[meteorite-list] Geminid-time lapse catch

2016-05-07 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
Greetings listoids, Saw this posted in a Utah astronomy forum, but it was captured at one of my old SoCal observing sites. Pretty nice work, though the meteor is simply 'burning up', as most do... not 'exploding'. Linton http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/timelapse-photographer-accidentally-fi

Re: [meteorite-list] Prices for SouthWest Dry Lake Finds??? Old Women Meteorite

2016-04-19 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
Hi folks, I just came across this old thread regarding the Old Woman's "potential sisters". I'm wondering if there's been any further developments on their recovery. We stopped by the Barstow Discovery Center last week, intending to visit the main mass again, but had forgotten that they're c

Re: [meteorite-list] Salt Lake City fireball images?

2016-01-22 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
Howdy Marc, I forwarded your inquiry to the Utah Astronomy mailing list, which should give you pretty good odds of locating the image(s). I'll forward any replies I might get. I hadn't yet moved here and missed that bolide, but saw a comparable one out my bedroom windows, on October 2, 2014.

Re: [meteorite-list] Ad: 700g Glorieta Mountain MeteoriteIndividual -Lots of Olivine!

2015-12-03 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
"Worth a look", indeed! Thanks for sharing, Ruben. In my dreams... Linton -Original Message- From: Rick Montgomery via Meteorite-list Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2015 10:14 AM To: Ruben Garcia ; Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Ad: 700g Glorieta Mountai

Re: [meteorite-list] Creston new fall prices

2015-11-21 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
Aloha folks, All this talk about new falls, L6's, etcetera, got me curious... There's 158 falls listed in the Met Bull for the USA. So California has it's "fair share", though for it's size and population, one might expect more. Did anyone mention that Novato was an L6? Texas is a big state - e

Re: [meteorite-list] Brilliant Utah fireball – October 2, 2014, revisited

2015-10-02 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
Thanks, John. I wish the lack of a shovel was the only thing holding me back! ;^) Linton -Original Message- From: John Lutzon Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 7:41 PM To: Linton Rohr Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Brilliant Utah fireball – October

Re: [meteorite-list] Brilliant Utah fireball – October 2, 2014, revisited

2015-10-02 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
count of your experience. Best Regards, Bob Falls -Original Message- From: Meteorite-list [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of John Lutzon via Meteorite-list Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 7:41 PM To: Linton Rohr Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Su

[meteorite-list] Brilliant Utah fireball – October 2, 2014, revisited

2015-10-01 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
A year ago tonight, my wife and I witnessed a dazzling fireball here in Torrey. I posted a report here, and noted that a few in the SLC area had seen it heading this way. I've expanded on it a bit for a stargazing column I've been writing for our little local paper. I'll post it below, just for fu

[meteorite-list] Membrane Cases, Care and Feeding of

2015-08-20 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
Greetings esteemed listoids, I'm trying to figure out a safe way to remove some minor - but annoying - rust stains (Brenham slice) from the membrane surface of a case. I'm afraid to try any solvents for fear of melting the membrane, which would be a "cure worse than the disease". Has anyone out

Re: [meteorite-list] Geologists Unearth Fully Intact Rock

2015-08-13 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
Every day is April 1, at The Onion! ;^) Linton -Original Message- From: Peter Davidson via Meteorite-list Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2015 2:35 AM To: Meteorite List (meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com) Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Geologists Unearth Fully Intact Rock Morning Sky Watc

Re: [meteorite-list] Does anyone buy entire meteorite colletions?

2015-06-28 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
Hmm... interesting topic. I started out somewhat slowly, but soon went overboard with new acquisitions. For me, anyway. I've begun to thin out my collection a bit, but I'm certainly not ready to give it all up yet. Still, I need to strike a reasonable balance. I want to retain a respectable col

Re: [meteorite-list] "Licking," a meteorite from Missouri

2015-06-28 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
Nice chunk of space iron from the 'show me state', Ruben! Thanks for sharing. Linton -Original Message- From: Ruben Garcia via Meteorite-list Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 12:20 AM To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] "Licking," a meteorite from Missouri Hi a

Re: [meteorite-list] Weird Bounce Notices on the List

2015-02-27 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
Ha! You'll have to do better than that, Mike. I finally retired my 2001 Dell desktop in December. Almost 14 years! I nursed it along a couple years too many, but the termination of Windows XP support finally sealed it's doom. Now I'm feeling like lightning and wish I'd have upgraded years ago. L

