03-14-2015, 04:31 PM
Fatty, I think the key words here are "4:00am". "Vicinity of Lime Tree Lane" is not the same as ON Lime Tree Lane, up the lane, hanging out at the same shop those victims were at.
BTW, my godson's property is two doors down from that gym. That robbery and subsequent shooting definitely shook us up. I guess they all do.
I think the take-away here is (1) Don't find yourself in reputed sketchy places (i.e., Lime Tree Lane) or (2) up a lane or dark street at 4:00am.
There are ways to take care of ourselves and I agree information about current crime situations can help us "tune up" those ways to take care of ourselves. Unfortunately we live in a world where we all need to do that everywhere to varying degrees. A little common sense, a little street smarts and listening and learning from those who know, especially locals can certainly turn your vacation from a fearful one into a peaceful one.
BTW, my godson's property is two doors down from that gym. That robbery and subsequent shooting definitely shook us up. I guess they all do.
I think the take-away here is (1) Don't find yourself in reputed sketchy places (i.e., Lime Tree Lane) or (2) up a lane or dark street at 4:00am.
There are ways to take care of ourselves and I agree information about current crime situations can help us "tune up" those ways to take care of ourselves. Unfortunately we live in a world where we all need to do that everywhere to varying degrees. A little common sense, a little street smarts and listening and learning from those who know, especially locals can certainly turn your vacation from a fearful one into a peaceful one.
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