[blackbelly] DEC transport trip JAN/FEB/MAR trip planning - market item
hello everyone! the DEC transport trip will begin this weekend - I will be going 'no mail' on most of the groups I belong to so email MUST be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you want me to see your message after I return home - do not expect a reply until I get home and have time to sort out all the backlog of email that I will have - if you have an urgent need please go through the Travel group to attempt to reach me on the road - my sisters will be monitoring the group and can contact me if necessary JAN/FEB/MAR trip planning will begin as soon as I am home from the DEC trip - the trip will be coast to coast but I have no idea of the route or the schedule yet - early reservations means your chance of being included in the trip are much higher - as always I need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a description of the animals to do preliminary planning please go to the web site below to see pictures of my rig - if you see me on the road please honk and wave! -- Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays! PLEASE NOTE! - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- IMPORTANT NOTE: if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info http://lists.blackbellysheep.info/listinfo.cgi/blackbelly-blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] FEB/MAR transport trip - serious planning - market item
hello everyone! the final step in my long range plan to upgrade the van/RV to the ideal tow vehicle was completed this week - there is now a heavy duty rear end under the van/RV with new gears installed - this is the heaviest duty rear end that is available from GM for a one ton weight load vehicle - the change in gear ratios will let me cruise slightly faster while using less gasoline the white van now goes under the mechanics knife to repair the damage due to the close encounter with a deer and to complete the upgrade of its drive train - it is getting more engine cooling capacity and a heavier duty transmission - it already had recent installs of a new engine and rear end - this is my backup tow vehicle - during a trip if I have problems with the van/RV I can switch tow vehicles and keep right on with the trip in progress I am doing all this work to make sure that I eliminate as many potential problems as possible when I am hauling your animals - I have six years of small livestock transport experience under my belt now so I am using my experience to make sure that your animals get delivered as safely and rapidly as possible - new transport services come and go - very few have survived the initial trip or two - they all have to go through the 'learning curve' that I have completed - when you make a choice about transport services please make experience one of the criteria that you consider! the FEB/MAR trip is coming together rapidly - the trip will begin about JAN 30th with a west coast loop - if you connect these points on a map you will see what my basic route is at this time (this may change before the trip starts) TX AR CA WA OR CA MO AR TX then I will make an east coast loop - the route is basically (at this time) TX AL MD OH TX most likely I will have a second west coast loop possibly following this route TX AZ CA OR TX I will begin locking in segments of the route soon - the first west coast loop going eastbound from OR to MO is already heavily loaded - there is still room to have your transport be a defining leg in my route if you get back to me ASAP as always I need pick up and drop off city/state and a description of the animals to answer 'can I/how much' questions the fire danger here in the lower plains states continues to be a major concern and there is no rain in the long range forecast! - in an emergency I can be on the road in a matter of minutes if someone needs to move their animals quickly - I am based out of Austin TX - call me at 512.259.5098 if you have an emergency need REMEMBER - TIME IS SHORT TO BECOME PART OF THE FEB/MAR COAST TO COAST TRANSPORT TRIP! -- PLEASE NOTE! - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder -- IMPORTANT NOTE: if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info http://lists.blackbellysheep.info/listinfo.cgi/blackbelly-blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] YAHOO problems and absolute last call for transport trip
hello everyone! a few hours ago I attempted to send a message to TravelWithRonK - Yahoo rejected the message saying that I was not a MEMBER of the group even though it recognized me as being the OWNER of the group! it took me a while but I finally got the problem resolved for now - but I still am not receiving email from Yahoo - if you have been attempting to reach me about being part of the FEB/MAR coast to coast trip and I have not replied to you then I have not seen the message - please send all email directly to [EMAIL PROTECTED] so that the message will bypass Yahoo I wish Yahoo was brave enough to allow users to talk to a real person about problems like this but I cannot find any reference to Yahoo have telephone technical support the FEB/MAR trip will begin at sunrise Monday JAN 30th - the trip will be a counterclockwise west coast loop followed by a counterclockwise east coast loop followed by a clockwise west coast loop - much of the trip is FULLY LOADED but there might be a chance to get your animals on board if you contact me immediately as always I need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a description of the animals in the first email to be able to answer 'can I/how much' questions once I am on the road Monday morning you can only contact me through the Travel group my new web site is up - please visit http://TravelWithRonK.com to learn more about me thanks! -- PLEASE NOTE! - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder -- IMPORTANT NOTE: if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info http://lists.blackbellysheep.info/listinfo.cgi/blackbelly-blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] FEB/MAR trip complete - planning starts for next trip - market item
hello everyone! the FEB/MAR transport trip is complete - 20,000 miles in 5 1/2 weeks - I avoided most of the storms but I did have to fight 50 mph head winds in WY! - I was slightly gored by an unhappy dexter cow, I was spit on by upset llamas, and I was rammed by an angry ram but overall it was a relatively easy trip - the van/RV and trailer performed their jobs admirably - all the preventative maintenance expense paid off during this trip the next trip will begin planning immediately - it will be an APR/MAY trip or a MAY/JUN trip depending upon what happens in the next few weeks - get your reservations in early to have a higher probability of being on the trip - I need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a description of the animals in the first email please - please send responses privately to [EMAIL PROTECTED] to avoid the congestion of the group I have no idea of the route of the next trip or the start date - your responses in the next few weeks will determine that thanks for another successful trip! -- PLEASE NOTE! TWO IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 -- IMPORTANT NOTE: if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html public ID endorsements at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IDherdtesting alternate and international ID order site at http://www.khimairafarm.com Percoba natural colostrum supplements for human use ** * MidAmerica Breeding Technology * Using Technology to Enhance Your Breeding Program * * ID natural colostrum based immune system stimulant *for animals available as liquid or powder * info at http://www.colostrum.com * *Percoba natural colostrum supplements for human use * available as liquid or lactose free lozenge *info at http://www.thecolostrumstore.com * *Little Big Man Exotics * miniature Tennessee Myotonic (fainting) goats *and Great Pyrenees guardian dogs * *home of Ziegy - AnheuserBusch ZiegenBock beer mascot goat * *Amateur radio station WA0REE * * proud owner of classic 1978 Birchaven and * 1977 Royale GMC motorhomes ** ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] TravelWithRonK philosophy of transport business - long market item
(this was a planned situation that I was prepared for and expecting!) and have transported hundreds of puppies and baby critters safely the second tow vehicle is the white one ton van - it had a new 350 truck engine installed last year and is getting a new 4L80 transmission right now - the rear end has been replaced and an airbag system installed - after the close encounter with a deer last fall it has had a major rework of the front end giving me more protection from deer collisions and more cooling capacity for the engine and transmission - my goal is to have it ready to hook up to the trailer at any time to continue a trip if the van/RV is incapacitated for some reason another key element of my tow vehicle plan is to have a highly reliable and competent mechanic who is willing to go the extra mile to keep me on the road - Don is that man - he has proven that he is willing to pull parts off his own personal vehicles to keep me on the road - I know that when I pull into home during a trip that he will drop all that he is doing to concentrate on my needs - do you think your mechanic would be able and willing to tackle the job of a frame fabrication and replacement? - Don just got a twinkle in his eyes and started planning - all of you are welcome to look at his work at any time and the most important aspect of a transport service is animal comfort and safety - I determined early on that the ideal small livestock trailer was not available on the open market - as I was wearing out my first trailer I was mentally planning a 'one of a kind' trailer specifically tailored to fit my needs - you can see pictures of the trailer while under construction at http://TravelWithRonK.com - the totally aluminum double deck trailer has proven itself in 140,000 miles of travel to be a near ideal solution to the unique needs of transporting single and small groups of animals comfortably over long distances - shipping fever problems have been almost totally eliminated - even the most rambunctious have been transported with no injury to them or the other animals - small and young animals are transported safely and securely - I can change the pen configuration within a few minutes to provide an ideal pen for your animals so that they travel in comfort at all times - the choice of a bumper pull trailer over a fifth wheel configuration was deliberate - the bumper pull configuration is able to get into and out of many barnyards that a longer fifth wheel would not be able to navigate - long trailers may look nice but they are not ideal in the real world of small livestock transport the final aspect of my business philosophy is to operate with honesty and integrity while providing personal service at a fair price - my fee plan has been called complex but it lets me offer you the best price I can while covering my expenses and making a fair profit - I do not require up front deposits and I trust that you will pay for my service when I deliver the animals - coming from my background of an Iowa farm boy I know no other way to do business! thank you for your time - the late APR/MAY/JUN coast to coast trip is being planned now - please get with me privately to arrange transport for your animals -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] TRANSPORT to Alaska - anyone interested?
hello everyone! there is a VERY VERY VERY remote possibility of me making a transport trip to Alaska - if this were to happen I would pick up a partial load in PA and then head west to I-15 in Montana then head north on the Alcan highway to Fairbanks to even remotely make this cost effective I need to have a large load - who out there would like to see a trip put together? the person I am talking with in Fairbanks has contacted the Canadian officials in the past few days - it IS POSSIBLE to transport animals across Canada as long as they have all the necessary tests and permits and will not be unloaded ANYWHERE in Canada - the Canadians call this a 'sealed' transport the distance from the Montana/Canadian border to Fairbanks is about 2000 miles - that means about 3-4 days of straight through driving - I would have to be self contained on hay and can pick up water along the route at gas stations - but with my trailer configuration I can carry about 30 animals with the animals having plenty of room this will NOT be a CHEAP transport - gasoline in Canada makes US gas prices look like a bargain - there will be LOTS of wear and tear on my equipment that I must charge for - plus we are looking at about three intense weeks of my time for me to get from PA to AK to TX please reply privately to [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you know a person or group who would be interested in this message please pass it along - I cannot even consider this trip unless I have a good sized load -- PLEASE NOTE! TWO IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 -- IMPORTANT NOTE: if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] EMERGENCY TRIP TX KS TX
hello everyone! it appears that I will be making an emergency trip from Johnson City TX to Topeka KS in the next few days - I will be empty coming back southbound - if anyone has any animals to move along that general route please get with me ASAP at [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] late APR/MAY transport - last call - market item
hello everyone! the next coast to coast transport trip is scheduled to start April 24th - this is your last chance to get your animals on board! the route has changed from my previous postings - please see below east coast clockwise loop starting April 24th TX OK AR TN KY OH NY/PA VT MA RI CT NJ MD VA NC SC GA AL MS LA TX midwest loop starting about May 6th plus or minus TX AR TN KY OH IN IL MO KS OK TX NM west coast clockwise loop starting about May 12th plus or minus NM AZ CA OR ID WY NE IA WI IL AR TX the tentative trip to Alaska is a dead issue - there were not enough animals needing transport to make the trip cost effective - sorry please reply to [EMAIL PROTECTED] to bypass the congestion of the group -- PLEASE NOTE! TWO IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 -- IMPORTANT NOTE: if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] last call! - JUL/AUG coast to coast transport
hello everyone! I expect to be on the road starting July 8th for the JUL/AUG transport trip - I am already heavily loaded over some segments so you need to get with me ASAP if you want to be part of this trip the basic route can be seen by connecting the following states on a map - this is NOT a detailed itinerary Midwest loop - TX MI OH TX West coast clockwise loop - TX CA WA WI TX East coast clockwise loop - TX NH AL TX West coast counterclockwise loop - TX WA CA TX please reply to [EMAIL PROTECTED] to bypass the congestion of the group - I need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a description of the animals to provide 'can I how much' answers thanks -- PLEASE NOTE! TWO IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 -- IMPORTANT NOTE: if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] on the road July 8th!
hello everyone! I am starting the JUL/AUG coast to coast transport trip tomorrow morning July 8th - the only way to contact me when I am on the road is through the TravelWithRonK Yahoo group (see below) if you want to watch this trip in real time or need to get animals on the trip at the last minute please join the TravelWithRonK group - many portions of the trip are already fully loaded so I may not be able to help you the route for the trip is basically: midwest loop - TX MI OH TX west coast loop - TX CA WA WI TX east coast loop - TX NJ GA TX west coast loop - TX UT WA CA TX see you on the road! -- PLEASE NOTE! TWO IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 -- IMPORTANT NOTE: if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html public ID endorsements at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IDherdtesting alternate and international ID order site at http://www.khimairafarm.com Percoba natural colostrum supplements for human use ** * MidAmerica Breeding Technology * Using Technology to Enhance Your Breeding Program * * ID natural colostrum based immune system stimulant *for animals available as liquid or powder * info at http://www.colostrum.com * *Percoba natural colostrum supplements for human use * available as liquid or lactose free lozenge *info at http://www.thecolostrumstore.com * *Little Big Man Exotics * miniature Tennessee Myotonic (fainting) goats *and Great Pyrenees guardian dogs * *home of Ziegy - AnheuserBusch ZiegenBock beer mascot goat * *Amateur radio station WA0REE * * proud owner of classic 1978 Birchaven and * 1977 Royale GMC motorhomes ** ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] TRANSPORT - short notice options
hello everyone! I spoke earlier about some point to point transports being likely in SEP - well they are happening and happening FAST! I need to be in Seattle WA on SEP 18th - that means I am making an empty trailer trip from TX to WA starting SEP 15th at the latest - I will then return to TX fully loaded if you have any animals going along the TX to WA route that can be ready to travel by the end of next week please get with me ASAP at 512.259.5098 immediately after the TX WA TX trip I will be making a TX NV MO TX trip - I need to be in reno NV on SEP 28th - that means leaving TX no later than SEP 25th with an empty trailer if you have animals going along the TX to NV route that can be ready to travel by SEP 24th please get with me ASAP at 512.259.5098 after I finish these two trips I need to be starting the OCT/NOV trip almost immediately so it is going to be a short planning cycle for that trip - please get info to me ASAP and do not be surprised if I do not get back to you for several days the best way to contact me when I am on the road is through the Travel group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK for planning transports I need pick up name, address, phones, email, local directions, and a description of the animals drop off name, address, phones, email, and local directions I am turning all of my groups to 'no email' so you MUST reply to [EMAIL PROTECTED] if I am going to see your message - I will NOT be monitoring the group mail beginning almost immediately ron ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] TRANSPORT - SEP/OCT/NOV coast to coast trip
hello everyone! the SEP/OCT/NOV trip will begin SEP 25th with an empty run from TX to Reno NV - if you have any animals needing transport anywhere close to the direct route from Austin TX to Reno NV please contact me ASAP at [EMAIL PROTECTED] from Reno I will be fully loaded to Springfield MO from Springfield I will come back to Austin empty - again if you have animals needing this route get with me ASAP I will be at Austin for a few days finishing up planning of the OCT/NOV portion of the trip - I hope to be on the road by OCT 10th at the latest (hopefully a few days sooner) - the route will be roughly as below (not a detailed itinerary) - parts of this route are already heavily loaded TX MI CA WA ND MI TX (northern states/upper west coast loop) TX MO KY NY MD NJ RI GA TX (east coast clockwise loop) I have some tentative transport legs that don't fit this route so if you have a need for a transport outside the above route please get with me - we may be able to add another loop on to the end of the trip in NOV I am no email on most of the groups I belong to so I will NOT see your message if you reply through the group - reply to [EMAIL PROTECTED] to get direct access to me - as always I need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals to answer 'can I' questions -- PLEASE NOTE! TWO IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 -- IMPORTANT NOTE: if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] TRANSPORT - last call for OCT/NOV coast to coast trip
hello everyone! I am going to be on the road for a week starting SEP 25th - that means that the planning for the OCT/NOV trip is going to be squeezed into a few days in early OCT - I am targeting OCT 8th as the start day of the trip - if you want to be part of this trip I need info from you immediately - I will not be replying to email while I am on the week long trip so expect a delay in my response - I am 'no email' on most of the groups I belong to so I *WILL NOT* see your message if you reply through the group - reply to [EMAIL PROTECTED] to bypass the group the OCT/NOV route will be as follows - this is NOT a detailed itinerary - some stops have not been listed TX LA AR KS IL KY IN MI CA OR WA OR ND WI MI TX TX MO KY OH NY MD NJ RI VA NC SC GA TX I am tentative on a second west coast loop in mid NOV - I need more riders to make it feasible - I would be able to move animals from the east coast westbound - if it were to happen it would probably be a counterclockwise loop - I will make the decision in early OCT so get your requests to me immediately at [EMAIL PROTECTED] my next trip will probably be JAN/FEB 2007 -- PLEASE NOTE! TWO IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 -- IMPORTANT NOTE: if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] Transport Discount Certificate sale!
