A maintenance issue was brought up about a cache in another thread recently and I thought it might be a good idea to have a place to post about caches that might need maintenance. Sometimes, when caches get archived, the container remains on site. This would be a good place to indicate that so that if someone happens to be in the area, they can stop by and CITO the litter.

Please start a new thread for each cache and indicate it's GC number and Name in the title. Happy Caching!

Title: GCXXXX-Cache Name

Message: Please include a link to the cache page.

There used to be a page on this board that did this for us. I think brdad had a hand in creating it. I may be wrong because I am getting old and forgetting things!!!

Team Teebow 1

No you'e not getting old and it was Brdad who first had a hand in the creation of it. It used to be somewhere in here but I can't find it now either......;)

The cache rescue section has been removed. Not because of lack of need, but for other reasons.

Perhaps an interested volunteer should keep a separate thread just for this reason, or perhaps if there is enough interest in it, Rick could create a dedicated forum section.

I like the idea of a dedicated forum section for those types of caches.

The cache rescue section has been removed. Not because of lack of need, but for other reasons.

Perhaps an interested volunteer should keep a separate thread just for this reason, or perhaps if there is enough interest in it, Rick could create a dedicated forum section.

Excuse me - is there something I missed? Isn't the separate thread thing exactly what Cache Maine mentioned?

Why do we need any more of a volunteer? This should be self running if folks don't get off thread.

There is surely a lot of administrative stuff I do not know about the site but seems this issue is just one of communication - which is what this whole site is about.

I sure didn't mean to start up all this trouble by mentioning that some people don't seem to care about their caches after they plant them. Hope I'm forgiven.

I sure didn't mean to start up all this trouble by mentioning that some people don't seem to care about their caches after they plant them. Hope I'm forgiven.

No trouble at all. The problem is that as some people move on in their lives, Geocaching becomes a low (or non-existant) priority and the cache suffers until someone speaks up and it is archived. Some cachers realize this and archive the cache on their own, but some do not. If nobody spoke up, these abandoned caches would clutter up the landscape as well as our cache queries. It's kind of a natural cycle for some caches. Speaking up initiates the "housekeeping" so to speak.:p

I sure didn't mean to start up all this trouble by mentioning that some people don't seem to care about their caches after they plant them. Hope I'm forgiven.

You did not start any trouble! My comment was regarding the thread and forum stuff.

We all need to be diligent and as Sudonium mentioned - folks do move on. Some take action and others just leave stuff out there on sort of auto-pilot. We all know auto-pilot does not work so well for the long term.

I try to do light maintenance whenever possible but some caches - this just isn't possible. I don't always carry everything I might need either. And then, of course, would the owner be offended or upset? Who knows - some folks have really short fuses.

DKF - your comment about the wet log was fine. I hope you went back and posted a needs maintenance (and that can light a short fuse for some owners). The most you could do aside from replacing the log.

Don't stop posting - we all learn by sharing!:)

I sure didn't mean to start up all this trouble by mentioning that some people don't seem to care about their caches after they plant them. Hope I'm forgiven.

No problem DKF....I'm really glad you brought up what you did. I've been thinking about putting together something for a while now...all the stars lined up, I had some extra time after turkey and spent it putting down my thoughts here on the board. I think that as long as everyone stays on topic and states facts only, this can be a very useful tool to improve the quality of caching in Maine. It also leaves it up to all the cachers to keep an interest in it, instead of one or two people doing all the work.

For instance, I unfortunately have to post one of my caches here in hopes that someone can help. Sometimes, a person just has to face the fact that they need help or a helping hand...maybe instead of "Cache Rescue" we can call it "Helping Hands."

I saw this on the GC.com site, in their Knowledge base section: http://support.groundspeak.com/Support/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=15&nav=0,5,6

There is also an option for Maintenance required.

I think each situation is different...and each situation needs to be analyzed to determine what the best route to proceed is. Take for instance the B52...if I hadn't gone today to check on it, and someone tried to find it today and couldn't...I wouldn't want them to post a SBA note. I would appreciate a note saying "Hey, we tried to find it and couldn't, this is where we looked," or a Needs Maintenance note if they did find it but it was wet, etc. Either way, there is no way I'm going back in that road until spring! :)

Excuse me - is there something I missed? Isn't the separate thread thing exactly what Cache Maine mentioned?

Why do we need any more of a volunteer? This should be self running if folks don't get off thread.

There is surely a lot of administrative stuff I do not know about the site but seems this issue is just one of communication - which is what this whole site is about.

I suggested a separate forum category, a place to keep threads concerning cache rescue together, so they didn't get buried in other forum posts.

The other suggestion was for a willing cacher to report caches in one thread. It was just an idea - and probably not a likely one; One of the main reasons I backed off from the cache rescue was that there was so many caches for one person to try to keep track of.

I suggested a separate forum category, a place to keep threads concerning cache rescue together, so they didn't get buried in other forum posts.



Cache Rescue will have it's own little spot...and I think as long as cachers post the gc and the name in the title of each new thread, it should stay pretty organized. Do you have any really old caches that were on the orginal list that might still be a concern? We could add those as well.

Cache Rescue will have it's own little spot...and I think as long as cachers post the gc and the name in the title of each new thread, it should stay pretty organized. Do you have any really old caches that were on the orginal list that might still be a concern? We could add those as well.

Hmm, I will take a look through the list again. I think many of them were taken care of. I am concerned with the physical caches by AA1YB if they have not been adopted, and there are about 80 caches that are disabled right now which is scary.

