[meteorite-list] List removal

2009-05-01 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Due to the unexpected death of my Husband, Jerry A. Wallace, please remove him from the meteorite mailing list. All posts are just too much for me to read thru. Jerry has an inbox of over 15,000 emails. I will never get thru them if I keep adding 60-70 emails a day. I want to thank all who

Re: [meteorite-list] Name of Texas Fall: Ash Creek

2009-04-16 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Dr. Jeff and List, I, for one, am tickled that the "WEST", Texas fall has been officially named anything but "WEST". Years ago I became aware of the methods and criteria used by the Nomenclature Committee for naming any new fall or find. So it was obvious that the name WEST was premature.

Re: [meteorite-list] Question for type collectors

2009-04-15 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Thanks Darren, ROTFLMAO! Jerry Darren Garrison wrote: On Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:22:04 -0500, you wrote: Thank you for the input. I think what I will do is subdivide my type list into two arbitrary categories - irons and everything else. I think the most meaningful distinction i

Re: [meteorite-list] How about a thread to discuss hunting ethics

2009-04-02 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Rob, Rob McCafferty wrote: In the UK we say "STAY ORF MY LAAAND!", usually with a farmers shotgun in hand. H. Did the British government miss taking away one of the farmer's shotguns? I'll bet they would like to know where it is. I suppose we could always resort to the old S&D meth

[meteorite-list] Astronomers catch a shooting star for 1st time - Yahoo! News

2009-03-25 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
For what it's worth: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090325/ap_on_sc/sci_asteroid_match AP – This December 2008 photo, released by NASA, shows a black chunk of rock

Re: [meteorite-list] More Meteorite Geography Trivia

2008-12-13 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Sterling wrote: Well, the answer is that the chances of a meteorite landing anywhere are exactly the same as of it landing anywhere else. The "landing" of a meteorite is as purely random an event as any natural event can be. There is no causal connection between the path of the meteoroid and the

Re: [meteorite-list] A dealer with a heart.

2008-10-25 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Pete, That may have been the case a few years ago, Pete. But have you seen the price of cat food lately. Besides that, our cats would attack us if we started eating their food. Better to stay on the safe side and just eat the bologna. Have to fight with the cats over that. They love bologna. Jer

Re: [meteorite-list] A dealer with a heart.

2008-10-25 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
True story, Michael. The "Care Box" just got here yesterday. And I was just pulling your leg a little bit about letting your customers go hungry. I'm sure you would never let a customer starve. Jerry Michael Farmer wrote: I am not sure what to think about that email. Is it a joke, or are you s

[meteorite-list] A dealer with a heart.

2008-10-25 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Dear Meteorite Flavored Folks, I write this as a testimonial to one of the most caring and esteemed dealers in our meteorite community. Here is a lady whose heart is as generous and grand as the great state of Colorado, where she resides. She has a heart filled with caring and compassion for

Re: [meteorite-list] article sent to list from Twink Monrad

2008-08-24 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Even though it's unusual to see a meteor or meteorite during the day, Dougall said they are pretty common. "The Earth gets struck constantly by meteorites. Constantly," he said. Sounds like if the interviewer had probed Mr. Dougall's thoughts a bit deeper, he might have said: "I'm always dod

Re: [meteorite-list] Texas meteorite find ...possible hoax.

2008-08-23 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Sonny, Thanks for the "heads up" on this (find?). Being very familiar with Texas caliche and limestone, I am curious as to how the finder cleaned the sample so well. Everyone around here knows that anything that has been entrapped in a caliche and/or limestone deposit sticks to the object

Re: [meteorite-list] 2 kilo unclassified forsale (ad)

2008-07-31 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Did I miss something in that last sentence? Nope. Just Chicago Steve being Chicago Steve. 8>[ Bob Holmes wrote: Five hours ago you posted: Hi again list.I have 4 meteorites forsale.I have 2 NWA 1685 Individuals (82 grams $150) and (90 grams $200).I also have a 234 gram endcut of (nwa 788

Re: [meteorite-list] Bonhams Auction Completed.

2008-04-30 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
hanks, Jason - Original Message - From: "Jerry A. Wallace" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "MeteoriteCentral" Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 2:41 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Bonhams Auction Completed. Hi Folks, Well, I see the "big money" boys (collectors a

[meteorite-list] Bonhams Auction Completed.