Re: [meteorite-list] Chinese Rocket Body Disintegrates over North America

2015-02-24 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
Thanks Ron, Rob, There's a nice video by KSL-TV photographer Mark Wetzel posted here: http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=33593153 Linton -Original Message- From: Matson, Rob D. via Meteorite-list Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 12:47 PM To: Ron Baalke ; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson Fun & Friends

2015-02-02 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
I hope *everyone* attending has as much fun as you are, Greg! Wish I could be there again, but I'll have to be content to work on improving my collection inventory/catalog. Best wishes to all, Linton -Original Message- From: Greg Hupe via Meteorite-list Sent: Monday, February 02, 2015

Re: [meteorite-list] Middle school students lobbying Kansas lawmakers to declare official state rock

2015-01-28 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
Hmm... only 27 items here in Utah. And one of those is an impact crater. I suspect there are a lot more finds out there, waiting to be found. Especially here in the south... and in the west desert. Wish I could still hike. Linton -Original Message- From: Shawn Alan via Meteorite-list Se

Re: [meteorite-list] Texas / Mexico Bolide Meteor 08NOV2014

2014-11-10 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
Many of Dirk's reports sound a lot like the fireball my wife and I saw on Oct.3, here in southern Utah. But the videos pale, in comparison. Ours was either much bigger or much closer. But it was at 4:40am and not many people saw it. Linton - Original Message - From: "Graham Ensor via

Re: [meteorite-list] PDF version of "Field Guide to Meteors andMeteorites"

2014-10-20 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
Really! It's a great book, which should be on every collector's shelf. Sadly, neither author lived long enough to promote it's sale. The least we can do is buy a copy in their honor. Linton - Original Message - From: "Michael Mulgrew via Meteorite-list" To: "Katsu OHTSUKA" Cc: "meteo

[meteorite-list] brilliant Utah fireball!!!

2014-10-03 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
Greetings all, I was treated to my best fireball ever last night, by a wide margin! I had got up at 4:00 and was lying there, about to fall asleep, when Karen started shouting to look. When I opened my eyes, the entire sky out our large, N/NE-facing windows was dazzling white! A moment later, a

[meteorite-list] Excess collection pieces - Ad

2014-08-29 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
Hello there, fellow space rock aficionados. I've been working with my collection a lot and organizing it.. I definitely need to thin out some of my excess collection pieces. I've either got duplicates, acquired a larger specimen, or whatever. Many of you have much more advanced collections than mi

Re: [meteorite-list] Did my ad come through?

2014-06-05 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
Yeah, it came through, Mendy. Some nice pieces, you're offering! Linton - Original Message - From: "Mendy Ouzillou via Meteorite-list" To: "'Met-List'" Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2014 11:46 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Did my ad come through? I sent an ad out yesterday but did not g

Re: [meteorite-list] Mike Miller in ICU - Thoughts and PrayersAppreciated

2014-05-19 Thread Linton Rohr via Meteorite-list
Just sent Mike a note. Thanks for the info, Ruben. Sure doesn't sound good, but I pray they take good care of him and he recovers soon. Linton - Original Message - From: "Ruben Garcia via Meteorite-list" To: Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 4:41 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Mike Miller i

[meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk/boots

2014-04-27 Thread Linton Rohr
Just for fun... These boots were made for walking... (I'm dating myself there, but oh well...) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321390338192&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 Mike, did you wear these out over there and leave them behind? :^) Mike Gilmer, you may wish to suspend all

Re: [meteorite-list] Lunar eclipse recap

2014-04-15 Thread Linton Rohr
We watched up until mid-totality here in southern Utah, taking an occasional peek through my TV Ranger. I always enjoy seeing stars close to the moon, and got a preview of what was there by blocking out the still-bright moon with an overhanging roof beam. But I *really* enjoyed the close proxim

Re: [meteorite-list] Fake Norway rock

2014-04-09 Thread Linton Rohr
One thing's for sure, Greg... If at first you don't succeed, so much for skydiving! ;^) Linton - Original Message - From: "Greg Hupé" To: Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 4:35 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Fake Norway rock ... just my opinion as I have never jumped out of a perfec

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: Tucson auction... and everything!

