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Originally Posted by Wiserbud47
Dear Gerryann,
Thank you for your concern. I want you to know that I have walked for over 6 years daily, have received hundreds of "thank you", thank you notes and 1 complaint. I posted this thread in response to comments made on a thread about the complaint. Since I posted this, I have received private messages of encouragement. I love the Villages and it is still a friendly place to live. Sadly, there are people who are angry or live in fear and will not be happy no matter where they live. I encourage you to do an random act of kindness and you will see how friendly the Villagers still are.
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As a person who lives alone 8 months a year I am aware of my surroundings. I take offense that you think people are angry, or in fear. Trust me I can take care of myself, but there are 90 year old women who live here alone and I would never call them in fear or angry, but taking control of their well being.
I run between 3 and 4am alone with pepper spray to ward off the possible wild animal. Happening on any person when I arrive in the dark at my home in my drive would challenge me as to how I would protect myself.
Yes you are trying to do good, but to tell residents we are in fear or angry, shame on you. I have had community watch get out of their truck to ask if I am ok at 3 am. Even though I am pretty sure it's them I am still on alert. I have always felt safe when I run, but have to say running into a person in my drive in the dark, how would I know it was you trying to do a good deed.
So sign me as not angry or afraid, just glad I have not found you in my drive in the dark.
Since we bought in TV in 2010, I have had many neighbors offer to do things for me, but it's was always in the light of the day.
Just a heads up there are many people who run in the wee hours, not just me.