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Gail
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Posted: Mar 16, 2016 21:31 Post subject: Re: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
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117 photos to go! I'm aiming to finish up.
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 16, 2016 21:34 Post subject: Re: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 16, 2016 21:38 Post subject: Re: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
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All exhibitors must go upstairs while security makes sure all others are gone from the center. Then we are allowed back in to finish up with removal. They give us some nice coffee and snacks too.
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 16, 2016 21:42 Post subject: Re: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 16, 2016 21:45 Post subject: Re: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 16, 2016 21:48 Post subject: Re: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 16, 2016 21:53 Post subject: Re: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 18, 2016 09:36 Post subject: Re: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
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Great to reconnect with some of these wonderful people...
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Posted: Mar 18, 2016 09:54 Post subject: Re: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 18, 2016 10:02 Post subject: Re: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 18, 2016 14:11 Post subject: Re: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 18, 2016 14:16 Post subject: Re: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 18, 2016 14:22 Post subject: Re: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 18, 2016 14:26 Post subject: Re: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 18, 2016 14:32 Post subject: Re: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
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As we wind down...
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It's been a lot of work, but grand times! |
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 18, 2016 14:37 Post subject: Re: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
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really getting empty.
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 18, 2016 14:41 Post subject: Re: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
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Goodbye convention center, till next year! |
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 18, 2016 14:50 Post subject: Re: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
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And that, my fellow mineral enthusiasts, is the end of my report!
We saw many beautiful minerals, we even bought a few. People were in good spirits, Tucson does that to them. The weather was great, the food excellent. Parties, camaraderie, hugs, it was a whirlwind of busy segments.
The prices weren't much different than before, the buying seemed, to us, to be fairly healthy but didn't get that feeling as much as the Hotel Tucson. I was sad to see more people pack up early. But we found some great minerals there and enjoyed doing business with some of the young folks.
I was encouraged with the amount of women I saw shopping for minerals, it is a joy to see new people coming into this hobby.
Jim and I want to thank everyone, Jordi included of course, who put minerals in cabinets for sale or display. It is a huge effort and so many make the "magic" happen.
Jordi, thank you for letting me post my adventures here, you are a good friend and I am thankful for knowing you.
Be well, all our best.
Gail
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Jordi Fabre
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Posted: Mar 18, 2016 15:21 Post subject: Re: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
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Gail,
You, Jim and your thousands photos are a gift for thousands of readers (42677 thousands now, to be precise ;-) ;-) whom enjoy so much you so HUUUUUge work and your journalistic style
On behalf of these thousands:
Thanks Gail! (and Jim ;-)
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Carles Millan
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Posted: Mar 18, 2016 16:35 Post subject: Re: TUCSON, 2016. And away we go.... |
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A lot of excellent work and long hours spent to build a report that has allowed all of us to breathe the Tucson atmosphere without even leaving home.
Many thanks, Gail.
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