hello everyone! are you planning for animal transport needs for 2007? if so these TravelWithRonK Discount Certificates will save you a minimum of $50 per transport - during DEC I am selling $100 discount certificates for $50 each - each certificate is good for use to transport sheep, goats, LGD dogs, and goat size mini horse/donkey/cow/cria - one certificate can be used for each transport leg - the $100 is deducted from my standard transport fee plan pricing the certificates are valid to the bearer so breeders can give these to buyers as part of their sales promotion or you can give them to your friends as Holiday Season gifts if you purchase 4 certificates ($200 purchase price) I will include a 5th certificate for free - that is $500 worth of shipping for $200!! as a special incentive every fifth certificate (those including a serial number ending in 5) will be worth $150 - first come first serve - the 4 certificate special above supersedes this offer (i.e. you cannot get both discounts) please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] to arrange your purchase my next coast to coast trip will be JAN/FEB - planning will start in DEC HAPPY HOLIDAYS! -- PLEASE NOTE! TWO IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 -- IMPORTANT NOTE: if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html public ID endorsements at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IDherdtesting alternate and international ID order site at http://www.khimairafarm.com Percoba natural colostrum supplements for human use ** * MidAmerica Breeding Technology * Using Technology to Enhance Your Breeding Program * * ID natural colostrum based immune system stimulant *for animals available as liquid or powder * info at http://www.colostrum.com * *Percoba natural colostrum supplements for human use * available as liquid or lactose free lozenge *info at http://www.thecolostrumstore.com * *Little Big Man Exotics * miniature Tennessee Myotonic (fainting) goats *and Great Pyrenees guardian dogs * *home of Ziegy - AnheuserBusch ZiegenBock beer mascot goat * *Amateur radio station WA0REE * * proud owner of classic 1978 Birchaven and * 1977 Royale GMC motorhomes ** ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] JAN/FEB Transport trip planning begins
hello everyone! I am targeting the first Saturday of JAN as the start date of the next coast to coast transport trip - very early reservations already have me going coast coast from east to west - if planning for this trip follows the trend of recent trips I will fill up with large shipments early - that means if you want to include your animal(s) in the trip you need to contact me IMMEDIATELY! as always I need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a description of the animals in the very first email exchange - even if you are not definite on your transport needs contact me with your tentative information - once I fill up with the large loads I have very little freedom to add small loads that require a 'side trip' route - at some early point I will 'lock in' a route based upon large load requirements contact me directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - I may miss your response if it goes through the group I am making a major investment in a new 10 speed transmission for the van/RV tow vehicle - this will be installed during DEC - this transmission along with the 100 plus gallon fuel capacity that I now have will mean that I can cruise nearly 1000 miles between fuel stops - this means your animals will be delivered quicker with less stress! the Southern Classic fully enclosed trailer has proven over two winters of use that it is excellent for winter transport - the animals are warm in the worst of winter weather but still have excellent ventilation - the comment I hear most often when I open the door of the trailer is 'I don't smell any ammonia!' some states are beginning implementation of early stages of NAIS requirements independently of USDA guidelines - it is IMPERATIVE that your vet contact the destination state state vet office EARLY so that your animals will meet ALL requirements - I have been stopped for RANDOM inspections in three states in the last six months - I simply CANNOT carry animals that are not 100% legal - go to the IMPORT web site below for information ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs HAPPY HOLIDAYS! -- PLEASE NOTE! TWO IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 -- IMPORTANT NOTE: if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html public ID endorsements at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IDherdtesting alternate and international ID order site at http://www.khimairafarm.com Percoba natural colostrum supplements for human use ** * MidAmerica Breeding Technology * Using Technology to Enhance Your Breeding Program * * ID natural colostrum based immune system stimulant *for animals available as liquid or powder * info at http://www.colostrum.com * *Percoba natural colostrum supplements for human use * available as liquid or lactose free lozenge *info at http://www.thecolostrumstore.com
[blackbelly] Transport Discount Certificate sale!
hello everyone! are you planning for animal transport needs for 2007? if so these TravelWithRonK Discount Certificates will save you a minimum of $50 per transport - during DEC I am selling $100 discount certificates for $50 each - each certificate is good for use to transport sheep, goats, LGD dogs, and goat size mini horse/donkey/cow/cria - one certificate can be used for each transport leg - the $100 is deducted from my standard transport fee plan pricing the certificates are valid to the bearer so breeders can give these to buyers as part of their sales promotion or you can give them to your friends as Holiday Season gifts if you purchase 4 certificates ($200 purchase price) I will include a 5th certificate for free - that is $500 worth of shipping for $200!! as a special incentive every fifth certificate (those including a serial number ending in 0 or 5) will be worth $150 - first come first serve - the 4 certificate special above supersedes this offer (i.e. you cannot get both discounts) please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] to arrange your purchase my next coast to coast trip will be JAN/FEB - planning has started HAPPY HOLIDAYS! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Jeremy - PLEASE NOTE! THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html public ID endorsements at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IDherdtesting alternate and international ID order site at http://www.khimairafarm.com ** * MidAmerica Breeding Technology * Using Technology to Enhance Your Breeding Program * * ID natural colostrum based immune system stimulant *for animals available as liquid or powder * info at http://www.colostrum.com * *Percoba natural colostrum supplements for human use * available as liquid or lactose free lozenge *info at http://www.thecolostrumstore.com * *Little Big Man Exotics * miniature Tennessee Myotonic (fainting) goats *and Great Pyrenees guardian dogs * *home of Ziegy - AnheuserBusch ZiegenBock beer mascot goat * *Amateur radio station WA0REE * * proud owner of classic 1978 Birchaven and * 1977 Royale GMC motorhomes ** ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] Transport Discount Certificate sale!
hello everyone! are you planning for animal transport needs for 2007? if so these TravelWithRonK Discount Certificates will save you a minimum of $50 per transport - during DEC I am selling $100 discount certificates for $50 each - each certificate is good for use to transport sheep, goats, LGD dogs, and goat size mini horse/donkey/cow/cria - one certificate can be used for each transport leg - the $100 is deducted from my standard transport fee plan pricing the certificates are valid to the bearer so breeders can give these to buyers as part of their sales promotion or you can give them to your friends as Holiday Season gifts if you purchase 4 certificates ($200 purchase price) I will include a 5th certificate for free - that is $500 worth of shipping for $200!! as a special incentive every fifth certificate (those including a serial number ending in 0 or 5) will be worth $150 - first come first serve - the 4 certificate special above supersedes this offer (i.e. you cannot get both discounts) please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] to arrange your purchase my next coast to coast trip will be JAN/FEB - planning has started HAPPY HOLIDAYS! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Jeremy - PLEASE NOTE! THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html public ID endorsements at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IDherdtesting alternate and international ID order site at http://www.khimairafarm.com ** * MidAmerica Breeding Technology * Using Technology to Enhance Your Breeding Program * * ID natural colostrum based immune system stimulant *for animals available as liquid or powder * info at http://www.colostrum.com * *Percoba natural colostrum supplements for human use * available as liquid or lactose free lozenge *info at http://www.thecolostrumstore.com * *Little Big Man Exotics * miniature Tennessee Myotonic (fainting) goats *and Great Pyrenees guardian dogs * *home of Ziegy - AnheuserBusch ZiegenBock beer mascot goat * *Amateur radio station WA0REE * * proud owner of classic 1978 Birchaven and * 1977 Royale GMC motorhomes ** ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] JAN/FEB Transport trip planning continues
hello everyone! planning for the JAN/FEB trip has continued at a rapid pace - based upon reservations that I already have for large loads the trip is likely to be a west coast loop starting about JAN 8th followed by an east coast loop followed by a second west coast loop - somewhere in there I will be making a TX to upper midwest loop also if you want to be part of this trip it is imperative that you contact me immediately! - it is likely that I will run out of trailer room quickly based upon the reservations I already have as a reminder my trailer is enclosed for winter travel - the animals will be warm and comfortable in the worst of weather! please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] to bypass the congestion of the group Happy Holidays! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Jeremy - PLEASE NOTE! THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html public ID endorsements at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IDherdtesting alternate and international ID order site at http://www.khimairafarm.com ** * MidAmerica Breeding Technology * Using Technology to Enhance Your Breeding Program * * ID natural colostrum based immune system stimulant *for animals available as liquid or powder * info at http://www.colostrum.com * *Percoba natural colostrum supplements for human use * available as liquid or lactose free lozenge *info at http://www.thecolostrumstore.com * *Little Big Man Exotics * miniature Tennessee Myotonic (fainting) goats *and Great Pyrenees guardian dogs * *home of Ziegy - AnheuserBusch ZiegenBock beer mascot goat * *Amateur radio station WA0REE * * proud owner of classic 1978 Birchaven and * 1977 Royale GMC motorhomes ** ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] Transport Discount Certificate sale!
hello everyone! are you planning for animal transport needs for 2007? if so these TravelWithRonK Discount Certificates will save you a minimum of $50 per transport - during DEC I am selling $100 discount certificates for $50 each - each certificate is good for use to transport sheep, goats, LGD dogs, and goat size mini horse/donkey/cow/cria - one certificate can be used for each transport leg - the $100 is deducted from my standard transport fee plan pricing the certificates are valid to the bearer so breeders can give these to buyers as part of their sales promotion or you can give them to your friends as Holiday Season gifts if you purchase 4 certificates ($200 purchase price) I will include a 5th certificate for free - that is $500 worth of shipping for $200!! as a special incentive every fifth certificate (those including a serial number ending in 0 or 5) will be worth $150 - first come first serve - the 4 certificate special above supersedes this offer (i.e. you cannot get both discounts) please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] to arrange your purchase my next coast to coast trip will be JAN/FEB - planning has started HAPPY HOLIDAYS! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Jeremy - PLEASE NOTE! THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html public ID endorsements at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IDherdtesting alternate and international ID order site at http://www.khimairafarm.com ** * MidAmerica Breeding Technology * Using Technology to Enhance Your Breeding Program * * ID natural colostrum based immune system stimulant *for animals available as liquid or powder * info at http://www.colostrum.com * *Percoba natural colostrum supplements for human use * available as liquid or lactose free lozenge *info at http://www.thecolostrumstore.com * *Little Big Man Exotics * miniature Tennessee Myotonic (fainting) goats *and Great Pyrenees guardian dogs * *home of Ziegy - AnheuserBusch ZiegenBock beer mascot goat * *Amateur radio station WA0REE * * proud owner of classic 1978 Birchaven and * 1977 Royale GMC motorhomes ** ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] LAST CHANCE - Transport Discount Certificate sale!
hello everyone! are you planning for animal transport needs for 2007? if so these TravelWithRonK Discount Certificates will save you a minimum of $50 per transport - during DEC I am selling $100 discount certificates for $50 each - each certificate is good for use to transport sheep, goats, LGD dogs, and goat size mini horse/donkey/cow/cria - one certificate can be used for each transport leg - the $100 is deducted from my standard transport fee plan pricing the certificates are valid to the bearer so breeders can give these to buyers as part of their sales promotion or you can give them to your friends as Holiday Season gifts if you purchase 4 certificates ($200 purchase price) I will include a 5th certificate for free - that is $500 worth of shipping for $200!! as a special incentive every fifth certificate (those including a serial number ending in 0 or 5) will be worth $150 - first come first serve - the 4 certificate special above supersedes this offer (i.e. you cannot get both discounts) please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] to arrange your purchase my next coast to coast trip will be JAN/FEB - planning has started -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Jeremy - PLEASE NOTE! THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html public ID endorsements at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IDherdtesting alternate and international ID order site at http://www.khimairafarm.com ** * MidAmerica Breeding Technology * Using Technology to Enhance Your Breeding Program * * ID natural colostrum based immune system stimulant *for animals available as liquid or powder * info at http://www.colostrum.com * *Percoba natural colostrum supplements for human use * available as liquid or lactose free lozenge *info at http://www.thecolostrumstore.com * *Little Big Man Exotics * miniature Tennessee Myotonic (fainting) goats *and Great Pyrenees guardian dogs * *home of Ziegy - AnheuserBusch ZiegenBock beer mascot goat * *Amateur radio station WA0REE * * proud owner of classic 1978 Birchaven and * 1977 Royale GMC motorhomes ** ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] JAN/FEB TRANSPORT ready to start!
