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Old 25-10-20, 05:28 PM   #8651
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I did get asked to put a mask on in a bakery today when I was wearing my bike helmet.
I always just put my visor down when paying for fuel, etc.
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Old 25-10-20, 07:26 PM   #8652
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Bad Dog owners; ones who let their Dog off the lead, when it is quite clear they have Zero voice control over the Dog. Train the thing up before taking it into a public area with other Dogs, People and distractions and letting it off the lead.
As someone who had a rescue dog that could not be trusted with other dogs (a previous owner clearly mistreated her) I was always amazed at how inconsiderate other dog owners could be. Sure, your dog may be fine with most other dogs but when faced with mine snarling at it you just watch it get aggressive back. Not so smug now are you? We had to segregate Jackie for everyone's sake, keeping to roadside footpaths, which is such a shame with a big park on my doorstep, but it was not worth the hassle, especially from the "oh he's very friendly" brigade who would not/could not recall their own dog. I know my own dog - you don't. If another owner asks you to keep your dog away don't dismiss them. [/rant]
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Old 25-10-20, 07:47 PM   #8653
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As someone who had a rescue dog that could not be trusted with other dogs (a previous owner clearly mistreated her) I was always amazed at how inconsiderate other dog owners could be. Sure, your dog may be fine with most other dogs but when faced with mine snarling at it you just watch it get aggressive back. Not so smug now are you? We had to segregate Jackie for everyone's sake, keeping to roadside footpaths, which is such a shame with a big park on my doorstep, but it was not worth the hassle, especially from the "oh he's very friendly" brigade who would not/could not recall their own dog. I know my own dog - you don't. If another owner asks you to keep your dog away don't dismiss them. [/rant]
Completely Agree, Trev. It's sad you can't utilise what you have on your doorstep due to no fault of your own.
Have you considered getting one of those leads that have a warning to say your Dog is not Dog Friendly? It may help those who are less intelligent so see it beforehand.
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Old 25-10-20, 09:18 PM   #8654
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I get the whole "oh, do I have to wear a mask?" I mean come on, it's been law since June ffs...
Lot of folk just taking the p155 with them too, had a few exempt today which obviously you can't challenge no matter how believeable and a group of 5 lads who were being a bit loud about.covid in the queue who only produced masks right at the door, two of them didn't get in.



I'd casually dandered in and warned the wee girl from shop staff that they might be difficult and said I would stand with her, all went well. Could see the relief in her eyes, another staffer was tellibg me she'd asked a fella to not try on clothes as he demanded the fitting room was opened. He threw his stuff in her face and stormed off..


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Old 26-10-20, 02:59 PM   #8655
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I always just put my visor down when paying for fuel, etc.

Yep, had my visor down.... he wanted me to wear a mask like on the signs his manager had put up.
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Old 26-10-20, 03:44 PM   #8656
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You could put one on the outside of the helmet

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Old 26-10-20, 06:34 PM   #8659
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Yep, had my visor down.... he wanted me to wear a mask like on the signs his manager had put up.

Most places round by us have signs saying 'face coverings must be worn' so you would probably be ok with scarf, helmet or mask....
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Old 26-10-20, 07:39 PM   #8660
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The guy before me was wearing a saggy blue medical mask virtually hanging around his chin. Looked like the one in the picture on the signs though so got no complaints. The kid working there was just a bit simple.
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