Larry Doesn't Get It!

I went to even more gem shows today, but dragged along Larry to help me find my way around town. We started out at the Hotel Tucson. I was pleased to have found it right away and also pleased that parking was easy. The tents there had many fossils and minerals and not so many finished gems. We appreciated how beautiful the geodes were. They varied in size from small balls to human size. Most were cut open and often revealed amethyst crystals. Some were made into tables. In addition to the geodes, we saw fossil wall placks and tables and lamps. We also saw a few dinosaur nests from China. That was fascinating. The eggs in it cost $2000 a piece, so we passed on buying it. Larry kept remarking that he just didn't get it. He meant that he didn't understand how so many people would crate such heavy pieces to Tucson for the shows. He also didn't understand why so many people come to the shows. He repeated himself when we parked for the second set, which was west of the Convention Center. We were again amazed at the scope of the shows and how much was there for sale. Apparently the shows are successful or so many people wouldn't attend as buyers and sellers. We passed another cluster of white tents as we drove down to 22nd St. We were too tired to stop, though. I bought a few little things: two silver Ohm pendants and another pendant with amethyst and silver.

Next year I will hope to go back to the bead show with Edna, who was a most instructive guide. I would also hope to go to the gem show at TEP with Cherie. I also won't hesitate to try going to some shows by myself now that I know where they are, how to park, etc. The show at TEP was really my favorite because it had such a variety and some very good prices. However, I had great success finding beautiful bags with Edna, so will try to find that show next year. I am remembering that we will be back in Tucson next year and that I don't have to do it all this year!