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

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

If anyone can help us with Convincing Casey, we'd appreciate the assistance!

He's stuck on the fence...

Washington, D.C. Office

383 Russell Senate Office Building

Washington, D.C. 20510

Phone: (202) 224-6324

Toll Free: (866) 802-2833

Fax: (202) 228-0604

Senator Casey Web Mail

Team Barbaro Pennsylvania

Please keep up the calling and faxing
and join your state groups....

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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

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Hiya, FsOB! May today be the day that the Federal Appellate Court rules to uphold the will of the people of Illinois. Wishing each of you a productive day! Peace, RMH

#### To Kathy in SC: I hope that the check-up for Cooper goes well today.
To Cathy P.: Thinking of you & Clarissa this AM!
To Jan: What an awesome example you have set for your students. You should be most gratified to see your little student emulate your spirit of generosity.
To Laurie H: I hope that the bite from ms. Montego didn't break the skin (forgive me for sounding like a nurse!). Please tell her to behave and please give Mr. Bart a pet for me. ####

Early Morning workout skritches to the BBH and 2007 Triple Halo winner -- and everybody now in training for 2008...!!!

NEW PAGE POST

Strategy for Wednesday September 5

It’s great to see everyone continuing to keep up the push for cosponsors for HR503 and S311. Hopefully, things will pick up very quickly and we will be getting further directions. It’s important that we are READY TO RALLY!!

On August 2, 2007 the House of Representatives approved an amendment to the 2008 Agriculture Appropriations bill that will temporarily bring horse slaughter to a halt by stripping funds from the federally required inspection of slaughter-bound horses. Without the inspections, the slaughter cannot proceed. This amendment must still be considered in the US Senate. This amendment is only a temporary measure while the sponsors work to secure passage of the permanent American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act.

For this reason, it is important when you make your calls, you request they support and VOTE YES for ANY legislative measure that will ban horse slaughter and export for slaughter. We do not yet know how this will be presented in Congress so this message is very important. In addition to the Daily Call List, please contact your own senators and representative with this message.

List of Senators (Cosponsored S.1915 Last Year) Senators S311

Patty Murray D-WA Phone: 202-224-2621 Fax: 202-224-0238 Aide: Andrew Rowe

Bill Nelson D-FL Phone: 202-224-5274 Fax: 202-228-2183 Aide: Colin Mueller

Evan Bayh D-IN Phone: 202-224-5623 Fax: 202-228-1377 Aide: Patrick Hayes is handling it for Chris Murray

James DeMint - SC Phone: 202-224-6121 Fax: 202-228-5143 Aide: Stacy Dillard

Mel Martinez - FL Phone: 202-224-3041 Fax: 202-228-5171 Aide: Frank Walker

Hillary Rodham Clinton - NY Phone : 202-224-4451 Fax : 202-228-0282 Aide: Trevor Dean

Senator Charles Schumer - NY Phone: 202-224-6542 Fax : 202-228-3027

Many thanks to those of you who visited with your legislators during the month of August. That is bound to make a tremendous difference in our efforts!!
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

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 everything you do and have a great day!

Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at September 5, 2007 1:22 AM

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

##
Many thanks Robyn!
I am truly blessed to be able to spend my days with wonderful young people! Hmmm...maybe they should be in charge of the world...
jan

**************JOIN NEW HAMPSHIRE********************

WORKING WITH OUR OTHER STATE GROUPS
IN THE BATTLE FOR THE HORSES
NO TURNING BACK !

email jmdillon@fhhlc.com

Oops Lori, I keep forgetting that animal site for free food will click it now. Love to Barbaro. Thanks Alex Really enjoy those Tim and Penny updates. That is such a foreign life to me and it sound like a great way to live. Wish I was around the horses like that.

Good morning, may we all have a lucky calling day.

Hoping for some good news today.

Missing Barbaro!!!

Good Wednesday morning FOBs

I don't know what it's going to take to get these legislators motivated to follow the will of the American people (regarding horse slaughter), but we have to keep up the pressure until they do the right thing.

My prayers for those who are dealing with difficult situations.

Have a wonderful day!

Janice
A forever FOB

Good morning FOBS! Got quiet all of a sudden in Saratoga, we miss the FOBs who visited, their happy smiles and love of horses this summer. They are still training at the track.. so the fat lady hasn't totally finished her song, yet.

