+sept1c_tank Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 A while ago, I received an email from from a cacher (flying too close to the ground) who had acquired one of my travel bugs and was concerned about it's wellfare. Wouldn't it be nice if all cachers assumed this kind of responsibility? Hi. I'm XxxXxxxxxx (Ashley). I'm 9 and Geocache with my Dad and Mom (Team Xxxxxxx). I picked up your travel bug in Xxxxxxxx two weeks ago, and now I am grounded for 17 days. My Dad has a Geocaching friend in Arizona we could mail the TB to if you think that is ok. Otherwise, I could hang on to it until I am done being grounded. Let me know what you want me to do. As you can see, I've protected the identity of this young cacher, but when I checked her profile, I couldn't resist posting this laundered photo: BTW, I purposefully did not respond to the email; it's obvious to me that Ashley is a responsible geocacher who can make her own good decisions (even when she's grounded). Quote Link to comment
+AuntieWeasel Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 I am going to be so disappointed in you if you didn't ask her why she was grounded. Quote Link to comment
+Sputnik 57 Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 BTW, I purposefully did not respond to the email; it's obvious to me that Ashley is a responsible geocacher who can make her own good decisions (even when she's grounded). I think that you should reply to her e-mail, and tell her exactly that. She deserves some positive feedback for being such a conscientious cacher! Quote Link to comment
+robert Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 I agree with Sputnik57, congratulate her on an awesome decision! Most folks 2-3x her age wouldn't care. Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 Make that another vote for what Sputnik said. Quote Link to comment
+russell_53040 Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 Even tho I am new to this. This young lady deserves a reply that tells her that you are touched that she took the time to let you know. Oh and I agree with everyone else on this to. Quote Link to comment
+Jamie Z Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 You're TB is being held by an admitted troublemaker and that doesn't bother you? You have thicker skin than me, my friend! Jamie Quote Link to comment
+sept1c_tank Posted March 12, 2005 Author Share Posted March 12, 2005 You're TB is being held by an admitted troublemaker and that doesn't bother you? You have thicker skin than me, my friend! Jamie You don't think I've been scammed do you? OK. I just emailed her, thanking her for being a responsible geocacher (I told her she could keep my TB as long as she wants). I guess I should have done that just because. Quote Link to comment
+wimseyguy Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 You're TB is being held by an admitted troublemaker and that doesn't bother you? You have thicker skin than me, my friend! Jamie I think you should send her another email and remind her that windows let things and people out as much as they let light and bugs in. just kidding...... Quote Link to comment
+OccidentalErrant Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 A while ago, I received an email from from a cacher (flying too close to the ground) who had acquired one of my travel bugs and was concerned about it's wellfare. Wouldn't it be nice if all cachers assumed this kind of responsibility? QUOTE Hi. I'm XxxXxxxxxx (Ashley). I'm 9 and Geocache with my Dad and Mom (Team Xxxxxxx). I picked up your travel bug in Xxxxxxxx two weeks ago, and now I am grounded for 17 days. My Dad has a Geocaching friend in Arizona we could mail the TB to if you think that is ok. Otherwise, I could hang on to it until I am done being grounded. Let me know what you want me to do. As you can see, I've protected the identity of this young cacher, but when I checked her profile, I couldn't resist posting this laundered photo: BTW, I purposefully did not respond to the email; it's obvious to me that Ashley is a responsible geocacher who can make her own good decisions (even when she's grounded). -------------------- ============"If it feels good...do it"============= **(the other 9 out of 10 voices in my head say: "Don't do it.")** ...................... From: Indianapolis, In. Today's Cacher........ Geocachers just raise responsible members of society.. Quote Link to comment
Cachengrab Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 You're TB is being held by an admitted troublemaker and that doesn't bother you? You have thicker skin than me, my friend! Jamie My oh my, 9yrs. old grounded by parents and bares the Jamie Z tattoo of unworthiness. I know thier must be a child of worthiness out there somewhere that has never been punished by a parent, but I think you may be hard pressed with a difficulty rating of 5+ Quote Link to comment
+JMBella Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 I'll have to remember this the next time I'm grounded. Quote Link to comment
+wimseyguy Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 JM-Which part? That JZ will label you a troublemaker, and CNG will interpret it as unworthy; or that I suggest you sneak out the window? Quote Link to comment
