Last Friday I blasted south on I15 to Las Vegas, NV from Park City, UT. The ride was fairly pleasant for interstate riding---until I got to southern Utah in the afternoon. I got off the freeway to cool off and visit with the gang at the Zion, UT Harley Davidson dealership and do a little shopping...although it's hard to look like a Diva when you are road weary with heat!! Back in the saddle and talk about heat--it was a blasting inferno at 85mph for a few more hours till I hit the outer edges of Las Vegas--and then it got even hotter along with traffic. I couldn't get to my home away from home fast enough...that would be Hard Rock Hotel. The boys there helped me unload the bags off the bike --and they are so glad these days I AM on the bike--- so my luggage and crap I bring are limited...fitting on one cart vs. the three I used to fill up when I drove! I love those guys (valet and bellman)and Diva Kym.
It was a nice gathering there with my kids, as Adrienne flew from Salt Lake City UT, and Sammy (with friend Zoe) drove from Phoenix. They came to help Diva mom get ready or the trunk show in the retail store for Saturday and Sunday. Sammy had to detail, drain the fluids, and push the bike into the store at Hard Rock. We placed it front and center for maximum attention---goal achieved ---all day and all night--while we all sold Swarovski crystalled do rags and REHAB cowboy hats. You haven't lived until you work a couple of days on the floor of this retail store--never a dull moment! What a great crowd--all there for the love of drink and fun! There were plenty of fellow biker friends shopping-- loved meeting and chatting with them. I ran into an old friend I have known from biker and rodeo days , Donnie aka Hollywood Yates aka The Wolf on American Gladiators---I was so glad to catch up with him!
Saturday night we were treated to a pool party of our own at Krista's (my dear friend and the buyer/manager of all retail at HRH) fabulous home --she lives in a mid-century abode in the oldest neighborhood in Las Vegas--lots of character. ...to match her! We dined on her home cooked fare alfresco listening to SEAL after many dips in her pool--what a night!
The next 3 days I shopped the MAGIC, POOL, and PROJECT trade shows. I decided to not have my own booth --so I am able to really check out all the shows and shop for goods to buy for my rallies along with my own gear. Showing at these shows these days is very pricey, and I am still trying to figure out my niche for which show I should be in--so for now ---I try to cover it all. Along the way...I see tons of friends who are the retailers shopping as well as all my pals who are showing. As you can see on this blog or my web site photo gallery --I have some "celebrity" shots... Kimbo Slice ---a "famous" and really handsome(???) fighter sponsored by Tap Out, and Paul Wall--a rapper with a diamond grill, and also Ami and Chris from Miami Ink. I also was able to attend a fashion show at Cary Hart's new club, Wasted Space. Silver Star was the fashion show sponsor, it was great to see Charis and Luke with their posse including the Ying Yang Twins.
As you might notice--not a lot of time for eating--but we did manage to hit the "gas station sushi" place across Harmon from HRH in the strip mall--it was terrific and I am not exaggerating when I say only Japanese spoken there--busy with all the Japanese attending all the trade shows--so we knew we were in the right place for the best sushi! We also hit 24/7 Lucky's for plenty of meals--made better by meeting the head chef, Natalie, (she liked my bike, and I like her food!)
Six nights in Las Vegas, NV takes its toll--but I rallied and hit the road to head home all in one shot. I was energized the minute I got off I15 at Cedar City, UT on Hwy 14. I love those mountains and all the curvy roads. I passed the jewel blue Navajo Lake and coral colored Cedar Breaks, and hooked into Hwy 89 north. It was a long day--but I made it--needing a warm layer once I hit Provo.
The Diva Glide served me well another trip, and once again I was glad to be back in my own bed...to recover!!!
More great shots on my web site----go there!
Viva and Viva Divas and Las Vegas
Diva Photos
1. Diva Glide at Hard Rock Las Vegas, NV
2. The Wolf
3. Diva's new boyfriend Kimbo Slice
4. Ami and Chris with Diva Jr.
5. Playmates on the Diva Glide
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