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Gail
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 Posted: Feb 16, 2010 23:48 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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| I think Bill was rather a good sport for letting a group of us photo him. Someone yelled for me to come see and bring my camera, and Bill waited for me to get some shots. Good for you Bill !!! |
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| Again, this photo just cracks me up! Bill Larson wearing an Iguana, or is it that the Iguana is wearing Bill Larson??? |
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| Not easy to "Peel" off an Iguana ! |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 09:29 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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I ended up with a case of the famous "Tucson Crud" which is not always fun. But I seem to be on the mend and hope to be over it soon. My definition of Tucson Crud is whatever you come home with ...sleep deprivation, too many cocktails, sitting outside under gas heaters so your back is toasty warm and your front if freezing cold, skipping meals so you don't miss seeing minerals...you name it.
Combine that with the super dry air of Tucson and voila, the CRUD!
It was worth it, but there are a few things you can do to minimize this experience...
Drink LOTS of water, it is the desert after all.
Get some rest, so much going on you tend to forget about sleeping.
Eat a good breakfast, you will be on your feet all day and probably grab a snack for lunch and then eat a meal late in the evening.
Bring comfortable shoes, then change them daily so you rotate through two or three pairs.
Bring a good backpack or foldable bag, and perhaps a wheeled small foldable cart, your back will thank you.
On another note, chapstick, moisturizer and sun block, tums and ibuprofen or aspirin are handy to carry with you.
I saw a lot of folks using walkers at the show, it enabled them to get around and see everything, so if you suffer from problems with walking, it makes sense.
And there are those really cool canes with a seat built in...
Take the time to sit and kick back each day during the shows. Most dealers offer a chair or two, and the Main show had areas to meet up and supplied chairs.
Pamper yourself!
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 10:26 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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Saturday, MAIN SHOW and ending with awards during the evening dinner. I am a HUGE fan of supporting the TGMS and the awards are wonderful.
Some displays around the show...
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 10:32 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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More Saturday photos.
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| Merle is telling me about her Sari from Friday night. The Whites and Me. |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 10:43 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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...Herb and Moni's case. Always top notch!
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| Herb and Moni Obodda's case. |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 10:53 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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More of the Obodda case.
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 11:05 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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| Ed Swoboda's case is just wonderful. |
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| Diaspore, something we also showed in our case....this is a wonderful example. |
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| Ed Swoboda's amazing Benitoite gemstone necklace layout. |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 11:11 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 11:14 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 11:19 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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| Gene Meiren Bill Larson case. |
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| Ah yes, Blue Cap Tourmaline, Bill Larson's collection. |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 11:35 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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...our Saturday started off relaxed as we had an easy going breakfast at the Westward Look resort where we stayed. This resort is really quite nice and very relaxing.
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| A puzzle is always laid out for anyone to spend time on. |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 11:39 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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| This is where we first came and bought our petrified wood table top. |
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| On the way to the Main show. |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 11:47 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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At the Main show.
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| This fellow has been working the main show for years and is retiring. We will miss him, he was a joy! |
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| Our friend Michelle, and Jim. |
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| Michelle is a friend of ours from Dallas, she surprised us at the show! |
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| guest lecturer John Koivula |
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 11:53 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 12:06 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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Collector's Edge Main Show display and booth. I find their extra care in setting up a comfortable and elegant display very inviting. Good marketing yet very approachable booth.
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 12:12 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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| Camera shy Nick Caruth, I still got a decent shot of him when he finally gave up and told me to go ahead! |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 12:21 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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| heart stopper for me. I have been drooling over this piece since it was shown as an ex-Minette collection. |
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| Diana Weinrich's thumbnail display, Liroconite....a fav. of mine! |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 13:58 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 14:19 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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...Another Crystal Hunters case, this one Smoky Quartz and Amazonite. Our friend, and neighbor, went and did some fun digging with her daughter for this adventure. I love seeing what fun these children have!
Thanks to Bryan Lees, Joe and Sue Dorris and Tim Dorris for helping to make these adventures happen! And Bryan Swoboda of course, with Blue Cap Productions.
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Gail
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| Posted: Feb 17, 2010 14:26 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010. |
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| Dave Wilber is back, in a wheel chair for a short while. He had a problem with his pacemaker during the show, but was back the next day. Bryan Swoboda is pushing him around and held his hand up to wave at me like he was a puppet! too funny. |
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