Re: RC: Re: Fearless Travel

[jtaylor@pyramid.net]

Helga Loncosky wrote:
> 
> I don't know about others, but I'm thankful for my dog, gun, and baseball
> bat in my truck. I'm not some little flowery thing either, I was raised a
> farm girl who wrestled with her older brothers all the time.
> 
> But my dog, who is a Dobie Hound mix, has saved my bacon more than once. I
> have been followed at night, had guys try to get in my car while at a red
> light, of all things! My dog took care of that quick! I'm not afraid of dogs
> either, but a lot of others are, and my dog is very protective, goes about
> 80 lbs, and can be very nasty when Mom is in trouble. Think I'm paranoid?
> Well, after some of the stuff that has happened in this rural area, I'll
> stick to it.
> 
> I hope that you never run into a situation where you need protection,you
> don't always get the chance to protect yourself. I found out the hard way,
> so I'll keep my dog.
> 
> Helga Loncosky
> Archival Morgan Record
> http://www.eqwi.com/Amr/index.htm
> Beacon Morgan Horses, Ltd.
> http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/5292/
> hblmh@ptd.net
> ***********************************************************
> No heaven can heaven be, if my horse isn't there to welcome me.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tina Rushing <tinarushing@coastside.net>
> To: ridecamp@endurance.net <ridecamp@endurance.net>
> Date: Wednesday, March 24, 1999 2:22 AM
> Subject: RC: Fearless Travel
> 
> >That settles it.  I was unaware that that women are expected to fear
> >traveling solo.  Before my recent RideCamp education I thought that a
> socket
> >set, pliers, screwdriver, lug wrench, jack, some baling twine and some vet
> >wrap were overkill.  Now I'm going to have to get a husband, a fierce guard
> >dog, a gun, and a cell phone as soon as possible.  Hope I don't forget to
> >pack the horse.
> >
> >Personally, I'm not afraid of dogs and I so I'm having some trouble
> figuring
> >out what kind of dog might frighten a criminal and thereby provide me with
> >protection, especially in a dangerous ride camp environment.   A dog that
> >drags annoying children off into the woods would be helpful.
> >
> >Tina Rushing  tinarushing@coastside.net
> >El Granada, CA
> >
> >
> >
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Good for you! I also am a woman that travels to rides alone and would
like to know I am safe with my dog. Julie


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