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.

With this issue we are launching a new feature: Bob’s Blog. That’s right, our Dealer Principal Bob Althoff is going to offer up various thoughts, comments, opinions and information each month  - Enjoy!

Bob’s Blog – Today’s topic: The 105th & More!

I’m just back from Harley’s 105th celebration.  My ride both up and back was fun—believe it or not, I rolled through Chicago with no delays both directions.  The weather was blue-bird perfect all weekend.  The people of Milwaukee were wonderfully hospitable, as always. 

There is something magical in a big crowd of kindred spirits, all ready for good music and ready to party.  I learned this at Woodstock as a young guy.  That summer long ago I made my way to the Atlantic City Pop Festival and later to Bethel, New York, for the gathering at Max Yasgur’s farm.  And here I am decades later riding in to Milwaukee with God-knows-how-many bikers primed for Kid Rock, the Foo Fighters, Springsteen, etc.

None of us were disappointed.  I tell people never to attend a Harley Anniversary unless you plan to make this pilgrimage every five years thereafter—because you will be hooked!

The new Museum is fabulous.  I look forward to spending many more hours in there just being amazed at all the cool, old stuff that The Motor Company has assembled.  You can’t look at this and not be proud to be a motorcyclist.  Generations have shared our special love and lifestyle.  Generations to come will only add to the story. 

Weekends like this are the reason I’m proud to be a motorcyclist.  A peaceful gathering of the tribe, laying on the grass on a summer evening, looking up at the stars, listening to great music, anticipating another ride in the morning—realizing how lucky we are!

See you at the 110th!

Bob

A.D. Farrow Co. Downtown 2009 Open House Is Here; Huge Parts Sale!
THIS Saturday, September 13. Biker Mobile Stitches, Dirk Blacker Pinstriping. HUGE parts sale! DON’T MISS IT!

Bikers For Babies – THIS Saturday, September 13!
Ride benefits the March of Dimes! Cost is $30 per bike, $15 more per passenger. Registration at 9 a.m. at the A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar! FREE donuts while they last! On site - Cogs Leather Works! Ends at Quaker Steak & Lube. 614-231-7935, or RRoeder@marchofdimes.com

Quaker Steak & Lube Giveaway TOMORROW!  Special Fun For BUELL Lovers!
TOMORROW, September 10, someone will win a 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster!  9 p.m. is giveaway time! BONUS: Buell display and special parking up front by the A.D. Farrow Co. tent!  Special prize drawings for Buell folks only!

Speaking of Buell …
We’ve cut the prices on our 1125Rs and other Buells in stock. Check ‘em out TODAY!

GasWerks Bike Giveaway THIS Friday!
The party goes from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 12 at GasWerks, 487 N. Park St. Arena District; it ends with one lucky person winning a 105th anniversary Harley!
BE THERE!

A.D. Farrow Co. NorthStar Open House, Next Week!
The 2009 Open House at A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar in Sunbury Downtown is Saturday, September 20. Special guests – Cogs Leather Works and music by Double Barrel, plus a Sickle Cell Awareness Month gathering hosted by the Columbus Buffalo Soldiers!  

Helping Hands Charity Ride – September 28! 
Supports Columbus Children’s Hospital and Flying Horse Farms! Cost is $20 per bike; registration starts at 10 a.m. at A.D. Farrow Co. Shop at NorthStar, ends with a party at Winking Lizard in Worthington! Get patches sewn on by Cogs Leather Works! Info. at redknightsoh5@yahoo.com and www.redknightsoh5.com