Parking: got in trouble...

[Miranda]

Always follow your gut instinct and leave! There are far too many women that are victims of violent crime. Please don't become a statistic.

I read about a book on this site that I read just this very thing. It's titled "The Gift Of Fear". I'm not very far along in it, but one of the first things the author mentions is that the victims had this certain erie gutt feeling about their situation or attacker before the crime. I have had guys yelling out car windows passing on the road, "woot... hey baby!" or the like. But, they are driving by at a normal speed and keep going. Those kind of yahoos don't scare me, or have never given me "the vibe". Couple times on the road, I had a car turn around. That spooked me out, just like this hiker. It's an odd feeling to describe. But it is almost like a pins and needles feeling, or a chill that washes over your body. Even though nothing has happend, "yet", it's time to get out. Thanks for your post.

[cyclinnewbie]

I read about a book on this site that I read just this very thing. It's titled "The Gift Of Fear". I'm not very far along in it, but one of the first things the author mentions is that the victims had this certain erie gutt feeling about their situation or attacker before the crime. I have had guys yelling out car windows passing on the road, "woot... hey baby!" or the like. But, they are driving by at a normal speed and keep going. Those kind of yahoos don't scare me, or have never given me "the vibe". Couple times on the road, I had a car turn around. That spooked me out, just like this hiker. It's an odd feeling to describe. But it is almost like a pins and needles feeling, or a chill that washes over your body. Even though nothing has happend, "yet", it's time to get out. Thanks for your post.

One of the most valuable things my mom ever taught me was to follow my gut. It has gotten me out of a few situations that could've turned out badly. I hope I have taught my kids the same, especially my daughter. Our guts never steer us wrong!

[Miranda]

Just an update to my first post on this...

I found another church that's not too far from the one I parked at earlier, and was told not to return. I called the new church first, and explained my request to the secretary. She was to discuss it with one of the trustees, and get back with me.

I wasn't home to receive the call first hand, but they did leave a message on my machine that I could park at the church. Yeah! I think I will have to call and get the proper spelling of the gentleman's name to send him a thank you note, and maybe a donation check. We'll see how it goes.

I also found out where the mass of cyclist I see on that route road park. It's a local school, but first you must travel a very busy road from the school. If I can ever get the nerve up to do it, think I may join in some time to learn some new routes.

Thanks for your posts on this.

Miranda