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: |
94806 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94727 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94809 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94844 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94782 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94824 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
The inevitable TRAFFIC!!! |
|
Viewed: |
94764 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Yep, look at that exhaust pipe, we are definitely in Houston!!! |
|
Viewed: |
94800 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94755 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94769 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: |
94799 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94860 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94767 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94794 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: |
94752 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Holly and Tim Smith, Marc Countiss of HAMS |
|
Viewed: |
94861 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94851 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Gathering in the living room, poor Holly is straining to look up at that very tall fellow, Farrar Stockton. |
|
Viewed: |
94743 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94814 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: |
94765 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Lois Nelson and Dave Waisman |
|
Viewed: |
94876 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94735 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Joe Budd talks with Gary White. |
|
Viewed: |
94771 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Tim and Holly Smith chat with Cal Graeber. |
|
Viewed: |
94802 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: |
94742 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: |
94757 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Tom Gressman, MinRec, and Jim, Husband, ha ha! |
|
Viewed: |
94807 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94747 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Watch Will Larson, Bill's son as he realizes I am taking photos.... |
|
Viewed: |
94798 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Photo BOMB! ( In America people call it a bomb if others draw attention without the people, in the photo, knowing. ) |
|
Viewed: |
94777 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94722 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Marc Countiss and Dave Bristol. |
|
Viewed: |
94722 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: |
94704 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94701 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94705 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Jim and the Dorris family. |
|
Viewed: |
94667 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94902 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Krystle and Joe Dorris, ( daughter and Dad ) and me. The Dorris family is on the t.v. show The Prospectors. |
|
Viewed: |
95712 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94671 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94724 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: |
94716 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
Viewed: |
94632 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
Viewed: |
94679 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
Viewed: |
94714 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94620 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94713 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94634 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94697 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: |
94687 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Glenn and Janis Rising, HAMS members |
|
Viewed: |
94752 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94665 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94669 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Bill Larson and George Hickox |
|
Viewed: |
94682 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Bruce and Marcia Friedman, HAMS members |
|
Viewed: |
94685 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Chris from Sunnywood bases. |
|
Viewed: |
94646 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Wayne Leicht dressed appropriately! |
|
Viewed: |
94673 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: |
94610 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94682 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94653 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94583 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94590 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
The Webb's had a caricature artist at the party, what fun! |
|
Viewed: |
94648 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94584 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94613 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: |
94612 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: |
94608 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Love this base, their first mineral! The Webb's are so fun. |
|
Viewed: |
94516 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94650 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Steve Behling, Collector's Edge. |
|
Viewed: |
94649 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: |
94815 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94526 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94607 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: |
94575 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94491 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94552 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94618 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94524 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Ah, now they are under the right light... |
|
Viewed: |
94537 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94532 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94484 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: |
94516 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94444 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Güenther, Cal and Leonard |
|
Viewed: |
94507 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Dude, you need a cowboy hat! |
|
Viewed: |
94526 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94500 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94467 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94501 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
James trying to look like a serious cowboy....nah, it won't work! |
|
Viewed: |
94569 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: |
94384 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94403 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: |
94443 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Dave Waisman's lovely sister in law! Barbara Waisman. Their business is D.A.W. Trading. |
|
Viewed: |
94368 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94451 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94437 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94420 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: |
94408 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94397 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Steve Behling, James Webb and Gus Eiffler |
|
Viewed: |
94453 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
I wish I could remember what I said...ha ha. |
|
Viewed: |
94453 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94451 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Dave Waisman's brother, Don. |
|
Viewed: |
94411 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Love Birds! Don and Barbara Waisman. Their business is D.A.W. Trading. |
|
Viewed: |
94405 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Janis and Marc Countiss, HAMS |
|
Viewed: |
94507 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 13:30 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94368 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Jarred and Trent, Gemnasty. |
|
Viewed: |
94409 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94398 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94416 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94373 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94404 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94318 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Joe Budd's caricature is really good! |
|
Viewed: |
94375 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 13:34 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94331 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94331 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94325 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94393 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94348 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94337 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Jim loves to look at everything! |
|
Viewed: |
94387 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94397 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 13:37 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94381 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94380 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94296 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94312 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94319 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94323 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94331 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94323 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 16:11 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94211 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94215 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94249 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94237 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94207 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94205 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94250 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94191 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 16:13 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94250 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94223 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94274 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94201 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94218 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94227 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94236 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94207 Time(s) |
|
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|