[meteorite-list] Your First Meteorite - When did you Get It

[Jay & Annette]

Greg, 

I found my first meteorite at an NuggetShooter Gold Basin outing in 2005.  I was actually participating in a coin shoot of sorts, (searching for marked pennies, to be later claimed as 'tokens' for prizes) and using my Minelab GP3000, with it's monster 16" coil.  After amassing a whooping 16 tokens, and ready to call it a day, I walked across the trail leading to and from the campsite, and I got a faint signal that sounded different than all the rest that day.  Upon digging down approximately eight inches, I found what appeared to be a strange rock.  Unfortunately, because of my 'crude' digging and the size of my pick, I actually broke a small piece off of the meteorite.  I was told that I could find meteorites in the area, but really didn't think I would find one.  Upon further review, it was confirmed (by John B. and one-legged Dave) that it was indeed a Gold Basin meteorite.  I was the first person to touch this meteorite from the nether regions, crudely wiped it off, and proudly displayed it like it worth a million bucks.  The meteorite weighed 65 grams and I still have it today.

At that point in my metal detecting journey, I was hooked.  For the next several years I ate, slept, and dreamed about meteorites.  I've hunted Gold Basin (on claimed land of course), and found several more to join my collection.  As an elementary school teacher, I love sharing these seemingly familiar rocks with my students, and try to convey the enthusiasm I have for meteorites to them.  Unfortunately, most of them don't share my passion, but nonetheless I love the thrill of the hunt.  

Jason


On Jun 24, 2010, at 11:17 AM, Greg Stanley wrote:

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> Hi List:
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> Gives me an idea for a new thread:
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> What was you first meteorite?  When did you acquire it?
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> Greg S.
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