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docmartin · 11-17-2013, 04:29 AM

Yesterday we were out on our usual walk along the lower (sea level) parade. There are miles of terraced Victorian steps (20 rows high) leading up to the beach huts, with a walk way along the top. Off season we use it a lot, as there are few who take this level and you get a much better view of the sea and shipping. Suddenly from the rear, two Staffordshire bull terriers were upon us. I managed to swoop Crystal into my arms milliseconds ahead of a pair of snapping jaws. The other animal pulled my glove off and eventually wrestled me to the floor. I fell and rolled down many rows of steps.

Only having one arm, I could not protect Crystal and save myself at the same time, fortunately I successfully cushion her from the impact. Many people ran to help. After sitting me upright on the steps, a kind lady, packing up her beach hut for the winter gave me a hot coffee and a paracetamol, swathed in a blanket and in the shelter of her little cabin. Crystal remained firmly inside my coat throughout! The Bulls owner was a stupid young girl, face buried in it's iphone, completely unaware of the incident. A very angry gentleman showed her what her animals had caused, having got them away from me with the aid of his walking stick.

"OK, OK, all right then, don't go on" it said, in a cold hard voice, reluctantly placing her wards on their leads. She did however disappear very fast as two people at least had videoed the incident, one a professional photographer!

Returning home, bruised and a bit shaken I took a hot bath and went to bed. I was awoken by Crystal, firmly licking the grazes to my face and hand, it went on for ages. She refused to budge, even when her mom came home, normally a period of ecstatic activity. Today, I look like I've been beaten up and to say I'm stiff is an understatement. It's cold dark and wet outside, so we won't be going anywhere today. In future I'll also seek out other venues inland. A great shame as the sea shores on my doorstep and I'll have to drive a few miles to reach the woods etc.

I'm afraid most young people over here (especially and sadly young women) are increasingly, selfish, uncaring and socially feral. The profile of the above miscreant is typical of them and I'm glad now at 68, I'm nearer the exit than when I came in!

11-17-2013, 04:29 AM	#1
docmartin Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: North Lincs Posts: 699 Blog Entries: 13	A contrast of empathy (Human v Canine) Yesterday we were out on our usual walk along the lower (sea level) parade. There are miles of terraced Victorian steps (20 rows high) leading up to the beach huts, with a walk way along the top. Off season we use it a lot, as there are few who take this level and you get a much better view of the sea and shipping. Suddenly from the rear, two Staffordshire bull terriers were upon us. I managed to swoop Crystal into my arms milliseconds ahead of a pair of snapping jaws. The other animal pulled my glove off and eventually wrestled me to the floor. I fell and rolled down many rows of steps. Only having one arm, I could not protect Crystal and save myself at the same time, fortunately I successfully cushion her from the impact. Many people ran to help. After sitting me upright on the steps, a kind lady, packing up her beach hut for the winter gave me a hot coffee and a paracetamol, swathed in a blanket and in the shelter of her little cabin. Crystal remained firmly inside my coat throughout! The Bulls owner was a stupid young girl, face buried in it's iphone, completely unaware of the incident. A very angry gentleman showed her what her animals had caused, having got them away from me with the aid of his walking stick. "OK, OK, all right then, don't go on" it said, in a cold hard voice, reluctantly placing her wards on their leads. She did however disappear very fast as two people at least had videoed the incident, one a professional photographer! Returning home, bruised and a bit shaken I took a hot bath and went to bed. I was awoken by Crystal, firmly licking the grazes to my face and hand, it went on for ages. She refused to budge, even when her mom came home, normally a period of ecstatic activity. Today, I look like I've been beaten up and to say I'm stiff is an understatement. It's cold dark and wet outside, so we won't be going anywhere today. In future I'll also seek out other venues inland. A great shame as the sea shores on my doorstep and I'll have to drive a few miles to reach the woods etc. I'm afraid most young people over here (especially and sadly young women) are increasingly, selfish, uncaring and socially feral. The profile of the above miscreant is typical of them and I'm glad now at 68, I'm nearer the exit than when I came in!