Funny. Just last month I had a MIA cache un-archived when it was replaced.
> 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.
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> 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 <mailto:azcachemeister@getnet.com>
>> *To:* listserv@azgeocaching.com <mailto: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?
>>
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>> 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
>>>>
>>>>
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