Lactodorum Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 It is with great sadness that I'm writing this note but life has to go on. With the recent tragic passing of Mark, TheCat, the question of what to do with his caches has to be dealt with. I'm sure Mark would like us all to continue to enjoy them so I'm asking for volunteers to adopt them. A full list can be seen here. I've already had a volunteer for Barrel Makers Hill GC79CB and Chosen Hill GC79CD (thanks JJ Noodle Fan Club). If any of you would like to take over one or more of the others near you just let me know and I'll make the arrangements. Many thanks. Quote
Deego Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 I too am sure Mark would want them to stay. I hope You can find home's for them. Brian Quote
Team Tate Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 There is a cacher who llogged on the GAGB forum saying that perhaps he could help. http://www.gagb.org.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=454 : 60North is his name. Hopefully he might be able to adopt a couple. Sarah x Quote
Leoness Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 (edited) I will happily look after Moonies Hideout - GC79C8 for the next two years whilst I am living in the Swindon area. After that time, I'm afraid someone else will need to take responsibility for it as my husband is in the army and we'll be relocating. Edit: (I notice from the last finder that it needs a new container which I am happy to do this weekend) Edited September 30, 2004 by Leoness Quote
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 We have only found one of Marks caches GC7048 and would love to adopt it to help keep Marks memory alive in the geocaching world. Quote
+leecee Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 I'd like to adopt Scotland in Shipley. It's close to a couple of my other caches and, more importantly, Mark was a friend so it would be something to remember him by. LeeCee. Quote
+NickandAliandEliza Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 Does this include the ones that are archived? Prom Park isn't too far away from us. Quote
+stu_and_sarah Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 We would be very happy to adopt "King Dick's Downfall" GCA9BC Stu + Sarah Quote
60North Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 Hi I live on mainland Shetland and have visited all of Mark's caches in Shetland with the exception of Fettled Funzie. I am assuming that I am the only geocacher, who is aware of Mark's sad death, on Shetland when I write this. Shetland Overview is on mainland Shetland and I could adopt that easily. Shout is on Yell. Its about 70 miles round trip a plus a ferry crossing from my house. Can You Hear Me Mother is on Unst and about a 100 mile round trip and two ferry rides away from my house. Fettled Funzie is on Fetlar and is about a 90 mile round trip and two ferry rides from my house. Its the worst place to get to due to the lack of ferries. If there are no geocachers who live on Unst, Fetlar or Yell then I will happily (if sporadically) look after them/adopt them. I may be the only optionin this area, although there MAY be one other person, whose details were lost in a recent Windoze incident! I am in a position where, through my job, I sometimes, but not often, travel to these islands. I am hoping that when I do I will have the opportunity to spend the time in maintaining them where necessary. This job may finish in December 2005 If this is acceptable to all, and there are no geocachers on these islands, please let me know what I should do next. Thanks 60North Quote
+John Stead Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 I could take on Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches (GC6DAE) if there is noone nearer than S Lancs willing rather than see it lost as we are occasionally in the Lake District. But if someone more able is willing I will happily stand back. Quote
+Chris&MaryB Posted October 1, 2004 Posted October 1, 2004 I could take on Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches (GC6DAE) if there is noone nearer than S Lancs willing rather than see it lost as we are occasionally in the Lake District. But if someone more able is willing I will happily stand back. I'd have loved to adopted this as it's my favourite cache I haven't done: we drove straight past it without the GPS. The drive is fantastic. It's a bit far from the West Midlands though Quote
+Chris n Maria Posted October 1, 2004 Posted October 1, 2004 Does this include the ones that are archived? Prom Park isn't too far away from us. Jessex placed a cache in exactly the same place after Marks one went missing. Chris Quote
