Re: [meteorite-list] Oscar E. Monnig Meteorite Gallery

2011-01-09 Thread almitt2
Greetings, Here is something I put together on Oscar Monnig for another forum. I borrowed heavily from the TCU site. Best! --AL Mitterling Mitterling Meteorites Greetings, This is in regards to the Oscar Monnig Collection. Oscar Monnig was the Harvey Nininger of Texas and mid south region w

[meteorite-list] OT: Android passes iPhone in the US Market

2011-01-09 Thread Meteorites USA
Interesting info about the Android phone vs iPhone: http://www.techspot.com/news/41896-android-passes-iphone-in-the-us.html I know a lot of list members use the iPhone, and I was waiting until Verizon picked up the iPhone contract until I switched, but now I'm not so sure. Android is taking ov

[meteorite-list] AD: Meteorites & Stuff

2011-01-09 Thread Meteorites USA
Hi list, Priced To Sell! 2 large slices of etched Seymchan w/olivine! (email for price and photos) 1196g Seymchan full slice and a 2415g end cut 1 Kilo Lots of NWA 869 small individuals for $250 each (6 lots available) http://www.meteoritesusa.com/nwa-869.html 10 kilos UNWA Stone Meteorites .

[meteorite-list] Bolide over Germany

2011-01-09 Thread Gary Fujihara
Aloha, I hear there was a bright bolide that appeared over Germany last night (Saturday, Jan 8) around 17:51, with a fragmentation event and sonic boom. Are there any metlist members who witnessed this, or have knowledge of it to share? Inquiring minds would like to know. Gary Fujihara Big

Re: [meteorite-list] Oscar E. Monnig Meteorite Gallery

2011-01-09 Thread Robert Woolard
Hello All,   I couldn't agree more with Stuart's sentiments! Dr. Ehlmann is DEFINITELY one of the nicest, kindest, most sharp-witted and jovial person one could ever hope to meet. He is also a very enthusiastic encourager of anyone "infected with the meteorite bug". Those that have had the plea

[meteorite-list] Tucson Information Page Update

2011-01-09 Thread Paul Harris
For all of you selling and buying at Tucson we have some updates for you. First though, we'd like to thank Eric for his very nice comments about Meteorite Times. They are very much appreciated! Updates: 1. We are still waiting for Dealer information so the page will continue to be updated

Re: [meteorite-list] Video up of Episode 2 - Insights on Meteorites

2011-01-09 Thread Mark Abbott
Bribing works, too! And not telling her (what she doesn't know...), but don't use that one too often. On 1/9/2011 5:15 PM, John Teague wrote: Todd, that's an easy one! BEG! If you do it well enough, it works! John, in soon to be snowy Knoxville! -Original Message- From: Todd S

Re: [meteorite-list] Video up of Episode 2 - Insights on Meteorites

2011-01-09 Thread Meteorites USA
NICE! Very informative video for the new meteorite collector and enthusiast. Great Job McCartney! Regards, Eric On 1/9/2011 2:41 PM, McCartney Taylor wrote: The latest episode of Insights on Meteorites is now released! The topic of this episode is meteorite dealers advice to new collectors.

Re: [meteorite-list] Video up of Episode 2 - Insights on Meteorites

2011-01-09 Thread Greg Stanley
Very nicely done. All good advice. For me: I learn as I buy, and that's what makes it so fun. I'll acquire a new specimen and then read and learn about it or it's type. "buy low sell high" Ha... Greg S. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 9, 2011, at 2:41 PM, "McCartney Taylor" wrote: > The latest

Re: [meteorite-list] Video up of Episode 2 - Insights on Meteorites

2011-01-09 Thread Galactic Stone and Ironworks
>> "how do I convince my wife I need a meteorite collection?" Foot rubs and back massages work wonders. :) Best regards, MikeG -- Mike Gilmer - Galactic Stone & Ironworks Meteorites Website - http://www.galactic-stone.com Fac

