I'm going to the Chicago Intergalactic Bead Show!

I'm so excited, I got free tickets to the Chicago Intergalactic Bead Show, a bit of a misnomer since it's in Niles, IL and not Chicago, but hey close enough. It's running from July 9th to the 10th from 10am - 5pm.  I'll probably go on Sunday.  I went on Superbowl Sunday earlier this year. Yes, I missed the game to go look at beads. The Bears weren't in the game anyways. I'm looking forward to getting some pyrite nuggets.  I have a vision of fool's gold and copper earrings. Didn't have enough in my bead budget to get them last time, but they'll be first on my list this time. Hopefully I have enough for some citrine, I love that orange jewel. I wonder if Ayla's Originals International Bead Bazaar will be there, they had these awesome Carl Clasmeyer clasps there last time, they're adorable, and so unique. Doesn't his name sound like he would make clasps? Check him out: Isn't that awesome? This one is for sale on Ayla's Etsy Shop Tweet me if you'll be at the show @twentythou, it was a blast last time. Be nice to meet some more folks that share in my bead obsession. I actually got a "Hell No" from a friend when I asked him if he'd like to go to the Intergalactic Bead Show, lol. Images of my current collection and the restoration process of my letterpress cabinet turned beadkeeper saga coming up next.