+ChinCache Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 That's why I don't like to take TBs, just in case my wife grounds me. Quote Link to comment
Aushiker Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 I think that you should reply to her e-mail, and tell her exactly that. She deserves some positive feedback for being such a conscientious cacher! Hi I agree, I feel that it is bad manners to not respond. If she spoke to you on the phone or in person would you ignore her? She has done the right thing, please consider doing the same to her. Regards Andrew Quote Link to comment
+OccidentalErrant Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 (edited) QUOTE (Sputnik 57 @ Mar 12 2005, 09:53 AM) I think that you should reply to her e-mail, and tell her exactly that. She deserves some positive feedback for being such a conscientious cacher! Hi I agree, I feel that it is bad manners to not respond. If she spoke to you on the phone or in person would you ignore her? She has done the right thing, please consider doing the same to her. Regards Andrew I agree too.. She is looking to you (as the adult) for guidance. To reward her witha response shows her that you respect her. If she had thown the TB in the trash can and written to you with something like " I got grounded while I was holding onto your TB and didn't know what to do with it.. so I threw it away".. What would you have thought about that? Would you show her respect for that action? Her parents are in the process of teaching her a high moral standard. Help them out.. Edited March 13, 2005 by OccidentalErrant Quote Link to comment
+sept1c_tank Posted March 13, 2005 Author Share Posted March 13, 2005 sept1c_tank @ Mar 11 2005, 09:34 PMOK. I just emailed her, thanking her for being a responsible geocacher (I told her she could keep my TB as long as she wants). I guess I should have done that just because. Sheesh (I love guoting myself)! Quote Link to comment
+AuntieWeasel Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 Sheesh (I love guoting myself)! You'll go blind! Quote Link to comment
+zoltig Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 sept1c_tank @ Mar 11 2005, 09:34 PMOK. I just emailed her, thanking her for being a responsible geocacher (I told her she could keep my TB as long as she wants). I guess I should have done that just because. Sheesh (I love guoting myself)! NYUCK NYUCK NYUCK Quote Link to comment
+GPS_David Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 A while ago, I received an email from from a cacher (flying too close to the ground) who had acquired one of my travel bugs and was concerned about it's wellfare. Wouldn't it be nice if all cachers assumed this kind of responsibility? Hi. I'm XxxXxxxxxx (Ashley). I'm 9 and Geocache with my Dad and Mom (Team Xxxxxxx). I picked up your travel bug in Xxxxxxxx two weeks ago, and now I am grounded for 17 days. My Dad has a Geocaching friend in Arizona we could mail the TB to if you think that is ok. Otherwise, I could hang on to it until I am done being grounded. Let me know what you want me to do. As you can see, I've protected the identity of this young cacher, but when I checked her profile, I couldn't resist posting this laundered photo: BTW, I purposefully did not respond to the email; it's obvious to me that Ashley is a responsible geocacher who can make her own good decisions (even when she's grounded). Man, your a sucker for believing that 9 year old. Last I saw she was heading out of state and keeping the bug hostage. Your bug is heading towards Mexico! It will never be logged again! ..sorry, I needed to bust out with some silliness. Dave Quote Link to comment
+OccidentalErrant Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 QUOTE sept1c_tank @ Mar 11 2005, 09:34 PM OK. I just emailed her, thanking her for being a responsible geocacher (I told her she could keep my TB as long as she wants). I guess I should have done that just because. Sheesh (I love guoting myself)! Confuscious say: Man who quotes himself lives in reiteration. I thank you, she thanks you, her parents thank you, we all thank you... Good job, I knew you could do it. Quote Link to comment
+AtoZ Posted March 14, 2005 Share Posted March 14, 2005 sept1c_tank @ Mar 11 2005, 09:34 PMOK. I just emailed her, thanking her for being a responsible geocacher (I told her she could keep my TB as long as she wants). I guess I should have done that just because. Sheesh (I love guoting myself)! I was just laughing at this as you had posted you sent here an email and yet people are chastising you for not emailing here. DO PEOPLE EVER READ BEFORE THEY POST?????? cheers Quote Link to comment
+Camo-crazed Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 you had posted you sent here an email and yet people are still chastising you for not emailing her. DO PEOPLE EVER READ BEFORE THEY POST? oh wait Quote Link to comment
Aushiker Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I was just laughing at this as you had posted you sent here an email and yet people are chastising you for not emailing here. DO PEOPLE EVER READ BEFORE THEY POST??????cheers Hi Well actually, if one is viewing the forum when somone posts, and the viewer posts, the other's posts will not show up until the page is refreshed or the viewer revisits. So maybe there might be genuine reasons for the cross posting ... does that make sense? Cheers Anrew Quote Link to comment
