[meteorite-list] [re-list] Slow Classifications

From: Ed Deckert <edeckert_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:19:03 -0400
Message-ID: <010201cb2e0c$0317ae80$6401a8c0_at_EdDeckertMain>

Greg,

The only problem I see making the Galapagos turtle the spokesman and naming
him "BP" is:

Most folks would still expect to receive their classifications "oily" on in
the process...

[as I beat a hasty retreat]

Ed D

----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Hupe" <gmhupe at htn.net>
To: "Galactic Stone & Ironworks" <meteoritemike at gmail.com>
Cc: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:27 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] [re-list] Slow Classifications


>I like your "P.S." for the Galapagos turtle, maybe the 'List' should name
>him as a spokesperson, maybe "BP", (Be Patient)!! :-)
> GH
>
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> From: "Galactic Stone & Ironworks" <meteoritemike at gmail.com>
> To: "Greg Hupe" <gmhupe at htn.net>
> Cc: "Mike Miller" <meteoritefinder at gmail.com>; "Meteorite List"
> <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:07 PM
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Slow Classifications
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>> Hi Greg,
>>
>> It's not instant gratification I want, I am just curious about these
>> falls and want to know more about them. Cartersville fell over a year
>> ago. And it's been over 6 months since Lorton. I understand that
>> Lorton is tied up legally, so it's not available for analysis. It's
>> been 3 months since Wisconsin and there is material in the hands of
>> those who can classify it. I admit that I am inexperienced with the
>> classification part of meteorites, but how long does it take to make a
>> thin section and then look at it? I would think that the scientists
>> would be more eager than I to know the types, so I would imagine that
>> it's not the scientist's fault if the classification is slow. In the
>> case of Lorton, it's obviously legal red tape. But what about
>> Cartersville, Kosice and Wisconsin? I just think it's a bit weird and
>> inconsistent - we saw a classification for Ash Creek within a week of
>> the fall. So, apparently Ash Creek was deemed important enough for an
>> expedited classification. Why is Wisconsin and others so different?
>> Or, what was different about Ash Creek?
>>
>> I'm a patient guy, but I am also a curious one and I'd wondering why
>> some falls get classified quick and others languish for years.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> MikeG
>>
>> PS - maybe that Galapagos turtle is doing the classifications. ;)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 7/27/10, Greg Hupe <gmhupe at htn.net> wrote:
>>> I do not understand the impatience these days...let the scientists
>>> perform
>>> their work without the instant gratification a few individuals want.
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Mike Miller" <meteoritefinder at gmail.com>
>>> To: "Galactic Stone & Ironworks" <meteoritemike at gmail.com>
>>> Cc: "Meteorite List" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 10:45 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Slow Classifications
>>>
>>>
>>> Ok I agree what is the hold up? What is the lack of enthusiasm? Why
>>> are the people who do the classification work not excited to produce
>>> results? Is there something about a meteorite that falls from space to
>>> the earth that is not exciting?
>>>
>>> On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 7:19 PM, Galactic Stone & Ironworks
>>> <meteoritemike at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Hi Listees!
>>>>
>>>> Does anyone have any updates on the classifications of the following
>>>> meteorites?
>>>>
>>>> Lorton
>>>> Kosice
>>>> Wisconsin (Livingston/Mifflin)
>>>> Cartersville
>>>>
>>>> None of these falls have been published in the Meteoritical Bulletin
>>>> yet and there has been no word on the petrologic types. If anyone
>>>> knows the petrologic types of these meteorites, please share that
>>>> info. :)
>>>>
>>>> Best regards,
>>>>
>>>> MikeG
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