[Blackbelly] TravelWithRonK - changes are happening now
TravelWithRonK - changes are happening now I have been on the road for 15 years but it is coming to an end. The trip I am on now is over 11,000 miles in three weeks with at least 9,000 more miles to go (possibly more). This is the LAST long duration 'bus' style trip ever. My body just cannot handle the stress any more. I will be switching to 'limo' style mode for all future trips. That means trips of less than 10 days. The limo mode is more expensive so I will be modifying my fee plan. I will be using the 'shared limo' concept to keep your expenses as low as possible but my fees are likely to increase by 50% or more. Even so I will be operating in a 'not for profit' mode but I feel that I owe the entire ag community a solution for their livestock transport needs until someone else steps forward. This is time for the right person to come forward to continue my legacy. Your name can go down in the Who's Who list of the most influential people in small livestock history. I believe I am the single one person who has had the most enfluence on genetic distribution since Johnny Appleseed! You can carry on with your name right behind mine. You will not be alone. You will be in the company of some pretty special people. Here are just a few examples: Dr. Phil Sponenberg - the most reknowned livestock genetics DNA expert in the world Dr. Martin Dally - who solved the sheep AI yield problems Suzanne Gasparotto - who turned the lowly pet quality myotonic goat into a meat goat powerhouse Don Smith - the 'old man' of boer genetics who successfully cloned Eggsfile after his tragic death the dozens of 'old timer' dairy goat breeders who were importing world class genetics long before the ADGA existed the new generation of breeders searching the world for new breeds with Awassii dairy sheep being an example (only 50 animals currently in the US) the many dedicated 'rare' breed collectors who are saving the rarest of the 'heritage' breeds the SVF Foundation in Rhode Island who is saving the rare breeds in cryogenic storage these are all people that I have had the honor of meeting face to face in a relaxed environment where there was time to chat about what they had done and are doing then there are the thousands of small breeders who are pursuing their dreams of producing that one special animal that will go down in history as a 'mover and shaker' in their breed if you have the intestinal fortitude to step forward to make a committment now is the time! ron ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport - MAY/JUN
transport - MAY/JUN coast to coast runs coming up! - see below for details I am in the process of a major upgrade to my van tow vehicle - this is being done with the meager compensation received from Allstate insurance for the accident a year ago I put a new truck grade engine in just before the MAR/APR trip - the L31 HD engine is specially designed by GM to go into the 2500 HD pickup that is GMs choice for pulling large RV trailers - after 13,000 miles I can say this is the strongest small block 'work' engine I have ever used and I am getting over 10 mpg while pulling a trailer! a visit to the men's 'toy store' (the local wrecking yard) produced an extremely rare gem - GM makes a special heavy duty rearend that is used in the heaviest duty dually pickups and the dually class C RVs - very rarely the rearend is built in a single rear wheel configuration in a van format - I was aware of their existence but I had never seen one - Don grabbed the rearend like it was a piece of gold - then we bought a rearend identical but in a dually pickup format to use for spare parts - I will end up with freshly rebuilt heavy duty rear end under the van with the 4.10 gears I want and a pile of spare parts - this will solve the rearend problems I have been having periodically! the stock GM heavy duty transmission that is under the van is being upgraded from a four speed to an eight speed by adding a Gear Vendors external overdrive unit - with my style of manual control driving I can now get 10 gear ratios out of what used to be a 4 speed - this makes driving in rugged terrain much easier and more fuel efficient in early May I will be going westbound Texas to Oregon with an empty trailer - I will load up near Portland OR on May 9th with a load going to Hagerstown MD - after unloading in WV near Hagerstown I go empty back to GrantsPass OR to load soay sheep going to Wisconsin and llamas going to Hagerstown - after unloading in WV I again go cross country to Oregon with an empty trailer - then I load up with sheep at Lebanon OR going to Portland Maine - after unloading in ME I head west toward TX again with an empty trailer I AM GOING WESTBOUND ALONG SEVERAL ROUTES WITH AN EMPTY TRAILER! PLEASE TAKE THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY TO MOVE YOUR ANIMALS WESTBOUND - I WILL ZIG ZAG AND OFFER SPECIAL INCENTIVES IF YOU CAN GIVE ME LOADS GOING WESTBOUND! I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Austin TX Portland OR Hagerstown MD GrantsPass OR Portland OR Hagerstown MD Madison WI Lebanon OR Portland ME ?? Austin TX The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here ?? Find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I am on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] the future of TravelWithRonK
the future of TravelWithRonK my days are numbered at being able to continue transport trips - the accident a year ago is taking its toll on a daily basis - if someone does not step forward to carry the transport flag I will be shutting down soon and the entire AG community will have lost a service that I have provided for 15 years - send me a message if you want to talk about outright purchase of my equipment or gradual takeover of the transport service - your name can go down in history just like mine! The past three years have been tough on me financially and physically. It started with major repair expenses caused by enept repair work done on the road in 2012 followed by the house fire in 2013 that destroyed me financially followed by the accident in 2014 that has destroyed me physically. It is obvious to me that I cannot maintain the pace I have been running for the past 6 months so it is time to start thinking about alternatives. I am open to a gradual phaseout of my 'career' if I can find the right person to carry on with the TravelWithRonK 'flag'. If you have a desire to explore a new phase in your life please get with me privately. I have a solid reputation that you might be the right person to carry on with. TravelWithRonK is not a get rich opportunity. You will earn every penny that is left over after paying expenses. You will not make a living off TravelWithRonK. You must have guaranteed supplemental income to live on. The ideal person would be an early retiree with a farm background who has a desire to do something worthwhile for the entire AG community. I have transported 4000 critters in my 15 year career. These are not 'animals'. They are the genetic future of thousands of herds and the hopes/dreams of their owners. The reward of TravelWithRonK is seeing the faces of the new owners the first time they see their new genetics and then hearing the stories and seeing the results years down the road from that first investment. Longterm clients are always willing to show me the results of their new 'bloodline'! Send me a private email to rkee...@realtime.net to start the discussion. ron ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport - MAR/APR/MAY/JUN
transport - MAR/APR/MAY/JUN LAST CALL !! - I expect to be on the road Monday MAR 23rd - this is your last chance to be included in the current trip - I need name address phones for both ends of your transport for your 'last minute' needs to be added on assuming that I can make the necessary zig zags and have room for long range planning I have two large loads going eastbound late MAY early JUN - that means I will be going westbound before and between those loads - I have room on the westbound legs I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Austin TX Charlotte NC College Station TX San Diego CA Portland OR Grants Pass OR Charlotte NC Harrisburg PA Lodi NY Mikado MI Austin TX The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here Wooster OH to ce CA Portland OR to VA - May Portland OR to ME - June Find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I am on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport - FEB/MAR/APR
transport - FEB/MAR/APR I am beginning to accumulate reservations for the next round of transport trips - at this point I have reservations and enquiries that could develop into a coast to coast trip - please let me know via private email if you have transport needs for the next few months I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Austin TX KS to NJ MI/MA to TX TX to SC NC to so CA TX to OR OR to NY/PA/NC no WI to so FL OH to ce CA ID to VA Austin TX The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here Find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I am on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] the future of TravelWithRonK
the future of TravelWithRonK The past three years have been tough on me financially and physically. It started with major repair expenses caused by enept repair work done on the road in 2012 followed by the house fire in 2013 that destroyed me financially followed by the accident in 2014 that has destroyed me physically. It is obvious to me that I cannot maintain the pace I have been running for the past 6 months so it is time to start thinking about alternatives. I am open to a gradual phaseout of my 'career' if I can find the right person to carry on with the TravelWithRonK 'flag'. If you have a desire to explore a new phase in your life please get with me privately. I have a solid reputation that you might be the right person to carry on with. TravelWithRonK is not a get rich opportunity. You will earn every penny that is left over after paying expenses. You will not make a living off TravelWithRonK. You must have guaranteed supplemental income to live on. The ideal person would be an early retiree with a farm background who has a desire to do something worthwhile for the entire AG community. I have transported 4000 critters in my 15 year career. These are not 'animals'. They are the genetic future of thousands of herds and the hopes/dreams of their owners. The reward of TravelWithRonK is seeing the faces of the new owners the first time they see their new genetics and then hearing the stories and seeing the results years down the road from that first investment. Longterm clients are always willing to show me the results of their new 'bloodline'! Send me a private email to rkee...@realtime.net to start the discussion. ron ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport - FEB/MAR/APR
transport - FEB/MAR/APR I am beginning to accumulate reservations for the next round of transport trips - at this point I have reservations and enquiries that could develop into a coast to coast trip - please let me know via private email if you have transport needs for the next few months I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Austin TX KS to NJ NC to so CA OR to NY/PA/NC Austin TX The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here Find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I am on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport - FEB/MAR/APR
transport - FEB/MAR/APR I am beginning to accumulate reservations for the next round of transport trips - at this point I have reservations and enquiries that could develop into a coast to coast trip - please let me know via private email if you have transport needs for the next few months - rkee...@realtime.net I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Midland NC Alpine CA The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here midwest/eastcoast loop OH to TX dedicated load AL to CO Find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I am on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] LGD weanling pups for sale TN
LGD weanling pups for sale TN the three pyrenees LGD weanling puppies are badger marked - they are presently in the pen behind the drivers seat with a lamancha buckling - they bonded with him immediately so they are showing promise - price is $200 each with a discounted transport fee from me - this money will help Jennifer tremendously with her struggle to survive on the pittance that the TN court system awarded for child support ($10 per day per child for special needs children is absurd and the TN judge should be reprimanded publicly before being removed from office) - call me at 512.923,4359 if you are interested in doing a good deed while getting a new LGD prospect ron ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport - NOV/DEC
transport - NOV/DEC start of the trip has been delayed by a vet paper situation at the first stop in California - I expect to get on the road early next week - all of the stops prior to what used to be the third California stop have cancelled so I am now pulling an empty trailer 2000 miles to get to the new first stop - if you have anything needing to go west along a central TX to central CA route get with me ASAP - I can zig zag! the TX OR VT TX trip is expanding quickly - I have decided to pull the big trailer so I have room for more riders over most segments of the trip - see the expanded itinerary below I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Austin TX Williams CA Grants Pass OR Seattle WA Missoula MT Colorado Springs CO Brady TX Austin/SanAntonio TX Durant OK StLouis MO Chicago IL Harrisburg PA Montpelier VT StJohnsbury VT Harrisburg PA Greenfield IN Branson MO FtSmith AR Whitesboro/Dallas TX The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here OH to TX dedicated load AL to CO Find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I am on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport - NOV/DEC
transport - NOV/DEC the TX OR VT TX trip is expanding quickly - I have decided to pull the big trailer so I have room for more riders over most segments of the trip - see the expanded itinerary below I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Austin TX LosAngeles CA Sacramento CA Grants Pass OR Portland OR Seattle WA Colorado Springs CO Chicago IL StLouis MO Duncan OK College Station TX Brady TX Harrisburg PA Montpelier VT StJohnsbury VT Harrisburg PA Greenfield IN Branson MO FtSmith AR Dallas TX The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here OH to TX dedicated load AL to CO Find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I am on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport - NOV/DEC
transport - NOV/DEC The OCT trip completes tomorrow in SanAntonio TX I have an eastbound trip forming for NOV - I have TX to PA I have a TX MN MO TX trip to make - I have room from Hannibal MO to seMN to seTX I have several enquiries about long distance east to west transport - I need a couple more to make it feasible for NOV/DEC plus supporting riders TX to east coast and west coast to TX to get home I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Austin TX Austin MN Hannibal MO Houston TX The list below is tentative and/or longterm- send me info if you want to be here TX to TN OH to TX dedicated load AL to CO CA to TX biosecure Find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I am on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport - OCT/NOV
transport - OCT/NOV The OCT trip is in progress now CO to TX to TN/NC to VT then VT to PA to TX I have an eastbound trip forming for NOV - I have TX to PA and VA tentative I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Denver CO Houston TX Chattanooga TN Newport VT Pittsburgh PA San Antonio TX The list below is tentative and/or longterm- send me info if you want to be here TX to TN OH to TX dedicated load AL to CO CA to TX biosecure Find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I am on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport - OCT/NOV
transport - OCT/NOV The OCT trip is in progress now - TX to CA to CO then CO to TX to TN/NC to VT then VT to PA to TX I have an eastbound trip forming for NOV - I have TX to PA and VA at this time I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Houston TX LosAngeles CA Denver CO Chattanooga TN St Johnsbury VT Pittsburgh PA San Antonio TX The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here TX to TN OH to TX dedicated load TX to PA dedicated load AL to CO find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I am on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport - SEP/OCT/NOV
transport - SEP/OCT/NOV The first fall trip will start mid SEP. Current reservations are TX to CO and OR to WI to TX followed by TX to Hannibal MO to pick up the big trailer then CO to TX to TN to VT then PA to MO to TX I have an eastbound trip forming for OCT (see above). The current possibility includes a need to move some sanctuary pot belly pigs from soCA to western NC - I need a rider westbound from Denver to Los Angeles to cover my expense to pick them up - if you have anything along that westbound route please get with me ASAP! I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Austin TX Walsenburg CO Grants Pass OR Monroe WI East Bernard TX Hannibal MO Denver CO Houston TX Chattanooga TN St Johnsbury VT Pittsburgh PA Cabool MO San Antonio TX The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here so CA to NC AL to CO find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I am on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport - SEP/OCT/NOV
transport - SEP/OCT/NOV the export animals were moved to Montana to get them away from the stigma of VS (see below) - after a 21 day delay in MT they will continue their journey northbound four animals were moved to a quarantine facility in Texas - their semen and embryos will eventually be used as a MAJOR genetic boost for Australian dairy goat genetics - it is a very complex and expensive process to get into Austalia so this investment group is making a major commitment to improving Australian dairy herds using the BEST American togg and lamancha genetics after making expensive repairs to my van engine in Texas (replaced both heads) the engine blew up in Lewiston Idaho for a different reason - I had to buy a new engine and have it installed on the road - that is a VERY expensive solution - my fall budget has been totally destroyed but thanks to SEP and OCT customers who came through with 100% prepays on their transport reservations I was able to buy the engine, get it installed, get the quarantine animals back to Texas, and have gas money to start the SEP trip - you are all WONDERFUL people! My large 6x20 double deck trailer is in Hannibal MO - I am looking for a solution to be reunited with it - if you have a small load going northbound (central TX to northeast MO) I have a small pen inside my van - coming southbound on the same route I have the big trailer empty - I can zig zag - get back to me ASAP if you have a 'solution' - I will negotiate fees! The VS outbreak in central TX has caused me to cancel the first leg of my mid SEP/OCT trip - the first leg was to deliver export animals from TX to ND - now I am looking for a way to get to Oregon to begin the trip with eastbound animals - if you have anything needing to go west along a general TX to OR route (I can zig zag) please get with me ASAP! I currently have reservations from TX to CO. The first fall trip will start mid SEP. See the comments about VS above. Route eastbound is dependent upon reservations. Current reservations are TX to CO and OR to WI to TX. I have an eastbound trip forming for OCT. The current possibility is soCA to CO to NC to VT. Then I have a load going VT to MO and another load going PA to TX. I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Austin TX Medford/Grants Pass OR Redmond OR Monroe WI East Bernard TX Brownsville TX The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here so CA to NC CO to VT VT to MO PA to TX find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I am on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport - SEP/OCT
transport - SEP/OCT The VS outbreak in central TX has caused me to cancel the first leg of my mid SEP/OCT trip - the first leg was to deliver export animals from TX to ND - now I am looking for a way to get to Oregon to begin the trip with eastbound animals - if you have anything needing to go west along a general TX to OR route (I can zig zag) please get with me ASAP! I currently have reservations from TX to CO. The first fall trip will start mid SEP. See the comments about VS above. Route eastbound is dependent upon reservations. Current reservations are TX to CO and OR to WI to TX. I have an eastbound trip forming for OCT. The current possibility is soCA to CO to NC to VT. Then I have a load going VT to MO and another load going PA to TX. I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Austin TX Medford/Grants Pass OR Redmond OR Monroe WI East Bernard TX Brownsville TX The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here so CA to NC CO to VT VT to MO PA to TX find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I am on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport - my schedule is totally readjusted
transport - my schedule is totally readjusted the combination of the VS outbreak, paperwork snafus, and timing restrictions has caused my plans to be totally rearranged - the SEP 15th start date is no longer a definite for the SEP/OCT trip - keep watching my posts for updates here is what I have working: TX IA MT OR TX dedicated limo trip happening immediately tentative CA WA to VT dedicated limo trip - large load with timing limitations OR to WI MO TX - longterm reservations (MO TX tentative) WI to TX - longterm reservation PA to TX - longterm reservation OH to TX - dedicated pending property closing legal issues there are several other things working - what I have to do is fit all of this into trips that meet time schedules but limit my 'empty' miles - WHEW! The VS outbreak in central TX has caused me to cancel the first leg of my mid SEP/OCT trip - the first leg was to deliver export animals from TX to ND - now I am looking for a way to get to Oregon to begin the trip with eastbound animals - if you have anything needing to go west along a general TX to OR route (I can zig zag) please get with me ASAP! I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. (list is in limbo for now) The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here (list is in limbo for now) find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I am on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport - limo AUG - bus SEP/OCT
transport - limo AUG - bus SEP/OCT I am able to run limo style trips during AUG and early SEP The VS outbreak in central TX has caused me to cancel the first leg of my mid SEP/OCT trip - the first leg was to deliver export animals from TX to ND - now I am looking for a way to get to Oregon to begin the trip with eastbound animals - if you have anything needing to go west along a general TX to OR route (I can zig zag) please get with me ASAP! We are attempting to get the export animals moved to Montana as soon as the new paperwork is ready - then I have a tentative MN/IA to TX transport that will get me back home - if you have anything coming back toward TX from MT direction get with me ASAP! The first fall trip will start SEP 15th. See the comments about VS above. Route eastbound is dependent upon reservations. Get with me ASAP! I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Austin TX Medford/Grants Pass OR Monroe WI East Bernard TX Ossipee NH (tentative) Indiana PA Marion TX The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here IL to MT export OR to SD - sep??? find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I am on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport - commentary from Ron
