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« on: January 27, 2005, 08:37:05 AM »
Anyone going by that could help me get the pup closer here?
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« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2005, 08:43:43 AM »
If you pay for all the gas, I'll go and get it.  I'm in Colorado.
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« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2005, 09:16:54 AM »
Well, I am 120 miles from airport to begin with.  I am about 1000 miles from the pup. I need to figure out the cost of this kinda, to see if it will be worth it.

BamBams,

Are you bored this winter?  LOL!  If I could get the pup to Billings, I would be happy.  You must be in N Colorado near the border?
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« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2005, 09:24:54 AM »
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Well, I am 120 miles from airport to begin with.  I am about 1000 miles from the pup. I need to figure out the cost of this kinda, to see if it will be worth it.

If canine be favored pet of significant other, it probably do be worth it, remark Dali Llama. :lol:  :D
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« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2005, 09:33:39 AM »
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Are you bored this winter?  LOL!  If I could get the pup to Billings, I would be happy.  You must be in N Colorado near the border?


I wouldn't say "bored" exactly, but I've been promising the girls a road trip and we have some friends in NE.
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« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2005, 11:22:29 AM »
How far would you like to come into MT?
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« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2005, 01:36:25 PM »
If your paying for all the gas, I'll go as far as you like.  My chevrolet gets about 18 mpg.
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« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2005, 01:45:54 PM »
Ok....give me details on how you would like this to work.  Pay gas from where to where...or how?  How would you want to be paid and such.

This is interesting, never done anything like this before...lol!
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« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2005, 01:47:03 PM »
Okay, but I have a hunch that it would be cheaper to have the puppy flown to you.  I'm off doing the math now.

I don't know what part of Montana you live in, so I'll base it on Billings for now.

As far as payment goes, I'd need at least half up front.  You can mail me a money order or bank check.

If the cost seems feasible to you, we can discuss it further on the telephone okay?
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« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2005, 01:52:01 PM »
I'll look at any option actually....if anyone has ideas.  If I could get her to Billings, I can probably get her home from there.
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« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2005, 01:57:15 PM »
Okay.  Total cost to you would be $200.00 even.  From the day I depart, you'll have the little pup in your lap in 3 days.  I am basing this on only driving 8 hours per day, so it's possible I could get there quicker.  This would be a 1600 mile round trip for me, and you'd be paying 100% of the fuel only.  Meals, lodging, etc are paid for by me.

From what I can tell so far.  It would cost you about the same to fly her there because you'd have to purchase an airline crate from the breeder, etc.  One thing I don't like about flying a dog is that you cannot insure them - at least that's the way it used to be.

By the way, I'm an AKC certified companion dog evaluator, so the pup will definitely not be traumatized beyond that of a normal drive.  I'll also have two teenage daughters to help keep an eye on her while we are making the trip.

In addition, your puppy would be spoiled in the back of an extended bed Chevy Pickup that is fully carpeted, heated, lighted, stereo, color television, etc.  Nothing but first class treatment all the way for the little guy.  Please arrange for the breeder to provide about 9 cups of whatever puppy food they have been using.
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« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2005, 02:11:24 PM »
Here is the approximate route I'd be driving:

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« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2005, 02:26:43 PM »
HAHA!  Let's just say that little puppy couldn't possibly be in better hands.  I always get the job done.  *smiling*
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« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2005, 02:44:47 PM »
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By the way, I'm an AKC certified companion dog evaluator, so the pup will definitely not be traumatized beyond that of a normal drive. I'll also have two teenage daughters to help keep an eye on her while we are making the trip.


Ha...I trust the fact that you have 2 teenage daughters watching her more than your certification.....lol!

I'm still 500 mile from Billings and I would need to work that out.  This whole thing might just being too costly and I will have to abort.

