Re: [meteorite-list] Asteroid the size of 33 armadillos - yes, you read that correctly

2023-03-28 Thread Ed Deckert via Meteorite-list
The unit of measurement originally used in the planetary sciences was coconuts. However, the question of whether or not coconuts were migratory had come up. Due to the potential for migratory interference caused by swallows, and the argument over whether or not European or African swallows were a

Re: [meteorite-list] Fake lunars

2021-05-24 Thread Ed Deckert via Meteorite-list
This guy has been listing fake Lunars on Etsy for a long time, maybe two years now, and I doubt Etsy cares- as long as they get their piece of the sale. Speaking of his sales, his Etsy page indicates that 8 of these "Lunars" have been sold. It is sad that perhaps up to 8 people have been fooled.

Re: [meteorite-list] Accepting Inquiries From AccreditedScientificor Educational Institutions...

2015-06-07 Thread Ed Deckert via Meteorite-list
Amen to that, John! Ed D - Original Message - From: "John Lutzon" To: "Ed Deckert" Cc: Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2015 5:29 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Accepting Inquiries From AccreditedScientificor Educational Institutions... I agree Ed, but may

Re: [meteorite-list] Accepting Inquiries From Accredited Scientificor Educational Institutions...

2015-06-07 Thread Ed Deckert via Meteorite-list
Sales of all sentences, commas, periods, semi-colons and all other punctuation marks are hereby suspended until further notice. Ed D - Original Message - From: "Sterling K. Webb via Meteorite-list" To: "'Galactic Stone & Ironworks'" ; Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2015 3:42 PM Subject:

Re: [meteorite-list] Awfully quiet

2015-04-30 Thread Ed Deckert via Meteorite-list
Heck, even the "Loyalty" cards that are issued by grocery and other types of stores track our every purchase, and that data is likely sold or somehow provided to who knows what other groups. They know what toilet tissue brand we like, and whatever else we buy. Uh-oh, I see a drone hovering

Re: [meteorite-list] Notice to eBay Meteorite Sellers

2015-03-02 Thread Ed Deckert via Meteorite-list
I heard news today that a judge gave the green light for a class action suit for a group of sellers against eBay for their policies hurting sellers. Maybe they will get their proverbial head handed to them! Ed - Original Message - From: "Raremeteorites via Meteorite-list" To: Sent

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Strikes Down Thief During Armed Robbery

2015-02-28 Thread Ed Deckert via Meteorite-list
Paul, most of what The Weekly World News is fabricated, tongue-in-cheek humor. I used to read the front page headlines while waiting in the checkout line at the grocery store. However, I can say with 100% certainty that "Bat Boy" is real, and yes, the President did meet with a space alien at

Re: [meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update: Sahara 00293

2015-01-23 Thread Ed Deckert via Meteorite-list
I guess that this should now be "Crystyl" clear to everyone...:) - Original Message - From: "Carl Agee via Meteorite-list" To: "Galactic Stone & Ironworks" Cc: "Laurence Garvie" ; "meteoritelist meteoritelist" Sent: Friday, January 23, 2015 3:15 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Geology Humor

2014-11-30 Thread Ed Deckert via Meteorite-list
Paul, thanks for the laughs! Much appreciated. It's a shame that so many people take geology for granite... Regards, Ed :-) - Original Message - From: "Paul H. via Meteorite-list" To: Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 10:34 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Geology Humor https://www.

Re: [meteorite-list] Photo problem.

2014-11-28 Thread Ed Deckert via Meteorite-list
Greg, could it be that instead of an image that was saved, it was actually just a link to "today's photo" instead? That could account for all of the saved files being today's Zagami post. It would be a good experiment to wait until the next image is posted and see if all of your files change t

Re: [meteorite-list] Ebay, again!

