[meteorite-list] Meteorite Postcards

[Phil Whitmer]

Hey Mike,

I think the postcards are a great idea!  You're taking a very good approach 
to this hunt. I for one say if there are meteorites to be found in this 
area, you'll find 'em!  The only thing I would add to the description would 
be to look for tiny metal flecks and small circular rounded bumps 
(chondrules).  I know it's probably too late for major changes, but you 
might want to add a bit of biographical information, about your historic 
photo and how you're now on an epic quest to recover the fall. Adds some 
human interest to the story, might make people want to get more involved.

I know you're downplaying the economic side of it, you obviously aren't 
doing this as a money making venture.  It's a touchy subject, but moolah is 
a big motivator, look at all the stones it brought out of NWA.  I guess you 
said they're valuable, that should be enough.  I'm just guessing but this 
seems to be a smaller fall than West.  Otherwise a stone or two would have 
been found by now you'd think. West initially went for over 140 a gram, then 
leveled off at 70.  That kind of incentive would have me walking corn fields 
from sunup to sundown. (Nothing compared to the thrill of the hunt, though.) 
Offering a reward is sort of vulgar, but it might get results. I know this 
is a controversial matter and I'm not a dealer or a hunter (been on two 
hunts, an extensive one for the Plymouth Meteorite and  not so extensive one 
for the Rochester Meteorite), so I can't say one way or another.

OK,  Bird-in-hand,  Intercourse, Bareville, it sounds like a bunch of 
sophomores made up those names!

Now, if you just spoke High German!,

Phil Whitmer