jmcquown wrote:
> George Shirley wrote:
>> jmcquown wrote:
>>> I'll add some "common sense" that wasn't in Barry's original post.
>>>
>>> If you are a man (women aren't the only people who are
>>> robbed/mugged) don't carry your wallet in your back pants pocket.
>>> In a crowd situation the old bump and lift the wallet routine is a
>>> pickpockets' dream.
>
>> Another old anti-pickpocket device is a simple rubber band, slipped
>> over the wallet and the wallet stashed in a pocket. Rubber band pulls
>> on the trouser pocket when pickpocket attempts the pick.
>
> Excellent point, George, thanks.
>
>>> Always have your keys in your hand when exiting an establishment to
>>> walk to your car, with the car key being the one you're holding onto
>>> so you don't have to fumble for it.
>> Stick one key out between your forefinger and middle finger and it
>> becomes a handy eyeball scratcher if someone grabs you.
> Exactly! Scratch, nothing. I'll stab you with it. Anyplace I can.
>
>>> If your entry-way is dark, invest in an outside floodlight. Motion
>>> sensor lights are fairly cheap. If you aren't surrounded by trees
>>> you can get solar-powered versions.
>>>
>> A pet alligator also helps.
>
> I'm afraid the alligator would eat my cat Of course, she (the cat, not
> the alligator) doesn't go outside. The alligator is problematic. Do you
> know how much water they require?! LOL
>
> Jill
>
>
I've seen them walking down the highway hunting a water hole during
droughts here. What is frightening is the number of people who fish and
crab alongside the highway in the bar ditches along the marsh. The truly
frightening part is that their small children are playing in the water
while gator eyes are watching their every move. I've seen gators take
small pets from the roadside and be so quick about it there is nothing
you can do.

OB: Food, gator meat is right tasty, I like both fried gator and baked
gator tail.