| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5652
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
 Posted: Apr 27, 2013 10:59 Post subject: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
Jim and I had decided, at the last minute, to drive down to the Houston Fine Mineral Show that is run by Dave Waisman, the same fellow who also does a number of other shows such as the Westward Look.
We were invited by HAMS ( Houston Area Mineralogical Society ) members, James and Charelle Webb to spent the night and attend a party/Barbeque for the dealers and some attendees.
Jim and I left Dallas and drove 282 miles and got there just about the right time to settle in, head down and visit with all the folks arriving.
The Webbs are kind enough to allow me to post many of their minerals and to show how fun they are.
I dedicate this show report to them.
So, here we go!
| Description: |
| I always love how flat Houston is, you can get some good photos of the skyline off in the distance! |
|
| Viewed: |
44481 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44454 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44458 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44486 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44477 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44449 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| The inevitable TRAFFIC!!! |
|
| Viewed: |
44475 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Yep, look at that exhaust pipe, we are definitely in Houston!!! |
|
| Viewed: |
44485 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44455 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44456 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5652
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:04 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...Interesting views along the way....
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44477 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44500 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44460 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44444 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5652
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:09 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44448 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Holly and Tim Smith, Marc Countiss of HAMS |
|
| Viewed: |
44482 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44497 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Gathering in the living room, poor Holly is straining to look up at that very tall fellow, Farrar Stockton. |
|
| Viewed: |
44457 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44491 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5652
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:13 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44438 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Lois Nelson and Dave Waisman |
|
| Viewed: |
44467 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44437 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Joe Budd talks with Gary White. |
|
| Viewed: |
44430 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Tim and Holly Smith chat with Cal Graeber. |
|
| Viewed: |
44444 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5652
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:16 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
| Rosemary White and Janis Countiss, HAMS |
|
| Viewed: |
44435 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5652
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:21 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
| Cal Graeber and Rosemary White. |
|
| Viewed: |
44421 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Tom Gressman, MinRec, and Jim, Husband, ha ha! |
|
| Viewed: |
44482 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44451 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Watch Will Larson, Bill's son as he realizes I am taking photos.... |
|
| Viewed: |
44456 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Photo BOMB! ( In America people call it a bomb if others draw attention without the people, in the photo, knowing. ) |
|
| Viewed: |
44427 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44436 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Marc Countiss and Dave Bristol. |
|
| Viewed: |
44425 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5652
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:26 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44390 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44402 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44383 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Jim and the Dorris family. |
|
| Viewed: |
44424 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44587 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Krystle and Joe Dorris, ( daughter and Dad ) and me. The Dorris family is on the t.v. show The Prospectors. |
|
| Viewed: |
45177 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44411 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44436 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5652
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:30 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
| Dona Leicht gets in line... |
|
| Viewed: |
44409 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
| Viewed: |
44381 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
| Viewed: |
44385 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
| Viewed: |
44429 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44382 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44423 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44403 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44415 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5652
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:35 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
| Gotta love a man who loves a dog !!! |
|
| Viewed: |
44410 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Glenn and Janis Rising, HAMS members |
|
| Viewed: |
44449 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44391 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44392 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Bill Larson and George Hickox |
|
| Viewed: |
44401 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Bruce and Marcia Friedman, HAMS members |
|
| Viewed: |
44406 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Chris from Sunnywood bases. |
|
| Viewed: |
44382 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Wayne Leicht dressed appropriately! |
|
| Viewed: |
44387 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5652
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:41 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
| Joe Budd does a great job on talking about mineral photography. |
|
| Viewed: |
44334 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44394 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44368 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44329 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44363 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| The Webb's had a caricature artist at the party, what fun! |
|
| Viewed: |
44368 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44350 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44358 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5652
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 12:54 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
Everything has been so much fun so far.
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44317 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| This is a collector I met in Tucson, he is in my show report. Nathan J. Reiskin who lives in Florida. I so enjoyed my chances to visit with him, he is just delightful. |
|
| Viewed: |
44331 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Love this base, their first mineral! The Webb's are so fun. |
|
| Viewed: |
44300 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44326 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Steve Behling, Collector's Edge. |
|
| Viewed: |
44346 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Rob Lavinsky and Bill Larson, aren't they good to stand still long enough for me to photo them? Two high energy fellows! |
|
| Viewed: |
44387 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44313 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44322 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5652
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:02 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
These are what make mineral shows so much fun, the gatherings and chance to meet and talk about all aspects of the mineral world. Having groups, such as HAMS and MAD and the groups around the country are great, you have mentors that help you, people to go to when you feel that a sale didn't go well, etc. And the monthly meetings and guest speakers are a great learning experience.
Anyhow, more of the Webb's minerals....
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44299 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44272 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44263 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44322 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44274 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Ah, now they are under the right light... |
|
| Viewed: |
44297 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44267 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44270 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5652
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:07 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
| Cowboy James Webb!!!!! Yehaw! |
|
| Viewed: |
44289 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44219 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Güenther, Cal and Leonard |
|
| Viewed: |
44280 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Dude, you need a cowboy hat! |
|
| Viewed: |
44275 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44237 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44243 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44288 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| James trying to look like a serious cowboy....nah, it won't work! |
|
| Viewed: |
44319 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5652
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:13 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
| Look who couldn't keep a straight face for long! |
|
| Viewed: |
44213 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44207 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Joe is the one who took my photo for the Christophe Gobin advert in the MinRec and was having some fun with me being the photographer for a change! |
|
| Viewed: |
44234 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Dave Waisman's lovely sister in law! Barbara Waisman. Their business is D.A.W. Trading. |
|
| Viewed: |
44229 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44212 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44217 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44234 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5652
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:26 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44223 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44195 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Steve Behling, James Webb and Gus Eiffler |
|
| Viewed: |
44227 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| I wish I could remember what I said...ha ha. |
|
| Viewed: |
44220 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44243 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Dave Waisman's brother, Don. |
|
| Viewed: |
44208 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Love Birds! Don and Barbara Waisman. Their business is D.A.W. Trading. |
|
| Viewed: |
44184 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Janis and Marc Countiss, HAMS |
|
| Viewed: |
44270 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5652
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:30 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44187 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Jarred and Trent, Gemnasty. |
|
| Viewed: |
44218 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44218 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44222 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44167 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44198 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44161 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Joe Budd's caricature is really good! |
|
| Viewed: |
44178 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5652
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:34 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44150 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44134 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44139 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44182 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44163 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44155 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Jim loves to look at everything! |
|
| Viewed: |
44193 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44198 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5652
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:37 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44142 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44168 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44126 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44123 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44121 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44141 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44115 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44142 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5652
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 16:11 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44009 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44021 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44030 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44011 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44012 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44027 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44004 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44007 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5652
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 16:13 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44032 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44042 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44043 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44040 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44023 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44033 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44012 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
44026 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ 
Register
Log in
Forgotten your password?
