Good morning, Alex, thank you beyond words for what you do. You and Tim make this all possible.

Hey, FOBs, let get to work. Call early & call often.

Please add our Vermont Senators to your call list:

Senator Bernie Sanders
Phone: 202-224-5141
Fax: 202-228-0776

Senator Patrick Leahy
Phone: 202-224-4242

KEEP CALLING We must get HR503 and S311 passed.

It is the only way. KEEP CALLING KEEP CALLING

Joy FOB FOREVER

COSPONSORS
COSPONSORS
COSPONSORS
COSPONSORS
COSPONSORS

LET'S GET'EM!!!

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

Welcoming committed individuals
to help save horses with the NC calling group...
an hour a week is all it takes, and we make it fun and easy...come on Tarheels, I know you're out there!

antislaughterlobby@earthlink.net

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

Black Elk (Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux)

Then I was standing on the highest mountain of them all, and round about beneath me was the whole hoop of the world. And while I stood there I saw more than I can tell and I understood more than I saw; for I was seeing in a sacred manner the shapes of all things in the spirit, and the shape of all shapes as they must live together like one being.

And I say the sacred hoop of my people was one of the many hoops that made one circle, wide as daylight and as starlight, and in the center grew one mighty flowering tree to shelter all the children of one mother and one father. And I saw that it was holy...

But anywhere is the center of the world.

Morning all FOBS. Love to Barbaro. Thanks Alex

####Morning All

######OHIO HAS A NEW BUCK######

33 in total now, OH HERD

BIG WELCOME AND THANKS

Denise

Please join the OHIO GROUP

THE HERD®

OHIO FOBs

Join the Anti Horse Slaughter Campaign

You will receive an e-mail on what representatives to call.

Just a few minutes a day, to make a few calls, send a few letters, post cards, or faxes.

MORE BUCKS MORE BUCKS MORE BUCKS

Please contact me at elk555@aol.com or click on the link below
JOIN THE HERD®

HORSE FORCE®

Good Tuesday morning FOBs,

Congratulations Ohio!!!

Equine Heaven - thank you for calling legislators. We need your help and the help of every FOB to end the slaughter of your equine family.

Have a great day everyone!!

Janice
A forever FOB

#### Harriette, thank you for posting those beautful and meaningful words. How true they are.

Joy FOB Forever

Hiya, FsOB! Can anyone tell us how long the Cavel TRO will stand? Wishing everyone a productive day, have to dash to work now. Peace, RMH

#### To Steve & Linda: My sympathies on BDude's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Wishing Erin Brennan a speedy recovery for her ear inf. and may she return home from the hospital soon.
To Christian in CT: Santors Dodd and Lieberman are both co-sponsoring S-311. Congressman Chris Murphy is the "hold-out" on HR-503 among our House of Reps' delegation. ####

MO HORSE HEROES/FATHER'S DAY TRIBUTE FOR MR. J

PLEASE, PLEASE participate in Rosemary's lovely tribute to Mr. Jackson for Father's Day and at the same time show our support for the MO horse heroes from that tragic double-decker trailer accident last fall! I KNOW, believe me I know, that there have been so many pleas for $$$ for rescues lately, but you can participate in this effort for as little as FIVE DOLLARS for each horse you sponsor!

This link takes you to the first message which explains how the tribute works...PLEASE ALSO READ MESSAGE 115 on that thread, but don't discuss that here in this public space!

Thank you for your consideration!

Nancy

###
ROBYN - the TRO for Cavel expires on June 14th...back to court at that time!

I've got Christian onboard - sent her all the "Naughty Nutmegger" information...so little CT has a group that is 15 strong!!!

Nancy

Good morning everyone, went home from work last night and had a voice mail from Senator Clinton aide, she said the Clinton does not support the slaughter of the horses, and in the past she had supported S311, and voted to pass the bill. This was a real person, not a recording.

We must keep fighting for Barbaro!

Missing Barbaro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CALLING ALL OKLAHOMA FOB'S to help save horses! Let's get horse slaughter stopped SOONER than later!

To join or for more information, just send me an email at 4TheHorses@cox.net. It takes only minutes a day to make a difference!

Does Barbaro Have 75 Frens??

I need 75 frens to tell me and Barbaro what he has meant to their lives. I thought I would be flooded with emails when I made this bet with Cal.

Many have emailed, what do you want??? I want you to write from your heart. If Barbaro were standing beside you , what would you tell him ?

It can be one line, one parargraph or as much as you feel.

I have until Monday the 25th to get my 75 frens to answer me. If I don't have 75 people who love Barbaro enough to tell him how they feel by then,
Cal wins a bag of chocolate and I leave the Board.

Email me
hgill@qx.net

Please include your city/state

Remember: If the Creator put it there, it is in the right place.
The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears.

Yigaquu osaniyu adanvto adadoligi nigohilvi nasquv utloyasdi nihi" Cherokee - "May the Great Spirit's blessings always be with you."

####
Nancy F, I will email you. I knew Barbaro pulled me here this morning for a reason.

Good morning All

26 requests so far for my letter to Oprah. Thanks to all who requested a copy. Thanks to all who sent her an e-mail.

But................. I believe we can do better than that. I figure that is only about 1% of all posters and silent ones. Please sound in and let me know if you want a copy, or if you have sent one one your own. I'm keeping an un-official tally.

Please e-mail me.

cal_21_58@yahoo.com

or The following link will take you right to Oprah's emailpage.
http://www2.oprah.com/email/email_landing.jhtml

Scroll to the center and click on..
"Do you have a great idea?
Send us your show suggestions."

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION®

LET'S SAVE OUR HORSES®

SPONSORS ARE THE ONLY ANSWER AND THE ONLY PATH TO THE CURE FOR THE PLAGUE KNOWN AS HORSE SLAUGHTER...please make your calls today as assigned by your state leaders AND on the link to Shelley and Debra's strategy. Their DC advisors are guiding our steps if we are wise enough to follow their lead and not get derailed by other suggestions for what we "should" be doing!

The CT Naughty Nutmeggers are proud to welcome Christian, our 15th member! An interesting fact about CT that I discovered when setting up the group...according to the November 2006 newsletter of the CT Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, "CT is estimated to have over 60,000 horses - the largest per capita number among the 50 states."

Given the demographics of CT, it is highly likely that a large % of these horses are in Congressman Murphy's district! He is our only holdout in CT, and we have been encouraged by the feedback from his aides to date...however, the celebration will only begin when his name appears on the co-sponsor list!

Calls-faxes-voicemails....please do it for all the nameless, faceless horses who have already been martyred in the name of greed and corruption, and please do it to honor the legacy of our beloved Barbaro!

Nancy

Good Morning Barbaro

ACN...saw your beautiful star! You should be so proud that groups are gathering together to find a cure for the horrible plague, HORSE SLAUGHTER. Only getting the bill passed, will stop the slaughter and illegal transportation.

Have a great day, Barbaro!

Good Morning Fans/Family of Barbaro

CO-SPONSORS! I know it sounds like a worn out record, but a new one will be made as soon as this bill is passed. Please call, fax, email!

We are honoring and carrying Barbaro's legacy. Please do whatever it takes to finish so many tasks. Do not forget the Fallen Angels, the rescues, they need help, all animals large or small, those suffering, or need a kind word or helping hand.

There are droughts occuring in many parts of the country. People are selling their livestock early, cannot afford them. We have to look forward into the horizons to help...the hay, grains, are going to be so expensive.

Everyone have a nice, productive, day.

###
I am sorry about BDude's passing.

Tim and Alex...thank you.

Apache, Fitch, and so many others, we hear you, WE ARE HERE.

Good Morning FOB's

STRATEGY FOR TUESDAY JUNE 5

As we all learned last week, our horses will never be safe from harm until we pass this federal legislation. It was a wonderful thing that no horse was slaughtered on US soil for six days but we did not really stop slaughter at all. We just temporarily relocated it. Sadly, we have been informed that slaughter in Mexico and Canada has risen 240%. And our supporters fear another foreign slaughter plant will open up across the borders because of this increase. We have to stop the transport. Also, there is a possibility that another plant will open in this country if we cannot get this legislation passed.

It was a tough lesson but I believe it made us all more determined to get this done once and for all. With renewed energy, we continue our campaign this week UNITED and with a commitment stronger than ever. A HOUSE DIVIDED CANNOT STAND!! We have joined together as one voice and that voice is stronger than ever.

While the strategy has changed some, it is with the same purpose…..COSPONSORS. We have been in contact again with our DC connections who cannot stress strongly enough the importance of more cosponsors.

Here are the key numbers…….We need to have 218 cosponsors in the House (we now have 158) and 60 in the Senate ( we now have 27). So, as you can see, we have a long way to go.

The situation in Illinois is frustrating, but it must go through the legal process. While we hope and pray for a good outcome there, WE must put our energies into the big picture. If we are successful, we will never have to worry about Cavel again!!!

For this week, we have been asked to focus on members of the House who were co-sponsors of HR503 last year but who have not yet signed on this year. Also, we have been asked to include Senator Obama and Senator Durbin

Call List for Tuesday:

James E. Clyburn – SC
Phone: 202-225-3315
Fax: 202-225-2313

Robert E. Cramer (Bud) Jr. – AL
Phone: 202- 225-4801
Fax: 202- 225-4392

Ander Crenshaw – FL
Phone: 202-225-2501
Fax: 202-225-2504

Danny K. Davis – IL
Phone: 202-225-5006
Fax: 202-225-5641

Charles (Charlie) W. Dent – PA
Phone: 202-225-6411
fax: 202-226-0778
________________________________________________________________

BARACK OBAMA (IL)
202-224-2854 phone
202-228-4260 fax
Aide: Elizabeth Olson

RICHARD DURBIN (IL)
202-224-2152 phone
202-228-0400 fax
Aide: Erin Collinson

In addition, we are encouraging those of you who have not yet done so to join a state group. They have been VERY effective, especially with members of the House!!

What a great job Ferdinand and Exceller and all the wonderful members of the Heavenly Committee are doing. Miss Regret has very nice telephone manners but needs a little help staying “on track”!!

Remember, WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE!! Let it be heard!!!

Thanks and have a great day!!
Shelley and Debra

Good Morning FOB's

STRATEGY FOR TUESDAY JUNE 5

As we all learned last week, our horses will never be safe from harm until we pass this federal legislation. It was a wonderful thing that no horse was slaughtered on US soil for six days but we did not really stop slaughter at all. We just temporarily relocated it. Sadly, we have been informed that slaughter in Mexico and Canada has risen 240%. And our supporters fear another foreign slaughter plant will open up across the borders because of this increase. We have to stop the transport. Also, there is a possibility that another plant will open in this country if we cannot get this legislation passed.

It was a tough lesson but I believe it made us all more determined to get this done once and for all. With renewed energy, we continue our campaign this week UNITED and with a commitment stronger than ever. A HOUSE DIVIDED CANNOT STAND!! We have joined together as one voice and that voice is stronger than ever.

While the strategy has changed some, it is with the same purpose…..COSPONSORS. We have been in contact again with our DC connections who cannot stress strongly enough the importance of more cosponsors.

Here are the key numbers…….We need to have 218 cosponsors in the House (we now have 158) and 60 in the Senate ( we now have 27). So, as you can see, we have a long way to go.

The situation in Illinois is frustrating, but it must go through the legal process. While we hope and pray for a good outcome there, WE must put our energies into the big picture. If we are successful, we will never have to worry about Cavel again!!!

For this week, we have been asked to focus on members of the House who were co-sponsors of HR503 last year but who have not yet signed on this year. Also, we have been asked to include Senator Obama and Senator Durbin

Call List for Tuesday:

James E. Clyburn – SC
Phone: 202-225-3315
Fax: 202-225-2313

Robert E. Cramer (Bud) Jr. – AL
Phone: 202- 225-4801
Fax: 202- 225-4392

Ander Crenshaw – FL
Phone: 202-225-2501
Fax: 202-225-2504

Danny K. Davis – IL
Phone: 202-225-5006
Fax: 202-225-5641

Charles (Charlie) W. Dent – PA
Phone: 202-225-6411
fax: 202-226-0778
________________________________________________________________

BARACK OBAMA (IL)
202-224-2854 phone
202-228-4260 fax
Aide: Elizabeth Olson

RICHARD DURBIN (IL)
202-224-2152 phone
202-228-0400 fax
Aide: Erin Collinson

In addition, we are encouraging those of you who have not yet done so to join a state group. They have been VERY effective, especially with members of the House!!

What a great job Ferdinand and Exceller and all the wonderful members of the Heavenly Committee are doing. Miss Regret has very nice telephone manners but needs a little help staying “on track”!!

Remember, WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE!! Let it be heard!!!

Thanks and have a great day!!
Shelley and Debra

Thanks so much for the comments on the HBO documentary. I don't get HBO and don't know anyone that does to tape it for me. PLEASE, SOMEONE, GIVE INFORMATION ON HOW WE CAN CONTACT HBO TO PLEAD WITH THEM TO PUT IT OUT ON DVD. THANKS, ALEX FOR ALL THAT YOU DO.

Repost:

We have been collecting money for gifts to Michael Matz, Peter Brette, and Chelokee to celebrate the winning of the Barbaro Stakes.
If anyone still wants to donate, there is a second round of gifts that are yet to be presented.
The FOBs have already presented gift baskets to Michael, Peter, and ..of course...Chelokee, in addition to rose bushes for outside planting. But due to the great FOB response, there will be more presented in celebration of this great moment in horse racing!

If you missed this opportunity and would still like to participate, please contact Kennett Florist with your donation. The deadline for donations is this Friday, June 8.

