[meteorite-list] Mike Farmer and Oman

[John B.]

Hi List





I've been stewing on Mike Farmer's statement about a bunch of naked idiots 
in Oman. I forget his exact statement but close enough. I still believe 
there is no law or decree regarding meteorite hunting and exporting from 
Oman. The law that they say we violated pertains to archeological resources! 
The Embassy's and we were of that opinion. But when you're in a country that 
is a monarchy and the constitution is for show and nothing else then you're 
on your own. You are there and operate at the whim of a dictator or the 
powers that be. After our release from jail my second phone call was to Mike 
Farmer. My first call was a call home to get his number. Mike seemed annoyed 
at my call and felt I was accusing him of our problems. When my call to him 
was only a warning! Warning him not to come to Oman. While in custody and 
being interrogated I was offered 100,000 RE to get him to come there. For 
those of you unfamiliar with Omanie monies that's equivalent to $238,000.00 
US. The investigator had a manila file folder about ½ inch thick full of 
info and web stuff about him including copies of many of his web page adds. 
I guess they thought I worked for Mike or something because I'm also from 
Tucson? Well lucky for Mike that I'm independently wealthy and don't need 
there chump change. Besides that I really like Mike and would hate to see 
him rotting in an Omanie prison. As far as Mike's integrity in dealing and 
knowledge on space rocks I think he's one of the best and come a long way 
from working the table for that dirt bag Michael Casper. I consider Mike 
Farmer an Icon in the field of meteoritic's for his knowledge and hunting 
abilities. The only reason I'm writing this is to warn those that hunt with 
him. They may or may not be aware of this fact. Mike has been very lucky 
that the Oman government operates in the dark ages with little or no 
computers to aid their business. Sooner or later probably by dumb Omanie 
luck Mike and partner(s) will be captured and I just hope they like eating 
dates. As far as the Governor of Dhofar goes after Mike's last post to the 
list since I'm certain it's being monitored. I think his new job is at the 
local camel wash! Mike is a big boy and can take care of himself; I did what 
I thought right I warned him. Those that hunt with him in Oman take head you 
too have been warned!

Happy Hunting John Blennert