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. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
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. Link to post Share on other sites
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, Link to post Share on other sites
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. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Fossildude19 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Glad to hear it was merely a miscommunication, and not thoughtlessness. Link to post Share on other sites
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. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
ynot Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I hate it when that happens!! Link to post Share on other sites
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 post Share on other sites
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 3 Link to post Share on other sites
doushantuo Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 And a good roll it is. Link to post Share on other sites
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 Link to post Share on other sites
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. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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 Link to post Share on other sites
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 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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