Topic: Another urgent request - Blackpool to West Sussex - Cancelled (Read 21443 times)

JackSpratt · « **Reply #59 on:** August 19, 2009, 23:06:17 PM »

The people called Nicky and asked about this cat I think. But I personally feel it's probably for the best.

Bryony84 · « **Reply #58 on:** August 19, 2009, 22:48:43 PM »

Its such a shame this didn't work out, how did the woman not think it would be difficult to transport a cat all the way from blackpool to west sussex?

I think if you are attached enough to a particular cat/cats you will wait, I waited over a month for the girls, had other options offered but I was all attached and put up with a lot of crap from the RSPCA to get them. I don't know how the potential adoption happened obviouisly but I would be concerned about anyone adopting a cat who is incapable of waiting a few weeks tbh.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #57 on:** August 19, 2009, 20:34:18 PM »

I can see it from both sides, i assume they never met the cat or would have taken it home then so a couple of weeks for a 'normal' person is a reasonable time to wait

Janeyk · « **Reply #56 on:** August 19, 2009, 11:58:16 AM »

Quote from: JackSpratt on August 19, 2009, 10:41:13 AM

I know Sootyca, but because the home sounded so ideal Nicky was desperately trying to sort it out. Sad that they didn't see the cat as worth waiting for, but if that's how they feel then I guess she's better off not going to them.

Sorry it didn't work out, I've been following this and would have helped had it been in my area. I agree JS, we waited 2mths to get Pep (not for transport reasons) and it was frustrating at times but we just waited.

Tiggerman · « **Reply #55 on:** August 19, 2009, 11:43:29 AM »

Shame this didnt work out - but thats people for you.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #54 on:** August 19, 2009, 11:23:13 AM »

Not a problem, Christine. Both Nicky and I are thoroughly annoyed at this womans lack of regard for how much effort would be going into a transport run of that size.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #53 on:** August 19, 2009, 11:15:28 AM »

Oh, JS - I missed reply #45 and the question directly for me

I am sorry. But as it is, it may have turned out for the best...

JackSpratt · « **Reply #52 on:** August 19, 2009, 10:41:13 AM »

I know Sootyca, but because the home sounded so ideal Nicky was desperately trying to sort it out. Sad that they didn't see the cat as worth waiting for, but if that's how they feel then I guess she's better off not going to them.

Sootyca · « **Reply #51 on:** August 19, 2009, 09:22:05 AM »

In all honesty, it would have been a heck of a trip for her to have to undergo. I'm sure the perfect home will come up for her.

moira · « **Reply #50 on:** August 19, 2009, 08:51:31 AM »

Sorry to hear that this didn't work out. Hope Nicky's cat gets a really lovely home.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #49 on:** August 18, 2009, 20:54:03 PM »

Nicky received this today:

"I am so very sorry but my Grandmother has now found a little female cat, she was getting so impatient and really could not wait any longer. I was offered a 4 year old tabby when I mentioned to someone that I was looking for a cat, this person said she knew someone who was looking for a home for this cat. My Grandmother fell in love with her, I am very sorry but I just did not realise that it was difficult to transport your cat down here to West Sussex, I really hope she gets a nice home, thank you."

So apparently, it wasn't all about that cat as any cat.....Nicky is really unimpressed, but I think it's probably for the best.

moira · « **Reply #48 on:** August 12, 2009, 13:23:14 PM »

I'm visiting my mum in Lancashire that weekend hence the offer of long trip

Tiggerman · « **Reply #47 on:** August 12, 2009, 13:17:43 PM »

If it is going to be August 30th I will be able to help if needed as I
will have some free time that day.

Blackpool to Oxford!!!!! Gasps of amazement.

Just let me know.

Regards

Tiggerman.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #46 on:** August 12, 2009, 11:04:42 AM »

Depending on urgency - could Bryony and Christine do the 29/30 August? Moira has kindly offered to cover Blackpool to Oxford if you both can. Have emailed Nicky asking how urgent the situation is.

Sootyca · « **Reply #45 on:** August 11, 2009, 11:23:18 AM »

Either

Oxford - Winchester (to arrive Winchester services after 6pm this Friday). This option means Christine isn't used.

