchy anorthosite cereal, though I hate the way the plagioclase feldspar sticks between your teeth! Phil Whitmer Meet Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy In the exclusive world of meteorite brokers, his rise has been, well ... By Jay MacDonald Twelve years ago, a stock boy at Target purchased a chunk of space debris at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show that changed his life forever. He has not only held pieces of the moon and Mars in his hands -- he has tasted them. I've eaten a piece of every moon rock and Mars rock that I have purchased or found, just to say I did it, he chuckles. We are all made of space rock. Welcome to the out-of-this-world life of Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy, one of only about 20 professional meteorite brokers -- on this planet anyway. Building a rock-solid empire Farmer was a 25-year-old college student attending the University of Arizona on the G.I. Bill, stocking shelves part time and vaguely drifting toward a career with the CIA when he happened to wander into the largest gem and mineral show on earth. I bought a rock (meteorite) for $70 and got so fascinated with it that it changed the course of my life, Farmer recalls. When I saw it, I thought, 'Wow, I'm holding a piece of outer space!' Anxious to find more, he scoured the gem show site until he met an old-timer who had
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Eats Moon Mars Rocks!
I suggest that 'Planetary Punch' be on the menu at the next Tucson Bash. A suitable blend with a small admixture of Lunaite and Martian dust...;) Best! Tracy Latimer _ Get free photo software from Windows Live http://www.windowslive.com/online/photos?ocid=PID23393::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:SI_PH_software:082009 __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Mike Farmer in the Argentina Newpaper--sorry Spanish
Hello List, Anyone wish to translate this for the LIST? Thank you. Dirk Ross...Tokyo Denunciaron que un traficante estadounidense se llevó seis kilos del meteorito caído en Entre Ríos La AEA exigió a las autoridades gubernamentales que tomen cartas en el asunto. (Foto: Once Digital). La Asociación Entrerriana de Astronomía (AEA) informó que el comerciante, traficante y coleccionista de meteoritos estadounidense Michael Farmer sustrajo seis kilos de piezas meteoríticas caídas en Entre Ríos días atrás, en una expedición que realizó a Colonia Berduc, departamento Colón. Integrantes de la entidad revelaron que también hubo otros traficantes argentinos y extranjeros que se alzaron con parte del material y agregaron que Farmer publicó fotografías en su sitio web con total impunidad. Las autoridades provinciales en la materia ya fueron puestas en conocimiento por la AEA de este incidente y es nuestro deseo que actúen de forma urgente para evitar futuros saqueos al patrimonio de todos, indicaron en declaraciones consignadas en Once Digital. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer in the Argentina Newpaper--sorry Spanish
On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:39:17 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: Hello List, Anyone wish to translate this for the LIST? Thank you. Dirk Ross...Tokyo Babelfish: They denounced that a American dealer took six kilos of the meteorite fallen in Between Rivers The AEA demanded to the governmental authorities that intervene in the affair. (Photo: Eleven Digitalis). The Association Entrerriana de Astronomi'a (AEA) informed that American the meteorite retailer, dealer and collector Michael Farmer back removed six kilos of fallen meteoríticas pieces in Between Rivers days, in an expedition that Berduc Colony made, department Columbus. Members of the organization revealed that also there were other Argentine and foreign dealers who raised themselves with part of the material and added that Farmer published photographies in its Web site with total impunity. the provincial authorities in the matter already were put in knowledge by the AEA of this incident and is our desire that acts of urgent form to avoid futures sackings to the patrimony of all, they indicated in declarations briefed in Eleven Digitalis. Google: They reported that a trafficker took U.S. six kilos of meteorite fallen in Entre Rios The AEA demanded that government authorities take action. (Photo: Eleven Digital). The association entrerriano Astronomy (SAA) reported that the trader, dealer and collector American Michael Farmer meteorites six sustrajo kilos of pieces meteorite falls in Entre Rios days ago, he made an expedition to Cologne Berduc, Columbus department. Members of the entity revealed that there were also other traffickers Argentines and foreigners who rose up with part of material and added that Farmer published photographs on its website with complete impunity. The provincial authorities in this area have already been brought by the AEA this incident and is our desire to act urgently to prevent future looting the wealth of everyone, indicated in statements reported in Eleven Digital. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer in the Argentina Newpaper--sorrySpanish
Hi, All, Translation by http://translation2.paralink.com/ I cleaned it up some, particularly prepositions... Group denounces an American trafficker that took six kilos of the meteorite [that had] fallen down in [the] Between Rivers [area] The AEA has demanded [of] governmental authorities that they take action [file papers] in the matter. (Photo: 11 Digital). The Association Entrerriana of Astronomy (AEA) reported that the merchant, trafficker and collector of meteorites, [the] American Michael Farmer removed six kilos of pieces of meteorítes [that] fell in [the] Between Rivers [area] some days ago, in his expedition to the County [Cologne] Berduc, department of Columbus. Members of the group said other traffickers [had] revealed that also there were [some] Argentines and foreigners that left with part of [the] material, and they added that Farmer published photographs on his web site with entire impunity . The provincial authorities were already aware of the matter made known [to them] by the AEA about this incident and it is our desire that they work urgently to avoid future plundering of the patrimony of all, they indicated in declarations recorded by 11 Digital [Once Digital]. This online translation site also offers pronunciations: http://translation2.paralink.com/ Just click on the loud speaker icon and it goes to a speaker page completely with an animated spokes- speaker. I tried it with Orgueil and got something that sounded like Or - gool Sterling K. Webb --- - Original Message - From: drtanuki [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 4:39 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer in the Argentina Newpaper--sorrySpanish Hello List, Anyone wish to translate this for the LIST? Thank you. Dirk Ross...Tokyo Denunciaron que un traficante estadounidense se llevó seis kilos del meteorito caído en Entre Ríos La AEA exigió a las autoridades gubernamentales que tomen cartas en el asunto. (Foto: Once Digital). La Asociación Entrerriana de Astronomía (AEA) informó que el comerciante, traficante y coleccionista de meteoritos estadounidense Michael Farmer sustrajo seis kilos de piezas meteoríticas caídas en Entre Ríos días atrás, en una expedición que realizó a Colonia Berduc, departamento Colón. Integrantes de la entidad revelaron que también hubo otros traficantes argentinos y extranjeros que se alzaron con parte del material y agregaron que Farmer publicó fotografías en su sitio web con total impunidad. Las autoridades provinciales en la materia ya fueron puestas en conocimiento por la AEA de este incidente y es nuestro deseo que actúen de forma urgente para evitar futuros saqueos al patrimonio de todos, indicaron en declaraciones consignadas en Once Digital. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer in the Argentina Newpaper--sorry Spanish
