GOOD MORNING ALEX and all FOB's. Thanks Alex, for the good articles and updates. They are always very well written and interesting.

I wish Michael Matz and Peter Brette a good trip to Florida, a wonderful winter stay there and much success. I'm sure they have mixed emotions about leaving, but I'm also certain they'll make time to come up to visit Barbaro whenever they can in the coming months..

Looking forward to a very positive update today from New Bolton!

What is it they say on the major league baseball commercial..?

"WE LIVE FOR THIS!"

Barbaro and the 9-11 Connection
Thousands Follow His Recovery Daily
By Vonda Sines
Takeaways
At the time of his injury, Barbaro's lifetime earnings stood at more than $2.3 million.
Our fascination with this horse is linked to the terrible events of September 11, 2001.
Twelve thousand Barbaro well-wishers check the same web site each day. Okay. I admit it. Like thousands of others, I check on Barbaro’s progress at least four times a day. Why has this injured horse captured the hearts of so many people?
Frankly, I’m not a horse racing fan. Or wasn’t. Until this congenial bay colt won the Kentucky Derby, I had never heard of him. Born April 29, 2003, Barbaro was sired by Dynaformer and the mare La Ville Rouge. At the time of his injury during the Preakness on May 20, he had seven starts and six wins to his credit. Lifetime earnings: $2,302,200.

Something happened when my husband and I turned on the news after the Preakness and word of Barbaro’s catastrophic injury flashed across the bottom of the television screen. The horse’s plight was riveting. I was already hooked. Would he—could he—possibly make it?

The initial news was a bit misguided. It concentrated on speculating whether Barbaro would ever be able to sire offspring rather than his survival. In the course of just a few days, however, we learned his owners, Gretchen and Roy Jackson, who own Lael Stables in West Grove, PA, intended to spare no expense to save him, as long as he remained reasonably comfortable.

We all began to breathe more easily after the horse’s long surgery. Baskets of flowers, carrots, cards, and monetary donations deluged the New Bolton Center of the University of Pennsylvania vet school, where Barbaro remains stabled in intensive care. A fund was started in his honor. We rejoiced when he was briefly reunited with the jockey who undoubtedly saved his life, Edgar Prado, and when he was courted by the Governor of Pennsylvania.

And then there was July 13 and the dreaded laminitis. I first read about it during one of my Internet searches devoted to uncovering any scrap of news about Barbaro. I happened upon Alex Brown’s web site.

Before the Preakness, Brown led a relatively quiet life exercising horses for some of the trainers who used the Fair Hill Training Center in Elkton, MD. One of them was Tim Woolley, who has kept a stable at Fair Hill for more than 10 years. Barbaro was stabled and trained next to Woolley’s barn at Fair Hill. Brown also maintained the http://www.timwoolleyracing.com web site, which initially contained racing statistics. According to a local publication, prior to the Preakness, the site received fewer than 10 hits per day on average.

Brown came up with the idea of posting Barbaro updates, which he hoped would also increase traffic to the web site. As a result, 12,000 individuals from around the globe check the site each day, hoping for any tidbits about the fallen warrior. It also has a public comments section and publishes photos and videos. Many of the visitors to the site contributed to a birthday celebration for Barbaro’s surgeon, Dr. Dean Richardson, in August. The site recently reported that the Jacksons also visit it.

Like others who check the site regularly, I have come to depend upon it for the latest news on this winsome horse. I have read that despite the fact that 80 percent of his left rear hoof was removed, 1 centimeter of what we relate to as human cuticle has already regrown. I found out hours before it hit the general media that his cast was unexpectedly changed because of a small crack. I have also followed the progress of other equine heroes-in-the making such as Lost in the Fog, recently diagnosed with inoperable cancer. I have a whole new vocabulary.

So what is it with this horse? Why are we transfixed?

I believe it’s more than Americans’ love for mighty horses such as Sea Biscuit and Secretariat. I submit our love affair with and concern for “America’s Horse” might well be keyed to what happened to this nation on September 11, 2001. We mourned the loss of innocent lives, and we cheered those who survived against almost unbelievable odds. We embraced the exhausted heroes who came home after fighting so hard to help others. And we mourned the heroes who did not return. For all of us, the Twin Towers represented indestructible fortresses that were destroyed before our eyes.

We learned to cherish the underdog, such as the severely-injured Pentagon civilian who started life over despite the scars. We admire Barbaro’s owners, who did the right thing in giving him every chance to survive. We loved Barbaro as a champion, and we cherish him as a courageous survivor. That’s what is it is about this horse.

Morning Barbaro Mr. Popular. Will pray for a good report today Hero. Thanks so much Alex

That's a great post Nancy! Thanks for sharing that story. It's interesting to see how we are perceived as a group. Let' keep showing our good side!

Wendy

Good Tuesday Morning Alex, Bobby and fellow fans,

Thanks Alex for all the good reading material again. I continue to learn from it.

Please remember to make those calls to the Senators re: S.1915. I've already left messages on their voice mail and then I call again on the way home from work and talk to the aide. Some of the Senators are already back in Washington and more will be returning the rest of the week. Let's make our voices heard about S.1915.

Have a Great Day All!!!

Janice
Proud to be a fan of Barbaro

Nancy, thanks for the post of that great article. It really is amazing to think of what this website has done.

##
It was with a heavy heart that I read the posts from yesterday that included all of the dissention. We are all united in our love for Barbaro, and have worked hard to make a difference. So much good has been done here. Like others, I used to post a lot and was so inspired by the knowledge, dedication and encouragement of people here. Lets keep that positive energy going. I still read faithfully every day, and learn something new from the people here. I hope that today is a better day for the FOBs here.

Susan E. - so happy to read that Felix ate last night. I heard from Longmeadow and will call you with the details.

Jeannette C. - I read about your conversation with Harry Aleo and all of my emotions from Foggy came flooding back. What a wonderful animal and a gracious owner. He is something special.

Jen - it was good to see you back here yesterday! Your posts are always so informative and helpful.

To everyone - happy Tuesday. May our cause unite us today and accomplish great things for the horses!

Good Day Y'all;
Lovely post Nancy, nice way to start the day...an update day to boot!! Thanks Alex for the Japan Cup video, what an absolutely exciting race. Oiuja Board sure showed how she can run with the boys. I just pray that she rests up well and gets ready for her final career race on the 10th. Glad to hear she's such an avid traveler and loves the attention. Thanks Alex for all you do. Looking forward to a good report from NBC. Sad that is Michael is heading for Florida but I'm sure he'll make his way back to see his champ as soon as he can. Love to all, especially you Barbaro.

Hiya, Bobbey! Are you a sleepy head this morning? I'm so glad that Peter B. had the chance to visit you last night before he heads south. May your day today be filled with hand-picked Lael grass, sunshine, and studmuffins, sweet prince! Hugs, pets, & "scratches" from your pals in CT - Robyn, Brent, & Nikita

#### To Nancy, thanks for the upbeat article this AM.
To all FsOB in the US: "Charlie Brown X-Mas" is on TV tonight, for all who are young at heart. ####

Alex, thank you for the wonderful articles on Barbaro and thank you Sue on the information on Ouija Board.

What a wonderful article on Barbaro; it points out the influence this board has had on critical topics relating to horses. Here's a huge thanks to Alex since without this board and his caring, this would never have occurred!!!

We love you, Barbaro and are so proud of you. You will always be my champion. You have brought about so many changes, along with Alex.
Love,
Daphne

Good Day to all Fans of Barbaro!
Great post, Nancy! We all need to read that everytime we get a bit down and out. We all need to stay focused on what is important.

Good day to you Alex! Happy riding this morning.

Good day to you Barbaro! Keep growing that hoof, eating that grass, keep healing, one day at a time.

Nancy in Va Beach :)

Forgot to add...

So glad Peter was able to visit is best buddy, Barbaro and groom his boy. They will miss each other.

Daphne

Here's some more good news for today! Empire Racing Plan Calls for Number of Safety Measures at NY Tracks

Wendy

Good Morning Everyone...

Thank you for that great article, Nancy
Hope our boy had a great night and will check later...

MIKE REA PETITION -HARD COPY IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH - PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND GET US SIGNATURES WE NEED MORE NUMBERS!!!! Thank you!!

Mercy

This is for Mary S. while she is gone.

