I'm a woman who letterboxes alone 95% of the time. As a worrywart,
doom and gloom type of person (at times!), I needed to be sure of
feeling safe and prepared. Therefore, a cannister of pepper spray is
attached to my kit and I carry a whistle which can be blown to summon
help, if anyone is nearby. Lots of water is a must-have. It is
alsogood to carry a snack such as granolla bar anda flashlight.
There was an excellent thread of discussion on the topic of "what
to bring when letterboxing" which had wonderful suggestions. Perhaps
you could search for this discussion.
Walking alone is liberating and allows me to clear my mind and open
my spirit to the joys of nature. Unleashed dogs can be a great
worry. However, since living with my daughter's 2 large dogs for the
past several months, learning dog language, so to speak (again, this
issue was discussed in great detail here)this personal fear is not so
large.
I just figure, in the scheme of things, a person is a heck of a lot
safer from random acts of violence/unkindness out in the woods v.s.
in the local mall, for instance (plus the trip does not cost a dime).
Cat lover/teacher/gardener
Re. Aloneness-security
3 messages in this thread |
Started on 2003-11-15
Re. Aloneness-security
From: rospa10 (wilmes2@mindspring.com) |
Date: 2003-11-15 04:00:51 UTC
Re: Re. Aloneness-security
From: Warrior Woman (warrioringilead@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2003-11-15 04:25:52 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "rospa10" wrote:
> I'm a woman who letterboxes alone 95% of the time.
Ditto here.
> As a worrywart,
> doom and gloom type of person (at times!), I needed to be sure of
> feeling safe and prepared. Therefore, a cannister of pepper spray
is
> attached to my kit and I carry a whistle which can be blown to
summon
> help, if anyone is nearby.
I also carry a cell phone with a GPS, a hunting knife, real mace, a
piercing shriek device, a switchblade, and a hickory walking stick
that's the same size as the bowstaff I used to train with in shotokan
and strong enough to kill a man or animal.
> Walking alone is liberating and allows me to clear my mind and
open
> my spirit to the joys of nature.
> I just figure, in the scheme of things, a person is a heck of a
lot
> safer from random acts of violence/unkindness out in the woods v.s.
> in the local mall, for instance (plus the trip does not cost a
dime).
I'm more worried about falling off a cliff than meeting danger with a
person. I'm more likely to meet danger with a wild animal, though
the only ones I've encountered thus far are coyote and deer. And a
very good at heart dog with a very poor master, and a downright mean
dog with a downright mean master.
And they wonder why I call myself:
Warrior Woman
> I'm a woman who letterboxes alone 95% of the time.
Ditto here.
> As a worrywart,
> doom and gloom type of person (at times!), I needed to be sure of
> feeling safe and prepared. Therefore, a cannister of pepper spray
is
> attached to my kit and I carry a whistle which can be blown to
summon
> help, if anyone is nearby.
I also carry a cell phone with a GPS, a hunting knife, real mace, a
piercing shriek device, a switchblade, and a hickory walking stick
that's the same size as the bowstaff I used to train with in shotokan
and strong enough to kill a man or animal.
> Walking alone is liberating and allows me to clear my mind and
open
> my spirit to the joys of nature.
> I just figure, in the scheme of things, a person is a heck of a
lot
> safer from random acts of violence/unkindness out in the woods v.s.
> in the local mall, for instance (plus the trip does not cost a
dime).
I'm more worried about falling off a cliff than meeting danger with a
person. I'm more likely to meet danger with a wild animal, though
the only ones I've encountered thus far are coyote and deer. And a
very good at heart dog with a very poor master, and a downright mean
dog with a downright mean master.
And they wonder why I call myself:
Warrior Woman
Re: Re. Aloneness-security
From: hoopoe4me (scribenbirder@msn.com) |
Date: 2003-11-15 04:32:58 UTC
I too am a loner and have always gone and done things where and when
I want.
I am more likely to be hassled in full public than in the woods
someplace. Last bit of hassling hustle was in the Tulleries in
Paris, not exactly a quiet remote spot, not unless those 2000 plus
other people around enjoying a Sunday stroll count for solitude. I
gave the guy my Piss Off look which is well understood in any
language. On the other hand I hiked 15 miles from Fontainebleau to
Melun through the forest and met several other outdoor people (
mushroomers and bikers) and didn't give it a second thought.
I walk boldly and give everyone I meet a good look.
I carry my walk and poke stick which is vital for boxing in the land
of nettles, wet soggy holes and blackberries.
I am of a certain age and grew up in the Seattle area during
the "reign" of Ted Bundy and Green River Killer. I figure if I let
people like this steal my life from me I might as well lock my door,
turn out the lights and rot. I refuse to let the media dictate to me
what I should believe in or be frightened of.
Sensible prudence is certainly good, but shutting your life down.
No. You may want to check in with a local self defense class.
Invest is a few personal safety devices ( legal ones) and perhaps a
visit to the doctor if you feel this is overwhelming your life to the
point of shutting down. Anxiety to some extent is normal, but it
should not keep you from participating in life.
Try to link up with boxers in your area. I am not a great social
gadabout but have found all the local boxers I have met to
be "kindred spirits" who enjoy the many aspects of our hobby and are
eager to share it with you. I am sure if you reach out and look for
a boxing buddy , you will find someone to share with.
Plus car pooling saves on gas$
Hoopoe
Redmond WA
I want.
I am more likely to be hassled in full public than in the woods
someplace. Last bit of hassling hustle was in the Tulleries in
Paris, not exactly a quiet remote spot, not unless those 2000 plus
other people around enjoying a Sunday stroll count for solitude. I
gave the guy my Piss Off look which is well understood in any
language. On the other hand I hiked 15 miles from Fontainebleau to
Melun through the forest and met several other outdoor people (
mushroomers and bikers) and didn't give it a second thought.
I walk boldly and give everyone I meet a good look.
I carry my walk and poke stick which is vital for boxing in the land
of nettles, wet soggy holes and blackberries.
I am of a certain age and grew up in the Seattle area during
the "reign" of Ted Bundy and Green River Killer. I figure if I let
people like this steal my life from me I might as well lock my door,
turn out the lights and rot. I refuse to let the media dictate to me
what I should believe in or be frightened of.
Sensible prudence is certainly good, but shutting your life down.
No. You may want to check in with a local self defense class.
Invest is a few personal safety devices ( legal ones) and perhaps a
visit to the doctor if you feel this is overwhelming your life to the
point of shutting down. Anxiety to some extent is normal, but it
should not keep you from participating in life.
Try to link up with boxers in your area. I am not a great social
gadabout but have found all the local boxers I have met to
be "kindred spirits" who enjoy the many aspects of our hobby and are
eager to share it with you. I am sure if you reach out and look for
a boxing buddy , you will find someone to share with.
Plus car pooling saves on gas$
Hoopoe
Redmond WA