I am probably most known for the organic greens I retail at the weekend market within our community. They come straight out of my own greenhouse. I also accept orders Mondays through Fridays.
I meander along and offer my tray contents door to door. People I know tend to be a sweet potato short of a good meal or desperate for better broccoli. Call it my fitness regime. Besides, I protect myself walking by bringing self defense devices with me.
In my bag, there are a few surprising items. I carry a hidden camera embedded in sunglasses. I set it to record before knocking on any door unannounced. I carry a book diversion safe, a real book with space carved out in the center for concealing money.
A personal alarm with flashlight or a safety light is ideal to protect myself walking when it is late. For rabid dogs, I have a canine repeller, or some other pepper spray in case I have none at the time.
The gravest danger I have met so far came in the form of a beggar turned mugger. He had the appearance of a homeless person and I only approached him to offer the arugulas I had.
He retrieved a knife and demanded all my cash. It is a good thing I always protect myself walking with self defense devices. I drew my cell phone stun gun and fired onto his shoulder area.
The knife fell down on the ground and I saw that my stunning tool had incapacitated the aggressor. I am glad I do not lug too much weight around or I never would have escaped while he tried to regain his bearings.
I am not surprised that others ask how I protect myself walking, but I get dumbfounded when they ask about my walking. It is just one more reason I find promoting greens to be timely and called for.
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