We use cookies to show content based on your preferences. If you continue to browse you accept their use and installation. More information. >

FMF - Friends of Minerals Forum, discussion and message board
The place to share your mineralogical experiences


Spanish message board






Newest topics and users posts
10 Apr-14:59:55 Re: the mizunaka collection - elbaite (Am Mizunaka)
10 Apr-09:05:31 Re: collection of carles millan (Carles Millan)
10 Apr-08:08:58 Re: collection of michael shaw (Michael Shaw)
10 Apr-07:54:53 Re: the mim museum in beirut, lebanon (Carles Millan)
10 Apr-07:44:49 Re: the mim museum in beirut, lebanon (Mim Museum)
10 Apr-05:49:50 Re: the mim museum in beirut, lebanon (Tobi)
10 Apr-05:46:01 Re: collection of firmo espinar (Tobi)
10 Apr-05:38:13 Re: collection of carles millan (Tobi)
10 Apr-05:34:12 Re: the mizunaka collection (Tobi)
10 Apr-05:19:03 Re: collection of michael shaw (Tobi)
10 Apr-03:51:13 Re: collection of carles millan (Carles Millan)
09 Apr-21:52:08 The mizunaka collection - elbaite (Am Mizunaka)
09 Apr-08:12:54 Re: collection of carles millan (Michael Shaw)
09 Apr-05:01:03 Collection of carles millan - fluorapatite from kami mine (Carles Millan)
07 Apr-08:51:49 Re: collection of michael shaw - pyromorphite (Michael Shaw)
06 Apr-12:34:41 Re: kimberlite and diamond? (Lluis)
06 Apr-11:19:04 Re: kimberlite and diamond? (Jesse Fisher)
06 Apr-10:19:46 Re: kimberlite and diamond? (Bob Carnein)
06 Apr-08:23:29 Re: kimberlite and diamond? (James Catmur)
06 Apr-07:31:46 Re: kimberlite and diamond? (Roger Warin)
06 Apr-04:55:18 Re: kimberlite and diamond? (Von_von)
06 Apr-04:04:33 Re: kimberlite and diamond? (Roger Warin)
06 Apr-02:23:05 Kimberlite and diamond? (Von_von)
05 Apr-22:35:28 The mizunaka collection - quartz (Am Mizunaka)
05 Apr-15:58:09 Re: collection of firmo espinar (Firmo Espinar)

For lists of newest topics and postings click here


RSS RSS

View unanswered posts

Why and how to register

Index Index
 FAQFAQ RegisterRegister  Log inLog in
 {Forgotten your password?}Forgotten your password?  

Like
112010


The time now is Apr 10, 2024 16:12

Search for a textSearch for a text   

A general guide for using the Forum with some rules and tips
The information provided within this Forum about localities is only given to allow reference to them. Any visit to any of the localities requires you to obtain full permission and relevant information prior to your visit. FMF is strictly against any illicit activities related to collecting minerals.
Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011
  Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19  Next
  Index -> Mineral Shows by Gail Spann
Like
1


View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message

Gail




Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 14, 2011 20:46    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011  

...


DSC_0642.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27930 Time(s)

DSC_0642.JPG



DSC_0643.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27873 Time(s)

DSC_0643.JPG



DSC_0644.jpg
 Description:
the police are very watchful, but jovial.
 Viewed:  27894 Time(s)

DSC_0644.jpg



DSC_0645.jpg
 Description:
Blue cap...
 Viewed:  27869 Time(s)

DSC_0645.jpg



DSC_0646.jpg
 Description:
Nice huh???
 Viewed:  27853 Time(s)

DSC_0646.jpg



_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so...
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Gail




Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 14, 2011 20:55    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011  

...Poor Tom never knew I was coming at him as I clicked away...
I greatly admire this man, and his passion for German minerals is a great inspiration too.



DSC_0650.JPG
 Description:
Tom Moore of the Mineralogical Record
 Viewed:  27865 Time(s)

DSC_0650.JPG



DSC_0651.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27868 Time(s)

DSC_0651.JPG



DSC_0652.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27868 Time(s)

DSC_0652.JPG



_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so...
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Gail




Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 14, 2011 21:07    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011  

...


DSC_0653.jpg
 Description:
Roy Kristiansen from Norway
 Viewed:  27861 Time(s)

DSC_0653.jpg



DSC_0655.JPG
 Description:
Jolyon Ralph and Robin ( from Kristalle)
 Viewed:  27908 Time(s)

DSC_0655.JPG



DSC_0657.jpg
 Description:
University of Arizona, one of the structures there.
 Viewed:  27847 Time(s)

DSC_0657.jpg



_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so...
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Gail




Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 14, 2011 21:19    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011  

I had a nice time getting a private tour with Jordi and Joaquim, Eloise and Gene Meiren leading the way...he was a gracious host at the Museum to see the Afghan and Pakistan display.