transport - commentary from Ron I am able to run limo style trips during AUG and early SEP I will be occupied with a humanitarian move for the next 10 days - the TN legal system finally made a decision in Jennifer's child support case - the TN judge ignored the recommendation of the UT evaluation of the four special needs children - UT recommended $1000 per month child support for each child - the judge awarded $300 per child per month - there is no way that a special needs child can live on $10 per day! - this is an opportunity for someone who is into political activism to make sure that an unworthy judge never gets elected to public office again! But at least Jennifer and kids can get out of TN. They are moving to Hannibal MO to start a new life. The VS outbreak in central TX will most likely cause me to cancel the first leg of my mid SEP/OCT trip - the first leg was to deliver export animals from TX to ND - now I am looking for a way to get to Oregon to begin the trip with eastbound animals - if you have anything needing to go west along a general TX to OR route (I can zig zag) please get with me ASAP! I expect to go TX to OH during AUG pending solving the legal problems with the OH to TX move - contact me if you have something to move along that general route - I can zig zag - I am loaded OH to TX The first fall trip will start SEP 15th. See the comments about VS above. Route eastbound is dependent upon reservations. Get with me ASAP! I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Austin TX Grants Pass OR Monroe WI East Bernard TX Ossipee NH (tentative) Indiana PA Marion TX The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here IL to MT export OR to SD - sep??? CO to NH OK to SC find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I am on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] AUG limo SEP bus transport trips
AUG limo SEP bus transport trips I am able to run limo style trips during AUG and early SEP I expect to go TX to OH during AUG pending solving the legal problems with the OH to TX move - contact me if you have something to move along that general route - I can zig zag - I am loaded OH to TX The first fall trip will start SEP 15th. It will start with a TX ND OR WI loop. From there will depend upon your reservations so get with me soon! I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Austin TX Ector TX Portal ND Grants Pass OR Monroe WI Indiana PA Marion TX The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here IL to MT export OR to SD - sep??? CO to NH OK to SC find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I am on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] short notice trips w/EMPTY trailer
short notice trips w/EMPTY trailer due to legal problems with new property purchase the OH to TX large load had to postpone - I am in eastern Iowa NOW going back to Texas EMPTY - if you have anything needing to move southbound call me NOW - 512.923.4359 - I can zig zag I expect to go TX to OH in 10-14 days pending solving the legal problems - contact me if you have something to move along that general route - I can zig zag The first fall trip will start SEP 15th. It will start with a TX ND OR WI loop. From there will depend upon your reservations so get with me soon! I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. no trip scheduled until SEP 15th The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here TX to ND export - sep IL to MT export OR to WI - sep OR to SD - sep??? CO to NH OK to SC find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I am on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] summer/fall coast to coast transport
summer/fall coast to coast transport I am planning on leaving TX on June 23rd. My route at this time is: TX ceIA SC NC cePA VT KY weTN neTX soCA noCA noNV neIA neOH TX I have limited room IA to SC, VT to TN, NV to IA, and OH to TX. I have room SC to VT, weTN to soCA, soCA to noCA, and neIA to neOH. The first fall trip will be in SEP. It will most likely start with a TX ND OR WI loop. From there will depend upon your reservations so get with me soon! I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Austin TX start trip DesMoines IA Columbia SC Harrisburg PA StJohnsbury VT Memphis TN College Station TX Temecula CA Corning CA Auburn CA Winnemucca NV Marquette IA Wooster OH Tyler TX Austin TX end trip The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here TX to ND export - sep IL to MT export OR to WI - sep OR to SD - sep??? ID to AR - sep??? CO to NH OK to SC find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] last call early summer coast to coast transport
last call early summer coast to coast transport I am planning on leaving TX on June 23rd. My route at this time is: TX ceIA SC NC cePA VT KY weTN neOH neTX soCA noNV neIA TX there is a chance that the neOH to neTX transport will be done at the end of the trip rather than as a backtrack during the eastcoast loop I have limited room IA to SC, VT to TN, OH to TX, and NV to IA. the wrecked van went into the shop early Tuesday morning - 24 hours later it had been stripped of anything useable and the shell was ready for transport to the crusher - I get a bit nostalgic when I look at the vehicle that I spent 300,000 miles in but then I look at how effectively the design protected me from serious injury and I am thankful - with the engine and transmission pulled we could see how the frame of the van actually bent in a 90 degree curve directly under my feet - that bend absorbed the impact so that I was not 'smooshed' by the firewall coming back toward me! the engine is going into my new van to replace the engine that was a heavy oil user - the transmission will be a spare for my use when needed - the other parts will be added to my spare parts inventory and will be used as needed - all of this 'behind the scenes' activity is what is required to keep my equipment on the road to better serve the AG community - maintenance of the equipment is a full time job between trips! I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Austin TX start trip DesMoines IA Columbia SC Harrisburg PA StJohnsbury VT Memphis TN Wooster OH Tyler TX Temecula CA Winnemucca NV Marquette IA Austin TX end trip The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here TX to ND export - sep IL to MT export OR to WI - sep CO to NH find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] rob Peter to pay Paul sale
rob Peter to pay Paul sale Thanks to friends, family, and (especially) my loyal customers I have survived the months of financial stress following the accident in January that destroyed my tow vehicle. But I have been operating in the 'rob Peter to pay Paul' mode while waiting for All State to live up to its 'insurance' obligation to pay injured parties. The injury lawyers are telling me it could be 'years' before a settlement is reached since there is very little provision in the laws to 'force' an insurance company to move forward (the laws, of course, were written by insurance company lawyers). So I am still in the mode of having to ask for your support to help me get on the road again. I completed an 11,500 mile trip in May but came home with almost no cash in my pockets to pay for starting the next trip. I am continuing the discount transportation sale to generate cash to buy gasoline for the next trip (hopefully in June/July). Discount transportation sale continues I am starting a coast to coast transport trip in June. I start this trip knowing that I have a bare minimum of cash to cover my gasoline costs. If I breakdown on the road I am stranded. But I consider my TravelWithRonK transport service to be an invaluable service to the AG community. I know of no other person who has had the effect upon the distribution of livestock genetics as I have had in the past 15 years. I consider this to be the ultimate accomplishment of my life. But if an accountant were to look at my situation the response would be 'double your prices or shutdown to minimize your losses'. That is not the way I think! I plan on being around for a while longer but I need your help. The discount transport options below are my survival money. Help TravelWithRonK survive and help the livestock community and yourself! There are two sale options below. Please read both. Option one - My fee plan has a fee for the first animal is based upon distance, Additional animals are $100 each for distances above 500 miles. During my 'rob Peter to pay Paul' sale you can buy discount tickets for the additional animals for $50 each (that is a 50% discount). You can buy as many of these discounts as you want and you can use as many as four at a time during future transports. That means you can transport four extra animals (after the first one) at half price of $50 each rather than my standard fee of $100 each. If you purchase more than four discounts they can be used on future trips with no time limit in their use. Option Two - if you anticipate using my service in the near or far future and can handle a substantial prepay on your transport fee then I can save you some money! Prepay $700 and transport one additional animal for free - that is a $100 saving! Prepay $1200 and transport two additional animals for free - that is a $200 saving! Prepay $1700 save $300! Prepay $2200 and save $400! Prepay $2700 and save $500! There are no time limits on this prepay option. A quick way to get the money to me is PayPal to rkee...@realtime.net or... even better I will set it up to use Chase QuickPay so that you can transfer money directly into my Chase Bank checking account electronically (faster than PayPal and its free!) Questions? ron ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] coast to coast transport
coast to coast transport I completed an 11,500 mile coast to coast trip a few days ago. I have the beginning of a plan for a coast to coast trip in June/July. If you want to be part of this trip please get back to me ASAP. At this time it is looking like a TX ND SC VT TX east coast zig zag followed by a TX soCA OR WI TX clockwise loop. Parts of this are already near full capacity. I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Austin TX start trip OK IA PA to VT IL to ND IA to SC large load VT to MS large load PA to KY PA to soCA OR to WI Austin TX end trip The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here TX to ND export IL to MT export OH to CA CO to NH find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] Discount transportation sale continues
Discount transportation sale continues I am starting a coast to coast transport trip APR 29th. I start this trip knowing that I have a bare minimum of cash to cover my gasoline costs. If I breakdown on the road I am stranded. But I consider my TravelWithRonK transport service to be an invaluable service to the AG community. I know of no other person who has had the effect upon the distribution of livestock genetics as I have had in the past 15 years. I consider this to be the ultimate accomplishment of my life. But if an accountant were to look at my situation the response would be 'double your prices or shutdown to minimize your losses'. That is not the way I think! I plan on being around for a while longer but I need your help. The discount transport options below are my survival money. Help TravelWithRonK survive and help the livestock community and yourself! There are two sale options below. Please read both. Option one - My fee plan has a fee for the first animal is based upon distance, Additional animals are $100 each for distances above 500 miles. During my 'Survive the insurance lawyers' sale you can buy discount tickets for the additional animals for $50 each (that is a 50% discount). You can buy as many of these discounts as you want and you can use as many as four at a time during future transports. That means you can transport four extra animals (after the first one) at half price of $50 each rather than my standard fee of $100 each. If you purchase more than four discounts they can be used on future trips with no time limit in their use. Option Two - if you anticipate using my service in the near or far future and can handle a substantial prepay on your transport fee then I can save you some money! Prepay $700 and transport one additional animal for free - that is a $100 saving! Prepay $1200 and transport two additional animals for free - that is a $200 saving! Prepay $1700 save $300! Prepay $2200 and save $400! Prepay $2700 and save $500! There are no time limits on this prepay option. The quick way to get the money to me is PayPal to rkee...@realtime.net Questions? ron ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] last call for APR/MAY transport trip
last call for APR/MAY transport trip the trip is scheduled to start APR 29th with an east coast loop followed by a west coast loop I am fully loaded going westbound - I have space eastbound from WA I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Austin TX Lohn TX Giddings TX Lanagan MO Palmyra MO Keene NH St Johnsbury VT Thorndike MA Bristow VA Petersburg VA Lockesburg AR deQueen AR Mancos CO Hugo OR Silverton OR Elma WA Soap Lake WA Pullman WA Hanover KS Campbellsport WI Danbury TX Austin TX The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here TX to ND export IL to MT export IA to SC large load OR to WI OK PA to VT ME to IA OH to CA AZ to NC CO to NH find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] large herd transport
for a herd of 40 animals I can transport them coast to coast for $100 or less each ron TravelWithRonK.com ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] Discount transportation sale continues
Discount transportation sale continues It always amazes me how fate can kick a man when he is down! Don was told by the ortho surgeon last week that they cannot place a plate over the fracture in his sternum. He is just going to have to live with it the rest of his life. Then Friday he got word that his mother had passed away. We scrambled to get a vehicle put together that would make the TX MI TX trip so that he could be with his family. I used a bunch of the money I had set aside for the late APR/MAY transport trip to give him gas and personal money. Now I am scrambling to replace the money so I can be on the road APR 29th. Please excuse the 'late' Friday market ad. There are two sale options below. Please read both. The original concept of 'insurance' was that everyone paid into a fund that could be used to help injured parties recover from a 'loss' situation. But the insurance companies have changed that concept into a maximize 'intake' minimize 'outflow' situation i.e. PROFIT! Don and I were totally innocent victims in the January accident that destroyed my white van tow vehicle and left both of us with permanent nonrepairable injuries. The insurance companies know that the state laws (written by insurance company lawyers) are totally biased in their favor and that the injured parties have no legal options other than to 'sit and wait' even when cut throat 'injury' lawyers are handling the cases. Don's one man mechanic shop is penniless because he cannot function with a fractured sternum. I have not been able to be on the road while recovering from accident injuries from January and surgery in March. We have been surviving on my Social Security but that barely provides 'food' money if we are extremely FRUGAL! I am about ready to be back on the road again but I cannot start a trip without operating capital to buy gasoline and for a cash reserve in case of breakdown expenses once on the road. So I need immediate cash flow! The 'survive the insurance lawyers' sale gives you an opportunity to keep my transport service to the agriculture community above water while saving 50% on your future transport needs. I have kept my service going even in situations where I knew I was not making any profit during a trip. This is your opportunity to help keep that service available for your use in the future. Please help yourselves by helping Don and I! Option one - My fee plan has a fee for the first animal is based upon distance, Additional animals are $100 each for distances above 500 miles. During my 'Survive the insurance lawyers' sale you can buy discount tickets for the additional animals for $50 each (that is a 50% discount). You can buy as many of these discounts as you want and you can use as many as four at a time during future transports. That means you can transport four extra animals (after the first one) at half price of $50 each rather than my standard fee of $100 each. If you purchase more than four discounts they can be used on future trips with no time limit in their use. Option Two - if you anticipate using my service in the near or far future and can handle a substantial prepay on your transport fee then I can save you some money! Prepay $700 and transport one additional animal for free - that is a $100 saving! Prepay $1200 and transport two additional animals for free - that is a $200 saving! Prepay $1700 save $300! Prepay $2200 and save $400! Prepay $2700 and save $500! There are no time limits on this prepay option. The quick way to get the money to me is PayPal to rkee...@realtime.net Questions? ron ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] coast to coast trip needs riders
coast to coast trip needs riders several of the riders I had set up for transport in APR/MAY have postponed their need until MAY/JUN - I need some riders to fill in the gaps for the late APR/MAY trip - the trip is scheduled to start APR 29th with an east coast loop followed by a west coast loop I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Austin TX Lohn TX Giddings TX Quincy IL Keene NH Thorndike MA Bristow VA Petersburg VA Lockesburg AR deQueen AR Durango CO Hugo OR Silverton OR Elma WA Soap Lake WA Pullman WA WI (west or south) Hanover KS Danbury TX Austin TX The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here TX to ND export IL to MT export OR to WI OK PA to VT ME to IA OH to CA find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] Discount transportation sale continues
Discount transportation sale continues There are two sale options below. Please read both. The original concept of 'insurance' was that everyone paid into a fund that could be used to help injured parties recover from a 'loss' situation. But the insurance companies have changed that concept into a maximize 'intake' minimize 'outflow' situation i.e. PROFIT! Don and I were totally innocent victims in the January accident that destroyed my white van tow vehicle and left both of us with permanent nonrepairable injuries. The insurance companies know that the state laws (written by insurance company lawyers) are totally biased in their favor and that the injured parties have no legal options other than to 'sit and wait' even when cut throat 'injury' lawyers are handling the cases. Don's one man mechanic shop is penniless because he cannot function with a fractured sternum. I have not been able to be on the road while recovering from accident injuries from January and surgery in March. We have been surviving on my Social Security but that barely provides 'food' money if we are extremely FRUGAL! I am about ready to be back on the road again but I cannot start a trip without operating capital to buy gasoline and for a cash reserve in case of breakdown expenses once on the road. So I need immediate cash flow! The 'survive the insurance lawyers' sale gives you an opportunity to keep my transport service to the agriculture community above water while saving 50% on your future transport needs. I have kept my service going even in situations where I knew I was not making any profit during a trip. This is your opportunity to help keep that service available for your use in the future. Please help yourselves by helping Don and I! Option one - My fee plan has a fee for the first animal is based upon distance, Additional animals are $100 each for distances above 500 miles. During my 'Survive the insurance lawyers' sale you can buy discount tickets for the additional animals for $50 each (that is a 50% discount). You can buy as many of these discounts as you want and you can use as many as four at a time during future transports. That means you can transport four extra animals (after the first one) at half price of $50 each rather than my standard fee of $100 each. If you purchase more than four discounts they can be used on future trips with no time limit in their use. Option Two - if you anticipate using my service in the near or far future and can handle a substantial prepay on your transport fee then I can save you some money! Prepay $700 and transport one additional animal for free - that is a $100 saving! Prepay $1200 and transport two additional animals for free - that is a $200 saving! Prepay $1700 save $300! Prepay $2200 and save $400! Prepay $2700 and save $500! There are no time limits on this prepay option. The quick way to get the money to me is PayPal to rkee...@realtime.net Questions? ron ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] coast to coast trip needs riders
coast to coast trip needs riders several of the riders I had set up for transport in APR/MAY have postponed their need until MAY/JUN - I need some riders to fill in the gaps for the late APR/MAY trip - without a few more riders I am going to have to postpone my trip until later - move your animals now while I have room - I may not have room during the later trip I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Austin TX Lohn TX Keene NH Thorndike MA Bristow VA Petersburg VA deQueen AR Durango CO Silverton OR Elma WA Pullman WA WI (west or south) Hanover KS Danbury TX Austin TX The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here TX to ND export IL to MT export OR to WI OR to MA OR to VT OK PA to VT ME to IA OH to CA AR to WA find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] Discount transportation sale continues
Discount transportation sale continues There are two sale options below. Please read both. The original concept of 'insurance' was that everyone paid into a fund that could be used to help injured parties recover from a 'loss' situation. But the insurance companies have changed that concept into a maximize 'intake' minimize 'outflow' situation i.e. PROFIT! Don and I were totally innocent victims in the January accident that destroyed my white van tow vehicle and left both of us with permanent nonrepairable injuries. The insurance companies know that the state laws (written by insurance company lawyers) are totally biased in their favor and that the injured parties have no legal options other than to 'sit and wait' even when cut throat 'injury' lawyers are handling the cases. Don's one man mechanic shop is penniless because he cannot function with a fractured sternum. I have not been able to be on the road while recovering from accident injuries from January and surgery in March. We have been surviving on my Social Security but that barely provides 'food' money if we are extremely FRUGAL! I am about ready to be back on the road again but I cannot start a trip without operating capital to buy gasoline and for a cash reserve in case of breakdown expenses once on the road. So I need immediate cash flow! The 'survive the insurance lawyers' sale gives you an opportunity to keep my transport service to the agriculture community above water while saving 50% on your future transport needs. I have kept my service going even in situations where I knew I was not making any profit during a trip. This is your opportunity to help keep that service available for your use in the future. Please help yourselves by helping Don and I! Option one - My fee plan has a fee for the first animal is based upon distance, Additional animals are $100 each for distances above 500 miles. During my 'Survive the insurance lawyers' sale you can buy discount tickets for the additional animals for $50 each (that is a 50% discount). You can buy as many of these discounts as you want and you can use as many as four at a time during future transports. That means you can transport four extra animals (after the first one) at half price of $50 each rather than my standard fee of $100 each. If you purchase more than four discounts they can be used on future trips with no time limit in their use. Option Two - if you anticipate using my service in the near or far future and can handle a substantial prepay on your transport fee then I can save you some money! Prepay $700 and transport one additional animal for free - that is a $100 saving! Prepay $1200 and transport two additional animals for free - that is a $200 saving! Prepay $1700 save $300! Prepay $2200 and save $400! Prepay $2700 and save $500! There are no time limits on this prepay option. The quick way to get the money to me is PayPal to rkee...@realtime.net Questions? ron ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] Looking for .....
