| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
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: |
113937 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113927 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113973 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
114026 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113957 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
114009 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| The inevitable TRAFFIC!!! |
|
| Viewed: |
113975 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Yep, look at that exhaust pipe, we are definitely in Houston!!! |
|
| Viewed: |
114052 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113927 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113938 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
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: |
113955 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
114068 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113976 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113977 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:09 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113911 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Holly and Tim Smith, Marc Countiss of HAMS |
|
| Viewed: |
114021 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
114014 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Gathering in the living room, poor Holly is straining to look up at that very tall fellow, Farrar Stockton. |
|
| Viewed: |
113912 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113998 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:13 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113930 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Lois Nelson and Dave Waisman |
|
| Viewed: |
114034 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113907 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Joe Budd talks with Gary White. |
|
| Viewed: |
113910 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Tim and Holly Smith chat with Cal Graeber. |
|
| Viewed: |
113973 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
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: |
113939 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
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: |
113933 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Tom Gressman, MinRec, and Jim, Husband, ha ha! |
|
| Viewed: |
113962 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113967 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Watch Will Larson, Bill's son as he realizes I am taking photos.... |
|
| Viewed: |
114035 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Photo BOMB! ( In America people call it a bomb if others draw attention without the people, in the photo, knowing. ) |
|
| Viewed: |
113953 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113892 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Marc Countiss and Dave Bristol. |
|
| Viewed: |
113899 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:26 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113898 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113871 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113888 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Jim and the Dorris family. |
|
| Viewed: |
113856 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
114091 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Krystle and Joe Dorris, ( daughter and Dad ) and me. The Dorris family is on the t.v. show The Prospectors. |
|
| Viewed: |
115131 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113843 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113896 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
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: |
113932 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
| Viewed: |
113862 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
| Viewed: |
113869 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
| Viewed: |
113859 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113804 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113893 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113791 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113860 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
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: |
113860 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Glenn and Janis Rising, HAMS members |
|
| Viewed: |
113991 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113888 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113900 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Bill Larson and George Hickox |
|
| Viewed: |
113850 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Bruce and Marcia Friedman, HAMS members |
|
| Viewed: |
113864 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Chris from Sunnywood bases. |
|
| Viewed: |
113822 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Wayne Leicht dressed appropriately! |
|
| Viewed: |
113831 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
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: |
113774 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113855 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113845 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113724 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113766 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| The Webb's had a caricature artist at the party, what fun! |
|
| Viewed: |
113821 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113727 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113795 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
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: |
113751 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: |
113788 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Love this base, their first mineral! The Webb's are so fun. |
|
| Viewed: |
113691 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113823 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Steve Behling, Collector's Edge. |
|
| Viewed: |
113806 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: |
114003 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113676 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113739 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
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: |
113734 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113622 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113709 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113747 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113731 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Ah, now they are under the right light... |
|
| Viewed: |
113746 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113720 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113643 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
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: |
113654 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113589 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Güenther, Cal and Leonard |
|
| Viewed: |
113654 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Dude, you need a cowboy hat! |
|
| Viewed: |
113701 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113658 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113642 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113696 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| James trying to look like a serious cowboy....nah, it won't work! |
|
| Viewed: |
113728 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
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: |
113566 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113521 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: |
113597 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Dave Waisman's lovely sister in law! Barbara Waisman. Their business is D.A.W. Trading. |
|
| Viewed: |
113515 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113606 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113562 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113557 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5839
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:26 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113586 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113541 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Steve Behling, James Webb and Gus Eiffler |
|
| Viewed: |
113628 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| I wish I could remember what I said...ha ha. |
|
| Viewed: |
113616 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
113638 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Dave Waisman's brother, Don. |
|
| Viewed: |
113556 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Love Birds! Don and Barbara Waisman. Their business is D.A.W. Trading. |
|
| Viewed: |
113593 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Janis and Marc Countiss, HAMS |
|
| Viewed: |
113676 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ 
Register
Log in
Forgotten your password?
