rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

This is NOT a political posting. It's about knowing the difference between right and wrong.
Yesterday I took my wife to her monthly rheumatologist appointment and was waiting for her in the car. By the way, the car is a brand new Chevy Equinox Premier that we've had for less than a week. Anyway, I was sitting in the car and I noticed this man walk up behind the car, then walk up the driver side of the car, then walk back to the rear of the car.
A little info that's pertinent to the situation. We own two adorable Coton de Tulear dogs, a brother and sister. Coton de Tulear's aren't your average run of the mill dogs. For one, regardless of age, they are like perma-puppies. Those of you who have one, or two, or more of them, know what I'm talking about. They're more than just pets, they're closer to four legged children, and for good or bad, they are extremely smart. Sometimes I believe I love my Coton's more than my actual children.

Anyway, back to the doctors office parking lot; the guy is standing at the passenger rear corner of the car and I hear scratching sounds. I immediately leaped from the car and found this ahole scratching one of my magnet stickers on the back of the car. To put it bluntly, I went ballistic. It was all I could do to keep from hitting him.

There are four magnet stickers on the back of my car. All four are Coton de Tulear themed stickers. I've had them for three year and this is the second car they've been on. The one the ahole was scratching says, My Coton de Tulear is smarter than the president. I believe the president of the USA at the time I bought those stickers was Mr. Obama, not Mr. Trump, and quite frankly I never really gave it any thought as far as who the president is the sticker is referring to. It's not about any person, it's about the Coton de Tulear dogs.

Anyway, I screamed at this idiot so hard, he was shaking like an earthquake. I'm 5 foot 10 inches at around 255 pounds and he was probably close to 100 pounds lighter than me. I asked him his age, he said 66. I said you'd think by 66 he'd know the difference between malicious vandalism and minding his own business. I probably screamed at this guy for about five minutes. Not just because of the damage he was doing to the sticker, but the possibility he could slip and scratch the paint on my brand new, very expensive vehicle.

I'm friends with the doctor so I would have no problem finding this guy's name and address. Should I get the info and contact the police or just chalk it up to a total lack of common sense on the part of the, as Bugs Bunny would say, ultra maroon?!

hassighedgehog Loc: Corona, CA

As I remember from my Dad's behavior he may have had Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. My Dad (before he died) would do things he would have not done before. An example was when we were visiting a museum there would be signs not to touch the exhibits and he would play with things. My brother and I had a hard time taking him anywhere. He seemed to think that rules did not apply to him.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

The guy is probably mental. He also probably doesn't have anything to go after. Just hope that you never run into this guy again.

MrBossHK Loc: The West Valley of Phoenix metro area

I would have ripped off his head and shit down his neck. You toucha my car, I breaka your face.

dancers Loc: melbourne.victoria, australia

once an idiot, always an idiot. He has probably being a pain to people all his life. I am SO happy that you scared him away!

Country Boy Loc: Beckley, WV

I think chalking it up is probably best but if you make a police report and identify him, he may never do it again knowing they will then throw the book at him.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

Wow. I kind of have an explosive temper like that and do talk and yell a lot. I think the noise I'd have made would have prompted someone to call the police over my reaction. I am usually tolerant, and fairly easy going but if I'm pushed into a corner or feel my rights (legal or social) are being violated, look out as I am not above calling the authorities I need or going over peoples' heads to their supervisors to get what I need.

Ironically I was at my rheumatologist's office Monday. I've had my own temper issues there in the past over getting a wheelchair though their barely ADA compliant doorways. No problems this time at the office but I was feeling horrible, distracted, and agitated. Monday was my 65th Birthday. But before the doctor, yet after opening a few gifts and cards, my wife was balancing our checking book and found that there were five unauthorized uses of my Debit card number. Since we are near the end of the month an overdraft was created and only two were actually paid out. The bogus activity was all from last Thursday, August 22. So I was not having a good day or birthday. Since reporting it one of the charges has been reversed. That was an odd one too since the company that was shown as the vendor was AVG a company I last did legit business with was several years ago. I had called them about the charge and thy had no record of it. So I tend to think they were hacked too and someone got my information from their archived records and was impersonating them. They or the bank must have restored my funds from that one.

Vandalizing a car like that is odd, especially by a senior like that. Did he explain what he thought he was doing. He may need a different sort of doctor as well. I have to go now, but I may write more to you about your breed of dogs. Sounds interesting...

Swede Loc: Trail, BC Canada

What kind of dogs were they again?

"Some people are clueless" Then some wright it down and prove it.

Did you read what you posted before you posted it?

You give 99% of responsible dog owners a bad name,(What kind of dogs were they again)

I'm 5 foot 10 inches at around 255 pounds, How big was your opponent? M/F?

What kind of dogs were they again?

Swede

dancers Loc: melbourne.victoria, australia

Coton De Tulear...............google it!!!!

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

I know a good neurologist that can help you.

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

Let it go. Nothing to be gained by contacting the police at this point. I have lost my temper in similar situations, but always felt bad about it later. I sure would have yelled at the idiot.
Very cute dogs. (I did google the breed).

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

The royal dogs of Madagascar.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

I agree with you, nothing to be gained at this point. I believe in carma and the cosmic continuum has his number. What he did was blatantly wrong and he will eventually pay for his stupidity.
Yes, they are very cute dogs. My wife is allergic to dog dander and Coton's are one of the most hypoallergenic breed there is and, for as hairy as they are, they don't shed. They're almost the perfect dog.

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

I have not owned a dog for a few years, and sometimes consider getting another.
The Coton will definitely be one to consider.
Thank you for posting.

dancers Loc: melbourne.victoria, australia

Google advises that they do not tolerate being alone!!!!