[meteorite-list] Question For The List ???? WHO IS THE BEST ANDMOST SUCCESSFUL METEORITE HUNTER OUT THERE?

From: GREG LINDH <geeg48_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:02:39 -0700
Message-ID: <BLU125-W296856EF5C9BA558ED91F2C9210_at_phx.gbl>

 
    Hi Mark,
 
  I don't know whether Bob Haag is the best hunter/collector, but I can tell you that he is the nicest guy you could want to know, and that is a rare thing in the meteorite community. I met him at the Tucson show a couple of years ago and he knew that I was a newbie and that I couldn't even begin to afford the stuff he was selling, but he took *a lot* of his time and just talked and encouraged me. I'll tell you what, that is a *rare* thing to see in this community.
 
  Greg
 
 
 


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> From: markig at westnet.com
> To: mikewren at gilanet.com
> Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:13:38 -0400
> CC: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Question For The List ???? WHO IS THE BEST ANDMOST SUCCESSFUL METEORITE HUNTER OUT THERE?
>
> Trust me, you don't want to know!
>
> I am an industrial hygienist, and the profession has changed so much over
> the years. It used to be about protecting worker health and safety - now so
> much of the profession is devoted to mold investigation, asbestos
> remediation and lead remediation.
>
> It frequently comes down to chasing the almighty dollar.
>
> Perhaps things will change with the new administration in Washington, but I
> really don't know.
>
> In any event, sorry to go off topic for a moment.
>
> Back to business - I am fairly new to the meteorite field, but the name Bob
> Haag comes to my mind. Whether this is a reasonable choice, I don't know.
> But this will give you an indication of who new people coming to the hobby
> think - right or wrong. I will leave it for others on the list to discuss
> the merits.
>
> But when I think of physics, I think Einstein. When I think of Chemistry, I
> think Lavoisier. Granted, these are deceased.
>
> But I feel really strongly about the concept. The great people, whoever
> they are and in whatever field, just become known by their accomplishments,
> regardless of any promotion and hype. If it's just promotion and hype, they
> are soon forgotten, so history becomes the ultimate judge.
>
> In any event, thanks for the question! Kind of interesting!
>
> Mark
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "michael cottingham"
> To: "Mark Grossman"
> Cc:
> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 9:56 PM
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Question For The List ???? WHO IS THE BEST
> ANDMOST SUCCESSFUL METEORITE HUNTER OUT THERE?
>
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I can agree with what you say... I am now actually very curious about who
>> the best mold investigator is though?!!
>>
>> Best Wishes
>>
>> Michael
>> On Jul 15, 2009, at 6:54 PM, Mark Grossman wrote:
>>
>>> You have the advantage on me here.
>>>
>>> But regardless, the concept holds true for whatever field. If you have
>>> to ask who is the best, and there is confustion in the particular
>>> community, THE best is yet to be determined.
>>>
>>> Holds true for meteorite hunters as well as any other professionals (in
>>> my opinion, that is!)
>>>
>>> Believe me, if there is a mold investigator who is the best without
>>> question, there is - or eventually will be - a meteorite hunter who
>>> everyone acknowledges is THE best.
>>>
>>> Mark
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "michael cottingham"
>>>>>>>
>>> To: "Mark Grossman"
>>> Cc:
>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 9:48 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Question For The List ???? WHO IS THE BEST
>>> ANDMOST SUCCESSFUL METEORITE HUNTER OUT THERE?
>>>
>>>
>>>> But Actually, Nininger did NOT personally find that many meteorites.
>>>> That is the confusion. He is Great, I understand that, but as far as
>>>> personal recoveries, where the hunter actually found the meteorite,
>>>> Nininger found very, very few...
>>>>
>>>> Michael
>>>> On Jul 15, 2009, at 6:46 PM, Mark Grossman wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> No - still true - look how many times Nininger was mentioned within
>>>>> the first few minutes of your post.
>>>>>
>>>>> If there is confusion, then THE best is yet to be determined!
>>>>>
>>>>> Mark Grossman
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "michael cottingham"
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>> To: "Mark Grossman"
>>>>> Cc:
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 9:35 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Question For The List ???? WHO IS THE
>>>>> BEST ANDMOST SUCCESSFUL METEORITE HUNTER OUT THERE?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Actually, I don't believe that is true... evidence is abundantly
>>>>>> clear that in the field of meteorites there is confusion on the
>>>>>> subject.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Best Wishes
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Michael
>>>>>> On Jul 15, 2009, at 6:29 PM, Mark Grossman wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Simple question.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> You don't have to determine who it is. Everyone in the particular
>>>>>>> community just knows.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> And it's not a question of TV shows, or magazine articles. Just
>>>>>>> reputation built on accomplishment.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Doesn't matter what field it is - physics, chemistry, mold
>>>>>>> investigation, etc.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Everyone just knows.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Mark Grossman
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "michael cottingham"
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> To:
>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 9:14 PM
>>>>>>> Subject: [meteorite-list] Question For The List ???? WHO IS THE
>>>>>>> BEST ANDMOST SUCCESSFUL METEORITE HUNTER OUT THERE?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> This is a simple question or is it? How do you determine who is
>>>>>>>> the best and most successful meteorite hunter in the world?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I am curious?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Michael
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
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>>
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