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Exercise and Fitness

Denninmi

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4. Actually, I may pick up pepper spray in the spring.

Reply to LeftofObama (Original post)

Mon Feb 4, 2013, 02:45 AM

Feb 2013

I have no concerns about humans, I live in a safe community. But, there are still a few people who cannot be bothered, it seems, to control their dogs. I've been chased several times. Fido may get sprayed if he is intent on biting me.

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Do you carry any kind of protection when you exercise outside? [View all] LeftofObama Jan 2013 OP

I have pepper spray lizerdbits Jan 2013 #1

Sort of tangential, but don't forget something to ward off the cars. Denninmi Jan 2013 #2

An AR-15 of course... Bay Boy Feb 2013 #3

Actually, I may pick up pepper spray in the spring. Denninmi Feb 2013 #4

I think I'm going to pick some up too. LeftofObama Feb 2013 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author dreambeliever Feb 2015 #6

Safety first Whatever_Next Jun 2015 #7

Agree Zeea Aug 2015 #10

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