People are always asking me, "Do you get these yourself?", The answer is, "yes." And, "When are (ever) you at home?"- sometimes, but not enough.; "How many shows a year do you do?"- 25 or so; "Where is your next show?"; "When are you leaving/coming back?; "Do you stop at stores or have private shows?">Only by invitation or appointment<. So, to answer these questions, ((and keep from forgetting)- my planner), I have devoted a webpage to my UPCOMING SHOWS. I do my best to keep the information current and account for every weekend, whether I am home or not. Make sure the dates are current for 'this' year, as the list is current and I update it when I can :) The most asked question is, "Do you get these yourself?" The detailed answer is,"Yes, of course, I do. They are NOT shipped to me, sight unseen, in barrels with sawdust from the cut-down rainforests. I pick each one. And after 12 years of digging by hand, I have found that it is much easier to buy them than to dig them, and then clean them. Especially, with such a heavy show schedule. Cleaning and processing keeps me pretty busy. But, I dig when I can." When you see me with material that "I" dug, you can be sure that it was treated with care and respect thru the whole process, and there is a good chance that YOU will be the first person to touch it besides me, especially, at the beginning of a new series of shows. When I buy, I choose all of my specimens personally, and I handle them as little as possible and with reverence, respect and great care so that you get them as perfect as Our Mother Earth let them come to us. So you can rest assured that the crystals you see at my table at the show are well cared for, and treated with love. Thanks for looking. And, 'THANK YOU', and GOD BLESS YOU! to all of you have attended a show. To contact me directly, see me in person down at a show, or, email me **EMAIL IS THE BEST WAY AND MY PREFERRED WAY TO CONTACT ME!!**@: johnbecrystals@yahoo.com, johnb207@gmail.com. **EMAIL IS THE BEST WAY AND MY PREFERRED WAY TO CONTACT ME!!**, or, fax 870-867-2077. If you absolutely have to call: 870-490-1029. Hope to see you soon!

MY CURRENT SHOW SCHEDULE- 2010 and into 2011

Happy New Year 2010!! I had a wonderful Quartzsite this year, thanks to everyone who made it a success and thank GOD for another prosperous year clean and sober!

January 1 to February 28, 2011(possibly, a couple days to a week earlier, maybe even before Christmas, if I have everything ready) - January 6, 2011 - Quartzsite, AZ, Desrt Gardens, Space F-18. This year I have time to set up in Quartzsite prior to moving to Mesa on Jan 6th for a weekend to do the show there. There is a good chance that, as usual, my Quartzsite booth will be closed during this time.

January 8 - 10, 2011, Mesa, AZ, Flagg Gem and Mineral Show, Mesa Community College, Dobson & Hwy 60, in the WEST parking lot, Fri, Sat & Sun, 9 - 5. I will be featuring some rather large specimens this year! Email me, Johnbe, for details, johnbecrystals@yahoo.com or johnb207@gmail.com for more info. Hi, Mary Jean and Aunt Thelma!

January 12 - February 28(m/l), 2011 - Quartzsite, AZ, DESERT GARDENS SPACE #F-18; I am bringing more than ever this year! There will be a nice selection of large specimens. Make room! Bring your trailer! Get there early on during the show, for once it's gone.., it's gone! 9- sundown, most days, I am usually open later than most dealers around me. Email me: johnbecrystals@yahoo.com or johnb207@gmail.com or ring 870-490-1029.

January, 24 1961 - 2011, John Be's 50th Birthday!! OH MY! How did I ever live this long?? Send money, donations and presents!

February 18th, 2010 to April 7, 2010 - I will be home from my Southwest trip! and will be cleaning an entirely new batch of crystals for my upcoming Northwest group of shows. At this point, I probably will have time to take people digging... AND, you are most welcome to set an appointment to come and browse my crystal yard. 870-490-1029

April 9 - 11, 2010 Albuquerque, NM, Treasures of the Earth, sponsored by the Albuquerque Gem and Mineral Club's 39th Annual Show. NEW LOACTION - New Mexico State Fairgrounds in the CAC Building. Fri, Sat - 10 - 6, Sun - 10 - 5. I also put many specimens in the silent auction! (hint, hint) This is a great club show with an even greater bunch of members. Contact Paul Hlava, 505-255-5478 for more information or go to the club's website: www.AGMC.info.

