We commonly discuss the safety of the SPs here, and rightly so, but I have had some issues in the past. Some scary, some just not very comfortable. For information purposes, and maybe more for some good reading material, maybe we could share some past experiences, and it may help to avoid some in the future.
I can start with a relatively benign one. I used to visit 1 SP somewhat regularly, she felt comfortable to ask for some little gifts, which I enjoyed bringing to her. She also asked me, and probably all other hobbyists to park in an exact parking spot, I was thinking so that she would know I was there. Well, The last time I went, and this was at least a couple of years ago, the item that she always requested, was in the hands of a large AA man, who just slowly walked by my car, immediately after I parked. He gave me a pretty good look over, as he walked by, and then continued along the outside of the Motel, and turned around the corner. So, obviously, I am close to 100% sure that was more than a mere coincidence. I went in and finished quickly and left, never to contact her again. I should have also known before, because she would also sometimes get me to pick up some food for her, and I am pretty sure that she could not have eaten the amount of food that I brought her, weighing in at only about 110 pounds. I hope he enjoyed my gifts lol.
I'll share the machete one later
I can start with a relatively benign one. I used to visit 1 SP somewhat regularly, she felt comfortable to ask for some little gifts, which I enjoyed bringing to her. She also asked me, and probably all other hobbyists to park in an exact parking spot, I was thinking so that she would know I was there. Well, The last time I went, and this was at least a couple of years ago, the item that she always requested, was in the hands of a large AA man, who just slowly walked by my car, immediately after I parked. He gave me a pretty good look over, as he walked by, and then continued along the outside of the Motel, and turned around the corner. So, obviously, I am close to 100% sure that was more than a mere coincidence. I went in and finished quickly and left, never to contact her again. I should have also known before, because she would also sometimes get me to pick up some food for her, and I am pretty sure that she could not have eaten the amount of food that I brought her, weighing in at only about 110 pounds. I hope he enjoyed my gifts lol.
I'll share the machete one later