Chris in VA Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) Isn't that cool? :D Only the fourth time a meteor has been observed to hit VA in recorded history. It's literally 3 minutes down the street from us! Our dr says he feels "more connected to the universe" now...:lol: Here's a news video. Edited January 23, 2010 by Chris in VA added link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyable Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I saw that on somebody's blog! That was amazing. Glad no one was hurt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 REALLY? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Wow! Ya'll are famous now in Lorton! I'll have to tease Dana about it. So cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I just read this to dh. He said, "Did they have meteorite insurance?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe in miracles Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Very cool! You should do a unit study on meteors with the kids:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shalom22 Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I saw that on the news today. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Isn't that cool? :DOnly the fourth time a meteor has been observed to hit VA in recorded history. It's literally 3 minutes down the street from us! Our dr says he feels "more connected to the universe" now...:lol: Here's a news video. Chris, I read this a couple days ago and then checked out the location of the office on google maps. That's when I realized it was right on Rt. 1 a stone's throw from your house!!!! I had no idea he was actually your doctor. We used to drive right by there on our way to piano lessons each week. YIKES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Now that's just plain neat. :) (And I'm glad no one was standing where the meteorite fell, or else that wouldn't be neat.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Did he get to keep it? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 I think he gave it to the Smithsonian, but I'm not sure. BTW, there are two Dr.'s there, and one PA. Just to be fair! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 .:lol:Here's a news video. I saw the story online yesterday and we watched another news channel clip. My 11yods was amazed. He even told dh about it last night (not typical). For some reason, the fact that this meteorite was the closest one ever recorded near DC struck us as funny. I loved how the dr. said it obviously wasn't his time to go yet! Kristine on the other side of the state Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 Oh brother--now the owner of the strip mall/building where the Dr's office is located says HE owns the meteorite b/c it hit HIS building, and he wants it back from the Smithsonian! The Smithsonian gave the Drs $10,000, which they donated to Haiti. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 That is craaazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Some people... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only me Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I saw this on Yahoo news this morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Oh brother--now the owner of the strip mall/building where the Dr's office is located says HE owns the meteorite b/c it hit HIS building, and he wants it back from the Smithsonian! The Smithsonian gave the Drs $10,000, which they donated to Haiti. :glare: Some one needs to tell that man "Finders, keepers,...." Geesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Oh brother--now the owner of the strip mall/building where the Dr's office is located says HE owns the meteorite b/c it hit HIS building, and he wants it back from the Smithsonian! The Smithsonian gave the Drs $10,000, which they donated to Haiti. :glare: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_space_rock_dispute Just saw it on yahoo. That's too bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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