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.

Ohio Bikers for McCain-Palin Rally – THIS SATURDAY!
A.D. Farrow Co. welcomes riders from the right this Saturday at NOON as the Ohio Bikers for McCain host a statewide rally at the A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson Shop at NorthStar.  No matter what side of the aisle you support, come on out for food from J.R.’s Chicks & Hogs BBQ, music from Double Barrel, patch sewing and military patches from Cogs Leather Works, and, of course, Harley-Davidson motorcycles! For more information email Pete Miller, cruzzen@gmail.com

Speaking Of Politics …
Or maybe not, as some of you have written us to express your concerns about why we are holding the above-named event. For the record, WE are not holding this event, it is being held at our dealership by an organization. Just like the ABATE group holds its event here. Just like the March of Dimes, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Buffalo Soldiers, Red Cross, Christian motorcyclists and many, many other groups hold there events here. The connection all these groups have is MOTORCYCLING, and we support motorcycling. So, if someone wants to put together and hold an event for Bikers for Obama, the Sidecar Riders for Ron Paul, or even the Nerecar Riders for Ralph Nader (look that one up in your motorcycle history books) then please let us know!

Winter Hours … Yeah We Know, Winter Stinks … 
From now until March, we are following our winter schedule at A.D. Farrow Co. in Downtown Columbus and at Centennial Park Harley-Davidson. The hours are as follows:

Monday – Friday:  9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday:  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Service Closed Sunday)

At the A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar, we are keeping later hours on Thursdays and Fridays until October 17 due to our Rider’s Edge New Rider Course. After that date all the hours of operation will be the same as above. Until October 17, hours at NorthStar are as follows:

Monday – Wednesday:  9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday:  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Service Closed Sunday as of Nov. 2)

NOW Is a Great Time To Buy The Harley Or Buell Of Your Dreams …
That’s what you expect a Harley-Davidson & Buell dealership to say, right? Well, consider this: When do we start getting in new model year bikes with more coming in every day? Now. When do we have good deals on remaining inventory? Now. When is the 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 …
We’re doing a good job of keeping up with the demand for motorcycle service at our three locations, but once winter hits EVERYBODY wants to get their bike in. Get to the front of the line by getting in early. We’re just saying …

Now Is the BEST Time To Buy Holiday Gifts For The Harley Lover On Your List …
We have a great selection of clothing, parts and accessories for the Harley-Davidson aficionado. Don’t wait until inventory is down, sizes are limited and the good stuff is on back-order. Again, we’re just saying …

Make The Miles Pledge Drive Ends October 15 …
That’s right, if you’ve been collecting pledges and riding, walking or running your heart out for Flying Horse Farms since May, our first annual summer pledge season is coming to an end! You’ve got until October 15 to get in your last miles, and until October 31 to get in your pledges. If you’ve been too busy getting in your miles to visit the relevant websites for all the details, here they are again: www.flyinghorsefarms.org; www.makethemilesmatter.com. (In case you were wondering how Darris Blackford did with his goal of running 2,000 miles, on foot, one step at a time, from May 1 to October 15: He hit his goal on the last day of September, giving him two weeks to spare! So all of you who owe him your pledges, it’s time to pay up! If you still want to make a pledge in honor of this very difficult feat (that’s 400 miles per month for those doing the math), please send a note to darrisblackford@adfarrow.com)

Delaware Veteran’s Parade Ride – SUNDAY, November 9! NEW INFO!!! 
The city of Delaware is celebrating its 200th anniversary. A.D. Farrow Co. wants to pay tribute to this great city where we’ve created a new home while also honoring one of our most important groups – military veterans. Staging Area, Delaware County Fairgrounds. Time, 2 p.m. Parade “rolls” at 3 p.m. More details soon. Please plan to join us for what will be a very special day.

IMPORTANT Rides & Events!

October 4 – Rob’s Run. Poker run to honor Rob Lind who died in a motorcycle accident this summer. All proceeds will go for his son Collin's education. Starts at the Heritage Lounge, 2087 St. Rt. 256, Reynoldsburg. First out at 11 a.m. Ends at Kyber Run Golf Course, 5261 Mink St., Johnstown. $10 per rider, $5 more for passenger. Great prizes and activities planned. Questions? Call 740-967-1116 or 614-832-1365

October 4 – Ride to Land of Illusion Haunted Park in Middleton. Everyone LOVES haunted houses, so how about joining together with others for a ride to a cool one (www.thelandofillusion.com). This is just a fun ride a group of folks who got together all summer long at GasWerks are putting together on their own. The group plans on leaving Columbus at 5 p.m.  Discounted price of $25 for all four haunted areas for groups of 30 people are more, so let’s have a huge turnout! For more information contact Brian at Brian_6@msn.com

October 11 – Transue Family Poker Run, Party and Hog Roast. Sandi Transue, wife of American Showa associate Terry Transue, recently passed away from brain cancer. In celebration of her life and to support Terry and his family, our friends at American Showa in Sunbury are holding a benefit poker run, party and hog roast at Coaches Bar & Grill in Centerburg. Registration starts at 11 a.m. Cost is $15 per bike, including dinner. Passenger only $5 more! PLEASE get out and support this ride!

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.

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’ll have tickets available starting Monday, October 13, at both A.D. Farrow Co. locations. Questions to darrisblackford@adfarrow.com