DSC_0658.jpg
 Description:
Another neat building at the University of Arizona.
 Viewed:  27892 Time(s)

DSC_0658.jpg



DSC_0661.JPG
 Description:
Upon entering there is a case, this beauty was in there.
 Viewed:  27879 Time(s)

DSC_0661.JPG



DSC_0663.jpg
 Description:
 Viewed:  27850 Time(s)

DSC_0663.jpg



DSC_0664.JPG
 Description:
Herb Obodda photo...
 Viewed:  27874 Time(s)

DSC_0664.JPG



DSC_0665.JPG
 Description:
Jordi, Gene and Mark. Mark is the Curator at the Museum.
 Viewed:  27844 Time(s)

DSC_0665.JPG



_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so...
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Gail




Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 14, 2011 21:31    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011  

...


DSC_0667.jpg
 Description:
 Viewed:  27868 Time(s)

DSC_0667.jpg



DSC_0669.jpg
 Description:
 Viewed:  27864 Time(s)

DSC_0669.jpg



DSC_0670.JPG
 Description:
Worth posting another photo of this incredible Kunzite cluster.
 Viewed:  27816 Time(s)

DSC_0670.JPG



DSC_0673.jpg
 Description:
 Viewed:  27824 Time(s)

DSC_0673.jpg



DSC_0674.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27818 Time(s)

DSC_0674.JPG



DSC_0675.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27812 Time(s)

DSC_0675.JPG



_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so...
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Gail




Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 14, 2011 21:44    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011  

...


DSC_0676.JPG
 Description:
Joaquim is an amazing photographer.
 Viewed:  27823 Time(s)

DSC_0676.JPG



DSC_0677.jpg
 Description:
Sweet!
 Viewed:  27820 Time(s)

DSC_0677.jpg



DSC_0679.JPG
 Description:
Gene and Jordi.
 Viewed:  27811 Time(s)

DSC_0679.JPG



DSC_0680.jpg
 Description:
This is Gene's
 Viewed:  27807 Time(s)

DSC_0680.jpg



DSC_0681.jpg
 Description:
Heading down into the mineral area.
 Viewed:  27800 Time(s)

DSC_0681.jpg



DSC_0682.JPG
 Description:
I just got a hematite like these with water worn holes and rivulets. Very cool.
 Viewed:  27799 Time(s)

DSC_0682.JPG



_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so...
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Gail




Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 14, 2011 21:55    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011  

more minerals in the downstairs area. I have a great appreciation of Hematite "Kidney Ore".


DSC_0683.JPG
 Description:
LOVE this!!!
 Viewed:  27780 Time(s)

DSC_0683.JPG



DSC_0684.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27769 Time(s)

DSC_0684.JPG



DSC_0685.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27761 Time(s)

DSC_0685.JPG



DSC_0686.JPG
 Description:
Love the nail.
 Viewed:  27808 Time(s)

DSC_0686.JPG



_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so...
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Gail




Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 14, 2011 22:13    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011  

...


DSC_0688.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27778 Time(s)

DSC_0688.JPG



DSC_0693.jpg
 Description:
 Viewed:  27764 Time(s)

DSC_0693.jpg



DSC_0694.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27739 Time(s)

DSC_0694.JPG



DSC_0695.jpg
 Description:
 Viewed:  27727 Time(s)

DSC_0695.jpg



DSC_0696.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27744 Time(s)

DSC_0696.JPG



DSC_0698.JPG
 Description:
Brochantite.
 Viewed:  27728 Time(s)

DSC_0698.JPG



_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so...
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Gail




Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 14, 2011 22:24    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011  

...


DSC_0699.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27732 Time(s)

DSC_0699.JPG



DSC_0700.JPG
 Description:
Lovely
 Viewed:  27723 Time(s)

DSC_0700.JPG



DSC_0703.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27741 Time(s)

DSC_0703.JPG



DSC_0704.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27735 Time(s)

DSC_0704.JPG



DSC_0706.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27722 Time(s)

DSC_0706.JPG



_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so...
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Lumaes




Joined: 09 Feb 2011
Posts: 69
Location: AUSTRALIA


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 14, 2011 22:28    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011  

Hi Gail:

The photos are just beautiful, and I loved those ones of "Kidney Ore" Just fantastic!!
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Gail




Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 14, 2011 22:35    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011  

...


DSC_0707.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27689 Time(s)

DSC_0707.JPG



DSC_0708.JPG
 Description:
Gene
 Viewed:  27704 Time(s)

DSC_0708.JPG



DSC_0709.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27691 Time(s)

DSC_0709.JPG



DSC_0712.JPG
 Description:
Back at the show. Van King, Jim Hall and Everett Harrington.
 Viewed:  27690 Time(s)

DSC_0712.JPG



_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so...
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Gail




Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 14, 2011 22:49    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011  

...


DSC_0713.jpg
 Description:
Pu Tzu
 Viewed:  27680 Time(s)

DSC_0713.jpg



DSC_0714.JPG
 Description:
another day of the Main Show.
 Viewed:  27665 Time(s)

DSC_0714.JPG



DSC_0715.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27689 Time(s)

DSC_0715.JPG



DSC_0716.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27670 Time(s)

DSC_0716.JPG



DSC_0717.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27666 Time(s)

DSC_0717.JPG



DSC_0718.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27694 Time(s)

DSC_0718.JPG



_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so...
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Darren




Joined: 09 Aug 2009
Posts: 91
Location: New Mexico


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 14, 2011 22:59    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011  

The number of amazing kunzites spread throughout just the small part of what I saw was just amazing!!!!!
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Gail




Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 14, 2011 23:06    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011  

...In the upper hall area there are ballrooms/lecture halls. There are also many booths touting organizations.


