[meteorite-list] Ensisheim 2005

[Zelimir Gabelica]

Hello List,

On the way back from a trip in Colombia (no meteorites there except the 
elusive and inaccessible "Santa Rosa" - and I guess any search would be 
tricky within the dense and humid jungle recovering most of the country), I 
am able to tell you more about the next "Ensisheim-2005" show, this 
replying many of your requests/questions.

The meeting will be held at the usual mythic place, the Regency Palace in 
Ensisheim on the week preceding Ste Marie show, namely Friday 17-Sunday 
June 19, 2005.

The theme retained is "Meteorites that caused damage to people, animals, 
objects..." (elegant generic title to still be formulated - suggestions ?), 
with a consequent descriptive display of renowned specimens (Peekskill, 
Claxton and many others).

The palace opens by Friday morning for table setting for dealers. By 18:00, 
the Palace will close and the enthroning ceremonies will start at 18:30 
(with a couple of surprises) before we start a...show party!

Organizing such a party during the recent Munich show by some list members 
was (and seems to have been) a wonderful and fully successful idea.
With regrets not being able to participate, we wish to repeat in Ensisheim 
such a "side-show" by inviting all of you, dealers (and your own invited 
guests - we stay quite flexible here), to share a dinner (and "related 
beverages"...) all together, in the big tent, set up in the middle of the 
Regency square.

The first drink ("aperitif") is offered by the organizing committee (you 
might understand that we can't continue offering the drinks that will 
inevitably follow, without risking bankrupt...).
This party is the opportunity for all of us to meet and chat and enjoy our 
hobby, hoping most of us will survive until the next morning activities.

The show itself opens on Saturday June 18, 9:30,  with, around 10:30, a 
more (in)formal opening ceremony by the officials with (very) short 
speaches and friendly drink served, within the main Hall, while the show 
will keep running.

Sunday June 19: show non-stop, from 9:30 to 18:00

2 lectures (not 3) related to the theme are sceduled for Saturday afternoon 
(15:00) and Sunday morning (10:30) in a side room so as not to disturb the 
trading activities.

We expect most of the last year dealers confirming their table reservation. 
As all tables were fully booked, I would appreciate receiving reservation 
requests from newcomers not too late in 2005, wishing to satisfy (almost) 
every demand.
The table prices does not change.

A detailed circular is now being drawn and will be distributed around, 
hopefully also during the next Tucson event.

For table reservations and any further information, the best is to contact 
me in advance by mail before, for dealers, sending me a full confirmed 
registration later.
Also sending me your wishes through the List can be informative for all the 
other list members who like to know who is  wishing to participate (I hope 
the list moderator could accept such posts).

The circular will involve a list of the 3 hotels available in and nearby 
Ensisheim, with phone contacts (they speak English and German). In 2006 a 
new modern hotel (40 rooms) will open next to the Palace in Ensisheim.

Hoping that the Euro/$ ratio will not be too much unfavorable in 2005 for 
our overseas guests. According to preliminary requirements I already 
received from the US, we expect that this time the attendence will be more 
"intercontinental" (say: "universal", as we never exclude any invader from 
space, especially when its arrival is unexpected...).

I am ready to read any of your comments and will be happy to answer any 
further question or request.

All the best to all of you and, in advance, vary happy Christmas and New 
Year holidays,

Zelimir

Prof. Zelimir Gabelica
Université de Haute Alsace
ENSCMu, Lab. GSEC,
3, Rue A. Werner,
F-68093 Mulhouse Cedex, France
Tel: +33 (0)3 89 33 68 94
Fax: +33 (0)3 89 33 68 15