Cache Rescue And Adoption Area

1.4k · June 20, 2004

Sorry about that KG7JE, I'm a bit behind on adoptions. I'd like to say that the two new caches you put out look real fun!

June 24, 2004

Not a problem. We found a way to make it work via the system.

Folks have had fun with Wits End. And that soon to be 40 year young Nolenator pulled another FTF with Lost in Seattle! And he did it without good GPS signals! :blink:

June 25, 2004

Here's a cache that looks like it could be a good candidate for adoption...

Gold Creek Cache

It had several NFs and was archived almost 2 years ago by the owner, then found again last weekend by the one and only finder. The owner hasn't been online since October 2003 and it sounds like the cache could use some up keep.

Edited June 25, 2004 by Gloom

1.4k · July 1, 2004

That's an interesting one Gloom.

Those finders have only 3 finds and two are for the same cache. Seems odd that they could find it but someone like CFM would get stumped on three seperate attempts. It also sounds like there isn't anything left of the original cache worth saving.

I think this should stay archived. It also looks like this is in or near the Opal Creek Wilderness area. At this time physical caches are prohibited in Wilderness areas. I would encourage anyone who is going to be in that area to take the coordinates and see if they can find what's left of the container and trash it out.

1.5k · July 2, 2004

Ball One: Sick's Seattle Stadium has been missing for 3 months, has not been disabled, and the owner hasn't logged on for 3 months. Perhaps somebody nearby can adopt it and replace the container? It is a very cool cache, but has obviously been abandoned.

July 3, 2004

Nolenator works near there and has several caches nearby. Perhaps an email directly to him might elicit an interest.

1.5k · July 3, 2004

OrcasStreet just sent me an email saying he wanted to adopt it. I referred him to Team Misguided to get it worked out. It will be nice to see Ball One up and running again.

July 12, 2004

I find it hard to believe that Ball One is actually missing. I would really like to adopt this one as well as the other three if dayvi is truley decided to abandon them. I have found all four and live and work near all of them. Peace, Nolenator

July 13, 2004

I got an e-mail back from dayvi and he gave me the ok to adopt his ball series. Whoo Hoo! I love this series and will get it back up and running after the admin stuff gets worked out. Peace, Nolenator

July 13, 2004

I would like to adopt the Bigfoot Magee Cache (WP GC98FE). I've contacted the owner, NNWest and they are delighted to have me take it on and re-activate it. I visited the actual cache about a week ago and it's in perfect condition.

Thanks!

7.4k · July 13, 2004

nolenator and lisa4pride, I just put through the requests to have you take ownership of those caches. Barring any obstacles, you should see the change made within the next day. Ping me if you run into any problems.

July 14, 2004

Ok kids, I am the proud new owner of four great caches. I hope to have them up and running by the end of the weekend or maybe early next week. I am already thinking about three strikes. Peace, Nolenator

July 14, 2004

I would like to adopt Singularity (It is a great cache) All of the other Dr. Ufo Koska caches have been archived and he has been offline since 2003. I frequent the Singularity location often and will be happy to save the last of the koska caches.

Thanks!

7.4k · July 14, 2004

I have sent email to Dr. Ufo Koska iin a last-ditch effort to see if he has any intention of maintaining his caches. I have not heard anything, but would like to give him a full week to reply (even though attenpts to contact him have been made before). If I don't hear anything, then he caches will be available for adoption.

July 15, 2004

Thanks Moun10Bike! With Jeremy's help the Bigfoot Magee cache is now open for business. Hope to see you up that way at the Cache Bash August 14th.

July 15, 2004

I am able to take over the 1100 Emus cache, if you still are looking. I will be setting up some new ones in the general vicinity soon, and its on my daily commute.

paul2tele

Offer still stands to take over the Emus. I've already replaced the container and log "unofficially". I also submitted a new cache in the same general vicinity tonight (start your engines!).

Thanks,

paul2tele

7.4k · July 15, 2004

I received a response back from Dr. Ufo Koska and he is happy to give up all of his caches. GeoBlank, I made the request to have you adopt "Singularity". The other active Koska caches, plus "The Art of the Fugue", are currently being taken over by fiendorfoe.

Kodak's4 also said he would like to hand over ownership of his caches. Are there any takers for any of them? You can see a complete list here. Please post here or email me if you have a desire to adopt any.

