[Geysers] Thanks to geyser people last week...

[Bruce Jensen]

I think it takes all kinds of people to make a world, and the GOSA member
who is happy and friendly one day may not necessarily be talkative and
open the next.  On top of this, persons who are involved in scientific
inquiry, as Geyser enthusiasts frequently are, may be in the midst of
concentration and by necessity may wish to keep their conversations
focused.  The person who briefly outlined the Little Squirt - Beehive idea
for us was in the throes of an Anemone Geyser study, which we recognized,
and her pleasant yet businesslike manner was entirely appropriate under
the circumstances.

I agree it would be generally great if GOSA members would act as gushing
ambassadors for the organization and Park and thermal features that they
love so well, but as "visitors" (which the July 14 letter points out) they
are no more obliged to act this part than the average visitor. 
Ultimately, just being one's self is probably the best course of action;
some acquaintances will respond positively, others will not, but the
visitor who is there to see the Park and its features rather than to
socialize is still likely to come away with the appropriate sense of awe
and respect for what Nature has accomplished.

Bruce Jensen
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--- Udo Freund <gosastore at qnet.com> wrote:

> It's always wonderful to hear the positive take on things.  Thank you, 
> Bruce.
> 
> Coincidentally, this week GOSA Store and Press received an anonymous 
> letter postmarked in Salt Lake City that said much the opposite.  Since 
> I did not want to edit or retype it in its entirety, I attached it as a 
> .jpg image.
> 
> While I (and apparently Bruce) disagree with many aspects of this view, 
> I thought I'd pass it along for you to judge and comment upon.
> 
> Udo
> 
> Bruce Jensen wrote:
> 
> >As a long-time geyser enthusiast who is still pretty
> wet-behind-the-ears,
> >I must say that I truly appreciated the opportunity to meet several
> >experienced geyser people last week in the UGB (especially July 16 to
> 19),
> >and I greatly value the wisdom and friendship they demonstrated.  My
> own
> >time in the basins has been unfortunately brief over the years, and the
> >help and knowledge that all of you folks imparted was a great help to
> my
> >family and me during our most recent visit.  I tend to be quite shy
> >myself, and having folks who are open and friendly also makes for a
> >comforting experience.
> >
> >I still haven't managed to see a Giant, but thanks to the help of
> others 
> >I was able to experience Penta Geyser this time around, and one
> generous
> >fellow gave my son and I a nice crash course in what constitutes a
> Giant
> >Hot Period...as I read the reports that come in, I will now be able to
> >picture what is actually happening in the moments before Giant plays. 
> >Another gave us some concept about the theoretical relationship between
> >Little Squirt and Beehive's behavior.  All great stuff.  Finally,
> thanks
> >to the announcements over the radio about times and events, the process
> of
> >hotfooting it all over the basin was much more rewarding than in the
> past
> >when we were radio-silent.
> >
> >I am reluctant to mention any names lest I get them wrong or leave
> someone
> >out, but those of you who recognize my name, please be aware that the
> time
> >you spent talking and explaining was a great help to us.  Thank you!
> >
> >Bruce Jensen
> >
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Cheers,
Bruce Jensen
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