Scenes from the 2002 Fall mineral show

With the remains of tropical storm Isadore clearing out late on Friday night, we were treated to two gorgeous days for show weekend this year.

Attendance was up slightly from 2001, and specimens from several old Franklin collections were being offered for sale. Some of the photos below were kindly provided by Maureen Verbeek.

	A fine start to the Show early Saturday morning..
	..with all sorts of folks turning up to see what's available.
	A well-known collector's car, as found early Saturday morning at 'The Pond'. One can only imagine what this vehicle looks like with both he & rocks inside as well!
	Photo by Maureen Verbeek
	Lawson Bauer's son (left), and Dick Bostwick closely examining a large franklinite specimen from the Bauer collection.
	Photo by Maureen Verbeek
	Dick Bostwick, Tema Hecht, Earl Verbeek, and the Bauer rock.
	Photo by Maureen Verbeek
	No loupe needed: Lawson Bauer's franklinite specimen -- numbered "1" in his collection.
	Paul Shizume showing how to 'prospect' dealer's tables for fluorescent specimens. Note battery packs and black plastic viewing (a.k.a. 'garbage') bag.
	Maureen Verbeek and Dr. Pete Dunn, enjoying the Show.
	Dick Bostwick and Tema Hecht arranging ex-Sunny Cook collection specimens.
	"Feeding frenzy" at John Bett's table; many specimens with pedigreed labels were on offer.
	Photo by Maureen Verbeek
	Another "feeding frenzy"..this time inside the Fluorescent area: Mark Cole of MinerShop.com with fresh material from Greenland.
	Partial view of the Thomas S. Warren Museum's fluorescent exhibit. The theme was 'orange', and just in time for Halloween.
	Photo by Maureen Verbeek
	Dick Hauck conducting Saturday's auction at Sterling Hill.
	Photo by Maureen Verbeek
	A winning bidder: George Elling (toward right), examining his latest prize.