Re: [meteorite-list] The Interest In Meteorites

2011-03-26 Thread bcmeteorites
Hi All, I will also add that one of the features we built into the EoM is that when an image is submitted that it automatically is resized to not consume a large amount of band width; if someone posts an image that has not been resized (many are 5mb and larger) it is reduced to around 300 x 250

Re: [meteorite-list] Saw Blades

2010-05-08 Thread bcmeteorites
Hi Al and all, I have tried many different blades for both meteorite (stone and iron) as well as lapidary work. Regarding the CBN blades I talked to the gentleman that developed the CBN blade a few years ago in Tucson and expressed my displeasure in the CBN blade basically coming apart during

Re: [meteorite-list] Hole in Red Rock Lounge Roof Still a Mystery

2010-01-05 Thread bcmeteorites
This link is for the article on the front page of the local Colorado Springs paper The Gazette this morning with picture of Robert Ward holding the ceiling tile with the mystery hole in it. http://www.gazette.com/articles/guy-91739-bar-heard.html Bob Falls colorado Springs, CO -Original

Re: [meteorite-list] A countdown clock until the Tucson Gem Show

2009-09-15 Thread bcmeteorites
Leigh Ann, Hard to believe it is only 18 weeks to the Tucson show!! The Denver Show officially starts tomorrow. It seems like one just ends and it is time for the next one. Always a good time at either show with many new specimens just waiting to be found and added to the collections. Thanks

Re: [meteorite-list] Encyclopedia of Meteorites down?

2009-06-11 Thread bcmeteorites
Mike, Sean, and List The new Encyclopedia of Meteorites is still in the final configuration stages and you should have received the following message: Web site is currently off line. We are moving the website to our new hosting provider. It will take a few days. We expect be back with our new

Re: [meteorite-list] October Sky and Telescope

2008-09-01 Thread bcmeteorites
Ruben, The October issue of Sky and Telescope magazine is on the shelves, I just picked up a copy at Borders today in Colorado Springs. I have just finished reading the article and hats off to both you and Geoff for a great article!! Bob Falls Colorado Springs IMCA #2413 -Original

Re: [meteorite-list] Lightning, stars and a meteor

2007-08-12 Thread bcmeteorites
Ginger, Great Photo!! I was with a group on the west side of south park (about 15 miles west of you) and saw the exact same scene. The combination of the lightning storm and the meteor's overhead was spectacular. Thanks for posting image. Hope to see more tonight. Clear Skies!! Bob Colorado

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite List 10th or 11th Anniversary- Thanks

2007-08-01 Thread bcmeteorites
Hello List I would also like to thank Art for everything he does to keep this list up and running!! I have only been reading the list for a few months and find the information provided by the list members outstanding. Everything from following members on their trips to shows that many of us can

Re: [meteorite-list] new meteorite please

2007-07-25 Thread bcmeteorites
Mike, I am not bored with the excitment of the fall Keep the info coming and looking forward to pictures. Safe travels home! Bob in Colorado -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Michael Farmer Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 8:36 PM To: steve

Re: [meteorite-list] Barkeepers Friend is an IRON Meteorite's BestFriend

2007-06-17 Thread bcmeteorites
David, Question, how are you applying the barkeepers friend, dry or mixed with liquid and then how do you remove the residual cleanser from the sample? Also, have you tried this on an existing etched sample that is showing deterioration in the quality and brightness of the etch? Bob -Original

Re: [meteorite-list] Chondrules and Their Origins

2007-06-13 Thread bcmeteorites
Thanks for taking the time to combine the 30 seperte files into a single pdf. Made to download really quick and easy. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Darren Garrison Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 12:31 PM To:

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - June 12, 2007

2007-06-12 Thread bcmeteorites
I also very much enjoy and look forward to viewing the meteorite of the day pictures!! You never know what you are going to get when you open the link. Also the Sikhote-Alin Shrapnel in today's picture proudly became part of my collection a couple of weeks ago. Thanks to everyone for sending in