Good morning, sweet spirit Barbaro! Happy weekend to the Fans of Barbaro! Safe home today and every day to all dear horses who bravely put hooves to track, with special regards to Tim's Quick Quest!

Nancy

Good morning everyone...

Safe returns to all the runners today
and GO TIN MAN!!!

Raise a glass..

Heres to Todd Pletcher going 0 for today....

GO Mostacolli Mort.lite it up in The Secretariat today.

Hi, all you animal lovers. This is really easy and helps animals in
need. Please pass this information on! 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/advertisers 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 your friends and cross post!!!

Lor in PA

KENTUCKY call group needs more people to help call our senators and reps to end horse slaughter. The horses are depending on us to help them. The call list is short, easy and we won’t work you too hard. Please contact me at Kntckyblgrass8@aol.com to join our group.

Good Morning Barbaro Famblee,

To Dora J. Crow have a very Happy Birthday today and Best Wishes for many more!

Barbaro, big sweet boy, I miss you and love you more each day!

Hi Alex, I hope you are enjoying your travels. Thanks for all that you do!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Fondly,
Kathi/Barbaroholic on the DB/Indiana FOB

August is the time for a very special birthday celebration. Please come Join the Fun!

Dr. Richardson's Birthday

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JAN - ha, ha! Another mad "blue-linker" has infiltrated this board...

The MO horse heroes, survivors of last fall's horrible double-decker accident, need our ongoing support. Rosemary has organized another creative fundraiser/tribute, this time in honor of Gretchen Jackson's birthday...check it out!

MO HORSE HEROES

Are you motivated to end the slaughter of our beautiful American horses? Are you motivated to stop the cruel transportation of our horses to other countries for slaughter?

If you are, please join a state calling group.

If you are from Pennsylvania, will you join our team? We are strategically working to gain more co-sponsors here in the Commonwealth.

If you are willing to join our team effort email me at Lor's Email Addy.

A few minutes each day for our Horses it not much to ask is it?

Lor in PA

All Rainbows To The Tin Man In The Arlington. Love And Prayers For The Angel Horses, The Jockeys For Their Safety.

Affirmed

All Rainbows For Our Angel Horses And Angels Here.

Special Words Of The Day: All Rainbows
Listening To The Music On Equine Heaven
Dance....Dance....Dance....Dance

Affirmed

Good Saturday to All,

I just received an email entry notice from my virtual stable and guess who? Hawty Creek is entered in race 4 at Philly Park on Monday, August 13th! Run like the wind and come home safe. I KNOW Alex is rooting for you...and A LOT of nice ladies here too.

Lee

All Beautiful Rainbows To Hawty Creek.

My Love.

Affirmed

Calling All FsOB,

On the DB is the discussion of the "Barbaro Bunk & Breakfast" under the Horse Rescue Issues folder. I invite everyone to join the discussion and share your ideas. One of the great things about this is that we're looking at this as something to work on while we continue to work on all of our United Causes.

My "role" here is as chief cheerleader and caller to action. I also ask that each of us consider setting aside $1 each week that will be used as "seed" money for the BB&B. We're looking for a "banker" to help us here. And we're looking for any help we can get with legal issues, design, publicity, etc.

No Horse left behind.

Lee

Joe at TB Friends

Three new geldings from the race track, come to Joe's today.

RFD TV Mo. horse rescue is on right now!

Hi all. Love to Barbaro. Thanks Alex. Prayers for Snickers this week.

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Good Saturday Morning, Famblee....:)

Never got 'here' allllllll day yesterday and today is yet another "roller skate" day for me...

I want to wish Aunty Cheryl:)Harriette:)MJ:) Lyn G...A VERY HAPPY 'BELATED' BIRTHDAY:) and to DORA:) HAPPY DAY TOOOOOOO YOU, TODAY!!!

NancyCT:) Yippee-Skippy:) No need for apology, you silly!!:) It is a FUN couple of words!!!

DebbieL.A...I am SO sorry about Tigger...but it DID occur to me that he MIGHT be able to help Felix with the exercise riding in prep for the 2008 Triple Crown races at Heaven's Gate Farm:) I just KNOW he has been properly welcomed and is having the TIME OF HIS NEW LIFE there:)

##LADY AT THE FENCE UPDATE:)

I couldn't STAND it one more MINUTE...Famblee..so I called HorseMommy last evening (West Wing Time) on her cell phone...THEY ARE ON THEIR WAY HOOOOOMMMMMMMMEEEEEE:) YIPPEE-SKIPPYYYYYYY:) Do you know what this MEANS????? SUNDAY AFTERNOON I think I can go 'play' with MISER & ROSIE:):):)

I just cannot WAIT to touch/feel/smell/hug/skritch/KISS/pat/SMMOOOSSSSHHHHHH my face into MISTER'S BIG OLE HORSEY SHOULDERS AND NECK.....and did I mention KISS???
I must buy fresh carrots-carrots-carrots tomorrow morning:):):) I think it has been FOUR weeks since I've been able to be near them....Isn't it SUNDAY yet????? :/ I will be like a liddle child on Christmas Eve tonight trying to sleep!!! omgoodness:)

####LUKE HAS A FAN CLUB:) If you would like to join in the fun, we promise 'MILES OF SMILES'...please e-mail Lyn Gilbert at lyn.gilbert@gmail.com and let her know...we are working on our VERY FIRST *TOOCUTELUKE* newsletter and hope to have it on your screens by next week:)

I hope everyone has a positively wonderful day today....I pray for God's White Light to surround all the horses and their riders...RUN LIKE THE WIND....L O V E EVERY MOMENT...AND COME HOME SAFE!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Lynne Brown,
Check your email. There's a "task" there for you. And thank you for emailing me, I needed the reminder.

No Horse left behind.

Lee

Get well soon, Blackie!

Good Morning Sweet Barbaro in Heaven!

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

Everyone, enjoy your Saturday.

Ro & Brady

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Lee/Sophie:) I DID and have been pulling my hairs out trying to find the answer!!! :/ I MUST ready to leave....'roller skate' day...but will try again this evening.....I DID find a wonderful article about....sigh! *Martin Sheen* and want to go back when time permits and read it alll.....he is a dedicated GOLFER:)....have a great day...any possibility of swaying you over to the 'donkey' side of things, Lee:)....hahahahaha!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Lynne Brown,
hehehehe, you're going to love the answer. Try not to fall off your skates, it's the landing that hurts. Well, if Martin Sheen is a golfer, he must be a good guy!

As for the donkey side, hmmm.... I have been accused of being an "ass" before, so I'm already there aren't I? lol

Have a great day Lynne.

