I coudl see where if a new cache was placed by a new cacher was within the .10 mile area that they would refuse to un-archive it... but because of the container missing??? Jake - Team A.I. On 5/5/07, Brian Casteel wrote: > > 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 >