Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Times Magazine 20 Year Anniversary Issue

2022-05-17 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Thanks Paul and Jim for all the great magazines and hard work! Sonny -Original Message- From: Paul Harris via Meteorite-list To: Meteorite Mailing List Sent: Sun, May 15, 2022 8:36 pm Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Times Magazine 20 Year Anniversary Issue Hello Everyone, The May

Re: [meteorite-list] sad news from Twink Monrad

2022-03-30 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
I am so very sorry to hear that. Steve was a wonderful and fun guy. My sincere condolences. Sonny -Original Message- From: Lawrence Monrad via Meteorite-list To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tue, Mar 29, 2022 8:10 am Subject: [meteorite-list] sad news from Twink Monrad I

Re: [meteorite-list] Looking for Portales

2018-03-08 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hi Dennis, if you are looking for Portales Valley and you want to contact me off list I know someone who has some of the most beautiful slices. I can put you in touch with him. Sonny Clary wahlpe...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Frank Cressy via Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Nininger's Meteorite Museum Ruins

2017-07-22 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hi Karlis, The owner of the Land has closed the road leading to the ruins and posted no trespassing. We were told that they are worried about the building collapsing and possibly injuring someone. Sonny www.nevadameteorites.com -Original Message- From: Meteoriti.LV via

Re: [meteorite-list] Bolivia Meteorite Adventure

2016-12-14 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hi Greg, Great story way to go! Sonny -Original Message- From: Greg Hupe via Meteorite-list To: meteorite-list Sent: Tue, Dec 13, 2016 8:51 pm Subject: [meteorite-list] Bolivia Meteorite Adventure Bolivia

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

2016-04-30 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hi Doug and list, Wow what a great meteorite hunting adventure. Thank god you had the survival pack of Oatmeal cream pies and strawberry treat cakes to help make it through the night! Sonny -Original Message- From: Paul Swartz via Meteorite-list

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

2016-04-19 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
t; I thought the miners..or one of them passed? >> >> Let's go get it! Did they say how big the other pieces are? >> >> Jim >> >> >> >> On 5/21/2014 10:58 AM, wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list wrote: >>> Hey Adam and list >>> >>>&g

[meteorite-list] First look inside new meteorite from Crosbyton, TX fireball

2016-04-18 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hi List, We just received this meteorite back from TCU. Here it is, a look inside this beautiful freshly fallen meteorite that Terry Scott and I recovered near Crosbyton, TX after the Feb. 18, 2016 fireball. The meteorite is pristine with a beautiful light grey matrix loaded with chondrules

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

2016-04-14 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
ecentral.com] On Behalf Of wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 11:25 AM To: valpar...@aol.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; mexicod...@aol.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Picture of the Day Hi Doug, Great find? How many hours for your meteorite

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

2016-04-14 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hi Doug, Great find? How many hours for your meteorite find? Sonny -Original Message- From: Paul Swartz via Meteorite-list To: meteorite-list Sent: Wed, Apr 13, 2016 1:00 am Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] Texas meteorite hunt

2016-02-29 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Thanks for all of the nice replies. I wanted to also thank Mendy for getting an early start and driving out to the area and helping out. We were also joined by Richard Garcia who was only able to hunt one day. Richard drove all the way from California. He got to hunt one day (unfortunately the

[meteorite-list] New Texas Meteorite from the February 2016 fireball

2016-02-29 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hi List, I would like to announce the discovery of a new meteorite from the February 2016 Texas fireball. This find was made possible by a collaboration of efforts from many individuals. Thanks to everyone involved. Special congratulations to Terry Scott. Sonny

Re: [meteorite-list] Osceola/Lake City Florida

2016-02-14 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hi Mike and Larry, Great report, congratulations on all the finds! Sonny -Original Message- From: Larry Atkins via Meteorite-list To: meteorite-list Sent: Sun, Feb 14, 2016 5:35 am Subject: [meteorite-list]

[meteorite-list] Bob's new Indian Butte find

2016-02-08 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hi List , For those of you not on Facebook here is a link to Bob Grueneberg's recent Indian Butte find. Sonny http://www.nevadameteorites.com/nevadameteorites/New_Az_Metorite_Sonny_Clary_page_4.html __ Visit our Facebook page

[meteorite-list] Looking for Tucson Meteorite vendor list.