I have just got off the phone with the Astronomy club and told them the facts, which they seem to be short of. You know what he told me Gringo meteorite dealer + Argentina meteorite fall = theft. No facts needed, no proof, nothing more than that fact that I took photos of meteorites must mean I stole them all. I have a photo of the Mona Lisa that I took in the Louvre Museum some years ago, so that must mean I stole that as well! Tomorrow the editor of the newspaper is going to call me, to explain why they stole my photos off of my website which are clearly copywrited material, they are going to apologize for that, and retract the story which is so full of crap it is sort of funny. It seems that some people are driven to insanity by my travels and stories and field reporting of meteorite falls. I love it. Michael Farmer --- Darren Garrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:39:17 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: Hello List, Anyone wish to translate this for the LIST? Thank you. Dirk Ross...Tokyo Babelfish: They denounced that a American dealer took six kilos of the meteorite fallen in Between Rivers The AEA demanded to the governmental authorities that intervene in the affair. (Photo: Eleven Digitalis). The Association Entrerriana de Astronomi'a (AEA) informed that American the meteorite retailer, dealer and collector Michael Farmer back removed six kilos of fallen meteoríticas pieces in Between Rivers days, in an expedition that Berduc Colony made, department Columbus. Members of the organization revealed that also there were other Argentine and foreign dealers who raised themselves with part of the material and added that Farmer published photographies in its Web site with total impunity. the provincial authorities in the matter already were put in knowledge by the AEA of this incident and is our desire that acts of urgent form to avoid futures sackings to the patrimony of all, they indicated in declarations briefed in Eleven Digitalis. Google: They reported that a trafficker took U.S. six kilos of meteorite fallen in Entre Rios The AEA demanded that government authorities take action. (Photo: Eleven Digital). The association entrerriano Astronomy (SAA) reported that the trader, dealer and collector American Michael Farmer meteorites six sustrajo kilos of pieces meteorite falls in Entre Rios days ago, he made an expedition to Cologne Berduc, Columbus department. Members of the entity revealed that there were also other traffickers Argentines and foreigners who rose up with part of material and added that Farmer published photographs on its website with complete impunity. The provincial authorities in this area have already been brought by the AEA this incident and is our desire to act urgently to prevent future looting the wealth of everyone, indicated in statements reported in Eleven Digital. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer in the Argentina Newpaper--sorry Spanish
if I well remember in Argentina its forbidden take off meteorites, seen Campo del Cielo Matteo - Original Message - Da : drtanuki [EMAIL PROTECTED] A : meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Oggetto : [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer in the Argentina Newpaper--sorry Spanish Data : Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:39:17 -0700 (PDT) Hello List, Anyone wish to translate this for the LIST? Thank you. Dirk Ross...Tokyo Denunciaron que un traficante estadounidense se llevó seis kilos del meteorito caído en Entre Ríos La AEA exigió a las autoridades gubernamentales que tomen cartas en el asunto. (Foto: Once Digital). La Asociación Entrerriana de Astronomía (AEA) informó que el comerciante, traficante y coleccionista de meteoritos estadounidense Michael Farmer sustrajo seis kilos de piezas meteoríticas caídas en Entre Ríos días atrás, en una expedición que realizó a Colonia Berduc, departamento Colón. Integrantes de la entidad revelaron que también hubo otros traficantes argentinos y extranjeros que se alzaron con parte del material y agregaron que Farmer publicó fotografías en su sitio web con total impunidad. Las autoridades provinciales en la materia ya fueron puestas en conocimiento por la AEA de este incidente y es nuestro deseo que actúen de forma urgente para evitar futuros saqueos al patrimonio de todos, indicaron en declaraciones consignadas en Once Digital. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Mike Farmer-Moritz-Robert---Welcome Home!
Welcome to your homes and it sure is good to hear from Mike about their adventure.I am glad you were able to acquire some of the meteorite for your collections and probably for science.Your description really puts a human perspective to meteorite hunting and retreival of specimens.YOU GUYS ARE TOUGH and i personally knew that you would weather anything the police and jealous adversaries could throw at you. Good luck and thanks for your reports to the list. Best Regards;Herman Archer. IMCA#2770 ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer-Moritz-Robert---Welcome Home!
What Herman said! -Walter Branch - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 2:47 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer-Moritz-Robert---Welcome Home! Welcome to your homes and it sure is good to hear from Mike about their adventure.I am glad you were able to acquire some of the meteorite for your collections and probably for science.Your description really puts a human perspective to meteorite hunting and retreival of specimens.YOU GUYS ARE TOUGH and i personally knew that you would weather anything the police and jealous adversaries could throw at you. Good luck and thanks for your reports to the list. Best Regards;Herman Archer. IMCA#2770 ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer= some guy?
have answer you the first time, not me Matteo Who cares? Why is is a topic for this list? Matteo, please do not mention my name, or speak a bout me, then I will do you the same courtesy. As we can all see, the Tucson show started, and within minutes you started commenting on my things and harrassing me. Please leave me alone and we will all be much happier. Mike M come Meteorite - Matteo Chinellato Via Triestina 126/A - 30173 - TESSERA, VENEZIA, ITALY Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sale Site: http://www.mcomemeteorite.it Collection Site: http://www.mcomemeteorite.info MSN Messanger: spacerocks at hotmail.com EBAY.COM:http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/mcomemeteorite/ ___ Vinci i biglietti per FIFA World Cup in Germania! yahoo.it/concorso_messenger __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer= some guy?
The normaly people here its many take 50.000,00 euro for year, the percentage is at 35.000,00 eurowho take a 500,000$ for year its many many few, only important persons work on finance, banks etc...after persons type Agnelli, Berlusconi, Montezemolo etc... they take at 200milions of euro for year Matteo I am confused, are you saying that no-one in Italy makes more than $500,000 per year? What a craphole! Yes, the financial police are called teh IRS here, and they don't mess with people who make lots of money, they tend to go after people who make nothing. Mike Farmer M come Meteorite - Matteo Chinellato Via Triestina 126/A - 30173 - TESSERA, VENEZIA, ITALY Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sale Site: http://www.mcomemeteorite.it Collection Site: http://www.mcomemeteorite.info MSN Messanger: spacerocks at hotmail.com EBAY.COM:http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/mcomemeteorite/ ___ Vinci i biglietti per FIFA World Cup in Germania! yahoo.it/concorso_messenger __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer= some guy?
