[meteorite-list] Tucson 2005....here I don't come

From: mark ford <markf_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue Dec 21 04:06:31 2004
Message-ID: <6CE3EEEFE92F4B4085B0E086B2941B31244965_at_s-southern01.s-southern.com>

Mark and list,

>>> Mark Bostock Wrote:

>Looking forward to meeting Dr. "Jack" Schmitt. It is hard not to be an
>American and a NASA-astronaut fan. I do not know how those outside the
US >feel, but to me, at my age. NASA was always there and always pushing
that >limit.

Yes it would certainly be a real treat to meet Dr Jack Schmitt, I really
envy those that manage get to Tucson! I met Edgar Mitchell (Apollo 14
LM pilot) at an Astronomy show here in the UK a few years ago, that was
a real experience, nice bloke, and his autograph has pride of place my
wall.

Coming from outside the US, I have always a great respect for what
America achieved, during the Apollo years, and after. And indeed all the
other space programs, indeed our own European space program has come on
leaps and bounds in recent years.

Does make one wonder where the space program is really going, I just
really don't believe President Bush's moon/mars landings are going to
happen, anytime soon

Personally I think they are just an excuse to cut back on all the
current science missions. It's the usual one, where they cut all the
short term budgets, with a view to long term 'target' which then
vaporizes in 10 years time, thus saving short term money, the oldest
budget trick in the book. But I am sure at least the rest of the world
won't stand still, I have a feeling the space race will hot up very
soon, and not in Nasa's favor unfortunately.

Just my 2 cents worth...

Best
Mark Ford







-----Original Message-----
From: MARK BOSTICK [mailto:thebigcollector_at_msn.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 7:37 AM
To: meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com
Subject: [meteorite-list] Tucson 2005....here I come

Hello everyone again,

I will be arriving in Tucson on February 3rd, Thursday and leaving
February
7th, Monday.

Sorry to hear about the Darryl Pitt auction being a no go. Two of the
specimens in my collection that I enjoy came from that event. Looking
forward to meeting Dr. "Jack" Schmitt. It is hard not to be an American
and
a NASA-astronaut fan. I do not know how those outside the US feel, but
to
me, at my age. NASA was always there and always pushing that limit.
Some of
you might remember an article I did on astronauts and micro-meteorites
and
meteorites. I also own a little space memorabilia included the remains
of
the Rubicon 1 space rocket. Thank you Allan for bring "Jack" to talk
with
us.

Nice to heat the people's auction is in the same location. The newer
place
is much better in my opinion. I have not talked to Michael yet, but I
have
helped him the last 3-4 years so I imagine I will again this year.
Remember
to bring your Norton books for autographs.....or better yet, pick up
some
there. Dorothy, you let me forget getting one of your books last
year....:-(

I am planning on trying to get into the Vagabond. It is a nice place
and
very central located. I have enjoyed many nights there and was saddened
last
year to hear it was going away. It would be nice if the meteorite people

could be in the same section. Perhaps one of the Tucson people could
mention such.

Like last year, I will once again, host a Tucson report page, or section

should I say, to my website. In the past I have provided long reports as

soon as possible and I will do the same this year. This is a great
promotion of our hobby so I hope those that do attend, write up small
reports on their experiences.

Not sure what I will bring with at this time, but I am sure to have a
few
goodies with me. Typically, I like shopping the shows and carrying
little
on the plane there.

If you are a first timer, please come up and say hello to me. And some
short
advise...stay away from the chicken.

Now lets see. Who owes me drinks.....

Mark Bostick
www.meteoritearticles.com


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