Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks found from November Sweden event?

2021-02-05 Thread Bob Loeffler via Meteorite-list
"It was very lucky that this meteorite hit the rock first," Langhof explained. "If it hits soft ground, an iron meteorite will be buried four or five metres down, and you won't find it afterwards. It's gone." Huh? Sounds very fishy to me. Bob L From: Meteorite-list On Behalf Of

Re: [meteorite-list] Did I Capture Bolide During SpaceX Launch?

2015-04-16 Thread Bob Loeffler via Meteorite-list
It looks like one to me! Bob L -Original Message- From: Meteorite-list [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Greg Hupé via Meteorite-list Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 9:37 PM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Did I Capture

Re: [meteorite-list] Did I Capture Bolide During SpaceX Launch?

2015-04-16 Thread Bob Loeffler via Meteorite-list
Hi Larry, At 1:05 in the video, look just below the top level of clouds between the clouds and the edge of the video in the lower-right corner of the video. Then at 1:09 (1 minute 9 seconds), you will see a streak going from the right side of the clouds to the edge of the video. The streak occurs

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorite-list] List is getting torpid

2014-03-10 Thread Bob Loeffler
In this day and age, people want their posts to be instant, how it was on meteorite central before the over haul. Hi Shawn, In this day and age, posts via EMAIL are pretty much instantaneous. I have never gone to the website to read or post messages for this list. Is there a reason why you do

Re: [meteorite-list] Please take my name off of the mailing list

2014-01-15 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Wanda, You have to do it yourself. Go to the following website, scroll down to the Meteorite-list Subscribers section and follow the instructions there. http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list Regards, Bob L. -Original Message- From:

Re: [meteorite-list] Possible Tektite

2013-10-29 Thread Bob Loeffler
Yes, definitely agate (which is cryptocrystalline quartz). I've seen lots of it. Bob L. -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Dennis Miller Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 8:44 AM To: Joshua

Re: [meteorite-list] Attention: Denver Gem and Mineral Show Attendees

2013-09-11 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Adam, The official Denver Gem and Mineral Show is not underway yet, as it opens on Friday. But there are several satellite shows that are underway, like the Colorado Mineral Fossil Show (which is at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, formerly the Holiday Inn) and the Coliseum show. Regards, Bob L.

Re: [meteorite-list] Glorieta Hunt - Diggers episode Tonight NGC

2013-08-29 Thread Bob Loeffler
I hate most of the reality TV shows that have been on for the last 20 years or so, but I do end up watching Diggers, Prospectors, Meteorite Men and Gold Rush every now and then because they are all related to my favorite hobbies (digging for mineral crystals, meteorites and cool old stuff). Yes,

Re: [meteorite-list] Denver show date

2013-08-16 Thread Bob Loeffler
Also, the main show's website has been updated. Please go here for details: http://www.denvermineralshow.com By the way, the Denver Merchandise Mart has changed its name to The Denver Mart. Regards, Bob L. -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Frustrated over some sellers pages

2013-03-09 Thread Bob Loeffler
Sounds like classic bait and switch to me. If it happens once, it could just be a mistake. If it happens a second time, maybe the guy is forgetful. But if it happens more than twice with the same specimen, it's fraud. You should tell us who the dealer is so we can all watch out for this from

Re: [meteorite-list] JASON, be carefull what you say about my meteorites on the Meteorite List, I am warning you...

2013-03-03 Thread Bob Loeffler
Busted!!! That is proof of blatant deception. I'm glad I have not purchased anything from Jorge! Bob -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Brandon Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2013

Re: [meteorite-list] Boom 28 secs after Russian meteor passes overhead

2013-02-18 Thread Bob Loeffler
I don't know if anyone mentioned it here, but the boom in that first video mentioned below was 1 minute 28 seconds after the blast (9:43:06 - 9:44:34). Some time was edited out between 9:43:14 and 9:44:32, so it seemed like a short time between blast and boom. Bob -Original

Re: [meteorite-list] What was the true azimuth of the Russian meteor?