hello everyone! the JAN/FEB coast to coast transport trip is scheduled to start Monday DEC 8th - you can watch the trip in real time by joining the TravelWithRonK group below - the route will be roughly as follows (I will put a detailed itinerary in the Travel group 'files' section Sunday night) TX north to MI - west to ID - east to RI - south to VA west to KS - south to TX - west to CA - north to OR east to MI - south to TX the trip will be completed in mid/late FEB - the next coast to coast trip will probably be APR/MAY - getting your reservations in early will make your chances of being included in the trip much higher -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Jeremy - PLEASE NOTE! THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html public ID endorsements at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IDherdtesting alternate and international ID order site at http://www.khimairafarm.com ** * MidAmerica Breeding Technology * Using Technology to Enhance Your Breeding Program * * ID natural colostrum based immune system stimulant *for animals available as liquid or powder * info at http://www.colostrum.com * *Percoba natural colostrum supplements for human use * available as liquid or lactose free lozenge *info at http://www.thecolostrumstore.com * *Little Big Man Exotics * miniature Tennessee Myotonic (fainting) goats *and Great Pyrenees guardian dogs * *home of Ziegy - AnheuserBusch ZiegenBock beer mascot goat * *Amateur radio station WA0REE * * proud owner of classic 1978 Birchaven and * 1977 Royale GMC motorhomes ** ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] plans for March trip - APR/MAY trip
hello everyone! my plans are to make a TX to WA to NY to TX loop in March - I am very near full for the WA to NY leg but I still have room on the TX to WA and NY to TX legs - if you have a need to transport in the general TX to WA route (west-northwest) or the NY to TX route (south-southwest) please contact me immediately once I return from the NY stop I will probably be home for a few days finalizing the APR/MAY segment of the next trip - it is likely that I will begin that segment with a TX CA TX leg where the CA to TX leg is heavily loaded - from there I will go on whatever route is dictated by the loading I have - this is all still tentative based upon early reservations since I will be on the road for about 2 weeks in March it is imperative that planning for the APR/MAY segment get into full gear immediately - if you have even a tentative need for transport in APR/MAY please get with me immediately as always I need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals - I am NOT watching the various groups closely so please reply to me privately at [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Jeremy - PLEASE NOTE! THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] last call - MAR/APR transport trip
hello everyone! I began test driving the van/RV tow vehicle with its new engine yesterday - there are some minor problems that will be straightened out this weekend - next week I am making a 'test' run along a TX AR OK KS TX route to work out the last bugs before I hit the road for a coast to coast to coast loop starting MAR 19th the basic route for this loop is: (this is NOT a detailed itinerary) TX CA OR WA ID NE NY NH WI CA TX following this I will be home in TX for a few days before beginning another loop along a (basically) TX MI WA CA TX route following that there is a possibility of an east coast loop - no idea of a route yet if you want to be a part of any of these trips please contact me ASAP at [EMAIL PROTECTED] until TUE. MAR 13th - when I am on the road please contact me through the Travel group below as always I need name, address, phones, email, local directions, and a description of the animals for the pick up and name, address, phones, email, and local directions for the drop off to be able to do planning -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Jeremy - PLEASE NOTE! THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] JUN/JUL coast to coast transport - market item
hello everyone! the MAR/APR/MAY transport trip has been completed - I am preparing the equipment for the next trip which will be mid JUN/JUL/early AUG - I already have a number of reservations so I expect space to be limited during this next trip - one of the transport services has gone out of business so I expect many of their regular customers to contact me - that means that I am likely to be near full capacity at all times - last minute reservations face a strong possibility of my not having room to add your animals so please contact me as soon as you can if you contemplate needing transport - [EMAIL PROTECTED] I highly recommend that you join my TravelWithRonK Yahoo group below - that is where I post updates in a timely manner - if you want the latest info on what I am doing then get it from the Travel group! as always I need name, address, phones, email, local directions, and a description of the animals for the pick up and name, address, phones, email, and local directions for the drop off to be able to do planning during the last trip I was stopped for a random ag inspection by the Cokeville WY *CITY POLICE* - the USDA is putting lots of pressure on the states to fill in the gaps on NAIS so it is IMPERATIVE that all animals be legal for transport - go to the web site below for info and then have your vet contact the destination state early so that the animals can be legal - I WILL NOT transport animals that are not totally legal - I have been stopped SIX times in the past year for random inspections so this is not a trivial request! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Jeremy private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - PLEASE NOTE! THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html public ID endorsements at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IDherdtesting alternate and international ID order site at http://www.khimairafarm.com ** * MidAmerica Breeding Technology * Using Technology to Enhance Your Breeding Program * * ID natural colostrum based immune system stimulant *for animals available as liquid or powder * info at http://www.colostrum.com * *Percoba natural colostrum supplements for human use * available as liquid or lactose free lozenge *info at http://www.thecolostrumstore.com * *Little Big Man Exotics * miniature Tennessee Myotonic (fainting) goats *and Great Pyrenees guardian dogs * *home of Ziegy - AnheuserBusch ZiegenBock beer mascot goat * *Amateur radio station WA0REE * * proud owner of classic 1978 Birchaven and * 1977 Royale GMC motorhomes
[blackbelly] mid JUN/JUL TRANSPORT - market item
hello everyone! planning for the mid JUN/JUL transport trip continues rapidly - I have definite reservations for large loads that are going to take me from coast to coast - several of my long legs are already at full capacity - it is likely that I am going to have very limited room for much of this trip - it is imperative that you contact me immediately if you have even a tentative need for transport - [EMAIL PROTECTED] I need name, address, phones, email, local directions, and a description of the animals for the pick up and name, address, phones, email, and local directions for the drop off to be able to do final planning one of the transport services specializing in small livestock has closed its doors - I will attempt to fill the gap by providing an extended transport (extending into AUG if necessary) but I need to know your need even if tentative so that I can plan a route to move your animals about the country as efficiently as possible gasoline prices continue to go up rapidly so moving your animals yourself has become a very expensive option when you consider the cost of gasoline to make a round trip - it is summer time so the airlines have set strict limits on when and where they can transport animals - this is the time for you to check into having me transport your animals - go to the two web sites below to see pictures of my 'designed for a purpose' rig - then contact me to see what I can do to solve your transport needs -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Jeremy private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - PLEASE NOTE! THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com and http://www.raresoaysheep.com/TravelByTruck.html ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] mid JUN/JUL TRANSPORT - market item
hello everyone! planning for the mid JUN/JUL transport trip continues rapidly - I have definite reservations for large loads that are going to take me from coast to coast - several of my long legs are already at full capacity - it is likely that I am going to have very limited room for much of this trip - it is imperative that you contact me immediately if you have even a tentative need for transport - [EMAIL PROTECTED] I need name, address, phones, email, local directions, and a description of the animals for the pick up and name, address, phones, email, and local directions for the drop off to be able to do final planning one of the transport services specializing in small livestock has closed its doors - I will attempt to fill the gap by providing an extended transport (extending into AUG if necessary) but I need to know your need even if tentative so that I can plan a route to move your animals about the country as efficiently as possible gasoline prices continue to go up rapidly so moving your animals yourself has become a very expensive option when you consider the cost of gasoline to make a round trip - it is summer time so the airlines have set strict limits on when and where they can transport animals - this is the time for you to check into having me transport your animals - go to the web site below to see pictures of my 'designed for a purpose' rig - then contact me to see what I can do to solve your transport needs -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Jeremy private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - PLEASE NOTE! THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] mid JUN/JUL TRANSPORT - market item
hello everyone! planning for the mid JUN/JUL transport trip continues rapidly - I have definite reservations for large loads that are going to take me from coast to coast - several of my long legs are already at full capacity - it is likely that I am going to have very limited room for much of this trip - it is imperative that you contact me immediately if you have even a tentative need for transport - [EMAIL PROTECTED] I need name, address, phones, email, local directions, and a description of the animals for the pick up and name, address, phones, email, and local directions for the drop off to be able to do final planning one of the transport services specializing in small livestock has closed its doors - I will attempt to fill the gap by providing an extended transport (extending into AUG if necessary) but I need to know your need even if tentative so that I can plan a route to move your animals about the country as efficiently as possible gasoline prices continue to go up rapidly so moving your animals yourself has become a very expensive option when you consider the cost of gasoline to make a round trip - it is summer time so the airlines have set strict limits on when and where they can transport animals - this is the time for you to check into having me transport your animals - go to the web site below to see pictures of my 'designed for a purpose' rig - then contact me to see what I can do to solve your transport needs -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Jeremy private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - PLEASE NOTE! THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] last call - TRANSPORT - trip starts JUN 22nd
hello everyone! the JUN/JUL trip is scheduled to start JUN 22nd - time is short if you want to be on this transport trip - I have definite reservations for large loads that are going to take me from coast to coast - several of my long legs are already at full capacity - it is likely that I am going to have very limited room for much of this trip - it is imperative that you contact me immediately if you have even a tentative need for transport - [EMAIL PROTECTED] I need name, address, phones, email, local directions, and a description of the animals for the pick up and name, address, phones, email, and local directions for the drop off to be able to do final planning one of the transport services specializing in small livestock has closed its doors - I will attempt to fill the gap by providing an extended transport (extending into AUG if necessary) but I need to know your need even if tentative so that I can plan a route to move your animals about the country as efficiently as possible gasoline prices continue to go up rapidly so moving your animals yourself has become a very expensive option when you consider the cost of gasoline to make a round trip - it is summer time so the airlines have set strict limits on when and where they can transport animals - this is the time for you to check into having me transport your animals - go to the web site below to see pictures of my 'designed for a purpose' rig - then contact me to see what I can do to solve your transport needs http://TravelWithRonK.com -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Jeremy private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] LAST CALL! - transport trip begins JUN 22nd
hello everyone! the JUN/JUL trip is scheduled to start JUN 22nd - time is short if you want to be on this transport trip - I have definite reservations for large loads that are going to take me from coast to coast - several of my long legs are already at full capacity - it is likely that I am going to have very limited room for much of this trip - it is imperative that you contact me immediately if you have even a tentative need for transport - [EMAIL PROTECTED] I need name, address, phones, email, local directions, and a description of the animals for the pick up and name, address, phones, email, and local directions for the drop off to be able to do final planning one of the transport services specializing in small livestock has closed its doors - I will attempt to fill the gap by providing an extended transport (extending into AUG if necessary) but I need to know your need even if tentative so that I can plan a route to move your animals about the country as efficiently as possible gasoline prices continue to stay high so moving your animals yourself has become a very expensive option when you consider the cost of gasoline to make a round trip - it is summer time so the airlines have set strict limits on when and where they can transport animals - this is the time for you to check into having me transport your animals - go to the web site below to see pictures of my 'designed for a purpose' rig - then contact me to see what I can do to solve your transport needs http://TravelWithRonK.com -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Jeremy private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[blackbelly] JUN/JUL/AUG trip starts today!
hello everyone! you can watch a coast to coast to coast to coast TravelWithRonK transport trip as it happens by joining the TravelWithRonK Yahoo group below - I will be on the road later today my route takes me roughly TX MN VA WI CA WA KS SC TX CA OR OK TX NH WI UT TX with lots of zig zags along the way please wave and honk when I go past your location! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Jeremy private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - PLEASE NOTE! THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html public ID endorsements at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IDherdtesting alternate and international ID order site at http://www.khimairafarm.com ** * MidAmerica Breeding Technology * Using Technology to Enhance Your Breeding Program * * ID natural colostrum based immune system stimulant *for animals available as liquid or powder * info at http://www.colostrum.com * *Percoba natural colostrum supplements for human use * available as liquid or lactose free lozenge *info at http://www.thecolostrumstore.com * *Little Big Man Exotics * miniature Tennessee Myotonic (fainting) goats *and Great Pyrenees guardian dogs * *home of Ziegy - AnheuserBusch ZiegenBock beer mascot goat * *Amateur radio station WA0REE * * proud owner of classic 1978 Birchaven and * 1977 Royale GMC motorhomes ** ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] TRANSPORT - ShowStopper Sale - westcoast - CA to MO to TX
hello everyone! I will be leaving in a few hours to go to the Show Stopper boer sale in Monroe LA - I am making TravelWithRonK available to transport animals going from the sale toward the west coast - I hope to see a bunch of familiar faces in Monroe tomorrow! after delivering the sale animals to their new owners I will be picking up a large load in southern CA for delivery to MO - from the Kansas City MO area I will be returning to Texas empty - if you have any north to south transport needs in the center of the country please contact me through the Travel group - see note 2 below I am beginning to receive a steady stream of reservations and inquiries about the mid SEP/OCT trip - if you want to be part of this coast to coast trip please contact me immediately - I will begin serious trip planning the week before Labor Day - the route will probably be locked in the week after Labor Day and I will hit the road in mid SEP I need name, address, phones, email, local directions, and a description of the animals for the pick up and name, address, phones, email, and local directions for the drop off to be able to do final planning for those doing long term planning trips later in the next year will probably be DEC/JAN and MAR/APR -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Jeremy private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - PLEASE NOTE! THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html public ID endorsements at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IDherdtesting alternate and international ID order site at http://www.khimairafarm.com ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] TRANSPORT - mid SEP/OCT coast to coast trip
hello everyone! I will be hitting the road in a few hours for a TX CA MO TX loop - this will have me away from my PC (see note 2 below) for about a week after returning home I will begin preliminary planning for the mid SEP/OCT transport trip - this trip will start with a west coast loop, followed by an east coast loop and a second west coast loop - the routes will be determined by reservations in effect at the start of the trip - parts of this trip are already at near full capacity so you need to make reservations soon in order to be part of this trip - the next trips are likely to be DEC/JAN and MAR/APR I do not monitor the various groups closely so please reply to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or through the TravelWithRonK Yahoo group (see below to join the group) -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Jeremy private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - PLEASE NOTE! THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] TRANSPORT - LAST CALL - SEP/OCT trip
hello everyone! the route for the mid SEP/OCT coast to coast transport trip has taken shape very early - the trip will start about SEP 19th plus or minus with a: TX to midwest to west coast counterclockwise loop followed by a clockwise east coast loop followed by a clockwise west coast loop possibly followed by more depending upon reservations if you want to be part of this trip you need to contact me immediately - space is limited even at this early date - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I do not have time to monitor the various groups so you need to contact me at my private email address below -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Jeremy private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - PLEASE NOTE! THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html public ID endorsements at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IDherdtesting alternate and international ID order site at http://www.khimairafarm.com ** * MidAmerica Breeding Technology * Using Technology to Enhance Your Breeding Program * * ID natural colostrum based immune system stimulant *for animals available as liquid or powder * info at http://www.colostrum.com * *Percoba natural colostrum supplements for human use * available as liquid or lactose free lozenge *info at http://www.thecolostrumstore.com * *Little Big Man Exotics * miniature Tennessee Myotonic (fainting) goats *and Great Pyrenees guardian dogs * *home of Ziegy - AnheuserBusch ZiegenBock beer mascot goat * *Amateur radio station WA0REE * * proud owner of classic 1978 Birchaven and * 1977 Royale GMC motorhomes ** ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] TRANSPORT - SEP/OCT trip starts in a few days
hello everyone! now is your opportunity to join the TravelWithRonK Yahoo group in order to watch a trip in progress - I will be doing final planning for a coast to coast to coast trip over the next few days - TUE or WED SEP 18th-19th I will be on the road starting with a: TX to midwest to west coast counterclockwise west coast loop followed by an east coast clockwise loop followed by a west coast clockwise loop by following the daily updates on the Travel group you can see my trip in real time - you can learn how I manage such long distances with a constantly changing load of small livestock - by doing web searches about the towns I pass through you and your kids can have an educational experience that is unbeatable! my next trips will probably be DEC/JAN and MAR/APR - after watching one trip you will understand better the process I go through for planning and executing a trip please read the three important messages below -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Jeremy private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - PLEASE NOTE! THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://www.MapQuest.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://www.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] TravelWithRonK transport trip now in progress!
