Sydoo Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I want to reiterate Hanna's suggestion. Pre-dog, I walked to/from work, uni etc with headphones in as a matter of course...until the afternoon I didn't hear a car following behind me and the next thing I know some malefactor is pulling me into the car. Luckily I got away relatively unscathed but if I'd been more aware of my surroundings, the whole incident could have been avoided. OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Are u serious that is SO SCARY!!! Far out did it take u a long time to recover, I was shaking for hours after my thing which isn't barely as bad as yours At the time I was so pumped about having escaped (adrenalin high I suppose)...who knew I could move my slothful body that quickly and fight back, let alone scale a high fence without a leg up (I haven't been able to repeat that feat ). I stopped walking home alone for a few weeks but then just got a bit smarter about it - changed my route, stopped using ipod and actually paid attention to the world around me. I think the uncomfortable worried feeling you had is the worst. I was lucky that I didn't really get that because I was off with the fairies. I hope you are feeling better soon, and can keep walking. A walking buddy might be worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Not walking, but I did have a disturbing thing happen to me once. I was at a *very* busy tramstop but this guy sat down next to me. He was maybe mid 50s/early 60s. He started just with small talk, but then began making 'observations' about me - "I bet you keep to yourself at work, I bet no one notices when you leave" and suggestions that I was a loner. He then asked me if I wanted to come back and have dinner with him as he'd treat me very nicely! Was very freaked out and thankfully he did not get on the same tram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 I want to reiterate Hanna's suggestion. Pre-dog, I walked to/from work, uni etc with headphones in as a matter of course...until the afternoon I didn't hear a car following behind me and the next thing I know some malefactor is pulling me into the car. Luckily I got away relatively unscathed but if I'd been more aware of my surroundings, the whole incident could have been avoided. OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Are u serious that is SO SCARY!!! Far out did it take u a long time to recover, I was shaking for hours after my thing which isn't barely as bad as yours At the time I was so pumped about having escaped (adrenalin high I suppose)...who knew I could move my slothful body that quickly and fight back, let alone scale a high fence without a leg up (I haven't been able to repeat that feat ). I stopped walking home alone for a few weeks but then just got a bit smarter about it - changed my route, stopped using ipod and actually paid attention to the world around me. I think the uncomfortable worried feeling you had is the worst. I was lucky that I didn't really get that because I was off with the fairies. I hope you are feeling better soon, and can keep walking. A walking buddy might be worth a try. You scaled a fence! WOW I couldn't LOL. Did you have to scale it to get away from them?? Did they retreat when you fought them off?? Far out I can't believe they grabbed you Not walking, but I did have a disturbing thing happen to me once.I was at a *very* busy tramstop but this guy sat down next to me. He was maybe mid 50s/early 60s. He started just with small talk, but then began making 'observations' about me - "I bet you keep to yourself at work, I bet no one notices when you leave" and suggestions that I was a loner. He then asked me if I wanted to come back and have dinner with him as he'd treat me very nicely! Was very freaked out and thankfully he did not get on the same tram. Ohhh very creepy, especially an old man EW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fainty_girl Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 (edited) Good on you for trusting your gut instinct and I hope you are feeling better! I think i've watched way too many shows on the crime channel though...does add to the paranoia a little! Edited November 3, 2010 by fainty_girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzawani Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Carry a can of bug killer with you. They spray a directed stream a far distance! Bonz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 Well the lovely lady next door has offered to walk with us so today I had a walking buddy yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Great to hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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