2014-10-01 Thread Ed Deckert via Meteorite-list
Wow! Maybe I should have kept all of the ones that I knocked off of the chop saw. I'd gladly have sold them for one-tenth of the asking price in this auction! Ed - Original Message - From: "Raremeteorites via Meteorite-list" To: Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2014 9:15 PM Subjec

Re: [meteorite-list] List change

2014-05-09 Thread Ed Deckert via Meteorite-list
and the Sender's address both populate. This disagrees with what others are apparently experiencing. This is just my experience, and your mileage apparently varies. Regards, Ed Deckert IMCA #8911 - Original Message - From: "Michael Blood via Meteorite-list" To: "

Re: [meteorite-list] Fake Norway Rock

2014-04-11 Thread Ed Deckert
Nah. It ain't dead until Art sings! Ed ;-) - Original Message - From: "John Teague" To: Sent: Friday, April 11, 2014 9:47 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Fake Norway Rock The horse is dead! Long live the horse! -Original Message- From: Mark Ford Sent: Apr 11, 2014

Re: [meteorite-list] is it a meteorite

2014-04-08 Thread Ed Deckert
Mendy, Could a possible answer to your point #1 (What would be considered an artificial body?) be silicone implants??? Ed - Original Message - From: "Mendy Ouzillou" To: "Jeff Grossman" ; Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2014 3:17 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] is it a meteorite OK,

Re: [meteorite-list] who is Proud Tom????

2014-03-31 Thread Ed Deckert
Michael, I really don't know anything about Proud Tom. However, in case it helps anyone, Proud Tom is listed on Michael Blood's Meteorite Friends List as being a: "Meteorite Crusader & Stud Muffin." He sounds like one heck of a guy, no? :-) Ed Deckert - Orig

Re: [meteorite-list] Results of ANSMET Nomad Robotic Meteorite RecoveryEffort?

2014-03-07 Thread Ed Deckert
Hi Mike, This link may provide some info for you. Nomad apparently worked as advertised. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2000-02/CMU-CMaN-0102100.php There are two links at the end of the article that unfortunately no longer seem to be working. Regards, Ed Deckert - Original

Re: [meteorite-list] Grand Opening of UCLA Meteorite Gallery

2014-01-09 Thread Ed Deckert
This is wonderful news! Hopefully one day I will get to travel out to LA again and see this display. Congratulations to Alan Rubin, and all who were involved with this major project!!! Ed Deckert - Original Message - From: "Alan Rubin" To: Sent: Thursday, January 09,

Re: [meteorite-list] Cosmic Child Abuse?

2013-11-27 Thread Ed Deckert
More like the story was cooked up by the dad, and possibly the son too. Or, the son was doing something he should not have been doing, got hurt, and he cooked up the meteorite story by himself. OR - someone beaned the kid with a shower of stones that were hurled by a slingshot. Ed - O

Re: [meteorite-list] What is this?

2013-06-17 Thread Ed Deckert
In fact, for this to be part of the MIR Space Station, it would have taken a MIR-acle... Ed ;-) - Original Message - From: "Michael Farmer" To: "Jodie Reynolds" Cc: Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 8:57 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What is this? I doubt any "rocks" were aboard t

Re: [meteorite-list] Xining writeup (hammer?)

2013-05-24 Thread Ed Deckert
Hmmm... Maybe it's best to be proactive here. All sales of Xining impact pit concrete fragments are suspended until further notice! Ed :-) - Original Message - From: "Galactic Stone & Ironworks" To: "Prof. Zelimir Gabelica Université de Haute Alsace ENSCMu," Cc: Sent: Friday,

Re: [meteorite-list] test--ignore

2013-04-29 Thread Ed Deckert
ignoring ignoring - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 11:05 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] test--ignore testing testing __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list M

Re: [meteorite-list] Self-Proclaimed Planetary Pairings.

2013-03-04 Thread Ed Deckert
Mike, Adam is running his business in a most ethical and desirable way. His efforts add even more value and importance to the provenance trail. Why be critical of someone who is making our hobby a better place for collectors? I have dealt with Adam on many occasions and am 200% comfortable t

Re: [meteorite-list] preference question on scale cubes and a poll

2013-03-03 Thread Ed Deckert
Hi Rex, I have no preference on the dot, but I agree with Gary Fujihara about leaving the hash marks off. They do tend to get in the way (IMHO) and Gary is right about having an oversized cube to accommodate 10 mm marks. I would prefer to use a small metric ruler in closeup photos to get tha

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson Show

2013-01-18 Thread Ed Deckert
mother-in-law's health continues to improve. Warm Regards, Ed Deckert IMCA #8911 - Original Message - From: "Adam Hupe" To: "Adam" Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 12:11 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Tucson Show Dear List Members, I tried everything possible

Re: [meteorite-list] Steve Curry

2013-01-03 Thread Ed Deckert
Hi All, The seller has been an ebay member since November 28, 2005 with zero feedback? I guess that could happen. At least the meteorite comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (pictured in the auction) from UNCO Meteorites, and has a signature that looks to be "Steve Curry." Looks offici

Re: [meteorite-list] Missing Allende

2012-12-17 Thread Ed Deckert
Chris, I am glad that this story had a happy ending. They should all end that way, there is far too much greed in the world. Happy Holidays! Ed - Original Message - From: "Chris Spratt" To: Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 1:46 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Missing Allende Hi L

Re: [meteorite-list] how do you get off desert varnish from a orientedstone?

