+Hemlock Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Right now there are 821 disabled caches in California. That compares with 15,161 active caches. That means over 5% is disabled! I have almost 200 "needs archived" emails from just November and December. In early January I will be doing a major sweep of all of these disabled and "needs archived" caches, and archiving the deserving ones. By "deserving" I mean: missing for more than 2 months with no recent indication by the owner that it will be replaced. placed in violation of any guidelines. So do yourself and your fellow cachers a favor and maintain your caches during the holidays. Quote Link to comment
+Touchstone Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 (edited) I've noticed the same thing in our area. We might be running higher than 5% around here . Not trying to start any flames or anything, but what is considered an acceptable disable time limit? I have one that's a 5 star (requires a paddle boat), but the rental place only opens on weekends for a limited time during the winter months. edit: never mind, answered my own question. Edited December 22, 2004 by Touchstone Quote Link to comment
+Hemlock Posted December 22, 2004 Author Share Posted December 22, 2004 You may temporarily disable your cache to let others know not to hunt for it until you have a chance to fix the problem. This feature is to allow you a reasonable time – normally a few weeks – in which to arrange a visit to your cache. I generally use two months as a rule of thumb. I think its quite reasonable for any cache to be maintained, or at least a note posted to the page stating intentions, within two months. Regarding seasonal caches such as Touchstone's, I think it's a good idea to post a note each time the cache is enabled or disabled stating whats going on, such as "the rental place is opening/closing for the season." Don't worry, if there's any doubts that the cache is in fact missing, I'll ask first before shooting Quote Link to comment
+zygote2k Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 look out! it's the cache police.. Quote Link to comment
+beckerbuns Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 look out! it's the cache police.. Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when they come for you? Quote Link to comment
+Team Perks Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 For what I believe to be the first time ever, I have a total of zero disabled caches. Given that astonishing development, I will be accepting offers from others to maintain their caches. Simply send me an email and I'll forward you my PayPal account info. Quote Link to comment
+rusty_tlc Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 I'll help maintain any caches in the Reno/Carson City/Fallon area. Free. Quote Link to comment
+Green Achers Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 So do yourself and your fellow cachers a favor and maintain your caches during the holidays. From one of the biggest offenders (me), thanks for the warning Hemlock. The holiday time does allow more time to get things back in order so it will be a great chance to catch up. Quote Link to comment
+WalruZ Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 I have JoeSpaz's home phone number if that would help... Quote Link to comment
+Muggle Finder Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 I posted a few "should be archived" notes for some caches that were clearly gone and where there was no sign of the cache owner taking action. Tonight the cache owner deleted my "should be archived" logs, and posted a note indicated that the caches would be fixed soon. So I am wondering: does deleting a "should be archived" log take that cache off of the approvers radar screen? Quote Link to comment
kablooey Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Aha, a "secret" message from the geocaching gods. I found it! Now, maybe I can get one of them to change my cache's name so that it doesn't say "disabled"? When did editing a cache name become a premium member feature? http://www.geocaching.com/hide/report.aspx...84-d05f7d8979d4 Quote Link to comment
kablooey Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Aha, a "secret" message from the geocaching gods. I found it! Now, maybe I can get one of them to change my cache's name so that it doesn't say "disabled"? When did editing a cache name become a premium member feature? http://www.geocaching.com/hide/report.aspx...84-d05f7d8979d4 Quote Link to comment
kablooey Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Aha, a "secret" message from the geocaching gods. I found it! Now, maybe I can get one of them to change my cache's name so that it doesn't say "disabled"? When did editing a cache name become a premium member feature? http://www.geocaching.com/hide/report.aspx...84-d05f7d8979d4 Quote Link to comment
kablooey Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Aha, a "secret" message from the geocaching gods. I found it! Now, maybe I can get one of them to change my cache's name so that it doesn't say "disabled"? When did editing a cache name become a premium member feature? http://www.geocaching.com/hide/report.aspx...84-d05f7d8979d4 Quote Link to comment
+Team GPSaxophone Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Aha, a "secret" message from the geocaching gods. I found it! Now, maybe I can get one of them to change my cache's name so that it doesn't say "disabled"? When did editing a cache name become a premium member feature? http://www.geocaching.com/hide/report.aspx...84-d05f7d8979d4 Isn't posting the same message 4 times in a row considered a premium member feature? Quote Link to comment
+Green Achers Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Isn't posting the same message 4 times in a row considered a premium member feature? It's APD (Alzheimer's Posting Disorder). [Just having fun, kablooey] Quote Link to comment
+Green Achers Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 So I am wondering: does deleting a "should be archived" log take that cache off of the approvers radar screen? Fixing the cache is what turns off the heat. You can run, but you can't hide. Hemlock knows. And if by some chance he misses it, remember he has help... Welcome Krypton! Quote Link to comment
+bullit Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 I got a log deleted email on one of my archive requests today as well. Let's hope they are fixed or permanently disabled soon. Quote Link to comment
+Touchstone Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 So I am wondering: does deleting a "should be archived" log take that cache off of the approvers radar screen? Even if they delete the archive log, the cache would still be disabled, and it looks like that is what Hemlock is sorting for. If the cache owner reactivates the cache without replanting/fixing, then the DNF/Archive logs would start piling up again. They'd be chasing their tail if they approached it that way. Sounds easier to fix the problem Quote Link to comment
+Hemlock Posted January 6, 2005 Author Share Posted January 6, 2005 So I am wondering: does deleting a "should be archived" log take that cache off of the approvers radar screen? Nope. All those "needs archived" logs are emailed to me, just as if I was watching the cache. I was away for the last week, but as soon as I get caught up on some more important things, I'll be looking at them all. Quote Link to comment
+TeamTek Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 Me and my dad are planning a weekend where we replace all of our caches here in Stockton. Quote Link to comment
+Ed & Julie Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 Good idea, Hemlock. There are a few that have been in disabled limbo for a while. I posted your note to the N.U.T.S (Northstate Unusual Treasure seekers) local forum for those that don't visit here (and hopefully spur some maintenance). Ed TB&TB Quote Link to comment
+jesus_hiding_place Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 (edited) I've asked a couple different times to have an archived cache un-archived by emailing the listed approver for the cache. They suggested I email Hemlock, and haven't seen any response. Is this normal? Any idea when I should expect a response? My cache is "Fort Ord Treasure Trove", waypoint GCG311. Any help is appreciated, I'd really like to get this cache active again. Thanks, JHP Edited January 20, 2005 by jesus_hiding_place Quote Link to comment
+ufskenney Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 (edited) There is a local cacher around here that has a disabled cache with no update since mid May. I emailed him just to ask if he had plans for the cache and if not would he mind archiving it. I decided to email rather than just post a needs archiving for the cache since I knew he was so active. Got what I consider a somewhat snotty reply back. As of Saturday 5 of my front page caches were inactive. Did I go about this the wrong way? I know I only have ~30 finds, but I don't think it was too much to ask that a cacher either post an update every so often or archive the cache? Edit for spelling Edited February 7, 2005 by ufskenney Quote Link to comment
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