Yes! I am amazed, and somewhat horrified, at my sister’s description of how she jumped the man with fists a flying to get him off of her husband! Such courage!
i spent last night in town and was about to check out of the hostal.. did a last ‘fast internet’ check and am so glad i did.. i’d have never been able to view the video from home and would be wondering what happened!
wow… i am so sorry about this – his eye looks scary.. only time will tell how long it will be before the bruises disapper, but those emotional scars will be with them forever.
This happened on Monday, Lisa, and it looked bad then… the damage is now coming to the surface and it is even more horrific. And yes, sadly it will take much longer for the emotional damage to heal…
Yes, it was, Annie. This happened on Monday and I could still hear the pain and fear in her voice when she called me yesterday. It was/is very upsetting.
Oh yes, I know exactly about this type thing. It’s a daily occurrence in many places including where I live. Seniors and wheelchair handicapped are especially vulnerable.
Thankfully, it was only bumps and bruises. It could have been so much worse! They didn’t mention it, but when the guy got there he was already blood stained. He said he had beaten a man at the river before he got there. Why? Because he had stirred up the water and made it muddy while he was swimming. It is beyond comprehension, Jayme.
Thank goodness your sister and her husband are ok, Lynda. But this sort of thing happens anywhere and it’s a timely reminder of the sort of world we live in today.
One can never be over-cautious in how we approach or deal with strangers at our door, in our homes or in our everyday neighbourhood.
So many people are mentally unstable and with the constant exposure to violence in the media (particularly movies), they seem to think violence is OK. But it’s also a stressful world we live in and this will eventually have a negative impact on people’s lives.
I am certain you are right, but it is so scary to contemplate. And you are right, Vicky, we have to be vigilant. They were trying to help this guy out, and this is how he repaid them.
I’m so glad they’re all right — at least, relatively speaking. Even when there’s no permanent physical damage, it takes time to recover from an attack like that. It helps that they caught the guy. At least it makes it a little easier to sleep at night.
I’ve never been beaten, but I was mugged once (Houston), and I had one experience of finding a guy breaking into my house with a crowbar (Berkeley). I’m in a fairly safe city now, but I pay more attention to where I am and who’s around. I’d hate to have to do real damage to someone if they came after me. 😉
I was beaten once in Jr. High. Amazingly, or at least as I recall, you don’t feel much pain when it is happening. Too much adrenaline? It is after the fact that you really feel what has happened to you.
I am in awe of my sister’s courage, Linda. She told me on the phone that when the guy was on top of Charles, that she jumped on the guy fists a flying to get him to stop!
Lynda, I am sorry this happened to your sister and her husband. These types of happenings are occurring more regularly in our area. People are without jobs, they’re desperate. Times are tough and I believe we will continue to see more and more of this.
Oh my gosh, Lynda! I am so sorry!! Hoping for healing and physical and emotional recovery soon.
Your sister is incredibly brave! We just never know what we’ll do in a tough situation, do we? wow.
Thank you, Laurie. She is, isn’t she? They will be in court this morning for the preliminary to tell what happened. They guy was arrested for three felony charges and he is trying to blame it all on them. What a nut-job!
It is a pressure cooker, Angela. Too many people in too small a space. I am being told that is bad all over the country, but I feel the situation is compressed out there. California has this mystique, it is romanticized in everyone’s mind as this wonderful place of oranges, beaches, sunshine and fun. It once was but now it is wall to wall subdivisions and freeways. It suffers from TMP! (Too many people) Remember that film in your HS science class, the one with the Rats that were overcrowded? Same thing.
They will take a while to heal, Patti. The bruising is deep. They have been summoned to court today for this guy’s preliminary trial, and of course he is saying they started it…
Oh my, I am just reading this today as I’ve been out of town. I hope and pray that your sister and her husband are healing. Please let them know your friends care and are praying for them. The court process will bring it all back again. Please keep us informed – I pray they get justice.
Life on the Farmlet 
Horrific! Our heart goes out for this couple! They are an example of courage.
Yes! I am amazed, and somewhat horrified, at my sister’s description of how she jumped the man with fists a flying to get him off of her husband! Such courage!
i spent last night in town and was about to check out of the hostal.. did a last ‘fast internet’ check and am so glad i did.. i’d have never been able to view the video from home and would be wondering what happened!
wow… i am so sorry about this – his eye looks scary.. only time will tell how long it will be before the bruises disapper, but those emotional scars will be with them forever.
