From: Bruce and Elaine Fish
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 12:00 AM
Subject: Website Inquiry
Just found out about your geocachingontario site and we
think its a great idea. We've traveled through Northern Ontario - usually on
our way to somewhere else -- and I know there are lots of places and things
to see that we've missed in our travels. This sounds like a great way to
introduce us to some of these sites.
A couple summers ago we located a cache near Spanish that
contained some coupons for discounts at a local merchant and we thought that
was a great idea.
A cache here in Sask that we recently visited (in Moose
Mountain provincial park) included a number of trail maps and post cards and
information on other parks and activities in the area. (And we've also noted
that web pages for scenic spots now will (sometimes) include gps
coordinates.)
All of these are great ways for us to find wonderful places
that we would not otherwise discover - and if we can help support local
businesses and communities while doing so - so much the better. (we've
occasionally dropped off a local take-out restaurant menu in caches - and
picked up ones too -- often we're looking for someplace to eat or shop or
have a coffee and don't necessarily know the local area).
One of the Southern Ontario tourism boards ran a contest
where you had to visit a number of locations (coordinates provided) - my
sister and her husband visited a number of new spots - and then won a pair
of binoculars. I'm sure that they will revisit the parks and areas they were
introduced to.
We love finding new places to visit - but especially enjoy
learning a bit about the area and it's history and its communities... and
your site sounds like a new and interesting way for us to do this.
Anyway - all the best on this endeavor - we'll be watching
your site, and we'll have some additional waypoints for points of interest
on our next trip east...
Bruce & Elaine
Regina, SK
P.O. Box 634
Mattawa, Ontario,
February 17th, 2004
Dear Bill,
You have introduced me to Geocaching and I am having a
great time scooting around Northern Ontario looking for caches. The Northern
Ontario Treasure hunt is my first attempt at geocaching and I am hooked. Not
only do I have a great time traveling, I also get out into the woods, and at
the same time get a chance to win prizes.
Over Christmas, which we spent in Kapuskasing, my wife
Joe Ann and I took a side trip to Gowganda (not to be confused with Gogama),
and spent 2 nights at Lost Lake Lodge. It was a nice little getaway for us
and a chance to find more caches. The folks at Lost Lake were very
accommodating.
I check your site regularly in anticipation of new
caches. Keep up the good work.
Yours in Geocaching,
Joffre Ribout
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