2014-02-11 Thread Linton Rohr
Yeah. Same here, Mark. In fact, I wasn't able to make it to Tucson at all. So I not only missed the auction, but the IMCA dinner, Meteorite Mayhem, and... most of all, just visiting all the great showrooms and hanging out with friends. Hope everyone's having a great time and buying... or sellin

Re: [meteorite-list] My first outreach to a 7th grade class iscoming up

2013-11-08 Thread Linton Rohr
Agreed! That's my favorite! Impressive, inspiring, and just plain awesome. Linton - Original Message - From: "Carl 's" To: Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 7:23 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] My first outreach to a 7th grade class iscoming up Hi Mendy, I've always thought Jeff

Re: [meteorite-list] Texas Fireball / Three meteor events so far 23SEP2013

2013-09-23 Thread Linton Rohr
Cool! I just saw a report on the Cloudy Nights forum that probably corresponds to the TX/LA event below. I sent him your link, Dirk. Watch for Falling Rocks! Linton *** obin robinson has posted a message to General Observing and Astronomy: http://www.c

[meteorite-list] Thinning out collection - AD

2013-09-09 Thread Linton Rohr
Happy Monday folks! I'll offer up this list once more, but will be heading to Denver in a couple days and I may just place whatever's left in the COMETS auction. So let me know off-list if there's anything you'd like to see. And feel free to make offers. I promise I'll spend any proceeds in De

Re: [meteorite-list] AD: Some Meteorite Specimens and . Check this out!

2013-09-05 Thread Linton Rohr
And allow me to offer here the Premier issue of your Meteorite Hunter newsletter (spring 2010). A rare collector's item indeed, as it was the only issue ever published. Asking price is only $25, which (coincidentally) was the price for an alleged subscription at the time. Anyone? Linton -

[meteorite-list] Thinning out collection - AD

2013-09-04 Thread Linton Rohr
Hello there, fellow space rock aficionados. After spending the past 3 years or so building and moving, I'm finally working with my collection again and organizing it.. I definitely need to thin out some of my excess collection pieces. I've either got duplicates, acquired a larger specimen, or what

[meteorite-list] Test - No message

2013-09-04 Thread Linton Rohr
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Re: [meteorite-list] OT: link for live feed of Delta 4 Heavy launch from Vandenberg AFB in < 1 hour

2013-08-28 Thread Linton Rohr
Yeah, thanks Rob... that was pretty cool to watch! I got to see one a couple years ago from just east of Vandenberg. The rumble you feel in person is pretty awesome! Linton - Original Message - From: "Alexander Seidel" To: "Matson, Robert D." Cc: "Meteorite-list" Sent: Wednesday, Aug

Re: [meteorite-list] Perseid Meteor Shower Intensifies

2013-08-12 Thread Linton Rohr
Nice image, Jim. Thanks for sharing. I'd like to get a sky cam set up here in Torrey, Utah. Last night we had monsoon clouds, but tonight it's clearing out for the show. Time to head out to the lounge chair with a cup of coffee. :^) Good luck to all! Linton - Original Message - From: "

[meteorite-list] Mbale slices - AD

2013-04-30 Thread Linton Rohr
Greetings all! I have a few nice slices of Mbale left and I'll offer them again here, before moving them to P-bay. Details below. Linton *** I recently came across a nice Mbale L5/6 stone and have had some very nice slices taken off one end. One fa

Re: [meteorite-list] West, Texas - Personal Thoughts & Experience...

2013-04-20 Thread Linton Rohr
Well said, Greg! I had just returned home from my first trip to the Tucson show, when the amazing daylight fireball fell near West. Having just returned to work, I was unable to leave again to travel to Texas and join the hunt. I followed the daily reports closely though and, having been throug

Re: [meteorite-list] Mbale AD / Ugandan sues U.S. over meteorite

2013-04-19 Thread Linton Rohr
So you're saying a half-million a gram is too much for Mbale? All sales of Mbale are hereby suspendedyada yada yada! Phil Whitmer Joshua Tree Earth & Space Museum *** Wow... a 5kg piece, worth "billions or trillions"? Good grief! Well then,

[meteorite-list] Mbale slices - Ad

2013-02-02 Thread Linton Rohr
Happy Groundhog Day everyone! I recently came across a nice Mbale L5/6 stone and have had some very nice slices taken off one end. One face was broken, so they have about a 60% crusted edge. Some excellent shock veins are prominent throughout each of the slices. Average weight is around 5 gram

[meteorite-list] Holbrook ground conditions?