Amazing how true friendships sprung up because of a horse named Barbaro, and the good people (thanks, Alex) who helped bring his story to the world. Head scratches to all FOB critters, and muzzle smooches to all the horses who need a friend today. We are in it with you, sweet peas, for the long haul. Believe it!


Peace,

Good Morning Barbaro

ACN...now what are you going to do that is fun today Barbaro. I am reading Chosen by a Horse, and Barbaro, all of your FOBS....are chosen by a champion on the track and in our hearts....Red, White, and Barbaro.

Good Morning Family/Fans of Barbaro

New month, new day, new hour, are we ready to burn up the lines, call, fax, email? Are we ready to put some spunk in our Congress and get their attention focused on stopping horse slaughter and transportation across the borders?

If anyone is ready, it is the FOBS!!!! We get it!

Please remember the rescues, our Fallen Angels, the ones suffering human or animal, our wildlife, and of course, our family. We love one another.

Have a wonderful day.
####
Thank you Alex
Thank you Tim
Fitch, Apache, Paris, Princess, and many more....we are here, we are marching forward.

All of us that have been following Claudia--Her surgery has been postphoned for about a week, maybe two. The vet does not want to see her have a cast on with this kind of hot humid weather. There is a chance that a cold front will move in this weekend, and that will help greatly. Let's pray for cooler weather in the Austin, TX, area. Love and prayers to all. Eliz

Good morning Laurie H., good morning Bart! I hope your arm is feeling better, Laurie. Have a great day, both of you! Bart, get lots of rest. Kathy pats all around.

Kathy S.

Good Morning Sweet Barbaro in Heaven!

Good morning Bobby's Lil Angel, Spirit and Mommies, and all Wonderful horses and animals at MHR!

Call, call, call! Remember what Barbaro taught us: FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION.

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

Ro & Brady

All Rainbows For Our Angels Horses And Angels Here.

Special Words Of The Day: All Rainbows
God's Treasures....Appearing........

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

His Rainbow........

Affirmed

There is an urgent need for sponsors for cats at a "gassing" shelter in WV. They desperately need sponsors NOW, if there is any hope at all for saving these precious kitties

Earlier this past weekend, none of the cats had sponsors. Many have now been sponsored and as of last night a few rescue groups had indicated interest in some of those being sponsored.

* * There are still 2 tabby kittens, 1 orange and 1 grey, who are on the URGENT list at the shelter. These 2 babies need to get "bailed" immediately * *

Here is the thread on the forum, Post #1 details instructions on sponsoring:

URGENT - Cats at kill shelter need sponsors.

Thank you so much to anyone who may be able to help them

Good Morning Everyone,
I'm reposting this from last evening. There is one minor edit. I've removed part of the menu ideas because it was pointed out to me that that part of my idea wasn't "appetizing." Thank you all for being family.
Lee

Hi Everybody,

Thought I'd check in and see how we're doing. Looks a little quiet so I guess I'd better get my cheerleading outfit back on. I promise, no high kicks. LOL

We have a great thing going here. We're saving money; getting ideas together; watching a dream become reality. The momentum is building everyday; I can feel it. I can also feel a big bay horse and a lot of his friends pushing us on; as dear Otherlyn would say, "their heartsongs are lifted joyously."

You didn't think you'd get off this easy, without my "personal" pitch did you? LOL Please, if you're not already doing so, consider setting aside $1/week for this effort. It's not much, won't even be noticed; pocket change adds up quickly too (just drop it in a jar/mug/can and before you know it, there's a couple of dollars!). Anyone out there thinking, "One dollar a week? That's only $52 a year. That's not enough to do anything with!"? Do this, mulitply that $52 by 600 (about the number of us that were at DelPark in April). Know that's a number that can do a lot towards building the BB&B/ACN B&B!

Picture this: A family checks in (to the Barbaro Suite of course lol) and settles down. Then they go out to the barn to see the Horses. They walk down a brick path with the names of FsOB who sponsored the walk and the names of Horses, great and not so great, especially Horses saved/rescued by FsOB. They walk past paddocks with rescued Horses in them, and on the planks are names too!

