Or she could get a real bicycle.

Ok, fair, I don't know all the random viruses out there. In my book it's cold vs. Covid-19 vs. flu vs. strep. Out of those four I think the flu is most likely. Unless I got tested, it's mostly academic.

> If he tested positive then they would have prescribed him anti viral meds.

Only if they catch it early enough. In my case it was too late by the time I did the consult.

But not normally a cold, from what I've been told. I never ever get fever from a cold. What I had was multi-day fever, really really really bad sore throat, bad headaches and body ache, still fighting chest congestion. Tested five times home Covid test all negative. Doctor over phone consult thought it was the flu. Wife said she's never seen me sicker. I think I'm ok to call it the flu.

So let's see... "Fatal dog attacks in the United States cause the deaths of about 30 to 50 people in the US each year", vs "43% (of gun-related deaths) were murders (19,384), according to the CDC" (2020 data). So 50 vs 19,384. I think I'll take my chances with the dog.

In general I fear bullets more than I fear teeth. Also, I'm pretty sure I can kill a Rottweiler or Pit bull with my bare hands if it comes to it. But I do have the unfair advantage that I'm a badass. Will the owner still shoot me if I kill their dog with my bare hands? Probably. Oh well, so much for my argument.

Like I said, not sure that's the best strategy for survival. Firefight with an owner-held rifle on their home turf. But good luck!

Problem is if you shoot a dog in front of someone's house, the owner may likely come out and shoot you with a much more powerful weapon. Especially places in rural New Hampshire back roads, I'm not sure pulling out your gun is the best strategy for survival. Many of those people value their dog's lives much higher than human lives.

Wow, you actually said that. 🥐

Pretty sure a strong fever indicates flu.