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Canugghead

Gulfcoastguy said:

Investigating the city leash law. The dog in the picture, while on his owner's property, was neither on a leash, behind a fence, or even accompanied by his owner. I believe the dog to be a Brazilian breed developed for fighting and hunting dangerous game, he has walked all the way to the edge of the asphalt before. It seems that the confinement clause of the law only applies if he has been judged vicious . He is about a 100 pounds and his owner doesn't give a damn. The first attack would likely be fatal. I guess that I would have options if it was a bass boat in the front yard.

Looks like he's guarding the bbq, lol.  Perhaps there's an invisible pet fence? 

Gulfcoastguy

Canugghead said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

Investigating the city leash law. The dog in the picture, while on his owner's property, was neither on a leash, behind a fence, or even accompanied by his owner. I believe the dog to be a Brazilian breed developed for fighting and hunting dangerous game, he has walked all the way to the edge of the asphalt before. It seems that the confinement clause of the law only applies if he has been judged vicious . He is about a 100 pounds and his owner doesn't give a damn. The first attack would likely be fatal. I guess that I would have options if it was a bass boat in the front yard.

Looks like he's guarding the bbq, lol.  Perhaps there's an invisible pet fence? 

No warning flags like most invisible fences. They don't keep kids and other dogs away. I admit that I have never seen. him off of the property , right up to the edge of the road or other other property lines while doing a low growl. Legally that sidewalk over there is legally for public foot transport and is actually on City right of way. 

No bbq, maybe meth.

nolaegghead

Gulfcoastguy said:

SGH said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

I guess that I would have options if it was a bass boat in the front yard.

Do you by chance own a 30/06? You will be surprised at the problems it will solve 👍

6.5 Creedmore but that would raise more problems than it solves. It might get me off of my butt about getting a CCL for my 40 S & W though. 

 A google search reveals that it is a mastiff of Italian, not Brazilian, breeding called the Cane Corso. 
I had been walking my Boxer on the opposite side of the road. Women also walk their little fluff dogs or kids in strollers in that area.

Dogs do not like bear spray, apparently.  Although it may not stop a highly motivated dog in the middle of an attack.

http://www.bearspray.com/?testimonials=testimonial-4

Gulfcoastguy

Better to shoot the dog than give him a reason to take it personal.

SGH

nolaegghead said:

Dogs do not like bear spray, apparently.  Although it may not stop a highly motivated dog in the middle of an attack. 

That’s why I suggested the aught six 🤣

SGH

Gulfcoastguy said:

6.5 Creedmore 

How do you like the Creed? If it ain’t being to nosy what rife do you have? 

Gulfcoastguy

SGH said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

6.5 Creedmore 

How do you like the Creed? If it ain’t being to nosy what rife do you have? 

A Ruger Predator bolt gun. I actually haven’t got to the range to sight it in yet. I wanted something effective on whitetail and hogs without being a shoulder breaker. Maybe the plague will be gone by next hunting season.

Ozzie_Isaac

Hmm, my dogs are never on a leash, whether on or off my property.  However, they are working dogs and mind me.  When I put them on a leash their brain turns off and they go into play mode instead of work mode.  When I am not around they are behind a fence though.

Granted 90% of the places I go nobody has their dogs on leashes.  They get snippy when you suggest their dog should be on a leash too.  They are all barn dogs, if they don't mind they will get kicked by a horse, hooked by a cow, or some other calamity.  Ranchers have zero patience for dogs that don't mind.

littlerascal56

The 6.5 Creedmore is what most of the guys are shooting at the 1000 yard competitions. Very mild recoil, and flat shooting on the steel plates.  I’m still enjoying shooting limestone posts at almost a mile, with a .338 Lapua.  It bucks this Kansas wind much better. And a single hit on a post usually snaps it off!   It really flips the coyotes in the air at super long ranges!

Gulfcoastguy

Locally we seldom would get a shot beyond 100 to 150 yards. Other than hurricane season winds are pretty mild also. Plus ammo was getting pretty affordable before the current situation. I have the dies etc to reload, just can’t find the materials. 

CPFC1905

Now don’t be thinking that a few days off work have left me so bored that I can find time for a set of mid-week predictions.   But I do need to be careful to maintain that veneer of being occupied else the SWMBO 'immediate action' list could be unfurled whilst a refreshed list is prepared.

Here we go;

Covid are two nil up so far with Arsenal  v Wolves and Leeds v Villa already off.

Palace v Norwich,  the Eagles were abject against Spurs deporting themselves in the manner of truculent teenagers adorned in knitwear gifted by an aged aunt.  A values based resurrection today would be optimal but I know Palace too well and a tepid 0-0 against the already doomed bottom club is all but certain, with a 10% risk of losing by the only goal in the 93rd minute. 

