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: |
95117 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
95036 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
95123 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
95156 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
95095 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
95134 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
The inevitable TRAFFIC!!! |
|
Viewed: |
95075 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Yep, look at that exhaust pipe, we are definitely in Houston!!! |
|
Viewed: |
95116 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
95066 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
95079 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: |
95111 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
95169 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
95080 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
95106 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: |
95063 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Holly and Tim Smith, Marc Countiss of HAMS |
|
Viewed: |
95176 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
95165 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Gathering in the living room, poor Holly is straining to look up at that very tall fellow, Farrar Stockton. |
|
Viewed: |
95056 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
95127 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: |
95073 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Lois Nelson and Dave Waisman |
|
Viewed: |
95190 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
95047 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Joe Budd talks with Gary White. |
|
Viewed: |
95080 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Tim and Holly Smith chat with Cal Graeber. |
|
Viewed: |
95117 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: |
95054 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: |
95071 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Tom Gressman, MinRec, and Jim, Husband, ha ha! |
|
Viewed: |
95119 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
95059 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Watch Will Larson, Bill's son as he realizes I am taking photos.... |
|
Viewed: |
95111 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Photo BOMB! ( In America people call it a bomb if others draw attention without the people, in the photo, knowing. ) |
|
Viewed: |
95092 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
95037 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Marc Countiss and Dave Bristol. |
|
Viewed: |
95035 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: |
95017 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
95011 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
95016 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Jim and the Dorris family. |
|
Viewed: |
94978 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
95214 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Krystle and Joe Dorris, ( daughter and Dad ) and me. The Dorris family is on the t.v. show The Prospectors. |
|
Viewed: |
96027 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94985 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
95040 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: |
95025 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
Viewed: |
94950 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
Viewed: |
94991 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
Viewed: |
95022 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94933 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
95023 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94941 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
95009 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: |
94999 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Glenn and Janis Rising, HAMS members |
|
Viewed: |
95065 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94983 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94983 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Bill Larson and George Hickox |
|
Viewed: |
94994 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Bruce and Marcia Friedman, HAMS members |
|
Viewed: |
94995 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Chris from Sunnywood bases. |
|
Viewed: |
94958 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Wayne Leicht dressed appropriately! |
|
Viewed: |
94985 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: |
94919 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94997 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94961 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94892 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94898 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
The Webb's had a caricature artist at the party, what fun! |
|
Viewed: |
94961 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94900 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94925 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: |
94929 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: |
94922 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Love this base, their first mineral! The Webb's are so fun. |
|
Viewed: |
94832 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94963 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Steve Behling, Collector's Edge. |
|
Viewed: |
94960 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: |
95129 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94838 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94919 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: |
94884 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94805 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94868 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94929 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94837 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Ah, now they are under the right light... |
|
Viewed: |
94851 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94844 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94798 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: |
94832 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94759 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Güenther, Cal and Leonard |
|
Viewed: |
94823 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Dude, you need a cowboy hat! |
|
Viewed: |
94837 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94812 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94779 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94820 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
James trying to look like a serious cowboy....nah, it won't work! |
|
Viewed: |
94879 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: |
94699 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94717 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: |
94754 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Dave Waisman's lovely sister in law! Barbara Waisman. Their business is D.A.W. Trading. |
|
Viewed: |
94679 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94766 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94747 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94730 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: |
94718 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94709 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Steve Behling, James Webb and Gus Eiffler |
|
Viewed: |
94768 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
I wish I could remember what I said...ha ha. |
|
Viewed: |
94768 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94762 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Dave Waisman's brother, Don. |
|
Viewed: |
94725 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Love Birds! Don and Barbara Waisman. Their business is D.A.W. Trading. |
|
Viewed: |
94719 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Janis and Marc Countiss, HAMS |
|
Viewed: |
94820 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: |
94679 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Jarred and Trent, Gemnasty. |
|
Viewed: |
94726 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94708 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94728 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94684 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94713 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94630 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Joe Budd's caricature is really good! |
|
Viewed: |
94685 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: |
94642 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94641 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94635 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94705 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94661 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94652 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Jim loves to look at everything! |
|
Viewed: |
94702 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94710 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: |
94699 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94692 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94604 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94622 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94629 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94636 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94644 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94633 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: |
94525 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94525 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94559 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94546 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94518 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94515 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94570 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94505 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: |
94562 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94532 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94582 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94513 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94531 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94540 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94547 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94523 Time(s) |
|
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|