[meteorite-list] Meteorite Propagation

From: Tom aka James Knudson <knudson911_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 10:23:46 2004
Message-ID: <005001c2e741$40d6baa0$67cb43d8_at_malcolm>

Michael, Orientation is the goal in meteorite propagation! You chose wisely!
Thanks, Tom
The proudest member of the IMCA 6168

----- Original Message -----
From: Michael L Blood <mlblood_at_cox.net>
To: Tom aka James Knudson <knudson911_at_frontiernet.net>; meteorite-list
<meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 1:00 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Propagation


> Hello Tom,
> After careful consideration, I have decided to offer my two prize
> breeders in return for the pick of the litter each produces. Please choose
> female specimens carefully for maximum quality of offspring. One is a
> fine 15Lb. Gibeon and the other is an exquisite 36g Sikhote-Alin. You can
> see these fine specimens via the URL link below.
>
> http://community.webshots.com/album/66047180rhRTgl
>
> If possible, perhaps a member or two of the community at large
> could suggest the finest quality femenin specimens possible for
> pairing these fine examples of meteorite masculinity and share them
> with us.
> Best wishes, Michael
> NOTE: the last time such a program was took place, at least one member
> of the list fell prey to the ol' western trap of polarization. In this
view
> of reality, the universe is viewed as a set of opposites - pairs in actual
> opposition to one another, rather than sets of complimentary elements
> which fulfil one another (as in the yin/yang concept). Therefore, the
> physical is seen as the opposite of spiritual, and sex, being the base
> in creating the physical, is seen as the embodiment of the physical
> and, therefore, the absolute opposite of spiritual - ie, sinful.
> We are just having a bit of fun here, so, if you hold such a
> perspective, please delete future posts with "Meteorite Propagation"
> in the Subject Box and do not visit above photos.
>
>
>
>
> on 3/10/03 9:02 AM, Tom aka James Knudson at knudson911_at_frontiernet.net
> wrote:
>
> > Hello List, Because of the rather slow growth of my meteorite
collection, I
> > am going to attempt something that has not been tried before, Meteorite
> > Propagation.
> > I am going to use the same techniques used to bring the
> > Peregrine Falcon back from the brink of extinction. The captive breeding
of
> > meteorites so far, has proved to be most challenging.
> > Determining the sex of the meteorites seemed to be strait forward, The
> > smaller cute specimens are the females. I have also determined that
> > meteorite are cold blooded, so I adapted some reptilian breeding
techniques
> > for this project as well. Commonsense tells me meteorites are going to
be
> > egg layers as apposed to giving live births.
> > I have made 2' X 4' breeding chambers that should be big enough to allow
> > room for courtship displays. I have sand from NWA on the floor of the
> > chambers to make them feel at home. I have used artificial lighting and
> > temperature control so I can control the "seasons".
> > If Natural meteorite breeding does not happen I have made preparations
for
> > artificial insemination. Semen collection attempts from the male
meteorites
> > has not been achieved so far. (not from a lack of trying, I assure
you!).
> > I have a "roll-X" incubator set up for artificial incubation if the
parent
> > meteorites fail to incubate on their own.
> > I have placed two SA's, a cute 6.540g female and a 17.5g male in one of
> > the chambers. So far the results look most promising! The male has been
> > courting the female almost none stop for the last week! The female has
been
> > most receptive! I have seen one failed attempt at breeding, but I think
they
> > will get it right soon.
> > The first young produced are going to be retained for breeding. Using
> > artificial insemination techniques, I am going to attempt making
hybrids.
> > After the first successful breeding I will be selling the young and any
> > hybrids.
> > I am looking for quality breeding stock to be donated to the project. In
> > return you will receive the first born from your meteorite (if
successful).
> > I am taking requests for hybrid types. Put your orders in today!!!!!!!!
You
> > do not want to miss out on owning one of the first captive bred
meteorites!
> > Thanks, Tom
> > The proudest member of the IMCA 6168
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> What luck for rulers that men do not think.
> Adolf Hitler
> --
> Worth Seeing:
> - Earth at night from satelite:
> http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/image/0011/earthlights_dmsp_big.jpg
> - 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
> --
> Cool Calendar & Clock:
> http://www.yugop.com/ver3/stuff/03/fla.html
> --
> Michael Blood Meteorites & Didgeridoos for sale at:
> http://www.michaelbloodmeteorites.com/
>
>
>
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