+zcubed Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Come ON, email her already! Oh, wait, nevermind. Quote Link to comment
+Mopar Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 (edited) I was just laughing at this as you had posted you sent here an email and yet people are chastising you for not emailing here. DO PEOPLE EVER READ BEFORE THEY POST??????cheers Hi Well actually, if one is viewing the forum when somone posts, and the viewer posts, the other's posts will not show up until the page is refreshed or the viewer revisits. So maybe there might be genuine reasons for the cross posting ... does that make sense? Cheers Anrew Only if you're a really slow reader. OK. I just emailed her, thanking her for being a responsible geocacher (I told her she could keep my TB as long as she wants). I guess I should have done that just because. Hi I agree, I feel that it is bad manners to not respond. If she spoke to you on the phone or in person would you ignore her? She has done the right thing, please consider doing the same to her. Regards Andrew Edited March 16, 2005 by Mopar Quote Link to comment
Aushiker Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Only if you're a really slow reader. Hi Or you get an education in time zones? I not sure how it dates (based on my timezone or the server timezone) it but when I posted I am pretty sure I was at the end of the list of messages. Regards Andrew Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 All the times are server time which is US pacific time. Quote Link to comment
+robert Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 (edited) All the times are server time which is US pacific time. It's 8:39PM EST and I'm responding to your post of 8:36PM EST. I'll check the time stamp. My guess is it shows whatever time zone you have set in your profile. sept1c_tank: You wrote the young girl, did she respond? (edit: modified my question, you had already answered the first part, whether or not you had written her) Edited March 16, 2005 by robert Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Wierd. My post that you quoted shows your time zone. That's pretty messed up. It still doesn't change Mopar's point. Anyone who views the thread can see that Aushiker's post came a day after Sept1c's. Quote Link to comment
+Mopar Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Only if you're a really slow reader. Hi Or you get an education in time zones? I not sure how it dates (based on my timezone or the server timezone) it but when I posted I am pretty sure I was at the end of the list of messages. Regards Andrew Oh, I'm QUITE educated in international time zones. However, no matter what time zone you change it to, the fact is you said "I agree, I feel that it is bad manners to not respond. If she spoke to you on the phone or in person would you ignore her? She has done the right thing, please consider doing the same to her." 23 hours and 39 minutes AFTER Sept1c_tank said "OK. I just emailed her, thanking her for being a responsible geocacher (I told her she could keep my TB as long as she wants). I guess I should have done that just because.". No matter what time zone you are in, 23hrs and 39 minutes is a long time to be composing your reply. Quote Link to comment
+WARedBear Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 I am going to be so disappointed in you if you didn't ask her why she was grounded. She is probably grounded for stealing the TB....no, wait...isn't that what you are supposed to do with them? Quote Link to comment
+sept1c_tank Posted March 16, 2005 Author Share Posted March 16, 2005 sept1c_tank:You wrote the young girl, did she respond? Not yet; if she reads the forums, she's probably embarrased. I hope she's not mad at me. She may be on her way to visit me as we speak. Ooooh, nooooo. Does anybody know what time it is? Quote Link to comment
Pipanella Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Does anybody really care? Quote Link to comment
Aushiker Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 (edited) 23 hours and 39 minutes AFTER Sept1c_tank said "OK. I just emailed her, thanking her for being a responsible geocacher (I told her she could keep my TB as long as she wants). I guess I should have done that just because.". No matter what time zone you are in, 23hrs and 39 minutes is a long time to be composing your reply. Hi I guess then I didn't read right to the end before I posted. I thought I did and thus my apologies to the OP for not doing so. Hope our litte interchange makes you feel better or has made your day .... Take care and have a good day/evening/whatever when you read this. Regards Andrew Edited March 16, 2005 by Aushiker Quote Link to comment
Stony2008 Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 (edited) If she does read the forums she knows we really appreciate her concerns and that geocaching could use more cachers like herself. Edited March 16, 2005 by Stony2008 Quote Link to comment
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