[meteorite-list] The Trials and Tribulations in Dealing with Landowners

From: MIke Antonelli <mfrancis66_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 06:59:41 -0800 (PST)
Message-ID: <114809.92131.qm_at_web84008.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Please folks, isnt the REAL issue here simply the way some deal with landowners? I really don't blame these landowners at all for feeling slighted. I mean, we have to be reasonable, cautious, and even conservative, when it comes to discussing what the landowners will receive if something good is found on their property. Planting visions of big money certainly is a questionable tactic, and only paves the way for circumstances such as this to arise. Its a slippery slope we find ourselves on these days, dealing with landowners, and we, as meteorite hunters, need to recognize the fact that if not for cooperating landowners, we would likely be doing something else all together. The landowner's satisfaction should come first and foremost, after all, they own the property, and are at a certain risk just allowing us onto their land. A classic case of a dog biting the hand that feeds him. I do understand the (unforeseen?) problems that can unfold, such as lack of
 a market, and so forth, this, moreover lends to the idea of approaching with conservative caution, not promises of big money and vacation homes. We also need to realize that what we do out there in the field, as well as at the market place, reflects on ALL meteorite hunters, and WE NEED TO ACT ACCORDINGLY!!!!!!!! This situation needs to be FIXED!!!!!! --Mike A.
Received on Mon 21 Feb 2011 09:59:41 AM PST