[meteorite-list] Campo del Cielo meteorites

From: magellon <magellon_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 10:22:38 2004
Message-ID: <3EEC90CF.7B83E3D4_at_earthlink.net>

> Walter Branch wrote:
> Pretty funny (and sad at the same time).

It Soitenly Is!
ken



Walter Branch wrote:
>
> Dang, Ken, initially I thought your post was for real.
>
> Then I saw the first picture.
>
> Pretty funny (and sad at the same time).
>
> -Walter
>
> ------------------------------------------
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>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "magellon" <magellon_at_earthlink.net>
> To: "Miguel Angel del Buono" <migueldelbuono_at_hotmail.com>
> Cc: <meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com>
> Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2003 7:08 PM
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Campo del Cielo meteorites
>
> > Dr. Buono,
> > I have to agree that your plea for assistance is justified.
> > Thieves that stole a 6,000 kilo meteorite (13.2 tons) on April9/10 and
> > left a concrete replica are no ordinary thieves!
> > The Argentine police are probably no match for this type of criminal.
> > http://home.earthlink.net/~magellon/_images/dizzy.jpg
> > The first thing is to look for is a disguised meteorite traveling out of
> > the country!
> > (Distribute pictures of the concrete replica)
> > Have any pickup trucks crossed the border with unusually large produce?
> > A gigantic ear of corn or humongus squash or monster cucumber, etc.?
> > Or they might try a sign saying "13 ton ordinary rock."
> > (Or perhaps the concrete replica is just a shell covering the real
> > meteorite until the 'heat dies down') WOW!
> > (perhaps it would be a good idea to check on large purchases of concrete
> > made before the theft)
> > I can understand the memory of this plagues you, because it is so
> > embarrassing but you are right to ask for help.
> > You should not feel ashamed that your government cares so little that
> > they leave these national treasures lying unprotected in a field.
> > Do not feel bad that your university did not take the initiative to get
> > permission to display this meteorite in a protective environment.
> > I understand that it IS easier to blame others who are actually
> > protecting and enhancing the meteoritic community rather than yourself.
> > UPDATE: This just in - a pict of three suspicious characters:
> > http://home.earthlink.net/~magellon/_images/loco.jpg
> > Do these guys look like persons you've seen recently????
> > sincerely,
> > ken newton
> >
> >
> >
> > Miguel Angel del Buono wrote:
> > >
> > > I also remember a meteorite of 6 to 8 tons was stolen from Campo del
> Cielo.
> > > You can see the picture in this page
> > > http://www.diarionorte.com/2003/mayo/030504/interior.htm
> >
> > > Thank you for your cooperation.
> > >
> > > Dr. Miguel A. del Buono
> > > Universidad Nacional del Nordeste
> > > Resistencia - Chaco - Argentina
> > >
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