hello everyone! I am at home resting for a few days after completing 8000 miles in 14 days! if you want to watch the rest of the SEP/OCT trip as it happens please join the TravelWithRonK group below - in the next few weeks I will be making an east coast loop followed by a west coast loop - you can see how I organize and execute these complex trips so that if you have a need for transport in the future you will be a step ahead in getting planning done I expect to make future trips in DEC/JAN (Christmas gift animals?), MAR/APR 2008 (winter kids/lambs/puppies?), and JUN/JUL 2008 (spring kids/lambs/puppies?) - start your pre-birth sales efforts now so that your animals will be sold by the time they are weaned! at this time I am the only transport service specializing in small quantities of small livestock - why trust your sheep and goats to pet and horse transporters who are trying to fill empty stalls and carriers when I have a trailer specially designed just for these animals - I have transported 2000 animals in the past 7 years so experience is not a question with TravelWithRonK! - ask your friends and Yahoo groups about my reputation -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Jeremy private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - PLEASE NOTE! THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] TravelWithRonK transport trip now in progress!
hello everyone! I am at home resting for a few days after completing 12,000 miles in 3 weeks! if you want to watch the rest of the SEP/OCT trip as it happens please join the TravelWithRonK group below - in the next few days I will be making a west coast loop - you can see how I organize and execute these complex trips so that if you have a need for transport in the future you will be a step ahead in getting planning done I expect to make future trips in DEC/JAN (Christmas gift animals?), MAR/APR 2008 (winter kids/lambs/puppies?), and JUN/JUL 2008 (spring kids/lambs/puppies?) - start your pre-birth sales efforts now so that your animals will be sold by the time they are weaned! at this time I am the only transport service specializing in small quantities of small livestock - why trust your sheep and goats to pet and horse transporters who are trying to fill empty stalls and carriers when I have a trailer specially designed just for these animals - I have transported 2000 animals in the past 7 years so experience is not a question with TravelWithRonK! - ask your friends and Yahoo groups about my reputation -- PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! questions? Ron and Corgi (ex)co-pilot Jeremy private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - PLEASE NOTE! THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] Christmas gift transport planning
hello everyone! I am just beginning planning of a mid DEC/JAN transport trip - I am going to try to cover the entire lower 48 states in a trip covering roughly DEC 15th to JAN 1st - this will allow me to deliver Christmas gift animals close to Christmas but you need to make reservations (even if the purchase is tentative) as soon as possible gasoline prices are forecast to continue going up so this could be the lowest priced transports you will see in the future - my fee plan is based upon weekly gasoline price averages so my fees fluctuate up and down in relation to the gasoline prices at the time of transport I need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animal(s) to give an estimate - please reply to my private email address - I DO NOT monitor the groups closely -- PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! questions? Ron and Corgi (ex)co-pilot Jeremy private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - PLEASE NOTE! THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] Christmas gift transport planning
hello everyone! I am just beginning planning of a mid DEC/JAN transport trip - I am going to try to cover the entire lower 48 states in a trip covering roughly DEC 15th to JAN 1st - this will allow me to deliver Christmas gift animals close to Christmas but you need to make reservations (even if the purchase is tentative) as soon as possible - early reservations already have me filling rapidly so do not delay in contacting me! gasoline prices are forecast to continue going up so this could be the lowest priced transports you will see in the future - my fee plan is based upon weekly gasoline price averages so my fees fluctuate up and down in relation to the gasoline prices at the time of transport - gas prices went up $.10 per gallon this past week - that makes a 10% difference in my gas surcharge - for a 1000 mile trip that is only $20 more for you but it does help me cover the extra cost of gasoline I need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animal(s) to give an estimate - please reply to my private email address - I DO NOT monitor the groups closely -- PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! questions? Ron and Corgi (ex)co-pilot Jeremy private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - PLEASE NOTE! THREE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport trip - route lock in eminent
hello everyone! the mid DEC/JAN trip is shaping up to be an unusual trip as far as planning is concerned - I have several LARGE LOAD LONG DISTANCE early reservations that are pretty well forcing the general route to be set much earlier than I normally expect to begin locking in routes I have a load going to Sweetgrass MT that requires definite planning due to a Canadian border crossing being involved (yes the border is open on a limited basis) - I have a large load going from OR to WV and a large load going from TX to MA - the combination of these pretty well force me to make a counterclockwise west coast loop first in the trip the route from TX northeast is pretty much forced to go through TN/KY/WV to MD and north to MA - once I am in New England the trip route is still pretty vague but there are several tentative transports that suggest a return westbound along the far north states to the MI and KS area before turning south to TX from TX I have several transports to the west and northwest followed by large loads going east along the northern routes so a clockwise west coast loop is suggested I do not have any indication at this time of a need for a second east coast loop but that could change so what this means is that if you are tentative on transports you need to finalize your purchases quickly so that I have time to include your transport into my trip before I totally lock in the route and loading - I will try to include everyone who has a definite need but at some point I have to lock in routes and limit loading to have room for those people who have made early reservations I need name, address, phones, email, local directions, and a description of the animals for the pick up and name, address, phones, email, and local directions for the drop off to be able to do final planning gasoline prices are hovering in the $3.10 per gallon area right now but I have heard several forecasters predicting another $.10 per gallon increase in the next couple weeks and crude hit $99 per barrel on Tuesday so I tend to agree that gas will continue to rise - my fee plan is partially based upon the national gasoline average price so my fees will go up whenever gasoline goes up - the increase is minimal for you but it does help me cover my increased expenditure on gasoline - last year I spent $35,000 on gasoline so this is not a trivial matter for me! please reply to my private email - I do NOT monitor the group closely -- PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! questions? Ron - private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] LAST CALL - COAST TO COAST TRANSPORT
hello everyone! depending upon a tentative load that I may have I may be on the road for the mid DEC/JAN coast to coast transport trip as early as DEC 13th - that means time is short if you want to be part of this trip the trip will follow these route guidelines: TX to CO/MT and then a counterclockwise loop of the west coast - I am heavily loaded over much of this loop so get with me ASAP if you have a need TX to Boston MA via TN and MD and then return to TX via OH/IN/IL/IA/KS TX to CA then a clockwise loop of the west coast ending up in MN I need name, address, phones, email, local directions, and a description of the animals for the pick up and name, address, phones, email, and local directions for the drop off to be able to do final planning please reply to my private email - I do NOT monitor the group closely -- PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! questions? Ron - private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] last call DEC/JAN transport trip
hello everyone! I will be on the road starting TUE DEC 11th for the DEC/JAN coast to coast transport trip - much of the trip is heavily loaded but there are some legs where I have space for last minute add-ons - get with me ASAP if you have a need along the following route (these are general routes - the actual route zig zags extensively from these end points): TX WI CO MT WA AZ TX TX TN WV MD MA ME OH TX TX CA WA KS TX I do NOT monitor the group closely so please reply to my private email to catch me at home before I hit the road when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 I need name, address, phones, email, local directions, and a description of the animals for the pick up and name, address, phones, email, and local directions for the drop off to be able to do final planning I have my fingers crossed that the early winter storms are over - I will be crossing some of the most winter prone areas of the Rocky and Cascade Mountains this trip - please do any anti-storm dances you know! - if you want to watch my storm dodging travels on a real time basis please join the Travel group below -- questions? Ron - private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] DEC/JAN trip complete - MAR/APR planning begins
hello everyone! the DEC/JAN transport trip was completed Wednesday - 20,000 miles were covered in 5 1/2 weeks - this was a trip of extremes - I went from TX to extreme north MT (Sweetgrass) to extreme south AZ (Douglas) to extreme north ME (Caribou) to extreme south AZ (Douglas again) to Seattle to Topeka and back home to TX Murphy was also at an extreme - a freshly rebuilt transmission had a failure in a $20 part that ended up causing me to loose the transmission totally - the AAMCO people in Bountiful UT located a replacement transmission and had it installed in 6 hours after I limped into their driveway! for those of you with young children/grand children you can tell them for sure that you know the three little pigs now live in a wooden barn near Caribou Maine - I delivered three Guinea house pigs to Maine - they were the cutest little critters and enjoyed their ride around the west coast before going northeast to Maine I will begin preliminary planning of the MAR/APR trip immediately - please get your reservations to me early to insure that your animals will be on the itinerary - reply to me at my private email address below - I do not monitor the group closely so I may miss messages sent through the group a quick analysis of 2007 tax records indicates that I am going to have to raise my prices slightly - I am working on a way to retain the formula I use but at the same time allow for the increased cost of parts and labor - more info soon I hope everyone had happy holidays - Christmas I was in southern California - New Years eve midnight I was in a rest stop east of Little Rock -- PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! questions? Ron - private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] MAR/APR transport trip planning continues
hello everyone! reservations for the MAR/APR transport trip are coming in steadily - this is going to be a multiple coast to coast trip - there are still many opportunities to get your animals on board most of the legs but some of them are nearing full capacity already! - so time is short to get your reservations to me I need name, address, phones, email, local directions, and a description of the animals for the pick up and name, address, phones, email, and local directions for the drop off to be able to do final planning for long term planners I am finalizing plans for a TX CA VA TX loop in late MAY - I am full up CA to VA but I can take loads westbound from TX and westbound from VA during this loop -- questions? Ron - private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] MAR/APR transport trip planning ends soon!
hello everyone! time is getting short if you want to be part of the MAR/APR coast to coast transport trip - please get back to me ASAP with the pick up location, drop off location, and a brief description of the animals if you have animals needing transport - please reply to my private email ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) the trip is shaping up as follows: FEB 26th to MAR 2nd - TX OK KY GA TX loop MAR 6th-10th - start main trip with an east coast counterclockwise loop followed by a northwest states loop followed by a southeast states loop followed by a west coast counterclockwise loop followed by a northern states loop followed by a return to Texas I need name, address, phones, email, local directions, and a description of the animals for the pick up and name, address, phones, email, and local directions for the drop off to be able to do final planning planning time is short so I need those transports who are still tentative to please make a decision soon - I have to make a decision on routes and itinerary based upon definite reservations - once I start locking in routes my ability to add last minute reservations becomes much more difficult or impossible -- questions? Ron - private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] MAR/APR transport trip planning ends soon!
hello everyone! time is getting short if you want to be part of the MAR/APR coast to coast transport trip - please get back to me ASAP with the pick up location, drop off location, and a brief description of the animals if you have animals needing transport - please reply to my private email ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) the trip is shaping up as follows: FEB 26th to MAR 2nd - TX OK KY GA TX loop MAR 10th - start main trip with an east coast counterclockwise loop followed by a northwest states loop followed by a southeast states loop followed by a northwest states northern states loop followed by a return to Texas I need name, address, phones, email, local directions, and a description of the animals for the pick up and name, address, phones, email, and local directions for the drop off to be able to do final planning planning time is short so I need those transports who are still tentative to please make a decision soon - I have to make a decision on routes and itinerary based upon definite reservations - once I start locking in routes my ability to add last minute reservations becomes much more difficult or impossible -- questions? Ron - private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] MAR/APR transport final call!
