Mikestang 918 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Red Dry Lake, AZ Mark and I spent a day hunting Red Dry Lake. I made a find in a little blow-out spot and called Mark over to show him the rock. A few minutes later, as I was documenting my find, Mark found one about 60' away right in the spot I told him I was gonna be hunting! They looked similar, so we compared them, and I popped them right together. They are two pieces of the same stone. Mark is such a good guy that he gave his piece to me. More than likely this is paired to RdDL009, an H3.6. There is still one small piece missing to make this find a whole stone, hopefully I can get back out there and find it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeJ 2,112 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Nice finds !! Good report too. I like to 'hear' from people who know what they're doing.... Keep at it. Luke Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DolanDave 701 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Good finds congrats..... Do they still have the southern part of the lake off limits? Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikestang 918 Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 Dave, there are portions of the lake bed fenced off yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Strapped 216 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Congratulations! Great finds! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
azdigger 1,474 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I used to go to the Dry Lake and fly my RC planes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
homefire 2,579 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 We have two or three in the Lordsberg are I want to hit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Swampstomper Al 1,336 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 wtg Mike..! Swamp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikestang 918 Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 5 hours ago, azdigger said: I used to go to the Dry Lake and fly my RC planes. Hey, Rick, this is your backyard, right up Stockton Hill Road! Nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardtimehermit 507 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 What a fit! you guys found some Quote Link to post Share on other sites
azdigger 1,474 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 I guess when I go to the dry lake I should look at the ground and stop flying my planes......got one now with 8 1/2 ft wing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Regmaglitch 103 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Hi Mike, Awesome finds. I love pieces that fit together! Homefire, Check out "Alkali Flat" in the Meteoritical Bulletin Database. Ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
homefire 2,579 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Will check out Alkali Flats. Most of that is on White Sands and a No Go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikestang 918 Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 I've been out to Alkali Flats also, great surface, I'm sure there are more out there still. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikestang 918 Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 I got back out to Red DL this weekend and found another small chondrite on Sunday, 2.5 grams. Still looking for the 3rd piece to that puzzle we found in June, the last piece should weigh about 1 gram, so it should be locateable if it still exists. Maybe next time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Strapped 216 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Congrats! Another nice find. When hunting the dry lake do you use a metal detector or just a magnet stick? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikestang 918 Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 Just a magnet and my eyes. Mostly the magnet is to make sure it's not a meteorite. They do really stand out once you see one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loxlie 1 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I really can't wait to get out to Bullhead City. You guys are making me jealous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
azdigger 1,474 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Loxlie , let me know when you get to Bullhead....are you moving there. I am in Golden Valley , just over the hill towards kingman. Maybe we can hunt together. I got a Jeep and a Polaris ranger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikestang 918 Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 I'm pretty sure there are meteorites all over Golden Valley, do you ever go out and just wander around? So much open flat land, every time I drive through all I can think about is what is out there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
azdigger 1,474 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Nope, but I think I will. A couple of places I ride my SXS the is a lot of flat ground, reminds me of Franconia. Have to give it a shot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikestang 918 Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 Yup, there's great desert pavement all the way to Laughlin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DolanDave 701 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 On 10/27/2016 at 4:11 AM, Loxlie said: I really can't wait to get out to Bullhead City. You guys are making me jealous. Theres some really good finds being made just west of Laughlin, close to Bullhead City.... Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
azdigger 1,474 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 ok Dave , you got my attention Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Loxlie 1 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 On 10/27/2016 at 6:48 AM, azdigger said: Loxlie , let me know when you get to Bullhead....are you moving there. I am in Golden Valley , just over the hill towards kingman. Maybe we can hunt together. I got a Jeep and a Polaris ranger Thanks! Definitely will do. I mostly coin shoot here, but I'm really looking forward to getting out and exploring, looking for meteorites. Coming from a metroplex of about 8 million to a "city" of 40k, I'll be happy as hell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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