[meteorite-list] Omani meteorite museum

[Metorman46 at aol.com]

Hello List;
 
  I have been reading the posts to the list with much curiosity.There  was a 
post that stated Meteorite hunting isn't a priority YET..But i think it is  
and will become a higher priority in the desert countries,that is to stop what  
the american university researchers and desert governments,consider  
SMUGGLING.The governments of these countries see an asset for tourist business  in 
meteorite museums.The researchers see a good supply of rare meteorites for  study 
and their own personal collections.
  I read an article in our local newspaper regarding the fact that  Larry 
Taylor from the University of Tennessee was to go to Oman to assist in  research 
for a meteorite museum in Oman.and in the article it was mentioned that  Oman 
wanted to stop smuggling of meteorites by other nationalities.So,i guess  
anyone going to the desert countries should expect the same treatment John and  
company received from Oman and probably a lot worse.I didn't read any mention of 
 automatic weapons involved in their experience.I'm glad of that.But 
others"WILL  HAVE THEM"and probably american made.Cherish those NWA'S.When the world 
reads  John's website,they will be savvy on the matter of meteorite hunting.
  I don't mean any detriment to anyone with this e-mail,if anyone  takes 
offense"i'm sorry"said ahead of time.Meteorite collecting is a great and  fun 
hobby.Not to mention very educational.But money,prestige and greed always  seems 
to follow something so precious and rare.I guess everyone will have to be  
cautious and keep their ears to the ground for the changes that are a  coming.
 
 
Thank you for your time,and i love to read all your posts.Good luck  
Meteorite collecting.
 
Herman Archer.