The telephone number for Kennett Florist is 610-444-6040
Thanks!
jan

FOR CHELOKEE, MICHAEL & PETER

JAN'S TRIBUTE to Chelokee - proud winner of the first Barbaro Stakes - Michael & Peter

Thanks, Alex, for the input from the HBO showing of the Barbaro documentary. I can't wait although I know I will cry buckets, but that's okay. I love you, Barbaro, so much and would do anything to have you back and healthy. You are such an inspiration to everyone everywhere. You will never be forgotten for all the wonderful things that made you, the beautiful, unstoppable Barbaro.

Good morning Laurie H. Hope you and your husband both feel better today.

Is Bart still doing well? Please give him lots of Kathy pats. What piece of heavy equipment is he riding today?!!

Have a good day.

Kathy S.

Cal, I'm excited that you're up to 26! I agree with you that we can do better. I feel in my bones that national exposure on one of these shows would be a great boost in our cause.

Have a good day,
Kathy S.

Pennsylvania Fans of Barbaro, we NEED your help! As Shelly and Debra have repeatedly told us, we cannot get these bills to a full vote without MORE COSPONSORSHIP. Pennsylvania is a big Ag state, and we are fighting a tough lobby. WILL YOU HELP US?

We have started a Pennsylvania Strategy like many of the other states have. Our team is NOW 46 strong and we’d like more of you to join us! WE have 11 legislators who have not co-sponsored the bills. That’s more than half…Please help us!

I am the Pennsylvania State Leader. Please email me if you’d like to join our Team Barbaro Pennsylvania and get on the emailing list for targeting our PA Senator and Reps who have not yet agreed to support the anti-slaughter legislation. You can email me at Lor in PA.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

So let's get out there and SAVE those horses! Call your REPS and SENATORS...do it in loving memory of our Barbaro and all the nameless, faceless horses being trucked into Mexico and Canada and dying brutally...Please contact me and join our team if you live in Pennsylvania and want to help rescue horses from slaughter.

I GET IT.

Lor in PA

Hi, all you animal lovers. This is pretty simple.. Please tell ten
friends to tell ten today! The Animal Rescue Site is having trouble
getting enough people to click on it daily to meet their quota of
getting free food donated every day to abused and neglected animals.

It takes less than a minute to go to their site and click on "feed an
animal in need" for free. This doesn't cost you a thing. Their
corporate sponsors/advertiser s use the number of daily visits to donate
food to abandoned/neglected animals in exchange for advertising.

Here's the web site! Pass it along to people you know.

Click to Feed the Animals - Rescue Site

AGAIN, PLEASE TELL 10 FRIENDS!!!

******MINNESOTA CALLING GROUP******

We had an AMAZING Monday night here in Minnesota!

FOUR more members joined the ranks and we are now, officially, a GROUP!

Leslie, of Leslie in MN fame, is now a Member!

Daryl, aka Daryl Smoliak, is now a Member!

Becky, darling Chip's Mom, is now a Member!

and Tammy, an enthusiastic Silent One, is now a Member!

These four join our other Member,
Catherine, a wonderful Silent One, who joined the Group earlier.

I want to thank ALL of these Members. Thank you for stepping up for our horses. It's a step in the "what's RIGHT" direction...

Okay, I got some of the names of some of the aides on today's call list:

James E. Clyburn (SC): Akashia Selati

Robert E. Cramer (AL): Denise Edwards

Danny Davis (IL): Joel Edwards

####

Hi Kathy S.,

Today Bart went for a bit of a ride in my car! He met me on one end of the lot but I was going to park at the other end. I picked him up and away we went! The PURRRfect passenger! (I'm sorry, I couldn't resist!)

Thank you for asking Kathy. He will get plenty of Kathy pats when he wakes from his nap!

Rep Brady of Pa, is going to be a co-sponsor. Just got off the phone with his aide Christy.

THANK YOU REP BRADY

Pa. team keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good Morning, FOB's!

###
LaurieH, congratulations on your ever-increasing Minnesota group!!! I knew you would be the guiding force...please give hugs to Bart from me and I hope you and your husband are feeling better very soon.

Just watched the Barbaro Celebration DVD and it was beautiful. More tears - but it beautifully captures the beauty and emotional intensity of that day. Thank you Amy for your wonderful work and thank you to those who contributed to it.

###
Have just e-mailed HBO to find out if there was ANY feasibility about putting the documentary to DVD. From the conversation that Quita, Della and I had with one of the producers, they won't make any determination until after it airs and then there are a few details (like getting the rights, etc.) that would need to be worked out. AS soon as I get any further information, I'll post it here.

And yes, you WILL need Kleenex. Here I thought I was pretty much OK...until I saw the footage of Edgar and the pics of Barbaro as a foal (and oh, he was adorable THEN!!!). Martita was able to meet Edgar at the Anna House benefit and she described it to us. (HUGS TO MARTITA!!!)

Mr. Jackson said Nicanor and Baby Brother are doing very well.

Again, it was so wonderful to see the New Bolton staff again - I've missed them and I think a breakfast/snack delivery from me is in the offing. Also got to briefly meet Dr R. and it was such an honor to speak with the Jacksons.

Alex, its always a pleasure to see you again.

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

Good Morning Sweet Barbaro in Heaven!

Good morning Rosie, Bobby's Lil Angel, Misty and Spirit.

Co-sponsors, Co-sponsors, Co-sponsors!!!!!!!

For Barbaro, for Fitch, for Apache for Ho'pats and all horses.

Ro & Brady

WOW! Representative Brady -- way to go! I called Christy to thank her and the representative for stepping up to the plate. Great work PA!!! And all FOBs -- CALLING DOES WORK!!

####

Yea, the boss left...

Thank you Lyn! I am SO very proud of MINNESOTA! We have a couple of "tough sells" here for Senators but with polite patience, straight facts and teamwork, I really think we can win them over.

My husband has a Dr. appt. today. I'm doing better, thank you. At least I don't have a box of Kleenex hanging from my neck anymore!

Thank you again Lyn! Your encouraging words are inspiring!

######

****MINNESOTA****

If you're wondering whether you should join our group, PLEASE email me: brieandwe@yahoo.com

You DO NOT have to do this alone. WE are here for you...for each other.

Ideas are welcome. And so are YOU!

********** WASHINGTON STATE ***************

Okay, guys. Now I'm starting to feel bad . . . we haven't had a new member in more than a week! It's really fun and doesn't take long . . . please join us! I know the Evergreen state has a few more people out there who really care about the welfare of horses. It's especially urgent for us, because we are a border state -- horses will be transported from here to California for slaughter. Let's get federal legislation in place so that won't happen. Join is! Contact me at Thompson_216@hotmail.com.

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

Steve and Linda

Prayers to you and BDude. I feel like I knew him and so looked forward to your updates throughout he last year.

RIP BDude - you were loved.

jeri

Hi Folks:

Thanks for all of your kind words and candles for BDude. Everyone he met, in person and via the web, loved him. He responded many times to the prayers and candles from his FOB friends but his little body finally gave out. He kept fighting until the end as he waited for mom Linda to get home before leaving us.

Peace and love to all.

Steve & Linda Rei
BDude in spirit
Big Dudette
Tony Ronzoni

So Very (8) Beautiful Words Angel Harriette.

My Love.

Affirmed.

Jo at TB Friends

Steve and Linda - my deepest sympathies go out to you. I was so sorry to hear of BDudes passing. He now joins Felix, my Jean-Claw, Jules, Timbit and all the rest up in Equine Heaven. He is happy and purring, hoping you'll hear him in your ear. I know you will.

Prayers -
Linda R

##
Steve & Linda
Tears for BDude, and prayers for you and Linda.
We all know the pain to well.

test

Sorry it didn't work.
How do you blue link a email address?
Are can you?
civilwargal@bellsouth.net

Morning (psychic) skritches to the BBH and all of fabulous frens getting ready for the All-is-Wellmont Stakes...!

MORNING REPOST

Good Morning FOB's

STRATEGY FOR TUESDAY JUNE 5

As we all learned last week, our horses will never be safe from harm until we pass this federal legislation. It was a wonderful thing that no horse was slaughtered on US soil for six days but we did not really stop slaughter at all. We just temporarily relocated it. Sadly, we have been informed that slaughter in Mexico and Canada has risen 240%. And our supporters fear another foreign slaughter plant will open up across the borders because of this increase. We have to stop the transport. Also, there is a possibility that another plant will open in this country if we cannot get this legislation passed.

It was a tough lesson but I believe it made us all more determined to get this done once and for all. With renewed energy, we continue our campaign this week UNITED and with a commitment stronger than ever. A HOUSE DIVIDED CANNOT STAND!! We have joined together as one voice and that voice is stronger than ever.

While the strategy has changed some, it is with the same purpose…..COSPONSORS. We have been in contact again with our DC connections who cannot stress strongly enough the importance of more cosponsors.

Here are the key numbers…….We need to have 218 cosponsors in the House (we now have 158) and 60 in the Senate ( we now have 27). So, as you can see, we have a long way to go.

The situation in Illinois is frustrating, but it must go through the legal process. While we hope and pray for a good outcome there, WE must put our energies into the big picture. If we are successful, we will never have to worry about Cavel again!!!

For this week, we have been asked to focus on members of the House who were co-sponsors of HR503 last year but who have not yet signed on this year. Also, we have been asked to include Senator Obama and Senator Durbin

Call List for Tuesday:

James E. Clyburn – SC
Phone: 202-225-3315
Fax: 202-225-2313

Robert E. Cramer (Bud) Jr. – AL
Phone: 202- 225-4801
Fax: 202- 225-4392

Ander Crenshaw – FL
Phone: 202-225-2501
Fax: 202-225-2504

Danny K. Davis – IL
Phone: 202-225-5006
Fax: 202-225-5641

Charles (Charlie) W. Dent – PA
Phone: 202-225-6411
fax: 202-226-0778
________________________________________________________________

BARACK OBAMA (IL)
202-224-2854 phone
202-228-4260 fax
Aide: Elizabeth Olson

RICHARD DURBIN (IL)
202-224-2152 phone
202-228-0400 fax
Aide: Erin Collinson

In addition, we are encouraging those of you who have not yet done so to join a state group. They have been VERY effective, especially with members of the House!!

What a great job Ferdinand and Exceller and all the wonderful members of the Heavenly Committee are doing. Miss Regret has very nice telephone manners but needs a little help staying “on track”!!

Remember, WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE!! Let it be heard!!!

Thanks and have a great day!!
Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at June 5, 2007 1:33 PM

GOOD MORNING FOB's!!
Great news on Rep Brady!!
Great Job Lorri (PA team leader), her PA team and all the FOB's who pounded the phones yesterday calling Rep Brady!!

LAURIE H.,
I have another MN person that will be joining your MN group. I'll forward you her email!!

MORNING REPOST

Good Morning FOB's

STRATEGY FOR TUESDAY JUNE 5

As we all learned last week, our horses will never be safe from harm until we pass this federal legislation. It was a wonderful thing that no horse was slaughtered on US soil for six days but we did not really stop slaughter at all. We just temporarily relocated it. Sadly, we have been informed that slaughter in Mexico and Canada has risen 240%. And our supporters fear another foreign slaughter plant will open up across the borders because of this increase. We have to stop the transport. Also, there is a possibility that another plant will open in this country if we cannot get this legislation passed.

It was a tough lesson but I believe it made us all more determined to get this done once and for all. With renewed energy, we continue our campaign this week UNITED and with a commitment stronger than ever. A HOUSE DIVIDED CANNOT STAND!! We have joined together as one voice and that voice is stronger than ever.

While the strategy has changed some, it is with the same purpose…..COSPONSORS. We have been in contact again with our DC connections who cannot stress strongly enough the importance of more cosponsors.

Here are the key numbers…….We need to have 218 cosponsors in the House (we now have 158) and 60 in the Senate ( we now have 27). So, as you can see, we have a long way to go.

The situation in Illinois is frustrating, but it must go through the legal process. While we hope and pray for a good outcome there, WE must put our energies into the big picture. If we are successful, we will never have to worry about Cavel again!!!

For this week, we have been asked to focus on members of the House who were co-sponsors of HR503 last year but who have not yet signed on this year. Also, we have been asked to include Senator Obama and Senator Durbin

Call List for Tuesday:

James E. Clyburn – SC
Phone: 202-225-3315
Fax: 202-225-2313

Robert E. Cramer (Bud) Jr. – AL
Phone: 202- 225-4801
Fax: 202- 225-4392

Ander Crenshaw – FL
Phone: 202-225-2501
Fax: 202-225-2504

Danny K. Davis – IL
Phone: 202-225-5006
Fax: 202-225-5641

Charles (Charlie) W. Dent – PA
Phone: 202-225-6411
fax: 202-226-0778
________________________________________________________________

BARACK OBAMA (IL)
202-224-2854 phone
202-228-4260 fax
Aide: Elizabeth Olson

RICHARD DURBIN (IL)
202-224-2152 phone
202-228-0400 fax
Aide: Erin Collinson

In addition, we are encouraging those of you who have not yet done so to join a state group. They have been VERY effective, especially with members of the House!!

What a great job Ferdinand and Exceller and all the wonderful members of the Heavenly Committee are doing. Miss Regret has very nice telephone manners but needs a little help staying “on track”!!

Remember, WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE!! Let it be heard!!!

Thanks and have a great day!!
Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at June 5, 2007 1:33 PM

Could Edgar get Rags to Riches mount? I don't know if he has one already for the Belmont.

Ashley

####

Debra, WI,

GREAT! I'll be waiting!!

brieandwe@yahoo.com

Thank you Debra!