hello everyone! the MAR/APR coast to coast transport trip will begin MAR 10th - this is your last chance to get animals on board before I hit the road - see message 2 below! I just returned home after delivering a herd of 50 Kikos from GA to TX - the TravelWithRonK trailer let me sort the herd into compatible groups so that they traveled safely in spite of potential 'pecking order' conflicts - all of the goats and 4 LGDs arrived safely at their new home in central TX while I was stopped at the Flying J truck stop in Baytown TX I was awakened to the labor moans of a boer doeling I was carrying inside the tow vehicle - this was unplanned but the delivery of twin doelings went off without a hitch - the first time mother did a fantastic job deliverying and caring for the twins - this was the 10th and 11th births while in route for TravelWithRonK! - I am considering a 'midwife' surcharge for my fee plan! (just kidding) -- PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! questions? Ron - private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] MAR/APR transport trip begins Monday MAR 10th
hello everyone! the MAR/APR transport trip begins in just 2 days - you are welcome to join the TravelWithRonK Yahoo group below to watch the trip in progress - below is a rough outline of the route I will be taking: TX MD RI WA CA KY OR WA WI TX my next scheduled trip is likely to be JUN/JUL - I will be making a TX CA VA TX trip in late MAY - I am full up CA to VA but have room on the TX CA and VA TX legs -- questions? Ron - private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://w w w.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] JUN/JUL trip planning starts
hello everyone! the MAR/APR trip was completed this past weekend - 20,000 miles plus in 5 weeks - I hit more weather than I have run into in a long time but I had nothing more than a few hours delay getting through it - I had another burnt piston in the 454 engine so I am taking a drastic step - I am purchasing a VERY low mileage used engine (70k miles on a 1995 engine) - this engine will be picked up in a few days, rebuilt, and then installed in the van/RV - that will let my mechanic totally dismantle and rebuild the troublesome engine without delaying my trips - in the future I will be able to have a freshly rebuilt engine ready to be installed at a moments notice - that means I can pull into Austin on a Friday and leave Monday with a fresh engine installed! - having a back up tow vehicle AND a back up engine and transmission for the main vehicle means I will eliminate another potential delay maker for transport trips - as far as I know I am the only small livestock transport service that has gone to this extreme to provide reliable transport I am taking reservations now for the JUN/JUL trip - most likely I will start with a quick run to the west coast to pick up a LARGE load going CA to VA - from VA I will then follow a route determined by the reservations in place at that time - even if your needs are tentative please get with me so I can have an idea of what service I might need to provide - keep in mind that gasoline prices are going to continue to rise so transport prices will never be lower than they are now - my fee plan fluctuates with gas prices but if you crunch the numbers it is easy to prove to yourself that I can do your transport cheaper than you can do it yourself without all the hassle and time involved for you to do it! I need name, address, phones, email, local directions, and a description of the animals for the pick up and name, address, phones, email, and local directions for the drop off to be able to do final planning I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply through my private email or through my TravelWithRonK Yahoo group I will be going on Social Security in July - I expect that this additional income will allow me to reduce my transport schedule to three trips per year rather than the current four - four trips per year is BRUTAL on me and the equipment! - I have been doing this pace for 6 plus years so I am looking forward to a slowdown but that does mean that my trips are more likely to be heavily loaded from start to finish - early reservations will become even more important on future trips -- questions? Ron - private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] critically endangered Santa Cruz sheep for sale
hello everyone! this is an opportunity for a special person to step forward to help preserve one of the most endangered breeds of North American livestock - the Santa Cruz sheep survived on Santa Cruz island off the coast of California for the past 100 plus years based upon their survival instincts - these are not your normal docile sheep! - they have survival instincts that I have only seen in the soay breed of primitive sheep during my years of transport of the most rare and exotic breeds of livestock in North America - you can read about them by entering santa cruz sheep with the quote marks into the Google search field - you can also read about the SVF foundation at the same time during my MAR/APR trip I made a stop at SVF in Rhode Island to pick up a herd of 22 of these sheep - this is roughly 5% of the ENTIRE known population of 'pure' Santa Cruz sheep! - while I was sitting at the loading dock waiting to load the buyer in South Dakota canceled the purchase - I got on the phone and was able to locate a home for half of the herd within a few minutes so I made the decision to purchase the entire herd myself rather than leave them stranded in RI - I transported the 20 ewes and two rams to eastern Iowa where they are now being boarded on a privately owned zoo - the zoo has purchased 10 ewes and one ram - the remaining 10 ewes and one ram are looking for a home where they will be protected from interbreeding with domestic sheep I am the owner of these sheep at this time - I have $150 each invested in purchase price and transportation from RI to Iowa - a buyer will pay me and will help me cover the boarding fees and the transportation from Iowa to a new home - I will not be looking to make a big profit on these sheep - I will be in the Iowa area during June so I can transport the herd then preference will be given to someone who can buy the entire 11 animals - worst case I am told that there are a couple Santa Cruz ram lambs available from another herd - this would allow splitting up the 10 ewes into three herds (if necessary) - the buyer will have to convince me and the people at SVF that they intend to breed the Santa Cruz without mixing them with other breeds of sheep and that they intend to work with SVF and the Santa Cruz rescue group so that the rare genetics are not lost! please cross post this message to any group that you think might have an interested potential buyer please reply to me directly at my private email address below -- questions? Ron - private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] JUN/JUL trip planning moving forward
hello everyone! I expect to be on the road tomorrow so I am posting a day early for Friday market the planning process for the JUN/JUL trip is moving forward rapidly - I expect to be on the road shortly after Memorial Day and will carry over into JULY - it looks like I am likely to go coast to coast twice - I will be in New England at least once - I will be in the upper midwest possibly twice - of course I am based out of Texas so I will be passing through here periodically also - parts of the trip are already FULLY LOADED! - so get your intent to me ASAP even if it is tentative I need name, address, phones, email, local directions, and a description of the animals for the pick up and name, address, phones, email, and local directions for the drop off to be able to do final planning for those interested a home for the critically endangered Santa Cruz sheep has been found in Ohio - the herd of 11 animals will be relocated during the JUN/JUL trip - the new home is with an experienced rare breed breeder who has excellent facilities to give these sheep a safe home! I expect to be enroute to either TN or FL tomorrow to pick a new engine for the van/RV - we are still working out the details of where I meet this low mileage engine - it will be rebuilt and installed in the van/RV immediately so that I have some time to test drive it before starting the JUN/JUL trip - this will give my mechanic a chance to totally dismantle and analyze the troublesome engine that has burnt three pistons since October - then it will be rebuilt and will serve as a spare for future swap outs - this spare engine along with the spare transmission will give ready to go spares for emergency situations when I am having drive line problems - this along with a spare tow vehicle means that I am making a concerted effort to never have animals stranded on the road because of equipment problems - this is a VERY expensive process for me but I feel that your animals deserve the best! please reply to my private email below - I DO NOT MONITOR THE GROUPS! -- questions? Ron - private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] JUN/JUL trip planning progressing rapidly
hello everyone! planning for the JUN/JUL coast to coast transport trip is progressing rapidly - I have some commitments to be in certain locations on particular dates so a rough idea of the route of the trip is forming earlier than normal - at this time it looks like the route might be the following: start from Texas early JUN go northeast as far as New England turn west to the WI IA MN area turn around returning toward the east coast return to Texas and continue on to California pick up a large load June 19th and deliver it to VA from this point the trip route is unknown parts of this trip are already at maximum trailer capacity so it is imperative that you let me know your needs immediately even if they are tentative! I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email address below gasoline prices continue to rise - forecasters are saying $4.00 per gallon by fall - that means that transport expenses are never going to be any lower than now - adding genetics to your herd is a one year long venture before you see results - waiting only stretches out the time period before your herd benefits from the new genetics -- Ron - private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://w w w.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] JUN/JUL trip begins in two weeks!!
hello everyone! last call happens in only two weeks!! - now is the time to get your animals on board for the JUN/JUL coast to coast trip planning for the JUN/JUL coast to coast transport trip is progressing rapidly - I have some commitments to be in certain locations on particular dates so a rough idea of the route of the trip is forming earlier than normal - at this time it looks like the route might be the following: start from Texas early JUN go northeast as far as New England turn west to the WI IA MN area turn around returning toward the east coast return to Texas and continue on to California pick up a large load June 19th and deliver it to VA from this point the trip route is unknown parts of this trip are already at maximum trailer capacity so it is imperative that you let me know your needs immediately even if they are tentative! I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email address below gasoline prices continue to rise - forecasters are saying $4.00 per gallon by fall - that means that transport expenses are never going to be any lower than now - adding genetics to your herd is a one year long venture before you see results - waiting only stretches out the time period before your herd benefits from the new genetics -- Ron - private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://w w w.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or @MidAmericaBreedingTech.com addresses will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Travel group below - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] JUN/JUL/AUG transport trip - ON THE ROAD!
hello everyone! I have decided to split the JUN/JUL trip into two segments which now makes it a JUN/JUL/AUG trip starting tonight (Friday night May 30th) I will be making the following trip: TX KS TN OH VT CT NY WI IA OH VA NC GA TX CA KY VA KY TX after returning to Texas about July 1st I will finalize a trip that will include a (roughly) TX WI WA CA TX route (counterclockwise midwest west coast loop) - this means that those tentative riders who have contacted about such a route will have a solution to their transport needs but I will have time to get more riders so that the trip is financially feasible - if you want to be part of this loop please contact me with info (pick up city/state, drop off city/state, description of animals) the cost of gasoline is having a severe effect upon my ability to include transport legs that are marginally break even on expenses - hopefully in the fall when I have a second source of income from Social Security I will be able to 'bite the bullet' a bit to make sure everyone gets their animals moved even when I am loosing money on the leg miles the van/RV tow vehicle is undergoing final preparation for the trip - it has a fresh rebuild on the engine and major modifications to the intake and exhaust systems (the engine looked absolutely fantastic inside except for the piston problem) - I test drove it 100 miles Tuesday with no problems being evident - we are hoping that all of the things done on this rebuild will solve the burnt piston problem that has plagued me for the past eight months - worst case my backup tow vehicle is ready to go if needed! when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to the [EMAIL PROTECTED] address will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Yahoo Travel group - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com -- questions? Ron - private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] riders needed - JUL segment of trip
hello everyone! I am in the middle of the JUN segment of my JUN/JUL/AUG trip - watch it happen by joining the TravelWithRonK Yahoo group I have a tentative counterclockwise west coast loop for JUL - at this time I do not have enough riders to make it financially feasible - if you have animals needing to move around the west basically west of the Mississippi River please contact me ASAP! I have no plans for another east coast loop in AUG but if you have a need please contact me when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to the [EMAIL PROTECTED] address will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Yahoo Travel group - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK ron ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] JUN segment of trip completed
hello everyone! I returned home Saturday morning after completing a 14,000 mile trip which included the longest transport I have aver done - 2871 highway miles from Santa Cruz CA to south central VA! - about 30 animals, 6 humans, and three vehicles made the trip caravan style in 5 days and a few hours - all the animals traveled fine, the five inexperienced long distance travelers are now experienced, and the process of moving animals and humans into a new country home has begun - it was a thrilling experience to see these five people develop a choreographed procedure for feeding and watering on the road - stops were efficient and each animal was given the opportunity for one on one 'stress' relief counseling - the animals arrived stress free but I cannot say the same for all the humans! - I doubt they will ever undertake this type of adventure again but if they do I will be honored to travel with them again! I am attempting to put together a mid JUL/AUG trip - at this time I hope to have a west coast loop and possibly even more if the need arises - if you have animals needing to go anywhere please get with me with pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a description of the animals ASAP - I will see what I can do the price of gasoline has forced me to take a new approach in scheduling - in the past I have started trips knowing that I did not have enough riders to cover my expenses but I expected last minute additions to make the difference - it now costs me $300+ per DAY just for gasoline so I cannot start a trip until I have confirmed reservations to at least cover my out of pocket daily expenses for those of you thinking that gas prices are going to go down and transportation will be cheaper in the future FORGET IT! - transportation is now a major portion of your investment in the next generation of your herd genetics - buying your breeding stock now means you are planning for what you are going to have to sell a year from now! -- PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! questions? Ron - private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://w w w.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to the [EMAIL PROTECTED] address will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Yahoo Travel group - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] late JUL/AUG trip begins tomorrow!
hello everyone! 24 hours from now I will be beginning a west coast loop - this will complete the JUN/JUL/AUG trip - the next scheduled trip will be mid SEP/OCT - I will be available for short notice point to point trips during AUG if you have something moving that can cost justify a TX to ?? to ?? to TX round trip the route for this west coast loop trip is TX to SD to WA to CA to TX - this is an opportunity for you to watch a relatively short trip in real time by joining my Yahoo TravelWithRonK group (see below) - if you are considering transport in the future this will be a good opportunity for you to learn how I maintain communication while I am on the road with gas prices so high transportation is the major expense portion of a new genetics purchase for your herd future - but in spite of the cost you must invest in the future of your herd - your purchases now will affect your ability to sell the next generation of babies a year from now I am taking reservations now for the SEP/OCT trip - I know for sure that I am going to be making at least one west coast to east coast trip with heavy loading already evident - the remainder of the trip will depend upon your reservations between now and then I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address below - if I do not reply within 24 hours then assume that I did not see the message - please send a follow-up message through my TravelWithRonK group - I will monitor that group closely no matter what my 'on the road' status is -- PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT MESSAGES BELOW!! questions? Ron - private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 1 - ALL livestock crossing a state line REQUIRES a minimum vet inspection certificate - it may be as simple as a certificate and rabies tag for dogs or as complex as several blood tests for other species - I WILL NOT TRANSPORT animals that do not meet the minimum requirements - go to the IMPORT web site below to find out what is required for the destination state of your animals - then have your vet double check with the destination state state vet office far enough in advance to have time to complete blood test requirements - ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/animal_import/animal_imports_states.shtml 2 - when I am on the road I DO NOT access my home email - email sent to the [EMAIL PROTECTED] address will NOT be viewed until I return home - if I do not answer your email within 24 hours assume I am on the road - in that case contact me through the Yahoo Travel group - the same applies to my telephone voice recorder at 512.259.5098 3 - if you anticipate using my transport service you need to join the TravelWithRonK group below immediately! by joining Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK or by email only (not required to join Yahoo) Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Travel with Confidence with TravelWithRonK! see pictures of my rig at http://TravelWithRonK.com ron keener near Austin, Texas http://TravelWithRonK.com thanks - please see below for some useful web sites --- TRAVEL MAPS at http://w w w.MapsOnUs.com DISTANCE CALCULATIONS at http://w w w.indo.com/distance/ ANIMAL IMPORT info at http://w w w.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs TRAVEL WITH ME at http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK NATIONAL GASOLINE AVERAGE PRICE INFO at http://w w w.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html public ID endorsements at http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/IDherdtesting alternate and international ID order site at http://w w w.khimairafarm.com ** *Little Big Man Exotics * miniature Tennessee Myotonic (fainting) goats *and Great Pyrenees guardian dogs * *home of Ziegy - AnheuserBusch ZiegenBock beer mascot goat * *Amateur radio station WA0REE * * proud owner of classic 1978 Birchaven and * 1977 Royale GMC motorhomes ** ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] quick trip completed - final call SEP/OCT trip
hello everyone! I just completed a 5 day 3600 mile trip last night - this trip was to deliver a large load of Black Welsh sheep to the Canadian border - this rare breed is quite scarce in Canada so this influx of new genetics is going to be a welcome addition to the genetic pool throughout the Canadian provinces - lets all wish the Canadians success in helping to save this beautiful breed of sheep! please keep in mind that I have the ability to transport animals from the Holman-Powell boer production sale both eastbound and westbound - eastbound animals would be picked up in Eldorado TX AUG 31st - westbound animals would be picked up SEP 8th this is your last call to be part of the SEP/OCT coast to coast transport trip - the trip route has modified slightly since last Friday - much of this trip is at or near maximum capacity so if you have animals needing to move along this route please contact me immediately - the route is pretty well locked in but I do have some flexibility on certain sections - the route is basically as follows (the dates are estimates): AUG 31 - TX NC KY TX SEP 8th - TX OK ID WA OR NV CO MO KS TX SEP 25th - TX OR ID CO IA OK TX OCT 5th - TX MD VT NY KY KS TX I had mentioned a possible third west coast loop following the above - at this time there is no indication that this is likely to happen I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- questions? Ron - private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] Fall trip completed - winter trip planning begins
hello everyone! after leaving home on AUG 30th I am home to stay for a few days/weeks - the trip was almost 25,000 miles and I was on both coasts twice - 200 animals were transported - that puts my total for the last eight years at over 2500 animals! the next trip will begin about DEC 8th plus or minus - I will begin taking preliminary reservations immediately - with gas prices trying real hard to get below $2 per gallon in parts of the country this may be your best opportunity to move animals at the most reasonable fee you are likely to see ever again - remember that my fee plan is tied into the national gasoline price average so my fees have gone down at the same rate as the gasoline prices - this is also the Christmas season so if getting new animals is part of your gift to yourself now is the time to finalize purchases and arrange transportation I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I need name, address, phones, email, local directions, and a description of the animals for the pick up and name, address, phones, email, and local directions for the drop off to be able to do final planning I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at [EMAIL PROTECTED] questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Tina private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] GAS PRICES CONTINUE TO DROP! - that means ...
