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Jordi Fabre · Posted: Jan 13, 2010 04:46 Post subject: Re: 2010 TGMS from the start to the end

Gail Spann already started her thread. "Gail Spann's Tucson photo fest, 2010" -> https://www.mineral-forum.com/message-board/viewtopic.php?t=887

Goody! ;-)

Jordi

Jordi Fabre · Posted: Jan 26, 2010 15:57 Post subject: Re: 2010 TGMS from the start to the end

My chronicles about Tucson Show, here -> https://www.mineral-forum.com/message-board/viewtopic.php?t=911

The Gail's chronicles, here -> https://www.mineral-forum.com/message-board/viewtopic.php?t=887

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Jesse Fisher · Joined: 18 Mar 2009 Posts: 629 Location: San Francisco

Packing the vehicle today, on the road tomorrow. Looks like I might actually make the drive between incoming storm fronts. Then two weeks for mineralogical feeding frenzy!

Here's a photo of Joan's and my display for the TGMS show, laid out before packing. Hard to compete with folks like Gail and Jim on "gem crystals" but we'll give it a go. Just fun to be part of the greatest show on earth. See you there.

Cheers,
Jesse

John Cesar · Joined: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 37 Location: Tucson, Arizona

Just in case you forgot that the Main Show starts next week, here is a reminder. Get your rest, hold back a few bucks and come prepared to spend. When you get your show program be sure to note that we have added Sunday lectures to our program. Rob Lavinsky, Pete Knudsen, Courtland Lee and Francisco Sotomayor, have promised to stimulate your mind that day.

On another point ... booze at the Tucson Convention Center. I was acosted by an unidentified mineral collector the other day and asked "...why the TGMS concern?" As a long time sipper of Two Buck Chuck and no stranger to stronger pleasures, I responded that our contract with the TCC stipulates that ALL beverages sipped at the TCC be purchased from Aramark, their sole supplier.

With that technicality in mind, we added two lounges serving alcoholic beverages to our floor plan. If you want to enjoy alcohol, please use these designated areas. Check out their location in our show program.

We also added two rest lounges to our floor plan this year. There you will find chairs to rest your tired, aching feet and a place to plant your weary partner while you continue bragging about your latest purchase. Check the show program for locations.

A limited number of chairs are also placed in front of the central exhibit cases, including Les's Competetive Cases, for those who want to debate and ponder.

Enjoy the Show!

John

Gail · Posted: Feb 06, 2010 04:41 Post subject: Re: 2010 TGMS from the start to the end

Gail · Posted: Feb 06, 2010 04:43 Post subject: Re: 2010 TGMS from the start to the end

I wrote a long response to the above post and it got lost in cyberspace! I post on Jordi's site mostly, as it is easy to upload and I love Jordi !!! He enjoys my posting on here, and I enjoy that he lets me do it! No other blogs but Mindat...
Gail

Gail · Posted: Feb 06, 2010 04:44 Post subject: Re: 2010 TGMS from the start to the end

Jesse, your case is beautiful..by the way. You have great minerals!

Jim · Joined: 09 Apr 2008 Posts: 185 Location: Dallas

I wanted to thank Justin Zzyzx at "The Vug" for taking some great photos of the special TGMS case that Jim Bleess and I organized and that met with some initial skepticism from what I remember -- the case entitled "Connoisseur Thumbnails."

https://www.the-vug.com/vug/article269.html

We had about 80 specimens, but as it turned out the case worked beautifully and was extremely well received by collectors and lay people alike. I submit that the specimens we showcased -- loaned by many of the the major TN collectors in the hobby -- competed well with the larger gem crystals and specimens on display at the show.

Cheers,

Jim

Gail · Posted: Feb 23, 2010 10:00 Post subject: Re: 2010 TGMS from the start to the end

Jim, the case was very beautiful and informative. Fun to chat with those that added to it, a personal tour was given by so many, nice!

Jim · Joined: 09 Apr 2008 Posts: 185 Location: Dallas

Thanks, Gail

Indeed, a new tradition has begun... the "Connoisseur Thumbnails" will be a regular exhibit from now on. Jim Bleess and I already have some great ideas for the next go around!

Cheers,

Matt_Zukowski · Site Admin Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Posts: 707 Location: Alaska

I had not seen a really good thumbnail display until I saw this case at Tucson. There is something really cool about a whole bunch of very nice, similarly sized pieces lined up. I enjoyed it. Thanks.

Jim · Joined: 09 Apr 2008 Posts: 185 Location: Dallas

Matt, thanks so much for your kind words and taking time to comment.

It surprises me sometimes that thumbnails do not always receive the due attention, recognition and discussion they deserve.

Cheers!

vic rzonca · Joined: 18 Nov 2008 Posts: 820 Location: MA

Seen on the road to Cochise's Stronghold. Could it be because of the gravity of the mineral show? Or the shear weight of the inventory moved into the Tucson valley?

vic rzonca · Joined: 18 Nov 2008 Posts: 820 Location: MA

I think if you look carefully you'll see Jordi's room at the end of it.

vic rzonca · Joined: 18 Nov 2008 Posts: 820 Location: MA

Some very course granite pegmatites from the Sapo mine. Bodies for scale.

vic rzonca · Joined: 18 Nov 2008 Posts: 820 Location: MA

The Master Hunter and his wily prey-but who is which?

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