2013-02-02 Thread Linton Rohr
I'm packing up to head down tto Tucson and I've been planning to stop in at Holbrook on the way and try to make my first (long-overdue) find. Has anyone been there recently and/or know if there''s any snow on the ground there? We had a couple inches here in southern Utah (6850'), but it's mostl

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Flu shot before Tucson?

2013-01-19 Thread Linton Rohr
Thank you, Dr. David. Everyone around here had been out of the vaccine for a while, but I finally got my shot last evening. A "healthy" dose of the flu could easily terminate me, so I need to do what I can. Staying home just doesn't seem like an option, though. ;^) Anyway, I went on about my bu

Re: [meteorite-list] Sterley Pallasite plus Black Beauty (NWA 7034)

2013-01-09 Thread Linton Rohr
Congratulations on the Sterley, Ruben. And thanks for posting that stunning 7034 photo! The matrix reminds me of a Hubble deep field image... without the red-shift. But with a misplaced moon. ;^) Linton - Original Message - From: "Ruben Garcia" To: Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 7:

Re: [meteorite-list] Driving vs. flying

2013-01-08 Thread Linton Rohr
Exactly, Rob! I'm thinking about swing over to Holbrook on the way down. It's about time I found one of these space rocks myself! Linton On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 7:03 PM, Matson, Robert D. wrote: Hi John, I'm driving from SoCal as well. Saves the hassle and expense of flying (which limits what

[meteorite-list] To my Tucson friends...

2013-01-07 Thread Linton Rohr
Happy New Year! I hope life is treating you all kindly. I'm looking forward to seeing you all next month, but I've apparently procrastinated too long and my usual accomadations are unavailable. I'm wondering if anyone has an extra room in their home they wouldn't mind sharing. Karen and I would

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

2013-01-04 Thread Linton Rohr
Bingo! I observed a large quantity of specimen ID cards, before printing my own. Fall vs. Find seemed to be well established, generally accepted, and just plain traditional. I'm an old-school kind of guy. ;^) If it ain't broke... Linton - Original Message - From: "Mendy Ouzillou" To:

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

2013-01-04 Thread Linton Rohr
Anne, and listoids, The IMPACTIKA Catalog of Meteorites has an asterisk beside some meteorite names, designating "falls". <<< NAME (*=Fall) >>> Aren't they all falls now? ;^) I'm fairly certain you're *not* going to amend it to differentiate between Observed and Unobserved ones. Cheers, Lin

Re: [meteorite-list] Bogus Emails

2012-12-19 Thread Linton Rohr
It's not just your name Adam. Mine was supposedly from John Higgins. I've been getting these the last couple months, sourced from other email groups. Linton - Original Message - From: "Adam Hupe" To: "Adam" Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 5:10 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Bogus E

Re: [meteorite-list] Auction, Bash and All

2012-12-03 Thread Linton Rohr
Anita, and all, As posted by Michael on August 3... "This coming Tucson Meteorite Auction will be held in the Same location as the last several years on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013" His entire announcement is pasted below. Haven't heard anything on the B-day Bash, but isn't it traditionally on theWedn

[meteorite-list] AD - Brenham and Ghubara

2012-12-01 Thread Linton Rohr
Greetings to all! I have a couple pieces of Brenham listed on Ebay. A 162g end-cut chunk... http://www.ebay.com/itm/230890899417?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 And a very nice 117g slice... http://www.ebay.com/itm/230890882822?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l26

Re: [meteorite-list] Southern Utah fireball

2012-06-26 Thread Linton Rohr
Thanks Stuart. I've been thinking I ought to get an all sky cam hooked up. I believe I'm in a coverage gap. I should probably finish moving though first. ;^) Linton - Original Message - From: "Stuart McDaniel" To: "Linton Rohr" ; Sent: Tuesday, Jun

[meteorite-list] Southern Utah fireball

2012-06-26 Thread Linton Rohr
Hello everyone. I just wanted to share an exciting pre-dawn sighting from a few days ago. I awoke early Saturday morning at our new home in southern Utah, to say goodbye to my visiting brother. I stepped out onto the balcony and looked up to see the Milky Way arching high overhead. The rosy glow

[meteorite-list] Lyrid meteors?