Let me shoot this around abit.  I still have to talk to the folks I am getting her from, they were trying to work something out too.  They live 'nowhere' and I live in 'nowhere' as well.  Sometimes that makes things difficult.[/quote]
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« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2005, 02:47:13 PM »
Okie dokie.  I sure hope it works out for you.  It must be a great pup too!
Just holler at me if I can help you out.  *smiles*
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« Reply #15 on: January 27, 2005, 03:29:25 PM »
Now if you had a Yugo or a Diesel Rabbit, it might make me jump faster.  ;)
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« Reply #16 on: January 27, 2005, 05:27:07 PM »
If it was summer, I'd do it on my unicycle and juggle cans of puppy food at the same time.  *laughing*
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« Reply #17 on: January 27, 2005, 06:41:38 PM »
Dont say that, I may end up waiting til summer and then I will hold you to it! ;)
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« Reply #18 on: January 28, 2005, 01:40:52 AM »
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Now if you had a Yugo or a Diesel Rabbit, it might make me jump faster.  
Do that be due to gas mileage, ask Dali Llama?
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« Reply #19 on: January 28, 2005, 04:37:42 AM »
Yes Dali Llama, due to gas mileage.
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« Reply #20 on: January 28, 2005, 05:35:39 AM »
Opus....do you have any pictures of this poor little pup that needs a ride?  It could be a real motivator ya know?  Someone might see his sad face and chime in here with another offer of assistance?
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« Reply #21 on: January 28, 2005, 06:11:13 AM »
No but I do have a picture of what she will look like in about a year.  :)
http://2005photos.milneweb.com/jan/dogs.JPG.html

The Black dog, she is going to be breeding stock for me.  Strictly cowdog material.

I certainly am not complaining or asking for it to be done for nothing.  I just have to keep it within a certain budget, unfortunately.  I cant have transporting cost more than the price of the pup.

The money I have saved so far seeing I haven't dont much snowmobiling, is helping me.  After all, its like spring up here these past few weeks.
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« Reply #22 on: January 28, 2005, 06:12:15 AM »
Can you transport an animal on The Big Gray Dog. Might be cheaper for you to take the bus and go get her if you can and bring her back on one. Also how about a twenty to thirty dollars a day economy rent-a-car? :D
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« Reply #23 on: January 28, 2005, 06:16:15 AM »
I've never seen the big Grey Dog in these parts.  Rent a car, no such thing as a $30 car here, that I have seen.  If I knew someone that had a little car, we might just go get her ourselves.

Actually now, the CEO we caretake for has a jet.........  lol!

Keep the ideas coming, I am sure one of them will work for me.
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« Reply #24 on: January 28, 2005, 07:07:38 AM »
Now this is weird!  The dog on the left looks almost exactly like my dog!  Here is my pup about 4 weeks ago.

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« Reply #25 on: January 28, 2005, 07:11:40 AM »
Whoa!  I guess, what is it??  This would be a 5H pup, from Austrailia breeding.
Border Collie/ Aussie Shepherd?
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« Reply #26 on: January 28, 2005, 07:16:41 AM »
Well, to me, she's a cute little mutt!  The humane society said:

Border Collie X Bull Mastiff X Rottweiler

The vet says,:

Bernese Mountain Dog X Rottweiler maybe?

Who knows?

She's really smart and very protective though.  I'm thinking the humane society is probably correct.
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« Reply #27 on: January 28, 2005, 07:23:31 AM »
What a cute bugger!  Lets see if we hit anyones soft spot...lol!
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« Reply #28 on: January 28, 2005, 09:55:19 AM »
BamBams-pup looks like the Heinz 57 variety. :-D  :)  :-D  :)  :D
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« Reply #29 on: January 28, 2005, 10:01:12 AM »
Yup!  But she's loved (translated spoiled).  I haven't started formal training with her yet, but she's showing good signs of intelligence and loyalty.

opus......Am I still the best deal ya got?   HAHAHAHAHA!

We'll try and keep your thread up at the top for awhile.
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