Herb Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 IMHO, if you set up a date and time to meet someone who is taking their time and effort to take you around to collecting sites in their area, and you can not make the appointed meeting at least have the courtesy to call them and let them know you won't be there. "Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"_ Carl Sagen No trees were killed in this posting......however, many innocent electrons were diverted from where they originally intended to go. " I think, therefore I collect fossils." _ Me "When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."__S. Holmes "can't we all just get along?" Jack Nicholson from Mars Attacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailingAlongToo Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 39 minutes ago, Herb said: IMHO, if you set up a date and time to meet someone who is taking their time and effort to take you around to collecting sites in their area, and you can not make the appointed meeting at least have the courtesy to call them and let them know you won't be there. I agree Herb. That's just common courtesy. Unless its a very good reason why they didnt call, email or text ahead of time, I would not be so agreeable to a make up date. Don't know much about history Don't know much biology Don't know much about science books......... Sam Cooke - (What A) Wonderful World Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Herb, That should definitely be a common courtesy, that should be strictly adhered to, barring any unforseen accident or emergency. Sorry you weren't shown that courtesy. Regards, Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 I just found out It was a mutual failure to communicate. I have set up another field trip in the next week.. Still, as a rule, it is good advice. "Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"_ Carl Sagen No trees were killed in this posting......however, many innocent electrons were diverted from where they originally intended to go. " I think, therefore I collect fossils." _ Me "When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."__S. Holmes "can't we all just get along?" Jack Nicholson from Mars Attacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Glad to hear it was merely a miscommunication, and not thoughtlessness. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailingAlongToo Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 12 minutes ago, Herb said: I just found out It was a mutual failure to communicate. I have set up another field trip in the next week.. Still, as a rule, it is good advice. In my personal & professional experiences, I have learned the hard way it is generally better to over-communicate than risk under or miscommunicating. Don't know much about history Don't know much biology Don't know much about science books......... Sam Cooke - (What A) Wonderful World Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I hate it when that happens!! Darwin said: " Man sprang from monkeys." Will Rogers said: " Some of them didn't spring far enough." My Fossil collection - My Mineral collection My favorite thread on TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 Me too "Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"_ Carl Sagen No trees were killed in this posting......however, many innocent electrons were diverted from where they originally intended to go. " I think, therefore I collect fossils." _ Me "When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."__S. Holmes "can't we all just get along?" Jack Nicholson from Mars Attacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yvie Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Happens over here too,a forum arranged a trip with limited numbers,people didn't turn up but the reserve list couldn't go.Some people are so self centred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 When I am being taken to a new site by someone I not only over communicate but also recipricate in return. For example, this last trip to South Dakota, I brought the guy two big porter house steaks and a very nice double fish plate. When the misses and I went to Calvert cliffs, I gave the guy $50 for gas money for his boat and some really nice fossils from the west coast for his time. Just the way I roll. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doushantuo Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 And a good roll it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbshark Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Glad to hear it was unintentional Herb. All the folks I've had the pleasure of taking out from TFF have been stand up folks who genuinely were grateful for the opportunity to get out with a local to do some hunting. It's hard to find a better group of people IMHO Every once in a great while it's not just a big rock down there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Claw Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 you would have to be an idiot not to show up for a trip with Herb. He is an awesome host and very generous with his time an knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 35 minutes ago, jcbshark said: Glad to hear it was unintentional Herb. All the folks I've had the pleasure of taking out from TFF have been stand up folks who genuinely were grateful for the opportunity to get out with a local to do some hunting. It's hard to find a better group of people IMHO So true 30 minutes ago, Fossil Claw said: you would have to be an idiot not to show up for a trip with Herb. He is an awesome host and very generous with his time an knowledge. Thanks for the kind words "Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"_ Carl Sagen No trees were killed in this posting......however, many innocent electrons were diverted from where they originally intended to go. " I think, therefore I collect fossils." _ Me "When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."__S. Holmes "can't we all just get along?" Jack Nicholson from Mars Attacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewelonly Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 It is a difficult day when one must admit to being an idiot, if only unintentionally. However, it is a happy day when your generous host and guide @Herb forgives your lack of clarity on dates and kindly reschedules. Thank you! Leah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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