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Gail Spann's Tucson Adventures. February 2018.
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PostPosted: Feb 15, 2018 21:49    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson Adventures. February 2018.  

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PostPosted: Feb 15, 2018 21:52    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson Adventures. February 2018.  

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PostPosted: Feb 16, 2018 12:39    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson Adventures. February 2018.  

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PostPosted: Feb 16, 2018 15:02    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson Adventures. February 2018.  

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Diana Bruce.
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Jim and I were asked to talk about our Tsumeb collection. It was hosted by the Ian and Diana Bruce with Malcolm Southwood. Elks lodge.
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Inside we find our friend Dave Wilber!
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Bryan Swoboda was setting up the mikes for us. Mike Rumsey was speaking right after us.
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PostPosted: Feb 16, 2018 15:07    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson Adventures. February 2018.  

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Quite a few people come in to see our talk.
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After our talk we visited with Geoffrey and Isais. There were many mineral dealers in the Elks lodge, it was great fun.
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PostPosted: Feb 16, 2018 15:29    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson Adventures. February 2018.  

Set up day at the Main show, Wednesday. We hosted another Pod Cast breakfast event, something we are excited about. Jim and I were the hosts and interviewers. Today was Kris Keilman, Jolyon Ralph, Peter Lyckberg, Alan Hart, Mike Rumsey and John Cornish. It was an exciting breakfast table! Great questions and solutions.

Then on to the main show! We were meeting up with our sponsored guest, Duncan Keller from Yale University and the Peabody Museum as well as the new Registrar of the Perot Museum's Lyda Hill Gems and Minerals hall, Keven Betancourt.

It was going to be a super busy day!



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Always fun on set up day, seeing lots of activity!
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PostPosted: Feb 16, 2018 15:34    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson Adventures. February 2018.  

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PostPosted: Feb 16, 2018 15:39    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson Adventures. February 2018.  

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PostPosted: Feb 16, 2018 15:45    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson Adventures. February 2018.  

...We applaud all those that take the time to put in exemplary displays. It is a lot of work, and it is sometimes difficult. But what everyone does is amazing.


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PostPosted: Feb 16, 2018 15:51    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson Adventures. February 2018.  

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PostPosted: Feb 16, 2018 15:54    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson Adventures. February 2018.  

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PostPosted: Feb 16, 2018 16:08    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson Adventures. February 2018.  

...One of the highlights of my year is the fact that the Perot Museum of Nature and Science is putting in it's first ever display of the Matrix Aquamarine. Rob Lavinsky was kind enough to help facilitate the procedure. Kevin, our new registrar of the museum helped also.


I am on the Board of Directors of the Perot Museum.



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PostPosted: Feb 16, 2018 16:25    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson Adventures. February 2018.  

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PostPosted: Feb 16, 2018 16:29    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson Adventures. February 2018.  

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PostPosted: Feb 16, 2018 16:32    Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Tucson Adventures. February 2018.  

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