Steve & Linda
I just heard and am so sorry for your loss. You're right, BDude was loved by all. He has quite the fan club here. For all of us who "get it", we know that BDude was loved beyond belief and had a wonderful life with you and Linda.
Rest In Peace little buddy.

I just sent my submission in to the Oprah show. I'm glad they let you use 2000 words -- I put in a lot of information there! If you have a minute, ask Oprah to get the word out to America -- their horses are in grave danger.

2 more requests for the Oprah letter.

Thanks Beth & Cathy

28 requests so far for my letter to Oprah. Thanks to all who requested a copy. Thanks to all who sent her an e-mail.

But................. I believe we can do better than that. I figure that is only about 1% of all posters and silent ones. Please sound in and let me know if you want a copy, or if you have sent one one your own. I'm keeping an un-official tally.

Please e-mail me.

cal_21_58@yahoo.com

or The following link will take you right to Oprah's emailpage.
http://www2.oprah.com/email/email_landing.jhtml

Scroll to the center and click on..
"Do you have a great idea?
Send us your show suggestions."

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION®

LET'S SAVE OUR HORSES®

Family Of Barbaro ®

Cal is so right about failure not being an option. (I presume since it is copyrighted I can't use it.)(LOL)Because if we fail the brutal slaughter of our horses will continue.
Only 28 have requested the Oprah letter? C'Mon we can do better than that. How many went to Delaware? Just think about it. What if Oprah was convinced by the FOBs to investigate America's Dirty Little Secret?
A L L H E L L W O U L D B R E A K L O O S E!

I know we're all working hard. Heck, I can't keep up with any of it and am doing a bad job at all of it. But, I'm trying and that's better than nothing.

JOIN A STATE GROUP OR START ONE. EMAIL OPRAH.

but most importantly.....GET CO-SPONSORS

POST OF (PORTION OF) EMAIL SENT TO PA GROUP LEADER

Lorri,

(PORTION EDITED OUT)

I have to admit that I am also very discouraged by what I see as a general lack of cooperation between the “anti-slaughter people” and the “horse rescue people”. Even among the horse rescue people, there are divisions between people who are eager to fund “EMERGENCY” or “URGENT” pleas, but are nowhere to be found when it comes time to fund the on-going maintenance of the facilities that care for rescued horses.

I will be concentrating my efforts on fund raising for rescue facilities that care for rescued horses and nurse mare foals and therefore ask that you remove my name from the PA calling group.

I am sorry for the inconvenience this has caused you, Lorri.

Sincerely,
Glenda Jo O’Brien

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Laurie H. - waiting for envelope from your RE; Baby Ben necklace!!! I hope your received the charm for Bart...

Rosemary - I got your "Thank You" card - I appreciate it, but it was not necessary! For all the work you do for the MO horses, we should all be sending thank you's to YOU -
OR AT LEAST SUPPORTING THE FUND RAISERS!!!

Cal - the deed is done.

Judy in CT - I will email you from home tonight - foal team stuff to discuss!

To those that I "owe" emails, I will work on it this week......just finished "jewelry obligations" yesterday, so I have some time freed up now.

G.

CALLING ALL OKLAHOMA FOB'S to help save horses! Let's get horse slaughter stopped SOONER than later!
To join or for more information, just send me an email at 4TheHorses@cox.net.
It takes only minutes to make a difference!

I think it is really important to stay focused on the goal and not let the ups and downs of the fight overwhelm us. We need 60 co-sponsors in the Senate. We need the bill on the floor in the house. Everything else is secondary. We must not forget that even more horses will take the abusive and torturous road to their deaths if we decide that the task is just too big for us, or hopeless. It isn't. WE ARE GOING TO WIN THIS. We must have the patience and determination to keep fighting no matter what happens in Cavel or anywhere else. Our goal is to make horse slaughter for America's horses illegal. Period

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Everything else is secondary.

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No, I'm sorry, but it isn't.

G.

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Cal
Make that 29, I just emailed Oprah!

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Glenda,

You have mail!

*** I think the "Bart Charm" was in my mail today. My husband is on vacation this week and called to tell me that there is a "fat" envelope in the mail...hmmmmmmm!

A heartfelt hello to everyone today, RIP BDude. I don't have HBO or know anyone who does, so I'll hopefully see the documentary sometime soon on DVD.

I love and miss your Barbaro, heart & soul. Thank God for having put you here in our lives to know your strength, courage and beauty. You are our precious beloved Barbaro. Run free forever!!!

I am so envious of the people that got to attend Barbaro's screening at Unionville H.S. I am so happy to hear all of Barbaro's Team was there. I miss Barbaro so much, sometimes I just cry and cry. I don't understand why I cry so much, but can't help it. I know I will ball my eyes out Wed. night.

I will send another email to Sen. Corker about Horse Slaughter. Hope that helps.

I love you, Barbaro, so,so,so much!!!! Your legacy will live on forever!

Have a great day, FOB's. I can't help but think about last summer and how everyday I checked this site to see how beautiful Barbaro was doing. It was such a thrill to see ACN for Barbaro. Sorry to bring up sad memories, but seeing Barbaro's story on TV just brings up so many sad memories for me, but happy ones as well. I hope if I go to Heaven some day, Barbaro and my grandmother are right there at the gates. What a thrill that would be for me! Just to see beautiful Barbaro running again. Sorry to be so somber, but I have really been thinking about how special Barbaro was.

Anyway, I hope everyone has a great day. I am so thankful to have this site where everyone loves Barbaro. :)

***Friar Tuck & Equine Heaven

Both of you have hinted that I start and head up a Ky calling group.. I will keep it under consideration, however as things curretnly stand I will be leaving the Board in a couple weeks if I don't get my 75 frens . It would be very hard to be effective if no longer part of this Board.

**Steve, so sorry about your loss..

** Glenda, will email you in a few minutes, just got my Noah charm and am so touched...thank you.

*** Cal, when are you picking your Belmont bet?

**** Silent Ones, thank you for helping me.
I love reading your stories to Barbaro.

** Former Silent Ones, Joan and Tamme,bravo!!

Update on Baby Mason:

The vet feels this little guy can be helped. He is only about a month old and was saved from an auction. He is really sweet and needs funds for a procedure to help his legs. Please see the thread "Lets help Baby Mason". FOBs...please support Little Mason.

Patti
IL

Glenda
Please excuse my ignorance but your post has confused me. If I read it correctly you have resigned from your State Group making calls to end slaughter. Why would you do this?
Are you assuming that everyone on this Board is either/or? I for one am working my ass off on anti-slaughter AND supporting Miracle Horse Rescue in a big way. I have also adopted a FOB saved horse. I'm not the only one doing this. I agree that we are leaving the rescues in a predicament without supporting the horses we save, but it's no reason to give up on ending slaughter.

JMHO

Cathy,
I haven't "given up" on anything, I just need to concentrate on horse rescue...

I think it is fantastic if you are able to do both, but I can't. I spend so little time with my husband and my animals now that I have a perpetually dirty aviary and a dog that needs grooming so bad that he looks like he's homeless (I do my own grooming to save $$$).

BTW, congratulations on your continued committment to MHR. It inspires me to know there are loyal supporters fo rescued horses.

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Harriette and Laurie,
I won't see your emails till I get home from work. Glad they finally arrived tho.
G.

MO HORSE HEROES/FATHER'S DAY TRIBUTE FOR MR. J

PLEASE, PLEASE participate in Rosemary's lovely tribute to Mr. Jackson for Father's Day and at the same time show our support for the MO horse heroes from that tragic double-decker trailer accident last fall! I KNOW, believe me I know, that there have been so many pleas for $$$ for rescues lately, but you can participate in this effort for as little as FIVE DOLLARS for each horse you sponsor!

This link takes you to the first message which explains how the tribute works...PLEASE ALSO READ MESSAGE 115 on that thread, but don't discuss that here in this public space!

Thank you for your consideration!

Nancy

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Okay Glenda. Thank you for letting us know. I've now sent you 2 emails. They will be waiting for you...

Take care.

HARRIETTE,
YOU HAVE MAIL !!!!!!!

CAL
LETTER TO OPRAH GOES OUT THISAFTERNOON

*********DELAWARE**********

WE NEED YOUR VOICES!!!!!!!!you can tell Senator Bidens office this morning how well he did in the debate, when you call.
Please join our group in De.

email me jmdillon@fhhlc.com

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Harriette, By the end of this week you will probably be well on your way to have won 3 bags of chocolate. I am going against the favorite in the Belmont and picking Hard Spun again. I think Curlin is a tough horse to beat.

As far as our other bet is concerned....
Ive snuck over to the DB a few times, I'm amazed at how you can claim that you will be off the board. I think you have as many letters coming your way, as Oprah has coming. It's only been a little over 24 hours. You're not fooling me.

BTW, Mine is almost finished, which will probably put you ahead of Oprah!

I think it's important that we pace ourselves. This isn't going to be a short war here. We can have bursts of great energy and productivity, but if we peter out before we succeed, then what have we really achieved? That's why I think it's important for everyone to take breaks occasionally -- we are dealing with a very depressing topic here, and a formidable foe. We need to realize that and keep ourselves strong and healthy for a long fight. Every single person who gives up and goes away is a terrible, terrible loss, as far as I am concerned. We need every single one of you if we are to accomplish the goal we set out to do, in Barbaro's memory. For those who can do both rescue and anti-slaughter, that's wonderful. For those who can only focus on one, that's wonderful, too. We have many different strengths among us. Everyone is contributing to the goal. The most important thing is NOT TO GIVE UP AND GO AWAY. I can tell you this as sure as I am standing here -- THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT JIM TUCKER, CAVEL AND THE PRO-SLAUGHTER FOLKS ARE COUNTING ON. Do you want to make their dreams come true? I didn't think so. So, pace yourself.

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Glenda~ Ok, I'll check home email this evening.

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Steve Rei~ many condolences on the passing of BDude. He was a brave little guy and loved beyond measure. God Speed, BDude.

Good Morning Fambleee

Please...let's not start any dissention. Anti-Slaughter/Rescue/Support...it all ties together.

If there are disagreements on this issue could we please take it off the Comments page?

Elizabeth
You are so right that "giving up" is exactly what pro slaughter wants. If we as a group don't stay focused and call, call, call each and every day, they will win and the horses lose.

Hello everyone,

Checking in before I leave for a biz trip. Have made my first round of calls today and will send some e-mails waiting for my flights. Virtually every moment I can spare is spent following the call list from Shelley & Debra each day.

Right now, in my life, this is more important than anything else. If we get this bill passed, so much else will fall into place. Personally, for me, I have some horses I am extremely close to, but cannot buy. One is named after my Dad and I fear he may be sold soon. That said, I lay awake at night worried that he will eventually end up in a slaughter house. It is causing me to lose sleep and I ramble out of bed each day tired, depressed, angry, but more determined to do all I can to end this.

Can you support rescue and make calls? Of course you can. Making these calls takes very little time, e-mails and faxes even shorter periods of time.

Please everyone, help us.

The Rainbow To The Angels Here. The Hearts Of Love.

All Rainbows.

Affirmed.

Hi Famblee,
I'm still not feeling very good. In between naps I make my calls the best I can. Our devotion speaks for itself. Hugs to all of you.

Skyler, be safe.

**** Cal, I may lose the war but I will win chocolate on CURLIN !!!!!!!!! His big muscular rump is going to reach down to depths he hasn't gone yet and spank the field at Belmont!!I will be wearing my tiara on Saturday as Curlin & I kick you butt....

As for the other bet I have to say if it weren't for the Silent Ones I wouldn't have 10 replies..
I was very wrong thinking I had 75 frens.
I have had support before, but for whatever reason, it's not there this time. I had more support when the puppies were sick(they still are, but are better)

A month from now you all will be scratching your
head trying to meember that Indian's name...

My Love And Prayers To You Angel Skyler. A Very Safe Trip To And Back.

Affirmed.

hariette

you have mail
from your fren
Linda

hariette

you have mail
from your fren
Linda

hariette

you have mail
from your fren
Linda

I just called dish network and added hbo to our list of channels. I couldn't miss the special on our great champion.
Marcia

****JOIN YOUR STATE CALLING GROUP****

If you're making calls or sending faxes on your own, being a part of your state group doesn't require any more work than you're doing now, I promise. The goal is to have as many FOBs as possible in each group so the calling/faxing is cordinated for MAXIMUM EFFECT!!

If you haven't been calling, THAT'S OK!! We'll coach you on what to say and you'll be a pro in no time. If you're only comfortable sending faxes or leaving voicemails, THAT'S OK TOO!!

HERE'S HOW YOU JOIN:
Click on the "HORSE ANTI-SLAUGHTER STRATEGY" tab near the top (left side) of this page

Scroll down to the section that reads "Strategy for Tuesday, June 5th". Keep scrolling until you see "STATE CALLING GROUP CONTACT INFORMATION".

This is the list of all the state groups currently up and running, and the email addresses of the leader for that state. If your state is listed, email the state leader and tell her you'd like to join up!
If your state is not listed, please email me (sbreaux1@verizon.net) and we'll get one started in your state.
Have any questions or concerns about joining? Feel free to email me.

WE NEED EVERYBODY TO JOIN THEIR STATE GROUP!!!

THE PROSLAUGHTER FORCES ARE CALLING, AND WE NEED TO BE LOUDER!!!

THANKS

Steph
sbreaux1@verizon.net

Those that are interested - please light some candles for our boys. Barbaro is in second place now on the candle site.

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=barba

Love, Light and Protection for All of The Horses

FsOB
As Cheryl J, Skyler, Cathy P apologies to anybody else I missed so aptly put it, it's all tied together...