2016-01-25 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hi All, Looking for the meteorite vendor list for Tucson. Thanks, Sonny __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list

Re: [meteorite-list] K9 unit to search for meteorites / Brix's pups/

2015-12-12 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hi David and List, What a great story. Brix is now seven years old and still loves to train on finding meteorites. Any dog with a high prey drive can find meteorites. I was reading a story about Conservation Dogs http://www.conservationdogs.com when the idea came up on K9's finding meteorites.

[meteorite-list] Ad: Outstanding 100 % fully crusted Creston complete individual

2015-11-24 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hi List, I just returned from hunting for the Creston meteorite. Our team spent 5 days (3 guys) hunting on the first trip and 3 days ( 4 guys) on the second trip . There was a total of 230 man hours spent in the field hunting. This was a very tough hunt. Every piece of land was private

Re: [meteorite-list] Time for change - here in US (was, Re: something about Las Vegas)

2015-09-15 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
sters of fragments, or theirlocations.   This is one big fuster cluck.  On Tue, 9/15/15, wahlperry---via Meteorite-list <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com> wrote: Subject: Re:[meteorite-list] Local to Las Vegas expert needed to rewiew afind. To:rarem

Re: [meteorite-list] Local to Las Vegas expert needed to rewiew afind.

2015-09-15 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hi Bob, Adam and List, >This is a concern that others have shared with me, and has prompted me to >write on this subject in three >separate articles, which essentially said, >"Hey, here are some US chondrites that need to be classified." >Still haven't >received any offers Do you think that

Re: [meteorite-list] Local to Las Vegas expert needed to rewiew a find.

2015-09-15 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hi Carl, What ever happened with your Cat Mountain meteorite? Here Kitty Kitty! Sonny -Original Message- From: Carl Esparza via Meteorite-list To: bigjohnshea ; Larry Atkins ; Robert Verish

Re: [meteorite-list] September Issue of Meteorite Times now up

2015-09-07 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hi Paul and Jim, Thanks for another great issue of Meteorite Times. Sonny -Original Message- From: Paul Harris via Meteorite-list To: Meteorite Mailing List Sent: Sun, Sep 6, 2015 6:25 pm Subject:

Re: [meteorite-list] Ensisheim 2015 article and photos

2015-09-02 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
WOW what great pictures.It looks like a lot of fun and good eating! Sonny -Original Message- From: John Lutzon via Meteorite-list To: Martin Goff Cc: meteorite-list Sent: Wed, Sep 2,

Re: [meteorite-list] NWA 5000 Thinnest Slices Ever Produced - AD

2015-08-14 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hey Greg, Great web site. It is always nice to look at all the meteorite pictures! Sonny -Original Message- From: Greg Hupe via Meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com To: meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, Aug 12, 2015 12:34 pm Subject:

[meteorite-list] Retractable meteorite cane found while hunting for meteorites.

2015-08-14 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hi All, I have been out exploring areas in Nevada and Utah for meteorites and photo opportunities. It is amazing how many unique treasures you are able to find. Not to mention the wildlife and weather events. I hope to post a few pictures later. I did find a retractable meteorite cane on a

Re: [meteorite-list] Retractable meteorite cane found while hunting formeteorites.

2015-08-14 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
walking in aremote area where a compadre has been -Original Message- From: Art Jones art.jo...@iscs.com To: Greg Hupe gmh...@centurylink.net; wahlperry wahlpe...@aol.com; meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Fri, Aug 14, 2015 10:15 am Subject: RE: [meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] What's Happening; 2-18-15

2015-02-17 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hi Adam and List, Check out this rock art that we found while hiking in a remote area. The image seems to resemble the one in your picture. I wonder if they could be related. Sonny http://www.nevadameteorites.com/nevadameteorites/Nevada_art.html -Original Message- From:

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

2015-01-20 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hi Twink and List, What a nice find! You do not see to many Franconia meteorites that size any more. I think it might be tough for anyone to find that large of a meteorite in the Franconia strewn field today. Sonny -Original Message- From: Paul Swartz via Meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Email for Rodrigo Martinez

2015-01-03 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hi Looking to contact Rodrigo Martinez, If anyone has his email could you email me off list. Thanks, Sonny __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] November Issue of Meteorite Times Now Up

2014-11-15 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hey Paul and Jim, Thanks for another great issue of Meteorite Times! Sonny -Original Message- From: Paul Harris via Meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com To: meteorite-list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sat, Nov 15, 2014 10:05 am Subject: [meteorite-list]

Re: [meteorite-list] the stone of the dream better pics

2014-10-12 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hey Habibi, Could you tell us the story how they were found and how far from the strewnfield. What great finds! Sonny -Original Message- From: habibi abdelaziz via Meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com To: meteorite list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent:

[meteorite-list] Arizona fireball hunt

2014-10-09 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hi List, I just returned from a meteorite hunt in Arizona. I had a great time exploring some new areas in Arizona that I have never had a chance to visit before. I met several people who witnessed the recent fireball. One described the sound overhead as a truck backfiring. Another said he

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

2014-05-21 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hey Adam, Jim and List, Meteorites are lying around like Easter Eggs you just need to go out and do a little hunting. I was able to recover 2.5 pounds over the last month in a new area. Last year while I was hunting the Indian Butte meteorite I stopped and talked with two BLM Rangers. We

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

2014-05-21 Thread wahlperry--- via Meteorite-list
Hey Adam and list Not too many peoplehave the resources to fight the federal government. Just talk to theminers that lost the Old Woman meteorite. With the Old Women Meteorite a second piece has been found. A third piece has also been found wedged under a large boulder half exposed. I have

Re: [meteorite-list] More Meteorite TV photos - Featuring a drone!

2014-05-01 Thread wahlperry
Hey Ruben, Thanks for the pictures! I can't wait to see the TV show. Sonny -Original Message- From: Ruben Garcia rubengarcia85...@gmail.com To: Meteorite-list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, Apr 30, 2014 8:17 pm Subject: [meteorite-list] More Meteorite TV photos -

Re: [meteorite-list] Steve Arnold's Meteorite Store in Arkansas

2014-04-24 Thread wahlperry
Hey Ruben Thanks for the great pictures. I will have to make this a vacation stop this summer what a cool town. Sonny -Original Message- From: Ruben Garcia rubengarcia85...@gmail.com To: Meteorite-list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, Apr 23, 2014 4:07 pm Subject:

[meteorite-list] Off Topic: Bundy Ranch Photographs

2014-04-14 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, Some of you may have heard about the showdown on the Range here in Nevada. Here are a couple of pictures from the protest at the Bundy Ranch in April of 2014. Regardless of which side you stand on these pictures are definitely worth taking a look at. Truly still the Wild West out

[meteorite-list] The Ultimate meteorite hunting tool!

2014-04-01 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, Tired of getting sunburned and getting dust in your eyes on those meteorite hunting trips? Behold this new meteorite hunting tool! Could this be the future of meteorite hunting? For those of you that have done it, just think you can throw away that maintenance/service man shirt

[meteorite-list] New 30g Indian Butte meteorite find.

2014-03-30 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, Here is a link to some new pictures of recent Indian Butte finds that I added to my website. One was found by Rob Matson and the other by Rob Reisener and Bob Grueneberg. http://www.nevadameteorites.com/nevadameteorites/New_Az_Metorite_Sonny_Clary_page_4.html I have added

Re: [meteorite-list] New 30g Indian Butte meteorite find.