that my fees for transport also continue to drop! hello everyone! most of you know that I have a formula for calculating transport fees that is based upon distance, the number of animals, AND the price of gasoline - as gas prices drop my formula calculates lower and lower fees - now is the time to transport the new genetics for your herd - gas is likely to remain low for a while but it will eventually go back up - now is the time to get the new genetics into your herd so that you are ready to sell your offspring a year from now - new genetics is the future of your herd and your ability to be competitive in the livestock breeding market and the show competitions I am targeting DEC 8th as a possible start date for the DEC/JAN trip - I already have transport reservations that are taking me to both coasts - getting your reservation in to me early means that I am more likely to be able to include your animals in the trip - even if you are just tentative on a livestock purchase please contact me early - I do not require up front deposits so there is no penalty for contacting me with questions and tentative reservations I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Tina private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] DEC/JAN coast to coast transport
hello everyone! I received my Christmas present to myself this week - I have a brand new Dell laptop computer complete with Wifi and Delorme street atlas to play with! - I will be carrying the PC with me during trips so that I can check and reply to email while on the road - this will take some of my 'rest' time but it will allow easier communication while I am on the road the DEC/JAN trip is beginning to fill out with riders - at this time I have stops in TX AZ CA WA WI MI NY and FL (plus stops in the interior states) so that pretty well covers the lower 48! - I will start trying to put together a tentative route/itinerary Thanksgiving week the national gasoline price average continues to drop - for each 25 cent drop in gas costs my gas surcharge fee drops by 20% - that is $50 on a 1500 mile transport - the economy may be slowing but this is a good time to buy and transport the herd genetics that you will need a year from now - sellers are willing to negotiate - my fees will never be lower! - do some internet shopping and then contact me for tentative transport fees - there is no cost or obligation to ask! I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at [EMAIL PROTECTED] payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email Tina is growing like a weed! - she is so typical Corgi! - highly intelligent, independent, strong willed, curious, protective, lovable, pain in the butt, etc. etc. and those baby teeth are SO SHARP! (I am her favorite chew toy!) -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Tina private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] DEC/JAN transport - time is getting short!
hello everyone! now that Thanksgiving is past us time is getting short for you to get your Christmas animal purchases on board the DEC/JAN coast to coast transport trip - I have reservations taking me to all corners of the lower 48 - I am going to have to start making decisions about routes soon so this may be the last opportunity to get your animals on the itinerary - even if your need is tentative please get with me ASAP - I will try to include everyone into the trip but the longer you wait the harder it is to include last minute additions! I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at [EMAIL PROTECTED] payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal - gasoline prices continue to drop so my fee formula continues to offer lower and lower rates - it is now possible to take an animal coast to coast for the same fee as a 1000 mile transport a few months ago when gas prices were $4 per gallon there is no contract other than your word via email -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Tina private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service http://TravelWithRonK.com ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] IMPORTANT - short notice for transport trip
hello everyone! my apologies for posting a market item on a non-standard day but I have a situation that has developed within the past 24 hours that may require me to start the DEC/JAN transport trip in about a week from today in order to meet time constraints on a large load indications now are that I will need to make a west coast clockwise loop starting from TX - the route would be TX AZ CA OR WA ID WI IA MI PA NY OH WI IL AR KS TX - that does not totally cover all of the commitments I have made for transport so there most likely would be some transport after this coast to coast run but I will work that out while on the road - I will be contacting people who have reservations along this route privately to confirm that they can obtain vet papers ASAP but feel free to ring my bell if you are one of these people if you have any need to move animals along the route above please get with me ASAP - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Tina private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service http://TravelWithRonK.com ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] LAST CALL - COAST TO COAST TRANSPORT
hello everyone! I expect to be on the road DEC 13th for the mid DEC/JAN transport trip - this is your last chance to get animals on board the route is roughly as follows (connect the points on a map to see the route): TX CA WA NY WI TX FL TX there is a possibility of several 'dedicated' runs after this that may include 'deadhead' miles where I would have room for quick transports on one leg - check with me for possibilities if my trip route above does not fit your needs I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at [EMAIL PROTECTED] payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Tina private email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service http://TravelWithRonK.com ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] mid DEC/JAN transport trip begins tomorrow
hello everyone! my mid DEC/JAN coast to coast transport trip begins tomorrow DEC 13th - you can watch this trip happen in realtime by joining my Yahoo TravelWithRonK group the route is: west coast loop TX NM AZ CA OR WA ID NV northern eastbound leg ID WY SD MN IA IL MI OH PA NY northern westbound leg NY PA OH IN WI midwest to southeast loop IL KY AR KS OK TX LA MS AL FL tentative FL to TN to OR to IA to TX loop or return to home leg FL AL MS LA TX there is room for additional riders on some of these legs if you can move rapidly to finalize the purchase and the vet papers -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Tina (AKC) private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] COAST TO COAST TRANSPORTATION - SALE!!!
hello everyone! the DEC/JAN trip was quite expensive for me as far as repair costs - I am in a cash flow crunch to be able to pay for repairs plus my normal 'living' expenses during FEB/MAR - to generate the needed repair cash I am resurrecting the 'Travel Discount Coupon' program starting now and during the month of FEB I will be selling $100 discount coupons for $50 - you can purchase as many of the coupons as you desire at $50 each but only one coupon can be used at a time during the 2009/2010 transport trips - there is a workaround for this clause (see below) - the $50 purchase fee will be going directly to my equipment repair fund - I can accept Money Orders or PayPal as payment - I cannot accept personal checks for this promotion - I will mail the certificate(s) to your snail mail address - you can use them in the future as needed the $100 discount comes off of my standard transport fees calculated at the time of transport - the discount goes to the bearer of the certificate - this means that if you use the discount as part of the sales promotion of your animals you can pass a certificate off to each buyer - if I pick up animals going to multiple locations with one stop at your location then you can assign a coupon to EACH buyer - this helps your buyers and helps you sell your animals! please contact me at rkee...@realtime.net to reserve serialized coupons and to exchange snail mail addresses -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Tina (AKC) private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] COAST TO COAST TRANSPORTATION - SALE!!!
hello everyone! the DEC/JAN trip was quite expensive for me as far as repair costs - I am in a cash flow crunch to be able to pay for repairs plus my normal 'living' expenses during FEB/MAR - to generate the needed repair cash I am resurrecting the 'Travel Discount Coupon' program starting now and during the month of FEB I will be selling $100 discount coupons for $50 - you can purchase as many of the coupons as you desire at $50 each but only one coupon can be used at a time during the 2009/2010 transport trips - there is a workaround for this clause (see below) - the $50 purchase fee will be going directly to my equipment repair fund - I can accept Money Orders or PayPal as payment - I cannot accept personal checks for this promotion - I will mail the certificate(s) to your snail mail address - you can use them in the future as needed the $100 discount comes off of my standard transport fees calculated at the time of transport - the discount goes to the bearer of the certificate - this means that if you use the discount as part of the sales promotion of your animals you can pass a certificate off to each buyer - if I pick up animals going to multiple locations with one stop at your location then you can assign a coupon to EACH buyer - this helps your buyers and helps you sell your animals! please contact me at rkee...@realtime.net to reserve serialized coupons and to exchange snail mail addresses -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Tina (AKC) private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] MAR/APR transport trip - planning in progress
hello everyone! reservations are beginning to stream in for the MAR/APR coast to coast transport trip - early reservations indicate that a west coast loop followed by an east coast loop is likely to occur remember that your early reservation is likely to be a deciding factor in determining my basic route pattern - late reservations run the risk of not being able to be included in my itinerary once a basic route is established - even if your transport need is tentative it is best to contact me as soon as possible so that I can reserve a 'route' in my mind as I start planning the economy may be tough but that just means that there are many bargains out there to be able to purchase the bloodlines you have wanted in your herd - an investment in the future of your herd is a yearlong activity - breeding stock purchased now will bring results for your sales catalog a year from now I will be contacting those people who are on my longterm 'tentative' list soon - when those breeders confirm their intent I will probably have a pretty good idea of the general route that the trip will follow - the longer you wait to contact me after that the more difficult it may be for me to include your route in my trip itinerary I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email on the repair front the top end of the van/RV tow vehicle engine came off yesterday - early indications are that a leaking intake manifold gasket was the cause of the antifreeze loss - I am keeping my fingers crossed since this is a minor repair problem compared to a cracked head or block - since Murphy has been so active in my life recently I am hoping that he has taken a vacation for a while! the trailer is still sitting in my driveway while I slowly clean out the bedding left over from the DEC/JAN trip - physical labor is not one of my strong suits so I am making slow progress - I hope to have the cleaning finished in a few days so that the trailer can go back in to the repair shop for a fender replacement and for assessment of the axle damage -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Tina (AKC) private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] COAST TO COAST TRANSPORTATION - SALE!!!
hello everyone! the DEC/JAN trip was quite expensive for me as far as repair costs - I am in a cash flow crunch to be able to pay for repairs plus my normal 'living' expenses during FEB/MAR - to generate the needed repair cash I am resurrecting the 'Travel Discount Coupon' program starting now and during the month of FEB I will be selling $100 discount coupons for $50 - you can purchase as many of the coupons as you desire at $50 each but only one coupon can be used at a time during the 2009/2010 transport trips - there is a workaround for this clause (see below) - the $50 purchase fee will be going directly to my equipment repair fund - I can accept Money Orders or PayPal as payment - I cannot accept personal checks for this promotion - I will mail the certificate(s) to your snail mail address - you can use them in the future as needed the $100 discount comes off of my standard transport fees calculated at the time of transport - the discount goes to the bearer of the certificate - this means that if you use the discount as part of the sales promotion of your animals you can pass a certificate off to each buyer - if I pick up animals going to multiple locations with one stop at your location then you can assign a coupon to EACH buyer - this helps your buyers and helps you sell your animals! please contact me at rkee...@realtime.net to reserve serialized coupons and to exchange snail mail addresses -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Tina (AKC) private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] COAST TO COAST TRANSPORTATION - SALE!!!
hello everyone! the DEC/JAN trip was quite expensive for me as far as repair costs - I am in a cash flow crunch to be able to pay for repairs plus my normal 'living' expenses during FEB/MAR - to generate the needed repair cash I am resurrecting the 'Travel Discount Coupon' program starting now and during the month of FEB I will be selling $100 discount coupons for $50 - you can purchase as many of the coupons as you desire at $50 each but only one coupon can be used at a time during the 2009/2010 transport trips - there is a workaround for this clause (see below) - the $50 purchase fee will be going directly to my equipment repair fund - I can accept Money Orders or PayPal as payment - I cannot accept personal checks for this promotion - I will mail the certificate(s) to your snail mail address - you can use them in the future as needed the $100 discount comes off of my standard transport fees calculated at the time of transport - the discount goes to the bearer of the certificate - this means that if you use the discount as part of the sales promotion of your animals you can pass a certificate off to each buyer - if I pick up animals going to multiple locations with one stop at your location then you can assign a coupon to EACH buyer - this helps your buyers and helps you sell your animals! please contact me at rkee...@realtime.net to reserve serialized coupons and to exchange snail mail addresses -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Tina (AKC) private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] MAR/APR trip is only a few weeks away!
