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Fun show fellas, and congrats on the series! Dave www.fallingrocks.com -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of meteorh...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 3:04 PM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Men invite, and thanks Hey List, It is with great pleasure that I invite all of you to sit down tonight and to take a journey to Canada with Geoff Notkin and myself on Science Channel (9pm Eastern) on our first episode of our first season of "Meteorite Men" the Series. I haven't seen the episode myself yet, but some of our friends in the production office have, and it promises to be a fun adventure and (don't tell anyone I said this, but) we do find some meteorites in this episode. Geoff and I are keenly aware that this TV series might be the best opportunity for the meteorite collecting community to put our best foot forward and show the world a glimpse into what makes our passion of collecting so exciting. Of course we have to mix the geeky science with a little humor and drama, or people won't stick around for the end of the show, and won't come back next week. I want to give a HUGE amount of credit to our LMNO Productions team. We have had over 95 people working on this show on the production side, not to mention the hundreds of people working over on the Science Channel and Discovery Network to make this happen. Millions of dollars have been invested to bring this episode to air, and it is very humbling realizing that while Geoff and I have our faces on screen, NONE of this would be possible without the team behind the scenes. And, I would be remiss to not take the time to thank ALL of you that have supported me over the last 18 years when I have tried to eek out a living in this crazy business. If it weren't for the scientists who study these rocks, if it weren't for the collecting customers that buy a piece here and a slice there from me, tonight would never have become a reality. I have to give a huge shout out to Blaine Reed who was my one and only customer for the first 6 years of my meteorite career. In a business of "buy low and sell high," somehow, Blaine had a philosophy of "How much can I afford to pay Steve for what he brings me?" as opposed to "How cheap can I get these rocks from Steve?" Blaine, if it weren't for you buddy, I would have been out of this business before I even got into it. I owe you a big Margarita at the Birthday Bash, and every Birthday Bash from here on out. In fact, anyone who likes this show tonight, buy Blaine a drink before you offer me one, ok? Of course kudos have to go out to THE Meteorite Man Bob Haag, who blazed a trail through a jungle that we all are enjoying the fruits of now. Harvey Nininger, Oscar Monnig, Glen Huss, H.O. Stockwell, just to name a few, are pillars that hold the roof over all of our heads now. I have to thank my amazing wife, Qynne, and the two greatest daughters a guy could ever hope to have, Lauren and Kelsey who have shared me and my time with this calling. A big thanks goes out to Phil Mani who on a gut feeling supported the Brenham adventure a few years back, which was one domino in the series to fall that led to all of this. There is a huge amount of credit and thanks that needs to be extended to the 8n8 crew that inadvertently journeyed with me to the Alpha site several years back which ended up being in our pilot episode. All of you guys are getting your financial return on the project, but also know from me that you guys also deserve a monster sized "Thank You." You are appreciated more than you will ever know. And personally, I have to give the greatest amount of credit to my hunting partner Geoff Notkin. If it weren't for Geoff's talents and true gentlemanly qualities, none of this, and I mean NONE of this would have happened. For some reason, one guy hunting rocks on TV is not enough to make anyone take a second look. And even two guys hunting for space rocks is not enough either. Geoff's ability to articulate WHY these amazing visitors from space are so special adds an element that I don't think anyone else in the meteorite world could have been able to do. Of course there are others that can talk about why meteorites are great, but Geoff will get his fingernails dirty, jump in a hole, get excited with the rest of us, and still be able to articulate to the audience why he is, so excited, and why the viewers at home should be too. You might notice in the written descriptions about the show where sometimes it might say "Steve Arnold and Geoff Notkin..." and other times it will say "Geoff Notkin and Steve Arnold..." I suppose the powers that be want to give us equal credit in flip flopping our names from time to time. And while ego might want one's name to show up first, I really do like it when
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Men invite, and thanks
