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2011-06-24 Thread John Gwilliam
unsubscribe Regards, John Gwilliam Some people are born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple. [Bob Dylan] __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Blaine Reed

2011-06-06 Thread John Gwilliam
Blaine's reputation speaks for itself, but usually only to one person at a time. Thanks for sharing your experience with Blaine so others can recognize what a rarity he is. Best, John Gwilliam At 08:03 PM 6/6/2011, Dave Gheesling wrote: Hi List, Just wanted to send a quick note

Re: [meteorite-list] Welcome Home

2011-03-09 Thread John Gwilliam
If my opinion counts for anything, I say let Farmer on the List again. The chronicles of his latest adventure with Robert ought to be a great story. John Gwilliam At 03:18 PM 3/9/2011, Carl 's wrote: Yay! Welcome back Mike and Robert! Yes, Art, please let Mike post here again so we can

Re: [meteorite-list] Live test from the SKY BAR - NOW!

2011-02-04 Thread John Gwilliam
Just linked up to Ruben's live feed and it's working great. This should set a new standard for technology with the meteorite community at the Tucson Show!!! Best, John Gwilliam At 11:13 AM 2/4/2011, Ruben Garcia wrote: Hi all, We are testing the live feed from the Sky Bar right now

Re: [meteorite-list] sad news

2010-12-20 Thread John Gwilliam
Our family sends its condolences for your loss as well. Best to All, John Gwilliam At 01:08 PM 12/19/2010, Steve Witt wrote: Steve, My condolences to you and your family. A loss is always difficult and at this time of year it is even harder. Best, Steve Steve Witt IMCA #9020 http

Re: [meteorite-list] the end,it has to be this time

2010-10-21 Thread John Gwilliam
. I can't define it or put a label on it, but you've made it interesting, that's for sure. Thanks for the laugh. Best Regards, John Gwilliam At 04:47 PM 10/21/2010, steve arnold wrote: Good evening list.I have really been thinking it over this time long and hard,and I have decided

Re: [meteorite-list] Arizonans Find Largest Meteorite Fragment From Spectacular Midwestern Fall

2010-05-05 Thread John Gwilliam
Jeff, What a magnificent sense of humor! Best, John Gwilliam At 06:04 AM 5/5/2010, Jeff Grossman wrote: This has come up before, and again I have to take issue with this usage. It is absurd to call a piece comprising 10% of the total recovered mass the main mass. That is contrary

Re: [meteorite-list] AD; wisconsin slices - was $60 per gram AD

2010-04-29 Thread John Gwilliam
intact should have stepped up sooner and offered to buy it themselves. And...congratulations...what a rush! Best, John Gwilliam At 08:26 PM 4/29/2010, Joe Kerchner wrote: Sorry I offended you, but we are really struggling right now, it will really help my family. Im gonna keep some, I wish I

Re: [meteorite-list] Greg Hupé finds his first mete o rite from the April 14, 2010 Wisconsin fireball!

2010-04-20 Thread John Gwilliam
I admire all you folks that have made the effort to get to Wisconsin and recover fresh meteorites. My life is so full of other commitments that I couldn't do what you've done. Kudos, John Gwilliam At 11:21 AM 4/20/2010, Greg Catterton wrote: Congrats to Greg H. Way to go! Greg Catterton

Re: [meteorite-list] The Latest Nevada Find, Not

2010-03-31 Thread John Gwilliam
It is interesting, and sad, what greed and blind hope do to some people. Best, John Gwilliam At 10:40 AM 3/31/2010, Adam Hupe wrote: Dear List, The four million dollar meteorite showed up that I mentioned yesterday. The sad thing is that these people actually convince themselves

[meteorite-list] Two Unexplored Craters

2010-03-30 Thread John Gwilliam
these years? Did she happen to see a TV program about Meteorite Men or something similar? Yeh he said, I do believe she watched a program about meteorites. Isn't it amazing how creative the human brain can be? Have a good week, John Gwilliam Anger doesn't solve anything. It builds nothing

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - February 11, 2010

2010-02-11 Thread John Gwilliam
://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list Regards, John Gwilliam Some people are born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple

Re: [meteorite-list] Firearms related posts on a meteorite list

2010-02-04 Thread John Gwilliam
the sacrifice to free many nations, who couldn't do it themselves, from the horror of dictatorship and genocide. Back to lurking, John Gwilliam At 09:03 PM 2/3/2010, Robert Ward wrote: I spent three years training at the finest firearms institution on the planet learning about every aspect

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Photography (Must read!)

