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Gail
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Posted: Mar 26, 2016 16:18 Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
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Yep, another photo of this because I LOVE it!!!! |
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crocoite
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Posted: Mar 26, 2016 16:50 Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
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Gail. Simply, thank you!
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Steve
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 26, 2016 17:07 Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
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crocoite wrote: | Gail. Simply, thank you! |
Thanks Steve! I will add more as I find time, it's Easter weekend so am adding here and there.
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Roger Warin
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Posted: Mar 27, 2016 02:53 Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
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Gail thank you. I was able to visit a unique museum that I will never see.
Roger.
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Woody Thompson
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Posted: Mar 27, 2016 07:49 Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
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Thanks, Gail, for this photo tour. Did you happen to note the locality for the huge beryl crystal sitting on the floor (DSC02846.jpg)? I'm wondering if it's from the Bumpus Mine here in Maine.
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keith
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Posted: Mar 27, 2016 17:32 Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
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Thank you Gail
I visited the museum many many years ago and was disappointed - yes many nice things but I disliked the displays, lighting and labelling. Looks like it has been completely overhauled - now looks great.
If I get back over there I'll have to pay a visit.
Looks like they now have the right people looking after the displays. Well presented, well lit, and well labelled.
Thank you so much for posting, really appreciated, especially when the exhibits are so far away.
Cheers
Keith
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 27, 2016 22:16 Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
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I am delighted that you are all seeing the great displays there, thank you for your notes.
This group of photos was taken a few days later, when I had friends join me, we were hosted by Jeff and Mike.
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This is my dear friend, Karen. She fell in love with minerals at our home so thought she might enjoy a back room tour at the Smithsonian. |
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I love to show minerals to people who truly are interested. |
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Jeff Post. He was kind enough to spend a few hours with us. |
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 27, 2016 22:21 Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
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First time to the Gem hall, my friend is loving this. |
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 27, 2016 22:26 Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 27, 2016 22:30 Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
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...In the blue room cases.
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 27, 2016 22:35 Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 27, 2016 22:38 Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 27, 2016 22:43 Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
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Karen is soaking up the info! |
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Mike Wise works at the Smithsonian |
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Gail
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Posted: Mar 27, 2016 22:46 Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
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Posted: Mar 27, 2016 22:53 Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
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Posted: Mar 27, 2016 22:57 Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
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Posted: Mar 27, 2016 23:00 Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
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Posted: Mar 27, 2016 23:03 Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
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Posted: Mar 27, 2016 23:05 Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
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Posted: Mar 27, 2016 23:14 Post subject: Re: Recent visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Gail Spann, March 2016 |
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