+BullDogBob&Double00 Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Does anyone ever e-mail the finders of their cache just to thank them for taking the time to find it? I've never been e-mailed and dont expect it but thought it might be a neat idea to do. Alot of people have thanked me in their logs for hiding the caches and I thought it would be nice to e-mail them back. What do you think? Just a short note saying your welcome and thanks for the nice comments, hope to hide more soon. Hope you enjoy those too. "WITHOUT GEOGRAPHY YOU'RE NOWHERE....Jimmy Buffett Quote Link to comment
+Xitron Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I haven't e-mailed any of the cache hiders unless something was wrong. I thanked them in the log book and online. So if i HAD A cache I wouldn't e-mail all the finders. Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 If someone writes an exceptional log, or had a hard time above and beyond what I intended I'll pop them a note. Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I don't regularly do it but have, usually when the finder posted something interesting. I would love to email all, but hey, I'm too busy posting in the forums to do that. Ack! You have made me realize that it would be a good thing to email more than post! Quote Link to comment
+Snoogans Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Renegade Knight:If someone writes an exceptional log, or had a hard time above and beyond what I intended I'll pop them a note. Yesss, what he said. I recently thanked one cacher by email and a note on the page itself. Sngans Sacred cows make the best hamburger....Mark Twain. Quote Link to comment
+travisl Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I'll usually e-mail the first finder of my caches, just to see if they had any problems I didn't expect, or if the coordinates I listed sounded good. WWJD? JW RTFM. Quote Link to comment
+sept1c_tank Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I received a thank-you email from the owner of first cache I found (by Indy Diver). I thought that was really cool and have since emailed every finder of each of my caches. I don't expect, nor do I get emails from most cache owners. I just think it's a nice thing to do. ==============="If it feels good...do it"================ **(the other 9 out of 10 voices in my head say: "Don't do it.")** . Quote Link to comment
+captnemo Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 If someone says something nice in their log or have a question I email them. If they ask for help I email them. If they have a problem I email them. Good God I'm a spam generator!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
+Kealia Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I do email the finders of my caches if they have something interesting to say in the post or to say congrats on my multi since it takes about 2-3 hours to complete. I like to find out more about what they thought, etc. If it's just one of the smaller & easier caches I've placed and the log is TNLNSL then no, I don't. Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 quote:Originally posted by sept1c_tank:I received a thank-you email from the owner of first cache I found (by Indy Diver). I thought that was really cool and have since emailed _every_ finder of each of my caches.... Wow, and still you have time to post embarrasing pictures of us all! Quote Link to comment
+Tsegi Mike and Desert Viking Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I've e-mailed some cachers sometimes even when they log finds on caches I don't own. If they are new cachers, I'll pop them an e-mail to welcome them to geocaching. If I notice they are handicapped, I'll send them a list of caches suitable for handicapped people. If they have small kids, I may send them a list of child friendly caches. If they are from out of town/country, I'll thank them for stopping by my cache (not others). If they seem frustrated, I'll pop them a line with advice or let them know they can ask me any questions. I will always thank them for visiting my virtual caches. I think I have too much time on my hands. Till a voice, as bad as Conscience, rang interminable changes On one everlasting Whisper day and night repeated -- so: "Something hidden. Go and find it. Go and look behind the Ranges -- "Something lost behind the Ranges. Lost and waiting for you. Go!" Rudyard Kipling , The Explorer 1898 Quote Link to comment
+Team GPSaxophone Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I usually email the first finders to congratulate them. Took sun from sky, left world in eternal darkness Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 Not to congratulate them or thank them, but I will e-mail them if I have a question about something they mentioned in thier log. Usually something about the condition of the cache, or how it was hidden. "You can't make a man by standing a sheep on his hind legs. But by standing a flock of sheep in that position, you can make a crowd of men" - Max Beerbohm Quote Link to comment
GeoVet Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 I send emails to virgin newbies for encouragement and a welcome. Seems the area is experiencing much growth in our sport and my caches are easy for newbies / handicapped cachers. Just keepin' it friendly! Ride bent. Quote Link to comment
+flask Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 i often get emails from hiders, but i often write long involved logs, so there's more of a conversation. i never get emails when i leave short logs. and i send emails to people who leave interesting logs, most of the time. i have a pair of difficult multis about which i receive an average of a half dozen messages a day, informing me of progress, and asking to confirm direction of thought. i respond to all of these promptly. -====)) -)))))))))))) presta schrader Quote Link to comment
mckee Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 We got a very nice email from Nurse Dave regarding Classy Cache. Other than that, we've never heard from a cache owner about finding it. We have heard back from cache owners when we had questions regarding a missing cache or similar things. -------------------- This space for rent! Ask about our easy layaway plan! Quote Link to comment
+Desert_Warrior Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 I E-mail -ALL- my cache finders, thanking them for for visiting my cache, and welcoming them to visit my other caches - if they liked the one they visit. Mike. Desert_Warrior (aka KD9KC). El Paso, Texas. Citizens of this land may own guns. Not to threaten their neighbors, but to ensure themselves of liberty and freedom. They are not assault weapons anymore... they are HOMELAND DEFENSE WEAPONS! Quote Link to comment
mortonfox Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 I only email finders for the virtual cache, to confirm the answer. Quote Link to comment
+RJFerret Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 If there's reason to. Randy PS: (Duh..) Quote Link to comment
+pnew Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 I e-mail all the finders of my caches with a very condescending and bitter note telling them how lucky they were to find my cache and how they won't be so lucky next time. That'll show them! Quote Link to comment
+hoovman Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 quote:Originally posted by sept1c_tank:I received a thank-you email from the owner of first cache I found ... Ditto! It was a nice welcome into the "club"! Quote Link to comment
+BadAndy Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 I have just received a kind email from someone finding one of my caches. It was nice to hear how much they enjoyed the cache. Quote Link to comment
+T-Mac GH Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 I email some, but usually only if they needed help. "They don't serve breakfast in hell" - newsboys Quote Link to comment
+BullDogBob&Double00 Posted September 3, 2003 Author Share Posted September 3, 2003 Thanks for your replys, it has given me some ideas. It seems that the people that receives an e-mail after a find enjoyed getting it. I think I will start e-mailing finders myself. I only have 2 hides right now but that will soon change. "WITHOUT GEOGRAPHY YOU'RE NOWHERE....Jimmy Buffett Quote Link to comment
+Prime Suspect Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 That would end up being hundreds of messages. After a while, it would just become boilerplate. I'm more inclined to email someone who wasn't able to find one of my caches, if it seemed like they wanted a little hint or encouragement. "Don't mess with a geocacher. We know all the best places to hide a body." Quote Link to comment
+BigBirdNL Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 quote:Originally posted by RJFerret:If there's reason to. Same for me. I afterwards warned some finders to double-check for ticks as these seems to have overpopulated the area... I think I will try to respond on logs from now on. I like the idea! BigBird Quote Link to comment
Tahosa and Sons Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 I usually send a short note congratulating them on their find. Which has led to many a nice reply back. Cache on in O3. Tahosa - Dweller of Mountain Tops. Quote Link to comment
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