+harrogate hunters Posted October 1, 2004 Posted October 1, 2004 As already discussed with Lactodorium, I am willing to take over Grimwith (GC7197) as this is the only nearest one to me..... Let me know if anyone closer wishes to adopt it. On another slant.... obviously I would wish to put a paragraph in dedicating the cache to Mark. Does anyone (including Family - if Teasel is in contact) wish to add anything, or suggest any paragraph. Quote
Lactodorum Posted October 1, 2004 Author Posted October 1, 2004 Many thanks for all the offers. At the moment Eckington is getting in contact with Mark's family to see what they would like to happen to his caches. Once we know their feelings we'll take the appropriate actions. Quote
+The J J Noodle Fan Club Posted October 1, 2004 Posted October 1, 2004 (edited) At the moment Eckington is getting in contact with Mark's family to see what they would like to happen to his caches. Aboloutely right - we should respect thier wishes if Mark didn't leave any specific instructions. Obviouly if they are to be archived we'll still need volunteers to vist the sites and reclaim the cache boxes. If they do want the caches removed could Ecki find out if Mark's family would like the logbooks returned to them? Jon. Edited October 1, 2004 by The J J Noodle Fan Club Quote
+NickandAliandEliza Posted October 1, 2004 Posted October 1, 2004 Does this include the ones that are archived? Prom Park isn't too far away from us. Jessex placed a cache in exactly the same place after Marks one went missing. Chris Thanks Chris. Quote
+Haggis Hunter Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 I think that it is extremely important to keep Mark's memory alive. Adopting his caches and asking his family's permission is possibly the best way to do this, but first can we please give Mark's family's some time to grieve. If something tragic where to happen to me, I would want the caches to be adopted, but I i'm sure my wife would not be appreciative of being asked about it such a short time afterwards. I am sure his family must be having one of the worst times of their lives, as death doesn't only bring grief it also brings along financial turmoil and an uncertain future in most peoples cases. PLEASE lets leave it a while for their lives to get back together. Quote
+Brenin Tegeingl Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 I am sure his family must be having one of the worst times of their lives, as death doesn't only bring grief it also brings along financial turmoil and an uncertain future in most peoples cases.PLEASE lets leave it a while for their lives to get back together. I agree with Haggis Hunter about this. How about anyone who wishes to adopt one of Marks caches, posts a note on the cache page that they have taken over maintenance of that cache for the immediate future, with everyone agreeing that they adopt it, if or when Marks family agrees. As no one seems to have thought of the possibility, that Marks family might like to keep one or all of them in memory of him. Dave Quote
+Team Ullium Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 I think Haggis Hunter and Mancunian Pyrocacher have put forward very sensitive and valid points there! Ullium. Quote
Slytherin Posted October 7, 2004 Posted October 7, 2004 I agree with Haggis Hunter about this. How about anyone who wishes to adopt one of Marks caches, posts a note on the cache page that they have taken over maintenance of that cache for the immediate future, with everyone agreeing that they adopt it, if or when Marks family agrees. Sensible suggestion. I've been to "TV on Demand" today to check on it. I have left a note on the cache page. Quote
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted October 8, 2004 Posted October 8, 2004 We have agreed to take over the maintenance on Britan's Luftwaffe Decoy (W Yorks) and have left a note on the cache page to this effect. Joan Quote
Lactodorum Posted October 10, 2004 Author Posted October 10, 2004 Thank you to everyone who responded both here and on the cache pages themselves. We now have volunteers for each of Mark's caches so I have asked that they get transferred. Hopefully this will take place very soon. If it transpires that any changes are requested by Mark's family I will of course arrange these as well. Quote
+The J J Noodle Fan Club Posted October 10, 2004 Posted October 10, 2004 (edited) On another slant.... obviously I would wish to put a paragraph in dedicating the cache to Mark. Does anyone (including Family - if Teasel is in contact) wish to add anything, or suggest any paragraph. Does anyone have any suggestions for this? We'd certainly want to credit Mark with the cache placement and dedicate it to his memory. We were thinking along the lines of "This cache was originally placed by Mark Thompson (TheCat) and is maintained in his memory." at the top of the listing. Any comments? JJNFC. Edited October 10, 2004 by The J J Noodle Fan Club Quote
