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Gail
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Posted: Feb 14, 2011 20:46 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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the police are very watchful, but jovial. |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 14, 2011 20:55 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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...Poor Tom never knew I was coming at him as I clicked away...
I greatly admire this man, and his passion for German minerals is a great inspiration too.
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Tom Moore of the Mineralogical Record |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 14, 2011 21:07 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 14, 2011 21:19 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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I had a nice time getting a private tour with Jordi and Joaquim, Eloise and Gene Meiren leading the way...he was a gracious host at the Museum to see the Afghan and Pakistan display.
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Upon entering there is a case, this beauty was in there. |
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Jordi, Gene and Mark. Mark is the Curator at the Museum. |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 14, 2011 21:31 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Worth posting another photo of this incredible Kunzite cluster. |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 14, 2011 21:44 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Joaquim is an amazing photographer. |
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Heading down into the mineral area. |
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I just got a hematite like these with water worn holes and rivulets. Very cool. |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 14, 2011 21:55 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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more minerals in the downstairs area. I have a great appreciation of Hematite "Kidney Ore".
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 14, 2011 22:13 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 14, 2011 22:24 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Lumaes
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Posted: Feb 14, 2011 22:28 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Hi Gail:
The photos are just beautiful, and I loved those ones of "Kidney Ore" Just fantastic!!
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 14, 2011 22:35 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Back at the show. Van King, Jim Hall and Everett Harrington. |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 14, 2011 22:49 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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another day of the Main Show. |
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Darren
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Posted: Feb 14, 2011 22:59 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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The number of amazing kunzites spread throughout just the small part of what I saw was just amazing!!!!!
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 14, 2011 23:06 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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...In the upper hall area there are ballrooms/lecture halls. There are also many booths touting organizations.
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I am a member of the SMMP and enjoy joining in on the meetings. I am in this through my board work with the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. |
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Virgil Leuth leads the meeting. |
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Speaking of the University of Arizona's future. |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 14, 2011 23:18 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Bruce Geller, Colorado school of mines museum curator. |
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We did a great "guessing" game. Name the mineral and what you think the current value is. Many folks lent us minerals. |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 14, 2011 23:29 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Everyone is having fun guessing at the going price. The price tags will be revealed after everyone writes their guesses. |
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Bruce writes his guesses. |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 14, 2011 23:51 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Jim and I decided to host a party we labeled "Meet the Curators" which was at Casa Vicente restaurant. It is a Spanish themed menu and we had 53 RSVPs from SMMP members and we had also invited a cross section of dealers, collectors and miners.
Jim was not with me though, he was in Dallas on business so I braved hostessing alone. ( If you know me you know I love to hostess! )
We had a great turn out. I got very few photos as I was busy greeting and chatting with everyone. The food and wine were wonderful, the camaraderie was even better!
Jim and I will be hosting this by invitation only event next year too.
It is important to us that people get to know those in charge of minerals around the world and to see how we can better help them with donations, bequeaths and loaners. We can make great things happen simply by getting to know each other.
So....some photos from our event.
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I got there early to help the staff figure where to put tables, etc. |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 14, 2011 23:59 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 15, 2011 00:29 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 15, 2011 00:31 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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