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Gail
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 14:43 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Sue Koepke and George Stacey from Canberra |
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Micheael Bainbridge, Gloria Staebler and Bill Pinch. |
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We were buying a spcimen that used to belong to Dave Wilber apparently. A pyrargyrite. |
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Gloria came over to be in on the fun. |
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Darren
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 14:55 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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LOL! Sure your grandkids will be well set for minerals!!!!
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 14:57 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Rum Jungle, Pyromorphite and Malachite. |
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Nice couple who are helping to sell the Rum Jungle pieces. |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 15:10 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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ice cream sales were good. |
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Jim and I pick up a piece from Dave Rosewall. |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 15:14 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Saturday closing time and I saw a rare thing occur...LOOK! |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 15:22 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 16:53 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Saturday night awards dinner and silent auction. A MUST see and a great way to support the TGMS who make this whole MAIN show come about. Please, let's see some more support next year?
All ages are awarded and it would be nice to see a cheering squad, although Kristalle did a fine job of that this year!
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the line at one of the bars. Time to relax and enjoy a drink with friends. |
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What's with people with cameras? I mean, gee.... ha ha! |
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Joe Budd at the silent auction area. |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 17:03 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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...The dinner was really good! They had all sorts of choices and a couple of chefs slicing roast beef or making shrimp dishes...it was quite tasty.
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And now the line for dinner, this is fun because you get to visit with folks around you. |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 17:13 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Rob Thacker, head of HAMS group. Houston area mineral society. |
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A nice group of people came to enjoy a wonderful evening. |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 17:24 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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John Betts, mineral dealer and a great source of information. |
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Jolyon and Trevor Kitto. Trevor is from Australia and a dear friend of mine, I was delighted he came to the awards dinner. Jolyon was there also, he was receiving an award. |
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Steve Chamberlain is there to receive the Carnegie award for the Rochester Mineralogical Symposium. |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 17:33 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Wayne and Dona Leicht get champagne for their anniversary. |
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Wayne Leicht dressed as a miner/cowboy for presentation of their money towards a charity that the Tucson police will presnt. |
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Three bottles of champagne!! |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 17:44 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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The police come up to get their money for their charity. |
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Brandy Naugle Zzyzx and Les Presmyk |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 17:53 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Al was one of the papparazzi |
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Ed Huskinson was taking photos of himself, what a riot! |
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Lumaes
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 18:19 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Hi Gail:
Again great photos of the social side of mineral collecting. If only minerals could talk! Keep up the good work.
Sam
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 18:37 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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I will be honest, I cannot remember what all the awards are as I was busy taking photos and not writing anything down, so am hoping people might let me know?
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Si and Ann Frazier get an award. |
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Lauren gets an award for the Lidstrom and Desautels !!!!! |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 18:46 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Lauren is pictured to the right when Les gave her an award many years ago. |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 18:56 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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...Rob Lavinsky of Arkenstone urges children to enter minerals in competition and offers a nice cash award to those that do.
I was sad to see that we only had one photo op, as the kids were in hotel rooms asleep or with their parents elsewhere. Lauren, however, was called back up as she is 17 and still eligible. She won a cash award from Rob.
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So much for Lauren growing up, check out her shoes this time! |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 19:04 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Alan made some announcements and presentations. |
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Barb Dutrow receives an award. |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 19:29 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Van King comes to introduce and talk briefly about Jolyon Ralph. |
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Gail
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Posted: Feb 17, 2011 19:43 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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