Who cares? Why is is a topic for this list? Matteo, please do not mention my name, or speak a bout me, then I will do you the same courtesy. As we can all see, the Tucson show started, and within minutes you started commenting on my things and harrassing me. Please leave me alone and we will all be much happier. Mike --- M come Meteorite Meteorites [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The normaly people here its many take 50.000,00 euro for year, the percentage is at 35.000,00 eurowho take a 500,000$ for year its many many few, only important persons work on finance, banks etc...after persons type Agnelli, Berlusconi, Montezemolo etc... they take at 200milions of euro for year Matteo I am confused, are you saying that no-one in Italy makes more than $500,000 per year? What a craphole! Yes, the financial police are called teh IRS here, and they don't mess with people who make lots of money, they tend to go after people who make nothing. Mike Farmer M come Meteorite - Matteo Chinellato Via Triestina 126/A - 30173 - TESSERA, VENEZIA, ITALY Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sale Site: http://www.mcomemeteorite.it Collection Site: http://www.mcomemeteorite.info MSN Messanger: spacerocks at hotmail.com EBAY.COM:http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/mcomemeteorite/ ___ Vinci i biglietti per FIFA World Cup in Germania! yahoo.it/concorso_messenger __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer= some guy?
May lucky in USA, if here in Italy you take 500,000$ for year you have immediatly the controls of Financial Police Matteo --- Darren Garrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] ha scritto: Or could she mean someone else? And some guy who sells meteorites supposedly made $500,000 last year. They're this century's Pet Rocks. http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld/myrtlebeachonline/16540718.htm Rare rock hurled by God ... Make offer JAN A. IGOE EARTH TO JAN It was a typical Monday for those without trust funds. I was heading to work at the news mine down S.C. 31 - where the speed limit is 65 unless you're a dump truck, like the one that blew past me as if I'd grown roots. Clumps of dirt and rock spewed out the back as an unidentified flying object slammed into my windshield. I could just make out the signs plastered on the truck's rear end: Not Responsible for Broken Windshields. It was right above How's my Driving? Since they asked, I called the trucking company to oblige. But the troll who answered didn't seem to be aware of the latter sign. And he was less than delighted to hear from yet another disgruntled driver with a cracked windshield. The troll assured me that: 1. The company does not haul, nor have they ever knowingly hauled, any hard, sharp objects. Only certified soft, friendly, child-safe, nontoxic, organic yard waste made from marshmallows. 2. It's my fault for getting in the truck's way. 3. This was an act of God, who disliked my windshield. 4. Besides, insurance pays for this stuff, so quit pouting. But I like to pout, so I kept whining that: 1. The vast scope of yard waste generally includes, but is not limited to, sharp rocks, small boulders, tree trunks and other malicious, windshield-piercing objects. 2. Since I do not pilot a helicopter, it's extremely difficult to elude a road-hogging predator passing me at 85 miles per hour. 3. The God I pray to has a pretty full agenda what with war, famine, disease, hatred, natural disasters, my daughter's boyfriend and My Space. He/she would not waste time hurling rocks at cars recently sighted in the Presbyterians' parking lot. 4. Insurance may pay for this stuff, but I pay for the insurance. And they like to raise my rates. The third time I called the truck guy back (we kept getting disconnected), he had several suggestions - including one I can repeat: Sell it on eBay. Sell the car? No, he says, the alleged flying rock. Sell it on eBay. So I checked. Inanimate objects are big business on eBay. A rare Nano Rex jaw can be yours for just $6,995. And some guy who sells meteorites supposedly made $500,000 last year. They're this century's Pet Rocks. This is swell news for the N.J. family who had one come crashing through their bathroom ceiling. They may just clear enough to fix their roof. That's a good thing, because the UFO it came from no doubt has a sign: Not Responsible for Earthlings' Broken Roofs. And by the way, How's my Flying? __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list M come Meteorite - Matteo Chinellato Via Triestina 126/A - 30173 - TESSERA, VENEZIA, ITALY Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sale Site: http://www.mcomemeteorite.it Collection Site: http://www.mcomemeteorite.info MSN Messanger: spacerocks at hotmail.com EBAY.COM:http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/mcomemeteorite/ ___ Vinci i biglietti per FIFA World Cup in Germania! yahoo.it/concorso_messenger __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Mike Farmer= some guy?
Or could she mean someone else? And some guy who sells meteorites supposedly made $500,000 last year. They're this century's Pet Rocks. http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld/myrtlebeachonline/16540718.htm Rare rock hurled by God ... Make offer JAN A. IGOE EARTH TO JAN It was a typical Monday for those without trust funds. I was heading to work at the news mine down S.C. 31 - where the speed limit is 65 unless you're a dump truck, like the one that blew past me as if I'd grown roots. Clumps of dirt and rock spewed out the back as an unidentified flying object slammed into my windshield. I could just make out the signs plastered on the truck's rear end: Not Responsible for Broken Windshields. It was right above How's my Driving? Since they asked, I called the trucking company to oblige. But the troll who answered didn't seem to be aware of the latter sign. And he was less than delighted to hear from yet another disgruntled driver with a cracked windshield. The troll assured me that: 1. The company does not haul, nor have they ever knowingly hauled, any hard, sharp objects. Only certified soft, friendly, child-safe, nontoxic, organic yard waste made from marshmallows. 2. It's my fault for getting in the truck's way. 3. This was an act of God, who disliked my windshield. 4. Besides, insurance pays for this stuff, so quit pouting. But I like to pout, so I kept whining that: 1. The vast scope of yard waste generally includes, but is not limited to, sharp rocks, small boulders, tree trunks and other malicious, windshield-piercing objects. 2. Since I do not pilot a helicopter, it's extremely difficult to elude a road-hogging predator passing me at 85 miles per hour. 3. The God I pray to has a pretty full agenda what with war, famine, disease, hatred, natural disasters, my daughter's boyfriend and My Space. He/she would not waste time hurling rocks at cars recently sighted in the Presbyterians' parking lot. 4. Insurance may pay for this stuff, but I pay for the insurance. And they like to raise my rates. The third time I called the truck guy back (we kept getting disconnected), he had several suggestions - including one I can repeat: Sell it on eBay. Sell the car? No, he says, the alleged flying rock. Sell it on eBay. So I checked. Inanimate objects are big business on eBay. A rare Nano Rex jaw can be yours for just $6,995. And some guy who sells meteorites supposedly made $500,000 last year. They're this century's Pet Rocks. This is swell news for the N.J. family who had one come crashing through their bathroom ceiling. They may just clear enough to fix their roof. That's a good thing, because the UFO it came from no doubt has a sign: Not Responsible for Earthlings' Broken Roofs. And by the way, How's my Flying? __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Spirit magazine