Meteorite Men rock! Great job.we really enjoyed the showI think everyone will now have a better appreciation of what you guys go through for one of these cosmic treasures to land in our collections..thanks for all your hard work!!! Looking forward to seeing you and Geoff in Tucson..Congratulations again, Arlene Schlazer - Original Message - From: "Dave Gheesling" To: ; Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 7:03 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Men invite, and thanks Fun show fellas, and congrats on the series! Dave www.fallingrocks.com -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of meteorh...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 3:04 PM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Men invite, and thanks Hey List, It is with great pleasure that I invite all of you to sit down tonight and to take a journey to Canada with Geoff Notkin and myself on Science Channel (9pm Eastern) on our first episode of our first season of "Meteorite Men" the Series. I haven't seen the episode myself yet, but some of our friends in the production office have, and it promises to be a fun adventure and (don't tell anyone I said this, but) we do find some meteorites in this episode. Geoff and I are keenly aware that this TV series might be the best opportunity for the meteorite collecting community to put our best foot forward and show the world a glimpse into what makes our passion of collecting so exciting. Of course we have to mix the geeky science with a little humor and drama, or people won't stick around for the end of the show, and won't come back next week. I want to give a HUGE amount of credit to our LMNO Productions team. We have had over 95 people working on this show on the production side, not to mention the hundreds of people working over on the Science Channel and Discovery Network to make this happen. Millions of dollars have been invested to bring this episode to air, and it is very humbling realizing that while Geoff and I have our faces on screen, NONE of this would be possible without the team behind the scenes. And, I would be remiss to not take the time to thank ALL of you that have supported me over the last 18 years when I have tried to eek out a living in this crazy business. If it weren't for the scientists who study these rocks, if it weren't for the collecting customers that buy a piece here and a slice there from me, tonight would never have become a reality. I have to give a huge shout out to Blaine Reed who was my one and only customer for the first 6 years of my meteorite career. In a business of "buy low and sell high," somehow, Blaine had a philosophy of "How much can I afford to pay Steve for what he brings me?" as opposed to "How cheap can I get these rocks from Steve?" Blaine, if it weren't for you buddy, I would have been out of this business before I even got into it. I owe you a big Margarita at the Birthday Bash, and every Birthday Bash from here on out. In fact, anyone who likes this show tonight, buy Blaine a drink before you offer me one, ok? Of course kudos have to go out to THE Meteorite Man Bob Haag, who blazed a trail through a jungle that we all are enjoying the fruits of now. Harvey Nininger, Oscar Monnig, Glen Huss, H.O. Stockwell, just to name a few, are pillars that hold the roof over all of our heads now. I have to thank my amazing wife, Qynne, and the two greatest daughters a guy could ever hope to have, Lauren and Kelsey who have shared me and my time with this calling. A big thanks goes out to Phil Mani who on a gut feeling supported the Brenham adventure a few years back, which was one domino in the series to fall that led to all of this. There is a huge amount of credit and thanks that needs to be extended to the 8n8 crew that inadvertently journeyed with me to the Alpha site several years back which ended up being in our pilot episode. All of you guys are getting your financial return on the project, but also know from me that you guys also deserve a monster sized "Thank You." You are appreciated more than you will ever know. And personally, I have to give the greatest amount of credit to my hunting partner Geoff Notkin. If it weren't for Geoff's talents and true gentlemanly qualities, none of this, and I mean NONE of this would have happened. For some reason, one guy hunting rocks on TV is not enough to make anyone take a second look. And even two guys hunting for space rocks is not enough either. Geoff's ability to articulate WHY these amazing visitors from space are so special adds an element that I don't think anyone else in the meteorite world could have been able to do. Of course there
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Men invite, and thanks
Hello List, Great show, great party! Thanks Geoff and everyone who helped make it possible. I hope I can make it next week for the Meteorite Men party. I was a pleasure visiting with everyone tonight. Now I'm even more excited that the show is just around the corner, and the first comprehensive AZ meteorites exhibition! It's going to be an exciting show this year - I look forward to visiting with everyone some more. Mark B Vail, AZ > -Original Message- > From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com > [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of > meteorh...@aol.com > Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 3:04 PM > To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Men invite, and thanks > > > > Hey List, > > It is with great pleasure that I invite all of you to sit down tonight and > to take a journey to Canada with Geoff Notkin and myself on Science Channel > (9pm Eastern) on our first episode of our first season of "Meteorite Men" > the Series. > > I haven't seen the episode myself yet, but some of our friends in the > production office have, and it promises to be a fun adventure and (don't > tell anyone I said this, but) we do find some meteorites in this episode. > > Geoff and I are keenly aware that this TV series might be the best > opportunity for the meteorite collecting community to put our best foot > forward and show the world a glimpse into what