Re: [meteorite-list] Professionals No Longer Sought

2010-10-10 Thread Martin Altmann
Hi there Carl, why making it so complicated? What about a more trivial definition? For meteorites: A professional is someone, who has a registered business and pays his taxes for that. Because the points you're listing to define a professionalist, you find in the meteoritic scene also with

[meteorite-list] meteorite association of GA meeting

2010-10-10 Thread mckinney trammell
where and when is this? street address , please. seems email and phones also take sunday off. __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] Test

2010-10-10 Thread Bjorn Sorheim
Please ignore __ 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

Norways TV-astronomer KJR �degaard helps decovers Norways 2nd largest meteorite!?

2010-10-10 Thread Bjorn Sorheim
www.grenda.no/nyhende/2127/ www.bt.no/forbruker/vitenskap/Fant-meteoritt-paa-gaarden-1172290.html Norways TV-astronomer KJR Ødegaard helps decovers 2nd largest meteorite in Norways history! It's hot on several norwegian newsmedia right now. He will eat earthly 'greystone' ('gråstein') if it's

Norways TV-astronomer KJR �degaard helps decovers Norways 2nd largest meteorite!?

2010-10-10 Thread Bjorn Sorheim
http://www.grenda.no/nyhende/2127/ http://www.bt.no/forbruker/vitenskap/Fant-meteoritt-paa-gaarden-1172290.html Norways TV-astronomer KJR Ødegaard helps decovers 2nd largest meteorite in Norways history! It's hot on several norwegian newsmedia right now. He will eat earthly 'greystone'

Re: [meteorite-list] Norways TV-astronomer KJR Ødegaar d helps decovers Norways 2nd largest meteorite!?

2010-10-10 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, Here is a Google translation of the story in English. Sonny 15 years ago was a farmer Harold Skage on Hatlestrand move a stone that was not where it should. But it was no ordinary stone that lay on the ground. - I lifted up the stone, but even if it was not so great it was so

[meteorite-list] Miles Silicated Iron (ad)

2010-10-10 Thread Kevin Kichinka
My meteorite sales promotion to raise funds to print more copies of The Art of Collecting Meteorites continues with my offer of a 3.85 gm partial slice of Miles silicated iron. Internet research shows it being offered at an average price of $11.28/gram on dealer's websites. I'll be happy so

Re: [meteorite-list] Passing of Bob Walker

2010-10-10 Thread cdtucson
This is very sad news. I think he was only 50-ish. Way too young to go. He will be missed. I too looked forward to his private emails. Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax Michael Blood mlbl...@cox.net wrote: Count, Karmaka and all, I was grateful Count posted to

Re: [meteorite-list] Professionals No Longer Sought

2010-10-10 Thread bill kies
Martin said: why making it so complicated? What about a more trivial definition? Well Martin, thank you for the brief synopsis of Carl's opinion. It sure cleared things up in my mind ;) I tend to view the word, professional, as more of an adjective describing those that provide impeccable

Re: [meteorite-list] Norways TV-astronomer KJR Ødega ard helps decovers Norways 2nd largest meteorite! ?

2010-10-10 Thread Sterling K. Webb
What do you make out of the story and images? My guess is that this is an ingot of limonitic bog iron. The pits are discontinuous pits etched by acid soil, not regmaglypts which are almost always gradually connected. Bog iron was the principal, almost only, source of iron in northern Europe

Re: [meteorite-list] Professionals No Longer Sought

2010-10-10 Thread Martin Altmann
Hi Bill, those that provide impeccable service and/or performance. an unconditional guarantee I would regard that not only as a matter of course, but as the prerequisite for somebody to establish as a professional meteorite dealer at all. But that you have also with collectors, selling here

Norways TV-astronomer KJR �degaard helps decovers Norways 2nd largest meteorite!?

2010-10-10 Thread Bjorn Sorheim
I would point out some things that points to the pictured norwegian stone is _not_ a meteorite: - It looks striped and layered. This is a typical trait of the gneissic stones on the western part of southern Norway where this story is from. No meteorites are layered or striped. It's a

[meteorite-list] Remembering Jim Kriegh (+ October10, 2007)

2010-10-10 Thread bernd . pauli
Hello Jim, For heaven's sake, how time flies! It's been three years now that you are gone! Be assured that you are not forgotten nor ever will! Where would all the hundreds of Gold Basin meteorites be today Without your, Twink's, and John's meticulous field studies? Where would those be that now

Re: [meteorite-list] Remembering Jim Kriegh (+ October10, 2007)

2010-10-10 Thread Ruben Garcia
Thanks Bernd, I for one, would be now where! Here's my tribute (thanks to John Gwilliam and Bob Holmes for their footage) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kNnIPrxyn0 On Sun, Oct 10, 2010 at 11:17 AM, bernd.pa...@paulinet.de wrote: Hello Jim, For heaven's sake, how time flies! It's been

Re: [meteorite-list] Norways TV-astronomer KJR Ødega ard helps decovers Norways 2nd largest meteorite! ?