I just got my copy of Spirit magazine featuring Mike Farmer. Nice job Mike ! I have a photo of Mike sporting a metal detector and a traveling case here ( for those of you who haven't seen his article yet ) Here : http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/spacerox2001/detail?.dir=/6330re2.dnm=ff4cre2.jpg.src=ph Bob __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Mike Farmer and Oman
Hi List I've been stewing on Mike Farmer's statement about a bunch of naked idiots in Oman. I forget his exact statement but close enough. I still believe there is no law or decree regarding meteorite hunting and exporting from Oman. The law that they say we violated pertains to archeological resources! The Embassy's and we were of that opinion. But when you're in a country that is a monarchy and the constitution is for show and nothing else then you're on your own. You are there and operate at the whim of a dictator or the powers that be. After our release from jail my second phone call was to Mike Farmer. My first call was a call home to get his number. Mike seemed annoyed at my call and felt I was accusing him of our problems. When my call to him was only a warning! Warning him not to come to Oman. While in custody and being interrogated I was offered 100,000 RE to get him to come there. For those of you unfamiliar with Omanie monies that's equivalent to $238,000.00 US. The investigator had a manila file folder about ½ inch thick full of info and web stuff about him including copies of many of his web page adds. I guess they thought I worked for Mike or something because I'm also from Tucson? Well lucky for Mike that I'm independently wealthy and don't need there chump change. Besides that I really like Mike and would hate to see him rotting in an Omanie prison. As far as Mike's integrity in dealing and knowledge on space rocks I think he's one of the best and come a long way from working the table for that dirt bag Michael Casper. I consider Mike Farmer an Icon in the field of meteoritic's for his knowledge and hunting abilities. The only reason I'm writing this is to warn those that hunt with him. They may or may not be aware of this fact. Mike has been very lucky that the Oman government operates in the dark ages with little or no computers to aid their business. Sooner or later probably by dumb Omanie luck Mike and partner(s) will be captured and I just hope they like eating dates. As far as the Governor of Dhofar goes after Mike's last post to the list since I'm certain it's being monitored. I think his new job is at the local camel wash! Mike is a big boy and can take care of himself; I did what I thought right I warned him. Those that hunt with him in Oman take head you too have been warned! Happy Hunting John Blennert __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer and Oman
On Mon, 22 May 2006 08:40:21 -0700, you wrote: being interrogated I was offered 100,000 RE to get him to come there. For those of you unfamiliar with Omanie monies that's equivalent to $238,000.00 US. snip Tucson? Well lucky for Mike that I'm independently wealthy and don't need there chump change. I'm curious-- just how independently wealthy does one have to be before he can concider $238,000 to be chump change? (Maybe you should concider tossing a few of those millions of dollars at a copy of this http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?isbn=0060006641itm=1) __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
RE: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer and Oman
John, I have never done you wrong either. But I will say this, and you must admit it. Were you, or were you all not running around 24/7 without pants and shirts on? Ivan's videos (wonderful videos I might ad) ALL, every last one shows nothing but 10 or 11 guys in underwear running around, and even on the one paved highway in the country. Again, in an Islamic country, this is absolutely forbidden! Anyone who has been to one knows that for a fact. I think that your actions and demeanor played a large part in your unfortunate situation. Sure, they found trucks full of stones, equipment, computers, etc, and wanted to know the deal. I find it so hard to believe that they had this major task force looking for me, that they offered a 1/4 million dollars for my capture. Hell, I would sell them all my Omani meteorites for $250,000 today, and ship them back for free! They caught you guys with hundreds of kilos of meteorites, took Ivan to get another ton which were in storage, and then they let you go, while they still want me, who has found like 1% of what Ivan has found? This story just doesnt ad up. Either way, I love Oman, I have never had the slightest problem there with police/customs, and if my day comes, I will deal with it. Oman customs opens my crates, looks at my stones, and sends me on my way. You sound angry that the Omani police would hold you in jail for two days without charges. President Bush is holding people in Cuba for 4 YEARS now without charges. Maybe they thought you were terrorists. You are lucky Bush didnt get hold of you and ship you to Cuba. Michael Farmer -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John B. Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 8:40 AM To: Meteorite-list Meteoritecentral Subject: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer and Oman Hi List I've been stewing on Mike Farmer's statement about a bunch of naked idiots in Oman. I forget his exact statement but close enough. I still believe there is no law or decree regarding meteorite hunting and exporting from Oman. The law that they say we violated pertains to archeological resources! The Embassy's and we were of that opinion. But when you're in a country that is a monarchy and the constitution is for show and nothing else then you're on your own. You are there and operate at the whim of a dictator or the powers that be. After our release from jail my second phone call was to Mike Farmer. My first call was a call home to get his number. Mike seemed annoyed at my call and felt I was accusing him of our problems. When my call to him was only a warning! Warning him not to come to Oman. While in custody and being interrogated I was offered 100,000 RE to get him to come there. For those of you unfamiliar with Omanie monies that's equivalent to $238,000.00 US. The investigator had a manila file folder about ½ inch thick full of info and web stuff about him including copies of many of his web page adds. I guess they thought I worked for Mike or something because I'm also from Tucson? Well lucky for Mike that I'm independently wealthy and don't need there chump change. Besides that I really like Mike and would hate to see him rotting in an Omanie prison. As far as Mike's integrity in dealing and knowledge on space rocks I think he's one of the best and come a long way from working the table for that dirt bag Michael Casper. I consider Mike Farmer an Icon in the field of meteoritic's for his knowledge and hunting abilities. The only reason I'm writing this is to warn those that hunt with him. They may or may not be aware of this fact. Mike has been very lucky that the Oman government operates in the dark ages with little or no computers to aid their business. Sooner or later probably by dumb Omanie luck Mike and partner(s) will be captured and I just hope they like eating dates. As far as the Governor of Dhofar goes after Mike's last post to the list since I'm certain it's being monitored. I think his new job is at the local camel wash! Mike is a big boy and can take care of himself; I did what I thought right I warned him. Those that hunt with him in Oman take head you too have been warned! Happy Hunting John Blennert __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer and Oman
