Welcoming New Cachers

[+DudleyGrunt]

The recently revived "Why do cachers quit?" topic has got me thinking.

 

I have a lot of caches on my watchlist and often notice people will comment that a particular cache is their very first (or second, or third). I try to make a point of dropping them a note welcoming them to this crazy hobby and suggesting they check out the Maryland Geocaching Society (or their local group) or. sometimes, the Military Association of Geocaches since it is now a global group. I've found that getting to know other cachers has definitely added to my enjoyment of the hobby. Perhaps if folks get involved in the social aspect of geocaching, they'd be less likely to drop out after a short time.

 

Does anyone else do this?

 

<edit - wow, this is my 100th non-OT post>

Edited August 9, 2007 by DudleyGrunt

[+Sioneva]

I try to - I always enjoy it when one of my caches is someone's first.

[+deafnut]

yeah and they think it suipd game ....

[+briansnat]

I usually do if someone finds one of my caches and indicates it's his first find.

[+mudsneaker]

I've been known to do it occasionaly. Just wrote a hello yesterday as a matter of fact.

[+SgtSue]

If I spot a new cacher in the area, especially if they have found (or DNFd) one of my caches I will send a welcome email. I'll let then know about the area's monthly gatherings and such and just say "Hi". Make even more a point of it if it someone from nearby Fort Jackson.

[Tahosa and Sons]

Everytime I get a newcomer that finds one of mine for their first find I send them a welcome note and offer and invitation for some backcountry cache hunts.

[+Rockin Roddy]

Sure do...kinda like the welcoming committee! It's always great to have someone write back amazed that I'd take the time to give advice about this crazy sport!

 

I sometimes give them my phone number as well, just in case they ever have questions.

[nobby.nobbs]

if i notice that they are then every time.

[+TeamFROG]

The recently revived "Why do cachers quit?" topic has got me thinking.

 

I have a lot of caches on my watchlist and often notice people will comment that a particular cache is their very first (or second, or third). I try to make a point of dropping them a note welcoming them to this crazy hobby and suggesting they check out the Maryland Geocaching Society (or their local group) or. sometimes, the Military Association of Geocaches since it is now a global group. I've found that getting to know other cachers has definitely added to my enjoyment of the hobby. Perhaps if folks get involved in the social aspect of geocaching, they'd be less likely to drop out after a short time.

 

Does anyone else do this?

 

<edit - wow, this is my 100th non-OT post>

 

That's a nice idea! Thank you!

 

BTW Congrats on the 100th non-OT post! I enjoy reading your posts.

[+halffast]

I always send a welcoming email and offer them help if they need it.

[+wesleykey]

Nope. Too busy caching to write emails.

[+DudleyGrunt]

Nope. Too busy caching to write emails.

 

But not to post in the forums?

[+Miragee]

I have sent a litte "Welcome Note" if someone mentions in their log that one of my caches is their first find.

[+Team Cotati]

Nope. Too busy caching to write emails.

 

But not to post in the forums?

 

Beautiful.