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

From: Marcia Swanson <MJSOfArc_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 10:18:05 2004
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Dear Michael,
I know if anyone is a pillar of propriety on the list, you are, thats
why I made sure I added the endearment and smiley face after the
comment.
I really do have the Best interests of our List at heart. I was not
offended. Indeed, when I first joined, you were one of the first people
nice enough to introduce yourself and offer your services and a link to
your then website, in April of this year. I am a Believer, but I am not
a fanatatic, and try to keep that as off-list as people let me. When you
made the post about waking up smelling smoke, and calling for prayers a
few months back, I did just that. The comment about being struck by
lightening for offending Nuns, was made more tongue in cheek. Sorry you
misunderstood my meaning.
I was invited to join Matteo's list, a month or more ago. I posted a
letter to our list, a note of intent and declaration, that I was going
to check it out, last month, and why ( check the archives if you have
doubt). I have been reading his posts, but have not addressed this List
yet. I am not a tale-carrier, but in this one case, when Steve mentioned
the nuns and Tuscon, I know he thought it wasa joke, but having read the
posts on the other list, I knew that she was serious, which is why I
broke my self-imposed confidentuality rule, to let you all know that it
was NOT a joke. I was honestly trying to keep up our reputation, and
respect her privacy as an alternative group and....as a fellow-meteorite
collector, let her know, and others on that list know, that mentioned
coming to Tucson, that one person ( Steve), did not represent the
feelings of our whole group, and to future meteorite enthusiasts,ect.,
whatever their slot in everyday life is, as collectors they are welcome.
That's all. Sorry for the misunderstanding, and thank-you for the
compliment., and explanation.
Hope we can put this behind us, I have. High Regards Michael, Marcie


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Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] the nuns want to go to tucson with me
From: Michael L Blood <mlblood_at_cox.net>
To: Marcia Swanson <MJSOfArc_at_webtv.net>, <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>
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Dear Marci,
        I NEVER would have publicly reproduced your email had
I known it was, in fact, a private one. However, it was designated
"[meteorite-list]" in the subject box - I, therefore, thought it
had come from the list - even though, when I hit "Reply All" it
failed to include the list address - I thought it was a glitch and
pasted the list address "back" in.
        Entirely sorry if you were offended in any way. Certainly not
my intent, and I do apologize for making a private post public. I
consider that VERY poor form, indeed.
        However, this is something all list members should be aware of:
Leaving "[meteorite-list]" in the subject box of PRIVATE emails leaves
a lot of room for mistaken communication:
1) Many of us get TONS of email and do not always read each and
every list post, so, your private email may well go unread
2) It could easily lead to the mistake you see here
3) It does not reflect the best "protocol" one might hope for in
correspondence (honestly, no slam intended here, Marci - you
are clearly a kind and intelligent person and we are all lucky to
have another female on the meteorite list! A rare type, the female
meteorite enthusiast).
        Best wishes to all, Michael


on 12/29/03 2:03 PM, Marcia Swanson at MJSOfArc_at_webtv.net wrote:

> Michael, Michael, Michael......tsk, tsk. You jolly fellow you! : ) and
> List,
> Was going to reply off- list, like I did in the letter you forwarded
> publically of mine just now, then decided what the heck, since
> inquisitive minds want to know ( good one! touchee') I may as well save
> some time and let you know what is in my head ,on-list.