Darren (and Listees), You seem to have little problem expressing your opinion on this list so I hope you don't mind if I share not only a few of my opinions but also some hard facts. When John Blennert says he's independently wealthy he is being modest. He's a self-made man who got to where he is by working hard and making good business decisions. How many people do you know that retired at 50? You have pointed out (by your suggestion that he purchase a book about writing well) that his grammar and spelling are not up to your standards. Those of us who know John personally have known this for years and accept it as part of his unique personality. I get a big kick out of JBs writing style. But, his shortfalls in the composition department are minuscule compared to the good things he's done for meteorites. In addition to being a devoted and productive meteorite hunter, John works behind the scenes providing museums, research facilities and universities with FREE meteorite specimens. John has never...NEVER...sold a meteorite. He has, however, donated meteorite specimens to scores of institutions and facilities over the past 6 or 7 years. He has also placed much of his personal collection on public display at the Flandrau Science Center located on the campus of the University of Arizona. Because of his generosity, the public and students alike have access to meteorites that wouldn't be available otherwise. John was the co-finder of the Gold Basin meteorite strewnfield along with his partner Jim Kreigh, that is a fact. Jim got the credit for the actual find, but John hunted side-by-side with him on every trip that was made to Gold Basin in the beginning. Additionally, John has found the following new meteorites that I can remember off the top of my head. King Tut, White Elephant, Dos Cabezas, Roach Dry Lake 002, Hualapai Wash 021. He also has several others that are currently being worked on. Those people who know John personally will tell you he's not one to BS or exaggerate. If John Blennert claims his statements about Oman and Mike Farmer are true, that's good enough for me. I am privy to more information but I won't go into details here. If anyone is considering going to Oman for the purpose of hunting meteorites, you might want to talk to JB before you go. JKGwilliam At 09:42 AM 5/22/2006, Darren Garrison wrote: On Mon, 22 May 2006 08:40:21 -0700, you wrote: being interrogated I was offered 100,000 RE to get him to come there. For those of you unfamiliar with Omanie monies that's equivalent to $238,000.00 US. snip Tucson? Well lucky for Mike that I'm independently wealthy and don't need there chump change. I'm curious-- just how independently wealthy does one have to be before he can concider $238,000 to be chump change? (Maybe you should concider tossing a few of those millions of dollars at a copy of this http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?isbn=0060006641itm=1) __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer and Oman
On Mon, 22 May 2006 11:17:43 -0700, you wrote: Darren (and Listees), You seem to have little problem expressing your opinion on this list so I hope you don't mind if I share not only a few of my opinions but also some hard facts. When John Blennert says he's independently wealthy he is being modest. He's a self-made man who got to where he is by working hard and making good business decisions. How many people do you know that retired at 50? Maybe I spoke out of turn, but it just rubbed me the wrong way to see him call an amount of money that most people have to do 5 or 10 years of work to gross before taxes chump change-- meaning a trivial amount of money. It came off as really, profoundly eletist and insluting. And I doubt that someone with only a few million would concider $280,000 trivial So I'd really like to know just how rich you have to be before a quarter of a million dollars is so little that it is trivial to you. Which isn't meant to address the issue if this amount is enough to make you lure someone into a trap over-- just when you reach the point that a extra quarter of a million dollars-- around the total gross income of five years of hard work for the average US household-- becomes such a trivial amount that it is insulting. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/income_wealth/002484.html __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer and Oman
After cooling off, I want to apoligize to John Blennert and the list for the crack on his writing skills. It was a petty blow, and I wouldn't have made it if I wasn't already angered by his chump change comment (I concider that a heck of a lot of money, so by definition I guess I'm a chump). __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Collection sale
Hello, Id just like to thank Mike for making his incredible collection available to the collectors around the world. This is definitely a time to spend some cash on his specimens. I just received my 182 Gram Park Forest Individual from Mike, that he personally found himself. You can see it here: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/spacerox2001/album?.dir=/1801 Obviously a great addition to my collection. Thanks Mike, Bob Evans __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Unbelievable
So do I!!! 3 days on eBay and still not 1 single bid on mines!!! Anyway, that's the game and hope makes people livivng as we say in French! http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmeteoriteshow Frédéric Beroud www.meteoriteshow.com IMCA # 2491 (http://www.meteoritecollectors.org/) - Original Message - From: Bob Evans [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 5:04 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Unbelievable Only Mike Farmer can sell a 19 gram SA for over $600. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=3239item=6524022200; rd=1ssPageName=WDVW Not to be profusely patting Mike on the back, but, how does that tune go? wish I could be like Mike? BE __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Unbelievable
Thats right Matteo, Thats why we envy Mike, he is one of the few who have the capability to sell at this level. Dont be jealous, envy is more honorable. BE - Original Message - From: M come Meteorite Meteorites [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Bob Evans [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 5:27 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Unbelievable and only a idiot pay $600 for a sikhote alin have a value of $20 --- Bob Evans [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Only Mike Farmer can sell a 19 gram SA for over $600. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=3239item=6524022200rd=1ssPageName=WDVW Not to be profusely patting Mike on the back, but, how does that tune go? wish I could be like Mike? BE __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list M come Meteorite - Matteo Chinellato Via Triestina 126/A - 30030 - TESSERA, VENEZIA, ITALY Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sale Site: http://www.mcomemeteorite.it Collection Site: http://www.mcomemeteorite.info International Meteorite Collectors Association #2140 MSN Messanger: spacerocks at hotmail.com EBAY.COM:http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/mcomemeteorite/ ___ Nuovo Yahoo! Messenger: E' molto più divertente: Audibles, Avatar, Webcam, Giochi, Rubrica. Scaricalo ora! http://it.messenger.yahoo.it __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Unbelievable