Deego Posted October 10, 2004 Posted October 10, 2004 Think that looks good. also you could link to his profile Alex Slytherin had changed it accordingly. I am having the same problem with the home page of G:UK. up to now I have made a few changes, but am not sure what else to put. Its hard Quote
SlytherinAlex Posted October 10, 2004 Posted October 10, 2004 (edited) Think that looks good. also you could link to his profile Alex Slytherin had changed it accordingly. I am having the same problem with the home page of G:UK. up to now I have made a few changes, but am not sure what else to put. Its hard Take a look at the changes that I have made to TV on Demand. If this wording is acceptable, I can change all the pages to look the same before the ownership of the other caches is transfered. If anyone has any ideas on changes to my words, then I more than happy to hear. alex. Edited October 10, 2004 by SlytherinAlex Quote
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted October 10, 2004 Posted October 10, 2004 That looks great (under the sad circumstances). We would be happy for the changes to be made to Luftwaffe Decoy if we are succesfull in our request to adopting it. Quote
+THE BRAMBLERS Posted October 10, 2004 Posted October 10, 2004 Take a look at the changes that I have made to TV on Demand. If this wording is acceptable, I can change all the pages to look the same before the ownership of the other caches is transfered. If anyone has any ideas on changes to my words, then I more than happy to hear. alex. Just noticed an error on the cache page for TV on Demand. Mark's website should read "geocacheuk.com" You've put some nice pictures of Mark on his profile. Quote
SlytherinAlex Posted October 10, 2004 Posted October 10, 2004 Just noticed an error on the cache page for TV on Demand. Mark's website should read "geocacheuk.com" You've put some nice pictures of Mark on his profile. Thanks for spotting that. I did it in a rush before I went out tonight. I've amended the text now. I took the best pictures from logs for the CIN Foxhunt 2003. If anyone has any more pictures please let me know. alex. Quote
SlytherinAlex Posted October 11, 2004 Posted October 11, 2004 I have altered all the cache pages. We just need to wait for TPTB to transfer the ownership of the cache pages to the appropriate accounts. - Quote
+The J J Noodle Fan Club Posted October 11, 2004 Posted October 11, 2004 Instead of Mark's caches being transferred to us individually how about: The caches stay attached to Mark's old ID, TheCat. The "by" line changes to: TheCat (maintained by XYZ) - XYZ as appropriate of course. If any changes need to be made to the listings then Alex could make the mods as he's obviously got access to Mark's user ID. Mark's email is changed to one which can automatically be forwarded to all those who've adopted caches (I'd got a couple of domain names and this can easily be set-up at my ISP, e.g. thecat@domainname.co.uk gets forwarded to the emails of all the adopters - this is done at the ISP so wouldn't rely on my PC being on etc.). That way all the caches still stay associated with Mark. The only downsides I see of this are: 1) Alex has to do any updates (as he's the only one who has to know the gc password) but presumably they are infrequent anyway 2) we'd all get an "Owner" email every time anyone posted to any of the caches 3) I'd have to maintain the forwarding list to the 10 or so adopters and they would have to tell me if they changed email addy Anyone think this is a good idea or now that the process has started of reassiging the caches is it too much hassle? Jon. Quote
Lactodorum Posted October 11, 2004 Author Posted October 11, 2004 Thanks for your suggestions Jon but the transfers have all now taken place so it's a moot point. Thanks also to everyone who volunteered. Quote
+The J J Noodle Fan Club Posted October 11, 2004 Posted October 11, 2004 Yes - would be daft to change them back now they've all been changed over. Would it be a good idea to make a final mod to Marks GC page and add a list of links to the caches so there is still a complete list in one place? Jon. Quote
SlytherinAlex Posted October 11, 2004 Posted October 11, 2004 Would it be a good idea to make a final mod to Marks GC page and add a list of links to the caches so there is still a complete list in one place? Jon. Good idea. I will do that tomorrow. Alex Quote
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