Good morning Bobby, Alex & Everyone!

Candle alert, count is below 1000 !

How exciting for Russell Baze! He has had a wonderful career!

Bobby, I hope you had a good night (will check in after work), and hope that you have a great day ahead! :)

Have a good day everyone!

Thank you Alex for posting more pix and look at the big smile on Mrs. Jackson's face and how proud she is of her horse Showing Up! Her big grin says it all. How nice to see that.

NBC's update was great. Your continued progress is nothing short of amazing. Keep up that excellent attitude and appetite. Take good care of yours legs. Grow hoof grow. Lets light those candles.

Good Wednesday morning Alex, Bobby (BIG BOSS HOSS) and fellow fans,

Thanks Alex for the Showing up photos. It's so nice to see the Jacksons have another big winner.

Please remember to call the Senators again today. I've already called them all and left messages. Then like every other day, I call them all again on the way home from work and actually talk to the aides. It really makes the ride home more bearable. In fact, I'm wondering what I'll do when S.1915 passes. I'll have to find another cause to call them about.

Please remember Barb M. (from Florida) in your prayers. Her beloved dog Nala has bone cancer and is scheduled to have her leg amputated on Friday. Her TB, Over Enough, has serious health issues too and I believe is being seen by a Vet who is a friend of Dr. R. today. They're going through a really tough time right now. Barb, like the rest of us, has been tireless in her fight for S.1915.

Have a great day all!!

Janice
Proud to be a fan of Barbaro

Morning Barbaro. Great NBC report on you yesterday. Keep up the good work. We love you. Loved the pictures today Alex Thanks

Hiya, Bobbey! Are you sleeping in today, sweet prince? May your day be sun-kissed, with quality grazing time. Is Ms. Mocha the Cow still pining over you? Hugs, pets, & "scratches" from your pals in CT - Robyn, Brent, & Nikita

#### Thanks, Alex, for the awesome pictures of Showing Up? Mrs. J. looks so pleased with her horse. Is it my imagination, or does Showing Up have a resemblance to Barbaro?

To Barb M.: Thinking of you as you address Nala and Our Enough's health issues. ####

Good Morning Alex -
Hope all is well with you. Just said my morning prayers for Barbaro. I hope he had ACN.

I'll be contacting my senators again. We have to hope they will take the humane route and make time for this vote and save our horses.

Of course will check in later for news of our Barbaro.

Have a good day Alex and all FOB's.

GOOD MORNING ALEX AND BARBARO

HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD MORNING AND A NICE DAY SO YOU CAN GO OUT AND GRAZE. I THINK WHEN IT SNOW THAT WILL HELP YOUR LEGS.LOVE YOU.
BETTY

Hoping for ACN! Rock on, Sweet Prince.

Thank you,Alex, for all you for us.

Prayers to our FOB family members who need them.

ALEX HAS ASKED US TO KEEP CALLING! PLEASE HEED HIS WORDS.

Love and Hope,

Lor in PA

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Good morning everyone. Big B. is the leg a little tender after your sleep? Easy does it, big guy. We're all so proud of you.

Poor Fondmort, just standing there for all these days. B., would you lend him your old sling for a while?

Great article on Russel Baze. Such a nice guy!

Good Morning, Alex,Barbaro and all FOB's!
So glad Big Boy is continuing to do well. Our prayers are being answered.
Now if they would just be answered for S1915!
My faxes are ready to go! My husband calls from work, and I will call when I get home tonight.
EVERYONE KEEP CALLING! Betty from TN

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.

Thank you God for the presence of Barbaro in my life.

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby

Posted by: Mary S at November 23, 2006 4:00 PM
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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

Posted by: Mary S at November 23, 2006 4:01 PM
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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

Posted by: Mary S at November 23, 2006 4:02 PM
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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

Posted by: Mary S at November 23, 2006 4:03 PM
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Praying Mary S returns soon.
I Miss Her.

Prayers to all in need today, two legged and 4.

Going to start faxing.

Barbaro, you always make me happy with the great news from NBC. Keep up the good work sweet boy.
Hoping for ACN. Prayers and love to you and your care givers.

Ok everyone, lets get busy calling and faxing our Senators.

Barb M, I will be praying for you and Nala.

Prayers to all of our four legged friends.

God, please let the Seantors open there hearts and pass S1915.

Have a great day!

BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
BELIEVE IN BARBARO

Carol-Pittsburgh

G'morning, y'all! I've missed everyone and gone through withdrawals over not getting to check in on Barbaro updates regularly!
My computer is home, much is missing, it crashed hard- but our IT guy at work is terrific.
I did lose all my emails and email addresses :(

anyway, HALOOOOOOOO!
have a terrific day!

Good morning everyone,

Barb M., please know that Nala and Over Enough will be in my prayers. May you feel the love that all of us here have for you, and your precious babies.

Make it a great day and remember, time is running so short on our goal. Take every opportunity to call/fax/e-mail for our horses.

Love to all.

Morning Alex and today will be my big day on calling as I was out most of the day yesterday and only got a few done!

Bobbycakes...Big kisses for our CHAMPION Big Boss!!! Will wait for the update.

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Happy Birthday to Therese...have a wonderful day!

Happy Birthday to Busby "the Buzz" and he says thanks to Cathy for the melted ice cream...I lapped it up and it was good....Ruff!

Time to get those "wagons in a circle" again today and take care of those "killers"!!!!
((((All FOB's))))

I'll be around...

Thoroughbred Time

Our Barbaro made the headlines, but it's old new for us. Thanks to Alex, and Mrs. Jackson.

sifting time.-
-dear alex, and FOB,--lost in the fog;s dear mr aleo,vibrant and giving as always,..great reaching to him from FOB,J.
thank you for some great articles posted.
very grateful..
.the joy of seeing Mrs jackson walking in the winner's circle with the beautiful SHOWING UP..
t he joy of seeing edgar prado on elegant creaure, price tag.
.both huge souls that are a part of BARBARO;S rain of blessings...
may this quick note reach your doorsteps in the most simple of ways.
may the presence of the divine light spread through out the land ..a quilt of towns and cities spread before the eye.
.just waking up .
in a stable, in a corner of our land.
.with the can do heart, spirit of 1776,
as i often refer to describing NBC and the team assembled to lead this great champion to recovery,..
this corner of rolling hills.
.holds the intentions and collective breath and muscle of thousands,
, of sifting time..
in my dreams ,i feel BARBARO is luminous...no nonsense, straight to the point
,the heart..
.he never liked those carpet of roses on his back..only the wind to dry his sweat
he did his job wiht the passion of his genes and rippling power
. .his eyes ,always vibrant and changing.
.percieving every detail of every moment--full of imagnation..the most fragile of 21st century challenges..iamgination---.
TO HEAR that
he is growing stronger each day is a miracle flowering--delicatelike a pusling spder's web in the sunlight..fresh with morning dew--makes me want to be like wilbur the pig and run in the mud..and grass wiht joy.
.squeel, sqeel..
i consider this time extremely fragile..
for every morning, he gets up from his sleeping in the fresh hay, onto ground that he needs --never knows will it hold?he tries

. ..that faith may be what it is all ab out..,i whisper to myself..
he has to get back on all fours EVENLY.
.thtis is not a given.
.there is no gurantee..
something pours out of him to move forward..gingerly at first..but willingly he steps on to ground .that shifts.
SAND AND FOG
.his team ,his beloved owners
lsitening ,stretching, putting their own fears aside.
.to focus on THIS MOMENT ,THE ONLY MOMENT HE HAS
,WE HAVE
THIS MOMENT.
like so much of life ,until we get some kind of death sentence, we kind of get in the fast lane and pass this by..
i have only this moment before me..
barbaro understands this
based on his behavior
..from his birth to now and his listening skills which if we had just a spec of
we might not be killing each other on any front in this world.
.he gets it and i better get it ..24-7 .
.i never need to see him ..it woul be stunning to see him but in the end
.it is this huge blanket of light
streaming arcs of violets ,reds ,blues ,purples
which surround barbaro
and takes in the
curling and weaving vibrations of care and love from all about him
..INVISIBLE THOUSANDS , WE FORM A CARPET OF ROSES for his feet..all four evenly spread on the leaves and grass..
i head the call
..a once in lifetime horse
a messenger
.i head the call
as he comes tearing around the corner that magnificent day ,
right out of the pack .
.an elgant deep vibrant wire of a man LISTENING TO HIS HORSE..ALL THE WAY..NOT FORCING ONE SECOND..BREATHING WIHT HIM as now--.their hearts as one.
.i will walk a million miles for you BARBARO and the right of your owners to hold you as they wish
dear.BARBARO
.i will guard that
,i will dance for that
i will sing that heart song
.today
, may you be in comfort .
.may you craze
,may you commune .
.may you not miss peter and michael,
.may you eat that grass
,may your heart be strong and calm, knowing we are all breathing ,carrying and stretching for you
.nothing is given, no guarantess .
glorious for what we have now..
it is worth all the goodnees fob and thuosands across the world making gold ..for you ..for the protection of love ..may it surround you today ,every second
.. to save your horse nation.
..to earn it.
the mpoment--
to feel the glow ..
. the bucket of grass comes every day..the hands flutter about you with regularity and a keeness of perception , that belies time.
IVIOLET AND RED LUMINOSITY
in the light and in the dark
i hear you ,all..
martita

what can we do to make sure the sportswriters voting for the eclipse award gives it to barbaro. we also need to make sure that the jacksons lael stables recieve the eclipse for breeders who has ever bred horses to compare to george washington, showing up,and barbaro. in one year. barbaro deserves the award because his time in the derby was 2:01:36 and everyone who watched the race knows he was in a hand gallop.bernardini has 2 loses and 2 of his grade 1's were against noone if only 4 horses run a race should lose its grade 1 status. checkout invasors time in the classic it was 2:02 and hes an older horse. barbaros number were accomplished in 5 months bernardini has had the whole year and only has 2 more wins barbaro is the best horse we have seen in a long time decades please give him and his connections the credit they are do.

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Is it OK to repost stuff here from the Forum? Just read this fabulous post from honneerider, and thought it should be shared. Get our day off to an upbeat start!

New Year's Resolutions for Horses

. I will NOT roll in streams or try to roll when my human is on my back.
. I will NOT leap over large nonexistent obstacles when the whim strikes.
. I will NOT walk faster on the way home than I did on the way out.
. I promise NOT to swish my tail while my human is cleaning my back feet.
. I promise also NOT to choose that particular time to answer nature's call.
. I will NOT bite my farrier's butt just because it is there.
. I will NOT confuse my human's blond hair for really soft hay.
. I will NOT wipe green slime down the back of my human's white shirt.
. I will NOT blow my nose on my human.
. I CAN walk and potty at the same time. I can, I can, I can.
. I will NOT stop and potty every time I pass the same spot in the arena.
. I will NOT leave when my rider falls off.
. My stall is NOT my litter box. When I have free access to my paddock, I will NOT go back inside to potty.
. I will NOT try to mooch goodies off every human within a 1 mile radius.
. I will NOT lay totally flat out in my stall with my eyes glazed over and my legs straight out and pretend I can't hear my human frantically screaming "Are you asleep?"
. I will NOT chase the ponies into the electric fence to see if it is on.
. I will promise NEVER to dump the wheelbarrow of manure over while a human is mucking my stall.
. I will NOT grab my lead rope in my mouth and attempt to lead myself.
. I will NOT have an attitude problem. I won't, I won't, I won't!
. I will NOT pull my new shoes off the very next day just to prove that I can.
. I am neither a beaver nor a carpenter. I promise I won't eat or remodel the barn or the new fences.
. I WILL forgive my human for the very bad haircut, even though I look like a freak.
. I accept that not every carrot is for me.
. I will NOT do the Arab Teleport Trick when a bad/naughty/awful Horsasaurus Monster breathes at me.
. I will NOT jump in the air and turn 180 degrees every time I see a bicycle.
. I will understand that bicycles are NOT carnivorous.
. I will NOT shy at familiar objects just for fun.
. I will NOT bite the butt of the horse in front of me during the trail ride just to say "Hi".
. I WILL put my ears forward and cooperate when it comes to photos.

Good morning, Sweet Barbaro, and you lovely Fans of Barbaro.

And Mr. Alex, good morning...

Let us remember Fondmont, Barb M. and all the others in prayer, plus our soldier Mr. Barbaro, and his caretakers.

Please let us call, let us be heard, let us roar, for voices that cannot speak for themselves, our beloved horses.

I pray our bill passes with flying colors.

Call, fax, email, and shout at the top of our lungs, PASS THIS BILL.

Have a nice day.

Hay Barbaro:

Big guy you made CNN again! This time it was about how your cast has come off. I didn't say anything last night here but I was happy to hear the news. And now the world knows.

Michael's Miracle

Margaret

Once again, and as always, martita your words are lovely. I am hoping you are keeping a collection of them, so everyone can have them to enjoy. Hint hint, martita...write a book!

I look for your post everyday, and I am always moved, stirred in such a powerful way...thank you.

Good morning to all you lovely people.

Alex, thank you for sharing the pics of Showing UP. Or as someone referred to him the other day as Showing Off!!! He is gorgeous, and what a champion! So happy for the Jacksons and all of his connections. They deserve so much good for all the good that they bring to this industry.

Have a great day, Barbaro. I am so proud of the report you got from your docs yesterday. You are a smart boy.

Good morning, Starshine! Eagerly awaiting the magic words.

Good morning, Barbaro Nation!

#### annie inTX - Loved it. Thanks. Learned a few new things about horses LOL. Will have to find out what an 'Arab Teleport Trick' is. Do you think I could google that?

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HAPPY BIRHDAY THERESE!!!!!

Annie in TX, love the Horse New Year Resolutions! Great humorous start to the day.

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Barb M, thinking of you and your puppies.

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Anita MA: Well, there's a thought . . . Google. I was laughing so hard when I read it that I didn't even think about what it really meant . . . except a visual similar to an old James Bond removal of the bad guy from his fancy car.

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Susan E.: Remember, I can't take credit for the Resolutions. Honneerider should publish!!

Bloodhorse

Same news, from the bloodhorse on our Barbaro. But I just love seeing him in the news!

Jean what can we do to make sure the sportswriters voting for the eclipse award gives it to barbaro? I am with you. What do you suggest? Mike C and I have been trying to change there mines. Did you see my post lastnight?

Good morning all

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Happy birthday Therese

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How are Felix, Lola and B'dude doing this morning??

#### Well, Annie in TX, I google it and found a whole slew of "resolutions" as well as the ones you had posted. Worth a few more laughs, they can be read at:

http://www.badpets.net/BadPets/BadHorse/BadHorse5.html

(don't know how to blue link). Again, thanks, Annie.

##### Barb M, have lifted up Over Enough and Nala in prayer this morning, and will keep them in my daily prayers, along with you also. best wishes.

I am so glad that the Jacksons have Showing Up now. Nothing can replace Barbaro, but a great horse is so enjoyable and exciting, and if anyone ever deserved good fortune , it is the Jacksons. How great is it that G. Jackson is callling Alex to let us know Barbaro's condition? I can hardly believe our good fortune, but I know some of it is due to Alex, and we owe him so much .

Good morning Barbaro, I have prayed that you will accept MMs and Peter's absences in your normal good grace. I hope you won't grieve for them. I am praying for your continued optimistic state of mind as Mary asked us to do. Blessings to you our sweet boy.

Good Morning HANDSOME! Waiting for ACN. Love you sweet prince!

Prayers to Erin and her family and all that need them.

BLB!!

FOB FOREVER!!

Karen - TN

Good morning, All! I've been wanting to know how The Hoof has grown -- finally read on one of the links yesterday that it has grown one-third of the way! I hope that's correct. Can't vouch for the source. But it sounds excellent, and Dr Dean says the Big Boss walks comfortably on it. May be slow going, but it is going! Another marvel to me - I'm one of the many who never knew a horse can grow a new hoof! MLE

There are others:

http://www.badpets.net/BadPets/BadHorse/BadHorse1.html

http://www.badpets.net/BadPets/BadHorse/BadHorse2.html

etc... just change the number after the "BadHorse" to 1, 2, 3, 4. Lord knows, there may be more.

What a great way to find out about horses!

Hi, Barbaro. I'm sure you are the model horse, (well maybe not when it comes to carrots!)

#### Mary Evans - One third of the way! That's great. I've been wondering all this time as well.

Morning skritches, apples (red), mints (green), carrots (organic) grasses (Mom's hand cut, brought in a special carrier) to undefeated champion big boss horse of forever, Barbaro Jackson. You rock!!!! Yes you do!!!

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FsOB:
From Maid M this a.m.: Know for your dealings that the planets presume that you know what you want and are articulating it clearly - alas, not necessarily a foregone conclusion. Also, they're creating situations where you could have the "privilege" of asking for e.g. underwriting from a confirmed cheapskate, kindness from a notorious meanie, steadfast reliability from a juvenile retriever, etc. To override be pleasant, convey your point, and hippety hop out of there without engaging...
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Here's the a.m. repost...Maybe Socorro can link...? Also, reposting Cathy P's triumph!!!

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.

Posted by: ShelleyA at November 28, 2006 3:46 PM

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.
Posted by: cathy potter/california at November 28, 2006 4:18 PM

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

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Chris Byers (I hope you see this)and everyone else,

A couple of months ago, you brought a concern to the board regarding Cubby, a tame, penned bear that was shot by Troy Gentry (Montgomery Gentry, country music duo). Gentry claimed the hunt as a wild animal kill. This took place in Minnesota.

It went to court earlier this week. Troy Gentry pleaded GUILTY and was ordered to pay $15,000....
$15,000 is nothing to someone like him! I'm so upset and disappointed.

I hope you see this post Chris.

Hello Alex and all FOB's,

Reposting the National Day of the Horse Senate resolution from 2004 for those who didn't get to read it yesterday and a link to a PDF for faxing to the Senators - GO Cathy Potter!!

NATIONAL DAY OF THE HORSE-

"RESOLUTION

Designating December 13, 2004, as National Day of the Horse and encouraging the people of the United States to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States.

Whereas the horse is a living link to the history of the United States;

Whereas without horses, the economy, history, and character of the United States would be profoundly different;

Whereas horses continue to permeate the society of the United States, as witnessed on movie screens, on open land, and in our own backyards;

Whereas horses are a vital part of the collective experience of the United States and deserve protection and compassion;

Whereas because of increasing pressure from modern society, wild and domestic horses rely on humans for adequate food, water, and shelter; and

Whereas the Congressional Horse Caucus estimates that the horse industry contributes much more than $100,000,000,000 each year to the economy of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) designates December 13, 2004, as `National Day of the Horse', in recognition of the importance of horses to the security, economy, recreation, and heritage of the United States;
(2) encourages all people of the United States to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States; and
(3) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States and interested organizations to observe the day with appropriate programs and activities."

Link to a PDF of Resolution 452- scroll down and click on "S. Res. 452: Bill Text (as passed, not amended)"

http://www.fund4horses.org/info.php?id=483

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Does anyone know what the Congressional Horse Caucus is??

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Speaking of Russell Baze - there was a great video of Russell w/Foggy from an SF tv station. I miss Foggy. :-(

Here it is:

http://www.ktvu.com/video/10379203/index.html

Carol
San Diego

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Thanks D'Anney, thanks Cora!!!

Have a wonderful day everyone.

Barbaro, I hope you don't miss your boys as much as they are going to miss you. It makes my heart break to think of their abscence away from you. Mom will have to double up on the visits!!!

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Does anyone know how to contact Bob Barker?? Since he retired from Price Is Right, he loves animals....

###Morning Joan
Is he still alive?...lol

I just realized what a huge milestone we passed the other day with Barbaro. There have been so many tests that Bobby had to pass to get to the next level (get through surgery, wake up out of surgery, all the way to being able to control pain from laminitis). One of the most crucial milestones was how he would do without the cast. Could he stand on that leg? Was the leg viable and could he use it as a normal horse would? This was something that seemed so far in the future in May, it was hard to even picture. The idea that he might not be able to use the right hind was a nebulous threat.

But now we're here, and he made it! He's in a cotton bandage, and that's all. He made it.

If there had been no laminitis, it's quite possible that right now he would be looking in his little black book for possible dates in 2007 or 2008.

Unfortunately, we (all of us!) have to concentrate on that last, big hurdle: the left hind hoof.

Barbaro has passed every test with flying colors. His attitude has remained incredibly strong. I'm sure his outlook got a big shot in the arm (leg?) when he got to go outside to graze. This horse defines optimism.

Based on past experience, he'll clear this hurdle too. It will take a long time, but I believe the left hoof will be viable.

Grow, hoof, grow!

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Oh, Anita MA: Those were funny! Why do I feel like I've been there?

OK, time to put on a straight face. I've got 16 calls to make!!

KEEP CALLING, EVERYONE!!!

