Day 8 and 9 - Friday and Saturday.

Crowds of eager customers came shopping. Some had lists, some just came to see what there was to buy, others came to carry the bags and provide funds.

Some came first to scout out the offerings and then circle back to buy what they had decided was the best beads. Others scooped up stuff immediately, knowing they would never come back due to lack of time or because if they didn't buy it immediately it would be gone by the time they came back. Every one has a theory on the best way to shop a bead show.

It was nice to see old customers who come every year and only see us once a year. Also nice were the group of Japanese customers who saw us 6 years ago and came back to see us first then shop the rest of the show.

It was nice to have new bead stores come and buy from us to stock their new stores - several new shops around the country and up in Canada. Yay! We need more bead stores! And there they are.

We sold lots of beads and buttons, and buffalo teeth!

Finally, Thai food for dinner with another vendor to trade stories and share secrets.