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: |
94324 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94247 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94336 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94362 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94300 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94348 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
The inevitable TRAFFIC!!! |
|
Viewed: |
94288 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Yep, look at that exhaust pipe, we are definitely in Houston!!! |
|
Viewed: |
94324 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94272 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94292 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: |
94319 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94383 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94283 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94307 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: |
94277 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Holly and Tim Smith, Marc Countiss of HAMS |
|
Viewed: |
94387 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94378 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Gathering in the living room, poor Holly is straining to look up at that very tall fellow, Farrar Stockton. |
|
Viewed: |
94266 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94333 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: |
94285 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Lois Nelson and Dave Waisman |
|
Viewed: |
94397 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94261 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Joe Budd talks with Gary White. |
|
Viewed: |
94291 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Tim and Holly Smith chat with Cal Graeber. |
|
Viewed: |
94322 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: |
94265 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: |
94279 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Tom Gressman, MinRec, and Jim, Husband, ha ha! |
|
Viewed: |
94329 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94265 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Watch Will Larson, Bill's son as he realizes I am taking photos.... |
|
Viewed: |
94316 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Photo BOMB! ( In America people call it a bomb if others draw attention without the people, in the photo, knowing. ) |
|
Viewed: |
94299 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94245 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Marc Countiss and Dave Bristol. |
|
Viewed: |
94243 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: |
94224 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94224 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94223 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Jim and the Dorris family. |
|
Viewed: |
94189 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94422 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Krystle and Joe Dorris, ( daughter and Dad ) and me. The Dorris family is on the t.v. show The Prospectors. |
|
Viewed: |
95238 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94191 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94244 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: |
94242 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
Viewed: |
94154 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
Viewed: |
94199 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
Viewed: |
94232 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94135 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94237 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94160 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94213 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: |
94213 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Glenn and Janis Rising, HAMS members |
|
Viewed: |
94279 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94188 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94187 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Bill Larson and George Hickox |
|
Viewed: |
94203 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Bruce and Marcia Friedman, HAMS members |
|
Viewed: |
94204 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Chris from Sunnywood bases. |
|
Viewed: |
94168 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Wayne Leicht dressed appropriately! |
|
Viewed: |
94196 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: |
94136 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94198 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94174 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94099 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94114 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
The Webb's had a caricature artist at the party, what fun! |
|
Viewed: |
94170 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94107 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94134 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: |
94131 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: |
94127 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Love this base, their first mineral! The Webb's are so fun. |
|
Viewed: |
94037 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94169 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Steve Behling, Collector's Edge. |
|
Viewed: |
94164 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: |
94338 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94048 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94130 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: |
94096 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94012 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94071 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94138 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94049 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Ah, now they are under the right light... |
|
Viewed: |
94058 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94057 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94008 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: |
94036 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93965 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Güenther, Cal and Leonard |
|
Viewed: |
94032 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Dude, you need a cowboy hat! |
|
Viewed: |
94045 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94022 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93986 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94027 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
James trying to look like a serious cowboy....nah, it won't work! |
|
Viewed: |
94092 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: |
93908 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93927 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: |
93961 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Dave Waisman's lovely sister in law! Barbara Waisman. Their business is D.A.W. Trading. |
|
Viewed: |
93894 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93976 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93960 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93941 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: |
93924 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93920 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Steve Behling, James Webb and Gus Eiffler |
|
Viewed: |
93973 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
I wish I could remember what I said...ha ha. |
|
Viewed: |
93974 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93971 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Dave Waisman's brother, Don. |
|
Viewed: |
93938 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Love Birds! Don and Barbara Waisman. Their business is D.A.W. Trading. |
|
Viewed: |
93922 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Janis and Marc Countiss, HAMS |
|
Viewed: |
94029 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: |
93889 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Jarred and Trent, Gemnasty. |
|
Viewed: |
93931 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93916 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93941 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93893 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93925 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93839 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Joe Budd's caricature is really good! |
|
Viewed: |
93893 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: |
93855 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93847 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93846 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93914 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93871 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93861 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Jim loves to look at everything! |
|
Viewed: |
93914 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93917 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: |
93900 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93903 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93817 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93835 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93841 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93844 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93850 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93844 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: |
93733 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93735 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93763 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93759 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93725 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93726 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93775 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93711 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: |
93772 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93749 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93792 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93725 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93740 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93752 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93752 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
93720 Time(s) |
|
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|