Paul2tele, I am putting in your request for "emus" now.

7.4k · July 15, 2004

The other active Koska caches, plus "The Art of the Fugue", are currently being taken over by fiendorfoe.

Whoops, I mean that the other Koska caches are being taken over by loup-garou. I get all of these evil cachers mixed up! []

July 16, 2004

Thanks Mr. 10Bike, I see that "Emus" and my new cache are triggered. I would also be able to take over some of the Kodak4's caches, will review the list (also will need to hurry up and get the last few close by before offering to adopt them! ).

paul2tele

July 18, 2004

Hi, I'm interested in adopting a cache up in the Bellevue area:

Death Star

(GC7AF5)

Owner: shorten'sweet

I've tried to contact the owner a couple of times and gotten no response. The cache is a bit tricky and has been hard for people to find, so it's nice to have someone to check up on it after a few DNF's. It was almost given up on. The hint also needs fixing and has caused some unnecessary confusion for people trying to follow it.

I could also adopt another cache near my work in Bellevue:

You can't get there from here!

(GCE3F9)

Owner: Kodak's4

Edited July 18, 2004 by romulusnr

7.4k · July 19, 2004

Thanks, romulusnr! I've put through the request for the transfers you mentioned. You should see the change take place sometime tomorrow.

1.5k · July 19, 2004

Kodak's4 also said he would like to hand over ownership of his caches. Are there any takers for any of them?

I'd be willing to adopt GCG07V Welcome To Duvall. It's fairly close to me.

It was one of the first caches I ever found oh so long ago (ok... not that log ago

July 20, 2004

Does anyone know how to get hold of "hilogirls"? I found the location of the cache "Depot Detour `Elua by hilogirls". The container was missing and the contents scattered all over the ground. I tried emailing them via thier profile on geocache.com but apparently it is an invalid email addr. So I contacted Groundspeak and had them archive the cache until it is restored. I have not heard from the owners yet. I have all the contents in bag in my car, just waiting to be returned to the rightful owners if they would contact me.

Thanks

July 20, 2004

I would like to adopt this one. It was hidden in July 2003, with no one finding it until we did a couple of weeks ago.. it had been chewed up by animals (it was hidden with bags of chips in it, and there was a mess of paper and platic near the spot we found it)

The owner has not logged into the site since Sepember of 2003, and the e-mail that I sent was returned unopened.

T120 CCV

by BSA Troop 120 In California, United States Hidden: 7/25/2003

Use waypoint: GCGHJW (what's this?)

7.4k · July 21, 2004

I'd be willing to adopt GCG07V Welcome To Duvall. It's fairly close to me.

I just put through the request to have the cache transferred to you. I believe that it is the last of the Kodak's4 caches looking for an owner!

wife&mom, you should contact your local approver about adopting the California cache that you mention. We only handle Pacific Northwest caches in this forum.

July 21, 2004

Hello, everyone.

Has anyone recently visited the cache in Granite Falls "Ladder of Life"?

http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...1d-1dd4058b4b73

The cache is hidden behind a rock that has a graffiti - female. exposed (you know what I mean). Below that it says "Mexican style."

Inside the cache were Mac toys, but also photos of woman in lingerie and a used cigarette lighter which I removed from the cache.　

I was offended and upset. Mexican cachers would be offended too.

I'm a neo-cacher so I don't know if "mature adult theme cache" exists (I doubt it though).

If so, I want to be warned beforehand. I was caching with my kids!

I got an impression that this cache has been neglected for a while.

The log book is totally fallen apart. The owner hasn't been on-line since Sep. 2003.

If someone kindly adopts this cache (I live too far to maintain it), I'd suggest you move the cache away from that rock...

Am I overreacting? If this is typical with geocaching, tell me I need　to live with it.

Edited July 21, 2004 by MustardSeed

July 21, 2004

I have a cache that could use some work. The question is do I just go and replace the cache box, there has been numerous complaints about the tin box that the cache is in. I emailed the owner, and then I talked to him (since I knew him) he said he didn’t even read my email just deleted it because he didn’t know who it was from. He hasn’t been on since December 03 has 2 finds and one hide. The cache page is http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...40-6ecfd6741414

The name of it is Pez Crazy.

