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From: thielges@uiuccsb.UUCP
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Subject: Dogs : An Update for 1984 - (nf)
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Date: Mon, 16-Apr-84 22:42:00 EST
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Posted: Mon Apr 16 22:42:00 1984
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Nf-From: uiuccsb!thielges    Apr 16 21:42:00 1984

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uiuccsb!thielges    Apr 16 21:42:00 1984

As we got the first few pieces of warmer weather here in Illinois a
couple weeks ago, I took to the road.  Within those few days I had several
encounters woth dogs.  Two of them are noteworthy.

1. Three big (about 75 lbs.) tan colored dogs head off toward me from a
	distant farm house. In a moment of panic, I begin to pedal
	furiously.  Then I remember "Hey, weren't you the one who posted
	those 'Be nice to dogs, they don't mean any harm' articles in
	net.bicycles ?  Don't be hypocritical.  Slow down and be brave"
	I did and the three dogs barked a lot and jumped back and forth
	in my path.  They lost interest in about 1/2 mile.

2. I am riding home from Charleston, IL and 15 miles from home.  A little
	mutt like dog takes off after me.  I am exhausted so I have no choice
	but to ride slow and humor this canine noisebox.  Why not? Dogs
	don't bite. YEEEEEOOOOOWWWWW  HEY hey get away ( I've been bit !!!!)
	Now I am riding faster.  I squirt from the water bottle gets rid
	of the dog, but now I'm bleeding. #'%#''"!!!

Yes, now I admit that there is a danger of dog bites.  I did , however,
talk to the owner of the dog later to fill out an animal control report.
Now the dog is supposed to be confined so that it won't be a threat to me or
any other bikers on Champaign county road 1350 north.  I do urge anyone who
has been bit to do the same so we can reduce the number of vicious dogs 
that are loose.
				Bart Thielges
				...uiucdcs!thielges