[meteorite-list] Video up of Episode 2 - Insights on Meteorites

2011-01-09 Thread Bernd V. Pauli
"I was wondering, because it wasn't answered in the video, how do I convince my wife I need a meteorite collection? Having a hard time with that one...LOL" Hi Todd and List, "Having a hard time with that one ..." Your wife or your meteorite collection?! ;-) Sorry, couldn't resist! Bernd (mar

Re: [meteorite-list] Video up of Episode 2 - Insights on Meteorites

2011-01-09 Thread John Teague
Todd, that's an easy one! BEG! If you do it well enough, it works! John, in soon to be snowy Knoxville! -Original Message- >From: Todd Smith >Sent: Jan 9, 2011 6:14 PM >To: McCartney Taylor >Cc: "meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com" >Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Video up of Episode

Re: [meteorite-list] Video up of Episode 2 - Insights on Meteorites

2011-01-09 Thread Todd Smith
Very nice, thanks for the video. I was wondering, because it wasn't answered in the video, how do I convince my wife I need a meteorite collection? Having a hard time with that one... LOL Todd On Jan 9, 2011, at 4:41 PM, "McCartney Taylor" wrote: > The latest episode of Insights on Meteor

[meteorite-list] Video up of Episode 2 - Insights on Meteorites

2011-01-09 Thread McCartney Taylor
The latest episode of Insights on Meteorites is now released! The topic of this episode is meteorite dealers advice to new collectors. The link is only available thru Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/OutofaBlueSky Be sure to click the "Like" button while you are there! Video description -

[meteorite-list] AD: Ebay auctions including Odessa endcut, Morasko endcut, Cool looking Gibeon slice and more

2011-01-09 Thread martin goff
Hi all, A few more auctions to cast your eyes over if interested, links are below: Morasko iron meteorite endcut from Poland weighing 105g (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250752168987&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT) Large Muonionalusta iron meteorite slice weighing 217g (http://

Re: [meteorite-list] January Issue of Meteorite Times Now Up

2011-01-09 Thread Meteorites USA
Hi Paul, Thank you very much for the kind words. Glad I could help. Meteorite Times is looking AWESOME! You've really done a great job with it and it looks absolutely phenomenal. Magazine View really makes it Pop! Everyone who's not yet had the privelege to view Meteorite Times, I don't know w

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Tucson shooting

2011-01-09 Thread Darryl Pitt
With all respect, any forensic psychiatrist will tell you that despite appearances to the contrary, there is simply no such thing as a random shooting. No argument, when "larger targets" are provided as part of a discourse, insanity is provided a focus. (While not publicized, It is horrifyi

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Tucson shooting

2011-01-09 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Thanks to everyone who voiced concern and sympathy over the Tucson shootings yesterday. All of my team are okay, though rather shocked. I live only a few miles from the scene of the murders. Hopefully Ms. Giffords will make a full recovery, and we do have the big show to loo

[meteorite-list] OT: Tucson shooting

2011-01-09 Thread valparint
Joachim, Jared Loughner, the murderer in this tragedy, did not act from politics. He's a nut-job. Some of his rantings may seem political but crap like "the government is implying mind control and brainwash on the people by controlling grammar" is simply raving gibberish. The news from Mexico

[meteorite-list] AD-Breja last pieces available

2011-01-09 Thread Gary Fujihara
Aloha, Looking through my inventory, I happened to find two more crusted part slices of Breja, the witnessed fall in Morocco on May 1, 2010. The meteorite has been studied by Dr Albert Jambon, and should be in the pipeline for classification. Available to metlist subscribers are 3.96g, 6.19g

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Tucson shooting

2011-01-09 Thread Greg Stanley
I disagree, the shooter has a history of threats against this congresswoman and our system of government. He still may be a nutcase, but it was not a random shooting Greg S. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 9, 2011, at 9:24 AM, "Becky and Kirk" wrote: > I agree---its not about politics at all. Its

Re: [meteorite-list] Father Joseph Stepling and the Tabor MeteoritFall (Copy Found)