2013-02-17 Thread Bob Loeffler
The meteor came from the east (where the Sun was rising). Where did you get the image at the bottom? Everything I have seen about this has said or showed (in videos) that it came from near the Sun and was travelling to the west. Bob -Original Message- From:

Re: [meteorite-list] What was the true azimuth of the Russian meteor?

2013-02-17 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Bjørn, In the videos, the meteor is first seen above and to the left of the rising sun, so that would mean that it was further north than the rising sun. If you estimate the sun to be rising between 100-110 degrees azimuth, then the meteor would be less than 100 degrees, so the 80 degree

Re: [meteorite-list] meteoritefragments.com

2012-12-08 Thread Bob Loeffler
And the website's About Us page says: Meteoritefragments.com is a British company that was originally formed in 1996 by Alexandra Douthwaite who graduated with a geological science degree at Edinburgh university in the same year. Since then the company has grown from strength to strength with a

Re: [meteorite-list] Something is rotten on the web, on eBay, and with a certain seller.... they try to sell fake lunars in the past

2012-12-08 Thread Bob Loeffler
HI all, I think that anyone who asks an IMCA dealer for provenance of a specimen should expect to get it. IMCA member dealers should be held to a higher authority if they want to be respected as IMCA members. I would think that this is part of membership, but I could be wrong (since I'm not a

Re: [meteorite-list] Denver Show

2012-09-01 Thread Bob Loeffler
dealers who will be in Denver in mid-September, please let us know. Regards, Bob Loeffler COMETS Webmaster http://www.peaktopeak.com/comets/ Webmaster and Asst. Dealer Chairman Denver Gem and Mineral Show http://www.DenverMineralShow.com -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun

Re: [meteorite-list] Possible meteorites found after bang, light - Winnipeg Free Press

2012-08-17 Thread Bob Loeffler
Wow, they must have some really crazy drugs up there in Saskatchewan! That lady is psycho. Bob L -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Sean T. Murray Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 3:54 PM

Re: [meteorite-list] 8/3/2012 Fireball seen from Coors FieldColorado During SF Giants Game

2012-08-10 Thread Bob Loeffler
Yup, bummer. :-( If it was really coming in that fast (and burning at that low elevation), those of us in the Denver area would've heard more about it (and maybe felt its impact). :-) Regards, Bob L -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorites, state of our world etc...

2012-05-16 Thread Bob Loeffler
HI Chris, One problem that I can think of would be... what if you had 50 investors who financed the expedition and only 1 small stone was found? Many people would not want that stone to be cut up (besides cutting a window in it for classification purposes), so all of those people would come away

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteor over northeastern Colorado on Wednesday night?

2012-05-12 Thread Bob Loeffler
over northeastern Colorado on Wednesday night? Not on any of our allsky cameras, which would have caught something like this over eastern Colorado or western Kansas. Chris *** Chris L Peterson Cloudbait Observatory http://www.cloudbait.com On 5/11/2012 11:29 PM, Bob

[meteorite-list] Meteor over northeastern Colorado on Wednesday night?

2012-05-11 Thread Bob Loeffler
HI all, A friend of mine was driving in Colorado on Wednesday night and saw what he thinks was a meteor.  He is a rockhound, not a meteorite collector (nor a meteor watcher), so his description below is not as educated as some others may be.  Did anyone see it?  Here is what he said: “Since you

Re: [meteorite-list] AD - Meteorites of the United States Map, Large Format Prints Canvas, Suitable for Framing

2012-05-06 Thread Bob Loeffler
meteorites. http://www.peaktopeak.com/comets/metlist_class.php But the map does look nice. Regards, Bob Loeffler Colorado Meteorite Society (COMETS) http://www.peaktopeak.com/comets/ -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: PVC death trap

2012-02-19 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi all, We all need to remember that the PVC pipes are there for a very good reason So mining/claim people know where their claims are located and other mining/claim people know where their claims are not. Some people live off of what they dig out of the ground, so if you pull up someone's

Re: [meteorite-list] Anyone want some Tucson Photos

2012-01-31 Thread Bob Loeffler
Thanks for the photos, ArizonaKeith!!! Bob L -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Keith Vazquez Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 11:38 PM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject:

Re: [meteorite-list] Is there a Main Mass list?