"Thank you God for Bobby's right and perfect healing, and for his complete recovery. Thank you God that miracle follows miracle, and wonders never cease.
Magnificent Steed! Another day closer. We hold the vision of your wholeness - you are perfect and complete - in vibrant good health.
The Light of God surrounds you
The Love of God enfolds you
The Power of God Protects you
The Presence of God watches over you
Wherever you are Bobby, God IS.

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby
\For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us…” Romans 8:38, 39

For the love of who you are
For the love of your spirit...

God Bless The Fog
I love you Fog
Love, Light and Protection for All The Bearers of The Light
When we pray for Barbaro, and focus on his physical healing, I humbly ask you right now to include prayers for his peace of mind and continued courage. His is a difficult path.
Thank you God, that right and perfect decisions are made by Barbaro, and for Barbaro.
Love, Light and Protection for Bobby
Lord God, wrap S1915 in Divine Love and Divine Order. Open the heart of every member of the Senate to clearly hear the voice of the horse, and feel the Magnificent Spirit of the horse. Compel each member to immediately move S1915 to the floor in a right and perfect way, and then vote with their hearts and their conscience for the highest good of all. Thank you God for Your mighty Presence in the passing of S1915.
Love, Light and Protection for The Boys (always)
God Bless and Protect Us and all of The Horses"

Wendy,
Thanks for posting that link - it is such good news to read about improvements in track safety. That's a BIG move in the right direction and I hope all others will follow.

Nancy in Ct.

Thank you for posting that great article about our Bobby and this site. It is so encouraging.

Janice
Proud to be a fan of Barbaro

Good Morning Alex and FOB's,

Will continue my prayers for Barbaro.

Alex, what you and Tim have given us with this board and your updates will never be forgotten. It's been quite a year, and if one of my years has a title, this one will be "The Year of Barbaro". From the Preakness forward, my perspective has changed in many ways.

Regarding Mr. Aleo... "He said that he has met the Jackson's and they are the kindest and nicest people you would ever want to meet. He has alot of respect for Barbaro and wishes him well in his recovery" my thoughts are he is right. The Jacksons are extraodinary, and he is as well.

Have a good day everyone.

####
Thank you Alex for the best morning reading around.

####
Thanks Robyn for the reminder about "Charlie Brown Christmas" - I love that round-headed kid!!!! Chuck and I go way back. I directed the musical " Your're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." four times in my high school musical directing career, which spans 35 years. I have never tired of those kids or that Snoopy.

####
Please check the MO.Mama's thread for Christmas. What a present for the MO. Accident horses. Every one of them has at least five sponsors !!!!
They deserve so much for all they have been through these last few months. Thank you to all the sponsors who are listed on the first post of the thread. It is the most current update!! Merry nickers to all of you kind and generous hearts!!!!!!

####
Shelley A. your post last night put a lump in my throat and that lump turned to resolve overnight.
Phone calls and emails will be made today with renewed energy for SB1915. We have come too far to stop now.

####
Laura S. Stay warm by keeping those fingers moving on the keyboard and phone pad. You have the energy of ten people!!

####
Prayers for all who are facing roadblocks on your journeys. And prayers for all the furry ones who need a good thought.

####
Safe journey to Florida for Michael, Peter and families.

####
Hope to hear good news from Mrs.Jackson about her boy, Barbaro.

May all Fans of Barbaro have a great Tuesday!!

Good morning Barbaro, hoping for good news today. I pray that you had ACN. God be with all that care for our boy. Prayers and love are coming your way.

Alex, thank you for all you have put up with, you are the greatest.

Good morning everyone, please keep calling,faxing,and e-mailing the Senators, we must be heard. God Bless you all.

Have a great day.
BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
BELIEVE IN BARBARO

Carol-Pittsburgh

Good morning Bobby, Alex & Everyone! Alex, thanks for the great reading on Ouija Board, am glad to hear that all is well! That was a great mention of you in that article....you are appreciated more than you know! :)

Bobby, hope you had a good night and a great day ahead! Enjoy this warm November weather, hope you get outside today to do some grazing and gazing! :)

Have a good day everyone!

Nancy in CT, thanks for pasting in my September article on Barbaro. I apologize for the error in the associatedcontent.com update Alex linked above; I know it's "Fans" of Barbaro--I'm one of them! I am assuming the "Friends" error occurred during the editorial process.

Grow Hoof, Grow!

Good Morning To You Loyal Fans Of Barbaro.

I am on my old knees, praying and begging with all my heart that we come together as one voice and use all our energy to get the bill passed.

I thought about this last night, if we fail, and the bill does not pass, the horses are the ones that will suffer. Brutally beaten, unwanted, slaughter with unspeakable terms, no home...
WE HAVE TO SAVE THE SISTERS AND BROTHERS OF OUR BELOVED BARBARO!

I want to personally thank the Jacksons, opening up their hearts and sharing with us this magnificent horse, Barbaro.

With his true determination of wanting to live, he has won on the field, he is winning the right to live, he is winning in all of our hearts...

Now, it is our turn...to come together, not as ones, twos, three, fours, but MULTITUDES...AND BE HEARD..

Let each of us do our very best and help those who cannot speak for themselves...

I pray that our Senators open their hearts and pass this bill.
I pray for God to protect all animals from abuse..large or small.
I pray for God to protect our innocent children.
I pray for Barbaro's complete healing and peace of mind.
And... I pray for each of you.

Have a nice day..

Good Morning Family, Posse, and our Sweet Bobby J.

Alex looking forward to your update
And praying for ACN!
#######
I am saddened by all the fighting yesterday
We must remember we are here for Bobby J
and not fight each other. We are family and
FOB's!
Today is quiet for a change (lol) and I hope
it stays that way both on the here and at home.
I am going to go make a gourmet pizza today for
Paul. I have not made one in months thanks to
something I let get out of control.
But things are better today!

Believe in Miracles
Believe in FOB
Believe in Barbaro!

Susan

#######

D'ANNE. JOAN ROYA, & LEIGH -

Forgive me for not wishing you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY, I remembered and intended to post a HAPPY BIRTHDAY, unfortunately was sidetracked each time I intended to post a BIRTHDAY greeting.

Hope you all had a nice birthday.

Alex, Nancy, Wendy, Vonda:

Thank you so much for the links and posting of fantastic articles. Today I feel a renewed resolve to get S1915 passed by all of us on this board - posters, visitors, lurkers LET"S ROLL!!!

Barbaro, you gorgeous horse, have a great day full of treats, grazing, loving and spoiling. We are fighting for your sisters & brothers.

####
Good morning Socorro...

And I wish everyone whose birthday is today...HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
########

Good morning all

#######
Susan E.

Hoping to hear a good report for Felix this morning.

###
Good Morning FOBs
Please remember the Senators return Monday for such a short period. Let us not lose our resolve to finish this deal. We are in the homestretch.
Please call the Senators today.
Thanks

####
ROBYN HOFFMAN - thanks for being our personal "TV Guide" today...I would have been heartbroken to miss "Charlie Brown Christmas" tonight...although I cry like a baby every time I watch it!

SWEET BARBARO - good morning, love and prayers to you this day! I hope all your fans will be UNITED today for the greater cause of S1915. I love you and am in awe of your owners and all your connections - you certainly inspire incredible loyalty!
Nancy
BARBARO - CHAMPION OF MY HEART

Good morning everyone, and good morning Barbaro.

Robyn, hugs to Nikita and Thanks for the reminder on Charlie Brown's Christmas. That's a classic and a "must watch" this time of year. That, and Rudolph, Miracle on 34th Street, and A Christmas Story (just to name a few!)

Nancy in CT, a wonderful article you posted and what a great way to start the day. Thank you!

SusanW, my Alysheba/JVB buddy, gourmet pizza sounds delicious, even at this hour of the day!

Here's my quandry for the day, ponder this everyone (after you make your calls) and help me with a resolution:

Last night, my husband went to our outside grill to cook some portabello mushrooms (they taste great grilled). When he opened the grill lid, a mouse looked up at him, then scampered inside of it by the coils. We tried to find him, to coax him out but had no luck. My better half is just as much an animal lover as me and refused to light the grill with our new-found friend inside. Yes, it's a mouse and I'm happy he's not INSIDE, but he was cute. I've named him "Peanut", (OK, so I've gone off the deep end).

Here's my dilemna, help me with suggestions on ways to get Peanut away from the grill, and safely out farther in our backyard, perhaps under a rock garden.....I refuse to kill him, would rather never grill again than risk hurting him.

