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From: Greg Catterton <star_wars_collector_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:52:12 -0700 (PDT)
Message-ID: <662510.42645.qm_at_web46407.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Here is the site I am signing the lease on. Its very nice and has more floorspace then I will need to start, but having the area available for the future is a key thing to the location.

Pictures of the building!

This is the front of it
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/DSCF5333.jpg

Inside, looking towards the front door
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/DSCF5334.jpg

The front room of the building
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/DSCF5339.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/DSCF5340.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/DSCF5335.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/DSCF5341.jpg

There are 4 more rooms, about the same size but the power is not on yet, so the pictures did not come out to well.
Here is the back room with loading area:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/DSCF5336.jpg

Its an awesome location with so much potential.

Greg Catterton
www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com
IMCA member 4682
On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites
On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WanderingStarMeteorites

--- On Mon, 8/23/10, star_wars_collector at yahoo.com <star_wars_collector at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: star_wars_collector at yahoo.com <star_wars_collector at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update - call for help
> To: "Greg Catterton" <star_wars_collector at yahoo.com>, meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> Date: Monday, August 23, 2010, 3:25 PM
> I met with the realitor today to get
> pictures and have them draft up the lease contract.
> Will post some pics when I get back home.
>
> I'm excited, can't wait to show you all the future home of
> the museum!
>
> I am up to $465 of the amount needed.
>
> Hope everyone is doing good!
>
> Greg
>
>
> Sent on the Sprint? Now Network from my BlackBerry?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Greg Catterton <star_wars_collector at yahoo.com>
> Sender: meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com
> Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:45:19
> To: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>;
> Bob Loeffler<bobl at peaktopeak.com>
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update -
> call for help
>
> Thanks for the interest, I am more then happy to answer
> questions and provide information about this.
>
> Yes I am using my collection to make up the bulk of the
> museums meteorites. However, several have been kind enough
> to offer samples on loan for display and there will be
> written agreements and the owners can pick them up, or ask
> for them to be returned at any point they wish. Loans will
> remain under the owners 100% control, while displayed safe
> and secure at the museum.
>
> Those that wish to donate samples to the museum and if it
> fails...
> While that is not something I have been thinking about too
> much (trying to keep positive) I have a basic plan in the
> case this was to happen.
>
> 1. I would first offer to return the sample to the
> donators.
> 2. If they did not want them back, I would give them to
> Appalachian State University to go into the schools
> collection where they would have a very nice permanent
> home.
> 3. I would keep the samples until another suitable location
> is found (up to the person who donated the sample)
>
> My collection is far from the largest or most impressive,
> but its something I am proud of and rather then have it sit
> in my living room I would like to share it with others.
> Thats the main thing that has driven me to do this, and the
> hope that it does well and others will do one in their area.
> (something I am more then willing to help and advise with)
>
> I am having security and full insurance done - that covers
> a good portion of risk. This is a learning project for me,
> its uncharted water and an uphill challenge... Thats
> something I have known from the start. As much as I hope
> this will do well, I do understand there is a chance for it
> to fail. That said, I feel this is something that needs to
> be done, and I also understand there is a good amount on the
> line. As long as I try my hardest and do what I feel is
> right, I will be able to accept whatever the outcome of this
> happens to be.
>
> As for an update... $365.00 of the $2600 has been raised so
> far.
>
> I want to send many thanks out to the people that are
> helping to support this vision...
> Dave Gheesling, Greg Hupe, Ron Hartman, Jerry Armstrong,
> Ray Watts, Carl Wong, Rex Scates, Eric Wichman, Mike Gilmer
> and others who have sent emails of encouragement... THANK
> YOU!
>
> Here are some of the NWA meteorites available for sale to
> help fund this:
> The weight is from left to right. I am asking for best
> offers on these.
>
> 411g and 632g
> http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/411g632g.jpg

>
> 415g (very nice with massive "fault" that is fusion crusted
> inside the crack and not weathered. Kinda of looks like a
> rubble pile.
> http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/415ga.jpg

> http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/415gb.jpg

> http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/415gc.jpg

> http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/415gd.jpg

>
> 540g and 684g
> http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/540g684g.jpg

>
> 918g
> http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/918g.jpg

>
> 8kg - AWESOME stone, shows just how deep these things can
> hit and sink into the ground. I kept this uncleaned, it
> shows the depth line still.
> http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/8kgd.jpg

> http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/8kgc.jpg

> http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/8kgb.jpg

> http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/8kga.jpg

>
> I am also accepting offers on ebay items for purchase off
> of ebay. I do better prices since ebay fees are not a
> factor.
> http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites

>
>
> Greg Catterton
> www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com
> IMCA member 4682
> On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites

> On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WanderingStarMeteorites

> Meteorite Museum Website: http://meteoritemuseum.info/

>
>
> --- On Sun, 8/22/10, Bob Loeffler <bobl at peaktopeak.com>
> wrote:
>
> > From: Bob Loeffler <bobl at peaktopeak.com>
> > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update
> - call for help
> > To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> > Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010, 12:12 AM
> > Hi Greg,
> >
> > I'm sorry, I didn't see the sentence about all of the
> > meteorites at the
> > museum will be from your personal collection.? That
> > does make it easier for
> > you (a lot less liability).
> >
> > I hope it all goes well!
> >
> > Bob Loeffler
> > BobL at peaktopeak.com
> > Field Trip Chairman and Webmaster
> > North Jeffco Gem & Mineral Club (Arvada, CO?
> USA)
> > http://www.peaktopeak.com/njeffco/index.php

