[meteorite-list] Berthoud update of 10/13/04

From: Matt Morgan <mmorgan_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed Oct 13 22:51:48 2004
Message-ID: <000a01c4b198$b8591e10$6400a8c0_at_D14191145L2K>

Hi list:
This is a quick update on our search for the meteorite...
Gary Curtiss and myself spent all day today near the town of Berthoud,
Colorado. We passed out dozens and dozens of "Meteorites Wanted" posters
and spoke to a lot of the residents of the town. Everyone was very
entusiastic and and enjoyed handling the meteorites we brought with us.
Our first stop was very close to the area where the meteorite was found.
We were told the Whiteis' wanted to keep their privacy, so we respected
that. Only a few of the surrounding neighbors were home. None of the
people we talked to heard or saw the meteor. Furthermore, it was not
picked up by NORAD, so chances are it was a very small event.

We visited the local newspapers and did a couple interviews and placed
ads in the papers. I have always found this to be a good starting
point. We ate lunch and grabbed coffee in the local cafes; once again
people were curious and would stop by to see the meteorites and ask
questions. The town was abuzz with the word "meteorite". Very cool.
After lunch we hung posters in every place the public would
frequent...libraries, town hall, schools, restaurants, grocery stores,
you name it. The last stop was at the local High School. We spoke with
the science teachers at great length and they told us many of the kids
were inquisitive about meteorites and they invited us to give a talk
next week to their classes.

It felt like a meteorite Mecca, at least for a little while.

To expand a little on Mike Jensen's comments...the area will be a little
difficult to search, since it is mostly plowed corn fields. Plus it
rained a lot last night and is now fairly muddy. Chances are bigger
pieces are buried. There is a lot of ground to cover, all of which is
private.

The people are great and willing to talk, but if you come to Berthoud,
respect their rights. Remember, we all represent the meteorite
community.

Til next time...

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Matt Morgan
Mile High Meteorites
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P.O. Box 151293
Lakewood, CO 80215 USA
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