I might be able to fit CO OH CO into my trip - ron On Friday 04/04/2014 at 10:00 am, Jann Bach wrote: I'm in Fountain, Colorado. Just south of Colorado Springs. You can email me at jannba...@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone On Apr 4, 2014, at 8:57 AM, Mike Hummel m...@soggytopfarm.com wrote: Jann, Where are you located. We would be interested in a swap. Mike On 4/4/2014 9:39 AM, Jann Bach wrote: I am looking to buy or trade for an unrelated AB ram or ram lamb. I have stock from Gerry Krause's flock. Jann Sent from my iPhone On Apr 3, 2014, at 11:55 PM, Ron Keener wifi rkee...@realtime.net wrote: coast to coast trip planning I survived the accident in JAN and surgery in MAR - now I am about ready to be back on the road again - I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Austin TX Lohn TX Mangum OK Everett PA Keene NH St Johnsbury VT Thorndike MA Bristow VA Petersburg VA deQueen AR Durango CO Elma WA Pullman WA Hanover KS Danbury TX Austin TX The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here TX to ND export IL to MT export OR to WI OR to MA OR to VT ME to IA OH to CA AR to WA find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] coast to coast trip planning
coast to coast trip planning I survived the accident in JAN and surgery in MAR - now I am about ready to be back on the road again - I am making long distance trips in the next three months - I have room on parts of the route if you get back to me ASAP - my contact info is on my TravelWithRonK.com web site - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email I am getting enquiries about possible future trips - I am adding a list of tentative/long term transports below so that you can see what I might be doing in the future - I need a pickup city/state, drop off city/state, and an idea of the animals (even if tentative or just looking) if you want to be on my 'tickler' file list Here is what my current trip route looks like - go to Google Maps Directions to see it on a map - enter the first two cities on my route into Google - it will show a map with the route - then keep adding 'a new destination' by adding the name of the next city in the list - Google will keep adding to the map so that you can see the entire trip on a map The list of cities below is for generic information only. It is not meant to be a detailed itinerary. Do not panic if your stop on the trip is not listed here. Austin TX Lohn TX Mangum OK Everett PA Keene NH St Johnsbury VT Thorndike MA Bristow VA Petersburg VA deQueen AR Durango CO Elma WA Pullman WA Hanover KS Danbury TX Austin TX The list below is tentative and/or longterm - send me info if you want to be here TX to ND export IL to MT export OR to WI OR to MA OR to VT ME to IA OH to CA AR to WA find my contact info on my TravelWithRonK.com website - it is best when calling to call my cell phone number @ 512.923.4359 - I very seldom am able to answer my home phone or to look at messages if I on the road. If you do leave a message leave your phone number TWICE! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net ron, tina, and jeremy ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] another PremierLimo milestone!
hello everyone! I just returned home last evening from another PremierLimo milestone! A couple weeks ago after delaying a day for a midwest winter storm to subside I picked up 50 head of Wisconsin dairy sheep. Three days later they were unloaded in coastal northern California after a hazardous drive through winter conditions across the western states. It was pouring rain when I unloaded so the sheep were not impressed by that but they were impressed by 'green' grass in the middle of the winter! The large double deck trailer handled the load without problems. I then went north and east across OR ID MT ND MN WI to pick up and deliver animals. The winter conditions were no fun for the driver but Tina and Jeremy had fun in the snow! I finished the trip by picking up five quality lowline angus cows and calves in MO and delivered them overnight to south TX. The buyer has an excellent start on a new lowline herd in TX! I will be available for limo style trips after a few days of equipment maintenance. I have tentative transports going to/from both the east coast and west coast. Please get back to me with any transport plans that you have. PremierLimo can meet your needs large or small! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer 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 over 3500 animals transported in over 13 years of service. Go with experience and dedication when it is time to move your valuable animals! ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] DEC/JAN transport trip
hello everyone! The DEC/JAN trip scenario is forming now. Here is what is happening: I am making a quick TX MO TX 'trailerless' trip to pick up some young lambs that have to be moved immediately. I hope to be on the road for the three day trip before the weekend is over While I am on the quick trip my mechanic will be finishing up the repair of the large trailer. The repaired axle (a nearly $2000 expense) is ready to go back under the trailer. After returning to TX from MO I will hook on to the trailer and make an 'empty' run TX to western WI. If you have anything needing to go northbound please get with me ASAP! In WI I load up with 50 head of dairy sheep going to the coastal area of CA north of SanFrancisco. No room for more! After unloading in CA I take a northern route through CA OR WA ID MT ND MN WI. I am lightly loaded. Hopefully winter will delay its onset! In western WI I load up to do as many as three shuttles WI to southeast OH. This could be as many as 150 dairy goats moving to their new home in OH. Following the final OH unload I have a tentative large load going to TX. On the way back to TX I stop in western MO to pick up some mini jersey cows and calves going to south TX. Following that I am available to begin a new round of transports using any of my three trailers - 6x20 double deck, 6x16 low profile, 5x14 high profile. I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and brief animal info in every email. Do not depend upon my increasingly 'CRS' memory for the details of your transport needs. I need name address phone and animal info to consider your needs as a reservation. -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer 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 over 3500 animals transported in over 13 years of service. Go with experience and dedication when it is time to move your valuable animals! ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] likely DEC trip scenario information
hello everyone! A likely trip scenario is forming now. I am finalizing plans to transport a large load of dairy sheep from western Wisconsin to central coastal California. This would leave me on the California coast just north of SanFrancisco empty with the large trailer. I am looking for possible riders to come back eastbound. After three months of waiting I have been told by the manufacturer of the large trailer axle that they cannot help me by building a new axle with the same specs as the one needing repair. So I pulled from the knowledge of some of my heavy equipment user friends and was referred to a repair shop that has sophisticated machine shop capability. A discussion with them was promising so we removed the axle from the trailer body by cutting all of the welds holding it in place. The axle was delivered to the shop yesterday. I have my fingers crossed that it will be repaired soon. I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and brief animal info in every email. Do not depend upon my increasingly 'CRS' memory for the details of your transport needs. I need name address phone and animal info to consider your needs as a reservation. -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer 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 over 3500 animals transported in over 13 years of service. Go with experience and dedication when it is time to move your valuable animals! ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] DEC transport trips forming NOW!
hello everyone! I just got home today from the quick TX to ME to TX loop. All went well with on mild winter weather during the trip. I am accepting reservations now for DEC coast to coast shared limo, limo, and biosecure transports using my 6x16 low profile Bruton trailer. Routes are not determined yet so your reservation may be the deciding factor for my route selection. I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and brief animal info in every email. Do not depend upon my increasingly 'CRS' memory for the details of your transport needs. I need name address phone and animal info to consider your needs as a reservation. -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer 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 over 3500 animals transported in over 13 years of service. Go with experience and dedication when it is time to move your valuable animals! ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] Christmas gift animal transport
hello everyone! The trip advertised last week had to be postponed for a week. By the time I complete the coast to coast biosecure transport described below it will be time to schedule delivery of your Christmas delivery animals. I will do my best to fill my role as Ron 'Santa Claus' but you must get the information to me quickly so I can begin planning. TravelWithRonK will be hitting the road again for another coast to coast transport trip Sunday. You can follow my trip via frequent 'from the road' updates by joining my Yahoo TravelWithRonK group. This mid NOV trip will be unique due to two back to back 'biosecure' long distance transports. These two breeders want their new animals to be moved long distances with zero contact with other animals. Biosecure transport is a service that I provide specifically to fit the needs of these very concerned breeders. The first transport is from the Chicago area to the Seattle area. I will pick up the animals Monday and expect to deliver them before the weekend. The second group will be picked up in the Seattle area and will be transported east. They will be delivered to the Boston area in about 5 days. This transport is over 3000 miles. This will be the longest transport I have ever made in my 14 year 'career'. From the Boston area I will return to Texas lightly loaded. If you have anything needing to be moved along that route I can make zig zags as needed but you must contact me ASAP! You can reach me on my cell at 512.923.4359 but keep in mind that your call will disrupt either my sleep or my driving so use that mode of contact judiciously! Please remember that I need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals every time you contact me. Do not depend upon my memory for the details of your needs. -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer 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 over 3500 animals transported in over 13 years of service. Go with experience and dedication when it is time to move your valuable animals! ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] on the road again!
hello everyone! TravelWithRonK will be hitting the road again for another coast to coast transport trip in a few hours. You can follow my trip via frequent 'from the road' updates by joining my Yahoo TravelWithRonK group. This mid NOV trip will be unique due to two back to back 'biosecure' long distance transports. These two breeders want their new animals to be moved long distances with zero contact with other animals. Biosecure transport is a service that I provide specifically to fit the needs of these very concerned breeders. The first transport is from the Chicago area to the Seattle area. I will pick up the animals Sunday and expect to deliver them Wednesday. The second group will be picked up in the Seattle area and will be transported east. They will be delivered to the Boston area in about 5 days. This transport is over 3000 miles. This will be the longest transport I have ever made in my 14 year 'career'. From the Boston area I will return to Texas empty. If you have anything needing to be moved along that route I can make zig zags as needed but you must contact me ASAP! You can reach me on my cell at 512.923.4359 but keep in mind that your call will disrupt either my sleep or my driving so use that mode of contact judiciously! Please remember that I need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals every time you contact me. Do not depend upon my memory for the details of your needs. -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer 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 over 3500 animals transported in over 13 years of service. Go with experience and dedication when it is time to move your valuable animals! ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] TravelWithRonK is on the road again!