AFTERNOON REPOST

Good Morning FOB's

STRATEGY FOR TUESDAY JUNE 5

As we all learned last week, our horses will never be safe from harm until we pass this federal legislation. It was a wonderful thing that no horse was slaughtered on US soil for six days but we did not really stop slaughter at all. We just temporarily relocated it. Sadly, we have been informed that slaughter in Mexico and Canada has risen 240%. And our supporters fear another foreign slaughter plant will open up across the borders because of this increase. We have to stop the transport. Also, there is a possibility that another plant will open in this country if we cannot get this legislation passed.

It was a tough lesson but I believe it made us all more determined to get this done once and for all. With renewed energy, we continue our campaign this week UNITED and with a commitment stronger than ever. A HOUSE DIVIDED CANNOT STAND!! We have joined together as one voice and that voice is stronger than ever.

While the strategy has changed some, it is with the same purpose…..COSPONSORS. We have been in contact again with our DC connections who cannot stress strongly enough the importance of more cosponsors.

Here are the key numbers…….We need to have 218 cosponsors in the House (we now have 158) and 60 in the Senate ( we now have 27). So, as you can see, we have a long way to go.

The situation in Illinois is frustrating, but it must go through the legal process. While we hope and pray for a good outcome there, WE must put our energies into the big picture. If we are successful, we will never have to worry about Cavel again!!!

For this week, we have been asked to focus on members of the House who were co-sponsors of HR503 last year but who have not yet signed on this year. Also, we have been asked to include Senator Obama and Senator Durbin

Call List for Tuesday:

James E. Clyburn – SC
Phone: 202-225-3315
Fax: 202-225-2313

Robert E. Cramer (Bud) Jr. – AL
Phone: 202- 225-4801
Fax: 202- 225-4392

Ander Crenshaw – FL
Phone: 202-225-2501
Fax: 202-225-2504

Danny K. Davis – IL
Phone: 202-225-5006
Fax: 202-225-5641

Charles (Charlie) W. Dent – PA
Phone: 202-225-6411
fax: 202-226-0778
________________________________________________________________

BARACK OBAMA (IL)
202-224-2854 phone
202-228-4260 fax
Aide: Elizabeth Olson

RICHARD DURBIN (IL)
202-224-2152 phone
202-228-0400 fax
Aide: Erin Collinson

In addition, we are encouraging those of you who have not yet done so to join a state group. They have been VERY effective, especially with members of the House!!

What a great job Ferdinand and Exceller and all the wonderful members of the Heavenly Committee are doing. Miss Regret has very nice telephone manners but needs a little help staying “on track”!!

Remember, WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE!! Let it be heard!!!

Thanks and have a great day!!
Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at June 5, 2007 1:33 PM

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

I couldn't post both links for some reason. Sorry Debbie, I forgot how to blue link.

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=foggy

Love, Light and Protection for All of The Horses

New Update!!!

Here is the list for today with some contact information. I you get any more names of aides, please re-post the list with the new names.

Call List for Tuesday: House Bill No. Hr503

James E. Clyburn – SC
Phone: 202-225-3315
Fax: 202-225-2313

Robert E. Cramer (Bud) Jr. – AL
Phone: 202- 225-4801
Fax: 202- 225-4392

Ander Crenshaw – FL
Phone: 202-225-2501
Fax: 202-225-2504
Aide is Michael Kirlin.

Danny K. Davis – IL
Phone: 202-225-5006
Fax: 202-225-5641
Aide is Evan Decresce

Charles (Charlie) W. Dent – PA
Phone: 202-225-6411
fax: 202-226-0778______________________

Senate Bill No. S311

BARACK OBAMA (IL)
202-224-2854 phone
202-228-4260 fax
Aide: Elizabeth Olson

RICHARD DURBIN (IL)
202-224-2152 phone
202-228-0400 fax
Aide: Erin Collinson

In addition, we are encouraging those of you who have not yet done so to join a state group. They have been VERY effective, especially with members of the House!!

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Cross Post from DB for VanDamme19:

LOST IN THE FOG TRIBUTE

Sunday June 10, at Golden Gate Fields, LOST IN THE FOG STAKES OF $50,000 will be held. GEVA is planning a booth to raise funds in Memory of the Champ. If anyone would like to donate to GEVA, Pam could use the help. I will be attending and would like to take any donations from FOB's to surprise her. She does not like to ask for help. On that note, I would be happy to take any donations I can gather in such a short notice to her on Sunday. My mailing address is
Nona VanDamme
P.O. Box 1585
Martinez, Ca. 94553.

Equine Heaven........ PRICELESS!!!!!

Ro & Brady

I wish we all could have as much fun making our daily calls as do our friends in Equine Heaven...check it out, a good laugh relieves tension!

Well, at least I don't have to worry about clucking when I have an aide on the line...

Please, everybody, take the few minutes needed to make the calls - SPONSORS are the only way to bring the legislation forward and end the scourge of horse slaughter forever! If your business life doesn't provide any free time, leave voice mails at night - EVERY EFFORT IS WORTHWHILE!

We have 27 Senators and 158 Representatives (159 once Rep. Brady gets his paperwork in). We need 60 Senators and 218 Representatives. That means, we need:

33 MORE SENATORS!
60 MORE REPRESENTATIVES!

Let's go get them, folks.

Just sent my letter to Oprah.

FOB's!!!

Happy and PRODUCTIVE Tuesday to all. 4 more days to the Belmont.

##Nancy. Fetch your emails...

##Cheryl. Fetch your emails too...lots of stuff on Butters....

##Dee..How IZ my angel DEE???

##Cal. My dad is going to make some calls in Illinois.

##Judy... GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESH... Cubbords are getting bare again. Did Barbaro come down and rade yours too?

## Ruth... Hope your having a good day.

#SusanE.... Got your emails. :) Hope your having a good day...

##Liz... These toll free numbers are great. I love not having to spend money. I wish there were toll free faxes..... Ahhhhhhhh Geeeeeeeeeesh I am getting greedy......... LOL

#####ALEX If this was answered I missed it. I want to do a wager on the whole field for the Belmont. Is that possible???????

Nina's picks for the Belmont
1. Slews Tizzy
2. Hard Spun
3. Curlin
4. Tiago

That is just for today. I will probably change my mind at least 20 times before Saturday. :-)

LOVE to ALL of you and our One of a Kind BARBARO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Ernie,
Please watch for a package labeled "Edgar Prado, c/o Ernesta Corvina", etc. coming to your dance studio in NY late this week or early next.

When you get it, please open the package...
you will see why when you do. Thank you for presenting the Tribute to Edgar for all of us!

G.

Candle for Barbaro

Candle for The Fog

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I do not know about clucking...but I sure got tongue tied on the last few calls...WHERE IS WILBUR!!!!

Thanks Debbie. Some did go and light - the blue makes it even easier.

Love, Light and Protection for All of The Horses

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JOAN ROYA - if you aren't reading Equine Heaven every day, you're missing a lot of laughs!

A MUST READ

Hay FOB Frens,

Taking a moment, at work again, to say "Hello."

##Harriet, I will e-mail, later, or maybe this weekend, to add my testamony about how BARBARO has effected my life.

##Maribel, How are you doing? I miss our talks.

##Debbie LA, I will come back, after work, this evening, 7PM EST, to add another excerpt of the continuing story, "ONLY A MOMENT BEFORE THE WIND."

Looking forward, to using my new puter, possibly this weekend. Sure have been missing all of you, and regular visits here and on the DB. I HAVE been continuing my anti-slaughter calls and spreading the word, but nothing beats the FOB 'fix' that feeds my BARBARO JONES.

Loving CHELOKEE, but rooting for RAGS TO RICHES, and praying for a safe trip for all.

Later, Frens. Missing you...Missing BARBARO

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MARY S - I lit a half-dozen candles with messages for Barbaro...but I can never find them! I lit candles on the first page that had been extinguished, but when I go back don't know where mine are...but I guess it really doesn't matter as long as they are counted in the total!

Nancy

Equine Heaven had me ROFLMAO.

Since Wilbur's premature demise 4 baby turkeys are residing at MHR. I visited over the weekend and they are now about the size of a chicken. They roam around the ranch in a pack. It appears there are 2 males and 2 females. We talked about the names, naturally 1 is Wilbur Jr and 1 is Grace. So maybe the other 2 should be Jack & Karen?

Our friend Miss HAWTY CREEK races at 2:13 pm Eastern...just a few minutes from now...at Philadelphia Park. Surely you remember Hawty, Alex's not-so-secret admirer (who occasionally like to torture him)! HRTV will cover the race and PhiladelphiaPark.com has live feed.

Run like the wind, sweet Hawty Creek, and safe home!

John Velazquez has the mount on Rags to Riches.

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I liked the comment from John Holland...about funds, etc on the discussion board

We have to get this bill passed to save horses, and yes to remember the rescues. I am afraid if the drought, and the cost of feed keeps going up, it is going to be overwhelming. And there are going to be alot of horses. You FOBS are smart, and I am sure you are looking at the long forecast.

PLEASE KEEP CALLING, FAXING, AND EMAILING. And be thinking of ways we can help the rescues. Without them, we would have no place to put Barbaro's brothers and sisters.

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Otherlyn
Great thought, I had missed it!

Mary S your welcome, email me and I'll send you the blue link info again.

civilwargal@bellsouth.net

Did my calls, and faxed both my senators. Is there a updated flyer anywhere?

CALLERS ! ! !

I was told by Representative Crenshaw's office that CRENSHAW is a COSPONSOR !

Please if anybody can confirm this, we could stop calling him!

PLEASE let us know if CRENSHAW is a COSPONSOR !

Barb AZ

Call List for Tuesday: House Bill No. Hr503

James E. Clyburn – SC
Phone: 202-225-3315
Fax: 202-225-2313

Robert E. Cramer (Bud) Jr. – AL
Phone: 202- 225-4801
Fax: 202- 225-4392

Ander Crenshaw – FL
Phone: 202-225-2501
Fax: 202-225-2504
Aide is Michael Kirlin.

Danny K. Davis – IL
Phone: 202-225-5006
Fax: 202-225-5641
Aide is Evan Decresce

Charles (Charlie) W. Dent – PA
Phone: 202-225-6411
fax: 202-226-0778______________________

Senate Bill No. S311

BARACK OBAMA (IL)
202-224-2854 phone
202-228-4260 fax
Aide: Elizabeth Olson

RICHARD DURBIN (IL)
202-224-2152 phone
202-228-0400 fax
Aide: Erin Collinson

In addition, we are encouraging those of you who have not yet done so to join a state group. They have been VERY effective, especially with members of the House!!

***otherlyn,thank you

Nancy, let us know about Hawty's Race ASAP

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Barb....prayers and fingers crossed.

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FORGOT...At lunch, Fox News said parts of Connecticut under tornado watch, etc. Please FOBS and family be safe.

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JOAN ROYA

Thank you for your thoughtful post...
Can you tell us where the comment you referred to (from Mr. Holland) is located?

Thanks,
Glenda

Barb, on the list of co-sponsors I've been working on, he's not listed as one. Could he be just filling out the paperwork now?

I Love You So (8) Angel Nina. Great Picks For The Belmont.

Rainbows.

Affirmed.

I just spoke with Michael Kirlin, Rep. Crenshaw's aide, and he says it is true that the representative is going to co-sponsor HR 503 -- he said the paperwork has been submitted.

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Glenda: Discussion Board: How to rescue and save many horses....
So, Glenda...do not give up, Barbaro Never Did.

WOO HOO ! ! !

I think we can add Crenshaw as a cosponsor!

Here is some updated info with contact names:

Call List for Tuesday: House Bill No. Hr503

James E. Clyburn – SC
Phone: 202-225-3315
Fax: 202-225-2313
Aide: Devin Henderson

Robert E. Cramer (Bud) Jr. – AL
Phone: 202- 225-4801
Fax: 202- 225-4392
Aide: Julie Bockemier

Ander Crenshaw – FL
Phone: 202-225-2501
Fax: 202-225-2504
Aide is Michael Kirlin.

Danny K. Davis – IL
Phone: 202-225-5006
Fax: 202-225-5641
Aide is Evan Decresce

Charles (Charlie) W. Dent – PA
Phone: 202-225-6411
fax: 202-226-0778
Aide: Lauren

______________________

Senate Bill No. S311

BARACK OBAMA (IL)
202-224-2854 phone
202-228-4260 fax
Aide: Elizabeth Olson

RICHARD DURBIN (IL)
202-224-2152 phone
202-228-0400 fax
Aide: Erin Collinson

Just gof off the phone with Crenshaw's aide - he says The Rep has decided to cosponsor! I am in tears. Promised him I'd let our group know to stop calling (except to say thank you). Is this breaking news for us or does everybody already know? I am so stoked! Thanks SO MUCH for all that you do! Love - CJ

We can stop calling Rep Crenshaw (FL). He is doing the paperwork - it's official!

This is from HSUS -- I found the letter inspiring (sorry -- I don't know how to do the blue inky thing).

http://hsus.typepad.com/wayne/2007/06/if_you_joined_o_1.html

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Steve and Linda--I just read the sad news about BDude. I'm so very sorry. You and BDude are in my thoughts and prayers. I've been lighting candles for him for so long, it feels like I knew him. I cried when I saw the news. He's with Barbaro now, and he'll take very good care of your little guy.