makes our passion of > collecting so exciting. Of course we have to mix the geeky science with a > little humor and drama, or people won't stick around for the end of the > show, and won't come back next week. > > I want to give a HUGE amount of credit to our LMNO Productions team. We > have had over 95 people working on this show on the production side, not to > mention the hundreds of people working over on the Science Channel and > Discovery Network to make this happen. Millions of dollars have been > invested to bring this episode to air, and it is very humbling realizing > that while Geoff and I have our faces on screen, NONE of this would be > possible without the team behind the scenes. > > And, I would be remiss to not take the time to thank ALL of you that have > supported me over the last 18 years when I have tried to eek out a living in > this crazy business. If it weren't for the scientists who study these > rocks, if it weren't for the collecting customers that buy a piece here and > a > slice there from me, tonight would never have become a reality. > > I have to give a huge shout out to Blaine Reed who was my one and only > customer for the first 6 years of my meteorite career. In a business of > "buy low and sell high," somehow, Blaine had a philosophy of "How much can I > afford to pay Steve for what he brings me?" as opposed to "How cheap can I > get these rocks from Steve?" Blaine, if it weren't for you buddy, I would > have been out of this business before I even got into it. I owe you a big > > Margarita at the Birthday Bash, and every Birthday Bash from here on out. > In > fact, anyone who likes this show tonight, buy Blaine a drink before you > offer me one, ok? > > Of course kudos have to go out to THE Meteorite Man Bob Haag, who blazed a > trail through a jungle that we all are enjoying the fruits of now. > > Harvey Nininger, Oscar Monnig, Glen Huss, H.O. Stockwell, just to name a > few, are pillars that hold the roof over all of our heads now. > > I have to thank my amazing wife, Qynne, and the two greatest daughters a > guy could ever hope to have, Lauren and Kelsey who have shared me and my > time with this calling. > > A big thanks goes out to Phil Mani who on a gut feeling supported the > Brenham adventure a few years back, which was one domino in the series to > fall that led to all of this. > > There is a huge amount of credit and thanks that needs to be extended to > the 8n8 crew that inadvertently journeyed with me to the Alpha site several > years back which ended up being in our pilot episode. All of you guys are > getting your financial return on the project, but also know from me that > you guys also deserve a monster sized "Thank You." You are appreciated > more than you will ever know. > > And personally, I have to give the greatest amount of credit to my hunting > partner Geoff Notkin. If it weren't for Geoff's talents and true > gentlemanly qualities, none of this, and I mean NONE of this would have > happened. > For some reason, one guy hunting rocks on TV is not enough to make anyone > take a second look. And even two guys hunting for space rocks is not > enough either. Geoff's ability to articulate WHY these amazing visitors > from space are so special adds an element that I don't think anyone else in > the meteorite world could have been able to do. Of course there are others > that can talk about why meteorites are great, but Geoff will get his > fingernails dirty, jump in
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Yes, Mark, it was a great party. It was good to see everyone there! And it was clear! Hope to see everyone at the Lunar Lab exhibit on Saturday January 30. Larry in Tucson > Hello List, > > Great show, great party! Thanks Geoff and everyone who helped make it > possible. I hope I can make it next week for the Meteorite Men party. > > I was a pleasure visiting with everyone tonight. Now I'm even > more excited that the show is just around the corner, and the first > comprehensive AZ meteorites exhibition! It's going to be an exciting show > this year - I look forward to visiting with everyone some more. > > Mark B > Vail, AZ > >> -Original Message- >> From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com >> [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of >> meteorh...@aol.com >> Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 3:04 PM >> To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com >> Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Men invite, and thanks >> >> >> >> Hey List, >> >> It is with great pleasure that I invite all of you to sit down tonight >> and >> to take a journey to Canada with Geoff Notkin and myself on Science >> Channel >> (9pm Eastern) on our first episode of our first season of "Meteorite >> Men" >> the Series. >> >> I haven't seen the episode myself yet, but some of our friends in the >> production office have, and it promises to be a fun adventure and >> (don't >> tell anyone I said this, but) we do find some meteorites in this >> episode. >> >> Geoff and I are keenly aware that this TV series might be the best >> opportunity for the meteorite collecting community to put our best foot >> forward and show the world a glimpse into what makes our passion of >> collecting so exciting. Of course we have to mix the geeky science >> with a >> little humor and drama, or people won't stick around for the end of the >> show, and won't come back next week. >> >> I want to give a HUGE amount of credit to our LMNO Productions team. >> We >> have