Attack!

Izzy has not been out of the coach for the past two days. Oh, the weather has been cold and crappy, but people who pulled into the site next to ours had two BIG dogs - a boxer and a lab. Izzy took one look at those two big dogs, roaming around outside the small camper and said, "No thanks. I'll stay in here."

This morning, we saw the boxer bust loose and attack a guy walking his dog. No blood drawn, but the guy fell to the ground, hurting his knee; his dog got bit a couple times, but didn't break the skin. Security came out, had a talk with the guy, they packed up and left.

In the two days they were here, they never walked the dogs - just left them tied outside... and didn't pick up after them. Big dogs - big poop. The dogs barked frequently. Often, the people weren't here, but still left the dogs tied out... on rope long enough that the dogs could reach outside their site.

I had the opportunity to visit with the wife of the guy who fell... his back and knee are hurt. We discussed the situation. Some people just don't know how to work with their neighbors in close proximity situations, like an RV park or a marina. I call them "amateurs"... people who encroach on others' space, or let dogs be a nuisance, or let their screaming kids run through others' sites, or build big smokey fires, or play loud music. There is a place for all those things, but not when you are close to others who may not appreciate your choice in music... or your screaming kids.

This is a great RV resort - our favorite in the country. It's a big place and they get lots of RVers from all over the country. It is also a membership resort, meaning you buy into it. They do have a marketing offer that allows people to come in and "try" the resort for a 3 night stay at a reduced price.

We've seen less of the "amateur" behavior at the membership parks than other places; the time of the year does make a difference, too. On the bright side, little Izzy has taken several long walks today, since the site next to us is now vacated. Even though security made the guy pick up after his dogs, we sill watch where we walk. ;-)