[meteorite-list] Well, it's official Yelland Dry lake Bed

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AWESOME! Congratulations Sonny!!! Job well done...!

Regards,
Eric

On 10/27/2010 9:26 AM, wahlperry at aol.com wrote:
> Hi List,
>
>
> I just wanted to share the news that Yelland Dry Lake has been 
> approved as the official name for the meteorites I discovered in 2007. 
> This is the largest known TKW of chondritic material recovered from 
> one meteorite here in Nevada. The TKW is 76 kg's, it is classified as 
> an H4. This is the lake bed where the Meteorite Men episode was filmed 
> last year. I revisited the lake last month with a couple of friends 
> and recovered  several  more pieces.
> I have noticed over the past few months that a few list members have 
> recovered up to 5 more kilo's from the same lake bed.  Way to go guys, 
> keep up the good work! It would be nice to see many people enjoy this 
> area as the many that have been able to enjoy Gold Basin ( Thanks to 
> Jim, John and Twink).
>
>  I received an email early last year from a certain list member that 
> indicated this lake bed was located by Strawberry Point near Eureka 
> Nv.,  with  other inaccurate information.  This lake bed is actually 
> closer to Ely, Nevada and is in an area that I have spent many years 
> exploring. Hopefully someday he will find his own strewn field and 
> will be able to share his exciting news with us all.
>
> Anyone wishing to get additional information about the hunting area  
> please contact me off list.
>
> Happy Hunting!
>
> Sonny
>
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