had over 95 people working on this show on the production side, >> not to >> mention the hundreds of people working over on the Science Channel and >> Discovery Network to make this happen. Millions of dollars have been >> invested to bring this episode to air, and it is very humbling >> realizing >> that while Geoff and I have our faces on screen, NONE of this would be >> possible without the team behind the scenes. >> >> And, I would be remiss to not take the time to thank ALL of you that >> have >> supported me over the last 18 years when I have tried to eek out a >> living in >> this crazy business. If it weren't for the scientists who study these >> rocks, if it weren't for the collecting customers that buy a piece here >> and >> a >> slice there from me, tonight would never have become a reality. >> >> I have to give a huge shout out to Blaine Reed who was my one and only >> customer for the first 6 years of my meteorite career. In a business of >> "buy low and sell high," somehow, Blaine had a philosophy of "How much >> can I >> afford to pay Steve for what he brings me?" as opposed to "How cheap can >> I >> get these rocks from Steve?" Blaine, if it weren't for you buddy, I >> would >> have been out of this business before I even got into it. I owe you a >> big >> >> Margarita at the Birthday Bash, and every Birthday Bash from here on >> out. >> In >> fact, anyone who likes this show tonight, buy Blaine a drink before you >> offer me one, ok? >> >> Of course kudos have to go out to THE Meteorite Man Bob Haag, who >> blazed a >> trail through a jungle that we all are enjoying the fruits of now. >> >> Harvey Nininger, Oscar Monnig, Glen Huss, H.O. Stockwell, just to name >> a >> few, are pillars that hold the roof over all of our heads now. >> >> I have to thank my amazing wife, Qynne, and the two greatest daughters >> a >> guy could ever hope to have, Lauren and Kelsey who have shared me and >> my >> time with this calling. >> >> A big thanks goes out to Phil Mani who on a gut feeling supported the >> Brenham adventure a few years back, which was one domino in the series >> to >> fall that led to all of this. >> >> There is a huge amount of credit and thanks that needs to be extended >> to >> the 8n8 crew that inadvertently journeyed with me to the Alpha site >> several >> years back which ended up being in our pilot episode. All of you guys >> are >> getting your financial return on the project, but also know from me >> that >> you guys also deserve a monster sized "Thank You." You are appreciated >> more than you will ever know. >> >> And personally, I have to give the greatest amount of credit to my >> hunting >> partner Geoff Notkin. If it weren't for Geoff's talents and true >> gentlemanly qualities, none of this, and I mean NONE of this would have >> happened. >> For some reason, one guy hunting rocks on TV is not enough to make >> anyone >> take a second look. And even two guys hunting for space
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Right on Larry, they had a 10" dob on the patio and lot's of folks were treated to a nice view of the moon, and low power looks at Mars. Great venue! I think I'm tied up next week because I have secretarial duties at an annual business meeting (but hoping I'm wrong - or able to come late). Anyways, for those who couldn't make it last night, make an effort to attend next week. It's a guaranteed great time! Mark - Original Message From: "lebof...@lpl.arizona.edu" To: Mark Bowling Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thu, January 21, 2010 3:19:40 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Men invite, and thanks Yes, Mark, it was a great party. It was good to see everyone there! And it was clear! Hope to see everyone at the Lunar Lab exhibit on Saturday January 30. Larry in Tucson > Hello List, > > Great show, great party! Thanks Geoff and everyone who helped make it > possible. I hope I can make it next week for the Meteorite Men party. > > I was a pleasure visiting with everyone tonight. Now I'm even > more excited that the show is just around the corner, and the first > comprehensive AZ meteorites exhibition! It's going to be an exciting show > this year - I look forward to visiting with everyone some more. > > Mark B > Vail, AZ > >> -Original Message- >> From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com >> [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of >> meteorh...@aol.com >> Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 3:04 PM >> To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com >> Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Men invite, and thanks >> >> >> >> Hey List, >> >> It is with great pleasure that I invite all of you to sit down tonight >> and >> to take a journey to Canada with Geoff Notkin and myself on Science >> Channel >> (9pm Eastern) on our first episode of our first season of "Meteorite >> Men" >> the Series. >> >> I haven't seen the episode myself yet, but some of our friends in the >> production office have, and it promises to be a fun adventure and >> (don't >> tell anyone I said this, but) we do find some meteorites in this >> episode. >> >> Geoff and I are keenly aware that this TV series might be the best >> opportunity for the meteorite collecting community to put our best foot >> forward and show the world a glimpse into what makes our passion of >> collecting so exciting. Of course we have to mix the geeky science >> with a >> little humor and drama, or people won't stick around for the end of the >> show, and won't come back next week. >> >> I want to give a HUGE amount of credit to our LMNO Productions team. >> We >> have had over 95 people working on this show on the production side, >> not to >> mention the hundreds of people working over on the Science Channel and >> Discovery Network to make this happen. Millions of dollars have been >> invested to bring this episode to air, and it is very humbling >> realizing >> that while Geoff and I have our faces on screen, NONE of this would be >> possible without the team behind the scenes. >> >> And, I would be remiss to not take the time to thank ALL of you that >> have >> supported me over the last 18 years when I have tried to eek out a >> living in >> this crazy business. If it weren't for the scientists who study these >> rocks, if it weren't for the collecting customers that buy a piece here >> and >> a >> slice there from me, tonight would never have become a reality. >> >> I have to give a huge shout out to Blaine Reed who was my one and only >> customer for the first 6 years of my meteorite career. In a business of >> "buy low and sell high," somehow, Blaine had a philosophy of "How much >> can I >> afford to pay Steve for what he brings me?" as opposed to "How cheap can >> I >> get these rocks from Steve?" Blaine, if it weren't for you buddy, I >> would >> have been out of this business before I even got into it. I owe you a >> big >> >> Margarita at the Birthday Bash, and every Birthday Bash from here on >> out. >> In >> fact, anyone who likes this show tonight, buy Blaine a drink before you >> offer me one, ok? >> >> Of course kudos have to go out to THE Meteorite Man Bob Haag, who >> blazed a >> trail through a jungle that we all are enjoying the fruits of now. >> >> Harvey Nininger, Oscar Monnig, Glen Huss, H.O. Stockwell, just t
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Hi Mark (and Geoff if you see this): I just received an email from the MIT Alumni Associaton and they are meeting at the Sky Bar on the 27th from 5:00 to 8:00. I do not know how many people will show up for that group. Larry PS Missed Mars, guess I left too early. :( > Right on Larry, they had a 10" dob on the patio and lot's of folks were > treated to a nice view of the moon, and low power looks at Mars. Great > venue! I think I'm tied up next week because I have secretarial duties at > an annual business meeting (but hoping I'm wrong - or able to come late). > > Anyways, for those who couldn't make it last night, make an effort to > attend next week. It's a guaranteed great time! > > Mark > > > - Original Message > From: "lebof...@lpl.arizona.edu" > To: Mark Bowling > Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > Sent: Thu, January 21, 2010 3:19:40 AM > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Men invite, and thanks > > Yes, Mark, it was a great party. It was good to see everyone there! > > And it was clear! > > Hope to see everyone at the Lunar Lab exhibit on Saturday January 30. > > Larry in Tucson > >> Hello List, >> >> Great show, great party! Thanks Geoff and everyone who helped make it >> possible. I hope I can make it next week for the Meteorite Men party. >> >> I was a pleasure visiting with everyone tonight. Now I'm even >> more excited that the show is just around the corner, and the first >> comprehensive AZ meteorites exhibition! It's going to be an exciting >> show >> this year - I look forward to visiting with everyone some more. >> >> Mark B >> Vail, AZ >> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com >>> [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of >>> meteorh...@aol.com >>> Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 3:04 PM >>> To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com >>> Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Men invite, and thanks >>> >>> >>> >>> Hey List, >>> >>> It is with great pleasure that I invite all of you to sit down tonight >>> and >>> to take a journey to Canada with Geoff Notkin and myself on Science >>> Channel >>> (9pm Eastern) on our first episode of our first season of "Meteorite >>> Men" >>> the Series. >>> >>> I haven't seen the episode myself yet, but some of our friends in the >>> production office have, and it promises to be a fun adventure and >>> (don't >>> tell anyone I said this, but) we do find some meteorites in this >>> episode. >>> >>> Geoff and I are keenly aware that this TV series might be the best >>> opportunity for the meteorite collecting community to put our best >>> foot >>> forward and show the world a glimpse into what makes our passion of >>> collecting so exciting. Of course we have to mix the geeky science >>> with a >>> little humor and drama, or people won't stick around for the end of >>> the >>> show, and won't come back next week. >>> >>> I want to give a HUGE amount of credit to our LMNO Productions team. >>> We >>> have had over 95 people working on this show on the production side, >>> not to >>> mention the hundreds of people working over on the Science Channel and >>> Discovery Network to make this happen. Millions of dollars have been >>> invested to bring this episode to air, and it is very humbling >>> realizing >>> that while Geoff and I have our faces on screen, NONE of this would be >>> possible without the team behind the scenes. >>> >>> And, I would be remiss to not take the time to thank ALL of you that >>> have >>> supported me over the last 18 years when I have tried to eek out a >>> living in >>> this crazy business. If it weren't for the scientists who study these >>> rocks, if it weren't for the collecting customers that buy a piece here >>> and >>> a >>> slice there from me, tonight would never have become a reality. >>> >>> I have to give a huge shout out to Blaine Reed who was my one and only >>> customer for the first 6 years of my meteorite career. In a business >>> of >>> "buy low and sell high," somehow, Blaine had a philosophy of "How much >>> can I >>> afford to pay Steve for what he brings me?" as
