JavaJudt: 15 years! That's how long this cache has been active. Not just active, but that's how long this exact container has been out! This cache never went missing. It's been hanging from the same paperclip I hung it up with all those years ago.
We had a good run. It looks like they replaced the sign post here. Guessing the container fell out as they removed the old one, and a mower banged it up pretty badly.
This seems like a good time to archive this cache rather than replace it. That'll open up the gameboard for some fresh hides, too.