San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon

I just got back from working with the Elite Racing group who puts on these marathons all over the counry.The latest one was in San Diego last weekend.There are pro entrants from all over the world and a lot of non-pro first timers. The finish line was on the Marine Corp Recuit Depot compound. I was lucky enough to meet the Brigadier General who is the commander of the whole base. A WOMAN!! I was lucky enought to help her shop in our official souvenier area, and even luckier to get a photo with her. After listening to her welcome speech on stage...I was ready to sign up and defend my country--she is a fabulous public speaker!! She travels with 2 body guards who keep a close watch on her at all times. Talk about pressure! I also got to meet Corporal Molly--the bulldog mascot for the base. She even had really cute Marine taking care of her and of course she was wearing her fatiques as well!! Seeing some of those contestants make it the whole way is so inspirational--

Memorial Weekend at Hideaway

I ran into Heather, one of my best customers, at The Hideaway in Cave Creek, AZ. She was wearing one of my earlier creations with the American flag --totally in Swarovski crystals. She and her husband , Tom, were up to join in the festivities. It was a great weekend--I rode up to Lake Bartlett in glorious weather!!

Catching up for Summer!

It has been a while since I made an entry--lots going on--Daytona Bike Week, Arizona Bike Week, Laughlin River Run. Great to see all my returning customers and great to make new friends at all of the events. I even got to ride during Arizona Bike Week with the ladies from Gypsyriders for breast cancer--www.gypsyriders,org. I rode with Laura Klock who is quite famous in our world. She set a land speed record on her Road Glide bagger at Bonneville Salt Flats! I made her a hat and she made sure I had one of her company's fabuous windshields for my Road Glide--the shield is a special invention of hers and husband Brian's--it has hips and lips!!



Shelly and I had a great time working our asses off during Bike Week. Jessie Rooke was in the house as well as Arlen and Cory Ness. As you can see , Russell Mitchell was there for the Biker Breakfast--so was Eddie Trotta. I love my Daytona family and all my wonderful customers who make a point to come see me. I also love my gang who make things work over at Destination Harley--those guys and gals really put in the hours--just glad they choose to spend their lunch minutes with the Diva shopping!! O yes..Diva got another tatoo with her tatoo man, Jeff!! Stay tuned for a photo of how it turned out!!!




I was set up at Hacienda Harley in Scottsdale , AZ. for their Kickstart Party. I was over in the custom store and boy ---what a crowd--gorgeous and ready to spend!!!-I had a great time with all these folks! Saturday I left son Sammy to man my area and I rode on the ride for the Coulter Foundation--made some great friends and got to see what the foundation through the years has accomplished--Julie and Rick Hatch are to be commended! I highly suggest putting this ride on your list for next season!



Weather was great in Laughlin--we didn't roast to death there in the desert! I rode the Road Glide over and set up all in one day. We plowed through the merchandise--course it was priced to move! My new crystal bandanas were the hit of the party--thanks Linda for creating them!!! The crazy Germans made it over--my best riding buddies--Kiki and Wolfgang--they also helped me sell hats as you can see!!!





I am still in Arizona---rode to Las Vegas last week during a wind storm--and the bike performed like the champ it is--it is so stable--even in those conditions!
I had business with Hard Rock Hotel and I am excited to say we have lots going on with the retail store for the summer! Look for the REHAB cowboy hats soon in the store!



Paul Yaffe and I are working on more projects on the bike--a laundry list of course--I will never be finished with it---he is going to make more parts for me with pockets so I can put crystals in them.His Bagger Nation is really taking off--and he is coming up with more great gear to put on the bikes by the minute!
http://www.paulyaffeoriginals.com/

Also--check out this blog
http://www.airbrushtour.com/team-diva-at-laughlin-2008/2008/05/21
My bike is on top with some great photos! Thanks to that group for the mention!

Stay tuned and I promise to keep things here more current!!