Friday, February 10, 2012

Tucson Day 3 & 4 In Review

Tucson again showed me the diversity of what is available to purchase throughout the city. The many shows range from wholesale bead shows (some retail and open to the public), to setups along the streets. 

On day 3 I sepnt a lot of time shopping the wholesale bead shows such as Gem Mall , Lucky Gems, and JOGS, ending the day with a journey down to the mineral show at the Hotel Tucson on St. Mary's -- this is an awsome show and one that should be added to you list of 'must see shows'.  Here I was able to pick up raw chunks (they were unloading from the mining barrels, how cool is that!) of some really great aquamarine with mica and assorted other minerals from vendors (I know, pictures, pictures, pictures, but I was so tired food was first on my mind -- next year).  I wish I had more time to really shop and browse the entire show and next year I will make a point to put this one on my list as an entire day to shop and browse.

On day 4, the journey took me back to a mix of outdoor shows, some along the streets of Speedway, Park St., and then back to Electric Park show. Here are a few pictures from Electric Park show.




Massive rocks & minerals on display at the Electric Park Show











 Fun with rocks, this is a fish and they have added an old miners cart to the end.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Tucson Day 3 & 4 In Review

Tucson again showed me the diversity of what is available to purchase throughout the city. The many shows range from wholesale bead shows (some retail and open to the public), to setups along the streets. 

On day 3 I sepnt a lot of time shopping the wholesale bead shows such as Gem Mall , Lucky Gems, and JOGS, ending the day with a journey down to the mineral show at the Hotel Tucson on St. Mary's -- this is an awsome show and one that should be added to you list of 'must see shows'.  Here I was able to pick up raw chunks (they were unloading from the mining barrels, how cool is that!) of some really great aquamarine with mica and assorted other minerals from vendors (I know, pictures, pictures, pictures, but I was so tired food was first on my mind -- next year).  I wish I had more time to really shop and browse the entire show and next year I will make a point to put this one on my list as an entire day to shop and browse.

On day 4, the journey took me back to a mix of outdoor shows, some along the streets of Speedway, Park St., and then back to Electric Park show. Here are a few pictures from Electric Park show.




Massive rocks & minerals on display at the Electric Park Show











 Fun with rocks, this is a fish and they have added an old miners cart to the end.