Only Mike Farmer can sell a 19 gram SA for over $600. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=3239item=6524022200rd=1ssPageName=WDVW Not to be profusely patting Mike on the back, but, how does that tune go? wish I could be like Mike? BE __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Unbelievable
Yes, but I have a beautiful 210 gram Gao that is selling for $130.00 right now! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=6524023255 - Original Message - From: Bob Evans [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 8:04 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Unbelievable Only Mike Farmer can sell a 19 gram SA for over $600. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=3239item=6524022200rd=1ssPageName=WDVW Not to be profusely patting Mike on the back, but, how does that tune go? wish I could be like Mike? BE __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Unbelievable
On Mon, 11 Apr 2005 22:04:00 -0500, Bob Evans [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Only Mike Farmer can sell a 19 gram SA for over $600. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=3239item=6524022200rd=1ssPageName=WDVW Not to be profusely patting Mike on the back, but, how does that tune go? wish I could be like Mike? Wow. That's some price for a piece that looks like a deformed penis! __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Unbelievable
mah...I have pay my 100% the same piece for $20probably this person not know the real prices of this material. --- Bob Evans [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Only Mike Farmer can sell a 19 gram SA for over $600. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=3239item=6524022200rd=1ssPageName=WDVW Not to be profusely patting Mike on the back, but, how does that tune go? wish I could be like Mike? BE __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list M come Meteorite - Matteo Chinellato Via Triestina 126/A - 30030 - TESSERA, VENEZIA, ITALY Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sale Site: http://www.mcomemeteorite.it Collection Site: http://www.mcomemeteorite.info International Meteorite Collectors Association #2140 MSN Messanger: spacerocks at hotmail.com EBAY.COM:http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/mcomemeteorite/ ___ Nuovo Yahoo! Messenger: E' molto più divertente: Audibles, Avatar, Webcam, Giochi, Rubrica Scaricalo ora! http://it.messenger.yahoo.it __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Unbelievable
same material http://it.geocities.com/mcomemeteoritecollection/SikhoteAlin5.JPG now I put on ebay for $600 Matteo --- Darren Garrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 11 Apr 2005 22:04:00 -0500, Bob Evans [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Only Mike Farmer can sell a 19 gram SA for over $600. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=3239item=6524022200rd=1ssPageName=WDVW Not to be profusely patting Mike on the back, but, how does that tune go? wish I could be like Mike? Wow. That's some price for a piece that looks like a deformed penis! __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list M come Meteorite - Matteo Chinellato Via Triestina 126/A - 30030 - TESSERA, VENEZIA, ITALY Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sale Site: http://www.mcomemeteorite.it Collection Site: http://www.mcomemeteorite.info International Meteorite Collectors Association #2140 MSN Messanger: spacerocks at hotmail.com EBAY.COM:http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/mcomemeteorite/ ___ Nuovo Yahoo! Messenger: E' molto più divertente: Audibles, Avatar, Webcam, Giochi, Rubrica Scaricalo ora! http://it.messenger.yahoo.it __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Book
Dear List, Is Mike Farmer going to write a book about his meteorite adventures? I hope he will since I'm sure it would be a good and valuable read. Clear skies, Jonathan __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer and his Bush B Gone sale..
Mike, I think it's Sheriff Brody from the Jaws movies. AKA Roy Schieder. He must have moved to Texas though. ;-) Martin Brody wrote: Jesus wasn't your side, scumbag. If you could only see the smile on my face. LOL. You brought politics into your business, and now you will pay the price. Must be hard selling your private collection to pay your electric bill hehehehehehehe. Don't you have some flea infested march to go join now? - Original Message - From: Michael Farmer To: Martin Brody , Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer and his Bush B Gone sale.. Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2004 23:17:53 -0700 Anyone know who this retard is? Smoking a turd Must be a real Jesus loving Christian speaking there. - Original Message - From: Martin Brody mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 10:59 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer and his Bush B Gone sale.. Enjoy smoking a turd in the welfare line next to your hero John Kerry. You got what you deserved scumbag. -- ___ Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- ___ Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup http://mail01.mail.com/scripts/payment/adtracking.cgi?bannercode=adsfreejump01 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Mike Farmer and his Bush B Gone sale..
Enjoy smoking a turd in the welfare line next to your hero John Kerry. You got what you deserved scumbag. -- ___Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer and his Bush B Gone sale..
Jesus wasn't your side, scumbag. If youcould only see the smile on my face. LOL. You brought politics into your business, and now you will pay the price. Must be hard selling your private collection to pay your electric bill hehehehehehehe. Don't you have some flea infested march to go join now? - Original Message -From: "Michael Farmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: "Martin Brody" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer and his Bush B Gone sale..Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2004 23:17:53 -0700 Anyone know who this retard is? "Smoking a turd" Must bea real Jesus loving Christian speaking there. - Original Message - From: Martin Brody To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 10:59 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer and his Bush B Gone sale.. Enjoy smoking a turd in the welfare line next to your hero John Kerry. You got what you deserved scumbag. -- ___Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.comhttp://www.mail.com/?sr=signup __Meteorite-list mailing list[EMAIL PROTECTED]http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- ___Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer and his Bush B Gone sale..
Hi, Martin, That kind of talk is perfectly acceptable if you are running for national political office, like a senator or congressman, but we'd appreciate it if you'd tone it down a little for us. Sterling K. Webb - Martin Brody wrote: Enjoy smoking a turd in the welfare line next to your hero John Kerry. You got what you deserved scumbag. __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
AW: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer and his Bush B Gone sale..
