Adopting a cache

[+Blueflashlight]

I just adopted a cache that has been in place since 2001. I have changed the description and information very little. I added a "Thank you" to those that originally placed the cache, as well as the original owner for allowing me to adopt it. My question is, do I leave the "Placed by" name the same? Or change it? In this case, it is just a series of initials of those involved in the original placement. I don't want to step on anyone's geo-toes here...

[ao318]

I adopted caches and I left the placed by name the same but added after it, "adopted by ao318". This shows who initially placed it and who now maintains it.

[GOF and Bacall]

I adopted caches and I left the placed by name the same but added after it, "adopted by ao318". This shows who initially placed it and who now maintains it.

 

Can't go wrong with this answer.

[+ghettomedic]

I adopted caches and I left the placed by name the same but added after it, "adopted by ao318". This shows who initially placed it and who now maintains it.

 

Thats what I do

[+Blueflashlight]

Thanks! Seems the obvious "correct answer"

[+Pluddle]

I'm leaving and have people lined up to adopt my caches, but don't know how to transfer the ownership. Can someone fill me in on how to do this?

 

Thank you!

Pluddle

[+StarBrand]

I'm leaving and have people lined up to adopt my caches, but don't know how to transfer the ownership. Can someone fill me in on how to do this?

 

Thank you!

Pluddle

http://www.geocaching.com/adopt

[ao318]

Go to this link. It explains how to do it.

[+Blueflashlight]

I'm leaving and have people lined up to adopt my caches, but don't know how to transfer the ownership. Can someone fill me in on how to do this?

 

Thank you!

Pluddle

I just went through the process, and it was quite easy. I hope you are leaving the area, not the hobby!!

[+BlueDeuce]

I adopted caches and I left the placed by name the same but added after it, "adopted by ao318". This shows who initially placed it and who now maintains it.

 

Can't go wrong with this answer.

 

I'll normally leave the original owner as the "placed by" person without even mentioning myself, but after a few years on a couple caches - considering the extensive changes, I decided that it was enough to call the cache mine. Lock, stock and barrel.

[+Pluddle]

Adoption invites were sent out! Thanks for the help. Couldn't find that link in any of the FAQs...