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Gail
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 10:59 Post subject: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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Jim and I had decided, at the last minute, to drive down to the Houston Fine Mineral Show that is run by Dave Waisman, the same fellow who also does a number of other shows such as the Westward Look.
We were invited by HAMS ( Houston Area Mineralogical Society ) members, James and Charelle Webb to spent the night and attend a party/Barbeque for the dealers and some attendees.
Jim and I left Dallas and drove 282 miles and got there just about the right time to settle in, head down and visit with all the folks arriving.
The Webbs are kind enough to allow me to post many of their minerals and to show how fun they are.
I dedicate this show report to them.
So, here we go!
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I always love how flat Houston is, you can get some good photos of the skyline off in the distance! |
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The inevitable TRAFFIC!!! |
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Yep, look at that exhaust pipe, we are definitely in Houston!!! |
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_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Gail
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:04 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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...Interesting views along the way....
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_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Gail
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:09 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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Holly and Tim Smith, Marc Countiss of HAMS |
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Gathering in the living room, poor Holly is straining to look up at that very tall fellow, Farrar Stockton. |
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_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Gail
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:13 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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Lois Nelson and Dave Waisman |
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Joe Budd talks with Gary White. |
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Tim and Holly Smith chat with Cal Graeber. |
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_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Gail
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:16 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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Rosemary White and Janis Countiss, HAMS |
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_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Gail
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:21 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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Cal Graeber and Rosemary White. |
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Tom Gressman, MinRec, and Jim, Husband, ha ha! |
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Watch Will Larson, Bill's son as he realizes I am taking photos.... |
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Photo BOMB! ( In America people call it a bomb if others draw attention without the people, in the photo, knowing. ) |
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Marc Countiss and Dave Bristol. |
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_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Gail
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:26 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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Jim and the Dorris family. |
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Krystle and Joe Dorris, ( daughter and Dad ) and me. The Dorris family is on the t.v. show The Prospectors. |
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_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Gail
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:30 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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Dona Leicht gets in line... |
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BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
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BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
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BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
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_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Gail
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:35 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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Gotta love a man who loves a dog !!! |
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Glenn and Janis Rising, HAMS members |
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Bill Larson and George Hickox |
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Bruce and Marcia Friedman, HAMS members |
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Chris from Sunnywood bases. |
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Wayne Leicht dressed appropriately! |
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_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Gail
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:41 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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Joe Budd does a great job on talking about mineral photography. |
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The Webb's had a caricature artist at the party, what fun! |
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_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Gail
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 12:54 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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Everything has been so much fun so far.
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This is a collector I met in Tucson, he is in my show report. Nathan J. Reiskin who lives in Florida. I so enjoyed my chances to visit with him, he is just delightful. |
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Love this base, their first mineral! The Webb's are so fun. |
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Steve Behling, Collector's Edge. |
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Rob Lavinsky and Bill Larson, aren't they good to stand still long enough for me to photo them? Two high energy fellows! |
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_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Gail
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:02 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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These are what make mineral shows so much fun, the gatherings and chance to meet and talk about all aspects of the mineral world. Having groups, such as HAMS and MAD and the groups around the country are great, you have mentors that help you, people to go to when you feel that a sale didn't go well, etc. And the monthly meetings and guest speakers are a great learning experience.
Anyhow, more of the Webb's minerals....
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Ah, now they are under the right light... |
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Gail
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:07 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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Cowboy James Webb!!!!! Yehaw! |
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Güenther, Cal and Leonard |
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James trying to look like a serious cowboy....nah, it won't work! |
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_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:13 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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Look who couldn't keep a straight face for long! |
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Joe is the one who took my photo for the Christophe Gobin advert in the MinRec and was having some fun with me being the photographer for a change! |
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Dave Waisman's lovely sister in law! Barbara Waisman. Their business is D.A.W. Trading. |
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_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:26 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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Steve Behling, James Webb and Gus Eiffler |
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I wish I could remember what I said...ha ha. |
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Dave Waisman's brother, Don. |
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Love Birds! Don and Barbara Waisman. Their business is D.A.W. Trading. |
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Janis and Marc Countiss, HAMS |
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_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:30 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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Jarred and Trent, Gemnasty. |
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_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:34 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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Jim loves to look at everything! |
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_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:37 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 16:11 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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Posted: Apr 27, 2013 16:13 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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