2010-01-27 Thread John Gwilliam
close can be in focus as well. There are many different ways to take good quality pictures of meteorites, experimentation is the key. Best, John Gwilliam At 06:50 AM 1/27/2010, al mitt wrote: Hi Erik and all, I'd think just the opposite would be correct. A higher f-stop (f 22, 18 etc.) would

[meteorite-list] AD-Two Metal Detectors, Microscope and more.

2009-10-05 Thread John Gwilliam
Fifth Edition with CD and in excellent + condition. $75.00 Paypal preferred. USA sales/shipping only. buyer(s) to pay reasonable packing and shipping costs. Regards and Thanks, John Gwilliam 602-509-4343 Best Regards, John Gwilliam A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives

Re: [meteorite-list] freebies

2009-09-03 Thread John Gwilliam
Steve, Here's a helpful hint that will save you time and aggravation. Instead of wading through 40 emails to find the first seven, just take the first seven that showed up in your INBOX. Bob's your uncle, John Gwilliam At 06:45 PM 9/2/2009, steve arnold wrote: Hi all.All 7 freebies

Re: [meteorite-list] Removal from the list

2009-09-03 Thread John Gwilliam
I'm curious. How can you tell if even one person has left the list in the last few weeks, let alone many? John Gwilliam At 07:55 PM 9/2/2009, Pete Shugar wrote: Has anyone noticed just how many have been leaving the list in the last few weeks? I have to wonder what might be the reason

[meteorite-list] Like To Rant Online?

2009-08-27 Thread John Gwilliam
thought everyone might benefit by reading this article. We should all weigh our words (notice I said we) carefully before posting anything anywhere on the Internet. Have a great day, John Gwilliam http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2009/08/27/20090827social-net0827.html

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

2009-08-25 Thread John Gwilliam
://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list John Gwilliam Too many people were born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple. __ http

Re: [meteorite-list] To Answer Steve's Question

2009-08-22 Thread John Gwilliam
as there are a number of wedding performed there every year. http://www.gemland.com/holeinrock.htm Thanks to Chicago Ssteve for starting this very informative and provocative thread! Best, John Gwilliam At 08:26 PM 8/22/2009, Anita Westlake wrote: Whoops. Picture didn't come through. Try this link

Re: [meteorite-list] Beware of Steve Arnold Chicago Ebay scams part 3+

2009-08-21 Thread John Gwilliam
a judgement call for myself. If some of you think this makes me a naysayer then so be it. Best Regards, and have a great weekend, John Gwilliam At 02:41 AM 8/21/2009, drtanuki wrote: Dear list, Steve Arnold Chicago has another Ebay scam?; pulling the auction the day of the auction

Re: [meteorite-list] Beware of Steve Arnold Chicago Ebay scams part 3+

2009-08-21 Thread John Gwilliam
with Jesus on it and your dog ate it! Thanks for reading this very long post. I promise my next one won't be as long... ;) Regards, Eric John Gwilliam Too many people were born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple. __ http

Re: [meteorite-list] Elliott Collection Sale Results

2009-08-19 Thread John Gwilliam
easy to twenty dollar yourself to death at auctions. In my opinion, it's easier to justify bidding on twenty $50 items rather than one $1,000 item even though they have the same total value. Auction bidding can get addictive. Best, John Gwilliam At 12:25 AM 8/19/2009, Jeff Kuyken wrote: Same

Re: [meteorite-list] Question

2009-08-19 Thread John Gwilliam
How about Bob Haag's Venus Stone? As far as I know, none has ever been offered for sale. Best, John Gwilliam At 02:53 PM 8/19/2009, impact...@aol.com wrote: Calcalong and Governador Valadares are good candidates. I would suggest Chassigny. Not so much because it is a Martian but because

Re: [meteorite-list] STOMACH AS MUCH AS YOU CAN!!!

