[meteorite-list] 99th year Anniversary Holbrook Hunt – A Huge Success!

From: Ruben Garcia <mrmeteorite_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:57:50 -0700
Message-ID: <CAH3bqeLa7S7xbUJ7Qz2mgXVONSRw2Mfn6vqYR_NcAdpUe+Cr_w_at_mail.gmail.com>

Thanks Count, Eric and Larry!

Larry, I think this was the most successful hunt (except for your
awesome find) in many years!

I just put up the video too!

Get ready, because next years hunt is gonna be huge!
Believe it or not there are already a lot of poeple planning on coming.....



On Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 6:51 PM, Larry Atkins <thetoprok at aol.com> wrote:
> Ruben, Jim, List,
>
> I can't wait to see the video Ruben. This is really great, a trouble free,
> productive, group hunt that has contributed to dozens of peoples life
> experiences. I really wish I could have been there! It's especially
> satisfying to see someone find their first meteorite.. I think we get to
> relive our first finds, vicariously, for a fleeting moment, and share in the
> experience of the person actually making the find. You guys kicked it out
> there! Not bad company either, sounds like a great group of people, a bunch
> of whom I know and have hunted with before, I certainly missed out on having
> a good time with some great people.
>
> Great work all the way around and congrat's to all.
>
> Sincerely,
> Larry Atkins
>
> IMCA # 1941
> Ebay?alienrockfarm
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ruben Garcia <mrmeteorite at gmail.com>
> To: Meteorite List <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> Sent: Sun, Jul 17, 2011 4:48 pm
> Subject: [meteorite-list] 99th year Anniversary Holbrook Hunt ? A Huge
> Success!
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> While there are still some hunters in the field I can honestly say
> this has been a great success. Believe it or not, this was the most
> successful hunt I have personally witnessed in Holbrook. One hunter
> walked away with nearly a pound of beautiful - 99 year old -Holbrook
> meteorites. ?Yes, he did win the ?largest find? trophy!
>
> We had world class hunters, Nick Gessler, Bob Verish, Moni Waiblinger
> as well as Erik and Ben Fisler that came to share their knowledge and
> expertise with new hunters. A few of these future ?Hall of Fame?
> Hunters shocked and inspired us all with the shear number and size of
> their finds! I have great footage of the spectacular specimens found!
>
> Over 50 people attended and 47 participated in yesterdays hunt.
> Imagine this, all but 10 found one or more meteorites. However, NO ONE
> went home empty handed.
>
> Except for Larry?s mutli-pound specimen of a few years ago this hunt
> was the most successful in the last 10-20 years ? at least that I know
> of?..
>
> I am currently editing footage of this hunt that will go down as one
> to be remembered.
> I won?t spoil the surprise just yet but I think everyone will be
> shocked at how much was recovered and how the ?Mighty Holbrook Strewn
> Field? is still giving up!
>
> I?m happy to report that I witnessed NO arguing, No trash left behind,
> NO trouble whatsoever!
>
> So, thanks to all that attended and thanks for making us all look good.
>
> Stay tuned for video and photos!
>
>
> --
> Rock On!
>
> Ruben Garcia
>
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Rock On!
Ruben Garcia
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Received on Mon 18 Jul 2011 09:57:50 PM PDT