2012-04-23 Thread Linton Rohr
Wondering if anyone else saw any Lyrid meteors over the weekend. I was out at a dark-sky star party Friday night, about 90 miles north of L.A., and saw an amazingly long-lasting meteor around 9:30pm slowly streak across the northern sky, from east to west. It traveled parallel to the horizon, b

[meteorite-list] Thinning out collection - AD

2012-04-02 Thread Linton Rohr
Hi folks. I'm going to start putting together a new list, with much more to offer, but in the meantime I'll repost what I already have available. Best wishes to all. Linton - Original Message - Hello there, fellow space rock aficionados. I need to thin out some of my excess collection

Re: [meteorite-list] AD - SYLACAUGA - Rare Lock of Anne Hodge's Hair -Ultra-Rare!

2012-04-01 Thread Linton Rohr
...(the only person documented to be struck by a meteorite). That's no longer the case, Mike. I was struck early this morning. Ouch. I will be offering locks of my hair shortly, followed by the hammer stone itself. I'm trying to decide whether to clean off the blood and guts, or leave them in s

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

2012-02-06 Thread Linton Rohr
Oops! I failed to read all of the thread before jumping in there. Apologies to Doug and thanks to you Sterling, for clarifying the 'series' aspect. Linton - Original Message - From: "Sterling K. Webb" To: "Linton Rohr" ; ; "MexicoDoug"

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

2012-02-06 Thread Linton Rohr
"...the transit of Venus on this upcoming June 6, the likes of which no living primate will likely recall when the next opportunity shadows earth, nor who can recall the last one!" Doug, While you're most certainly correct that none amongst us will see the next one (in 2117), I'm actually ol

[meteorite-list] Texas TV news report

2012-02-06 Thread Linton Rohr
Greetings list. I'm just back from Tucson. It was great seeing everyone and I even scored a few space rocks while there. I'm wishing I could turn around and head to Texas now. Here's McCartney & Co. working the (presumed) fall... Linton http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Meteor-hunters-zero-in-on-int

Re: [meteorite-list] More Photos

2012-02-01 Thread Linton Rohr
The photos are great, but I'm all packed up and heading your way. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Linton - Original Message - From: "Mark Bowling" To: Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 4:28 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] More Photos Great spread, thanks Keith! Mark - Or

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

2012-01-31 Thread Linton Rohr
Greetings listoids, Hmm. I did not receive the original post - only a couple replies to it. I noticed the same thing yesterday on a thread or two. Is anyone else experiencing this? Perhaps it's just my email server. In which case, I wonder what else I'm missing... Linton - Original Message --

Re: [meteorite-list] Jetty Armstrong's Latest

2012-01-11 Thread Linton Rohr
The *mad* King Ludwig, if I remember correctly, Matthius. ;^) We visited Schloss Neuschwanstein 20 years ago. Amazing castle in an exceptionally beautiful setting. The line was so long, we couldn't tour the interior, but we had a great time just enjoying the grounds. Next time, for sure... Lin

[meteorite-list] Thinning out collection - AD

2012-01-10 Thread Linton Rohr
Hello there, fellow space rock aficionados. I need to thin out some of my excess collection pieces. I've either got duplicates, acquired a larger specimen, or whatever. Most of you have more advanced collections than mine anyway, but there's some good stuff here, so you never know. Take a peek. A

Re: [meteorite-list] Are_Mars_Meteorites_Magnetic?

2012-01-06 Thread Linton Rohr
Thank you Zelimer (and Pete) for the additional information on this subject, and also for the words of wisdom in your closing... "(In French we use to say "Bonne Année", meaning "Good New Year". But I prefer by far the English wording. ***Indeed, it is not beacuse the year is good that you'll nec

Re: [meteorite-list] The IOM "Sikhote Alin" is back in our possession

2012-01-05 Thread Linton Rohr
That's fantastic news, Carl! Congratulations! I had hoped it would resurface eventually, but that is amazing. Kudos to all who helped. Linton - Original Message - From: "Carl Agee" To: "meteoritelist meteoritelist" Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2012 7:57 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] The

Re: [meteorite-list] Fantastic shot of Comet Lovejoy from WesternAustralia

2011-12-22 Thread Linton Rohr
Beautiful image, Rob. Thanks for sharing. Happy Winter Solstice to all! Linton - Original Message - From: "Rob Matson" To: Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 10:02 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Fantastic shot of Comet Lovejoy from WesternAustralia Hi All, Had to share this fantas

Re: [meteorite-list] LOSS OF METEORITE BY UPS

2011-12-20 Thread Linton Rohr
Yeah, I have a feeling it will show up eventually, Count. We just got some Christmas candy in SoCal, that was mailed from Sedona a couple weeks ago. Seems it had to go through New Jersey on the way. Bad time of year to ship via *any* carrier. I must say though, with my brother being a UPS driver

