1. In answer to your question: "Where?" ~We drove up and down America's West Coast doing Antiques Shows -from Vancouver to San Diego. We sold mostly in San Francisco and Los Angeles. I shopped in London. Became known for the elusive ojime.

2. In the 90's took a ten year break from beads; worked in a family office equipment business in Silicon Valley. Reinvented myself traveling in Asia from 2000-2010. Shopped mainly in Beijing, Bangkok and Bali. Eventually achieved "Million Mile Flyer" status on United Airlines.

3. The novelty of travel has worn off. And I am less resilient. My old customers have passed away. So, I am thinking of becoming an ingénue seller on ebay. -Still a trouper after all these years, I am preparing myself for Act Three of this three act play.

Summarizing may have made my bead adventures seem like a breeze. But I have also experienced my fair share of stormy weather.

birdi, your curiosity brought back happy memories…Thanks for asking,

Fred