hello everyone! reservations continue to stream in for the MAR/APR coast to coast transport trip - early reservations indicate that a west coast loop followed by an east coast loop is likely to occur - there are two large loads on the west coast going eastbound so I am likely to be on the west coast twice but there is likely to be only one east coast loop - large loads mean that my trailer space is likely to be limited eastbound remember that your early reservation is likely to be a deciding factor in determining my basic route pattern - late reservations run the risk of not being able to be included in my itinerary once a basic route is established - even if your transport need is tentative it is best to contact me as soon as possible so that I can reserve a 'route' in my mind as I start planning the economy may be tough but that just means that there are many bargains out there to be able to purchase the bloodlines you have wanted in your herd - an investment in the future of your herd is a yearlong activity - breeding stock purchased now will bring results for your sales catalog a year from now I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email Tina pulled a 'corgi' on me - she normally rides with me when I go into town - Wednesday I made her stay at home - she had such a pathetic look on her face when I pulled out of the driveway without her - when I got home several hours later no Tina - I called and called - no Tina - I drove around the neighborhood for several hours calling and asking people for sightings - no Tina - just before sunset I noticed my herd of whitetail deer coming into the yard for their daily grazing - Tina was with them! - I guess she decided to become a deer herder! - I know she was within hearing distance when I was calling so she was 'punishing' me for not taking her into town so I thought - WRONG! - Thursday afternoon I am taking a nap - when I go to sleep Tina was sleeping beside me - about 5 pm the phone rings - the lady asks are you the owner of the missing Corgi? - I say Tina came home last night - she says fine but she is here in my yard right now - I go 3/4 mile in the opposite direction that Jeremy went to pick up Tina - she jumps into the van then immediately jumps out and won't let me catch her - finally another person catches her - I take her home, she eats, drinks, and 5 minutes later is gone again! - I call, search, drive around the neighborhood for an hour - no Tina - shortly after dark she comes walking into the house as nonchalant as can be! I LOVE CORGIES! (but they can be frustrating!) -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Tina (AKC) private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] last call for transport rapidly approaching
hello everyone! I have a load of late pregnancy does going CA to NE - that means I have to make route decisions in the next few days - I need to be on the road by mid MAR going westbound from TX to get to CA - from there I expect to go eastbound to NE WI MI and TN - from there the route is vague - either going on east or turning back west - it all depends upon tentative reservations that need to make up their minds ASAP! remember that your early reservation is likely to be a deciding factor in determining my basic route pattern - late reservations run the risk of not being able to be included in my itinerary once a basic route is established - even if your transport need is tentative it is best to contact me as soon as possible so that I can reserve a 'route' in my mind as I start planning the economy may be tough but that just means that there are many bargains out there to be able to purchase the bloodlines you have wanted in your herd - an investment in the future of your herd is a yearlong activity - breeding stock purchased now will bring results for your sales catalog a year from now I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email Tina is a BRILLIANT shock collar student! - with only a few minutes of 'formal' training she has already made the connection between the boundary flags, the warning beeps, and the ensuing shock - she has made no attempt to 'test' the boundary so I am very optimistic at this time! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Tina (AKC) private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] last call for MAR/APR transport trip
hello everyone! I expect to be on the road MAR 16th for the MAR/APR transport trip - this is your last chance to get on board this trip - the next trip is likely to be MAY/JUN/JUL (see comments below) the route for this trip is: TX OK NM AZ CA NV UT WY NE IA MN WI IL MI IN KY TN AR TX any transports I have outside this route are vague and tentative at this time - there is a possibility of as much as a TX WA FL TX loop - if you have anything along this tentative route please get with me ASAP! with the economy turning down so much I may have to change the way I do trips in the immediate future - trips must pay for themselves - if I do not have enough riders to cover my basic expenses then I cannot financially afford to make the trips - future trips may be dependent upon having enough riders to pay for the trip before I will start the trip - so instead of four regular trips per year I may have trips only 'upon sufficient demand' I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email Tina is responding well to shock collar training and use - she has become much more responsive to my voice commands so I am hopeful that she is becoming an obedient/trainable 'working' dog - I hope to eventually have her trained as an assistant with working with animals during trips - she is already useful as a companion to travelers and is learning to control her excitement when introduced to strange animals - hopefully in the future I can use her to help unload animals from the trailer - of course one of her important functions will be to be the mother of Jeremy/Tina corgi babies! - the first heat cycle should be soon - I plan to breed her for a small litter for the first time - pups will be sold first come first serve so get your reservations in now! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Tina (AKC) private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] MAR/APR trip begins Monday MAR 16th
hello everyone! I will begin the MAR/APR trip next Monday - this is going to be a short trip so it is a good time for you to join my Yahoo TravelWithRonK group to learn about how I handle trip communications without overloading your mailbox with messages the route for the trip is: TX OK NM AZ CA NV UT CO NE IA MN WI IL MI IN KY TN AL MS LA TX there is a chance that the trip will resume after returning to TX with as much as a TX WA FL TX loop - it is all dependent upon tentative transports becoming definite last week I mentioned that I planned to breed my corgi Tina to Jeremy - a few hours after posting that message I learned that Jeremy had been neutered without my permission - but good news a few hours later! - I will be picking up Jeremy II (full brother to Jeremy I) as I am coming east through Pueblo CO - Jeremy II is a young pup so Tina will be able to 'train' him the way she wants (talk about hen pecked!) - that delays my breeding plans for 6-9 months but it is going to be exciting around here and on the road with two corgis providing entertainment! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilot Tina (AKC) private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] MAR/APR trip completed - new trip planning begins
hello everyone! the MAR/APR trip was completed in spite of running head on into a late spring Nebraska blizzard - for the first time ever I failed to deliver animals to their designated final destination - four rabbits had to be delivered to northeast CO rather than to the NE panhandle because it was simply impossible to travel the roads in NE the trip was the shortest regularly scheduled trip I have ever done - this is a sign of the economic times - that means that for the foreseeable future my trips will only begin after I have sufficient confirmed reservations to cover my basic expenses - trips will be MAY/JUN/JUL and JUL/AUG/SEP dependent upon loading the antifreeze internal leak problem I had during the DEC/JAN trip was not solved by the intake manifold gasket replacement so the van/RV 454 engine is scheduled to be pulled within the next few days - depending upon the results of the internal investigation I will either repair and reinstall the current engine or I will install a new engine - either way there is lots of cost involved Tina and Jeremy II are rapidly becoming bosom buddies - Tina is getting over her 'jealousy' attacks - Jeremy is a 'gutsy' little guy who stands up to Tina even though she is four times his size - they run each other until both fall over in comatose exhausted sleep - I built a ramp up onto the bed so that Jeremy can join Tina and Tiger the cat when I am sleeping - that does not leave much room for me but everybody is happy! the economy may be slow but there is simply no better time than now to buy new breeding stock if you can afford it - at a recent boer goat production sale absolute top quality animals were selling for 1/3 of what they would have sold for two years ago - new breeding stock is your investment in the future genetics of your herd! - start negotiating with the breeders of your choice - you may be surprised at the deals you can get! I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] spring transport trip planning moving forward
hello everyone! planning for the spring trip is moving forward rapidly - I have confirmed reservations for animals going eastbound from the west coast and animals going westbound from the east coast - now I need some 'fill in' reservations to make a complete coast to coast trip possible - this trip will not begin until I have enough confirmed reservations to cover the day to day expenses of a coast to coast trip - even if you are not sure of a need for transport please contact me with tentative information/questions ASAP! it appears that one of the other transport services had to cancel the trip scheduled for May - if those people who were scheduled on that trip contact me we will work out a solution to your transport needs including possibly moving my trip forward in time the economy may be slow but there is simply no better time than now to buy new breeding stock if you can afford it - at a recent boer goat production sale absolute top quality animals were selling for 1/3 of what they would have sold for two years ago - new breeding stock is your investment in the future genetics of your herd! - start negotiating with the breeders of your choice - you may be surprised at the deals you can get! Tina and Jeremy are bonding rapidly! - in typical corgi style they are either going at 100 mph or they are comatose asleep - jealousy battles are almost a thing of the past - Tina has learned that I will give her as much attention as I give Jeremy if she just waits - both have accepted my cat Tiger and all three sleep on the bed with me - Jeremy has learned how to use the 4 step ramp I built for him on the side of the bed I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] spring transport trip planning moving forward
hello everyone! planning for the spring trip is moving forward rapidly - I have confirmed reservations for animals going eastbound from the west coast and animals going westbound from the east coast - now I need some 'fill in' reservations to make a complete coast to coast trip possible - this trip will not begin until I have enough confirmed reservations to cover the day to day expenses of a coast to coast trip - even if you are not sure of a need for transport please contact me with tentative information/questions ASAP! I specifically need 'fill ins' going west from TX on the southern route, going east from TX on the southern route, going west toward OR, going east toward NY on the northern route, going south from the midwest... the economy may be slow but there is simply no better time than now to buy new breeding stock if you can afford it - at a recent boer goat production sale absolute top quality animals were selling for 1/3 of what they would have sold for two years ago - new breeding stock is your investment in the future genetics of your herd! - start negotiating with the breeders of your choice - you may be surprised at the deals you can get! Corgis are amazing! - I filled the food feeder a bit over full - Jeremy came up and studied the situation for a bit - THEN he very deliberately began pushing the food back from the edge of the bowl with his nose until none of it was 'hanging' on the edge - THEN he ate every single piece that was on the floor! - he is only 4 months old! I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] next trip to occur in early MAY!
hello everyone! due to time constraints on a couple large long distance loads I am moving the MAY/JUNE trip forward to an early May start date - that means you have limited time to make arrangements for your transport - contact me ASAP with basic info even if your transport is tentative the basic trip looks like the following (tentative): TX to OR - tentative limited space OR/WA to IN - limited space IN to eastern NY - space available NY to WI - limited space WI to NC - space available NC to UT - limited space UT to ??? I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please - if there are timing restrictions or complications (export) please inform me of your needs and schedules I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] LAST CALL! - May coast to coast transport
hello everyone! my May coast to coast to coast transport trip will be starting May 8th - this is your last chance to be part of this trip if you contact me ASAP - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please - I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net the basic route is as follows - if you draw connecting lines on a map you will see where my zig zag route is taking me TX OR WA WI IN PA NY MI WI VA NC AR TX UT CA AZ TX Tina is in her first heat - she is being a hormonal pain in the butt going from being aggressive to wanting to lay in my lap in seconds - Jeremy has no clue - he goes from playing with Tina to hiding in a small hole to avoid her attacks - poor little guy! this trip I will have some Golden Guernsey's on board and I will be hauling some of my own myotonic bloodlines! - it is always fun to see multi-generational descendants of my own animals! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] MAY/JUNE transport trip begins today!
hello everyone! the May/June 2009 coast to coast transport trip begins today - you can watch this trip happen in real time by joining my Yahoo group below - the basic route is as follows (with lots of zig zags in the actual route): TX CA WA NY WI NC CA TX during this trip I will be transporting a number of Golden Guernsey goats, a number of four horn sheep, some milk sheep, some descendants of my own myotonic goat bloodlines, two little pug dogs who are moving to live with Grandma while Mom goes to live in Australia, and a complete family pet herd going almost coast to coast some legs I am at full capacity but there is still room available on a few legs - I will be on WiFi during the trip so you can contact me to see if last minute additions are possible - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals to answer questions Tina and Jeremy will be with me - they have survived Tina's first heat - poor Jeremy had no idea of what was happening but I am sure he is glad Tina's hormonal swings have stopped! - they will have lots of 'puppy' and 'bottle baby kids' company this trip so it should be interesting for them! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net or through my Yahoo TravelWithRonK group - I do not access my home voice mail system while on the road - messages left there will not be heard until I get home in June payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email wish us luck with the weather and a brand new 454 engine in the van/RV tow vehicle - and please pray that the gasoline price gods don't continue to go crazy like they have in the past few days - for some reason it always happens that gasoline prices spike up just as I am leaving on a trip! - someone is against me up there! -- Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] spring trip completed - summer trip planning begins
hello everyone! the MAY/JUN transport trip was completed this week - I was on both coasts twice during this trip - I delivered 20 Golden Guernsey bottle babies from WA to IN with no problems - Murphy decided I needed a new transmission in remote Miles City MT - I had the old transmission scheduled for a routine rebuild in June (only 70,000 miles since last rebuild) but Murphy thought otherwise - I sure would like to get rid of this Murphy! the summer trip planning is moving forward rapidly - I may be making a TX to GA/FL short loop trip very soon - anyone with animals needing to go east or west along the I-10/20 corridors needs to contact me immediately! for the later summer trip (JUL/AUG/SEP) I have reservations taking me to the east coast and New England - I am looking for reservations to make it a coast to coast trip - I often get questions about transporting during the hot months - I have had no problems with my aluminum trailer - three years ago on the day Las Vegas had an official high temp of 128 degrees I was making the Needles to Barstow trip fully loaded on both decks with sheep and goats during the mid afternoon heat - none of the animals showed any stress during the trip - the only consolation I made to the heat was to keep moving at 45 mph and to take a route that put me on top of a 4000 ft. pass at sunset so I could turn broadside to the wind and let the animals rest until after the sunset cool down I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please - if there are timing restrictions or complications (export) please inform me of your needs and schedules I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] AUG/SEP trip tentative route
hello everyone! I have evidence that some of my outgoing email may be getting lost - I almost always reply to messages sent to me within a few hours - if you have requested info from me and have not received a reply please send a message to rkee...@realtime.net along with a phone number or call me at 512.259.5098 the AUG/SEP trip will begin about AUG 12th plus or minus - time is short if you want to be part of this trip - the trip route as it stands now is: midwest loop - TX OK KS MO IL IN TN LA TX west coast loop - TX CA OR UT CO MT WI TX I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please - if there are timing restrictions or complications (export) please inform me of your needs and schedules I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] AUG/SEP trip - changes in schedule/itinerary
hello everyone! during the week of AUG 3rd-7th I will be making a quick TX VA TN GA TX loop to deliver a large load to VA - after returning to TX I will only have a few days to finalize the rest of the trip that is scheduled to start AUG 12th-13th - that means that it is going to be difficult to devote the amount of time to trip planning that I normally do - so if you want to be part of the trip please get with me ASAP and then do not be surprised if I do not reply quickly the main part of the trip is as follows: midwest loop - TX OK KS MO IN IL LA TX west coast loop - TX CA OR ID UT CO MT WI TX I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] Working system
the basic configuration that I have seen at many locations is a 10-12 foot wide corridor with a series of gates forming small pens so that you can move and sort - a small pen or two off to the side lets you segregate temporarily when I was raising goats I had a corridor between the doe and buck paddocks - at breeding time I opened the gate on the doe end - any doe that walked the 150 feet to stand at the buck gate to flag was ready to breed - I shut the doe gate and then selected the buck I wanted for breeding - put him in the corridor with the doe - I always knew when a doe was bred and to who (except in the case of one buck who learned to breed THROUGH the fence - but he was my prize buck so I was not too disappointed!) -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] AUG/SEP trip in progress now
hello everyone! my AUG/SEP trip is in progress now - you can watch the real time action by joining my group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK - you can watch my mortal combat with Murphy and his clan - he hit me 4 times in 5 days during the early phase of the trip - yesterday at the repair shop he hit me twice before I was finally able to leave the shop at sunset - that is 6 Murphyisms in 8 days! - I have a friend who says he has a friend who can put out a contract on Murphy - I am considering it! my next scheduled trip is OCT/NOV but there is the possibility of a couple of 'special' trips during SEP that would have space for riders during the 'deadhead' phase of the trips - these would be short notice quick response type trips so if you have a need to transport during SEP and do not want to wait until OCT/NOV please get the basic information to me ASAP - if the special trips happen I will try to fit in as many of your loads as is possible based upon the route of the special trip I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with more than 2500 animals transported in 8 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] HAPPY HOLIDAY! - and trip report
hello everyone! we are celebrating here in central Texas - after the worst drought in history I came home from the late summer transport trip to find 4 INCHES of rain in my rain gauge! - I was not here to know how much of it soaked in but when you are 18 inches behind normal rainfall two years in a row anything is welcome! the August transport trip was completed yesterday morning at about 2 AM - I covered the country from VA to CA and WA - Murphy drove me crazy this trip! - he visited me 8 TIMES during the trip with a series of relatively minor but very irritating incidents - I am getting really tired of Murphy and his clan - if you know anyone who can put a voodoo curse on him please pass the word that I am considering everything! the van/RV tow vehicle goes into the shop this week for its normal round of repairs and preventative maintenance - the worst repair seems to be a rear axle bearing needing replacement - the rear axle was actually on my list of 'hot' repair items - after 570,000 miles I am beginning to get a good feel for when things need to be inspected/maintained on this vehicle - with the help of a good mechanic we have developed a detailed plan for maintenance prior to each trip with many items being replaced routinely before they fail - it is not cheap but breaking down on the road is no fun! my next trip is OCT/NOV - I have just started planning that trip - if you have a need to transport please get with me ASAP - now is a good time to buy if you can afford it - really top quality genetics are being sold at bargain prices due to the recession - an investment in your herd now will get results a year from now when the economy rebounds and people suddenly decide they need new animals in their herd enjoy your holiday and pray for more rain for central Texas! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with nearly 3000 animals transported in 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] EMERGENCY TRIP - REQUEST FOR DONATIONS!!!!
