Ya Gotcha Wrench?

Tom and I discovered a beautiful spot in south Pacifica with trails along the coast. We sit so much studying and teaching that it feels great to get out and have a good walk. About a week ago, we were at our favorite spot, Mori Point, enjoying our walk and the beauty around us when Tom spotted a coyote. At first it was just interesting. Then we noticed a lady with a camera walking towards the coyote and it didn't run away. As a matter of fact, it advanced towards her. That freaked me out!!! "Normal"coyotes are wary of humans. It didn't take me long to high tail it down the path away from there. When we reached the main trail there were signs warning about coyotes; how they are protected and that you need to stand up as big and tall as you can so they see you as large, and to protect small children and pets against them. Today when we began our walk a man stopped us to warn us to watch  for the coyote at the end of the path. I now know there are several things needed when you take a walk there:
1. walking shoes
2. sunscreen
3. sun hat/glasses
4. and a big wrench!!!
Of course Tom brought tools with him on this mission. That's like bringing your toothbrush and shaver as far as he's concerned. I think I'll feel much more comfortable walking at Mori Point in the future if I'm carrying a big, fat wrench. Those coyotes better give me some room because I'm scared to death of them and won't be responsible for my actions should they come too close.