Thinking about going to the high country and enjoying the springs. No real set plans yet. No need to hurry anywhere. A's vs Yankees sounds good.

April 23- 25, 2010 Grants Pass, OR, Rogue Gem and Geology Club's Annual Mineral Show. Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Blvd. Fri & Sat, 10-6, Sun, 10-5. Email me: johnbecrystals@yahoo.com or johnb207@gmail.com. Call me @ 870-490-1029.

Giants and the phillies games in the Bay Area, right after Grants Pass. CHINATOWN, too. Then, Galt Flea Market on Tuesdays.... I go to buy(as if I needed anything else!).

May 7 - 9, 2010 Valley Springs, CA, 33rd Annual Snyder's Ranch-Valley Springs Powwow, Snyder's Ranch, Spaces #G1 and 2, RAIN or SHINE, doesn't matter! This is one of, if not, THE, largest and best outdoor rock show in Northern California. ALWAYS a good time.**SHAUN-C! Hope to see YOU there this year as a dealer! GET A SPOT NEAR ME! We want to see all these rocks you been diggin'! So we can put the rumors to rest!** 3rd: set-up till dark, 4th & 5th: 10 - 6, 6th: 10 - 4 or so; 7th - early morning during tear down. Dianna 209-772-1265

May 14 - 16, 2010, Anderson, CA, 21st Annual Superior California Gem and Minerals Association's Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Faire, I'll be outside in the tailgate section, in my usual spot- 6th on the left. 18th & 19th: 10 - 6, 20th: 10 - 5. 870-490-1029.

May 17 - June 8, 2010, I am Between shows- Chigger-time in Arkansas! Most likely, I will return home to clean and dig crystals. I will not have time for diggers. Please see my links page for places to dig. You are welcome to make an appointment to stop by and browse thru my crystal yard, as there wil be plenty to see. 870-490-1029

June 10 - 13, 2010 Park Hills, MO, Missouri Mines Rock Swap @ the Missouri Mines State Historic Site, south side of Hwy 32, 1.5mi west of Hwy 67, I'll be in spaces B-12 & 13, Fri-Sat, 9-6, Sun 9-5, Lloyd 573-431-2951. This is a wonderful show.

June 24 -27, 2010 Bloomington, IN, Lawrence County Rock Club, Annual Show, Monroe County 4-H Fairgrounds, I'll be in my usual spot in the NW corner of the Big Barn, Fri - Sat, 10 - 6, Sun 10 - 5, 812-279-5830. One of my longest running shows. Thank you for your support!

June 29 - July 7, 2010. I should be home cleaing crystals. It is very hot and humid here this time of year. However, if you want to come and dig or browse thru my yard, I am open.

July 9, 10 & 11, 2010 Durango, CO, Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club, Annual Show @ the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave; 11th:11am to 6pm, 12th 10 am to 6pm, 13th: 10 am to 5pm, email me: johnbecrystals@yahoo.com or johnb207@gmail.com or call me for details, 870-490-1029

July 24 to August 2, 2010, Spruce Pine, NC - 23rd Annual Grassy Creek Mineral and Gem Show. Parkway Fire Dept., Hwy 226 S., 10am - 6pm daily. 828-766-6136. Always a good time, with lots of friends!

August 19 -22, 2010 YES, paid!, Lebanon, PA, MAGMA Gem Miner's Jubilee @ Lebanon Fairgrounds Expo Center, outside, straight out the back door in the tailgaters section, by the concession stand; 17th & 18th, 10 - 6, 19th - 10 - 4, 717-838-8870. ALWAYS a GREAT show, with lots of wonderful people and friends!

August 24 - September 7, 2010. I will be at home in Arkansas! I will have time for diggers until Labor Day weekend. Then, the usual, cleaning and processing more crystals for the next round of shows. Email me: johnbecrystals@yahoo.com or call me: 870-490-1029

September 10 - 12, 2010 - Greenfield, IN, 500 Earth Sciences Club, Greater Indianapolis Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show, Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, I will be set-up outside under the Pavillion on the East side, in my usual spot. 9th - 9:30-8pm; 10th, 9-7; 11th, 10-4, Don Mahoney 574-892-5264.

