All Quiet on the Homefront!

I want to thank everyone who commented yesterday about thier concern for my safety after the recent events this past weekend.  All has remained calm since then.  I am now taking extra precaution as I drive down these city streets, and pull up to each of the locations that I feed at.  A friend in law enforcement also shared with me some good advice, which reiterated what I already do, but its good to be reminded, even in day to day living, and it pertains to us all.  Here is what she shared:

#1- If you see someone suspicious, like that individual was, keep driving and come back to that spot after another stop or two. Or pull over and just watch them. If they are up to no good, which that maggot was, he/she will fumble around and will turn around & attempt to see what you are doing. Also, and maybe most important, call the police anytime you see someone like that and say you see someone acting suspicious. At least then the scumbag will split when he sees police cars and know you are not screwing around, that you will call every single time you see something suspicious.

#2- Usually the majority of population will greet you back if you say hello. If they do not, do NOT shrug it off. Most criminals that plan on randomly victimizing people, will not exchange any words if you pass them. You don't have to be afraid of these people, just be prepared. Always, always have a plan. Always be able to see the route you took in (ie: the driveway, sidewalk you walked up, etc.) to see who may be approaching. Always have a means of defense (ie:pepper spray, car keys in your hand, hell buy a bat & bring it w/you!) Make plenty of noise- yelling, set the alarm off in your car if it has one, get one of those air horns- whatever will create a lot of noise. You want to wake everyone in that neighborhood up. Not sure what size pepper spray you have, but if you want a bigger one, just let me know. The bigger containers have a few more feet of range and obviously a lot more spray in them.

#3- If something like that happens again and you see him approaching, be on the defensive immediately. Start spraying & yelling before he gets anywhere near you because someone that is up at that hour, acting like that, isn't delivering newspapers or on their way to church.

Really really great advice.  I will be getting some pepper spray, for sure.

"Instead of complaining that the rosebush is full of thorns,

be happy that the thorn bush has roses.