Thanks for the updates Alex as usual. I've been out for a while and the updates keep me posted.

Glad to hear of the cotton bandages for Barbaro..

hmmm, Barbaro or Dr. Richardson --- can there be a tie?? Without one....

Alex, hope all is well at Fair Hill after yestereday. (sorry for this was posted yesterday)....

Believe in Barbaro!!

Believe in Miracles!!!

#### D'Anne in NC - Yes (LOL), he's still alive and looks great. Saw him on some talk show. I watch a talk show host/comedian who comes on right after Letterman, and he's always cracking jokes about Barker (I think he secretly envies his longevity, both personally and professionally!)

Morning, Barbaro! Time to rise and shine and get outside while the weather is still mild and springlike...We have one more day before winter sweeps into town, so maybe you have a little more time. Enjoy your treats, eats and visitors today, we are so proud of you, just a little cotton bandage on your leg, no more casts, no more splints, thank God.

God bless Barbaro, make him stronger every day.

God bless Felix and Susan, Alexis, Nala, Over Enough, Linda H, BDude, BDudette, Cahill, Darlin, Foggy, Pine Island, Fleet Indian, Opie, Lola, Fondmort, Miss Kitty, Dilly, Lucky, Hector, Woody and all who need God's special care today.

Have a great day everyone!

###AnitaMA
Gosh....he must be close to 100???? It's a blessing when a person can go geriatric in great health and sound mind isn't it??

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Chris Byers and everyone else,

Here is a link to the Cubby/Troy Gentry bear shooting article.

I'm sorry, I don't know how to Blue Link!

http://www.kstp.com/article/stories/s20299.html

Good Morning Everyone.

Happy Birthday Theresa!!!!!!!

Hi Barbaro,
Enjoy your day sweetie, eat treats get out if you can.I love you very much! Smoooch

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Speaking of old times...one question for anyone and then I am out of here to call......
There is a pic of Baze and L. Pincay Jr. in the above article that Alex posted and I wondered if Pincay Jr. had a father who was a jockey in the 8o's???

### Therese, Happy birthday , many more, and my wish for you today is that Zeke will be with you for many more birthdays, his and yours !!

I'm praying for Felix, Lola, Nala, B'Dude and Dudette, and all the rest of you, animal and human , who need God's help and presence.

Bless us all in our calling and contacting today. May we make a difference, and save lives.

###OK...Just found my answer on Google...
Pincay Jr. IS the jockey I used to bet on in the 80's!!!!

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D'Anne...yes Bob Barker is still going. He said he was retiring from his game show...but devoting his time for animals...He is a big animal lover...
That is why I ask, does anyone know how to contact him...we need everyone's help.

Hope you are lots better...

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And forgive me... Good Morning Renee and Cora....now I'm off to call....see you guys later!!!

###Thanks Joan
A little better ...it's breaking up!!! Still on Meds tho!!! No ..I don't know how to contact him ...have you tried Google..LOL It seems that Google can do most things...

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JOAN ROYA,

CBS should have a way to contact Bob Barker.

http://www.cbs.com/daytime/price/about/contact/

Carol
San Diego

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Good morning D'Anne, and thanks for saying Hi to Renee, I missed her post. Sorry to hear you're not completely well yet.

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Hi Renee. Hope you're doing better.

Good morning D'Anne and Cora.

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Joan,

This article is from 1999 and is about Bob Barker's love for animals. These people may have contact info for him as well!

http://www.thepetpress-la.com/articles/bobbarker.htm

Carol
San Diego

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Cora,
I'm still deaing with a cough, it's much better. Thanks.

D'Anne, you have to get better sweetie.

Sweet Barbaro, ACN :) You are such a good boy!

Everyone have a good day. Mine is going to be very busy but I will make those calls.

Ro & Brady

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Joan,

Had to dig alittle more but here is Bob Barker's FOUNDATION with a phone number!!

http://www.djtfoundation.org/1.htm

Carol
San Diego

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Thanks...I have been on ask.com...
Notice Bob Barker has a foundation on spray and neutering for pets...
I am trying.
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#### Carol in San Diego. Great video of Lost in the Fog and Russell Baze. Thanks.

Good Morning Mr. B! It's an iffy day here in NJ but I don't think it will rain. Hope it's the same where you are and you get your 2x daily dose of the great outdoors.

Love ya,
Edie

Precious Barbaro ... May God continue to heal you perfectly and completely. You are such a good boy!

Love and kisses on your sweet nose!

Ruth
Your Proud Fan

Go Barbaro...We are so proud of you and your caretakers...

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Just callled the foundation of Bob Barker and left my number...we will see.

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WAY TO GO BARBARO!!! I love those three words!! You have ACD and I will be checking in sweet prince.
LOVE YOU!!!

Karen - TN

Thanks, Alex. Now I can get on with my day. I can't say enough good things about you, the Jacksons and Dr. Richardson because the post would be to long (:

Here is my message I emailed to Frist after I copied the National Horse Day Resolution. Everyone get angry and keep calling--BUT BE POLITE! Betty from TN

THE SENATE CAN PASS THIS WONDERFUL RESOLUTION HONORING OUR HORSES, BUT IT TAKES YEARS AND YEARS TO PASS AN ANTI-HORSE SLAUGHTER BILL! WHEN WE NO LONGER NEED OR WANT OUR HORSES, WE CAN HAVE THEM SLAUGHTERED!! I AM ASHAMED OF THE SENATE'S HYPOCRISY. THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WANT HORSE SLAUGHTER STOPPED NOW. WHY WON'T YOU LISTEN TO US? DO EVERYTHING YOU CAN TO SCHEDULE THIS BILL BEFORE ADJOURNMENT SO WE DO NOT HAVE TO START ALL OVER AGAIN! MAKE NO MISTAKE--WE WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR OUR HORSES UNTIL THIS BILL IS PASSED. Betty and Ken Eaton--Proud Fans of Barbaro and in the majority who want horse slaughter stopped! PLEASE LISTEN TO US!!

Barbaro,
So glad to hear the good news. Thank you God for all you have done for this beautiful horse you created. Have a wonderful day big "B".

Prayers for all who are in need.
Good luck to Russell Baze. Fog is patiently waitng for you to break the record Russell so he can celebrate in heaven. Love you Fog and miss you.
Thank you Alex for the updates.

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Just another day in the life of Joe at TBFriends - good thing he has that cell phone!

http://www.tbfriends.com/

Carol
San Diego

Good Morning All.

Prayers and hugs to all that need them today.

Alex, thank you for the wonderful photos of Showing Up. The Jackson's sure look proud and happy for their horse!

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The happiest of birthday wishes coming your way Therese! Enjoy your day!!

Hi Laurie H. and ALL:
I saw the result of the Troy Gentry "trial" as well. Just one more example of the disrespect for God's living creatures. The people on this site have done so much for the horses and hopefully the passionate outcry will breach the borders of cruelty to all our fur friends. In my correspondence to senators and their aides I voice my belief that for America to take the next step in our moral progression we have to pass legislation such as S.1915. Horse slaughtering is not America. It's been a hidden industry, kept out of the public eye. But now that the American public knows they have overwhelmingly supported a ban on every single poll taken on the issue. What makes me mad is the fact the horse slaughtering industry is run by so few. The vast, vast majority are not in control. And the only way to change the landscape is for people like FOBs to educate the public. The people here are passionate. And passion, used properly, is a lethal weapon. Many aides have said this issue is one of passion. I agree with them, but then I put "passion" in the proper perspective. It's not passion such as "poor little horsies." To us, sure that's part of it. But I explain it's passion rooted in the fact that as a species we are capable of so much more than the inhumane treatment that is so well documented. It is passionate in that laws are being broken: horse theft, illegal transportation, etc. Why have laws if they are not enforced? It is passionate for fellow human beings, overseas, that are eating "meat" not fit for human consumption as horses have been treated with chemicals that are dangerous to humans. So if an aide wants to talk about S.1915 as a sensitive, passionate issue, you bet. But put the "passionate" in perspective. I went to Senator Coleman's office 2 weeks ago. The aide said this is an emotional issue. And I point blank said yes, but not in the way you possibly percieve it to be. I gave a dialogue similar to what I wrote here. She did not know about toxins, etc. The result: there is more than the "poor animals" reason why we are against slaughter. The bottom line: the whole industry is wrong, top to bottom: inhumane treatment, broken laws, lack of respect for animals and their owners, dirty politics, etc. And the Troy Gentry's of the world need to land their rear ends in jail for a long, long time because he took an innocent life. A life, according to law, worth about $15,000.00? I would love to ask God someday how much a life is worth.
We have a short period of time to get S.1915 passed. What this group has accomplished in such a short period of time is amazing. We keep this up and the power of passion will overcome the weakness of greed and heartlessness.
Daryl!

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Bobbie B,

Thanks for the nice bday wish. Very sweet of you to think of Zeke and I. BTW, Zeke is doing great! Last nite, I was sitting on the sofa, and he came from behind, and jumped over the top, from a standing position, and fell right into my lap...all 130lbs of him. He is such a mommys boy, and a hell of a jumper. Only thing, is he's not supposed to be doing those things. I need to get him a bridle, I think. He's such a horse.

Have a great day everyone, and thanks a million for all the hard work you/we do for the horses. Its a priveldge to be here.

Alex, thank you, as ever, for being the top dog!!

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Thank you, Kathy J. So nice of you.

Thank you all.

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God Bless You, Mr. Daryl and all Fans of Barbaro.
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Daryl,
When I worked in radio I met Troy Gentry and did not like him then. He was cold and self involved.

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Hello Daryl,

I love how you think! Thank you for sharing. With your insight concerning anti-horse slaughter, how could anyone possibly be against the bill? You are educating sooo many people and "calling others out" on their dirty little secret.
Thank you for everything you are doing for the horses AND animals in general!
Take care!

Good Morning Barbaro

What wonderful news from Dr R yesterday. You are our hero and our miracle in progress.

Mr and Mrs Jackson, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for for sharing Barbaro with all of us. Not being a horse person, I have learned so much about thoroughbreds because of your beautiful Barbaro and this site and I will continue to work hard on getting the Anti Slaughter Bill passed.

Sharri

Jo TB friends

Three nuts Jo had to deal with. What can I say, they didn't send the horse to slaughter for money.

CHRISTMAS AT NEW BOLTON....if you are not among the 160+ people I emailed about this late last night and would like to know about holiday plans, please email me for info:

mllebutterfly@sbcglobal.net

I did NOT organize this, but I've never seen anything posted here - just on the forum - and I know a lot of the people here don't visit the forum....guess you could call me the "publicity pest!"
Nancy

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!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY THERESE

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Sorry too repost the site, guess I was reading Jo when you posted.

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RE:

Troy Gentry, I have had to work events where he has been and he is a JERK!! I always thought he was good looking until I met him and had to deal with him. He got a slap on the wrist becuase of who he is.

Good morning all;
Yesterday I posted we have 33 senators as co-sponsors. Sen. Mark Dayton (Mn) is also a co-sponsor but a clerical error has kept him off the list. Next Monday he will be listed bringing us to 34. We need more: the aides have said there is power in co-sponsorship. Sen. Norm Coleman (Mn) is a good person. He is waiting for the wording of S.1915. He has voted in favor of horse protection legislation in the past. Please call his office and let's push him over the edge. Remind the aide his peer (Sen. Dayton) is a co-sponsor and to please support and sign Senator Landrieu's letter to Sen. Frist. Thanks everyone!
Senator Norm Coleman (Mn) - 202-224-5641
Also ask for Dave Hickey, the senator's aide who is the person in charge of research on S.1915! Leave a VM if you have to!
Daryl!

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No problem Daryl, your senator is on my daily call list.

MESSAGE FROM DEBRAWI AND SHELLEYA.......

We just wanted to assure you that, according to our contacts this morning, S1915 is still very much a priority. We have been asked to stick to the same strategy for now. We've also been told that they are many meetings taking place which COULD result in new instructions to us. Of course we will pass on any new information immediately.

As of now, our calls must continue to the people on Socorro's list of 3:45PM. We can still make a difference as we enter the homestretch.

It's important to remember that these meetings take place behind closed doors and we are not usually aware of the progress being made. Just KNOW that they are diligent about continuing efforts to get this bill passed. Needless to say, the next few days are crucial!!!!

Will keep you posted as new information emerges.

Good morning, Master Barbaro! I hope it is as beautiful at NBC as it is here in Virginia. That would mean you get to go out to graze today! I'm sure that is your favorite thing!

I know you're going to miss Michael and Peter; they will miss you too. They love you so much! You'll have to rely on your Mom and Dad and your Dr. R. I wish I could take you out for a pick of grass, as Alex says. I'd let you eat all day!

Bobby, the NBC report was so good, yesterday! Dr. R seems very upbeat lately about your progress. Keep it up, boy. We're all so proud of you!!!!!!!!!!

Yea!!! for Russell Baze! He is so deserving, a great rider and so good for the sport!

Barbaro or Dr. Richardson for Sportsman of the Year? That's tough; definately a tie. But, what about the Jacksons? They should be part of that tie, too. And Michael and Peter! Gosh, there are so many people who are responsible for Bobby's unbelievable progress, it's hard to choose!?! You are so loved, Big B.!!

Have a great day, Awesome One! You are the BOMB!! I love you, always!

Shelly A., Thank you...I'll continue faxing away!

Good Morning Everyone:

FANS OF BARBARO, if you need help with your Senators, please post so that we can unite and get those calls in to your Senators.

Please keep the Senators' lines busy.

Yesterday, we were asked to contact Senators Byrd and Cochran, don't know the reason, but PLEASE continue to contact them.

"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.

Posted by: Barb m in Florida at November 28, 2006 3:17 PM

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JEANNETTE -
Wanted to tell you in reference to Mr. Aleo, how excited I was for you to have talked to him. Mr. Aleo shows class, which is an understatement, to have taken the time to call you personally, WOW!

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Thanks ShelleyA
Your update is greatly appreciated and it's nice to know we're still on the right track with the calls.

Morning Barbaro, morning all!! Have a good day Big Guy - love you lots.

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Cora, thank you for asking, Lola is doing well, her friend BDUDE told her to use heat on her aching leg, so her mommy (me!) set her up a heating pad and now she spits on anybody that tries to come near it! She is happy as a clam.

Wondering how Felix, Alexis, BDude, BDudette, Nala and Over Under are doing, and how is Joyce too...

Praying for all of the above and everyone else, animal or human, who needs it.

Have a great day, FOB's!

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Good Morning FOB's

HAPPY BIRTHDAY THERESE....hope that you and Zeke are enjoying each other on this special day.

BarbM.....I'm thinking about you and your kids. Nala is a strong girl and will do anything her Mom wants. Over Enough is tough, everything will work itself out. Take good care.

Felix......how you doin' today bud? You eating for your Mom?

Daryl...your passion inspires me. Thank you.

Everyone.....today is FAX the Day of the Horse Resolution Day. Remind the Senate the "the horse is a living link to the history of the United States."

I have posted a thread on the Forum under General called My Visit To MHR for anyone interested. My experience was nothing but a positive one. And just between you and me......shhhhhhhhhhhhh I've got my eye on Cloud. But shhhhhhhh don't say a word.

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Shelley A....Thank you.

I can feel the momentum...Fans of Barbaro...We are fired up...We have love, We have devotion, We are united, We have heart...

WE WILL GET THIS BILL PASSED.

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Karen you hit it on the head with Troy Gentry. He is a Jerk and not nice. I don't like the group either.

Judy B...

I agree with you! Too hard to decide. How about "Team Barbaro" Sportsmen/Women of the year?

Sounds good to me. :)

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Daryl,

You have mail!

Re Joe at TB Friends

I read the morning news and just weep at man's inhumanity to animals, even on the individual level. To throw away a 6 year old horse because he doesn't jump well enough - and to not want anyone else to have him, either! Who IS this person - !!??!!

We can weep for thousands daily, but just one, two or three bring it home, right here and right now.

Our disposable society...

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Senator Cochran's aide told ME what bill I was calling about before I could even say it. We both laughed and I asked if she was getting a lot of calls. She said they have received "literally hundreds of calls". I asked if the calls were for or against S1915 and she said "they are all siding with you, they're ALL been for S1915". She then told me that they are keeping the tally and forwarding it to the senator.

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Happy Birthday Therese!

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Thanks Soccorro!!!

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Just on CNN--"Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist will not seek the presidency in 2008, according to Frist's office"

Just thought you'd be interested.

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Julie
Glad to hear Lola is doing well. Sounds like the princess has found her throne in that heating pad. LOL
Hope she keeps improving for you. She's so cute.

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Socorro

Thanks for posting the reminders. I had totally forgotten about Senator Cochran. It's written on my list, I just didn't remember to look and did the calls from memory.

THANK YOU

It is so great to hear the "reins" have passed to Mrs. Jackson for the morning report. Now it is: I heard from Mrs. Jackson who heard from Dr. R. She must realize how important it is for us to hear ACN to get us started on our day.

Stand evenly Barbaro so that the good legs stay healthy. Take a nap when necessary and grow hoof grow !!! Butterfly kisses big fella!!
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Thanks Debbie in LA for posting Mary's beautiful words of prayer. I miss her too!!
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Happy Birthday Therese, hope your day is special!
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Thank you Martita, you weave a tapestry of words that are so comforting to me.I agree there should be a printable journal of self-expressions
in your future.
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Little bit of Jack Russell adventure/humor for the day. I took my two girls for their Christmas grooming today and we just aren't car travelers.
Lots of continuous movement, panting, both girls together weigh about 40 lbs.so the seat belt alarm keeps beeping. I'm driving on a 4 land interstate cut down to 2 lanes, gobs of traffic and noise and Gracie steps on the auto-window control inadvertently and the window goes all the way down. Wind blowing in, I am waiting for two Jacks to jump out of the open window onto to the highway and splatter. But no, they got scared by the noise and wind, and laid down on the floor of the car. God, St. Francis, ST. Christopher and St. Jack must all have been watching over us this morning!! I can't wait to go back and pick them up. Travels with terriers, YIKE!!!!!

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!!

Make those calls, send those faxes and emails!!!

SHELLEY A. -

Great update!

But we do understand we have to continue to CALL to give them that little push they little.

PLEASE EVERYONE, only a few days left to make a difference compared to having to go through this again 365 days more or perhaps not have this opportunity.

EVERYONE, thank you we are making a difference.

# Daryl, Called Colman, the girl ask where I was calling from? Told her Alabama.

# Socorro, Cochran's office didn't ask anything.
Just said she would tell him!

My fax journal reports 53 faxs in the last 3 day.

Now have to make some calls

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Annie from Texas...I LOVE YOUR NEW YEARS RES FOR HORSES...THANKS for MY FIRST SMILE OF THE DAY !!!

WE NEED ALL THE SMILES WE CAN GET TO MOVE S1915 ON IT's WAY TO RIGHTFUL COMPLETION.....

THANKS AGAIN....HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!

DEBBIE L.A. -

Aren't you the Lone Ranger in AL, besides DORA?

Which numbers would you like for us to call and talk to?

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If they ask me where I am from, I will tell them the truth, Georgia, my concern for calling them is that AL is a neighboring State and, unfortunately, stolen horses have no boundaries.

I saw your post and thank you. Troy Gentry is a real jerk. I don't care how much money he has.
He will NEVER have any class.

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Chris Byers (I hope you see this)and everyone else,

A couple of months ago, you brought a concern to the board regarding Cubby, a tame, penned bear that was shot by Troy Gentry (Montgomery Gentry, country music duo). Gentry claimed the hunt as a wild animal kill. This took place in Minnesota.

It went to court earlier this week. Troy Gentry pleaded GUILTY and was ordered to pay $15,000....
$15,000 is nothing to someone like him! I'm so upset and disappointed.

I hope you see this post Chris.

Posted by: Laurie H. in MN at November 29, 2006 1:57 PM

go to www.tbfriends.com

There is CLASS !

HELP!!!
I spoke with a lady in Sen. Frist's local office yesterday and asked if she was hearing much from the Tennessee Walker Horse people, and she said they were getting lots of calls and faxes from them. They are PRO slaughter.
I know you are all calling Sen. Frist, but if you could call and fax Senator Alexander's office, it would be most gratefully appreciated.
Phone: 202-224-4944
Fax: 202-228-3398
Thanks, to all of you!

We won't give up,
We won't give in,
United together,
The horses will win.

Faith - Do you have any clue at all why the Tennesse Walker Horse people would be pro slaughter?

Faith,

How in the world can anyone who raises thoses gorgeous horses be pro slaughter? I just don't get it. Could they not know what really goes on in that awful industry? (These are rhetorical questions unless you know why.)

Whew! Wipe the sweat off my brow!!!!

I made the calls while monitoring the color copier as I was making 100 copies of a presentation. Will try to fax if work permits and I will e-mail later.

