I am an ex-soldier, and I worked as a bodyguard for a while for baseball players. I live in Florida, and I will warn you-those sprays don't always work like you think they do. I have seen intoxicated and drugged-out people take those sprays and keep coming, like it's nothing. Even a gel spray can blow back into your eyes if the wind is strong enough. And a weapon in the wrong hands can be turned on you in an instant. The best thing to do is run and make a lot of noise if someone gets near you while you're alone. I would recommend a heavy walking stick or cane as an improvised weapon to create space between you and an attacker, but opening an umbrella and placing it between you and an attacker could give you a moment to get away.
@@travellingliteI have one- it’s above shoulder height, lightweight and solid. I take it when I’m walking a dog. There are videos about how to use for self defense. It’s useful also in case a strange dog is loose. There are also trekking poles that are extendable. Easier to pack along. I took a women’s self defense class- I recommend this.
You had a good reply there. You could say I was a coward for not carrying on with the walk through the woods, but it's not cowardice its using your intelligence. So we are not cowards, we are intelligent. 😃
@@minkgin3370 Its very sad when we have to think of our safety when we do these things. I try to pick places that give me quick escape routes or near roads or lots of walkers. As I get older I do have to think more about my locations. 😔
@travellinglite unfortunately women in general have to constantly thinking about their safety, to the point of abandoning the plans, spacial awareness and listen to your gut !! Stay safe
This type of thing is why I bought an unnecessarily large mag lite (torch). The main thing is this, you could carry a banana, but when asked by police why, if you say for self defence they will do you for going equipped. So my large heavy torch is for seeing where im going and NOT for banjoing people who displease me! 👍😁
Hi Ian. I couln't get the form signed quick enough. We won't get an election, but it does make the elites aware of how unhappy people are, because we are struggling!!
Just come across your channel Fair play to you dear lady don't let ppl stop you living your life i need to get out of my comfort zone it might sound bit out there it's coming up to Christmas why not treat yourself to a st Christopher patron saint of travel I'm sure you know this just thought even if it's the key ring stay safe always vigilant yes trust you gut
What a world we live in when seeing a solitary man about gives us the creeps and makes us change our plans. I am the same when jogging around the nature reserve lake. Enjoy your walks but take care!
Yes it is rough and seems to be getting worse these days. Remember gut instincts and being aware. But in saying that, there are lots and lots of wonderful people out there, we are a caring country in the main.😃
Nice to see you did right thing going back on the pathway and l am sorry you lost micphone but they was some nice views of the wood hope you enijoy your little walk
Life is a risk whatever you do, risks are ok as long as you are aware. My walks across fields and dale are usually totally uneventful and if I get a whiff of anything worrying you will see me scurrying in the opposite direction.😉
It's just so incredibly sad to hear these comments. How long have you felt this way? I only started to be more aware of dodgy people over the last year.
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I honestly don't see this as being a danger at the moment. The countryside is for walking. The routes I go on are walking routes, I can't not go out when we have such beautiful countryside. I do walk on more roads than I used to and maybe I will do that more when I feel nervous. But for the moment I am sticking to the fields and woodland that we have an abundance of.
Yup. What I learnt is that I need to look at maps and work out what is around me before I start the walk. I think I was too near the start. I needed to walk some distance from the train or bus so people think I am just heading home or shoppping etc.
Yes I have one of those as well. It was in my pocket, trouble is out in the middle of nowhere there is the possibility that no one will hear, that's why I have my spray, spray and run!!!
You made a good decision to turn around, you just never know on a trail. I walked a trail recently myself, there is usually others walking it but that day it seemed sparse with people, so I turned around and headed back.
Yes I totally agree. I do look for more trails now that I think people will walk, which is a bit sad as I do love the peace of just being at one with the countryside.😏
I`m living in the UK, and yes it is that bad and it`s like that EVERYWHERE, diversity is not strength. I`m scared to go out as a woman on my own now as it`s not only too much immigration that has ruined the UK and many other countries but also mental units have closed down so there are nutcases, drunks, junkies etc walking around. I`s not safe anywhere now.
