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Ed Huskinson
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Location: Kingman, Arizona
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 Posted: Sep 27, 2015 16:55 Post subject: Re: Rock Currier |
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So much to write, so little room. So Rock introduced me to most of the mineral collecting/dealing community in 1975. I saw him every year thereafter. Our friendship was long-lasting and comfortable, and I only now realize just how much I cherish(ed) it. JTI was almost always the first stop for me at Tucson each year, and not for the colorful geegaws, but more for Rock's companionship. He always had a good joke or story to tell, and was invariably full of good humor. Or Cheetos. Sometimes it was difficult to differentiate.
Rock Currier's most important lesson to me was that I should collect for myself, just pick up those things that give me enjoyment, and don't worry about what others might think. Couple that with my acquisitive nature, and you wind up with a house full of rocks, which is what I have. As Dr Megaw is fond of saying "You have every rock you've ever picked up." So going back some 50 years or more, that's a lot of rocks, eh?
Rock was a good friend and mentor, and a tireless advocate for anti-BS-ism.
He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him, from the lowliest toadies to the loftiest mallards.
Ed in Kingman
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Peter Megaw
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Location: Tucson, Arizona
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| Posted: Sep 27, 2015 17:51 Post subject: Re: Rock Currier |
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Knew Rock for so long I don't remember when I first met him, but I'm willing to bet it was through you Ed!
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Riccardo Modanesi
Joined: 07 Nov 2011
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Location: Milano
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| Posted: Sep 28, 2015 09:47 Post subject: Re: Rock Currier |
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Hi to everybody!
Maybe I saw him once or twice in Munich, but I know he was so great a personality in the mineralogical world. For sure we all miss him and his knowledge about minerals. It's a big loss, I agree with all of you. Just I hope he didn't suffer too much while passing away.
My condolences to Rock's family and greetings from Italy by Riccardo.
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Hi! I'm a collector of minerals since 1973 and a gemmologist. On Summer I always visit mines and quarries all over Europe looking for minerals! Ok, there is time to tell you much much more! Greetings from Italy by Riccardo. |
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bob kerr
Joined: 13 Nov 2011
Posts: 640
Location: Monroeville PA
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| Posted: Sep 28, 2015 10:03 Post subject: Re: Rock Currier |
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| Peter Megaw wrote: | Rock had a remarkable ability to pierce the blather and bluster of the commercial mineral world...and was not shy about pointing out publically when the Emperor of the moment was underdressed.
From the Second Edition 1/9th Leather edition of "The World's Most Incredible Mineral Specimens" (Jewel Tunnel Press, 1989) comes Rock's priceless Glossary ...shorter than Fleischer but infinitely more amusing |
Peter - many thanks for posting these historical/hysterical "Rock" items. he was a truly unique individual.
One of my favorite "Rock quotes" is from his MR article "About Mineral Collecting - Part 2". Concerning "high end dealers and heavy hitters", Rock wrote: "They will often try to coax the best clients away from each other...operating under the principle that there are no new customers - only other people's customers."
Always "speak the truth to power"!!
bob
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GneissWare
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Location: California
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Pete Modreski
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Location: Denver, Colorado
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| Posted: Sep 29, 2015 17:06 Post subject: Re: Rock Currier |
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Back in 2006 I had the pleasure of visiting Rock at his warehouse in CA. Here's a "specimen" sign that typifies his good sense of humor! Here's one of Rock then, too. Rest in peace, Rock, we miss you.
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