Randall Burns

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   "Siddhartha"


   Although "Sid" has been gone for a couple of years now I have to look back and say that he was absolutely one of my favorites. We had him for 12 years, adopted stray when he was a pup on Tortola, B.V.I, he traveled everywhere with us, through the States, Canada, and finally in The Cayman Islands. As is his namesake he was a true diplomat, Border Collie/Burmese Mountain Dog mix; a real "Life of the Party" and Mascot at our restaurants.

   It's an incredible experience to bond with "Man's Best Friend", an indescribable, "untouchable" passion that ignites inside of us, a true connection with paradise. The friendship and companionship is unique and awakens aspects of ourselves that would otherwise lay dormant.

   Looking forward to running around on the sand and playing in the waves on that "Great big beach in the sky" with you old friend. 

   :-)

 

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Ken Boddie

6 years ago #13

On reflection, Randy, Siddhartha appears to be an appropriate name for man's best friend, no doubt caught here in meditative mood? Isn't it so amazing that our doggy friends respond to our love and affection with such unique faithfulness, only asking for food and drink in return? Our pets leave us with such fond memories, that stay with us well after they pass. Incidentally, it's just as well my human family and friends don't realise how much they could achieve by scratching me behind the ears and rubbing my tummy? 😊

Lisa Gallagher

6 years ago #12

Sid was beautiful. We lost our cocker spaniel when she was just 7 yrs old from cancer. I had a hard time with that. Now, I have a 14 year old Boston Terrier and he became ill while we were on vacation. My biggest fear was not being here if he had passed. He's rebounded a lot but he's not himself. I'm sure his age is catching up to him and I don't like to think about losing the little man. What great memories Sid left you with!!

Louise Smith

6 years ago #11

I lived at Currumbin, Gold Coast , Queensland Australia until my mid 20's. I used to go to the beach on the right hand side of the middle and the rocks . It was 15 mins by pushbike. It's called Currumbin Alley. I would jump off Currumbin Rock and catch a wave into the beach on my Boogie Board. I never told my Mum as she would have been horrified and banned me. My house was behind the big tree at the end of the left hand side of the bridge. The bridge was built in my early teens. There's another one down stream that I would ride over to get to high school. https://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://www.shelleyauffret.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/currumbin.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.shelleyauffret.com/gold-coast-real-estate/property-profile-currumbin&h=2048&w=3072&tbnid=L-ya4XrB5pkoVM:&tbnh=160&tbnw=240&usg=__5gITuK-AEvPthxKkMbWwgy-HYEg=&vet=1&docid=6hrylL49z6RoFM&itg=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiN_4W878bUAhUKhbwKHcbxCQ0Q_B0IiwEwDA

Louise Smith

6 years ago #10

https://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://www.shelleyauffret.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/currumbin.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.shelleyauffret.com/gold-coast-real-estate/property-profile-currumbin&h=2048&w=3072&tbnid=L-ya4XrB5pkoVM:&tbnh=160&tbnw=240&usg=__5gITuK-AEvPthxKkMbWwgy-HYEg=&vet=1&docid=6hrylL49z6RoFM&itg=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiN_4W878bUAhUKhbwKHcbxCQ0Q_B0IiwEwDA

Louise Smith

6 years ago #9

#10
I can relate to that as I lived at Currumbin, Gold Coast , Queensland Australia until my mid 20's.

Randall Burns

6 years ago #8

#8
That's Great! Louise Smith I think that the Rainbow Bridge leads directly to "The Great Big Beach in the Sky". :-)

Louise Smith

6 years ago #7

About Pet Paradise : https://rainbowsbridge.com/Poem.htm Praveen Raj Gullepalli

Randall Burns

6 years ago #6

#6
Agreed Phil Friedman I grew up with dogs and have been with them throughout my life, they are great teachers. Thanks for your insights, I appreciate it.

Phil Friedman

6 years ago #5

Only those who have lived closely with dogs can truly appreciate the depth of the bond and the range of communication that develops. My life and those of my wife and daughters have been made immeasurably better by our serial relationships with our dogs. My daughters had our dogs sleeping next to them from the very first days of their lives. Indeed, they (my daughters) barked before they spoke words and as toddlers would stand at the front widows with or dogs to woof at the mailman. Today, I believe that they literally can talk to dogs, horses, and many other animals. What our own dogs have taught us is that species exist on a continuum of existence and that we have more in common than we might think. Thanks for the bittersweet reminder, Randall.

Phil Friedman

6 years ago #4

Only those who have lived closely with dogs can truly appreciate the depth of the bond and the range of communication that develops. My life and those of my wife and daughters have been made immeasurably better by our serial relationships with our dogs. My daughters had our dogs sleeping next to them from the very first days of their lives. Indeed, they (my daughters) barked before they spoke words and as toddlers would stand at the front widows with or dogs to wood at the mailman. Today, I believe that they literally can talk to dogs, horses, and many other animals. What our own dogs have taught us is that species exist on a continuum of existence and that we have more in common than we might think. Thanks for the bittersweet reminder, Randall.

Sara Jacobovici

6 years ago #3

So glad to meet Siddhartha, Randall Burns. You are indeed fortunate to have had him in your life!! Great photo and tribute.

Randall Burns

6 years ago #2

#1
I see it as "The Yin and Yang" Ian Weinberg ; we can't have one without the other, nothing in this life is permanent, including us. Here's an observation; Even though you comment on the "terrible downside of the loss with their passing" you still choose to make this part of your life. I do as well because of how it enriches my life, I celebrate it, (Like this post, I'm not lamenting). Thanks for your feedback, I always appreciate it.

Ian Weinberg

6 years ago #1

Thanks for sharing Randall Burns I concur totally with your sentiments. It's a special bond that develops with a dog - a being that expects nothing and happy to give so much, unconditionally. And yes, that terrible downside of the loss that ensues with their passing.

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