[meteorite-list] 99th year Anniversary Holbrook Hunt – A Huge Success!

[Greg Stanley]

Congratulations to all that went, I wish I could have made it.  Great job Ruben for setting this up and I'm looking forward to your videos and pics of this event.
Greg S

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On Jul 17, 2011, at 1:48 PM, Ruben Garcia <mrmeteorite at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> While there are still some hunters in the field I can honestly say
> this has been a great success. Believe it or not, this was the most
> successful hunt I have personally witnessed in Holbrook. One hunter
> walked away with nearly a pound of beautiful - 99 year old -Holbrook
> meteorites.  Yes, he did win the “largest find” trophy!
> 
> We had world class hunters, Nick Gessler, Bob Verish, Moni Waiblinger
> as well as Erik and Ben Fisler that came to share their knowledge and
> expertise with new hunters. A few of these future “Hall of Fame”
> Hunters shocked and inspired us all with the shear number and size of
> their finds! I have great footage of the spectacular specimens found!
> 
> Over 50 people attended and 47 participated in yesterdays hunt.
> Imagine this, all but 10 found one or more meteorites. However, NO ONE
> went home empty handed.
> 
> Except for Larry’s mutli-pound specimen of a few years ago this hunt
> was the most successful in the last 10-20 years – at least that I know
> of…..
> 
> I am currently editing footage of this hunt that will go down as one
> to be remembered.
> I won’t spoil the surprise just yet but I think everyone will be
> shocked at how much was recovered and how the “Mighty Holbrook Strewn
> Field” is still giving up!
> 
> I’m happy to report that I witnessed NO arguing, No trash left behind,
> NO trouble whatsoever!
> 
> So, thanks to all that attended and thanks for making us all look good.
> 
> Stay tuned for video and photos!
> 
> 
> -- 
> Rock On!
> 
> Ruben Garcia
> 
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