Hello everyone! I am beginning the AUG/SEP/OCT trip August 31st. You can follow the trip with daily updates by watching my Yahoo TravelWithRonK group. AUG 31st - TX KS MN ND trip to deliver animals to MN and ND - I am fully loaded return to TX via a WI IA MO AR TX route - fully loaded load up in TX and head for NewEngland - limited space available unload in NewEngland then head back toward TX with stops in PA CO - going via Colorado to pick up a large load that has timing constraints going to Texas - I am empty PA to CO and am looking for riders load up in TX and head for CA/OR - limited space available the annual soay transport - load up in Oregon then make stops in WI and NY eastbound - after a partial unload in WI I pick up animals in IA and TN going to VT - fully loaded after unloading in NY and VT I am empty headed back westbound - if you have anything needing moved westbound please get with me ASAP there are animals needing moved from the midwest to both the east and west coasts - if you have animals needing moved in OCT/NOV please get with me - I will try to put a trip together please work with me by keeping me up to date with your needs - I will try to get all animals needing moved to their new location as efficiently as possible 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 at rkee...@realtime.net -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer 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 over 3500 animals transported in over 13 years of service. Go with experience and dedication when it is time to move your valuable animals! ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] last call for SEP transport
Hello everyone! Here is my status: My big 6x20 double deck trailer is still down waiting on a custom built axle - I have no idea when it will be repaired - until then I am trying to get maximum usage out of my 6x16 single deck trailer - this limits the size of my loads severely so I have to be extremely adept at planning - this means I need constant updates from you about your needs I am on the road almost constantly so it is very difficult to remain in communication for planning - I need your help by being very efficient about giving me information I need in one email exchange - going back and forth may take several days when I am on the road - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in EVERY email so that my memory is refreshed when I read your message - I need name address phone info on both ends of your transport to do detailed planning Here is a probable summary of my plans though late SEP/early OCT: late AUG - a TX KS MN ND trip to deliver animals to MN and ND - I am fully loaded - dates are dependent upon export paperwork being finalized return to TX via a WI MO AR TX route - fully loaded load up in TX and head for NewEngland - limited space available unload in NewEngland then head back toward TX with stops in PA - space available load up in TX and head for CA/OR - limited space available the annual soay transport - load up in Oregon then make stops in WI and NY eastbound - fully loaded to WI then limited space available from NY I head west/southwest depending upon unknown reservations so please work with me by keeping me up to date with your needs - I will try to get all animals needing moved to their new location as efficiently as possible 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 at rkee...@realtime.net -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer 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 over 3500 animals transported in over 13 years of service. Go with experience and dedication when it is time to move your valuable animals! ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transportation status update
Hello everyone! There are several events that have caused some major revision in my plans for late summer and fall transport trips. I have had two major cancellations that have caused me to seriously rethink my plans. I have equipment limitations due to a long term repair action. Below is a summary of where I am and where I hope to be able to go during the next few weeks: Cancellations: The Maine to Texas cattle transport that has been the core of my trip planning for several months has canceled. The Oregon to Florida segment of my annual soay coast to coast dispersal has postponed indefinitely. Here is my status: My big 6x20 double deck trailer is still down waiting on a custom built axle - I have no idea when it will be repaired - until then I am trying to get maximum usage out of my 6x16 single deck trailer - this limits the size of my loads severely so I have to be extremely adept at planning - this means I need constant updates from you about your needs I am on the road almost constantly so it is very difficult to remain in communication for planning - I need your help by being very efficient about giving me information I need in one email exchange - going back and forth may take several days when I am on the road - I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in EVERY email so that my memory is refreshed when I read your message - I need name address phone info on both ends of your transport to do detailed planning Here is a probable summary of my plans though late SEP/early OCT: late AUG - a TX KS MN ND trip to deliver animals to MN and ND - I am fully loaded - dates are dependent upon export paperwork being finalized return to TX via a WI MO AR TX route - fully loaded load up in TX and head for NewEngland - limited space available unload in NewEngland then head back toward TX with stops in PA - space available load up in TX and head for CA/OR - limited space available the annual soay transport - load up in Oregon then make stops in WI and NY eastbound - fully loaded from NY I head westbound depending upon unknown reservations so please work with me by keeping me up to date with your needs - I will try to get all animals needing moved to their new location as efficiently as possible 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 at rkee...@realtime.net -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer 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 over 3500 animals transported in over 13 years of service. Go with experience and dedication when it is time to move your valuable animals! ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] LAST CALL - May/June/July transport
hello everyone! I will be on the road May 21st headed for PA with a load of consigned animals going to the True Colors Boer Sale in PA on May 26th. After delivering the consigned animals to the sale arena I will be making a PA NJ CT PA loop to pick up and drop off animals. After the sale I will load up sale animals needing to go west/south. The route will be unknown until the sale is over. But ultimately I need to make a TX MO ID OR connection for elements of my 'normal' loading. After arriving in the OR/WA area I will pick up animals and head east on an OR WA MT KS AR IL and eastbound route back to PA. From PA I will come back westbound via an OH MI MO OK TX route. From TX I will make a FL TN KY KS TX loop to finish the trip. I have limited amounts of room on much of this trip so if you have needs for transport along a segment of this trip you need to contact me immediately. If you have transport needs not 'fitting' the above loops contact me anyway! There may be a way to fit your needs into these loops or future loops. With my stable of three trailers, 6x16 low profile Bruton 'luxury limo' trailer 5x14 high profile CM 'limo' trailer 6x20 double deck solid aluminum 'sheep/goat' trailer TravelWithRonK is able to provide the transport service that you need for small or large loads of small livestock. I have been providing this service for 13 years now and have transported over 3500 animals in that time. I have made the financial commitment to stay in service for as long as my health lets me. So if you need transport service now or in the future please contact me privately at rkee...@realtime.net or join my Yahoo TravelWithRonK group (below). I always need pick up city/state, drop off city/state, and a brief description of the animals in every email please. There is no contract other than your word via email. Payment is due on delivery. -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer 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 over 3500 animals transported in over 13 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] last call !!! - June coast to coast transport
hello everyone! On May 21st-22nd I will be loading up in Texas. I am completely full for the TX to PA segment of the trip. From PA following the True Colors boer sale on May 26th I will head west with the route being determined by sale animals. Once I arrive in Oregon I will load up again and head east along a northern route. I have a route that is taking me down into the Florida area after the cross country run. I have absolutely no idea of plans for mid and late summer. Most likely it will be time for a driver and equipment rest period! For long range planning I will be transporting a load of T4 genetics boer goats to Pennsylvania for the True Colors production sale Memorial Day weekend. The consignors for this sale will have some of the very best colored boer genetics there for auction. Google 'True Colors Boer Sale' for information. My plan is to deliver the Texas consignees to the sale location, wait for the sale to complete, and then begin a coast to coast transport trip including sale animals (and other animals - my 'normal' loading) from the central Pennsylvania location. This is an opportunity for colored boer breeders to pick up new genetics with transportation guaranteed and for other breeders to move animals westbound. I may have limited space so help me by planning ahead! There is also a sheep show that same weekend that is close to the boer sale. If you can get your sold animals to the sheep show or the boer sale I can meet them there. This is an opportunity to move sold animals westbound from the Wooster OH show or the PA boer sale. Bella the service dog trainee pup is already showing her worth and her instincts. There have been several crisis situations with the special needs children where she has moved right in to give comfort to the child in stress. I will be picking up a male pup to go with Bella during my eastbound route in June. The two standard poodle pups from Debbiespoodles.com will be used to breed for more service dogs. They will be trained in a 'working' environment in Tennessee. Contact me privately if you want more info or want to donate to this worthy cause. There are pictures in the 'Bella' folder of the Photos section of my TravelWithRonK Yahoo group. Just join my group to get access to them. -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] ON THE ROAD AGAIN !!!
Hello everyone! There is a personal message below asking for donations to purchase and transport for a special needs child. If you do not want to read it just hit delete after reading the upper part of the message. start of upper part- TravelWithRonK will be on the road again TUE MAR 27th. My route is: TX OR WA MT MO TN TX I will be delivering 'The Other Sale' animals and Texas animals to the Moro OR April Fools Boer Show where I will meet the buyers. From there I will go east to MT MO and TN. It is becoming extremely difficult to get enough riders to even pay for the gas to make trips. In the past I went coast to coast multiple times with the large trailer full all the time. Now I cannot get enough riders to fill the small Bruton trailer for one small loop. I apologize to everyone who has needed transports that could not be accomplished due to lack of supporting riders. I cannot make trips financially feasible without having supporting riders to your needs. Your animals do NOT pay the expenses to move them. I have to have overlapping transports to cover my actual expenses. I have two options until the economy comes back and ag people start spending again. I either charge more so that your animals pay for their transport or I make fewer trips. Neither option is good for you or me. I recently took a drastic step to keep TravelWithRonK on the road. I sold my home and property to my next door neighbor and am now leasing it back from them. They are a good couple and are extremely excited that they doubled their land holdings. They have given me a 'lifetime' lease so I have a place to live until I choose to move or die. I consider my TravelWithRonK 'career' to be the most important thing I have done in my life. It is satisfying to me and it has helped the small livestock industry in unbelievable ways. The movement of livestock genetics is vital to the future of our agriculture community. I am proud to have been part of that vital activity for the past 13 years! I have several east coast to midwest tentative reservations and a number of tentative dairy goat reservations from the east and west going to Texas. Your reservation would add on to these loads making them more feasible. For long range planning I will be transporting a load of T4 genetics boer goats to Pennsylvania for the True Colors production sale Memorial Day weekend. The consignors for this sale will have some of the very best colored boer genetics there for auction. Google 'True Colors Boer Sale' for information. My plan is to deliver the Texas consignees to the sale location, wait for the sale to complete, and then begin a coast to coast transport trip including sale animals (and other animals - my 'normal' loading) from the central Pennsylvania location. This is an opportunity for colored boer breeders to pick up new genetics with transportation guaranteed and for other breeders to move animals westbound. I may have limited space so help me by planning ahead! There is also a sheep show that same weekend that is close to the boer sale. If you can get your sold animals to the sheep show or the boer sale I can meet them there. This is an opportunity to move sold animals westbound from the Wooster OH show or the PA boer sale. end of upper part--hit delete if you want-- This is a request for financial assistance from Ron! We have found a breeder in Montana (Debbiespoodles.com) that has the puppies needed for this project (bloodlines that have proven histories as service animals). I am planning on buying the puppies using my income tax refund. Transport from Montana to Tennessee will be free with the female pup going in April and the male pup going in June. I have made the commitment to pay for all of this myself but I sure would appreciate some assistance! The situation is described below. Please forward this message to any group/person who you think might want to be involved in this worthy situation. PayPal is the best way to make a donation. Anything I receive through PayPal will be forwarded to Debbie Euker at Debbies Poodles in Stevensville MT. This family in TN is the one I moved to TX a few years ago to get them away from an abusive husband/father situation. They had to move back to TN for legal reasons but now the divorce is final and the ex husband is being sued for child support. Hopefully this families life will improve soon! If anyone has any of the following please respond to this email as well as letting Ron know. We are looking for the following animals for an autistic child that Ron has met and can verify to you how completely animals have been her access to the world, socialization, and true love and acceptance. She works with the animals daily ... no one ever has to ask her to feed, water, or take care of them.. if anything it's hard to pull her away from them. Her bond to them is very special and the
[Blackbelly] LAST CALL!! MAR-APR west coast loop
hello everyone! I am postponing the MAR trip until after the 'Other Boer Sale' in Monroe LA. If you want to buy at the sale please contact me so that we can arrange transport back to TX with EGGS. I can pick up the animals at EGGS and take them to their final westbound destination. At this time my late MAR/APR west coast loop needs to happen so that it falls between a couple conflicts with sales and trips. That means you have about 10 days to become part of this (currently) TX OR WA MT MO TN TX loop. It will be possible for me to modify the TX to OR part of the trip to include a southern route through NM AZ CA. I can also modify the eastbound WA MT MO segment. I have limited load space after making the stop in MO. Gasoline prices have been going up at a penny per day for the past month. That has caused my fee formula to follow. This may be the lowest transport fees you will see all summer thanks to the speculators! Go to http://fuelgaugereport.opisnet.com/market.html to see commentary about what is causing this steep price rise! I have several east coast to midwest tentative reservations and a number of tentative dairy goat reservations from the east and west going to Texas. Your reservation would add on to these loads making them more feasible. For long range planning I will be transporting a load of T4 genetics boer goats to Pennsylvania for the True Colors production sale Memorial Day weekend. The consignors for this sale will have some of the very best colored boer genetics there for auction. Google 'True Colors Boer Sale' for information. My plan is to deliver the Texas consignees to the sale location, wait for the sale to complete, and then begin a coast to coast transport trip including sale animals (and other animals - my 'normal' loading) from the central Pennsylvania location. This is an opportunity for colored boer breeders to pick up new genetics with transportation guaranteed and for other breeders to move animals westbound. I may have limited space so help me by planning ahead! There is also a sheep show that same weekend that is close to the boer sale. If you can get your sold animals to the sheep show or the boer sale I can meet them there. This is an opportunity to move sold animals westbound from the Wooster OH show or the PA boer sale. 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 payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, bank 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 Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer 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 over 3500 animals transported in over 13 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] LAST CALL - MAR west coast midwest loop
hello everyone! I am very close to having enough reservations to make the MAR trip feasible. I just need a couple more riders. The route as of now is TX OR WA CO IL TX. If you have anything needing to be moved along this general loop please get with me ASAP! I may be able to make side trips! Gasoline prices have been going up at a penny per day for the past month. That has caused my fee formula to follow. This may be the lowest transport fees you will see all summer thanks to the speculators! Go to http://fuelgaugereport.opisnet.com/market.html to see commentary about what is causing this steep price rise! For long range planning I will be transporting a load of T4 genetics boer goats to Pennsylvania for the True Colors production sale Memorial Day weekend. The consignors for this sale will have some of the very best colored boer genetics there for auction. Google 'True Colors Boer Sale' for information. My plan is to deliver the Texas consignees to the sale location, wait for the sale to complete, and then begin a coast to coast transport trip including sale animals (and other animals - my 'normal' loading) from the central Pennsylvania location. This is an opportunity for colored boer breeders to pick up new genetics with transportation guaranteed and for other breeders to move animals westbound. I may have limited space so help me by planning ahead! There is also a sheep show that same weekend that is close to the boer sale. If you can get your sold animals to the show I can meet them there. This is an opportunity to move sold animals westbound. 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 payment is due on delivery - I can take cash, bank 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 Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer 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 over 3500 animals transported in over 13 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] MAR-APR-MAY transport trips are forming now!
hello everyone! I am accepting reservations now for MAR-APR-MAY transport trips. I have a few reservations (going coast to coast) but I don't have enough reservations to make the trips feasible. Your need for transport could be the deciding factor in allowing me to be on the road again. Gasoline prices continue to rise so transport fees are going to be going up also. I do not expect a worldwide recession to happen again to save us on gasoline prices. Using the Bruton luxury limo trailer allows me to make trips with smaller loads while still paying my expenses. Speaking of expenses I have decided to retire two of my tow vehicles (short van and van/RV with a total of 1 million miles between them), to rebuild the long van, and to build a new heavy duty tow vehicle based upon an extra heavy duty 'people mover' mini-bus. I have to build the tow vehicles that I need because no one builds a vehicle that is appropriate for the unique application that I have. This is lots of expense for me! Just more proof that I plan on being around for a while. For long range planning I will be transporting a load of T4 genetics boer goats to Pennsylvania for the True Colors production sale Memorial Day weekend. The consignors for this sale will have some of the very best colored boer genetics there for auction. Google 'True Colors Boer Sale' for information. My plan is to deliver the Texas consignees to the sale location, wait for the sale to complete, and then begin a coast to coast transport trip including sale animals (and other animals - my 'normal' loading) from the central Pennsylvania location. This is an opportunity for colored boer breeders to pick up new genetics with transportation guaranteed and for other breeders to move animals westbound. I may have limited space so help me by planning ahead! Go to www.jackmauldin.com/Articles/our%20article%20010.htm to see a recent endorsement of my transport services. Thanks Jack! I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer 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 over 3500 animals transported in over 13 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport trips are forming now!
hello everyone! I am accepting reservations now for FEB-MAR-APR transport trips. I have a few reservations (going coast to coast) but I don't have enough reservations to make the trips feasible. Your need for transport could be the deciding factor in allowing me to be on the road again. Gasoline prices continue to rise so transport fees are going to be going up also. I do not expect a worldwide recession to happen again to save us on gasoline prices. Using the Bruton luxury limo trailer allows me to make trips with smaller loads while still paying my expenses. Speaking of expenses I have decided to retire two of my tow vehicles (short van and van/RV with a total of 1 million miles between them), to rebuild the long van, and to build a new heavy duty tow vehicle based upon an extra heavy duty 'people mover' mini-bus. I have to build the tow vehicles that I need because no one builds a vehicle that is appropriate for the unique application that I have. This is lots of expense for me! Just more proof that I plan on being around for a while. For long range planning I will be transporting a load of T4 genetics boer goats to Pennsylvania for the True Colors production sale Memorial Day weekend. The consignors for this sale will have some of the very best colored boer genetics there for auction. Google 'True Colors Boer Sale' for information. My plan is to deliver the Texas consignees to the sale location, wait for the sale to complete, and then begin a coast to coast transport trip including sale animals (and other animals - my 'normal' loading) from the central Pennsylvania location. This is an opportunity for colored boer breeders to pick up new genetics with transportation guaranteed and for other breeders to move animals westbound. I may have limited space so help me by planning ahead! Go to www.jackmauldin.com/Articles/our%20article%20010.htm to see a recent endorsement of my transport services. Thanks Jack! also: several people who have bought from me have used Ron Keener and have had good luck. Thanks to Jon in TN jongiezentan...@yahoo.com We have used Ron Keener and were very pleased. The trailer was clean, the doe was fed and watered and not stressed when she arrived. Thanks to Sara Zurita www.classicfarmandstable.com I do not monitor the groups closely so please reply directly to my private email address at rkee...@realtime.net -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer 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 over 3500 animals transported in over 13 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] JAN transport trip - on the road tomorrow!
hello everyone! I will be starting the JAN west coast transport trip JAN 14th. The route appears to be: TX TN IL MO CO OR WA CA TX I had several tentative legs but the people involved have stopped communicating with me so I have to assume they have changed their plans. It is very difficult for me to 'plan' when people do not bother to take the time to tell me when their plans change. I would hate to leave animals stranded due to lack of communication but at some point I have to make decisions based upon the confirmed information I have at that time. I am pretty much fully loaded going westbound but I have space coming eastbound and can change my route from CA to TX based upon last minute reservations. I will be checking email while on the road via WiFi but last minute additions must have time to get vet papers before I can pick up the animals and legally transport them. I always need names addresses phone numbers for both ends in order to add stops to a trip. Gasoline prices have started going up rapidly since Christmas. If this a long term trend then this may be the lowest fees for transport that you will see in 2012. My fees are tied into gasoline prices via my formula. As gas goes up my formula raises my fees to match. I will be available for 'limo' style trips in FEB but I do not see coast to coast marathons in my future for a while. This old man is getting tired and the equipment needs extensive maintenance to get back to 100% functionality. The long trips are a severe drain on man and machine! You can watch this trip in real time by joining my Yahoo TravelWithRonK group below. -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 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 - JAN transport trip
hello everyone! My apologies to everyone who has been trying to reach me via phone or detailed email. I have been waiting for over 2 weeks for ATT to repair a problem with my phone line at home. I have had almost no internet access from home since mid DEC. Now I am waiting for ATT to send out a boom truck so they can check a junction box up on my electric termination pole. If that is not the problem then they are going to have to string new wire from the street to the termination pole. Back in the days when ATT was a monopoly service was one of their bragging points. Thanks to the government stepping in to make things 'better' service is a memory of a distant past! I will be starting the JAN west coast transport trip about JAN 15th. The route appears to be: TX TN IL MO CO OR WA TX I had several tentative legs but the people involved have stopped communicating with me so I have to assume they have changed their plans. It is very difficult for me to 'plan' when people do not bother to take the time to tell me when their plans change. I would hate to leave animals stranded due to lack of communication but at some point I have to make decisions based upon the confirmed information I have at that time. I am pretty much fully loaded going westbound but I have space coming eastbound and can change my route from WA to TX based upon last minute reservations. I will be checking email while on the road via WiFi but last minute additions must have time to get vet papers before I can pick up the animals and legally transport them. I always need names addresses phone numbers for both ends in order to add stops to a trip. Gasoline prices have started going up rapidly since Christmas. If this a long term trend then this may be the lowest fees for transport that you will see in 2012. My fees are tied into gasoline prices via my formula. As gas goes up my formula raises my fees to match. I will be available for 'limo' style trips in FEB but I do not see coast to coast marathons in my future for a while. This old man is getting tired and the equipment needs extensive maintenance to get back to 100% functionality. The long trips are a severe drain on man and machine! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] Now is the Time!!!