2014-03-30 Thread wahlperry
Hey Mike, So, that would make it a 3 Bob meteorite? How about the 3 Bob's kicked Butte! : ) Sonny -Original Message- From: Michael Blood mlbl...@cox.net To: Met. Sonny Clary Brix wahlpe...@aol.com; Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sun, Mar 30, 2014 3:20

[meteorite-list] New meteorite discovery 2.4lbs / New photography page in the works

2014-03-12 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, I have uploaded a couple of pictures of a new meteorite find. The pieces were found over a 40' by 75' area. It looks like the meteorite possibly broke into hundreds of pieces upon hitting the desert surface. I am also guessing that the endless freeze and thaw cycles over the last

[meteorite-list] Indian Butte meteorite # 034 Congrats to Jim Shorten!

2014-01-13 Thread wahlperry
Hi List , I have just updated my web page with # 034 Indian Butte 23.18g. Congratulations to Jim Shorten on the great find. If anyone else wants to add a picture of their Indian Butte find please contact me off List.

Re: [meteorite-list] Grand Opening of UCLA Meteorite Gallery

2014-01-09 Thread wahlperry
Hi Alan and list The UCLA Meteorite Gallery's grand opening will be held at 4 p.m. on Jan. 10 and is invitation-only. The event will honor Arlene and Ted Schlazer, who donated more than 60 exhibit-worthy meteorites to UCLA, as well as a bequest for an endowed chair (the first in the UCLA

[meteorite-list] Recent meteorite find

2013-12-27 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, Here is a link to one of my recent meteorite hunting trips. The meteorite appears to be an ordinary chondrite and is 15 grams. http://www.nevadameteorites.com/nevadameteorites/Sonny_Clary_Nevada_2013_meteorite_finds.html Sonny __ Visit

[meteorite-list] Sale Ad Moapa Valley fragments 1.5g

2013-11-26 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, I have some Moapa Valley CM1 fragments for sale. As you may know Moapa Valley is the only CM1 found in the United States. As far as I know it is the only CM1 available for sale to the public. Thanks, Sonny

[meteorite-list] Off Topic Meteorite Zombies

2013-10-31 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, Last year I ran into a meteorite zombie in Novato playing a guitar. This year I spotted some zombies in Vegas. I was able to get a few pictures before they moved on. Happy Halloween! Sonny http://www.nevadameteorites.com/nevadameteorites/Meteorite_zombie.html

Re: [meteorite-list] Possible Ancient Meteorite

2013-09-13 Thread wahlperry
Hi All, This looks like something Proud Tom would have done! I agree with Jason that the pottery looks mismatched. It is hard to tell but I would bet the stone is not even a meteorite. I doubt that many Archeologists would glue a pot together this way. I was not able to pull up any history

[meteorite-list] Indian Butte, AZ Meteorite pictures

2013-09-11 Thread wahlperry
Hi list, In order to better document the Indian Butte strewn field I be adding photos of the finds on my web page with find numbers. Anyone with pictures of finds made at Indian Butte contact me off list. You could also submit the photos to the Meteoritical bulletin database. Thanks, Sonny

Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk with Natural Hole...worth a look! / More Meteorites With Hole

2013-09-09 Thread wahlperry
Hi Ruben and List , What a great picture, I will take it! Here is a picture of a Canyon Diablo with a hole. Any other list members have interesting meteorites with holes that they want to share? Sonny http://www.nevadameteorites.com/nevadameteorites/Canyon_Ciablo_with_hole.html

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: Video 5 of SLP, MX Bolide now, posted! Another spectacular video.

2013-09-06 Thread wahlperry
Hi Marko and list I would trust Rob Matson on the video. I would say It is 100% fake. : ) Sonny Sent from my iPhone On Sep 6, 2013, at 9:30 AM, Marco Langbroek marco.langbr...@online.nl wrote: Count Deiro wrote: As they saywith all due respectto those of you with vastly more

[meteorite-list] Fond memories of dear meteorite hunting friend-Jim Kriegh

2013-09-01 Thread wahlperry
Hi All, This morning I was enjoying a cup of coffee and surfing the internet for meteorites. I ran across a story about Jim Kriegh 1928-2007, A remembrance in words and pictures by Geoffery Notkin. I had seen this article before but really enjoyed reading and viewing the pictures again.

