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: |
94403 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94327 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94415 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94442 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94380 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94429 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
The inevitable TRAFFIC!!! |
|
Viewed: |
94366 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Yep, look at that exhaust pipe, we are definitely in Houston!!! |
|
Viewed: |
94405 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94354 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94370 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: |
94398 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94463 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94366 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94386 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: |
94357 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Holly and Tim Smith, Marc Countiss of HAMS |
|
Viewed: |
94465 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94456 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Gathering in the living room, poor Holly is straining to look up at that very tall fellow, Farrar Stockton. |
|
Viewed: |
94345 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94412 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: |
94366 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Lois Nelson and Dave Waisman |
|
Viewed: |
94476 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94340 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Joe Budd talks with Gary White. |
|
Viewed: |
94374 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Tim and Holly Smith chat with Cal Graeber. |
|
Viewed: |
94400 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: |
94343 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: |
94359 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Tom Gressman, MinRec, and Jim, Husband, ha ha! |
|
Viewed: |
94408 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94344 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Watch Will Larson, Bill's son as he realizes I am taking photos.... |
|
Viewed: |
94397 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Photo BOMB! ( In America people call it a bomb if others draw attention without the people, in the photo, knowing. ) |
|
Viewed: |
94378 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94326 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Marc Countiss and Dave Bristol. |
|
Viewed: |
94325 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: |
94303 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94305 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94303 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Jim and the Dorris family. |
|
Viewed: |
94268 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94505 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Krystle and Joe Dorris, ( daughter and Dad ) and me. The Dorris family is on the t.v. show The Prospectors. |
|
Viewed: |
95317 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94271 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94324 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: |
94321 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
Viewed: |
94234 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
Viewed: |
94278 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
Viewed: |
94312 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94214 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94317 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94239 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94296 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: |
94292 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Glenn and Janis Rising, HAMS members |
|
Viewed: |
94357 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94268 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94271 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Bill Larson and George Hickox |
|
Viewed: |
94283 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Bruce and Marcia Friedman, HAMS members |
|
Viewed: |
94284 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Chris from Sunnywood bases. |
|
Viewed: |
94249 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Wayne Leicht dressed appropriately! |
|
Viewed: |
94275 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: |
94214 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94277 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94255 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94181 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94194 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
The Webb's had a caricature artist at the party, what fun! |
|
Viewed: |
94249 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94187 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94214 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: |
94214 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: |
94207 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Love this base, their first mineral! The Webb's are so fun. |
|
Viewed: |
94117 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94249 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Steve Behling, Collector's Edge. |
|
Viewed: |
94244 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: |
94418 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94126 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94209 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: |
94175 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94091 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94153 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94218 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94129 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Ah, now they are under the right light... |
|
Viewed: |
94137 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94137 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94088 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: |
94114 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94045 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Güenther, Cal and Leonard |
|
Viewed: |
94110 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Dude, you need a cowboy hat! |
|
Viewed: |
94126 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94101 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94065 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94105 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
James trying to look like a serious cowboy....nah, it won't work! |
|
Viewed: |
94173 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: |
93988 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94007 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: |
94040 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Dave Waisman's lovely sister in law! Barbara Waisman. Their business is D.A.W. Trading. |
|
Viewed: |
93973 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94056 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94039 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94019 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: |
94004 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94000 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Steve Behling, James Webb and Gus Eiffler |
|
Viewed: |
94054 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
I wish I could remember what I said...ha ha. |
|
Viewed: |
94055 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94050 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Dave Waisman's brother, Don. |
|
Viewed: |
94016 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Love Birds! Don and Barbara Waisman. Their business is D.A.W. Trading. |
|
Viewed: |
94005 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Janis and Marc Countiss, HAMS |
|
Viewed: |
94107 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: |
93970 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Jarred and Trent, Gemnasty. |
|
Viewed: |
94012 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93998 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94020 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93973 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94004 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93918 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Joe Budd's caricature is really good! |
|
Viewed: |
93974 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: |
93937 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93927 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93925 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93995 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93949 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93941 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Jim loves to look at everything! |
|
Viewed: |
93992 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93995 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: |
93981 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93981 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93898 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93916 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93921 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93924 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93932 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93924 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: |
93814 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93814 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93842 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93838 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93805 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93806 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93857 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93791 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: |
93852 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93828 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93872 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93803 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93822 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93832 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93831 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93799 Time(s) |
|
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|