I put on my favorite rain jacket and took off for work in the sign of rain this morning. The rain jacket was one of my climbing gears and I really liked it. I hung up my jacket on the steering of my scooter after parking it to dry it up in the garage at my office. A few hours later, I was called and knew the situation of my scooter as you see in the picture. It was done by a dog that my boss kept.
While a staff member was away from the dog, leaving the dog free in the garage, the dog did that. The dog seemed to have pulled my jacket on my scooter. It started to rain outside and he must have cut corners to walk the dog.
I was so upset, but that was what was done by a dog. Besides, the damage of my scooter was minimal. It looked like the most fragile part was protected by my jacket. However, my rain jacket was miserable as you also see in the pictures. I guess that it can't be helped.
(Vocabulary)
vandalize 《[他]通例受け身形で》 〈公共物など〉 を故意に損壊［汚損］する
hang up a coat コートを掛ける
can't be helped 仕方ない
Thank you for your comment.
Now, it is the best season in Hokkaido. It's smart that you get away from the heat of Ehime. Enjoy everything in Hokkaido!
Posted by: KUMO | Jul 16, 2009 at 09:57 PM
Doc, tell you - those darned animals!! No, just kidding. Good that there is no major damage to your bike and the jacket - well, it can be replaced. Despite all that, I guess the owner of the dog should definitely reimburse you.
2 more days and we will be off for Hokkaido!!! The travel feaver is picking up - any good medicine???
Anyways, I will be off the net for the next 2 weeks. You take care, enjoy the summer and more when I return on 31 July!
Posted by: Klaus | Jul 16, 2009 at 07:09 AM
It's too bad about your rain jacket, it should be replaced by the man who left the dog in there unattended!
Posted by: Sarah | Jul 15, 2009 at 01:04 PM