> >
> > Webmaster and Asst. Dealer Chairman
> > Denver Gem and Mineral Show
> > http://www.DenverMineralShow.com

> >
> > Check out the largest Colorado Rockhounding website
> at:
> > http://www.peaktopeak.com/colorado/index.php3

> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Bob Loeffler [mailto:bobl at peaktopeak.com]
> >
> > Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2010 10:08 PM
> > To: 'meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com'
> > Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update
> -
> > call for help
> >
> > Hi Greg,
> >
> > I admire your passion to get this museum up and
> running,
> > but do you have a
> > real financial plan thought out, written up and ready
> to
> > execute?? This
> > almost seems like when I was 8 years old and I wanted
> to
> > start a museum with
> > dinosaur models in it.? This doesn't sound
> financially
> > sound and you could
> > lose more money than you are expecting to. What
> happens if
> > you get donations
> > for a year (so you sign the contract with the
> building
> > owner), but then the
> > donations dry up the next year?? Do you have to move
> > the museum into your
> > basement?? Will you be giving the donated specimens
> > back to everyone who
> > donated them (and therefore you will pay the shipping
> out
> > of your own
> > pocket)?? There are probably laws regarding these
> > types of things (so a
> > person couldn't start there own museum and then run
> with
> > the specimens), but
> > I don't know anything about that.? Maybe someone
> else
> > can help you with
> > that.
> >
> > I've heard that museums cannot sell any donated items
> if
> > they want to
> > dispose of them; they MUST send them back to the
> original
> > donator OR throw
> > them away in the trash.? I heard this from a
> reputable
> > source, but I didn't
> > hear if this is a law or just the policy of the museum
> that
> > I was talking to
> > him about (which I cannot mention the name of because
> I
> > don't want to get
> > him in trouble in case this is just that museum's
> policy).
> >
> > I really hope this all works out for you and everyone
> > involved, but it
> > doesn't sound like you have a solid plan yet.? Maybe
> > you do and just haven't
> > told us about it.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Bob
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com
> > [mailto:meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com]
> > On Behalf Of Greg
> > Catterton
> > Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2010 7:13 AM
> > To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update
> -
> > call for help
> >
> > Thanks for the emails and donations so far. Once I get
> the
> > doors open, I
> > will be asking those who offered advertising for the
> help
> > that has been
> > kindly offered.
> >
> > $100 of the amount needed has been raised up to this
> > point.
> > I forgot to include a link to the site I set up with
> > information on the
> > museum project.
> > http://meteoritemuseum.info/

> >
> >
> > Greg Catterton
> > www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com
> > IMCA member 4682
> > On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites

> > On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WanderingStarMeteorites

> >
> >
> > --- On Fri, 8/20/10, Greg Catterton <star_wars_collector at yahoo.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > From: Greg Catterton <star_wars_collector at yahoo.com>
> > > Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Museum update
> -
> > call for help
> > > To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> > > Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 10:46 AM
> > > Hi to all, I hope everyone is doing
> > > good.
> > > I have found a new building for the museum, its
> $200
> > less
> > > per month (only $600 vs $800) and has a good
> amount
> > more
> > > floor space (8000 square feet)
> > >
> > > It is going to cost about $1200 per month for
> the
> > museum
> > > once rent, utilities, security, insurance and so
> forth
> > is
> > > accounted for.
> > > I am asking for anyone who wants to contribute
> to
> > email me
> > > asap.
> > > I am accepting donations and also discounting my
> stock
> > for
> > > quick sale to get the $2600 I need to get the
> building
> > and
> > > open the doors. I have about 10 days to get the
> money
> > for
> > > this.
> > >
> > > I dont know how much I will be able to cover by
> myself
> > with
> > > my limited income, so the land owner and I have
> worked
> > out a
> > > 3 month trial lease to see if I will be able to
> > sustain the
> > > costs of this.
> > >
> > > Its not something I will make a profit off ever,
> any
> > money
> > > that comes in above the monthly costs will go
> into
> > the
> > > museum to help growth.
> > >
> > > My plan to help with monthly costs includes a
> gift
> > store
> > > that will sell meteorites and a low admission fee
> -
> > other
> > > then that, Its on me to raise the cash.
> > >
> > > I have been provided some awesome NWA meteorites
> by
> > one of
> > > the nicest people in the meteorite field to sell
> to
> > help
> > > raise the money needed, they are available for
> sale
> > at
> > > modest prices, contact me for more on these.
> > >
> > > Contributors will have a space for thanks and
> > recognition
> > > at the museum as well as Richard Norton, who the
> > museum is
> > > being named after, to honor him, his
> contributions to
> > the
> > > field and for the wonderful books he left for
> all
> > meteorite
> > > collectors, new and old.
> > >
> > > I have tried to get the cash myself, but just
> cant do
> > it.
> > >
> > > Those interested in helping, or wanting to learn
> more
> > about
> > > the project, please contact me off list, thanks,
> > >
> > > Greg Catterton
> > > www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com
> > > IMCA member 4682
> > > On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites

> > > On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WanderingStarMeteorites

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