Our community sponsors the Thunder Valley Rally and is an annual event located in Old Town - Cottonwood, Arizona which brings in over 5,000 motorcycles and their riders for three day's of events and fun. 

The traffic was so heavy that my driver felt the effects of the Arizona heat but recovered once he had some water.

We did get a great parking space but I'm not sure my driver thought it was worth it.

I finally arrived on Main Street to see more cycles than I could count. 

Main Street was blocked off to traffic and it was fun to jay-walk without getting a ticket!

First thing I had to stop in a store that makes art glitter to say 'hello' to my friend Nancy.

When I first met her 'sparks flew between us OR, was it the loose glitter flying around the store when a customer opened the door? 

Neither one of us think so because we have really become good friends and believe there is 'magic' between us.

Leaving the store after receiving a big hug from Nancy, my fur was so full of glitter that I sparkled from the sunlight.

I was glowing outside and inside that I began to strut my stuff while walking down Main Street.

Well the glitter worked and  magic happened!  

As I walked along the street admiring all the Harley Davidson cycles (which the riders call a 'hog') and feeling the excitement of the event, I noticed  two girls smiling at me and wanted to know if I needed a ride.

There was so much activity. 

Bands playing, people dancing and vendors selling badges, pins and tattoos. 

The tattoo artists refused to  apply ink because I had fur, so I bought a badge and pinned it to my arm.  

There was a man on the street that tried to sell me a 'hog.' Well I was educated enough, by this time of the day, to know this was not a 'Harley Hog' but I took a test ride anyway!

After a long day of shopping, jay-walking and sharing time with friends, it was nearly time to leave. 

My feet hurt, my bones were sore and suddenly 'magic' happened again. (must be the glitter!)

Relaxed to the maximum, I walked back to the man who tried to sell me the metal hog and I made an offer on a cycle my size. 

He accepted and I knew I got the best of the deal.

I am one cool dude!

I'm planning to make an appearance next year, riding to the rally on my cycle even if I have to wear a cycle badge instead of a tattoo. 

Of course, Nancy will be my biker girl for the day. 

And yes, we will bring glitter - lots of it!