I'm looking to buy a scooter until I can get a good job to pay for a car and insurance (a couple years), and I'd like to know if there's a scooter that is best-designed for a climate like Chicago, especially in the winter. I don't plan on using the scooter other than for school or work, which are both a 5 minute drive from my home, so driving in cold weather isn't too much of a problem for me (I can dress warm). My problem would be driving the scooter while it's raining or snowing, or while there's slush or water on the asphalt, and therefore my question is: is there a scooter you would consider more off-road than others in that it is more capable of slippery environments? Or perhaps possible upgrades for scooters to make them more stable (ex. do they make tires with better traction or weather tires for scooters)? And what companies make three-wheeled scooters (which I would guess to have better traction)? Any help would greatly be appreciated.
I know what your talking about, I also look very young and I was living alone for 6 years until I got married a year ago. First if you want to answer your door go right ahead but always make sure there is a barrier between you and the person, such as a security door. I don't live in the greatest neighborhood so I've had creepy people come to my door. first of all let them know that a man lives in the house, say something like, NO my husband wouldn't agree to that I know you can take care of yourself without a man but strangers are less likely to assault you if they know a man is in the house. Or just crack the door tell them no thanks and immediately shut the door, that always works cuts down on conversation and doesn't let them see inside of your house. or check to see who it is and don't answer if you don't know who they are.
I'm not afraid, but I am wary. I usually ignore the doorbell if I can. For a while, I had a sign posted that said Don't use the bell - sleeping baby and annoying dog as that was the truth at the time (my dog is very annoying when the doorbell rings). However, you could still use the sign (I have known someone with an older child that just kept the sign up to be left alone). That should curb some of the door to door stuff.
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You can always go for a dog. Strangers Use your intuition, prowlers usually act suspicious and usually an unexpected guest. If you have any reason to suspect, don't answer or ask for an ID. Or you put up a No Soliciting sign. Or you can put in a chain latch so you can open the door but no one can force their way in. Or you can install an exterior metal door or gate. Or buy a video/radio door bell so you can see and/or talk to them without opening the door. Or you can tell them you're busy or to just leave whatever they have to offer at the doorstep. If they're legitimate people, they'll usually understand. Or if you don't want to be rude, overly paranoid, look reclusive, or turn away people, you can just not answer and pretend you're not home. If there's a delivery, they'll usually leave it. Other solicitors will usually leave a pamphlet or a brochure. If you don't want anyone to know you're single, alone, or female in the house, just sign for the package or whatever with just a first initial(ex: Jane SmithJ.Smith) or even just a slash or letter. Anything works. Phone book listing goes the same way. You can always list yourself with a first initial. If there's a prowler and especially one who knows you're home or your status, call the police. Or have them drive-by.
Ok I didn't read all of this, but right from the start I realized that I had the same problem as you. I was really close with my best friend, it was just the two of us. Then a third girl came in, and basically took my friend away. The third girl was so mean to me, and I knew she was replacing me. But you can find out if your best friend is truly reliable. If you stay quiet when all three of you hang out, she should notice. If she doesn't, talk to her about it. You two can dicuss it privately without the third girl. By doing this, your best friend will be aware of how you feel, and if she's a good friend, she'll do whatever she can to keep you too.
