It does sound like a day from h e double toothpicks! I hope your friend's brother is ok. As for dogs, I am very wary around them as one bit my hubby's ankle on a ride this spring! He came charging from out of know where at us and Joe got between the dog and me. So Joe got the brunt of the dog's attention and attack. Joe finally got off his bike and held his ground against it yelling the entire time for it to go home. It finally gave up and left. We walked up the road until we were out of sight and got back on our bikes. Joe's ankle was fine. Sock torn but ankle ok, thank God!