Yes it does look like that, but I knew when he got up behind me on the train that I was just going to stop when I got out and see what happened. If he had walked straight past me heading home I wouldn't have worried, but because he came to a slamming stop and then said something about this being my station, it set me on edge. He didn't even grump that I had stopped him!! I still think I was right.
You’re actively looking for a very bad encounter, and you will eventually find it, if you keep walking alone like that thinking a spray can save you from these maniacs out in the streets these days. Do not continue doing this, it’s not worth it. Please, listen to reason.
@travellinglite yes I spent many school holidays there. You were right to turn around in the bit you did, it has a different owner and has never really been maintained (since the 70s when I started to explore it. If you'd gone in on the entrance from central avenue that is the end that is maintained a bit, although it is much wilder than the 80s when it was kept as quite a formal park.
It is very important to listen to your instincts. Please share the details of that spray. I have been thinking something like that would be usefull. I don't want to injure anyone but want to have something in an emergency. I recommend learning Ki Aikido it can help with staying calm & balance & using your energy. It is not all young guys I know of several mature women teachers.
The spray is called Farb Gel Spray. Its an identifier as it covers the person in red and is hard to remove. I think you can only get it on the internet. They last a good while if not used. It has to say approved in the UK
Oh my goodness that was strange wasn't it, I felt sure he was up to no good but then again with how life was when I was a teenager, I was raped twice so I trust no man. ❤❤ xx
Sorry 😐 to hear this happened to alot of females an males different ages even baby's and children before teenage, it's not just men woman too pedophiles .
Well this trip started a few conversations didn't it!!! The story was about taking care of your self as an older person, not about violence. Time to move on from this one please
I’m more worried about Biden approving the use of American missiles for Ukraine to shoot into Russia. That’s a declaration of war. I’m not sending my sons to fight in that.
you wanna be careful spraying people with stuff it could be considered assult with a firearm and that my girl is prob about i reckon sprayign someone in face with something is probably a 2-3 on fact you had it and then discharged it in public and sprayed somone in face with could be quite heavy charges them so be careful what ya doing with that if anything id bin it and dont think about using that been deadly serious regardless of what the spray is its still considered a firearms thing and discharging it in public into someone is at best affray and discaharge of a firearm in a public place and at worst well just read up on what they say about firearms so i would watch myself with that spray could end up in a lot of trouble for it and sat in jail for it as well
That all sounds a load of rubbish. It wouldn't be available to buy in this country if that was the true. If it was a case of use it and save yourself, that's what i would do! She is sensible enough to know if and when it's needed.
@@twinsgran THE fact you had it thats 2 yrs the fact you let it off in public well thats array 101 one then the discharge charge on top of that and ther assult theyd treat that as if it was a can of cs gas and if it is then ya looking at ten yrs if its cs gas or pepper spray
@@djdarksidejungle559 you can't blame any female in this day and age for carrying a spray of some kind to defend themselves if need be. My friend carries a small can of hairspray when she walks her dog .... and I don't blame her. I'm guessing you're a man right?
@@annarthur6070 nothing to do with that its a firearms thing and the cops would trreat it as a firearms offece sprayign someone in face with something its affray at best its assult with a firearm at worse and then you get into the charges 1 carrying a concealed weapon thats one discharge of a firarm in a public place thats a very heavy one fact you were carrying a firearm if they go down that road cause them sprays are considered firearms then the assult tith wihch is affgray again so could end up with some very heavy charges just from thinking ya protecting yaself with a spray when all ya doign really is makign it a ceretrainty if ya use it ya prob gonna go jail for it and it will be a heavy one
Oh my , my heart was pounding! I think you are brave ,much braver than me x
Good idea to abandon the walk though the woodland. You are right to trust your instinct and stay safe. Greetings and Best Wishes from South Australia
I am an ex-soldier, and I worked as a bodyguard for a while for baseball players. I live in Florida, and I will warn you-those sprays don't always work like you think they do. I have seen intoxicated and drugged-out people take those sprays and keep coming, like it's nothing. Even a gel spray can blow back into your eyes if the wind is strong enough. And a weapon in the wrong hands can be turned on you in an instant. The best thing to do is run and make a lot of noise if someone gets near you while you're alone. I would recommend a heavy walking stick or cane as an improvised weapon to create space between you and an attacker, but opening an umbrella and placing it between you and an attacker could give you a moment to get away.