OR

A3/M25 area down to Petersfield (also on A3). I think!

Ideally it would be the first option as it would be a lot quicker.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #44 on:** August 11, 2009, 11:16:28 AM »

Ok, so can any of you drivers tell me which bits need covering?

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #43 on:** August 10, 2009, 16:19:22 PM »

Quote from: Bryony84 on August 10, 2009, 15:51:27 PM

f you look on Google Maps, going in towards London/M25 increases the route by quite a lot so it might be better if we can find someone who can do Oxford down the A34 or who can pick up at the top of the A3 somewhere and I could meet them in Peterfield.

That would certainly work better: it is a lot shorter in distance.

Quote from: Sootyca on August 10, 2009, 15:59:14 PM

I know what you mean about the M25 (and certainly on a Friday!) - have only had the pleasure of that motorway once and kept getting distracted by low flying planes, much to the terror of the people I was driving at the time!!!

You should try the A4 at Heathrow

you can wave to the passengers from there!

Sootyca · « **Reply #42 on:** August 10, 2009, 15:59:14 PM »

See, I'm getting confused with my motorways!!!! I was looking at the M23 which was the first one mentioned way back at the start!!!!

I know what you mean about the M25 (and certainly on a Friday!) - have only had the pleasure of that motorway once and kept getting distracted by low flying planes, much to the terror of the people I was driving at the time!!!

Karen
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Bryony84 · « **Reply #41 on:** August 10, 2009, 15:51:27 PM »

Sootyca, the M3 part will end up at Winchester whichever way the route goes so I can do the last bit either way. If you look on Google Maps, going in towards London/M25 increases the route by quite a lot so it might be better if we can find someone who can do Oxford down the A34 or who can pick up at the top of the A3 somewhere and I could meet them in Peterfield.

Sootyca · « **Reply #40 on:** August 10, 2009, 15:28:28 PM »

I knew I would confuse everything!! Basically, I wasn't expecting Christine to be going down the A34, which is the Oxford/Winchester route.

At the moment I think we have......

Blackpool - Stoke - Sootyca
Stoke - Oxford - Moira
Oxford - Winchester - ???????
Winchester - Destination - Bryony84

OR

Blackpool - Stoke - Sootyca
Stoke - Oxford - Moira
Oxford - M3 ish- Christine(Blip)
M3 - destination - ???????

I think if Christine did Oxford-Winchester it would be well out of her way as you are London area, aren't you? By dropping at M3 it is relatively local for her. Correct me if I'm wrong on that one!

Regarding the date, we were aiming for Friday to fit in with the person going down to Weymouth which won't work out for timings. I'm flexible and happy to change dates if that would help.

Karen
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Bryony84 · « **Reply #39 on:** August 10, 2009, 13:39:10 PM »

Christine, could you take the A34 to avoid the M25? We've always come back from up north through Oxford on the A34 and then on to the M3.

Its a much more direct route, about 1hr from Oxford to Winchester.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #38 on:** August 10, 2009, 13:25:38 PM »

Quote from: JackSpratt on August 10, 2009, 12:47:25 PM

Bryony can help with the last bit I think. Not sure where you could go to and she could pick up from though.

I couldn't do Oxford all the way to Winchester! Any journey with the M25 in it takes about four times as long

JackSpratt · « **Reply #37 on:** August 10, 2009, 12:47:25 PM »

Bryony can help with the last bit I think. Not sure where you could go to and she could pick up from though.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #36 on:** August 10, 2009, 12:34:40 PM »

Quote from: JackSpratt on August 10, 2009, 12:19:26 PM

If Moira is covering Stoke to Oxford and Christine is covering from Oxford what's left?

The home run from the top of the M3 (or other M25 junction) to destination.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #35 on:** August 10, 2009, 12:19:26 PM »

OK, now I'm confused - Karen, you're saying we have to take route 2? If Moira is covering Stoke to Oxford and Christine is covering from Oxford what's left?

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #34 on:** August 10, 2009, 11:50:15 AM »

Quote from: JackSpratt on August 09, 2009, 22:17:45 PM

So we need to cover Stoke to Winchester is that right? Does your offer cover any of that Christine?