2009-08-18 Thread John Gwilliam
I'm in total agreement. How long with this List tolerate Bill Kies garbage? John Gwilliam At 04:47 PM 8/18/2009, Greg Stanley wrote: This email was totally uncalled for, and I found it very offensive and in poor taste. Greg S. From

Re: [meteorite-list] AD: Rare Meteorites and New Website

2009-08-18 Thread John Gwilliam
Mike, It's nice to see someone do something creative with their energy and enthusiasm. Congratulations on your new website, it's quite impressive. Best, John Gwilliam At 06:10 PM 8/18/2009, Mike Bandli wrote: Good Evening List, I would like to take the opportunity to introduce my new site

Re: [meteorite-list] Kem Kem

2009-08-14 Thread John Gwilliam
Thanks to Eric for saving 10 year old e-correspondence! It's pretty obvious to me that this is a prime example of how the mix-up of the African desert material got started. Just my opinion though. John Gwilliam At 02:35 PM 8/14/2009, Eric Twelker wrote: FWIW Eric Twelker Begin forwarded

Re: [meteorite-list] Post from Bob Walker

2009-08-11 Thread John Gwilliam
Sorry to jump in here but someone needs to tell Howard that his last two posts to the List ( as is this one) are in violation of List policies. Please review them yourself and quit being the List mother. John Gwilliam At 07:51 PM 8/11/2009, Howard Steffic wrote: Alright then, maybe I do

Re: [meteorite-list] Air Show Pics

2009-08-10 Thread John Gwilliam
and Ourique? Matteo...your pictures are fantastic! Best, John Gwilliam At 09:01 AM 8/10/2009, M come Meteorite Meteorites wrote: The same for me, I like airplane photos, this is photos take from me http://www.chinellatophoto.com/index.php?set=124dom_id=dom_sld=chinellatophotodom_tld=comno_tags

Re: [meteorite-list] Update: Stolen meteorite shipment

2009-08-05 Thread John Gwilliam
the IMCA, remind them of this incident. Best, John Gwilliam At 07:41 PM 8/4/2009, Gary Fujihara wrote: Aloha, Since my original post on this subject June 1, a lot has transpired and I thought it in the best interest of the parties involved, as well as the members of this list to know (as the late

Re: [meteorite-list] A really nice stone we cut into today...

2009-07-29 Thread John Gwilliam
Very interesting indeed. It's amazing how much variety comes out of the NWAs. I don't think I've ever seen a breccia with that much value contrast and sharp boundries. Thanks for sharing! John Gwilliam At 07:23 PM 7/28/2009, Greg Catterton wrote: Check this one out, just cut today from

Re: [meteorite-list] Koenigsbrueck, Saxonia is a hot desert find

2009-07-28 Thread John Gwilliam
to this? I guess only time will tell. Best from sunny Arizona where we're expecting 115F today, John Gwilliam At 07:16 AM 7/28/2009, Martin Altmann wrote: Hello list, because I couldn't find it mentioned yet on the list here. In the last German meteorite, a find made in 2004 in Saxonia

Re: [meteorite-list] [off-list]--NOT WHATS WITH THE ATTACKING

2009-07-23 Thread John Gwilliam
Jason, Sounds to me that you've taken several semesters of BLATHERING at Berkley. John Gwilliam...a man of few words At 01:04 PM 7/23/2009, Jason Utas wrote: Elton, Jason wrote: Posting messages that were intended to be kept private to the list is wrong - unless they are necessary

Re: [meteorite-list] WHATS WITH THE ATTACKING

2009-07-23 Thread John Gwilliam
I have one more limerick, hope nobody minds me adding it here. On the List he is known for his ragging, and the meteorites that he's been bagging And he's sure we must see no one's greater than he Tho' his true love's not hunting but bragging. John Gwilliam - still a man of few words. At 01

Re: [meteorite-list] ONLY ONE ATTACK LIMERICK PER WEEK

2009-07-23 Thread John Gwilliam
Please elaborate. Is that one Attack Limerick per week per sender or recipient? Cheers, John Gwilliam At 02:52 PM 7/23/2009, michael cottingham wrote: Hello, In keeping with the tradition of limiting things here on the list... I vote for limiting Attack Limerick's , one per week, per person

Re: [meteorite-list] GPS Device located on my car!