2012-01-25 Thread Bob Loeffler
on! Here's mine: An individual stone/iron or piece of an individual stone/iron that comprises the majority ( 50%) of the known mass of a named meteorite. Jeff On 1/24/2012 10:08 AM, Bob Loeffler wrote: Hi list, After looking at Jim Strope's photos of the New Concord main mass (Rocks from Space

[meteorite-list] Is there a Main Mass list?

2012-01-24 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi list, After looking at Jim Strope’s photos of the New Concord main mass (Rocks from Space Picture of the Day a couple days ago) that he got in a trade with ASU (my alma mater; Go Sun Devils!), I thought of a question: Who has the most main masses in their collection?  Of course, I thought of

Re: [meteorite-list] Holey Iron -Has 6 Natural Holes

2012-01-18 Thread Bob Loeffler
Natural hoes? They do it for the money, naturally. ;-) Very cool iron, Ruben! Bob L -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Ruben Garcia Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 11:42 AM To:

Re: [meteorite-list] MOUNTAIN DEW WITH YOUR METEORITE PLEASE

2012-01-01 Thread Bob Loeffler
Ugh. Some idiot has already bid $300 on it. :-( Bob L -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Shawn Alan Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 1:02 AM To: Meteorite Central Subject:

Re: [meteorite-list] Who to contact if an impact crater has been found?

2011-12-03 Thread Bob Loeffler
To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Who to contact if an impact crater has been found? Bob Loeffler wrote: Someone contacted me about finding a meteorite impact crater and wants to know who to contact to get it verified and then get credited for his find. He didn't say if he

[meteorite-list] Who to contact if an impact crater has been found?

2011-12-02 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi all, I sent this email to the list yesterday morning, but I have not seen it come through yet, so I’m sending it again. Someone contacted me about finding a meteorite impact crater and wants to know who to contact to get it verified and then get credited for his

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hammer Time - You Pick the Target!

2011-11-13 Thread Bob Loeffler
Happy Birthday, Mike. My votes: - The vinyl album with MC Hammer's songs: Hammertime and Can't Touch This (not sure if the album was ever recorded on vinyl) - Another meteorite. Then you would have two meteorites striking each other and we could see what kind of damage occurs. ;-) Regards,

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Picture of the Day

2011-11-02 Thread Bob Loeffler
My 45g slice of Brahin that I bought from a well-known eBay met dealer fell apart after I had it for almost 3 years. :-( It wasn't lacquered. I won't buy another one again. Regards, Bob L -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Ft. Collins, CO meteor 19OCT2011

2011-10-20 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Dirk and list, I was excited/hopeful to read about this, but unfortunately nothing about that report screams Meteorites are possible to me. Just a bright, short-lived meteor in my mind. And this quote doesn't make sense to me: I was facing almost directly North West, the meteor was moving

Re: [meteorite-list] Ft. Collins, CO meteor 19OCT2011

2011-10-20 Thread Bob Loeffler
: drtanuki [mailto:drtan...@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2011 10:06 AM To: Bob Loeffler; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Ft. Collins, CO meteor 19OCT2011 Bob, What do you need for a scream? Please list your scream requirements. The event was seen in an area

Re: [meteorite-list] 2011 Denver Mineral Show

2011-10-16 Thread Bob Loeffler
. meeting at CSM Geology Museum http://www.peaktopeak.com/comets/2011/2011csm.htm As for photos of the Denver Mineral Show, I will be posting those to the Gallery page of the Show's website as soon as I can. Regards, Bob Loeffler Webmaster COMETS http://www.peaktopeak.com/comets/ Webmaster

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Picture of the Day Take 2

2011-10-01 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Paul, You might need a take 3. :-) If you click on the Previous link/button and then the Next link/button, it doesn't go to the next day. I'm using Windows XP and IE 8. Regards, Bob P.S. I write application and website code and test it (and others' code), so I know what you are talking

