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Gail
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Posted: Feb 11, 2011 10:31 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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A lovely dinner, hosted by Jordi, with Bob Cook, John and Merle White, Jordi's friend Jordi and Me. |
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Where we had a lovely dinner. |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 11, 2011 10:43 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Alex and Trevor at Ray Hills rented place. There was a great party there. I went for a while, then head back to hit the bed for a good night's sleep. |
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Caitlin and Ian on the left, the Lindells on the right. |
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I gave Caitlin a bicycle pin. |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 11, 2011 10:50 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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The Boys!!! Everett and Jim. |
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Hmm, who do these amazing gams belong to? |
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There she is!!! Linda Vanegas Smith. |
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Me with Trevor and Alex from Australia |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 11, 2011 10:53 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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I am off to roam the Inn Suites and then off to the Main show. Today is childrens day at the show, I usually wait for it to quiet down before going there. But I love the children and how they see the minerals, gems and jewelry.
Jim arrives back in Tucson today, I have missed him greatly. We love to enjoy Tucson together.
Later.....
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 11, 2011 11:01 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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oops, just have to post this photo before heading out...
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 13, 2011 08:35 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Well, as you can tell, I have been too tired late at night to put photos and captions on here. I have amazing photos, great rocks and wonderful people yet to add.
I leave for home today, and expect I will be loading photos for hours on end in the comfort of my own living room.
Jim made it in, Jolyon and I went to the airport to pick him up and went straight to Peter and Allyson Megaw's party. Bill did NOT have an iguana on his head as last year.
But I got a good photo of him which I will share later, it is rather an interesting one...ahem.
Got to hand it to Bill Larson, he has a great sense of humour.
My biggest dilemma today...how to get all the rocks and minerals I picked up this week home......
My best wishes to you all...
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Posted: Feb 13, 2011 08:39 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Me at the MAD case. We have a few pieces in here. |
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Posted: Feb 13, 2011 08:44 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Posted: Feb 13, 2011 08:55 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Posted: Feb 13, 2011 09:01 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Outside the MAIN show is a great area for having lunch. |
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Joe Budd, photographer and new member of MAD |
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Dona Leicht, dressed for a charity drive for the police of Tucson. |
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Posted: Feb 13, 2011 09:10 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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candy! Well, at least this rhodo looks like it. |
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Peter Megaw and the Mayor of Tucson |
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The Mayor unwraps the covering over the gold found in Australia. Ausrox's own Rob Sileki owns this piece. |
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Posted: Feb 13, 2011 09:17 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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This is the "Empress" rhodo from China. |
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Mike Wise, Smithsonian Museum. |
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Keith Brownlee, MAD, and Lance Cook of Collector's Edge. |
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Posted: Feb 13, 2011 09:20 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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...The Smithsonian Museum crowd is having fun with taking photos of the Emperer Rhodochrosite.
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Posted: Feb 13, 2011 09:24 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Posted: Feb 13, 2011 09:31 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Jordi Fabre and Carl Acosta. |
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Robin, of Kristalle, dressed for charity as a saloon girl. |
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This collection was packed away and left to sit for 300 years!!!!!! They recently found it. |
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Posted: Feb 13, 2011 09:33 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Posted: Feb 13, 2011 09:39 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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The Mayor of Tucson and Peter Megaw. |
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Peter and his daughter, Lauren Megaw. Lauren won the Lidstrom and Desautels award this year. |
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Posted: Feb 13, 2011 09:45 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Posted: Feb 13, 2011 09:51 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Well Ladies and Gentlemen, I am going to pack up my trusty Mac Book Air and head out to the Main show. Last night was the TGMS dinner and awards ceremony. Congratulations to all who won.
I have great photos taken of all winners and the fun of the dinner and silent auction as well. I urge people to attend and support the event every year. We are grateful to the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society for all their hard work and this is a great way to show our appreciation.
Till later, and look for hundreds more photos to come....
My very best to you all, Gail
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Posted: Feb 14, 2011 09:35 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Back in Dallas and settling in. We have a new member of our home, a puppy...white standard sized poodle named Albite. He joined our four other big dogs a few weeks before coming to Tucson. I had quite a greeting when I came in the front door!
Our flight was on time and no worries on bringing our minerals in our carry on luggage. Our son Tom, who was a dealer at the Westward Look show, brought all our minerals back when he left that Tuesday after. We also asked a dealer friend to bring a couple of flats back as well.
It is often a concern, and if someone was smart they might start a courier service to deliver minerals for people who fly in but need drivers to deliver. Just a thought.....
So......let's see what photos I can add this fine morning....
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