2009-07-20 Thread John Gwilliam
Anyone who didn't figure out that this was a prank from the get go needs to go buy a hat with the word WHOOOSHABLE embroidered on the front...or on the back...depending on who you are. Best, John Gwilliam At 07:43 PM 7/19/2009, Mark Grossman wrote: I guess the issue is that everyone expects

Re: [meteorite-list] AD, New Meteorite Men Collectible on Ebay Closing on Thursday Night

2009-07-15 Thread John Gwilliam
John Gwilliam Too many people were born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Meteor Men Epidsode 1

2009-07-13 Thread John Gwilliam
/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list John Gwilliam Too many people were born on third base and go through life thinking

Re: [meteorite-list] Astro Mikes meteor streak Photo

2009-07-11 Thread John Gwilliam
, John Gwilliam At 05:25 PM 7/11/2009, Rob Wesel wrote: The telescope image is cool and all but I'm diggin' the top one where he's in company with Einstein, Hawking and Galileoa new hero emerges. Rob Wesel www.nakhladogmeteorites.com www.facebook.com/nakhladog -- Luck is what

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

2009-04-16 Thread John Gwilliam
I think this is a very simple and rational idea that will help avoid confusion and conflicts down the road. Best, John Gwilliam At 04:03 PM 4/16/2009, Sterling K. Webb wrote: Hi, I would suggest that the best way for a dealer to advertise by name would be to start off with: West

Re: [meteorite-list] Oh, The Stories They Tell....

2009-04-05 Thread John Gwilliam
. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list John Gwilliam Too many people were born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple

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

2009-04-02 Thread John Gwilliam
or polite in the least way. We now carry one of the special access permits in our vehicle. Be careful out there! Best, John Gwilliam - not a member of the Ssteve Arnold Fan Club At 01:13 PM 4/2/2009, Michael Murray wrote: Here's a couple things pertaining to Colorado you might want to check out

Re: [meteorite-list] Silver stuff on the West?

2009-03-22 Thread John Gwilliam
-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list John Gwilliam Too many people were born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list

Re: [meteorite-list] List Members, what's your job ?

2009-02-19 Thread John Gwilliam
In addition to being a homemaker, Twink is one heck-of-a meteorite hunter who looks 49. Best, John Gwilliam At 09:32 AM 2/19/2009, Larry Twink Monrad wrote: Oh I forgot, I will be 64 in a couple of months. Will you still need me Will you still feed me When I'm sixty four Twink Monrad

Re: [meteorite-list] Let's split a shipping box order (for meteorites)

2009-02-11 Thread John Gwilliam
.. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list John Gwilliam Too many people were born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple

Re: [meteorite-list] Hunting stick?

2009-01-29 Thread John Gwilliam
for hunting meteorites. We used golf club shafts that can be bought at a thrift store for cheap. The longer woods shafts were the perfect length. If you want something shorter, you can shorten the driver shafts or simply use a shaft from an 8 or 9 iron. Best, John Gwilliam At 10:15 PM 1

Re: [meteorite-list] paypal for cash

2009-01-29 Thread John Gwilliam
target=_blank href=http://chicagometeorites.net/;http://chicagometeorites.net//a __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list John Gwilliam

Re: [meteorite-list] ADS Cottingham

2009-01-28 Thread John Gwilliam
-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list John Gwilliam

Re: [meteorite-list] Moroccan Infighting

2009-01-16 Thread John Gwilliam
Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list John Gwilliam Too many people were born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Caveat Emptor: Beware of Bob Evans!