When they enter the barn, they're in a large open area with a ring in the center. The floor is a continuation of the brick path they followed. The first horse brought to the ring is Man in Havana. As close to seeing Barbaro as many of will ever come. After petting and giving him treats, other horses are brought out to be loved and enjoyed, most or all of them rescued from slaughter.

Next, they sign up for a couple of trail rides for the next day. Then they go back to the Inn and get ready for dinner. On the back of each menu there is the story of a rescued Horse.

The next day, while Mom and Dad are riding, the kids learn to clean up after, groom and take care of a Horse. The kids get a riding lesson afterwards. In the evening, the whole family takes a sunset ride.

This is just a dream now. But what a great way to spend a couple of days! What a fantastic way to start a vacation! We can do this, I know we can.

No Horse left behind.
Lee

((((( Cathy Potter and Clarissa )))))

Missing Barbaro-Always in my heart

I never ask for this but if some thoughts and prayers could go out for my daughters best friends dad I'd sure appreciate it. He was diagnosed with Stage IV brain cancer. It doesn't look good at all for him so if it's not too much to ask for a little prayer it would mean so much.

Hay, FOB's!

###
Jan, your students continue to amaze me...if you like, I can make a trip to NBC...please give them hugs from me.

###
LaurieH, so sorry to hear that Ms. Montego bit you. Windy did the same thing and Mr. Pistol nipped my arm on Sunday at FH. (not even a bruise...he wanted attention, I guess.). Give hugs to Ms. Montego and Mr. Bart.

###
Working on the final revisions for "Cassidy" so I can submit it to the publishing co. next week.

Take care, everybody!

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

*********** PESTERING PATTY ************************

Help us PESTER PATTY! Please contact Senator Patty Murray (WA) today -- she's on the National Call List -- and ask her to co-sponsor S311! Phone: 202-224-2621 (extension 42621 for toll-free calls); Fax: 202-224-0238. PESTER PATTY!!

*********** PESTERING PATTY ************************

((( Kathy and Cooper )))

((( Cathy and Clarissa )))

Good mornin' peeples everywhere
Hope your days have started well
Best wishes to all the sick and needy,
human and animals alike.

On to calling and charging the ramparts
Let's pray the judges come back today
with a positive decision on life for the horses.

May the Lord bless and keep us all
as we fight this battle.

We will remember Churchill as we say
Never, never, never, never give up.

A small committed group can move the world.

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Doe,
My prayers are on the way, to your friend's dad, your friend and you. May the blessing of love be felt by all.
Lee

Okay, just got done CONVINCING CASEY -- it's easy! Give it a try! And try PESTERING PATTY! That's easy, too.

I'm sorry to hear about Claudia's surgery being postponed, but I know it will be worth it in the end.

I hope all of my Barbaro family are calling, writing, faxing and MAKING SOME NOISE OUT THERE!

Good morning everbody :)

There is a little 8 month old horse that we saved from the kill buyer for $75. He is getting well at a clinic in Nebraska and is the sweetest, most trusting little guy with kisses and nickers for everyone he meets. I'm sure he is munching on his breakfast, at the clinic, completely unaware of the FOB's mad scramble to pay his vet bill.

If any of you can find it in your heart to help this sweet boy, please donate any amount, however small. Thank You!!

Please send checks directly to: Equine Veterinary Associates, Inc., 1009 E. Stolley Park Road, Grand Island, NE 68801,(They don't take credit cards by phone)--Please put "Buck & C. Reiss" on the check's memo area.

For those who prefer PayPaL, send to: lesbonneschoses@yahoo.com Buck has his own bank account!!!

If you want to read the story of this little sweetheart, just click on the "Help Baby Buck" link in blue.

Here I am, spinning the broken record: CALL, FAX, CALL...we are running out of time and, more importantly, our beloved horses are running out of time! If you are following the political goings-on in DC, there is much that our Congress must deal with before adjournment, and we really need to step up our efforts for sponsors to bring our legislation to the floor - THE FANS OF BARBARO ARE A "CAN-DO" GROUP, never give up, never give in!

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Prayers to all who have sick furbabies, particularly Cathy P and Clarissa and Kathy in SC and Cooper. I hope each day brings wisdom to your veterinarians and strength and courage to you!

