Hi, Your comments are always most welcome
I bet it was geo coaching?
When we moved to our current house the fencing was not dog proof so until we had time to sort it out we installed an electric fence.
We were reliably told it would be kind as vertually no dog goes back for a second zap, and a third was unknown. When Rupert the eldest (we didn't have Ted then)did it the first time we were convinced this was to be so. But no, at least once a week he did it for months, and every time it was like the first. He never did learn.
Kevin
was it the telgragh pole bridge?
i still can't think what you would be doing though.
Ralph.
Asssuming you were on a proper footpath then the electric fence should have an opening section to be legal.
I would tell the local county footpaths officer (contact info usually found on their website). ASk them how quickly they will be attending and if they don't react promptly then I would tell the police.
Some councils will send someone round within hours to speak to the farmer and fine them if they don't fix it quickly, or if it's a repeated problem. Unfortunately a few councils don't do much so the police is the next step.
Catching Flying fish?
Putting up a mast having spent winter evenings sewing bed sheets into a sail?
Checking your air draught?
One thing i was glad of, the 2nd pic with the walking stick, for one horrible moment i thought Vic was on the end of the pole.
Kevin and Debbie,
Firstly yes!
Secondly.. I am really surprised that Rupert didn't learn.. It was different for Meg, she was frantic and crashing into the fence while in panic mode!
She seems OK now, much more settled, I am sure given another couple of days she will have forgotten all together.. until she hits another one of course! 
Les
For sure it was the airdraft in a way, that is why I had to attach the walking stick!
Ralph,
Yep thats the bridge!
Paul,
Yes a proper footpath, I don't take the dogs anywhere but proper footpaths. It is important to stay on the footpaths because there is a lot of shooting in this part of the country, both organised and individual. I know that the dogs will be safer close to proper paths.
I wrote to the council that evening, not as strongly as you suggested though. If I don't get a reply by the weekend I will write again finding out if they have contacted the farmer, and mentioning the police too. 
Les,
For sure it was the airdraft in a way.. that's why I had to attach the walking stick too! 
Sue
Hi Sue
Wow that was a wild guess. I better do the lottery this week 
Kevin
Kevin,
Errrrr... well? Did you win?
Sue
Sue
I am afraid the no publicity box was ticked. So I am advised by Camelot to to discuss it with anyone. But as its you.
NO :-(
Kevin
Damn!
I suppose the Metrofloat will have to wait a bit longer 
Kevin
Metrofloat?
