previous rider posting

[Skywagon]

There was a guy who use to post here occasionally.  I can't remember his name.  He was in West Texas and traveled the US with his dog in a sidecar.  I think he called Terlingua home.  Does anybody remember him or what may have happened to him.  I think it was something like oasis of my soul.

[roadscholar]

1 hour ago, Skywagon said:

There was a guy who use to post here occasionally.  I can't remember his name.  He was in West Texas and traveled the US with his dog in a sidecar.  I think he called Terlingua home.  Does anybody remember him or what may have happened to him.  I think it was something like oasis of my soul.

 

I think Ara (Beemerchef) is in New Mexico now, here is a link to his blog, not sure if this is the last entry. His dog Spirit passed away and I remember the sidecar rig sold on Advrider a couple/few years ago.

 

http://theoasisofmysoul.com/

 

https://www.amazon.com/Ara-Gureghian/e/B00KOAGY4W%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

[John Ranalletta]

 

[John Ranalletta]

I wish I had met Ira.  Have a feeling that sitting with and listening to him could lower one's blood pressure.  Brilliant, introspective, inspired.

[szurszewski]

A good friend of mine bought the rig - I think that was in 2018 - from Ira. Al talked to Ira quite a bit before/after the purchase. Ira was in New Mexico then and al and I had planned to go visit him and do a little carpentry work, but the plan fell through. I’ll check with al and see if two of them are still in touch. 

[Skywagon]

Thanks.. would be fun to plan a bike trip to meet him.  Always enjoyed reading his posts

[roadscholar]

Ran into Ara once in the late 90's at the BMW campground in Tomoka during bike week, chatted awhile, really nice guy. He was a chef in Naples before quitting and setting out on his quest/journey, had a beautiful K1200RS at the time. Photographer, writer, artist, his book is well worth the $10.00 on Amazon, here's an excerpt.

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0996083707/ref=olp_aod_redir_impl1?_encoding=UTF8&aod=1&asin=B00KRO8KJ2&revisionId=7346c373&format=1&depth=1 

 

[Skywagon]

Just ordered his book from Amazon...$10...

[Paul_Burkett]

Ara is in Alamogordo New Mexico, he doesn't ride motorcycles or camp anymore. His health is not good but he keeps himself busy cooking and video gaming. I talk to him every so often since we have a common bond. He is still an amazing man full of wisdom and knowledge from his years traveling the world and his time on the road.

[Skywagon]

Thanks Paul....I was wondering how he was doing.  I sent an email to his posted yahoo account but didn't get a reply so was a bit worried.  See if you can get him to post up a bit here about what he is up to.  I read his book and enjoyed his adventures.  I wish he could have had his mother come over and stay before she passed.  

I felt a small connection because of his time in Terlingua  I go there at least once a year and have for decades.  A friend of mine (deceased now) was one of the founders of the great Terlingua Chili Cookoff.  I was a judge there for a few years back in the late 80's.

 

Now we need to find the missionary who use to post here regularly.  I'll start a separate thread for him....

[ESokoloff]

7 hours ago, Skywagon said:

Now we need to find the missionary who use to post here regularly.  I'll start a separate thread for him....

Should be a dedicated section or as least sticky thread for the MIA/AWOL.....
What Ever Happened To XX?   

[szurszewski]

9 hours ago, Skywagon said:

Thanks Paul....I was wondering how he was doing.  I sent an email to his posted yahoo account but didn't get a reply so was a bit worried.  See if you can get him to post up a bit here about what he is up to.  I read his book and enjoyed his adventures.  I wish he could have had his mother come over and stay before she passed.  

I felt a small connection because of his time in Terlingua  I go there at least once a year and have for decades.  A friend of mine (deceased now) was one of the founders of the great Terlingua Chili Cookoff.  I was a judge there for a few years back in the late 80's.

 

Now we need to find the missionary who use to post here regularly.  I'll start a separate thread for him....

I don’t remember a missionary, but there was a doctor who moved to Africa and works on humanitarian projects there…

[Skywagon]

I think that is him....do you remember his name on this site?

 

[roadscholar]

9 minutes ago, Skywagon said:

I think that is him....do you remember his name on this site?

 

 

Do you mean Doc47?

[Skywagon]

Yes.....Doc47 and Ara....I miss their stories.  Would be nice to hear what they are doing.  

[Chris K]

Doc is alive and kicking, living in Senegal. He is pretty active on Facebook but not so much here anymore.