Yes: possibly as far as south of Oxford on the M40 and round the M25 to the top of the M3 (or part therof).

moira · « **Reply #33 on:** August 10, 2009, 11:42:45 AM »

I'm loosing the plot a bit

I can do Stoke to Oxford if that helps. Are we still aiming for Friday?

Sootyca · « **Reply #32 on:** August 10, 2009, 11:40:12 AM »

Unfortunately it doesn't JS!

Christine's offer of help means we go to option 2 which is need cover from Stoke - Oxford and then M23 - destination. I can get kitty further down the M6 if it helps but we are still stuck for the other legs. Looking at the map we ideally need someone who lives Coventry/Warwick/Banbury/Birmingham who would take to Oxford where Christine can pick up and then someone else from else from South London/or even nearer destination who can travel to M23 to take on final leg.

Alternatively we need someone probably Newbury/Oxford way who could collect from Rugby area (if reverting back to revised plan 1) or M6 toll to run down to Winchester.

Either way we are getting tight for time to get this sorted for Friday!

I know Nikki is overrun and wants to rehome some but this one may just be too far!!!

Karen
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JackSpratt · « **Reply #31 on:** August 09, 2009, 22:17:45 PM »

So we need to cover Stoke to Winchester is that right? Does your offer cover any of that Christine?

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #30 on:** August 08, 2009, 13:12:23 PM »

Well, I can still do from M40 round the M25 if required...

JackSpratt · « **Reply #29 on:** August 07, 2009, 20:51:56 PM »

We need a new Rugby to Winchester lift unless someone can do Bryonys bit earlier. Apparently, the lady who volunteered is going on holiday and was hoping to help on her way!

JackSpratt · « **Reply #28 on:** August 06, 2009, 17:39:41 PM »

Hmmmm. Not sure what I can do there......

Sootyca · « **Reply #27 on:** August 06, 2009, 15:33:38 PM »

We haven't got a pickup in Winchester though until 6pm!

JackSpratt · « **Reply #26 on:** August 06, 2009, 15:19:38 PM »

Got this message:

Hi, spoke to my hubby and that is fine. Would like to leave Rugby quite early though, so maybe could do it 13th and I'll have the cat overnight? Or to get to me for 10ish on the 14th. We can take to Winchester.

Could Moira get to Rugby for ten on the 14th?

Sootyca · « **Reply #25 on:** August 06, 2009, 14:51:06 PM »

We could have all the legs covered if we can get the timings right! So, revised schedule:

I'll do Blackpool to Stoke
Stoke - Rugby - Moira
Rugby - Winchester - JS's contact
Winchester - Destination - Bryony84 but only after 6pm.

JS, any idea what time the next leg need to be in Weymouth by as to coincide with Bryony's availability the Winchester stop would have to be about 6pm which may not be suitable for them?

Tiggerman, don't worry about letting people down it's not a problem. Weekday runs are obviously more problematic to arrange with people working. I'm off work at the moment so it isn't a problem for me to keep on the M6 down to Stoke (can even make a day out of it!). I 'm sure there will be other journeys - these Blackpool cats seem to be going everywhere for new homes!

For timings, from Preston it normally takes me about an hour to get to the outskirts of Stoke so call it 1 3/4 hours maximum from Blackpool with no traffic problems! Other timings I have no idea on I'm afraid!

Karen
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JackSpratt · « **Reply #24 on:** August 06, 2009, 13:56:16 PM »

So Preston to Knutsford needs covering if EVERYONE else can do the 14th.

moira · « **Reply #23 on:** August 06, 2009, 13:41:59 PM »

I can pick up/drop off any time on 14th as I have taken the day off work.

Tiggerman · « **Reply #22 on:** August 06, 2009, 13:38:10 PM »

Just catching up on this.

August 14th is on a Friday and I am busy with work that day so I am going to have
to give this a miss.

Really sorry. I dont like letting people down.

Bryony84 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 06, 2009, 12:55:40 PM »

If we're going for the 14th, I couldn't pick up in Winchester until 6.00 as I don't finish work til 5.30, not sure how that would impact on things.

moira · « **Reply #20 on:** August 06, 2009, 12:15:19 PM »

Karen, I could certainly do Stoke - Rugby, no problem.

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