September 18 & 19, 2010 - Clarksville, IN, Falls of the Ohio State Park, 12th Annual Fossil Festival. I will be outside, 2nd spot on the right as you come in the parking lot.(right beside Seth!, er.., I mean, Mike Manning(alias: C.U.)) Contact: Alan Goldstein. 812-280-9970 ex 403.

September 25 & 26, 2010 - West Friendship, MD, Gem Cutters Guild @ the Howard County Fairgrounds, 22nd, 10 - 6, 23rd - 10 - 5. This year I will have a full-sized booth. Oh, my! That means twice as many crystals! Bernie Emery, 410-462-0492.

October 6, 2010 Mount Ida, ARK- Annual Arkansas Surface Quartz Miner Refresher Course. $15.00/person. County Extension Annex on Whittington St in Mount Ida.

October 7, 8, 9 & 10, 2010 Mount Ida, ARK, 24rd Annual Quartz, Quiltz and Craftz Show and 27th Annual World Championship Quartz Crystal Digging Contest @ the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, I'll be outside, in my usual spot, straight out the back door. Come BIG or don't come at all, they say. So I will. BRING YOUR TRAILER THIS TIME!!! Shipping costs way too much, however, I now have access to, literally, hundreds of large and CHEAP landscaping rocks with crystals on them. We DO have a BIG loader. You just need to have one when you get 'em home. 7th-First Day of the digging contest/show set-up. Starts at 7am till 4pm or so, 8th, 9 - 6; 9th, 10 - 6, 10th 11-5 www.mtidachamber.com, 870-867-2723

Got a week or so to catch up on cleaning and life. If you want to come dig, just let me know... I can also show you my crystal yard, here at my world headquarters.

From here to the beginning of November 2010 is still in the planning stages. I left the old info here as a guide for planning this year's activities. I am hoping to go to some more STEELERS games this year... I will know as soon as they announce the schedule.

October 16, 2009 - Leaving to go to Pittsburgh. Please don't shoot me or beat me up!

October 18, 2009 STEELERS SUNDAY!!! @ Heinz Field vs. the brauhnz. Got my ticket- STEELERS sideline. AND WE KICKED THEIR ASS!

October 19 - 23, 2009 - I will be in the greater Pittsburgh area this week, going to meetings and private appointments. Call me if you need me. 870-490-1029

October 24 & 25, 2009, Cuyahoga Falls(Akron), OH, Summit Lapidary Club and Akron Mineral Society Gemboree. Sat 10 - 6, Sun 10 - 5. This is a GREAT club if you are thinking about joining a club! Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 Bath Rd, Warren Salchak, 330-929-3798

October 30 & 31, November 1, 2009 - MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 2nd annual fall show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows, National Guard Family Support Group; Martinsville National Guard Armory, 315 Commonwealth Blvd. W; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, hourly door prizes, grand door prize, classes available, Rockingham County Mineral Club sluice; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com

November 20 & 21, 2010!. Lebanon, PA - MAGMA Gem Miner's Jubilee @ Lebanon Fairgrounds Expo Center. Marvin or Theresa 717-838-8870. ALWAYS a GREAT show, with lots of wonderful people and friends!

November 22 - December 8th, 2010(or so), HOME for a brief stay. Getting more ready for Arizona and the Nashville show. Come and visit!!

December 11 & 12, 2010, Nashville, TN, Middle Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society, Tennessee State Fairgrounds, Creative Arts Bldg. Booth #9. Sat - 10 to 6; Sun - 10 to 5. Steve Henegar 615-896-1472

FROM DECEMBER 13, 2010 TO December 27th, 2010(or so), I WILL BE AT HOME!!!! Happy Holidays!! (frantically)Cleaning crystals, digging and getting ready for my annual trip to Mesa and Quartzsite, AZ, and parts unknown. Great weather, usually. A MOST EXCELLENT TIME TO COME AND DIG and look around my crystal yard and buy crystals from me! I have some RATHER LARGE specimens now. ***Bring your trailer!*** If you miss me here in Arkansas, you gotta wait until March 2011!! Have a Happy, Joyous and Safe Holiday Season!