I cannot imagine committing to buy a puppy without seeing the animal and if possible the sire and dam. OTOH, a rescue (or adoption of an older dog) is a different thing. My last two Basenjis came to me sight unseen, and turned out to be wonderful dogs, but the breeders I got them from wanted to place their dogs in an experienced Basenji home, and I only paid the cost of getting the dogs to me. One came by air, one was personally transported to me by his breeder. If she hadn't been happy with what she found I expect she would have taken him back with her when she left. I also had to commit to return him if ever I couldn't keep him. Good breeders care about where their dogs end up.
Edinburgh Sabbatical
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oh yes! How do ppl feel about the weekend of the 1st or the 8th ?
The weekend of the 8th would suit me the best as I am helping my parents move house the weekend of the 1st.
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I'm at Birmingham National on 7th and going to see Michael Buble on 8th. So the weekend of 1st would suit me best.
I assume we are talking May??
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Soooo glad you have your little cutie back. Hope your meet-up works out.
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Yes indeed May. Well if the first two weekends are complicated , the 15th??
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I think somewhere round Perth or Stirling would be best. Not sure where though as I still live 2 hours away. Maybe Basi could suggest somewhere that might be B proof?
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I think somewhere round Perth or Stirling would be best. Not sure where though as I still live 2 hours away. Maybe Basi could suggest somewhere that might be B proof?
I'll have a think but not really anywhere round Perth that I have found to be B proof:rolleyes:
I'll need to pass on this meet as must help the parents move:(
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I was going to suggest the 15th, since the 1st and the 8th are dicey… ?
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I was going to suggest the 15th, since the 1st and the 8th are dicey… ?
That would be better for me:D see what Benkura says!!
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Hi Guys
Sorry for late response. It's manic at work.
I'm free during the day on 15th. Douglas says there's a nice park in Stirling. I don't know it and I'm sure it will be a flexi-lead type of place but I don't think we'll find anywhere completely B proof.
Let me know what you plan and I can be there.
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Hi Guys
Sorry for late response. It's manic at work.
I'm free during the day on 15th. Douglas says there's a nice park in Stirling. I don't know it and I'm sure it will be a flexi-lead type of place but I don't think we'll find anywhere completely B proof.
Let me know what you plan and I can be there.
Sounds good to me:D Is the park easy to find?
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Can't find out much about the park in Stirling. I do know of a good dog friendly park in Plean. My inlaws live there and I've walked the dogs there loads. Lots of dog walkers, some off lead. Prob not B safe but a great place for flexi leads and meeting other dogs. Some good pubs for lunch not too far away too.
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Can't find out much about the park in Stirling. I do know of a good dog friendly park in Plean. My inlaws live there and I've walked the dogs there loads. Lots of dog walkers, some off lead. Prob not B safe but a great place for flexi leads and meeting other dogs. Some good pubs for lunch not too far away too.
Sounds good but can you believe I have just had to google Plean. Note to self, really must swat up on my Scottish Geography!!
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LOL. It's really easy to find. It's only about 2 miles from thew Stirling services roundabout. It takes me almost 2 hours drive but it's a good run. I need to be back in Oban for about 7pm as we're off to see Bill Bailey!
We went to a lovely pub just 2 miles or so from the park last weekend for lunch. It was called Tartan Arms in Bannockburn. It would be best to book though as it's a popular place.
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LOL. It's really easy to find. It's only about 2 miles from thew Stirling services roundabout. It takes me almost 2 hours drive but it's a good run. I need to be back in Oban for about 7pm as we're off to see Bill Bailey!
We went to a lovely pub just 2 miles or so from the park last weekend for lunch. It was called Tartan Arms in Bannockburn. It would be best to book though as it's a popular place.
Yeah it looked easy to get to count me in:D
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Sounds good. Will wait to see what Lauren says. I'll also email Elscodoberman.
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Sounds good. Will wait to see what Lauren says. I'll also email Elscodoberman.
Maybe if Theresa see's this she might want to join us with Milo!!
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Thankyou. I knew there was someone I had forgotten. OOPS :rolleyes:
Not used to having so many Bs in Scotland. Used to just be me. :o
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I've started a new thread (Meetups) so people can find it easier.
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Thankyou. I knew there was someone I had forgotten. OOPS :rolleyes:
Not used to having so many Bs in Scotland. Used to just be me. :o
I know don't think there has ever been so many lol
