[Az-Geocaching] Adopting a cache

[Brian Casteel]

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.
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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 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?
>>
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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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