No Horse left behind.

Lee

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Rosemarie,
Would you email me at Lee3620111@yahoo.com please? Have a question for you re: the Barbaro Bunk & Breakfast.

No Horse left behind.

Lee

Miss you Barbaro.
Good luck to The Tin Man in the Arlington Millions today. God please keep all the jockeys and horses safe today.

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Nancy in CT
You know you have created a monster....Right???? LOL!
Nothing like mad blue-linking......
jan

Marley is only 3 years old. There is a strong possibility that there is more then one baby in there and is considered a high risk pregnancy. She was rescued through the help of the Fans of Barbaro.

MARLEY's DUE DATE POOL

PONYTALES RESCUE

ALEX, ALEX, ALEX...gone from Fair Hill, but up to your usual shenanigans! Be careful, man!

Happy Saturday, Famblee!!

###Happy Birthday DoraJ! hope this is the best birthday ever.

###Thank you LynneBrownladeeeattafens. Give Mister a big SMOOOOOOOOOOOOCH for me and chin tickles for Miss Rosie :)

###Lee you crack me up. Did I ever mention how much I love donkeys?? ;)

gotta jet LOVE TO ALL MY FAMBLEEE especially unklealexbrown whew EIGHT today Did ya hear that, Angel Dee?? EIGHT :)

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Verna, Cathy Potter,Renee Antaya, Joan Roya,Susan O, Jean Nolan, Lyn Gilbert, Maribel, Kathi Bacon, Lynne Brown - THANKS to all you gals wishing me a special day today on my ole as dirt day! You are so sweet and gracious to do that! I appreciate your good thoughts. I will be sure to eat some fried FREE catfish for each of you, (well, maybe not THAT much), tonight at my free Catfish Country dinner!

Cheryl Jones - You might be younger than me at the green ole age of 30 ten-BUT you are almost catching up, as I tell my sisters and brother! You may never actually catch up, but you dang close gal! heh-heh I just luv you to pieces!

Debbie L.A. - I did not see about Gloria's Tigger til just now. I am so absolutely sad for her and you. That is how my Boo black/white tuxedo cat went. The fluids just caused the lungs not to work and he was drained, surgery did not keep fluids off, and he was euthanized as well. He was 15 though, almost 16. So sad for Gloria. She did the sweetest thing, she let him go. Tell her she is very brave and is a courageous gal.

Prayers for all creatures great and small.

Last year at this time, was the first day that our Big Ole Boy Barbaro was taken outside of NBC to graze. I was sick and about to go into Hospital and did not know about this event until this year when I saw the videos that we ordered and recorded, when they relayed the dates.

Today will now be remembered to ME as the DAY that Barbaro grazed outside in the sunlight for the first time after entering NBC having surgery. He had not seen the sun since May. The awful fateful day that he was brought down at the Preakness, was the only reminder of what the sunlight felt like on his back. At that time he only felt fright and pain, never knowing that it was quite possibly the last time he might feel the out of doors. He was lucky in the respect that he did get to feel grass under his hooves again. He was lucky that he did get to pluck grass from the ground again. He was lucky that he got to hear the wind, see the trees and feel the sun on his back for the few precious moments, few precious minutes he spent outside each day. He was lucky to be alive. We were lucky to get to experience that.

I was fortunate to have witnessed this after the fact. I was offline, ill and unable to read and sit up at computer last year at this time in August and parts of September. I am fortunate to feel that NOW TODAY is the anniversary of when that Big Beautiful Bay Boy went out and pulled his first plug of green green grass was on MY day. It is now going to be HIS day for me, from now on.

Prayers for all creatures great and small

###DoraJ..love YOU to bits and snaffles and hackamores and EVERYTHING!!!

###Debbie I too just read of Gloria's Tigger going on to meet his frens in hevvin. I'm so very sorry. probably his little heart wasn't working so well Please convey my sorrow and sympathy to your sis for his passing, and joy that he'll live in hevvin with so many frens and famblee on the Big Farm until the day she and he and all of us are reunited

love to all

Cheryl

hey, y'all,
trying to get a basket together for BTN, if you're interested: thread for Blackie's basket

CHAPTER UPDATE !!!

For anyone who has not yet had the opportunity to read them, Chapters 18 & 19 of "ONLY A MOMENT BEFORE THE WIND" are on the DB under the BARBARO thread.

Chapter 20 will come on Saturday evening, or Sunday morning.

A valiant old soldier, THE GARBAGE MAN came in 5th in his race this week. It was a $4000 claimer. Still praying for you G-MAN. God Bless and keep you safe.

God Speed and keep all of the beauties safe today.

GO TIN MAN!

^-,^ O

oops, didn't do the blue link right!
Blackie's Basket

#### For Dora: From "ONLY A MOMENT BRFORE..."

...There it was again, the great green plain with nothing but grass, sky, and horizon. It was all the room to run that any horse could want. He wasn't running a flat-out-go-for-all-of-it kind of run. It was more like a take-it-easy-let's enjoy-it run. His legs felt so good, They reached out for more and more ground. He listened to the pulse of his hooves as he ran. Instead of barely kissing the surface of the turf, which was his usual custom, he let his feet dig in a bit as he galloped over the soft cushion. His lungs sucked in great gulps of the sweet, still air. He kicked up a breeze and left his own sparkling trail behind. ...

Dear Fren, Thanks for reminding us of the happy day, last year.

He is now well, and enjoying God's lush pastures.

Loving and Missing him too.

O

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DORA - check your email for my birthday greeting! How blessed you are to share your day with the glorious anniversary of Barbaro's first post-surgery graze...he was so happy and Dr. Dean was so proud of him - such a beautiful memory!

New Update!!!

Otherlyn, beautiful, as usual! I love and miss him so, so much!

John Velasquez just got tossed by his horse at Saratoga...horse continued along without him...waiting for news about JV

Otherlyn,

Thank you. I am crying now. I can see him in my mind's eye. Whole, free and able to fly. Glitter flying from his hooves.

Prayers for Tim's Quick Quest, about to run in the 5th at Philly Park!

###Dora,

It's diamond dust, from the sands of time. He is running, at will, forever.

^-,^ O

Dora Darlink,

I thought "Happy Birthday to Dora" in my heart but forgot to write it out and post it. I sometimes assume everyone is psychic and they're getting the message!

The way I figure it - as I age I get closer and closer to who I really am.

Best!
Bonnie

...PS: Watch them in the sky this Sunday night and early Monday morning.

Go to a fields, lake, or someplace away from city lights.

You will see them running across the sky.