2012-12-11 Thread Ed Deckert
Steve, Have you tried varnish remover? Should be available in your local Lowe's, Home Depot or hardware store. Ed :-) - Original Message - From: "steve arnold" To: "meteorite-list" Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 11:57 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] how do you get off desert varn

Re: [meteorite-list] Sneak Peek to - "The Black Phoenix"...

2012-11-20 Thread Ed Deckert
Picture #4 is the best! Ed - Original Message - From: "Greg Hupé" To: "John Lutzon" ; "Ed Deckert" Cc: Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 11:03 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Sneak Peek to - "The Black Phoenix"... Hi John, Apparently my

Re: [meteorite-list] Sneak Peek to - "The Black Phoenix"...

2012-11-20 Thread Ed Deckert
Hi Greg Very nice! A jet black Lunar specimen! Kudos! When will it hit the market? Best Regards, Ed - Original Message - From: "Greg Hupé" To: Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 9:19 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Sneak Peek to - "The Black Phoenix"... Hey All, I have been ver

Re: [meteorite-list] Water cutting question

2012-11-20 Thread Ed Deckert
Hi Michael, Is there a method to calculate how long to leave a specific volume of water at a specific vacuum (inches Hg) to ensure that it is degassed? Thanks, Ed - Original Message - From: "Michael Mulgrew" To: "Pete Pete" Cc: "meteoritelist meteoritelist" Sent: Tuesday, Novemb

Re: [meteorite-list] CA Fireball Meteor 17OCT2012

2012-10-19 Thread Ed Deckert
Isn't Fraggle Rock out there in the Ashtray Belt? Ed - Original Message - From: "Murray Paulson" To: "Sean T. Murray" ; Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 1:33 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] CA Fireball Meteor 17OCT2012 Don't you find Frag na ments near Fraggle rock? M. On Fri, Oc

Re: [meteorite-list] It's from the ashtray belt!

2012-10-18 Thread Ed Deckert
Surely he jests! However, if someone actually believes that the "ashtray belt" exists, they could easily be the butt of that joke. :-) Ed - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:08 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] It's from the ashtray belt! The Oakland Tr

Re: [meteorite-list] Roadside Hunting and Ownership

2012-10-03 Thread Ed Deckert
I may be wrong, but only the owner of the cemetery could claim ownership. Families of the deceased who were buried there would not (AFAIK) have any claim to a meteorite landing on a family member's grave. They do not own the plot they "purchased" to bury their deceased. "Buying" the plot es

Re: [meteorite-list] The $5 Million Meteorite Collection

2012-10-03 Thread Ed Deckert
Well big whoop-de-doo to the three of ya. My collection is so priceless that even I can't afford it!!! Ed :-) - Original Message - From: "Don Merchant" To: ; Cc: "Don Merchant" Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] The $5 Million Meteorite Collec

Re: [meteorite-list] Fire caused by meteorites.. Is it possible?

2012-08-27 Thread Ed Deckert
Perhaps these are dumbquestions, but I am now wondering if: 1 - Were any fires reported at the time of the Sikhote-Alin fall? 2 - Is it possible for a Superbolide to create enough static electric energy coming through the atmosphere to cause lightning strikes that could in and of themselves st

Re: [meteorite-list] NASA's Curiosity Rover Caught in the Act of Landing

2012-08-06 Thread Ed Deckert
WOW! A big Congratulations to all of the folks at NASA and JPL for a job EXTREMELY well done! Plus, this photo is the icing on the cake! I look forward to hearing about, and seeing all that Curiosity is discovers on her mission. And a big thanks to Ron Baalke for these wonderful update repo

Re: [meteorite-list] Speaking of Hammer artifacts....

2012-06-28 Thread Ed Deckert
Wow, I can feel the energy just by looking at the listing. It makes me want to buy a slice of the Tunguska meteorite. Maybe that'll be listed next. Ed - Original Message - From: "Michael Blood" To: "Meteorite List" Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012 6:15 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-l

Re: [meteorite-list] What killed off the Mammoth?