Now is the time for planning your livestock genetics future! I just returned from the first ever dedicated biosecure transport using the Bruton low profile luxury limo trailer and justifiably so it was delivered to Bruton Road in Florida! The goats were picked up in Texas on Thursday and delivered to Florida on Saturday. This load of Powell-Holman and Mauldin prime boer breeding stock were delivered to a breeder who believes that being prepared for the upswing in the agriculture economy is the plan for the future. This herd of ennobled boer bloodlines will have a significant impact on the boer genetic pool in Florida a year from now when their kids come on to the breeders market. You too can create your market by planning ahead. There are many 'deals' available now due to drought conditions or the prospect of having to feed animals through the winter. Do some shopping and do some negotiating to get the genetics you want now. Find the animals you want and arrange transport with TravelWithRonK PremierLimo to get your new future delivered to your door! Transport fees were quite reasonable for this load of 14 animals when looked at on a cost per animal basis even though it was a dedicated biosecure situation. I am making a TX to IL to WA to CA to TX loop in mid/late JAN. After that I will be available for limo style trips to your destinations. -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 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 --- transport planning for DEC JAN
hello everyone! I expect to be on the road a lot in the next few weeks so final planning for the JAN trip is going to be difficult - if you want to be part of any of the trips below you need to contact me immediately! I have a load going TX to FL in DEC - from FL I will swing up to Nashville to swap trailers so I can transport an Amish carriage horse from KY to OK in my high roof limo trailer - I will then return the trailer to TX - the Bruton limo trailer will stay in TN until JAN I have a tentative large load going TX to SC for late DEC early JAN - then I would return the big trailer to TX empty before mid JAN I have two groups of late term pregnant females that need to go westbound - my plan is return to Nashville to pick up the Bruton trailer, pick up animals in the IL IN OH area, then return to TX to swap trailers and pick up animals going westbound - from there the route is west to OR/WA and then back via a westcoast counterclockwise loop - I expect to go southbound from Seattle to the Mexican border east of SanDiego and then eastbound to west TX before turning north to go the KS IA IL area - when empty I will return to TX if you have a need for transport along these general routes please get back to me with city/state and brief animal info ASAP - I have limited amounts of room on some of these legs - reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net I am going to try to avoid the severe winter weather of FEB MAR this year - I will not get all of the repairs done on my stable of vehicles as I had planned for DEC so FEB is a good time to do that (much better than sitting in a snow drift somewhere!) -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport planning for DEC JAN
hello everyone! I just returned from a quick 5000 mile 9 day shared limo trip to Boston - the Bruton luxury limo trailer pulls like a dream at highway speeds - I averaged 58 mph for the trip! The bad news is I came home with a winter bug and food poisoning (again!) - I am recovering slowly! I have a load going TX to FL in DEC - from FL I will swing up to Nashville to swap trailers so I can transport an Amish carriage horse from KY to OK in my high roof limo trailer - I will then return the trailer to TX - the Bruton limo trailer will stay in TN until JAN I have a tentative large load going TX to SC for late DEC early JAN - then I would return the big trailer to TX empty before mid JAN I have two groups of late term pregnant females that need to go westbound - my plan is return to Nashville to pick up the Bruton trailer, pick up animals in the IL IN OH area, then return to TX to swap trailers and pick up animals going westbound - from there the route is west to OR/WA and then back via a route determined by reservations if you have a need for transport along these general routes please get back to me with city/state and brief animal info ASAP - I have limited amounts of room on some of these legs - reply to my private email rkee...@realtime.net I am going to try to avoid the severe winter weather of FEB MAR this year - I will not get all of the repairs done on my stable of vehicles as I had planned for DEC so FEB is a good time to do that (much better than sitting in a snow drift somewhere!) I have been fighting a whole string of problems with the stretch van - we have replaced every sensor on the electrical system until there was no option but to replace the main computer (not cheap!) - VIOLA! - a whole bunch of problems just went away - I have a love/hate relationship with the modern automotive computer systems! The 4L80 transmission that did not 'feel' right now drives like a dream - the heavy duty 350 truck engine has more power than it has had in a long time and several driveability 'quirks' have disappeared -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 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 trip planning
hello everyone! There has been a burst of activity since last weeks message. I am now in 'planning' mode for DEC and JAN trips that will take me coast to coast. Next Monday (NOV 28th) I will be leaving Texas headed north and east. The route will be TX MO IL WI east to MA CT NY MD and back to TX. I have a tentative large load going TX to SC for late DEC. The route might include a drop down into FL. Then back to TX. Then (a possible scenario of several) ... TX WI OH IL OK TX CO UT WA OR CA ... and back to TX If you have anything needing to be moved along these general routes please get with me ASAP! 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 it is especially important that you 'refresh' my memory in each email when I am on the road - I do not have access to my archive files so it is easy to make mistakes if my memory is incorrect - I would hate to have my memory be the cause of your animals missing a ride! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] TravelWithRonK trip planning in progress
hello everyone! I am still on hold waiting for key components of the new Vortec engine to arrive. With Christmas gift giving just around the corner I am going to modify my plans (below) to include 'mini trips' with my existing engine in the remainder of 2011. If you are interested in being part of the 'shared limo' trips described below or of helping create a 'westward swing' trip please get with me ASAP! I am at my home base in Austin Texas in the process of a major equipment upgrade and repair effort. The first step is a new more powerful more reliable engine configuration for my stretch van tow vehicle. The new Vortec engine is being built now and will be installed as soon as a few key components arrive for final assembly. At that point I will be available for 'shared limo' transport trips. A shared limo trip means that several riders who cannot justify the expense of a dedicated limo trip combine to form a 'limo loop' trip. I am hoping to be able to reduce the more expensive limo fees to levels close to my 'bus' fees. It all depends upon reservations. If you have a tentative need for transport get to me with the info and I will see what I can piece together. I currently have a group of soay sheep that need to go from WI to ME so a TX WI ME ?? loop is conceivable with some more riders. I also need to pick up my 5x14 high roof trailer that is in Nashville TN. It would be nice to have someone pay some of my expenses to make the trip to TN so that I can get my trailer back home to TX. I have room inside the tow vehicle for a few animals during the TX TN leg. Then I have the empty trailer to work with for some form of a loop back to TX. **Biosecurity concerns **Valuable animals to move **Animals needing special handling **Short timeframe transport needed TravelWithRonK's PremierLimo service is your answer! Using one of my three tow vehicles and my new Bruton luxury low profile sheep/goat trailer or either my 14x5 high roof 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 to see pictures of the TravelWithRonK 'bus' and 'limo' options go to: http://CaprioleBoers.com to see a picture of the Bruton luxury trailer - while there be sure to look at the best selection of 'name' boer bloodlines in the Pacific Northwest - thanks Terry! http://www.JackMauldin.com/ go to the 'Our Articles' section and click on 'Transporting' - while on Jack's site be sure to see the gorgeous animals on the 'Enoblements' page - those are the 'best of the best' of the Boer breed! - thanks Jack! 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 rkeener@realtime. net A comment about my commitment to providing the best in service: the economy has been rough on agriculture - most of my competitors are gone but I continue to expand my service to give your animals the best transport experience possible - you can depend upon TravelWithRonK to provide honest fair priced transport service now and in the future! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] TravelWithRonK trip planning in progress
hello everyone! I am at my home base in Austin Texas in the process of a major equipment upgrade and repair effort. The first step is a new more powerful more reliable engine configuration for my stretch van tow vehicle. The new Vortec engine is being built now and will be installed as soon as a few key components arrive for final assembly. At that point I will be available for 'shared limo' transport trips. A shared limo trip means that several riders who cannot justify the expense of a dedicated limo trip combine to form a 'limo loop' trip. I am hoping to be able to reduce the more expensive limo fees to levels close to my 'bus' fees. It all depends upon reservations. If you have a tentative need for transport get to me with the info and I will see what I can piece together. I currently have a group of soay sheep that need to go from WI to ME so a TX WI ME ?? loop is conceivable with some more riders. I also need to pick up my 5x14 high roof trailer that is in Nashville TN. It would be nice to have someone pay some of my expenses to make the trip to TN so that I can get my trailer back home to TX. I have room inside the tow vehicle for a few animals during the TX TN leg. Then I have the empty trailer to work with for some form of a loop back to TX. **Biosecurity concerns **Valuable animals to move **Animals needing special handling **Short timeframe transport needed TravelWithRonK's PremierLimo service is your answer! Using one of my three tow vehicles and my new Bruton luxury low profile sheep/goat trailer or either my 14x5 high roof 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 to see pictures of the TravelWithRonK 'bus' and 'limo' options go to: http://CaprioleBoers.com to see a picture of the Bruton luxury trailer - while there be sure to look at the best selection of 'name' boer bloodlines in the Pacific Northwest - thanks Terry! http://www.JackMauldin.com/ go to the 'Our Articles' section and click on 'Transporting' - while on Jack's site be sure to see the gorgeous animals on the 'Enoblements' page - those are the 'best of the best' of the Boer breed! - thanks Jack! 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 rkeener@realtime. net A comment about my commitment to providing the best in service: the economy has been rough on agriculture - most of my competitors are gone but I continue to expand my service to give your animals the best transport experience possible - you can depend upon TravelWithRonK to provide honest fair priced transport service now and in the future! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] my plans for the remainder of 2011
hello everyone! It has been a long rough year on my equipment stable! My three tow vehicles and three trailers have seen a lot of miles and a lot of harsh weather. It is time for a major repair and upgrade effort! My plans are to get the stretch van upgraded with a new engine configuration (more power and longer life Vortec engine) and to thoroughly check it over from nose to tail. When it is road worthy I will then do major engine/transmission work on the short van and the van/RV. That will include two new engine upgrades, transmission rebuilds, spare engine and transmission builds, and system repair. This is a MAJOR financial and labor investment into the future of TravelWithRonK. I see the national economy in a slow rebuild so I am expecting that agriculture will start rebounding also. Farmers and ranchers are going to want new breeding stock so I plan on being there ready to deliver when they make their purchases! I will attempt to keep one tow vehicle ready to travel at all times during this maintenance effort. The three trailers are in pretty good shape so only routine maintenance will keep them going. I am changing my routine maintenance on the big trailer to include 'replacing' wheel bearings on a yearly and twice yearly schedule rather than depending upon pretrip cleaning and inspection (which has proven to not be adequate with two recent on the road bearing failures). My next major coast to coast trip will probably be in 2012. I will attempt to do limo trips as needed. The long trips are taking their toll on my health and energy so I see a cut back in the future to more limo trips and fewer coast to coast marathons. In order to work in this mode it is very important that you give me warning about your plans to buy and ship animals. Even if your plans are vague and tentative having an 'idea' of what might be needed in the future helps me stay organized and responsive to your needs. My thirteen years of cross country driving meeting new people and seeing new sights and my face to face meeting with 3500 unique special animals has been a special part of my life. I am glad I chose this life path back when I was recovering from back surgery in the '90s and I am glad that I resisted the concerted effort by Workers Comp to destroy my vision of a unique service to solve a special need. Happy Holidays to everyone from Ron, Tina, and Jeremy! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] Limo trips available
**Biosecurity concerns **Valuable animals to move **Animals needing special handling **Short timeframe transport needed TravelWithRonK's PremierLimo service is your answer! Using one of my three tow vehicles and my new Bruton luxury low profile sheep/goat trailer or either my 14x5 high roof 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 to see pictures of the TravelWithRonK 'bus' and 'limo' options go to: http://CaprioleBoers.com to see a picture of the Bruton luxury trailer - while there be sure to look at the best selection of 'name' boer bloodlines in the Pacific Northwest - thanks Terry! http://www.JackMauldin.com/ go to the 'Our Articles' section and click on 'Transporting' - while on Jack's site be sure to see the gorgeous animals on the 'Enoblements' page - those are the 'best of the best' of the Boer breed! - thanks Jack! 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 rkeener@realtime. net A comment about my commitment to providing the best in service: the economy has been rough on agriculture - most of my competitors are gone but I continue to expand my service to give your animals the best transport experience possible - you can depend upon TravelWithRonK to provide honest fair priced transport service now and in the future! questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] mid SEP/OCT transport - LAST CALL!!!
hello everyone! personal note!! - you have probably noticed that TEXAS IS BURNING!! the fires are all around me here in central Texas - the air is full of smoke and fire sirens are sounding constantly as the crews scramble to put out new spot fires before they expand into disasters! my well is dry! - I have not gotten any water out of it for several days - I have enough water in the surface tank to get by until I hit the road next week - I am hoping that there is water in the well when I get back home in late OCT - if not then I have an expensive problem! when I moved on to this property 20 years ago the water table was 320 feet - my pump is now at 480 feet and it is above the water table - that is a 160 foot drop in the central Texas water table in 20 years! business opportunity - if you have hay and have the means to transport it into Texas there is a 'begging' market here - please bring us your excess hay! - you will be able to sell it in minutes just by parking on the side of the road with a sign! Labor Day I went to San Angelo TX to the Lazy S-T boer dispersal sale - this was the last event of a three day sales extravaganza where nearly 1000 prime boer breeding stock animals were sold - prices ranged from real bargains to $30,000 for a 'new' boer bloodline buck - two of his brothers sold for $20,000 each - there are pictures and the story at GoatRancherUpdate.blogspot.com while at the sale I met with Terry Hankins the editor of Goat Rancher magazine - he surprised me by saying that he follows my transport activities closely on the internet - we talked about many things then he took pictures of the Bruton limo trailer - this will likely mean an article in Goat Rancher about my limo service at some point in the future - if you see the article please let me know so that I don't miss it! - mid SEP/OCT coast to coast transport trip - LAST MESSAGE BEFORE TRIP if you want to be part of this trip you need to contact me immediately! - space is already limited - email to rkee...@realtime.net the trip starts SEP 15th with a rare TX northbound to ND leg with stops in TX AR IA MN ND - after meeting the Canadian buyers of export animals in Portal ND I will go west to MT ID WA OR picking up and dropping off animals in OR I pick up a large load going east to MO SD and NY - this has turned into a yearly event where I move rare soay sheep from coast to coast! - thank you to all the people who plan well in advance to share in the cost of long distance transport! - their planning lets me offer very reasonable fees to them even on the coast to coast transports! after unloading in NY I start picking up again in PA NC and head back west via NE to WA OR CA - again I pick up large loads in WA OR going east to CO OH after a swing down into central CA to deliver some more soays and mini donkeys and to pick up going to MD after delivering the large load to OH MD there is a chance that I will be delivering a large load from MN IA to Miami FL for export to Jamaica - we are still working on the details of this near my maximum capacity load of hair sheep POSSIBLE ADDED LIMO TRIP - there is a tentative TX CA TX limo trip - if the buyer goes ahead with this option I would be making a quick trip late OCT along the southern route - the buyer is willing to share space and fees from there I would go back to my home base in Texas - this is going to be a LONG trip so when I get home I am going to be TIRED! - it is not likely that I will make any long trips in NOV and possibly DEC - I have a lot of work needing to be done on my equipment stable of three tow vehicles and three trailers - it is an ongoing expensive process keeping all the equipment functioning and safe for the type of miles I put on it and the hard work I ask it to perform! - my mechanic always has a big smile on his face when I pull in the driveway of his shop! - he has spent a week modifying and upgrading the new Bruton luxury limo trailer with more ventilation, a generator for the rooftop AC, and modified interior gating to improve functionality for my application - the Bruton is now a one of a kind totally unique trailer just like my 20 foot double deck trailer is a totally unique trailer designed for a purpose! - just another indication that I intend to give your animals the best transport experience I can now and in the future! it appears that all of my small livestock transport competition has succumbed to the economy - that means that my trips are going to become longer and loading heavier in 2012 - your early reservations are going to become even more important - I do not ask for a deposit but I do ask that you let me know immediately if your plans change so that I can assign your reserved space to other animals - I will move as many animals as possible but I only have so much time and space! - it does not mean that I will be raising my fees! - my fee plan has been in use for over 5 years and I intend to keep using it
[Blackbelly] mid SEP/OCT transport - LAST CALL!!!
