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F%^*ing dogs () and their owners - again...

Sun Sep 06, 2009 7:04 pm

So I popped up to Epsom for a sneaky fly this evening. Set up in the usually dog-free part, but the wind was crap so after 15 minutes or so I landed and started to wind up the lines. As I'm most of the way to the kite bounding over comes a slathering bull-terrier of some kind and it decides to stick it's stupid foot straight through the sail of my Gem. It then rushes off to it's owners who are 200 yards away and walking away. I wander over and ask them if they realise what just happened. Met with a mixture of ignorance and indifference, I'm then given the explanation to end all explanations - "dogs are allowed to run free - it's the Downs".

WTF!

Anyhow, I figured a decent description might be useful so I got the camera out and took a few photos. Of course, they didn't really like that very much and started spouting a load of horseshit about harassment. So here we have John (he's the shy one), Suzanne (she's the fat one) and their delightful twat-bull terrier Lulu.

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If you ever run into this couple at the Downs, I suggest you keep your kites in the air, and the safety off.

On the way home I was busy trying to change the CD in the stereo when I heard a strange thump from under the bonnet. Nothing seemed amiss but at the next set of lights I woman banged on my window and explained that I'd just run over her daughter. I explained that I hadn't noticed but that, since I held a valid driving license, I was allowed to drive on the road. She accepted my explanation and I went on my way. I expect she probably called an ambulance or something.

BTW, that last bit was not true, just an analogy to highlight the stupidity of the situation with dogs. I'd fully expect if the last bit was true to be currently helping police with their enquiries. However, if my dog had just torn the face of a small child, I suppose I might lose the dog! Go figure...
 
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Sun Sep 06, 2009 7:09 pm

I feel you pain!
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Sun Sep 06, 2009 7:15 pm

Thanks Roy - At least mine is repariabe (I still remember the photos of your Exile UL). It's not the damage so much as the attitude that I find upsetting... :(
 
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Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:35 am

Yes, leaves a bad aftertaste for a long time. Commiserations mate :(

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Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:28 am

think yourself lucky it was the dog who trod on your kite and not Suzanne
Think of the devastation that would have caused
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Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:54 am

I was thinking the same!
 
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Mon Sep 07, 2009 4:48 pm

garym wrote:
http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/demo/listings.php?category_id=86


Is that for the owners or the dog ?
 
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Mon Sep 07, 2009 4:50 pm

Craig wrote:
garym wrote:
http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/demo/listings.php?category_id=86


Is that for the owners or the dog ?


How is a dog going to fire a crossbow?
 
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Mon Sep 07, 2009 4:56 pm

you are thinking crossbone
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Mon Sep 07, 2009 5:21 pm

Craig wrote:

Is that for the owners or the dog ?

Can't really blame the dog. (unless he develops a taste for polyester)
 
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Mon Sep 07, 2009 6:54 pm

Use one of these as your tail weight

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Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:54 pm

uktotty wrote:
think yourself lucky it was the dog who trod on your kite and not Suzanne
Think of the devastation that would have caused


Thanks mate, that's a classic :lol: :lol: :lol:
 
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Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:08 pm

I know it's no consolation but thank god it wasn't your sweet custom DS.
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Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:05 pm

benjai wrote:
uktotty wrote:
think yourself lucky it was the dog who trod on your kite and not Suzanne
Think of the devastation that would have caused


Thanks mate, that's a classic :lol: :lol: :lol:


Just trying to make light of a crap situation :)