[meteorite-list] What's in a name?

[joseph_town at att.net]

Oops,

I should have checked a map first. After all the talk about dry lakes I drifted back to my days of desert scrounging. I can still SEE the heat. Unfortunately I was unaware of meteorites then.

Thanks!

Bill


 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Matson, Robert" <ROBERT.D.MATSON at saic.com>
> Hi Bill,
> 
> I agree that Zzyzx would make a terrific meteorite name!  (Zzyzx is
> actually in California just off I-15).  --Rob
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com
> To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> Sent: 2/21/2005 12:37 AM
> Subject: [meteorite-list] What's in a name?
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> The name that stands out in my mind is Zzyzx Nevada. I remember driving
> through there the first time in a 60 Ford Falcon in August, no ac of
> course. When I read the Zzyzx sign it defined my state of mind. Kind of
> like a frying short circut. Little Cow Hole Mountain is nearby as
> well...
> 
> Bill
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