You KNOW who will be the brightest.

Thank God that we have known him.

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HOPE YOU ARE FEELING WELL -- MR. BETTER TALK NOW!! WE ARE WORRIED ABOUT YOU!!! GET WELL BEAUTIFUL BOY!!

GOOD LUCK TIN MAN-- KICK SOME BUTT TODAY!!! :>)

LUV,
CHERYL G

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Dora,
Happy Birthday !

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Jan,

That's why I started the blue ink support group....because I couldn't STOP ! (LOL)

Will be thinking of Snickers. What a great bunch of people that are carrying out Barbaros legacy. I dont know if this is right but I heard Curlins owners are in jail. This may not be true-does anyone know? Just wanting the best for Curlin.

Angel Cheryl Jones I Love You So 8 Times. I Send You All Rainbows And Love From My Heart.

Barbaro (8)
With You
In Wonders........

Affirmed

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SANDRA P--- WHAT?? I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE CURLIN!! DID YOU READ THAT ABOUT CURLIN'S OWNERS? IF YOU HAVE ANY NEWS ABOUT HIM, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

THANKS SWEETIE,
LUV,
CHERYL G

A Rainbow Birthday To Angel Dora.

My Love To You.

Affirmed

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DORA!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DORA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DORA... AND MANY, MANY MORE!!!! :>)

I ALSO REMEMBER THIS DAY (ARLINGTON MILLION) AS THE DAY WE FOUND OUT ABOUT MR. BARBARO GRAZING FOR THE FIRST TIME. I WAS THINKING ABOUT IT LAST NIGHT. GRETCHEN WAS SO HAPPY TELLING JEANNINE ABOUT BARBARO GRAZING IN HER INTERVIEW DURING THE ARLINGTON MILLION LAST YEAR. IT'S KIND OF A SAD DAY, HOWEVER IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY, SO IT'S ACTUALLY A FUN, PARTYFUL, HAPPY DAY!!! :>)

ANYWAY, HAVE A GREAT DAY SWEETIE,
LOVE YA,
CHERYL G

happy Birthday, Dora!

Good day everyone! Well there are no lists of legislators to contact today, so maybe you have time for another worthy cause.

Re-Post

######## FOBs are animal lovers, right?

Please visit the Care2.com site using the links provided at this DB thread and take action today.

http://forums.prospero.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=13383.1

Help Stop Aerial Gunning

Aerial gunning of wolves to artificially boost game populations is brutal, inhumane and unnecessary.

Urge your representative to support legislation to stop this horrible practice!

Tell Congress: End Aerial Gunning of Wolves
Aerial gunners have killed over 600 wolves in Alaska since 2003, and now Governor Sarah Palin wants to offer $150 bounties to encourage hunters to kill more wolves.

Even worse, Idaho and Wyoming have proposed aerial gunning programs of their own, meaning that soon the wolves of Yellowstone could be gunned down from airplanes if they leave the safety of the park.

Congress needs to act - urge your representative to co-sponsor new legislation to end aerial gunning now!

Under Alaska's cruel aerial gunning policy, marksmen can shoot wolves from the air or use airplanes to chase them in deep snow to the point of exhaustion then land and execute them at point blank range.

It's time to end this brutal practice. Representative George Miller (D-CA) will be introducing legislation in September to do just that - his bill would close a loophole in the Federal Airborne Hunting Act to prohibit aerial gunning.

Send a message to your representative and ask them to co-sponsor Rep. Miller's bill to end aerial gunning.

Now is the time for Congress to act � before the snow begins to fall and wolves face another deadly winter. Please take action today.

Thank you for working to build a better world.

Posted by C. Jaffe at August 10, 2007 10:42 PM

May everyone have safe trips today both on and off the track.

Happy Birthday, DORA J. CROW, and many happy returns.

On this, your day, you gave me a gift of a wonderful, very special memory - of a day filled with hope and promise. It all came rushing back. Thank you...

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=40172

Article on Curlin's wayward owners in Bloodhorse.

Happy Birthday to anyone I missed....have a fine Saturday afternoon, all.

Anybody watching racing on ABC? Red Giant was just outrun in a great strech run on the turf by Shamdinan (sp?), a European horse.

It was the Secretariat Stakes at Arlington - and the winner's first race for his new US owners.

CJ - I saw the race, great run by Shamidan, too bad for Red Giant, but he really looked good too!

oh my god:

do you all remember the way the word spread that B had been outside to graze? OUTSIDE?>!

It was the most miraculous event to all of us....and I remember the way the word spread, with joy, and disbelief and exultation and gratitude.

BARABRO WENT OUTSIDE TODAY TO GRAZE!!!

Things seemed so much more simple, even a year ago, didn't they. Now we have to keep pounding on HS every spare minute, and worry about Bush authorizing the murder of the re-homed wolves out west....what a dismal world we inhabit on some days.

No wonder all we want to do is "smoosh" our faces in the manes of horses, like Lynne's great cure for all that ails her...in a manner of speaking.
The great visceral relief of the touch of human skin on animal skin...the sweet natural perfume of one of God's great animals...

Did you know that elephants smell kind of sweet/spicy even right after a bath? You just want to bottle this fragrance and keep it with you forever...i like to bury my face in the crook of their jaw and their throats. Rough, sweet, bristly little hairs, so warm....

And then there's greyhounds. I especially love the smell of their feet (laugh all you want) but I think their feet smell like Grape Nuts cereal...some compare the fragrance to Fritos: that's good too.

Ah well. Getting taken out to dinner, so what could be wrong? Love to all the birthday peeeples. I say, celebrate for at least a week, ladies. You've earned it. xxooj

Just wondrin'..What ever happened to the great GORELLA?

Hay...Let's GO...HONEY RYDER !!! in the BeverlyD

Fortune needs our prayers. She is the baby born this spring at Shiloh Horse Rescue. She has had various issues and today had to be brought into the vet because she couldn't get up. They thought it might be colic but not sure yet. They are running tests on her. Please pray for her and light a candle for her. Candles are under Fortu! Thanks!

Yvonne in Las Vegas

hAy famblee! Good luck and safe racing to all who put hoof to track this weekend.

Miss Dora, my Southern Sister, HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!!! Thanks for the memories of "This time last year". Who will ever forget the grazing videos, the sound of Barbaro's whuffles as his sharp teeth pulled the grass? The look on his face as he stood in the sun with his doctor buddy?

Lyn G, Cheryl Jones, Harriette, MJ: I've been out of town with no site access. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all, belatedly! I hope you all enjoyed your special day, because you are special people.