Ro & Brady

Faith, I'll add Sen. Alexander to my fax list!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, THERESE! I hope this is your best year ever filled with Health, Happiness, Success, Friendships and lots of Love and Peace!!
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Thank you, Alex, for continuing to provide us with great information on Barbaro as well as other great TB-related issues. I appreciate all that you do for us here ...
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Great News From NBC yesterday on Barbaro's official update! I had no doubt that our "Annointed One" would steadily improve ... he's a fighter, he's determined, and he has a great deal of self-respect and conducts himself with dignity, pride and confidence. He's a Winner all the way and a great role model for me, personally!!! Lead the way, dearest Barbaro ... your presence is an inspiration to us all.
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Thank you, Socorro, et al, for continuing to give us current information on S 1915 and how we should continue to proceed. We will conquer and we will win for the horses!!
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For Barb M in Florida ... Thoughts and Prayers for Nala and Over Enough ... May God's Blessings and Love enfold all of you at this time.
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Could anyone point me in the right direction regarding a list of the members of the Commerce committee of which Sen Stevens is chairman.....I talked with several different aides this morn and getting this bill (S1915) out of committee is the BIG step at this point. I wanted to call each of the committee members and urge them to get this to Sen Frist immediately so it can be voted on. They are saying to me that they are receiving lots of calls re this bill, but no one can say if or when it will get to Frist.

Thanks for all you are doing to help get this bill passed. I am becomming a basket case and if this doesnt happen soon, I feel awful about it. Please light candles, pray and do keep calling and faxing the senators.

This bill must be passes NOW.

Thanks again. Ellie Arizona

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Hi Kathy J.

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Does anyone know where Ernie has been. I miss seeing her.

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Socorro
Do you have a Commerce Committee link?

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Ellie
This is true. Why is this Bill still stuck in Commerce?

Hope this works...you know how bad I am with links!!

COMMERCE, SCIENCE & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE – SENATORS’ Contact Information

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Hi Folks - I'm doing pretty good today and so is the Big Dudette. I might doing some crazy things just to keep my people on their toes. Please send good thoughts - my mom is going away for two weeks and that means you know who will be taking care of us.

Please light candles for Felix & Lola and all my human and animal friends out there who need help.

Purrrs,

BDude

Sorry Socorro I was writing letters to both News papers here.
Not the Lone Ranger in AL, Dora, Flicka18 and I.
Three people in the state, is sad.
Thanks for your help, everyone!!!!!!!

Senator of
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

ellie, here is the commerce committee list:

http://commerce.senate.gov/about/membership.html

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WOO HOO

Great to hear that BDude and BDudette are doing well. Keep up the good work.

Dear "You know who": Have fun with the kitty sitting duties. LOL

Best wishes for all of you.

Good Afternoon Barbaro and all FOBs!

Is it just me, or does anyone else see a "mastercard commercial" going something like this. . .

flannel shirt - twenty dollars
cool cowboy hat - forty-five dollars
huntin' trip wit da boys - seven hundred ninety-eight dollars
fine for killing a tame, penned bear named cubby - fifteen thousand dollars
bein' able ta kill whatever i wants to becuz i'm famus - priceless

Forget the "what's in your wallet" how about "whats WRONG with you??????"

cathy......I am not sure....seems to be the wording of the bill itself. I was told that some bills only having a few co sponsors will get passed and others with a lot of co sponsors dont. This whole system of politics needs to be fixed, IMO. Sen Kyl of Az is not a co sponsor nor has he signed on to Sen Landrius letter to Frist. But I am told he will vote yes if asked to vote. My feeling right now is that the pressure has to be put on the 22 committee members to get it to Frist so it can be brought before the entire senate. I was also told that Sen Burns is a big stumbling block to this whole process and it may only take one to keep this from getting out of that committee. I really dont know what else to do except to call these commmitte memebers and try to get them to do this ASAP.

BTW, I always enjoy reading your posts. Tnx. Elie

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Designgirl

For some reason, I'm willing to bet that he is PRO slaughter too.

Anita,
I only know that there are many Tennessee Walker Horse people, and I asked the lady in Sen. Frist's office if they were calling, and she said they were calling and faxing alot, and that they oppose the bill. I know that they are really upset because the USDA is cracking down on all the soring going on in the industry. Other than that, I have no idea why they are opposed to the bill. Maybe they are like the other horse associations that oppose the bill.

ACN!!! Those are the miracle words. Keep it up, Big B!

I see some new names today--welcome, welcome!

I see some old friends as well. Chris Byers, I am so happy to see you back. You've been missed.

Zeke, be careful jumping on mommy. You could squish her. But I'm awfully glad you feel like jumping.

Lola, you have discovered the magic heating pad. You realize that now humans aren't allowed to use it anymore. I know I'm not. When I sprained my ankle, it was tough cookies, Mama, this pad's for cats!

Felix is eating this morning. I have been in court so I'm not sure yet how he feels, but he's peeping out at me right now from his cube.

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EAT FELIX EAT!!!!! Go kitty!!!

Hi Susan.

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Cora

Oh yeah, he's a HUGE fan of slaughter! You got that right!

Greetings Barbaro. Was overjoyed to hear NBC latest update on your forward progress. We're changing the words to All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Back Legs and Feet Strong & Healthy! Luv Ya.

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Felix...Whooooooooooooooooooopie! Eat, Eat, Eat.

Thank you, Kathy J.
I appreciate you!

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Happy Birthday Therese!

Update on Alexis:

Bad news from the vet. Alexis' creatnine is over 10 and her BUN is 325. Basically, at this time she doesn't have enough kidney function to survive. She's still drinking water and is showing some interest in food, so I'm taking her back to the vet tomorrow for more sub q fluids and high dose anti-biotics. There is a slight possibility that if we can flush the toxins out, she may have more time.

As much as I don't want to lose her, I have to accept that the day is coming and I'll have to send her over the bridge. It's so hard, but I have to do what is right for her regardless of what is 'right' for me. The next few days will be spent hand feeding her and telling her how much I care.

Thank you all so much for your prayers and healing energy. My brothers and my dad don't seem to get it. They know how important my animals are to me but haven't even bothered to call to see how I'm doing or to ask about Alexis. It really angers me that people are so fast to turn their backs on people who only want to know that someone cares. Thank God for my cyber family. It's comforting to know that there are people in this world who really do care.

Bless all of you.

Joyce Moore

Chris....tnx so much for the link. I got all the names and of course Sen Burns is on that committee.
Sen Landreiu is not on that list. That seems to be a problem from my understanding of how this is all supposed to work.

At any rate, I will call all those on the list that are not already co sponsors and urge them to get the bill to Frist.

I also understand that this bill cannot be added to the appropriations agriculture bill as it already has one amendment to it and that is all you can get on a bill. Our bill is probably going to have to fly alone or maybe they can find another bill to attach it to.

It all seems very confusing, but keep on calling and at least get the numbers up. Surely, they can tell from all the calls how much this means to all of us needless to say to all the horses.

Good Luck to us all.

Tnx again to all. Ellie AZ

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Joyce Moore,
My thoughts are with you. I will say a prayer that all goes well tomorrow and Alexis gets more time so you can both be together.

Slaughter, senseless killing, recreational violence, will our "role models" ever stop just rolling over?

I'm beginning to see that it's probably easier to get a gun than a divorce in this country. What's up with that?

"Here you are sir, your prozac prescription and your pistol permit." Have a nice day.

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Joyce, I know what you are going through. Just baby her and love her. Please know that she loves and trusts you. You were the one who rescued her from the shelter and gave her a good second life.

Sen Burns is a big stumbling block to this whole process. You got that right!
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If it weren’t for Burns this bill would have passed in the senate in 2004. He added an amendment to the bill. Which only stopped the Government from paying for the inspections of horsemeat. Now the slaughterhouses have to pay for the inspections. The senators call it the Burns Amendment.
Thank God he is out of a job next year. You know he sends the Wild horses in his state to slaughter, and you try to tell me he is not making money on that!! He calls it cueling
I don’t know how he sleeps at night!
Now I am mad, think I will call Katie

Ellie

Senator Landrieu is not a member of that committee. That's why her name isn't there.

If you refer to Socorro's post of 3:45, you will get the information on Senator Landrieu and the others to call who are not on that committee.

We're not sure yet how they are going to get this bill out. That's the strategy they are figuring out this week.

Question for Alex or anyone who may know:

If Barbaro's hoof is growing irregularly, are the "high" spots filed off to make it more uniform or are they waiting until the entire hoof is longer before trimming it? Also, how long will it take the "spot" underneath to heal?

Perhaps this has been asked before and I missed it but I have been wondering about this for a long time.

Snowy, cold day in Colorado (love it!)and a very good day to put up Christmas decorations. Please remember to check the threads on the forum for the Christmas parties.

Barbaro, sweetie, you are rid of your splint! You are a darling and a wonder. Keep up the healing and we will take care of S1915 and all the rest.

Thank you Alex for putting up with us and keeping us informed. Bless all the staff at NBC, the Jacksons, Tim, Michael and all who need prayers, especially the defenseless animals.

Have a good day, everyone.

Joyce Moore

Enjoy the time you have left with Alexis. When it is time to let her go, ask her to look for my wonderful kitty, Pumpkin, who I had to send over the bridge. She will have a great friend.

Hang in there....she knows you love her. That's all that matters.

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Joyce,

We're here and we all care. My prayers are with you and Alexis. cyber hugs to you. God bless

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Joyce
My heart goes out to you. I know how much Alexis means to you. My own furkids are my best friends. Thank goodness you can maybe buy a little time. Please keep us up to date. I will go light more candles.

Am I missing something here or what....I am not trying to be disagreeable about this, but if the other 78 senators cant vote on this bill or really do anything about it until it is out of the commerce committee, shouldnt we be calling those 22 senators who can do something about it. Or at least the ones that are not co sponsors of the bill. Once it gets out of committe, then call all the others who will then have a chance to vote our way. Am I not getting it all yet????? Tnx Ellie

Hey Guys!

As we all know, all of our efforts to pass S1915 are culminating in these last days of 2006...

I WOULD LIKE TO ISSUE A CHALLENGE TO ALL FOBs to use the contact information on SOCORRO'S POST OF 3:45 PM and GET IN TOUCH WITH THESE SENATORS...

THIS IS SO EXTREMELY IMPORTANT...We have come so far and worked so hard. NO ONE HAS WORKED HARDER OR BEEN MORE FOCUSED THAN THE MEMBERS OF THIS BOARD. Each and every one of you have made it a point to see that this legislation is passed. That is something we all can be proud of.

So I am ISSUING THIS CHALLENGE...THAT WE SPEND EVERY LAST WANING BREATH OF THIS YEAR IN DOING ALL THAT WE CAN TO LET THEM KNOW WE ARE HERE AND WE WILL NOT STOP UNTIL S1915 BECOMES THE LAW OF THE LAND.

EVERYONE OF YOU MATTERS...through each FAX, each EMAIL,each PHONE CALL...one step at a time... thus building a coalition of those who will not stop UNTIL THE SLAUGHTER ENDS...

LET US REDOUBLE OUR EFFORTS AND ANSWER THIS CHALLENGE TO DRIVE OUR POINT HOME...S1915 MUST PASS...

LET US NOT LOOK BACK AND WONDER IF WE LEFT OUT A SINGLE CALL OR FAX OR EMAIL...

WE CAN DO THIS!

"The Petition Senate to vote S1915" under slaughter issues on the chat forum has a petition to sign online, please do, this will go to Frist I believe. There are only over 50 signatures so far, it needs MORE signatures, please sign it if you get a chance today, thanks all of you, we will be heard!
mary mi

PAMELA,
Great Challenge! I Concur! On it!

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Pamela
I'm with you all the way.

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Joyce:
I am so sorry you got such sad news. I hope there is a dramatic turnaround in the results tomorrow. It can happen, it's happened for my animals and it can still happen for yours.

Enjoy every minute you can together and always remember that if you need someone to talk to, we're all here for you. You can email me ANYTIME if you need someone to talk to.

I wish there was something I could do to make things better for both of you.

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Pamela

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!!!!!!!!

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Ellie I thought the same thing, and someone told me to stick with the list. ??????

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Joyce
My heart goes out to you, it hurts. Praying for you and your babie! I know to well how you are feeling.

Deborah,

Considering that it's been over four months since the resection, they are probably able to file his heels to keep them even. Until the rest of the hoof wall gets to ground level there won't be any reason to trim as that part of the wall isn't bearing any weight yet. It's hard to say what exactly is going on without having NBC post pictures of the hoof, but my guess is that by now the sole has grown substantially.

Even after the wall is grown out, the quality of hoof may not be all that great initially but will get stronger over time. There are alot of newer products out that can be used to rebuild the hoof wall and support the sole and coffin bone.

Although he won't be meeting the girls next year I truly believe that he will covering mares in 2008. After all, has anyone ever heard a male say, 'not tonight honey, my foot hurts'. Show them a girl, and nothing will stop them.

Joyce Moore

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Joyce - my heart goes out to you. From another one of the "been there" people. The hardest decision to make is what is best for our furries and ignoring our own pain. There is time for grieving when she is gone. Love and hold her now.
Prayers and hugs to you

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Joyce, I am so sorry. You have friends here, people who know and understand and care, and feel your sorrow and frustration and resignation in our hearts and in our guts. We know. We're here.
If you want to "talk" I'm at girlcat830@yahoo.com

Just love on Alexis now.

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Joyce,

I was so hoping for different news about Alexis. I am so, so sorry.
You two are in my prayers as well as everyone else's.
We DO care very much. We will be here.

HI, FOB's!

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Joyce Moore, am so saddened to read your news about Alexis. Will keep continuing to send energy to both of you and to your family that they may understand where you are coming from - unless you would prefer I didn't. Your heart will tell you how to handle all that comes your way.

Prayers to all the FOB family who are sad, sick, lonely, frightened, fighting for S1915, to Barbaro and all those working for his recovery...and last but certainly not least to all the furbabies who need us. Love to all of you.

Healing, Love, Peace,
Lyn Gilbert

Pamela,

I'm in too.

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Thank you for answering my question. I will keep you an Alexis in my prayers.

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Joyce, I am so sorry to hear this news. I will pray for a little more quality time for you both.

Along with Shelley A's kitty Pumpkin, my boys Thaddeus and Tyrone will meet her too!

Above all, know that Alexis knows how much you love her. That's the best gift you could give.

We are all here for you and are holding you close in our hearts.

Hugs,

Julie L.

Hi Pamela,

Will do. Called from one phone today, will do it again from another. E-mailing now.

Ro & Brady

ELLIE...I don't think you are being disagreeable at all...Sometimes I have to pause and regroup because I myself get confused!

The purpose of calling the people on SOCORRO'S LIST OF 3:45PM...was not explained other than to say that there is a direct correlation between those names and this bill.

Unfortunately, we were not told WHY we were to do this, but the people in charge passed this on to us. DEBRA in WI and SHELLEY are getting directions from someone.

Now, you can call anyone you want. Just be sure to include the people on this list because AS OF TODAY...they are the key. (Of course, everyone should be calling their own Senators, as well)

I understand completely...Strategies seem to change so quickly that I have trouble keeping up!

I hope this has helped...If not...just let me know if I didn't answer the heart of your questions...I will love to help!!

Good morning Barbaro. I hope today finds you happy, healthy and healing...grow hoof grow!

Have a great day sweet boy. Hugs and smooches. I love you Barbaro.

The miracle continues...

Joyce,

I am so happy that you are posting again. You always have so much knowledge about horses. You add so much information to this site.

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I will also keep you and Alexis in my prayers. I know exactly how you feel.

Good Morning Family of Barbaro!

late, huh! had to make my calls then got started on the road. Lotsa snow today!! it's really beautiful until you have to drive with people who are so scared they shouldn't leave home. Or those who have nowhere to go and all day to get there.

Thanks to Alex for the updates. Always good to hear news from you. Be a good boy, Barbaro. You are our inspiration and we love you so much and think the WORLD of your mom and dad and wonderful medical staff at NBC

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Happy Birthday Terese!! Gosh there are a lot of Sag bros and sisters! Hope your day is spectacular and this is the best year ever. Good to hear that Zeke is doing so well.

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Happy Birthday to whomever else I may have missed. Sorry but I just kinda skimmed, will go back later and read more thoroughly. Let's all hope that this year's gift to our Sagittarius babies is the passage of S.1915

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Saw a flash of Troy Gentry's name. Didn't read the post, but I hope I'll go back and read that he has been fined a huge sum of money and has to spend a LOT of time in the pokey, wearing black and white striped jammies with a ball and chain strapped around his ankle. And picture this....his prison guards are bears.

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Prayers continue for all those who need them, Opie MinPin-honorarykiddeninnasoot, Felixkiddeninnasoot, Nala, Zola, I'm so sorry I forget the name of Nala's horsie brother, all the other fourlegged children who need them, all the people here who are near and dear to me who need them, all those whose loved ones need them, and for the passage of S.1915

Later, Family!

Love to all
Cheryl

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Pamela - I'm in!

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Renee - hey girlfriend! I missed your post earlier. Hope you're having a great day!

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Joyce - I'm so sorry about your sad news for Alexis. I know you will cherish the time you have left with her.

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Joyce,

I agree that Big B would "desire" to have a mate but whether or not his foot could take the pressure and weight is another question.

From the HSUS: Our next, and likely final, National Call-In Day for Horses is this Tuesday, Dec. 5. We must flood Senate offices with phone calls during this short window, urging them to cosponsor S. 1915 and get it to the senate floor for a vote. Mark your calendars now.

Barbaro - I'm so happy for your continued healing. And I'm incredibly grateful that your mom is kind enough to keep us posted.

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JOYCE...I am soooo glad to see that you are posting again, too! WELCOME BACK...

Joyce,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. My family is the same way, they don't understand about my "kids" either. Just know that every one here will be there for you. God bless...

Karen - TN

Laura in OH...Hi! I am glad to hear that HSUS is having another call-in day....I swear...I am on their list to receive alerts like that and such, but it seems that I only get them AFTER the fact...Is it on their website? or is this a bulletin they sent out? Sometimes I just don't know what is up with them...The last time they sent out two separate dates for call-ins! HELP...!

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Laura in OH
Great! The HSUS scheduled another Call In Day.
Everyone.....Please don't forget I've urged Eddie Kilroy to collaborate with us for a Willie's Place/Fans Of Barbaro Call In Day on Monday. Two days in a row of a massive call in has got to get their attention.

There's a petition to move S1915 out of committee. The link is on the discussion boards. The address is:
www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/615024357

Sorry, I don't know how to make it link.

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Joyce,

I'm very sorry to hear the news about Alexis. I hope it helps you to know how many people here do care about you both.

You and Alexis are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Hi Pamela - It was just sent to me as an e- mail alert. It seems like with both the HSUS and ASPCA it's a crapshoot as to whether or not I get the alerts. I'm kind of surprised the date isn't Monday when everyone gets back but it specifically says Tuesday, December 5th.
Laura

BBRRRRRR! Good Cold morning to all FFOBs and Horse Lovers Everywhere!
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This is for Laurie H. im MN! Laurie, there is a possibility due to the financial limits set by your state's current animal cruelty laws that the fine set by the judge in the bear-shooting case was the maximum allowed. Please check into this, and if that is the case, CALL, WRITE, and/or EMAIL your voting district's state legislators and ask them to get that law changed! Yes, I think that was NOT enough for that idiot to have to pay! That guy is probably laughing all the way to his bank! Poor defenseless bear! GOOD LUCK IN YOUR RESEARCH, LAURIE!

Warmest regards to you from Laura S. in icy-cold SNOW!-homish, WA! BRRRRRRR!

Way to go Barbaro!!!!!!! Only a gauze bandage! So proud of you Big Boss Hoss!
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Does anyone have a link to where Bobby has been nominated for Sportsperson of the year. I went to the SI website and can't find it...only a blog, and I can't find SI in Topeka. I never have been able to, for some odd reason, since Smarty Jones won the Derby I have looked and none around.
Love to Family and Posse,
Susan (the original SusanW)
Believe in Miracles. Believe in Barbaro.

Here is the link to the Petition

Click and sign it NOW!!

And Smile!
jock4hire (lj)

For one of the link pros, here's the link to the HSUS announcement:

https://community.hsus.org/humane/notice-description.tcl?newsletter_id=4407344

####Cathy - Call-in days on Monday AND Tuesday --that's really going to get some attention!

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Laura in OH...You are so right! I wondered about Monday, too! Maybe that is the debate they had internally on the subject of the last call-in day...remember? They put out that is was Monday...then Tuesday... GOOD GRIEF!...Oh, well...at least they are having one!!!!

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Laura S. in (Brrrrr!) Snohomish, WA,

Thank you for that fantastic suggestion! I will look into it.