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Spoof Mocumentary up

2011-09-17 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi all! This is very funny! McCartney showed it to us last night at the COMETS auction. Very well done! A must see! Regards, Bob Loeffler COMETS Webmaster and Asst. Dealer Chairman Denver Gem and Mineral Show http://www.DenverMineralShow.com -Original Message- From: meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Offtopic Filter

2011-07-06 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Jim, I think Sergei was trying to make a point. :-) There are too many people on this list who do stray from the topic of meteorites. NASA going after an ex-astronaut to get an old camera back has NOTHING to do with meteorites. Regards, Bob -Original Message- From:

Re: [meteorite-list] Collateral Damage.

2011-07-03 Thread Bob Loeffler
I agree. To put it bluntly, the woman is an idiot. She was an idiot even before that show was on TV. Unfortunately, some people will believe anything. We would have to remove most of the TV shows and revamp all marketing laws in the U.S. if we were going to protect these people from

Re: [meteorite-list] Collateral Damage.

2011-07-03 Thread Bob Loeffler
Yes, very good idea, Bob K! And Geoff and Steve could compare the meteorwrongs with their best meteorites to keep met fans happy (instead of just showing meteorwrongs). I am one person who doesn't care about meteorwrongs, so I would want to see real mets next to the metwrongs (side-by-side) to

Re: [meteorite-list] Metal? in a Hematite Nodule

2011-06-15 Thread Bob Loeffler
and looks and feels like metal, so most people will call it a metal even thought that is not the chemical term (metal oxide). Regards, Bob -Original Message- From: John Hendry [mailto:p...@pict.co.uk] Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 1:09 PM To: Bob Loeffler; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Metal? in a Hematite Nodule

2011-06-14 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Greg, Hematite IS a metal, so that's what I would expect to see in a hematite nodule. Some will be completely oxidized (rusted) so that there is no more visible metal left in them, but others will still have some metal in them. Hematite is Iron and Oxygen (Fe2O3), so that's why it's attracted

Re: [meteorite-list] Blaine Reed

2011-06-10 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Gary, I think you missed the point when Mike said There are all those great meteorite gurus over on the eastern side of Colorado but Blaine and Blake are the only really knowledgeable meteorite people over here on the western side that I am aware of. He WAS talking about Anne, Matt and Mike J

Re: [meteorite-list] Welcome Home

2011-03-09 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Michael and all, I’ve been on the list for about 3.5 years now and I remember very well some of Mike’s lunatic rantings, so those of you who have been on the list longer than I have should also remember (and I’ve been told that it was even worse before I was on the list). But, the only thing

Re: [meteorite-list] Twice Blessed Yankee Lobsterman

2010-09-30 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Dave, I was only trying to tell you that those are not official meteorites, but if you were well aware that the two Round Pond meteorites had not been mentioned with official citations, I would think that you would be well aware that they then cannot be considered meteorites (since they have

Re: [meteorite-list] Denver Show: COMETS Auction/Party photos

2010-09-28 Thread Bob Loeffler
You are welcome, Bernd! Regards, Bob Loeffler COMETS Field Trip Chairman and Webmaster North Jeffco Gem Mineral Club (Arvada, CO USA) http://www.peaktopeak.com/njeffco/index.php Webmaster and Asst. Dealer Chairman Denver Gem and Mineral Show http://www.DenverMineralShow.com Check out

Re: [meteorite-list] Twice Blessed Yankee Lobsterman

2010-09-28 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Dave, Unfortunately, I'm not seeing any mention of either meteorite in the Meteorical Bulletin database, so those two meteorites were probably never proven to be real meteorites. Regards, Bob Loeffler -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] Denver Show: COMETS Auction/Party photos

2010-09-26 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi all, Last night I posted a bunch of pictures from the COMETS annual Auction and Party during the Denver Shows. You can see the pictures at: http://www.peaktopeak.com/comets/2010/2010show.htm Enjoy!!! Bob Loeffler COMETS http://www.peaktopeak.com/comets/ -Original Message- From

Re: [meteorite-list] The Denver Show!!!

