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.

Awareness Ride & Rally THIS Saturday – Make A GROUP Statement!
The ABATE of Ohio Ride & Rally is Saturday, May 3!  9 to 11 a.m. – Registration, A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson Shop at NorthStar. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Ride/Rally at the Ohio Statehouse.  2 to 5 p.m. – After Rally Rally, Swap Meet, Bike Show, A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson Shop at NorthStar. JUST added: American Red Cross Bloodmobile, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.! Donate blood, get a chance to win FREE gas! Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to schedule your appointment! Come join riders from around Ohio for this great day!

Harley-Davidson & Buell Demo Rides!
A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar!  May 10 & 11! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, weather permitting. FREE to endorsed riders! You need a helmet, jacket, gloves, pants, boots.

Leave A Mark Church Bike Blessing – May 11
Pastor Steve Combs from Leave A Mark Church is known by us as “The Pastor of Horsepower,” but you can also call him “The Ridin’ Rev,” or even “Bar Burnout Brother” (have him tell you about THAT one!) Join us for his very special blessing at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 11 at the A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar, I-71 and St. Rt. 37 in Sunbury (this is the rescheduled date from April, so if you were planning to join in the first time, don't miss it this time around!). We'll also have Harley/Buell demo rides going on this day, so the blessing will take place in the EAST parking lot of the Dealership. 

We’re Fighting Mad: Armed Forces Appreciation Day – May 17
October 2005. 30-plus months ago. A long time ago, huh? And isn’t it a shame that it was the last time Central Ohioans in any great number had the chance to rally in support for OUR military men and women? Yep, it was back when Lima Company came home. Rather than being angry, we’re doing something about it. Please come to the A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar in Sunbury on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 17, from Noon to 4 p.m., to say thanks to our military personnel. If you are active duty or retired military personnel – we want to say THANK YOU for all you do! Food, Music, Fun, FREE U.S. Flags while they last! – Kid Friendly!

May 17 Race For The Cure “Thunder Tunnel” Details …
Race For the Cure Cheering Section, Downtown Columbus, 8 to 11 a.m. Here’s the scoop:
- Yes, we’ll have donuts and coffee!
- We’ll park/cheer on High Street at Chestnut Street (different from last year due to road construction!)
- Pre-event staging will be ON Chestnut Street at High Street from 7:30 to 8 a.m. (stay off of High Street, please; access Chestnut via Third or Fourth streets).
- A group will gather at A.D. Farrow Co., 491 W. Broad St., beginning at 7 a.m. and ride to the spot at 7:45 a.m.
- T-shirts are being produced; if you placed an order we’ll follow up.
- Any questions, darrisblackford@adfarrow.com

www.makethemilesmatter.org – Fundraising For Flying Horse Farms …
Gosh, a lot of you got excited last week after reading the message from our Dealer Principal Bob Althoff about this exciting project! Highlights from his note:
“Specifically, I want to recruit you into a motorcycle gang … Join riders from all over Ohio in our very own gang – The Hole In The Ground Gang – in support of Flying Horse Farms … for terminally & critically ill children (www.flyinghorsefarms.org)  … We think it would be pretty cool if we could build the kids a swimming pool … Here is how we think we can do it. LET’S RIDE. Let’s ride and have fun. Let’s ride and “Make The Miles Matter.” Starting now and ending on October 15, 2008, you can solicit your friends, family members, neighbors, co-workers and anyone else you can think of to pledge money toward every mile you ride over the next three-and-a-half months.” … For details, visit www.makethemilesmatter.com

Canada To Mexico For Flying Horse Farms …
Bill Snodgrass and Ken Valverde, representing the Red Knights (firefighters) and Blue Knights (police), are planning a charity run from Canada to Mexico to raise funds for Flying Horse Farms on June 7 & 8. They’re going to ride 1,620 miles in 36 hours. While you contemplate your own fundraising efforts for Flying Horse Farms (see www.makethemilesmatter.com), how about supporting them with a pledge donation per mile or a single contribution? Make checks payable to Flying Horse Farms and send them to A.D. Farrow Co., 491 W. Broad St., Columbus, 43215.  Questions?  darrisblackford@adfarrow.com 

