Stalked!

Whoa, Cathy. That's to be taken seriously.😠 I had been stalked
unwittingly for three years once and it ended in an attempted rape. I
left that town in fear a week later.

Let everyone in your family and neighbors know about it, AND the cops.
Write down facts about the experience while it is fresh in your mind.

Might be a perfectly harmless confused old fart. Could be someone with
some heinous intentions. Just can't tell.

When ever I suspect a stalker I make my way to a police station, never
home. They tend to disappear pretty quick. I have been followed like
that only a few times. The three year thing was really spooky hence my
flight from the town.

Keep us posted and take care!!!

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podzol said:

it ended in an attempted rape.

Soly Hhit

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Cathy-

If the guy was in any way lewd or suggestive you should report it to
the authorities immediately with a description of the guy. The police
can and will do nothing but it is at least on record if it happens
again.

Blake-

Thanks for changing the spelling of heinous.

Edit: By the way, what's a "geezer" and an "old fart?" What are the
qualifications?

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The guy was a sprightly 70ish. Had he been any younger I would have been
seriously alarmed and, although he did nothing but talk about himself -
not local, comes from Stoke on Trent and going home at the weekend, he
made me feel seriously uncomfortable.

I did think about not going home but the police station here is shut at
the weekend and I couldn't face the thought of him 'stalking' me for 5
miles to the next police station. I only went home cos I thought these
days, with having to drive 50 miles to work I am rarely there without
my husband so didn't feel too unsafe.

However, if I ever see him hanging round here I will tell the police.
And I will change my route until the end of the week.

Cathy

Ps Blake, how aweful for you. It sounds like you had a horrible
experience.

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Being stalked is scary.

Harper, these are the qualifications:

Geezer:
Must have some physical suggestion of age such as gimpy walk, hunched
posture, or obvious frailty. I think geezers also have some issue with
respiration/aspiration . A persistent cough, aspiration of spittle, and
accumulation of stuffs at the corner of mouth.
Commonly seen in waiting rooms and pharmacies.

Old farts:
Gray hair or balding over weight or thin as rails. Some issue with
hygiene, some kind of cap or jacket with a trade-related name on it
like Bob's tires, or Joe's electric. Good source of raunchy jokes.
Commonly seen in poolhalls with the tall seats that are easy in-easy
out, and greasy spoons at 10 am when the wives are at the coffee
clutch.

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Wives of Old Farts are typically level headed, at least here in the
south. You can tell a level headed old lady because she has snuff
running out of both corners of her mouth.

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tumblebug rollin said:

Wives of Old Farts are typically level headed, at least here in the
south. You can tell a level headed old lady because she has snuff
running out of both corners of her mouth.

This thread has been jacked. I let out a guffaw at this post.

:unjack:

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cathwood said:

He followed me all the way home.

lol.

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carry a cellphone! It's also good to be able to make it "ring"...then
answer it and carry on a fake conversation with your dad; momentarily
pausing the phony phone call to say to the "stalker": It's my dad (or
husband) and he just got promoted to CAPTAIN of his police precinct!
And he just wanted to check on me..he's always tracking me on GPS and
knows where I am ALL THE TIME...isn't that cool?" (Back to the phone
call) What? Oh it's just this man on a bike following me...(start
describing him in detail!) Oh, ok hold on a sec...(to "stalker): My dad
(husband) wants to know your name and where you live...he's so
protective...." The guy rides away...😄

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terrybigwheel said:

carry a cellphone! It's also good to be able to make it "ring"...then
answer it and carry on a fake conversation with your dad; momentarily
pausing the phony phone call to say to the "stalker": It's my dad (or
husband) and he just got promoted to CAPTAIN of his police precinct!
And he just wanted to check on me..he's always tracking me on GPS and
knows where I am ALL THE TIME...isn't that cool?" (Back to the phone
call) What? Oh it's just this man on a bike following me...(start
describing him in detail!) Oh, ok hold on a sec...(to "stalker): My dad
(husband) wants to know your name and where you live...he's so
protective...." The guy rides away...😄

I'll try to remember that.

Cathy

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cathwood said:

I'll try to remember that.