[meteorite-list] New 1920g Nevada Chondrite Found by Terry Scott

2013-08-01 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, Here is a couple pictures of a new Nevada 1920g chondrite found by Terry Scott. The meteorite is the third to be recovered from the new strewn field. http://www.nevadameteorites.com/nevadameteorites/Sonny_Clary_nevadameteorites.html Sonny

[meteorite-list] Desert lake bed OC finds

2013-07-08 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, Here are a couple of pictures from one of my recent meteorite hunting trips. The meteorites appear to be ordinary chondrites. Sonny http://www.nevadameteorites.com/nevadameteorites/Sonny_Clary_Nevada_2013_Desert_Lake_Bed_finds.html __

Re: [meteorite-list] ED fix

2013-07-05 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, I had to dig a little deeper to investigate Adam's experience on the hillside. I have a friend who works at Screech AFB. I contacted him to go through the flight data recorders on the F 16's in Nevada. Here is what he came up with out of Thunderjet 1. A lot of it is pretty garbled

[meteorite-list] off topic-Arizona Fire Tragedy

2013-06-30 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, I just received a call about a tragedy in Arizona. According to reports 18 firefighters were killed on the Yarnell fire. News is still developing at this time. Let's keep these individuals and their families in our prayers.

Re: [meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - 3 Stewart Valley OC's

2013-06-29 Thread wahlperry
Congratulations to Bob, Larry, Shayla and Steve for their Stewart Valley finds. Way to go guys! Sonny -Original Message- From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sat, Jun 29, 2013 8:49 am Subject:

[meteorite-list] Sale Ad-Rare iron meteorites Monnig Collection

2013-06-13 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, I have just put up some unique iron meteorite slices for sale on my page. These meteorites came from the Oscar Monnig collection. This a rare opportunity to add a truly unique piece to your collection. Thanks, Sonny

Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk trip report is up

2013-05-14 Thread wahlperry
Hi Rob, Thanks for the great story. Sonny -Original Message- From: Rob Wesel nakhla...@comcast.net To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tue, May 14, 2013 4:52 pm Subject: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk trip report is up It's a 12 pager. Put the kids down and

Re: [meteorite-list] A California cold find

2013-05-10 Thread wahlperry
Hi Mike, Way to go great find! Sonny -Original Message- From: Michael Mulgrew mikest...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Fri, May 10, 2013 6:34 am Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] A California cold find List,The thin section has been

Re: [meteorite-list] Franconia AREA (was, Re: ...terminology...)

2013-05-01 Thread wahlperry
Hi Jim, What was the weight of your new H-metal meteorite from the Franconia DCA? Was this the meteorite that you sent me a picture of or a new one? Thanks, Sonny www.nevadameteorites.com -Original Message- From: Jim Wooddell jim.woodd...@suddenlink.net To: Michael Mulgrew

Re: [meteorite-list] Franconia AREA (was, Re: ...terminology...)

2013-05-01 Thread wahlperry
Hi Jim and List, I will try to find the picture that you sent from the Franconia area. If I remember right, the meteorite was approximately 5-7 grams that basically looked like a small chondritic meteorite with a metal bleb (as seen in many of the early Franconia meteorites). Since there

[meteorite-list] Casa Grande area strewnfield hunting story update

2013-04-29 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, I have updated my website with a continuation of the hunting adventures in the strewnfield. I have included more pictures. This has to be the most interesting strewn field I have ever hunted. Here is the link

[meteorite-list] Help identifying stone I found

2013-04-28 Thread wahlperry
Hi All, I found a suspected meteorite. I am not sure what it is. It could be terrestrial but there are some features that make me think it could be a howardite or eucrite. As a hunter I always remind myself while hunting that there are different stages of weathering for all meteorites, from a

Re: [meteorite-list] New Meteorite Found

2013-04-25 Thread wahlperry
Hi Dave Way to go congratulations on your new find. Sonny Sent from my iPhone On Apr 25, 2013, at 5:51 PM, David Libuszowski davidlibuszow...@yahoo.com wrote: Just wanted to share a pretty recent fall meteorite I found while hunting for meteorites in the desert using the Minelab GPX5000.