...oh well, certainly not Honey's best day. lovein' her a lot amyway.

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OTHERLYN - I just LOVE the beautiful Honey Ryder, and sure hope she is ok...she wasn't even there at all - NOT a typical race for her.

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OTHERLYN (again) re Gorella - she is WITH CHILD! I remember having a lovely fantasy that she and Barbaro would make a beautiful couple...

from pedigreequery.com
"Retired March 2007(bone chip).
Has been bred to Giant's Causeway for a 2008 foal."

I decided to record the Arlington Million. I am having withdrawals from not watching horseracing. It is the first time we are having some good racing on and DANG I do not get to watch. Sisters are a pain sometimes, but ya gotta love em! ~~ heh-heh-heh cough cough choke ~thats her choking me
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Hey, she would not let me watch Meerkat Manor premiere either last night, it makes me cry too much, she said. psst-thas ok, recorded it late last night on reruns...

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Lyn Gilbert - I feel at a loss, unsure as to whether your special day has passed yet, or has yet to happen upon us. I will wish you a very special day, one filled with wonder, peace and enlightment.

Bonnie Macraith, Barb in AZ, Dee Mirich, Cheryl G., Anna in TX, Christina - Thanks so much for all your darling birthday wishes to me! You are all such sweethearts, I feel so honored today! :0)

Susan E. - I am so glad that you got your new traveling job, but sad that you are gone alot. I miss you and hope that the baddest roan cat in da land aka Bagheera, and the most precious beautilicious lovely queen of da land aka Miss Lizzie, are doing fine. It was good to "hear" your voice today. I pray all is well for you and yours. love you sister.

Nancy in CT - got your exciting email! I will be writing to you shortly!

Dora!!

I wish you a wonderful day. Happy birthday!!

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JonnaGrey...I remember it well!!!!

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES !!!!!

PLEASE LORD ....CAN WE GO BACK TO AUGUST 2006 ???
I'll be GOOD...just a few more hours...days ..months with Big "B" ....I MISS YOU CHAMP !!!!!!

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Skyler -
Thanks for the birthday wishes. It has been a wonderful day, about to go imbibe of the best catfish in the state, kids were great today. No fusses with the daddy or sister. All is well with the universe today. You FOB have made the day all the more greater with your salutations!

And!

Happy birthday to Cheryl, Harriette and MJ! A great day for FOB b-days today!

PRAYERS FOR THE TIN MAN, OUR DEAR OLD GENTLEMAN!!!

Chapter Update !!!

...The smell of roses was on the wind even as they all turned onto the track for the post parade. There was none of the usual rough, jocular taunting, horse to horse that day. Each was singing his own song, blending with that of his rider. It was all business, and one refrain...”Run...Run for the Roses.” ...

A bit of Chapter 20, "ONLY A MOMENT BEFORE..."to be posted later today, on the DB on the BARBARO thread.

Jonna, thanks for the memories, oh to have that again.

Lynne, I have been keeping up on your famblee of horsies! Can't wait to hear all about your day tomorrow! Harriette, I love the daily devotionals....keeps me going definitely.

Devon, our new rescue dog we adopted, met his brother Joe last weekend. I think Devon thought Joe was a great big dog. They both love carrots so they got along great. It was awfully hot here so we didn't stay too long at the farm. We're pampering Devon right now as we don't know what kind of life he had before we got him so when the little prince is hot, it's back into the air conditioning, where he lounges on the couch or one of the beds. He shys away at some noises, etc, and we're taking it very easy with him. He's a joy!

"But Oz never did give nothing to The Tin Man
That he didn't, didn't already have;
And cause never was the reason for the evening
Or the tropic of Sir Galahad.

So please believe in me..."

I BELIEVE IN THE TIN MAN...you ARE Sir Galahad!

Jambalaya upset The Tin Man - 3rd Doctor Dino. jambalaya is the first Arlingtpn Million winner from Canada, and also the first to win with a female trainer, Catherine Day Phillips.

I Believe In The Tin Man. The Most Beautiful Heart. 2nd. Place Is Silver.

You Are The Son Of Affirmed.
Over The Rainbow.

You Are Love........

Affirmed

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TIN MAN YOU STILL DID AWESOME COMING IN 2ND!! WHERE THE HECK DID THAT JAMBALAYA COME FROM??? GEEEZE!!! OH WELL, WE LOVE YOU BEAUTIFUL BOY(TIN MAN)!! :>)

LOVE,
CHERYL G

### Hay Maribell,

Congratulations on JAMBALYA's win. Those Norther horses can run too, aye?

I'm thinking that the TIM MAN will be back next year.

Yes?

Great job Tin Man!

Jonna-

My dogs feet have the frito flavor for sure...
can't believe anyone else noticed that lol!

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LOL!! THAT'S TRUE OTHERLYN-- I FORGOT TO CONGRATULATE JAMBALAYA ON HIS WIN!!! IT'S PRETTY IRONIC THAT JAMBALAYA IS VERY SOUTHERN AND HE'S FROM CANADA.

CONGRATS JAMBALAYA & ROBBY ON YOUR WIN -- EVEN THOUGH YOU BEAT THE BELOVED TIN MAN :>)!!

WE DIDN'T GET TO SEE MUCH OF DR. RICHARDSON?? WE WANT LONGER "HORSY HEALTH SEGMENTS"!!!

LUV,
CHERYL G

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Happy Birthday Dora!! Enjoy your special day....
jan

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OTHERLYN...(now that I'm finished sobbing) - I know everyone wants to go out on top, but I pray that The Tin Man will be retired while he's healthy...I guess he would need to be a track pony like Funny Cide since he's also gelded, but I would HATE to see anything happen to this dear boy who has captured my heart!

YESSSSSSSS.

T.Pletcher took home the GOLDEN DOUGHNUT...

0' for stakes today..

Thatta boy Todd, you cant take your juice with you to the mid west huh..

RE: Irridescence

When those South African mares come here you have to respect them . I remember Spook Express, she was a tremendous mare from South Africa, unfortunately she ran in a quagmire at Hollywood about 5 years ago and broke down on a very bad turf course that weekend. But she was a tremendous mare wih some late turn of foot.

### I hear you Nancy. A safe and honored retirement is his good reward.

However, he is phenomenally strong and sound. He has connections who have been taking excellent care of him, and obviously Love him. That Love is what makes the difference.

Mrs Jackson said that the first rule of horseracing is "never love a horse." But the Jacksons broke the rule, and that made the difference.

FOG's owners broke the rule, and that made the difference.

I am thinking that THE TIN MAN is one of those outstanding horses of destiny...who's owners have broken the rule.