hello everyone! I am leaving today to make an emergency transport from Nashville TN to Austin TX - this trip is to rescue a young mother and her children from an abusive family situation - the children have allergies that require that the herd of milk sheep, milk goats, and egg laying ducks move with them - the total round trip is close to 2000 miles for me - I am donating my equipment and time - it would be a wonderful gesture if the wonderful people of all of the groups I belong to could donate gas money - I figure that it is going to cost about $600 for my gas for this trip - gas for the personal family vehicle will cost at least $200 - if 40 people out there could donate $20 each the gas would be almost paid for please send PayPal donations to my account at rkee...@realtime.net or send checks to Ron Keener 4100 Byron Circle Leander TX 78641 I expect to return to Texas with the animals Friday - I will post results of the trip as part of my weekly 'Friday Market' message please crosspost to any groups that you think are appropriate thank you everyone! -- Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with nearly 3000 animals transported in 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] SEP OCT NOV transport trips
hello everyone! I just got home a few minutes ago from an emergency TN to TX transport - a spousal abuse situation required that a young mother with four children move to TX to be under the protection of relatives - 30 milk sheep and goats, about 40 egg laying ducks, some guinea fowl, a Pyrenees dog, and lots of livestock pans/supplies etc. were delivered to their new home at sunset yesterday - donations from a whole bunch of you paid for the U-Haul box truck and driver to get a lot of the family necessities to TX, a U-Haul trailer attached to the family SUV for critical necessities, gas for both of these plus gas for my tow vehicle - I donated my equipment and time for the transport - the mother and kids were delayed in TN by some last minute legal paperwork but hopefully they are on the road westbound by now A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED TO THE CAUSE AND TO THOSE WHO GAVE MORAL SUPPORT TO THIS EFFORT! - IT WAS WORTH THE EFFORT! SEP - there is a possibility that I will need to make an unplanned cross country trip to move some animals that have time constraints on their transports - if so the route would be: Austin TX to SC empty South Carolina to Sioux Falls, South Dakota SD to OR empty OR to CO to Del Rio TX Del Rio to Austin TX empty if you have anything that could be moved along that general route on short notice please get back to me at rkee...@realtime.net ASAP! OCT/NOV - it appears that the scheduled trip will begin with a clockwise loop of the west coast starting from TX - then a cross country run from OR/WA to New England along the northern route followed by a clockwise loop of the east coast ending in TX - if you have animals needing to move along that general route including a possible second west coast loop get back to me at rkee...@realtime.net ASAP! before I left for the TN trip I had had 11 1/2 inches of rain in 10 days at my central TX location - I have not checked the gauge since I got home - so part of the central TX drought zone did get a lot of rain but it came way to fast - that is good for the very depleted highland lakes of central TX but not so good for the farmers and ranchers who needed a soaking rain - hopefully a lot of water made it into the drinking water aquifers - nearly every well in my neighborhood has been pulled this summer in order to drop the pumps deeper into the wells - I am running my well at 480 feet with a timer to restrict pumping - I pump 30 seconds every 10 minutes to feed 1-2 gallon into my surface tank - before the rains I could pump my well dry in less than a minute! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with nearly 3000 animals transported in 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] OCT/NOV transport - time is short!!
hello everyone! there is only two weeks left to get your reservations in to me for the OCT/NOV coast to coast transport trip - I am going to try to be on the road about OCT 19th plus or minus the route is a complete clockwise loop of the lower 48 states with a couple zig zags up into the lower midwest - I will be going roughly TX MO CA WA ME GA AR TX - I am heavily loaded over parts of this loop but there is room for more animals in all sections if you get back to me ASAP! I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with nearly 3000 animals transported in 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] OCT/NOV transport - time is short!!
hello everyone! there is only two weeks left to get your reservations in to me for the OCT/NOV coast to coast transport trip - I am going to try to be on the road about OCT 19th plus or minus the route is a complete clockwise loop of the lower 48 states with a couple zig zags up into the lower midwest - I will be going roughly TX MO CA WA ME GA AR TX - I am heavily loaded over parts of this loop but there is room for more animals in all sections if you get back to me ASAP! I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email update on J... - I spoke to her on the phone WED night - she was in TN after returning for court proceedings - the court forced her husband to turn the cell phone back on and to put money in her bank account for food and medicine for the kids - she has a restraining order and is filing for divorce - she has a U-Haul trailer and was loading more personal things to take back to TX with her here is the summary of your donations - you all generously donated $1905 to her - I gave her $1500 cash when I arrived in TN to pick up the animals - the remaining $405 went toward my gasoline bill for the trip THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with nearly 3000 animals transported in 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport eastbound from OR mid NOV
hello everyone! I am working on a possible transport that will leave me empty in Oregon about mid NOV - I need something going eastbound/southeastbound to get me back to TX I am willing to negotiate fees! I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with nearly 3000 animals transported in 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] I am back home and finally back on email !!
hello everyone! the OCT/NOV trip ended up being an OCT/NOV/DEC trip with me finally getting home JAN 2nd! - the trip just would not die! - but finally all the animals were delivered and I returned home to no water or email the water problem was solved just in time for the BIG Texas freeze! - it is not supposed to get down to near single digit temps in central TX but it did and there was a MAJOR run on PVC at the local hardware stores - I lost some PVC and my surface tank jet pump to ice damage - I just got the new jet pump and PVC repairs operational today so I finally have water - the running into town every morning to use a grocery store rest room was getting OLD! the no email problem turned out to be three problems - two problems were due to changes at my ISP that were not documented in the web site Help Desk section - I found this out after buying a new Compaq PC because all indications were that I had a bad motherboard on my old PC - so now I have a new PC but am using the old one because that is were all my data is - the third problem is still ATT's but it is just an irritation so I can live with it until they 'discover' what the problem is my plans for the short term future are: put a new engine and transmission in the van/RV tow vehicle totally inspect/service EVERY component of the RV and trailer begin long range planning for a late FEB/MAR trip for now I am taking inquiries and reservations for the next trip - a tentative schedule will develop over the next several weeks I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please if there are timing restrictions or complications (export) please inform me of your needs and schedules I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email re: Corgi puppies - Tina and Jeremy did not successfully breed during her last heat - next opportunity for breeding will be late spring -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with nearly 3000 animals transported in 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] FEB/MAR/APR trip plans
hello everyone! Mother Nature has stuck her glaring white face into my plans for the quick TX VA TX trip - the massive snow storm now moving across the lower midwest follows my intended I-40 route perfectly with snow falls of 6-12 inches expected - therefore I will be delaying the trip for a few days to let cleanup crews do their work this means that there is a last minute opportunity to move animals along the east-west route if needed - you need to contact me ASAP with pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals - please use my private email address below the coast to coast trip continues to evolve - if you want to be part of this MAR/APR trip I need to have information soon - early reservations are the ones that help me determine a tentative route - this means that I am more likely to be able to transport your animals - last minute reservations may not 'fit' the final route and may not be included in the final trip itinerary I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please - if there are timing restrictions or complications (export) please inform me of your needs and schedules I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with nearly 3000 animals transported in 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] MAR/APR trip planning intensifies!
hello everyone! the quick east coast 'snow' trip was completed at 3am this morning - I made it through all the VA/WV/PA snow to end up getting stuck in north TX 'sponge' gumbo - a quick push from a farm tractor got me back on solid ground the coast to coast trip continues to evolve - if you want to be part of this MAR/APR trip I need to have information soon - early reservations are the ones that help me determine a tentative route - this means that I am more likely to be able to transport your animals - last minute reservations may not 'fit' the final route and may not be included in the final trip itinerary - the trip at this early stage is shaping up to be a TX to midwest to west coast to east coast route but there is still plenty of time for your needs to influence my route I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please - if there are timing restrictions or complications (export) please inform me of your needs and schedules I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with nearly 3000 animals transported in 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] last call - APR coast to coast transport trip
hello everyone! last call for the APR coast to coast transport trip is rapidly approaching - I expect to be on the road MAR 29th-31st the trip is a midwest loop TX OK MO IL WI IN OH TX followed by a west coast loop TX OK NM CA OR NE MN followed by an east coast loop PA MD VA TX I am heavily loaded over the CA to VA segment but I do have some room if you get with me ASAP! I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please - if there are timing restrictions or complications (export) please inform me of your needs and schedules I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX private email at rkee...@realtime.net or IM me on Yahoo Messenger (rkeener485) web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with nearly 3000 animals transported in 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] LAST CALL! - APR coast to coast transport trip
hello everyone! last call for the APR coast to coast transport trip is rapidly approaching - I expect to be on the road MAR 29th-31st - update: most likely I will not get on the road until APR 1st-2nd the trip is a midwest loop TX OK MO IL WI IN OH OK TX followed by a west coast loop TX OK NM CA OR NE MN followed by an east coast loop PA MD VA TX I am heavily loaded over the CA to VA segment but I do have some room if you get with me ASAP! I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please - if there are timing restrictions or complications (export) please inform me of your needs and schedules I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with nearly 3000 animals transported in 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] LAST CALL LAST CALL - April coast to coast transport
hello everyone! this is it! - LAST CALL - I expect to be on the road APR 1st-2nd the trip is a midwest loop TX OK MO WI IL IN OH OK TX followed by a west coast loop TX NM AZ CA OR NE MN followed by an east coast loop PA MD VA TX I am heavily loaded over the CA to VA segment but I do have some room if you get with me ASAP! - I need some riders to cover the expense of getting from VA back to TX - tell me what you have coming westbound - we will work something out! I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please - if there are timing restrictions or complications (export) please inform me of your needs and schedules I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with nearly 3000 animals transported in 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] TravelWithRonK announces 'LIMO' service!!
hello everyone! for ten years now I have been providing 'bus' service for transporting animals from coast to coast - the routes have been determined by the reservations I had for each trip - I was able to keep fees low by setting up routes where all of the riders 'shared' expenses i.e. a bus I have had recurring requests for special 'dedicated' transports where special, fragile, and high value animals need to be moved from point to point in the shortest route and time possible - dedicated transport also means that your animals can be moved with zero contact with other animals - beginning in May 2010 I will begin offering dedicated 'limo' service which will be available between my coast to coast 'bus' trips - to make this feasible financially I made the commitment today to buy a new smaller trailer that can be pulled behind either my heavy duty RV tow vehicle or behind my lighter duty white van tow vehicle the new trailer is 14x5 feet with two compartments - it has rubber pads on the flooring - it is fully enclosed and insulated - it has a roof top AC unit to provide cool transport in the hottest of conditions and the insulation will provide warmth in cold conditions - I will be adding a few more fresh air vents so that I have more control over the air flow when in motion - I will also probably add a small upper deck where I can put a couple 500 size carriers for small animals this is a major financial commitment for me at a time when my personal finances are very tight - but I felt it was time to solve a need and the right trailer came available at a reasonable price for what I am getting - this shows that I am committed to staying in the livestock transport field for a long time to come and to continuing to be your premier small livestock transport service! if you have a need for 'limo' transport service please contact me privately at rkee...@realtime.net or through my Yahoo TravelWithRonK group - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a description of the animals in each email please thank you for your patriotism in the past and I hope to be given the opportunity to prove my dedication to your animals in the future! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with nearly 3000 animals transported in 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] April coast to coast transport starting ....
hello everyone! my April coast to coast transport trip starts tomorrow Saturday April 3rd - you can watch the trip in real time by joining my Yahoo group at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK my route is: TX OK MO IA WI IL IN OH IN IL MO OK TX followed by: TX NM AZ CA OR ID WY NE IA MN WI IL IN followed by: OH PA MD VA TN AR OK CO there is a chance that I will continue on to CA following the CO stop to pick up a large load going to OH - if that happens I will be looking for more riders along a CO CA OH TX route - watch my Yahoo group for updates much of this trip I am heavily loaded but I do have room over some sections if you get with me ASAP - please reply to my home email address at rkee...@realtime.net I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email PremierLimo service will begin immediately following the April coast to coast trip - if you have a need for special point to point livestock transport this is the service for you - I will pick up your animals and deliver them straight through with zero contact with other animals - I can use either my 14x5 foot trailer, my 20x6 double deck trailer, or my 12x6 RV interior space to provide service just for you! -- questions? Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with nearly 3000 animals transported in 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] TravelWithRonK PremierLimo transport
hello everyone! tentative MAY limo trip info below **Biosecurity concerns **Valuable animals to move **Animals needing special handling **Short timeframe transport needed TravelWithRonK' s PremierLimo service is your answer! Using either of my tow vehicles and either my 14x5 trailer or my 20x6 double deck trailer TravelWithRonK can provide that specialized transport that you desire for one animal or a large load - starting from my Texas base I will go to your pick up site, pick up the animal(s), transport them in minimal time to your drop off site, and then return to my base A comment about PremierLimo fees - when you compare a bus ride fee to a taxicab fee there is a significant difference - the same applies to PremierLimo fees - bus service depends upon a large number of riders contributing a smaller amount each toward the total cost of transport service - limo service depends upon one or a very limited number of riders paying the total transport fee - the same applies to PremierLimo - PremierLimo fees will be considerably more than bus fees but when your circumstances warrant the expense then PremierLimo will provide the service I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in each email - I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my home email address rkee...@realtime. net I have a tentative NC to OR transport - this breeder is willing to share transport expenses - my route would be TX NC OR TX with zig zags of hundreds of miles possible - if you have a need to move animals in MAY along this basic route and are willing to share expenses please contact me with the basic info -- questions? Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with nearly 3000 animals transported in 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] TravelWithRonK PremierLimo Transport service
hello everyone! ** Biosecurity concerns ** Valuable animals to move ** Animals needing special handling ** Short timeframe transport needed TravelWithRonK's PremierLimo service is your answer! Using either of my tow vehicles and either my 14x5 trailer or my 20x6 double deck trailer TravelWithRonK can provide that specialized transport that you desire for one animal or a large load - starting from my Texas base I will go to your pick up site, pick up the animal(s), transport them in minimal time to your drop off site, and then return to my base A comment about PremierLimo fees - when you compare a bus ride fee to a taxicab fee there is a significant difference - the same applies to PremierLimo fees - bus service depends upon a large number of riders contributing a smaller amount each toward the total cost of transport service - limo service depends upon one or a very limited number of riders paying the total transport fee - the same applies to PremierLimo - PremierLimo fees will be considerably more than bus fees but when your circumstances warrant the expense then PremierLimo will provide the service I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in each email - I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my home email address rkee...@realtime.net -- questions? Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with 3000 animals transported in 10 years of service all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/animal_import/animal_imports_states.shtml for animal IMPORT information ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
