Originally Posted by
Lazyass
...One thing I cannot stand is a smart ass punk so I just snapped and went off on her. I told her I have a 2 foot long metal tire pump and the next time I see those dogs come out into the road after me I'm going to bash their skulls in until they die, so if she ever sees them lying in the road with their brains out it was me who did it. I also told her if they ever bite me I'll sue her for everything she owns, and she'll lose the case. Cuss words were spread throughout. Before I walked away I calmed down, looked her in the eye and assured her that the next time I will stay there until they are both dead. So if she wants her dogs she better keep them locked up.
FYI, there is no police in this area, they won't come out unless it's a serious emergency and then it takes them 30-45 minutes to show up. So unless I actually get mauled it would be pointless to try to get them out. I hope I see those dogs tomorrow, I'll have my Zefal pump in hand.
You messed up. When you saw you weren't getting anywhere, you should have cut your losses and left.
FWIW, there is a sheriff in every county. While they may not immediately dash out to secure justice for your cause, they will take a report, and if you get the right sheriff or deputy, they'll talk to teh dog's owner. But by reporting the dog, you also leave a record that will help you with an insurance claim or lawsuit, should you decide one is worthwhile.
Keep in mind that you're riding in isolated areas, and if you make yourself enough of a nuisance, some dog owners might opt to leave a little less than 3 feet of room when they pass. You don't want that.
I live and ride in a rural area, and have a couple of dog owners like that on some of my routes. I'm frankly more afraid of the owners than I am of the dogs, and I have to live here. So I pick my battles and maintain a good relationship with the sheriff. I'd encourage you to do the same. Getting into a verbal squabble with a p'd off redneck won't get you teh result you want. You have to be smarter.
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