Nancy

Good Morning Everyone,

Lyn Gilbert and Laurie H, I am joing your injured group. I had one of the horses put her full weight on my foot, the bites and nips came at the beginning a few months back. My foot was killing me, of course I yelled and was told not to so I wouldn't scare the horse. Yup OK a thousand pound animal is standing on your foot and you are going to smile and say that's ok. LOL

Good Morning Sweet Spirit Barbaro.

PLEASE LIGHT A CANDLE FOR CLARISSA

a message from Cathy P on the forum this morning:

"Clarissa is slipping this morning. My heart is so very heavy."

Lor in PA,

I have called Sen. Casey daily for months,
but today I was told he is no longer taking
calls from non-constituents.Bah ! Phooey!

The guy was nice and polite, but firm about
no longer taking my messages.
Sen. Casey must be getting a lot of calls
to resort to this.

Sorry I can't be on this battle line with you,
but I might wait a few days and try again !
Never give up !

Renee ##

Your hand finally heals and now
your foot is mashed flat ! !

Let's hope it doesn't require
surgery like the finger at least !
Like Roseanne Roseannadanna said
its always somethin' ! ! ((( Bless your heart )))

Bobbie B.,
It was sore for a few days it's OK. I gave the baby a kiss after, she had a cut ankle. What a pair. Gotta love them though. Arrow hs been going after a charm I had on a necklace with two horses on it. He finally won. When I opened his mouth after he kept munching and looking at me like I got it HAHA it was laying in the middle of his tongue. Silly boy he makes me laugh out loud. He is good for my soul.

#######
Doe,

Prayers for your daughters friends dad.

######
Eliz,

Thank you for the update on Claudia.

####
Nancy in Ct...thank you for letting us know about Cathy and Clarissa.
Renee...watch those feet.
Cooper and Kathy hugs...
ALL OF YOU FOBS...ARE LOVED...THANK YOU.

Good Morning Famblee

I want to thank you all for your support through this tough time. I don't have the wherewithall to name names because my mind isn't wrapping around reality right now but I read the posts. This is the most incredible famblee and I feel so honored to be a part of it. Clarissa, my beloved Aussie had surgery to remove her speen April 26. The cancer was agressive and has recurred. She doesn't have much time left. We are blessed that she has had 4 really good months. Up until a few days ago she was still playing with her brothers. She even tried last night when I got home from work. She is a fighter to the end. She ate and drank this morning but is very weak. I have no children so my furkids are IT. Clarissa is the leader of the pack in my house and I cannot imagine life without her. Thank you, I love you all.

((((Kathy & Cooper)))

Take care my friend. We share a journey.

Sending love and prayers to our C(K)athy's
furbabies.

And it was all Barbaro, in a sublime performance
that changed my life...

See ya later, frens...

#########
Cathy P.,

Prayers for you and Clarissa.

Hay, FOB's!

###
Well, "Cassidy" is as ready as I can get it. Now to get the illustrations and then its submitted.

###
Doe, prayers are on the way...

###
Hugs and prayers to:

(((Kathy & Cooper)))
(((Cathy Potter & Clarissa)))

###
Renee, I remember the first day I went to the ranch - Romeo stepped on my big toe for about 5 seconds - the pain was exquisite, but Bobby moved him quickly. Only limped for a couple of days. Maybe that is one reason why Romeo is now following me around (a year later...). Prayers for swift healing.

Prayers for all those who are sick, sad, lonely. May they find their way here for comfort and support.

###
Eva, you OK?

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

For Cathy and Clarissa and Kathy and Cooper -
and others, sharing the pain with your Beloved Fur Children ..........

my heart is heavy along with yours .......
and I wish for you ...... cherished moments with your special friends as I send you (((HUGS))) and healing energy.

Sherry - Apache Junction, Arizona

My Prayers Continue. Rainbows Are Needed.

My Love To All Of You Angels.

Affirmed

cathypotter,
Been there done that. God bless you and Clarissa. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending you white light and a canopy of angels to watch over you. I love you my friend!

