[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March 14, 2009

From: Dave Gheesling <dave_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 13:49:14 -0400
Message-ID: <602CE6218F104EEE95F7F068AB2A93F9_at_meteorroom>

Darryl, Greg & All,
Yes, Michael's muse has served all of us well! When he's posted upcoming
auction lots on RFSPOD, however, he's also made it very clear that these
were specimens for sale (and I always love seeing those great pieces,
Michael!). There is no question whatsoever that Greg hadn't meant for those
posts -- particularly the timing of them -- to come out the way they did,
and he addressed that quickly and with class. Somewhat analogous to another
recent thread around a lack of clarity in marketing, it was the possible
interpretation of the way his West specimens were posted in conjunction with
the RFSPOD images (which, by the way, were terrific and I'm glad, Greg, you
thought to take that photo before digging!) which led Greg to realize
immediately that he should address the issue and clarify things. And he
did...perfectly. If only that were the case in all such arenas of possible
confusion ;-)
Dave
www.fallingrocks.com

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Darryl
Pitt
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 12:45 PM
To: Greg Hupe
Cc: Meteorite List
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March
14,2009



Michael has periodically provided images of some of specimens being made
available in the traditional auctions (Bonhams, Chait, Heritage).

One of the great delights of RFSPOTD is MJ following his muse.

darryl

On Mar 14, 2009, at 12:31 PM, Greg Hupe wrote:

> A public apology to Michael Johnson,
>
> Last night I sent Michael a few pictures of the West, Texas Ash Creek
> stone I found and the impact hole. I asked if he would be interested
> in adding these to his wonderful ongoing West Texas hunt and find page
> to compliment the image of me with the stone in the creek bed he had
> graciously added 12 days ago. I didn't realize he would do a specific
> Picture of the Day with two of these photos. In the meantime, earlier
> this morning before receiving Michael's RFSPOD post, I had sent my
> email to the List offering the 41.6g creek stone and another.
>
> It was not my intention to use Michael to promote material for me, and
> it appeared that way. It was not what I wanted to do. For this poor
> timing on my part, I sincerely apologize to Michael.
>
> Michael does such a great job posting different meteorites from us
> collectors, and I very much appreciate that. Again, please accept my
> most sincere apology!
>
> Best regards,
> Greg
>
> ====================
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>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Johnson"
> <michael at spacerocksinc.com
> >
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>
>
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