Thanks for that. I like the idea of a walking stick ( one for the hill walkers not a cane) oo yes can do a bit with that, lol 😂
@@travellingliteI have one- it’s above shoulder height, lightweight and solid. I take it when I’m walking a dog.
There are videos about how to use for self defense. It’s useful also in case a strange dog is loose.
There are also trekking poles that are extendable. Easier to pack along.
I took a women’s self defense class- I recommend this.
I'm a coward,I just wouldn't walk alone in places like that by myself. Do take lots of care n look after yourself 😢❤
You are not a coward, you are a sensible woman.....👍
I’m nearly 80 & although I still love to walk it would never enter my head to walk in places like this by myself. Please stay safe.
You had a good reply there. You could say I was a coward for not carrying on with the walk through the woods, but it's not cowardice its using your intelligence. So we are not cowards, we are intelligent. 😃
@@minkgin3370 Its very sad when we have to think of our safety when we do these things. I try to pick places that give me quick escape routes or near roads or lots of walkers. As I get older I do have to think more about my locations. 😔
@travellinglite unfortunately women in general have to constantly thinking about their safety, to the point of abandoning the plans, spacial awareness and listen to your gut !! Stay safe
This type of thing is why I bought an unnecessarily large mag lite (torch). The main thing is this, you could carry a banana, but when asked by police why, if you say for self defence they will do you for going equipped. So my large heavy torch is for seeing where im going and NOT for banjoing people who displease me! 👍😁
Love it!!!🤣
Good for you trusting your instincts , you come across as significantly more resilient & upbeat than say a year ago❤
Sign the petition people its now hit 2 million in less than 2 days ...you were wise to trust your gut instinct its there for a reason
Hi Ian. I couln't get the form signed quick enough. We won't get an election, but it does make the elites aware of how unhappy people are, because we are struggling!!
Just come across your channel
Fair play to you dear lady don't let ppl stop you living your life i need to get out of my comfort zone it might sound bit out there it's coming up to Christmas why not treat yourself to a st Christopher patron saint of travel I'm sure you know this just thought even if it's the key ring stay safe always vigilant yes trust you gut
They say deep heat spray is great for a long walk
So is Oven Cleaner
@@LeeEnfield-iw3qkAnd fly spray !!
I always carry a can of deep heat spray in my hand I used to walk down a dark unlit road at 5 in the morning when I was working .
What a world we live in when seeing a solitary man about gives us the creeps and makes us change our plans. I am the same when jogging around the nature reserve lake. Enjoy your walks but take care!
Yes it is rough and seems to be getting worse these days. Remember gut instincts and being aware. But in saying that, there are lots and lots of wonderful people out there, we are a caring country in the main.😃
Yes my dear lady you try and keep yourself safe I agree with you 🌈
Plot twist: He was a subscriber and was building up the courage to ask for a selfie lol
Lol. 😂
Great video young lady I enjoyed it. Wise lady you keep safe.😊😊
Nice to see you did right thing going back on the pathway and l am sorry you lost micphone but they was some nice views of the wood hope you enijoy your little walk
Even more funny is you then walked down Croft Avenue, past my parents house.
Be careful out there. To many dodgy people out there now. Lee Northumberland 👍❤️
Don't take risk regarding your safety
Life is a risk whatever you do, risks are ok as long as you are aware. My walks across fields and dale are usually totally uneventful and if I get a whiff of anything worrying you will see me scurrying in the opposite direction.😉
Too risky to walk alone…
It's just so incredibly sad to hear these comments. How long have you felt this way? I only started to be more aware of dodgy people over the last year.
Yes Keep safe love,pink 🩷 in hair suits you 😀 pretty on you n head band ,ty video and look forward to seeing hearing you again in due course.
