+tekkguy Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Can you take over a dead cache? There was a cache very, very close to my house that is now gone. It was placed in 2004, and the owner has not logged in since 2006. I was going to flag it as needs archived, but I wouldn't mind taking over the cache if there's a way to do that. I could replace it and then maintain it, since it's so close (less than 1000 feet!). Would it be better to ask for it to be archived, and then start a new one? Or is there a way to keep this one from dying? Quote Link to comment
GOF and Bacall Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 If the cache is gone post an SBA. When it is archived place your own cache in the area. There are two problems with you adopting it. First is that Groundspeak will not transfer ownership. They can't because they don't own the cache. You would need the original owner to start the process. Second is the fact that there is nothing there to adopt. It would be like adopting a childs birth certificate but not the child. Quote Link to comment
aniyn Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 You can unofficially adopt a cache by watching it and doing any maintenance. But that's your call. Quote Link to comment
GOF and Bacall Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Unless there is something special about this particular cache I would rather see someone else get a chance to use their own creativity in placing a new cache. Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Can you take over a dead cache? There was a cache very, very close to my house that is now gone. It was placed in 2004, and the owner has not logged in since 2006. I was going to flag it as needs archived, but I wouldn't mind taking over the cache if there's a way to do that. I could replace it and then maintain it, since it's so close (less than 1000 feet!). Would it be better to ask for it to be archived, and then start a new one? Or is there a way to keep this one from dying? Archive, then start a new one. BUT> If it's still getting visits, just keep an eye on it. Always worth having a word with your local reviewer if you do this, so they know the cache is being looked after. Quote Link to comment
+Knight2000 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 You might want to email the owner first and ask for adoption. Since you can't officially adopt it you can become its god-parent and perform maintenance on it. I have done this. Replace the trashed container and removed all of the destroyed swag and salvaged anything that might be salvageable. Then I add new swag to fill it up. If you remove the old container you can always email the owner and tell them you have it if they want it. Quote Link to comment
+tekkguy Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 I thought about just putting it back and watching over it, but it would be difficult, since notes about it, etc go to the old owner. I'll try emailing the old owner and see what happens ... if I don't get a response, I'll mark it SBA ... after all, the old owner hasn't been on in 3 years, so my email might not even work. Quote Link to comment
PastorJon Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 If you put it on your watchlist, you should get the logs that are made on it. Is it possible that the owner has a separate account for his hides? Or that he caches under a different name now? The email might still work... Quote Link to comment
+tekkguy Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Nope, it's a no go on the email. "Unverified User" I'll mark it as archive and when it's gone I'll place a new one. It's on a pedestrian bridge, so there's only room for a nano, really (original cache was a hide-a-key which is probably why it's gone now ... I can't imagine a hide-a-key being very well hidden on a chain-link post). Thanks, everyone! Quote Link to comment
+Lil Devil Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 It would be like adopting a childs birth certificate but not the child. That one had me spitting cereal and milk up out of my nose Excellent analogy! Quote Link to comment
+Sagefox Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 (edited) If the cache is gone post an SBA. When it is archived place your own cache in the area. Edit: Yep! Unless the cache has some interesting history or the hider is significant in some way it doesn't really serve much purpose to adopt it. ...Second is the fact that there is nothing there to adopt. It would be like adopting a childs birth certificate but not the child. It is the listing and the history that we adopt, the container is usually replaceable. Why, just last week I adopted a cache with a missing container that I promptly replaced. But your child analogy is hilarious! Edited September 3, 2009 by Team Sagefox Quote Link to comment
+JackQuest Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Going through the same thing, I really just wanted to restore it but wanted it to be official (didn't want to do watchlist adoption), but that ownership policy trumps. So now we're in the 14 day notification waiting period. After 14 days with no contact, archive the old and place the new. Then everything is by the book. For what it is worth, If I were the OP I would toss that nano and walk up into the woods and place an ammo can!! Quote Link to comment
GOF and Bacall Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 To those who appreciated it thank you for getting the joke. While that line was tongue in cheek I stand by the rest. It seems pointless to adopt a failed cache. Better to create a new one. Quote Link to comment
knowschad Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Dang! I keep getting this thread confused with this other thread! Quote Link to comment
+ArcherDragoon Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Gotta agree with post a "Should Be Archived" and be ready to hide a new cache as a replacement... Quote Link to comment
+tekkguy Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 (edited) For what it is worth, If I were the OP I would toss that nano and walk up into the woods and place an ammo can!! Oh, I'll probably do that at some point ... but I like the idea of having one close to home that I can really keep an eye on ... even if it is tiny. I did report it as SBA ... once it is, I'll post a new one. Edited September 4, 2009 by tekkguy Quote Link to comment
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