****************ARKANSAS CALL GROUP***************

Come on guys...I know you're out there. We now have five members. I know we have more Arkansans here! We need to work together. It only takes a few minutes a day...just whatever you can fit into your schedule. You can call or fax. You can even call at night and leave a voice mail if you're more comfortable! It's quick, painless and effective! I, too, was a Silent One. But there comes a time when being silent is no longer an option. This issue is too important not to be heard. So please consider joining the Arkansas
Call Group. Together we can be the voice for antislaughter in Arkansas! Thanks! Tamme

Arkansas Call Group
Tstockam@aol.com

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Harriette....you have mail w/a favor attached...pleeeeeeezzzzzzzzeee:) And!! I am SO happy to hear you are taking under consideration, beginning a KY CALL GROUP:):):) YIPPEE-SKIPPY HARRIETTE B:)

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Steve Rei & Family...I have only read 'snipets' of BDude here and there...but want to add my condolences on your loss...I know you all loved him very much, he was VERY lucky to have you!
((((((((((((((reifamblee))))))))))))))))))

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Skyler....Go With God...Come Home Safe...and please let us know when you are home again:)

My daughter and I now have HBO...:) I couldn't miss the airing tomorrow night....I'll make up for the extra dollars in the budget another way....perhaps fewer chocolate candies....:/odear!

I hope you are all having a good day today...Barbaro and some of his frens are playing around with almost empty troffs...clouds and light sporatic showers happening in No. CA today...and considerably cooler, too!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

####oh my wiping eyes...sides hurt...Wilbur doesn't know if he has a cold OR GAS??????

what a turkey

####oh my wiping eyes...sides hurt...Wilbur doesn't know if he has a cold OR GAS??????

what a turkey

####oh my wiping eyes...sides hurt...Wilbur doesn't know if he has a cold OR GAS??????

what a turkey

WooHoo

WAY TO GO FOBS. Another co-sponsor is great news.

SEE.....the strategy that Shelley, Debra & Stephanie provide us is effective. Slowly....but it is working. Be patient. Perservere and we will prevail.

Cal....I humbly request permission to quote the "failure" thingy.

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Oh Joan, I have NO intention of giving up...just trying to fill a gap that fits with what I am able to do and what is important to me. The best means I have to raise money is to make and sell jewelry. BTW, Dawn in Omaha has contributed a great deal of money from sales of her FOB jewelry. Check it out if you haven't already!

I am hoping that I will soon be sitting in my living room with my family (bald, feathered, and furry members! - sorry, Bob!) surrounded by satin cord, crow beads, and pendants, oh, and jingle bells (!) - up to my eyebrows in ORDERS for necklaces (and something new, called "The Mane Thing"!)to be sold to support nurse mare foal rescue...

Stay tuned - I hope to have info availible soon. Samples went out via priority mail yesterday and I placed orders to re-stock my jewelry supplies last week. I'm hoping some of the new pendants are waiting on my front porch right now!

Give up - NOT ME. I AM STILL HERE!
G.

Our Miss Hawty Creek was 6th in her race (never really a factor, to tell the truth)...love that girl and hope she's ok - she was the favorite - maybe she just wasn't in the mood!

Glenda
Where can I see your jewelry. I don't wear much be do you have anything horsey related?

CJ, that's awesome! I can't wait till I can report that my representative is co-sponsoring. I'm bugging him every day, you'd think he'd figure out the easiest way to make me go away!!

FOB'S - FLORIDA!!
WAY TO GO!!!
Another cosponsor is AWFB!!

AFTERNOON REPOST

Good Morning FOB's

STRATEGY FOR TUESDAY JUNE 5

As we all learned last week, our horses will never be safe from harm until we pass this federal legislation. It was a wonderful thing that no horse was slaughtered on US soil for six days but we did not really stop slaughter at all. We just temporarily relocated it. Sadly, we have been informed that slaughter in Mexico and Canada has risen 240%. And our supporters fear another foreign slaughter plant will open up across the borders because of this increase. We have to stop the transport. Also, there is a possibility that another plant will open in this country if we cannot get this legislation passed.

It was a tough lesson but I believe it made us all more determined to get this done once and for all. With renewed energy, we continue our campaign this week UNITED and with a commitment stronger than ever. A HOUSE DIVIDED CANNOT STAND!! We have joined together as one voice and that voice is stronger than ever.

While the strategy has changed some, it is with the same purpose…..COSPONSORS. We have been in contact again with our DC connections who cannot stress strongly enough the importance of more cosponsors.

Here are the key numbers…….We need to have 218 cosponsors in the House (we now have 158) and 60 in the Senate ( we now have 27). So, as you can see, we have a long way to go.

The situation in Illinois is frustrating, but it must go through the legal process. While we hope and pray for a good outcome there, WE must put our energies into the big picture. If we are successful, we will never have to worry about Cavel again!!!

For this week, we have been asked to focus on members of the House who were co-sponsors of HR503 last year but who have not yet signed on this year. Also, we have been asked to include Senator Obama and Senator Durbin

Call List for Tuesday:

James E. Clyburn – SC
Phone: 202-225-3315
Fax: 202-225-2313

Robert E. Cramer (Bud) Jr. – AL
Phone: 202- 225-4801
Fax: 202- 225-4392

Ander Crenshaw – FL
Phone: 202-225-2501
Fax: 202-225-2504

Danny K. Davis – IL
Phone: 202-225-5006
Fax: 202-225-5641

Charles (Charlie) W. Dent – PA
Phone: 202-225-6411
fax: 202-226-0778
________________________________________________________________

BARACK OBAMA (IL)
202-224-2854 phone
202-228-4260 fax
Aide: Elizabeth Olson

RICHARD DURBIN (IL)
202-224-2152 phone
202-228-0400 fax
Aide: Erin Collinson

In addition, we are encouraging those of you who have not yet done so to join a state group. They have been VERY effective, especially with members of the House!!

What a great job Ferdinand and Exceller and all the wonderful members of the Heavenly Committee are doing. Miss Regret has very nice telephone manners but needs a little help staying “on track”!!

Remember, WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE!! Let it be heard!!!

Thanks and have a great day!!
Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at June 5, 2007 1:33 PM

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Elizabeth
That is great news about Crenshaw. Hope you don't mind, I copyed and pasted your letter to your senator posted Monday and change the name to my senators and faxed it this morning. Great letter by the way.

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Perhaps Miss Hawty Creek is missing her "main squeeze" #1 Exercise Rider.....our own unklealexbrown!!! She just might need an "Alex Fix" before her next race!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Harriette, My letter should be in your mail box right now. Not that it will help. Send me chocolate. Why wait 19 1/2 more days.

Just received an Action Alert from HSUS - "Two Steps Forward and One Step Back" - thought it is a great format to pass on to your contact lists, to get others to contact their legislators about HR 503 / S 311.

https://community.hsus.org/humane/notice-description.tcl?newsletter_id=10176642

It's set out in a new thread I started at Forum/DB, under antislaughter, "Latest HSUS Action Alert - Pass it on!"

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WOW:) WOW:) WOW:) I just read the article posted up top about my 'fav' for Saturday...TIAGO:)

"If you are looking for a possible upset at the Belmont, it COULD be Tiago"....I just LOVE that:)

ZOOM......ZOOM.....ZOOM....T I A G O:)

It makes me pretty excitied!!!!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

HSUS

Elizabeth Thompson is this the letter?
I can show you how to do the blue inky thing!
Love the way you put that:)

CAL, JUST RECIEVED MY NOTIFICATION THAT OPRAH.COM HAS RECIEVED MY EMAIL!

*********DELAWARE*********

PLEASE COME FORWARD, HOW CAN SO MANY VOICES GO UNHEARD!!!!! WE NEED MORE VOICES!!!!!!!!PLEASE RAISE YOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!

FOBS COME FORWARD JOIN YOUR STATE GROUP!!!

DELAWARE, PLEASE EMAIL ME jmdillon@fhhlc.com
AND JOIN US

JOAN IN DE.

Hi Debbie:

Actually, it was the one that C.J. set out in the DB -- the HSUS Action Alert. I'd love to know how to do the blue inky thing, though. My email is ethompson@forsberg-umlauf.com.

Beth

https://community.hsus.org/humane/notice-description.tcl?newsletter_id=10176642

This is the one I posted at the DB; can somebody do the "blue inky thingee" with it? THANKS! CJ

## A response form the Hennigan Brothers.

Thanks for the kind e-mail Renee. Working on getting it distributed. Keep checking the website for updates and hope to get it out soon.

Best,

Hennegan Brothers
www.thefirstsaturdayinmay.com

“A SPLENDID MOVIE THAT REMINDS US WHY THE RACETRACK CAN BE THE MOST MAGICAL OF ALL SPORTS STAGES.”
- New York Post

“ENGROSSING ... THREE STARS (OUT OF FOUR).”
- Sports Illustrated

“A MASTERPIECE ON FILM YOU SHOULDN’T MISS.”
- Dan Shapiro, KentuckyDerby.com

On 6/4/07 10:37 AM, "Antaya, Renee" wrote:

Hi John and Brad,

I am an official Fan of Barbaro from the TWR site. I do not have HBO at home. I was wondering if “The First Saturday In May” will be available to the public for purchase. I saw all the clips you sent to Alex, it looks like and Excellent movie. Thank you for capturing the Great Barbaro He is and was so very special. Congratulations on all the rave reviews you have received.

Take Care,
Renee Antaya
FOB

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Christian - welcome back to visibility! Glad to know you were never far away.

Steve - my heart goes out to you and your famblee on losing BDude. Words are always inadequate.

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Hey folks, When Harriette leaves the board, I'm going to take over with the daily words of wisdom. I'm not a good poem writer, but I'm sure I can find something at the library.

###Harriette, send chocolate, I'm gonna need it for strength and wisdom.

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hay renee...you okay today...

TWO STEPS FORWARD, 1 STEP BACK

As Wayne Pacelle stated that still equals 1 step forward. Imagine all those who have been fighting this battle for 10 years. I'm a newbie here only discovering that horse slaughter existed because I wanted to know about Barbaro.
Cloud keeps me going. The unfortunate Cavel horses that we tried to save. Exceller & Ferdinand. If you haven't seen the poster of Mother and Baby in the chute next in line.....(tears)....that will keep you going.

JOAN,
I just don't feel good, I am always tired, all I want to do is sleep. I am going to call the Dr. tomorrow.Thank you for asking.

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Cathy...that is why we are going to win..(tears) we are compassionate, loving people, family....

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Thanks so much for the comments on the HBO documentary. I don't get HBO and don't know anyone that does to tape it for me. PLEASE, SOMEONE, GIVE INFORMATION ON HOW WE CAN CONTACT HBO TO PLEAD WITH THEM TO PUT IT OUT ON DVD. THANKS, ALEX FOR ALL THAT YOU DO.

Posted by Rosmarie Shaughnessy at June 5, 2007 1:45 PM

From a post at the DB - The phone number for HBO Consumer Affairs is (212) 512-1208.

I just called, opted to talk to a live person, and told her I was calling about the HBO documentary about Barbaro the horse, she knew what I was talking about, and I told her I was calling to encourage them to release it for sale on DVD and promised to buy one if they do; told her there are LOTS of people who will buy if them make it available. Suggest lots of us call and maybe they will respond by releasing it. CJ

Renee
Sweetie...please do call the Dr and get checked out. Now I'm gonna worry about my bud.

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Cathy, You may use FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION®
As long as it if followed by "Special Thanks to The Great State of Ohio"

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION®

LET'S SAVE OUR HORSES®

##Lynne

I believe in Tiago as well. I am so back and forth with him. I think that Tiago is going to do very well in this race. I have him at fourth right now but that will probably change. Also Edgar is now entered with CP West...... That should be interesting.

Something is telling me (just my own instincts) that the three (actually 2) in the Derby and Preakness are not going to do as well in the Belmont. I think the other horses are going to do better. I may be wrong but it is just a hunch.

##Nancy.. Did you get my email?????? It was really long.. Let me know so if you didn't I can send it again.

##Harriette.. It is raining again here today and will be off and on all week. You know this is tradition over here. The fist 10 days of June is the Rose Festivel and it never fails, rain rain rain........ Let me know how much you need. I will have one of the navy ships cruse over and give you some :)

Luv you all.... AND Angel Barbaro

cathy,
I knew a bit about horses not the slaughter part. Then seeing Rosie with our precious Baby B, and the bond between the two of them. It melted my heart. I have never seen a bond like a mare and foal.
I have had the best education here about horses and what goes on.After reading a few books about champions, I can also talk racing and know.I can stand up and talk about slaughter and get strangers making calls and to pay attention to America's hidden secret.

cathy,
I will call tomorrow, promise.

Hay® Cal

Thank you for the copyright permission.

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION®

"With Special Thanks The Great State Of California"

Hay® Cathy,
You mispelled OHIO. Not suprised in the least.

Get it right, or we're going to court.

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CAL - hate to burst your bubble, but Edgar Prado "owns" FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION..a direct quote from his remarks which were read at Delaware Park...

NINA - just checked, no email from you!

Hay® Cathy,

One last chance. Your FAILURE® will leave me with no other OPTION®.

**** Cal..you have to live the kind of wisdom I post..every failure in life has brought me wisdom..this one is going to cost me dearly...
WHERE ARE MY 75 FRENS ?????????

** Nina, need more rain, we only got about 15 min today..and then it hailed...strange ..

*** Renee, listen to your frens, call the doctor

*** Skyler, if your Dad's namesake is ever going to be sold..you let us know..the FOB will raise enough money for him to be safe and join joe the horse..what do you say, famblee....I may not have 75 frens but I know Skyler and joe the horse does.

***Hawty Creek doesn't want to race anymore, Alex broke her heart...

Hay® Cal....ooopps.

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION®
FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION®
FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION®

Nancy, I don't think Edgar will mind, especially for our antislaughter cause.

