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Le Snelling
Joined: 31 Oct 2018
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Location: Silverton Oregon


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Posted: Dec 08, 2018 22:54 Post subject: Presentation of new members - Le Snelling from Silverton, Oregon |
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My name is Le Snelling and I live in Silverton OR. I was born ('51) and raised in Escondido California. My dad had a keen interest in minerals so we, as a family, joined the newly formed Palomar Gem and Mineral Club in 1954. It was a large family oriented club. Some of the club members were involved in mining the Pala District. Norman Dawson, a member along with his family, discovered beryl from the White Queen Mine. Thomas Schneider, a gem dealer in San Diego grew up in the club along with his parents who were Mineral Dealers. It was a great place to grow up to love minerals. When I returned from college I rejoined the club and became the program chair for several years. I later became the CFMS Juniors Chairman. Now all these years later, since I moved to Oregon in 92, I am a member of Friends of Mineralogy, Pacific Northwest Chapter. Now that I am retired, I am hoping to attend more symposia across the US and shows like St. Marie aux Mines. I will miss Tuscon 19 because my Father-in-law, who lives with us turns 100 on Feb 16!
One last thing. May dad loved minerals and had a small collection which he never displayed. As a result, I am passionate about displaying minerals and I encourage you to display yours so that you, your family, and your friends can enjoy them. It may also encourage some young person to pursue Mineralogy!
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Don Lum

Joined: 03 Sep 2012
Posts: 1946
Location: Arkansas



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Posted: Dec 09, 2018 01:26 Post subject: Re: Presentation of new members - Le Snelling from Silverton |
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Welcome to the FMF, Le.
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Gary White

Joined: 12 Nov 2018
Posts: 9
Location: Magnolia, Texas


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Posted: Dec 09, 2018 02:22 Post subject: Presentation of new members - Gary White from Texas |
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Hello everyone.
My name is Gary and I am new to the forum as a registered member but I have been reading the forum for years. The level of mineralogical knowledge, enthusiasm, camaraderie, and mentoring that occurs on this site is inspiring to me.
I am a (somewhat unfocused) collector of minerals from worldwide localities. Although my wife and I share a love for mineral collecting (thank goodness), our taste in specimens can differ (which adds some spice to the process). I am fortunate to live in Texas where the taxes are low and the barbecue is great.
As a perpetual student of mineralogy, mining localities, existing collections and collecting history; I appreciate this forum and I appreciate all of you who have shared so many wonderful photos, discussions, and enlightening debates.
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Tobi

Joined: 07 Apr 2009
Posts: 2806
Location: Good Old Germany



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Posted: Dec 09, 2018 03:11 Post subject: Re: Presentation of new members - Le from Oregon and Gary from Texas |
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A warm welcome from Germany, Le and Gary!
Thanks for the short information about your (collecting) biography, I hope you'll enjoy the community and show us some samples from your collections ... :-)
Regards
Tobi
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Don Lum

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Posted: Dec 09, 2018 17:34 Post subject: Re: Presentation of new members - Gary White from Texas |
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Welcome to both of you, Gary. Look forward to your posts.
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Arash Ghafari

Joined: 09 Jul 2017
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Posted: Feb 10, 2019 17:32 Post subject: Presentation of new members - Arash Ghafari from Arak, Iran |
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Hi. I am not a new member but I have recently been active. I have studied Iran minerals for about 20 years and I have collected many fine specimens. In 2011 I founded a private mineral museum on my personal property in the city of Arak, Iran. It is named Jahanbin. In the museum, there is a very well equipped gemology laboratory and a studio to cut and polish gemstones and do my artworks. I received a UNESCO award of excellence in 2010 in handicrafts for gem cutting. In addition, there is a separate section to show and sell my artworks and the minerals in the museum.
Sometimes I take photos of the minerals and as far as I can I will share them with you.
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Pierre Joubert

Joined: 09 Mar 2012
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Location: Western Cape



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Posted: Feb 11, 2019 02:12 Post subject: Re: Presentation of new members - Arash Ghafari from Arak, Iran |
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Well done Arash! Hopefully some day I can view your collection:-)
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Arash Ghafari

Joined: 09 Jul 2017
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Posted: Feb 11, 2019 15:27 Post subject: Re: Presentation of new members - Arash Ghafari from Arak, Iran |
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Pierre Joubert wrote: | Well done Arash! Hopefully some day I can view your collection:-) |
Thanks a lot Pierre. I am looking forward to seeing you here with pleasure whenever possible for you.
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Tobi

Joined: 07 Apr 2009
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Location: Good Old Germany



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Posted: Feb 12, 2019 02:07 Post subject: Re: Presentation of new members - Arash Ghafari from Arak, Iran |
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I have seen some of your specimens here and that photo of the museum display makes me want more. I would also like to see some more impressions of the museum displays ... :-)
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Arash Ghafari

Joined: 09 Jul 2017
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Posted: Feb 17, 2019 09:23 Post subject: Re: Presentation of new members - Arash Ghafari from Arak, Iran |
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Tobi wrote: | I have seen some of your specimens here and that photo of the museum display makes me want more. I would also like to see some more impressions of the museum displays ... :-) |
Thanks a lot Tobi to be interested. Your comments always make me glad. I will upload more photos as soon as I have time.
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