I need help (men in white coats I'm sure) as well as scientifically proven ways to get this mouse out of our grill.

I was away from the board yesterday and that was probably a good thing. I'll be away today too with my mother most of the day, but will be calling on my cell phone our necessary senators.

Everyone, make it a good, productive day today and focus on the horses. That's why we're here.

Love to all.

Good Morning Alex and thank you for posting the article by Vonda Sines...my comment below:

Bobbycakes love you Big Boss ....kisses to you...heal hoof!!!

#######
Happy Birthday to a swell FOB in Key West...Sally!! have a great day Sally!!!!
#######
Regarding the Sines article, I especially took note of Dr. Richardson's remark about Barbaro's invitation to a weddding....Dr. R said, "...conyeyed Barbaro's regrets, noting the colt had nothing to wear and that the horse had no intention of ramaining monogamous." A little humor from our favorite doctor.....yes???? On a more serious note in another section: "Through Alex Brown's postings on Fair Hill trainer Tim Woolley's website at http://www.timwoolleyracing.com, thousands of the popular bay colt's fans check in each day hoping to read of any change, positive or negative, in his condition. They maintain a lively comment board and refer to themselves as "Friends of Barbaro"-FOBs. This band of fervent animal lovers has become a force to reckon with as far as mobilizing the public and elected officials regarding animal-friendly issues such as recent anti-horse slaughter legislation. And the horrific and highly-publicized injuries of Barbaro and dozens of other thoroughbreds recently have led track owners to consider using new, improved materials such as Polytrack.

FOBs ...how can any of you consider leaving this site with the above accolades staring you in the face!!!...Go for the Fight!!!! (((((ALL FOBs))))

##

D'Anne, perfect reminder for all of us. It says it all doesn't it?

And Sally, HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GOOD MORNING HANDSOME!!! Waiting for the three words everyone here loves to hear!! LOVE YOU!!!

Karen - TN

#####
Skyler,

Use a live trap, it won't take long at all if you use the right bait. The easiest, and best bait I have ever used is a glob of peanut butter rolled in bird seed. The peanut butter smell attracts them like a magnet, the bird seed keeps it from making a mess.

One thing about mice, if you don't take them far away, the odds are good he'll wind up right back in the same place. I had this problem with my greenhouse. I read that you have to take them at least 5 miles away or else they will wind up back where they started from.

I'm with you, I think they're adorable and I sure wouldn't kill one. I don't even trap them unless I can take them somewhere where they can either find shelter and food, or have time to build a new nest for themselves. Now that it's getting cold, they don't have much time to build a home, and once the ground freezes all bets are off anyway.

And you thought you were "protective" of your little mousie?? Good for you. More people should learn to care for ALL animals.

###

Happy Birthday Sally!!
Enjoy your day!

#####
Happy Birthday Sally!!!!!!!!!

Hi, Barbaro and well-wishers,
Just checking on our hero's progress, and enjoyed the articles and the dialogue (or perhaps omnilogue?). We support all the activities favoring humane treatment of horses and applaud the activism that has been stimulated by Barbaro's unfortunate injury. GROW HOOF GROW!

Tuesday morning skritches, apples (red), mints
(green)and other accoutrement (multi-colored) to undefeated champion big boss horse of forever, Barbaro Jackson!!

###
FsOB:
From Maid M this a.m.: "I hate to say I told you so, but I told you so. Yesterday's "activity" was a perfect example of the climate's complexity. Since alas there could be more where that came from today, perhaps you can tell them that the most effective antidote/anti-venom is to remain dispassionate and flat out refuse to engage."

Here's the morning repost of the repost of the
THANKSGIVING RECESS STRATEGY
As noted below, it couldn't hurt to contact the DC offices of the senators as well.

MESSAGE FROM DEBRA WI AND SHELLEYA

It is very important that everyone keep calling to express outrage about horse slaughter and ask for support for S1915. However, the calls should be short and polite. As many of you found out recently, you will only get different messages from each office and it will only confuse the issue.

If we look like we are not politically savvy, we will not be taken seriously. This has become VERY political now and we’ve been told that we will NOT actually be seeing what is happening behind the scenes.

It is true that the local offices are more interested in hearing from their constituents. That has been made clear by many of the calls from last week. We need to get more people involved from the states that are on our list….Nevada, Tennessee, Louisiana, Kentucky, Mississippi.

We would suggest that you also leave voice mail messages, send faxes and e-mails to the DC offices of your own senators and the ones mentioned below:

Contact these Senators to ask for action on The American Horse
Slaughter Prevention Act in any vehicle before adjournment. [Any vehicle means any bill that it can be attached to as an amendment, since there's no time for it to be passed on its own]

Bill Frist
Mitch McConnell
Trent Lott
Harry Reid

Also encourage and thank our two sponsors for their determination to
get the bill passed -
Mary Landrieu
John Ensign

It is extremely doubtful that there is time for this bill to stand of it’s own. It will all be a matter of strategy and where to place it. Our supporters in DC ARE working on this and are trying to come up with the vehicle that will give us the best chance. That’s politics….it’s how our system works!!

We would both like to thank everyone for their commitment and urge you all to keep on fighting. Remember, no one thought it had a chance in the House and it passed with an overwhelming majority!!

Posted by: ShelleyA at November 22, 2006 3:58 PM

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Good morning, Starshine! Anxiously awaiting the magic words about our "congenial bay colt".

####

Skyler, too funny. And too strange; last night my mom told me a full-grown bunny got into their dryer vent. She was in the laundry room and heard something. They got bunny out, unharmed, and turned him loose. What's up with the wildlife in Omaha???!!! I hope you can get the mouse out!

CORA: He just ate a big breakfast! He inhaled it. Still limping but pretty bright-eyed and shiny-coated this morning.

#####

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SALLY!

######

Happy Birthday Sally!!

##########3
Susan E

That's great news!!

For some reason, I can't stop thinking about that kitty. After he ate a little the second time last night, I was really hoping he would rally a bit.

Now lets hope he keep up the good work for a while.

EAT FELIX EAT!!!!!

Good morning Sweet Barbaro. Waiting for the repoort :)

Sally Happy Birthday!!!

SusanE, great news about Felix. Hope he keeps it up.

Off to work on S1915

Ro & Brady

#########

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SALLY

####
For all you nostalgia buffs, the house from the movie, The Christmas Story, is up and open for visits in Cleveland, Ohio. A fan of the movie bought the house where they filmed it and totally restored it to the tune of $250,000. People from all over donated vintage furniture to match what was in the movie and yes, the luminous glow of the infamous "leg lamp" can be seen up and down Cleveland Street. Cleveland is indeed awash in its glow. What a hoot!!!

####
Happy Birthday Sally !! Enjoy your special day!!

I just spoke to an Aide is Senator Session's DC office who was not familiar with S 1915. He asked what it was about and where it is currently, progress wise.

Guys, I really think AL needs to hear from us. I can't imagine any of those aides not knowing about this bill.

The guy I talked to was a real sweetie. He didn't give his name, but he has a deep voice. He's really nice to talk to. I enjoyed talking to him and it was a nice break from the "mechanical" types. If you have time, please consider calling the AL senators.

In times of change emotions seem to run high. I am not the only one who feels a loss right now, the way I always do when family leaves for distant places and I know I will not see them again for a while. I always grieve privately, acknowledging the source of the emotion, but also reminding myself that the adjustment is part of life's continuing cycle.

I think we are all a little emotional with the change in Barbaro's daily schedule and visitors, the change in communications, the loss of Michael and Peter to whom we feel so close on a daily basis. We worry that Barbaro will grieve, as well, when part of his family takes leave for the southland.

Let's all give each other a hug, give Barbaro our prayers and nightly scritches and butterfly kisses, surround him with the continuing warmth of the love we all have for him to shelter him from this temporary loss. And Alex, too, for that matter - he will be missing these friends with whom he has established such a close communication for the cause of Barbaro.

And then let's put all this nervous energy into the horse slaughter bill - this is not just a leisure pastime, this is a serious cause with serious implications for many lives. There is not much time left this year, and we may or may not be successful. But giving up now, because we were all at sixes and sevens, losing our base of security because Michael and Peter are going south for the winter, would be something we would all deeply regret.

We need all the help we can get. We can't afford to lose a single committed individual to this cause. And most of us can ill afford to lose a friend.

Believe in Barbaro, the Jacksons do. And they also Believe in You.

What wonderful posts today.