2008-04-30 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Folks, Well, I see the "big money" boys (collectors and dealers) were hard at work today. They certainly blew me out of the water on 1938 Monahans (Texas) and Sandia Mountains (New Mexico). In reviewing the winning bids on the other meteorites in the auction, I didn't notice any bargains. The

Re: [meteorite-list] "How Do You Know It's A Meteorite"?

2008-04-07 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Dave, That's certainly the most convincing argument I've heard so far. I think you nailed it. Jerry W. Dave Carothers wrote: Because Adam Hupe, Greg Hupe, Mike Farmer, Dean Bessy, Ruben Garcia, Geoff Notkin, Steve Arnold #1, Moritz Karl, Martin Altman, etc. (the list goes on) said so. ---

Re: [meteorite-list] New Fall

2008-03-06 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Matthias, and List, Matthias wrote: From Texas: Down there? Vineyard? ---> Chile? CHILE???! I'm guessing that a good many of you might be surprised to learn that there are a fair number of vineyards in Texas, mostly west Texas, that have been producing excellent wines for several decades

[meteorite-list] 12 Reasons Why Everyone Should Own A Meteorite Calendar!

2008-01-08 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Anne, Your list consists of only nine gracious and highly intelligent women. We will need at least an even dozen to produce the calendar "The Ladies of Meteorite Central." Unless we skip three months...or, use photos of three ladies twice in order to give the calendar the usual twelve months, wh

[meteorite-list] 12 Reasons Why Everyone Should Own a Meteorite Calendar!

2008-01-08 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Anne, Your list consists of only nine gracious and highly intelligent women. We will need at least an even dozen to produce the calendar "The Ladies of Meteorite Central." Unless we skip three months...or, use photos of three ladies twice in order to give the calendar the usual twelve months, wh

Re: [meteorite-list] Another Possible crater?

2007-11-13 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Jerry, List, This is copied from the article that you supplied herein: "We will defiantly let you know the outcome of the research," they said. Seems there's been quite of few of those threats on the List this year. Maybe things will calm down to normal next year and folks will get back to just

Re: [meteorite-list] AD: OUTRAGOUSLY CHEAP EBAY SALE

2007-11-11 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Man! Bessey Specks have really grown since I last looked. I think he's been injecting the tiny little specks with steroids lately. H. Wonder if steroids are refined from asteroids. Dean must have found a way to do it. Jerry W. dean bessey wrote: I have more than 50 NWA's ending on ebay to

Re: [meteorite-list] Oriented or Pornographic...could be the start of a unique themed collection!

2007-10-30 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Graham, I think you're right about that. Seems as if Michael ought to supply some of that K-Y Boundary material I've been reading about with that specimen. Jerry W. ensoramanda wrote: Now if we are just discussing oriented meteorites...take a look at this!!! Or is it just pornographic :-

Re: [meteorite-list] Ladies and Gentlemen....they found him !!

2007-09-30 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Jan, List, As usual with this type of high-dollar scam, there's the obligatory collection of low resolution, fuzzy, long distance photos of the miracle object. And they always throw in the piles of old, questionable, bad and/or irrevelant science that invariably "proves" the object to be "aut

[meteorite-list] OT...Help Identify Some Galaxies...

2007-07-13 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi List, Got a little free time? Help identify and organize the galaxies in our universe. Fascinating stuff. This is even better than analyzing space noise listening for alien signals. http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/space/07/12/galaxy.internet.ap/index.html http://www.galaxyzoo.org/Default.as

Re: [meteorite-list] Global Warming - Scientifically proven or a farce

2007-06-11 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Good Grief, Charlie Brown. I had no idea things had deteriorated to that point across the pond (again). I don't know whether to send food, money, or a sympathy card. Or maybe all three. Cheer up, maybe that planet destroying asteroid will be here sooner than expected. Or perhaps a case or two

Re: [meteorite-list] frebies and givaways

2007-06-01 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Well said, Paul. I completely agree with your analysis. After years of going around in circles over this issue, I have come to the conclusion that there is no cure for a self-aggrandizing imbecile who has pleaded guilty on all counts of list abuse, apologized numerous times and promised to re

