Good news & bad news

[Geonz]

You're making me pine for Madison (I lived in Culpeper for 5 years and haven't been to the family cabins in Madison County up by Graves Mill and the park for TOO LONG...) but I gotta say I *don't* miss windy roads with big hills and dogs!

[IFjane]

You're making me pine for Madison (I lived in Culpeper for 5 years and haven't been to the family cabins in Madison County up by Graves Mill and the park for TOO LONG...) but I gotta say I *don't* miss windy roads with big hills and dogs!

Sue - I didn't know you lived in Culpeper for a while. You wouldn't recognize it now - suburban sprawl out of control. The downtown area has been revitalized but otherwise it is one big subdivision around town. Madison, fortunately, has put some zoning into effect to limit that kind of thing.

Graves Mill, huh? Where are the cabins? Up Garth Run Rd.? Come visit - and bring your bike!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

She should try to find out if the dog's owners go to claim it from Animal Control. If they do, then they could be made to pay for her bike repairs and helmet replacement, etc.

[Batbike]

She should try to find out if the dog's owners go to claim it from Animal Control. If they do, then they could be made to pay for her bike repairs and helmet replacement, etc.

Don't worry, sherriff came and I have a police report. Animal Control came and took away dog -- to be included in police report. I got names, numbers, and addresses of those who owned dog. After I get everything itemized and documented, I plan on sending an invoice and taking legal action, if necesary. Hopefully it won't come to that, but we will see.

[Batbike]

Oh -- the owners had to give custodial constent for Animal Control to take dog away because actual owner was son of those who lived there and they could not automatically take dog because he only attacked me, no bite.

Again, this should all be in police report. I am waiting for my copy to be mailed from sheriff in Madison, VA.

[missymaya]

I'm glad your ok Batbike and that the dog didn't bite you. We had a similar instance with our group ride yesterday where 2 dogs came out and tried to bite us (there were only 4 of us). All I could do was sprint away and use my best mean dog growl/bark. That was a scary situation, so being in your shoes would have been terrifying. Again, I'm glad that your ok.

[IFjane]

Oh -- the owners had to give custodial constent for Animal Control to take dog away because actual owner was son of those who lived there and they could not automatically take dog because he only attacked me, no bite.

Again, this should all be in police report. I am waiting for my copy to be mailed from sheriff in Madison, VA.

I just talked to the Animal Control officer. The dog is currently residing at the Animal Shelter until Friday when it is going to be transported out of the area & placed in a home with a secure area for him to stay. The officer assured me the dog will not be running loose to chase more cyclists in his new location.

[divingbiker]

Wow, Batbike, I'm glad you escaped without major injuries!