[GeoStL] Re: Cache placement question...
- From: "Gary Braman" <Gary.Braman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:57:47 -0700
I like to say that it is easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to ask
for permission. However, in Geocaching, it is always a good idea to get
permission. I believe placing a cache without permission is only asking
for trouble. The truth is, it is usually the finder that pays the price
by being questioned on their activities while searching for a cache
placed without permission. That just isn't fair.
I use a brochure from www.geocacher-u.com as a tool to explain the
sport. http://geocacher-u.com/content/view/19/54/
I have one of these brochures laminated along with a couple of newspaper
articles in my geo-bag and also send it via email to anyone that I call.
I started bringing these tool with me after I asked for permission to
place a cache at the Sedalia library a couple of months ago and was
turned down after only getting two sentences in to the conversation. I
don't take no for an answer too easily and asked the director if I could
at least send her some information on Geocaching. She agreed and wrote
down my contact information and the www.geocaching.com URL. A couple of
days later, she called and not only gave me permission to place the
cache, but sounded VERY excited to have it in her library. This
brochure has also helped me place caches in a MDC area that had
previously been denied access.
FYI.
What tools does everyone else use when asking for permission?
Fried Okra - Camdenton, Mo.
Gary Braman
Senior Technical Consultant
focusIT, Inc.
8655 E. Via De Ventura
Suite G-200
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Support (480) 346-1299
Main (480) 346-1100
www.focusITinc.com <http://www.focusitinc.com/>
From: geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Glenn
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 6:32 AM
To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Cache placement question...
I don't remember what I said but private property needs permission and
we would ask you about it whe yoj submit yojr cache.
Glenn
via mobile gizmo
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From: Michael Rogers <mrogers07@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 1:19 AM
To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [GeoStL] Cache placement question...
Hey all...
I have a question about a cache placement that I would like to do but
have a permission question.
My wife works at the local hospital here in town which owns a large
expanse of wooded area. In that large area behind the hospital is a nice
walking trail within that expanse. She has told me that the trail and
included woods is open to the public to use, preferably in the daylight
hours.
My question is...would it be fine to place a cache there as I have done
in the city park system utilizing the "frisbee rule" since this trail
and adjoining area is open for use by the public without permission
needed?
Thanks.
-Michael
(I directly asked Glenn this question, but I thought I'd throw this out
to you all for your opinions as well...)
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