Re: [meteorite-list] mini gao sale

2007-05-23 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
But gosh gee whiz, Steve. Due to your self-proclaimed Gao addiction, won't you need to buy them all back next week in order to give them away at some later date? Jerry steve arnold wrote: Good late evening list.I have put up 12 very nice fusion crusted individuals of gao.I am selling them for

Re: [meteorite-list] small gao givaways

2007-05-04 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Well gosh, Steve. Please let us know in excruciating detail when each one is claimed. Thanks, Jerry steve arnold wrote: HI LIST I HAVE 7 SMALL GAO'S TO GIVAWAY WITH THE ORIGINAL COLOR.JUST CHIME IN AND CLAIM YOURS. Steve R.Arnold,chicago,Ill,Usa!! Collecting Meteorites since 06/19/1999!!

Re: [meteorite-list] Re Nevada picture of the day / Reply to Ruben Garcia

2007-04-09 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Robert, I used to have a nice little marble collection, but then I lost all my marbles. So I next took up collecting space rocks, a natural transition. I've been confused ever since so your letters make perfect sense to me. But Ruben definitely has a good idea. Just lick, stick, then stand

Re: [meteorite-list] more meteorite talk,PLEASE

2007-04-06 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
OK! There we have it. The pot has officially called the kettle black. Jerry steve arnold wrote: Hello list.I think we have done enough talking about hamburgers,matteo,and other non-meteorite BS.Can we not get back to talking about meteorites?PLEASE!Hey even taking about boring gao is better t

Re: [meteorite-list] HELP ! and, Who's still got their first meteorite?

2007-03-11 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Kevin, List, That brings to mind a fond memory. It was in the late winter of '57 and the sun was barely beginning its work day in West Texas by starting to illuminate the landscape through the cold, gray, dismal, misty, low overcast morning. I was with my mineralogical mentor on yet another

Re: [meteorite-list] trade updates

2007-03-01 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Whoa there, Litig8n, We're talking about the one and only CHICAGO STEVIE here. A MAN who makes his own rules, sets his own limits and digs his own holes. Truly a giant among pygmies. CHICAGO STEVIE'S biography/screenplay is currently on hold so that more of his latest unbelievable accomplishment

Re: [meteorite-list] RE. Weird pic...Apollo 14

2006-12-22 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Kevin, Well that's an easy one... Ice Cream Trolley indeed. Ha! That's one of the Lunar Visitors Welcoming Committee's Hospitality Carts. I'm surprised there are no pictures of the comely Moon Girls handing out Moon Shine Juice and Cuban cigars (they're not banned on the moon, you know), wi

Re: [meteorite-list] Need Metal Detector Please

2006-11-29 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Justin, There should be one available any day now. Chicago Steve "I'll haunt you forever" Arnold bought one last week. It's about time for him to get bored with it when he discovers that he'll have to read and understand the instructions in order to be able to use it. It is a White's GoldMa

[meteorite-list] Test...Please Delete.

2006-11-27 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Test...Please Delete. __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Metallic Rock Baffles Experts

2006-08-01 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Ron Baalke wrote: Rock baffles experts; can't figure out what it is This post turned out to be one of those with what could be considered a highly misleading headline or Subject line. When I first read the Subject line I thought, "Man, that's the first time I've ever seen Ron Baalke send

Re: [meteorite-list] Ad 64 meteorites auctions ending right now.

2006-05-18 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
GOOD GRIEF! It's deja vu all over again. __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] RE: Self-Proclaimed Pairing Issues/ UCLA Issue...

2006-05-07 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Norm, I seem to recall from Nininger's book "Find A Falling Star" that Nininger himself was never a fan of the UCLA lab and had a few harsh observations concerning their procedures and practices. Of course, that was many years ago, but it appears that maybe they're still using some of those s

Re: [meteorite-list] Harvey Awards - New Category

2006-01-24 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Greg, Great idea YES! Jerry Greg Hupe wrote: Dear List Members, A month or two ago I posted to the list that I felt that Steve Arnold - IMB and Phil Mani should be nominated for a Harvey Award for their Huge Brenham Main Mass discovery and also Geoff Notkin for his tireless work on b

[meteorite-list] Comet Capsule to Produce Light Show...

