goldmanmike Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Did about a 4hr hunt today on a dry lake bed in CA. Was lucky enough to find a 3.4 gram piece by sight. Man you just got to love this hobby. I think it might be a L, it does not have the pull of a franconia chondrite. There is still some out there, just have to get out and look. And definitely be willing to get skunked. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29 Prospector Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Mike, Are you working the northside of the lake or the northeast side? 29er Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regmaglitch Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Hi Mike, Nice find! Maybe that little guy has relatives scattered nearby. We too, are trying to wean ourselves from hunting Franconia exclusively. Yes, like you said, one risks getting skunked but, making a new find is well worth the time spent. I think you've proved that. Give yourself a big pat on the back! Congrats, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalNovice Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Hey Mike, Nice fusion crust on that guy. I like the picture on the right; very nice looking. Congratulations on the find! Side note: Does anyone know the approximate (per gram) value of a dry lake bed meteorite, say an ordinary L chondrite like this one? Thanks, and good job again Mike, Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldmanmike Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 Went back out to day for about 5hr, thats all I had time for. Was able to find 2 more little ones, and I mean little one is .3 grams and one is .5 grams still fun. Bob I am hunting the south side. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basaltgooroo Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 how far apart where they from the first one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldmanmike Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 The two little ones were found 770 yards away for the 3.4 gram piece. The two little ones were 247 feet away from each other. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basaltgooroo Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 so they are most likely from the same fall right? they have really great shape. hope u find more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29 Prospector Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Went back out to day for about 5hr, thats all I had time for. Was able to find 2 more little ones, and I mean little one is .3 grams and one is .5 grams still fun. Bob I am hunting the south side. Mike Thanks Mike. Give me a call next time you hear that way, I'd like to tag along see if I can learn something. You and Paul are kicking @ss. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest meteorite-hunter Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Hi Mike, a little guy! But what a beautiful shape. I like to find individual ones. That is a great find if you just spotted it. Great hunting and maybe we run into each other some day! With best regards, Moni PS. I love this hobby so much too! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dez-perate 4 nugs Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Man I wish you would get a JOB and quit going out without me lol. Im going to have to jog next time we go so I can get out in front of you and scoop up the rest. Either that or walk right next to you and just bump you out of the way when you see one :innocent0002: :innocent0009: Great finds my friend, Ill catch up one way or another :outtahere: :coffeetime: See ya soon Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Way to go Mike! You've been on a roll. Nice spacerock. Thanks for sharing. BTW, I'd pay good money to see you and Paul rolling around on a dry lake bed wrestling over a meteorite. That would be a good laugh. mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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