2010-10-10 Thread Rob Wesel
I'm with you Bjorn on the ~54kg estimate, roughly a $100 pounder. Now check the photo http://images.bt.no/btno/multimedia/dynamic/00668/Stein2_jpg_668121b.jpg He is holding it arms slightly bent and smiling for the camera. Nope, he'd by dying. Rob Wesel www.nakhladogmeteorites.com

[meteorite-list] Norways TV-astronomer KJR �degaard helps decovers Norways 2nd largest meteorite!?

2010-10-10 Thread Bjorn Sorheim
I should just metion, to avoid a grave misunderstanding, the metallic blue small rock below the 54/59 kg local rock in the top image in the article below is KJR Ødegards own Campo del Cielo, which he has been carrying about for many years. So, by all means, forget that one...

Re: [meteorite-list] Norways TV-astronomer KJR Ødega ard helps decovers Norways 2nd largest meteorite! ?

2010-10-10 Thread Martin Altmann
Norwegians are strong like Farmers: http://pallasite-meteorites.com/page_7.html or Bavarians: http://regiowiki.pnp.de/images/thumb/Kraftmensch.jpg/200px-Kraftmensch.jpg -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Norways TV-astronomer KJR Ødega ard helps decovers Norways 2nd largest meteorite! ?

2010-10-10 Thread Rob Wesel
As for Farmers: Mike is bringing that mass into his abdomen to allow other muscles to assist The smile on his face is saying Take the effin picture already As for Bavarianswell I have no argument Rob Wesel www.nakhladogmeteorites.com www.facebook.com/Nakhla.Dog.Meteorites

Re: [meteorite-list] Professionals No Longer Sought

2010-10-10 Thread Martin Altmann
So we quickly come to an agreement. For selling dealing meteorites, a highly professional behavior/standard is a MUST, no matter whether the offerer is formally an amateur or a professional. with but it isn't always the case. But with meteorites the basket is small and really only once a year

Re: [meteorite-list] Norways TV-astronomer KJR Ødega ard helps decovers Norways 2nd largest meteorite! ?

2010-10-10 Thread Martin Altmann
Idea Rob, we could make an official competition in Tucson or Ensisheim. Look: http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/image/61612669 (But I will start only in the disciplines Martians and Lunars and hope for a duel with Marcin rather than with Tim Heitz) -Ursprüngliche

Re: [meteorite-list] Norways TV-astronomer KJR Ødega ard helps decovers Norways 2nd largest meteorite! ?

2010-10-10 Thread Rob Wesel
I see no reason why feats of strength should not be added to the Birthday Bash. And don't they roast a boar in Ensisheim, large meaty meals go hand in hand. Great photo find my friend. Next in series, note the quality of the smile http://www.pbase.com/strongmanmike2002/image/62021869 Rob

[meteorite-list] Norways TV-astronomer KJR ¥dega ard helps decovers Norways 2nd largest meteorite! ?

2010-10-10 Thread bernd . pauli
Rob W. wrote: = As for Farmers: Mike is bringing that mass into his abdomen to allow other muscles to assist The smile on his face is saying Take the effin picture already = As for Bavarianswell I have no argument .. and what about this guy? :-) http://spacerocksinc.com/February_9.html

Re: [meteorite-list] Norways TV-astronomer KJR Ødega ard helps decovers Norways 2nd largest meteorite!?

2010-10-10 Thread Darren Garrison
On Sun, 10 Oct 2010 13:02:38 -0700, you wrote: I see no reason why feats of strength should not be added to the Birthday Bash. Wouldn't that dilute the meaning of Festivus? __ Visit the Archives at

Re: [meteorite-list] Norways TV-astronomer KJR Ødega ard helps decovers Norways 2nd largest meteorite! ?

2010-10-10 Thread Martin Altmann
But I fear, the guy in the middle will always win :-( http://msnbcmedia3.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/061016/061016_kansasMet eorite_hmed_5p.grid-6x2.jpg On the other hand, if one keeps in mind, what Hans Koser or the Russians always carry up the stairs in Ensisheim, it could be still a

Re: [meteorite-list] Norways TV-astronomer KJR Ødega ard helps decovers Norways 2nd largest meteorite! ?

