Ride back to Park City

It took 2 days to ride back from Carefee, AZ. to Park City, Utah. I will be here for the summer to escape the heat of Arizona. The ride was glorious--everything from sahauro cactus to the pines in the mountains. Rode by Lake Powell and stayed in Kanab, Utah. We ate at our favorite cafe The Rocking V http://rockingvcafe.com/ Checked in with Rose and dined al fresco(dogs got to sit with us too!)--the best menu with lots of choices and yummy deserts. Make sure to try the cafe if you are heading through Kanab. The next morning, I rode up HWY 89 all the way to I70. I have to say--this ride rates at the top of my list of best rides I have ever done. Pink sands outside of Kanab--huge cliffs around the turn off to Bryce, and twisting through the mountains, with crystal blue skies. I took a picture of the bike while travelling the Provo canyon and as you can see--lots of snow on Mount Timpanogos above Sundance. It's great to be back and will set up my workshop this week to get going on hat orders!

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!!