Felled by a dog

[ACS]

Got to the T junction at the end of my road this morning, slowed right down almost to a standstill as I approached the give way markings. Check left, check right, feel something touch my left thigh and over I went.

Looks over to my left, about to explode in to a cyclist rant, to see a large bearded collie with a red ball in his mouth, tail giving it 10 to the dozen looking down at me in anticipation and all I could do is laugh. I know I should be angry, full of indignation, but to be honest all I could was laugh.

As I unclipped my feet the dog started to bounce around a bit and then the scream, Ben……Ben…get back here…..oh my God….John…..that bloody dog has knocked the man from 22 off his bike……..JOHN, will you bloody listen to me for once….the dog has…..Ben…..get back here…..JOHN !

Are you all right......I’m really sorry.........do you want an ambulance……John, grab the bloody dog….any damage... are you alright?

At his point I found a gap to speak to assure them that everything was fine, no damage and all I could do is giggle.

Wife has just phoned to ask why the couple from 116 have dropped in 2 bottles of decent wine and a letter saying sorry for letting Ben escape this morning.


Still grinning

 

[Norm]

The difference between a street brawl and 2 bottles of wine is attitude.

Nice read, budgie.

 

[mr Mag00]

win!

 

[661-Pete]

Nice to hear the better side of human nature, just for a change. And glad you (and the dog) seem to be OK. Dare I suggest we have a 'clipless moment' here?

I now recall an incident once, when a little dog (not the one that bit me, which I mentioned in another thread) jumped up at me just as I was coming to a standstill: it was outside my house. I didn't fall off but I shouted a bit, and the owner shouted back a bit: "shouldn't have provoked it" sort of stuff (as if I had!).

Later that day the owner, who lived a few doors away, rang our doorbell and delivered himself of an abject apology, saying his dog had been given a stern ticking off and was now "in the doghouse" (I thought that was funny!). No letter; no bottle of wine, but the apology was a nice thought...

 

[Noodley]

Okay we have your house number, just let me know the street....I'll bring my own glass!

 

[mr Mag00]

im off to ride around the village soon at dog walking time

 

[Jane Smart]

Nice one, your story made me smile, thanks :-)

 

[HLaB]

Nice to hear it worked out :-)

 

[yenrod]

JOHN - yeah daf Twonk - get your ears waxed !

 

[4F]

Okay we have your house number, just let me know the street....I'll bring my own glass!

1 bottle should just about buy my silence Andy

 

[Crackle]

Excellent story and a happy ending, except you didn't throw the ball for him

 

[scots_lass]

Lovely story and just goes to show that there are nice folk out there! Hope you enjoy your wine!

 

[fossyant]

Two bottles of good wine...now where can I find a big friendly dog, and a good neighbour....... ?

 

[longers]

Nice to know nice people

Have they popped round yet to help you drink it?

 

[ACS]

Cheers and all I can says its MINE all MINE, me, me, me.