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nanlee

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Since: Dec 29, 2005
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(Msg. 16) Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 5:29 pm
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On Sun, 14 Sep 2003 19:15:45 -0700, "Jenny Lee"
<artTAKEOUTgorillagal.RemoveThis@yahoo.com> wrote:

>I've been walking 3 miles in the morning, about 1 mile is uphill (1 mile
>downhill and one level mile) which is a huge accomplishment for me since
>I started at 1/4 mile. Two times this week I've encountered dogs, one of
>the dogs was quite aggressive and (I do carry a stick) would have
>attacked me if another walker hadn't came by with their larger stick.
>Yesterday I got stung on the scalp by a bee, maybe one of the
>Africanized bees (it was quite aggressive). I had to pour my drinking
>water on top of my own head to dislodge it.
>
>What next? Wild boars?
>
>I really, really hate the dogs. I wish people wouldn't let them roam. I
>live in a small town. I hate to discontinue my outside walking.
>
>Any pointers or advice?
>
>JL
>I live in a town of 2200. We have a town board and a town marshall, though. You might try going to the town board meeting and complaining.

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Mike Painter

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(Msg. 17) Posted: Sun May 14, 2006 6:34 am
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nanlee.DeleteThis@insightbb.com wrote:
> On Sun, 14 Sep 2003 19:15:45 -0700, "Jenny Lee"
> <artTAKEOUTgorillagal.DeleteThis@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> I've been walking 3 miles in the morning, about 1 mile is uphill (1
>> mile
>> downhill and one level mile) which is a huge accomplishment for me
>> since
>> I started at 1/4 mile. Two times this week I've encountered dogs,
>> one of
>> the dogs was quite aggressive and (I do carry a stick) would have
>> attacked me if another walker hadn't came by with their larger stick.
>> Yesterday I got stung on the scalp by a bee, maybe one of the
>> Africanized bees (it was quite aggressive). I had to pour my drinking
>> water on top of my own head to dislodge it.
>>
>> What next? Wild boars?
>>
>> I really, really hate the dogs. I wish people wouldn't let them
>> roam. I
>> live in a small town. I hate to discontinue my outside walking.
>>
>> Any pointers or advice?

I finally changed the way I walk after finally calling the sheriffs dept on
a particular dog.
That house is the only house where I've had trouble with dogs.

I'd call and report it every time, that way even if nothing is done you have
a record for your law suit.

Get some pepper spray.

I used to just get agressive with dogs and drive them off but I tried what
the experts said the last time. I just stood still, and kept my eye on the
dog. It finally got bored and walked off.

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Bill

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(Msg. 18) Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 1:57 pm
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"Mike Painter" <mddotpainter DeleteThis @sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> I finally changed the way I walk after finally calling the sheriffs dept
> on a particular dog.
> That house is the only house where I've had trouble with dogs.
>
> I'd call and report it every time, that way even if nothing is done you
> have a record for your law suit.
>
> Get some pepper spray.
>
> I used to just get agressive with dogs and drive them off but I tried what
> the experts said the last time. I just stood still, and kept my eye on the
> dog. It finally got bored and walked off.

People should be fined for letting their dogs run loose, IMO!

Bill

>
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bob syr

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Since: Jun 01, 2006
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(Msg. 19) Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 11:07 am
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Bill wrote:
> "Mike Painter" <mddotpainter.DeleteThis@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:Jyx9g.16713
>
> > I finally changed the way I walk after finally calling the sheriffs dept
> > on a particular dog.
> > That house is the only house where I've had trouble with dogs.
> >
> > I'd call and report it every time, that way even if nothing is done you
> > have a record for your law suit.
> >
> > Get some pepper spray.
> >
> > I used to just get agressive with dogs and drive them off but I tried what
> > the experts said the last time. I just stood still, and kept my eye on the
> > dog. It finally got bored and walked off.
>
> People should be fined for letting their dogs run loose, IMO!
>
> Bill
>
> >
> >
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bob syr

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(Msg. 20) Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 11:29 am
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The leash law is in effect here; dogs aren't allowed to be on the city
streets without an owner and a leash. One problem is we have a large
cemetery that's great for walking, up and down hills, many footpaths
etx. Now it's also a great place for dogs to run loose. I've talked
to a few of the dog owners, they say "It's great to be able to let your
dog run loose in here." They feel perfectly free to run their dogs,
even if they chase you and bark their heads off. A friend of mine was
assaulted by a dog who even though he was wearing a muzzle, the dog
knocked her over and got her all muddy and she had some scratches. I
guess where I'm going with this is beware of open places where people
feel free to run their dogs, and are also good walking areas. The two
activities don't match.
Bob
Syracuse, N.Y.
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