2010-09-15 Thread Bob Loeffler
displays at the museum over the past year and they look wonderful, so if you are in the Denver area for the Show, or later on, check out the School of Mines Geology Museum. It's FREE every day. Regards, Bob Loeffler COMETS (COlorado METeorite Society) http://www.peaktopeak.com/comets/ Webmaster

Re: [meteorite-list] 2010 Denver Show

2010-09-08 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi all, We also have the info on the COMETS website: http://www.peaktopeak.com/comets/ Regards, Bob Loeffler COMETS Field Trip Chairman and Webmaster North Jeffco Gem Mineral Club (Arvada, CO USA) http://www.peaktopeak.com/njeffco/index.php Webmaster and Asst. Dealer Chairman Denver Gem

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help

2010-08-21 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Greg, I admire your passion to get this museum up and running, but do you have a real financial plan thought out, written up and ready to execute? This almost seems like when I was 8 years old and I wanted to start a museum with dinosaur models in it. This doesn't sound financially sound and

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help

2010-08-21 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Greg, I'm sorry, I didn't see the sentence about all of the meteorites at the museum will be from your personal collection. That does make it easier for you (a lot less liability). I hope it all goes well! Bob Loeffler b...@peaktopeak.com Field Trip Chairman and Webmaster North Jeffco Gem

Re: [meteorite-list] Sussex man hit by meteorite

2010-07-24 Thread Bob Loeffler
, but it don't think it arrived as they suggest. Bob Loeffler -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Michael Blood Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 9:26 AM To: Tom Randall (KB2SMS); Meteorite List Subject

[meteorite-list] No buildings or alien-made structures on Mars (was Mars Odyssey THEMIS Images: ET? - NOT!!)

2010-05-23 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi James, You can believe whatever you want, but I think the reason why you aren't selling any books is because nobody else believes you. You had said that there are some who said that they see what you are seeing, but if that was the case, wouldn't THEY buy your book? By the way, we never

Re: [meteorite-list] WI Meteorite Hunting Statistics

2010-05-09 Thread Bob Loeffler
I disagree. Entertainment and food should NOT be counted as field expenses. As Ryan mentioned, you have to eat food no matter whether you are out collecting meteorites or staying at home watching TV. I would understand a *percentage* of food costs should be allowed because the cost of food in

Re: [meteorite-list] Livingston?

2010-04-18 Thread Bob Loeffler
I'll vote for that name (Bob)! :-) Bob -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of dave carothers Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 7:29 PM To: Jeff Kuyken; meteorh...@aol.com; Jeff Grossman;

Re: [meteorite-list] Museum investigation: 'Probably a rock, not meteorite'

2010-04-17 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Shawn and all, If someone has already mentioned this, I'm sorry for the repeat. I have another 150 e-mails to catch up on. Some states in the US, including Colorado up until 7/2009, have a law that says that rainwater is owned by the state, not by the individual. So I couldn't put a bucket

Re: [meteorite-list] METEORITE HUNTER MICHAEL FARMER FINDS 131 GRAM METEORITE FROM THE APRIL 14, 2010 FIREBALL!

2010-04-17 Thread Bob Loeffler
Awesome!! Congrats to Mr. Farmer. Bob -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Michael Johnson Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 9:18 AM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject:

Re: [meteorite-list] More re Earthquake SD

2010-04-04 Thread Bob Loeffler
El Central, Ca Hi geozay, It's spelled El Centro. :-) Bob -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of geo...@aol.com Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 5:06 PM To:

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteors, by C. P. Oliver an original copy pubished in 1925

2010-03-10 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Shawn, It's a well-known fact (there have been many studies done on it) that women usually write with a curvier (larger loop) style than men do. That is what Mike was referring to and I completely agree with him. The signature in your book was probably done by a woman, but yes, there is

Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton Meteorite

2010-02-07 Thread Bob Loeffler
The doctor says he called the landlord and told him he plans to hand the meteorite over to the Smithsonian. He goes on to say that the landlord gave him PERMISSION to do so. I may be old school but once the landlord Ok' d the hand over he gave up ownership. Verbal agreements are legally

