One couple’s hobby inspired a designer sunscreen.

One couple's hobby inspired a designer sunscreen.

Kate Doherty

7 Jun, 2021

Effectively blocking sun and looking good

The Roach’s from southern Illinois have been traveling the US for the past decade collecting Harley Davidson dealer souvenir chips as their hobby, representing some 180. Ardent fans of Harley Davidson, their hobby is a terrific way to pursue new campground locations, stopping by dealers along the way. While their collection is impressive, that’s not what I found fascinating.

There is little this lady can’t do. What a talented individual.

Talent begets designer sunscreen with practicality

Sherry Roach, an immensely creative individual, crocheted this elaborate sunscreen to exemplify their fondness of exploring the US on their Harley Davidson Trike. But there’s practicality in her design. Depending upon what direction they are parked, they may only need partial shade. Hence, the HD sunscreen. On days when it’s hot or buggy, they can choose to pull the full-length bug screen down behind. This summer, they plan another circuitous route exploring new campgrounds while they collect more Harley dealer chips and enjoy their love of motorcycling.

A designer sunscreen that was labor intensive.
The Roach’s hobby traveling on their Harley trike affords them a visit to dealerships in different cities across the U.S. where they collect T-shirts and chips.

Kate Doherty has been writing for more than 30 years in technical and general media. In her previous business, she and her spouse dealt with special projects within the military/government sector. Recently she published Masquerade: A Logan Scott Novel under the pen name Bryan Alexander, a thriller now available in eBook and paperback on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Apple iBooks. It’s a page-turner!