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Julian C. Gray
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 Posted: Feb 17, 2010 14:32 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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Hi All
It is definitely from Jacksons Crosroads, Georgia ( https://www.mineral-forum.com/message-board/files/dsc_0042_642.jpg ) It is one of the finest that I have ever seen. I went to the case four times to see this amethyst before I noticed the tanzanite crystal right next to it.
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katherine.Dunnell
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Location: Toronto
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 15:08 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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Gail, just awesome !! I have been scrolling through a couple of pages all day. You covered a lot of ground. My favourites (other than all the minerals of course) were the desert shots you have from your hike with Jamie and Alyssa.
Just wonderful !
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 15:15 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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| katherine.Dunnell wrote: | Gail, just awesome !! I have been scrolling through a couple of pages all day. You covered a lot of ground. My favourites (other than all the minerals of course) were the desert shots you have from your hike with Jamie and Alyssa.
Just wonderful ! |
Katherine, that desert trip was a life saver for me, I needed to disengage from the madness of Tucson for a while and get back to the sanity of the great outdoors. I am an outdoors person, hate being tied to the inside for long, so the winters in Dallas suit me fine as they ar relatively short.
Jamie and Allysa were great fun, we really had a nice "Women's day out".
Thanks for your comments! Cheers
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 15:21 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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| This young lady lives two houses down from us. Her Mom is an Earth Science teacher and they fell in love with our minerals. She fit the profile for a crystal hunter and I hooked her up with the group. We are so proud of her! |
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katherine.Dunnell
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 15:24 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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Amen Gail ! Your eyes need a rest from all the stimulation ! Terri Ottaway (GIA) and myself went for a hot stone massage at Westward Look Friday morning.
The slow shuffle of the show wears on you.. it was time for a tune up.
I couldn't decide which one of your cases i liked the best.. for me, the best gem case at the show was GIA
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 15:32 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 15:35 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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| katherine.Dunnell wrote: | Amen Gail ! Your eyes need a rest from all the stimulation ! Terri Ottaway (GIA) and myself went for a hot stone massage at Westward Look Friday morning.
The slow shuffle of the show wears on you.. it was time for a tune up.
I couldn't decide which one of your cases i liked the best.. for me, the best gem case at the show was GIA |
Without stepping on anyone's toes, the GIA was simply magnificent in their first class presentation!
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Linda Smith
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 18:28 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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As always Gail, you did a superb job of capturing the essence of Tucson. Thank you again for all of your hard work. I, along with scores of people, who could not go, have walked the sidewalks, seen the smiling faces and the beautiful gems and specimens, thanks to your tireless desire to share with us. We appreciate you!
Hugs,
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 18:55 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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| Linda Smith wrote: | As always Gail, you did a superb job of capturing the essence of Tucson. Thank you again for all of your hard work. I, along with scores of people, who could not go, have walked the sidewalks, seen the smiling faces and the beautiful gems and specimens, thanks to your tireless desire to share with us. We appreciate you!
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I thought of you so often Linda! I know that I took some photos with you in mind, glad you like the report. I still have more to do, but finding the time is not as easy now that I am home and busy catching up on daily life.
Best regards, Gail
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 20:30 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 20:36 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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| The best smiling face ever! Brett Kosnar, he came over to help us pick out some gem rough for cutting. We wanted his opinion as he is our gem cutter of choice. |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 20:45 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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Nice fellow we met at the main show, he has some nice Jackson Crossroads Amethyst Quartzes.
Rosemary Roberts note: is Rodney Moore the previous owner of Jackson Crossroads in Georgia. |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 20:52 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 20:58 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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| These two ladies live not far from us, in Fort Worth! AND..they are cyclists too. I have already had an email as they wanted to see the website for this show report. |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 21:06 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 21:15 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 21:28 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 21:35 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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Gail
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