Re: [meteorite-list] Fwd: Lorton meteorite should be 'the people's rock'

2010-02-07 Thread Bob Loeffler
9:40 PM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; Bob Loeffler Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Fwd: Lorton meteorite should be 'the people's rock' Bob, Thank you for the response. That is fair to say but the problem with Federal land is that it is illegal to pick the stuff up without a permit. So

Re: [meteorite-list] Fwd: Lorton meteorite should be 'the people's rock'

2010-02-07 Thread Bob Loeffler
, February 04, 2010 9:29 PM To: Bob Loeffler Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Fwd: Lorton meteorite should be 'the people's rock' Bob: You make a good point, but I think liability laws, which vary state to state are pretty complex. Hopefully, as you

Re: [meteorite-list] Mark Bostick?

2010-02-07 Thread Bob Loeffler
I was the highest bidder on a postcard from him on eBay but I never received it, nor got a response from him when I inquired about it (July 2008). After I heard about his personal ordeal, I just wrote it off and hoped his life would get back to normalcy. I haven't heard anything since then. I

Re: [meteorite-list] Gold Basin strewn field correction on a post byCarl Esparza

2010-02-07 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Twink! Thanks for the detailed explanation. I hope you had (or are having) a great Tucson show. Bob -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Larry Twink Monrad Sent: Sunday, February 07,

Re: [meteorite-list] Fwd: Lorton meteorite should be 'the people's rock'

2010-02-04 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Carl, I hate the fact that the Gov. gets to claim treasures found on fed. land. The fed. land belongs to all of us. Gold basin material found on Fed. land all went to the smithsonian. If you don't want the Fed Gov to get the treasures that are found on Fed land, who should get them? Even

Re: [meteorite-list] Fwd: Lorton meteorite should be 'the people's rock'

2010-02-04 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi George, If you were unfortunate enough to be hit by a meteorite on someone else's property, I believe you'd be entitled to damages for your injury and pain and suffering. If you were walking on my property here in CT and one of my black walnut trees fell on you, you could (and should)

Re: [meteorite-list] Don't use putty!

2010-02-04 Thread Bob Loeffler
I've never used Mineral Tack with meteorites, but it is very safe (chemically) for all mineral specimens that I've used it on. I've never seen any staining or noticeable chemical changes in my specimens. It is not supposed to have any oils in it, but maybe there are a few different brands and

Re: [meteorite-list] Don't use putty!

2010-02-04 Thread Bob Loeffler
blue, but that is the packaging. It is an off-white color (slightly grayish but more white than gray). I've used it for 10 years or so. Regards, Bob -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Bob

Re: [meteorite-list] Matters Arising

2010-02-03 Thread Bob Loeffler
Ok everybody. That's enough with the gun talk, or how you feel about them, or your opinions regarding guns, etc. Your opinions about guns DO NOT belong on this list (even if there is a meteorite or Meteorite Men in the photo), just like other political beliefs, religious beliefs, etc don't

Re: [meteorite-list] dubious 'iron' on e-bay

2010-02-03 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Linton, I'm not an expert, and the pictures are small as you said, but I would agree with you that it's just a big chunk of slag. Bob -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Linton Rohr

Re: [meteorite-list] Was GUNS, now COSMIC BULLET

2010-02-03 Thread Bob Loeffler
Very cool, Dave! That's an awesome specimen. It makes my 1.4 gram specimen look like a wimp. Now I'm depressed. .. :-) Bob -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Dave Gheesling

Re: [meteorite-list] Historic meteorite scale cube?