Sad to see a lot of older ones going lately. 11 of Maine's first 20 caches have mow been archived. But, we do not need the geolitter giving the game a bad name.

One thing that would help is if cache owners, when archiving a cache, state in the post that the cache has been removed (if they have removed it, of course).

One thing that would help is if cache owners, when archiving a cache, state in the post that the cache has been removed (if they have removed it, of course).

This is very true. And of course, anyone who helps in the effort could post a note as well.

Ya know, with all the caches that need a possible rescue, it's really cluttering up the "new posts" section of the forums, is there a way to make this some kinda sub category, so that all the threads show up as one new one instead of about 20???

Ya know, with all the caches that need a possible rescue, it's really cluttering up the "new posts" section of the forums, is there a way to make this some kinda sub category, so that all the threads show up as one new one instead of about 20???

I noticed this too, but I don't think much can be done. It already is a subcategory, but that does not help. Perhaps after a day or two when they get caught up they will subside.

Ya know, with all the caches that need a possible rescue, it's really cluttering up the "new posts" section of the forums, is there a way to make this some kinda sub category, so that all the threads show up as one new one instead of about 20???

Ya know, instead of trying to get some responsible cachers to go and check these archived caches to make sure they were cleaned up, we ought to get some of the "bigger" cachers to go and visit the cache owners - ya know - Me, G Team, Noreasta, Brdad, Mainiac1957, Team2Hunt... I'm sure we could convince them to return to the "caching family" and practice good CITO principles! LOL!

Ya know, with all the caches that need a possible rescue, it's really cluttering up the "new posts" section of the forums, is there a way to make this some kinda sub category, so that all the threads show up as one new one instead of about 20???

Speaking of that Hiram, have you fixed YOUR cache that needs to be replaced?

Ya know, with all the caches that need a possible rescue, it's really cluttering up the "new posts" section of the forums, is there a way to make this some kinda sub category, so that all the threads show up as one new one instead of about 20???

ditto!

I was wondering if there might be a way to remove the post from one's list of posts to check without having to actually open it. Sometimes I find that I may not really be interested in a particular topic, but I have to open and then close the post so that it will be eliminated from my "new posts" list.

ditto!

I was wondering if there might be a way for there to be a way to remove the post from one's list of posts to check without having to actually open it. Sometimes I find that I may not really be interested in a particular topic, but I have to open and then close the post so that it will be eliminated from my "new posts" list.

Under the "Quick Links" menu is "Mark Forums as read" which will clear every cache!

Speaking of that Hiram, have you fixed YOUR cache that needs to be replaced?

I gave up on that one and archived it. The original location would no longer work out, and all the other locations in that park with the same kind of hide would be too obvious. I've had some other ideas with the other structures there, but just haven't had the time to put any of those plans into action... :o

I gave up on that one and archived it. The original location would no longer work out, and all the other locations in that park with the same kind of hide would be too obvious. I've had some other ideas with the other structures there, but just haven't had the time to put any of those plans into action... :o

Bummer, that was a clever one.

Under the "Quick Links" menu is "Mark Forums as read" which will clear every cache!

That's the perfect solution!!
Thanks!

Bummer, that was a clever one.

i know how you feel, but the punks stole the whole sign (with the cache...) I'll probably think of somethin new fairly soon, and as soon as I get a new vehicle I'll drive out there and place it. :D

as soon as I get a new vehicle I'll drive out there and place it. :D

What's a matta with the geomobile.............

What's a matta with the geomobile.............

Sheesh! He'll never learn! Yeah - a Jeep will go places, but a Ford Explorer will get you there RELIABLY! ;) ;)

Sheesh! He'll never learn! Yeah - a Jeep will go places, but a Ford Explorer will get you there RELIABLY! ;) ;)

unfortunatley this time it wasn't about reliability... and the jeep wont be coming back... :(

unfortunatley this time it wasn't about reliability... and the jeep wont be coming back... :(

Did you put it in the TB graveyard???:eek:

Did you put it in the TB graveyard???:eek:

Oh My Goodness - that's right it had a TB tag - was that rescued???? or does it go to the graveyard?

Probaby we should move this over to the ORCA thread and not highjack the cache rescue thread.

Is there a way to search for archived caches on GC.com? I would like to see if there are any in my area.

Is there a way to search for archived caches on GC.com? I would like to see if there are any in my area.

There is no easy way to search for archived caches. But, I did it the hard way for the stats page (http://www.geocachingmaine.org/index.php?page=maine_stats).

The closest 5 archived caches to Machias are:

Hobo's Companion (http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=1bde70ec-296e-4387-b1a4-32616766f5f2) (GCVT6G) by RubiconJW (http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?id=28268) (2/1)
Fort Cache (http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=494d8d40-5451-4387-817e-60a63aafbb8b) (GCP9M9) by TeamFoch (http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?id=188915) (2/1)
UMM College Party Cache (http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=3604c1ac-11b6-4000-912c-3e4ed826303a) (GCJM6G) by Flasher410 (http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?id=197872) (2/2)
TeamRossmith's First Cache (http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=c5778147-aec1-4555-b0f5-622efa5403bd) (GCVWFG) by TeamRossmith (http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?id=664703) (2/1.5)
TeamRossmith's Jonesboro Cache (http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=9096a72f-3096-448f-956f-575c23e83e6d) (GCVYHJ) by TeamRossmith (http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?id=664703) (2/1)

Did you put it in the TB graveyard???:eek:

I left it on just in case some interesting story might show up between the yard and the can crusher... ya never know... :D