###
Correction, the aide I spoke to was in the Montgomery office, not DC. It would help if I would learn to read my own phone. LOL

PLEASE CALL THE SENATORS

SENATORS – CONTACT INFORMATION

########

JANICE in Flordia -
Thank you for reminding and encouraging us each and every morning, we need it.

NANCY in CT -
Thanks for posting VONDA's article.

LAURA S. in Washington -
Rosemary in NE is right you do the work of 10 people and more. Thank you for all your energy, you are an inspiration.

Morning, Barbaro! Time to rise and shine big boy! Get outside while the weather is nice, have some fresh grass (what's left of it) and tell Mocha we said Hi. Waiting for a good report for you today from NBC.

God bless Barbaro, make his hoof grow in all the right places.

God bless Felix and Susan (Yay Felix, good boy!), Linda H, BDude, BDudette, Cahill, Darlin, Foggy, Opie, Pine Island, Fleet Indian, Dilly, Hector, Miss Kitty, Lucky, Woody, Lola, Nala, Fondmort, Sharon and all who need God's special care today.

Robyn, thanks for the Charlie Brown alert, I would have missed it!

Have a great day everyone.

####
Sally
A GREAT BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!!!

##########

FRIAR TUCK -
I have been searching for the information you posted on the Senators to contact. Not having my documents and regular computer, I was lost.

Thank you so much for posting it.

### Happy Birthday , Sally. Have a great day!!

## Therese, and Susan E, and Julie, I'm praying for Zeke, and Felix, and Lola. I ask God to bless them and all animals here who are injured or sick.

### Alex, thank you for the great articles today, it was interesting reading. Thanks also for all the work you do for us. This site is a blessing to me and so many.

Barbaro, crossing fingers and toes for ACN today. Bless your mom for letting us know. Stay well, big boss horse, and grow hoof grow. Going to call Senators for your brothers and sisters now. Bye.

Everyone of you are so wonderful!!!

Yes...time is upmost IMPORTANT!!!!

I like the rest...want to get this bill passed, alert people what is going on...I for one was one you alerted, because I had no idea...

AND FOR BARBARO AND HIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS...WE SAVE.

GROW HOOF GROW...WE LOVE YOU, BARBARO!!!

Hello everyone! Today is another day! Keep fighting for S1915 and KEEP CALLING THOSE SENATORS!
mARLENE from Florida
p.s. Good morning to you too, Barbaro:-)

Wonderful posts this morning. As Rosemary in Ohio put it, "Thank you Alex for the best morning reading around."

AND Felix ate this morning!

Barbaro, you are the reason we are here. It is amazing what you have helped us to accomplish.

God Bless you all, and thanks for being here.

### D'Anne, Joan Roya, and Leigh, just saw that I missed your birthdays yesterday ( I didn't post) so wanted to say I hope the days were happy and many happy returns. Sorry I'm late!

####
Aunt Sally, I forgot.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! ! !

###
D'ANNE'S quote...
FOBs ...how can any of you consider leaving this site with the above accolades staring you in the face!!!...Go for the Fight!!!! (((((ALL FOBs))))

(these are the accolades D'Anne mentions from an article I posted earlier this morning)

"Through Alex Brown's postings on Fair Hill trainer Tim Woolley's website at http://www.timwoolleyracing.com, thousands of the popular bay colt's fans check in each day hoping to read of any change, positive or negative, in his condition. They maintain a lively comment board and refer to themselves as "Friends of Barbaro"-FOBs. This band of fervent animal lovers has become a force to reckon with as far as mobilizing the public and elected officials regarding animal-friendly issues such as recent anti-horse slaughter legislation..."

All the more reason to keep this site respectable...
Here's to a peaceful, highly productive day!

Good Morning FOB's...

Happy Belated Bday's to D'Anne, Joan, and Leigh.

Happy Birthday to Ms. Sally...enjoy your bday, girl!

Bobbie B, thank you for your Zeke prayers. You all are so wonderful to keep my boy close to your hearts. He is doing fabulous...one more xray in about 4 weeks, but all is looking really good.

Big 45th for me tomorrow!!! Happy to be alive.

And, a happy birthday to anyone I may have missed. You all deserve the very best! This is such a wonderful group of people....we are all so blessed to be a part of this incredible journey.

Have a grateful day everyone.

And last, but certainly not least,
Barbaro, you are ALWAYS in my thoughts. I love you, Big Boss Horse.

SHOWING UP - HOLLYWOOD DERBY

SHANNON was kind enough to post the pictures my son took of Showing up at the Hollywood Derby. She did a great job.

Thank you SHANNON!

SHOWING UP – HOLLYWOOD DERBY

###
Happy Birthday Captain Carrot! You deserve the best day ever - enjoy!

Sally have a very Happy Birthday!!!!!!!

Thank you, Joan, for your very inspiring post. We absolutely need to focus our collective energy into S1915! There is so little time. We can do this if we all work together! I think of our inspiration who has fought the biggest battle of his life for 6 months and is winning it! We will not be the losers if S1915 doesn't pass. Our beautiful innocent horses will suffer unspeakable pain and won't be able to voice their outrage. We must do this for them. Call, Call,Call!! Betty from TN

Awaiting ACN for our Champ Barbaro....
E-mailed Sen. Frist as I waiting...Prayers coming your way...Grow hoof Grow...

#####
Good morning Renee and Kathy J.

## Haven't been able to post for a few days, need to ask for prayers for my 2 special pets, Nala and Over Enough. Nala as some of you know is my 7 year old pit bull that we have had since 6 months and she is my best friend. The bone biopsy came back that she has bone cancer and will be having her leg amputated on Friday. They then will do tests to see if further chemo or radiation is needed. She is a little tired but otherwise feeling ok, she only gets worried when she sees me crying so I need to try to stop.

My 14 year old gelding, Over Enough is a grandson of Alydar and I rescued him off the track 8 years ago. He was treated 1 1/2 years ago for an ethmoid tumor in his nose, it is benign but had to be treated with formaldehide and is very dangerous. He has been bleeding bad for a few days and will be going back to the vet on Thursday as we fear it has come back. The vet is Dr. Richardson's friend, where he watched the Preakness and saw Barbaro. I am dreading these 2 days coming up, thanks for prayers and thoughts.
Special thanks to Janice in Florida for your unwavering support.

I am still calling senators every day, the 2 full page ad in the daily racing form urged people to call senators Byrd and Thad Cochran. I don't know why but I have been including them in my daily calls. Yesterday the girl in Cochran's office said they have received so many calls she is instructed to tally every day on S1915 and let the senator know, the number I call is 202 224-5054. Don't know what his deal is because he voted against us last time but figure it can't hurt to keep calling him.

Barb m in Florida

Good Morning Cora! :)

###
Barb M. prayers for your two babies. I hope that somehow things will turn out okay for them both.

###
Morning miss Cora...hope all of your furry babies are doing okay today.

My N.C. Senators haven't committed to , or co-sponsored 1915 yet , so I could use help here. Just a minute ago talking to aides in both offices neither asked for a name or address, so could yall help me and call ?

If they do ask for zip, etc. some NC ones are: 28201, 28210, 28211, all of these are around Charlotte, Mecklenburg county.
Streets are Kenilworth Ave.; Colony Road,;Runnymeade Lane; Harwick Place; Park Road;.

28120 is Gaston county, in and near Mt. Holly,NC
Streets are Catawba Ave.;Rankin Ave; Cherry Rd.

I know 27983 is Windsor, NC, Bertie County, in the eastern part of the state.Streets are Winston Lane; Queen Street; King Street.

Senators: Richard Burr - 202. 224. 3154

Elizabeth Dole 202.224.6342

Thanks very much to all.bye

#####
Thanks Kathy, all but one are doing fine. The one I don't expect to, but at least, for now, she is holding her own.

Good Morning Barbaro. Seems like someone is using SusanW today. I've been on since Bobby got hurt, and the post earlier was not from me. Scary!!! So I am off for awhile.
Love to Family and Posse,
Susan
Believe in Miracles. Believe in Barbaro.

###

Barb M.,

I will be saying prayers for your babies.
Take care. You know we're here.

Good morning, Barbaro. Have a wonderful day...

Love,
Diane

#######
Happy Birthday Sally a/k/a Captain Carrot!!

Barb M. - you are in my prayers as is Nala and Over Enough. I'm sure others here will keep you and your pets in their prayers too.

