A couple of years ago while in Norfolk/Little Creek VA for work, I was driving along and saw one of my favorite sites: an independent bike shop! Quick check of my available time, an even quicker check of traffic, a probably less than perfectly legal u-turn, and I was soon walking in to Diva's Customs. (link here).
I saw three or four cool custom bikes and looked around. Who I believe was Jason was working on a bike, so after a short greeting, he went back to work. Soon, Tami, aka Diva, showed up and we had a nice chat. I bought a few things and was given a couple of stickers, and was on my way.
Fast forward two years, and a few months ago I was back in Norfolk and realized I was pretty near Diva's Customs, so decided to stop back in. Sure enough, I walk in, recognize Tami, but this time her bike was on the floor (plus a sweet Shovel I wish I could afford and have ridden back to San Diego) so we talked Sportsters for a little while. Note: her's is likely faster than mine, and has lots more chrome. NICE BIKE! As we talked, she mentioned that she was shutting Diva Custom's down, and moving to Charleston SC where Jason will likely re-open Jason's Garage but she doesn't know if she'll sell accessories on-line, or a small amount through his shop. I bought a few things at her clearance prices, and got new stickers for my garage. One t-shirt was a cool "Support your local Independent Shop" with Jason's small logo on the back.
Since they are in the middle of moving, I didn't stop by this week, and will miss catching up on future visits to Norfolk with Tami/Diva and Jason. As they likely heard often in Norfolk: "Fair Winds and Following Seas" and keep the shiny side up!
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