2011-01-09 Thread Mark Grossman
Hi Martin, You have been immortalized in the latest Meteorite Manuscripts post for saving the day! I am keeping my fingers crossed that the ebook which I ordered will indeed come to pass. Was a bit tricky filling out the Czech form when I don't know the language - had to use Google translat

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Tucson shooting

2011-01-09 Thread Becky and Kirk
I agree---its not about politics at all. Its about crazy mental deficients. Kirk. - Original Message - From: "Darryl Pitt" To: Cc: Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 11:11 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Tucson shooting I assure you in this outpost of Western Civilization,

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Tucson shooting

2011-01-09 Thread Darryl Pitt
I assure you in this outpost of Western Civilization, children are not assaulted for political reasons. You answered your own question: this horrific brutality was borne from the fog of acute mental illness. d, On Jan 9, 2011, at 11:47 AM, joac...@jta.de wrote: > Zitat von Rob Mats

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Tucson shooting

2011-01-09 Thread joachim
Zitat von Rob Matson : Hi all, I also hope that Gabrielle will survive as well as the others who are in hospital. Can somebody explain to us in Europe why there are so many idiots around there shooting kids? There are also some here but not, as far as I know, for political reasons. Mostly p

[meteorite-list] Shattercone?

2011-01-09 Thread Bernd V. Pauli
Sorry, folks, ... not "Bevan" but => Bevan M. French <= and: "particularly" instead of "particulrly" ;-) Bernd To: thetop...@aol.com meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archive

Re: [meteorite-list] Father Joseph Stepling and the Tabor MeteoritFall (Copy Found)

2011-01-09 Thread Mark Grossman
Hi Martin, Thanks for all of the detective work. Fantastic. There is a chance that electronic copies of the book may be able to be obtained at reasonalbe cost. I am already exploring that option and will report back on what I find. Thanks again for all of the investigation! Locating the b

[meteorite-list] Shattercone?

2011-01-09 Thread Bernd V. Pauli
Hello Larry, Elton, and List, "Can a particular shattercone be linked to a specific event?" Yes, it can - at least with regard to the rocks they are made of! a) Shatter cones (or one word: shattercones) from the Steinheim Basin, Germany or from the Sierra Madera structure in western Texas wer

Re: [meteorite-list] Shattercone?

2011-01-09 Thread Larry Atkins
List, Elton, Thanks for the comments, input and congrat's people. I still have a lot of questions regarding origin though and why it hasn't been smoothed from glacial transport. I doubt it's from mining since there isn't any of that going on in my area other than gravel. We have many gravel

Re: [meteorite-list] Father Joseph Stepling and the Tabor Meteorit Fall (Copy Found)

2011-01-09 Thread Martin Altmann
Hi Mark, I found a copy. In the library of the university Olomouc. http://kuerzer.de/Steplolmuetz So maybe Sergej Vassiliev could help you, to obtain a photocopy. Or also Pavel Spurny from the European Fireball Network: spu...@asu.cas.cz (I want one too). Best! Martin __

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Tucson shooting

2011-01-09 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Yes...my thoughts are with everyone in Tucson. The news is all over the TV stations out here in the UK. I was staying just up the road from the shootings at the show last year. Tragic! Graham, IMCA #1835 On 8 January 2011 22:41, Rob Matson wrote: > I do hope our many List members from the Tucso

Re: [meteorite-list] Father Joseph Stepling and the Tabor Meteorite Fall

2011-01-09 Thread Martin Altmann
Good morning Mark, quick online searches in the catalogues of the Charles University Prague, Vatican Library, Bavarian States Library, Austrian National Library, Czech National Library, British Library delivered no results for that particular publication. So I recommend, that you maybe contact Ja

Re: [meteorite-list] Oscar E. Monnig Meteorite Gallery

2011-01-09 Thread al mitt
Hi Pete and all, This is an impressive gallery. The online website was done (I believe) by Geoff Notkin for TCU. Oscar Monnig was the Nininger of the state of Texas. He went to great lengths to recover Texas specimens and collect them. Art Ehlmann spent years making the collection better by