2012-06-16 Thread Ed Deckert
John, Richard, and others, You may want to take this into consideration as well: http://www.gocomics.com/unstrange-phenomena/2012/06/14 Ed - Original Message - From: "John Lutzon" To: "Richard Montgomery" ; Cc: Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 11:28 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] W

Re: [meteorite-list] Narrowing down my microscope choices

2012-06-14 Thread Ed Deckert
Hi Mendy, Does this help? You can download the file. http://www.techinst.com/userfiles/files/Stereo/SMZ10B%20IM.PDF Ed - Original Message - From: "Mendy Ouzillou" To: "met-list" Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 5:09 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Narrowing down my microscope choices

Re: [meteorite-list] Hammer fall term (this poor poor horse)

2012-06-14 Thread Ed Deckert
Mercy! We can't even shoot this poor horse to put it out of its misery 'cause it wouldn't do any good - dead is dead!. 'Bout all that'd do is scare off some of the flies covering its carcass for a few moments. Ed ;-) - Original Message - From: "John Hendry" To: "Meteorite List"

Re: [meteorite-list] SpaceX-Going to the Moon - semi-OT

2012-05-18 Thread Ed Deckert
Hi Greg, AFAIK, nobody "owns" the moon, and certainly NASA cannot lay claim to what someone else brings back from there, nor can any government. So they would be free to sell whatever they recover from the moon. It will be interesting to see what price the market will bear, if and when they

Re: [meteorite-list] It's a zepplin, not a blimp!

2012-05-04 Thread Ed Deckert
Me Either. It'd probably go over like a Led Balloon... -Ed D - Original Message - From: "Richard Montgomery" To: "Matthias Bärmann" ; ; Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 4:09 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] It's a zepplin, not a blimp! I can't imagine a band called Led Blimp making the

Re: [meteorite-list] It's a zepplin, not a blimp!

2012-05-04 Thread Ed Deckert
Me Either. It'd probably go over like a Led Balloon... -Ed D - Original Message - From: "Richard Montgomery" To: "Matthias Bärmann" ; ; Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 4:09 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] It's a zepplin, not a blimp! I can't imagine a band called Led Blimp making the

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite carbonaceous chondrite 2.07 KG | eBay

2012-05-03 Thread Ed Deckert
ly if a 5 kilo piece shows up. Kind Regards, Adam . - Original Message ----- From: Ed Deckert To: "Matson, Robert D." ; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2012 8:20 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite carbonaceous chondrite 2.07 KG | eBay

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite carbonaceous chondrite 2.07 KG | eBay

2012-05-03 Thread Ed Deckert
It would have been nice if the auction photos clearly showed the sliced/cut surface. But if Rob is correct (and I expect he is) that would have proven it to be a "wrong." Ed - Original Message - From: "Matson, Robert D." To: Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 11:03 PM Subject: Re: [mete

Re: [meteorite-list] Sutter's Mill, Most important fall in American history

2012-05-03 Thread Ed Deckert
Hi List, OK, maybe I am a little slow on the uptake, and I've been called "Captain Obvious" on more than one occasion. But Sonny's comment on how fragile this fall is made me wonder if the reason why so little of this meteorite has been found is because most of it literally "blew-up" into dus

Re: [meteorite-list] Article on the 5 steps to finding a meteorite

2012-05-02 Thread Ed Deckert
Hi Ruben! I think there is one step that both you, and that article completely missed regarding finding a meteorite: Pure, unadulterated, dumb luck! Ed;-) - Original Message - From: "Ruben Garcia" To: "Meteorite List" Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 11:52 AM Subject: [meteorit

Re: [meteorite-list] Bicentenary of the meteorite of Toulouse

2012-04-10 Thread Ed Deckert
Sterling, I think you hit on the answer. Perhaps they are misinformed, and afraid to partake. Properly cooked, it's not like they would croak after eating it... ;-) Ed - Original Message - From: "Sterling K. Webb" To: "Ed Deckert" ; ; ; ; ; "Anne B

Re: [meteorite-list] Bicentenary of the meteorite of Toulouse

2012-04-09 Thread Ed Deckert
Sterling, I cannot help but wonder why if there are 80,000 attendees at that frog leg festival, why are only 7,000 frog leg dinners served? Any ideas why? Ed - Original Message - From: "Sterling K. Webb" To: ; ; ; ; "Anne Black" Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2012 9:17 PM Subject: Re:

[meteorite-list] Test

2012-04-08 Thread Ed Deckert
Sorry, test. 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

Re: [meteorite-list] Slow Moving Fireball Over North Carolina

2012-04-01 Thread Ed Deckert
great tradition of April Fooling, I offer a second apology. I think I had one or two people going with this one. Ed - Original Message - From: "Stuart McDaniel" To: "Jim Wooddell" ; "Ed Deckert" ; Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2012 6:10 PM Subject: Re: [m

[meteorite-list] Slow Moving Fireball Over North Carolina

2012-04-01 Thread Ed Deckert
, and poison ivy rash inflicted on local residents. If anyone can collaborate, it would be appreciated. This has the potential to be something really big! Many thanks, Ed Deckert __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list

[meteorite-list] Heads-Up on used Catalogue of Meteorites - by Monica Grady

2012-03-09 Thread Ed Deckert
Hi List, Amazon.com has a used-like new copy listed by a merchant partner for $99.98 USD plus shipping. http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0521663032/ref=pd_luc_olp_lh Grab it while it's still out there! Regards, Ed Deckert __ Visi

Re: [meteorite-list] Rare earth magnets and young un's

2012-03-05 Thread Ed Deckert
Hi Doug, Would using a compass instead of a magnet be a better way to go? The needle of the compass ought to deflect very easily if the child swallowed a rare earth magnet, I would think. Regards, Ed - Original Message - From: "MexicoDoug" To: Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 8:43 P

Re: [meteorite-list] Apple Files Polished Meteorite Key Pad Patent

2012-02-23 Thread Ed Deckert
Hmmm... The keys could be made of polished meteorites. The "wee chunks of Mars" mentioned in the article would demand quite a price tag. That puts me out of contention for buying one of those. Maybe they'll offer a polished UNWA model for those with smaller budgets? :-) Ed - Origin

Re: [meteorite-list] 4.5 Billion-Year-Old Fish Discovered

2012-02-23 Thread Ed Deckert
After I read the subject line for Greg's email, I was waiting with baited breath for the message to open. I don't know, I think there's something fishy about the whole thing. I believe that Greg was being koi with us when he came up with the subject line. Looks like someone had lots of time

Re: [meteorite-list] Ontario, MI, NY, PA Fireball 6FEB2012

2012-02-06 Thread Ed Deckert
Hi List, Is it me, or are we seeing lots more activity than usual in recent weeks? Or are we just becoming more aware of these events through the increase in "All Sky" Cameras, and people in general being more inclined to report these things, perhaps knowing more about what they are because of

Re: [meteorite-list] Lotsa photos and lots added

2011-12-22 Thread Ed Deckert
Hi Ruben, Don't be so hard on yourself! Your autograph is worth whatever amount you write on the check. If you sign a blank check, it could be priceless! As long as it don't bounce, that is... ;-) Or better yet, just pass around your MasterCard... ;-) Ed - Original Message -

Re: [meteorite-list] Astromyxin - Star Jelley

2011-12-13 Thread Ed Deckert
Message ----- From: To: "Ed Deckert" Cc: ; "MexicoDoug" Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 4:44 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Astromyxin - Star Jelley Hello Ed: Did you read my email? No, it is not a hoax, just not from space. It has been written about for something

Re: [meteorite-list] Astromyxin - Star Jelley

2011-12-13 Thread Ed Deckert
Sounds like it could be Jelly Fungi. It grows in the woods behind my house, albeit in a slightly different form and color. Or, perhaps it is a hoax. I suspect the latter. http://herbarium.usu.edu/fungi/funfacts/Jellyfungi.htm Ed - Original Message - From: "MexicoDoug" To: Sent:

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

2011-11-12 Thread Ed Deckert
The cheeseburger idea made me think of SNL... Cheeseburger! Cheeseburger! Cheeseburger! Cheeseburger! No fries, chips. Four chip! No Coke. Pepsi. Four Pepsi! Ed - Original Message - From: "Brandon" To: "Michael Gilmer" ; Cc: Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 2:06 PM Subject: Re: [m

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

2011-11-11 Thread Ed Deckert
Happy Birthday, Mike! I've no suggestions for what you should smash, but do have another suggestion. Since this involves your climbing onto the roof of your house, please lay off the Maker's Mark (or any such similarly intoxicating substance) for at least one day prior to doing this. One sh

Re: [meteorite-list] IMCA

2011-11-03 Thread Ed Deckert
just for the duration of a beer in Tucson. Best Regards, Ed Deckert IMCA #8911 - Original Message - From: "Michael Blood" To: "Meteorite List" Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 8:09 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] IMCA This is my final statement re the earli

Re: [meteorite-list] Eight Year Search - Success!!