BTW people like you are commonly called Taliban. Bernhard -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Im Auftrag von Martin Brody Gesendet: Mittwoch, 03. November 2004 06:59 An: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Betreff: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer and his Bush B Gone sale.. Enjoy smoking a turd in the welfare line next to your hero John Kerry. You got what you deserved scumbag. -- ___ Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Mike Farmer
Dear List and Mike Farmer, I have followed this list for years, via the message archives. I have always tended to side with Mr. Farmer during his rants, which have been occurring more frequently. I am totally disgusted that Farmer would use this list to spew his hatred of a man that the majority of Americans support. Mike, you say your sales are off by over 30% from last year, and you want to blame President Bush? Look in the mirror buddy. Your ever increasing anti-social borderline psychotic behavior is to blame, NOT President Bush. Evidently, your judgment is as bad as your spelling when it comes to being a business man. Way to go, Mike, alienate over half of the collectors because you think you are some type of leader in the meteorite community and they will followyour warped and uniformed political view. It was great to see that Matt Morgan's business has been up. Perhaps you should take a hint and l earn to keep your mouth shut. Mike, you will never get one red cent from me. I won't contribute to pay for your plane tickets to New York to march with your filthy brethren. You are nothing more then an American version of Matteo, and, hopefully, your days on this list are numbered. Martin Brody -- ___Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer
Mike Farmer, I assure you that there are many more people who do not send messages to this as opposed to those that do. I wasn't signed up for the list, I read everything via the message archives. Your idiotic e-mail inspired me to join. I was in the military, I did my service, not that that has anything to do with anything. As far as Christian values, I haven't stepped foot in a church in over 25 years, but way to go Mike, your smart ass comment just cost your a few more customers I'm sure. Take some time off Mike, go tell your Chris Matthew's story somewhere else. You need to learn your place Mike, and that place isn't around decent, fair minded, meteorite collectors. - Original Message -From: "Michael Farmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2004 09:35:05 -0700To: "Martin Brody" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer WOW , this is what I was protesting against, myself and "my filthy brethren" tend to like the constitution of the United States and take advantage of it when we need to, people like yourself seem to think that it only supports your own way of thinkingand everyone else can go to hell. Now Martin, I have never heard of you, and in a search of the archives I can not find a single post you have made. Have you ever posted? Why are you voicing your opinion on this meteorite list of you have never provided one email, one comment, or participated in one discussion? "My Rants" are no more common than many others, now I do tend to speak my mind at times, I feel that people who never stand up for themselves are little more than cowards. If you buy your meteorites (which you have certainly never bought from me) based on political views, then more power to you. I feel your hatred in your email Martin, this must be part of the "Christian Values" thatthe Bush corner tends toespouse while breaking every tenant of the holy bible? We will see if a majority support Bush on November 3rd, but I know where I hope we go. By the way, Have you ever served in the armed forces Martin? I have, proudly during the first Gulf War.we "protesters" loveour country so much, we will not blindly stumble like sheep to the Bush administration's terror alerts on a daily basis. I refuse to "be afraid" and vote my "fear" as we have been spoonfed the last three years. Now, I agree that political discourse really does not belong on this list, I merely posted a small little blurb in order to see if this list was still alive. I am forced to sit through endless emails about everything under the sun other than meteorites, so adding one more topic is my right. Again Martin, since you seem to be a ghost who just reads and does not participate until now, perhaps you should continue to keep yourmouth shut until you start providing some meteorite-related material for all to use? Michael Farmer - Original Message ----- From: Martin Brody To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2004 9:14 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Dear List and Mike Farmer, I have followed this list for years, via the message archives. I have always tended to side with Mr. Farmer during his rants, which have been occurring more frequently. I am totally disgusted that Farmer would use this list to spew his hatred of a man that the majority of Americans support. Mike, you say your sales are off by over 30% from last year, and you want to blame President Bush? Look in the mirror buddy. Your ever increasing anti-social borderline psychotic behavior is to blame, NOT President Bush. Evidently, your judgment is as bad as your spelling when it comes to being a business man. Way to go, Mike, alienate over half of the collectors because you think you are some type of leader in the meteorite community and they will followyour warped and uniformed political view. It was great to see that Matt Morgan's business has been up. Perhaps you should take a hint and l earn to keep your mouth shut. Mike, you will never get one red cent from me. I won't contribute to pay for your plane tickets to New York to march with your filthy brethren. You are nothing more then an American version of Matteo, and, hopefully, your days on this list are numbered. Martin Brody-- ___Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.comhttp://www.mail.com/?sr=signup __Meteorite-list mailing list[EMAIL PROTECTED]http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- ___Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer
You have been non-stop here? I seem to recall your eradic behavoir has gotten you banned from the list at least once, which I sure will happen again. This is a metorite list, not Mike Farmers Meteorite List. There were collectors long before you Mike, and there will be long after you. I assure you, the meteorite community will survive without your stain on it. Don't get me wrong, I'm greatful to all the people who financed your trips to find the meteorites they paid for.- Original Message -From: "Michael Farmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2004 09:57:22 -0700To: "Martin Brody" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Thanks Martin, you showed what a jerk you are, by saying that I dont belong amonth people I have been interacting with for aomost 8 years. While you just signed up to slam me. Since you have never participated, your opinion is near worthless. How dare you tell me to "learn my place"! My place is here, wher eI have been non-stop for years, where you just popped in. So Martin, what is my place? Enjoy your time here. Those who participate havea good time. Michael Farmer - Original Message - From: Martin Brody To: Michael Farmer ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2004 9:44 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Mike Farmer, I assure you that there are many more people who do not send messages to this as opposed to those that do. I wasn't signed up for the list, I read everything via the message archives. Your idiotic e-mail inspired me to join. I was in the military, I did my service, not that that has anything to do with anything. As far as Christian values, I haven't stepped foot in a church in over 25 years, but way to go Mike, your smart ass comment just cost your a few more customers I'm sure. Take some time off Mike, go tell your Chris Matthew's story somewhere else. You need to learn your place Mike, and that place isn't around decent, fair minded, meteorite collectors. - Original Message -From: "Michael Farmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2004 09:35:05 -0700To: "Martin Brody" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer WOW , this is what I was protesting against, myself and "my filthy brethren" tend to like the constitution of the United States and take advantage of it when we need to, people like yourself seem to think that it only supports your own way of thinkingand everyone else can go to hell. Now Martin, I have never heard of you, and in a search of the archives I can not find a single post you have made. Have you ever posted? Why are you voicing your opinion on this meteorite list of you have never provided one email, one comment, or participated in one discussion? "My Rants" are no more common than many others, now I do tend to speak my mind at times, I feel that people who never stand up for themselves are little more than cowards. If you buy your meteorites (which you have certainly never bought from me) based on political views, then more power to you. I feel your hatred in your email Martin, this must be part of the "Christian Values" thatthe Bush corner tends toespouse while breaking every tenant of the holy bible? We will see if a majority support Bush on November 3rd, but I know where I hope we go. By the way, Have you ever served in the armed forces Martin? I have, proudly during the first Gulf War.we "protesters" loveour country so much, we will not blindly stumble like sheep to the Bush administration's terror alerts on a daily basis. I refuse to "be afraid" and vote my "fear" as we have been spoonfed the last three years. Now, I agree that political discourse really does not belong on this list, I merely posted a small little blurb in order to see if this list was still alive. I am forced to sit through endless emails about everything under the sun other than meteorites, so adding one more topic is my right. Again Martin, since you seem to be a ghost who just reads and does not participate until now, perhaps you should continue to keep yourmouth shut until you start providing some meteorite-related material for all to use? Michael Farmer - Original Message - From: Martin Brody To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2004 9:14 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Dear List and Mike Farmer, I have followed this list for years, via the message archives. I have always tended to side with Mr. Farmer during his rants, which have been occurring more frequently. I am totally disgusted that Farmer would use this list to spew his hatred of a man that the majority of Americans support. Mike, you say your sales are off by over 30% from last year, and you want to blame President Bush? Look in the mirror buddy. Your ever increasing anti-social borderline
Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Farmer
Joel Warren? The same Joel Warren who always defended you Mike? Who never said a bad word about you? -- ___Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Mike Farmer repost: Park Forest Winslow St.