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION®

LET'S SAVE OUR HORSES®

This is a great comedy, you are all nuts. Laughing over here.

Harriette I will listen to the Frens. :)

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Skyler I agree with Harriette....we will have another friend with Joe.

Harriette...you have email...my letter...

Cal and Cathy....you both...are sweeties.

*** Happy Birthday, Lou Ann..
You are in my prayers. I know this is a hard birthday for you and not a happy one with losing your dad last week. Please know you are in my heart and prayers and your famblee here loves you.

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Renee,

I'm not offering a lecture but,

Are you taking your numbers?

Take care.

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Harriette, No problem there, I'll just pull out my old High School test scores. I can find plenty of wisdom there. Just send the chocolate and be done with it.

Ahhh....
Now the truth comes out.

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION®

has been previously violated by Ohio.

JOAN, Just imagine how sweet I'm gonna be when I win all Harriette's chocolate. Looks like 3 bags full.

Laurie H,
My numbers are good. I wonder if it could be anemia.Thank you sweetie, you can lecture me anytime. I worry about you as well.

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Renee,

Good! I agree with everyone, please call your Dr. & be well...

Cal,
At The Barbaro Bunk and Breakfast you will have to be the greeter. You will be soooo sweet.Kissable. The horses will be chasing you trying to get a nip or two in.

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I have the right to remain........

Goodnight Barbaro

Watch always for your shiny star. Thank you always for nudging us on, for whispering in our ears and guiding us. Have a lovely night, we miss and love you, always.

Goodnight Fans/Famblee of Barbaro

Please call, fax, email...we are one step forward. Making calls should be automatic like breathing a fresh of air. It should come naturally...til we get this bill passed...and SAVE MANY, MANY, HORSES.

Please remember the Fallen Angels, the rescues, finding cures for laminitis, educating the public and the list goes on...but we are the FOBS AND WE GET IT.

Take care of each other, give a helping hand, or a kind word, and Barbaro says, luv one another.

Have a lovely evening.

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Thank you Alex, and Tim
Please remember why we are here...FITCH, APACHE, AND SO MANY...WE HEAR YOU AND WE ARE HERE.

Everyone of you are very, very special!!!

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Cal...yep...chocolate does make you sweeter....good night.

I just got an email from the Humane Society and it was all about helping with the stopping of the Illinois horse slaughter plant. It gave me numbers to call in Tenn. , and I am going to go do that. I love Barbaro so much and don't want everything he went through and fought so hard for to just be a feather in the wind. Barbaro's legacy will live on as long as we stop horse slaughter and don't give up like he never did. I know everyone on this website feels as passionately about stopping horse slaughter as I do. Thank goodness for you all! Barbaro's voice lives one through the good deeds we do in honor of his valiant fight. God bless each and everyone of you.

I love you, Barbaro. I will never forget you EVER! You are the greatest champion! I only wish humans were as kind as you. Run free, Barbaro!

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Renee~ do you need any help?? I'm only 15 minutes away....

###Hay Renee. I am not sure, I think we may have posted back and forth once or twice. So I assume we are frens. Let's call the doctor, okay?

###Skylar...I don't think I "know" you too well, but let us know about that horse you are worried about. I bet we could help.

###Laurie H...I have been busy, and you have been sick...have you tucked us in lately? I may have missed it. I see Bart took a short ride in your car today. Is there a bigger ride in the future, or is he better?

###Lynne Brown...update with your frens?! I am in withdrawl...

###Harriette...I am for sure you have 75 frens. What would this place be without you....and I know you are a woman of your word. C'mon folks...get out those pencils, uh, keyboards!

Have we heard from Jonna today?

Quick pit stop at home...off to feed the herd, scoop the poop, dole out the hay (geez we need RAIN!!!)...

Glenda...where can we see your jewelry?

Judy,
I'm going home and going to bed. I really appreciate it. I just want to know why I can't seem to wake up. I hate this feeling. Sending kisses to little Ben.

Kathy in SC,
We are Frens, and we have posted a few times. I will do as I am being asked by my Frens.

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Just had a sad but interesting animal encounter. My partner came running in, saying there was a banded bird (he thought maybe a baby eagle) dead in our alley. He took off the band and brought it to me; I started calling around (my vet gave me # for animal control, who gave me # for bird banding inquiries - fyi - 800-327-BAND) and when I described the writing on the band they directed me to the US Racing Pigeon Assn. (fyi 800-755-2778) Turns out the bird was a racing (homing) pigeon, and from the numbers on the band they will be able to notify the owners what happened - why number 1920 out of Hammond did not make it home. Was glad to be able to bring them closure. My first encounter with a banded bird. Should you ever find one, pls contact 800-327-BAND.

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Renee~ ok, but DO call your doctor! I'll email you my phone # in case you need anything.

C.Jaffe,
Good for you.I'll bet you feel good right now?

Thanks Judy. I will forward you mine just in case you need me or just want to chat or meet.

Reminder - for all those that light candles - Barbaro is barely in the top position on the candle site. Please light some for him before you go home. Thank you everyone.

Love, Light and Protection for All of The Horses

I'm going home soon and going to bed. I will call the Dr. in the morning. We are the FOB's we will be heard and known. Have a good night everyone. Hugs.

Mary S. I lite my candle. I always do just to let him know I think of him and still love him.White light to you.

Good night Sweet Spirit Barbaro,
You are always in my heart and will be forever.

Good night Alex,
Thank you.

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Alex did you type in a hurry on your last 2 updates?? got a couple of spelling boo boo's there!!

Love you Hawty Creek!

####repost for the evening shift...

DO I HAVE 75 FRENS???

Does Barbaro Have 75 Frens??

I need 75 frens to tell me and Barbaro what he has meant to their lives. I thought I would be flooded with emails when I made this bet with Cal.

Many have emailed, what do you want??? I want you to write from your heart. If Barbaro were standing beside you , what would you tell him ?

It can be one line, one parargraph or as much as you feel.

I have until Monday the 25th to get my 75 frens to answer me. If I don't have 75 people who love Barbaro enough to tell him how they feel by then,
Cal wins a bag of chocolate and I leave the Board.

Email me
hgill@qx.net

Please include your city/state

Remember: If the Creator put it there, it is in the right place.
The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears.

Yigaquu osaniyu adanvto adadoligi nigohilvi nasquv utloyasdi nihi" Cherokee - "May the Great Spirit's blessings always be with you."

PLEASE, PLEASE participate in Rosemary's lovely tribute to Mr. Jackson for Father's Day and at the same time show our support for the MO horse heroes from that tragic double-decker trailer accident last fall! I KNOW, believe me I know, that there have been so many pleas for $$$ for rescues lately, but you can participate in this effort for as little as FIVE DOLLARS for each horse you sponsor! SUNDAY IS THE DEADLINE...

MO HORSE HEROES/MR J TRIBUTE

This link takes you to the first message which explains how the tribute works...PLEASE ALSO READ MESSAGE 115 on that thread, but don't discuss that here in this public space!

Thank you for your consideration!

Nancy

hELLO MY DEAR fAMBLEE:

i NEED LOTS OF REIKI AND WHITE LIGHT AND PRAYER. One of my little lurchers from Ireland, Jessie has thyroiud cancer. Rare. Nice. I have been down the cancer road so many times....

I have no idea what to do here, I have options for surgery, do nothing, do homeopathic things...just chew my thumbs down to the bone...this is the sweetest, my kind little dog who suffered so in the possession of the Gypsies in Limerick....my friend pulled her out of a kill shelter with a day to get and sent her with the original lurcher I was asking for: Steffie (She's just fine.)

Anyhow. I am punchy. Feel like I got hit over the the head with an anvil...the tumor doesn't hurt her, impede her air intake, xrayed: no mets in lungs....

I have not done a thing today since returning hoe from consults, xrays, sharing part of a chocolate donut with her on the way home. Came home, got on Google to research the dismal news on Thyroid cancer in dogs, wrote a HELP note to our Circle of Grey who help get each other through these medical jigsaw puzzles...

I will make my calls after I have feed pups, gone out for a bite. Have no fear. I do just feel like I have been hit on the head....and that numbness...that all-t--familiar-numbness...
love to all; j

$##############
RENEE: get thee to a doctor!!!!

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An interesting snippet from the Seattle Post Intelligencer for all you feline lovers out there:

"Hello, kitty: From the we're-not-making-this-up department comes news that a company called Lifestyle Pets has introduced the Ashera, a new breed of cat that retails for $22,000. Sunroof extra. Billed as the world's 'largest, rarest and most exotic domestic cat,' the Ashera is the size of a small dog - and we're not talking Paris Hilton-style pooch. Top weight is about 30 pounds. Developed by crossing two exotic feline bloodlines - the African serval and the Asian leopard cat - with a regular old domestic cat, the Ashera has leopardlike spots and contrasting tiger stripes and a smile that will scare the mailman. We kid. The news release says Asheras are intelligent, great with kids and OK with being walked on a leash. If this is the pet of your dreams, visit lifestylepets.com..."

Here's the link to the website with pictures of the Ashera...it is a strikingly beautiful cat, but $22,000?...gulp!

http://www.lifestylepets.com/

###
JONNA - prayers for both you and Jessie - you are such a hero to these dogs, and I sincerely hope your "Circle of Grey" will be able to help sort through the options!

###
MARY L - do you suppose that Alex is trying to imply that Garrett Gomez wears a "rug"?

### cathy--Where is the poster you referred to above showing the mare and foal "next in line" in the chute. I found HSUS's Texas ad, but can't find the poster you mentioned.
Thanks!

I was wondering where the poster is, too.

ALSO: got and began reading Lyn Lifshin's THE LICORICE DAUGHTER....It should be in every horse lovers' library. Thank you Lynn for such a wonderful and complete profile of that gallant girl...

Dawn
I saw it yesterday on the DB

http://forums.delphiforums.com/timwoolley/messages?msg=127.1

It's Mother & Child Next In Line (read it & weep)
It's very powerful.

If the link doesn't work, it's under Anti-slaughter titled "Flyers To Use For Washington"

Sorry, I'm Blue Link challenged.

ANY MORE TIME/ENERGY - here are some more noncosponsors to target today (Tuesday June 5)

Better late than never - their aides are all still in the office - just called all (except Crenshaw - he has decided to cosponsor - need not call him from this list; just mentioning so you can see he was multi-targeted today; probably decided to sign up just to shut us up!) ANYWAY - if you're done with the TWR national list and the State list from your group leader - and have any time/energy left, these are the ones being targeted by other antislaughter groups today. If you get this info after hours, pls call anyway and leave a voicemail. THANKS - CJ

Note - per HAHS info, these Reps all cosponsored HR 503 last session but not yet this session. Note: Rep Bilirakis is new; he has taken over the congressional seat from his father who was a cosponsor last session. This Rep Bilirakis has not yet cosponsored.

CALIFORNIA (2nd part)

-Representative Jerry Lewis

Fax #: 202-225-6498 Phone #: 202-225-5861

-Representative Bob Filner

Fax #: 202-225-9073 Phone #: 202-225-8045

FLORIDA

-Representative Ander Crenshaw (NOTE - NEED NOT CALL - HE IS COSPONSORING; paperwork submitted today) If you want to call to say thank you, great.

Fax #: 202-225-2504 Phone #: 202-225-2501

-Representative Ric Keller

Fax #: 202-225-0999 Phone #: 202-225-2176

-Representative Gus Michael Bilirakis

Fax #: 202-225-4085 Phone #: 202-225-5755

jonna
My Clarissa was recently diagnosed with C. I know what you are going through. Our sweet furbabies are our lives and live in our heart.
What did the vet say about prognosis with surgery? Is there a cure rate with thyroid?

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Dear Jonna...I am so sorry to read of your doggie's problem...I've been wondering where you've been all day! I will go now and start a candle group for Jessie...it will be "Jesse" 'cause you can only put five characters in...and while we are on this horrid subject Famblee....please light some for our Cathy Potter's "Clarissa" under Clrsa...gosh! Life just keeps on keeping on.....sometimes not the way we would like it to!!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

My Love And Prayers For Angel Jonna And Jessie.

Affirmed.

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever. Run with the angels honey!

My sincere condolences to STEVE & FAMILY for BDUDE. . . . so very sorry for your loss . . . .
BDude, you need to look for a small kind man with a big heart up there, okay, and go jump right on his lap and say hello to "Louie"! I highly suspect you will find him with all the other four-legged FOBs up there!!

And especially to my FOB "FAMBLEE" - please accept my grateful and heartfelt thanks directly from my heart to all of you for being who you are to me, but especially at this time. I can't begin to express here how much your presence in my life means. You truly are "my famblee" and, of course, we're all here together because of a beautiful dark bay horse, "The Sublime One", "The Big Boss Horse" . . . .BARBARO!!
Thank you from my heart for all you have done, the prayers, thoughts, hugs, cards, special words, and memorial tributes to the UPenn fund for laminitis research, so special!! Love you all!!
(Still a bit behind this last week as there is much to do but you are in my heart and I keep the votives burning for Barbaro!)

MISS HAWTY CREEK - I was very happy to see Alex post about you (I've been skimming)! I love you, too, honey!! Please just be safe!!

warmest hugs XXXX to all

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C.Jaffe-
Was working out of town over the weekend...
no computer access... It was kind of nice :)

Jonna-
Sorry to hear about your Jessie's health issues...
I'll be thinking good thoughts for you both.

