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Gail

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Posted: Feb 10, 2011 02:52 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Jordi gave me this valentine's day card that was given to him by Pete Modreski's wife. |
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Sharon, from Florida, and her friend. |
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This is Jenny Kuester, she has an amazing restaurant called the Garland Bistro. 119 E. Speedway. She and her husband, Robert, make great food! GO!!!! |
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Gail

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Posted: Feb 10, 2011 03:01 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Some of the outdoor tents, this one is next to the Inn Suites. |
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Jolyon Ralph and some amethyst quartz geodes. |
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Gail

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Posted: Feb 10, 2011 03:09 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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I am having trouble getting shots from the last couple of days so am at least putting todays photos on..including the ones above. Will add the others when I can get them situated.
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Jolyon with a rather Tucson backdrop. |
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Jon Voelter, a good friend and the fellow who does an awesome job of cleaning and trimming our minerals. |
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Gail

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Posted: Feb 10, 2011 03:14 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Some minerals in Jon's room. |
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Jolyon is checking out the minerals. |
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Gail

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Posted: Feb 10, 2011 03:23 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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This is the piece I did a watercolour painting of, it is Jon's. |
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Don't bogart that fluorite my friend, pass it over to me..... |
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Gail

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Posted: Feb 10, 2011 03:32 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Posted: Feb 10, 2011 03:40 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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The pool at the Inn Suites. |
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Jessica and her Mom, Sara. |
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Linda Vanegas Smith and Me in Rock Curriers room. |
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Gail

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Posted: Feb 10, 2011 03:51 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Oooh, the MAIN SHOW!!!! Set up day, all the vendors and display folks are setting up. |
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Jolyon will be awarded on Saturday night. |
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Gail

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Posted: Feb 11, 2011 00:08 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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framed posters of the Tucson shows. |
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Gail

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Posted: Feb 11, 2011 00:14 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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I got into the Main show on Set up day, Wed. Got to roam a bit. |
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Gail

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Posted: Feb 11, 2011 00:22 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Posted: Feb 11, 2011 00:32 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Motley crew? ha ha. Marshall Sussman chats with the Smithsonian folks. |
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Ellysa playing with Gold... |
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What if she started to juggle these? |
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Gerhard Niklasch
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Posted: Feb 11, 2011 03:54 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Gail's camera... revealing the facets of personalities, and the personalities of the minerals!
Thanks a lot for all your tireless effort, and be assured that all the excitement and enjoyment is coming across! (Even across the pond!)
Can't wait to see each new update :)
Cheers, Gerhard
(Oh and by the way, I hope the Iguana hasn't suffered too much during the cold spell!)
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Posted: Feb 11, 2011 09:30 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Gerhard, thank you..what a fun way to put it!
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Posted: Feb 11, 2011 09:38 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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...Another morning and will add a few more photos.
Last night Jim and I hosted a new event called "Meet the Curators". We had 100, or so, wonderful people come to Casa Vicente and enjoy amazing food and sangria, wines and sodas and visit and get to know each other. It was so much fun because everyone really relaxed and lots of great stories were told.
It has been my dream to do something like this and I enjoyed watching everyone having a grand time.
Jim and I hosted it, but my Jim was still in Dallas on business and was very sorry to miss being there. He arrives back tonight.
The Main show is all it promises to be, the displays are FABULOUS!
I have taken over a thousand photos of the show, but promise to pick the best shots. Much of this report might have to be AFTER I get home!
Will add as I can...
Cheeers! Gail
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Marshall Sussman and his son. |
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Posted: Feb 11, 2011 09:45 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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George and Jamie with their case for the AMNH |
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Dave Wilber and Danny Trinchillo cleaning the glass for the case which will hold the wonderful BlueCap, which used to be Daves. |
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Well look here, men really DO clean glass! ha ha. Just teasing! |
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Gene Meiren and John Lindell |
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Posted: Feb 11, 2011 09:53 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Jim Robison, he has his own case for display this year, at an aisle end no less! |
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Posted: Feb 11, 2011 10:00 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Laying out the MAD case, we have a few items being displayed in here. |
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Graham and Rob are setting up displays for the Collector's Edge. There is so much work that goes into set up. |
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Posted: Feb 11, 2011 10:06 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Kristalle always has the most lovely flowers. These are awaiting set up and will then be displayed. |
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Dave stands next to a piece he used to own, a Beautiful Blue Cap Tourmaline. |
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Posted: Feb 11, 2011 10:15 Post subject: Re: Gail Spann's Version of a Tucson show report 2011 |
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Helping Jessica set up the MINDAT case of minerals found, at the show, for 10 dollars or less. |
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