Re: [meteorite-list] Polygraph testing legality - umm, OT

2011-12-20 Thread Linton Rohr
This thread is just getting more and more about meteorites. Now *that* was just a lie. Linton - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 5:22 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Polygraph testing legality That's exactly the problem with a polygraph- There's way t

Re: [meteorite-list] Al Hagg - 'Official' Correction

2011-12-17 Thread Linton Rohr
Well, there you go Greg. That takes care of that! LOL. Really. Linton - Original Message - From: "Greg Hupé" To: Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 1:28 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Al Hagg - 'Official' Correction http://www.lunarrock.com/AlHagg-OfficialCorrection.jpg Best Regards,

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

2011-12-05 Thread Linton Rohr
"I wonder what one of those irons would look like cleaned of the desert varnish." Naked, violated, and devoid of character. But that's just my opinion. ;^) To each his own... Linton Nice piece, indeed! - Original Message - From: "The Murrays" To: Cc: Sent: Monday, December 05, 201

[meteorite-list] OT - Tabletop Magnifying Lamp

2011-11-27 Thread Linton Rohr
Ahoy there list, I just ordered a cool little magnifying lamp that I think will be great for meteorite examination. http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?cat=1,44047&p=57079 Just thought I'd share the info, should anyone else be looking for something similar. Though I've primarily used thi

Re: [meteorite-list] California and Oregon Iron Meteorite Slices Available on Ebay - 99 Cent Starts

2011-11-10 Thread Linton Rohr
Greetings Patrick and list inhabitors. Interesting info on the Red Rock find, per the MetBull... "Found about 1976 by R.K. Haag while hunting for rabbits." Red Rock is one of my favorite dark sky observing sites. I haven't come across any Haag's there yet... Robert, or otherwise. ;^) Linton

Re: [meteorite-list] We are the Aliens.

2011-11-07 Thread Linton Rohr
Well, it may or may not fit in the “life as we know it” category, but there’s got to be *something* out there. Great photo, Eric! Linton - Original Message - From: "Eric Wichman" To: Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 10:18 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] We are the Aliens. My thou

[meteorite-list] Almahata Sitta still giving up secrets

2011-11-01 Thread Linton Rohr
Greetings listoids. I came across this well written article on Almahata Sitta at the Universe Today, and thought it worthy of sharing. Enjoy! http://www.universetoday.com/89656/the-asteroid-that-fell-to-earth-meteorites-from-2008-tc3-still-giving-up-their-secrets/ I hope this long link will work

Re: [meteorite-list] Thinning out collection - AD

2011-10-17 Thread Linton Rohr
Wow. Thanks to all who responded. I wasn't expecting much interest and am somewhat overwhelmed. I'll be replying to each of you asap. Sorry for the delay. Linton - Original Message - From: "Linton Rohr" To: Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 4:12 PM Subject: [meteorit

[meteorite-list] Thinning out collection - AD

2011-10-16 Thread Linton Rohr
Hello there, fellow space rock aficionados. I need to thin out some of my excess collection pieces. I've either got duplicates, acquired a larger specimen, or whatever. Most of you have more advanced collections than mine anyway, but there's some good stuff here, so you never know. Take a peek. Al

Re: [meteorite-list] Sneak Peek ~ A Slice of Heaven! Stay tuned...

2011-10-08 Thread Linton Rohr
Oh dang, Greg! I won't be able to buy any... I've got to run out and buy a new computer... mine won't finish downloading your preview! ;^) Looking good so far, though. Linton - Original Message - From: "Greg Hupé" To: Sent: Saturday, October 08, 2011 4:14 PM Subject: [meteorite-list]

Re: [meteorite-list] Shirokovsky

2011-08-20 Thread Linton Rohr
Greetings listoids. Doug, I believe you've introduced an important distinction, upon which I've been intending on opining. Like you said, "a meteorwrong by most definitions is *natural* material than can be confused with an authentic meteorite out in the field." Shirokovsky, on the other hand,

Re: [meteorite-list] A Meteorite fall site goes under the bulldozer-Hammer Stone! urgent

2011-06-02 Thread Linton Rohr
Oh, most definitely, Phil. ;^) Furthermore, the good people in Chicago aren't at all concerned about making money. And before they built all those homes there, it was... well... what was it, Brian? Farmland? Linton... in SoCal, formerly southern Illinois - Original Message - From: "Ph