Therese - I hope you'll have a wonderful birthday tomorrow.

Socorro - thanks so much for the link to the photos of Showing UP. Great pictures!!

Janice
Proud to be a fan of Barbaro

Barbaro & FOB,
Hope you get out to graze today. Have a beautiful day Champ enjoy the sun.

####
Happy Birthday to all who have birthdays in November. Theresa I am like you I will be 45 on Thursday. Prayers for all that are in need for the furry ones and humans.
Thank you Alex for the updates. Be safe.

Contacted Sen. Cochran as per BARB M in FL.

Asked a very nice lady to please include 5 of us in support of S.1915. Mentioned the Bill number and she immediately knew what it was about and said she would include 5 in support of the Bill. Perhaps his position may have changed and needs to back up his support by showing the calls in his office.

Everyone please call:

SENATOR THAD COCHRAN - 202 224-5054

##################

BARB M. in FL -
Recently have fallen in love with the beauty of the horses and can't even imagine what it would be to go through what you are experiencing. There is still room in my heart to keep your OVER ENOUGH close to my heart and hope for a miracle. Please keep us posted if possible.

Hi Folks:

Please light candles for Bobby, Mike, Erin, Linda, Pine I, Fleet I, FOggy, Felix, Lola, opie, Kitty, the rescued horses, the unrescued horses and all our human and animal friends who need some extra help.

Thanks to Tim & Alex for the site and updates.

Please call Senators - let's get it done.

#####

BDude is feeling really good this morning - complaining about the food choices - just glad he's eating something - thanks for the prayers and good thoughts.

Big Dudette is doing better too.

Steve & Bdude
FOB

####
Socorro-your son took marvelous pictures! Thanks for sharing.

If my memory is ok, I believe Showing Up wore number 6 in the Derby. Yesterday I treated myself by watching that video. The two stable mates ran close together, that is until Barbaro took off like a rocket.

I want to see Showing Up's Hollywood Derby victory, but my computer isn't allowing me to access the videos on ESPN or NTRA.

Alex, is there a chance this race will be put on UTUBE like the Japan Derby?

####
So very sorry to all of the humans who are guarding over their ill stricken animal family members.

The update as usual was terrific especially the article about Mr. B. Thanks.

Mr. B., I should be thanking you because the article was about the one and only Mr. B. Good Going!!!

Love ya,
Edie

BOBBIE B -

Contacted your Senators. If anyone wants us to contact your Senators, please post.

Everyone I am contacting I am asking them to include all five of us, they say they will.

####
Steve

Glad to hear the kitties are doing well. Isn't it amazing how we can be so pleased when they show their "fussy" behaviors???

It sure made me smile.

#####

Auntie Sally,

We hope you have a wonderful birthday and get lots of carrots and peppermints!!

Love,
Boxcar, Alibi, Jessie and I'ma

To all FOB's...have a wonderful day! To our wonderful horse: Lots of love, prayers, and best wishes from Northeast PA! Wish I could see your beautiful face and feed you an apple! I've got your Beanie Baby in our radio station studio and continue to look for updates! Thanks for keeping us up to date, Alex!!!

Just called the lady at Sen. Cochran's office...she is a sweetie....she said she has had tons of calls...I asked her to add another ton...ha.

Good Morning Everyone.

The clock's ticking...we have to act now!!!

Contact these Senators to ask for action on The American Horse
Slaughter Prevention Act in any vehicle before adjournment.

Bill Frist = phone @ office in Nashville- 615-352-9411
Mitch McConnell = phone @ office in Louisville -502-582-6304
Trent Lott = phone @ office in Jackson - 601-965-4644
Harry Reid = phone @ office in Las Vegas - 702-388-5020

Also encourage and thank our two sponsors for their determination to
get the bill passed -
Mary Landrieu = phone @ office in New Orleans - 504-589-2427
John Ensign = phone @ office in Las Vegas - 702-388-6605

Please call the above local offices IN ADDITION TO CALLING THE DC OFFICES. Many of the local aides are not even aware of the bill...we MUST keep calling DC!!

Also, contact your own senators both locally and in DC.

We couldn't be at a more crucial time for S1915. It is urgent that we get as much support as possible in these final couple of weeks.

###
Funny thing, but every time I try to call Sen. Cochran's office I get a busy. I wonder why that is?? LOLOL

Good morning all:
Senator Mark Dayton (Mn) is a co-sponsor of S.1915 but because of a clerical error he is not listed as such. This will be corrected Monday bringing co-sponsors to 34. Please call Senator Norm Coleman (Mn). He is leaning towards support of the bill so let's push him over the top!
Senator Norm Coleman - 202-224-5641!
Daryl

Wow! Vonda's article is fabulous. Certainly reminds me why I am here . . . every day!

#####

Happy, happy day, Sally. Carpe Diem!

So happy about Felix's rally. Kepp it up little guy.

And, last but not least: Socorro, those are just the most fantastic pictures. Felt like I was there with you. What a day, huh?

Now, off to the dentist . . . wish me luck . . . and then CALLING, CALLING, CALLING! WE CAN DO IT!!!

######
Okay, So I FINALLY get through to Sen. Cochran's office, and promptly trip on my own tongue. I could NOT say the name of that bill correctly no matter how hard I tried.

The aide was laughing as much as I was, but she said "Don't worry about it, I know which one you mean, I've gotten over 70 calls supporting 1915 already this morning"

So I thanked her for knowing what I was saying, even when I couldn't manage to say it. LOL

Over 70 calls-not bad, not bad at all.

#### If interested in FONDMORT
I sent a get well card to Fondmort a couple weeks ago, and just received a reply from the hospital.

They thanked me for my card and wishes for Fondmort and say
HE CONTINUES TO MAKE GOOD PROGRESS
The note is signed Nicky Desailly,equine nurse on behalf of all of the veterinary and nursing staff.
I thought that was so great to receive a note in reply to a card. What good manners !

Daryl

Consider it done.

###

Daryl,

I'll call Norm Coleman during my lunch!
Wish me luck!!

###
Cat got your tongue Cora?? Great phone story!

#####
Kathy J
I am ALWAYS tripping on my own tongue, it drives me NUTS!!! (I know, I don't have far to drive, but I don't want to get there any sooner than I have to. LOL)

########
Cora,
I can't imagine you tripping over your own tongue. LOL

hay alex WOW that's wonderful that we are shaking people up and they know that there are a lot of us and we now have political clout!!!! watch out you guys who don't support the anti-slaughter bill!!! that's the best news i've heard in days i am lol thanks for all you do cathi

#####
Renee

Scary thought, huh???

####
Bobbie B,

Thank you SO MUCH for news on Fondmort. I worry about him. Could you please post the address where I could send a card? Thank you.

Cora,
That even scares me.

Good Morning fellow FOB's.

Barbaro's condition has been upgraded. FOB's are "a force to be reckoned with". Ouija is in "fine fettle". It's a good day, indeed.

Susan E. - how are you?
Fondmort - be a good boy, like cousin B.

Let's work a little harder on the phones and faxes and emails, to make up for yesterday's lost time.

Horse hands across the world!
Miracles are happening.

###
Yes Cora, the live mouse traps (from WalMart) with a glob of peanut butter are the best. Then just put the box in the car and take it for a ride, somewhere nice, and release the mouse. It makes you feel good. People think I am nuts.

As per SHELLEY A. –

***** STRATEGY FOR THANKSGIVING RECESS*******

We were unable to get our bill to the floor before the recess and, as of now, it doesn’t look like it will be attached to the Agriculture Appropriations Bill.

This is NOT acceptable and we have been asked to raise a public outcry by flooding the phone lines
It’s final crunch time and we’ve been asked to remain focused for the next two weeks.

Contact these Senators to ask for action on The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act in any vehicle before adjournment.

