[meteorite-list] Video re New Zealand event

From: E. L. Jones <jonee_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sat Jun 12 20:57:27 2004
Message-ID: <40CBA6D2.5020504_at_epix.net>

I hope Joel told them to not throw away any of the items which were
struck, gouged, or otherwise penetrated.

Hummm...What is the exchange rate for NZ currency now adays? What is
the fair value rate in New Orleans terms...? (ok just a little satire
folks)

Actually the report was very well done and seemed to be technically
acurate for a change.

Elton

ken newton wrote:

> snip...
> Good interview with Joel Schiff (wearing a dark blue FBI cap).
> While praising the stone he said to the homeowner
> "Dealers will be on the next plane, and they will be here on
> your doorstep with wads of cash." The meteorite went through
> what appears to be a ceramic tile roof ( large tile/s knocked out)
> fiberglass insulation and drywall, landing on the Archers' cream
> leather couch. It didn't look as if it hit any solid wood. The stone's
> weight was approximately 1.3 kilos Nice close-ups - a beautiful stone,
> oriented, flow lines, lip. Wow!
> best,
> kn
Received on Sat 12 Jun 2004 08:58:58 PM PDT