2010-02-03 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Tom, I like your idea and it does look like an old wooden scale cube. List, does anyone have an aluminum scale cube that is in very good condition that they would like to sell? I already have a bronze cube and a tungsten carbide cube. Thanks and regards, Bob -Original Message-

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteor Storm on Syfy

2010-02-03 Thread Bob Loeffler
. No accuracy was really expectedwas it?? Kirk..:-) - Original Message - From: Bob Loeffler b...@peaktopeak.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 9:45 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteor Storm on Syfy My favorite from the 70's was A Fire

Re: [meteorite-list] Was GUNS, now COSMIC BULLET

2010-02-03 Thread Bob Loeffler
Yeah, I know. :-) But it's still an awesome meteorite. I'll read the abstract. Bob -Original Message- From: Dave Gheesling [mailto:d...@fallingrocks.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 6:30 PM To: 'Bob Loeffler'; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: RE: [meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteor Storm on Syfy

2010-01-31 Thread Bob Loeffler
My favorite from the 70's was A Fire in the Sky from 1978 (not the crappy ET movie with the same name from 1993 with DB Sweeney). It had Richard Crenna and Merlin Olson in it. See here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077553/ Not a great cast, but I think I liked it because (1) it was about a

Re: [meteorite-list] Some meteorite words

2010-01-24 Thread Bob Loeffler
, no more from me. :-) Bob Loeffler -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Greg Hupe Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 10:58 AM To: Richard Kowalski; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re

Re: [meteorite-list] Hole in Red Rock Lounge Roof Still a Mystery

2010-01-03 Thread Bob Loeffler
there to check it out, but tomorrow I have to work. :-( Bob Loeffler -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of geo...@aol.com Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 8:21 PM To: meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day -December24, 2009

2009-12-24 Thread Bob Loeffler
Well done, Linton! It looks very realistic. I even see a little bit of rust (or dirt), just like the real shopping carts/baskets/buggies that we have in our stores. :-) Bob -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] AD: 250 gram lot, Last of material Illinois meteorwrong

2009-12-23 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Joe, Please remember the limit of one ad per week on this list. Thanks. Happy holidays! Bob -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Joe Kerchner Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:44

Re: [meteorite-list] Whetstone Mountains Monograph

2009-12-22 Thread Bob Loeffler
I got mine too (yesterday). #69 of 97. :-) I've read only about 10 pages so far, but from what I've seen, it's a job well done. Thanks Dave G. and Jack S! Regards, Bob Loeffler b...@peaktopeak.com Field Trip Chairman and Webmaster North Jeffco Gem Mineral Club (Arvada, CO USA) http

Re: [meteorite-list] Steve Arnold (Elgin). Man of his word.

2009-12-20 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi GeoZay and others, From what I've seen from Steve over the last 2 years (that's how long I've been on the list), he has been a good, upstanding citizen of the Met list, although yes, he has waay too many ads. But, I have seen other e-mails on this list that say that he is a cheater. For

Re: [meteorite-list] NWAs; a little more civil discussion, please

2009-12-20 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi all, This is getting tiring. How about we do this Greg Hupe contacts the Moroccan's that he has problems with and tries to reconcile with them the problems that he has had. Bob -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] NWAs; a little more civil discussion, please

2009-12-20 Thread Bob Loeffler
and forth really starts to wear on me (and others, I'm sure) when nothing gets accomplished. Give us details. If it's the truth, then you have nothing to worry about. Thanks, Bob -Original Message- From: Bob Loeffler [mailto:b...@peaktopeak.com] Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2009 9:23 PM

Re: [meteorite-list] Steve Arnold (Elgin). Man of his word.

2009-12-20 Thread Bob Loeffler
20, 2009 9:27 PM To: 'Bob Loeffler'; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] Steve Arnold (Elgin). Man of his word. Yes Bob. And if said allegations were true, then it would not be an individual who's integrity was diminished by accepting such freebies...but rather

Re: [meteorite-list] Libyan (looks like a) crater

2009-12-09 Thread Bob Loeffler
there would be enough electrical current to partially fuse it together? Again, I'm not an expert. Just guessing. :-) Bob Loeffler -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Mark Bowling Sent

Re: [meteorite-list] Denver Show

2009-09-19 Thread Bob Loeffler
(which has Blaine Reed Meteorites and a couple others) is at the Holiday Inn hotel. That show's details can be found at: http://www.mzexpos.com/colorado_fall.htm Regards, Bob Loeffler COMETS http://www.peaktopeak.com/comets/ Webmaster and Asst. Dealer Chairman Denver Gem and Mineral Show http

Re: [meteorite-list] Spacifieds.com It's a great idea!