Re: [meteorite-list] Third set of Human remains found in the Casa Grande?Stanfield Strewn Field / update

2013-04-12 Thread wahlperry
know nothing has be found in the Casa Grande area. I just used this name because people are familiar with it and the fireball was called the Casa Grande fireball for years in news reports. Sonny -Original Message- From: Robert Verish bolidecha...@yahoo.com To: wahlperry wahlpe

[meteorite-list] Third set of Human remains found in the Casa Grande Strewn Field

2013-04-11 Thread wahlperry
Hi List,  I just finished reading a link to a story that is an unfortunate reality in the Casa Grande area strewn field. To my knowledge this is the third body discovered. I came across one, another man I met in the field found one and now this one. I sure hope there are not anymore. 

Re: [meteorite-list] A Bunch of Irregular Stones I Found (+How I Think They May Have Originated)

2013-03-23 Thread wahlperry
Hi Adam and List, While I agree there can be some confusion on identifying meteorites and meteor wrongs I would like to make a comment on your Easter Egg Hunt post. I call this this Easter Egg hunt syndrome. A lot of people believe meteorites are lying around everywhere just ready to be

[meteorite-list] Casa Grande fireball meteorite classification (name pending)

2013-02-25 Thread wahlperry
Hi All, Here is the classification for the meteorite that was recovered from the June 1998 Casa Grande fireball. I just want to say thanks to several people. Rob Matson and Marc Fries for the Doppler radar work. Rob Ward who provided eyewitness information to aid in the radar work. Alan

[meteorite-list] Casa Grande meteorite-training Brix on the scent. Brix's Pup for sale

2013-02-17 Thread wahlperry
Hi All, I had a chance to test Brix with the new meteorite recovery. I was always curious about the scent that Brix was detecting and how old of a meteorite he could detect. I had picked up a couple of suspected meteorites but at closer inspection they turned out to be meteor wrongs. The

[meteorite-list] Discovery of new Arizona meteorite strewnfield from Casa Grande Fireball June 1998

2013-02-14 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, Here is a link to the story of our new discovery. I want to be sure anyone going into this area uses upmost caution for their safety. Sonny http://www.nevadameteorites.com/nevadameteorites/New_AZ_Meteorite_Sonny_Clary.html For more information on the location of this

[meteorite-list] Tucson show- Membrane Box's? / Ad- Moapa Valley pieces for sale

2013-02-07 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, Looking to purchase membrane box's. Does anyone know if there are any for sale at the show? I will also have the last two slices of Moapa valley CM1 for sale. 3g and a 1.2g piece. Thanks, Sonny www.nevadameteorites.com __ Visit the

[meteorite-list] New Az meteorite hunting technique vs not getting Flu shot

2013-01-21 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, Check out this new Arizona meteorite hunting technique. I don't know which is worse this new hunting technique or not getting the Flu shot. Sonny http://www.azfamily.com/news/Man-jumps-into-Meteor-Crater-mine-shaft-to-appease-the-gods-186515131.html

[meteorite-list] New 4.4g Cold find

2013-01-16 Thread wahlperry
Hi All, I found a 4.4g oriented meteorite. It looks like a weathered OC but on a closer inspection the back side shows a frothy brown fusion crust with a dark interior.Could this be normal weathering for chondrite? I would hate to cut it and find out that it is only a OC and ruin the

Re: [meteorite-list] New 4.4g Cold find

2013-01-16 Thread wahlperry
Hi Mike, Thanks, Sonny -Original Message- From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com To: wahlperry wahlpe...@aol.com Cc: meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, Jan 16, 2013 12:27 pm Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] New 4.4g Cold find Congrats Sonny, I would

Re: [meteorite-list] New 4.4g Cold find

2013-01-16 Thread wahlperry
Hi Pat How strongly is it attracted to a magnet? In my limited experience, a carbonaceous in general would be less attracted to a magnet I would say the magnet attracts to the meteorite in the same range L-H chondrite.I tested Allende CV3.2, Moapa ValleyCM1,These two had less attraction for

