[meteorite-list] a true story about meteorite hunting!

2002-09-20 Thread James_TOM Knudson
I have it on good authority that this is a true story, The names have been omitted because the two collectors are probably on the List. Two meteorite collectors (you can picture any two collectors on the list) went to theMorocco to hunt for meteorites.When they arrived they rented the

[meteorite-list] my entry for contest #7

2002-09-19 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hello List, My entry for contest #7; I had a small nice thumb-printed Sikhote-Alin individual. I was showing it to a inlaw. He pointed to two deep thumb-prints that were side by side,and asked" is that where the eyes were". I could not figure out what in the heck he was talking about.

Re: [meteorite-list] Picritic Martian on eBay

2002-09-18 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hello Dave, "I have a proof that x^n+y^n=z^n never has integer solutions for n2.however, it won't fit into my signature file" I have been pondering this very question for over a decade! How weard that you came to the same conclusion! Would you share your proof of this with me? I am

[meteorite-list] saw?

2002-09-12 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hello List, I was hoping some one could give me advice on a rock saw. I am looking into buying one, but know nothing about them. My budget does not allow a nice one! I think I want more of a trim saw, just for cutting small meteorites. What type of blades would you use if you were to cut an

Re: [meteorite-list] Newly Discovered Object Could be a Leftover Apollo RocketStage (J002E3)

2002-09-11 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Ron, I want to thank you for your posts. Besides the posts back and forth between the list and Steve Arnold, you have the most Interesting posts of them all! : ) I have learned so much from your posts! This list was a great idea and people like you add to its greatness! Please keep them

[meteorite-list] Fireball !!!!

2002-09-08 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hello List, I know some one on the list can help me with this one! Last night I took my family to the drive - in's here in Northern calif. I got out in the middle of the second movie about 11:30 pm to stretch my legs. A bright light caught my eye. I looked up and saw what i first thought was a

[meteorite-list] Canyon Diablo Iron's

2002-09-07 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hello List, I Bought a small Canyon Diablo meteorite awhile back. I ground down a small window to see the nice shiny metal. Along with the nice shiny metal there is also a shiny black material. Is this some sort of oxidation? Or is it an inclusion common in Canyon Diablo's? Thanks, Tom

[meteorite-list] Fwd: Ron 1

2002-09-01 Thread James_TOM Knudson
The post earlier about this link is for a good laugh! I don't believe it!Thanks, Tom http://www.marslife.com/marsrock/dearron3.htm MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: Click Here Ron 1.url Description: Binary data

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: Civilized Strewnfields

2002-09-01 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hey Robert List, I think trying at Meteor Crater would be a great idea. If you get a employee to go out and supervise and promise to give all the recovered meteorites to them, with anemphasis on non-destructive collecting habits. Like filling in your holes, you might have a shot at hunting

[meteorite-list] Fwd: Ron 1

2002-08-31 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Have you list people read this? You should! Tomhttp://www.marslife.com/marsrock/dearron3.htm Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: Click Here Ron 1.url Description: Binary data

[meteorite-list] meteorite link!

2002-08-31 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hello list,I posted a link earlier about a rock some nut thought was a meteorite from space complete with life forms. I found out the list has all seen this! Now I am getting mail saying not to believe it. I do not!!! I just thought it was good for a laugh! Thanks, Tom Send and receive

[meteorite-list] fusion crusts

2002-08-30 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hello List, It would seem that the first thing meteorite hunters look for in that out of place rock is a fusion crust! But either of Nortons books seem to cover identifying Fusion crusts in great detail. Is there a book or web site that does cover it really good? Thanks, Tom Send and receive

[meteorite-list] Nantan Trade?

2002-08-29 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hello list, It would seem that some like Nantan. I don't like mine, It is solid, but mostly rust! If you guys like Nantan, I will gladly trade my 150gram( my scale only goes to 120 grams) for just about anything! ( small individuals, small slices heyI would even take a couple grams of Zagami)

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: a bad N.E. Meteoritical Services experience?

2002-08-29 Thread James_TOM Knudson
amen!!! Thanks, Tom From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Re: a bad N.E. Meteoritical Services experience? Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 20:58:18 EDT In a message dated 30/08/02 01:17:07 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

[meteorite-list] meteorite hitting girl?

2002-08-28 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hello List, A meteorite hits girl in foot, I don't think so! I seem to get the same impression from you all. I don't think I have heard any one say this one yet: she saw it from about as high as the roof! I think after falling from miles up its velocity would be to fast for some one to have

Re: [meteorite-list] Rusting Nantans

2002-08-28 Thread James_TOM Knudson
I have a Nantan. I wish I did not! It is 150 or so grams and is rust thru thru. Are they all like this? I bought it to try my hand at etching. Ya right!Thanks, Tom From: "Waldron Cluett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [meteorite-list] Rusting Nantans

Re: [meteorite-list] List Restrictions

2002-08-26 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Jim, You are right. Art does not need to count posts. But the list can report to Art anyone that is abusing the list, and he could go from there!Thanks, Tom From: "Jim Strope" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: "Jim Strope" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Meteorite Central" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