DSC_0720.JPG
 Description:
Jolyon of Mindat, next to Brandy Naugle of the VUG.
 Viewed:  27670 Time(s)

DSC_0720.JPG



DSC_0721.JPG
 Description:
Scheduled meetings.
 Viewed:  27631 Time(s)

DSC_0721.JPG



DSC_0722.JPG
 Description:
I am a member of the SMMP and enjoy joining in on the meetings. I am in this through my board work with the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
 Viewed:  27643 Time(s)

DSC_0722.JPG



DSC_0723.jpg
 Description:
Virgil Leuth leads the meeting.
 Viewed:  27662 Time(s)

DSC_0723.jpg



DSC_0724.jpg
 Description:
Speaking of the University of Arizona's future.
 Viewed:  27644 Time(s)

DSC_0724.jpg



DSC_0725.JPG
 Description:
Tony Kampf
 Viewed:  27638 Time(s)

DSC_0725.JPG



_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so...
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Gail




Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 14, 2011 23:18    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011  

...


DSC_0726.jpg
 Description:
Carl Francis, Harvard.
 Viewed:  27655 Time(s)

DSC_0726.jpg



DSC_0727.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27632 Time(s)

DSC_0727.JPG



DSC_0731.jpg
 Description:
Bruce Geller, Colorado school of mines museum curator.
 Viewed:  27811 Time(s)

DSC_0731.jpg



DSC_0733.jpg
 Description:
We did a great "guessing" game. Name the mineral and what you think the current value is. Many folks lent us minerals.
 Viewed:  27659 Time(s)

DSC_0733.jpg



DSC_0735.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27623 Time(s)

DSC_0735.JPG



_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so...
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Gail




Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 14, 2011 23:29    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011  

...


DSC_0738.jpg
 Description:
Everyone is having fun guessing at the going price. The price tags will be revealed after everyone writes their guesses.
 Viewed:  27530 Time(s)

DSC_0738.jpg



DSC_0741.JPG
 Description:
Bruce writes his guesses.
 Viewed:  27541 Time(s)

DSC_0741.JPG



DSC_0742.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27521 Time(s)

DSC_0742.JPG



_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so...
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Gail




Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 14, 2011 23:51    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011  

Jim and I decided to host a party we labeled "Meet the Curators" which was at Casa Vicente restaurant. It is a Spanish themed menu and we had 53 RSVPs from SMMP members and we had also invited a cross section of dealers, collectors and miners.
Jim was not with me though, he was in Dallas on business so I braved hostessing alone. ( If you know me you know I love to hostess! )
We had a great turn out. I got very few photos as I was busy greeting and chatting with everyone. The food and wine were wonderful, the camaraderie was even better!
Jim and I will be hosting this by invitation only event next year too.

It is important to us that people get to know those in charge of minerals around the world and to see how we can better help them with donations, bequeaths and loaners. We can make great things happen simply by getting to know each other.

So....some photos from our event.



DSC_0744.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27557 Time(s)

DSC_0744.JPG



DSC_0747.JPG
 Description:
I got there early to help the staff figure where to put tables, etc.
 Viewed:  27538 Time(s)

DSC_0747.JPG



DSC_0746.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27522 Time(s)

DSC_0746.JPG



DSC_0748.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27537 Time(s)

DSC_0748.JPG



DSC_0749.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27550 Time(s)

DSC_0749.JPG



DSC_0751.JPG
 Description:
Good wine and sangria.
 Viewed:  27523 Time(s)

DSC_0751.JPG



DSC_0754.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27503 Time(s)

DSC_0754.JPG



_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so...
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Gail




Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 14, 2011 23:59    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011  

...


DSC_0755.JPG
 Description:
guests arrive.
 Viewed:  27500 Time(s)

DSC_0755.JPG



DSC_0756.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27513 Time(s)

DSC_0756.JPG



DSC_0757.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27504 Time(s)

DSC_0757.JPG



_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so...
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Gail




Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 15, 2011 00:29    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011  

...


DSC_0758.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27452 Time(s)

DSC_0758.JPG



_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so...
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   

Gail




Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.


Access to the FMF Gallery title=

View user's profile

Send private message

PostPosted: Feb 15, 2011 00:31    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011  

...


DSC_0760.JPG
 Description:
 Viewed:  27454 Time(s)

DSC_0760.JPG



_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so...
Back to top
Reply to topic Reply with quote
Like
   
Display posts from previous:   
   Index -> Mineral Shows by Gail Spann   All times are GMT - 5 Hours
Page 8 of 19
  Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19  Next  

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum


All pictures, text, design © Forum FMF 2006-2024


Powered by FMF