Things are turning cold here too! Grab your blanket tonight and pull it high on your neck!!

Take care!

It's the simple things in life that I love most...like glancing over from a list of Senators to watch my Lizzie rolling around and playing with a catnip sock.

This is why we fight for the horses--so all horses can have a loving, safe home where they're free to roll in the mud or shred their blankets or whatever they want to do.

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Jock--thanks for the link, I signed it!

Hey ya'll,

I was sitting here thinking about getting our voices heard and how to accomplish this on a higher level. What if we were to call in to these horsey radio talk shows on the air and bring up the AHSPA issue up every chance we get?? Check out how many of these shows there are by going here Horse Talk Radio Shows  from this list I got from Google searching. I mean if we want to be heard we can be can't we at these places??? Seems like this Brainstorm could lead to something big doesn't it??

Please let me know if you think it could help huh?

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Jock4hire
Thanks for the link. I signed and forwarded to friends for signature. It's really easy to do. Everyone.....forward the petition to everyone in your address book.

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I'm reposting from yesterday.

HOT FLASH....OOPPPSSS I MEAN NEWS 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.

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HI JOCK4HIRE...WHY NOT? They asked for a public outcry...well...That would be doing just that! You are one clever cookie!

I will also try to use my face as you prescribed!LOL

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Joyce, I am so sorry...My heart is with you plus prayers...been in your shoes.
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Cathy Potter:
HSUS sent me an email...Calling Dec. 5 for call day for them too...asking for everyone to call Sen. Frist, and Lamar Alexander.

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THANK YOU MR. AND MRS. JACKSON FOR THE UPBEAT INFORMATION ON BARBARO.

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JOYCE MOORE...I'm still in Yellowknife N.W.T.
Just saw the news of Alexis .Don't have my address book here or I would email you !!!
Just want you to know that I'm praying for a miracle for your dear Alexis.I am holding you both close in my heart.Please be comforted by the thought that YES we do understand your feelings because ....WE ALL HAVE THEM TOO!!!

LOTS OF LOVE and HEALING ENERGY and PRAYERS ARE HEADED YOUR WAY....HUGS and KISSES TO YOU BOTH

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Jock,
Thank you........I am the 591st person to sign it, it's a long way to the 10000 needed, so I hope everyone does spread the word. This site gets a lot of hits, so it shouldn't be that hard.
Great job, Jock.
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Laurie,
I know you are freezing up there. Here in KS, we went from 73 degrees yesterday to freezing rain today and below 20 tonight. Darn that polar blast.
Love to our Barbaro Family,
Susan
Believe in Miracles. Believe in Barbaro.

Another wonderful "promo" for Barbaro as S.I.'s Sportsman of the Year from Superfecta's blog:

"...I am pleased with Sports Illustrated's inclusion of Barbaro as a Sportsman of the Year candidate -- not only is it nice to see horse racing in the mainstream media, but since there is not really a specific Eclipse award Barbaro is likely to be awarded, it's good to see him honored in another way. Whether or not it is time to create an award for off-the-track influence on the sport is another debate. In related news, the recent article on how 'life is a series of small steps' for Barbaro has made it to China. Now that's global reach."

http://superfectablog.blogspot.com/2006/11/feed-beast.html

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SusanW.,

We were going along pretty well with mild weather ourselves and then, BAM!
This is the kind of weather that brings on the flu bug. :(
Take care and keep warm!

REMINDER TO EVERYONE:

TODAY (NOVEMBER 29) IS THE LAST DAY TO VOTE FOR BARBARO IN THE SPORTSMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS UNDER "PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR - INDIVIDUAL". YOU CAN ALSO VOTE FOR THE KENTUCKY DERBY IN THE "BELL SOUTH BEST TICKET AWARD".

LET'S MAKE SURE BOBBY WINS THIS AWARD ... HERE IS THE LINK TO VOTE:

http://www.southernsportsawards.com/index.php?cID=1

Joyce, so sorry to hear about Alexis, hopefully there will be a turn for the better soon, I too have walked this path, it's so hard.

Believe...

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Joyce Moore,

Tell Alexis she will meet my Fisher kitty too. He had kidney problems and left us in 2002, 4 months after my daughter was born. He used to sit on my lap and purr up a storm when I was pregnant. Boy was he happy that she was coming!

Carol
San Diego

To All

I posted this on another thread yesterday (re: Quite A Rush)
This is for Everyone interested in Harry Aleo's horses; and of course in the late great Lost In The Fog.

Harry Aleo is a true gentleman. They don't make 'em like they used to, that is for sure!

To make a long story short, as I was walking out the door the other day actually it was last Monday or Tuesday a day or two before the races at Bay Meadows last week, when my cell phone rang.

It was "my friend Harry Aleo"

He had telephoned me in answer to a query I had posed before him.
What a delightful conversation we had over the phone for at least 30 minutes!.
When Isaid "You can't be and 86 year old" Harry's answer ---
"I'll be 87 on December 7!

As I was thinking b about what type of card I should write to "my new Friend"...
I had a thought.

What do you all think if we each contributed a small amount to GEVA --- the foundation in Northern California that's a home for retired thoroughbreds --- which is Harry's charity of choice. in honour of Harry Aleo's 87th birthday

I know that there are so many claims for donations; I thought it would be a nice gesture for a man who never ignored any one who was kind enough to write to him about LITF. ---And he did so in such a personal and individual way

Donations, in the name of Lost in the Fog, may be made to the Glen Ellen Vocational Academy (GEVA), an equine retirement facility located in the Sonoma County town of Glen Ellen. GEVA provides a home for retired racehorses as well as for horses that are injured or simply in need of a home.

GEVA inc., Equine Retirement Foundation, P. O. Box 2101, Glen Ellen, CA 95442. For more information on GEVA, visit www.glenellenfarms.com/geva.

This is the charity of choice for anyone wanting to donate in memory of Lost in The Fog or to honour Harry Aleo on his 87th birthday December 7, 2006.

I think I might start a new thread with this information in honour of Mr. Aleo;as there doesn't seem to be much response on this thread as it concerns a particular horse of his.
Happy Thanksgiving week to all!!

CRR
Carol Rebecca Reiss
Athens,Ga.

Dear Joyce,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Alexis during this extremely difficult time...May God bless you BOTH! Donna L. from Leland, NC

Hope you are having a wonderful day, BJ!...ACN and a great report from NBC yesterday! Keep healing and squealing! You are SO LOVED, Barbaro, and you represent GREATNESS!...Donna L. from Leland, NC

REMINDER TO EVERYONE:

TODAY (NOVEMBER 29) IS THE LAST DAY TO VOTE FOR BARBARO IN THE SPORTSMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS UNDER "PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR - INDIVIDUAL". YOU CAN ALSO VOTE FOR THE KENTUCKY DERBY IN THE "BELL SOUTH BEST TICKET AWARD".

LET'S MAKE SURE BOBBY WINS THIS AWARD ... HERE IS THE LINK TO VOTE:

VOTE FOR BOBBY

Posted by: Linnie at November 29, 2006 7:29 PM

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Being over here allowed me to vote again. I am voting on the laptop, regular computer, and son's computer.

I realize I'm getting behind on some things, trying to get used to the time in CA, but it is hard.

Many of you asked how did I do it without sleep, probably because they don't sleep much over where I was living. Here everyone appears to go to sleep early.

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FOR JOYCE MOORE ...

Joyce, I am so very sorry to read about the decline of Alexis' health. I know completely what you are going through now and will be facing and my thoughts, prayers and heart go out to you. It's not an easy choice, but Alexis will tell you herself when she's ready to let go and cross over Rainbow Bridge. Just be attuned to her wishes only right now. She will tell you ...

God Bless ...

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To all FOB's especially Ellie and Pamela,

I'm learning my way around the government and the 4 key Senators' names are currently listed (irregardless of the recent election) as follows:

Frist-Majority Leader
Reid-Minority Leader
McConnell-Majority Whip
Lott-Head of Rules and Administration Committee

I found this info at the following link. Place your curser over each block of the flow chart for the head of each committee, etc.

http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/reference/e_one_section_no_teasers/org_chart.htm

Shelley A - please correct me if I am wrong on this!

Carol
San Diego

Just wrote to the National Walking Horse Association, ask them why they are pro-slaughter? If and when I hear from them I'll let you all know what they say. Hay if we can change one person. Why not try?

No news from Fox10 news,nor the News papers.

Have not had time to read all the post today.
But happy your all here, and helping pass S1915.
Everyone thank you.

Thank you so much, Socorro, for "creating" the blue link to vote for Bobby!!! I still haven't gotten the hang of that yet!!!

You're the best!! Thanks again!!

Carol,

Yes, you are absolutely correct. The election means nothing to us for this session. The people you mentioned are still the ones who have control until the end of this year.

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CRR
Carol Rebecca Reiss

Great idea. Count me in.

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Joyce Moore I'm so sorry to hear of Alexis' crisis. I pray she will have improvement with fluids, as often happens. When the BUN/creatinine levels become more manageable, then she will feel better. Have you given her fluids yourself? she may need them daily. I pray for comfort for her and you.

Have you been following the story of little Opie? Opie is a 12 year old MinPin (now an honorarykiddeninnasoot) who has overcome almost insurmountable odds, with kidney disorder and very highly elevated BUN and creatinine. Then came an infection at an infusion site, and she seems as though she was beginning to tire of the struggle to live. She has had an amazing turnaround, in spite of the associated sick tummy from her antibiotics, she eats well, drinks well, seems to be overcoming the infection, and the BUN/creatinine levels are coming down dramatically with daily sub-q fluids. Now it's evident she has no intention of giving up. I pray the same will be true of your Alexis

Will be thinking of you
Love to you and Alexis
Cheryl

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Any news on Russell Baze today? :)

Cheryl

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One of my close friends had to put her horse down..She was 24 years old and bless her heart could not get up...Alisha did the right way, she called a vet to help her horse reach the rainbow bridge.

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Need help.
National Walking Horse Association is fast on emails.
Someone help me out here. Who said the NWHA.
What do I say to her? Help Help!!!!!!

Here is her email

Wow! In what context have we been quoted as being 'Pro-Slaughter'??

Sincerely,
Patricia A. Donohue
Interim Executive Director

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Rikki--

I think we should all just contribute s individually to GEVA in honour of Harry Aleo.

Friday, when I make my contribution I will find out how they handle this.

But I think that if one wants to say FOB in honour of Mr. Aleo, or something to that affect--- perhaps there is a way that they can compile them.

I am not sure that the amount is as important as the individual sentiment.

From how I read Harry Aleo he enjoys making a human connection with an individual; it brightens his day-- particularly after what he has incuured with the Fog.

Regards,
Carol

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If this has already been posted I am sorry. Found it on the Boards.

I just received an email from the Humane Society and they are scheduling another National Call- In Day on Tuesday Dec. 5th. That and the Dec. 4th call in day that others are talking about including Eddie Kilroy should let them know that we have not forgotten! We've got enough time to let others know with posters, emails etc. LETS GET THE WORD OUT AND MAKE THIS THE BIGGEST CALL-IN DAY YET!!
https://community.hsus.org/humane/notice-description.tcl?newsletter_id=4407344

Ro & Brady

Debbie,
I was the one who mentioned the Tennessee Walking Horse people.
I talked to the lady in Frist's Knoxville office yesterday and asked if she was getting any calls from these people and she said yes, lots of calls and faxes, and that they are against the bill.

Mr. Alex...

That would be so precious of Kathy Anderson to see Barbaro...he needs to see and be touched by familiar faces..

Thank you...

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Thanks Faith.
I emailed her back let see what she will say???
Wish the news paper would email me back that fast!
Thanks again

From: BigRedLinnie Nov-27 6:47 pm
To: ettlind (21 of 129)

2780.21 in reply to 2780.14

I am so very, very sorry to read this, ettlind ... in fact, it breaks my heart to read this.

But I know all about cliques on message boards, and they are alive and kicking with what is known as 'girl gangs' ... just a bunch of women who bully their way around a message board and get unsuspecting people to kowtow and follow them. They orchestrate, manipulate and weaken people by making them feel sorry or guilty, or both. There's a great book called "Odd Girl Out" and it's all about what goes on with message boards on the net, and let's face it, most of them are inhabited with women.

I've seen it over and over and over again, and if you don't play "their game" you are out and depending on how large their clique is, they can manipulate a whole group of people against you UNLESS these other people are strong enough to think for themselves and have minds of their own and are not easily led. Unfortunately, that is not the case most of the time. Girl gangs or cliques are formed out of insecurity and ego trips ... a need for power and control, and when they see that slipping away, they resort to name-calling, attacks and a desire to preserve their enclave at all costs. Heaven forbid anyone who goes against them and you will then see the whole entourage come out in full force in defense of "their" leader, whoever that may be; sometimes it's more than one person, but if you watch long enough you will see who belongs to these cliques; it becomes very apparent after awhile.

They are weak people who prey on other weak people and their strength is found not in autonomy but in gathering a group or forming a clique to then become a strong gang force. It's all in this book ... "Odd Girl Out!" They gather new people by trying to convince others that people are unfairly maligning them or ganging up on them, when in actuality, it's the other way around. These women are usually very manipulative and seek other women who are easily manipulated to draw them in.

Do you ever see this happening with a group of men?

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PONY
don't start. Please. I have ask Fox 10 News to come to the Tim Woolley site.

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Joyce,
Love to you and Alexis...my prayers and hope are with you..
Love to my Barbaro Family,
Susan
Believe in Miracles. Believe in Barbaro.
Alexis ,

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Guard up Troll.

Good afternoon all:
Many of you have posted saying "you don't understand how people could throw away these horses." Questioning how some of the horse organizations are against the bill. Pro-slaughter people think differently than we do in that we are a compassionate group of people who care about all life. The pro-slaughter people look at their horses as a posession, like a car, etc. The animal's welfare is not part of the owners' agenda. They have no emotional attachment to the horse. When the horse has outlived it's usefulness they will discard the animal in any means possible. We don't comprehend that type of thinking because we posess something the pro-slaughter group doesn't: HEART!! This faction of the pro-slaughter people is dangerous to our mission in that they have been organized for years and have convinced people in power that the only horses they send to slaughter are the old, infirmed horses. We know better and it's up to us to educate the aides we talk to. When I have called senators offices I always ask if there has been an aide specifically assigned to S.1915. I have talked with a number of people who research the issue. I ask if there are any concerns he/she or the senator has. If they do I can address the concern on the spot. Then I talk about the pro-slaughter people and their stance. This opens the aide to telling me what he/she has been told by that side. And their main argument is always there will be too many unwanted horses if the bill passes. I then counter by saying the pro-slaughter side consists of many people who "use" the animal for gain: profit, notoriety or both! These people DISCARD these animals with no concern for it's welfare then turn around and tell the politicians slaughter is necessary because it's a form of population control. Educating an aide with the real facts will, in most cases, inject the emotional factor of the issue. After listening to pro-slaughter people who know how to sell because they are cold-blooded money hungry types, the aide has a new perspective, one which he/she may be able to convey with passion to the senator. We have to keep calling. We are making a difference. Should we not get it done this year, not to be negative, we have laid the groundwork for success for next year. I talked recently with a horse owner who is pro-slaughter. He talked about his rights of ownership, disposal, etc. blah, blah, blah. He told me the handwriting is on the wall. He said, in his opinion, this is the last year for horse slaughter. He said he was astonished by the public's knowledge "all of a sudden!" I asked him if he had heard of Barbaro. He actually said this: "Name sounds familiar! Was she on American Idol?" I kid you not! Anyway, I explained who this mystery name belonged to. I explained the Barbaro Effect. Then I said to him, "Just think, because of a horse the industry you support, in your own words, has maybe only one year left." Maybe we should get Barbaro on American Idol! After all, he is an American Idol!
As a Minnesotan I am embarrassed by the judge's handling of the Troy Gentry case. Both he and Gentry need to be spend a day in a slaughterhouse.
Daryl
Daryl!

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Pony,
Yes, I have seen it in a group of men, way worse than here, and stop reading someones outre opinions of women. We are all nice people here.
Love to Family and posse,
Susan
Believe in Miracles. Believe in Barbaro.

Great post Daryl

Those of you waiting for racing results can check on the races progresses by going to the DRF Results and as soon as they show the date for Bay Meadows today the 29th, is when they've started posting results for the track results from there for the DRF. And they post soon after each race concludes as they're happening. So does equibase but I prefer drf.

Smile, and Gooooooo Russell
jock4hire (lj)

I need help!!!!!

Bob Barker's foundation did call me...

They want a note so they can give Mr. Bob Barker in what we are doing, and what we would like for Mr. Barker to help us with.

I am no good in this short note stuff...need someone to help me, please...
they gave me the fax no. 323-463-4412.

Please someone help me and do this for me...
Thanks

hmmmm.....board going well, everyone getting along and busy with our anti slaughter mission. Same junk the other day disrupted our mission.
Have thought for many months that pro slaughterers have come to this site and the forum.

Facinating.

Daryl,
So eloquintly said. We tried here to get Bill O'Rielly to do something on his show. He is a POWERHOUSE and we need that kind of power behind us. His producer would be the way in to him.

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JOAN,
What great news!!

Joan
I can fax Lor letter the was in the news paper.
It not short, what do you think?

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Great news

Can you do a short note and tell about us and what we need his help for...they are waiting and I told them I would get someone to do this for me...please.

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Anyone or all I just call the call...and that is what they want so they will give to Bob Barker...he is an avid animal lover...

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!

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IMPORTANT

Please be aware that the opposition will be duplicating our efforts. Only a few days of extra work may pay off.

I think I have rested enough, time to FIGHT!

JOAN, I'm thrilled that you got a response from Bob Barker's people. Good work!

Debbie LA--re the Tennessee Walker Assoc. response, I'd suggest just telling her simply what you were told, when, and by whom, about them supposedly being pro-slaughter. Then ask them what their position is, and if they're anti-slaughter (or at least not pro-slaughter & neutral) ask if they'd mind contacting the source and making a correction. And if they'd get the word out to their members and help the campaign.

Re: the recent "bait" post. It isn't really there, so it's easy to ignore, everyone.

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Someone help Joan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't have a short note.
HELP HELP

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Is someone going to fax a wonderful note or letter to him for me...
fax no. 323-463-4412

thanks
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Amen SusanW. (the original)!

JOAN ROYA -

I have seen Annie in TX's writing off the board and she is an excellent writer.

Annie, could you please respond to Joan's message?

We can suggest the topics and you can put it into words.

VERY IMPORTANT NEWS...

(SHELLEY A HAS COMPUTER PROBLEMS)....SHE HAS TOLD ME THAT SHE HAS INFORMATION FROM CONGRESSMAN WHITFIELD'S OFFICE RE HS1915 TO SHARE WITH YOU...

SHE WILL POST ASAP! THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE..

Lets not all fax the guy.

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Susan E that's what I did.

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Daryl.... can you help Joan?

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Chris... good observation!!!

JOAN,
Here ya go.

Dear Mr.Bob Barker,
We are a large group who were brought together by Barbaro and our love for horses and their safety. We are working very hard to get the anti slaughter bill on the senate floor not passed.

We love horses and all other animals. It is an atrocious nightmare what these beautiful creatures made by God have to go through. No one should suffer this way

We are requesting your help in anyway that you are willing to help us. Mr. Barker we know you are a great lover of animals and who would we rather have on our side. Thank you for you time in this matter.

Sincerely,
Fans Of Barbaro

Hi, everybody. I see I have arrived just as we are waiting for breaking news on S. 1915. I am going to light a candle while I'm waiting. Anyone like to join me?

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I will

Thank you Pamie. Waiting and hoping Shelley's puter gets better soon.

Ro & Brady

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Good idea Marilyn!

Joan, Renee
There is a typo is Renee's letter at 8:55. It says we are working to get the anti-slaughter bill NOT passed. So don't cut and paste it!

Debbie, Joan, Annie: great teamwork!!

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I've got to go to the gym now before the Big Storm arrives....nuts. Can't wait to see what Shelley's news is.

And I know that when I return in a few hours everything here on the board will be great!

Peace, Love, and Understanding.

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Renee sounds good...

Someone who represents all of us...and for us not to bombard...to send it...PLEASE...

I am so happy we got another contact..
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Renee
not passed?

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Joan.... maybe you could use this...

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.

PAMELA -

Not wanting to push things, but can SHELLEY A dictate to you and you type on your computer?

Honestly, I can't stand to be told there will be news, but wait... (LOL)

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Going to light candles for S1915 pending Shelley's post. C'mon and join me.

Great Job Joan Roya....Your Rock Woman!!!

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Joan,
I'm so sorry to read about your friends' horse. May God give them both peace.

