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

From: countdeiro at earthlink.net <countdeiro_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:24:37 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
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Greg and all,

In the short few months that have marked my introduction to this obsession with extraterrestial rocks...every one of the dozen or so dealer/collectors I have met and dealt with in the Meteorite community has been...as we say in the gambling business..."jam up!" The passion that all of you have for collecting, classifying, trading, buying, selling and researching meteorites is infectious. Who wouldn't be captured with the idea of holding in your hand your very beginnings? Heavy stuff...but, as I found out after my "kindergarten" remark...one must have a sense of humour when hanging with you lot.

Good Hunting,

Count Deiro

-----Original Message-----
>From: GREG LINDH <geeg48 at msn.com>
>Sent: Jul 15, 2009 9:02 PM
>To: markig at westnet.com
>Cc: meteorite-list <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
>Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Question For The List ???? WHO IS THE BEST ANDMOST SUCCESSFUL METEORITE HUNTER OUT THERE?
>
>
>
> 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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