2010-10-10 Thread Rob Wesel
We may have a ringer from the Italian team, note how calm and relaxed Francesco is...obvious years of training. http://www.imca.cc/insights/2007/II07-img/Morasko.jpg Rob Wesel www.nakhladogmeteorites.com www.facebook.com/Nakhla.Dog.Meteorites www.facebook.com/Rob.Wesel -- We are

[meteorite-list] Norways TV-astronomer KJR �degaard helps decovers Norways 2nd largest meteorite!?

2010-10-10 Thread Bjorn Sorheim
Thanks Martin Bernd for the trend you have started. Very impressing, but much more so with real meteorites! I jumped on the trend myself, see below, but it is from Norway and not a meteorite, I don't know if that is a trend...:-) It weighs just half of Ødegaards stone - 26kgs. On the other

Re: [meteorite-list] Norways TV-astronomer KJR Ødegaar d helps decovers Norways 2nd largest meteorite!?

2010-10-10 Thread Count Deiro
I agree with you Bjorn, That waistline artifact looks terrestial. It appears they have put a good sized Campo on the ground in front of the specimen for comparison. A bit off subject...but was is that layered food they are eating? The perspective makes it look like some kind of sandwich. Sure

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorite association of GA meeting

2010-10-10 Thread Sean T. Murray
FYI for any interested - any events for the Meteorite Association of Georgia are usually listed here: http://www.meteoriteassociationofgeorgia.org/Events.htm - Original Message - From: mckinney trammell bigpineartifa...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday,

Re: [meteorite-list] Remembering Jim Kriegh (+ October10, 2007)

2010-10-10 Thread dave carothers
Amen! - Original Message - From: bernd.pa...@paulinet.de To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2010 2:17 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Remembering Jim Kriegh (+ October10, 2007) Hello Jim, For heaven's sake, how time flies! It's been three years now that

Re: [meteorite-list] Remembering Jim Kriegh (+ October10, 2007)

2010-10-10 Thread Larry Twink Monrad
I sent the message from Bernd on to Jim's son and daughter and their families. They will be very touched by the message. Twink Monrad __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list

Re: [meteorite-list] Professionals No Longer Sought

2010-10-10 Thread bill kies
Martin, I agree with most of what you said. The difference is, you are trying to define the professional person. I'm talking about professional behavior. We would all like to see only positive virtues in those we do business with but it isn't always the case. A professional used car

[meteorite-list] AD - Meteorites for sale

2010-10-10 Thread Larry Twink Monrad
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[meteorite-list] for trade

2010-10-10 Thread David Hardy
Available for trade, 53 gram Seymchan part slice, 9.6 gram Pallasovka part slice and ~1 mg speck of Sylacauga (from Michael Blood). No specific desires, so if you're interested email me off list with an offer. David Hardy __ Visit the

[meteorite-list] Cub Scouts and a Star Party

2010-10-10 Thread Walter Branch
Hello Everyone, Greatly off topic, but nevertheless... I had the most fun Friday night. One of my neighbors is a cub scoutmaster and he regularly invites me and my 10 telescope to their campouts. I enjoy hosting star parties for scouts. I, my daughter and a friend of hers arrived last

[meteorite-list] The Year of the Solar System

2010-10-10 Thread Ron Baalke
http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2010/07oct_yss/ The Year of the Solar System NASA Science News Oct. 7, 2010: To mark an unprecedented flurry of exploration which is about to begin, NASA announced today that the coming year will be The Year of the Solar System (YSS).

Re: [meteorite-list] Cub Scouts and a Star Party

2010-10-10 Thread edeckert
A wonderful report, I enjoyed the read very much. You are a first-class act, Walter! I'm sure those kids won't forget that experience. And don't worry about that one kid who thinks polaris is in the east. Everyone knows that it is in the south... ;-) Ed Walter Branch

Re: [meteorite-list] Bob Walker Memorial Web Page

2010-10-10 Thread Michael Blood
For all: Bob Walkers memorial web page can now be seen at: http://michaelbloodmeteorites.com/BobWalkerRemembered.html __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list

Re: [meteorite-list] Bob Walker Memorial Web Page

2010-10-10 Thread Arlene Schlazer
My condolences to you Michael for the loss of your friend and to all who were touched by him. I did not know Bob, but being a part of this community, we come to know people even if we never meet them in person. I always enjoyed his posts and the beautiful pictures he made. The memorial you