More Flying Horse Farms Fun!
* Saturday, June 7 – Bike Night With The Columbus Destroyers! Special, FREE bike parking at Nationwide Arena! Party tower tickets ONLY $10 – portion of ticket purchase goes to Flying Horse Farms! Game starts at 7 p.m., but party on the plaza beforehand! Questions? darrisblackford@adfarrow.com

* Sunday, June 8 – Noon to 4 p.m. – Benefit for Flying Horse Farms at Rita’s Italian Ice, 1188 Hill Rd. Pickerington. Proceeds go to Flying Horse Farms! PLEASE support this event!

2nd Annual Ride For Courtney, Sunday, June 1! 
Courtney Vargo is very special to OUR family. Not only is she the daughter of our Downtown Sales Manager John, but last year this angel suffered a brain aneurism and was in a coma. She is recovering, but it takes time and is costly. This ride starts at our Downtown Columbus Dealership and makes several stops, finishing in Pickerington. We need riders, donations & auction items! Contact darrisblackford@adfarrow.com to give! More details soon.

Bikers For Bones Ride – June 14  
Jennifer Kilman is one of the coolest people we’ve ever met. Don’t let her size fool you – this chick is as tough as nails, and one smart cookie, too! She suffers from Brittle Bone Disease, and on June 14 you will get the chance to take part in a scavenger hunt ride to raise funds for research into finding a cure. Cost to ride will only be $20 per person – cars will be welcome, too! We’ll start at A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar. When we get back to NorthStar, we’ll also have plates of BBQ and other food for lunch, plus live music from The Christie Angeletti Band – rock on! Did you know Nationwide Children’s Hospital and OSU Medical Center are leading research centers for Brittle Bone Disease? PLEASE save June 14 and stay tuned for more details. Thank you!

More May Stuff To Do!

* May 3 – Jeanette Buckley Poker Run, presented by the Road Hawgs Motorcycle Club. Starts and ends at Final Score Sports Pub, 6 Troy Rd., Delaware. First bike out at 11 a.m., last bike out 1 p.m., last bike in, 6 p.m. $20 per bike/rider; $25 with passenger. Prizes, raffle and live music with Jacked Up! More information is at www.roadhawgsmc.org

* May 8 – South Campus Gateway (OSU campus) Bike Night! Hosted by the Buckeye Motorcycle Club! Let’s get some bikes down to campus for a fun gathering! The club is open to OSU students and alumni, but all bikes are welcome to this gathering! Starts at 7:00 p.m.

* May 10 – Biker Down Benefit Ride, presented by Hilliard Lodge 2236 Moose Riders. Starts at Sloopy’s Pub, 5488 Roberts Rd. (breakfast buffet!). First bike out 11 a.m., last bike out 1 p.m. Great ride planned – 105 miles! Ends at Eldorado’s 4968 N. High St.; last bike in at 6:30 p.m. Prizes, food, raffle, auction, live music by Knockemstiff!  $20 per bike/rider, $15 more per passenger. (These folks have got a ton of sponsors on board, so it looks like it will be a great event!) To make donations or for more information, call Bob at 614-771-5905.

* May 17 – Watkins Memorial High School Softball Motorcycle Run. Starts at the school, 8868 Watkins Rd. SW, Pataskala. Only $20 a bike! First bike out 10 a.m., last bike out Noon, last bike in 5 p.m. Ends at Centennial Park Harley-Davidson, 12477 Broad St. A good route, great prizes! Questions to watkinssoftball@hotmail.com

* May 24 – Springfest, Centennial Park Harley-Davidson in Pataskala! Noon to 4 p.m. Seamstress sewing patches! Seminars! Food, live music, good times! Stay tuned for more details!