Hey Dora Crow and Friends:

Thanks for asking about the Big Dudette aka Miss Funny Face. Healthwise she's doing okay. But Losing the BDude has devastated her. She's been waiting by the door since last night waiting for him to walk in. All the while she's giving very sad meows. She lived with the BDude for all of her 18+ years and doesn't know life without him. She was there by his side when I found him in distress.

Please light candles for BDude and Funny - they both need your good wishes.

Thanks to all for the messages of hope.

Steve & Linda Rei

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O.K. I started a candle group...www.gratefulness.org Group Name: Jesse for Jonna's little "Irish Lurker"...who now has cancer!

Also, please while you are there, if you go...light one or two for Cathy Potter's "Clarissa"...she too has cancer! Her group name is 'Clrsa'....and of course while you are there....stop by and say hello to our Boy, too:) I saw his group is back up on top...in my thinking....that is precisely where he belongs:)right up on top!

Thank You....

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

## Cal send me the letter and I'll have a bunch of people send it off to her.

## Nancy. I'll send it again. That is totally wierd. Must be yahoo.

##Cheryl.. I suppose you didn't get your email either????? About Butters???

##Dee. Thank you for the response on my picks. I am up and down with Hard Spun and Curlin. I have this "hunch" that "other" horses are going to get in there. Tiago and Rags to Riches. Like I said, I will change my mind again. I am still sticking with Slews Tizzy for the win as of today though... NOW that Edgar and CP West is entered, hmmmmmmmmmm that could very well be an upset as well.

## Harriett. I will go out an get you some more buckets of water. It has been raining raining raining here and will be for days. We have plenty to spare.

### WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY is it so hard to get an answer about the full field wagering???? ALEX??????????? :-)

New picks for the Belmont:
1. Barbaro
2. Barbaro
3. Barbaro

Oh yeah It is MY opinion that when we help the horses in ANY way that we can, it is a big plus. Some of us like me right now, have "time" to do mulitple things (like hanging out on the phone all day listening to music till someone answers LOL). Others have to work and cannot do as much. Doing something is better than doing nothing. Even if someone can and only has time to make ONE phone call, feed ONE horse for one day, that is better than nothing. ANY help toward any of these projects is one step forward to the Barbaro Effect. :-) AND I hope you don't mind if I borrow your term Cal, FALIURE IS NOT AN OPTION!!! Success BEGINS with FAILURE. OR Success is Faliure turned inside out.

Luv you all..........................

Jonna

I'm so very sorry to hear about your Jessie. Know that you both are in my prayers. However difficult it may turn out to be, I know you'll make the right choice for Jessie.

I agree with you about Lyn's Licorice Daughter. It SHOULD be in every horse lovers library. I've only been able to read it once...and it took me almost a month because Lyn truly captured our sweet Sofie. This old man kept crying, and that makes it tough to turn the pages and keep reading.

Everyone,
Please, search your hearts and choose the casue that's most important to you. We all are working together and these causes truly ARE all intertwined (with credit due to the FOB who reminded us earlier). Barbaro wants us to work on all of our UNITED causes...he KNOWS we can do it. We are a diverse group and that helps to make us stronger.

Love and Healing to All,

Lee
I Get It

Pennsylvania Fans of Barbaro, we NEED your help! As Shelly and Debra have repeatedly told us, we cannot get these bills to a full vote without MORE COSPONSORSHIP. Pennsylvania is a big Ag state, and we are fighting a tough lobby. WILL YOU HELP US?

We have started a Pennsylvania Strategy like many of the other states have. Our team is NOW 45 strong and we’d like more of you to join us!

I am the Pennsylvania State Leader. Please email me if you’d like to join our Team Barbaro Pennsylvania and get on the emailing list for targeting our PA Senator and Reps who have not yet agreed to support the anti-slaughter legislation. You can email me at Lor’s Email.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

So let's get out there and SAVE those horses! Call your REPS and SENATORS...do it in loving memory of our Barbaro and all the nameless, faceless horses being trucked into Mexico and Canada and dying brutally...Please contact me and join our team if you live in Pennsylvania and want to help rescue horses from slaughter.

I GET IT.

Lor in PA

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Glenda
Where can I see your jewelry. I don't wear much be do you have anything horsey related?

Posted by: cathy potter/california at June 5, 2007 7:50 PM
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Glenda...where can we see your jewelry?

Posted by: Kathy in SC at June 5, 2007 9:50 PM

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Well, that is a problem....I don't have a way to get pictures to you and the pieces are all "different", all unique. I honestly do not think I have anything that is not "one-of-a-kind", although I do have pieces that are part of a set (2 piece or 3 piece), so they "match". Even the "fund raiser necklaces" that I make have been "one-of-a-kind" because even if they have the same pendant and the same color satin cord, I have made them unique by the combination of bead colors or the "pattern" of the beads that I use for each piece. I have done it on purpose from the beginning, even though it takes more time to work that way.

However, in order to "market" my "fund raiser necklaces" in the future, I will begin to choose patterns that I will repeat, so that people can look at a picture and order THAT particular item. I am working with a horse rescue right now to try to put product on their website, but until the details are worked out, I really can't go into it. I can say it will be "Horsey" jewelry...

Hopefully there will be some good feedback as the people who participated in my "FREE JEWELRY FOR YOU" fund raiser for Pure Thoughts Foal Team Abercrombie & Fitch start to receive their jewelry....which is not "Horsey" jewelry.

I think Santa might be bringing me a digital camera, so that should make it possible for me to continue to create "one-of-a-kind" pieces and (hopefully!) sell them on my own website. I will always prefer to make unique pieces, specifically designed for a particular person. Especially if that person is special to me. I also prefer the piece(s) to be a gift. Don't get rich that way, but it brings me joy and I NEED that in my life. (Good thing I don't have alot of friends, LOL!!!)

So, as I have said before: Stay tuned! "Horsey" jewelry is on the way! And you will be able to support horse rescue by purchasing it! Doesn't get better than that!

Thanks for the inquiries,
Glenda

Only 1 more day til the Barbaro special on HBO. I got HBO today just to see it. I just can't miss beautiful Barbaro.

I emailed Sen. Alexander, and Corker today several times. The Humane Society is working very hard to get Illinois overturned so they will stop slaughtering our beautiful, special equine friends.

Well, I hope everyone had a great day! I just can't wait til tomorrow.

I love you, Barbaro!!!!!

## Jonna, I am so sorry to hear that Jessie has cancer, and I will say prayers for a complete recovery. Take care of yourself, too, 'cause I know how it feels when someone you love is diagnosed .Very best wishes to you and Jessie.

## Cathy Potter, I didn't know about your furbaby until today ( if you told this earlier)
I am so sorry and I will add your doggie to the prayer list. I know this hurts and remember your FOBs are here for you.

## Lou Ann, did I read it was your birthday??
IF it is and I read right, Happy Birthday! !
(If it AIN'T, save this message til your b'day comes along) I hope it is and that you have had a marvelous day.

Steve and Linda,

You and Funny Face are in my prayers. I know how animals miss their friends when they pass on. It is SO sad to watch.

Keep your chins up. We're ALL here for you.

Candles for Funny:

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=funny

###jonna, you've been dealt a double whammy the last couple weeks..please know I am here for you and will send prayers and white light for you and your furbaby..

Hay Frens, and Debbie LA,

Finally done with work, today, and taking the opportunity to add a little more of the story that has been continuing since Update #228 March 5 6:07 PM. This part is continued from last week,, posted in Update #293 May 30 12:49 AM.

Here, suspended in the moment, the Young Prince completely understood Ardor's obsession with the pleasure of simply chasing after her, and being a part of her song. He decided that he would remain here, and not deminish his new fren's joy by blocking the view of that beautiful backside with a view of his...at least, not this day.

He could completely relate, thinking that Ardor's delight was not such a foolish pleasure at all.

Some of the Mares had moved again. They had not been inside of Ardor's circle. His thunder had driven them down to the lake where they were now enjoying a cool drink. The Young Prince joined them. He trotted to the water's edge, and decided to step in.

The surface of the lake was quite still. It reflected the beautiful blue sky on its shimmering surface. Only at the shallows edge, did it move. Wherever the Young Prince stepped, he sent large gentle ripples, in concentric circles, out into the deep. As the waves licked the land's soft tan sand, it breathed, in-and-out, and seemed to whisper,

(breath in) "Hhhuh...(breath out)hhhah-wah-ya...(breath in)hhhuh...(breath out)hhhuh-wah-ya..."

The Young Prince liked the water. He was fascinated by the ripples, and enjoyed watching the effect that his steps had upon the vast still surface.

In the otherplace, he had seen a small pond, water thoughs, fountain spraays, and buckets. Water had always been brought to him, but this lake was the first of its kind that he had ever stepped into. In the otherplace, his bestess-people-fren, Wardo, had often sprayed and rubbed him with 'special-water.'

Wardo spoke in the language of man. He used quick clipped words that made a unique rhythmic music. He also understood 'horse' very well. What made him the bestess, however, is that Wardo could speak heart-song. From the moment that the Young Prince stepped into the racing-world-of-man, it was Wardo's heart-song that greeted him every morning, and was his lullabye, every night.

When Wardo brought the 'special-water' to rub all over the Young Prince, there was no shock of wettness, or scarey surprize. He moved in calm, deliberate preparation, taking great care to insure that the Young Prince knew when the water was coming. Then he would rub the water all over, and sctitch him with a soft sponge thing. Bubbles in the water gave it a good stink, and all during the splishing splashing, Wardo made music in merry conversation.

"Bueno, bueno, mi amigo," he would say. "Oh tienes gusto de eso, si? OK, nos dejo' ahora la varnos la cqara. Cierrese los ojoss, mi amigo."

As the lake whispered, The Young Prince closed his eyes and breathed to its rhythm. He lingered awhile in the water. Having refreshed himself with a long draughted cool drink, he splashed about, wading in the wet...but only up to his knees. He had good reason to wish NOT to go deeper into the water.

To be continued....

Keep making calls, sending emails, and spreading the word about ending horse slaughter...and keep praying for and loving eachother.

Thisgoodplace is a little bit of heaven. Here we can bring some hope and beauty into this sad scarey world.

I hope to get my puter back, maybe this weekend.

So, sweet dreams, My Dears.

For now, I am missing you...Missing BABARO.

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CATHY P-- LOTS OF LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR YOUR BABY TO GET WELL, I DIDN'T KNOW HE/SHE WAS SICK.

JOANNA, LOTS OF PRAYERS FOR YOU TOO SWEETIE.

I WAS JUST WATCHING SOME RUFFIAN STUFF SINCE I WAS ONLY 10 WHEN SHE WAS A SUPERSTAR, WOW-- SHE WAS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! THAT ONE VIDEO OF RUFFIAN & BARBARO ON ESPN "GONE BEFORE THEIR TIME" -- IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IT, YOU HAVE TO WATCH IT. IT'S EMOTIONAL, BUT SO WORTH IT.

LUV,
CHERYL G

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Jonna,

Prayers for you and your little one.

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Harriette,

I will send you something. I am just such a poor writer.

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jonna and cathy,
just trying to "catch up" and read about Jessie and Clarissa. I will tell St. Francis about them tonight and ask for his help in healing. You are in my thoughts along with your little ones.

Steve,
I remember reading about your BDude and want to say how sorry I am for your loss. You and your wife are such loving parents. I will tell St.Francis about Funny Face, too. I was so worried about my JunJun when his momma, Miss Kitty passed away.....but we laid on the lovin' (heavier than usual anyway) made sure he was keeping his weight up (more "treats" = canned food) and made sure he spent more time with all of us. He is doing very well (at age 19?, 20?). I hope your girl will be okay, too. You know all the right things to do.

G.

##MJ no one is a poor writer when they write about Barbaro..

I cannot tell you the range of emotions I have gone through when reading your stories. Some of you have actually thanked me..for letting you tell me..I thought about this.. I think it is very healing, very cleansing to let these emotions out.

I know in my own life telling someone how I feel helps me understand and deal with my feelings ,too.

Many of us have only each other to talk to because we are around people who "don't get it".
I get it. I want you to share how the great horse helped you, inspired you.

Some of you say he saved your life, gave you hope, gave you new direction,allowed you to grieve for other deaths you'd never dealt with..The list goes on and on.

I am honored to read your words. I feel every emotion you do, I cry along with you and sometimes,I feel a slight swish across my face and a larger tear appears on my laptop..Barbaro is reading too.
He loves all of you and loves hearing how much you love him and what you are now doing for him.

For those who have emailed me, thank you. For those who haven't, please be one of my 75 frens to honor Barbaro.

hgill@qx.net

### Glenda...........

I WUV Jewelery. I WANT some. Anything toward Barbaro and the Barbaro effect, is worth it to me. I don't know what U'r Jewerly looks like either but I sure would WUV to buy some..

Cheers...................

B A R B A R O IZ the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

### Steve,
I meant to ask earlier about B'Dudette and then I read where you said she is so lost and longing for the Dude. Please send her all my love, and give her many hugs. Isn't it so sad, but you have had them to love for so long and that is a blessing in itself.
Love to Big Dudette.

Goodnight all and you did good work today!

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Jonna~ prayers & positive energy are headed your way for you and your beloved Jessie. I've been down that road too many times as well.... Your famblee is here for you.

Sweet colt~ give Bdude the 'GRAND TOUR' of hevvin. I'm sure Felix and the others will give him a special welcome as well. I love you, Barbaro, and proud of the good you have brought out in me. A domani, bello cavallo.

Good night & love to all.

Hay, FOB's!

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Jonna and Cathy,Reiki and prayers are on the way for both of your sweet furbabies.

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Still on a cloud from last night.Alex, thank you again for posting the means for us to get on the list for the documentary screening. Now to "gently persuade" HBO to put it on DVD...because we're gonna be HUNGRY to have this in our collective possession...:)

Take care, everybody.

