The only thing I would say is that it could be a child next. These are two large dogs with a pack mentality with a previous history of escaping, so I would suggest the owner is not a fit person to have control of these dogs. I'm not a person who thinks all dogs should be put down who attack as there are different circumstances, but this situation seems volatile. However, you are better fixed to judge that.
You could of course suggest to your neighbour that he not only covers your costs, but he also puts in the security upgrades that he was meant to as ordered by the council.
To my mind, there's a couple of ways you can look at it. You can take a strict principled stand or you can treat someone as you would be treated. Perhaps the owner really should be punished and the mastiffs destroyed, and maybe that is the best course of action, but ask yourself if you would like to be treated in that way if you'd made an honest mistake. It appears that the chap is genuinely sorry. You can tell the difference. Why not share with him the dilemma you have if it helps.? Tell him that you're finding it difficult to resolve the thought that they might get out again and attack, possibly a child or someone who can't defend themself. Maybe he'll take better heed of the security upgrades that should have been implemented properly. Depending on his reaction to your dilemma you'll have a better idea of what to decide.
Tell me about it...I married one! As for Welsh men, the accent can either sound very macho (Windsor Davies) or incredibly effeminate. It depends how deep the voice is.
Ah, Windsor Davies. On a few rare occasions when I'm in the right mood I can be found guffawing at his characterisation of Battery Sergeant Major Williams. SHUT UP..!
It's very late and I'm obviously rather tired because I've started my usual practice of noticing odd things. While watching the Chief Exec of Tesla Cars explaining the attributes of their new autopilot hardware and software, I noticed that after he'd finished explaining every point he reaffirmed his message with a few nods of the head. Now I've seen quite a few Americans do this over the years, but the first time I noticed it was on The Muppet Show when Kermit the Frog used to nod in the same way after every announcement. The Chief-Exec reminded me of all this. Which leads me to conclude that I've found an US English gesture that doesn't happen on this side of the pond, or anywhere else for that matter, and that it's time I went up that wooden hill [to employ a well used UK English saying] before I start noticing anything else odd. And NO, don't say it's because all Americans are Muppets.
You know what Americanism I would like to start using? The word "trash". I'm just so tired of having to use a different word for 'rubbish', and the receptacle into which it is tossed.
He lived in France and didn't see him that often so not entirely sure. He was one of my oldest uncles (68) but apparently he just woke up feeling funny and a short while later collapsed and never regained consciousness.
I could do with the "thanks" button back to thank the posts that have expressed condolences. Liking them doesn't seem appropriate. Anyway thanks to all who have posted their condolences.
Really sorry to hear this, Tom. Condolences to you and the family. As a friend of mine always says "If you love someone, hug them right now, you never know when you won't be able to do it again ........."
I was very close to my Mum and I remember she kicked off for the first time in her life when she was in hospital. I was very bracing with her and she died that night. I wish I'd just hugged her. Condolences, Tom.
Andy Murray beat Berdych 6-1 6-3 to go into the semi-final of the Shanghai Open. Murray is really back to top form now...Djokovic in next round. Never make a poker player though...on set point, Berdych misses his first serve and a very evil smile crossed Andy's face....sure enough, second serve put away as he predicted accurately where it was going.
Not sure where to post this up, but I guess it confirms a suspicion we all might have had.... http://m.portsmouth.co.uk/news/heal...hygienic-city-in-the-uk-says-report-1-7010149
Just read back to see this news and I am sorry, it must have been a shock. A sudden death is awful for those left behind, but your consolation should be that it sounds like he didn't suffer.