Whatever happens, I'm sure they will keep him safe and well.

Keep him in your prayers, and be glad that we have had the thrill of watching this wonderful horse.

NEW RULE !...ALWAYS LOVE A HORSE!

Your FOB Fren, O

The Tin Man, you did a great and game try, but there still is the one and only -

JOHN HENRY

What a shame only geldings get a decent racing life-time. Time is the true test of champions. And John Henry has come through with flying colors.

Joy FOB Forever I love you, John Henry

Hay Otherlyn....I love the "NEW RULE" !!!! All we have to do is convince ALL those pro-slaughter people.......

I too am a TIN MAN fan...after all Dee has us educated on such things here!!! This is OZ is it not????? It's Barb from OZ not AZ????? The AZ was a typo???? LOL..... RIGHT????? Who will sing "Over The Rainbow" for us????? Guess it will have to be CJ????

I want to thank everyone so much for the bbirthday wishes yesterday. You have no idea how much I needed them last night!

My husband surprised me in the morning by saying he had arranged for us to drive down to Field of Dream horse rescue to meet Jasper (Flash) who I and a number of FOB's sponsor. He is beautiful and I am so glad we saved him from slaughter (Cavel is 20 minutes away.

We then stopped at Arlington for a few races before heading for home. It was nice to see the ESPN set up and all the Million decorations. However, a horse broke down in race #2 and then I collapsed, in race #3!! I looked at my husband and said, I'm out of here.

It bothered me all the way home, so with a heavy heart I signed in last night and saw all the brithday wishes. It helped tremendously.

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Dora...I Happy Danced for you yesterday!!!!! Wait ...I'll repeat my Happy Dance!!!! Wishing you the best birthday ever???We'll all be there in spirit including the Big Guy helping to blow out ALL those candles!!!!LOL...Huge HUGS coming at you....

Hey everybody, hope you're having a good Sat.

### Dora Crow,
I know I'm late and you are gone, scarfing up those
catfish this evening, but I must say, I just adore
you and all your stuff you talk about. Happy Birthday. Bobbie

Come Join the Fun!!!
There are plans underway for a special birthday celebration.

Dr. Richardson's Birthday

## MJ,
I'm so sorry that you had to get upset seeing
something so bad on your birthday. Your husband had
done such a great thing for you too. We know it
happens but seeing it is truly awful. I'm glad our messages helped you and hope you are feeling back to your chipper self today. BB

Now folks, I'm going to go have a Sat. night and watch a movie and eat popcorn. See ya later.

One good thing did happen at Arlington yesterday, I was able to buy the Barbaro, Secretariat poster! Beautiful!

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Bobbie B.

Thanks!

Way to hang on and take second, Tinners!

Dora--thank you! Sounds like you're enjoying your day. The Baddest Roan Cat in de land and his beautiful sister send you purrs and headbutts. Bagheera had his first bath this afternoon (after all, Saturday is baff day!) and now he smayuls GOOOODD! (Lizzie, don't get cocky, you're next). As for me, a lot of this travel has been for training, so it should ease up!

SKYLER !!!!!!!!!! Wish I could've seen the Joe and Devon meeting.

(((((( MJ ))))))))

###Happy Birthday, Dora.

I did not realize it was on your birthday last year when Barbaro took his first walk outside after his surgery. Let's pray, that next year, on your birthday, it will be a day of joy because the anti-slaughter bills will have long been passed. And you will be able to celebrate with peace in your heart knowing our horses are safe.

Cheral, all I know is what I read on the discussion board on this site. It said something about illegal money into fen-fen?????? Maybe it is all a mistake. I sure hope so. Was pulling for The Tin Man today. He is great no matter what. sorry thats cheryl-cant type today). Yes, I remembered Barbaros first trip outside. Sometimes I miss him so much and wish we could see him run again. Our triple crown winner for sure. Well, I just wish even if he could never run again we still had him and he was happy in retirement. guess I am just a little depressed tonight. I joined sweet Lukes fan club and am looking forward to the newsletter. when is Rags to Riches running again .?

Way to go Tin Man. I bet Barbaro was happy for you to place second. (9 years strong)

Miss you Barbaro and Fog.

By the way all-you dont have to type my whole name. sandra is fine. dont know why I used my last as I am not formal at all. I am discourged tonight as it gets so frustrating trying to rescue the horses and I do so much work in dog rescue and see so much animal abuse that sometimes I want to grab people and try to make them care. well , have a nice Sunday everyone.

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Equine Heaven

EXCELLENT song choice for today!
THANK YOU!!!

Love to all...
FOB8
Liz

what does that mean Mike C?

I take it you don't care for Todd Pletcher much?

Tinny, you ran a great race and we love you. Thanks Big Boy for bringing him and the others home safely. God bless.

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Technically it is now past my birthday, but I did not get back online til almost 2:00am. A bug got onto me whilst I was peacefully sleeping and therefore, I am awake now.

Jan, KathyK, Bobbie B., Christine(i spelled it wrong earlier) - Thanks so much for thinking about me on my day today. You gals all made my day. FOB are A-OK in my book!

My car broke down on the way to restaurant, when we finally got there in alternate vehicle, their AC was not operating properly. It was HOT folks. FOOD was great though...

Prayers for all creatures great and small

Hay, FOB's!

Happy Sunday!!! Its a beautiful day here in Chester County.

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This is a time for us to remember the events of a year ago. I remember it was the time of my first visit to Fair Hill (and where we met Peter Brette...) and I met Messaging. I remember seeing Mrs. Jackson's face on TV when she told Jeannine that Barbaro had been outside grazing and how the board exploded in joy over that beautiful milestone. I miss him and LITF right now. Maybe "miss" is not the correct word - I just feel this love coming into me that is so beautiful, so eternal. That is what never dies...the love.

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It is also the 1-year anniversary of my riding Windy. I had only been working on him and Stormy for a month (face-to-face) and I remember how he was patient with my inexperience and he trusted me. I remember getting in the car in a daze and then bursting into tears. Thank heavens I had the presence of mind to have Willow take pictures on my digital otherwise I would never have believed it.

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Was at a holistic fair in York yesterday to help Willow and to start publicizing "Cassidy's Rescue" and to give some PR to the FOB's and what we do. It was a fun day - tiring, but fun. I'm already getting offers to help market it and for a couple of booksignings. wow...

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I want to set up a Wiki page for Luke...is there some sort of tutorial or expert who could help me??? I haven't been around technology-like things for over a year (but get me around a horse and I, like Lynne Brown, just smoosh my face into their manes and breathe in that horse scent...) so I now consider myself technically challenged.