> I guess, it's a matter of definition. These are not not JUST Nuns they
> are Meteorite-collecting, enthusiasts and Nuns, whom I figured deserved
> the respect and consideration this list has always shown newcomers to
> our community before. Because of a misunderstanding, or lack of facts,
> as to their originality of intent on going to Tuscon, I did not figure
> they would understand or appreciate the sometimes humorous banter we
> reserve to ourselves as members of THIS list,but knew that they might be
> made aware of it, as they belong to another list, that is headed by
> Matteo. Thus, I made the statement to make our List members aware
> enough, not to get the reception Steve unwittingly got, or give the
> impression to the Nuns that we were being rude or inhospitable, as a
> group. Though I won't be able to go, I've been on-list long enough to
> know, that Tuscon, is a much looked forward to, and supposed to be, a
> fun. educational and festive gala event, amoung meteorite Collectors,
> ect.and ALL. Was just trying to help keep it that way Michael. That just
> about sums it up, as far as my intentions, and what was in my head. Be
> rest assured, though in my letter to you, you may have misunderstood my
> humor and intent, if so I apologise for that. Best Regards and R.S.V.P.
> Michael, if you have any more questions, I'll be glad to answer them,
> Marcie
>
>
> From: Michael L Blood <mlblood_at_cox.net>
> Date: Monday, December 29, 2003 11:28 AM
> To: Marcia Swanson <MJSOfArc_at_webtv.net>, <j.divelbiss@att.net>,
> <meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com>
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] the nuns want to go to tucson with me
>
> Marcie,
> WHAT ON EARTH do you think is going to happen here (or in Tucson)
> that would be such a disaster? They are just NUNS, for Pete's sake.
> Really, what is going on in your mind? Inquisitive folks want to
> know.
> RSVP
> Michael
>
>
> on 12/29/03 11:23 AM, Marcia Swanson at MJSOfArc_at_webtv.net wrote:
>
>> Tell you what John..... you 'd make one heck of a better 'on the
>> scene", late breaking investigating news reporter, and comedian and
>> strory-teller, with flair, than I do as a
>> Goodwwill peace ambassador ! : ) I wonder if Henry
>> Kissenger ever had bad hair days, on tour duty? Of course he did, that's
>> what made him go bald! If Proud Tom opens this keg, I think I may
>> consider early retirement,,,,, at least on the Front Lines anyway, less
>> chance of shrapnel.
>> I know Steve thougt it was a joke, and I might have thought so too, if I
>> hadn't known better. But he pratt-fell right into this one,
>> by......being Steve. I didn't see his first post (Dec.26) till Dec.28,
>> when I got back on-line, and was checking my mail., too late to stop the
>> downhill snowball. Saw other members innocently joining in, what seemed
>> to be a joke, and that's why I wrote him On-list, so they all would know
>> the truth, before somebody would say something really whacked, and
>> Matteo would pick up on it,and take offence, or it would be a situation
>> at the Tucson show, with the Nuns.
>> Kind of nip it in the bud, type situation? FORGOT about Proud Tom.,
>> lurking "somewhere out there between the inner mind and the Outer
>> Limits." End of Story? We'll see.
>> Best Regards, Marcie
>>
>>
>> From: j.divelbiss_at_att.net
>> Date: Sunday, December 28, 2003 11:04 AM
>> To: Michael L Blood <mlblood_at_cox.net>
>> CC: Marcia Swanson <MJSOfArc_at_webtv.net>, <steve_arnol60120@yahoo.com>,
>> <meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com>,
>> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] the nuns want to go to tucson with me
>>
>> Possible Proud Tom Headline: NUN WANTS TO SAVE METEORITE FROM BREAKUP!!
>>
>> storyline: Sister Mary Meteorite, an avid collector from Georgia, comes to
>> the rescue of the Humpty Dumpty puzzle stone by threatening famous Nevada
>> meteorite dealer Steve Arnold(not-IMB) with eternal damnation if he to didn't
>> put back it back together for good. Steve's immediate response was
>> typical: "Does anybody want to trade, buy or sell something, anything?".
>>
>> Steve's Next day Rebuttal Comment to the List:
>>
>> "Leave me alone Sister Mary, remember I said I was in it for the
>> Science...and I know the Big Guy will understand, my wanting to share and
>> all. And don't call me Bart."
>>
>> What will happen next???
>>
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Feverish John
>>
>> PS Tom, please respond to my request to be on the staff. I've got better
>> material I'm sure.
