Funny. Just last month I had a MIA cache un-archived when it was replaced. Brian - Team A.I. AZcachemeister wrote: > HA! Well that's a new 'RULE' I have never heard of! The container > going missing isn't the issue, it's his way of saying he doesn't want > it done, and he is going to throw his weight around to get his way. > I say you should cut it short, hide your new cache and reference the > old one in some way. You can put whatever you want in the 'Hidden By' > box! > Then very clearly state that this is a replacement cache, and that > finders of the previous cache will have their logs deleted. The only > thing preventing anyone from posting multiple logs on any cache is > their conscience and the owner's diligence in deleting them. I would, > however, recommend allowing notes by previous finders, just as should > be allowed for any cache. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Bob & Linda Smith wrote: >> I started with RoadRunner and never got a reply so I went to GC.com >> and Michael stepped in. He is saying something about, "once a >> container is missing the cache can no longer be un-archived" He has >> not told me that any business has contacted GC. He suggested I post >> a new page, using the same name, etc. I don't want to do that, I >> want to keep it all the same, using the original cachers name and >> just appending my name after his. I don't want a new page where >> someone who has found it before can log a new find. It's a great bit >> of history and a bench mark is close by. I've sent him another >> missile and hope it hits the mark. >> >> Thanks folks, >> Bob Smith, Team Petite Elite >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> *From:* AZcachemeister >> *To:* listserv@azgeocaching.com >> *Sent:* Saturday, May 05, 2007 6:27 AM >> *Subject:* Re: [Az-Geocaching] Adopting a cache >> >> A) Caches are un-archived all the time, occasionally under just >> such a scenario. >> B) You are talking to the wrong guy, you need to contact >> RadRunner, our approver. >> C) If all else fails, put a new cache in the same spot. I know >> it's nice to keep the old history, so maybe you will have to call >> your cache 'A tribute to 'All Aboard' Gone'. >> D) After reviewing the cache page, it appears there is something >> more to the story. Perhaps a local business owner has contacted >> Groundspeak about the cache? >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> Steven Stringham wrote: >>> The reality is that the methods are there to dearchive and then adopt. >>> >>> So, the question is, what is the reasons that Michael is stepping in. >>> This is odd for the Community relations folks to do this. >>> * Has someone in the cache area requested that the cache die? >>> * Is there a change in GC policy? (Older caches must die, whatever). >>> * Is he just a pain in the .... and wants to give you grief. >>> >>> Contact Michael directly? >>> >>> >>> >>> Bob & Linda Smith wrote: >>> >>>> OK everyone, I need to find out why an archived cache can't be >>>> un-archived so the adopt program can be used. I am trying to get a >>>> cache back on line that the original owner can no longer maintain. I >>>> was told by Michael LaPaglia at GC.com that once a cache is archived it >>>> can not be un-archived. I am pretty sure that I read somewhere that a >>>> cache could be un-archived and brought back on line. If you want to >>>> look at the cache on line the way point is GCJWPV >>>> >>>> >>>> Bob and Linda Smith, Team Petite Elite >>>> Prescott, AZ >>>> >>>> >>>> ____________________________________________________________ >>>> Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com >>>> To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: >>>> http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching >>>> >>>> Arizona's Geocaching Resource >>>> http://www.azgeocaching.com >>>> >>>> >>> ____________________________________________________________ >>> Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com >>> To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: >>> http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching >>> >>> Arizona's Geocaching Resource >>> http://www.azgeocaching.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> ____________________________________________________________ >> Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com >> To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: >> http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching >> >> Arizona's Geocaching Resource >> http://www.azgeocaching.com >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> ____________________________________________________________ >> Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com >> To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: >> http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching >> >> Arizona's Geocaching Resource >> http://www.azgeocaching.com >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > ____________________________________________________________ > Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com > To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: > http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching > > Arizona's Geocaching Resource > http://www.azgeocaching.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.4/790 - Release Date: 5/5/2007 10:34 AM > ____________________________________________________________ Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching Arizona's Geocaching Resource http://www.azgeocaching.com