Take care, everybody. Have a wonderful Sunday.

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbeert

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Lyn G, anyone!
Where do we send money for Luke's fan Club, Kennett Florist?
And money for Tim and Penny to the Whip?
Technically challenged, LOL I get lost on the DB!

Thanks everyone for all your kind words to my sister and Tigger. Have save them to a email, and will send them today.

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Debbie, Lynne Brown and I are going to decide very shortly where to send the "Luke" funds...it may be to me, but I want to be sure everybody is OK with that. As soon as I know, we'll let you know. I've received some "seed money" so I can send a basket this week to Luke and the other horses at Tim's barn.

I don't know about the Whip funds for Tim and Penny...SusanE, I know you have been traveling...any updates???

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

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Lyn G
That's fine with me, credit card is faster. But I can snail mail a check.
Tried to email you two times.
Email me at Debbie

When you have time.
Thanks

We are getting down to the wire....
If you want to be part of a very special birthday celebration, please follow the blue link!!!
Dr. Richardson's Birthday

All Rainbows For Our Angel Horses And Angels Here.

Special Words Of The Day: All Rainbows
Picnic Day
Country Time Lemonade
Meditation........

Barbaro (8)
With You........

Affirmed

Good morning Sweet Barbaro in Heaven!

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

To everyone, Have a Great Sunday!

Joe at TB Friends

Three new geldings from the race track, love the gray.

Sunday in Woodland CA...fighting the good fight, just building the new generation of people who will save our horses from slaughter...Go to his site to see two of the beauties who came to him yesterday...http://www.tbfriends.com/
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Sunday, August 12th... On the verge of fences bursting. We are oh so crowded, with at least one dozen more horses coming to us this week. Several new foster homes will be helping with this rush. End of the summer blues. Owners dump their horses, while killers giggle all the way to Wells Fargo. A slaughter house in British Columbia is paying top dollar for horses, and the sadness never ends. Major thoroughbred breeding farms are suddenly out of business. County fair racing casualties. Mom and pop ranches who phone for horse killers in the middle of the night. They do not want their neighbors to know. The stories are long lasting. Each one a sign of our times.

It is mostly young girls who follow this morning journal. The letters and phone calls say so. And it will be these young girls who keep the magic alive. A slow introduction into how things really are. We dictate your knowledge by age. If you are 11 or 12 there is romance in every horse you touch. If you are 17 or 18 we teach you about prices per pound. There is Sarah in Yuba City, just 16 years old, and already she has saved the lives of 5 older geldings. There is Jessica in Elverta, 19 years old, and 4 times this summer she has bought a horse from a killer not far from her home. There is Jenna in Roseville, and she is also 19. Jenna twice this summer has rescued a mare with her new foal. Another Jessica, and she lives in Vacaville. Tessie in Citrus Heights. Ann Lee in Park City, Utah. Rachel Jeffers in Oakland. Jennifer Wright in Elk Grove. Noelle Carter in Auburn. Ryan Andrews in Vacaville. Kaitlyn Cooke in Sacramento. Holly Meeks in Woodland. Julia in Lincoln. Megan in Fairfield. And Hannah Crist, only 13, and already she has been to two livestock auctions and rescued two old geldings who are both around 25 years old.

One life at a time. Young girls who are the future of horses.

A text from Ann Lee in Utah: Hey Joe, I just bought an old paint mare from a feed lot in Layton, and she only has two teeth. I mixed her a mash, and I swear to God Joe she cried. Real tears. So my mom cried. Then I cried. We are blubbering fools here in Utah. Peace. Ann Lee.

Ann Lee is 17 years old. Making a difference. One life at a time.

Enjoy your 86 degree Sunday, and be sure to hug your horses.

Joe

CAPTIONS
Three new race horses yesterday, and here are two of them. Below on the left is Boots The Cat, and he is 5 years old. I was told Boots The Cat is sired by Moscow Ballet, and we sure have been getting lots of those lately.

Below on the right is R Tax Man, and he is 4 years old. Coming off the trailer I first thought he was an arabian. A pink nose with a dishy face.

Barbaro's candles are under 1000. Light 'em up for our boy.

Good Sunday morning to everybody and hello,

It is a sunny beautiful morning here in North Carolina, and supposed to cool off and reach
only 95* or so today ! !
We have really been baking here, and no rain in
sight. I pity all the animals who have to stay
out in it. Well, it is August so what else is new.
Heat in N.C. is normal, and oh blast, the dog days
are still to come. That is when not a breath of air moves for days. Can't wait for beautiful orange and gold October !

Joe's writings about horses are so beautiful and real. What a life that man has, it is wonderful and dreadful at the same time. See ya later.

Candles for Barbaro

The Fog candles

Lost in the Fog candles are down to 80
It's under foggy

A text from Ann Lee in Utah: Hey Joe, I just bought an old paint mare from a feed lot in Layton, and she only has two teeth. I mixed her a mash, and I swear to God Joe she cried. Real tears. So my mom cried. Then I cried. We are blubbering fools here in Utah. Peace. Ann Lee.

Ann Lee is 17 years old. Making a difference. One life at a time.

That made me cry, poor old mare probably has not eaten in days.

Just got an email from the Wild Horse Preservation Campaign. Evidently the Wildlife Fish and Game have called off their planned roundup of wild horses. This is due in large part to the outpouring of letters, calls and emails objecting to the roundup which terrorizes the horses, some meet an early death in this roundup others are injured and it is generally pretty awful.

Thanks to all of you who wrote objecting to this, it all helps!

Bonnie

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WOW ! Bonnie ! That is great news ! I offered several objections. I'm SO glad it worked !

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Debbie,
I don't think I've ever read something so heartbreaking, yet heartwarming, in all my life. This tops it. (the old paint mare)

Kelly

Barb,

It's great news! Yes, I imagine the horses feel extremely relieved also.......I consider horses to have a kind of telepathy!

I'm sure the powers that be will try again but we'll be there!

Thanks for all you do for the horses,
Bonnie

"F'I had a million dollars, I would buy a small farm, and BETTER TALK NOW would grace my pasture with his presence.

God grant that his owners break the "industry's" first rule. God grant that they LOVE THE HORSE.

## So sorry to hear about little Tigger. Gloria, Tigger slipped into the clear bright light of Thisgoodplace, taking your Love along.

....The very next moment, with his newly awakening mind's eye, he saw the gentle-lady's face. He saw himself in a box, standing perfectly still...as her tears fell upon his picture. She was speaking the words,

"I love you."

