Topic: Buster - transport needed from Blackpool to Surrey SORTED (Read 56561 times)

JackSpratt · « **Reply #82 on:** January 03, 2009, 11:29:24 AM »

Newest email:

"Hello, we may have transport tomorrow for Buster !!!!"

JackSpratt · « **Reply #81 on:** January 03, 2009, 10:54:33 AM »

So where would Nicky need to get him to from Blackpool? I'll try and call her this evening if people can let me know soon. *insert fingers crossed emoticon here!*

EDIT - received this:

"was only possible this morning for Buster (meaning today) .... definitely can't do tomorrow dont think. I do have a cousin who lives in Blackpool but visits Liverpool on a regular basis as her boyfriends family live there. She is going to Liverpool this morning and may revisit next week."

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #80 on:** January 02, 2009, 22:55:14 PM »

I'm in the same situation that Em was in that If I pick him up in Blackpool I have to go North in order to then go South if you see what I mean. I can do that but it would be much more convenient if somebody could get him to say the M61. Whereabouts would I be dropping him - I would be going down the M6 not the M1

tigerbaby · « **Reply #79 on:** January 02, 2009, 22:35:22 PM »

Great! This is looking fantastic!

Oohh think I have to go shopping for his arrival.... I am a *little* bit excited.

sallyagdm · « **Reply #78 on:** January 02, 2009, 22:32:39 PM »

It would probably be best to drop Buster off at your house, less stress for him
Will PM you soon

tigerbaby · « **Reply #77 on:** January 02, 2009, 22:27:42 PM »

That would be fab! (I noticed further down that you said you could do the next weekend, but wasn't sure whether you could do this Sunday!)
In that case, would you be able to drop off at our house, or would you like us to pick up somewhere?

In that case... how about this:

First stretch: CarolM
2nd stretch: Karen-covcats
3rd stretch: Sandplangham

What does everybody think?

sallyagdm · « **Reply #76 on:** January 02, 2009, 22:24:45 PM »

I could do the last leg on Sunday (M25 to Surrey) if Ruth can't

tigerbaby · « **Reply #75 on:** January 02, 2009, 22:14:07 PM »

This is looking good- let's wait for Ruth to see whether she can do the last leg on this Sunday! Fingers crossed.

Karen-covcats · « **Reply #74 on:** January 02, 2009, 22:06:53 PM »

ok for me im heading that way anyway sunday to visit my brother

tigerbaby · « **Reply #73 on:** January 02, 2009, 22:01:49 PM »

We will be in, so it's good for us.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #72 on:** January 02, 2009, 21:42:01 PM »

What do people think? Would Sunday work?

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #71 on:** January 02, 2009, 20:06:49 PM »

Only just seen this. I'm in Bolton so could manage the bit that Em was going to do. Pity I didn't see it sooner because tomorrow would have been more convenient than next weekend. Is Sunday out of the question?

tigerbaby · « **Reply #70 on:** January 02, 2009, 13:30:02 PM »

Don't worry Em - that is just hard luck! Hope your car is ok.... how typical.

We'll get there - as I said we will be here so anytime is good for us.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #69 on:** January 02, 2009, 13:27:58 PM »

Bless you, I wasn't having a go at you. We'll get there!

ems · « **Reply #68 on:** January 02, 2009, 13:23:00 PM »

Sorry JS

I feel awful but i really can't drive my car, especially not on the motorway for that distance

JackSpratt · « **Reply #67 on:** January 02, 2009, 13:05:44 PM »

Gah! Nicky just emailed me and said she could possibly get Buster to Liverpool tomorrow - kind of irrelevant now!

ems · « **Reply #66 on:** January 02, 2009, 11:40:23 AM »

Well you are not going to believe this... My neighbour has just knocked and very apologetically just told me that she has smashed into the back of my car!

My back bumper and wheel arch is not looking good so I'm off the road I'm afraid. Jon is in work otherwise we could have come in his car. I can't believe it! Of all the days!

Really sorry guys, i'll see can i sort anything for next weekend

tigerbaby · « **Reply #65 on:** January 02, 2009, 00:30:14 AM »

I'm back!!!!

Ooh looks like we got a good plan coming together! Well I am here 24/7 from now on so anytime is fine for me (apart from daytime 7th)

I will work my schedule around you guys so just let me know the day and approximate time and I will be here for it......

THANKS!!!! xxxxxx

JackSpratt · « **Reply #64 on:** January 01, 2009, 23:13:01 PM »

I think Nicky finding someone to transport Buster tomorrow are slim. So Sootyca, where could you get Buster to and from in the chain?

ems · « **Reply #63 on:** January 01, 2009, 20:42:23 PM »

Ideally if somebody could get him nearish Liverpool that would be better, other wise we are going to have to go North to then go South. Maybe Charnock Richard services?

Also I might struggle for next weekend I'm afraid

JackSpratt · « **Reply #62 on:** January 01, 2009, 20:28:53 PM »

Thanks Sootyca - that was what I needed someone to do. Lost what was happening a little!

Sootyca · « **Reply #61 on:** January 01, 2009, 20:17:05 PM »

So, we have either got this weekend:

M6 - ems (nina+kiki's mum)
M6 - M25 - Karen (covcats)
M25 - Surrey - Kittybabe (Ruth)

Or next weekend

M6 - ems (nina+kiki's mum) or Sootyca
M6 - M25 - Karen (covcats) on 10th depending on time
M25 - Surrey - Sandplangham

Ems, if you did the first run this weekend (if it could be sorted in time) would you be picking up from Blackpool or would you need someone to do Blackpool to wherever you are? The following weekend I could pick up and run to anywhere on M6 corridor to pass on to you or Karen (covcats)

I'm offline now until Sunday but it looks like it may be covered if people are willing to do approx 2 hours of driving or so each way - unless others can step in as well to help. It's just a case of deciding on which weekend and sorting out handover points. I think I have included all offers on here but forgive me if I have missed anyone out!

