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.

105th Is Coming – Are YOU Going? Want To WIN A Trip?
We’re feeling generous. From now until Friday, August 15, stop in at any of our dealerships during our regular business hours and register to win VIP passes or even a trip to the Harley-Davidson 105th anniversary party in Milwaukee! What do you get?

• Grand Prize:  4 nights hotel (Aug. 28-Sept. 1, two double beds, non-smoking); 2 passes to the 105th celebration; 2 passes for a special visit to the new H-D Museum; 1 pass to be in the 105th parade; and 2 tickets to the Bruce Springsteen concert!

• First AND second runner-up prizes: 2 passes to the 105th celebration; 2 passes for a special visit to the new H-D Museum; 1 pass to be in the 105th parade; and 2 tickets to the Bruce Springsteen concert!

We’re also trying to get a handle on who all is going and when they are going to the 105th anniversary bash so we can try to plan a group ride to Wisconsin or perhaps organize a breakfast or lunch while everyone is there. Considering doing some prize giveaways and other fun for all you merry travelers, too, so be sure to send a note to darrisblackford@adfarrow.com with your plans for celebrating at the H-D 105th!

Centennial Park HOG Chapter – Meeting, Ride Changes For August …
The August HOG meeting at Centennial Park Harley-Davidson will be held AUGUST 12 at the Dealership, 12477 E. Broad St. Pizza served starting at 6:30 p.m., meeting starts at 7 p.m. Also, the Saturday, Aug. 9th Chapter ride will NOT be going to Toledo. Oh, it’s still heading north, but where to has not yet been decided. Riders should meet at the dealership at 9:30 a.m., ride departs at 10 a.m.

USA Spelled Out In Bikes & Bodies – THANK YOU!
Check it out!  http://www.columbusbiker.com/index.php?page=blue-star  Thanks to everyone who turned out for this 2nd annual event last Saturday at A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar to benefit the Blue Star Mothers! And special thanks to Rich The Lube Guy and the folks from Quaker Steak & Lube!

TWO Great Ways To Make A Difference This Weekend!
Breast Cancer Awareness Ride – THIS SATURDAY …
Let’s get a HUGE crowd at this 8th annual poker run!  Starts and ends at Choo Choo’s, 100 Pittsburg Ave., Mt. Vernon. Registration starts at 10 a.m. First bike out at 11 a.m., last out by 1 p.m., last bike in by 5 p.m. Cost: $15 single; $20, double. Prizes, food, games, all for a good cause! Questions about this August 2 event? Call 740-397-1746.

Newark Moose Lodge Poker Run & Hog Roast – THIS SUNDAY!
Myleigh Koehler and her family need your help! Myleigh is 13 months old and suffers from persistent pulmonary hypertension. Her dad, Dustin Koehler, works for Quickway Trucking, and these fine folks are teaming with the Newark Moose Riders to help the Koehlers. Registration starts at 10 a.m. at the Newark Moose Lodge Shelter House, 235 W. National Dr., Newark. First bike out at 11 a.m., last bike in by 4 p.m. Cost is $15 single, $20 double. Hog roast follows, only $5! Information at 740-404-9196, 740-973-2056, and www.caringbridge.org/visit/myleighkoehler

Ride To Amish Country – Saturday, August 9!
Join the A.D. Farrow Co. HOG Chapter on a visit to Holmes County! Here’s the scoop: Meet at A.D. Farrow Co. in Downtown Columbus at 8:30 a.m., leave at 9 a.m. for A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar. Or simply meet at the A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar at 9:30 a.m., leave at 10 a.m. and head to Amish Country. Enjoy lunch and tasty treats, come home at your leisure! Ride is free, lunch and tasty treats are on your own.

Buell Rally in Nearby West Virginia!
It’s happening again! The Buell Rally at North Bend State Park, Harrisville, West Virginia! Friday night, August 15, through Sunday, August 17! Mark Gainer is your fearless leader! Local hotel is Heritage Inn, 304-643-2938, or camping info. at North Bend State Park, 304-643-2931 (www.northbendsp.com) Even more information at www.badweatherbikers.com, or from markgainer@yahoo.com

 
Celebrate Pataskala Day at Centennial Park H-D, August 16!
It’s homecoming weekend in the fair land of Pataskala, so Centennial Park Harley-Davidson is having a party! We’ll have food, music and a good time, and maybe even get a big group together to go roar through town or something! On site - Cogs Leather Works sewing patches!

Rebels For A Cause Poker Run – August 16!
Benefits Disabled American Veterans & Loving Care Hospice! Register between 10 a.m. and Noon, A. D. Farrow Co., Downtown Columbus. Cost ONLY $20 per person. Great prizes, raffles, fun! Call 614-206-0147 or 614-783-9782 for more information.

August 16 - All About Autism Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show & Cruise-In!
Benefits Oakstone Acedemy. Registration starts at 11 a.m., event 1 to 5 p.m., Quaker Steak & Lube. Cost ONLY $15. Awards, raffles, auction, food and drinks, kids activities and more! Questions or to be a sponsor: 614-580-7300 or boydsgoodyear@aol.com

Harley Island Boat Party at NorthStar - Sunday, August 17!
We’re holding a party at the ol’ swimming hole behind A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar! 3 to 9 p.m.!

• “Boat” Bash – Build a water-worthy craft from anything except a boat! We’ll judge on looks, water-worthiness, and hold a race! Only rule: Must be human-powered. How many humans is up to you! Start building your boat TODAY!
• Beach party with live music, refreshments, adult beverages!
• Sprinklers, wading pools, slip-n-slide!
• Swimwear, bikinis, etc.? YES!
• On site - Cogs Leather Works sewing patches!
• Stay tuned for further instructions …

More Motorcycling!

* August 1 & 2 - Mansfield Bike Rally – THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY, Downtown Mansfield. 5 p.m. to midnight! Bike/Stunt shows, music, food, good times! www.mansfieldbikerrally.com for details.

* August 7-9 – Motorcycle Rally, Buffalo Hollow, Petersburg (Columbiana County, Ohio). Ride together from A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar! Why are we supporting this? Because a portion of ticket sales made through www.americansacrifice.org help support this worthy organization that offers housing, job training and placement and various services to homeless veterans in Ohio.  Go to www.buffalohollow.net for more information, but buy your tickets through www.americansacrifice.org!

* August 13 – Bike Night fundraiser benefiting Central Ohio Technical College, Knox Campus. Flappers Bar & Grille,15 W. High St., Mt. Vernon. 6 to 10 p.m. Live music, food, bike show with CASH prizes and trophies! Show entry ONLY $15! Information at 740-397-1332 or jcalhoun@cotc.edu.

* August 16 – 10th annual Farmstead Poker Run, benefiting Hospice of Knox County. Begins and ends at Farmstead, 8169 Martinsburg Rd., Mt. Vernon. Registration starts at 10 a.m., last bike in by 5 p.m. $15 single, $20 double. Food, music, auction, all the stuff you expect! Questions? 740-392-3904 or visit www.farmsteadpokerrun.com

* August 17 – Friends Ride for Mo. Roop Brothers Bar, 17 Union St., Delaware. Registration starts at 11 a.m. First bike out at Noon, last bike out by 1 p.m., last bike in by 5 p.m. $15 single, $20 double, food included! Music, auction, raffle, too! Information at 740-513-7929; 740-972-4618.