SENATOR BILL FRIST (TN) - YES ONLY HE CAN GET IT ON THE CALENDAR AND PUT IT ON THE SENATE FLOOR
MAJORITY LEADER
202-224-3135 (DC Phone)
615-352-9411 (Nashville Phone)
202-228-4637 (F)

SENATOR MITCH McCONNELL (KY) – YES
202-224-2541 (DC Phone)
502-582-6304 (Louisville Phone)
202-224-2499 (F)

SENATOR TRENT LOTT (MS) – Cosponsor
Committee Member
202-224-6253 (DC Phone)
601-965-4644 (Jackson Phone)
202-224-2262 (F)

SENATOR HARRY REID (NV) – YES
202-224-3542 (DC Phone)
702-388-5020 (Las Vegas Phone)
202-224-7327 (F)

Also encourage and thank our two sponsors for their determination to get the bill passed:

SENATOR MARY LANDRIEU (LA) - Cosponsor
202-224-5854 (DC Phone)
504-589-2427 (New Orleans Phone)
202-224-9735 (F)

SENATOR JOHN ENSIGN (NV) – Sponsor of S.1915
Committee Member
202-224-6244 (DC Phone)
702-388-6605 (Las Vegas Phone)
202-228-2193 (F)

Please call their local offices in addition to the DC offices. Also, contact your own Senators both locally and in DC.

SENATORS – CONTACT INFORMATION

CURRENT LIST OF COSPONSORS

It is URGENT that we get as much support as possible in the final weeks of our mission. I’ve got to be honest with you guys, it’s not looking great!!!

PLEASE…..BE POLITE BUT BE FIRM. LET THEM KNOW HOW STRONGLY WE FEEL ABOUT THIS!!! WE MUST PUSH ON.

##################

If I may add, please tell them if there is a will there is a way, PLEASE, PLEASE HELP US!

Margie,
How about the stuff that they eat and go out and die from it. Is it Decon?

######
Margie

That does not make us nuts. Caring about animals isn't nuts, it's the ones who DON'T care that scare me.

Taking them for a ride to freedom just makes you a nice person.

#####
HOT FLASH....OOPPPSSS I MEAN NEW FLASH.... LOL
I've exchanged emails with Eddie Kilroy about a collaborative effort scheduled for Monday 12/4, the day the Senators return. I've asked him to rally his pro S1915 listeners over the next few days and we'll have our own Nat'l Call In Day. Of course, for us every day is a call in day but if we can increase the numbers Monday it will remind the Senators that we have not forgotten the mission. The strategy remains the same unless otherwise directed by Shelley & Debra. I told Eddie I would provide names & numbers of our targeted Senators. SO PLEASE TREAT MONDAY AS A DAY TO CALL IN DEBTS, BEG, PLEAD, TRADE FAVORS, whatever it takes so we can tally some really big numbers.
Thanks for your help.

WAY TO GO CATHY POTTER!!!!

Count me in.

####
I'm the same way! When I find mice in my grain, I use the humane traps (with peanut butter) and turn them loose in a field somewhere. That's NORMAL. Anybody who kills them is SCARY.

#### Barb AZ, you are welcome.

Fondmort
The Ridgeway Vet. Group, Valley Equine Hospital
Upper Lambourn Road
Berkshire, RG17 8QG
England, United Kingdom

####
Bobbie B, THANKS.

Margie and Cora,
The way we treat animals,elderly people and children says alot about who we really are.I'm the same as you are. All it is is respect.

GREAT JOB, CATHY!!!!

cathy potter,
You rock!

Contacted your Senators. If anyone wants us to contact your Senators, please post.

If you have time and could help with my two senators.

Dora and I are the only two on Tim's site from the state of Alabama.

That I know of, anyway? I thank you for your help.

ALABAMA:

Senator Jeff Sessions:

DC

(202) 224-4124

(202) 224-3149 - Fax

Email: http://sessions.senate.gov/email/contact.cfm

Birmingham, Alabama

(205) 731-1500

(205) 731-0221 - Fax

Huntsville, Alabama

(256) 533-0979

(256) 533-0745 - Fax

Mobile, Alabama

(251) 414-3083

(251) 414-5845 - Fax

Montgomery, Al.

(334) 244-7017

(334) 244-7091 Fax

Senator Richard Shelby:

DC

Telephone: 202-224-5744

Fax: 202-224-3416

E-mail: http://shelby.senate.gov/resources/contact.htm

senator@shelby.senate.gov

District Offices:

Voice: 205-759-5047

FAX: 205-759-5067

Montgomery, Al.

Voice: 334-223-7303

FAX: 334-223-7317

Mobile, AL

Voice: 251-694-4164

FAX: 251-694-4166

Birmingham, AL

Voice: 205-731-1384

FAX: 205-731-1386

Huntsville, AL

Voice: 256-772-0460

FAX: 256-772-8387

Thank for your help

####################################

Okay animal lovers of all kinds!!!!!!

Time to hit the phones, faxes, emails, whatever!!!! Whether you love mice or men, horses or hippos, it doesn't matter. You LOVE them, that's what counts.

Channel that love into the phones. Let's prep and plan for our next big Call in day, courtesy of Cathy Potter.

We can rescue those horses, if I can rescue the spiders and yellow jackets that get into my house, and emerge undamaged and victorious, I CAN RESCUE SLAUGHTER BOUND HORSES.

Okay, impromptu pep rally over now. LOL

Talk to ya later.

#####
Well said Renee. I couldn't agree more.

Morning All!! Morning Big Guy!! Looking forward to hearing about you today. Stay well, continued prayers and lots of extra carrots.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!FOBS

WE ARE ALL ON A ROLL...Maybe being on my knees praying is helping...I am so happy...GREAT NEWS...Please let us all keep calling....

####
Barb M
My heart goes out to you. Pit Bulls can be the dearest friends, I know I had half Pit half Boxer and he was my soulmate. Nala will do quite well on 3 and will love you for taking such good care. You're a great Mom. Prayers to the 3 of you. I hope everything turns out for Over Enough.

FANS OF BARBARO keep up the good work, the aides sound like they are extremely busy. Can hear the phones ringing when I am calling and was put on hold for a long time at Senator McConnell's office. Will call back.

FANS OF BARBARO, we can do it!

###
Renee, I think it is Decon. I will never understand its' use, The mice crawl away to expire somewhere. It affects all other critters in the 'chain'. I have rattlers, ravens, and bugs that I would worry about if I used that stuff. Aside from dog poo, I have a healthy eco system on my 20 acres, and it is a safe haven for all of us. I wish I were rich. I could rescue horses as well.

####
Sorry Flicka18 is also from Alabama.

####
Margie,
I thought it just went into their system and that was it. If it effects other animals I would not use it either. 20 acres, how nice.

######

BARB M, I'm sad to hear the news about Nala, but my sincere wishes that she'll be free of that damned cancer and will make a smooth recovery. I've been watching for a post from you because, I think I told you, I have 2 beautiful pitbulls and
I hold the breed near and dear to my heart. They are strong and very intelligent dogs, and so loving.

It struck me when you said she worries when you cry. My two sat on either side of me for days when my dad died, just gazing at me, licking me, as if to say, 'c'mon Ma, feel better..' They never left my side.

Try to be strong for her and let's hope for the best possible outcome. She is fortunate to have you.

Hello, Handsome One - I hope you had A C N Monday night. Your safety and wellbeing are what top my list of wishes and dreams, and I send you love and healing light and energy every day, many times every day. You're the last one I think of at night and the first one I think of in the morning. Stay the course, Champ, I am with you for the entire journey.

You are still quite beautifu,but I bet you already knew that.

Believe in miracles?
Yes, I believe in miracles.
I believe in Barbaro.

Mary

####
Barb m and Susan E: I am off to phone and fax, and I will pray for all of you as I do this labor of love.

######

Hello and Happy Birthday Sally!

ROSEMARY in NE OHIO...I simply loved your description of Cleveland street. I am so happy to hear that the town (and a generous owner) took the house to its heart. I love that movie (A Christmas Story...told by Jean Sheppard-hope I spelled that right!). Your story made me feel the warm, electric glow as well...Are the Bumpus's dogs still a problem??? HAHA

To all the FOB's out there who are kickin heinie and takin names on S1915. The brass ring is so close. What a Christmas gift that would be....
I love the sound of a busy signal...I hope I hear it all day long! We have got the spirit! Let's GO!

###
Renee, I don't know for sure, but I assume that whatever is in the mouse has a good chance of getting into the other creatures as well. I saw a mouse with Decon in its' system once. It was very sad. Totally unnecessary.

I just called Sen Cochran's office. The aide who answered the phone said they had hundreds of calls supporting the bill. Way to go!!!

####
Barb M,
You certainly have my thoughts & prayers for your 2 guys.

Good Morning Barbaro Nation Family!
Thanks Alex, lots of good reading material for today.