Re: [meteorite-list] Old Woman Meteorite

2011-05-31 Thread Linton Rohr
Nice photos, Bill. Interesting story behind the Old Woman, too! I stopped by to see the main mass at the BLM center in Barstow, CA a couple years ago. Well worth the trip, if one happens to be in the Southern California/Mojave Desert area. I've got a few photos in my meteorite album on my faceb

Re: [meteorite-list] Mifflin, Amiss

2011-05-08 Thread Linton Rohr
I have to agree, Al. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof. Or at least *some* proof. He said "he said..." is far from it. Linton(Rohr, to be perfectly clear ;^) - Original Message - From: "al mitt" To: Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 9:50 AM Subject:

Re: [meteorite-list] Mifflin, Amiss

2011-05-08 Thread Linton Rohr
Ahoy there, Jason, Shawn and list. Intriguing situation, Jason. Thanks for sharing. And like you Shawn, I'm glad I got my beautiful little slice from Joe. I didn't see all that much "drama" in it, though. He put in a lot of work, and found enough to be able to both keep some and sell enough to

Re: [meteorite-list] Thanks for the OK Fireball well-wishes

2011-03-26 Thread Linton Rohr
Cool. Thanks Guido. I wonder if that would work with grizzlies. In my experience, they prefer beefy hiking partners. Oh well... such is life. Linton - Original Message - From: "Count Deiro" To: "Linton Rohr" ; "Robert Woolard" ; "Greg Hupe" C

Re: [meteorite-list] Thanks for the OK Fireball well-wishes

2011-03-26 Thread Linton Rohr
"they all 3 came charging over toward us. They were rearing their heads up and down, running quickly right up next to us off-and-on again and again, and even kicking up their hind legs very close to us." Great story, Robert. Grizzly bears do that charge thing, too. 99% of the time, they're just

Re: [meteorite-list] The Sky Calls To Us/The Wonder of Meteorites

2011-03-18 Thread Linton Rohr
"special thanks to Jeff Kuyken for creating "The Wonder of Meteorites" video. A beautiful compilation, and the best meteorite video I've ever had the pleasure of watching" I'll second that, Eric. Jeff really set the bar high with that glorious video! Linton - Original Message - Fro

Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton Meteorite

2011-03-18 Thread Linton Rohr
Thanks for the update, Phil. Nice to know it's "in a little plastic box deep in the Mason-Clarke Meteorite Vault in the Smithsonian". I wonder who paid for the building repairs. Linton - Original Message - From: "JoshuaTreeMuseum" To: Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 11:22 AM Subject: [

Re: [meteorite-list] Welcome home

2011-03-09 Thread Linton Rohr
Is there a motion on the floor? I second it! I'm quite confident he's behaving himself these days. ;^) Welcome home Robert and Mike! This outcome was in no way guaranteed. Linton - Original Message - From: "Chris Spratt" To: Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 8:39 AM Subject: Re: [meteor

Re: [meteorite-list] CI1 meteorites and cyanobacteria

2011-03-05 Thread Linton Rohr
Kirk, Marc, and listoids at large, I'm hardly qualified to opine scientifically, but I think we can all agree that "extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof". A good weekend to all. Linton - Original Message - From: "Becky and Kirk" To: "Marc Fries" ; "Meteorite-list List" Se

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Cards SUGGESTION

2011-03-04 Thread Linton Rohr
Hi Jeff and listoids. As I read through this interesting thread, I wondered if anyone would mention VistaPrint. I had them print up some cards for me a couple years ago, with an amateur astronomer/meteorite collector business card on the front, and a meteorite specimen info label on the back I'

Re: [meteorite-list] "Meteorite Men" Renewed

2011-02-09 Thread Linton Rohr
Woohoo! Congratulations Steve and Geoff! Keep this thing going and I may eventually be able to get the Science Channel! And you mean to tell me those meteorites are... "outer space objects, some more than 40 million years old"? ;^) Linton Nice interview in the "new" MHC magazine, too! - O

Re: [meteorite-list] TUCSON AUCTION ETIQUETTE/ AN APOLOGY IN ORDER?

2011-02-07 Thread Linton Rohr
Good grief! All this post-auction bickering reminds me of the old adage, "No good deed goes unpunished". I had a great time at the auction, in spite of not winning a single item, and I appreciate the efforts of all those who make it happen. I don't go expecting the tightly run ship of a world-c

Re: [meteorite-list] Mystery Box ~ Revealed!!

