tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post193135402331002220..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: I'm Languishing ...plus I Tried it! Nathan SaferRun Personal Alarm and StrobeWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76725334011226866522021-04-27T16:43:32.402-05:002021-04-27T16:43:32.402-05:00I bet!! That's a great use for it!I bet!! That's a great use for it!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-11011145027498250022021-04-27T07:02:03.912-05:002021-04-27T07:02:03.912-05:00I have a similar device to the Nathan SafeRun Pers...I have a similar device to the Nathan SafeRun Personal Alarm that I've had for over 20 years and as you would expect, it's huge as compared to the Nathan. It amazes me how things have been able to get so much smaller and compact over the years. It's so large that I've not carried it for years, but it does come in handy to get the turkey vultures to fly off of our deck. Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58584328754943256932021-04-27T06:00:58.292-05:002021-04-27T06:00:58.292-05:00It's always good to have some form of protecti...It's always good to have some form of protection when you run! Besides attracting attention, the alarm could also scare off attackers. It's really loud!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75214163957075287582021-04-27T05:59:30.170-05:002021-04-27T05:59:30.170-05:00Believe it or not, there aren't a lot of '...Believe it or not, there aren't a lot of 'jogger' attacks here either, but there are a few every year. I wear my GoGuarded ring on the trails--I don't think I'd have the presence of mind to use pepper spray or anything else if I needed it!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35170427922335050832021-04-27T05:50:19.304-05:002021-04-27T05:50:19.304-05:00Cocoa, in general, helps a lot!Cocoa, in general, helps a lot!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-43614204015879215222021-04-27T05:27:17.129-05:002021-04-27T05:27:17.129-05:00Now that is one word I've never heard. I thin...Now that is one word I've never heard. I think that also describes me as well. Interesting. Poor Cocoa. Hopefully now there will be no more incidents with her. Your son looks so much like you. As you know I also run alone but don't carry anything with me (besides my phone and I just ordered a new nameplate for my RoadID). Many times I forget to take my pepper spray with me. I need to revisit your list again.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-31057700963739580772021-04-27T05:25:03.856-05:002021-04-27T05:25:03.856-05:00I read this article about languishing as well and ...I read this article about languishing as well and knew that's exactly what I was feeling!! <br /><br />I don't take anything on the run with me, or with my walks, though Ron does "follow" me on the phone so he has an idea where I am. Not sure if he looks all the time though since I'm always out! I was thinking about it this morning though as I was walking through the woods early... we don't have a lot of "jogger" attacks here, thank dog, but sometimes I do wonder if I should take something to protect myself. Renée - @runlaugheatpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932765269385923645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-81427092623755242522021-04-26T19:00:06.604-05:002021-04-26T19:00:06.604-05:00I'm sorry about the languishing. I think that&...I'm sorry about the languishing. I think that's a great way to describe it and I think so many people feel it or something similar. We are going to see the mental fallout of this for a very long time to come, I'm afraid. Cocoa pics help. A lot :)Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-88388519397214231682021-04-26T16:28:10.190-05:002021-04-26T16:28:10.190-05:00Sometimes ignorance is bliss!! Am i right?Sometimes ignorance is bliss!! Am i right?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-65552118761486632422021-04-26T15:45:06.750-05:002021-04-26T15:45:06.750-05:00Languishing is such a good word. Thanks for always...Languishing is such a good word. Thanks for always being an ear.<br />Glad Cocoa had a skunk assist in getting out of the cone adn that she's healing so well. <br />I briefly installed the Citizen app on my phone to try and ID some sirens and had to take it off. It's not that it makes it more unsafe, I just do't want to know everything that's called inTravellingCarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191515720716670681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-88343781788920070272021-04-26T11:37:47.940-05:002021-04-26T11:37:47.940-05:00I keep pretty busy too, but it's not the kind ...I keep pretty busy too, but it's not the kind of busy I want to be! Just work and stuff. It's time to bring some fun back into the mix.