[meteorite-list] Books in the Mail

From: David Freeman <dfreeman_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri Feb 18 19:25:30 2005
Message-ID: <42168783.8040500_at_fascination.com>

Dear Jerry;
Please don't pick on the the Pony Express, they have not delivered my
book yet!
The horse runs past the house, but does not make any deposit...guess I
can take that as a positive too.
Best,
Dave F.
mjwy

Jerry A. Wallace wrote:

> Hi Kevin,
>
> Received my signed copy, no. 42, of your book yesterday. Mailed on
> Feb., 9th,
> arrived Feb., 17th. [I was beginning to worry a tad since I've missed
> shipments
> on three different parcels, all in U.S., since mid December.] Eight
> days across
> 1,293 miles (or 2,061 km- for those of you who are metrically
> inclined.) Seems
> like more and more our United States Postal Service is operating like
> many
> postal sevices in the various third world countries, sort of a hit and
> miss proposition.
> Must be the price of gas or having to fight off terrorists along the
> way, or something.
> I don't know. Seems like the Pony Express made better time delivering
> mail while
> fighting off or outrunning our native American Indians. But who I am
> to say?
>
> Thank goodness for email- spam and all.
>
> Back to the point... Fantastic book. Fills a niche that's barely been
> addressed in
> any other meteorite related books that I've ever read. It is a most
> welcome addition
> to my collection, which has expanded to the point where I'm seriously
> considering
> moving my bed into the garage so I can have a little walk-around room.
>
> The book is definitely a keeper (but really, I keep all of them- which
> partially explains
> my critical lack of living space.) You've written on some fascinating
> topics and
> provided many stunning photographs. Obviously you've put a tremendous
> amount of
> work and thought into the book. I don't see how you can sell such a
> beautifully
> printed book so reasonably.
>
> My sincere thanks to all of you who were involved in creating this
> fine book.
>
> If this lousy weather continues through the weekend, I will have the
> book completely
> read by Monday. Great timing on the delivery, USPS.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Jerry
>
>
> MARSROX_at_aol.com wrote:
>
>> All orders for "The Art of Collecting Meteorites" received from
>> individuals and dealers as of 12:00PM EST today, Monday, February
>> 14, are winging around the world as we speak.
>>
>>
>> There is still time to order a signed and numbered copy and this can
>> be accomplished by looking at:
>>
>>
>> _www.theartofcollectingmeteorites.com_
>> (http://www.theartofcollectingmeteorites.com)
>>
>> I thank those who have purchased their copy and to those who have
>> written encouraging words.
>>
>> I invite thoughtful criticism sent privately to me at:
>> _MARSROX_at_aol.com_ (mailto:MARSROX@aol.com) that would improve any
>> future edition.
>>
>>
>> I also want to thank list members for tolerating these "ads" and
>> "updates" without complaint. This one should be the last.
>>
>>
>> Happy Valentine's y un abrazzo los todos,
>>
>>
>> Kevin Kichinka
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Received on Fri 18 Feb 2005 07:25:39 PM PST