Don't cry ... Don't cry ...

[Aphrodisiac]

I kept telling myself this as I walked down the frontage road.
You see my car gave out on me some time tonight, I was coming home from a wedding & all of a sudden my car stalled. ... there I was in the middle of no where , not a gas station in sight.

I simply got out of the car & began to walk towards a distant light up ahead ... and it did not help I was wearing heels, ....7 to 8 miles down the road I came upon a Citgo.

The one thing about tonight, that I hated is that I felt so helpless, and while I was walking down that dark highway ... a part of me was scared some one would pull over & harm me in some way ..

I hate feeling this way.......






Just needed to vent my frustrations.... *sigh*

Good night...

 

[Debbie]

I'm glad you are ok.
I would have been scared too.

 

[scylis]

want some advice? get a really big MagLite™ flashlight. as big a one as is legal where you live (anything over a three is illegal in Minnesota, as it gives the cops there unit envy, i.e. it's bigger than their riot sticks/billy clubs). i have a 6 D-cell one. it's red. my Big Red (b/c it's red). it's about 2 1/2 lbs. (with the batteries) of nice and tough aircraft aluminum or stainless steel, i can't remember which. not only does it keep your way lighted (it's almost a portable headlight at that size), but woe to the would be rapist that takes a hit from that!

stay safe.

 

[Nomad4112000]

Been there my self love fear is a horrible feeling but I am greatful your ok. I love to read your threads and you have a style about you that should never be lost. Get your car fixed and put it behind you. Always carry on and look for tomorrow. Fear dies quicker that way.

 

[sch00lteacher]

Don't feel too bad. Even us big ol' scarry men don't like doing what you did. I am glad you made it home okay. Have you got a cell phone and triple A? At least get the phone. Call the local cops next time and explain your situation. If they ain't a bunch of jerks they will send a car to help. If nothing else they could give you a ride home.

My daughter is never going to be out at night driving with out a phone. If I have to pay for it myself, no big deal. I want her to be safe.

 

[T.H. Oughts]

You are not alone, all women I think fear what you went through tonight.

Glad you got home safe....

 

[Sillyman]

It wasn't that likely but I have had similar fears walking alone at night. What if I get hit by a drunk? What if I get attacked? What if goblins come out to get me (no, seriously)? I'm glad you are okay.

 

[Lost Cause]

20/20 Hindsight.....

Good you made to a safe area, here's some tips so you won't feel vunerable again;

#1 Car in good order, don't let gas go below half a tank. (below that and it picks up the sludge from the lower part of the tank and sends it through your system)

#2 Carry a travel size can of Aqua-Net hairspray. It is more powerful than police pepperspray.

#3 If you have to walk through a area that sends your "spidey-senses" a tingling, take your keys, put the ring in the palm of your hand, place one key between each finger (tooth side down) like the claws of a tiger. Now grip the ring tightly. If someone jumps at you, rake their face with the "key claws", and run to safety!

#4 If you have a camera with you, activate the flash and let it charge, at night the strobe effect can disorient an attacker for about three minutes!

#5 If you're forced to fight remember, no matter the size of the guy, three things to hit......Nuts, Nose, and Kneecaps!

*Optional....A "detective special" .357 mag revolver in an ankle holster with the appropriate permit to carry. (Ankle holster makes sense, 'cause you can only shoot once you've been knocked down)

*Cellphone/stungun/flamethrower/phased plasma rifle in the 40 watt range/lightsaber/the force.

***Don't dwell on it, write it off as a good lesson on being ready, if there's an earthquake? You Ready? See?

 

[JazzManJim]

Damn, querida.,

I'm glad you're home safe and sound. And I hope your car gets up and running. I know how you love her.

 

[JerseyBoy]

good to see you made it back fine

damn machines

 

[Soblue]

That's scary! Good thing you made it home safe

I like the maglight idea, that way you can see in the dark and have a weapon.

A cell phone for emergencies is a good idea too.

 

[amelia]

don't cry....don't cry...

ugh..been there...it's no fun....you keep repeating over and over a phrase that makes you feel better...you try to keep yourself from crying and when you get close enough you want to start running toward the light. the adrenalin....

i'm sorry that happened to you

 

[Purrde Flower]

Have you taken a self defense class? I know this might not always help if someone does intend you serious harm but it does make you feel a tad bit more confident in situations like this. Im sorry you had such an awful night Extra sugar in your sweet dreams tonight hun.

 

[Aphrodisiac]

Thank you all for your kinds words and advice.

I did hate the feeling of helplessness I felt, I hate feeling that way.

I went back today to go get my car, and now in the day light I realized I walked more then 7 miles ... I walk more like 15 miles last night. My mom was surprised by what I had to walk ... but I told her I did not realize I had walked so much because it was dark.

But, my car is now in the shop and now I have to wait, I don't think its anything major.

And, getting a cell phone would be an excellent idea .. and also the big flash light. ... I realize I really don't have much in my car when it come to road emergency stuff ... now I know better.



Thank you all ..... I feel better now...

 

[Aphrodisiac]

Have you taken a self defense class? I know this might not always help if someone does intend you serious harm but it does make you feel a tad bit more confident in situations like this. Im sorry you had such an awful night Extra sugar in your sweet dreams tonight hun.

That is a good idea .. I have always wanted to take a self defense class but never found the time.

I do think it would come in handy .. one never knows....

and I am feeling better ... thank you.

 

[T.H. Oughts]

Re: 20/20 Hindsight.....

#2 Carry a travel size can of Aqua-Net hairspray. It is more powerful than police pepperspray.

Yes, hairspray is excellent to have by your bed. I do when I'm in the house without the Karate Instructer around. Just make sure the nozzel is facing away from you when you pick it up.

I used to take a can with my as a teenager when I would babysit at someones house. You just never know and you can't go to jail for using hair spray.

Ok, maybe Duran Duran should have been jailed but that's a whole other story.

 

[Cheyenne]

It's been years since I've driven my car without having my cell phone with me. I've only had to use it once to call for help, but I was damn glad I had it when I needed it.

If you don't want to have a cell phone that you use all the time, I think you can buy them for emergency use in your car and get a special deal on them for using no air time, just having them on stand by. I haven't paid attention to the ads lately since I didn't need the info.

 

[morninggirl5]

They have prepaid cell things now. You buy a card with an activation number, when you call the number you are then credited with the airtime. When you use all the airtime, you're done until you buy more.

If the phone is just for emergencies, you could keep an activation card with the phone and have the minutes you need when you need them.