Southampton v Spurs.  Just who are Saints this season? Absolute mid-table mediocrity personified after drawing with Palace and beating the Hammers. Spurs, solely because of Conte, have rallied.  Interesting transfer window looming for them. Feels like another draw to me 2-2.

Watford v West Ham, the lesser spotted Watford could be glimpsed in the open for the first time in weeks.  The jab dodging rotten Hornets will face a Hammers team holed below the waterline; struggling to stay afloat while their key defensive assets are in dry-dock with injury.  With heavy heart I sense a home win prevailing. 1-0.

Leicester v Liverpool,  goals, goals, goals.  The Foxes are mysteriously 10th in the table without any sort of form. The Reds need all three here to keep on Citeh’s coat tails. 0-2.

Tomorrow

Chelsea v Brighton,  the filthy Seagulls took all three against Brentford - which was disappointing. The Blues have lost a bit of momentum recently but must see this as an opportunity to compound the decent away win at Villa to stay well in the top four. 2-0.

Brentford v Man City,  away win as Citeh are too strong for everyone at the moment.  Not easy but late goals put the gloss on a run of the mill win, 0-3

Thursday 

Everton v Newcastle, the Toffees are adrift in the doldrums.  Toon managed a point and might have had them all against Utd, which would have been a travesty because we all want to see them relegated.  Like all your favourite movies another set-back emerges in their story prior to the third act; two injuries to key players amongst the current Newcastle line-up suggests the magnitude of staying up nudges away from unlikely towards improbable. But the journey-men mega-buck all-stars bank rolled by the new owners will arrive through January.  Grab your pop-corn and strap in.  And this game? Both teams shorn of attacking talent means abysmal painful draw; 0-0

Man Utd v Burnley, the hosts will have been roasted by Ralf and the visitors ring rusty after a fortnight of inactivity, prior to which they were resolutely regressing to their mean as relegation flirts.  I can’t see past a home win. 2-0.

Finally, the Potters could be coaxed out of their comfy chairs for a football match for the first time in a while. However, it’s against Derby who are bottom courtesy of points deductions but have a good playing return.  Draw most likely. 1-1.

Like I said, way too busy to spend any time formulating an undoubtedly futile phalanx of half conceived emotionally biased speculations.  But it’s raining so pottering about the garden is off limits.  

ColbyLang

Gulfcoastguy said:

Locally we seldom would get a shot beyond 100 to 150 yards. Other than hurricane season winds are pretty mild also. Plus ammo was getting pretty affordable before the current situation. I have the dies etc to reload, just can’t find the materials. 

Anything under about 500 yards is a chip shot with a 6.5 CM. Proper projectile will decimate a southern whitetail in a variety of projectile grains. My AR-10 likes a 135gr Berger. Tried 4 different weights and manufacturers. This one was the best. 

alaskanassasin

Have you tried…. Talking to your neighbor?  If it’s a hazard report him to the dog cops.

lousubcap

@CPFC1905 - "Now don’t be thinking that a few days off work have left me so bored that I can find time for a set of mid-week predictions.   But I do need to be careful to maintain that veneer of being occupied else the SWMBO 'immediate action' list could be unfurled whilst a refreshed list is prepared."

Some wisdom right there.  Well-played.  

fishlessman

Gulfcoastguy said:

Canugghead said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

Investigating the city leash law. The dog in the picture, while on his owner's property, was neither on a leash, behind a fence, or even accompanied by his owner. I believe the dog to be a Brazilian breed developed for fighting and hunting dangerous game, he has walked all the way to the edge of the asphalt before. It seems that the confinement clause of the law only applies if he has been judged vicious . He is about a 100 pounds and his owner doesn't give a damn. The first attack would likely be fatal. I guess that I would have options if it was a bass boat in the front yard.

Looks like he's guarding the bbq, lol.  Perhaps there's an invisible pet fence? 

No warning flags like most invisible fences. They don't keep kids and other dogs away. I admit that I have never seen. him off of the property , right up to the edge of the road or other other property lines while doing a low growl. Legally that sidewalk over there is legally for public foot transport and is actually on City right of way. 

No bbq, maybe meth.

if its not chasing cats and dogs off property, its more likely guarding and not being aggressive. scary to most and its a problem owning a big scary looking dog.  i have all the big scary dogs showing up for marrow bones begging at the door to come in and get handed one. my neighbors weed out the bad ones may it be with a clamming fork or an arrow etc

Gulfcoastguy

alaskanassasin said:

Have you tried…. Talking to your neighbor?  If it’s a hazard report him to the dog cops.

