We’re Living The Dream – Are You?
Welcome to Live the Dream, the official e-newsletter of A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson & Buell in Downtown Columbus, A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson Shop at NorthStar in Sunbury, and Centennial Park Harley-Davidson In Pataskala.

HOG Happenings – TONIGHT & This Saturday!
TONIGHT is the October HOG Chapter meeting at the Downtown Columbus Dealership, 491 W. Broad St. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Get patches sewn on during the meeting! NEXT Month’s meeting is at NorthStar – we’re electing officers and expecting a big crowd. Expect some surprises, too! THIS Saturday is the annual Chapter Cemetery Ride (in combination with the Centennial Park HOG Chapter). The time for this one is NEW  – meet at 3:30, leave at 4 p.m., A.D. Farrow Co. Downtown Columbus. Party afterwards in Grove City, complete with food, costume contest and games! Questions to Chris at queenie1@columbus.rr.com

An Inspirational Message …
Seems Bob Althoff’s blog in last week’s newsletter stirred some emotions in some of you (based upon the notes you sent our way). Want to know what the big guy had to say? Click here …

Now Is STILL A Great Time To Buy The Harley Or Buell Of Your Dreams …
If you missed this message last week, consider this: When do we start getting more and more new model year bikes in every day? Now. When do we still have good deals on remaining inventory? Now. When is the riding weather some of the finest all year? Now.  So now, what are YOU waiting for?

Now Is the BEST Time To Have Your Harley Or Buell Serviced …
Once winter hits EVERYBODY wants to get their bike in. Get to the front of the line by getting in early.

Now Is the BEST Time To Buy Holiday Gifts For The Harley Lover On Your List … Or Yourself!
Our Christmas decorations are going up, because frankly we are sick and tired of the gloom and doom out there! We already have a great selection of clothing, parts and accessories for the Harley-Davidson aficionado on your holiday list, or for you, so get your shopping done early!

Big Bike Night At The Lube NEXT Wednesday!
At the Lube, the season ain’t over until Rich the Lube Guy says it is, so don’t forgetaboutit and get there October 22 for a double shot of Bike Night! The annual Charity Lane Auction is taking place, plus it’s Safety Bike Night. Lots of good stuff planned, so as Rich says, “See Ya At The Lube!” Click here for the scoop:

Delaware Veteran’s Parade Ride – SUNDAY, November 9! NEW INFO!!! 
A.D. Farrow Co. is proud to be a flag-waving part of America, and we are all about honoring military veterans. On Sunday, November 9, join us for this very special event. Meet at A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar at 1 p.m., leave at 1:30 p.m. Or feel free to go on your own to the parade staging area at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. Staging time is 2 p.m., and the parade “rolls” at 3 p.m. Can we count on you to be there?

IMPORTANT Rides & Events!

October 30 – TRAUMA, presented by Evolved Body Art. Bar of Modern Art, Downtown Columbus. Adult Halloween party. We’ll say that again: ADULT Halloween party. Flat out, these folks are wild, and this event will be something you’ll never forget. Feel free to wear your leather gear – you’ll fit right in. 9 p.m. start, ends whenever the heck you want … $15 presale, $20 at the door. PLEASE, carefully review  www.evolvedbodyart.com/trauma and don’t say we didn’t warn you. Now get out there and have some fun …

November 2 - 3rd Annual Rose Olson Toy Run. Rose was a beloved member of both the A.D. Farrow Co. and Centennial Park Harley-Davidson “families” who passed away in 2007. In her honor the CPHD Ladies of Harley hold this ride for the West Licking Fire Department’s toy drive, which helps kids in the Licking County area. Meet at 10 a.m. at Target, 8100 E. Broad St.  Bring a new, unwrapped toy, or go into Target and buy lots of them! Ride to the fire department at 11 a.m., then head to Stacey’s Hometown Buffet in Newark for lunch.

November 8 – 22nd Annual ABATE Region 9 (Franklin County) Toy Run. Assemble at Noon at Toys ‘R’ Us, 4285 Grove Rd., Columbus, leave at 1 p.m. Cost to participate - one NEW toy! All motorcyclists welcome! Party follows at Screamin’ Willie’s, 1921 Channingway Center Dr. (used to be Sundance Salloon, you know, where you kicked up your boots from time to time back in the day …) Need more information? Call 614-332-0198.

Sunday, November 23 – Umpteenth Annual Endurance Ride – The Oldest continuously-held ride in the nation (if not the world), it’s been going on for more than 80 years! Cost to participate is $20 per person, includes turkey dinner at the end. Meet at 8, leave at 8:30 a.m., starting at A.D. Farrow Co. in Downtown Columbus, 491 W. Broad St.  Finish at the A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar, I-71 and St. Rt. 37 East.  We have tickets available at both A.D. Farrow Co. locations. Questions to darrisblackford@adfarrow.com