...As she spoke the words like that he felt the pain of her grief. No amount of regret would dull the pain. Grief is only a small price to pay. He wanted to comfort her and tell her, that as surely as her love followed him, his would follow her. A With love there is NO parting...(For Gloria, from "ONLY A MOMENT BEFORE THE WIND."

They are only a thought away.

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Bonnie Great news for the horses.

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Kelly
blubbering over the paint mare.

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Merv Griffin dies at 82. You think his family will keep Stevie Wonderboy?

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Otherlyn
I just thought I was blubbering, Key board is all wet!
Thank you, your wonderful we love you!

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DEBBIE L.A. - great FOB minds think along the same lines: when I saw that Merv Griffin had died, all I could think was "What will happen to Cobalt Blue?"

It Is About Love
It Is About Connection........

Protection For Our Angel Horses
Love From The Angel Hearts....All Of You

Over The Rainbow
Somewhere Over The Rainbow....Way Up High

Affirmed

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Nancy in CT I didn't know he owned Cobalt Blue.
He is a good looking horse.
Stevie Wonderboy is out to stud.

Hi Fellow FOB,s,

Does anyone know if Dynaformer and La Ville have been bred this season? I know a meeting was planned.

If you know, please let me know. Thanks.

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DEBBIE L.A. - yes, if you remember at one point Cobalt Blue was pointed to the Triple Crown races, and Merv Griffin was on tv from a track singing "My Old Kentucky Home" to (I think) Jeannine Edwards....

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Eileen
Mrs Jackson told one of our FOB she went to Dynaformer two times. But it didn't take so no baby next year. Think it's a good thing, to give her a year off

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Nancy I miss that! Cobalt Blue didn't he run just last week?

CHAPTER UPDATE !!!

Chapter 20 (and soon, 21) of ONLY A MOMENT BEFORE... now posted on the DB under the BARBARO thread.

... Watching the cloud blooming above him, he remembered the look, feel, and smell of roses.
The gentle lady had worn one on her hat, on the bestess day ever. It was the day that he and Egger ran a race with a whole herd of horses. That hat matched the color of the gentle lady's eyes. ...

They are only a thought away. ^-,^ O

###PS: Debbie LA, Thank you for your kind words, My Fren. Oh, yes, wet keyboards...When something touches your heart, you cry.

As Dee says, Love, Connection... such treasure is here. We are connected to Thisgoodplace, and to eachother...

I Send All Rainbows And All My Love To You From My Heart To Yours Angel Otherlyn.

Barbaro (8)
With You
Living In Your Heart........

Affirmed

Dear Debbie, Thanks for the update on Dynaformer and La Ville. It probably is a good thing for her to have a year off.

Thanks again. Eileen

Dear Debbie, Thanks for the update on Dynaformer and La Ville. It probably is a good thing for her to have a year off.

Thanks again. Eileen

The mare that the kind people fixed mash for her to eat because of lack of teeth is so uplifting. We as FOBs are trying to do a big job in closing the slaughter houses as well we will. However, Barbaros legacy also includes the simple kindness of seeing a mares tears at getting to eat some food. It is what keeps us going on and never giving up. Perhaps, as Barbaro was, we FOBs have also been handed a legacy and destiny. We get frustrated and tired but we continue on as I believe we are all exaxtly where we are supposed to be in time. Barbaro was never defeated and neither will we.

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regarding post by: Maribel at August 12, 2007 12:14 AM

My music partner and I do perform "Over the Rainbow" - but we don't sing it; he plays sax while I'm on keyboard(s). That way the audience can furnish the words in their heads with the voice of their choice . . .

hAy famblee! Another day, another Cat in the Bath. Funny, Miss Lizzie has had many baths in her young life. Why did she try to strangle me today during this one? Ah well, we're done with the baths for awhile.....

Lyn, Debbie LA, everyone: re Tim and Penney's gift, I propose that we list all the gift ideas, vote on them, and go with the top two. I'll cross post the ideas. I'll then figure out the logistics of obtaining and delivering the gifts, including where the money goes, and set a fundraising deadline--all info to be cross-posted.

Debbie, my condolences to you and your sister for sweet Tigger. It just isn't fair sometimes.

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Like everyone else, I've had Barbaro on my mind a lot, remembering the jubilation a year ago when he started going out to graze. The old paint mare's story is a fitting one-year tribute to Barbaro's milestone. May there be many more horses who find loving hands and some warm mash to fill their bellies.

Sending All Rainbows And My Love To Angel Maribel.

Affirmed

####jonnagrey, Debbie, Kelly & All,

Joe touches not only the lives of countless horses, he touches all of us and so many others, too, moving us to help the horses more and more. What an example of a life well-lived. May he and Cathy be healthy and happy for a long long long time to come. And some people say there are no role models any more!

Joy FOB Forever Remember:It's about the horses.

The MO horse heroes, survivors of last fall's horrible double-decker accident, need our ongoing support. Rosemary has organized another creative fundraiser/tribute, this time in honor of Gretchen Jackson's birthday...check it out!

MO HORSE HEROES

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Angel Dee...THANK YOU !! I needed a little bit of your special sunshine today...
How did you know I needed that?????

Promise you will always stay inthisgoodplace Dee for we need your rainbows when the skies grow dark.....

HUGS and lots of love coming your way!!!!

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CJ...I'm humming along as we speak???!!!!! Sax too!!! There'll not be a dry eye in the place....

AFFIRMED

TVG (direcTV 602) Showing clips of Merv Griffin

announcing that a special about Merv Griffin will premiere at midnight Pacific time and re-air tomorrow Monday at 9 am & 8:30 pm Pacific time

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Glad to see you, Susan E. I second what you said about the hungry old mare and her new last chance. I do believe there is hope.

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

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

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Maribel - that's the general idea!

Angel Maribel I Love You So 8 Times. I Will Stay.
My Heart Is So Touched That I Am Needed Here.

My Prayers Continue. Prayer Is My No 1 Focus On This Board.

The Beautiful News Is That There Is A Very Special Horse: Wizard Of Oz (2003) Related To Affirmed And Barbaro.

Which Means: Barbaro Is The Most Beautiful Rainbow.

And The Tin Man IS Big Heart.

From My Heart To Yours Angel Maribel Glorious Sunshine.

Affirmed

Angel C.J. So Very Beautiful Music.

My Love To You.

