I travelled to Daytona Beach for Biketoberfest last week--I fly--- and ship all my Diva Goods--wish I had my bike there--but it's just too damn far to ride...perhaps someday I will do it!!!
I set up in my usual spot at Arlen Ness store at Destination Daytona right off I95. The great news is that I have been doing these events for enough years that at least 75% of my customers were returning Divas!! It is always great to see everyone --some I get to see twice a year with Bike Week in March! My little Diva Store looked great--Shelly always gives me a great spot in her store. I also get to stay at her and Deano's Daytona Shores condo--right on the beach (as if there is time to enjoy it!) We hit a fundraiser Carrie Rapp organized at the Dog House on Main St. in Daytona for the troops--you will see some of the lovely Divas who entertained the crowd! Dave Perewitz, Christian (Sucker Punch Sally's), Billy Lane, and more were there to contribute for the cause!
Second night there I went to keep Tiffany company as she finished up her shoulder tattoo with Jeff over at Shamrock. I just love hanging out there--and of course he and I designed a new piece of art for me. It turned out fabulous--neon pink leopard rose with a "Dia de la Diva" skull --complete with lime green , orange, turquoise colors--it is on the top of my foot--and he used a tiny little needle. I told dear Jeff that it hurt worse than labor pains--but it was all worth it!!!
Vinnie and Cody from V-Force along with dad, Mr. D were right across from the store--and it was so fun to see them again. Michele Smith had her new hauler parked on the J&P lot--selling her Tribal Cowboy apparel and Team Diva hats! Ami from Miami Ink came up for the day as he is designing bikes with Christian at Sucker Punch Sally's--we had a fun little photo shoot--trying to get him to smile--(a grin is the best I got out of him!)
I always love spending time with my Daytona family--and especially being with Shelly---it was fate the day we met in ASPEN at her dad's Harley Store years ago--I went from a person who loved wearing HD gear to owning 2 of them and riding all I can----and getting in motorcycle biz----mucho thanks to my dear Shelly!!
Tomorrow I hit the road to Southern California with Wolfgang so we can ride in the LOVE RIDE--maybe I will run into Jay Leno---stay tuned!!!
"We're never gonna survive...unless we get a little crazy" SEAL
Viva la Diva
Diva links:
http://www.brucerossmeyer.com/ Destination Daytona
Shamrock Tatto shop 386-677-7670 Jeff (behind Corbin on Hwy 1A)
Diva photos:
1. Diva and more Divas
2. Michele Smith from American Thunder
3. Tattoo Jeff working on Diva
4. Ami from Miami Ink
5. Shelly on her balcony overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
check my photo gallery http://www.teamdiva.com/ for more photos from the event
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