2006-01-08 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
By ALICIA CHANG The Associated Press Sunday, January 8, 2006; 12:24 PM LOS ANGELES -- When a NASA capsule hauling comet and interstellar dust plummets through the Earth's atmosphere this weekend, residents in large sweeps of the West will witness a cosmic spectacle... http://www.washingtonpost

Re: [meteorite-list] Happy New Year Everyone !!

2005-12-31 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Greg and List, Hope you don't mind me sharing your email to join you in extending those those same simple yet eloquent wishes to everyone...plus adding a few special wishes for the coming year... To Steve Arnold, IMB: Maybe this new year the "big one" won't get away. Hang in there. To Steve

Re: [meteorite-list] test

2005-12-11 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Steve Arnold, Chicago!! wrote: Hi list.Are my emails getting out? Steve, Unfortunately, yes. A few seem to be escaping. Stronger bars on their cage might remedy that problem. Jerry __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentra

Re: [meteorite-list] Ad - 77 Auctions Ending, Great Stuff! & hors d'oeuvres...

2005-11-15 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Michael, That would be " hors d'oeuvres ". (Probably akin to some rare type of French meteorite.) I have always pronounced that as "horse ovaries", which tends to raise a few eyebrows at the fancier parties, but being Texan, I figger that's close enough. Jerry Michael L Blood wrote: on 1

Re: [meteorite-list] meteor-wrong (most likely)

2005-07-18 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Stan, Actually it is about that simple, Stan. You must, of course, have the right equipment and follow the proper protocols, but once that is done you can ease almost anything into the molten mixture in a crucible. I've been witness to, and creator of, some pretty wild mixtures back in the yea

Re: [meteorite-list] Help, your opinion needed

2005-07-09 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But in my case I saw the colored teardrops fall off just behind the mass and fall into the yard next door about 35 feet away. I could see the red, yellow, green, white, blue orange, silver and gold drops fall in front of the garage! So I know exactly where the firebal

Re: [meteorite-list] Nebraska Man Says He Was Nearly Hit By Meteorite

2005-07-01 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Sterling and List, Sterling cited: >Park Forest, M'Bale, Holbrook, Benld, Gao and Noblesville. Lets not forget New Orleans...or the one that almost landed in my backyard- Monahans. Newspaper reports (thanks to Mark Bostick) noted that...well- here are the actual excerpts: "A four-inch

[meteorite-list] Personal Message to Steve Arnold, Chicago...(My Apologies to the List.)

2005-06-30 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Again, regretfully, and most assuredly for the last time, I must trample on the good graces of the Meteorite List members in order to ensure that (what should be) a personal message to another list member is read by him. My sincere apologies. TO STEVE ARNOLD, CHICAGO... Steve, in that I cannot

Re: [meteorite-list] nwa 3119

2005-06-29 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hey Steve, Congratulations on your new NWA 3119. See you got shot out of the saddle on the 6.4g Pena Blanca Springs, tho. $27.74 per gram is a little strong for that one, unless you really want it bad. Now, how about an answer on the Sweetwater, Texas offer, please. Jerry Steve Arnold, Chic

[meteorite-list] OT... "eBay Effect: Obsession" CNBC...

2005-06-29 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Folks, For those of you who might have an interest- there is a special on this evening titled, "eBay Effect: Obsession". It starts at 7:00PM CDT on CNBC. You'll need to check your local schedule for times. It promises to be interesting. Since so many of us on the List spend way too much time and

>ATTENTION STEVE!!!!!!< [Fwd: Re: [meteorite-list] (AD) 2 GIVAWAYS AND 1 Extra special meteorite forsale]

2005-06-29 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Steve, Since I haven't heard from you I suspect you may have my email address blocked in your email client (program). Or, you may just be ignoring me as you did years ago when I tried to communicate with you. So, with the List's kind indulgence, I'll try this route. Whatever the case, would y

Re: [meteorite-list] boy oh boy

2005-06-18 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Steve, Don't you ever get just plumb sick and tired of thinking of nothing but yourself all the time??? Get a hobby. Have you ever tried stamp collecting? Or take up a sport. Bull riding seems to be growing in popularity- and you only have to concentrate for 8 seconds at a time. Or, try writing

