+Imajika Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 I know we are not supposed to dig in the ground to hide a cache but what about a pre-existing hole? If you were walking in a park and found a hole that served no purpose and was not an animal dwelling, would it be okay to hide a cache there? My team has a cache idea but we wanted to get the opinions of other cachers on this one. The cacher would not have to dig for the cache and we wouldn't dig anything up to hide it. You wouldn't have to reach into 'god knows what' or be terrified that something down there was going to bite you. It would be safe for everyone. No further damage would be done to the hole because the cache just lifts out of the hole. The cache IS NOT buried! The cache itself is in two parts. There is a plastic tube that acts as a liner and protects the surrounding dirt, the actual cache is inside the liner tube and just lifts out of the tube. Does anyone know of any other caches like this? Or are they never approved? Should we just give up on this idea? Thanks for any opinions! Quote Link to comment
+Stunod Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 That sounds fine to me...just make sure you are clear in your cache submission that there is no digging needed. Quote Link to comment
+gallahad Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 The model you describe is not uncommon; it's been done before. But, IMHO, I suspect that such a cache design would be scrutinized closely and your approver is likely to ask you to answer a lot of questions prior to approving it. Quote Link to comment
+Imajika Posted July 25, 2004 Author Share Posted July 25, 2004 I'm actually glad it is not uncommon! This shows me that they can be approved so we stand a chance. But there isn't one like this in the Denver metro area. So it will be a nice surprise for them if it gets approved. Quote Link to comment
+Vader Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Sounds like a cave to me. I have several caches placed in caves in the Colorado. I don't see how an approver could turn you down if the hole was allready there. Some of the caches I find now days have so much stuff (branches and things)placed over them, that they should be called buried! COLORADO CAVE LOCATIONS Quote Link to comment
+Torry Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Here's one that the owner placed such that it was flush with the ground. Not a bad way of avoiding the "no digging" rule. Quote Link to comment
+Imajika Posted July 25, 2004 Author Share Posted July 25, 2004 (edited) Yes, our cache would be flush with the ground (I hope if it gets approved, no locals are reading this!) I think a lot of people here know what kind of hide we are thinking about. I just didn't want to say exactly what it was because we want it to be a surprise! I'll send anyone a PM explaining exactly what it is if they promise not to tell and they don't plan on looking for it when/if it gets approved. Edited July 25, 2004 by Imajika Quote Link to comment
+ironman114 Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 I have one that is inside a structure made of concrete but it has a dirt floor. There was a low spot where you climb in and some one had put a leftover blob of concrete there to fill the hole and make it easier to get in and out. I just placed an ammo can in the depression and replaced the concrete on top of it.Now when a cacher enters they will step on the caches hiding spot! Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 (edited) That's fine. It's one of my favorite methods of hiding a cache. I usually do mention that the hole was already there on my cache page, so finders (including any park personnel) know I didn't dig it. Edited July 25, 2004 by briansnat Quote Link to comment
+Robespierre Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Been There, Done That, with a big flat rock across the top. My best cache. And dry. Quote Link to comment
+Imajika Posted July 25, 2004 Author Share Posted July 25, 2004 Well it was approved this morning and two people have all ready found it. Thanks for everyone's input! Here is our new cache. Quote Link to comment
+Beta Test Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 So what if the cache is on your property? Can you dig then? Quote Link to comment
+Marky Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 So what if the cache is on your property? Can you dig then? Been there, done that. --Marky Quote Link to comment
+Jared_and_Tanis Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 We're kinda local, but don't get down to Denver a lot. There's a cache up here in Greeley that is similar - placed into the ground, but not completely below ground. The lid to the container actually has pieces of bark and dirt glued on top of it - pre-attached camo! It was a fun hunt, and easy to rehide! ~Jared Quote Link to comment
+Zartimus Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 There's this one, Hidden Treasure. Which , I might also add, is an excellent puzzle cache! Quote Link to comment
+switchdoc Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Yes, our cache would be flush with the ground (I hope if it gets approved, no locals are reading this!) Hi Imajika, *I* am reading this But I already know what it is.... -Switch Quote Link to comment
GeoFD Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Whats the diff between a hole thats already there and a crack in a rock? Quote Link to comment
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