2011-10-29 Thread Ed Deckert
That's great news, Greg! Can we have some more details on your sister's find? Photos? Weight? Which strewn field? Part of the fun is in the bragging too! Ed - Original Message - From: "Greg Hupe" To: "meteorite list" Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2011 3:01 PM Subject: [meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] Hard to Polish Meteorites - Any Ideas?

2011-10-28 Thread Ed Deckert
Hi Mike, Perhaps the Hupé's "trade secret" is using diamond polishing media at a much higher/finer grit than you are using? It may be worth a try. Adam & Greg, can you share your secret? Ed - Original Message - From: "Michael Gilmer" To: Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 9:06 AM Su

Re: [meteorite-list] The Dark Side.. Oops!

2011-10-27 Thread Ed Deckert
Hi Count, It looks like an abandoned alien ship covered with moon dust sitting near the edge of that crater. Or... maybe it has been intentionally camoflaged, just sitting there, waiting for the command to destroy Earth! Mwuhaaahhaahhhahhahhhahahahahahahhaaa! ;-) Ed - Original M

Re: [meteorite-list] Daring Russian Sample Return Mission to Phobos Aims For November Liftoff

2011-10-14 Thread Ed Deckert
ooking at 1/6 the gravity that's on Earth's Moon. That is not a trivial effort! But it is worth it ... hopefully pristine samples of the most interesting of carbonaceous chondrites will be in the ROSCOSMOS return capsule! Kindest wishes Doug -Original Message- From: Ed Deck

Re: [meteorite-list] Daring Russian Sample Return Mission to Phobos Aims For November Liftoff

2011-10-13 Thread Ed Deckert
Hi All, I have some questions about this. I realize that there are likely some limitations to be considered, and that this is an incredible undertaking, but 200 grams is not much material to bring back. Why the small payload? Would a greater sample weight negatively influence of the surviva

Re: [meteorite-list] FWD from Mike Farmer - Robbery in Kenya

2011-10-07 Thread Ed Deckert
God you made it out alive. Ed Deckert - Original Message - From: "Art" To: "Meteorite List" Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 2:36 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] FWD from Mike Farmer - Robbery in Kenya Forwarded from Mike: "Yesterday I was robbed in Thika

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Auction Days Numbered?

2011-09-30 Thread Ed Deckert
Greg, Ebay is protecting itself. "Scale Cube" is considered an ethnic slur in the nation of Cubonia! (It borders to the left of Elbonia.) :-) Ed - Original Message - From: "Greg Hupé" To: "Gary Fujihara" ; "JoshuaTreeMuseum" Cc: Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 3:26 PM Subjec

Re: [meteorite-list] Denver Coliseum Gem Show - live feed?

2011-09-03 Thread Ed Deckert
Hi Ruben, I enjoyed the live feeds from Tucson earlier this year. And since I am not in a position to travel now, or any time soon, I would look forward to another live feed, assuming that it can be done. Thanks much for looking into this!!! Ed Deckert - Original Message - From

Re: [meteorite-list] Silly-sounding Meteorite Names

2011-09-02 Thread Ed Deckert
Phil, Well done!! LOL! Ed Deckert - Original Message - From: "dorifry" To: Sent: Friday, September 02, 2011 12:03 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Silly-sounding Meteorite Names Mike: The answer to your question is "Answer" (Australia). If that &q

Re: [meteorite-list] Thin Section animated GIF's

2011-08-24 Thread Ed Deckert
Tomasz, This is beautiful!!! Thank you so much for sharing your work! Best Regards, Ed Deckert IMCA #8911 - Original Message - From: "Tomasz Jakubowski" To: "meteorite-list" Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 8:26 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Thin Section animate

Re: [meteorite-list] Mars peppered with meteorites

2011-06-18 Thread Ed Deckert
Hmmm... Sounds like Mars is being peppered and assaulted. - Original Message - From: "Richard Montgomery" To: "Sterling K. Webb" ; Cc: "Paul H" Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 8:22 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mars peppered with meteorites Earth colonization sales are immediat

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorite display at the worlds oldest stillworking Planetarium

2011-06-14 Thread Ed Deckert
Congratulations Rob. Great job!!! Ed Deckert IMCA #8911 - Original Message - From: "Rob Lenssen" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 5:54 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] meteorite display at the worlds oldest stillworking Planetarium Short URL to correct broken link b

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteowrongs - Collect?