Cheryl,
The fluids I ordered haven't arrived yet. I'm picking up a bag from a friend later today. Tomorrow morning I'm going back to the vet (100 mile round trip) and will get enough fluids to carry me through until mine arrive. Alexis is still drinking on her own so I need to be careful that I don't overwhelm her system or give her a reason to start vomiting again. I'm also giving her a liquid B vitamin complex along with green tea extract and cranberry and a meal replacement liquid when she doesn't feel like eating. I'm open to all thoughts and advice!

I truly appreciate everyones thoughts, healing energy and prayers! It means so much to me and I know Alexis can feel the energy.

Joyce Moore

Just correct it.

This may have already been posted here. But it is worth repeating.
2840.1

crossposting:

URGENT! JUST RECEIVED:
"Please pass this on to anyone you think should know.

I just spoke to Steve Kline in Frist's office. Long conversation. He told me that they are receiving calls from Tenn constituents, for and against. And a lot against S. 1915. We really need to bombard him with requests to get this to the floor, because he told me that he is not sure how they are going to do it with the time and all the other issues that need to be voted on.

He did say that the petition would help, but we are going to need a lot of signatures."

Here is a link to the petition. Please share this with EVERYONE you know who supports Senate Bill 1915 to end horse slaughter.

Please forward and cross post everywhere!

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/615024357

Thank you!

Let's get rallying for the horses!

Marilyn,
Thanks for your eyeballs.I knew it sounded funny.

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Renee... didn't mean to step on toes, just thought of what was written about the FOB's.

IMPORTANT NEWS......

As you all know, Congressman Whitfield was instrumental in getting HR503 passed in the House. I just spoke to his office and was assured that he is seeing this through and is still involved in the "negotiations" with the senate.

I was told that the list we have been given (reposted by Socorro at 8:47) is the list that we must stick to.....that they are the ONLY people, at this time, that can make this happen.

I was advised not to expand this list but to stick with it and keep calling.

There were some questions earlier about who we should be calling. I hope this addresses those concerns.

I was also assured that I would be notified if there should be any additions or changes to this strategy.

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Any corrections,additions or changes can be made to the letter. I did it fast. Gald I could help.

It's a good letter, as far as explaining who we are is concerned. I like SusanO's idea of including the quote from the recent article, too, but it would have to be attributed to the source.

But I am wondering whether Mr. Barker also wanted to know more about the slaughter facts??

Susan O,
Step right on in...just watch the toes. LOL

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Renee did you fax it?

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Joan Roya: I'll be happy to help you with the note to Bob Barker. Email me at acwright45@sbcglobal.net. We'll have it done in no time!

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Please someone just SEND it...for all of us...
they are waiting...so they can send to Mr. Barker...

all of you unite...and do a great note/letter...
you know me i am in circles..

Marilyn/CA,
All we have to do is refer him to the internet. we don't want it to long.

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ShelleyA
Thanks for the post. Glad to hear the Congressman is still with on this. At least they are still negotiating and haven't tossed it aside altogether. Everyone....just keep calling, faxing, emailing.

No Debbie, I wouldn't do that without checking with everyone.

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Forgive me, Mr. Alex...I am excited.

Do not forget to let him know about National Call Day, Dec 4th and 5th..we need all of the advertisement we can get...

Please I do not care who fax and send...and sign my name...

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HEY SOCORRO! Shelley's computer came up so quickly that my help wasn't needed...You can push all you want, sweetie...you are ONE HARD WORKER!
Tee hee...I get anxious too!!!!!

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Correction:: signed all of us...Fans of Barbaro and something to reference of my call...for us., you know what I mean...

KEEP CALLING!

THE FOB's WILL BE VICTORIOUS OVER THE SOB's !!

SHELLEY A -

Thank you for the updated information.

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God how I love the FOB's!!!!!

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Joyce...I HAVE SOOOO MISSED YOUR POSTS!!!

How I despise the SOB's!

ShelleyA
It's good to know we've been on the right track! I'm just confused about one thing. He says the names on the list are the only ones who can move the bill. Does this mean we should stop calling our own senators? Or should we keep calling them?

Pony, I have no idea who or what possessed you to take a post of mine from the forum and copy and paste it here. Apparently, you have a reason which defies any logic that I can understand or comprehend.

But, I will just ask Alex to please remove your post, timestamp, 8:25 PM immediately. Whatever your agenda, Pony, it will not work with me or anyone else here, but what you have done reflects more on yourself than on any of us.

DID WE DRIVE HIM CRAZY?...
The local NBC affiliate broadcasts from my office building and has 3 tv screens on the ground floor that can be seen from outside...just saw this trailer when I went to chase the mailman: Senator Frist has given up his plans to run for the White House...

Marilyn,

Good point....
Our own senators need to hear from us as their constituents.....I don't think we should ever stop calling them. And that's what HSUS is advocating for National Call In Day.

It's just that our target list should remain focused on the names we've been given.

Added both together. Needs reviewing.

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.
We are requestion your help in anyway that you would be willing to help us and the great American horse. Mr. Barker we are aware of your love for all animals. We would be honored to have you on our side. Thank you for your time and attention on this important matter facing the innocent lives of many horses.

Susan O.
What would you like me to do? Please e-mail me!
shanamrdiv@yahoo.com
Daryl!

Susan O.
What would you like me to do? Please e-mail me!
shanamrdiv@yahoo.com
Daryl!

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Daryl.... I think Renee has done it, check above, a note to Bob Barker.
Thank you Daryl !

Another Comfortable Night as reported to Alex by Mr. Jackson who heard it straight from the horse's doctor's mouth. What a great grape vine we have! Whatta a good boy, Barbaro!

Emergency alert from Humane Society - HSUS "official" call-in day TUESDAY DECEMBER 5; they will be tallying calls. So even if you call every day, report your calls to HSUS on 12/5 because their numbers will be reported to the "right" place(s), I am sure.

https://community.hsus.org/humane/notice-description.tcl?newsletter_id=4407344

We can do this, we must do this, we WILL do this!

(Sorry if this is a duplication, but one can't say this too often, can one?)

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

Hope Peace Love Music & RESPECT - CJ the craziest catlady (Blackie's Mother & Pleasure's Aunt) in Hammond IN, f/k/a CJ of T Bar J (Elgin IL)

PS - Alex - Can you bluelink the link up top please? It has the info to take a person to their own Senators depending on zipcode.

And would someone please post this info on Forum/Discussion Board; I STILL cannot post there due to "cookie" issues.

Goodnight you loyal Fans of Barbaro...
Have a lovely evening...

Mr. Barbaro, you make us so happy and we are so proud to be a small part,

I want to thank everyone for all the hard work..

Let us pray that we get this bill pass, and save our beloved horses...

Love to all of you..

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I am assuming one of you great people will fax Mr. Barker for all of us...

Thanks,
I am no good at sending a note/letter and including all that needs to be said...

Renee
I think it's important to put quotes around the passage SusanO gave you...just say,

Here is a description of our group, from a recent article at

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Renee - second paragraph it should read: We are requesting...

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Linnie,CherylJones
Thanks for all your help in my the last week. I appreciate it.
Love ya,
SusanW
Believe in Miracles. Believe in Barbaro.

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Other than those two corrections...great job Renee!!!!

Yes, Renee -- thanks for putting this together so quickly. I really hope Bob Barker will jump on the bandwagon and use his connections to help.

Made correction.

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.
We are requesting your help in anyway that you would be willing to help us and the great American Horse. Mr. Barker we are aware of your love for all animals. We would be honored to have you on our side. Thank you for your time and attention on this important matter facing the innocent lives of many horses

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Marilyn.... Thank you !

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I need help again. National Walking Horse Association emailed me this.
Someone tell me what the last part said

Deborah,
Your message is a bit confusing.

You said you mentioned the TWH people to the Aide? What about? And you
asked the aide if they were getting call from these people...do you mean
the TWH people? And they are against the Pro-Slaughter bill?

And is this the same Aide that said NWHA was Pro-Slaughter? Or are two
different people involved?

Frisk is pro- about watering down the Horse Protection Act and is
getting support from certain horse factions. NWHA is strongly adverse
to this legislation being changed, as it would allow the standards for
abuse to be lowered.

Patricia

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Renee
Good Job Girlfriend
You can real think on the fly...

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Renee.... Thank you !

Marilyn/CA,
That would be just wonderful! It's nice to see you back.

You all are so welcome, we all did it together. We are united!!!!!

My co-worker just emailed me the following:

Winter has come early in Alberta�and that�s bad news for the mares and foals living on PMU ranches there. No longer needed for the production of hormone replacement therapy drugs, these equines need a place to go, and fast.

Because there is not enough grass to leave the animals on pasture, several of the PMU ranchers have decided to wean their foals at the end of the month. Any foals who have not been adopted by November 30, 2006, will be sent to auction�and an uncertain fate.

The California-based Animali Farm is working hard to find good adoptive homes for the more than 100 foals and mares facing the November 30 deadline. If you can give one of these equines a second chance, or if you would like additional information, please visit [

http://www.aspca.org/site/R?i=cuz6cbd5RWQUxfPRTEQlKA

Animali Farm online or email [ mailto:animali@aol.com

animali@aol.com. You can also call them directly at (805) 938-0174.

If you cannot adopt a horse, please forward this email to all of your horse friends. The only way to get these babies adopted is to get the word out to enough people, and we need your help to do it.

Thank you so much for caring.

http://www.aspca.org/site/R?i=v0NwozYCAxPfGHLrWt4koA

Forward this email to a friend

http://www.aspca.org/site/R?i=WB52V47HBdSsG6rTvtFzcg View the list of adoptable foals

Some of the foals who need homes:

http://www.aspca.org/site/R?i=wIzvdEhTqphOgz0raWXrKA

http://www.aspca.org/site/R?i=exxIl3Pz5zVKQli2mERLLQ

http://www.aspca.org/site/R?i=cNXSDh5FmvtQA-3YpOOOsA

http://www.aspca.org/site/R?i=8W9W4ZH6ncjfNiFYmLgB5Q

http://www.aspca.org/site/R?i=15YUOG3WCG0_m0Yoyseg_g

http://www.aspca.org/site/R?i=fUmDh7Y8iRaBLRUn6zf5UA

http://www.aspca.org/site/CO?i=&cid=0 Click here to

unsubscribe or change your email preferences.

I wish I knew how to put in images or quick links. Sorry, I could only copy and paste the email in. Maybe some of us can help?

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Renee - push 'send' girlfriend. Great work to all who got this together so quickly!!

Debbie,
Let me have her email address and I will email her with the information.
Regarding the last statement, I don't know what she is talking about.

Faith
nwha@nwha.com

Dear Mr. Barker:

Here is a description of our group, from a recent online article at

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/90775/barbaro_am :

"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."

We are requesting your help in anyway that you would be willing to help us and the great American Horse. Mr. Barker we are aware of your love for all animals. We would be honored to have you on our side. Thank you for your time and attention on this important matter facing the innocent lives of many horses.

Sincerely yours,

Renee
That's it, with the quotation marks...Thanks

so I don't waste time if it is a fax, I can't do that right now an email no problem. need the info. Calif is three hours behind us.

CHRISTMAS AT NEW BOLTON....if you are not among the 160+ people I emailed about this late last night and would like to know about holiday plans, please email me for info:

mllebutterfly@sbcglobal.net

I did NOT organize this, but I've never seen anything posted here - just on the forum - and I know a lot of the people here don't visit the forum....guess you could call me the "publicity pest!"
Nancy

CHRISTMAS AT NEW BOLTON....if you are not among the 160+ people I emailed about this late last night and would like to know about holiday plans, please email me for info:

mllebutterfly@sbcglobal.net

I did NOT organize this, but I've never seen anything posted here - just on the forum - and I know a lot of the people here don't visit the forum....guess you could call me the "publicity pest!"
Nancy

POSTED BY SHELLEY A

IMPORTANT NEWS......

As you all know, Congressman Whitfield was instrumental in getting HR503 passed in the House. I just spoke to his office and was assured that he is seeing this through and is still involved in the "negotiations" with the senate.

I was told that the list we have been given (reposted by Socorro at 8:47) is the list that we must stick to.....that they are the ONLY people, at this time, that can make this happen.

I was advised not to expand this list but to stick with it and keep calling.

There were some questions earlier about who we should be calling. I hope this addresses those concerns.

I was also assured that I would be notified if there should be any additions or changes to this strategy.

Posted by: ShelleyA at November 29, 2006 9:04 PM

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I know that we all know how amazing the Jacksons are, but every once in awhile I am just so completely overwhelmed--think of it, the Jacksons know that Barbaro is getting a TON of attention, treats, loves, etc. He is being attended to by Dr. Dean, the Top Gun of ALL veterinarians in the country. They have other horses to attend to. BUT--every day, they handpick grass for Barbaro and personally deliver it--not to mention now calling in an update every day so that none of us has to worry. I know I am stating the obvious, and all of you know this better than me, but I just had tears in my eyes today reading the update. I will certainly think of them when I am being lazy tonight, with my glass of wine in front of the fire. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson could be doing that too--but instead they are seeing to Barbaro's comfort and our peace of mind.

It's staggering.

Oh, I'm so sorry, Renee; somehow I cut off part of the URL in the mock-up of the letter to Bob Barker. Here is is again:

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Renee, I can fax it if you need me to. Otherwise, here is the fax number to Mr. Barker's people: 323-463-4412

Hay Julie L,
Wait we have to get our glasses and join you.

Kathy,
Would you do that. I can't right now. Thank you! thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LETTER TO BOB BARKER: HOW ABOUT THIS?

We have a challenge for you, Mr. Barker . . . as an animal lover and humanitarian.

Earlier today, Joan Roya contacted your Foundation requesting assistance regarding the passage of S1915, the Anti-Slaughter Bill currently trapped in committee in the US Senate. Passage of this bill would immediately eliminate the inhumane deaths of over 10,000 animals a year . . . animals whose meat ends up in Belgium, France, and Japan as a dining delicacy.

There are only three slaughter houses in the country (two in Texas and one in Illinois), but all three are foreign owned, pay little or no US taxes, and bypass federal laws on food safety by hiring their own inspectors. Not only is the transport of these animals inhumane, as has been shown in numerous catastrophic accidents and deaths, but the killing process is ghastly. This process requires the use of a bolt gun to stun the animal before it is hung by one leg, at which point its throat is slit and the horse is bled while still thrashing.

In addition, and of no small concern to us, is the fact that horses feed and medications contain many ingredients that make this product unfit, and even highly dangerous, for human consumption. Since many of these animals are stolen, or purchased at auctions by anonymous “killer buyers.” The horses are not sufficiently tested for the presence of such ingredients in their systems, and the resulting product is less than safe.

Through Alex Brown's postings on Fair Hill trainer Tim Woolley's website at http://www.timwoolleyracing.com, thousands of the popular bay colt, Barbaro'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. But, we can’t do it alone.

We ask for your advice, guidance, and support in this worthy endeavor. Please join T. Boone Pickens, Willy Nelson, and Bo Derek in support of passage of this Bill, and use your influence and personality to bring this important issue before the public and the Senate.

Our Sincere Appreciation,
Fans of Barbaro

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Julie L. I'd love to join you and Renee for a glass. I'll have to put ice in mine. We're a little toasty down here today - 83 sunny degrees. Sorry all you snow folks.

Sweet Barbaro you have ACN and sweet dreams of peppermints and green tops. We all here love you so very much. You have brought out the BEST in so many people and have helped us help your friends.

Thank you Alex for everything!

Thanks to each and everyone of you for everything you are doing to get this bill heard and PASSED!!
FOB'S WILL WIN!!!!

Prayers to Erin and her family and all that need them.

Joyce - hold your sweet one tight and love and spoil her rotten. You will both be in my prayers.

BLB!!

FOB FOREVER!!!

Karen - TN

Here Kathy

Dear Mr. Bob Barker,

Here is a description of our group, from a recent online article at

"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."

We are requesting your help in anyway that you would be willing to help us and the great American Horse. Mr. Barker we are aware of your love for all animals. We would be honored to have you on our side. Thank you for your time and attention on this important matter facing the innocent lives of many horses.

Sincerely yours,
The Fans Of Barbaro

Debbie,
That link doesn't work.
Yesterday I called Senator Frist's Knoxville office and spoke to a lady. Didn't get her name. After I asked her to please have the senator to use his influence to get this bill to the floor for an immediate vote, she said that she would pass the message on to him. I then asked if she was getting alot of calls. She said yes. I then asked her if she was getting any calls from the Tennessee Walking Horse people. She told me that she was getting lots of calls and faxes from them. I ask if they were for or against s1915 and she told me that they are against the bill. I thanked her for the information, and to thank Senator Frist for his service to the people of TN and the country.
That was it!

WHOA!!
Annie's letter is good.

Which one should I send????

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Oh, Kathy, I am one of the "snow folks".....no ice needed!

To finish off my thought process, I'll freely admit that I was snobby in my opinion of ALL animal racing. I thought all race dog, race horse, etc. owners did not care about their animals and they were "disposable" to them. The whole idea of racing made me furious. I know those people probably do exist, but the Jacksons have made me see clearly that is not always the case. They take care of Barbaro as I would take care of one of my kitties, and that is saying ALOT!

Annie's Everyone agree?

Julie,
I was the same way. We got a good education and a better understanding of the sport itself.

Renee yours was totally, totally great but I agree Annie's is quite the attention-getter...made me stop eating my lunch and get a lump in my throat.

I'm faxing Annie's letter as we speak!

I AGREE

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Yeppers, Renee...Annie's

Glad you had another comfortable night, Barbaro! I am so thankful the Jackson's are giving this site the info about your well-being until Mr. Matz gets back. I loved those pics with Mrs. Jackson and you. You are too handsome!!! Well, have a great evening! I love, love , love you!!!!
Congrats on getting nominated for Sportsman of the Year. In my opinion, you win 10x's over anyone else. Take care, Precious One!!!!

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Kathy,
You go girl!

Thank you Annie from TX for such a great letter. You rock!!!!!!!

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Renee--another miracle of Barbaro, eh??? Our education! I must say seeing Mr. Prado in a complete state of sorrow over Barbaro's accident also helped change my mind. The picture of him kissing Barbaro on the nose makes me cry every time.

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Hold on Kathy J. I just saw a huge grammatical error. Let me make the change and re-post.

Wow GREAT stuff goin on today!

Alex, thanks for the link to the BH article!

GREAT WORK everyone who is working so hard..

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Joan that is superb You should be very proud of yourself.

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Joyce

I understand your concern about too much fluids going in to Alexis if she's drinking on her own, but the infused fluids are the ones that rid the toxins that the kidneys are unable to handle. CRF patients frequently DO continue drinking fluids on their own, and sometimes to excess, which is what is one of the hallmarks of CRF and acute RF. But the kidneys aren't working to flush toxins, so it doesn't matter how much is taken in through the mouth. I'm sure your vet has given you guidance, but the infused fluids for cleansing. The infused fluids work to lower the BUN and creatinined, those taken by mouth will not because of the deficiency of the failing kidneys. The BUN/creatinine may be what is causing her to feel nauseated, vomit, not want to eat or drink, and even have neurological-appearing symptoms. Your doc will give you what he or she believes the right amount to administer, but whatever it is she really needs it. Has your doc mentioned a low-protein diet?

I'm really pulling for you and Alexis.

Love to all,
Cheryl

I wish there was a way WE could vote for our boy for Sportsman of the Year!

Socorro
Correction to your post, Senator Landrieu
(202)224-5824

Thanks!

Isn't the number of horses sent to slaughter 90,000?

Julie,
We saw the raw naked side of the racing industry and that was good for all to see. Everyone involved has my complete respect and more. Those are the people I would love to meet, just to be able to say thank you, that they don't hear enough.

THANKS SHELLEY FOR THE UPDATE! WILL CONTINUE ON TRACK. CALLED AND E-MAILED THEM ALL.

Ro & Brady

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Faith that is what I was thinking, 90,000 not 10,000.

Karen,
There is a link posted above, I can't find it. You can vote all you want for our boy Barbaro.

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annie in TX
That's a great one too. Maybe both should go?

MARILYN/CA -

Thanks for catching that error, will make the correction.

OH NO!!!!!

i have been leaving messages on some voice mail and thought it was strange I never her the lady say Senator Landrieu's name. I thought they were getting too many calls and had to transfer the calls to a voice mail. I wonder who I have been calling? I will call back and try to apologize to her.

I am laughing my, you know what! Marky and I have something in common. Must be a Latina thing.

Oh my...my!

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Not to worry...I changed the number from 10,000 to 90,000 before faxing. I have confirmation that the fax was officially received.

FOB's We worked hard today nice job everyone. It's nice to be united again.

Barbaro,
Sportsman of the year wooooo hooooo baby. Enjoy your evening stay warm, eat treats. I love you bunches. Sleep tight, angels are by your side. Smoooooches on your nose. nite nite

OK. Here's a corrected copy.

