King Caravan, Spring 2009!

[Elizabethy]

Hello-

This will become the The Great King Caravan thread

[kippermom]

Great...can a modetrator close the other thread and direct inquiries here?

We want the names of people who will adopt, how many and their addresses...as well as people who can transport a couple hours, their names and addresses. Potential adoptees need to submit their applications etc...

This info will create the route, and where we need to fill in gaps.

If you have already volunteered under the old thread, no need to do so again. I've got your number!

Remember, excitement wains over time, but the job still needs to be get done. So do not get discouraged if this takes weeks or even months to come to pass....these birds have been very patient, so we have to be patient, thought diligent, as well.

[Lovebirds]

I have no idea that any of these birds are headed as far as the east coast. I wish I could adopt some, but I just can't. However, if any are needing to travel through VA and NC, I might be able to transport some somewhere. All I can say is if you think I can help, contact me.

[bluebirdsnfur]

Originally Posted by kippermom

Great...can a modetrator close the other thread and direct inquiries here?

We want the names of people who will adopt, how many and their addresses...as well as people who can transport a couple hours, their names and addresses. Potential adoptees need to submit their applications etc...

This info will create the route, and where we need to fill in gaps.

If you have already volunteered under the old thread, no need to do so again. I've got your number!

Remember, excitement wains over time, but the job still needs to be get done. So do not get discouraged if this takes weeks or even months to come to pass....these birds have been very patient, so we have to be patient, thought diligent, as well.

Nah . . . waining excitement? Not gonna happen. Too many animal lovers (many of us baby boomers) on this site got nothin better todo

the concern about food and water . . . I figure relay pick ups will return home for the night feed, water and rest the birds (and themselves) then make their eastward trek the following morning. Probably everyone is thinking the same thing.

[kippermom]

My thought was trying to make the transport as simple as possible if I get a horse trailer willing to put some in a stall...the bigger trucks are enclosed big-rigs, not the 2 or 3 horse jobs you see on the road. If the birds can be loaded and self sustaining for 15 or 20 hours...it will be easier on the drivers, since they usually drive straight through for the benefit of the horses. This would get the birds at least to the mid-west where it looks like we can then take over with the shifts you describe. But individuals who will drive 2 or 3 hours one way, rest for the night then 2-3 hours the other way really increases the coverage areas. We can draw "circles" around all the trasportation volunteer addresses and see how they overlap to create the legs of the trip. The challenge seems to be getting them over the Rockies...but I will be making the drive to Colorado in August myself if all else fails.

[bluebirdsnfur]

oooh ok, gotcha. Sounds great. When in August? My daughter is getting married in Savannah,GA the week of August 12th. I'm good to go anytime before or after that date.

[kippermom]

I will be In Grand Lake Colorado from July 30 to August 2...

A new member suggested we also collect names of people who could hold the birds for a day or two in case the truck drivers drop off time does not exactly coincide with a driver's availability. People who could come a short distance, hold the birds for a day or two until a longer distance driver was available. A good suggestion worthy of our consideration.

[Dezirrae]

I'll keep checking this thread to see if there's something I can do... I may be able to help with transport... I'm in central NJ so keep me mind & give a yell if they look like they'll be coming through my area.