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John S. White
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Posted: Jan 02, 2009 10:20 Post subject: Re: Meeting in Tucson of FMF Forum's friends? |
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Okay, since Jordi is an uncompromising slave driver and makes me do all the work, I have agreed to take on the responsibility of arranging a meeting place and time in Tucson for fans of this Forum. After quite a bit of research and with help from Peter Megaw I would like to propose that the event occur at 4:00 PM on either Thursday, Feb. 12 (the first day of the club show) or on Wednesday, Feb. 11 (set-up day for the club show). The best location that I have been able to come up with is the excellent Mexican restaurant across the street on the south side of the convention center, El Minuto. This is a very short walk from the convention center, and by 4:00 PM everyone should be readty for a break and a margarita or cerveza and some snacks, all graciously paid for by Jordi.
So please let us know which of the two dates you prefer, if you plan to attend. _________________ John S. White
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Jordi Fabre
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Posted: Jan 02, 2009 12:29 Post subject: Re: Meeting in Tucson of FMF Forum's friends? |
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John S. White, my really best friend... ;-)
See everyone at the FMF friends meeting in Tucson!
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Tracy
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Posted: Jan 02, 2009 13:10 Post subject: Re: Meeting in Tucson of FMF Forum's friends? |
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Arriving mid-afternoon on the 11th, either day is fine for me.
- Tracy _________________ "Wisdom begins in wonder" - Socrates |
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Tracy
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Posted: Jan 02, 2009 13:24 Post subject: Re: Meeting in Tucson of FMF Forum's friends? |
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Oh my gosh, sorry - where are my manners?? Thanks so much Jordi for your generosity and John for organizing this (I know how hard it can be to coordinate)!! _________________ "Wisdom begins in wonder" - Socrates |
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MaryFender
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Posted: Jan 02, 2009 13:46 Post subject: Re: Meeting in Tucson of FMF Forum's friends? |
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Sorry can't make it until 6:30 Wednesday, can't make it Thursday. But thanks for organizing and thanks to Jordi for being so gracious. |
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Jordi Fabre
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Posted: Jan 02, 2009 14:00 Post subject: Re: Meeting in Tucson of FMF Forum's friends? |
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I think that 6:30 would be easier and better for everybody (including me) because the Main Show is there and very intense, so maybe people will prefer a little bit late to don't miss appointments / deals related with the Main Show?
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John S. White
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Posted: Jan 02, 2009 14:27 Post subject: Re: Meeting in Tucson of FMF Forum's friends? |
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I would prefer to stay with 4:00 PM as 6:30 is so late that it will interfere with the dinner plans for many of us. _________________ John S. White
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Gail
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Posted: Jan 02, 2009 15:18 Post subject: Re: Meeting in Tucson of FMF Forum's friends? |
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We have our MAD dinner on Thursday night so, like Maryanne, I cannot make Thursday.
( MAD is the Mineralogical Associatin of Dallas )
I do know where that restaurant is and it is really easy to walk to, so that helps make things easier.
I do believe I can make Wed. at the time John has suggested. _________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Gail
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Posted: Jan 02, 2009 18:35 Post subject: Re: Meeting in Tucson of FMF Forum's friends? |
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And Jordi? You are a very gracious host and thanks for being so kind as to make us all welcome in Tucson!
John White.....thanks for your efforts too!