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Great Meteorite Premier last night. Super venue! Save me a seat for the next 5 Wednesdays. Paul Swartz __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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Geoff and Steve, After watching this show half a dozen times I still find it entertaining! From Geoff harpooning his magnet stick to the look Steve gives Geoff as he takes his English Breakfast tea, this show is a blast ( from the past? )! I'm going to very much enjoy my time in Tucson this year after sitting out last year. Geoff and Steve, thanks for the entertainment and education and I'll see you at the Feb 3th screening! - Carl meteorh...@aol.com wrote: > > > Hey List, > > It is with great pleasure that I invite all of you to sit down tonight and > to take a journey to Canada with Geoff Notkin and myself on Science > Channel (9pm Eastern) on our first episode of our first season of "Meteorite > Men" > the Series. > > I haven't seen the episode myself yet, but some of our friends in the > production office have, and it promises to be a fun adventure and (don't > tell > anyone I said this, but) we do find some meteorites in this episode. > > Geoff and I are keenly aware that this TV series might be the best > opportunity for the meteorite collecting community to put our best foot > forward > and show the world a glimpse into what makes our passion of collecting so > exciting. Of course we have to mix the geeky science with a little humor > and > drama, or people won't stick around for the end of the show, and won't come > back next week. > > I want to give a HUGE amount of credit to our LMNO Productions team. We > have had over 95 people working on this show on the production side, not to > mention the hundreds of people working over on the Science Channel and > Discovery Network to make this happen. Millions of dollars have been > invested > to bring this episode to air, and it is very humbling realizing that while > Geoff and I have our faces on screen, NONE of this would be possible > without the team behind the scenes. > > And, I would be remiss to not take the time to thank ALL of you that have > supported me over the last 18 years when I have tried to eek out a living > in this crazy business. If it weren't for the scientists who study these > rocks, if it weren't for the collecting customers that buy a piece here and a > > slice there from me, tonight would never have become a reality. > > I have to give a huge shout out to Blaine Reed who was my one and only > customer for the first 6 years of my meteorite career. In a business of > "buy > low and sell high," somehow, Blaine had a philosophy of "How much can I > afford to pay Steve for what he brings me?" as opposed to "How cheap can I > get > these rocks from Steve?" Blaine, if it weren't for you buddy, I would have > been out of this business before I even got into it. I owe you a big > Margarita at the Birthday Bash, and every Birthday Bash from here on out. > In > fact, anyone who likes this show tonight, buy Blaine a drink before you > offer me one, ok? > > Of course kudos have to go out to THE Meteorite Man Bob Haag, who blazed a > trail through a jungle that we all are enjoying the fruits of now. > > Harvey Nininger, Oscar Monnig, Glen Huss, H.O. Stockwell, just to name a > few, are pillars that hold the roof over all of our heads now. > > I have to thank my amazing wife, Qynne, and the two greatest daughters a > guy could ever hope to have, Lauren and Kelsey who have shared me and my > time with this calling. > > A big thanks goes out to Phil Mani who on a gut feeling supported the > Brenham adventure a few years back, which was one domino in the series to > fall > that led to all of this. > > There is a huge amount of credit and thanks that needs to be extended to > the 8n8 crew that inadvertently journeyed with me to the Alpha site several > years back which ended up being in our pilot episode. All of you guys are > getting your financial return on the project, but also know from me that > you guys also deserve a monster sized "Thank You." You are appreciated more > than you will ever know. > > And personally, I have to give the greatest amount of credit to my hunting > partner Geoff Notkin. If it weren't for Geoff's talents and true > gentlemanly qualities, none of this, and I mean NONE of this would have > happened. > For some reason, one guy hunting rocks on TV is not enough to make anyone > take a second look. And even two guys hunting for space rocks is not enough > > either. Geoff's ability to articulate WHY these amazing visitors from > space are so special adds an element that I don't think anyone else in the > meteorite world could have been able to do. Of course there are others that > can talk about why meteorites are great, but Geoff will get his fingernails > dirty, jump in a hole, get excited with the rest of us, and still be able to > articulate to the audience why he is, so excited, and why the viewers at > home should be too. > > You might notice in