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

Nina,

One may bet only on the order of finish for the first four finishers in a race IF there is superfecta wagering on the race; superfecta wagering is not available on all races.

No such bet exists, as far as I know, for the order of finish for the whole field, though you could likely find a bookmaker somewhere (Vegas? England?) who would take the bet for you.

Alex,

What happened to Hawty Creek???

Hiya, FsOB! Nancy, thanks for clarifying that the Cavel TRO decision will be "revisited" by the Federal judge on 06/14 (and not a day too soon!). Tonight was such a beautiful evening for a walk. I kept thinking how much Barbaro would've loved to have been in a verdant meadow with the frisky fillies as the sun began to set.... Wishing each of you relaxing slumbers tonight. Peace, RMH

#### To Laurie H: Loved the story about Bart's car ride.
To Skyler, please hang in there.
To Jonna: What distressing news for you about your Jessie. I know nothing about this disease, except among humans. It tends to be highly treatable in our species. I hope it is the same for Jessie!
To Steve and Linda: I am so very for BDudette. I remember how distraught my Husky Pushinka was when her brother Illya died.
To our dear FOB Lou Ann in PA: A very happy birthday to you! ####

##Teresa

I was afraid of that. OH Well, just do the tri and superfecta on this race. Thank You.....

##Nancy.. Sent you another email and the same one that I sent you before "again".

BARBARO U are in my DREAMS and I Love YOU big guy........

Hello Barbaro,

I’ve been in a bit of a fog lately so I thought it best to keep our time just between us. Emma enjoys when it’s just us. She and I spend quiet time together, and I quietly whisper your tuck-in to her. I will always remember these moments...

During the day, I check in on the board from time to time although I’m not supposed to check too often. There is so much energy and positive ideas going on here. It’s inspiring...

Rescues, anti-slaughter, research, track safety... whatever concerns your Fans bring to the table, they are ALL equally important. They ALL involve the welfare of horses. They ALL work towards saving lives.

Some Fans write on the board to comfort, some post to inspire others to a cause, some post humor, some create beautiful handcrafted products to raise funds, some work in the trenches gathering data and addresses of importance.

No one, nothing, is more important than the other. Yes Honey, except you... We look to each other, we lean on each other and we need one another.

We cry together (you all know we’ve done it), we laugh together (a lot of times, out loud!), and we celebrate together (remember the Moment of Silence on April 29th?)

***I am SO proud of everyone here and Silent. I am SO proud of everything being done FOR the horses. I'm sorry. I just wanted you all to know that...***

And you, you Honey, are beside each and every Fan. All of the time. Every time.

And with that in mind, are you ready for your blanket? I'm sure your Fans are winding down their day and getting ready for bed themselves.

Let's pull your blanket up high and fluff the folds perfect for nuzzling.

Your Dream Angels are patiently waiting and they are alittle sleepy themselves. Perhaps ALL of you can cruise over to Hawty Creek's home and cuddle up with her. Please give her some love for me...I miss hearing about her antics.

Your healing is complete and strength will forever carry you through your days.

Good night Honey. I'm in love with you...Sweet dreams. XXOOxxoo

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Hello Hope,

You know Hope, I haven't seen any current pictures of you or Little Laurie H. I think it's time I email someone about this...

If I hear that you two have been dodging the cameras, I'm going to have to request that your caregivers wake you up extra early every morning for a week!

But let's grab your blanket and cuddle you up. We'll leave alittle bit untucked so that your filly can touch you while you sleep.

Your Dream Angels are nearby and getting ready for your amazing dream vision journey.

Good night Hope. I love you so much. xxooxxox

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Hello Little Laurie H.,

I've explained to your Mommy that I would like current pictures of you two. So, if you see one of your caregivers standing in front of you, holding a little something, it's not food! Don't try to eat it.

Just give a cute little look, hold it...and then you can run off. Okay?! Nothing difficult, although my own Mother won't even hold a pose...

Let's grab your blanket and cuddle up for the night. We'll fluff the folds so that you can nuzzle your little velvet nose deep under the folds.

The Dream Angels are waiting and they seem to think that you'll be snoring very soon!

Good night Little Laurie H. I love you very much. xxooxx x (you moved!)

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Laurie H,

Fabulous tuck-in. very needed! Barbaro was so great that his legacy will include many causes.

Thanks Laurie H. Wonderful as always. I feel like I can dodder off to bed now.

Goodnight everyone....

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NINA ET AL...can't access my email - calling tech support in the am - too late now for loooooong conversation with them!

Goodnight, FOB's! I hope everyone had a great day! I tried to accomplish a lot for the anti-slaughter campaign. I got an email back from Sen. Corker in Tn. He acknowledged how cruel horse slaughter was. I don't know how the senators from TN voted. I hope they have good sense and a deep heart. Anybody with any kind of soul knows killing those poor, innocent, beautiful horses is so wrong.

I love you, Barbaro!!! I can't wait til tomorrow at 10:00. I am going to have a box of Kleenex right on my lap. I heard the doc. was so good. But I know I will cry my eyes out. Oh, well, it's cathartic. Hope I spelled that word right. I am a teacher, but my mind is going blank for some reason.

Hope everyone has a good night sleep! I hope I dream of beautiful Barbaro running so wild and free , happy as can be!!!

Ciao!!!:)

So Very (8) Beautiful Words Angel Laurie H. My Love.

My Love To Angel Nina.

Affirmed.

I just got a message from Maureen in CA that Representative Danny Davis (IL) has agreed to cosponsor. She spoke to someone in his office tonight and they said yes, he is.
This is great news....it make it three for today.

Let's try to confirm this tomorrow!

YEA, SHELLEY...AND YEA, ALEX - I was concerned about Hawty because she never seemed in the race at all

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Shelley A:

Put another way, the state calling groups are pretty effective...!?!??!

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

##woo hoo!! Shelley.

##Thanks Alex for the Hawty update.

##Amie, you and I are both starting the Barbaro count down!!

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I'm sorry I have to ask...

But could the MINNESOTA CALLING GROUP please be recognized under the Horse Anti-Slaughter Strategy tab?

MINNESOTA: brieandwe@yahoo.com

Thank you for your time.

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Alex....I'm just telling you...she is missing you just 'awful' and maybe you can go have a nice visit...take her out for a 'spin'...I bet she'd be a very happy horse...and I bet her 'wheels wouldn't be spinning' then! :)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Alex,

Thank you for the little info. on Hawty Creek. I miss hearing about you two and your "eventful" mornings!

### Nina--With regards to betting the entire Belmont field, you can certainly do so. There generally isn't a bet for the field in order of finish, but you can check with the track to see if this is available. Otherwise, you can place a bet on the entire field to win/place/show--whatever you decide, but unless a long-shot comes in, you'll probably lose money.

I prefer to do an "exotic" wager and box a group of horses to win an exacta or trifecta. For example, I wagered an exacta box on Street Sense and Curlin, since I felt either horse could finish 1/2. I boxed a trifecta with Street Sense, Curlin, Hard Spun and CP West, meaning any combination of those 4 horses could go 1/2/3. I won both bets, but very little money, since they were all favorites. If I'd boxed those 4 to win the Superfecta (top 4 finishers), it would've meant $330, rather than the $50 I won on the trifecta.

Hope this helps! Good luck!

Laurie H.....Done!

I'm so sorry....you are the VERY last person that I would overlook. Thought someone else was updating that section

Shelley

Friar Tuck

Right you are....all three new cosponsors came from states that have VERY active state groups! That should tell us something, huh??

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ShelleyA.,

Thank you sooo much!

No harm done. I just didn't know who to ask!

Thank you ShelleyA. and may you have sweet dreams of...Boxcar, Alibi...and Barbaro!

Laurie H

You are very welcome.

Thanks for the wishes of sweet dreams....will really need them this week. Saturday is the first time that both of my babies are racing on the same day. Needless to say it will be a two bottle of antacids day!!LOL

Really need Barbaro to watch out for them now!

*****MINNESOTA FOB'S*****

Okay, I wanted to post to you later into the evening so that THIS would be one of the last things you think about tonight...(shameless, I know!)

CALLING GROUPS WORK! THEY GET RESULTS!!

Please, Minnesota needs members. We have a couple of "tough nuts" for Senators so we need to make an impact, get them thinking. Are you up to the challenge?!

Please email me at: brieandwe@yahoo.com

Okay, sleep on it, dream about it, and log back on in the morning...I'll be here...waiting!

Remember, that's: brieandwe@yahoo.com

Now, good night!

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ShelleyA.,

I must tell you that I will carry your babies in my heart all day Saturday AND Saturday night while they rest comfortably at home, in their comfortable stalls.

I wish them, and you, the best of luck, the safest journey around the track and the comforting presence...of Barbaro.

Much love to you and your babies ShelleyA.!

Hi Laurie H.! How was your day? Are you feeling better? How is dear little Bart? I must say I'm greatly encouraged by the reports you've been giving me! It takes me back to logging on first thing in the morning to read ACN for out beloved Barbaro for all those months. I miss him so, Laurie.

Sweet dreams,
Kathy S.

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Kathy S.,

I miss him too...

Bart is still terribly thin but he makes the rounds with his visits. He headbutts with the best of them and absolutely LOVES being loved.

I depend on Bart so much during my work day. He is comfort, comedy relief, a stress reliever and he keeps me humble. I KNOW I need him more than he will EVER need me...

One of our very talented FOB's, Glenda, gave Bart a gift! It is a beaded charm and I don't know if you're familiar with her jewelry but like everything else of Glenda's, it's amazing! Very striking and so...Bart! It gives the feeling of strength. I'm taking it to Bart tomorrow.

Thank you Kathy. I always let him know that his Kathy pats are about to begin! Thank you again Kathy...

**ATTENTION FOBs**

IF YOU ALL HAVE JUST ONE MOMENT, PLEASE SAY A PRAYER FOR LITTLE HENRY AND HIS FAMILY (see below)

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=henry
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***RE-POST FROM TONIGHT ON THE DB***

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This is from Henry's Mom.

TUESDAY, JUNE 05, 2007 09:55 PM, CDT

Dear Team Henry,

I am at a loss of words - we all have been. In general, I would say we are all attempting, and i say that lightly, to handle the cards we've been dealt. Being with Henry, loving him, caring for his immediate needs, helping him through these final moments and leaning on eachother are our immediate goals, right now. .....hence, the message on our door, the turned off cell phones, no messages on caring bridge, unopened mail, obvious disconnection from everything, blah, blah....the list just goes on. Thank you for understanding. Time has a newer meaning for us.

The vigil held across the street from our home this evneing was the most incredible thing - whoever organized that just earned their wings. This has been a big deal for us today. After an extremely quiet day in the house, we all sat on the front porch and experienced every emotion known to man. In my darkest hour, my lowest point - we found the strength to let all of you love us in ways you will never understand. jim said at his young age of 68:), he is still learning and much from this experience with Henry. He said the most important things are not things but the people you share your life with, the people behind the scenes. I immediatley thought of Team Henry.

You've all been so kind to us, showering us with love and so many prayers. My God, how will we ever understand his power?

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BELIEVE IN BARBARO!!
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ShelleyA

Great news from Illinois. I am so happy that the State Groups are fulfilling our expectations.
One co-sponsor at a time.

Thank you, Laurie for such a sweet tender tuck in tonight. I am also so proud and pleased with everything everyone is doing.

By the way, thanks for leading the Mn state call in group. We have gotten quite a few new state groups the last week. Thanks all for whatever you have chosen to do in order to honor our beloved Barbaro's legacy. He deserved all of it.

Cal...I hate to burst everyones bubble but.....

"FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION "is a trademark of N.A.S.A. It was used after one of the shuttle disasters...

I don't think they'll mind if WE USE IT !!!!!?????

HUGS to ALL...

#### Cal can use it. I don't have a single doubt. :)

## Maribel

That quote was used for an Applo mission. Appolo 13 and Gene the flight director used it. This was long before the shuttles were being used.

Cheers and Love to Barbaro.......

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STEVE & LINDA REI-
I am certainly sure you are both asleep, as most normal folks are at midnight... I just wanted to say again how I weep with you over BDude. I am now so bleary eyed thinking bout his poor pitiful sister. My Boo Boo was so forlorn when his sister Sweetness got euthanized in 2001.

I had not realized the impact it makes on an animal.I mean they have been constant companions since their development in the womb. They spent almost every waking hour together as they grew to teenage cats and adult hairy children. My Boo was lost, mournful and pitious, just as you say BDudette is. It is the saddest thing to witness.

I hope she has someone(Tony maybe?) she can glom onto. Boo glommed onto DADDY. My father became Boo's surrogate. He cried no more, except when my dad left him to go out of the house. This was when they both got very attached to each other. THAT IS WHY DAD WILL NOT LET NO OTHER ANIMALS INTO THIS HOUSE. Memorial Weekend Friday, was 4 years since my Boo. Still fresh and raw. I still cry, it will always be rough.

Bless you and Linda for loving these beasties so good for so long. They thrived off of it.

Prayers for all creatures great and small

here's to Hawty Creek on Saturday.... just a warm up b4 her time to shine :-)

Nina...that phrase was used again most recently on Sept 9/03 after the demise of the shuttle Columbia...as far as the space program at NASA was concerned FAILURE literaly was NOT AN OPTION after Columbia...the defects had to be corrected !!! In 2003 that phrase was used on all manner of memorabilia at NASA's souvenir shop...thank GOD they finally got it right!!!

HUGS to All and to ALL including Dora J a GOODNIGHT......