[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of Day - October 28, 2010

[Adam Hupe]

Hi Jonathon,

I encourage new hunters and enjoy being in the field with them.  My 
brother-in-law and sister are both new to the hunt.  Nothing will replace the 
smile on my brother-in-laws face when he found his first meteorite last Spring.  
When Count Guido showed up announced with his first find, I could not help but 
share in his enthusiasm for such a fantastic new meteorite.  I have made many 
friends due to the meteorite hunts.

Like treasure hunting, I think it is important that due care and proper ethics 
are instilled in those new to the hobby. It is important that a strict Code Of 
Ethics be followed by all of us or  this hobby will go the same way as treasure 
hunting with most land off  limits. People, like the crazy that showed up 
unannounced yesterday seem to be only interested in the monetary value and 
little else. They will not listen to a thing I have to say if it is not what 
they want to hear. This is what angered Zann into telling him to leave.

I enjoy hunting with the largest manageable groups possible. More often then 
not, it is the rookies that seem to come up with great finds and there is no 
substitute for their enthusiasm they share willingly.  I remember how excited I 
was about my first hunts.  I still get the same excitement when somebody who has 
never hunted before joins in.  It is that I dislike the crazies approaching me 
out of the blue.  There is a difference between somebody new to the hobby and a 
money-crazed, eyes glossed over freak showing up at your doorstep unannounced 
who doesn't believe a thing you tell him because he is an expert from watching 
too much TV.

Best Regards,

Adam