hello everyone! if you want to be part of this trip you need to contact me immediately! - space is already limited - email to rkee...@realtime.net the trip starts with a rare TX northbound to ND leg with stops in TX AR IA MN ND - after meeting the Canadian buyers of export animals in Portal ND I will go west to MT ID WA OR picking up and dropping off animals in OR I pick up a large load going east to MO SD and NY - this has turned into a yearly event where I move rare soay sheep from coast to coast! - thank you to all the people who plan well in advance to share in the cost of long distance transport! - their planning lets me offer very reasonable fees to them even on the coast to coast transports! after unloading in NY I start picking up again in PA NC and head back west via NE to WA OR CA - again I pick up large loads in WA OR going east to CO OH after a swing down into central CA to deliver some more soays and mini donkeys and to pick up going to MD after delivering the large load to OH MD there is a chance that I will be delivering a large load from MN IA to Miami FL for export to Jamaica - we are still working on the details of this near my maximum capacity load of hair sheep POSSIBLE ADDED LIMO TRIP - there is a tentative TX CA TX limo trip - if the buyer goes ahead with this option I would be making a quick trip late OCT along the southern route - the buyer is willing to share space and fees from there I would go back to my home base in Texas - this is going to be a LONG trip so when I get home I am going to be TIRED! - it is not likely that I will make any long trips in NOV and possibly DEC - I have a lot of work needing to be done on my equipment stable of three tow vehicles and three trailers - it is an ongoing expensive process keeping all the equipment functioning and safe for the type of miles I put on it and the hard work I ask it to perform! - my mechanic always has a big smile on his face when I pull in the driveway of his shop! - he has spent a week modifying and upgrading the new Bruton luxury limo trailer with more ventilation, a generator for the rooftop AC, and modified interior gating to improve functionality for my application - the Bruton is now a one of a kind totally unique trailer just like my 20 foot double deck trailer is a totally unique trailer designed for a purpose! - just another indication that I intend to give your animals the best transport experience I can now and in the future! it appears that all of my small livestock transport competition has succumbed to the economy - that means that my trips are going to become longer and loading heavier in 2012 - your early reservations are going to become even more important - I do not ask for a deposit but I do ask that you let me know immediately if your plans change so that I can assign your reserved space to other animals - I will move as many animals as possible but I only have so much time and space! - it does not mean that I will be raising my fees! - my fee plan has been in use for over 5 years and I intend to keep using it because it has proven fair to you and me inspite of the economy and fluctuating gas prices! 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, bank 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 Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] mid SEP/OCT transport - last call next week
hello everyone! if you want to be part of this trip you need to contact me immediately! - space is already limited - email to rkee...@realtime.net the trip starts with a rare TX northbound to ND leg with stops in TX AR IA MN ND - after meeting the Canadian buyers of export animals in Portal ND I will go west to MT ID WA OR picking up and dropping off animals in OR I pick up a large load going east to MO SD and NY - this has turned into a yearly event where I move rare soay sheep from coast to coast! - thank you to all the people who plan well in advance to share in the cost of long distance transport! - their planning lets me offer very reasonable fees to them even on the coast to coast transports! after unloading in NY I start picking up again in PA NC and head back west via NE to WA OR CA - again I pick up large loads in WA OR going east to CO OH after the swing down into central CA to deliver some more soays and mini donkeys and to pick up going to MD after delivering the large load to OH MD there is a chance that I will be delivering a large load from MN IA to Miami FL for export to Jamaica - we are still working on the details of this near my maximum capacity load of hair sheep from there I would go back west to my home base in Texas - this is going to be a LONG trip so when I get home I am going to be TIRED! - it is not likely that I will make any long trips in NOV and possibly DEC - I have a lot of work needing to be done on my equipment stable of three tow vehicles and three trailers - it is an ongoing expensive process keeping all the equipment functioning and safe for the type of miles I put on it and the hard work I ask it to perform! - my mechanic always has a big smile on his face when I pull in the driveway of his shop! - he has spent a week modifying and upgrading the new Bruton luxury limo trailer with more ventilation, a generator for the rooftop AC, and modified interior gating to improve functionality for my application - the Bruton is now a one of a kind totally unique trailer just like my 20 foot double deck trailer is a totally unique trailer designed for a purpose! - just another indication that I intend to give your animals the best transport experience I can now and in the future! it appears that all of my small livestock transport competition has succumbed to the economy - that means that my trips are going to become longer and loading heavier in 2012 - your early reservations are going to become even more important - I do not ask for a deposit but I do ask that you let me know immediately if your plans change so that I can assign your reserved space to other animals - I will move as many animals as possible but I only have so much time and space! - it does not mean that I will be raising my fees! - my fee plan has been in use for over 5 years and I intend to keep using it because it has proven fair to you and me inspite of the economy! 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, bank 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 Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] mid SEP/OCT transport trip filling up!
hello everyone! if you want to be part of this trip you need to contact me immediately! - space is already limited on some legs the trip starts with a rare TX northbound to ND leg with stops in TX AR IA MN ND - after meeting the Canadian buyers of export animals in Portal ND I will go west to SD ID WA OR picking up and dropping off animals in OR I pick up a large load going east to MO SD and NY - this has turned into a yearly event where I move soay sheep from coast to coast! - thank you to all the people who plan well in advance to share in the cost of long distance transport! - their planning lets me offer very reasonable fees to them even on the coast to coast transports! after unloading in NY I start picking up again in PA VA NC and head back west via NE to WA OR CA - again I pick up large loads in WA OR going east to CO OH after the swing down into central CA to deliver some more soays and mini donkeys after delivering the large load to OH there is a chance that I will be delivering a large load from MN IA to Miami FL for export to Jamaica - we are still working on the details of this near my maximum capacity load of hair sheep from there I would go back west to my home base in Texas - this is going to be a LONG trip so when I get home I am going to be TIRED! - it is not likely that I will make any long trips in NOV and possibly DEC - I have a lot of work needing to be done on my equipment stable of three tow vehicles and three trailers - it is an ongoing expensive process keeping all the equipment functioning and safe for the type of miles I put on it and the hard work I ask it to perform! - my mechanic always has a big smile on his face when I pull in the driveway of his shop! it appears that all of my small livestock transport competition has succumbed to the economy - that means that my trips are going to become longer and loading heavier in 2012 - your early reservations are going to become even more important - I do not ask for a deposit but I do ask that you let me know immediately if your plans change so that I can assign your reserved space to other animals - I will move as many animals as possible but I only have so much time and space! 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, bank 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 Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] transport trip planning - PremierLimo trips available
hello everyone! I knew it was a mistake to visit Murphy ID on the last trip - after leaving me alone for a while Murphy hitched a ride with me when leaving Murphy ID - in spite of Murphy's interference the van tow vehicle has a new transmission and a new rear end differential for the early AUG trip - as soon as TX to ID export paperwork is ready I will be making a TX AZ ID run to deliver the export animal then I will jump over to WallaWalla WA to pick up my new Bruton luxury limo trailer - I have limited space on a WA to MN to MI to TX loop with that trailer planning is progressing for later trips - I expect to be going north from TX to ND in mid SEP to deliver a load of export animals - then I will go west to OR to pick up animals going east as far as the east coast - from there my route depends upon reservations - keep me up to date on your needs so I can include your animals in the trips -- **Biosecurity concerns **Valuable animals to move **Animals needing special handling **Short timeframe transport needed TravelWithRonK's PremierLimo service is your answer! Using one of my three tow vehicles and my new Bruton luxury low profile sheep/goat trailer or either my 14x5 high roof 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 to see pictures of the TravelWithRonK 'bus' and 'limo' options go to: http://CaprioleBoers.com to see a picture of the Bruton luxury trailer - while there be sure to look at the best selection of 'name' boer bloodlines in the Pacific Northwest - thanks Terry! http://www.JackMauldin.com/ go to the 'Our Articles' section and click on 'Transporting' - while on Jack's site be sure to see the gorgeous animals on the 'Enoblements' page - those are the 'best of the best' of the Boer breed! - thanks Jack! 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 rkeener@realtime. net A comment about my commitment to providing the best in service: the economy has been rough on agriculture - most of my competitors are gone but I continue to expand my service to give your animals the best transport experience possible - you can depend upon TravelWithRonK to provide honest fair priced transport service now and in the future! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!!
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!!! - do you have a gypsy spirit? - would you like an excuse for wandering around the country at a leisurely pace with occasional spurts from point A to point B? - I am exploring the concept of adding some retired people (man, woman, couple) to a list of people willing to occasionally fill gaps in my PremierLimo service when I am not able to meet the customers needs - I would arrange the transport, set fees, and do all coordinating with the customer - you would arrive at the pick up location with your rig (ideally a small RV and small livestock trailer), pick up the animal(s), and transport to the drop off location - you would collect the transport fee and pay me a finders fee - the rest of the fee is yours for gas money to support your vagabond lifestyle! - if you are interested please send me a private message with information about your status and your qualifications to be trusted with valuable animals for a few days -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] JUN/JUL trip report ..and.. MORE!!!
hello everyone! SPECIAL INFORMATION/OPPORTUNITY BELOW the June/July coast to coast trip was completed on Monday with over 15,750 miles being covered and a large number of animals being delivered - thanks to everyone who helped me keep the trailers full! my tow vehicle and trailer are now in the shop getting repairs/maintenance in preparation for the next trip - I had hoped to take some time off during JUL/AUG but it is not going to happen - I am planning AUG and SEP trips now - reservations are being taken so contact me via private email at rkee...@realtime.net to get your needs on my list - as far as I can tell I am the only surviving small livestock transport service out of the original half dozen who catered to the sheep/goat breeders a few years ago - the economy has been tough and it has taken its toll on me but I have survived! - I am seeing a renewed interest among livestock people to start stocking up with new genetics - now is the time to think about the future! OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!!! - do you have a gypsy spirit? - would you like an excuse for wandering around the country at a leisurely pace with occasional spurts from point A to point B? - I am exploring the concept of adding some retired people (man, woman, couple) to a list of people willing to occasionally fill gaps in my PremierLimo service when I am not able to meet the customers needs - I would arrange the transport, set fees, and do all coordinating with the customer - you would arrive at the pick up location with your rig (ideally a small RV and small livestock trailer), pick up the animal(s), and transport to the drop off location - you would collect the transport fee and pay me a finders fee - the rest of the fee is yours for gas money to support your vagabond lifestyle! - if you are interested please send me a private message with information about your status and your qualifications to be trusted with valuable animals for a few days I am planning a trip to southeast WA in AUG to pick up my new luxury Bruton low profile trailer - this trailer will be used for coast to coast PremierLimo service - this increases my equipment stable to three trailers and three tow vehicles - each is designed to provide a unique form of transport service - watch for an official announcement about the new trailer! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] PremierLimo - trips available!
**Biosecurity concerns **Valuable animals to move **Animals needing special handling **Short timeframe transport needed TravelWithRonK's PremierLimo service is your answer! Using one of my three tow vehicles and my new Bruton luxury low profile sheep/goat trailer or either my 14x5 high roof 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 to see pictures of the TravelWithRonK 'bus' and 'limo' options go to: http://CaprioleBoers.com to see a picture of the Bruton luxury trailer - while there be sure to look at the best selection of 'name' boer bloodlines in the Pacific Northwest - thanks Terry! http://www.JackMauldin.com/ go to the 'Our Articles' section and click on 'Transporting' - while on Jack's site be sure to see the gorgeous animals on the 'Enoblements' page - those are the 'best of the best' of the Boer breed! - thanks Jack! 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 rkeener@realtime. net A comment about my commitment to providing the best in service: the economy has been rough on agriculture - most of my competitors are gone but I continue to expand my service to give your animals the best transport experience possible - you can depend upon TravelWithRonK to provide honest fair priced transport service now and in the future! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service in my new 'luxury' custom built Bruton trailer private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] TRANSPORT - looking ahead to AUG/SEP
hello everyone! this old man (ME) is getting tired! What do you expect from a Medicare recipient! (yep I am hitting that magic 65 - now I know the government loves me!) the late summer trips have always been a strain on me, the equipment, and the animals - the summer heat takes its toll! I am contemplating doing only 'limo' style trips during the late summer - if you are contemplating moving animals during AUG/SEP please get with me so I can see if several transports can be combined into one limo trip - if I can find enough riders my limo fees when pulling the small trailer are similar to my large trailer 'bus' fees 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 -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] TRANSPORT - Jun/Jul trip hits the road within hours!
hello everyone! I will be on the road early Saturday morning for the JUN/JUL coast to coast transport trip - you can watch the fun in real time by joining my Yahoo TravelWithRonK group the trip begins with a 'limo' style TX to NY loop - the route is: TX CO MO AR TN NY IN TX then after making a major upgrade to the transmission of my van tow vehicle (I am upgrading from a 4 speed to a 10 speed (expensive)) I will begin a coast to coast 'bus' style trip - the route is: TX OH/KY VA MD OH MI MO KS SD MT ID WA OR OK TX I am full up on the westbound segment but I have space on the eastbound segments if you can move rapidly to finalize purchases! 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 -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] June/July transport trips - LAST CALL!!!
hello everyone! LAST CALL! I will be on the road June 11th - this is your last chance to be part of the June/July trips June 11th - the EstesPark meeting is back on! I will be picking up animals in Texas going to KansasCity area - from Texas I make a zig zag to Denver - then I deliver the animals to KansasCity - then I pick up animals in AR and TN going to Syracuse NY for export to Canada - from Syracuse I head west and south toward IN KY and back to TX - end of TX NY TX limo trip starting about June 27th I head for the east coast KY/VA area picking up any animals along the way that need to go east - in VA I pick up a large load going west to MI - I am full up! - no room unless the animals unload before MI from the MI stop I continue on west to OR/WA via a MO KS SD MT ID zig zag route - I AM FULL! NO ROOM FOR ANY RIDERS NOT PRESENTLY ON THE ITINERARY! after arriving on the west coast I pick up animals needing to come back east or south - not a definite route yet - plenty of room! if you have animals needing to move along this general route 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 rkee...@realtime.net -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] June/July transport trips - SHORT planning cycle!!!
hello everyone! the short planning cycle is in full swing with lots of modifications since last week - here is what will happen as of now: June 10th plus or minus - the EstesPark meeting canceled - instead I will be picking up animals in Texas going to KansasCity area - then I pick up animals in AR and TN going to Syracuse NY for export to Canada - from Syracuse I may swing into VT before heading south toward KY and back to TX - end of TX NY TX limo trip starting about June 27th I head for the east coast KY/VA area picking up any animals along the way that need to go east - in VA I pick up a large load going west to MI - I am full up! - no room unless the animals unload before MI from the MI stop I continue on west to OR/WA via a MO KS SD MT ID zig zag route - I AM FULL! NO ROOM FOR ANY RIDERS NOT PRESENTLY ON THE ITINERARY! after arriving on the west coast I pick up animals needing to come back east or south - not a definite route yet - plenty of room! if you have animals needing to move along this general route 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 rkee...@realtime.net -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] limo style trip mid June TX CO OH NC TX
hello everyone! due to some schedule conflicts I am having to revise my mid June/late June/July trip plans currently my revised plans are: June 8th travel westbound Austin TX to Cheyenne WY Cheyenne WY June 9th - pick up animals going to OH NC travel eastbound on I-80 to Cleveland OH travel southbound on I-79 to western NC return to Austin TX then there will be a delay until LATE June before I begin the June/July bus style trip: eastbound from TX to KY VA picking up animals westbound from VA to OH MI picking up/dropping off animals westbound MI to MO KS SD MT ID WA OR picking up/dropping off animals eastbound ?? unknown route if you have animals needing to go along any of these routes 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 rkee...@realtime.net effective May 13, 2011 - my fee payment plan has been changed! - due to circumstances caused by Chase bank destroying my credit rating (due to no cause from me a perfect 20 year customer with no missed or late credit account payments) I am having to operate with limited credit access - I am going to be asking for partial up front prepayments for your transport fees - this is going to be a paperwork nightmare and an extra hassle for you but I have no choice - your prepay will be refundable if you need to cancel but there might be a delay before I can handle the logistics of getting the prepay back to you - I apologize for this inconvenience that is just another sign that there is no win-win relationship between corporate America and consumers in modern society! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] June/July transport trip - SHORT planning cycle!!!