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This happened on Monday, Lisa, and it looked bad then… the damage is now coming to the surface and it is even more horrific. And yes, sadly it will take much longer for the emotional damage to heal…
Guns and alcohol – thank goodness a gun wasn’t involved. How lucky they were but it must have been a very traumatic experience. Heal well dear family.
Yes, it was, Annie. This happened on Monday and I could still hear the pain and fear in her voice when she called me yesterday. It was/is very upsetting.
Oh yes, I know exactly about this type thing. It’s a daily occurrence in many places including where I live. Seniors and wheelchair handicapped are especially vulnerable.
How sad it is that as we grow older we have no security.
So glad your sister and brother-in-law are okay!!
Yes, Laura, it could have turned out so differently, and we are grateful that it did not. Thank you.
Oh Lynda! I’m so sorry!!!
Thankfully, it was only bumps and bruises. It could have been so much worse! They didn’t mention it, but when the guy got there he was already blood stained. He said he had beaten a man at the river before he got there. Why? Because he had stirred up the water and made it muddy while he was swimming. It is beyond comprehension, Jayme.
Horrific.
Yes, Tom. Made twice so, because they were trying to help him with his addiction. 😦
😦 indeed.
A lots of crazies and nuts
Yes, Barbara, there are! Too sad.
Thank goodness your sister and her husband are ok, Lynda. But this sort of thing happens anywhere and it’s a timely reminder of the sort of world we live in today.
One can never be over-cautious in how we approach or deal with strangers at our door, in our homes or in our everyday neighbourhood.
So many people are mentally unstable and with the constant exposure to violence in the media (particularly movies), they seem to think violence is OK. But it’s also a stressful world we live in and this will eventually have a negative impact on people’s lives.
I am certain you are right, but it is so scary to contemplate. And you are right, Vicky, we have to be vigilant. They were trying to help this guy out, and this is how he repaid them.
I’m so glad they’re all right — at least, relatively speaking. Even when there’s no permanent physical damage, it takes time to recover from an attack like that. It helps that they caught the guy. At least it makes it a little easier to sleep at night.
I’ve never been beaten, but I was mugged once (Houston), and I had one experience of finding a guy breaking into my house with a crowbar (Berkeley). I’m in a fairly safe city now, but I pay more attention to where I am and who’s around. I’d hate to have to do real damage to someone if they came after me. 😉
I was beaten once in Jr. High. Amazingly, or at least as I recall, you don’t feel much pain when it is happening. Too much adrenaline? It is after the fact that you really feel what has happened to you.
I am in awe of my sister’s courage, Linda. She told me on the phone that when the guy was on top of Charles, that she jumped on the guy fists a flying to get him to stop!
Lynda, I am sorry this happened to your sister and her husband. These types of happenings are occurring more regularly in our area. People are without jobs, they’re desperate. Times are tough and I believe we will continue to see more and more of this.
I read an article almost six years ago predicting this very scenario, Lori. I really hoped it would not get this bad, but… 😦
Oh my gosh, Lynda! I am so sorry!! Hoping for healing and physical and emotional recovery soon.
Your sister is incredibly brave! We just never know what we’ll do in a tough situation, do we? wow.
Thank you, Laurie. She is, isn’t she? They will be in court this morning for the preliminary to tell what happened. They guy was arrested for three felony charges and he is trying to blame it all on them. What a nut-job!
I’m so sorry, how terrified they must have been. How sad that we can’t let our guard down and feel safe.
Thank you, it is scary for them, especially since they’ve been trying to help the guy. Addiction can turn some people into animals.
Wow, Lynda. It sure is crazy out there and too close for comfort.
It is a pressure cooker, Angela. Too many people in too small a space. I am being told that is bad all over the country, but I feel the situation is compressed out there. California has this mystique, it is romanticized in everyone’s mind as this wonderful place of oranges, beaches, sunshine and fun. It once was but now it is wall to wall subdivisions and freeways. It suffers from TMP! (Too many people) Remember that film in your HS science class, the one with the Rats that were overcrowded? Same thing.
So sorry to hear this happened to your family. Violence seems to be everywhere. I hope they have fully recovered
They will take a while to heal, Patti. The bruising is deep. They have been summoned to court today for this guy’s preliminary trial, and of course he is saying they started it…
Oh my, I am just reading this today as I’ve been out of town. I hope and pray that your sister and her husband are healing. Please let them know your friends care and are praying for them. The court process will bring it all back again. Please keep us informed – I pray they get justice.
They were much improved in spirit when I talked to them yesterday on the phone. Thank you, Jackie!