Karen

sallyagdm · « **Reply #60 on:** January 01, 2009, 18:36:43 PM »

I could do the M25 to Surrey part of the journey next weekend (9/10 Jan) if that is any help

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #59 on:** January 01, 2009, 18:15:44 PM »

I can only do this weekend, M25 to Surrey. After next weekend I'm tied up in classes so unfortunately can't do any other.

Karen-covcats · « **Reply #58 on:** January 01, 2009, 17:31:02 PM »

I can do the middle phase of journey say midlands m6 area to m25. I can do this weekend or i can do next sunday but helping on our stall at cat show on 10th so it would depend on what time of day.

ems · « **Reply #57 on:** January 01, 2009, 16:52:03 PM »

Well I have already said when i can do which is this saturday (NW-Midlands) but time is getting a bit tight now with it being Thursday.

Maybe it is better doing next weekend when Helena can be in the loop too

JackSpratt · « **Reply #56 on:** January 01, 2009, 16:19:53 PM »

OK, so who can help which weekend? I think knowing which weekend is the most convenient for the most people is probably a good start.

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #55 on:** January 01, 2009, 16:09:23 PM »

If i had been here I would have gladly helped but I am in Cardiff next weekend so i wouldnt be able to help but hope all goes well xxx

JackSpratt · « **Reply #54 on:** January 01, 2009, 13:52:34 PM »

So is the plan to transport Buster next weekend? Will keep Nicky in the loop.

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #53 on:** December 30, 2008, 20:56:16 PM »

Quote from: Kittybabe (Ruth) on December 30, 2008, 20:18:39 PM

Quote from: bonnielass on December 30, 2008, 20:05:53 PM
M55 =M6=M1 straight into london

The M1 is a nightmare into London due to heavy roadworks near Luton. I find it much quicker and problem free to go M6 then M42 and M40 to the M25 which is better to get to Surrey as its a shorter route down to Croydon via the west of London (and faster).

I agree, M40 onto the M25 would be alot better
then croydon is only a few miles off the M25

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #52 on:** December 30, 2008, 20:43:54 PM »

Thanks BL. It does depend on the day, Sunday was chocka.. I was stuck for an hour. The other route is still faster and less hassle.

Ok so can we start, in TB's absence, to get some form of plan together as to who will do which part of the route and when? Karen can't help until the following weekend so what is everyone else like? Is everyone else ok with that weekend or is there anyone else that can do the Blackpool route down this weekend if others can't.

I can still do the last leg pick up from M25 or even M40 (Bucks area - any service station) and then onwards down to Croydon to TBs.

bonnielass · « **Reply #51 on:** December 30, 2008, 20:35:08 PM »

The roadworks are fine now at Luton, i was there 3 weeks ago and altho busy no queues at all traffic flowing freely,,but i agree with M40 THEN M25

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #50 on:** December 30, 2008, 20:18:39 PM »

Quote from: bonnielass on December 30, 2008, 20:05:53 PM

M55 =M6=M1 straight into london

The M1 is a nightmare into London due to heavy roadworks near Luton. I find it much quicker and problem free to go M6 then M42 and M40 to the M25 which is better to get to Surrey as its a shorter route down to Croydon via the west of London (and faster).

JackSpratt · « **Reply #49 on:** December 30, 2008, 20:09:34 PM »

Quote from: Beth on December 30, 2008, 16:04:29 PM

Just wanted to say good luck to you Tigerbaby. 6 hours may seem like a long time for him to travel, but given that he'll have a lifetime of love and care from you it seems a small price to pay.

My sentiments exactly.

So what's the best plan folks?

bonnielass · « **Reply #48 on:** December 30, 2008, 20:05:53 PM »

M55 =M6=M1 straight into london

Janeyk · « **Reply #47 on:** December 30, 2008, 16:26:44 PM »

Quote from: Sootyca on December 30, 2008, 15:52:02 PM

I can't help in any way this weekend I'm afraid, but next weekend (10th/11th) wouldn't be a problem. I could do the first leg from Blackpool to say anywhere easy to get to off the M6 southbound if it doesn't happen this weekend..

From memory I think the best way to get to the south east is M6/M6 Toll/M42 and M40 then to M25.

Karen

that's why I put on my first post it depends which way you're going as OH thinks it may be quicker to go from Blackpool bypassing our area ie M6 rather than M1

Beth · « **Reply #46 on:** December 30, 2008, 16:04:29 PM »

Just wanted to say good luck to you Tigerbaby.

6 hours may seem like a long time for him to travel, but given that he'll have a lifetime of love and care from you it seems a small price to pay.

Sootyca · « **Reply #45 on:** December 30, 2008, 15:52:02 PM »

I can't help in any way this weekend I'm afraid, but next weekend (10th/11th) wouldn't be a problem. I could do the first leg from Blackpool to say anywhere easy to get to off the M6 southbound if it doesn't happen this weekend..

From memory I think the best way to get to the south east is M6/M6 Toll/M42 and M40 then to M25.

Karen

tigerbaby · « **Reply #44 on:** December 30, 2008, 09:48:16 AM »

Yes the weekend is good for us! I am very bad at route planning so if you have any good ideas just post here!

Janeyk · « **Reply #43 on:** December 30, 2008, 08:19:26 AM »

Me and Steve collected Byron from London and brought her up to Barnsley - about 4hrs I think, like you TB I asked about sedative as they had vet at Wood Green but they said she should be ok and she never made a noise the whole way (but she is a placid cat) If it's at the weekend and you need any help from us don't forget give us a shout.

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