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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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'