[Irish Rover]

There are times when minding your own business might apply. She may have suffered a loss of a loved one or whatever. Haven't you ever walked in the rain?

[Count'n the days]

Pturner - very well expressed.

[mojoe]

Jon, I thank you for sharing and caring. I am sure she is OK.

[hotrodgirl]

Jon, I have read so many of your posts lately and you seem an outstanding person! Your concern speaks volumes about your character, and to second guess yourself just proves that you care about the fate of others. Perhaps if a similar situation occurs at another time, you would just say hello and ask if all is ok. Sometimes people just prefer their privacy.... So many would never have given it a second thought, but you have shown your true colors!

[cappyjon431]

Originally Posted by mickey100

Cappyjon, so nice of you to be concerned. You didn't mention her age. Could she have been a jogger? Sometimes if I jog, and the weather turns bad, I'm at a point where I'm done running, and am doing a cool-down/walking back home. The rain doesn't bother me because I'm hot and tired, and actually, being "wet" feels kind of refreshing. its nice to know people like you are in The Villages.

I am somewhat reluctant to guess people's ages here in TV as so many look significantly younger than their actual ages. If I had to guess, I would say upper 60s-early 70s.

If it had been a recent rainfall I certainly would have thought it was a jogger or walker who just happened to get caught in the rain, but in this case it had been raining for a few hours so I find this highly unlikely.

Unfortunately I might not ever learn if she was OK or if she was a person who needed help. at least I know how I will respond next time I see something similar.

[Didiwinbob]

I agree with gmcneill. Too many times people are afraid to take a chance. What would have been the worst thing that could have happened? I have taken that risk and the person was ok but we both smiled.


Chris

[Tweety Bird]

Some people like to walk and don't want to be talked to. It's "think" time or "alone" time.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by cappyjon431

This morning I encountered a situation that I did not know how to handle and in hindsight I might have bungled it. I'm still left wondering what I should have done.

Your "gut" instinct told you to make sure the walker was OK. You didn't bungle it, but now you feel uneasy because you ignored your instinct. You are a very good person to care as much as you do.

Thank you for sharing this story, it's given me "food for thought". Some people find serenity in walking alone in the rain. But I don't think any walker would be offended by someone asking:"Everything OK?"

[Gerald]

I live on the golf course. I see every time it rains the golfers still playing in the rain and until they are forced off the course during lighting storms as well. If people want to walk or play while it is raining all it means is that they will get wet.

[asianthree]

after my run i cool down no matter what the weather. Once you are soaked its just what it is

[redwitch]

It's so easy to kick yourself after the fact. You noticed her and acknowledged her. If she had been in serious distress (crying, wandering in circles), I know you would have stopped and tried to help. I can understand stopping and trying to chat with her for a few moments to be sure she is fine. I can also understand just nodding hello and continuing on, especially since she did acknowledge but didn't seem too friendly. I don't think either action is incorrect.