A small addition to the dialogue.

For several years I have made it a point to go to the Howard Johnson Show, because it's the home base for TIKA—a business formerly run by Bill Boss and Julie Joynt, and now just by Julie. (She is also at the Best Bead Show, in one of the tents.)

Tika features a grand array of beads from all over Asia, old and new. This is a must-do destination for me, betwen the Riverpark and African Village venues.

This year, I was impressed by the number of other sellers who offered beads. The HJ is a worthwhile stop on your adventures around Tucson.

Jamey