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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>As a mere beginner in the martial arts, I
respect the years of training and discipline it took to achieve your black
belt, and I’m impressed!!! I’m surprised you didn’t
pick up a new trail name related to the knife (at least not any that
stuck). <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Is Switchback aware that you possess all
the qualifications of a Female Leadership Type? Or is the truth that he had YOU
along for HIS protection (you just never know what a pirate’s motives are,
they’re a suspicious bunch). <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> carol bruno
[mailto:carolwbruno@yahoo.com] <br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Saturday, January 12, 2008
12:21 PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> Donna Saufley;
Hiker97@aol.com; jabregman@bellsouth.net<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Cc:</span></b> pct-l@backcountry.net;
carolwbruno@yahoo.com<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> RE: [pct-l] safety on the
pct</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Haven't carried the Bowie knife in a long time; I think that was my
first or second hike---and, I have a black belt to go with it. But, since
I have logged many more miles on the trail I don't feel that I need much of
anything. My security on the trail has allowed me to feel extra
protection unnecessary. Can't quit<br>
ps: I did get quite a reputation with that knife though and it did come
in handy. <br>
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<b><i><span style='font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>Donna Saufley
<dsaufley@sprynet.com></span></i></b> wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I’ve taken pepper spray when
mountain biking, but not hiking. Since I ride my bike primarily on fire
roads, some of which are open to motorized vehicle traffic, there is access for
anyone who can drive. While bad people can exist anywhere, I’m of
the opinion that the majority of criminals are lazy, and don’t gravitate
to strenuous and challenging outdoor activities. I feel safer in the
backcountry than practically anywhere, and prefer to move away from trailhead
environments quickly. In difficult environments that require skills,
knowledge, and preparation, I sense that the percentage of bad guys drops
precipitously. Any law enforcement types out there able to confirm or
correct that?<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>The info about Can’t Quit’s
bowie knife sends chills down my spine. I always fear that a weapon like
that could be turned against me, which is too horrible to consider.
I’m taking a martial arts class (for fun, mental discipline, and
exercise) and even though I have learned to block, punch, and kick, pretty much
every man in the class can overpower me and every one of the other women,
regardless of their level of expertise. Knowing that is pretty sobering.<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I feel most secure with my trekking poles
as a potential defensive weapon, and also keep a fist-sized rock pile close at
hand at night to ward off possible marauding bears. If it ever came down
to a fight, the pole and rocks could stave someone or something off and inflict
some harm potentially giving me a chance to escape, but I don’t fear them
being used against me the same way I do a knife or a gun.<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> Hiker97@aol.com
[mailto:Hiker97@aol.com] <br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Friday, January 11, 2008
10:48 PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> jabregman@bellsouth.net<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Cc:</span></b> dsaufley@sprynet.com;
pct-l@backcountry.net; carolwbruno@yahoo.com<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Re: [pct-l] safety on the
pct</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>I would take pepper spray. I always
carry it for protection from animals and humans. The chances of using it
for these things are very slim, but it is nice to know I have something that is
fairly light and effective.<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Pepper spray works on most humans.
Some who have certain metal disorders or certain drugs in their system, you
will just make them angry. But that is a VERY small part of the
human population. I like pepper spray.<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Say, I remember the first time I camped
out with Can'tQuit. She was setting up camp several yards from me and
pulled out a BIG full size, heavy Bowie knife just before we went turn in for
the night. I now tease her about this big heavy knife she had for
protection. Too funny. Of course, camping with a Trail Pirate, may
be this made sense. I would not mess with her even if I was a
grizzly.<u1:p></u1:p></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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