reston_ray
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posted on September 30, 2000 01:02:52 PM
My research verifies that cows can jump over the Moon.
If you can line-up your pasture, the moon, the buyers yard and the time frame, all your problems are solved.
NASA sites can give traffic reports for the air space and some sort of posted announcement will elimate or at least hold down UFO reportings.
A check of U-Pic insurance TOS and a call to the agent for your Homeowner's insurance might provide some insights on coverage if the buyer expects an insured delivery.
While my own recent experience substanciates that Greyhound will no longer make this type of delivery you might try a local Cattlemans Assoc. If they have a herd heading in that direction they can often offer a consolidated shipping rate which is attractive.
I had a friend who specialized in this type of delivery but he's in jail right now do to some misunderstanding concerning two under aged sheep and an unscheduled overnight in Tulsa.
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buyhigh
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posted on September 30, 2000 03:50:16 PM
Weren't there a movie where city slickers paid big bucks to go on cattle drives? You might charge enought to pay for the rental of the horses plus some extra profit and have a small group deliver Sylvia.
buyhigh
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jerry12
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posted on October 19, 2000 09:48:30 AM
UPDATE:
Unfortunately, perhaps due to all of this fuss, Sylvia passed away early last week. I went out to feed her and found her face down in her hay.
On the bright side, in an effort to "square" things with my inconsiderate buyer, I had Sylvia cut into quite the assortment of steaks. These were much easier (and cheaper) to send via USPS.
Since Sylvia was not delivered in the same condition she was described as being in (in the auction description), I felt obligated to not only pay for the postage myself, but also include a little bonus gift; a set of semi-new steak knives. I also included her cow bell. I thought that would be a nice touch.
I still have not heard from the buyer. Maybe that's a good thing. I just hope he's enjoying Sylvia as much as we did.
[ edited by jerry12 on Oct 19, 2000 09:49 AM ]
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eventer
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posted on October 19, 2000 10:11:24 AM
I felt obligated to not only pay for the postage myself, but also include a little bonus gift; a set of semi-new steak knives. I also included her cow bell. I thought that would be a nice touch.
Haven't you kept up w/the times, jerry12? It's now BAAAAD (oops, wrong animal) business form to include freebie gifts to customers.
If you wanted to do something special for them, why now just include a nice, juicy cowpie?
Sorry for your loss, sounds like a truly moooving experience for you.
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jerry12
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posted on October 19, 2000 08:43:46 PM
Sylvia
1989-2000
R.I.P.
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mcjane
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posted on October 19, 2000 09:27:36 PM
Sylvia's viewing will be enjoyed at jerry's house Sunday October 22nd. Dinner will begin at 8:00 pm.
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eventer
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posted on October 19, 2000 09:32:55 PM
R.I.P.
Would that be "Rest in Piece"?
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kitsch1
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posted on October 19, 2000 09:35:58 PM
You can't sell the meat of a cow that keeled over on her own. nope. She has to be alive before you kill her for the meat. yep.
I'm pretty sure a whole slew of codes have been violated.
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kitsch1
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posted on October 19, 2000 09:39:05 PM
And further more and on top of that...... If I was going to pay to ship a cow puzzle...I would have made her into beef jerky. yep.
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eventer
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posted on October 19, 2000 09:39:38 PM
I'm pretty sure a whole slew of codes have been violated
I'm sure jerry12 meant to say that he sold the set of steak knives to the person & threw in the rest of Sylvia as a freebie. 
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kitsch1
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posted on October 19, 2000 09:45:42 PM
I'm sure you're right eventer. 
I really think we should have a moment of silence for Sylvia.
OK moment over pass me the knife, the sauteed onions and mushrooms and lets chow down.
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kellyb1
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posted on October 19, 2000 11:47:53 PM
Ok Jerry,
I have gone through 74 pages of ebay closed auctions, but so far I can't find your live Cow for sale.
Could you email the number to me at:
[email protected]
I have to see your auction!
Thanks,
Kelly
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commentary
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posted on October 28, 2001 07:14:32 PM
bump
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mcjane
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posted on October 28, 2001 08:40:58 PM
Anyone remember jerry12's Plastic Vomit fiasco
and, How many times do I pay.
Better still has anyone bookmarked them?
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branmart
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posted on October 29, 2001 12:18:59 PM
This is all a big joke, right?
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Eventer
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posted on October 29, 2001 12:35:17 PM
Nope..they were some of the best threads around.
jerry12 must be related to Marlin Perkins because "just when you least expect it..here came one of his "problems" to leave us all rolling on the floor".
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thepackratsattic
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posted on October 29, 2001 12:53:12 PM
Just remember:
you can't believe CALF of what you read on these boards!!!
Sylvia's passed on to the big pasture in the sky......
Would that make Jerry guilty of SHOOTING the BULL one time too many????
thanks for the smiles!!!!
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Eventer
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posted on October 29, 2001 01:00:45 PM
Yes, Sylvia is now a devine bovine.
Rest In Pieces.
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zoomin
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posted on July 23, 2007 07:01:50 AM
bounce!
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otteropp
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posted on July 23, 2007 12:38:04 PM
Thanks for posting the two threads..
..I giggled my way through both of them! Too funny!
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zoomin
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posted on July 23, 2007 12:42:36 PM
you're welcome!
anything to brighten up a monday!
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sthoemke
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posted on July 23, 2007 07:09:06 PM
I would simply tell the buyer there is no delivery cost if they will be responsible for the delivery of the cow, otherwise there will be the delivery charge as stated.
Sorry, I can't think of any cow-related jokes or puns.
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