Cathy

Just print it out and read it every night before you go to bed! Then
you won't have to try!😄 (lol)

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terrybigwheel said:

Just print it out and read it every night before you go to bed! Then you
won't have to try!😄 (lol) Sometimes a little creativity can get you
out of tough spots, and a sense of humor helps to. Failing that, if
necessary, use mace or a stungun! I think it would be cool, if you have
a dog, to take him with you!

If I could have overcome my mother's instilling the need to be polite
into me, then I could have told him to get lost. My unfailing
politeness has got me into trouble in the past. Be careful what you
teach your kids!

Cathy

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The college campus here in North Bay gives whistles to those living on
campus. Some noise would probably ward off most unwanted actions.
Also, learning some basic self defence techniques can help (like a good
kick to the "boys"😉.

Hopefully, the person you encountered is of no threat. That would be
the best thing.

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podzol said:

Geezer:
Must have some physical suggestion of age such as gimpy walk, hunched
posture, or obvious frailty. I think geezers also have some issue with
respiration/aspiration . A persistent cough, aspiration of spittle, and
accumulation of stuffs at the corner of mouth.
Commonly seen in waiting rooms and pharmacies.

Old farts:
Gray hair or balding over weight or thin as rails. Some issue with
hygiene, some kind of cap or jacket with a trade-related name on it
like Bob's tires, or Joe's electric. Good source of raunchy jokes.
Commonly seen in poolhalls with the tall seats that are easy in-easy
out, and greasy spoons at 10 am when the wives are at the coffee
clutch.

Ohh I almost qualify as an Old Fart, Don't have a Hygene issue, but
damn, I don't feel old, I even have a hat with Bob's Tires on it.

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I have been stalked many times, usually on trails. Fortunately it's just
people who want to watch me ride, and who don't know how to break the
ice. I keep riding to one side, waiting for them to go past. If you're
going to slow down and *not* pass, it's polite to say something...

The 26 year old (how did you know his age?) described by Derek might be
mentally ill, someone who doesn't know how to make friends or carry on
a balanced conversation very well. Since he already knows where you
live, there's no harm in telling him you don't want to talk to him.

For Cathwood, your description at the top of the thread makes it sound
like maybe he wanted to get into unicycling. He may have been
fascinated enough by the unicycle to be unaware of his social blunder.
Or he may also have "social difficulties" like the guy above. Of course
until you know otherwise, it's safer to assume his intentions may not
be honorable and keep an eye out for him. When this type of thing
happens to me I tell people where to go for further information
(Unicycle.com, here, local club, etc.). Then I might tell them I have
to go and don't have any more time to talk.

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He told me his age. He may not be mentally ill, but I'm pretty sure he
was because of the duration he followed me with me practically ignoring
and how many times he repeated what he was saying.

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Getting a bit more freaky today. As I drove out of the cul de sac down
which I live the same guy was loitering at the end of the road (which
is actually right by the house as we live on the corner).

I'm not so much scared of him. I just don't want the hasstle. And it's
going to really annoy me when I want to do one of the usual routes and
don't really want to incase he's hanging around. 😠

Cathy

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just get really close to him. instead of him following you, when you see
him, you follow him wherever he goes. thatd be funny.

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cathwood said:

Getting a bit more freaky today. As I drove out of the cul de sac down
which I live the same guy was loitering at the end of the road (which
is actually right by the house as we live on the corner).

I'm not so much scared of him. I just don't want the hasstle. And it's
going to really annoy me when I want to do one of the usual routes and
don't really want to incase he's hanging around. 😠

Cathy

Hi Cathy,
I am really sorry to hear this.

can you go out there with your hubby or a neighbor and be direct?

"Sir, I get the feeling that you are following me. If you are
interested in unicycling, please go to (insert LBS here) and get a
unicycle. If you have any other interest in me, please state it clearly
now or leave me alone. I carry mace and have used it without hesitation
in the past. Neither will I hesitate to call the police the next time I
get the slightest feeling you are watching me."

Be very direct. You have to be direct with men about everything. 😉
They really appreciate it! I'm sure you have learned this by now.

Is it possible that this fellow does not know his behavior is
inappropriate? Give him the clue he needs.

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