hello everyone! circumstances are forcing me to commit to a possible short planning cycle for this trip - here is what will happen: June 9-12th - I meet animals coming from Oregon at the EstesPark CO fiber show - then (hopefully) I have other animals in the CO/NM/west TX area that also need to go east that can be picked up I then head for the east coast KY/VA area picking up any animals along the way that need to go east/north/west (northern route) - this is basically a counterclockwise east coast loop starting in Texas and ending in the upper midwest from the midwest I continue on west to OR/WA - once on the west coast I pick up animals needing to come back east - not a definite route yet if you have animals needing to move along this general route 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 rkee...@realtime.net -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 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 - trip begins MAR 30th
hello everyone! the April coast to coast transport trip begins March 30th from Austin TX - I am running empty from Austin to Bakersfield CA via I-10, I-20 or I-40 - if you have anything needing to be moved along this westbound southern route you have to contact me IMMEDIATELY!! - this is an opportunity for limo style service at bus service pricing! from California I have a dedicated limo transport from CA to NC - the trailer is totally reserved! - I have a small pen inside the tow vehicle that is available - the route is via I-40 - no deviations after unloading in NC I will drop down to Orlando FL to begin the coast to coast bus service trip - the route is presently: FL NC VA ME OH WI IA TX followed immediately by: TX OK IL ND ID OR OH TX the route for the gap in the trip will be determined by new reservations - I will be checking email while on the road - just keep in mind that it is difficult to work out details when I only check email once or twice a day rather than the half dozen times when I am home there is a strong indication that the segment will be a west coast north to south to north 'loop' - I am waiting on a couple tentative transports to make up their minds - I have to make a decision by this weekend in order for riders to have time to get vet papers so watch my Yahoo TravelWithRonK group for updates 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 -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 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! I will be on the road March 30 for my April coast to coast trip - during that trip I will be accepting reservations for 'limo' style trips in May and June - please contact me with your needs and we will work out the details - gas prices continue to go up so my fees are forced to follow along - if I combine several limo transports into one 'loop' then I am able to reduce fees for everyone involved **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 to see pictures of the TravelWithRonK 'bus' and 'limo' options go to: http://www.JackMauldin.com/ - go to the 'Our Articles' section and click on 'Transporting' (thanks Jack!) - while on Jack's site be sure to see the gorgeous animals on the 'Enoblements' page - those are the 'best of the best' of the Boer breed! the very first ever PremierLimo transport trip was completed June 3rd - 9400 miles were driven at an average of 54.5 mph - the 'limo' concept lived up to my vision for the service: west TX to east GA - 2 day delivery west NC to southwest OR - 5 day delivery west AZ to east KY - 4 day delivery 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 rkeener@realtime. net --- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] APRIL TRANSPORT - LAST CALL
LAST CALL --- LAST CALL --- LAST CALL! --- NOW OR NEVER! TIME IS GETTING SHORT FOR BEING PART OF THE APRIL TRIP! RESERVATIONS NEED TO BE MADE IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO BE PART OF THIS TRIP! The April coast to coast trip is starting April 1st! The route for the first segment of the trip is roughly: TX FL ME WI TX I will delay in TX until about April 15th then start the second segment which will be roughly: TX IL ND ID WA/OR ??? - the route will be determined by several tentative transports that I am waiting on decisions for I offer two services - the 'bus' service combines transports from a number of people to form a daisy chain route - the 'limo' service offers more direct transport with either a single rider or a limited number of riders - obviously the limo service is more expensive planning for the late MAR/APR trip is going on now! - trip routes are beginning to fill up - my trip routes are determined by riders with reservations - the earlier you make reservations the more likely I am to use your transport to 'define' my route - waiting to late may mean that I am not able to make the necessary zig zags to pick up/drop off your animals 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, bank 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 Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] MARCH MADNESS SALE!! - transport discount certificates
hello everyone! Are the spiking gasoline prices driving you crazy! Do you believe the speculators have our best interest in mind! NOT ME! I am resurrecting the TravelWithRonK Discount Certificate program during March. You can beat the rising gasoline prices by making an investment that will give you a 100% return! For an investment of $50 you will get a discount of $100 toward future animal transports beginning with the April 2011 trip. Yes that includes existing reservations already in place for the April trip! Fees for future trips will be calculated using my 'formula' that has been in use for several years. It has proven to be fair to you and me in spite of fluctuating gasoline prices. There is no limit on the number of certificates you can purchase at $50 each. There is no time limit on their redemption. Only one certificate can be used at a time during future trips. The exception to that is if you use the certificate as part of your animal sales incentive program. If I pick up animals from your location that are going to several customers you can assign a discount certificate to EACH customer! NEWS FLASH! - Tina and Jeremy just told me to include a special incentive! If you purchase 5 certificates ($250 purchase price) they will include a sixth certificate for free! That is $600 worth of discount toward future transports for $250!! WOW!! Try to beat that on the stock market! (I am going to fire those mutts!) Please send your name, address, and phone to my private email address rkee...@realtime.net I do not monitor the groups closely so a reply through the group most likely will be missed. I will reply with my mailing address for Money Orders and bank certified checks (no personal checks please). Or you can pay through PayPal to my rkee...@realtime.net account. I must receive your email during March. This program will not be extended into April! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] MARCH MADNESS SALE!! - transport discount certificates
hello everyone! Are the spiking gasoline prices driving you crazy! Do you believe the speculators have our best interest in mind! NOT ME! I am resurrecting the TravelWithRonK Discount Certificate program during March. You can beat the rising gasoline prices by making an investment that will give you a 100% return! For an investment of $50 you will get a discount of $100 toward future animal transports beginning with the April 2011 trip. Yes that includes existing reservations already in place for the April trip! Fees for future trips will be calculated using my 'formula' that has been in use for several years. It has proven to be fair to you and me in spite of fluctuating gasoline prices. There is no limit on the number of certificates you can purchase at $50 each. There is no time limit on their redemption. Only one certificate can be used at a time during future trips. The exception to that is if you use the certificate as part of your animal sales incentive program. If I pick up animals from your location that are going to several customers you can assign a discount certificate to EACH customer! NEWS FLASH! - Tina and Jeremy just told me to include a special incentive! If you purchase 5 certificates ($250 purchase price) they will include a sixth certificate for free! That is $600 worth of discount toward future transports for $250!! WOW!! Try to beat that on the stock market! (I am going to fire those mutts!) Please send your name, address, and phone to my private email address rkee...@realtime.net I do not monitor the groups closely so a reply through the group most likely will be missed. I will reply with my mailing address for Money Orders and bank certified checks (no personal checks please). Or you can pay through PayPal to my rkee...@realtime.net account. I must receive your email during March. This program will not be extended into April! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] MARCH MADNESS SALE!! - transport discount certificates
hello everyone! Are the spiking gasoline prices driving you crazy! Do you believe Obama when he says he will get a handle on the situation! NOT ME! I am resurrecting the TravelWithRonK Discount Certificate program during March. You can beat the rising gasoline prices by making an investment that will give you a 100% return! For an investment of $50 you will get a discount of $100 toward future animal transports beginning with the April 2011 trip. Yes that includes existing reservations already in place for the April trip! Fees for future trips will be calculated using my 'formula' that has been in use for several years. It has proven to be fair to you and me in spite of fluctuating gasoline prices. There is no limit on the number of certificates you can purchase at $50 each. There is no time limit on their redemption. Only one certificate can be used at a time during future trips. The exception to that is if you use the certificate as part of your animal sales incentive program. If I pick up animals from your location that are going to several customers you can assign a discount certificate to EACH customer! NEWS FLASH! - Tina and Jeremy just told me to include a special incentive! If you purchase 5 certificates ($250 purchase price) they will include a sixth certificate for free! That is $600 worth of discount toward future transports for $250!! WOW!! Try to beat that on the stock market! (I am going to fire those mutts!) Please send your name, address, and phone to my private email address rkee...@realtime.net I do not monitor the groups closely so a reply through the group most likely will be missed. I will reply with my mailing address for Money Orders and bank certified checks (no personal checks please). Or you can pay through PayPal to my rkee...@realtime.net account. I must receive your email during March. This program will not be extended into April! -- questions? Ron and Corgi co-pilots Tina and Jeremy (AKC) operating from a base near Austin TX Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] I transport your dreams!
hello everyone! A friend asked me why I enjoy being on the road so much. It took me a while to come up with an answer that really expressed how I feel. Here it is! What I am delivering is 'dreams'. The new owners of animals have a dream about where they want to go with livestock, they find the animal that can help in that dream, and I deliver their dream to them! It is exciting to see the facial expressions when people see their new animal for the first time! I offer two services - the 'bus' service combines transports from a number of people to form a daisy chain route - the 'limo' service offers more direct transport with either a single rider or a limited number of riders - obviously the limo service is more expensive planning for the late MAR/APR trip is going on now! - trip routes are beginning to fill up - my trip routes are determined by riders with reservations - the earlier you make reservations the more likely I am to use your transport to 'define' my route - waiting to late may mean that I am not able to make the necessary zig zags to pick up/drop off your animals **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 to see pictures of the TravelWithRonK 'bus' and 'limo' options go to: http://www.JackMauldin.com/ - go to the 'Our Articles' section and click on 'Transporting' (thanks Jack!) - while on Jack's site be sure to see the gorgeous animals on the 'Enoblements' page - those are the 'best of the best' of the Boer breed! 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 all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] I transport your dreams!
hello everyone! A friend asked me why I enjoy being on the road so much. It took me a while to come up with an answer that really expressed how I feel. Here it is! What I am delivering is 'dreams'. The new owners of animals have a dream about where they want to go with livestock, they find the animal that can help in that dream, and I deliver their dream to them! It is exciting to see the facial expressions when people see their new animal for the first time! I offer two services - the 'bus' service combines transports from a number of people to form a daisy chain route - the 'limo' service offers more direct transport with either a single rider or a limited number of riders - obviously the limo service is more expensive planning for the late MAR/APR trip is going on now **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 to see pictures of the TravelWithRonK 'bus' and 'limo' options go to: http://www.JackMauldin.com/ - go to the 'Our Articles' section and click on 'Transporting' (thanks Jack!) - while on Jack's site be sure to see the gorgeous animals on the 'Enoblements' page - those are the 'best of the best' of the Boer breed! 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 all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] DEC/JAN trip completed - planning starts for next trip
hello everyone! the DEC/JAN coast to coast transport trip was completed Monday with 17,500 miles being covered in 5 weeks - mother nature threw her best at me but for the most part I dodged the bullets! - a blizzard shut down NorthDakota causing me to cancel a transport but otherwise everything went through pretty much on schedule - I got stuck once (in a PA truck stop parking lot no less!) and had to use chains twice (in TN and IL) I am expecting to take a break for a few weeks before the next trip - probably the next trip will be late MAR/APR - keep a watch on my Yahoo TravelWithRonK group for updates - I am taking reservations now for this and future trips - my trip routes are determined by riders with reservations - the earlier you make reservations the more likely I am to use your transport to 'define' my route - waiting too late may mean that I am not able to make the necessary zig zags to pick up/drop off your animals 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, bank 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 Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] I transport your dreams!
hello everyone! A friend asked me why I enjoy being on the road so much. It took me a while to come up with an answer that really expressed how I feel. Here it is! What I am delivering is 'dreams'. The new owners of animals have a dream about where they want to go with livestock, they find the animal that can help in that dream, and I deliver their dream to them! It is exciting to see the facial expressions when people see their new animal for the first time! I am in the middle of a coast to coast trip now - you can watch the trip happen in real time by joining my Yahoo TravelWithRonK group - my route will be from Texas to NewEngland to Arizona over the next 2-3 weeks - I have room to add more animals **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 to see pictures of the TravelWithRonK 'bus' and 'limo' options go to: http://www.JackMauldin.com/ - go to the 'Our Articles' section and click on 'Transporting' (thanks Jack!) - while on Jack's site be sure to see the gorgeous animals on the 'Enoblements' page - those are the 'best of the best' of the Boer breed! the very first ever PremierLimo transport trip was completed June 3rd - 9400 miles were driven at an average of 54.5 mph - the 'limo' concept lived up to my vision for the service: west TX to east GA - 2 day delivery west NC to southwest OR - 5 day delivery west AZ to east KY - 4 day delivery 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 all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] DEC/JAN trip starts Sunday!!
Merry Christmas everyone! I will be home for part of the day Christmas day but I hit the road late in the day to pick up some LGD puppies north of me - you can watch this trip in motion by joining my Yahoo TravelWithRonK group (below) the late DEC/JAN trip is coast to coast with a possible second west coast loop in late JAN - my route is as follows (roughly): 4 stops in central/west TX followed by AR IN IL MN ND WA OR TN TX then TX MD MA ?? TX - space is available then possibly another west coast loop - I have a number of transports pending (below) that I am not able to fit into a trip so I am hoping for some more reservations between now and mid JAN that can fill out and complete that loop WA to CA - OR to OH - NM to WY - MO to TX - NV to WA - IL to AZ Gas prices are creeping up again so this trip may be the lowest fee rate for 2011. My fee formula is based upon the price of gasoline during the transport so it varies up and down in step with gas prices. 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, bank 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 Ask about TravelWithRonK PremierLimo service private email at rkee...@realtime.net web site at http://TravelWithRonK.com group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TravelWithRonK all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] I transport dreams!
hello everyone! A friend asked me why I enjoy being on the road so much. It took me a while to come up with an answer that really expressed how I feel. Here it is! What I am delivering is 'dreams'. The new owners of animals have a dream about where they want to go with livestock, they find the animal that can help in that dream, and I deliver their dream to them! It is exciting to see the facial expressions when people see their new animal for the first time! I am in the process of putting together east coast and west coast 'mini' limo trips for DEC/JAN - I have animals needing to go to/from both directions but I just need a few more fill ins to help bring the fees for limo style service down to near bus style fee levels - I do not see a coast to coast trip in the planning unless someone pops up with a specific need that will pay the cost of a coast to coast trip - it never hurts to ask because all I need for a limo trip is one larger transport or several small transports running along the same general route to be able to cover my expenses both the east coast and west coast loops are very close to being feasible - I am waiting on a couple answers for the east coast - I am waiting on one answer for the west coast - this may be your last chance to get on board! and don't forget! - it is time to deliver those 'special' Christmas gift animals - I will do my best to get them to their new homes during the holiday season **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 to see pictures of the TravelWithRonK 'bus' and 'limo' options go to: http://www.JackMauldin.com/ - go to the 'Our Articles' section and click on 'Transporting' (thanks Jack!) - while on Jack's site be sure to see the gorgeous animals on the 'Enoblements' page - those are the 'best of the best' of the Boer breed! the very first ever PremierLimo transport trip was completed June 3rd - 9400 miles were driven at an average of 54.5 mph - the 'limo' concept lived up to my vision for the service: west TX to east GA - 2 day delivery west NC to southwest OR - 5 day delivery west AZ to east KY - 4 day delivery 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 all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] DEC/JAN 'mini' transport trips (Ron Keener)
not likely that I can include remote Montana into a trip but keep a watch on my Yahoo group for updates -- 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 all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] TRIP IS OVER! (finally) - planning starts
hello everyone! the AUG/SEP/OCT/NOV trip is finally over - I was on both the east coast and the west coast three separate times each - I was beginning to feel like a ping pong ball being bounced back and forth between the oceans! it was a rather eventful (read that expensive) series of trips I got stuck twice and had to be towed out I was thrown 10 feet across the yard by an angry bull I blew up three engines I burnt up one transmission and have another needing rebuild I have a scheduled engine/transmission rebuild in progress obviously my finances are hurting! - the only solution is to stay on the road - I had hoped to be at home this year after eight years of being on the road at Christmas but it is not to be so my plan is to keep the 'limo' trailer busy for the next couple months if you have anything that needs to be transported please get the info to me so I can try to put some 'mini' loops together where I can give you limo service at near bus service pricing if you have Christmas 'gift' animals to be delivered please let me know 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 --- 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 all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] coast to coast transport happening NOW!