Mark note: The following, related to the last few postings, was posted to this list April 20, 2003. Taken from the list archives. Please visit, www.MeteoriteArticles.com, a free on-line archive of meteor and meteorite articles. [meteorite-list] Park Forest Saga continues. Michael Farmer farmerm at concentric.net Sun Apr 20 19:44:22 EDT 2003 Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --=_NextPart_000_0033_01C3075C.18564B00 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hello everyone. I am announcing a bit of news about Park Forest. I have been in negotiations with the Park Forest police dept for the last two weeks regarding the meteorite from Winslow St. I purchased 1/2 kilo of fragments from the owners, including the main mass, shortly after the fall. The owner had called the police when the fragments showered their house and car doing damage to both. The stone had impacted the street and apparently shattered, with most landing on the homeowners porch. They called the police and the police took the meteorites that night as evidence. When I went to Park Forest the next day, I made them offers and they went to the police and retrieved the specimens. I bought over 500 grams of fragments. One week later, the police chief contacted me in Tucson and demanded the meteorites back, saying that they were stolen property and belonged to the city. I told them how hard I found that to believe since they landed on the peoples property and damaged their home and car, and the police had relinquished it back to the homeowner. He told me that they didn't care, that now that the police knew the value, that they wanted them back, and that they were only going to go after my since I had the largest pieces. They did not care that almost 10 other people got specimens from the Winslow Street meteorite, they just wanted my pieces back. I refused and forgot the matter. Then they contacted me again this week and demanded the stones back or they would start legal action against me! Well, what I am here to announce is that I have made a binding agreement with the Park Forest police Dept. I am giving them the endcut of the largest piece, and they are relinquishing all rights to any other pieces from that specimen. Unfortunately, I must give back a 116 gram endcut to the city. I paid several thousand dollars for the pieces and will get no compensation from the city. We decided that I would DONATE the specimen back to the city and they would allow me to keep the rest of the pieces. I am so offended that I had to do this, that I was the only target, even though they knew about so many other pieces. My attorney told me that undoubtedly I would prevail in any court case, but we decided that it was in my best interests to negotiate a quick settlement to avoid the hassle of the police. I am just warning people that even in America, sometimes due process is a joke. In order to save myself the problems, I just had to give in and submit to the police demands. Since this problem is solved, I have completed cutting the remaining pieces and will ship them to all the buyers tomorrow. This is one reason that many of you have not received your pieces yet. Does anyone have anything to input regarding the treatment by the Park Forest Police? I am not so sure that they want this piece back for the city, so I am taking it back personally and want to present it to the city council, NOT the police dept. If anyone is offered this endcut for sale by the police, PLEASE let us all know. Mike Farmer __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] mike farmer
You know with all the slamming going on of everyone and every thing, it is a nice breath of fresh air to see someone like MIKE FARMER doing what he is doing.I thank him totally with all my being going out to places that I never care to go to.Being out of work and making my priorities a full time job just looking for a full time job,this has really gotten me a chance to look back and see how much I appreciate what MIKE is doing for our great hobby.I am a simple ,but very PASSIONATE collecter, as you all know.But I also know that this list is consisted of alot of great people, especially the brainy types who have been doing this hobby for a living for along time.It just GUTS me when I see people slam others for what ever reason, when they are out there busting their ASS to bring back new specimens so we can all continue to enjoy this hobby that we so love.I hope mike will continue to do what he does for along time.Being only 32 he has alot more energy to do that than I being 49.I save my energy for the bedroom : ) Way to go mike.I look forward to seeing that new meteorite.And keep up the great job that you do so well. steve arnold, illinois meteorites chicago, ill. usa!! = Steve R.Arnold, Chicago, IL, 60120 I. M. C. A. MEMBER #6728 Illinois Meteorites website url http://stormbringer60120.tripod.com http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/illinoismeteorites/ __ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] mike farmer
Dear Steve and List, I think your letter was very well put, and just about says, what alot of us feel. When I joined this list, I was made aware of the fact, that we are a diversified (multiplicity,variety ) group of individuals, with the common ground, being our individual interests in Meteorites. Whatever facet you fall under, you are part of the whole. That's what makes this list so great. Then there's the fact, that basic human nature dictates, not everyone, is going to agree, or feel the same on different controversies. Shouldn't have to, and it's IMPOSSIBLE to think that anyone is totally right or wrong. Too many grey areas in this field, but individual input, helps put things into perspective. Another great thing about this List. Personally I, as an individual, greatly admire and respect , and can openly admit, envy, Mike Farmers abiities and wherewithal, to do what he is trying to do in India, against all odds. Plus am very grateful, that he is sharing this adventure and insight, with all of us, as it happens. Real passion, dedication and grit !!! Obviously, I am not a business person. But there are many on-list that are. They make it possible also, in their way, to make available merchandise ( meteorites) to buy. A different, but important, sort of contribution,( because, not everyone can, or wants to be, a Michael Farmer). I'm sure there are some that applaud Matteo's Business coup'e in possibly aquiring a piece of India's latest meteorite, without having to go there and get his hands dirty. Bottom line, no matter where you fit in the spectrum.you fit ! It's all about Meteorites. Look at the bright side Michael and Matteo.It could be worse..thankfully, the likelihood of your future sons and daughters, ever meeting, falling in Love and getting married, making you in-laws, will never be an issue. You have much to be Thankful for. Past: Romeo + Juliet , not that far past : Hatfield's and McCoy's, future: Farmer's and Chinellato's. Perish the thought!! Thank your Lucky Stars, for the Atlantic Ocean ! Best to All, Marcie __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Mike Farmer`s cell phone number
Greetings listees. Just got off the phone with Mike and he wanted me to post his cell phone number for anyone who is in the area and wants to get ahold of him. He would do it himself, but is trying to navigate through the southern suburbs of Chicago. Good luck!!! Nothing like Tucson! His number is 1-520-360-0818. Dave __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Mike Farmer Email Down
Mike wanted me to inform all of you that his computer is down and he is unable to receive or answer emails. It is supposed to be fixed by sometime tomorrow. Best Regards... Jim Strope421 Fourth StreetGlen Dale, WV 26038 Catch a Falling Star Meteoriteshttp://www.catchafallingstar.com
