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.

PLEASE Help One Of Ours – Andrew Shaw Benefit Ride – THIS Sunday, August 17
Known by many of you simply as “Shaw,” Andrew Shaw is a friendly, funny, hard-working member of the A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson family. Unfortunately this father of one with another child on the way is in a world of hurt at Grant Hospital and REALLY needs our help. Please join in a benefit ride THIS Sunday, Aug. 17, starting at A.D. Farrow Co. in Downtown Columbus. We’ll meet at 10 and leave at 11 a.m. Final destination will be the boat/beach party at A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar (See next item). Cost to ride is ONLY $20, and that includes free lunch at NorthStar! Questions? Downtown Dealership, 614-228-6353. PLEASE HELP.
NOTE: Due to the strong desire of our associates to take part in this ride for Andrew, our Downtown Dealership will be CLOSED Sunday, August 17. Please join us for this important ride. Our other two dealerships will remain open, and we will resume regular business hours at our Downtown Dealership on Monday, August 18. THANKS!

Harley Island Boat/Beach Party NEW HOURS!  Noon to 5 p.m., THIS Sunday at NorthStar!
We’re holding a beach party at the lake behind A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar! Noon to 5 p.m.!

• Are you going to enter the boat-building competition? Tell darrisblackford@adfarrow.com! Remember, make it from anything except a boat! We’ll judge on looks, water-worthiness, and hold a race! Must be human-powered. How many humans is up to you!
• Beach party with live music and refreshments!
• Sprinklers, wading pools, slip-n-slide, beach ball volleyball!
• Swimwear, bikinis, etc.? YES!
• On site - Cogs Leather Works sewing patches – you won’t be wearing your leather anyway!

Win A Trip To The 105th!
Through TOMORROW, 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 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!

Ride “N’ Roll Game Is Rolling Along!
Ridin’ On Magazine has a pretty cool game going this summer, and since we’re part of it we want you to play! Basically it involves visiting dealerships all around Ohio, rolling dice and getting your “passport” stamped. Did we mention it is free, and you can win big prizes? http://www.rideonmag.com/special/ridenroll.htm
has all the details.

Buell Rally Starts TOMORROW in West Virginia!
It’s time for 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

Rebels For A Cause Poker Run – THIS SATURDAY!
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.

All About Autism Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show & Cruise-In – THIS SATURDAY!
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

IMPORTANT Rides & Events!

* 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 16 – Scott Priest Charity Fundraiser. 1 p.m. to 1 a.m., Hamilton’s Pub, Preserve Plaza, 4866 Thompson Rd., New Albany. Day-long silent auction and fundraising effort to help his family. Please stop by and support this cause if you can.

* August 16 – Benefit for the Children of Andrea Gladman. Starts at 4 p.m., American Legion Post 710, 1549 Co. Rd. 26, Marengo. Music, food, auction, karaoke and horseshoe contests! Andrea was killed in a motorcycle accident, leaving behind 5-year-old and 3-year-old daughters. Please help this family if you can. For more information call 614-309-4193 or 740-398-2391.

* 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.

* August 23 – 6th annual Officer Terry McDowell Memorial Poker Run.  Registration starts at 10 a.m. at Rooster’s, 376 S.Hamilton Rd., Whitehall.  $15 per bike and $5 per passenger. All bikes out by Noon.  Route ends at Captain Jack’s in Heath. All proceeds go to Get Behind the Badge, a charity created to financially help the families of firefighters, police, and peace officers who have given the ultimate sacrifice. For more information call 614-209-4872 or write shovelshort@yahoo.com PLEASE support this event.

* August 23 – 4th annual Cpl. Dustin Derga Poker Run. Club 33, 9645 Basil Western Rd., Canal Winchester. Registration starts at 10 a.m. First bike out at 11 a.m., last bike in by 5 p.m. $15 per bike and $5 per passenger. Please join in remembering this fallen member of Lima Company 3rd Battalion 25th Marines, who was killed May 8th, 2005.  Proceeds benefit the Lance Cpl. James Kimple Fund (a U.S. Marine and resident of Carroll, Ohio, Kimple was killed in action on May 3, 2008). Questions? 614-264-9521.

* August 30 – First annual Ride for the Kid’s Christmas. Presented by Buckeye Lake Eagles Community Christmas Celebration Committee. Starts and ends at Buckeye Lake Eagles, St. Rt. 79, 3 miles south of I-70. Registration starts at 10 a.m., last bike out by Noon, last in by 5 p.m. Cost is $20 per bike, $10 per passenger, or $20 per carload! Food, music, games, prizes, good times! More information at 740-928-7900 or from maryec27@juno.com

* September 6 – 3rd annual Karen Lee Poker Run. Supports Bikers Against Child Abuse. Registration starts at 11 a.m. at Slapsy Maxie’s, 1019 Mediterranean Ave.. Last bike in by 6 p.m. at the Pit Stop Lounge, 900 Oakland Park Ave. Pre-rgistration cost is only $10 per rider; day of ride is $15. Preregister by calling 740-294-1046. Auction, music, food, on-site tattoos and more!

* September 6 – 2nd annual Galloway Baseball Club Poker Run. Sponsored by Mooseriders 11. Starts at Moose Lodge 11, 1500 Demorest Rd.Registration behins at 9 a.m., last bike out by 11:30 a.m. Ends at Hilliard Moose Lodge 2236, 5370 Grace St. Live music at finish by Knockemstiff! Cost $20 per bike, $10 per passenger. For more information call 614-537-6623 or visit www.mooseriders11.com

* September 13 – Bikers For Babies Ride benefiting the March of Dimes, A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar. On site - Cogs Leather Works sewing patches! Information at 614-231-7935, or RRoeder@marchofdimes.com

* September 21 – Leather & Leaves Poker Run, benefiting the Arthritis Foundation, starts and ends at Quaker Steak & Lube. Information at 614-876-8200, or sdelgado@arthritis.org 

* September 28 - Helping Hands Charity Ride To Support Columbus Children’s Hospital and Flying Horse Farms, A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar. On site - Cogs Leather Works sewing patches! Information at redknightsoh5@yahoo.com and www.redknightsoh5.com