No go “he’s not mean” and “he’s on my property “  was the extent of it.

Gulfcoastguy

There are no stray dogs, there is a leash law that all others obey. As to straying cats, more power to him. 

Ozzie_Isaac

Gulfcoastguy said:

alaskanassasin said:

Have you tried…. Talking to your neighbor?  If it’s a hazard report him to the dog cops.

No go “he’s not mean” and “he’s on my property “  was the extent of it.

I will say, with my lax nature towards leash rules, when I lived in a non-fenced neighborhood with children running around everywhere, I gave my Rhodesian Ridgeback to my MIL.  I hated to do it, and it still makes me sad to this day, but it was not safe for him or the kids, so I did what was best.

Also, if my dogs are not minding or giving me issues, I either leave them home, or use a leash.  They know this, and as soon as I reach towards a leash, their behavior shapes right up.

fishlessman

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

alaskanassasin said:

Have you tried…. Talking to your neighbor?  If it’s a hazard report him to the dog cops.

No go “he’s not mean” and “he’s on my property “  was the extent of it.

I will say, with my lax nature towards leash rules, when I lived in a non-fenced neighborhood with children running around everywhere, I gave my Rhodesian Ridgeback to my MIL.  I hated to do it, and it still makes me sad to this day, but it was not safe for him or the kids, so I did what was best.

Also, if my dogs are not minding or giving me issues, I either leave them home, or use a leash.  They know this, and as soon as I reach towards a leash, their behavior shapes right up.

i dont think my britt will ever take to a leash and thats after ten years of walks.  living on a lake ive realized that you cant chain a jack russell, a border collie, or a beagle to a tree. each have their own vocal pitch about it, each will drive all neighbors within a half mile mad. all those need to be loose and on an adventure. i would need to silence that high screech from the jack first, then go shoot the owners....

Gulfcoastguy

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

alaskanassasin said:

Have you tried…. Talking to your neighbor?  If it’s a hazard report him to the dog cops.

No go “he’s not mean” and “he’s on my property “  was the extent of it.

I will say, with my lax nature towards leash rules, when I lived in a non-fenced neighborhood with children running around everywhere, I gave my Rhodesian Ridgeback to my MIL.  I hated to do it, and it still makes me sad to this day, but it was not safe for him or the kids, so I did what was best.

Also, if my dogs are not minding or giving me issues, I either leave them home, or use a leash.  They know this, and as soon as I reach towards a leash, their behavior shapes right up.

Aussies aren’t they? World of difference between working 40 pound sheep dogs in a rural area and 100 pound mastiffs in a suburban division with quarter acre lots.

TEXASBGE2018

Gulfcoastguy said:

Investigating the city leash law. The dog in the picture, while on his owner's property, was neither on a leash, behind a fence, or even accompanied by his owner. I believe the dog to be a Brazilian breed developed for fighting and hunting dangerous game, he has walked all the way to the edge of the asphalt before. It seems that the confinement clause of the law only applies if he has been judged vicious . He is about a 100 pounds and his owner doesn't give a damn. The first attack would likely be fatal. I guess that I would have options if it was a bass boat in the front yard.

How "crazy" and "Karen" of you for wanting others to obey the rules/laws that you and everyone else in your neighborhood can seem to follow except for your neighbor..........

Ozzie_Isaac

fishlessman said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

alaskanassasin said:

Have you tried…. Talking to your neighbor?  If it’s a hazard report him to the dog cops.

No go “he’s not mean” and “he’s on my property “  was the extent of it.

I will say, with my lax nature towards leash rules, when I lived in a non-fenced neighborhood with children running around everywhere, I gave my Rhodesian Ridgeback to my MIL.  I hated to do it, and it still makes me sad to this day, but it was not safe for him or the kids, so I did what was best.

Also, if my dogs are not minding or giving me issues, I either leave them home, or use a leash.  They know this, and as soon as I reach towards a leash, their behavior shapes right up.

i dont think my britt will ever take to a leash and thats after ten years of walks.  living on a lake ive realized that you cant chain a jack russell, a border collie, or a beagle to a tree. each have their own vocal pitch about it, each will drive all neighbors within a half mile mad. all those need to be loose and on an adventure. i would need to silence that high screech from the jack first, then go shoot the owners....

I have 2 Jacks also.  They just tie leashes in knots.  And you are right, they need to roam.  My older one had tangled with coyotes 3 times and a black racer once.  She is relentless.  My Aussies are my travel buddies, they like to be working and have a job.

nolaegghead

fishlessman

Ozzie_Isaac said:

fishlessman said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

alaskanassasin said:

Have you tried…. Talking to your neighbor?  If it’s a hazard report him to the dog cops.