We have a challenge for you, Mr. Barker . . . as an animal lover and humanitarian.

Earlier today, Joan Roya contacted your Foundation requesting assistance regarding the passage of S1915, the Anti-Slaughter Bill currently trapped in committee in the US Senate. Passage of this bill would immediately eliminate the inhumane deaths of over 90,000 animals a year . . . animals whose meat ends up in Belgium, France, and Japan as a dining delicacy.

There are only three slaughter houses in the country (two in Texas and one in Illinois), but all three are foreign owned, pay little or no US taxes, and bypass federal laws on food safety by hiring their own inspectors. Not only is the transport of these animals inhumane, as has been shown in numerous catastrophic accidents and deaths, but the killing process is ghastly. This process requires the use of a bolt gun to stun the animal before it is hung by one leg, at which point its throat is slit and the horse is bled while still thrashing.

In addition, and of no small concern to us, is the fact that horses feed and medications contain many ingredients that make this product unfit, and even highly dangerous, for human consumption. Many of these animals are stolen or purchased at auctions by anonymous “killer buyers.” The horses are not sufficiently tested for the presence of such ingredients in their systems, and the resulting product is less than safe.

Through Alex Brown's postings on Fair Hill trainer Tim Woolley's website at http://www.timwoolleyracing.com, thousands of the popular bay colt, Barbaro'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 "Fans 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. But, we can’t do it alone.

We ask for your advice, guidance, and support in this worthy endeavor. Please join T. Boone Pickens, Willy Nelson, and Bo Derek, not to mention Roy and Gretchen Jackson (Barbaro’s owners), in support of passage of this Bill, and use your influence and personality to bring this important issue before the public and the Senate.

Our Sincere Appreciation,
Fans of Barbaro

PS. National Call-in Days, supported by HSUS, and several radio stations, are scheduled for December 3 and 4. National Day of the Horse (established by the US Senate in 2004) is December 13.

Please let us know if any further documentation is needed to aid in your endeavors.

Kathy you are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and Smart.

Annie:

National Call in Days are Dec 4 and 5
the 3rd is a Sunday

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Soccoro
LOL
I wonder what that lady is thinking? Some crazy person wants her to end horse slaughter LOLOLOL

Renee,
If it was the southernsportsawards.com, you can only vote once. I clearly states that if you vote multiple times, all your votes will be disqualified.

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DUH!! I'm trying to do this too fast.

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SOCORRO...I AM ROFLMHEINIEO...THAT IS PRICELESS...

...VISUAL...lady in curlers and bathrobe, cigarette in hand..."Hello?"....

Renee,

I agree....we did work great together today. This is what makes me proud to be an FOB!!

You guys are the best!!

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
202-224-5824 (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!

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MARILYN/CA -

I hope this number will work better. I am calling right now to apologize and to get my voice heard at Senator Landrieu.

THANK YOU!

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Faith try this, then go the "contact us"
But the Tenn Walking Horse is not the same group.
Not per her email

NWHA

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Great work by all FOB's. I am so very proud of you all. A comrade needed help and you were all over it and got the job done.

OK. I promise, this is the last time I'll post this! LOL Any more corrections . . . just fix them, and send the sucker!

We have a challenge for you, Mr. Barker . . . as an animal lover and humanitarian.

Earlier today, Joan Roya contacted your Foundation requesting assistance regarding the passage of S1915, the Anti-Slaughter Bill currently trapped in committee in the US Senate. Passage of this bill would immediately eliminate the inhumane deaths of over 90,000 animals a year . . . animals whose meat ends up in Belgium, France, and Japan as a dining delicacy.

There are only three slaughter houses in the country (two in Texas and one in Illinois), but all three are foreign owned, pay little or no US taxes, and bypass federal laws on food safety by hiring their own inspectors. Not only is the transport of these animals inhumane, as has been shown in numerous catastrophic accidents and deaths, but the killing process is ghastly. This process requires the use of a bolt gun to stun the animal before it is hung by one leg, at which point its throat is slit and the horse is bled while still thrashing.

In addition, and of no small concern to us, is the fact that horses feed and medications contain many ingredients that make this product unfit, and even highly dangerous, for human consumption. Many of these animals are stolen or purchased at auctions by anonymous “killer buyers.” The horses are not sufficiently tested for the presence of such ingredients in their systems, and the resulting product is less than safe.

Through Alex Brown's postings on Fair Hill trainer Tim Woolley's website at http://www.timwoolleyracing.com, thousands of the popular bay colt, Barbaro'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 "Fans 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. But, we can’t do it alone.

We ask for your advice, guidance, and support in this worthy endeavor. Please join T. Boone Pickens, Willy Nelson, and Bo Derek, not to mention Roy and Gretchen Jackson (Barbaro’s owners), in support of passage of this Bill, and use your influence and personality to bring this important issue before the public and the Senate.

Our Sincere Appreciation,
Fans of Barbaro

PS. National Call-in Days, supported by HSUS, and several radio stations, are scheduled for December 4 and 5. National Day of the Horse (established by the US Senate in 2004) is December 13.

Please let us know if any further documentation is needed to aid in your endeavors.

Socorro

LMAO...You should call the lady back and tell her who we are. After all, she does live in DC. Maybe she can help us!!!

Everybody get ready it's group hug time. weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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SOCORRO...or this...."HELLO...you have 4,395 messages in your mailbox.."

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I bet she doesn't even know she's a Senator.

Socorro
It IS funny. She sounds like a nice lady on voicemail...With any luck, all of our calls have converted her to the cause. Invite her to stop by and say hello, since she already knows everyone! :)

Hey Alex, Do you know if Barbaro plans to sign our copies of SI if he wins?

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HELP!!!!!!!!

Can't stop laughing at my mistake.

Called and left a message and still gave me pitch about our purpose, but apologized for my typo.

Literally, have tears running down my eyes. Hope I didn't call a restaurant.

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Annie good letter BUT you keep calling horses animals.. Can it be changed to Horses instead of animals? that would make it more clear to a "non horse" person (s)

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Signature don't you mean his hoof print?

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I am finally here. I had an eye exam this morning and all is well!!! My eyes have improved to 20/17 and 20/40!!! I am still blurry because I have not been using enough artificial tears and also my eye muscles are still a bit weak from the surgery. In two weeks the blurriness should be gone according to the doctor!

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Just "animal" covers a lot of "animals.. ha ha.
species?? well you know what I mean

I think it would be much better if all was changed to Horses.. more forceful!!

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Every bakery in DC is going to know about the horse slaughter issue. LOL Or was this one a deli? Or, heaven forbid, some poor, unsuspecting aide's home number. What a hoot!

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Annie - I have re-faxed the letter with a cover sheet to his assistant requesting that she disregard my first faxed letter and to please present this most current letter. Confirmation receipt is received.

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Renee and Sharon I think you are on to something--how many people would pay $$$ for a Barbaro hoofie print on their copy of SI??? Proceeds going to New Bolton Center?
They could just line his stall with the magazines for a day and he could stomp on them.

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Geez you guys I feel helpless here tied to my desk force to do a self-evaluation for my job due yesterday. I don't even know what some of these words mean. UUGGHHH!!!!

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MY GOSH LYNDA...that is GREAT!

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Lynda great news! Let's all sing "I can see clearly now" in honor of Lynda!

By the number, it sure looks like it was someone else's number in the senate. Wouldn't it be funny if it was Katie in Burns office??LOL

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Everybody's thoughts and prayers helped! Thank you all!!!!!!!

If it was Katie, I bet the men in white coats will be coming soon LOL.

SHELLEY A -

I would not pass up an opportunity to speak about the anti-slaughter Bill. I'm like a tape recorder when I open my mouth.

I am wondering how many calls she has received? Marilyn just brought this up and we have been doing this for 2-3 weeks?

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My mother thinks I lost it, she commented to Papa, "Poor Socorro, she's laughing by herself"

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Kathy J: You're the best!

Lynda: So excited about your vision! Back when they were talking about Barbaro possibly going to the Jackson's for the winter, but were worried about security . . . guess who I immediately thought of to head the team.

Sorry if this has been posted already. An important factor in the slaughter issue:

High Hay Costs Push Up Cases of Horse Abandonment
by: The Associated Press
November 29 2006

High prices and scarce supply for hay this season are leading to abandoned horses, according to animal-welfare groups.

"This is the first year where people are literally just opening the gate and kicking them (the horses) out," said Chuck Fisher, ranch manager at Equine Outreach in Bend, Ore., which rescues and rehabilitates horses and puts them up for adoption.
Just last week, he said, he'd gotten a call about taking in three tame horses found starving in Ochoco National Forest.
A year ago, he bought hay for $125 per ton. This year, he is paying $200, Fisher told The Bulletin newspaper in Bend.
"Hay, if you can find it, is very high right now," said Rodger Huffman, program manager of livestock identification at the Oregon Department of Agriculture. "That situation is statewide."
Tony Aceti, owner of Hay Depot in Bend, said he is selling his premium hay for $200 per ton, and oats-and-alfalfa hay for $140.
"There's people that just can't afford it," he said. "It's sad."
Huffman said that cattle are being auctioned off in record numbers this year as a result of hay costs. Hay shortages last winter prompted many ranchers to hoard as much as they could buy and store this summer, which resulted in the large price jump, he said.
Fisher said that between the high cost of feed, fuel and fertilizer, horse owners feel they are just "out of options."
Aceti said that until recently, it was easy to find local farmers who grew hay and sold it cheaply from their property. But then developers bought up the farmland and built subdivisions, reducing the local hay supply considerably.
He said he can usually count on having sold 20 percent of his inventory by the start of December. But this year, he said, 80 percent of what he bought over the summer is already gone.
Lynn Ouchida, community outreach director for the Humane Society of Central Oregon, said where the farms and ranches once were, ranchettes have sprung up to take their place, many of them bought by people who always dreamed of owning a horse.
Some of them "just don't know what they're getting in to," Ouchida said. "You can buy an inexpensive horse around here, but it's the maintenance that really costs."
Fisher said that hay and supplements can run a horse owner at least $60 per month, depending on how large and how active the animal is.
Abandonment of a horse is a misdemeanor, with a maximum fine of $2,500, according to the Deschutes County sheriff's office.

Dawn that is terrible. Can you imagine the HS people salivating at the prospects of getting these horses? Yuck

Annie in Tx; LOL! I would be honored!

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CATHY -
Give us your evaluation and we will help you.

LYNDA -
Congratulations. Now do you see why I was jealous of you?

SHELLEY A -
Can add this poor lady onto our list for one more day and everyone apologize on my behalf? I apologized up and down explaining why she may have received all these calls

It could help turn things around in whatever office she may be in. I'm going to research and find out who this number belongs to.

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Dawn: This is where the money currently spent to subsidize the horse slaughter plants should go, no?

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LOL Socorro, your mom will probably be in soon with a nice cup of tea and some happy pills.

This article is typical of the propoganda that our opponents spread. It suits their purposes to bolster their arguments about the number of horses that would be abandoned should horse slaughter end!!

It's a plant and the type of thing they've been using for years!!!!

Here's a letter I have written, not sent, to Mr. Bob Barker! I would like responses for changes, etc. Please do so. You can e-mail me at:
shanamrdiv@yahoo.com
I am also going to e-mail it to Alex for his approval and ask him if he could be the contact for Mr. Barker or if he wants to designate someone at Fair Hill.

Thanks everyone!
Daryl!

To: Mr. Bob Barker
From: Fans Of Barbaro
Dear Mr. Barker:
In September of this calendar year the U.S. House overwhelmingly passed a bill to ban the horse slaughtering industry in America. Since that time, thousands of Americans have been working fervently with U.S. Senators to pass Bill S.1915 which will end the horse slaughtering.
As a well known advocate of animal rights we, The Fans Of Barbaro, ask you to lend your voice to this issue. Over 90,000 horses are slaughtered in America each year. We have passionately, but professionally, requested that our public officials listen to their constituents. Through phone calls, letters, faxes and e-mails we have communicated our concerns about the inhumane treatment America’s horses receive during transport and at the three slaughterhouses in existence on American soil. We respectfully request that you allow us to provide you with all the irrefutable facts for your review. We believe you will conclude that action must be taken to protect the innocent lives of those who serve us.
The Fans Of Barbaro are a nationwide group of people who have come together because of the tragic injury Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro suffered in the Preakness. We communicate every day on a website: www.timwoolleyracing.com. In the six months since his injury this website has kept us informed of issues America’s horses face. In response this group has reacted with fundraisers and assisted people in finding homes for horses. This is called the Barbaro Effect and it does not stop here. An anonymous donor to The New Bolton Center, where Barbaro currently is hospitalized, started what is now known as The Barbaro Fund. This money goes to help other animals in need of medical care. Veterinary hospitals around the country, such as the University Of Minnesota, have set aside funds for the study of laminitis. Their reasoning, as stated publicly, Barbaro. It goes on and on. All in all, The Barbaro Effect has been of benefit to people and animals. And I personally believe you would approve of the conduct displayed by The Fans Of Barbaro. We are passionate and professional.
With your graces, we would like to provide you or a contact within your organization the facts on horse slaughtering. And having your voice, sir, would be a wonderful gift we would consider as from The Barbaro Effect!
Sincerely,
Fans Of Barbaro!

Socorro; LOL Don't be jealous!!! It too much work to be jealous. Be happy!

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"I can see clearly now
our horses are fee."

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JULIE L -

No joke my mother has offered me something to drink. If she gives me some of her old remedies, I may not be able to do anything tonight. Lemon leaves boiled, add sugar, and El President (Brandy).

Okay, need to get back to my parents to assure them I'm okay and explain to them.

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Cathy hahahaha hopefully in 2 weeks when my eyes are supposed to clear up entirely the horses WILL BE FREEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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LYNDA P .... JUST READ THE CLARIFYING NEWS! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! I have to admit that I was a bit concerned for your blurriness and discomfort, but reading this news is wonderful!!!

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Socorro will your mom consider adopting me? I'd love it if someone would bring me a toddy like that!

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Lynda P: Can just see you at the gate of Lael Farms asking for FOB documentation for entry! And I thought I felt good about four new teeth on the bottom.

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Linnie: Thanks!! I was a bit concerned about it too! I am so glad all they said was that I need to use more artificial tears. I was afraid they would say.."we need to redo that right eye...." Yikes!!

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Lynda you will have to make up a password or secret handshake for all of us, because of course you will let us all in to see our boy!

Hi everybody! The letter that you are getting ready to fax to Bob Barker sounds really good and to the point, great work! Hope he can help us. I faxed all of the cosponsors and all of the non-cosponsors today in hopes of getting more cosponsors and getting the bill to the senate floor in Dec.,before Christmas.To the cosponsors ONLY I mentioned the Mexico horse slaughter house that is slaughtering 80% of our U.S. horses that are being transported from the U.S. to Mexico to meet their fate and that this has to be stopped and the S1915 bill to be passed in Dec and put into law to save our American horses, and the three HS plants in the US. I just pray everday that this bill will pass and soon for our precious horses. We are all so close now...prayers to all of you for making this happen, for Barbaro and all of his equine friends and human friends.
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Annie; LOL! I used to ask for pool ID when I worked at Lake Conroe, so I can see myself standing next to a gate asking for FOB ID!!! I am sorry I dont get the teeth reference.

Alex: I think Kieren Fallon needs to find a new job.

A wonderful article about "The Barbaro Effect" ...

Barbaro has helped many other horses
November 30, 2006

Over the past six months the name Barbaro has come to mean more than just one horse recovering from raceday injuries. But his misfortune has spun off into several positive moves within the equine and racing industries.

One is the highlighting if the need for more knowledge about the killer disease laminitis; the need for improved racing surfaces to make it safer for gallopers; and the horse slaughter issue. As Barbaro's co-owner Roy Jackson said: "We have an obligation. We are their keepers." And there's the Barbaro Fund, which was established to improve services and equipment at the New Bolton Centre, where Barbaro is recovering. As well as that Pennsylvania's governor gave $US13.5 million to the New Bolton Centre.

Barbaro continues to improve following the removal of his right hind leg cast on November 6, according to his medical team.

"Barbaro is steadily gaining strength on his right hind limb now that it is out of the cast," said Dr. Dean W. Richardson, Chief of Surgery.

"He is only wearing a very light cotton bandage on that leg and both walks and stands well on it."

Barbaro's lower right hind leg had been in a cast since surgery at Penn's George D. Widener Hospital following his accident at the Preakness on May 20.

"Radiographs of his fractured lower limb were taken yesterday and look excellent," said Dr. Richardson.

Barbaro's left hind foot, which had laminitis, continues to improve.

"The left hind foot is improving gradually and has a long way to go although his comfort on that foot remains surprisingly good," said Dr. Richardson.

"Barbaro's attitude and appetite remain excellent, and he still takes short walks outside to graze each day if the weather permits."

He is the grateful recipient of cut grass from his owner Gretchen Jackson, who visits often, says Alex Brown, of Tim Woolley racing. The site's online updates on Barbaro ontinue to be hugely popular, and its readers call themselves "Friends of Barbaro" - FOBs. Associated Content wrote that: "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."

And on the racing blog, Pulling Hair and Betting Horses, Barbaro is being touted as a Sportsman of the Year candidate:

"The point is that Barbaro had a much larger affect on our sport than his races indicate. It was in his injury and recovery that the nation has gone wild about Barbaro: He receives more fan mail than a lot of other sports 'heroes', in his name the UPenn Vet School has raised thousands of dollars, his owners have been championed wherever they go.
"And finally, his lasting effect is that any track that switches to a synthetic surface could also be known as 'a track that Barbaro built.' I don't think it's any coincidence that we're seeing more tracks switch to a synthetic surface. True, California was already in the works, but a surface switch is now being championed by anyone attached to racing, or hoping to be attached to racing. In fact, let me rephrase, I don't think it's any coincidence that track surface switches are becoming front page news. It's no surprise that these discussions are front page news (in racing media) because people care."

http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/0611/070.shtml

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Lynda P: Sorry. I'm getting four pretty new teeth on the bottom later this month. And I was pretty happy about it. But I'm finding out that I'm more excited about your eyes than my teeth. What's that say about Barbaro Effect! We REALLY CARE about each other here.

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Socorro
That toddy sounds pretty good to me. It's chilly here in Palm Springs and it would warm the cockles of my little heart.

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Julie; Great Idea!!! It better be a secret password probably. Handshakes are too obvious. Have to think of something creative.

Cheryl,

Alexis has been on Science Diet k/d for the last three years. At this point though I'll give her just about anything she wants.

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Linnie: Thanks!! I was a bit concerned about it too! I am so glad all they said was that I need to use more artificial tears. I was afraid they would say.."we need to redo that right eye...." Yikes!!

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Speaking of artificial tears, Lynda, I thought of you last night when I saw a commercial for "Restasis" ... I think I spelled that right ... it's by prescription only but it's designed for people who have very dry eyes. I don't know if you're aware of this, but you might want to ask your opthamologist/optometrist about it!

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Linnie what a great article--"A Track That Barbaro Built"--how lovely.

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Annie; Wow! That is great news! You are talking about later in December, right? LOL this month will be over tomorrow. I feel honored that you are more happy about my eyes than about getting new teeth! I needed new eyes and you need new teeth. We are just all falling apart aren't we? LOL. Have you already been fitted?

Linnie; Neat article! I am going to be going around now saying, "Hey that's the track that Barbaro built!"

Can some one translate this for me?

Frisk is pro- about watering down the Horse Protection Act and is
getting support from certain horse factions. NWHA is strongly adverse
to this legislation being changed, as it would allow the standards for
abuse to be lowered.

What did she say?

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Faith did you see my post, did you email her?

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Linnie; I hadn't thought about that. If my eyes don't get better (drying wise) I will call them about that, or wait until my next appt. That's a good idea Linnie! Thanks!

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Debbie LA
Geez....it sounds like Frist is pro-slaughter?

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Its time to go light some candles now. I didn't get to do it this morning so I have some catching up to do.

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Lynda P: Put us all together and we'd probably have a Bo Derek! Yes, impressions are done. Dec. 14 it's out and in. Thanks for asking.

Thank you for the Pretzels,
Thank you for the homemade yummy candy,
Thank you for the delicious cakes and brownies
today!!!
What a wonderful treat for all the staff at New
Bolton!
Happy Holidays!!!!!!
Thank you for all the nice baskets and bags for Barbaro and all the animals at New Bolton Center

Geez....it sounds like Frist is pro-slaughter?

Posted by: cathy potter/california at November 29, 2006 11:28 PM

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I think he's pro "MONEY" - someone is buying his vote

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cathy potter

This part

NWHA is strongly adverse
to this legislation being changed, as it would allow the standards for
abuse to be lowered.

Do you understand what she is telling me.
I don't get it!