Thanks

Ray

Edited July 21, 2004 by Ray&Rose

July 21, 2004

deleted

Edited July 21, 2004 by wife&mom

1.5k · July 21, 2004

Hello, everyone.
Has anyone recently visited the cache in Granite Falls "Ladder of Life"?

http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...1d-1dd4058b4b73

The cache is hidden behind a rock that has a graffiti - female. exposed (you know what I mean). Below that it says "Mexican style."

Inside the cache were Mac toys, but also photos of woman in lingerie and a used cigarette lighter which I removed from the cache.　

I was offended and upset. Mexican cachers would be offended too.

I'm a neo-cacher so I don't know if "mature adult theme cache" exists (I doubt it though).

If so, I want to be warned beforehand. I was caching with my kids!

I got an impression that this cache has been neglected for a while.

The log book is totally fallen apart. The owner hasn't been on-line since Sep. 2003.

If someone kindly adopts this cache (I live too far to maintain it), I'd suggest you move the cache away from that rock...

Am I overreacting? If this is typical with geocaching, tell me I need　to live with it.

I have not visited this cache recently, it's been quite a few months, but the cache was in similar shape then. Since my visit I beleive someone has replaced the old broken Tupperware that it was once in with an Ammo box.

I'm not sure what can be done about the graffitti on the nearby rocks. As far as moving the box, if that was done the old cache should probably be archived and a new one put in it's place so that those that have already found this one can search for the new one. Personally I like the current location, but the graffitti might be a problem

If the owner does not step forward and since this cache is fairly close to my home, I would be willing to do some maintenance on this one or even adopt it of necessary.

Edited July 21, 2004 by Right Wing Wacko

7.4k · July 21, 2004

The owner for "Ladder of Life" has not signed onto the site since last September and has failed to respond to issues of maintenance and poor coordinates on that cache. As far as I'm concerned, it should be adopted. RWW, let me know if you want to do that (or remove it and replace it with one of your own) and I will start the process.

1.5k · July 21, 2004

The owner for "Ladder of Life" has not signed onto the site since last September and has failed to respond to issues of maintenance and poor coordinates on that cache. As far as I'm concerned, it should be adopted. RWW, let me know if you want to do that (or remove it and replace it with one of your own) and I will start the process.

Ok, lets go for it.

I'll try to get out there this evening or tomorrow to replace the log book and do some general cache maintenance.

One thing I will try to do is get some GOOD coordinates for the box, which could be difficult in that little canyon. The current coordinates place the cache out in the middle of the river. I've got an external antenna on order for my 60c, perhaps that will help or perhaps it will just amplify the error.

As far as moving it.... well the existing location has survived for quite some time. I would hate to move it and have it go missing. I'll take a look and see if anything can be done about the graffitii.

7.4k · July 21, 2004

Okay, I put through the request to transfer Ladder of Life to you, Paul. You should see the change within 24 hours. Thanks!!

1.5k · July 24, 2004

Okay, I put through the request to transfer Ladder of Life to you, Paul. You should see the change within 24 hours. Thanks!!

I have visited the cache and replaced the log book and refreshed the cache swag. There was some graffiti around the cache location so I moved the cache a few feet. It's now closer to where it was when I first found it about a year ago.

I can also tell I'm at least in slightly better shape than I was a year ago. Last year I was totally out of breath when I got back to my car after finding the cache even after making several stops to catch my breath. It was 97 degress out today (*HOT*) and I made it back to the truck with no stops and was barely breathing hard

This hobby is obviously good for me!

2.5k · July 28, 2004

For those who don't get email from WSGS, Seattle Seekers just posted a note that her Beneath Aurora cache is in need of adoption. She can't continue to maintain it, but does not want to archive it. She says it is a low maintenance cache for those who are interested in adopting it.

July 31, 2004

There are two caches near me that I would like to adopt, Last Minute Cache (GCB26E) Beaver Lake Again (GCB26E). I don't think the owners of either cache is still active and they have been around for about 2 years.

August 1, 2004

I just posted a note on cache: GC808D

This cache needs to be archived. We went out and looked and it is definitely gone. Also, the cache owner has not been to geocaching.com since March 29, 2003.

1.4k · August 5, 2004

There are two caches near me that I would like to adopt, Last Minute Cache (GCB26E) Beaver Lake Again (GCB26E). I don't think the owners of either cache is still active and they have been around for about 2 years.