Affirmed

Hello All
I’m back from vacation. And hope you all are well. It’s a beautiful day here. It reminds me of last summer when every day was so exciting just waiting for a report of Barbaro. Even how we would report what ever we could from our end. How I would love to be back in time. But I know the big boss horse had greater things to accomplish. He must be looking down with so much pride of the good that his name has brought. We have all been blessed by this whole experience. Words just can’t seem to describe it all. The friends we have made alone is amazing. This colt that we all love so dear has changed us forever and ever.
God Bless from Kennett Square
Alie
KF

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I'M WATCHING 602 ALSO-- I JUST LOVE MERV!! I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO WATCHING THE TRIBUTE ON TVG FOR MERV!!

RIP MERV- WE WILL MISS YOU LOTS,
GOD BLESS,
CHERYL G

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Hi Alie!
Go look at the thread on the DB called FOB top tne for David Letterman (or something like this. I think KF is mentioned!

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ALIE - welcome home! I hope Alaska proved to be a delightful trip for you...and good that you came home in time for a certain somebody's birthday celebration!

Nancy

CHAPTER UPDATE !!!

Both chapters, 20 and 21 of ONLY A MOMENT BEFORE... are now posted on the DB under the BARBARO thread.

*from Chapter 21: ...What great fun this was...running...running for the roses. The quick pace was invigorating. It pumped fuel and resolve into him. With every stride, he gained strength, and will. It came, not only from somewhere inside of himself, but from the greatness and determination of the horses and men running with him. ...

I'm taking a few moments break from the luxury of taking a whole day to write. A glass of wine...then back to Thisgoodplace. Chapter 21 would not let me go on until I finished it.

...sure wish there were more hours to a Sunday (sigh).

### Hay Maribell, Sure miss you too. ((((Maribell, my Dear Fren))))

^-^ O

A Very Warm Welcome Back Angel Alie.

My Love To You.

Affirmed

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Alie..welcome back!!! I so loved meeting you and seeing Kennett Florist...it was kind of like being in the hub of a well-oiled machine??? Well kind-of???? LOL Maybe Dee could rig up some kind of time machine for us all to go back to those glorious days when all that was required for perfection was an ACD or an ACN....those were the days my friend!!!!

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Angel Dee....girlfriend I'll check out the horse Wizard of Oz...interesting name ???I'll put the Wizard in my virtual stable and see what happens??? That horse I bet on at the Del Park Barbaro Celebration was Way to Oz??? I wonder if there's a connection???? Thank you for that info... We have sunshine here....the clouds have disappeared!!! HUGS

Affirmed

### MJ
Thanks- loved the thread. Posted some of my own
### Nancy
You know I would not miss the big birthday
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Thank you
Alie
KF

Speaking of Kennett Florist and A Very Special Birthday Celebration......
Come Join the Fun!

Dr. Richardson's Birthday

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HI ALIE, HOPE ALL IS GOING WELL AT KENNETT FLORIST!! TELL RACHEL AND THE GANG HELLO!! :>)

YOU ARE SO RIGHT, I KNOW MR. BARBARO IS LOOKING DOWN ON US WITH SO MUCH ACCOMPLISHMENT!! HE DID SO MUCH FOR LAMINITIS, HORSE SLAUGHTER ETC... DURING HIS SHORT LIFE!! I STILL DO MISS HIM THOUGH!!

LUV YA,
CHERYL G

Angel Maribel Horses Wizard Of Oz (2003) And Way To Oz Are Connected....Northern Dancer.

Dr. Dean Richardson "The Wizard Of Oz" Birthday Celebration. So Very, Very Beautiful (8).

The Rainbow....All The Beautiful Colors....All The Angels Around.

Barbaro's Presence.
It Is Love.......

Affirmed

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DEE - I hereby nominate you as CHIEF ANGEL...your posts always make me so happy!

Nancy

hi y'all~
heard back from Donna with Anna House- she got the Rags to Riches pastel and is happy with it- I'm relieved to hear it traveled well!

She'll have it signed by John Velasquez, she said. I understand they're going to have some REALLY cool items up for bid!

Barbaro Cards benefit Barbaro Fund- Ready, Willing, and Absolutely Able benefit Laminitis Fund

I Send You All Rainbows And All My Love From My Heart To Yours Angel Nancy In Ct. You Are A Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth.

Barbaro (8)
With You
Halos........

Affirmed

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Anna,
I'm so pleased for you!
Your print of Rags is wonderful...I'm sure they are THRILLED!
jan

Jan,
thank you!
the photographer saw it and said it looked great. It never ceases to make my day when someone is pleased with what I've sent them~

Strategy for Monday August 13

It is important for us to keep working on getting cosponsors for HR503 and S311. Even though our Senators and Representatives have left DC for the month of August, their aides are still there and will be keeping tallies and reporting the will of the people.

New to the Senate (no record)

Clair McCaskill - MO –
Phone: 202-224-6154
Fax: 202-228-1518
Aide: Nicole Distefano

Robert Casey D- PA
Phone: 202-224-6324
Fax: 202-228-0604
Aide: Alex Davis direct line: (202) 228-5063

Bob Corker R- TN
Phone: 202-224-3344 ]
Fax: 202-228-1264
Aide: Ashley Horning

Amy Klobuchar D-MN
Phone: 202-224-3244
Fax: 202-228-2186
Aide: Hilary Eolea

Bernard Sanders I-VT
Phone: 202-224-5141
Fax: 202-228-0776
Aide: Janko Mitric

Jon Tester D-MT
Phone: 202-224-2644
Fax: 202-228-8594
Aide: Matt Jennings

James Webb D-VA
Phone: 202-224-4024
Fax: 202-224-5432
Aide is Trent Bowser.

In addition to the Daily Calling Lists, please contact your 2 Senators and Representative in their DC and District offices and tell them that you are strongly opposed to horse slaughter and request they support and VOTE YES for ANY legislative measure that will ban horse slaughter and export for slaughter.

We still need people to be involved with state groups. It has been proven to be the most effective way to get information out quickly when the need arises. If you can help, contact sbreaux1@verizon.net

All legislators will be working out of their District offices for the month of August. Now is the time to call for an appointment and meet with them in person. There is no more effective way to get your message out than a face to face meeting. You have the best chance of meeting directly with them during this month. However, if that is not possible, please arrange a meeting with their District Manager. Some of you may want to form groups for these meetings. It is usually easier to get appointments to meet with your legislators in groups of 3 or 4 constituents.

You can also attend events where your Senators may be speaking and talk to them. This is just as important as lobbying in DC, if not more so. Senators need to hear from those that they represent and who elect them into office.

As you know, pro slaughter people are very organized and are out spreading their message. We MUST be louder!

Remember, WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE….let it be heard!!

Thanks for all you do and have a great week!
Shelley and Debra