No go “he’s not mean” and “he’s on my property “  was the extent of it.

I will say, with my lax nature towards leash rules, when I lived in a non-fenced neighborhood with children running around everywhere, I gave my Rhodesian Ridgeback to my MIL.  I hated to do it, and it still makes me sad to this day, but it was not safe for him or the kids, so I did what was best.

Also, if my dogs are not minding or giving me issues, I either leave them home, or use a leash.  They know this, and as soon as I reach towards a leash, their behavior shapes right up.

i dont think my britt will ever take to a leash and thats after ten years of walks.  living on a lake ive realized that you cant chain a jack russell, a border collie, or a beagle to a tree. each have their own vocal pitch about it, each will drive all neighbors within a half mile mad. all those need to be loose and on an adventure. i would need to silence that high screech from the jack first, then go shoot the owners....

I have 2 Jacks also.  They just tie leashes in knots.  And you are right, they need to roam.  My older one had tangled with coyotes 3 times and a black racer once.  She is relentless.  My Aussies are my travel buddies, they like to be working and have a job.

my britt is on geese patrol full time but perfectly content catching squirrels and frogs and jumping on blue herons. fortunately he just wants to keep the heron from eating his frogs. no more green goose candy laying out in the grass. do need to chain him to the boat while tossing fish to the eagles though, eagles just make him mad. steeling peking ducks off a counter makes the neighbor mad

Gulfcoastguy

TEXASBGE2018 said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

Investigating the city leash law. The dog in the picture, while on his owner's property, was neither on a leash, behind a fence, or even accompanied by his owner. I believe the dog to be a Brazilian breed developed for fighting and hunting dangerous game, he has walked all the way to the edge of the asphalt before. It seems that the confinement clause of the law only applies if he has been judged vicious . He is about a 100 pounds and his owner doesn't give a damn. The first attack would likely be fatal. I guess that I would have options if it was a bass boat in the front yard.

How "crazy" and "Karen" of you for wanting others to obey the rules/laws that you and everyone else in your neighborhood can seem to follow except for your neighbor..........

If you are a male you are a Keven, not a Karen.

Gulfcoastguy

Yeah a loose Jack attacked my female Boxer years ago when I was walking her. I picked her up and he jumped up and bit her belly. Only time that I ever heard her growl . The owner got him just before I treated him like a 50 yard field goal.Some people with little fluff dogs let them out the front door at night so that they will go crap in the neighbors yard but they are few.

2BAMBAM4

Just making the family pancakes.... 

TEXASBGE2018

Gulfcoastguy said:

TEXASBGE2018 said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

Investigating the city leash law. The dog in the picture, while on his owner's property, was neither on a leash, behind a fence, or even accompanied by his owner. I believe the dog to be a Brazilian breed developed for fighting and hunting dangerous game, he has walked all the way to the edge of the asphalt before. It seems that the confinement clause of the law only applies if he has been judged vicious . He is about a 100 pounds and his owner doesn't give a damn. The first attack would likely be fatal. I guess that I would have options if it was a bass boat in the front yard.

How "crazy" and "Karen" of you for wanting others to obey the rules/laws that you and everyone else in your neighborhood can seem to follow except for your neighbor..........

If you are a male you are a Keven, not a Karen.

Those words have lost all meaning now. If someone complains about anything they are a Karen or a Kevin now. Even if like your issue it's a legitimate reason. 

nolaegghead

Gulfcoastguy said:

TEXASBGE2018 said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

Investigating the city leash law. The dog in the picture, while on his owner's property, was neither on a leash, behind a fence, or even accompanied by his owner. I believe the dog to be a Brazilian breed developed for fighting and hunting dangerous game, he has walked all the way to the edge of the asphalt before. It seems that the confinement clause of the law only applies if he has been judged vicious . He is about a 100 pounds and his owner doesn't give a damn. The first attack would likely be fatal. I guess that I would have options if it was a bass boat in the front yard.

How "crazy" and "Karen" of you for wanting others to obey the rules/laws that you and everyone else in your neighborhood can seem to follow except for your neighbor..........

If you are a male you are a Keven, not a Karen.

WeberWho

I smoked 4 blocks of cream cheese on Christmas Eve. My secret ingredient...... putty knife. 



I'm not exactly sure how a putty knife made its way down under my Kick Ash Basket into my collection of ash. I did use one the other day when cleaning up my drip pan when smoking four blocks of cream cheese.

I only found it as my Kick Ash Can came in yesterday and I cleaned up the inside of the egg before installing it today. Who knows how long that would have been in there otherwise. 



The only other tool I've found in the BGE was small pliers. I'm a little more convinced that came from a bag a lump. Fun times.