Re: [meteorite-list] looking for meteorites in maztatlan

2005-06-07 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Steve, There have been many of us on the list who have been telling you where to go for years. You weren't paying attention. Your friend, Jerry Steve Arnold, Chicago!!! wrote: Wow I have gotten many emails telling me where to look for meteorites in this area.There are 2 places where I am go

Re: [meteorite-list] you should be here

2005-06-07 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Steve, Sounds like you're having a great vacation. Much deserved, no doubt. Matzatlan is a beautiful place to visit. It occurs to me that you now have a fantastic, perhaps even a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity available to you. The Mexican deserts, the Sonoran and the Chihuahuan, have been s

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - June 4, 2005

2005-06-04 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Dave, You were absolutely right about there being little joy in the lives of most folks in the "old days". Times were hard, living was tough. Most found their rare joys in the simple things that were free yet priceless. However, I don't think that's what's causing the sour expressions on the

Re: [meteorite-list] 72 givaways

2005-05-15 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
AG!! Steve Arnold, Chicago!!! wrote: Hi again list.Well after over a year and 72 givaways,everything is all gone.I hope everyone who got something will appreciate what I have done.It has been my pleasure to do what I have done.They always say it is better to give than to receive.I l

Re: [meteorite-list] NPA 04-25-1946 Meteor Crater Not Meteoritic, USGS

2005-05-15 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Mark, That's a mental trap fallen into by numerous minds over the ages. Sort of a clap-trap snare, as it were. It's also a sieve that serves to separate the detritus from the plausible. Obviously, Dr. N. H. Darton of the U. S. Geological Survey, 1946, jumped in with both feet and eyes wide closed.

Re: [meteorite-list] eBay Ad - Pena Blanca 4.3 grams

2005-05-15 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Well dang, Dave. Just tell everybody. We have been watching that piece very quietly without bothering anybody. Now you've probably started a whole ruckus of bidding wars over it. Shucks! Jerry Dave Harris wrote: Hi all If anyone is interested there is a lovely 4.3g part slice of Pena Blanca Springs

[meteorite-list] [Martin Altmann] Deport (a) safely home...

2005-05-11 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Martin, Just to let you know that Deport (a) arrived here safe and sound this afternoon. I could almost swear I saw it make a big grin when I opened the wrapping and the Texas sunshine hit it in the face. We're planning a big WELCOME HOME party for Miss Deport (a) (all 23.37 grams of her) this S

Re: [meteorite-list] Buckleboo

2005-04-22 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Michael L Blood wrote: Buckleboo - Has anyone explained what this means, signifies, implies or otherwise impels some people on the list to include it in their posts? Michael Michael, Well, I've heard the Buckleboo question enough times now until it's finally got my curiosity aro

Re: [meteorite-list] Weird Meteorite-Related News Story

2005-04-06 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Geoff, Interesting story. I noticed this at the bottom of the story: For more than 20 years, Budnick tried to file and peddle mining claims in such diverse places as George's Bank, the asteroid belt, Mars and the moons of Jupiter. After trying several states without success, he finally persuaded

Re: [meteorite-list] Books in the Mail

2005-02-18 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Kevin, Received my signed copy, no. 42, of your book yesterday. Mailed on Feb., 9th, arrived Feb., 17th. [I was beginning to worry a tad since I've missed shipments on three different parcels, all in U.S., since mid December.] Eight days across 1,293 miles (or 2,061 km- for those of you who a

Re: [meteorite-list] centimeter cubes cont.

2005-02-18 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyway, the most surprising thing I have heard when someone sees a cube in person is just how small one is. A cubic centimeter is a tiny measurement. Cheers, Martin H. My gosh, Martin, there's a whole TEN MILLIMETERS along each side of that of that there cubic centimeter.

Re: [meteorite-list] Ad - Please Ignore!!!! Way off topic!!!! Stating the OBVIOUS!??

2005-02-18 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Adam, The problem here lies not with you but with the average American who is almost totally ignorant when it comes to the 'mysteries' of the metric system. The average (older) American doesn't know a centimeter from a centipede or a millimeter from a millipede. They can't tell you which has mor

Re: [meteorite-list] Looking for a BIG-ger beaker

2005-02-11 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hola yourself, Dave, I was pretty certain that Chicago Steve was in Tucson this year, but this is the first photographic evidence that I've seen. http://myweb.cableone.net/dandrews/beaker.html Thanks for passing that along. Jerry DNAndrews wrote: Hola Dos Juans, I also haven't seen much input to yo

[meteorite-list] Science Article: Rock Cracks Point North...

