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Believe me ... we were too! We didn't get to see the cut and prepared rock (or know what it was) until we met Dr. Garvie in the lab. It was very exciting and it is -- I think -- quite rare to be able to generate some real suspense like that in unscripted TV. But we did always try to keep it real. It was one of my conditions for developing the show. The people in my field are very smart and it would be obvious to them if something was fake or planted. Also, neither Steve nor I would have considered doing a show that wasn't real to our work and ourselves. We were fortunate that we worked with such a good production company, LMNO, and network -- Science / Discovery -- as they all shared our desire to make an authentic science and adventure show.

You are very kind, thank you! Well, it is something I've been "digging into" since I was little ; )

@@GeoffNotkin 🤣 Apparently so! Haha

That was one of the highlights of my career. It was wonderful to be in Switzerland again.

@@GeoffNotkin You're such a remarkable human in this world. I'm always learning something when I watch your videos.

You're so welcome! Thank you for watching. I will say (don't tell anyone) that Season 1 was my favorite, but there were plenty of great moments in 2 and 3. Cheers.

Thank you for the lovely message! So glad you are enjoying it. Cheers from us -- Geoff

Extraordinary! What a marvelous description, thank you. If a meteorite does land close to you, observers typically report hearing loud "thunder" or a sound like cannons as it slows down in the atmosphere and / or fragments. So, it it was a fireball (potential meteorite) that you saw -- which sounds likely to me -- it might have burned up or landed further away than it seemed. Either way, I am enthusiastically envious of your experience. Thank you for posting -- Geoff

So do I! This is one of my favorite comments on the channel ever ; ) Thank you!

Not quite. You need a permit to operate a metal detector in Sweden. The purpose is to protect abundant Viking-era burial sites and other ancient or historic artifacts. Actually, quite sensible.

Hey Geoff, it's an honor! I respect your point of view but I'm from America so I don't quite see it that way. Makes me wonder what I kept thinking when I watched this episode. How in the hell were a couple of commercial meteorite dealers like you and Steve able to come in and remove valuable meteorites from the country to then sell for profit. Doesn't sound like something this country would allow you to do. Meteorite treasure doesn't seem that much different than Viking-era treasure. People are selling both for profit.

Thank you for the reply! Well, you do ask a most interesting and important question about value and ownership. In most countries it is legal to search for meteorites, just as it is for gold or diamonds. You don't need a permit for a detector here in the States and people look for lost rings and watches on the beach, gold nuggets in the wilds, and everything in between. Is there a difference? I suppose so, because meteorites potentially have scientific value and old rings probably do not. But ... there are already *many* Muonionalustua in academic collections and it has been fully examined and described. I don't believe there is any need or interest in futher academic study on that meteorite. Except, perhaps, for the fascinating topic of its post-fall dispersal by glacial action, and finding more pieces helps shed light on that unique situation. So, the authorities in Sweden evidently do not feel that any scientific value is being lost by commercial or private hunting in the Muonionalusta strewnfield. And we do ALWAYS abide by local laws and regulations. It's the right thing to do, but you also -- obviously -- can't do anything illegal on a Discovery series that aired on all seven continents ; ) I guess my answer to the Sweden question is: "Because we're allowed to." Meteorite hunting is not regulated in Sweden, except for the issue of the detector permits, so if we're willing to put in the time (hundreds of hours) hunting and digging, and the expense of traveling to such a very remote location, is it okay for us to keep or sell what we find? If we don't find them, somebody else will. I'm not being argumentative : ) It's a very interesting topic. Another thing to consider: If meteorites are not recovered, they will eventually -- 100% and without a doubt -- decay into nothing, over time, in Earth's moist atmosphere. And many or perhaps most academics, with their teaching, publishing, and research responsibilities do not have the time or resources to go out in the field and do what we do. In fact, I once had the opportunity (thanks to Steve) to take a very famous academic out in the field and help him find his very first ever meteorite. And he was in his eighties! It was an amazing experience. Also, in some of our most significant episodes (Gold Basin, Morasko, Whitecourt Crater II, Odessa Crater), we donated every piece we found to the relevant museum or academic institution. And here's something I think you'll approve of: The largest Muonionalusta we found in Season Two -- 69 lbs -- is still in my collection and will never be cut up or sold as long as I live. Oh ... and did I mention the expense of shipping them back from Sweden? I paid for that ; ) I really appreciate the intelligent observations and questions. Please follow up if you wish. Cheers and respect -- Geoff

@GeoffNotkin Very interesting. I just assumed that because you and Steve are kind of "Celebrities" , maybe you were able to get some special permission to remove the meteorites. I'm surprised their laws are as liberal as they are. I guess this is considered to be a very abundant and common meteorite. It's actually my favorite meteorite. I don't collect meteorites but they fascinate me. I do collect watches and I have a few with this meteorite as the dial. Don't get me wrong, I am on your side. I collect dinosaur teeth and have been for about 25 years. So the arguments you were making about why meteorites should be collected and not left in the ground, I hear you brother and agree with you 100%! I don't believe as many profession/academics believe that only they should be able to enjoy these beautiful natural wonders. The way you feel about meteorites, I feel about dinosaur teeth. They are absolutely beautiful works of nature. Thanks for responding to me. It's been a real treat talking to you.

Actually, yes we did, but the camera crew was not in the country, so it didn't make it to the episode. The site was fascinating. There were significant indentations in the group that could well have been craters. And the ground returned the same specific signal as Henbury meteorites (on the detectors). But we were unable to locate even tiny fragments. It remains a mystery. Great question, BTW!

You are made of stern stuff! We salute you. It was pretty mild in comparison when we were there. The problem was, the meteorite at Buzzard Coulee were on the small side and quickly covered by even a modest snowfall. Be safe out there!