The TWH and the NWHA are two difrent groups?

Faith did you see my post?

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So you think he's cashing in before he exits politics?

ACN! Thank you GOD ! Off to light more candles and say my prayers for Barbaro and all the horses!

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Debbie LA
No, I don't get it. Anybody??????

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Linda H
Burns is pro "MONEY"
When I call Frist tomorrow, will ask the aide.

To Shelley A.

Thank you for your well wishes, and yes you most certainly can join in the excitement of Rosie. I assume you checked out our website and saw all my babies. Aren't they cute? I'm not sure where or how to post all the pictures I have of her. If someone knows how to do that, I would be more than happy to post them. I got a chance to see her win photo today. She is a character. She was posing for the camera. I kid you not. We thought it was just a fluke, but lo and behold we looked at other pictures of Rosie and she always looks straight at the camera. She's such a ham. I got to read all the stories of people in the winner's circle with her. They were jumping up and down, yelling and crying, petting and kissing her and she was as cool as a cucumber she didn't flinch at all. She just enjoyed all the attention bestowed upon her. You would have to meet her to truly understand how wonderfully special she is and why we love her so much. She is just one of a kind. All indications are she has a very bright future ahead of her. As I said she will be racing again after the first of the year so I will keep everyone posted. Thanks again, Lorraine

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Julie L,

If you build it, they will come!

Carol
San Diego

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Linnie; I hadn't thought about that. If my eyes don't get better (drying wise) I will call them about that, or wait until my next appt. That's a good idea Linnie! Thanks!

Posted by: Lynda Pellitteri From SE Texas at November 29, 2006 11:23 PM

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Glad I could be of some help, Lynda ... hopefully!

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Cathy:

What politician ISN'T Pro Money? Frist has nothing to lose - he's out of office in January and not going to run for President. He needs a cushion until he finds a new career. And the SH people have lots of money

Renee,Annie and Daryl
your letters was just wonderful. Great job!
Did we fax them?

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LindaH; He doesn't need a new career. He can now make money being a surgeon now that he is out of politics.

Still lighting candles.....

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Lynda P: Would YOU let him cut on you?
Sorry - this is a guy with a medical degree who diagnoses people by videotape (think Terry Schiavo). Not saying he was right or wrong in his diagnosis, just that I wouldn't let him touch me!

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Okay going to keep asking untill someone can tell me what this ladie said

National Walking Horse Association is strongly adverse to this legislation being changed, as it would allow the standards for
abuse to be lowered.

Cathy nor I know???????????

Cathy & Debbie L.A.,

I think the TWHBEA (Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association - also referred to as TWH) is a different org than NWHA (National Walking Horse Association). At least that's what I gathered from the following:
http://www.twhbea.com/about.htm and
http://www.nwha.com/

So maybe the NWHA is supporting S1915 and TWH is against? If the NWHA is against slaughter, they probably were concerned that anyone thought their members were calling in favor of slaughter. Just going by what I found online...certainly not saying I'm an expert on this topic! And I didn't read everything about both organizations, so don't know if their respective stances on S1915 are on their sites or not.

But I would imagine the NWHA is saying they want the bill passed without "diluting" it. Anyone else, chime in!

Debbie: It seems to me that they are saying that changes proposed by whomever would weaken the Bill's intent. Possibly allow for other loopholes for the slaughter industry to creep through, and limit consequences for animal abuse.

Dr. Frist doesn't strike me as a kind person. He used to "adopt" cats from animal shelters and vivisect them. It's common knowledge; he saw nothing wrong with doing that to peoples' lost pets. I doubt he'd feel anything for a horse going to slaughter.

Oh, Jake! You're kidding?

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WHAT?!?!?

If he did that to my cat there'd be heck to pay.

What a ghoul.

Annie, it's true. I heard about it on the news a while ago and Googled it, and found articles that mentioned his predilection for taking pets.

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LindaH; Yes, I would. I don't think I would have a problem, but thankfully I don't need a heart/lung transplant! LOL. He goes around with Operation Rescue and does free surgeries in Africa also.

JCarsonBlack; I believe he did that in College. That is how colleges get animals to work on. My college got them off the streets.

Google Dr. Frist +vivisection - and you'll find it.

I wouldn't vote for him for dogcatcher - obviously!

Jake

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JCarsonBlack; You read those off of biased web sites. He does not go around taking people's cats. He is not Frankenstein.

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Omigosh Jake is correct...this is disgusting. See this Wilkipedia entry on Frist. This is horrifying.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Frist

Thank God he is not running for President.

Lynda, he admitted to taking cats from shelters.

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He did this during medical training, guys, and later admitted "It was a heinous and dishonest thing to do," Frist admitted. "I was going a little crazy."

Frist is described as an animal lover whose "decision to become a doctor was clinched when he helped heal a friend's dog."

http://cats.about.com/cs/advocacy/a/vivisection.htm

No where does it say he takes people's pets.

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Lynda that is good to know.

Bottom line either way we need him on our side.

Okay, I don't want to argue. He says he saw the error of his ways. Personally, it makes me sick. But a lot of animals in animal shelters were pets.

I don't find him a particularly moral man. Diagnosing Terri Schiavo from a few minutes of videotape only adds to that belief.

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The Wikipedia article says the same thing as the About.com article.

I do hope Dr. Frist will bring the bill to the floor, and I hope guilt will push him to do so. He could make a big difference in this world if he could help stop horse slaughter.

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I dont want to get into an arguement either, but Dr Sanjay Gupta from CNN also came to the same conclusion that Dr Frist did in that case, in that she should not have been diagnosed with what she did and he is a neurosurgeon.

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Lynda Pelleteri,
Please don't defend what Senator Frist did to those animals. It doesn't matter if he was in college or not. It's not right. Just because people do experiments in college doesn't make it okay. Animals are totally defenseless. Serial killers have four common traits and one of those is cruelty to animals. What if they said they slaughtered horses to cure cancer? It does not make it okay to do that to horses. Different cause same outcome. It is so cruel;Dr. Frist and anyone else who could do vicious acts to animals are compassionless people. I wouldn't want anyone like that for my doctor, senator, let alone my president. Please don't defend someone's cruelty to animals. The animals don't deserve it. They feel pain, too! I'm not attacking you, Lynda, but that really hit a nerve with me. I just can't bear how people justify themselves to be cruel to animals.

Since we're a horsey site, just cracking a joke here - Dr. Gupta and Dr. Frist give a whole new meaning to the phrase "Horseback opinion". :)

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Jeannie; He did not justify it, he said it was hideous and dishonest. I am sure that there is forgiveness in the world and when you figure out what you did was bad, you recognize it, admit it, and it is forgiven. That is the crux of my statement. I am not trying to defend what he did, I am just trying to state that he knew what he did was wrong.

JCarsonBlack; LOL hahahahaha.

True, Jeannie. Sociopaths, particularly sadistic sociopaths, generally start by torturing animals. In fact, that is one way animal lovers are getting bills passed to protect animals, because they know with some people, it leads to other things.

I am not saying this is the case with Dr. Frist, however. But I wouldn't have him to my birthday party either. I have three cats, and I wouldn't want them to feel uncomfortable.

Thank you for the Pretzels,
Thank you for the homemade yummy candy,
Thank you for the delicious cakes and brownies
today!!!
What a wonderful treat for all the staff at New
Bolton!
Happy Holidays!!!!!!
Thank you for all the nice baskets and bags for Barbaro and all the animals at New Bolton Center

Posted by: Kathy at November 29, 2006 11:31 PM

OMG...I am getting a sugar high just reading about the wonderful goodies the FOBs are sending to NBC...wowie! I could go for some homemade fudge right about now!

Would not want Frist living next door to me. How do people like that get to be Senators.

Adverse means opposing or opposed, per Webster.

legislation being changed,

National Walking Horse Association is strongly opposed to this legislation being changed, as it would allow the standards for abuse to be lowered.

"abuse to be lowered"
Keeping the slauther, keeps the abuse down.

YES she is pro slaughter.

Have some info to send her tomorrow.

Daryl,

Your letter is wonderful!! It is very well written! I can tell you carefully chose each and every word! Thank you so much for all of your passionate work! We love you Daryl!

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Pamela; I am eating triple fudge chocolate cake right now, or what's left of it.

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Hey Lynda, are you a veterinarian? Is this something everybody already knows and I am just a dork?

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Does anyone know what lorraine in Staten island

website address is that she refers to in post at

11:38? I want to see her horses!

I'm home, caught up and grinning like an idiot. WOW.

THIS is just the tip of the iceberg of what we can do,together.

So very proud to be an FOB.

I just managed to catch the tail end of NPR's Talk of the Nation today, and Kinky Friedman was the guest. He just ran for governor of Texas, and as he said with only a 33% turnout no independent can win.

In talking about his campaign, the ONLY thing he mentioned he wanted to do, and still wants to do, is close down the horse slaughterhouses. He mentioned the numbers involved, where they are located, and who owns and who eats. He is keeping the flame going in Texas.

He mentioned that this not "the cowboy way" - save a horse and ride a cowboy...

He is also the author of a new book, " The Christmas Pig - A Fable " about a pig who asks the little non-speaking boy who is painting the Christmas creche why he, the pig, can't be in the picture. There is an excerpt from the book on the site, too. I think this book may go in some of my Christmas stockings.

Here is the link to listen to Kinky Friedman on NPR today - it is about 16 minutes long, and the horse slaughter mention is near the end. It is obvious he worked to get this mention into the segment, because it did come a little out of context. He was WORKING at it!

KINKY FRIEDMAN NPR

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How's Felix, Susan?

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Jake & everyone this is kinda interesting I'm not sure what this means but here goes. Gunnar my boxer comes to work with me every day, he is just wonderful with people but I always watch, well good thing I do because this one person he just hated, he wanted to attack him, for real! After putting Gunnar in the office I went over & talked to the gentleman, guess what I found out..... He was a butcher.

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Julie; Am I a vet? Oh no I couldn't stand it LOL. I assume you are talking about how vet schools get animals to dissect? I dissected a cat in high school in Human Anatomy class and a pig in Biology class in college. Don't know where they got the pig exactly, but the cats came from the streets of New York. The school recieved dozens of them every year. I don't know why it was New York because I am sure CA had plenty, but that's where they came from.

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Jake...I hope I don't regret bringing this up again...but I have an honest question meant to be purely free of any partisan intent...
Med schools supply human cadavors for students. What did he need the animals for? or Was this before he was in Med School? If so, I thought the Colleges and Universities supplied any animals needed for labs and such? This is just so bizarre I cannot believe it!

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Julie; You are not a dork!

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SUSAN O...OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG...that is something!

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Oh, I was assuming that was vet school. I took Horticulture instead of Biology--thank heavens.

I know what you mean, veterinarians have a tough, tough job. When I had to say goodbye to my love Thaddeus my vet cried just as hard as I did...

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Pamela; if I may intercede..Colleges can't supply human cadavers unless people donate their bodies to school. The last I read on the issue (and it may be totally different now) is that hardly anyone does this because they just don't know or realize that they can. The reason animals are used is because their systems are nearly the same as ours. It's easier to learn what connects what on an animal because they are smaller.

This would be a good question to ask Doc Richardson.

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Pamela and Susan--on that note, my current husband knew that if he didn't pass the Thaddeus and Tyrone test, he was "outta there". Thankfully the boys gave him the "paws up" and we were married a year later. I trust my pet's instinct more than my own.

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SusanO; Oh my gosh! I bet your dog smelled something fierce on him.

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Lynda...LOL...I am afraid to even mention that name! tee hee

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Julie; LOL. I have to say, I dove right into that cat. I was the main "cutter". Man did it stink. I won't say anymore. Same with the pig. Just dove right in.

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Pamela.... He even suggested that the next time he comes in he will change & shower to see if we get a different reaction from Gunnar. He did & Gunnar still hated him.

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Pamela; hahaha! Well, I will just do it for you then...

Love you Roo..........Grow Hoof Grow....
I think we may have the second of December covered....for green tops and spearmints...Let's keep our Big Boss Hoss with treats. He doesn't know a party when he sees one.......he just wants that wrapper off of that spearmint.
Love to Family and posse
Susan
Believe in Miracles. Believe in Barbaro

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Susan O...I have heard how unbelievable a dog's sense of smell can be...I can see why the bath didn't get rid of the scent as far as the dog was concerned...YUK...I could never be a butcher, but am grateful for their services...

LYNDA P...I cannot believe you said that! The only thing I dive right into is Chocolate Ice Cream...YUK again!

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Pamela; Hahahaha the rest of my group thought it was yucky too. The formaldehyde is hideous stuff. Yuck.

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Susan O, being a strict vegetarian I have to say that your Gunnar is brilliant. :-)

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Pamela--Cherry Garcia Ice Cream! LOL

GO KINKY GO

I've always liked that man.

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SusanO, your very discerning dog's "tail" is to laugh. Animals are so much smarter than many people realize. 19 years ago, when I was still in grad school, I was leaving town and couldn't afford a carrier for Felix. He immediately tore through a box, so I stopped at the HS to buy one of their cardboard carriers for the trip. I had to carry him in with me so he wouldn't be loose in the car when I returned and opened the door.

I will never forget two things: the look of utter weariness and despair on the clerk's face when she asked if I was "turning this one in", and the way Felix grabbed me around the neck and would not let go.

Sadly, the HS is unable to be non-kill. Felix knew. He could tell.
(and I scrimped and saved and bought him a carrier before our next trip home).

Julie L, he's doing okay today, thanks! Not great, but better than two days ago. Love to Lola the Heating Pad Queen; we hope she gets better.

Pamela - I don't know about that. I do know that there's a difference between vivisection and dissection. And that's what makes me sick. Vivisection is to cut into something that is alive.

Like that poor frog I refused to cut into in Biology. One small step for the frog, one giant F minus for me.

Susan E. - I love the story about Felix. I'm glad that he's doing better. May he inhale his food again. My most fervent wish.

Jake

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Julie... thanks. Its funny cause now when he comes in he calls me first so I can keep Gunnar in the office.

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Good for you, Jake, too bad you couldn't take Horticulture in the place of Biology like I did, LOL! I would have taken the F minus too!

The only thing I killed was a sorry little ivy plant.

Goodnight Alex and family

Bobbycakes ...sleep tight sweet guy...heal leg and grow hoof!

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You brought back memories......ugh!! During our human anatomy class (all woman school) our lady instructor thought it would be nice to take us all to the University Med School across campus...Well ...those med students are a breed all their own...I don't think they have changed much. They were working on cadavers (usually homeless people I was told) and the jokes they cracked while they were "working" were "ripe". I had this class just before lunch!!!!!Most of us skipped lunch those days....

Linda H...prayers to you and let us know how things are going for you.

Buzz says prayers for all the furries and hairies out there.

Good Night guys!!! It was a productive day!!!

Julie L - LOL!

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Susan... please give Felix & Lizzie a big kiss for me.

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and, for the record, I still feel crappy about killing the ivy plant.

I even take spiders outside in a dixie cup and set them free. My husband thinks I am a complete nut case.

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JCarsonBlack; Yikes! I didn't know vivisection was on LIVE creatures! ICK that is nauseating

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OMG...JAKE...I am nauseated...I am kinda sorry I asked...I had NO idea...How appalling!

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Does anyone know why Showing Up's mouth is foamy in the post parade pictures??

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I am going to hire Gunnar to pick my next husband.

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Cindy A...maybe Showing UP forgot to rinse after brushing?LOL....seriously...I think that is nerves/excitement...but what do I know...any horsey people out there?

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D'Anne; Hahaha LOL! thats how they get through those kinds of things I think, to make jokes.

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Julie.... I do the same thing maybe its a vegetarian thing lol.

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Julie let me know when you need him.

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Ar you guys talking about the froth in his mouth?

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What I know about horse froth comes from Dressage. When you have the horse collected, his head is a certain way and it encourages the horse to salivate more. Some salivate more than others, but it could be Showing Up is holding his head in such a way that his salivary glands are being incouraged to make excessive saliva. Nothing wrong with it, it just makes a mess.

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Susan O hopefully I won't need his services for that but you never know! If Monique, Lola or Cecil say he has to go well then, that's it! :-) Road trip to go visit Gunnar!

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Julie.... I too trust my Gunnar & Isis.

Sorry guys, now I've spoiled everybody's dinner, I'm going to go eat. I shouldn't have gotten into that, and I'm sorry.

But good for Gunnar!

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I'M VERY UNDER THE WEATHER, BUT AM CATCHING UP ON SOME POSTS- I'M STILL MAKING MY CALLS --- ESPECIALLY SINCE WE DON'T HAVE MUCH TIME LEFT UNTIL DECEMBER'S END.

SUSAN W ETC.. I AM SENDING SOME MONEY ($60) TO KENNETT FOR BARBARO OR WHATEVER RACHEL/ALIE NEED TO USE IT FOR REGARDING BARBARO. I OWE PAMMIE $30 SO I BETTER PAY UP BEFORE SHE SENDS THE CREDITORS AFTER ME!! :>)

HAVE A GREAT EVENING ALL,
LUV & PRAYERS FOR BARBARO & EVERYONE-
CHERYL G

PLEASE LIGHT CANDLE FOR DENISE

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Cheryl G hope you feel better soon!!!

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Jake...I take that back...I am glad I asked...and no amount of apologizing or "gee whiz I was kinda crazy then" can make up for it...As for forgiveness, I will leave it up to God...Wow...I still cannot believe it!!!

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Jake how are you doing girl, and how is the book coming?

Barbaro to get a new "shoe"

New Shoe For Barbaro

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JAKE..don't go...I was only slightly exaggerating about being nauseated...tee hee...It isn't your fault that I am dumb in the vivisection department...and I am an adult after all (despite rumors to the contrary!)LOL

Hello Barbaro,

The weather in Minnesota is turning much colder now. Mild weather had been hanging around for some time but I think Winter is now here.

I know it's a little early but we're turning in early ourselves tonight. My husband has been coming home sooo tired from delivering all of those packages! It will be this way through the holidays.

So please grab your blanket Barbaro and cuddle up. With our cool weather the skies are clear and the stars are shining brightly. May the stars shine bright where you are, lighting your way to sweet dreams tonight.

Let the healing continue through the night and strength carry you through your day tomorrow.
Now close your eyes and start on your dream's journey. I love you Honey. Close your eyes. Good night. XXOO

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Cool article, Candice! Hopefully Barbaro will have the most stylish shoe around! And I hope it is a sight more comfortable than the stupid high heels I am wearing...

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CherylG I pray you feel better!!

Candice
Thank you for the link to New Shoe For Barbaro
The best is hearing how well he is doing.
But I will still pray for him. Keep praying untill he walks out of NBC.
Love this part.

His disposition has actually improved so much,” said Anderson. “He has a lot more confidence abd can walk around so much better. He is a happy horse. He was very unhappy, yet courageous, there for a while.”

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THANKS JULIE, YOU ARE SO SWEET-- AND SO FUNNY TOO(THE OTHER NIGHT). :>)

LUV YA,
CHERYL G

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Lynda,
When my daughter was doing dressage our trainer said that salivation was a sign of being relaxed in a horse, that the jaw is loose enough that you see the saliva. This may tie into what you said as when the head and neck are curved downward it is also a sign the horse is relaxed and comfortable. Kind of like when a baby drools because the jaw is loose.

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Bonnie you are right. They are both tied in. When they are relaxed their heads are held in such a way that that happens.

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So, do we now have two Pamelas? One with a blue lighted name (which I can't open) and one without?

Hiya, Bobbey! Yes, sweet prince, if I could vote, you'd be Sportsman of the Year. I hope that this warm weather has allowed you to enjoy the great outdoors so far this week. Do you still get the massage blanket applied each evening? (Maybe I could borrow it from you sometime!) Wishing you delicious dreams of verdant meadows, warm breezes, and lots of frisky KY fillies. Hugs, pets, & "scratches" from your pals in CT - Robyn, Brent, & Nikita

#### To Lorraine: Congratulations upon Rosie's win. She sounds like Barbaro; he always seems to look straight into any camera.
To Lynda P.: Congratulations to you on the results of your most recent eye exam.
Nice to see that Anna in TX, Martita, J Carson Black, & Designgirl7 are all back. (Loved your imaginary Mastercard commercial, DG7!)
To Susan E.: Thrilled that Felix is still chowing down! Yippee!
Great posting, Daryl Smoliak.
Happy birthday, Therese. Nice to see that Zeke is bounding with energy.
Great news about Julie's Lola.
To Joan Roya: Excellent detective work re. locating Bob Barker's Foundation. Super advocacy, Joan. Has anyone ever tried to reach Doris Day about this issue? I believe that she sponsors a shelter for dogs in California, perhaps in Malibu? Everybody loves Doris Day and she might help sway some Senators.
To Joyce Moore: I am sending good thoughts to Alexis. Hope that she can get re-hydrated with IVF tomorrow when she sees her vet. Please hang in there. Good night, everyone, and peace. ####

Pamela - honestly, I did eat! Spaghetti, though. :) And Debbie, the book is coming along, as is my search for a new agent. Spoke to one today I think is promising. Publishing: quick as wildfire (when awful) and slow as molasses (when good).

