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: |
94892 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94813 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94895 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94930 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94868 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94911 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
The inevitable TRAFFIC!!! |
|
Viewed: |
94849 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Yep, look at that exhaust pipe, we are definitely in Houston!!! |
|
Viewed: |
94889 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94841 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94855 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: |
94885 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94946 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94854 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
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 11:09 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94838 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Holly and Tim Smith, Marc Countiss of HAMS |
|
Viewed: |
94947 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94937 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Gathering in the living room, poor Holly is straining to look up at that very tall fellow, Farrar Stockton. |
|
Viewed: |
94830 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94900 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: |
94850 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Lois Nelson and Dave Waisman |
|
Viewed: |
94964 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94824 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Joe Budd talks with Gary White. |
|
Viewed: |
94857 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Tim and Holly Smith chat with Cal Graeber. |
|
Viewed: |
94891 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: |
94828 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: |
94845 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Tom Gressman, MinRec, and Jim, Husband, ha ha! |
|
Viewed: |
94894 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94833 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Watch Will Larson, Bill's son as he realizes I am taking photos.... |
|
Viewed: |
94886 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Photo BOMB! ( In America people call it a bomb if others draw attention without the people, in the photo, knowing. ) |
|
Viewed: |
94863 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94811 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Marc Countiss and Dave Bristol. |
|
Viewed: |
94810 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: |
94790 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94788 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94792 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Jim and the Dorris family. |
|
Viewed: |
94753 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94988 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Krystle and Joe Dorris, ( daughter and Dad ) and me. The Dorris family is on the t.v. show The Prospectors. |
|
Viewed: |
95801 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94759 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94814 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: |
94802 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
Viewed: |
94719 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
Viewed: |
94768 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
Viewed: |
94799 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94707 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94798 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94720 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94782 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: |
94773 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Glenn and Janis Rising, HAMS members |
|
Viewed: |
94839 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94751 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94755 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Bill Larson and George Hickox |
|
Viewed: |
94769 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Bruce and Marcia Friedman, HAMS members |
|
Viewed: |
94772 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Chris from Sunnywood bases. |
|
Viewed: |
94732 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Wayne Leicht dressed appropriately! |
|
Viewed: |
94759 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: |
94695 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94769 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94739 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94669 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94675 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
The Webb's had a caricature artist at the party, what fun! |
|
Viewed: |
94736 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94671 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94699 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: |
94702 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: |
94696 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Love this base, their first mineral! The Webb's are so fun. |
|
Viewed: |
94603 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94736 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Steve Behling, Collector's Edge. |
|
Viewed: |
94736 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: |
94903 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94613 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94693 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: |
94661 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94577 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94640 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94705 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94610 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Ah, now they are under the right light... |
|
Viewed: |
94624 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94620 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94569 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: |
94605 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94532 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Güenther, Cal and Leonard |
|
Viewed: |
94594 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Dude, you need a cowboy hat! |
|
Viewed: |
94614 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94588 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94554 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94591 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
James trying to look like a serious cowboy....nah, it won't work! |
|
Viewed: |
94655 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: |
94472 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94489 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: |
94530 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Dave Waisman's lovely sister in law! Barbara Waisman. Their business is D.A.W. Trading. |
|
Viewed: |
94453 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94538 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94523 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94506 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: |
94494 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94483 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Steve Behling, James Webb and Gus Eiffler |
|
Viewed: |
94539 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
I wish I could remember what I said...ha ha. |
|
Viewed: |
94539 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94537 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Dave Waisman's brother, Don. |
|
Viewed: |
94499 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Love Birds! Don and Barbara Waisman. Their business is D.A.W. Trading. |
|
Viewed: |
94491 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Janis and Marc Countiss, HAMS |
|
Viewed: |
94596 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: |
94455 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Jarred and Trent, Gemnasty. |
|
Viewed: |
94497 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94483 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94504 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94461 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94490 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94405 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Joe Budd's caricature is really good! |
|
Viewed: |
94461 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: |
94417 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94416 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94411 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94480 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94434 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94425 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
Jim loves to look at everything! |
|
Viewed: |
94474 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94483 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: |
94469 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94468 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94381 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94397 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94405 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94410 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94417 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94408 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: |
94297 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94301 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94337 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94323 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94293 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94290 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94338 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94277 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: |
94336 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94309 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94359 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94287 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94306 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94313 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94325 Time(s) |
|
Description: |
|
Viewed: |
94295 Time(s) |
|
_________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|