I've sent an email to the cache owner on these two. Hopefully I'll hear back on these soon.

1.4k · August 5, 2004

I just posted a note on cache: GC808D

This cache needs to be archived. We went out and looked and it is definitely gone. Also, the cache owner has not been to geocaching.com since March 29, 2003.

That one has been archived.

August 12, 2004

I have one I believe needs to be archived the person that created it has no finds and one placement. Hasn’t been on since they joined in Feb 2003. I would volunteer to adopt this one but don’t believe it is worth saving, the area is covered with trash and is not that great of a spot. South Skagit

GCCDDC

August 13, 2004

This Cache needs somebody to care for it or it needs to be archived.. The owner has 3 finds, 1 hide, and last visited the site over 2 years ago. It would appear that this one is orphaned.

Byron

August 18, 2004

Sent a message to Team Misguided. We'll take King of the Hill - GC2F11

August 26, 2004

To whomever this may concern:

If there are any geocaches that have been Abandoned or other wise posted missing for more then 3 months on the north oregon coast

Please email me!!! or post back so i can log them as needing adoption!! NORTHOREGONCOASTGEOCACHERS@msn.com

Chuck aka Charles J Iverson

NORTH OREGON COAST GEOCACHERS ADMIN

NORTH OREGON COAST GEOCACHERS

August 27, 2004

The "Granite Creek" cache (GCH0EF) in Juneau, Alaska has never been found. I put in a considerable amount of time with a friend of mine looking for it, to no avail. The owner of this cache hasn't been active since October of 2003. Either the cache has been removed or is hidden in a spot way, way away from the waypoint posted or suggested by the clue.

August 29, 2004

We are archiving out Keechelus Crossing Cache. It is a good location if someone wants to put a new cache there.

Keechelus Crossing

cheers

Paul

Team Wallace

August 29, 2004

We are archiving out Keechelus Crossing Cache. It is a good location if someone wants to put a new cache there.

Keechelus Crossing

cheers

Paul

Team Wallace

1.4k · September 2, 2004

I'm in need of a cache rescue squad.

I've got a vacation cache left in Seattle. The hiders have not responded to my emails so I'd like a volunteer to go pick up the container. Please PM me or email me if you are able to help.

P.S. It's on Queen Anne Hill to be a little more specific.

September 3, 2004

If no one objects I'd like to adopt the Calapooia Cache

http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...21-cb0a28ec690b

I've sent an email to the owner a while back and have gotten no response.

I stopped in a while back to check on this one and I know it's gone, since no one will archive it I'd like a chance to take it over and replace it with a new cache.

At the very least it needs archived.

1.4k · September 7, 2004

I'm in need of a cache rescue squad.

I've got a vacation cache left in Seattle. The hiders have not responded to my emails so I'd like a volunteer to go pick up the container. Please PM me or email me if you are able to help.

P.S. It's on Queen Anne Hill to be a little more specific.

This one has been taken care of.

Thanks to all who offered to help.

1.4k · September 7, 2004

If no one objects I'd like to adopt the Calapooia Cache

http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_detai...21-cb0a28ec690b

I've sent an email to the owner a while back and have gotten no response.

I stopped in a while back to check on this one and I know it's gone, since no one will archive it I'd like a chance to take it over and replace it with a new cache.

At the very least it needs archived.

Thanks for the heads up on this one. Since the container is missing I decided to archive the cache, if the container is replaced by the cache owner I can unarchive it. If the owner doesn't replace it then that will open the area up for a new cache.

September 15, 2004

Hide & Seek is one of those moving caches that is no longer approved. This one is was placed in January 2002 and has survived nicely with many finds. It is currently in the Bend, Oregon area and I'm the most recent finder. It is suppose to stay in Oregon.

The trouble is that the owners last checked in September 2003 and are listed as "Not Validated Member." The email <j.hendershott@verizon.net> given on the cache page is not current. To work properly someone needs to adopt it and maintain the cache page with new coordinates when it is moved. Also, the cache type should probably be changed to "Mystery." Physical maintenance for this type of cache depends greatly on the finders but has not been a problem in nearly 3 years.

Anyone want to take ownership? I like these kinds of caches (in small doses) and would hate to see it go away, so I'd be happy to take it if no one else expresses an interest.

Edited September 16, 2004 by bigeddy

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