I know reviews and talk of the street walking scene is prohibited here, but I hope the mods will keep this post up, as I consider this to be a PSA (Public Service Announcement), and I really think it needs to be mentioned for everyone's safety.
Today I was working east of the city, and decided to stop at a local Donut store for a coffee and a sandwich for lunch. Inside the store where a few shady characters, and what I was pretty damn sure of, some SW's. I buy my coffee and sandwich, and crab a seat with my back against the window, so I could keep a full view of the restaurant, just in case something bad were to happen, (I guess you all know my luck by now). About 10 seconds after I sat down, one of the ladies came and sat down right across from me, striking up a conversation that she was hungry and had not eaten in a long time. I went in my pocket and gave her some change, (about $4 worth), and she bought herself a coffee and sat back down beside me, asking me if I were looking for a date. I replied that I was not, that I was just grabbing a quick bite and that I had to get back to work. She persisted. I then lied to her, saying that I was happily married and a family man, but thanks for the offer, and I was still not interested. At this point she became quite aggressive, asking if I did not think she was pretty enough, and generally becoming verbally abusive towards me. I was already packing up my sandwich to eat it in my car.
At this time another woman sits down beside the other one, and says "Why would he want an old AIDS hag like you", or something of that nature. Woman Number one freaks out saying 'Why would you ruin my date by telling him that, my AIDS is my business", woman then gets up and leaves. Woman #2 stays and starts talking. She precedes to tell me that lady #1 is fully aware that she has AIDS, she has never seeked treatment, that she never uses a condom, and offers BBFS. I believe her. SW #1 appeared to be in her early 40's, but looked like she was in her 60's. Dirty, poor hygiene, and the look of far too many years of substance abuse.
SW #2 (who is in her early 20's, but still pretty rough looking), goes through the same routine that she is hungry, and did I have any change to give her. When I told her that I gave all of my change to the other woman, she starts with the whole sales pitch as well, telling me explicitly what she has to offer (all BB as well). She mistakenly starts to take off her long sleeve shirt, and I see two arms full of track marks. She catches my glance, and rushes to get her shirt on again, stating that she is now clan and using Methadone to break her habit. I politely excuse myself, leave the donut store and go to my car.
This is the second almost identical experience I have had in two years now.
I offer this story not to preach, but because there are some unfortunate people in this world who will do whatever is needed in order for them to survive, even at the expense of unknowing victims. We must always keep this in mind, and remember that it is OUR responsibility to protect OURSELVES, and not to try to pass the responsibility on to someone else. I know that there are some on this board who like the SW scene, but please be careful out there, and don't assume that people are how they appear, or rather, that everyone takes the same care of themselves that you take care of yourself.
Just thought I would share.
Today I was working east of the city, and decided to stop at a local Donut store for a coffee and a sandwich for lunch. Inside the store where a few shady characters, and what I was pretty damn sure of, some SW's. I buy my coffee and sandwich, and crab a seat with my back against the window, so I could keep a full view of the restaurant, just in case something bad were to happen, (I guess you all know my luck by now). About 10 seconds after I sat down, one of the ladies came and sat down right across from me, striking up a conversation that she was hungry and had not eaten in a long time. I went in my pocket and gave her some change, (about $4 worth), and she bought herself a coffee and sat back down beside me, asking me if I were looking for a date. I replied that I was not, that I was just grabbing a quick bite and that I had to get back to work. She persisted. I then lied to her, saying that I was happily married and a family man, but thanks for the offer, and I was still not interested. At this point she became quite aggressive, asking if I did not think she was pretty enough, and generally becoming verbally abusive towards me. I was already packing up my sandwich to eat it in my car.
At this time another woman sits down beside the other one, and says "Why would he want an old AIDS hag like you", or something of that nature. Woman Number one freaks out saying 'Why would you ruin my date by telling him that, my AIDS is my business", woman then gets up and leaves. Woman #2 stays and starts talking. She precedes to tell me that lady #1 is fully aware that she has AIDS, she has never seeked treatment, that she never uses a condom, and offers BBFS. I believe her. SW #1 appeared to be in her early 40's, but looked like she was in her 60's. Dirty, poor hygiene, and the look of far too many years of substance abuse.
SW #2 (who is in her early 20's, but still pretty rough looking), goes through the same routine that she is hungry, and did I have any change to give her. When I told her that I gave all of my change to the other woman, she starts with the whole sales pitch as well, telling me explicitly what she has to offer (all BB as well). She mistakenly starts to take off her long sleeve shirt, and I see two arms full of track marks. She catches my glance, and rushes to get her shirt on again, stating that she is now clan and using Methadone to break her habit. I politely excuse myself, leave the donut store and go to my car.
This is the second almost identical experience I have had in two years now.
I offer this story not to preach, but because there are some unfortunate people in this world who will do whatever is needed in order for them to survive, even at the expense of unknowing victims. We must always keep this in mind, and remember that it is OUR responsibility to protect OURSELVES, and not to try to pass the responsibility on to someone else. I know that there are some on this board who like the SW scene, but please be careful out there, and don't assume that people are how they appear, or rather, that everyone takes the same care of themselves that you take care of yourself.
Just thought I would share.
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