Bill, K-Rimes, ManVFruit,
I'm new to forums. Sorry I couldn't see the replies by phone. I'm on computer now.
If Bill can sort boxes into LA and SoCa. I can probably help as a driver since I'm going straight back. I'm going to pick something up in that area anyway.
I can drive up the night before if I know an expected date. I'm retired so I'm flexible. I would only want to have the boxes handled by who ever does pick up. For example if K-Rimes meets me on route to pick up for LA. That way he can do a quick inventory of his group and the drop off is fast. I will not be sorting thru boxes to deliver by special care method. I believe all are in boxes with damp material. My goal would to be drop off quickly and keep moving.
So pick up from Bill, if they are boxed and ready it would be awesome. The boxes would go to K-Rimes along 101? and than continue south to meet ManVFruit on 5 and at that time I will take my trees and head home, will will inventory and people can pick up from him.
I know a couple people from the group and I'm part of the fig community normally so I know people get excited about their trees and want them asap and safe. I can be in contact with K-rimes & ManvFruit about my location and stops. I will give Bill, K-rimes and ManvFruit my phone number. I can't have a 100 people texting me while I'm driving. ManvFruit knows me & where I live so if some reason he couldn't pick up..I can give my address to others but I'm going to be tired from driving and prefer him to take the SoCal boxes. I want everything to stay in boxes so there is no chance of mix ups. If only a few people have access to the boxes it is easier.
If possible may I also ask for a delivery/drive fee. My husband already thinks I'm nuts for getting started in a new hobby. I have a large SUV and it will take a couple tanks of gas to go just one direct.
I also know that sometimes inspections can take time if not delivered on time. I want others to understand this. I would plan to update others thru there pickup source if they want me to drive. Let me know if this sounds reasonable.
thanks Amy, Chula Vista
Bill, K-Rimes, ManVFruit,
I'm new to forums. Sorry I couldn't see the replies by phone. I'm on computer now.
If Bill can sort boxes into LA and SoCa. I can probably help as a driver since I'm going straight back. I'm going to pick something up in that area anyway.
I can drive up the night before if I know an expected date. I'm retired so I'm flexible. I would only want to have the boxes handled by who ever does pick up. For example if K-Rimes meets me on route to pick up for LA. That way he can do a quick inventory of his group and the drop off is fast. I will not be sorting thru boxes to deliver by special care method. I believe all are in boxes with damp material. My goal would to be drop off quickly and keep moving.
So pick up from Bill, if they are boxed and ready it would be awesome. The boxes would go to K-Rimes along 101? and than continue south to meet ManVFruit on 5 and at that time I will take my trees and head home, will will inventory and people can pick up from him.
I know a couple people from the group and I'm part of the fig community normally so I know people get excited about their trees and want them asap and safe. I can be in contact with K-rimes & ManvFruit about my location and stops. I will give Bill, K-rimes and ManvFruit my phone number. I can't have a 100 people texting me while I'm driving. ManvFruit knows me & where I live so if some reason he couldn't pick up..I can give my address to others but I'm going to be tired from driving and prefer him to take the SoCal boxes. I want everything to stay in boxes so there is no chance of mix ups. If only a few people have access to the boxes it is easier.
If possible may I also ask for a delivery/drive fee. My husband already thinks I'm nuts for getting started in a new hobby. I have a large SUV and it will take a couple tanks of gas to go just one direct.
I also know that sometimes inspections can take time if not delivered on time. I want others to understand this. I would plan to update others thru there pickup source if they want me to drive. Let me know if this sounds reasonable.
thanks Amy, Chula Vista
Hi Amy, thank you!
I know it will be a long trip from Chula Vista to the bay area.
As we did in the previous time, we can have one contact for each area in SoCal: LA, Orange County, San Diego.
I can prepare all trees in 8 boxes ( one variety in one box, all male trees will in one box) for you, so you pick up 8 boxes,
and three contacts will come to you on the way you go back home. So you do not have to meet each individual buyer. Folks in each area will pick up trees from these three POCs.
You like to make a stop in the Santa Barbara, LA, Orange county, and San Diego, and let the three contacts to get the trees for each area?
We are thinking of what is the best option for you and everyone in SoCal.