2011-05-23 Thread Ed Deckert
Hi Greg S, I have a few "wrongs" that I use for educational purposes at outreach/fundraising events. It's nice to be able to show examples of why testing possible meteorites by a qualified lab is so important, as opposed to trying to ID it by sight only. I also stress being careful of wild

Re: [meteorite-list] European Tektite Forum 2011 Photos

2011-04-24 Thread Ed Deckert
"Pretty impressive"? How about astonishingly mind-blowing and totally awesone! - Original Message - From: "Stuart McDaniel" To: "Aubrey Whymark" ; "meteorite list" Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2011 9:34 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] European Tektite Forum 2011 Photos That is

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite hunting (LAWS) by Country

2011-04-10 Thread Ed Deckert
Hi Al, You hit the nail square on the head. Maintaining a book like this could be like trying to herd cats. Given the instability in the Middle-East, with government changes, etc, the laws there can change by the hour. Unfortunately, if Michael Farmer and Robert Ward had such a publication

Re: [meteorite-list] Tunguska Meteorites - Real or Not?

2011-04-05 Thread Ed Deckert
/twitter.com/galacticstone EOM - http://www.encyclopedia-of-meteorites.com/collection.aspx?id=1564 ----------- On 4/5/11, Ed Deckert wrote: Hi Sterling, Thank you for your reply. You confirmed what I thought was the correct information. She

Re: [meteorite-list] Tunguska Meteorites - Real or Not?

2011-04-05 Thread Ed Deckert
ime to tell her that SA is not a Pallasite, but again, I was wrong and she was right. You just can't get through to some people when their minds are locked tightly closed. Ed - Original Message - From: "Sterling K. Webb" To: "Ed Deckert" ; Sent: Mon

Re: [meteorite-list] NYT story

2011-04-05 Thread Ed Deckert
Eric, Instead of a paper copy, how about a link to the artucle? http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/05/science/05meteorite.html?scp=1&sq=meteorites&st=cse Ed - Original Message - From: "Meteorites USA" To: Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 10:11 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] NYT story H

[meteorite-list] Tunguska Meteorites - Real or Not?

2011-04-04 Thread Ed Deckert
Hello listees, I attended a fundraising event and there was a small, iron meteorite specimen that had been made into a pendant. The person who donated this item announced that it was a meteorite specimen that was recovered from the Tunguska event. I looked at the item, and it looked VERY m

Re: [meteorite-list] 8th Aniversary

2011-03-26 Thread Ed Deckert
Michael, Thank you for sharing this article with us. Would you mind also sharing some more of the details regarding your new book? Can it be read with a Kindle or Nook? Approximate release date? Cost? Inquiring minds will certainly want to know! Best, Ed - Original Message - F

Re: [meteorite-list] Oman prison saga

2011-03-13 Thread Ed Deckert
l" to relate your story. While I have never met either of you, I am personally relieved that you and Robert made it back home. Best Regards, and again, welcome home, Ed Deckert - Original Message - From: "Michael Farmer" To: Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2011 11:36 PM Subj

Re: [meteorite-list] Another Odd Item on Ebay

2011-03-09 Thread Ed Deckert
The photos are out of focus or too dark, so it could be anything. - Original Message - From: "Thunder Stone" To: Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 6:10 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Another Odd Item on Ebay List: Found this on Ebay - quite odd I must say. I love the first sentance

Re: [meteorite-list] Why Are Death Valley's Rocks Moving Themselves? --not off-topic at all!

2011-02-19 Thread Ed Deckert
Ah, so rocks are truly migratory then! Ed - Original Message - From: "Michael Gilmer" To: "Stuart McDaniel" Cc: "Michael Groetz" ; "Meteorite List" ; "Rob Matson" Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 11:28 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Why Are Death Valley's Rocks Moving Themse

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson 2011

2011-02-06 Thread Ed Deckert
Ruben, So, if I understand you correctly, the book has photos of hunting for meteorite babes? ;-) Ed - Original Message - From: "Ruben Garcia" To: "Walter Branch" Cc: "Meteorite List" Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 9:11 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson 2011 Hi list, W

Re: [meteorite-list] Excellent work Ruben, Thank You

2011-02-05 Thread Ed Deckert
Indeed! A FANTASTIC job! Thank you! Ed - Original Message - From: "Pat Brown" To: "Met List" ; "Ruben Garcia" Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 12:28 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Excellent work Ruben, Thank You Hello to Ruben and the List, Thank you for the auction live webcas

Re: [meteorite-list] AMAZING Item!