>>
>>
>>
>>> This all sounds like fabulous fodder for PROUD TOM.
>>> I can hardly wait......
>>> Michael
>>>
>>> on 12/28/03 9:50 AM, Marcia Swanson at MJSOfArc_at_webtv.net wrote:
>>>
>>>> Dear Steve,
>>>> Firstly, hope you had a great Christmas. Secondly, I was really
>>>> dissapointed, that having left town for Christmas, I missed probably, a
>>>> chance I may not get again, that being, your trip to Kenosha ( my home
>>>> town), on the 27th. I really wanted to meet you, and hear your stories
>>>> about Park Forest, ect. !! Hope you come to visit your friend here
>>>> again., Were you able to set anything up with anyone else from around
>>>> here? I was really dissapointed at not being able to have been there.
>>>> Thirdly, the Nun Story, was for real. Matteo is indirectly involved, in
>>>> that, she is a member of his new Real Meteorite List, website, that he
>>>> started.
>>>> I haven't posted to this site yet, but I do get it, over the web. His 9
>>>> or 10, and growing, new members, include her, and yes, she ( at least
>>
>>>> from what I've read) is a legitimate Nun. FOR REAL, Steve! There are
>>>> also others on his list, that include people who are also meteorite
>>>> buyers/collectors, in this country, who may, but probably haven't ,
>>>> either accessed our site, or have, heard of it, and DO plan on coming to
>>>> Tucson. It is open to all Meteorite entusiasts, right? She is also a
>>>> legimate meteorite collector. More than that, I can't add, because, as I
>>>> said, I haven't posted to the List, or talked to any of them privately.
>>>> Thought I'd let you know. Hope your New Year, brings you another
>>>> Great Fall, like you mentioned. Have a good one. Best Regards, Marcie
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> From: "Steve Arnold, Chicago!!!" <steve_arnol60120_at_yahoo.com>
>>>> Date: Friday, December 26, 2003 11:39 AM
>>>> To: meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com
>>>> Subject: [meteorite-list] the nuns want to go to tucson with me
>>>>
>>>> Good afternoon list.I got a very unusal email about 2 weeks ago from a NUN
>>
>>>> order from georgia.I guess they had been monitering the meteorite list and
>>>> thought it would be cool to go to tucson next year.But what is so weird is
>>>> that want to know if they can go with me.Well as you all know I have round
>>>> trip airfair there and back.NO ROOM FOR ANYONE!!They thought that I sound
>>>> like a fun guy and that I could show them the sites and sounds of
>>>> tucson.What do you think list should I show them all the sites and sounds
>>>> of tucson???They are going to have to get there on thier own.Maybe they
>>>> could ask the FLYING NUN to come out of retirement and they could all fly
>>>> AIRGOD.Well this is one of the most bizarre emails I have ever
>>>> gotten.Comments of any kind would be welcome.Even proud tom can't top this
>>>> one.Hey I was thinking, I don't think even MATTEO could top it
>>>> either.Matteo and proud tom???Nah! It could never be!
>>>>
>>>> steve arnold, chicago
>>>>
>>>> =====
>>>> Steve R.Arnold, Chicago, IL, 60120
>>>> I. M. C. A. MEMBER #6728
>>>> Illinois Meteorites
>>
>>>> website url http://stormbringer60120.tripod.com
>>>> http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/illinoismeteorites/
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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AMAZING photos of Aurora Borealis, etc.
http://faculty.rmwc.edu/tmichalik/atmosphere.htm
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-  Earth at night from satellite:
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- Interactive Lady Liberty:
http://doody36.home.attbi.com/liberty.htm
- Earth - variety of choices:
http://www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html
--
Panoramic view of Meteor Crater:
http://www.virtualguidebooks.com/Arizona/GrandCanyonRoute66/MeteorCrater/Met
eorCraterRimL.html
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