hello everyone! most likely when you read this message I will have been on the road for several hours (4 AM wakeup!) - if you want to watch the action in real time just join my Yahoo group below - I will be going from Texas to SanFrancisco, east all the way to the coast of Maine, and back to Texas over the next 2-3 weeks - if you are considering animal transport in the future this is an opportunity to watch me in action - the best way to form an opinion is to watch, learn, and decide for yourself! after the early/mid OCT loop I will be making a second loop late OCT/NOV again from coast to coast - if you want to be a part of either of these loops 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 rkee...@realtime.net -- Thanks to restrictive USDA regulations I no longer transport dogs! Please let your local USDA inspector know how stupid it is to apply 'pet' transport regulations to climate acclimated working dogs! With enough pressure maybe we can get the government morons to recognize the difference between lap pets and working livestock dogs and that working dogs transport best in the trailer with the livestock we expect them to protect with their lives! --- 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 ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] LAST CALL - on the road tomorrow!
hello everyone! the next 10-12+ weeks are going to be extremely hectic for me - I am going to be on the road almost constantly so planning trips and adding last minute additions is going to be complicated by having to work from my laptop PC sitting on the steering wheel of my tow vehicle here is what is happening: (please read carefully and save this message because I am not likely to be posting advertisements on a regular basis until NOV) between now and Labor Day I am going to scrambling to get a tow vehicle on the road - we made good progress this week but the new 'stretch' van is not ready to go yet - taking a heavy duty passenger street vehicle and turning it into a super duty tow vehicle is not an easy process! about SEP 4th (if export papers are ready) I will be picking up animals in central TX going to NewEngland as part of a PremierLimo transport - after dropping animals off at the border just across the river from Ottawa/Montreal Canada I will pick up a load in Maine and head south picking up and dropping off as I go - the final destination is Houston TX - I am full up on this trip except for the TN to TX final segment then I immediately pick up animals in central TX and head for Idaho via OklahomaCity - the animals will be delivered to IdahoFalls ID - I have room on this segment - then I will be returning to Texas 'empty' - if you have animals needing to be moved northwest toward Idaho or southeast toward Texas please get with me ASAP! then I will be home for a few days trying to finalize planning for the late SEP/OCT coast to coast trip at the same time I am trying to get the big van/RV tow vehicle ready to be on the road with a new engine and transmission and major winter salt damage repair - the hope is to be on the road westbound the last week of SEP to start the SEP/OCT coast to coast transport trip the route is west from TX (with a possible swing up into MO first) via western CO to central CA - I have limited room on this segment then I head north to OR/WA where I will load up to maximum capacity with animals going east - I begin delivering these animals starting in Kansas and continuing on to as far as Maine with several drop off stops between - I will not have room for pick ups until I am east of the MississippiRiver following the delivery of OR/WA animals to Maine I will turn south - the route is not well defined on this segment and I have room headed back in the general direction of Texas and the final delivery of OR/WA animals now it gets REALLY complicated! - I have animals in Texas needing to go east - I have animals in Texas and north needing to go west - I have animals in Idaho/Montana needing to go east - somehow during the trip and using my laptop I am going to try to come up with a solution to all your 'needs' while trying to keep my sanity intact! do not plan on a NOV/DEC coast to coast 'bus' trip - I have been on the road for the past 7 years at Christmas/NewYears - I do not plan on doing it again! - I may do some short quick 'limo' trips but even that is tentative based upon how dedicated I feel 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, bank check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email -- Thanks to restrictive USDA regulations I no longer transport dogs! Please let your local USDA inspector know how stupid it is to apply 'pet' transport regulations to climate acclimated working dogs! With enough pressure maybe we can get the government morons to recognize the difference between lap pets and working livestock dogs and that working dogs transport best in the trailer with the livestock we expect them to protect with their lives! --- 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 all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] PremierLimo - trips available!
**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 to see pictures of the TravelWithRonK 'bus' and 'limo' options go to: http://www.JackMauldin.com/ - go to the 'Our Articles' section and click on 'Transporting' (thanks Jack!) - while on Jack's site be sure to see the gorgeous animals on the 'Enoblements' page - those are the 'best of the best' of the Boer breed! the very first ever PremierLimo transport trip was completed June 3rd - 9400 miles were driven at an average of 54.5 mph - the 'limo' concept lived up to my vision for the service: west TX to east GA - 2 day delivery west NC to southwest OR - 5 day delivery west AZ to east KY - 4 day delivery 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 -- Thanks to restrictive USDA regulations I no longer transport dogs! Please let your local USDA inspector know how stupid it is to apply 'pet' transport regulations to climate acclimated working dogs! With enough pressure maybe we can get the government morons to recognize the difference between lap pets and working livestock dogs and that working dogs transport best in the trailer with the livestock we expect them to protect with their lives! --- 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 all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with 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] USDA restrictive dog transport regulations
when it comes to comments about the USDA and its actions the responses range from 'explicit four letter words telling the USDA where to go and what to do when they get there' to 'they are the government and they know best' - I received the following eloquent comments speaking from personal experience - obviously I deleted the names to protect the innocent! The USDA is insane! Re: transporting a working dog in a cab in a crate. I attempted to do this once with a working dog that came with a flock of sheep I had purchased. Getting him into the crate was stressful for all involved. After getting 30 minutes down the road, I was sure that he was going to have a coronary. Slobbering, whining, etc. I pulled into the closest vet as an emergency. They took one look at the dog and told me to transport him with his sheep. In my very well ventilated cattle panel trailer. Problem solved. The rest of the 18 hour journey home was uneventful. this is exactly my contention with the USDA - when animals are being transported an experienced handler has to be given the option to do what is best for the animal in the current situation irrespective of government 'regulations' I would like someone from within the USDA ranks to come out with a public statement about what is most important when it comes to animal welfare (this is the Animal Welfare Act we are discussing) animal welfare? or government regulation? come on USDA - which is it? animal? or regulation? where are your highest priorities? -- Thanks to restrictive USDA regulations I no longer transport dogs! Please let your local USDA inspector know how stupid it is to apply 'pet' transport regulations to climate acclimated working dogs! With enough pressure maybe we can get the government morons to recognize the difference between lap pets and working livestock dogs and that working dogs transport best in the trailer with the livestock we expect them to protect with their lives! --- 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 all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with over 3000 animals transported in over 10 years of service 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
[Blackbelly] TravelWithRonK PremierLimo transport service
**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 to see pictures of the TravelWithRonK 'bus' and 'limo' options go to: http://www.JackMauldin.com/ - go to the 'Our Articles' section and click on 'Transporting' (thanks Jack!) - while on Jack's site be sure to see the gorgeous animals on the 'Enoblements' page - those are the 'best of the best' of the Boer breed! the very first ever PremierLimo transport trip was completed June 3rd - 9400 miles were driven at an average of 54.5 mph - the 'limo' concept lived up to my vision for the service: west TX to east GA - 2 day delivery west NC to southwest OR - 5 day delivery west AZ to east KY - 4 day delivery 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 -- Thanks to restrictive USDA regulations I no longer transport dogs! Please let your local USDA inspector know how stupid it is to apply 'pet' transport regulations to climate acclimated working dogs! With enough pressure maybe we can get the government morons to recognize the difference between lap pets and working livestock dogs and that working dogs transport best in the trailer with the livestock we expect them to protect with their lives! --- 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 all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with 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 for sale? .. well no but ...
I am not getting any younger and my health is not the best - the stress of being on the road TOO much is catching up with me! so I am exploring the possibility of becoming a two man operation - that being a driver/equipment maintenance supervisor and a marketing/planning/organizing supervisor - if I can find the right person for the driver role I would seriously consider semi-retiring! I am thinking along the lines of an 'internship' so that I can be sure that I am happy with the person and the person is happy with the lifestyle that driving for TravelWithRonK entails! the internship would be that the driver would be responsible for the PremierLimo driving services for a period of time - the limo concept has totally surprised me by how many potential riders have come forward just in a couple months of operation - I was expecting that PremierLimo would just fill my 'free' time between bus trips - instead it is showing signs of being a full time service after the new driver is comfortable with the life style then I would give him the opportunity to buy into TravelWithRonK in a large way and to start doing coast to coast trips - eventually we would change roles where I am doing limo trips and he is doing bus trips the ideal person to fill the driver role would be: a single male - a bit of a loner that enjoys highway travel ideally an early retiree who has a guaranteed income a non-smoker non-drinker with adequate social skills most likely a change of residence to Austin TX would be required willing to live a spartan lifestyle in close contact with animals someone who has animal experience preferably sheep and goat someone who really CARES about the animals and ENJOYS them someone who is able to invest some cash capital into his future someone who is dependable and will be in for the long-term someone who can interface with customers face to face and by phone someone who puts the customer's needs first someone who is willing to go the extra mile for the customer someone who is detail oriented but can adjust 'on the fly' someone who has above average vehicle mechanical knowledge someone who can handle the stress of 'on the road' problems someone who can interface in detail with mechanics someone who can keep daily records and balance sheets did I say he could leap tall buildings in a single bound! my role would be marketing, negotiating with customers, creating an itinerary, coordinating on the road activities, and PR activities - I would provide daily updates to the customers and to the driver via email and phone what do I offer in return? the driver would own a part of TravelWithRonK he would inherit a word of mouth reputation for service he would have the opportunity to eventually purchase TravelWithRonK he would see lots of beautiful scenery he would meets lots of unique people his name would become known across the small livestock world he would have lots of tax deductible expenses he would profit share with me if you think you might be this 'superman' then please respond to my private email address rkee...@realtime.net - try to address briefly each of the driver points above and give me some idea of the 'type' of person that you are - if you are planning on getting rich quick don't bother replying - you will earn every penny of profit in this business! - but it can be a very emotionally rewarding lifestyle! -- 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 ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
[Blackbelly] TravelWithRonK PremierLimo transport service
**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 to see pictures of the TravelWithRonK 'bus' and 'limo' options go to: http://www.JackMauldin.com/ - go to the 'Our Articles' section and click on 'Transporting' (thanks Jack!) - while on Jack's site be sure to see the gorgeous animals on the 'Enoblements' page - those are the 'best of the best' of the Boer breed! the very first ever PremierLimo transport trip was completed June 3rd - 9400 miles were driven at an average of 54.5 mph - the 'limo' concept lived up to my vision for the service: west TX to east GA - 2 day delivery west NC to southwest OR - 5 day delivery west AZ to east KY - 4 day delivery 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 biosecure limo trip from TX to upstate NY for late AUG/early SEP - I will be looking for riders coming back southwest to pay for the empty miles - reasonable (and unreasonable) side trips will be considered seriously there is also a possibility of a limo trip to central Oregon - get with me if you have animals needing to go west or east -- Thanks to restrictive USDA regulations I no longer transport dogs! Please let your local USDA inspector know how stupid it is to apply 'pet' transport regulations to climate acclimated working dogs! With enough pressure maybe we can get the government morons to recognize the difference between lap pets and working livestock dogs and that working dogs transport best in the trailer with the livestock we expect them to protect with their lives! --- 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 all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with 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] trip update and transport plans
hello everyone! the mid JUL/AUG transport trip was completed on schedule - the TX OR WA NY NC TX loop of the entire northern half of the US went pretty much as planned - animals were picked up and delivered according to the itinerary - ten years of practice has my planning process pretty much down pat! the next trip is a PremierLimo run from TX to upstate NY to deliver some animals going to Canada - that trip is scheduled for late AUG/early SEP - I am full going northbound but I have room on part of the return trip - if you have anything needing transport in the generally southwest direction from NY toward TX please get with me ASAP! the next coast to coast 'bus' trip is scheduled for late SEP/OCT - the trip route is being built around a large load originating in OR going east as far as NewEngland - I have limited space eastbound - the trip route after the eastbound leg is open to your needs - you can be the one to define the trip route by getting your reservation in to me ASAP! there is a tentative coast to coast east to west limo trip that is being discussed right now - it might occur during early SEP - if you have a need for westbound NY to WA transport or WA to TX transport please get with me (those are the end points - your transport could be anywhere along or close to the line between the end points) long range plans include some down time for me and the equipment - the winter 'salt' has taken its toll on the underside of the van/RV so it will be receiving a bumper to bumper rebuild and upgrade - the new 'stretch' white van will be getting many enhancements to turn it into a high performance long range limo trailer tow vehicle and backup tow vehicle for the large trailer - the limo trailer is ready to go - the big trailer could use some time in the repair shop getting aluminum repairs accomplished *** if you are not a member of my Yahoo TravelWithRonK group now is the time to join! - my trip schedule over the next few months is going to be hectic - I will not have time to post weekly schedules to all the groups that I normally advertise on - I will be posting daily updates to TravelWithRonK when I am on the road - so if you have even a tentative need for transport in 2010 the only place to keep alert to rapidly changing schedules is on TravelWithRonK *** my trip routes are determined by riders with reservations - the earlier you make reservations the more likely I am to use your transport to 'define' my route - waiting too late may mean that I am not able to make the necessary zig zags to pick up/drop off your animals 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, bank check, MO, and PayPal there is no contract other than your word via email -- Thanks to restrictive USDA regulations I no longer transport dogs! Please let your local USDA inspector know how stupid it is to apply 'pet' transport regulations to climate acclimated working dogs! With enough pressure maybe we can get the government morons to recognize the difference between lap pets and working livestock dogs and that working dogs transport best in the trailer with the livestock we expect them to protect with their lives! --- 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 all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with 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] USDA restrictive working dog transport regulations
hello everyone! here is the footer that I am attaching to all email sent from my location - it is self explanatory - with enough grass roots pressure maybe we can get the government zombies to recognize that their airline pet transport Animal Welfare 'bible' does not cover the topic of working livestock dogs - these are unique animals that have one goal in life - to live with and protect their herd - so let's try to force the USDA to recognize that these special animals deserve special attention since I have been forced to stop transport of LGDs I have had to turn down a dozen requests to transport LGDs - that is a dozen herds that don't have the protection from predators that they need and deserve! please feel free to crosspost this information to any group that you think will have members who are uncomfortable with the USDA interfering with our private lives - in other words crosspost to EVERY group that you belong to - also make sure that your local USDA inspector gets at least a dozen copies of your and your friends comments about government intervention into areas where experienced animal handlers are more knowledgable about animal care than any 'politician' law writer who put a few paragraphs into a congressional bill -- Thanks to restrictive USDA regulations I no longer transport dogs! Please let your local USDA inspector know how stupid it is to apply 'pet' transport regulations to climate acclimated working dogs! With enough pressure maybe we can get the government morons to recognize the difference between lap pets and working livestock dogs and that working dogs transport best in the trailer with the livestock we expect them to protect with their lives! --- 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 all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with 3000 animals transported in 10 years of service 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
[Blackbelly] clarification - USDA restrictive working dog transport regulations
these regulations come from the Animal Welfare Act - this act was intended to provide guidelines for the airline industry in the transport of fragile pets - the act basically specifies that pets must be transported in carriers at temperatures between 45 and 85 degrees in my case the USDA is extending these regulations to include single digit acclimated adult Kangal (Anatolian) LGDs being transported with their goat herd in my specially designed trailer - during the winter trip (DEC 2009) the goats and dogs were transported from Michigan to Oregon across an intense arctic cold air bubble in Montana - the goats and dogs traveled fine and arrived in Oregon fine with no effects from the cold temperatures during the meetings with USDA inspectors I specifically asked about vet issued 'acclimation exemptions' as part of the interstate vet inspection forms - I was told that those exemptions do not modify the law and have absolutely no bearing on compliance with the law - in other words they are meaningless! hello everyone! here is the footer that I am attaching to all email sent from my location - it is self explanatory - with enough grass roots pressure maybe we can get the government zombies to recognize that their airline pet transport Animal Welfare 'bible' does not cover the topic of working livestock dogs - these are unique animals that have one goal in life - to live with and protect their herd - so let's try to force the USDA to recognize that these special animals deserve special attention since I have been forced to stop transport of LGDs I have had to turn down a dozen requests to transport LGDs - that is a dozen herds that don't have the protection from predators that they need and deserve! please feel free to crosspost this information to any group that you think will have members who are uncomfortable with the USDA interfering with our private lives - in other words crosspost to EVERY group that you belong to - also make sure that your local USDA inspector gets at least a dozen copies of your and your friends comments about government intervention into areas where experienced animal handlers are more knowledgable about animal care than any 'politician' law writer who put a few paragraphs into a congressional bill -- Thanks to restrictive USDA regulations I no longer transport dogs! Please let your local USDA inspector know how stupid it is to apply 'pet' transport regulations to climate acclimated working dogs! With enough pressure maybe we can get the government morons to recognize the difference between lap pets and working livestock dogs and that working dogs transport best in the trailer with the livestock we expect them to protect with their lives! --- 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 all animals crossing a state line must have vet inspection papers before they can legally be transported TravelWithRonK is dedicated to coast to coast transport of small quantities of small livestock with 3000 animals transported in 10 years of service 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