2011-01-22 Thread Ed Deckert
p 'em coming! You make Tucson more exciting and interesting for folks like me who have to rely on photos and emails posted by attendees. And I sure hope that the live auction feed becomes a reality. Thanks for all that you do on this. Best Regards, Ed Deckert IMCA #8911 - Origin

Re: [meteorite-list] AD: Meteorites & Magazines

2011-01-17 Thread Ed Deckert
Ed - Original Message - From: "John Teague" To: "Ed Deckert" ; ; Sent: Monday, January 17, 2011 9:44 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] AD: Meteorites & Magazines I, too, have only received one issue! I find it interesting that "extras" of July

Re: [meteorite-list] AD: Meteorites & Magazines

2011-01-17 Thread Ed Deckert
OK, now I'm totally confused. Quote from email below regarding MH&C magazine: "Magazine Update: We're printing some extra back issues and will have them at the Tucson Show for those interested. If you want July, Sept, or the Nov issue please let me know ASAP! Back issues will be on sale for *

Re: [meteorite-list] Steve Arnold and Steve Arnnold

2011-01-16 Thread Ed Deckert
Nice photo. But which one is Steve? ;-) - Original Message - From: "Michael Blood" To: "Meteorite List" Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2011 8:49 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Steve Arnold and Steve Arnnold Hi all, It is surprising how often, even to this day, some list memb

Re: [meteorite-list] eclipse is underway....

2010-12-20 Thread Ed Deckert
Hello Michael, Please enjoy the eclipse for me too. All I can see here is a bright, fuzzy ball that is missing a significant chunk. That's what I have to look at, courtesy of our steadily building cloud cover here. Sigh... Best! Ed - Original Message - From: "michael cottingham"

Re: [meteorite-list] [IMCA] Warning, Warning tri-ball34

2010-12-19 Thread Ed Deckert
I was under the impression that an ebay seller can cancel a bid while the auction is still active, and then block the buyer whose bid he canceled. (If the seller knows enough to look for him, that is.) Anyone know anything about doing that? Ed Deckert IMCA #8911 - Original Message

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Magazine

2010-12-13 Thread Ed Deckert
I have only received the first issue so far. Ed - Original Message - From: "Dennis Miller" To: Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 11:53 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Magazine Hello, Meteorite subscribers Has anyone received their November issue of Meteorite Magazine?

Re: [meteorite-list] Ice Meteorites From Jesus

2010-11-29 Thread Ed Deckert
I've found stranger looking stuff than that while defrosting my freezer, or cleaning out the back of the refrigerator. Hmmm... Maybe alien life forms have been living in there? Ed - Original Message - From: "JoshuaTreeMuseum" To: Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 12:20 PM Subject

Re: [meteorite-list] Thin Section Slide Size

2010-11-15 Thread Ed Deckert
hael Blood" To: "Matt Smith" ; "Ed Deckert" ; "Meteorite List" Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 6:19 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Thin Section Slide Size Hi Matt, Ed & all, While it is true that I, Anne Black, David New and everyone Else I know

[meteorite-list] Thin Section Slide Size

2010-11-14 Thread Ed Deckert
ve seen at least two different size slides used for thin sections, and that would seem to make it a little more challenging to find a "one size fits all" storage box. Inquiring minds want to know! Thanks, Ed Deckert __ Visit

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Listening To Fermi

2010-09-16 Thread Ed Deckert
- Original Message - From: "Meteorites USA" To: Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 11:04 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Listening To Fermi Or the child may see the horse, and not know it's a horse. Which begs the question: "When is a horse not a horse?" V V V V V V V V V

Re: [meteorite-list] Book Question "Atlas of Meteorites"

2010-09-05 Thread Ed Deckert
Hi Martin, It is scheduled to be published in March, 2012 (February for Europe.) http://www.cambridge.org/us/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=9780521840354 I can't wait to see it! Ed - Original Message - From: "Martin Altmann" To: Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2010 8:49 AM Subject: [m

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