[meteorite-list] Terry Scott's New 17g Meteorite find

2012-12-02 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, The weather is just about right for desert meteorite hunting again. I recently spent a day out in the field with a couple of friends. One of them was lucky enough to find a beautiful 17 gram chondrite. The stone was found shortly after the hunt began. We spent the whole day in the

[meteorite-list] Off Topic - Novato California Strewn field / Meteorite Zombies

2012-11-01 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, I just returned from Novato, California where I had a chance to do an investigation on Meteorite Zombies. I was able to catch a few pictures on my hidden trail cams placed around the Novato area. Here is the Link. Sonny http://www.nevadameteorites.com/nevadameteorites/2.html

[meteorite-list] Battle Mountain comments on trip report

2012-09-10 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, I have added a few comments in response to a recent trip report I read. For those who are not interested just click delete now. For those interested here is the link http://www.nevadameteorites.com/nevadameteorites/Battle_Mt_2_3.html Sonny

[meteorite-list] Battle Mountain

2012-09-09 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, I just wanted to give an update on my experience in Battle Mountain and squelch any rumors that may be out there. Many of you read about my encounter with a young miner whom agreed to exchange find information with me as well as sell me the meteorite that he had found. This miner is

[meteorite-list] Battle Mountain Field report / strewn field conditions / etc.

2012-09-05 Thread wahlperry
Hi All, I have posted a few pictures of the strewnfield and a large chondrite on my website.A couple of the roads in the area will be posted with No trespassing signs later this week. The reason is for mine safety regulations.The project supervisor was very nice and explained the biggest

[meteorite-list] (Off Topic) Two amazing finds!

2012-08-06 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, Here are a few pictures from my last meteorite excursion. Thanks, Sonny http://www.nevadameteorites.com/nevadameteorites/Trip_Report_2.html __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] (Off topic) regarding two amazing finds

2012-08-06 Thread wahlperry
Hi All, I just wanted to thank everyone who commented on the puppies off and on List. I would bet that if any of you had come across the pups that you would have helped them too. Thanks, Sonny __ Visit the Archives at

[meteorite-list] Trying to contact Richard Garcia

2012-07-29 Thread wahlperry
Hi , Does anyone have Richard Garcia's email? Thanks, Sonny __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Verish Birthday Party Photos

2012-06-17 Thread wahlperry
Hi Michael, Thanks, for posting the pictures. Happy Birthday to Bob and Moni and hi to all that attended. Sonny -Original Message- From: Michael Blood mlbl...@cox.net To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sat, Jun 16, 2012 10:00 pm Subject: Re:

Re: [meteorite-list] Sort of OT (except for Brix!): North Las Vegas bobcat

2012-06-15 Thread wahlperry
-Original Message- From: Matson, Robert D. robert.d.mat...@saic.com To: wahlperry wahlpe...@aol.com; meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Fri, Jun 15, 2012 11:37 am Subject: Sort of OT (except for Brix!): North Las Vegas bobcat Hi Sonny, Glad to hear Brix is fine! Is your

Re: [meteorite-list] Brix finds more than just meteorites! Thank You

2012-06-14 Thread wahlperry
got it seems like it is more common than we thought. Thanks Again, Sonny -Original Message- From: wahlperry wahlpe...@aol.com To: meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, Jun 13, 2012 6:52 pm Subject: [meteorite-list] Brix finds more than just meteorites! Hi All

[meteorite-list] Brix finds more than just meteorites!

2012-06-13 Thread wahlperry
Hi All, Early this morning Georgia was awoke to the sound of Brix barking ferociously in the backyard. It turned out there was an uninvited guest out back and Brix was not happy. Over the last couple of months we have been finding large piles of scat that had been buried in the kennel. We

[meteorite-list] Sale Ad-Moapa Valley CM1 small pieces for sale

2012-06-07 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, I have some small pieces of Moapa Valley CM1 for sale. These are fragments from a recent slice that was cut. As you know Moapa Valley is the only CM1 available for sale to the Public. TKW 699 grams. Here is a link to the sale page.

