[meteorite-list] My 1 year meteorite birthday

[Mendy Ouzillou]

Dear List Members,

Today, is my one year meteorite birthday.  One
 year ago today, I bought my very first meteorite, a beautiful Sikhote 
Alin (actually two of them), from Geoffrey Notkin.  In that year, I have
 made wonderful new friends, found my first meteorite
 (Sutter's Mill SM42 1.6g) from an observed fall, got to buy stunning 
specimens ranging from 2.3g fully crusted Tissint to a 13.6kg Canyon 
Diablo.  I also  became a member of the IMCA and MetSoc.  I have started my 
journey on the hardest road possible - a complete type collection that 
does not include micros.  My recent purchase of a crusted 0.15g piece of
 Governador Valadares is one of a very few exceptions.  As with all my 
passions, I prefer to drive a cheap old car and afford the best 
specimens I can.  To the many friends around the world who have helped 
me grow and understand this fascinating field - a heartfelt thank you 
and I look forward to my second birthday.  Have to wonder what treasures
 the universe will share with us all next year.

warm regards,

Mendy