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People and Places
Ste. - Marie -aux - Mines 2015
It is always nice to relax after the show in our gite up in the mountains - as you can see Debbie and Dave feel the same and soaking up the sun.
What's Hot in Ste. Marie filmed with Christophe Gobin by Bryan Swoboda - somehow Diana does not trust them it looks like they are up to no good....
... where is Bryan pointing his camera?
Ian with our friends from Russia Dmitry and Irina Zhukov.
In France it is always wine time...here with Gian Carlo Parodi and Cristiano Ferraris.
The Ste Marie fete always a popular event for dealers and collectors.
... and wine time again... here Markus Walter, Ian Bruce and Alan Hart toasting each other.
When we are in Ste Marie it also happens to be Debbie's birthday - how exciting to open a present...
.... two.. ahem, yes...well. Nice!
They suit Dave as well!
When there is good food, good friends are usually not far away. Carlos Dias-Torres and Kristina Bode here with Diana and Ian.
Yummy!
Malcolm is enjoying his fruit cocktail obviously as well...
... or not...something went sour...
At the end of a successful show it is nice to have time to enjoy a superb meal with all our helpers. Thank you.
Tucson 2015! The Alternative Show Report
Debbie with her new discovery! Chocolate wine....
.. and some Marshmallows on top!
Is that John Veevaert after Chocolate wine or just during one of the usual get togethers' at Tucson with the Crystal Classics Team?
The creative juices were flowing in Tucson, white wine after M&M infusions.
Ian having fun with Penny's "Nipple Jumper"!
Some people like it HOT! Here Peter spices up his day!
Rainer Bode and Ronna Jewett at one of our dinners.
Diana and Mariusz enjoyed an after dinner whisky.
Diana chatting with Penny Williamson and Paul Carr from Australia.
Mariusz in whisky induced dreams...
Christophe Gobin, Cristiano Ferraris, Federico Pezzotta and Diana
Jesse and Joan enjoyed the evening event at Casa Vicente.
John Rakovan, Ian and Tomek
Peter and Alisson Megaw with Diana.
Rainer Bode and Diana having a German catch up.
Diana with Jim Spann, Sam Cutbirth and Gail Spann.
Diana with Alan Hart from the Natural History Museum in London and Katherine Dunnell from the Royal Ontario Museum.
Ian and John Lucking
Kerry Cooper with Diana at the TGMS.
Tsumeb rarities: Malcolm Southwood with Mark Feinglos
Penny, Liz and Diana could't resist the chocolate - smarties cake ...
... smartie by smartie the cake disappeared
Dave and Pos with their morning sausage rations.
Another dinner party at the Crystal Classics house, here with Charlotte and Marshall Sussman, Diana and Peter.
Margarita time with Ian and Frank Aloe... Dave is not to sure about this.
The first Brussel sprout of Tucson, cooked to perfection by Frances Flynn!
Tom Moore, Ian Bruce and Tom Gressman.
Minerals and whisky seem to work very well together!
Terry Szenics and Liz had fun.
Tsumeb.com night at the Crystal Classics house with Bill Pinch, Charlie Key and Shields Flynn.
David Hacker in front of his fabulous case of Ashford black marble.
Shields Flynn and his exhibition cabinet at the TGMS.
Malcolms glass cleaning skills have improved during the Tucson show as well.
Diana and Debbie enjoyed their first mexican breakfast.
Lunch break at the set up day for the TGMS = margaritas and delicious mexican food.
Ian handed out take away Brookies (Brownie/Cookie) for Kristina and Rainer Bode.
Malcolm wouldn't share his Brookie with anyone!
Steve Maslansky, Don Olson and Diana at the TGMS
Always happy is Carl Acosta, here with Diana
Wine time with Alan Arnold, Charlie Key, Diana and Carl Acosta.
Synchronised sleeping after a great meal and drinks... Terry Szenics and Pos.
Hard work days take their toll, couch surfing was in order.
Traditional Sunday roast in Tucson, yum!
... including Yorkshire Pudding XXL!
2014
December, Melbourne Australia
Diana, Ian and Rob Sielecki in Melbourne during the presentation of the Milton Lavers collection.
George Stacey, Sally Lavers (Milton's daughter) and Rob Sielecki.
Rob and Paul Carr - rock trimming aussi style!
September, Denver, Colorado USA
Ian and Diana at dinner with Rainer and Kristina Bode from the German Mineral Magazine " Mineralienwelt"
We always have fun with Charlotte & Marshall Sussman.
We enjoyed our time at the Collectors Edge event during the Denver show - it gave Ian and Diana a chance to catch up with Bryan Lees and his wife Kathryn.
June, Ste. Marie aux Mines, France
At the fete in Ste Marie aux Mines our team is always up for fun and games.
Alan Hart chilling out on the lawn at the party in Ste. Marie.
Drinking buddies! Gian Carlo Parodi and Ian.
Supporting act at the fete in Ste Marie aux Mines! Bryan Swoboda!
Always a reason to celebrate! Debbies birthday!
Malcolm and Angela Southwood enjoying their french breakfast at our favourite cafe in Ste Marie aux Mines.
2011
Tucson 2011 lead to our best party yet - the celebration of Kristalle's 40 years in the business, with a Goldrush theme! Even some friendly mules to great the visitors.....
The entrance to the Wild West
Entrance to the Suenos Saloon
The Dream Team - Gold Rush style
The Madam of the house, and the Miner - Dona and Wayne
Ian the River Boat Gambler trying to hustle Wayne out of the prized Gold Nugget
Mules
You know that the night has gone wrong when it is the Sheriff that ends up in Jail!
To see more photos from the party, please see our article:
http://crystalclassics.co.uk/news-story.php?id=129
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2010
We love having visitors to the office, here is our friend Phil with his dog Megan arriving in their Lotus 7...
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On Monday 2nd February 2009 we held a surprise birthday party at our house in Tucson - a combined 160th for Wayne, Lois and Ian - we will let you work out the math!
Three birthday cakes
The birthday peoples
Wayne and Dona led the way onto the dance floor for some blues.
The dancing begins
The aftermath .... even the balloons are starting to droop...
Happy Birthday guys!!! A great night was had by all
To see more photos from this party, please see our article:
http://www.crystalclassics.co.uk/news-story.php?id=128
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In April 2008, the Dream Team went on Safari to Tanzania and the Serengeti National Park, with plenty of Gin and Tonics to keep the Malaria at bay. It was an amazing trip! Photos courtesy of Dave and Audrey Lloyd
