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Gail
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 Posted: May 07, 2010 21:41 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
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Some signage at the elevators. Well folks, that's about it for the mineral portion of the show. We all gathered down in the lobby area for drinks and for saying goodbye. See next group of photos....
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Gail
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| Posted: May 07, 2010 21:47 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
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A short time to relax and chat about the show, then everyone is off for dinner and packing up. We stayed and enjoyed some good banter, then hit the road for the 4 hour drive home. It was a long day, but truthfully, it was a good time.
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| Dan and Diana Weinrich, always a good time to see them. |
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| Nick, Green Mountain Minerals. |
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| Corey is having fun with Diana. |
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Gail
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| Posted: May 07, 2010 21:55 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
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| Hey, really....you think his Mom might get upset if we fleece that kid? |
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| Okay Kid, I know you have some money for buying minerals, give it up!!!!! |
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| Okay, you can go now, we have all your money!!! |
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Well darn, they aren't getting MY last dollar!
Robert Owens, nice nice nice guy! Same name as my cousin in England. |
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Tobi
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| Posted: May 08, 2010 03:11 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
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| Gail, thank you once more for an interesting, informative and funny show report. You did, as always, a good job! And congratulations to your new acquisitions, the large titanite is exceptional!
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Gail
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| Posted: May 08, 2010 06:39 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
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| Tobias Martin wrote: | | Gail, thank you once more for an interesting, informative and funny show report. You did, as always, a good job! And congratulations to your new acquisitions, the large titanite is exceptional! |
Thank you Tobias, I had fun doing it. I might still have a photo here or there to add, but am pretty sure I added enough to give everyone a "feel" for the Houston show. We are still unpacking the minerals we purchased at the show. I will add photos and descriptions as we do. The titanite is a beauty and was in the MinRec in 2006, but not a very good view and it was before it was trimmed. We bought that piece from Mike Bergmann.
We also picked up a choice Chalcocite from Bristol, Connecticut. A wonderful Pyromorphite from Bunker Hill, to name a few.
Again, Tobias, thank YOU for your kind comments. Cheers!
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Greg Toomey
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| Posted: May 08, 2010 11:42 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
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Gail,
Great report as always - just the right mix of people and minerals! We really like the fact you showed some of your acquisitions as you and Jim were purchasing them, within the context of the show. Congratulations on your report and newest additions! Happy Mother's Day!
Greg & Ginny
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Gail
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| Posted: May 08, 2010 17:29 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
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Thanks Greg, always nice to hear from you. Give Ginny a big hug for me!
Here is a wonderful Kongsberg Silver we got at the show. Jim is holding it for scale.
12.4 cm tall by 7.6 wide, 4.3 deep.
Native silver, wires and ropes.
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Gail
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| Posted: May 08, 2010 17:32 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
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Is one ever really done with a show report? ha ha!
Some more minerals we picked up at the show.
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| Trying to hide the price on the corner of the card, sorry for the weird photo, but here is the info.... |
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Gail
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| Posted: May 08, 2010 17:36 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
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...I showed this earlier, here it is at our house as we are ready to number and tag it for the catalogue.
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| Posted: May 08, 2010 17:39 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
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Another that came home to join our collection.
Villiaumite from . Koashva mountain, Khibiny Kola Penninsula. Russia
Sodium Fluorite mineral.
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Gail
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| Posted: May 08, 2010 17:44 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
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Just found a few more photos....
Adam Sotomayor and Scott Werschky.
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Gail
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| Posted: May 08, 2010 17:51 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
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| Maryanne and John Fender, MAD |
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| Can't remember if I put this in the show report, but forgive me if I have done so twice. |
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| Bye to my Mom and Dad as we left to attend the last day of the show, then head home from there. My parents are celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. |
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Gail
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| Posted: May 08, 2010 18:19 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
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That Rhodochrosite from Peru we picked up...
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KDF-TX
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| Posted: May 09, 2010 08:55 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
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Hi Gail,
I see you included a picture of Adam Sotomayor. Did you happen to snap a pic of the sculpture in his room? The skull with sunglasses and the butterfly bowtie? By Francisco.
I want to show my friends; they don't believe me.
I bought the DVD of "American Woman". Awesome! A new Michelangelo...
Kevin
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Gail
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| Posted: May 09, 2010 09:37 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
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I have a photo of that from the Tucson show. I will go dig it out. Francisco brought his wife and lovely daughter to meet us at the art evening at the Westward Look. Super nice folks!
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Gail
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| Posted: May 09, 2010 20:49 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
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Oh..too funny. Our son-in-law was here today, for Mothers Day. Jim and I thought about how much his bald head resembled the "bowling ball" hematite we had. ...Me and my camera, well...couldn't resist.
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Gail
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| Posted: May 09, 2010 20:53 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
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Our new Baryte is nestled in our case.
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John Cornish
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| Posted: May 11, 2010 11:39 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
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Hi Gail,
Thank you so much for taking the time to breathe such wonderful life into our hobby through your continuing contributions. As always, it is an absolute pleasure to peruse the show through your eyes. All the very best to you and Jim! Thanks again,
John
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Gail
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| Posted: May 11, 2010 13:15 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
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| John Cornish wrote: | Hi Gail,
Thank you so much for taking the time to breathe such wonderful life into our hobby through your continuing contributions. As always, it is an absolute pleasure to peruse the show through your eyes. All the very best to you and Jim! Thanks again,
John |
Thank You John. I value your comments and your appreciation. Cheers.
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keith
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| Posted: May 15, 2010 19:18 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's HOUSTON 2010 show report |
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Thanks Gail
Great report
Loved your English Baryte and Hematite.
Very much appreciated the report
Cheers
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