2008-12-14 Thread John Gwilliam
/meteorite-list John Gwilliam Too many people were born on third base and go through life thinking they hit a triple. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman

Re: [meteorite-list] -- SPAM -- Re: Ad New Canadian Meteorite for sale

2008-12-06 Thread John Gwilliam
=emlcntaolcom0010) __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list John Gwilliam Too many people were born on third base and go through life

Re: [meteorite-list] -- SPAM -- Re: got what I needed - thanks

2008-11-04 Thread John Gwilliam
, but after a while, one of the Steves writing style and behavior made him easy to identify. Best, John Gwilliam...one of many Johns on the List. At 08:22 AM 11/4/2008, Carl 's wrote: Hello, I don't mean any disrespect to Carl E. or anyone on this list but to avoid confusion should I

Re: [meteorite-list] -- SPAM -- Member Having Problems Posting

2008-10-26 Thread John Gwilliam
your problem. My faith in our high tech world is fading rapidly. Best, John Gwilliam At 07:38 PM 10/25/2008, John.L.Cabassi wrote: G'Day List It has been brought to my attention that Greg Catterton has been having problems posting to the met list. He seems to receive email, but cannot post

Re: [meteorite-list] -- SPAM -- Member Having Problems Posting

2008-10-26 Thread John Gwilliam
in our high tech world is fading rapidly. Best, John Gwilliam At 07:38 PM 10/25/2008, John.L.Cabassi wrote: G'Day List It has been brought to my attention that Greg Catterton has been having problems posting to the met list. He seems to receive email, but cannot post. So, I am acting on his

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite sales falling with the stock

2008-10-13 Thread John Gwilliam
down the road weither it's in one year or five years. Best, John Gwilliam On Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 9:32 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Captain Blood, Is the Bush fiasco you refer to the one started by the Democrats with their Community Reinvestment Act, aka the Lending Standards Reduction

[meteorite-list] AD: The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Meteorites with over 60 autographs

2008-10-10 Thread John Gwilliam
address or my regular email address ( jkg2 at cox.net ) listed on the bottom of the webpage. http://www.meteoriteimpact.com/autographedbook.htm Best Regards and have a good weekend, John Gwilliam __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Problems receiving mail

2008-09-17 Thread John Gwilliam
Have any other List members had problems receiving mail over the past two or three months? Sometimes I go a week or two without any mail from the List. I know the traffic is there because I can see activity in the archives. Anyone know what the problem is? John Gwilliam Too many people

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson 2004 - video

2004-01-14 Thread John Gwilliam
to attend as regular meteorite bums and enjoy the time with our friends. Best to all, John and Bob At 06:48 PM 1/13/04 -0800, moni waiblinger-seabridge wrote: Hi Bob Holmes and John Gwilliam and list, will there be a new video made this year at the show? I will have to wait until next year to visit

Re: [meteorite-list] What to do?

2004-01-12 Thread John Gwilliam
Tom, With the Tucson Show just three weeks away, I'd recommend taking it to Tucson and getting some opinions there. You can always send it in for classification later, can't you? Best, John Gwilliam At 01:55 PM 1/12/04 -0700, Tom aka James Knudson wrote: Hello List, I got an offer to get

[meteorite-list] Oldest Holbrook witness dies

2004-01-12 Thread John Gwilliam
Pauline Greer McCleve, the oldest person known to have personally witnessed the fall of the Holbrook, Arizona meteorite has died in Tempe, Arizona at the age of 108. In 1912 at the age of seventeen, Pauline was on the front porch of her family home when she saw the fireball approaching the

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: [meteorite-list]Matteo's Proud Tom Fun (OT)

2004-01-07 Thread John Gwilliam
: Original Proudtom - 3/4 bag of popcorn Idiot Proudtom - just old maids. Eagerly looking forward to Tucson, John Gwilliam At 10:45 AM 1/7/04 -0600, Marcia Swanson wrote: Hi Randy, and List, C,mon now people. If we can dish it out, we have to be able to take it. Which I think most will. Man! When I stop

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: Toxic Minerals

2004-01-06 Thread John Gwilliam
protection when you work. By the time you find out you have a problem, the damage is already done. Best, John Gwilliam At 08:49 PM 1/5/04 -0700, David Freeman wrote: Dear List members; I know from first hand account that even wet polishing malachite with bare hands for a couple of hours

Re: [meteorite-list] Mad Cow and Vaca Muerta

2004-01-03 Thread John Gwilliam
Still working on that $10.00 gallon of tequila from New Years, huh? John At 08:33 PM 1/3/04 +, Howard Wu wrote: Prions are supposedly heat resistant and carry no genetic material. Then there is the question of how a prion would get into a cows brain. Only possible way I can think of is a

