Adoption of cache series

[+SAM.T]

Wonder if there is anybody willing to adopt the Ashcott Circle GC2V9Q4 and Catcott Circle GC2V9Q4 series of caches, I have a worsening injury (possible ankle fusion in the offing) which means that I will soon be unable to maintain these caches and need them adopted A.S.A.P.

There have been a lot of favorite points awarded and it would be a shame to have to archive them.

Any takers ?

Pm me please.

[+The Blorenges]

Each of those caches has 4 Watchers so it might be worth putting a Note log on them to say you're offering them for adoption.

 

Also, if you use facebook, there's a Somerset and Bristol Geocachers group where you could post a message.

 

MrsB

[+SAM.T]

Hello Mrs B,

I have done as you suggested and put a note log on each of these caches.

The Facebook group is a closed group, so I have asked to join and will post if successful.

Many thanks for the good advice.

[+Delta68]

I used to think adopting caches was preferable to archiving but I've changed my mind.

 

Unless a cache is historically important (set pre 2006 maybe?) or is 'grandfathered in' in some way, I'd encourage archiving rather than offering for adoption

Why?

 

• Because the credit for setting the caches will remain with you
  
• The cache pages will be preserved as how YOU wanted them
  
• Once they are adopted they can be changed beyond all recognition and you'd have no say in what happens to them.
  
• I have seen great caches ruined after adoption
  
• It opens up an area for someone else to set new caches
  
• You can collect up the pots and re-use them elsewhere
  

 

 

Mark

[+SAM.T]

Hmmm, Food for thought !