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Paging Patbz

Kachina624 — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 23:13:33 GMT

@patbz Have you ever checked out Alex Sanchez's Facebook page? He's very active on it. Has lots of good stuff listed including his charitable activities during the pandemic,on the Navajo Reservation. He seems like a really nice, humble guy

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patbz — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 13:59:45 GMT

@Kachina624 : Thanx for the info but there are so many "Alex Sanchez"s on FB that I still can't find him.

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Pezzie — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 15:41:43 GMT

@Kachina624 @patbz

Just wanted to say that I am a big fan of Alex Sanchez as well, and consider myself fortunate to have several of his pieces. I just really like his work and style.
Didn't mean to crash your post, but couldn't help myself. ☺️

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Kachina624 — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:25:56 GMT

@patbz @Pezzie I think I got to the Facebook page by first googling him, then there was a link to Facebook.

By the way, the virtual Santa Fe Indian Market started this weekend but I find it hard to navigate. As far as I can tell, the only way to see the goods is to go through all the artists, where samples are shown, click on them to get contact info, then contact or Google them individually. I find this awkward.

I found Alex and was looking for his new sale items when I ran across the Facebook post. He has some gorgeous Kingman spiderweb turquoise. You could order the trinket of your choice using a cab of that.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:35:31 GMT

@Pezzie Are you a Southwesterner? I live in NM and @patbz lives in AZ. I just live about 8 miles from the Petroglyph National Monument so Alex's jewelry is especially meaningful.

Anyway, welcome to our little fan club. I'm glad you chimed in.

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Pezzie — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 22:51:45 GMT

@Kachina624

We moved to Arizona 5 years ago when DH retired, and that's when I first came across Alex Sanchez's jewelry. Been a fan ever since.

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patbz — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 02:46:57 GMT

@Pezzie : Where do you live in AZ? I live in Show Low; before that I lived in Ridgecrest CA for 25 years (China Lake, where I worked has some spectacular petroglyphs). I would really love to have one of Alex's pandemic maidens but $625 is a little rich for me for this item(he has some on EBay right now). If we are back to "live" exhibitions by Feb maybe I'll see you at the Heard Indian Market in Feb ( the year I went both Alex and Fritz Casuse were there).

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patbz — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 03:25:06 GMT

@Kachina624 : Using your methodology I found Alex on FB and have contacted him about one of those maidens.

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patbz — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 04:05:29 GMT

@Kachina624 : You made me do it! I'm going to order a custom masked maidens ( for $200 less than I could negotiate on Ebay! Thanx????

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Kachina624 — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 04:35:49 GMT

@patbz I'm so envious! Years from 2020, it will be quite valuable. Be sure to post a photo after you get it. Consider it an investment.

By the way, what's going to happen with your kids when school starts?

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patbz — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 04:39:26 GMT

@Kachina624 : I agree; it will be an investment ( in part that's why I pulled the trigger).

I drove my Grands back to Ridgecrest today ( they start school virtually and if they get sick I definitely don't want them around DH).

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Kachina624 — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 18:58:55 GMT

@patbz It's going to be very quiet around your house. May take some adjustment.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 19:08:54 GMT

@patbz I'd be sure to have Alex put "2020" somewhere on the pendant, probably the back, so there would be no question about the significance.

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Pezzie — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:48:02 GMT

@patbz

I haven't been to Show Low itself, but have driven by multiple times. You live in a beautiful area.
We are north of Tucson, moved here from PA. DH had enough of winter, and although I didn't mind the cold, I hated the snow and ice, especially if I had to drive in it.
Show us a pic when you get your Alex Sanchez piece.
Wonder if Heard Museum will have their Indian Market next year. Did they have it this year? I was at DD's so didn't keep up. Last year it was elbow to elbow and lots of vendors I couldn't even begin to get close.

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patbz — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:35:39 GMT

@Pezzie : Probably in 2021 it'll be virtual but still hoping for 2022. The trick at the Heard is go early, bring (lots) cash and we stay at an area hotel. Also I understand that Gallup has an Indian Market ( bet that's spectacular since Gallup is surrounded by Navajo Nation). While in Gallup be sure to go to Richardson's Trading Post; they have many rooms full of pawn and an amazing rug room that you have to ask a clerk to let you in. Another great event is the December auction at Hubell Trading Post. I grew up in MD and love PA.

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patbz — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 23:42:07 GMT

@Kachina624 : He puts a tiny "2020" tag on the maiden's mask.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:38:12 GMT

@Pezzie Where did you live in PA.? We lived in suburban Philly when I was in HS and college. My parents were natives of SW Colorado and wanted to retire in the SW but didn't want Colorado snow so they chose Albuquerque. Lots of people around who lived in PA. I retired here from Texas to help them as they both became legally blind from macular degeneration. Now I'm here alone.