Re: [meteorite-list] A Warning

2003-12-30 Thread John Gwilliam
: Mussolini is dead. Gregory J. Gregory Wilson 2118 Wilshire Blvd. #918 Santa Monica, CA 90403 I think the problem is that some people HAVE tried to break the news to Matteo. A deaf ear hears nothing. John Gwilliam

Re: [meteorite-list] the nuns want to go to tucson with me

2003-12-29 Thread John Gwilliam
Didn't someone else already mention the dreaded knuckle-smacking rulers that emotionally damaged so many in their youth? It appears that one only needs mention the word nuns and the fear comes back to haunt the poor souls one more time. Personally, I'm looking forward to meeting the nuns if

Re: Fw: [meteorite-list] the nuns want to go to tucson with me

2003-12-27 Thread John Gwilliam
Good morning Jose and List, Jose, you must be referring to the 1970 Clint Eastwood movie, Two Mules for Sister Sara with Shirley MacLaine. Maybe the two mules have now become seven due to inflation. Best, John At 01:30 PM 12/27/03 +, Jose Campos wrote: Hey, Steve from Chicago! Do like

[meteorite-list] Holiday Wishes

2003-12-24 Thread John Gwilliam
to All, John Gwilliam __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] TRY THIS !!!!!!

2003-12-22 Thread John Gwilliam
Sound like you mixed a little locoweed in with your regular bong fodder. John At 11:02 PM 12/21/03 -0700, Tom aka James Knudson wrote: Hello List, You should try this it is so cool. I set half the clocks in my house ahead an hour and the other half back an hour Saturday and spent 18 hours in

Re: [meteorite-list] Bad Language...Thanks for the test

2003-12-16 Thread John Gwilliam
At 09:41 AM 12/16/03 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well...I had a real test on aol's spam control, from the recent thread that Matteo started. The one that contained a naughty word or two. I usually check just for grins those messages that ended up in my spam box before deleting them enmasse.

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

2003-12-16 Thread John Gwilliam
Yes, some of us can see that. But, he sent it to you privately and YOU'RE the one that made it a public post. Don't pass on your garbage to the rest of us...please! John At 10:28 PM 12/15/03 -0800, M come Meteorite Meteorites wrote: Anne this is used from Steve Arnold, not from me... Matteo

Re: [meteorite-list] Stone cairns on dry lakes

2003-12-14 Thread John Gwilliam
A quick correction to my own mistake before someone else points it out. I came into possession of the letter three or four years ago...it wasn't written then. Best, John At 01:33 PM 12/14/03 -0700, John Gwilliam wrote: Three or four years ago, a letter written by H.H. Nininger himself told

Re: [meteorite-list] Park Forest Illinois field report

2003-12-14 Thread John Gwilliam
Go to your local Home Depot. In the paint section, they carry a variety of solvents. See if they carry a product called Stone Meteorite Degreaser. I can't tell you the brand name, but the folks at Home Depot might be able to help you. John At 04:32 AM 12/15/03 +, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [meteorite-list] Dry Lake Grand Tour

2003-12-13 Thread John Gwilliam
If my memory is correct, those piles of stones on Roach Dry Lake were created by Paul Gessler while playing his Golf Gun game and hunting for meteorites. Ivanpah, the dry lake just to the south of Roach, is the one most often used for a race track. Best, John At 05:54 AM 12/13/03 -0800, Mark

Re: [meteorite-list] Greg and Adam?

2003-12-11 Thread John Gwilliam
They posted to the list a while back that they were going on an expedition and wouldn't be available until around Christmas sometime. John At 07:09 PM 12/11/03 +0100, Bernhard \Rendelius\ Rems wrote: Are they gone? I try to get in touch with them for more than 10 days now? Do you know if they

Re: [meteorite-list] corrosion and air purifiers

2003-12-11 Thread John Gwilliam
I checked into the same filters Tracy is talking about here. They are very sensitive and the manufacturers generally don't tell you that they need cleaning more than they claim. For example, If you burn a candle in the same room as one of these filters, you must clean the charged plates every