2009-08-29 Thread Bob Loeffler
Steve said: I can't understand all the negative posts against Spacifieds.com. It is a good idea who's time has come. Hi Steve. I don't think anyone is bashing the website. It is a very good idea and does look good. It was just the constant notifications that were bothering us. Regards, Bob

Re: [meteorite-list] Over 2000 Hits Contest Update

2009-08-29 Thread Bob Loeffler
to the site and tried it? Yes, your site is good. I have not posted anything to it, but I can see it is a good site. I won't beat this dead horse anymore. Regards, Bob Bob Loeffler wrote: Oh my god, Eric! Enough! Please. I know you are trying to provide a much-needed service to everyone

[meteorite-list] Denver Show 2009 Meteorite Auction and Get-Together with the COMETS

2009-08-29 Thread Bob Loeffler
on silent auction items. 6 - 8:00pm - Silent Auction (6 - 7:30pm), Socializing, food and drink 8 - 9:30pm - Oral Auction 9:30 - ??? - More socializing! Please see our website for all of the details, including a map: http://www.peaktopeak.com/comets/auction.htm Regards, Bob Loeffler COMETS http

Re: [meteorite-list] Over 2000 Hits Contest Update

2009-08-26 Thread Bob Loeffler
Oh my god, Eric! Enough! Please. I know you are trying to provide a much-needed service to everyone, but you said a few days ago that your posts are not Ads, yet they really are. They are more annoying than most other peoples' ads and you are trying to pull more and more people to see your

Re: [meteorite-list] ENOUGH Speed-of-light question

2009-08-26 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Mike H. and all, Even if some of the people on the list are interested, that doesn't mean that it should be allowed. If it's not on-topic, it is still breaking the list rule because it's not about meteorites, meteors, etc. The Alien and matrix discussions were also not on topic. If we allow

Re: [meteorite-list] The History Channel asteroids episode

2009-04-26 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Darren and list, My McAfee SiteAdvisor threw up a HUGE red flag for that website. You can read about it here: http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/banner.adtrgt.com/cpi.jsp??showInterS=false Can the asteroids episode be found anywhere else? Thanks, Bob -Original Message- From:

Re: [meteorite-list] Carancas Bull

2009-03-22 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Walter, Darryl, et al, Keep it simple. Did the meteorite itself actually hit something? This is exactly the point (and question) that I was trying to make. For it to be called a hammer, does the meteorite itself have to physically strike a human, animal or human artifact? In my opinion, it

Re: [meteorite-list] Hammer Definitions

2009-03-22 Thread Bob Loeffler
Ok, then I'm glad I didn't start collecting hammers because that should dramatically increase the hammer count out there. :-) So West is definitely a hammer because it fell on farmland. Bob -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] who were the uncooperative secret searchers ?

2009-03-15 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Mike and list, I don't know who Teddy is, but the way I saw it was that he was just trying to help since nobody else was publicly pulling the stone count data together into a centralized place. We would all see the numerous e-mails that said Rob found x stones, then another that said Ruben

Re: [meteorite-list] Hammer Definitions

2009-03-15 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Michael, I have 10 or 11 DIFFERENT Park Forest hammer stone specimens - Several houses, a Plymouth, a tow truck, a fire station, a baseball Field, a fence, etc. Is a baseball field a human artifact? The bases on the field are, so are the bleachers, chalk lines on the field, etc, but is

Re: [meteorite-list] West, TX meteorite hunt, day 5

2009-02-22 Thread Bob Loeffler
I don't like West as the official name because it will be confusing. Someone will say the words West Texas and it sounds like they are saying that it was in western Texas, not an actual town called West. It's more obvious when it's written (e.g. West, Texas) but when people speak it, it will

Re: [meteorite-list] Encyclopedia of meteorites website has a new owner

2009-02-02 Thread Bob Loeffler
Congrats to the IMCA and Pierre-Marie! Regards, Bob -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Pelé Pierre-Marie Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 1:19 AM To: MeteoriteList Subject:

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