[meteorite-list] Omani meteorite museum

From: Metorman46_at_aol.com <Metorman46_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri Jun 24 13:11:47 2005
Message-ID: <19b.368c5214.2fed98cf_at_aol.com>

Hello List;
 
  I have been reading the posts to the list with much curiosity.There was a
post that stated Meteorite hunting isn't a priority YET..But i think it is
and will become a higher priority in the desert countries,that is to stop what
the american university researchers and desert governments,consider
SMUGGLING.The governments of these countries see an asset for tourist business in
meteorite museums.The researchers see a good supply of rare meteorites for study
and their own personal collections.
  I read an article in our local newspaper regarding the fact that Larry
Taylor from the University of Tennessee was to go to Oman to assist in research
for a meteorite museum in Oman.and in the article it was mentioned that Oman
wanted to stop smuggling of meteorites by other nationalities.So,i guess
anyone going to the desert countries should expect the same treatment John and
company received from Oman and probably a lot worse.I didn't read any mention of
 automatic weapons involved in their experience.I'm glad of that.But
others"WILL HAVE THEM"and probably american made.Cherish those NWA'S.When the world
reads John's website,they will be savvy on the matter of meteorite hunting.
  I don't mean any detriment to anyone with this e-mail,if anyone takes
offense"i'm sorry"said ahead of time.Meteorite collecting is a great and fun
hobby.Not to mention very educational.But money,prestige and greed always seems
to follow something so precious and rare.I guess everyone will have to be
cautious and keep their ears to the ground for the changes that are a coming.
 
 
Thank you for your time,and i love to read all your posts.Good luck
Meteorite collecting.
 
Herman Archer.
 
Received on Fri 24 Jun 2005 01:11:43 PM PDT