Re: [meteorite-list] Re:Identity of Proud Tom - REMOVE ME FROM LIST

2003-12-11 Thread John Gwilliam
At Randy's request, I'm posting this message to the entire list. Randy, You have to unsubscribe yourself - no one else can do it for you. Look at the upper section of every email you've even received from the list, and there is a link to unsubscribe. John Gwilliam At 05:07 PM 12/11/03 -0500

[meteorite-list] Re: Mojave winds

2003-12-11 Thread John Gwilliam
At 05:46 PM 12/11/03 -0800, Matson, Robert wrote: Hi Dave and List, On a different note, the town of Mohave experienced 81 mile an hour winds today, so does that transfer to new exposed meteorites on the dry lake beds there? Mobilize the troops! I hope the wind dies down by tomorrow as I'm

[meteorite-list] The Tucson Show 2004

2003-12-10 Thread John Gwilliam
Jensen Brothers take notice;-) Best, John Gwilliam __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Fusion crust vs desert varnish?

2003-12-10 Thread John Gwilliam
fusion crust. The only way I know of is to cut a window that is at or near a right angle to an uncut surface of the meteorite. A close look under magnification will show whether or not there is any fusion crust there. Best, John Gwilliam At 10:42 AM 12/10/03 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [meteorite-list] Proud Tom is Back!

2003-12-09 Thread John Gwilliam
Please DO hold your breath...for about 15 minutes. John Gwilliam PO Box 26954 Tempe, AZ 85282 At 03:18 PM 12/8/03 -0500, Jim Strope wrote: Don't hold your breath. Jim Strope 421 Fourth Street Glen Dale, WV 26038 Catch a Falling Star Meteorites http://www.catchafallingstar.com - Original

Re: [meteorite-list] Poor humour alert (OT)

2003-11-18 Thread John Gwilliam
You forgot the part where we killed all the indians. At 05:10 PM 11/18/03 +1000, chris sharp wrote: The posse had assembled, hats low over their brows, for no one wanted to be seen as the one who had done the deed. The Cuckoo Gang from Fairyland had assembled you see, to get that blasted Italian

Re: [meteorite-list] etching?

2003-11-18 Thread John Gwilliam
Are you perhaps referring to water glass - a product that was used to coat eggs to extend preservation? John At 03:23 PM 11/17/03 -0700, Tom aka James Knudson wrote: Hello everyone, Has anyone ever tried (or even heard of ) Liquid Glass on a meteorite slice? Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier Yea,

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

2003-11-15 Thread John Gwilliam
Matteo, This ongoing childish behavior of yours is what created your problems in the first place. Steve Arnold didn't like what he saw on the Proudtom website either, but he got over it and acted like a man. Same with Tom Knudsen - no whining, no threats, no chest pounding, no tear-stained

[meteorite-list] Meteorites, Microscopes and Video cameras

2003-11-15 Thread John Gwilliam
Hello List, Has anyone had experience using a video camera attached to a microscope? I want to shoot some video footage of thin sections with an MBC 10 and one of Jim Tobin's polarizer. Thanks in advance for any info. Best, John Gwilliam

Re: [meteorite-list] Comedy site continued

2003-11-13 Thread John Gwilliam
I must concure - thanks to Matteo for bringing this to our attention. Is it just me, or does Gold Basin #15 exhibit some orientation? I think I can see a distinct roll-over lip on one of the visible edges. Best, John At 10:22 PM 11/13/03 +, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Matteo: Sorry -

Re: [meteorite-list] Korra Korrabes

2003-11-12 Thread John Gwilliam
There are a couple of things you might not know about Korra Korrabes. First, there are two different grades of it that were collected. The very weathered specimens are missing much of the iron due to weathering. Fresher and better preserved specimens have less weathering and fracturing and

Re: [meteorite-list] Glorieta Mountain

2003-11-03 Thread John Gwilliam
pallasite...but oh...what an adventure! Best, John Gwilliam At 08:03 AM 11/3/03 -0800, Steve Schoner wrote: Harlan and all. Marjahlati does have fusion crust, but it is much blacker than what I have seen on Glorieta. The main mass of Marjahlati was broken on impact and the main piece sat outside

Re: [meteorite-list] EBay analysis (preliminary)

