[meteorite-list] Tucson 2005....here I come

[MARK BOSTICK]

Hello everyone again,

I will be arriving in Tucson on February 3rd, Thursday and leaving February 
7th, Monday.

Sorry to hear about the Darryl Pitt auction being a no go.  Two of the 
specimens in my collection that I enjoy came from that event. Looking 
forward to meeting Dr. "Jack" Schmitt.  It is hard not to be an American and 
a NASA-astronaut fan.  I do not know how those outside the US feel, but to 
me, at my age. NASA was always there and always pushing that limit.  Some of 
you might remember an article I did on astronauts and micro-meteorites and 
meteorites. I also own a little space memorabilia included the remains of 
the Rubicon 1 space rocket. Thank you Allan for bring "Jack" to talk with 
us.

Nice to heat the people's auction is in the same location.  The newer place 
is much better in my opinion.  I have not talked to Michael yet, but I have 
helped him the last 3-4 years so I imagine I will again this year.  Remember 
to bring your Norton books for autographs.....or better yet, pick up some 
there.  Dorothy, you let me forget getting one of your books last 
year....:-(

I am planning on trying to get into the Vagabond.  It is a nice place and 
very central located. I have enjoyed many nights there and was saddened last 
year to hear it was going away. It would be nice if the meteorite people 
could be in the same section.  Perhaps one of the Tucson people could 
mention such.

Like last year, I will once again, host a Tucson report page, or section 
should I say, to my website. In the past I have provided long reports as 
soon as possible and I will do the same this year.  This is a great 
promotion of our hobby so I hope those that do attend, write up small 
reports on their experiences.

Not sure what I will bring with at this time, but I am sure to have a few 
goodies with me.  Typically, I like shopping the shows and carrying little 
on the plane there.

If you are a first timer, please come up and say hello to me. And some short 
advise...stay away from the chicken.

Now lets see.  Who owes me drinks.....

Mark Bostick
www.meteoritearticles.com