I am actually getting excited about going....it's almost better than Christmas! _________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Linda Smith
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Posted: Jan 02, 2009 18:49 Post subject: Re: Meeting in Tucson of FMF Forum's friends? |
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Thank you Jordi and John for your efforts. I am also looking forward to meeting you all. El Minuto is an excellent choice as I rediscovered it at last year's TGMS. Awaiting the firm day and time. _________________ Linda Smith |
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Linda St-Cyr
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Posted: Jan 02, 2009 19:48 Post subject: Re: Meeting in Tucson of FMF Forum's friends? |
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With a little luck, if we started at 4:30 or 5pm, it might still be going an hour later for those of us who have to leave our selling rooms...? Granted we all can't meet everyone else, but we could overlap with some people. I can make either date, but I can't come until I close the room. _________________ Linda St-Cyr |
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John S. White
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Posted: Jan 03, 2009 06:07 Post subject: Re: Meeting in Tucson of FMF Forum's friends? |
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This is beginning to get out of hand and I have been encouraged to make a command decision, so here it is. The meeting will occur at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the restaurant El Minuto (assuming that the restaurant agrees to provide the space, something that I cannot arrange until I am in Tucson). Linda, surely you can close your room an hour early just this one day, put a sign on the door and I am sure your customers will understand. Having made this decision it will be helpful if all of you who believe you can make it then will let me know that via the Forum. One way or the other I will drag Jordi to the restaurant, even if kicking and screaming. _________________ John S. White
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Jordi Fabre
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Posted: Jan 03, 2009 15:06 Post subject: Re: Meeting in Tucson of FMF Forum's friends? |
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John you dont will need kick me or scream me, I will be there! ;-)
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Linda Smith
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Posted: Jan 03, 2009 15:23 Post subject: Re: Meeting in Tucson of FMF Forum's friends? |
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My colleague, a fellow geologist and myself will be there. Looking forward to seeing you. _________________ Linda Smith |
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Linda St-Cyr
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Posted: Jan 03, 2009 15:52 Post subject: Re: Meeting in Tucson of FMF Forum's friends? |
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OK, John, for you I will close early! I guess you enjoy our exchanges if you want to see me there! :) _________________ Linda St-Cyr |
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Tracy
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Posted: Jan 03, 2009 17:26 Post subject: Re: Meeting in Tucson of FMF Forum's friends? |
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It's unclear precisely what time we will be arriving in Tucson that day, but we'll stop in when we can...thanks John and Jordi!
- Tracy _________________ "Wisdom begins in wonder" - Socrates |
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Gail
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Posted: Jan 03, 2009 17:58 Post subject: Re: Meeting in Tucson of FMF Forum's friends? |
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Tracy, will Sue be coming along? I would love to get to say hello to her as well. _________________ Minerals you say? Why yes, I'll take a dozen or so... |
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Jordi Fabre
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Posted: Jan 03, 2009 18:07 Post subject: Re: Meeting in Tucson of FMF Forum's friends? |
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Good new for all FMF friends, Marie Huizing will be with us:
It's just that after reading the Forum on a daily basis for such a long time, I get the feeling this will be a "family reunion," and I feel like part of the family, albeit the black sheep for not signing up.
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Tracy
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Posted: Jan 03, 2009 18:07 Post subject: Re: Meeting in Tucson of FMF Forum's friends? |
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Hi Gail -
Sue is coming along, this will be a joint adventure (the best kind!). Arriving in Tucson after a couple of days in and around Bisbee. We both look forward to seeing you at the gathering.
- Tracy _________________ "Wisdom begins in wonder" - Socrates |
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Pete Modreski
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Posted: Jan 07, 2009 12:38 Post subject: Re: Meeting in Tucson of FMF Forum's friends? |
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The planned meeting sounds great. Having gotten a little behind on reading the Forum posts over the holiday, I was quite amazed when I finally clicked here and read all these back-and-forth comments about it (I guess I'd kind of forgotten that the Forum now only sends out one email about posts on a given topic, even though there may be innumerable successive posts). Thanks, John, for deciding on a time & place.
Ah, I am not totally sure if I will make the meeting, but we shall see. My oft-times schedule for Wednesday during the Show week involves setting up our USGS booth in the Galleria by around noon that day, then, having already had a couple of days to browse dealers at the hotels, taking off and spending an enjoyable afternoon going for a hike in one of the foothills canyons, my "afternoon with nature" before the show begins, and not getting back to civilization (at the far north end of town) till sunset and twilight chase me out. Well, we shall see; have a great time, and perhaps I will see some or all of you at El Minuto. And of course, Jordi, I'll see you at your hotel room too. P[P.S., El Minuto is often pretty crowded; I wonder if "our gang" showing up there will really be able to fit in?] Cheers to all, Pete M. |
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