Re: [meteorite-list] SUTTER'S MILL in MetBull

2012-05-22 Thread wahlperry
Hi Greg, This is a very exciting meteorite, every day reveals just a little bit more... What other meteorite has the honor of being used to calibrate systems to be used on a spacecraft destined to return samples from an asteroid? :) I know they will be using a couple different Carbonaceous

[meteorite-list] Just for the record - Sutter's Mill

2012-05-21 Thread wahlperry
 Hi List, I wanted to make a few comments about my time hunting the Sutter's Mill fall. Overall it has been a great experience. The majority of hunters and landowners seemed to work well together. I met some great people and several have invited us back to hunt some areas that were hard to

Re: [meteorite-list] May Issue of Meteorite Times Now Up

2012-05-21 Thread wahlperry
Hi Paul and Jim, Thanks for another great Issue of Meteorite Times! Sonny -Original Message- From: Paul Harris p...@meteorite.com To: meteorite-list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Mon, May 21, 2012 8:24 pm Subject: [meteorite-list] May Issue of Meteorite Times Now Up

[meteorite-list] Sutter's Mill meteorite hunt pictures

2012-05-03 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, I uploaded some pictures of my Sutter's Mill find along with several great pictures from the hunting trip including the Trouble Maker Rapids. I hope to shoot these rapids next month in my new kayak.

Re: [meteorite-list] GIRL POWER

2012-05-02 Thread wahlperry
Hi Moni, Way to go! Super find! Sonny -Original Message- From: Paul Gessler cetu...@shaw.ca To: meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, May 2, 2012 12:30 am Subject: [meteorite-list] GIRL POWER Congrats Monica!Girls have Rocked this show. Paul

[meteorite-list] Sutter's Mill Meteorite Hunt

2012-05-01 Thread wahlperry
Hi List, I just got in tonight from a week long hunt at Sutter's Mill. I would like to thank Marc Fries and Rob Matson for their tireless efforts coordinating all the data. These two folks made it all possible. Thanks, you guys rock! It was great to see everyone out in the field working

[meteorite-list] Possible new Carbonaceous Chondrite CV find

2012-03-04 Thread wahlperry
Hi All, Here are a couple of pictures of a possible 4g CV Nevada find. The fragment was windowed in the field. Upon closer inspection under normal light I was able to see numerous CAIs with a few small chondrules. The pictures are larger in slide show view. Time to go look for the rest of

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Hunter Scours The Ground For Bits Of Sky

2012-03-04 Thread wahlperry
Hi Ruben, Great article! Way to go. Sonny __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] PVC death trap / Off topic

2012-03-02 Thread wahlperry
Hi All, Here are a couple more pictures of PVC mining claim markers that I found on the last meteorite hunting trip. : / http://www.nevadameteorites.com/nevadameteorites/Birds.html Thanks, Sonny __ Visit the Archives at

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: PVC death trap

2012-02-18 Thread wahlperry
Hi Doug, Mark and List, First thanks for all the great replies. I want to point out that I am NOT anti- mining. I have been a lifelong Nevada resident and I believe that mining and wildlife can co-exist in our State. My main purpose was to increase public awareness of this problem. I was

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: PVC death trap

2012-02-18 Thread wahlperry
pit mines. What a cool story about saving the deer. How on earth did you ever get him out? Best Regards, Sonny -Original Message- From: Mark Bowling mina...@yahoo.com To: wahlperry wahlpe...@aol.com; meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; mexicodoug mexicod...@aim.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Puerto Lapice, pictures of Leonard, Marie and the today find...

2012-02-17 Thread wahlperry
Hi Fabien and Marie, Way to go! I can't wait to see the rest of the pictures. Sonny -Original Message- From: Fabien Kuntz wwmeteori...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Fri, Feb 17, 2012 10:43 am Subject: [meteorite-list] Puerto Lapice, pictures of

[meteorite-list] Meteorite hunting trip Report / Off Topic

2012-02-17 Thread wahlperry
Hi All, I decided to spend the day exploring a new location for meteorites. With the day time high expected to reach 50 degrees what more could you ask for? Brix and I spent the day exploring a bluff that overlooked a large valley. As I was walking along I noticed a white PVC mining claim

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