2005-01-21 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Folks, Stumbled upon this article that will undoubtedly be of interest to a number of you. Fascinating theory. Many of the desert and dry lakes hunters can put it to the test. Have any of you noticed this phenomenon? I see no reason why, over time, the process wouldn't apply to a meteorite just as

Re: [meteorite-list] Where they fall...

2005-01-07 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Steven Drummond wrote: Just because it fell in a specific place on this earth (or hit something man made ) doesn't make them any better than any of the others. Hi Steven, It's obvious you're not a Texan. For instance, I separate my collection into two major categories: 1. TEXAS Meteorites 2. M

Re: [meteorite-list] A Call For A New Meteorite List

2005-01-05 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Dear kind, gentle, patient, and knowledgeable Meteorite Folks, I'm hearing: "NEW LIST!" "NEW LIST!" "MODERATED LIST!" "MODERATED LIST!" Well, folks, before we get a lynch mob all worked up here, let's rake this mess over the coals a few times and see how it smells then... First (and with gr

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite finds per state? (In Area Per MeteoriteFound)

2004-12-12 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Mark Bostick wrote: ...and I am sure I am not the only one that would like to see a large scale pairing project done on west Texas meteorites. Gosh Mark, I would never pick on your collection like that. But, like you, I've had my suspicions about a few of the closely related west Texas meteorit

Re: [meteorite-list] who's going to tucson?

2004-12-12 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Steve, I, too, have reservations. But I'm going anyway. Jerry Steve Arnold, Chicago!!! wrote: Hi list.Just wondering who will be coming to tucson next year?I booked my flight last night for 5 days, so it will be good to see everyone again and new people as well.It is nice to be well known.Lets hear

Re: [meteorite-list] noisy

2004-12-12 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Dave Harris wrote: ..the list is getting too noisy again, for the umpteenth time. may be it's me - everytime I rejoin the list, within days it kicks off again dave Hm. Now that the cause for the noise problem on the list has been isolated we can begin working on a permanent fix. Thanks for t

Re: [meteorite-list] Which one came closest?

2004-10-15 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
How many people live in the same town that has a meteorite named after it? Or...perhaps even rarer and maybe even more interesting- how many people live in a town that was named after a meteorite that was found or fell thereabouts? Jerry ;-) David Freeman wrote: Dear Anne, List; Well I think

Re: [meteorite-list] Which one came closest?

2004-10-15 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
How many people live in the same town that has a meteorite named after it? Me do. Jerry W. / Odessa, Tx. David Freeman wrote: Dear Anne, List; Well I think that the meteorite that has been found closest to my backyard is the Rock Springs, that same name is the town that I live in! How many pe

Re: [meteorite-list] The June 3rd sighting has not panned out

2004-10-09 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Well Adam, you've certainly got my full sympathy about the situation. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, can be more disgusting or discouraging than to keep turning up a bunch of dudes when you're out trolling for dudettes. Jerry Adam Hupe wrote: Dear List, I am finished following up leads generated by

Re: [meteorite-list] Off Topic - Mount St. Helens

2004-10-01 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Wonder if that will become known as "the first plum shot into space"? Bet it's 'plum jelly' now. Adam Hupe wrote: Hi List, I just heard from Dr. Irving (One of the scientists that is a member of Team LunarRock) that Mount Saint Helens had a steam explosion sending up a plum 16,000 feet. I am going

Re: [meteorite-list] NPA 11-12-1922 Odessa Meteorite Found Near "Blowout"

2004-10-01 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Mark, As usual, I have enjoyed all of your postings, but this one in particular is special to me, so I would like to avail myself of your offer for the pdf file of it. I was born in Mexia, a small town of around 4,500 (at the time) in 1942. Mexia is located about 34 miles SE of Waco (consider

