Comments on: Spirit Gureghian — The Dog in the Sidecar https://scooterinthesticks.com/2018/04/spirit-gureghian-the-dog-in-the-sidecar/ Exploring life on a Vespa, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Honda Trail 125, and a Kawasaki W650 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 23:24:26 +0000 hourly 1 By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2018/04/spirit-gureghian-the-dog-in-the-sidecar/#comment-43058 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 23:24:26 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=8396#comment-43058 In reply to Curvyroads.

It is sad news. I hope he finds some comfort from all those around the world who found joy in his writing and photography.

]]> By: Curvyroads https://scooterinthesticks.com/2018/04/spirit-gureghian-the-dog-in-the-sidecar/#comment-43056 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 03:36:24 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=8396#comment-43056 I too was so saddened by this news. I wish the best for Ara. RIP Spirit.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2018/04/spirit-gureghian-the-dog-in-the-sidecar/#comment-43052 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 14:50:22 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=8396#comment-43052 In reply to RichardM.

No dogs allowed. What’s up with bikers? Geez. I guess you could get dog hair on the BMW or something…

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2018/04/spirit-gureghian-the-dog-in-the-sidecar/#comment-43051 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 14:49:31 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=8396#comment-43051 In reply to Danny Danielson.

Dogs are just fine companions. Their spirits do live on after they’re gone. Pretty amazing.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2018/04/spirit-gureghian-the-dog-in-the-sidecar/#comment-43050 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 14:48:31 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=8396#comment-43050 In reply to Bryce Lee.

I tried to get Junior in a sidecar. Nothing doing. He immediately recognized the folly.

Spirit on the other hand seemed entirely comfortable. The last few years Ara indicated Spirit had grown increasingly nervous or uneasy in the rig though. Hard to say what motivated the change.

I wish the best for Ara as he moves forward without Spirit. Hopefully another door will open that will provide him comfort.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2018/04/spirit-gureghian-the-dog-in-the-sidecar/#comment-43049 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 14:45:57 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=8396#comment-43049 In reply to domingo chang.

Indeed. Has to be a difficult time.

]]> By: RichardM https://scooterinthesticks.com/2018/04/spirit-gureghian-the-dog-in-the-sidecar/#comment-43047 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 04:58:51 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=8396#comment-43047 It’s been interesting to follow the travels of Ara and Spirit over the years. I met Spirit at one of the BMW rallies patiently waiting outside one of the halls (no dogs allowed).

]]> By: Danny Danielson https://scooterinthesticks.com/2018/04/spirit-gureghian-the-dog-in-the-sidecar/#comment-43046 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 19:12:14 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=8396#comment-43046 My heart and soul reach out to you Ara. Sprit, spirts will Long live on. From Danny and my loved rescue Norman from South Africa.

]]> By: Bryce Lee https://scooterinthesticks.com/2018/04/spirit-gureghian-the-dog-in-the-sidecar/#comment-43045 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:55:07 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=8396#comment-43045 It is perhaps an interesting fact; most dogs enjoy riding in sidecars.
Many photographs of same can be seen in videos and on Adventure Rider (ADV).

Spirit was the “poster boy” for such activities. Now sadly he is deceased; my concern is for Ara. As he noted his age is 70 years.
Over time he has lost his son, his mother, and now his dog. All his physical anchors. Ara has also endured health problems (as have most of us who also reach
70+ years of age).

The future for Ara will perhaps make or break his resolve. I would suggest another rescue dog, however leave many months between Spirit and a possible replacement. Healing of the soul is required…. Ara will know when to look for another four-legged
companion.

]]> By: domingo chang https://scooterinthesticks.com/2018/04/spirit-gureghian-the-dog-in-the-sidecar/#comment-43044 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 14:26:12 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=8396#comment-43044 Saw about Spirit’s passing soon after it happened. Very sad for Ara.

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