We're all familiar with that cowboy ballad "The Streets of Laredo," right? You know, the one that has the line, "I see by your outfit that you are a cowboy. . ." Old-timers might even remember the Smothers Brothers version. So, let's try sizing each other up by wht beads we're sporting.

I see by your beads that you. . .

have retired to the Southwest.
just got back from a trip to __________.
are an actual native of __________.
sympathize with the plight of the actual natives of __________.
live out West.
wish you lived out West.
wish you lived out West in the 1840's.
have a lot of spare time.
think wearing bones is better than wearing fur.
are a Grateful Dead fan. Still.
appreciate the variety and affordability of plastic.
are a member of the __________ tribe/clan/gang.
have your chakras tuned on a regular basis.
feel compelled to look professional.
have a fearless sense of color and design.
think polymer clay is neat stuff.
know what the term lampwork means.
have a chauffeur.
have a personal slave.
have a spouse who hasn't found out yet.
are skilled at seed beadwork. (Um, can you sit in that catsuit?)
are living proof that exhibitionism can be fun.
are nostalgic for the 19__'s.
are nostalgic for ancient __________.
have more imagination than average.
spend a lot of time astride a Harley.
wish you could spend a lot of time astride a Harley.
are a youth/maiden/warrior/matron/elder/outcast.
hang out a lot in galleries and museums.
plan to participate in the __________ ritual.
are wearing your retirement savings.
hope to inspire alarm.
have kids.
are quite likely also tatooed.
pray a lot.
just might be from another planet.

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