You need guns , guns and more guns , English laws are pathetic your not even allowed to protect your own property, that guy was up to no good for sure
It's a little bit taking a chance out there. You should have a friend to have fun with. That way can enjoy your walk.
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Please try not to put you're self in danger x
Some people enjoy living on the edge.
Nah women get raped and killed. Men can walk safely in woods
I honestly don't see this as being a danger at the moment. The countryside is for walking. The routes I go on are walking routes, I can't not go out when we have such beautiful countryside. I do walk on more roads than I used to and maybe I will do that more when I feel nervous. But for the moment I am sticking to the fields and woodland that we have an abundance of.
@@DT-rb7ro Wow if this is the edge Heaven help me! I think its more like living on the hedge (or walking past it) lol. 😂
I don’t think thst walk looks Al that safe. Good to trust your instincts.
Yup. What I learnt is that I need to look at maps and work out what is around me before I start the walk. I think I was too near the start. I needed to walk some distance from the train or bus so people think I am just heading home or shoppping etc.
Look up a birdie personal alarm . Not expensive and clips on your keys , can be heard kms away
Yes I have one of those as well. It was in my pocket, trouble is out in the middle of nowhere there is the possibility that no one will hear, that's why I have my spray, spray and run!!!
watch out for phone snatchers, u could cycle throu woods, best nor to walk them area's on your own anyway
So glad you listened to your gut , so did you not get your train ? Take care love and hugs ❤
You made a good decision to turn around, you just never know on a trail. I walked a trail recently myself, there is usually others walking it but that day it seemed sparse with people, so I turned around and headed back.
Yes I totally agree. I do look for more trails now that I think people will walk, which is a bit sad as I do love the peace of just being at one with the countryside.😏
When I doubt ,do nowt !
Surely you haven't enjoyed the walk , looking over your shoulder ? Quite worrying to watch
Well I did enjoy the walk in the end, except for losing my mic, but you can always find soemthing interesting, even on street walks.
@travellinglite yes indeed , there is always something to make it a positive x
Would not be walking there anytime of day on my own .
Be careful. ❤❤
I’m sorry. I’ve been out of the UK a long time. Is it that bad now you can’t enjoy a walk?
I`m living in the UK, and yes it is that bad and it`s like that EVERYWHERE, diversity is not strength. I`m scared to go out as a woman on my own now as it`s not only too much immigration that has ruined the UK and many other countries but also mental units have closed down so there are nutcases, drunks, junkies etc walking around. I`s not safe anywhere now.
yes it's gotten a lot rougher to even walk in the streets. I don't know where you have been living, but if it was safe the I suggest you go back.😂
@ in Japan. I’m coming back next year.
Don't forget the Jif Lemons on Vic Dakin Day.
Best wishes to you. Maybe a small group would be a good idea for safety?. Bet other single people would be interested?
Sorry, but, it looked to me like you stood in HIS way. Then, we never see hm again!
Yes it does look like that, but I knew when he got up behind me on the train that I was just going to stop when I got out and see what happened. If he had walked straight past me heading home I wouldn't have worried, but because he came to a slamming stop and then said something about this being my station, it set me on edge. He didn't even grump that I had stopped him!! I still think I was right.
I can so relate , scared of strange men , looking after myself financially , looking for a van but don't know what t look for 🤔🤔
Vehicles are a struggle to buy. If you have a local mechanic you know maybe they can help you find a good one.
You’re actively looking for a very bad encounter, and you will eventually find it, if you keep walking alone like that thinking a spray can save you from these maniacs out in the streets these days. Do not continue doing this, it’s not worth it. Please, listen to reason.
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Thank you. I have done that today. Now that I am doing quite a few vids I do appreciate the gesture. 🥰
Wow, Bromborough Rake Station, this brought back memories! Used to get off here every day coming home from school.
Wow. Did you know about the woodwalk there? It was a nice village to walk through, lots of people chatting to neighbours.
@travellinglite yes I spent many school holidays there. You were right to turn around in the bit you did, it has a different owner and has never really been maintained (since the 70s when I started to explore it. If you'd gone in on the entrance from central avenue that is the end that is maintained a bit, although it is much wilder than the 80s when it was kept as quite a formal park.
