The-Green-Manalishi

Agree with Dr Solly about the 4 types of dog. We carry a dog dazer which will scare off most dogs. Generally, point at the dog, stare at it and say DOWN in a commanding voice while pressing the dazer button hidden in your coat pocket and the dog will back off. Best to do while the dog is 10 yards away and then you can't be accused of hitting it. If they ask what happened either say you are a professional dog psychologist or you are from the planet Zarb and animals respond to your commands. We were out after Christmas in two nice new jackets when a couple of muddy uncontrolled dogs just "being friendly" ran up and messed up £500 of clothes. The excuse that there being friendly is quite honestly pathetic.

I agree. And I'll tell you something - I'm not an expert on dog breeds, and although I can recognise "alsatian" by the shape and "poodle" by the haircut, I'm a bit vague about most others. So for me, dogs come in four kinds. 1) Well behaved. Ignores me, or maybe a quick sniff. 2) Rude. Runs up to me and starts barking threats. 3) Aggressive. Runs up to me and starts jumping on me and barking. 4) Biting. And when a dog is jumping up at me and the owner tells me "He's only being friendly", it makes me want to jump on that owner and tell them "And so am I", but I merely say "Control your dog or I WILL defend myself."

Given the number of interesting contryside caches with a good walk and some scenery and fresh air, I don't think we could really be bothered with urban caches and have so far avoided any cache where "stealth is required". There are enough suspicious characters around without us adding to the number.

Have used a Satmap for 18 months now and find it brilliant. Great for caching and have used overseas many times. Good screen size and all the features I need.