2003-10-30 Thread John Gwilliam
List Members, I've been sitting back quietly watching this thread get over-baked over the past few days and finally decided I'd step in a make a comment. In his remarks, Jamie talks about his potential right to publish data that is extracted from publicly available documents. Personally, I

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocket Launch contrail

2003-10-18 Thread John Gwilliam
of the White Sands launches in advance. Best, John Gwilliam At 09:36 AM 10/18/03 -0700, Robert Verish wrote: Good Morning from Pasadena, Just now observed the lingering contrail of a launch all the way over at Vandenberg CA. The way that this rocket exhaust twisted and was distorted

[meteorite-list] Kelly LL4

2003-10-17 Thread John Gwilliam
Good Morning All, I'm looking for a piece of the stone (LL4) meteorite Kelly from Colorado. If you have any available, please reply to me off list. Best, John Gwilliam __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman

Re: [meteorite-list] nitric acid disposal

2003-10-17 Thread John Gwilliam
Hello All, Thanks to Dave Freeman for the acid disposal idea. Here are a few more ideas. It is very important that you dilute the acid with LOTS of water, a ratio of 10 parts water to 1 part acid might be a good place to start. The more water you use, the better. If you add baking soda to

Re: [meteorite-list] India report #2.

2003-10-10 Thread John Gwilliam
appreciated, John Gwilliam At 09:52 AM 10/10/03 -0700, Michael Farmer wrote: Good evening everyone, it is 10 pm here in Bhubaneswar India. another rainy day, more flooding, lots of problems. I went back to Kendrapara today, and was able to break through the absolutely hopeless Indian beurocracy and see

Re: [meteorite-list] India report #2.

2003-10-10 Thread John Gwilliam
At 01:39 PM 10/10/03 -0700, M come Meteorite Meteorites wrote: --- John Gwilliam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Matteo, I know there are several List members who have had to deal with your unorthodox and questionable business ethics, including myself. Most have kept quiet because they know it's

Re: [meteorite-list] Junk in, Junk out, or No-named Orphan Step Children need love too

2003-10-04 Thread John Gwilliam
Nicely put Brother Freeman...you're a class act. Best, John Gwilliam At 10:09 AM 10/4/03 -0600, David Freeman wrote: Dear List, Bernd, Dean Bessy; I feel the need to apologize for offering to another collector the option of purchasing marbles as an alternative to buying even lessor lessor

Re: [meteorite-list] what is selling on my ebay page.

2003-10-03 Thread John Gwilliam
Steve, If you don't mind, I'd like to make a couple of suggestions. When you decide to sell some of your meteorites, you should look up the names in one of the many books available so you can spell them properly. I've seen some meteorite names misspelled from time to time, but you have

Re: [meteorite-list] original rosamond

2003-09-29 Thread John Gwilliam
] Any Sahara related information should go to Bill at: [EMAIL PROTECTED]. When I need quick, basic information about a meteorite, I usually find myself reaching for this book. The new edition will be a great addition to all of our libraries. Best, John Gwilliam At 06:20 AM 9/29/03 -0700

Re: [meteorite-list] Pallasite available?

2003-09-29 Thread John Gwilliam
I agree with Tim (and several other list members) on this one. There are some Brahin specimens available that are very stable. Best, John Gwilliam At 05:48 PM 9/29/03 -0500, Tim Heitz wrote: Matteo, NO ITS NOT all rusty Not all Regards, Tim Heitz - Original Message - From: M come

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Wedding Bands

2003-09-24 Thread John Gwilliam
contact me off list. Best, John Gwilliam __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite from Jupiter

2003-09-23 Thread John Gwilliam
Michael and List, After hearing that several of our list members received the same letter, I'm convinced that this is another case of pure ignorance and nothing more. If it is a scam, these folks didn't do their homework well enough to find out that meteorites from Jupiter don't exist. One of

[meteorite-list] Meteorite from Jupiter

2003-09-22 Thread John Gwilliam
given us some photographs of the meteorites. During a conversation with her, one of the meteorites was identified as coming from the planet Jupiter. Imagine that, a meteorite from Jupiter! If anyone wants to pursue this, let me know and I'll give you the contact information;-) Best, John

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