[meteorite-list] Nwa 869

2002-08-26 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hello List, Can any of you meteorite guru's tell me where to find detailed info on NWA 869. If not, can some one tell me what they do know? There is some stuff I have not seen before in meteorites!Thanks, Tom Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: Click Here

[meteorite-list] Steve's posts

2002-08-25 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hello List, I do not want toinsult any one on the list, I think every one of you are great! We all share a common interest! One thing I notice, and I don't know how many of you noticed also, For every one (1) of Steve's Posts, we get 5 or more posts chewing him out. If we were really worried

[meteorite-list] NASA's Visible Earth

2002-08-17 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hey list if you have not been to this site, LOOK. Tom http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: Click Here NASA's Visible Earth.url Description: Binary data

[meteorite-list] telescope for sale!

2002-08-16 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hello List, I figured you meteorite people probably like astronomy too. So, I have a Meade ETX 90EC with extras for sale . (you can look out for asteroids that might become or next big fall) Contact me of list if interested!( I need more money to bye more meteorites!) Thanks, Tom Send and

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Contest #6 - FREE NWA869

2002-08-15 Thread James_TOM Knudson
OK List, here is my idea for contest # 7. Please keep in mind I have been on the list for about a month so I don't know if this has been done! I would like to see a contest about: A short essay on'' what meteorite do you think is the perfect specimen'' and why? For instance orientated, rare,

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Contest #6 - FREE NWA869

2002-08-15 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hello list, That contest wont be until next month! Thanks, Tom From: "chris sharp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "James_TOM Knudson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Contest #6 - FREE NWA869 Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002

[meteorite-list] metal in meteorites?

2002-08-15 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Sorry to ask another question List, But I feel like the greatest minds in the meteorite field are on this list! So, Gold basin has some nice shiny metal! I have spent a lot of time looking at my piece of G.B... I have looked at the way it is arranged In the matrix, Fascinating! It seems to be

[meteorite-list] Thanks for display ideas

2002-08-14 Thread James_TOM Knudson
I Just want to thank everyone that sent me info on displays! I saw some really neat displays! Thanks, Tom MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: Click Here __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[meteorite-list] meteorite? question for the experts!

2002-08-14 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hello list, I am trying to not send out samples of rocks for identification! I found some rocks in an one area. They are as magnetic as any stony in my collection and are really heavy! If it has metal it is rust! There is what looks like it might be shock veins. The big problem is it has small

Re: [meteorite-list] Thanks for display ideas SHARE YOUR COLLECTION DAY

2002-08-14 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hello,yes they were sent to me. I think we would have all enjoyed seeing these displays. Maybe we can have a share your collection day. alot of these were pics so they could not post them. Thanks, Tom From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re:

[meteorite-list] SHARE YOU COLLECTION DAY!!!!!

2002-08-14 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hello List, I asked for ideas on displays. I received a lot of pics and links, So many I decided to post my thanks! Then I got a lot of emails asking about the links and pics. So, I think we need a SHARE YOUR COLLECTION DAY!!! A show and tell of sorts,How about it? Thanks, Tom Chat

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Man Arrested Again (Gibeon Meteorite)

2002-08-13 Thread James_TOM Knudson
This article gives us "good guys" A bad name I wish selfish people would think of the rest of us. Thanks, Tom From: Ron Baalke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Meteorite Mailing List) Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Man Arrested Again (Gibeon Meteorite) Date: Tue, 13 Aug

[meteorite-list] displays

2002-08-13 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hello List, I need Ideas! I have no idea how to display my growing collection of meteorites! I would like to walk in a room and see them, But how? I am lost, I want them to look nice! Anybody have any suggestions they would share? Maybe some Pics? Any Ideas would be appreciated greatly!

[meteorite-list] Vizsla not visla

2002-08-12 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Sorry List, in that last dog post i misspelled VIZSLA! I am not fluent in my7 hungarian spelling! Thanks, Tom MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: Click Here __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[meteorite-list] New meteorite hunting method?

2002-08-12 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hello List,lets put the dogs aside for a moment;When I have to locate under ground utilities, When the going gets tough I put my companies$2000 dollar locator back in the truck and get out my trusty copper rods and do it the old fashion way! Yes I am talken Witching or dousing! Has any one

Re: [meteorite-list] New meteorite hunting method?

2002-08-12 Thread James_TOM Knudson
! Thanks, Tom From: "Michael Farmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mike Groetz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "James_TOM Knudson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] New meteorite hunting method? Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 18:4

RE: [meteorite-list] IMCA not INRMCA

2002-08-10 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hello List, Sorry about this, but, to much science here. When there is to much science you leave God out of everything. Without God there seems to be no morals. I think some of you need to find God and leave your immature racial opinions behind. From: "dvail" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To:

[meteorite-list] Nakhla and the dead mutt!

2002-08-09 Thread James_TOM Knudson
Hello List, I have a question! There is a lot of arguing about this dog thing! If there is any validity at all to Ron Baalke's theory, there could be one big strewn field between El Nakhla and Denshal. Has anyone searched this area? If someone searches the area they might find some nice