2011-02-07 Thread Linton Rohr
That was a great idea Greg, and I knew you'd have it filled with good stuff. All of us IMCA members owe you a big thank you for your generosity Same goes to Steve and Geoff for their fund raising entries. Bravo! I only wish I'd have been sitting on a bigger cushion of cash with which to bid. Nex

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson - who's attending this year?

2011-01-29 Thread Linton Rohr
Hi Gary, and listoids. I don't have much, if any, money to spend this year, but I'm coming anyway. Just to see all my space rock friends and drool over (not on) all the tantalizing displays. Driving over on Wednesday (my outrigger got stuck on a mountain top at low tide ;^) and staying through the

Re: [meteorite-list] OT - 1099s coming?

2011-01-14 Thread Linton Rohr
Richard, and all U.S.A. listoids, That provision is buried somewhere in the 2000+ pages of our wonderful new health care law. You know, the one they had to pass so we could find out what's in it. The 16,000 new IRS agents will be charged with enforcing it. That provision isn't scheduled to go into

Re: [meteorite-list] You may want to check out this auction!

2011-01-12 Thread Linton Rohr
Oh, you're just envious of his esoteric vibrational feedback... "There are people that are selling similar rocks, I tried their rocks and they are weak. You are the vortex man with the power load rocks!" I must say, I don't think I've ever seen a twisted juniper tree before. Incredible! That vo

Re: [meteorite-list] 2010 Quadrantids Meteor Photo

2011-01-04 Thread Linton Rohr
Nice photo, Mike. Cool animation, too. Thanks for sharing. Linton - Original Message - From: "Mike Hankey" To: "meteoritelist" ; "Global Meteor Observing Forum" Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 11:13 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] 2010 Quadrantids Meteor Photo With no moon and almost

Re: [meteorite-list] Another crazy bidder on ebay

2011-01-02 Thread Linton Rohr
Looks like the bidder w/93 is on auto-bid. His max bid is probably higher still. I must say, that's a lovely looking specimen Geoff's offering. Beautiful rollover lip. I'm afraid I won't be able to join in on the bidding though. ;^) Linton - Original Message - From: "JoshuaTreeMuseum"

Re: [meteorite-list] Question about lost shipment and what to do.

2010-12-21 Thread Linton Rohr
Greetings Mike and Listoids, I shipped a premium eyepiece to a buyer on the east coast last year (South Carolina?) and he wrote that he had not received it a week later. USPS Delivery Confirmation showed that it had been delivered. When the postmaster called to inquire WHERE they had delivered

Re: [meteorite-list] Aurora Borealis last night (was: Geminid MeteorShower Count)

2010-12-14 Thread Linton Rohr
Thanks for posting that, Bernd. That explains a sighting I experienced in southern Illinois around that date. I stepped outside for some fresh air after a late night band rehearsal and for a moment thought that the sunset was still lingering. Then I realized it was well after midnight. There we

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hunting & Collecting Magazine

2010-12-14 Thread Linton Rohr
Eric, No rush, but I *am* definitely looking forward to the next issue(s). I think I forgot to compliment you on the premier issue. Great job! Lot's of wonderful articles and the photography was excellent. I must confess, I hadn't quite expected that level of quality. Keep up the good work. And I

Re: [meteorite-list] Rare Arizona Meteorite Find

2010-12-09 Thread Linton Rohr
Way cool, Ruben. Congratulations. I see it's only the third mesosiderite ever found in Arizona. The last one, White Hills, was found by Jim Kriegh on 12-12-99. You're in good company. Linton - Original Message - From: "Ruben Garcia" To: "Meteorite List" Sent: Thursday, December 09, 20

Re: [meteorite-list] 73 Pound Canyon Diablo for sale

2010-11-30 Thread Linton Rohr
Wow. Nice piece, Jim. I wish I had that kind of money laying around. Linton - Original Message - From: "Jim Strope" To: "Meteorite Central" Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 12:11 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] 73 Pound Canyon Diablo for sale Listees I have been contacted by

Re: [meteorite-list] Video on Meteorite Identification in Field

2010-11-28 Thread Linton Rohr
Nice work, McCartney. Thanks for sharing. Linton - Original Message - From: "McCartney Taylor" To: Sent: Friday, November 26, 2010 9:29 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Video on Meteorite Identification in Field I've created a stone meteorite identification video of good quality. With

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