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-86393079777939979362021-04-26T10:24:51.740-05:002021-04-26T10:24:51.740-05:00You are right, of course.You are right, of course.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-46230242671956806732021-04-26T09:39:11.277-05:002021-04-26T09:39:11.277-05:00I am very busy, and I guess that helps to take my ...I am very busy, and I guess that helps to take my mind off things most of the time. It's been a tough year+ for everyone for sure.<br /><br />We did get rain, and some Wintry mix. Good week to not feel well! And it looks like we're gonna get some May showers, too, but we'll see about that.Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-49245514546198794022021-04-26T06:45:46.618-05:002021-04-26T06:45:46.618-05:00I agree with the awareness but here at least, ther...I agree with the awareness but here at least, there are occasional incidents at the forest preserves, which is where I run. And yes to the annoying loose dogs!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-63914835451053546472021-04-25T20:10:42.737-05:002021-04-25T20:10:42.737-05:00I don't run with anything. But I'm very aw...I don't run with anything. But I'm very aware, which has helped keep me safe for over 40 years of running. My latest annoyance is untrained loose dogs.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09669046315971951442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-9321313392845631322021-04-25T19:46:17.483-05:002021-04-25T19:46:17.483-05:00I definitely don't have much anxiety anymore, ...I definitely don't have much anxiety anymore, but the blahs come and go. Hopefully that will improve too as things open back up!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-70427971539059852652021-04-25T19:22:26.477-05:002021-04-25T19:22:26.477-05:00So interesting about the "languishing" p...So interesting about the "languishing" perspective. I'm going to go back and read the article. Overall, I'm feeling a lot less anxiety, but do have some bouts of the blahs.<br /><br />That alarm sounds like a great addition to your running tool box. I runfess that I do not run with any safety devices...perhaps I should.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-21260447283514702992021-04-25T19:08:38.375-05:002021-04-25T19:08:38.375-05:00I just couldn't believe it, after all she'...I just couldn't believe it, after all she'd been through, that she got skunked. My last pup didn't learn from experience. She was skunked a few times. We are always prepared with peroxide/baking soda/Dawn on hand, lol!<br /><br />So sorry about your grandmother! Funerals do make me nervous under the best of circumstances, but more so now than ever. I have family that just don't believe in COVID, so I did skip my uncle's funeral recently. I went to a wake a few weeks ago and the bereaved family did not wear masks. Odd, I know...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-36985677583083620412021-04-25T19:03:35.261-05:002021-04-25T19:03:35.261-05:00Well, ok, glad to know the weather is pretty much ...Well, ok, glad to know the weather is pretty much what you expect this time of year!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-71083733529977398612021-04-25T19:03:07.858-05:002021-04-25T19:03:07.858-05:00I always carry my phone and most often I'll we...I always carry my phone and most often I'll wear my GoGuarded ring on the trails. If I run early in the morning, I will wear the alarm. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-10443906650283330672021-04-25T18:55:01.506-05:002021-04-25T18:55:01.506-05:00I sure don't want anything more than the blahs...I sure don't want anything more than the blahs...but I am ready to get out of this rut!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-16944679651546287122021-04-25T18:51:00.238-05:002021-04-25T18:51:00.238-05:00I like the idea of a device that can notify your c...I like the idea of a device that can notify your contact that things are not ok! Yesterday when I was exploring that new trail, I suddenly felt a sense of 'oh I am so alone here'. If anything were to happen...yikes, don't want to go there.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-86163060632876604342021-04-25T18:47:57.869-05:002021-04-25T18:47:57.869-05:00Kim!!! So good to hear from you! Here's to bet...Kim!!! So good to hear from you! Here's to better days ahead, am I right?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-41397203689708171602021-04-25T18:47:18.312-05:002021-04-25T18:47:18.312-05:00I'm definitely feeling more optimistic as thin...I'm definitely feeling more optimistic as things open back up! But it was nice to actually see some justification to how I've been feeling.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-8715455001944889112021-04-25T18:45:38.757-05:002021-04-25T18:45:38.757-05:00Never enough books!Never enough books!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com