Re: AW: [meteorite-list] nwa 176 - or: Playing dead will NOT work

2004-09-30 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Bernhard, Welcome to the Wide Wacky World of Steve (Captain Chicago) Arnold and his goofy meteorite antics. If you will continue emailing him requesting either a clarification of one of his dippy sales offers, or (as in your case) for him to comply with the assumed commitment for him to actually

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: Matteo...And the letter from "The Wiz"

2004-09-21 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Martin, You're absolutely right. Your nomination of Steve (CAPTAIN CHICAGO) Arnold is nothing short of brilliant especially since Steve has the new camera. Together these two gentlemen could saunter forth in the "37 foot motor home complete with a washer and dryer", solving the mysteries of t

Re: [meteorite-list] Bush chart to see how he is doing

2004-09-04 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hey Michael, I, too, personally have an intense and passionate interest in how this election goes. I've also wanted to post political statements to the people on the list, but I bit the bullet and "Nope. Totally inappropriate." I'll talk politics with anyone who wants to discuss politics. but th

[meteorite-list] Good article on latest 'near miss' by small asteroid...

2004-08-29 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
http://www.wired.com/news/space/0,2697,64752,00.html?tw=wn_story_top5 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite givaway, #11

2004-07-24 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
O NOO! Not another dreaded meteorite BLOB! And a blind one at that. Of course it will not consume your other meteorites- these things only eat warm, screaming people. Has it started growing and glowing yet? Will Mayor Daley call for an evacuation of Chicago? RUN WHILE YOU STILL CAN! Slick

Re: [meteorite-list] TEST - Delete

2004-07-18 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
AND...I suppose- had this been an actual alert- we would have been advised to tune to the NASCAR (National Aeronautics and Science Consortium for Astronomical Reconnaissance) channel on our radios for GPS coordinates of the new fall. Right? minador wrote: This is a test of the Meteorite Emerge

Re: [meteorite-list] Nininger - Perry Letters Intermission 3

2004-07-06 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Mark, After a slow and careful re-read of your letter, it's now obvious to me that you were indeed referring to the esteemed, talented, generous, and underappreciated Mr. Stuart H. Perry (1874-1957.) My apologies for my incorrect assumption. So I guess- Nevermind and Carry On. Thanks once more f

Re: [meteorite-list] Nininger - Perry Letters Intermission 3

2004-07-05 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Mark, I'd like to take this opportunity to send some praise your way. I have very much enjoyed your postings of the meteorite related newspaper articles as well as the Nininger/Perry letters. I feel certain that this requires considerable time and effort on your part. I salute your dedication t

Re: [meteorite-list] Las Vegas

2004-05-12 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Tom (Peregrineflinger, etc.), Good to see you back on the list. Glad you found work. Hi, I am going to be working in Vegas and was wondering if anyone from there can give me info on hunting in the area? Just wander into the desert...dp into the desert. Look down. Find meteorite. Jerry P

[meteorite-list] GOLD and DIAMOND Meteorites!!!

2004-05-02 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Met Cent Folks, Well, ya'll got my imagination a'churnin' again. Whatta Whopper of a Concept. And who's to say that it couldn't happen. It's really just a matter of scale and chance. Long odds, granted, but we have already found stranger surprises in this old universe. I can almost smell the head

Re: [meteorite-list] What do you think of that?

2004-01-20 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Bernhard "Rendelius" Rems wrote: http://cgi.ebay.at/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2219315732&category=3239 Kind regards, *Bernhard “/Rendelius”/ Rems* Well, Bernhard, I had the same initial reaction to the pictures t

Re: [meteorite-list] marines....OT

2004-01-07 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Exceedingly well said, Paul, and Doug, I was in the process of writing a response to Bernhard's myopically opinionated letter when your responses were posted. You've said everything that I wanted to say and then some. And you said it much better. I personally know quite a few people who are cur

Re: [meteorite-list] A Warning

2003-12-30 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Dear Met Cent List Folks, I'm certainly not claiming to be a fortune teller, but it /was/ obvious, at least to me, what would trigger the next Mount Matteo eruption. When he declared that he was quitting our game, taking his ball, and starting his own game (list) across the pond over yonder, th

Re: [meteorite-list] the 2nd person to sell orrissa

2003-12-16 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
there one more again, Matteo, jsut more boken promisories. these idiocies must quit no more again boken smiles or silly fairies. take to heed or I reput you again SPAM box. prices are already boken more against orissa. I take note and count pieces. you and many other have boken with this idiocies

Re: [meteorite-list] The Pledge, or On The Wagon

2003-12-11 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Bill, I suspect that was stated in 'computer' years, since all of the arguments and flames were transmitted electronically via email over the ethernet. That would translate into approximately 44 years in real time. These things will really age a feller. But then that's not even a drop in the bu

Re: [meteorite-list] The Ku Kus who?

