[meteorite-list] Praise for Mal Bishop and Geoff Notkin

[Walter Branch]

Hello Everyone,

List member Mal Bishop recently posted for sale of part of his collection of 
meteorites.  Mal listed a large slice of Ghubara.  Fortunately, I was the 
lucky purchaser of the Ghubara.

I had such a slice a few years ago but sold it.  It was one of those pieces 
you regret parting with and afterwards, I thought if I ever came across 
another piece, I would jump on it.

I want to thank Mal for selling it to me at a great price.  Mal is one of 
those list members you rarely hear from, but when you do, it pays to listen. 
Mal provided impeccable province (from Geoff Notkin) and his packaging was 
quite honestly, the best I have ever seen. The slice was so securely 
shipped, I truly believe it could have fallen off the delivery truck and 
into meteor crater and survived.  Mal, you should work for NASA designing 
landing airbag systems for future Mars missions!

I Also want to thank Mal for including the absolutely beautiful COA 
accompanying the slice of Ghubara.  Mal got the slice from Geoff Notkin and 
thoughtfully included Geoff's COA.  Now, I am not real keen on the 
importance of COAs but this one is a work of art by itself. Very nice work, 
Geoff.

Well, that's all.  I believe in giving credit where credit is due and both 
these gentleman deserve much credit.

Clear skies (except for meteorites)

-Walter Branch