It is very important to listen to your instincts. Please share the details of that spray. I have been thinking something like that would be usefull. I don't want to injure anyone but want to have something in an emergency. I recommend learning Ki Aikido it can help with staying calm & balance & using your energy. It is not all young guys I know of several mature women teachers.
The spray is called Farb Gel Spray. Its an identifier as it covers the person in red and is hard to remove. I think you can only get it on the internet. They last a good while if not used. It has to say approved in the UK
@travellinglite Thankyou so much!
Oh my goodness that was strange wasn't it, I felt sure he was up to no good but then again with how life was when I was a teenager, I was raped twice so I trust no man. ❤❤ xx
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Sorry 😐 to hear this happened to alot of females an males different ages even baby's and children before teenage, it's not just men woman too pedophiles .
It is mostly men @@dandelionwishes9842
I am sorry, that is a tough thing to have happened. I bet your a tough bird now and know what to look for in dodgy humans. 😘
So happy Trump is back in the White House it’s good for us brits too and hopefully Farage will be our PM next 🙏🏻🤗🌹
Yes same here
He will send illegal's imagrent s back and help UK get our flat's and counsel housing back and help on the bread line.
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@sarahjane8949 🤡
You have no knowledge of the electoral system that is clear 🤣
Please. Be. Careful. Out. There....
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Maybe you could borrow someone's dog, and you'd feel much safer walking in areas like this with a dog.
How can you blame Labour when they’ve only just got in power?
Because of their past record and the things they have done already and plan to do.
Oh politics, I shouldn't have said anything, sorry. I will zip my lips here.
Well this trip started a few conversations didn't it!!! The story was about taking care of your self as an older person, not about violence. Time to move on from this one please
Oh how wrong you were.
Get a dog .
Get our country back from who or where?
I live in the US, and I’m very worried about Trump. We will see what happens. Be safe.
Yes he is a controversial figure. We will see. At least it's only 4 years. 🙄
I’m more worried about Biden approving the use of American missiles for Ukraine to shoot into Russia. That’s a declaration of war. I’m not sending my sons to fight in that.
Why? Are you worried about him jumping out from behind a tree while you’re walking?
Bad news for the world
Why?
you wanna be careful spraying people with stuff it could be considered assult with a firearm and that my girl is prob about i reckon sprayign someone in face with something is probably a 2-3 on fact you had it and then discharged it in public and sprayed somone in face with could be quite heavy charges them so be careful what ya doing with that if anything id bin it and dont think about using that been deadly serious regardless of what the spray is its still considered a firearms thing and discharging it in public into someone is at best affray and discaharge of a firearm in a public place and at worst well just read up on what they say about firearms so i would watch myself with that spray could end up in a lot of trouble for it and sat in jail for it as well
That all sounds a load of rubbish. It wouldn't be available to buy in this country if that was the true. If it was a case of use it and save yourself, that's what i would do! She is sensible enough to know if and when it's needed.
@@twinsgran THE fact you had it thats 2 yrs the fact you let it off in public well thats array 101 one then the discharge charge on top of that and ther assult theyd treat that as if it was a can of cs gas and if it is then ya looking at ten yrs if its cs gas or pepper spray
@@djdarksidejungle559 you can't blame any female in this day and age for carrying a spray of some kind to defend themselves if need be. My friend carries a small can of hairspray when she walks her dog .... and I don't blame her. I'm guessing you're a man right?
@@annarthur6070 nothing to do with that its a firearms thing and the cops would trreat it as a firearms offece sprayign someone in face with something its affray at best its assult with a firearm at worse and then you get into the charges 1 carrying a concealed weapon thats one discharge of a firarm in a public place thats a very heavy one fact you were carrying a firearm if they go down that road cause them sprays are considered firearms then the assult tith wihch is affgray again so could end up with some very heavy charges just from thinking ya protecting yaself with a spray when all ya doign really is makign it a ceretrainty if ya use it ya prob gonna go jail for it and it will be a heavy one
@@djdarksidejungle559 discharging a firearm? sorry, not buying any of it I'm afraid.