[meteorite-list] Rock in your Pocket?

From: thetoprok_at_aol.com <thetoprok_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sun Jan 8 21:14:44 2006
Message-ID: <8C7E2D990AAE115-244-2E8C2_at_FWM-D34.sysops.aol.com>

Hello List,

This is a great topic! I'm currently carrying a Franconia end cut of
about 6 grams in my pocket, I carry it everyday. I've had "pocket
pieces" for several years now. I'm an electrician and I go to a lot of
residential homes to do service work, often times I can tell that the
customer is a rock enthusiast- an opening for a lesson in meteorites!
Only two days ago this happened and it turned out that the husband and
wife were both geologists. I gave a quick demonstration and lesson
while changing out some ceiling fans and installing some recessed
lights. They are now interested in adding a meteorite to their
extensive mineral and rock collection. I carry small pieces for another
reason too. Just about six weeks ago I was installing a generator at an
old brewery in Ann Arbor Mi. when a boy of about 12 came wondering
through the property picking up pieces of glassy slag, I asked him
about this and he informed me that he had quite a rock collection and
these slags were cool additions. Of course I asked him if he had any
meteorites, and when his eyes lit up I could see the wonder, he said
no, so I handed over a beautiful Ghubara slice that had been riding
arond in my pocket for several monthes! Later I met his mother and
gave her the specifics on it so that they would know what they have.
That's why I carry a pocket piece. As for a favorite, it's random.

-Larry Atkins -----Original Message-----
From: Gary K. Foote <gary_at_webbers.com>
To: Meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Sun, 08 Jan 2006 17:31:16 -0500
Subject: [meteorite-list] Rock in your Pocket?

Do you carry a meteorite in your pocket regularly? If yes, what is
your
favorite piece
to carry?

Gary
http://www.meteorite-dealers.com

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