[Az-Geocaching] Adopting a cache

Sat May 5 14:45:58 MST 2007

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 <bcasteel at uccinc.net> 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 <mailto:azcachemeister at getnet.com>
> >>     *To:* listserv at azgeocaching.com <mailto:listserv at 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
> >>>>
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