| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5819
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: |
81677 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81639 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81664 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81695 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81689 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81663 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| The inevitable TRAFFIC!!! |
|
| Viewed: |
81673 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Yep, look at that exhaust pipe, we are definitely in Houston!!! |
|
| Viewed: |
81699 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81654 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81661 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5819
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: |
81695 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81733 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81653 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81662 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5819
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:09 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81654 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Holly and Tim Smith, Marc Countiss of HAMS |
|
| Viewed: |
81736 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81731 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Gathering in the living room, poor Holly is straining to look up at that very tall fellow, Farrar Stockton. |
|
| Viewed: |
81647 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81689 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5819
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:13 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81642 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Lois Nelson and Dave Waisman |
|
| Viewed: |
81712 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81632 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Joe Budd talks with Gary White. |
|
| Viewed: |
81629 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Tim and Holly Smith chat with Cal Graeber. |
|
| Viewed: |
81649 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5819
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: |
81649 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5819
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: |
81638 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Tom Gressman, MinRec, and Jim, Husband, ha ha! |
|
| Viewed: |
81692 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81649 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Watch Will Larson, Bill's son as he realizes I am taking photos.... |
|
| Viewed: |
81658 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Photo BOMB! ( In America people call it a bomb if others draw attention without the people, in the photo, knowing. ) |
|
| Viewed: |
81652 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81610 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Marc Countiss and Dave Bristol. |
|
| Viewed: |
81598 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5819
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:26 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81568 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81576 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81538 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Jim and the Dorris family. |
|
| Viewed: |
81572 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81740 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Krystle and Joe Dorris, ( daughter and Dad ) and me. The Dorris family is on the t.v. show The Prospectors. |
|
| Viewed: |
82611 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81562 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81583 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5819
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: |
81571 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
| Viewed: |
81536 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
| Viewed: |
81536 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| BBQ from Luling City Market, on Richmond Ave, Houston |
|
| Viewed: |
81591 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81513 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81583 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81537 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81558 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5819
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: |
81557 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Glenn and Janis Rising, HAMS members |
|
| Viewed: |
81641 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81529 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81548 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Bill Larson and George Hickox |
|
| Viewed: |
81586 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Bruce and Marcia Friedman, HAMS members |
|
| Viewed: |
81566 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Chris from Sunnywood bases. |
|
| Viewed: |
81540 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Wayne Leicht dressed appropriately! |
|
| Viewed: |
81554 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5819
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: |
81484 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81560 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81516 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81475 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81501 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| The Webb's had a caricature artist at the party, what fun! |
|
| Viewed: |
81519 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81490 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81502 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5819
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: |
81475 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: |
81484 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Love this base, their first mineral! The Webb's are so fun. |
|
| Viewed: |
81430 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81506 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Steve Behling, Collector's Edge. |
|
| Viewed: |
81528 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: |
81697 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81454 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81466 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5819
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: |
81450 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81406 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81427 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81543 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81408 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Ah, now they are under the right light... |
|
| Viewed: |
81422 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81398 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81418 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5819
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: |
81419 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81343 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Güenther, Cal and Leonard |
|
| Viewed: |
81403 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Dude, you need a cowboy hat! |
|
| Viewed: |
81440 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81372 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81363 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81410 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| James trying to look like a serious cowboy....nah, it won't work! |
|
| Viewed: |
81433 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5819
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: |
81287 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81281 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: |
81330 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Dave Waisman's lovely sister in law! Barbara Waisman. Their business is D.A.W. Trading. |
|
| Viewed: |
81306 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81317 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81320 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81318 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5819
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:26 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81315 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81283 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Steve Behling, James Webb and Gus Eiffler |
|
| Viewed: |
81349 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| I wish I could remember what I said...ha ha. |
|
| Viewed: |
81329 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81333 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Dave Waisman's brother, Don. |
|
| Viewed: |
81299 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Love Birds! Don and Barbara Waisman. Their business is D.A.W. Trading. |
|
| Viewed: |
81318 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Janis and Marc Countiss, HAMS |
|
| Viewed: |
81400 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5819
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:30 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81274 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Jarred and Trent, Gemnasty. |
|
| Viewed: |
81299 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81308 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81297 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81258 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81282 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81239 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Joe Budd's caricature is really good! |
|
| Viewed: |
81258 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5819
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:34 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81221 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81216 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81227 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81261 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81248 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81229 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
| Jim loves to look at everything! |
|
| Viewed: |
81285 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81301 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5819
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 13:37 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81266 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81267 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81205 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81213 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81202 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81212 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81206 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81216 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5819
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 16:11 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81092 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81117 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81114 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81107 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81116 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81109 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81113 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81094 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Gail
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 5819
Location: Texas, Lone Star State.
|
| Posted: Apr 27, 2013 16:13 Post subject: Re: Houston Fine Mineral Show Report, with Gail Spann |
|
|
...
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81136 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81122 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81183 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81119 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81110 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81125 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81102 Time(s) |
|
| Description: |
|
| Viewed: |
81104 Time(s) |
|
_________________
Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ 
Register
Log in
Forgotten your password?
