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 Posted: Apr 27, 2013 10:59 Post subject: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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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!
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| I always love how flat Houston is, you can get some good photos of the skyline off in the distance! |
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| The inevitable TRAFFIC!!! |
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| Yep, look at that exhaust pipe, we are definitely in Houston!!! |
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:04 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:09 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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| Holly and Tim Smith, Marc Countiss of HAMS |
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| Gathering in the living room, poor Holly is straining to look up at that very tall fellow, Farrar Stockton. |
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:13 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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| Lois Nelson and Dave Waisman |
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| Joe Budd talks with Gary White. |
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| Tim and Holly Smith chat with Cal Graeber. |
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:16 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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| Rosemary White and Janis Countiss, HAMS |
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:21 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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| Cal Graeber and Rosemary White. |
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| Tom Gressman, MinRec, and Jim, Husband, ha ha! |
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| Watch Will Larson, Bill's son as he realizes I am taking photos.... |
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| Photo BOMB! ( In America people call it a bomb if others draw attention without the people, in the photo, knowing. ) |
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| Marc Countiss and Dave Bristol. |
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:26 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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| Jim and the Dorris family. |
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| Krystle and Joe Dorris, ( daughter and Dad ) and me. The Dorris family is on the t.v. show The Prospectors. |
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:30 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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| Dona Leicht gets in line... |
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| BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
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| BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:35 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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| Gotta love a man who loves a dog !!! |
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| Chris from Sunnywood bases. |
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:41 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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| Joe Budd does a great job on talking about mineral photography. |
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 12:54 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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Everything has been so much fun so far.
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| 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. |
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| Love this base, their first mineral! The Webb's are so fun. |
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| Steve Behling, Collector's Edge. |
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| Rob Lavinsky and Bill Larson, aren't they good to stand still long enough for me to photo them? Two high energy fellows! |
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Gail
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:02 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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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....
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:07 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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| Cowboy James Webb!!!!! Yehaw! |
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:13 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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| Look who couldn't keep a straight face for long! |
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| Dave Waisman's lovely sister in law! Barbara Waisman. Their business is D.A.W. Trading. |
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:26 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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| Dave Waisman's brother, Don. |
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| Love Birds! Don and Barbara Waisman. Their business is D.A.W. Trading. |
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| Janis and Marc Countiss, HAMS |
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:30 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:34 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:37 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 16:11 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 16:13 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
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