Honorary Diva Zazzoo the Clown/Debi, Chris, Trish, and our two Divas in training (Trish's grandchildren)
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Car Wash
On June 27, 2009 the Orlando Chrome Divas held a car wash to benefit SafeHouse of Seminole and Easter Seals.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Chrome Diva Ride - June 21, 2009
On Father's Day, June 21, 2009 the Divas headed out for their monthly Diva-only ride. The ride was organized and led by... wait for it ... Victoria and Trish. Yes, they came through for us again! What would we do without them?
Some of the other Divas that attended were Debi, Chris, Lynn, and Sharon W. There were also a few non-members that rode along.
From Broadway Pizza in Altamonte the Divas hit the ignition buttons and headed out to Lake County. They rode along Lake Apopka, then headed up Sugarloaf Mountain and -- Wait, what? You didn't know Florida has mountains? Well, it does. Sort of. At 312 feet above sea level, Sugarloaf is second only to Britton Hill (located in the Florida Panhandle) as the highest point in Florida. (Britton Hill is 345 feet above sea level.) From the top of Sugarloaf, you are rewarded with magnificent views of Lake Apopka and our famous orange groves. We don't often get this perspective in Florida.
After coming down the mountain -- thankfully there were no nose bleeds -- the Divas went to Moon Cricket Grille in the heart of downtown Winter Garden for lunch. Moon Cricket has been described as being "like TGIFridays before they went corporate."
When Sharon W. was later asked about the ride, she replied, "I remember that ride fondly; that's where I had the BLT sandwich with the fried green tomatoes! Yummy!"
And doesn't that just make the ride all the more rewarding, to find a gem of a place to eat after riding beautiful backroads with good friends? Can't wait to find out where the next ride-to-eat will be!
Some of the other Divas that attended were Debi, Chris, Lynn, and Sharon W. There were also a few non-members that rode along.
From Broadway Pizza in Altamonte the Divas hit the ignition buttons and headed out to Lake County. They rode along Lake Apopka, then headed up Sugarloaf Mountain and -- Wait, what? You didn't know Florida has mountains? Well, it does. Sort of. At 312 feet above sea level, Sugarloaf is second only to Britton Hill (located in the Florida Panhandle) as the highest point in Florida. (Britton Hill is 345 feet above sea level.) From the top of Sugarloaf, you are rewarded with magnificent views of Lake Apopka and our famous orange groves. We don't often get this perspective in Florida.
After coming down the mountain -- thankfully there were no nose bleeds -- the Divas went to Moon Cricket Grille in the heart of downtown Winter Garden for lunch. Moon Cricket has been described as being "like TGIFridays before they went corporate."
When Sharon W. was later asked about the ride, she replied, "I remember that ride fondly; that's where I had the BLT sandwich with the fried green tomatoes! Yummy!"
And doesn't that just make the ride all the more rewarding, to find a gem of a place to eat after riding beautiful backroads with good friends? Can't wait to find out where the next ride-to-eat will be!
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Chrome Diva Ride rained out for May '09
After months of drought, the rain finally comes. And keeps coming. The torrential rains have caused historic flooding. In a one-week period Daytona Beach has had 28 inches of rainfall! (Click here for the final rainfall totals in your area during this wet week.)
So the Divas-Only Ride scheduled for the morning of Saturday, May 23rd was called off late Friday night. Yes, in true Diva style, we remained optimistic right up to the final hours.
Next time, Ladies.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
DeLeon Springs State Park Recreation Area
May 17, 2009 was an open ride to DeLeon Springs State Park Recreational Area. Once there, the Divas had pancake breakfast at the Old Spanish Sugar Mill .
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Do You See Me Now?
The Orlando Chrome Divas were present at the annual Do You See Me Now? Ride on May 3, 2009, to raise motorcycle awareness.
Left to right: Sharon C., Akili, Trish, Victoria, Debi, Chris and Sharon R.
Left to right: Sharon C., Akili, Trish, Victoria, Debi, Chris and Sharon R.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Leesburg Bikefest 2009
On April 25, 2009, we headed out as a group to the 13th Annual Leesburg Bikefest. In spite of the blazing heat -- summer came way too early this year in Central Florida -- we all had a great time riding up, then visiting all the vendors and just goofing off in general. The Divas that attended were Debi, Chris, Trish, Victoria, Sharon C, Akili, Melissa, Lisa, Donna and me, Bunny. Chris' roommate, Don, also joined us.
We were able to get Sharon C. to try boiled peanuts for the first time. We also learned that you could buy 600 thread count cotton sheets at a motorcycle event. Who knew?!
We were able to get Sharon C. to try boiled peanuts for the first time. We also learned that you could buy 600 thread count cotton sheets at a motorcycle event. Who knew?!
Getting ready for KSU (kickstands up)
Victoria
The Divas have arrived.
Tattooed Chris 
Akili, Sharon C., Lisa, Bunny and Melissa
Divas with Beads
Left to right: Donna, Debi, Lisa, Akili, Melissa, Bunny, Chris and Sharon C.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
The Divas' First Ride
April 19, 2009 was an exciting day for the Divas. Nineteen of us showed up at Broadway Pizza for our very first Divas-Only ride. Chris led us through some beautiful countryside and then we took the Loop, famous among motorcyclists for the winding roads, beautiful Florida countryside and breathtaking views of the ocean. For detailed information about the Loop, click on this Daytona Beach Chamber of Commerce site.
We had quite a few novice riders along, who gained a great deal of experience by the end of the day. We started around 10:00 and rode until early evening. For many of our riders, this was the longest ride they had ever been on.
Lynn's mom joined us for lunch
Cops having a little fun
"We are placing everyone in this bike gang under arrest."
Chris leads the way
Tree canopied road on the Loop
We had quite a few novice riders along, who gained a great deal of experience by the end of the day. We started around 10:00 and rode until early evening. For many of our riders, this was the longest ride they had ever been on.
Pre-ride group shot
Lynn's mom joined us for lunch
Cops having a little fun"We are placing everyone in this bike gang under arrest."
Chris leads the way
Tree canopied road on the Loop