I think horse slaughter will be a thing of the past. Hopefully, we can get it done now, but I have no doubt that if we don't, we'll get it done next time. Better sooner than later, though, for all those sweet souls out there now.

More phone calls tomorrow.

G'night everyone.

Jake

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WWWHHHHAAAAA???? Bonnie....where?

Good night sweet Barbaro. Prayers for your continued healing.

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Thanks,
Pamela and Lynda for answering my question about Showing Up.

Prayers for all our humans and furry babies in need.

Everyone have a great night!

cindy a

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"salivation was a sign of being relaxed in a horse, that the jaw is loose enough that you see the saliva. This may tie into what you said as when the head and neck are curved downward it is also a sign the horse is relaxed and comfortable. Kind of like when a baby drools because the jaw is loose."

I must remember this next time I fall asleep at work with my mouth hanging open..."No, boss, I wasn't napping, I'm doing dressage and I'm very relaxed!"

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Pamela: I noticed that, too. time stamp 1:04

Susan E. - Very happy Felix is eating well. I think of him every day, many times a day.

(Soft spot in my heart for cats, dammit!)

After all this close encounter with the political system, far more than I ever had before, I had to appreciate Kinky Friedman's comments today. One particularly struck home, "You know what politics is, don't you? Poly (many) and ticks (blood sucking parasites)." Yikes. But what do they want - HOW can anyone get them to move in a productive, positive, HUMANITARIAN way? I don't understand the lack of movement, because if anything, one would assume this gold star would help them live a life knowing they did ONE good, moral thing while in this august body!

Can't wait for next week to see what possible, positive movement may happen.

Kinky Friedman said another thing I loved -

" Money may buy you a fine dog, but only love can make her wag her tail. "

Blessings on all our four legged companions, friends, loved ones, and those we know are so in need yet unknown.

Hello Alex, Bobby and fellow fans,

re: Senator calls today - This afternoon on my second round of calls, I had a hard time getting through. I thought that was great - you're all calling. It took 3 times to get to talk to the aide at McConnell's office - she kept asking me to hold. Nelson's in Fl was busy - first time that happened and Martinez - also FL - bounced right into the voicemail. Reid - I got voicemail as well. Frist - the same "Can you please hold a moment?" and then bounced to the voicemail. Funny thing - when the one aide said "I'll pass that along to the Senator". I said "How"? He said "excuse me?" I said, I just wondered how you do that. Do you have a pen and pad there and tally the calls? He said "no- we enter it in the computer to do that". Interesting!

Janice
Proud to be a fan of Barbaro

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Ok...mystery solved...I THINK...I did post that at 1:04...It must have happened because I had an exclamation mark accidently in the URL box when I posted...I noticed it the next time I went to post, but had no idea that that had happened!

I was scared/laughing because I thought WHO WOULD WANNA BE ME?...I get in trouble too much!LOL

Try it...see if it does that to your name! Otherwise...I have no idea how it happened!!!!!

test

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OMG...it does do that to your name...TRY IT...just put an exclamation mark in the URL box right next to the left edge (I guess any other punction would do??) It makes your name blue!!!

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When I clicked on pam's blue name took me to a google site and says "I feel lucky" search. ha ha

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PAMELA -

I do not believe you are PAMELA, it is leading me to "PAGE NOT FOUND"

(LOL) It is my mom's tea making me act this way

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Candice...LOLOLOLOLOL

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this is what the page says (shows the ! in the search box too)

The "I'm Feeling LuckyTM" button automatically takes you to the first web page returned for your query.

An "I'm Feeling Lucky" search means less time searching for web pages and more time looking at them.

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Pamie
If you're going to use a posting ID, you might want to try one other than your own name. LOLOLOL

(I hope you know I'm just kidding)

Test

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Socorro...are you sure it didn't say BRAIN NOT FOUND???

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Jake, bless you and your beloved Daisy. It is comforting to know that when Felix's time comes, Daisy and our other late friends will be there to meet him.

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Susan

Is Felix okay????????

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Socorro: If Pamela isn't Pamela, then who is Pamela, assuming, of course, that there is a Pamela to be Pamela, and not just an imposter Pamela posing as Pamela who is not Pamela.

I need to go to bed!!!

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YOU GUYS!!!...ROFLMHEINIEO...I have definitely been at the computer too long today...
Still LOLing because I love being teased!!!!
I think I must be drinking the same tea as Socorro...

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Gee, can I have some too???

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PAMELA -

Talking about me?

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Jake--catwoman here too. I have a candle lit next to my boy's urns and pictures as we speak.

Lola Queen of the Heating Pad sends her love to everyone!

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Cora, he's okay. Didn't eat as much as yesterday, but still eating. He's spent more time outside of the cave today. He bit me, which he likes to do if I displease him. So, I got another day with him and we will have another day together tomorrow....

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Susan E--are you kidding? Felix will have many friends, Thaddeus is growing a hydroponic catnip garden in kitty heaven and Tyrone is grilling up fresh halibut.

I pray that it is a long time from now but I've instructed my boys to meet all of the critters I've prayed for here.

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Julie
Please hug pretty Lola for me the next time she gets off her "heated throne". LOL I'm so glad she's doing well.

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ANNIE in TX -

I don't know if it's the tea, but HUH?

Hello Alex. The Barbaro effect continues. I was pleased to read this article and will keep my fingers crossed for these changes.

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=68018&subsec=2

Good night!

Laura (Monroe, GA)

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I will hug her from you, Cora! Thank you so much.

I'll have to post a picture, perched on her heating pad, of her on my site!

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Susan
I'm glad. I read your post about when the time comes, and for some reason alarm bells went off in my head. I think I'm getting a little too sensitive about losing our friends.

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Socorro: Just my weird sense of humor. Kind of a joke. Never mind.

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JULIE L. -

I have been meaning to tell you that I find it odd that you named your little one, Lola, that's what my dad used to call my mom.

Alex,

Did you see the positive Barbaro update in The News Journal/Delawareonline?

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Socorro...you gave me the best belly laugh today that I have had in a long time!!! That thingy about the wrong phone number for LANDRIEU had me laughing so hard that my dog started HOWLING!
How's that for loyalty from man's best friend!...hahahaha

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Socorro, then for sure there is some connection and I will be at your door soon for some of that tea laced with Brandy...

BTW I was online purchasing Novena (sp) candles to light by the pictures of my boys, and there was one with a St. Socorro I think!

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....and Annie...I thought your post was hysterical!

Well...I am off...been here entirely too long...The article about Barbaro's new shoe was really great and had some new info in it!

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JULIE L -

I'm no Saint, but I am familiar with a Novena.

In Mexico, a Novena was praying the rosary for nine evenings without breaking it. Every night after praying the rosary, we would have Mexican sweet bread and tequila, brandy, etc.

Shelley in CA
Loved your post

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You are very welcome, Kathy. You people are the best! Thank you.

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To all the MO.Mamas and Papas who sponsored horses to honor the NBC staff, please check post 248 on the MO.Mama Sponsorship thread for an update on the progress of our Christmas Project. Everything is looking good so far!!! Big Thanks to all who made this such a special gift to the horses and the NBC staff!!

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OOPS - I'm sorry, make that post 275 on the MO. Mamas Sponsorship thread. I can't count.

Good night everyone.
Barbaro sweet dreams by sweet man. Thanks Alex and Mrs. Jackson for the updates on our Barbaro.
I can't believe how great you or, to do all you both do. Thanks just don't seam to cover it!

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Socorro,
I love Mexican sweet bread! We have a great cafe here named "Los Bagels", it is owned by a Mexican guy and a Jewish guy. Their bagels are great, you can get them with anything on them. They also have pan dulce, hallah (traditional "Jewish bread"), many Mexican goodies, "Day of the Dead Bread", and lots of Dia de los muertos figures, I forgot what they call them, that you can buy to grieve for someone or ask for healing, etc. If you lived closer I would highly recommend it!

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OK, last time, it is post 274. I must really be tired. At least I got everyone's attention that there is an update on the discussion board for the MO. horse sponsorship for Christmas!LOL!!!

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ANNIE in TX -
I knew what you meant, I was laughing.

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That does it, I am going to become an honorary member of Socorro's family.

Bonnie, I love Day of the Dead figurines! Last time I was in Mexico I picked up Dos Diablos--a male and female devil all dressed up in their finery, I love them!

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Julie L,
Yes, I do too. I love the Mexican tradition of honoring the dead and not being afraid to celebrate those who have passed on! There are lots of different ones at this shop if you ever need more I could send some!

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Where is the shop, Bonnie? Are you anywhere near me?

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I feel like I missed out, I had clients all day and wasn't able to make one call. I'll make up for it tomorrow!

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Julie L.,
I am in Arcata, CA, about five hrs. north of S.F. on the coast - Humboldt Bay. Where are you?

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Bonnie--

Well we are on the same coast at least! I am in Vancouver, Washington right next to Portland, Oregon.

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I hadn't thought of this before but I should get a Day of the Dead horse figurine in honor of B for his healing. I'll check it out.......

Would like to post a very special picture I have of
Thumblina, who is the world's smallest horse.

Standing just 17 inches tall, she is never going to be a champion show-jumper.

In fact, the tiny mare is so small she would struggle to leap over a bucket.

But such things are of little concern for feisty Thumbelina who has just been officially recognised as the world's smallest horse.

The five-year-old received the title from the Guinness Book of Records after her astonished owners realised she was never going to grow any bigger.

She was born on a farm in America to a couple who specialise in breeding miniature horses.

These popular show horses usually weigh about 250lb and reach a height of 34 inches when they are fully grown.

But when Thumbelina was born, it was immediately clear she would never grow to this size.

At birth she weighed 8lb - the weight of many new-born babies - and eventually she grew to a mere 60lb.

Thumbelina's extraordinary size has been put down to dwarfism, which makes her a miniature of a miniature.

But despite this massive difference in size, it is feisty Thumbelina who rules the roost over the stallions and racehorses on her 150-acre farm.

'When she was born, she was so small we thought she wasn't going to make it,' said Michael Goessling, whose parents Kay and Paul bred the miniature horses.

'She weighed eight pounds when she came out and she looked very ill. We feared the worst.

'Because her legs are proportionally smaller than her body and her head, she has to wear orthopaedic fittings to straighten them a lot of the time.

'But we love her and wouldn't want her any other way.'

At a mere 17 inches tall (four hands), the mare measures up to the shins of the 'normal' horses in the paddock.

The Goessling family have bred miniature horses for the past 15 years on Goessling's Goose Creek Farm in St Louis, and these usually stand at 34 inches at the withers - the ridge between the two shoulder blades.

But the owners of the mini horse began to realise they may have bred a record-breaker when she stopped growing after a year.

'My parents have bred hundreds of miniature horses, but we have never had one as small as Thumbelina,' Mr Goessling said.

'She was just a complete fluke and we call her a mini mini.

'When she was young she found the dog kennels and decided she wanted to bed-in with the dogs, rather than with bigger horses.

'She spends all her time playing with the spaniels, but we have to try and stop her grazing on grass, because she is not allowed to eat too much.'

Thumbelina survives on a cup of grain and handful of hay, served twice-a-day.

Normal horses lives for about 35 years, but she is only likely to live up to the age of 17 because of her size.

She has the ability to become pregnant and give birth to foals, but her owners have decided not to allow this to happen.

Mr Goessling, 39, said: 'There could be complications during the pregnancy, so we think it is better to avoid the risks.

'And although we love Thumbelina, we do not think it is right that the gene which creates dwarfism in horses is carried on through future generations.'

The tiny mare has become sometime of a celebrity in her home town in America, but Mr Goessling insists they will never sell her, no matter what price is offered.

'She is too precious to us to sell,' he added. 'I think my parents would sell me before they part with Thumbelina.

'She has that special Wow factor, which you only get when you physically see how small she really is.'

Julie
Yes, I am familiar with your area, it is also very beautiful, very green and lots of rain like here! Because Humboldt Cnty. is in CA lots of people think it's warm like So. Cal. NOT! It's very mild temperatures on the coast but inland a few miles it can get hot during summer.

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Yep, Bonnie, it's wet and miserable sometimes but I love it here!

My sister and I toured N. Cal and we loved it, too.

Baze is one away from the record Yahooo!!!
He won the 8th at Bay Meadows.


Love to see it!
jock4hire (lj)

I have been computer less for over a week and going crazy. So much good news about Barbaro!

Thank you Mr & Mrs Jacksons for the updates. You are the best abd Barbaro is so lucky to have you.

Finally, Alex did you see the artcile about Barbaro in the Chinese news paper?

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I consider myself very lucky to live here, the people are caring for the most part, the countryside is beautiful, there's lots of wildlife and organizations supporting wildlife, it's a good place to raise children, low crime rate, no smog, not much traffic, etc. My daughter liked growing up here but now she's in an opposite climate - New Mexico, that's where she found a job. There isn't a lot of big business here so jobs are not as plentiful as a bigger city but we do have Humboldt State University. Walmart tried to get in here but were voted down my the locals. It would have put a lot of small business out - not good for a small town! I probably sounds like I'm bragging - I just consider myself lucky and I am grateful. Let me know if you want any figurines.

Good Night Sweet Barbaro

Good Night Alex and All

Prayers For All In Need

Thank you so much to The Jackson's

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I will, Bonnie, thank you so much!

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Goodnight FOB's! Hugs to everyone.

Good evening to all FFOBs and Horse Lovers Everywhere!
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Here is today's "take" for my Emailing thus far: Landrieu 4 times, Frist 9 times, Ensign 4 times, Sununu 8 times, DeMint 4 times, Vitter 4 times, and Inouye 4 times. I even talked to Ensign's office! I found a toll-free number on his website, gave it a shot, and IT WORKED from Washington State! I told the lady that I was calling in regards to S1915; she asked if I was calling from Nevada. I said no, I'm calling from Snohomish, WA, but that this is a national issue, as horses from here are shipped for slaughter. She understood and will pass to Senator Ensign my desire to have S1915 passed before the 109th congress adjourned for good. So we'll see what happens. The phone number is 877-894-7711. Give it a try and see if it works for you guyses! Too bad that not all 100 senators don't have toll-free telephone numbers!

Well, that's all for the time being! If I think of anything more, I'll check back later!

Warmest regards from Laura S. in SNOW!-homish, WA! BRRRRRRRR!

David,

Where is this Thumbelina picture? I want to see it!! Please email me here at jock4hire would you?

Thanks,and remember to Smile,
jock4hire (lj)

thankyew, Robyn~ it's nice to be able to check in again.

I'm turning in, long day with no A/C at work (we had 87*), tomorrow we get a cold front, supposedly!

g'night, Barbaro!
g'night, y'all!

Debbie in L.A. -

Thank you for the thank you. It's just very hard to rationalize the performance of the politicians versus the reasons we elect them. So hard.

I hope they will do something these next couple of weeks to help me regain my faith...

Socorro and Julie -

I too make it a point to buy Day of the Dead skeletons for my brother who is a doctor in Jackson, WY. I am pleased to say that he has them in prominent view in his VERY eclectic office...

Jock4Hire -

Huzzahs to Russell! Wish I were off tomorrow which is SURE to be the DAY so I could go over to Bay Meadows. For sure it will be televised and on the evening news... It's funny that it has taken so long since he was so close. Normally he has winners by the threes and fours every day (whatever he is riding is usually the favorite, good horse or not!). I guess the watched pot never boils. If we know him, he is mightily embarrassed that he has kept all those people waiting... I guess they all wanted him to get lots of exposure in these last few days, ha ha. Such a good guy...

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Anna in TX: Not sure wherfe you are exactly, but the cold front is surely coming through DFW right now. It's 40 degrees colder than it was this afternoon. Bring in the plants and bundle up!!

Oh my goodness Barbaro - I have not been able to read the updates for over a week and boy do I miss ya !

Wow Alex- what a wonderful visit with Barbaro and the Jackson's - a moment you won't soon forget !! I am excited for you ! Thanks for sharing your visit!

Well, I feel kind of lost as I am sure I have missed a lot of good stuff!

Barbaro - I think of you every day (many times) I pray for you continued healing- you are such an awesome horse ! Bless you boy!

Hello to all you FOB !

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JOCK; www.worldssmallesthorse.com

Good night sweet Barbaro. May tonight bring you peaceful, healing rest. You're in my thoughts and prayers and heart. I love you Barbaro.

The miracle continues...

ACN, way to go Barbaro! JOYCE, I am praying for you and Alexis. My beloved calico cat, Tulip, lived 2-1/2 years after I started subcu fluids for her renal disease. Most of them happy ones. It's worth it, they feel so much better,and gives you more quality time together. Best of luck!

Peggy in AZ

Way to go, Barbaro.....another comfortable night. Let's take it one day at a time, OK? You're beautiful and I love you. You're in my prayers.

Hello Beautiful Barbaro!! ANOTHER COMFORTABLE NIGHT!!! Music to my ears. Way to go, Champ. I'm on this journey with you, and I'm excited. Stay well, and be safe.

I love you.
I believe in miracles.
I believe in Barbaro.

MA

Awwww!!

Thumbelina is precious but she doesn't really look any smaller than the miniature horses that DuPonts have. But they're all so amazingly tiny!! Thanks Lynda! Appreciate that quick come back!!


jock4hire (lj)

Ha ha ha Shelley!!

The watched pot!! Very well stated. That'd be Russell alright!! I was just mentioning the other night when a few years back he was trying to break another record. It seemed that the harder he tried the harder to obtain it seemed to get!! But I really thought today would be the day. I've been laughing on and off since calling the jocks room. I did tell him all the FOB's at TimWoolleyRacing.com was pulling for him and to stop messin' around and get 'er done!! ha ha too funny!

Smile Smile Smile!
jock4hire (lj)

Bobby, sweet Velvet Nose, time to tuck you in. I'm falling asleep (again) so tonight is the quick version--but no less heartfelt. You know your instructions. See you manana for ACD, sweetheart.

Good night, everyone! Great day!

I just read that Baby Melody is now in the care of Neil Drysdale in CA. Michael M used to have her.

BARBARO
-Goodnight precious Big Ole Boy. I was thinking of you all dat today. The weather here was so gloomy and rainy, not nice at all. I hope you had better luck with your weather up there. Have a wonderful night and get some restorative, peaceful, healing sleep. I love you very much.

Prayers to all creatures great and small.

Tucking you in with words a little early tonight. Today was exhausting, but in a good way.
Good night champion heart. It is so wonderful to hear you are happy. We will never really know how much you have been through, and how unhappy you were at times. To know you are happy now means everything dear one. The soft bandage must be very comfortable and I hope the new shoe is helping that hoof along. Snuggle into your straw and sleep and dream of fields of Lael grass and buckets of crisp red apples and green pears and mounds of spearmints with no wrappers to get in the way. You deserve it all and more because you are our sportsman, champion, and hero. Bella, Gracie and I send you butterfly kisses. g'nite.

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How gratifying to see that none of the fight has gone out of this group. The main board was filled with a multitude of effort on behalf of S 1915 today. Keep going, Monday is almost here.

Goodnite all, sleep well.

Jock4Hire,

Just wanted to send congratulations along for your Jim being the leading rider at Lone Star, hope he gets the title this week! And if you guys are off to Shreveport, that is good news because you can give us another first person eye on the wintertime races there. And hopefully Jim can win some bigger purses...

The photos you have with Jim after the win on BF Bucko and some of the FOBs are quite wonderful. For anyone who didn't see them, here they are:

JIM WITH FOB's AND BF BUCKO

Maybe more FOB's will make their way to Shreveport to hang out on the backside with you! So glad you're here...

Sorry, for any who want to see Bucko's photos:

I didn't see to get that blue link to work above. However, you can click on THIS link and it will take you to the message with BF BUCKO highlighted. (Still an amateur here, as all can see from the revised message!).

JIM with FOB'S and BUCKO

Everybody looks so happy ! And a beautiful horse, besides !

The link to Jim and BF Bucko image can be found here at Digi-llusions.com go to

BF BUCKO along with some special FOB's in the picture!!

jock4hire(lj)

:^> see I be smilin'

Good morning, all!

Alex! You and this site are both mentioned in the caption and in the story itself in this New Zealand article about the positive effect Barbaro has had for horse welfare and on racing in general:

http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/0611/070.shtml

(Sorry, I can't make it blue...)

Good Morning from Kentucky!

Hope a wonderful day, Bobby. Enjoy the grass your "mom" brings you.

Love and prayers,

Kim
Kentucky