[catalinaflyer]

Since I have gotten a couple of e-mails asking where I have disappeared to here are some pictures from this past week.

Since leaving Wylie and returning to Big Dog I have been running my ass ragged. I started back on Thursday February 26th. I left Thursday afternoon and ran 5 bikes up to Grand Rapids, MI for a new dealer who was participating in a show that weekend. I ran back to Kansas and spent Saturday afternoon and Sunday at home then Monday morning I loaded another load of bikes and headed in the other direction. I made a stop in Salt Lake City and dropped off 1 then on to Reno and dropped 1 then Santa Rosa, CA to pick up 1 then to Newport Beach, CA where I spent 3 days for a photo shoot for a couple of magazines. Once leaving there I made my way towards Kansas stopping in Scottsdale, AZ to drop off 3 bikes and Artesia, NM to pick up a bike. I finally made it back home on Tuesday the 11th of March.

I spent the rest of the week doing some work on my truck and trailer as well as having a full alignment done on both.

On Tuesday the 17th I loaded a new prototype in the back of one of our Dodge pickups and took it to Minden, NV for brake testing. I got back home on Monday the 23rd from that little adventure (the bike passed).

On Wednesday the 25th I loaded 24 bikes for my first official round of shows and headed out to Scottsdale, AZ. On the way there I ran into high winds, blizzard conditions in western NM and a sand storm in Winslow, AZ that had 40 shut down for several hours. I finally got to my room at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Scottsdale at 4:30am on Friday the 27th. Friday was spent at Hacienda Customs in Scottsdale, AZ for the AZ Bike Week Kickoff Party. We finally got done there at midnight then I had to move the truck to the Hideaway Bar in Cave Creek, AZ. Saturday was spent in Cave Creek for the Kickoff Party at the Hideaway. Sunday morning I moved to the Fort McDowell Casino and set up along with Victory Motorcycles for the Taser Foundation charity ride & concert. We got to spend the day rubbing elbows with Mark Wills (country singer) and Don "Hollywood" Yates (Wolf from American Gladiator) as well as some former NFL stars but I don't care for football and can't remember their names.

Monday and Tuesday were spent back at the Hideaway Bar in Cave Creek for different events they were having. Wednesday I set up at the Dirty Dog Saloon in Scottsdale for the Wet T-Shirt contest, which lasted till well past 2:00am Thursday morning. Thursday night was spent at the Billet Bar in Scottsdale for Bike Night and again we were there till almost 3:00am Friday morning. Friday was spent setting up at Mesa Victory. Saturday we gave demo rides all day.

Sunday and Monday were reset days. I rode my bike down to Casa Grande on Sunday to visit my niece and her new baby then on Monday morning I took off and rode NE out of Scottsdale through Payson then over to Camp Verde where I hopped on I-17 and ran up to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. I rode back past Camp Verde then cut over to Prescott and down through Wickenburg then back to Scottsdale. 541 miles on a 9 1/2' long chopper was a great day.

Tuesday was spent in Scottsdale doing dealer training at Hacienda Customs. We took all the sales staff on demo rides so they would know how the bikes ride when they are talking to customers. Was a hot day so I went against company policy and rode without leathers. Not a big deal till I got in the shower that night and realized how badly wind burnt my arms were. I'm surprised someone didn't call 911 thinking there was a murder being committed in my room.

Wednesday and Thursday were spent on the road heading to Midland, TX where I'm at now sitting in the Hilton getting ready for a dealer open house today. Once I get finished here today I have to swing by Strokers Ice House in Dallas to drop off a couple of bikes that were sold during my stay in Arizona then on home for a couple of days.

Next Saturday morning I will be leaving home to head to Laughlin, NV for the River Run. From there I go to Tulsa, OK for the Iron Lightning Party in the Parking Lot then on out to Hooters in North Myrtle Beach for 2 weeks for the Spring Rally. Once I get done there I will run home for Memorial Day weekend then head out for another round of shows.

Here's a few pictures from this past week - the first one is at Hacienda Customs for the kick start party, the second is my company car (the red one with black flames), the third is at the Dirty Dog Saloon for the wet t-shirt contest and the last one ----- well it doesn't need explanation.

[belpre122]

Wow! Sounds great. Looks like you're back in your element and thriving.:thumbsup:

Sure glad to see it. Sure beats Beach, ND huh? :lol:

[catalinaflyer]

Originally Posted by belpre122

Wow! Sounds great. Looks like you're back in your element and thriving.:thumbsup:

Sure glad to see it. Sure beats Beach, ND huh? :lol:

Yup, I'm back where I belong. Not that HH/Specialized was bad but I just needed a few months of it to realize how much I missed the show circuit. (not to mention the scenery is usually better )

Yes it beats the hell out of spending the weekend in Beach, ND. At least now when I have a couple days off somewhere I have a trailer full of motorcycles and generally can find a place to go ride and get my mind reset as well as my log book.

And spending every night in a Hilton or Hampton is certainly better that the Freightliner Inn.............

[belpre122]

Where can I sign up? LOL After coming back to this pic for the third time. I hope that you don't mind that I am going to post a full size copy for all of the diehard motorcycle fans out there.:lol:

Not to mention that my hand was getting tired..........from clicking the mouse

[catalinaflyer]

No I don't mind and just to help you while looking at them, Ashley is the blond and Paige is the brunette.

[chris1]

So are you home now or out screwing around?

[catalinaflyer]

Originally Posted by chris1

So are you home now or out screwing around?

In Midland, TX screwing around. I'll be home tomorrow evening sometime.

[chris1]

I'm doing a little paperwork then go home and see if i can find some eggs.

[dobry4u]

Originally Posted by belpre122

Dang,, their close dryer is on the fritz.

[catalinaflyer]

Originally Posted by chris1

I'm doing a little paperwork then go home and see if i can find some eggs.

You might want to check at the bottom of your cliff stairs but be sure and call the coast guard first so they can winch you back up to the house