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All Reviews from Users
Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-24 | Bob Dillon | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much |
| 2009-10-20 | Lorri | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks again, John. Your reply is very helpful. We will look for the book you recommend. Lorri |
| 2009-10-17 | Lorri | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for allaying our concerns. We look forward to our trip next June. Lorri |
| 2009-08-31 | deb | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you! Just was unsure if the roads were very winding and had a 35-40 mph zone. |
| 2009-08-30 | melissa | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you John for your quick response! |
| 2009-08-29 | deb | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you again! |
| 2009-08-29 | deb | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-08-29 | deb | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-08-27 | Melissa | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | Did a nice job giving us some ideas of hikes that we can do with a little one that has limited stamina. Also, gave us some ideas of things to do other than just hikes, which was handy. |
| 2009-07-28 | Jeffrey Hodges | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | The reply was very fast. It was thoughtfully written and right on what I was looking for! I wouldn't be able to research this myself in many hours. Thank you very much. |
| 2009-06-30 | Boryana | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks! The information was most useful to us! We had a great trip. |
| 2009-06-11 | Laura | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Wonderful, I will look into those options and I just booked an SUV to be picked up in Jackson Hole. |
| 2009-05-05 | Christina | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Hi John, Thank you so much for your advice! They are very helpful and your suggested itinerary is excellent. Thank you again! |
| 2009-04-13 | James | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | what a great resource.....thank you very much. |
| 2008-08-26 | Christi | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you. I knew the water level would be at it's lowest so even the normal Class IV would be a low III or even a II. But to get the most out of a "Whitewater" ride is what I was looking for and your suggestion helped alot. Thank you! |
| 2008-07-27 | Iggy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | John, thanks for sharing your knowledge and love of Yellowstone. Thanks for answering my questions and for helping us get more out of our visit. |
| 2008-07-26 | David | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | John, the information you provided in your reponses to other people that i've read, as well as the response to the questions I asked, have been invaluable to say the least. I've done a lot of research on YSNP and GTNP and want to make the best of the 2000 mile drive and 2 weeks I'm taking off work. This is a once in a lifetime trip for me and I have you to thank for helping me plan it. You've been able to "net out" the reseach I've done over the past year for this trip. I can't thank you enough. Thank You. |
| 2008-07-22 | Jordan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much for your quick response! This, as well as many of your answers to other people's questions have been very helpful as we plan our trip. Thanks again John! |
| 2008-07-07 | Barry | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | John's response was extremely quick. His advice is very helpful and much appreciated! Our trip should be more rewarding as a result of John's information. Many thanks. Barry & Carol |
| 2008-07-03 | Galya | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | John, Thank you so much for your quick response and all your help. We are looking forward to this trip. We have made all reservations already for both RV campgrounds in Teton and Yellowstone. |
| 2008-06-30 | ron | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-06-21 | Audrey | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Great advice! |
| 2008-06-06 | Suzanne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | John gave us great information and made me feel a lot better about our upcoming trip! |
| 2008-05-12 | ron nagel | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | No | needed his opinion to assist me so i do not overload my itinerary |
| 2008-04-04 | Amber | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much! This really helps with how much we can cover in a day and I think we'll be following your itinerary closely. Amber |
| 2008-03-21 | Derek | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Hi John, Thanks for your thorough and quick responses! That was great! I have some other questions. When is a better time to go, mid to late may or early june? Do you have any recommendations for the best photo spots (especially sunrise/sunset). Finally, if we stayed in west yellowstone, how far is it from the main attractions in the park? Thanks again. Derek |
| 2008-03-11 | Walter | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much. |
| 2008-03-07 | wendy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Extremely helpful and rapid response. Would highly recommend when considering your next trip. |
| 2008-02-26 | Anchala | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thx for the reply John |
| 2008-02-22 | Gary | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | once again very good information. with the two answers I have received my wife and will start to plan our trip. Thanks John |
Answers by Expert:
John
Expertise
My greatest passion in the natural world is Yellowstone National Park. I have been going there regularly since I was 2 (that was in 1953). I make a minimum of two trips a year there, and have visited in both the summer and winter. My area of real joy is studying and observing the geysers, primarily in the upper geyser basin near Old Faithful. I belong to a group called GOSA (the Geyser Observation and Study Association) which has around 300 members. I have also acquired a passion for park history, much of it`s geology, I marvel every year at the wonderful canyon and experience such peace on the shores of Lake Yellowstone. I do love this park and if I can help make a families time there more fun and a greater learning experience I would love to do that.
Experience
I am a founding member of both the Committee to Preserve Our Yellowstone Heritage, a group committed to preserving habitat and affordable accomodations, and I am a charter member of The Geyser Observation and Study Association (GOSA). This added to my years of study and enjoyment give me a valuable base from which to share what I have learned over the years.
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