###
Nancy, wonderful post! Thank you so much

###
SusanE I am so happy to read that Felix is having a good morning! Felix, you are such a good kiddeninnasoot. Prayers for you and your mom and sissie Lizzie too

###
Skyler, we are truly kindred spirits. I've had many a mouse try to visit via vents, bird feeders, whatever. They are such adventurous little creatures. We have these beautiful little buff-colored species with brown ear and feet and the "regular mouse-colored" mice, and they are all so endearing. I don't want them to get in and become cat food, although I honestly don't think my kiddens would really eat them, they'd probably hurt them, as those instincts run so deep. I'd much prefer they "hunt and catch" their toys, which they do very well. I have found a nearly fool-proof method of catching the little guys, with a live trap just big enough for small critters. I put a little cloth or something to snuggle in with a blob of cottage cheese or toast with peanut butter or honey, (just enough to give some added incentive, either one can really gum up a small animal, necessitating a whole new set of remedies) Either is very tempting to the little ones, who think they have new homes in the cages, when they go in to eat and find themselves unable to get out. Then it's off to the open spaces around our little community. We are literally surrounded on all sides, so that's easy. Can't say that I've seen one in a long while, so as far as I know, they don't come back, if let go far enough away from the house. But they are so dang cute it is really tempting to allow them to hang around.

###

calling, calling, calling!! We are so close. God, please let this be the week

Mr. BJ, stay warm today and eat lots of carits. We love you!

Prayers to everyone who needs them Love to all

Cheryl

####

Barb M

Have been saying prayers for Nala all along, now I will add Over Enough to my prayers too--as well as yourself. You are a good mommie.

####

BDude, BDudette, and Felix--the rally masters!!! So happy to hear news of better days. Behold the power of positive thought and prayer.

Keep it up, wondercats!

####

LOLA update:

She is doing well, still, keeping her quiet and out of trouble is the challenge. No limping yesterday which is great. I feed the birds and the squirrels outside and that usually keeps her occupied, watching them through the sliding glass door.

My sincere thanks for all of you praying for her and sending her positive, healing energy. I just know it is working!

Heh Big Guy..haven't been able to post for awhile, but you are always in my thoughts!
Eat lots of carrots and try not to nip too much today!
GROW HOOF GROW!!!

#
Skyler,
Don't know if you'll see this but last Sunday on NPR's "Calling All Pets" they gave a simple "recipe" for deterring rodents. Get some cotton balls, saturate them with peppermint oil, which they hate but it does not harm them, and place cotton balls in strategic spots, ie. in this case inside your grill and hopefully it will drive peanut out.

###

In light of all the wonderful people here who are dealing with their own medical problems, I feel guilty posting and asking for your help.

My older dog Alexis has been battling chronic renal failure for three years. Her condition has gotten terribly worse over the last week. The sub q fluids perked her up some, but she's not doing well. I'm waiting for the vet to call with the results of her latest bloodwork and I'm terrified to get the call.

Can I ask for your prayers and healing energy from our Reiki folks? I'm doing Reiki on her every night at 10pm (EST) please join me in trying to help my precious fur kid.

Thanks,

Joyce Moore

######

Bonnie-
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

I just read your post about rodents and peppermint oil. We just moved into a brand new house in the country, and found out that the mice beat us to it. Not a bad situation...yet, so I will definitely try your method. I know just where I am going to put my cotton balls...heehee.

Beware little Gus-Gus!!!

Thanks a million.

P.S. Kind of late for an update...anyone hear anything yet? Haven't checked UPenn yet, either.

I am so proud of you guys today. I really feel the energy! I've called both Alabama senators, bot NC sentaors and Sen. Coleman. Being from Texas I tell them I am outraged that 2 of these SH's are in my state and I want them closed and the practiced stopped for good. I really makes me feel good to be so assertive about this because I am completely the opposite usually.

Please call Texas senators:

Sen Hutchison 202 224-5922

Sen Cornyn 202 224-2934 I want him swamped with calls just to show him how much he is on the wrong side.

Thanks everyone.

### thanks Socorro, I need help with these two !

Everybody, my timestamp at 3:21 lists 2 Senators I need you to call .

It also has some addys if you are asked. Usually not asked by these offices, but just in case. Just makeup house numbers and use the towns or counties. By the way if you use Bertie County, it is pronounced BertTEA and you will sound like a native. Thanks for callling them.

###

Joyce,

Your prayers will be answered...I will start a candle group for Alexis right now. Hang in there. It's so tough when our "kids" are sick. They are so precious, as I am sure Alexis is. What kind of dog is she?

God bless you and yours right now. I'm praying for good news.

Therese

Michael Matz commented how tall Barbaro had become
in his six months hospital confinement, he is now over 17 hands, which is an extremely large horse,
this morning on TV they had a horse, that was the
smallest horse. [bet you were wondering were I was
going with this story]. Thought you'd like this wonderful article.

The World's Smallest Horse

Burleson Arabians is the proud owner of Black Beauty, the World's Smallest Horse as officially recognized by the Guinness Book of Records in 2001. She held her title until 2007 when Thumbelina measured-in at only 17 inches tall.
Black Beauty is listed in Guinness World Records as the World's Smallest Horse from September 2001 until 2007.

Black Beauty was born June 6, 1996 as was an astonishing dwarf miniature horse from birth. Too small to nurse from her mother, her mother would lie down to feed her. At birth it was apparent that she was the world's smallest living horse and possibly the smallest horse in the world that ever lived. She was less than 12 inches tall at birth, weighing less than 10 pounds. She was small enough to fit into a coat pocket.

Black Beauty is exceptionally friendly and always knickers to say hello. She also likes to come into the house and enjoys watching television (Westerns are her favorite) and sharing popcorn. She also enjoys sitting in your lap and being rubbed.

To qualify as the world's smallest horse, Guinness Book of Records required that she be inspected by a Vet and be carefully measured for height by independent witnesses to confirm her status as the world's smallest horse.

Black Beauty is a dwarf miniature horse and at age five years-old currently measures on 18.5 inches tall (at her withers) and she was the world's smallest horse from 2001 to 2007, and the smallest horse in recorded history according to the Guinness Book of Records is now only 17 inches tall.

####

Dear Joyce,

Always have room in our hearts to pray for one more. Will begin praying for Alexis immediately. I had my kitty Thaddeus on sub-q fluids for a couple of years, they really helped and gave him a much better quality of life in his last years...perhaps you just need to up the dose? I'll be praying for a good call from the vet.

Julie L

###
Joyce Moore, of course! Our arms are wrapped around you both.

I also am being told there are many calls. Let's keep it going! What didn't kill us made us stronger.

Joyce,
My prayers are with you.

#####

Regarding Joyce's post at 5:08 pm, her dog Alexis needs our prayers. I started a candle group for her at gratefulness.org under the group "Alexi".

Let's lite her way back to health. Joyce needs us now.

Thanks everyone.

####
Joyce Moore
I hear you're pain and I am with you. Sending you and Alexis healing thoughts and prayers. FOBs wrapping you in ((((((Joyce & Alexis))))))

Julie L,
Margie,
Renee

Please lite a candle for Alexis. It's under group "Alexi"

You all are the most recent posters who have seen Joyces post about her baby.

Power of prayer works!!!

###

I don't know what I would have done without all of you when my Zeke was in danger. (hit by car, broken leg)

You all came together in prayer and love, and I really believe that your intervention and care, along with Gods blessings and plan for Zeke, led the way to an almost complete recovery for Zeke. He is doing great, and has about another month till he is off the disabled list.

Joyce needs our prayer and numbers right now.

#
Try a health food store or herb shop for peppermint oil.

*****************

THANKS CATHY POTTER!!!!!!!! YOU'RE A GEM!!
YOU INSPIRE US ALL!!!

MONDAY, DEC. 4TH IS NATIONAL CALL-IN DAY!!

JUST DO IT!!!!!!!

********************************

###

Joyce,
I will include both you and Alexis in my prayers. Please let us know what you hear.

Theresa,
I lit mine.

####
Can someone Blue Link. I can't find Alexi. I lit for Nala.

####

Therese--I lit mine too! Thank you for starting the new group!

#
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SALLY AND MANY MORE.........!

Thank you Aunty Sally for all the kindness, hard work on S1915 and humor you show on this board. Sometimes I try to picture you and what I come up with is someone with a big heart!

####

Therese, what a great update on your Zeke!

##

Thank you all.

Alexis is a shepard/something (Elkhound??)mix I adopted from Michigan Anti-Cruelty over six years ago. She is now ten years old and watching her health decline is tearing my heart out.

