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Title: Stoddard Wells Show Post by: christopherl1234 on March 17, 2011, 12:43:56 am I set up as a vendor at a show for the very first time last weekend. I must say that I had a blast and am very please on how I did. The Stoddard Wells show is a true " tailgate". There are no vendor fees nothing to sign, just show up . It is like a mini Quartzsite. Held in the middle of the desert near Victoville, CA. I would say there was more than 60 vendors and a ton of people showed up. I had such a good experience there that I plan on making this show every year.
Out in the desert (https://gemstone.smfforfree4.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi397.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp59%2Fchristopherlesso%2FStoddard%2520Wells%2520Show%2F111_2474.jpg&hash=c5f016ccf8d1904bc682b6fd8bcec823) (https://gemstone.smfforfree4.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi397.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp59%2Fchristopherlesso%2FStoddard%2520Wells%2520Show%2F111_2482.jpg&hash=3f0744862b23c9327271bc44e2dd2607) My tables (https://gemstone.smfforfree4.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi397.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp59%2Fchristopherlesso%2FStoddard%2520Wells%2520Show%2F111_2488.jpg&hash=3b2a140daa37c65f899c9a70f9920054) (https://gemstone.smfforfree4.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi397.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp59%2Fchristopherlesso%2FStoddard%2520Wells%2520Show%2F111_2489.jpg&hash=dc7e2ea26f201f6c0ebbe63de0beb817) (https://gemstone.smfforfree4.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi397.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp59%2Fchristopherlesso%2FStoddard%2520Wells%2520Show%2F111_2487.jpg&hash=6601959f8cced48c97195a9ab1e4a030) My friend John holding down the fort while I take pictures (https://gemstone.smfforfree4.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi397.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp59%2Fchristopherlesso%2FStoddard%2520Wells%2520Show%2F111_2485.jpg&hash=2e99219dae42ecd3034de56b4c3d1dc8) (https://gemstone.smfforfree4.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi397.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp59%2Fchristopherlesso%2FStoddard%2520Wells%2520Show%2F111_2484.jpg&hash=64f4266b2ae7f6529066bbea844cbe74) Thanks for looking Title: Re: Stoddard Wells Show Post by: Taogem on March 17, 2011, 03:41:13 am Boy, that sure is out in the middle of no where !
Beautiful weather !! Sounds like it was a great show. Glad you had a good time yes16 Title: Re: Stoddard Wells Show Post by: hulagrub on March 17, 2011, 10:56:11 am You have a nice set up there!
Title: Re: Stoddard Wells Show Post by: christopherl1234 on March 17, 2011, 11:14:10 am Here is a panaramic view of all around
I took the photos from about 1/3 of the way up this mountain (https://gemstone.smfforfree4.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi397.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp59%2Fchristopherlesso%2F111_2458.jpg&hash=0ad60c2dabfda1a18249265950a49ce8) All around (https://gemstone.smfforfree4.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi397.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp59%2Fchristopherlesso%2F111_2477.jpg&hash=4f28a54df7ef06bdeadf7210a94a5948) (https://gemstone.smfforfree4.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi397.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp59%2Fchristopherlesso%2F111_2473.jpg&hash=c607989c0b2442a0afed686ad67defcb) (https://gemstone.smfforfree4.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi397.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp59%2Fchristopherlesso%2F111_2480.jpg&hash=cacf99b34487d7c8153efd876ecdc841) (https://gemstone.smfforfree4.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi397.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fpp59%2Fchristopherlesso%2F111_2481.jpg&hash=a9eed0f625cfb2e2808115d1ff1b0eb0) This is the 35th year that this has been going on. Title: Re: Stoddard Wells Show Post by: gregorgr8 on March 17, 2011, 12:18:51 pm Way cool, Chris.
Title: Re: Stoddard Wells Show Post by: Rockoteer on March 17, 2011, 03:56:52 pm Is there actually some sort of water or wells there? TOG Title: Re: Stoddard Wells Show Post by: christopherl1234 on March 17, 2011, 07:26:00 pm No wells that I know of. Had to bring your own water. Went through 30 gallons.
Title: Re: Stoddard Wells Show Post by: Rockoteer on March 17, 2011, 10:54:32 pm So.....a guy named Stoddard Wells passed thru those parts.... Just curious how it got its name. TOG Title: Re: Stoddard Wells Show Post by: christopherl1234 on March 18, 2011, 01:59:40 am Stoddard Wells is actually the name of the road that goes out into the desert.
Title: Re: Stoddard Wells Show Post by: Rockoteer on March 18, 2011, 11:31:13 am tks C. TOG Title: Re: Stoddard Wells Show Post by: Mark on March 18, 2011, 05:09:51 pm Man that is out in the Boonies! How did anyone ever get the crazy idea to start a rock show out there? Anyways, sounds like you had a great time and it looks like a bunch of really good stuff. I am totally jealous.
Mark Title: Re: Stoddard Wells Show Post by: christopherl1234 on March 18, 2011, 09:33:58 pm I am thinking that Quartzsite started up pretty much the same way.
Title: Re: Stoddard Wells Show Post by: thewrightthings on March 18, 2011, 09:37:15 pm If you hadn't said that it had been going for many years, I would have guessed it was impromptu. Does look like a lot of fun.
Title: Re: Stoddard Wells Show Post by: christopherl1234 on March 19, 2011, 12:44:30 am I loved it!!! It has really motivated me to do more vending! Was able to meet a lot more people that way.
Title: Re: Stoddard Wells Show Post by: johnjsgems on March 20, 2011, 06:51:01 am I think the old wagon road went through that area and it probably had a well or springs. I lived not far from there and would ride my horses all over. At every hilltop you could see green patches where springs/cotton wood trees were. There is a marble quarry at top of that hill and another on back side. As I understand, a member of the Victor Valley club owns the property where the show is and allows the free show. He won't allow charges. Friends did that show years ago and got all the vendors to kick in a small contribution toward the out houses/trash cans. They had to return everyone's money. Club told them the owner figured if it was free he would not be liable. It is a great show if weather is nice. We did our first show there. $27 in sales, $300 in rock purchases. I figured I'm a business genius.
Title: Re: Stoddard Wells Show Post by: christopherl1234 on March 20, 2011, 05:35:27 pm Hi John, The club actually came around asking for "donations" for the outhouses. I didn't mind. This was my first show and I was surprised at how well I did....a little better than the $27 you mentioned..and I only spent $100 on rock and equipment. I think I am going to go dig this comming weekend....PM me if you wanna go |