2003-11-15 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Michael, I sincerely doubt that Matteo had anything to do with the Proud Tom site being removed. I'm relatively sure that its creator must have decided to remove it, or didn't pay the webspace rental bill. {8>O Howsomever, anyone in hurtful need of seeing those classic webpages again need not

Re: [meteorite-list] The Ku Kus who?

2003-11-15 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
At this point I think all that have participated in the Proud Tom farce are eligible to join the Cuckoo's (Ku Kus) Klan. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the Ku Kus Klan??? Please, no more,, my sides are still hurting from the Proud Tom site. (where's my oxygen tank?) _

[meteorite-list] Laying Proud Tom to Rest...

2003-11-15 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Esteemed and Distinguished Members (and the few soreheads), The latest incarnation of the Proud Tom website is now lying in state at: http://www.x-mail.net/proudtom/index.html The Proud Tom website flashed across our monitors like a brilliant fireball and now is gone except for the 'Holiday Wish

[meteorite-list] Proud Tom Update...

2003-11-14 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
To the Detractors, Contractors, and Protractors of the Proud Tom brouhaha, Well, here I find myself breaking one of my own aluminumclad, 'chiseled in mush' rules, but then there's always a handy exception for doing so. I try to never, if ever, comment more than once on any off-topic subject. Sor

Re: [meteorite-list] Who know the email of this idiot?

2003-11-13 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
RE: http://www.x-mail.net/proudtom/index.html Met Central Folks, When I first read the page I thought, "Wow! Another fine example of a happy meteorite collector wanting to share his enthusiasm about his hobby, show some of the outstanding specimens in his collection, and revel in the camar

[meteorite-list] Concerning your branchmeteorites.com/metbuying.html page...

2003-10-08 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Hi Walter, In reference to your email to the MetList at 4:31 PM this afternoon: I thought "What a fine thing to do for the meteorite community in general. Walter would certainly be the person who would do a bang-up job on a page like this." I immediately linked to the page with a great deal of

Re: Please Unsubcribe... [meteorite-list] avoirdupois ? etc., etc.,etc.

2003-06-10 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Folks, Since we seem to have morphed off into anthropology, genealogy, sulking, skulking, and Rosie resigning from the list again, and heaven only knows what else to follow, here's an item of 'breaking news' that is both relevant and timely to our new 'off-topic' subject. It's interesting, too.

Re: [meteorite-list] Scientists Could Unveil Age Of Odessa ImpactCrater

2003-06-03 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
But, of course, Mrs. Breaux is right: Actually, it's MISS Breaux, (pronounced 'bro' with a long 'o') and a real dilly she is, too! If through Odessa you should go, I'd be glad to introduce you. Jerry ;>} [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie Breaux wrote: Kring came to Od

Re: [meteorite-list] home address

2003-03-30 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Looks like I'm gonna get really lucky here- I just counted all of my money and I've only got $3.18. It's on its way, Steve. Thanks! Jerry PS...One of the smaller micros will be just fine. Steve Arnold, Chicago!!! wrote: To all the people who want to buy these micro's from me, please send all y

[meteorite-list] TUCSON 2003 Video...

2003-03-18 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
To all you folks with outer space stuff on your brains, I'm sure glad I got my order in early for the video. I've replayed it dozens of times and am thrilled by it each time. It's amazing that there are any left. I keep coming across rave reviews about it in different publications: _LA Times_:

[meteorite-list] From Outer Space to Inner Space...

2003-03-10 Thread Jerry A. Wallace
Folks, Here's an article from _Discover_, Aug., 2002, that I just stumbled onto and found fascinating. A researcher, geophysicist J. Marvin Herndon, uses material evidence found in meteorites to help support conclusions derived from his [radical] new theory concerning Earth's inner compositio

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