I've been giving her fluids, doggy meal replacement liquids and NutriCal. She ate a little bit of chicken and hamburger last night but again shows no interest in food today. She's on anti-biotics for a tooth infection and I'm giving her Compazine to control the vomiting.

I know it's wrong, but I am angry with the powers that be. Over the last year, I lost my mom (my best friend), a dear friend, watched several friends battle cancer, lost my job and am undergoing my own health scare. I just want to know when God will be done taking things away from me.

Off to have a long, hard cry...

Hello All
What a beautiful day here in Kennett Square. I just returned from NBC. They were very busy. Lots of people coming in and out. The mood was extremely up. I was greeted by happy faces & even a couple hugs. Mrs. Jackson was visiting & had her bag of grass, for the boss horse. She is just a wonderful lady. I talked to Dr Sweeney we decided where the tree is going to go, in the lobby. Have a great day.
God Bless
We Believe
Alie
KF

####
I can't find the candle for Alexis. Please help.

Nancy in CT:

THANK YOU -- You've made my day today by posting the UPLIFTING article about Our Beloved Boy, Barbaro.

Thanks a bunch,

Susan & Chelsea Rose

###### ALEX: THANK YOU FOR THIS SITE WHICH IS MY LIFELINE TO BARBARO.

((((( ))))

Susan

####

Joyce...we will pray for you...and keep you close to our hearts...

####

Please keep calling, faxing, and shouting...we will prevail..we will win..

Do it for the voices that cannot speak and for our loved Barbaro....

cathy potter,
Do a search for Alexi, it's there. Good luck.

####

Nancy in CT--I am so glad to know I am not the only one that cries during "A Charlie Brown Christmas"!

Off to fax some senators, I know it's not as good as calling but it's what I can do from work.

Have a great day everyone.

Julie L.

Godspeed, Michael and Peter as you travel south for the winter. We love you.

Susan
Proud Member
Fans of Barbaro

###
Joyce Moore
I know life's challenges can be overwhelming but you just have to go on and be there for Alexis. She is looking to you. Stay with you family here. We are with you.

####
Oh Joyce,
My heart goes out to you! I have had lterally decades that went like that - everything going wrong from deaths in the family, deaths of pets, betrayal you name it. Then all of a sudden God smiles and something great happens. You have a good cry but then when you're finished believe that somehow God has a plan and things WILL eventually get better.
Love and God Bless you,
Joanne in NJ

All FOB's - Just for fun.

If you go this website you can vote for word of the year.....guess what my word is....BARBARO.
(Sorry I don't know how to make it blue)

http://www.webster.com/

ACN!!!! YIPEE!!!! I love those words and you sweet prince!!

Karen - TN

cathy potter,
You have a great personality and are great to have fun with. You have a very sweet good heart too. Just had to say it. I'm gald I know you.

####

Joyce, sending you big hugs.

I too have been angry with the powers that be and sometimes I still am when I see any animal suffering, but then I see something like all of these wonderful people willing to pray for my Lola, a complete stranger...and it renews my faith.

Have your cry and know that we are with you.

Mr. Alex...a big thank you...for your update...but most of all for you....

###
Renee
I love you too. I love your sense of humor and lightness.
I found the candle site thanks to you my friend.

Thanks for the update on our boy, Alex. Thank you Mrs. Jackson!! I am nominating you for Horse Mom of the Year!

###
Happy Birthday Sally Hope it's the best ever.
Love you to pieces

###
Joyce, I'm so sorry Alexis is not doing well today. I will absolutely include her in my prayers. Beautiful Alexis, please dry your mommy's tears. She's worried about her. Be well, sweet girl.

Alex..you slipped a new update in! Thanks so much for the news on Fondmort, although it's very sad that he is unable to lie down. Hope he understands, poor boy. Prayers continue for his healing

Back later...Love to all!
Cheryl

Thank you Alex for the updates that you give on Barbaro. I read every day to make sure he is doing okay and any other news that pertains to him, the Jacksons, Dr. Richardson or NBC. He is very special and I like most of the others are now taking a look at horse racing and the anti slaughter bill to protect these beautiful animals.

I wrote Mr. Aleo after Fog was gone to let him know so many people were thinking of him and Mr. Gilchrist. It is so sad to put an animal down and it means so much to hear it from others that have been through it. He is a very kind, sweet man and I am looking forward to watching his new horse.

Just hope surfacing the tracks will help to stop the fatal injuries. Pine Island was beautiful and should not have happened either.

Thank you all for writing the news of other horses that are hurting or in dangerof being put down. Yes, I have called the Senators and left messages for them to co-sponsor this bill on anti-alaughter. Hopefully with our calling we can get this passed. Mrs. Jackson has been an inspiration to all and she is to be commended for her efforts.

Barbaro is very special and now has brought people from all over the country and world to watch his progress. Some day maybe we will meet wherever the Jacksons decide to send him and I will remember the names that I have been reading on this site.

Once again thank you Alex and thank you FOB for all your information that you provide.

Good Afternoon!

####
First and foremost, Belated Happy Birthday to Joan R., Leigh and D'Anne.

####
Secondly, Happy Birthday to Auntie Sally!

####
Third, Reiki on the way to Joyce Moore and Alexis. Joyce, I'll join you tonight and every night to send Reiki to you and Alexis until you tell me to stop. Let me know if you want me to e-mail you. Prayers also for all those humans and their sick furbabies who need care. It just seems the list gets longer each day and can't figure out why its all happening now. Felix, BDude and BDudette, hang in there. Prayers also for Nala and Over Enough.

####
Skyler, you are showing such compassion for that little mouse. I as well have been labeled as crazy for not killing mice or spiders - and have freaked out when people have...my question to them is - who is the crazy one? the one who wants to try to help preserve life or the one who wants to destroy it?

Alex, what a great article about Barbaro and about the TWR site. For all the angst of yesterday, we can all band together to work for causes that help others - animal or human.

And isn't that what its all about?

More later.

Take care, everybody.

Healing, Love, Peace,
Lyn Gilbert

I love all the S. 1915 energy here today. Thank goodness we are living up to the article Alex posted. :)

####
(((Joyce)))

####
Everyone....
While making calls to the Senators please continue to urge them to sign the Dear Colleague letter from Ensign & Landrieu. We need masses amounts of signatures.

As per SHELLEY A. –

***** STRATEGY FOR THANKSGIVING RECESS*******
We were unable to get our bill to the floor before the recess and, as of now, it doesn’t look like it will be attached to the Agriculture Appropriations Bill.
This is NOT acceptable and we have been asked to raise a public outcry by flooding the phone lines
It’s final crunch time and we’ve been asked to remain focused for the next two weeks.
Contact these Senators to ask for action on The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act in any vehicle before adjournment.
SENATOR BILL FRIST (TN) - YES ONLY HE CAN GET IT ON THE CALENDAR AND PUT IT ON THE SENATE FLOOR
MAJORITY LEADER
202-224-3135 (DC Phone)
615-352-9411 (Nashville Phone)
202-228-4637 (F)
SENATOR MITCH McCONNELL (KY) – YES
202-224-2541 (DC Phone)
502-582-6304 (Louisville Phone)
202-224-2499 (F)
SENATOR TRENT LOTT Committee Member
202-224-6253 (DC Phone)
601-965-4644 (Jackson Phone)
202-224-2262 (F)
SENATOR HARRY REID (NV) – YES
202-224-3542 (DC Phone)
702-388-5020 (Las Vegas Phone)
202-224-7327 (F)

Also encourage and thank our two sponsors for their determination to get the bill passed:
SENATOR MARY LANDRIEU (LA) - Cosponsor
202-224-5854 (DC Phone)
504-589-2427 (New Orleans Phone)
202-224-9735 (F)
SENATOR JOHN ENSIGN (NV) – Sponsor of S.1915
Committee Member
202-224-6244 (DC Phone)
702-388-6605 (Las Vegas Phone)
202-228-2193 (F)

Please call their local offices in addition to the DC offices. Also, contact your own Senators both locally and in DC.

SENATORS – CONTACT INFORMATION

CURRENT LIST OF COSPONSORS

It is URGENT that we get as much support as possible in the final weeks of our mission. I’ve got to be honest with you guys, it’s not looking great!!!
PLEASE…..BE POLITE BUT BE FIRM. LET THEM KNOW HOW STRONGLY WE FEEL ABOUT THIS!!! WE MUST PUSH ON!