Wednesday 9/5 - extra nat'l target list (HAHS)

Guess what? Today's HAHS national target list is IDENTICAL to the ABR National Strategy list for today - same 7 Senators - so I am not posting the "usual" extra list here today. I did post it at the DB before I realized the lists are the same today. Only difference is, the extra HAHS list includes DC Office addresses for those who may use snailmail or want to include the addy on a fax. SO - all I am posting here today is the link to the DB thread, a few reminders, and the 800 numbers for your convenience. See you all later!

Don't forget to mention S 311; ask them to cosponsor - and please use the Talking Points from the ABR Strategy.

PLEASE NOTE: Per the national strategy - a HS ban may come up for a vote in the Senate and/or the House that is not a free-standing bill such as HR 503 / S 311. Therefore - and I quote from what Shelley A posted after checking with the powers that be in DC - "we have been asked to continue getting cosponsors but to also ask our legislators to support ANY bill that contains language to stop horse slaughter."

If long distance charges are a problem, use these DC 800 numbers and ask for the legislators by name (or ask for extension, last 5 numbers of each legislator's office phone).

800-828-0498

800-459-1887

800-614-2803

Please post at this DB thread

http://forums.prospero.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=14331.1

and/or at ABR Comments if you have any further info about these legislators; and please post any feedback re your contacts today.

THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL THAT YOU DO FOR THE HORSES! GO GET EM.

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

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

Good morning fellow FOBs. I am sending out a last minute call to all FOBs to sponsor a MO Horse Hero in honor of Mrs. Jackson's birthday September 22nd. Our first formal fundraiser was in December to honor the staff of New Bolton Center. We had almost one hundred FOBs who contributed to the MO Horses in the staff's honor.

Since then we have had a Valentine's Day Fund Raiser, a Michael Matz birthday fundraiser, an Easter, Mother's Day for Mrs. Jackson and Father's Day for Mr. Jackson fundraisers. We have never been below 70 FOBs participating.

I am sad to say that Mrs. Jackson's birthday fundraiser has only 45 FOBs participating and the end date is September 10th. It seems as with all things the interest in keeping Barbaro's legacy alive is waning. I can see it in the comments here, the candles and the rescues. We have become a small group of people carrying on the traditions we started over a year ago.

The MO Horses still need our help. We are going to be featured in a chapter of Alex's book because we were a force to be reckoned with immediately following the accident in MO.and I would like to think we can maintain our strength until 2008.

Please unite with us to keep our promise to Barbaro and help us get five sponsors for each MO Horse Hero.

Here is the breakdown as of today.

Willie (4), Sue (3), Sweetie (6), Gidget (4), Mortie (4), Hocks (5), CC (5), DD (4), Darla (3),
Twister (6), Mama (5), Spirit (4), Stan (6), Karma (4), Liberty (4), Bazonka Donk (4), Cllueless Too (5)

You can also make a general contribution to All the Accident Horses.

Email me at jroe19@adelphia.net for all the information and help us express to Mrs. Jackson that she remains in our hearts on her special day and help those eighteen special resilient souls involved in the trailer accident one year ago.

We have less than a week left until this fundraiser is over.

Thanks to all who continue to support the MO Horse Heroes through Fans of Barbaro.

Rosemary

###cathy potter - I am just reading about what you are going through. I am so sorry - I know the pain of losing one of our fur children feels almost unbearable doesn't it... I wish I had something wise and comforting to say. At times like this there really aren't any words. Please know that many here are holding you and Clarissa in our hearts. Holding you up with the love and compassion we all share for our animals. I pray you both are able to feel God's loving arms around you, and you are comforted.

Thinking of you both -

Love, Light and Protection for All of The Horses

OUR MO HORSE HEROES

Following up on Rosemary's heartfelt plea for support for the MO Horse Heroes, please consider sponsoring at least one of these dear horses...even $5. per horse would be much appreciated! Pay special attention to Sue and Darla who only have three sponsors each, and to Willie, Gidget, Mortie, DD, Spirit, Karma, Liberty and Bazonka Donk, who only have 4 sponsors each. CAN'T WE AT LEAST PROVIDE EACH HORSE WITH 5 SPONSORS EACH?

from Rosemary: "It seems as with all things the interest in keeping Barbaro's legacy alive is waning. I can see it in the comments here, the candles and the rescues. We have become a small group of people carrying on the traditions we started over a year ago."

I am very sorry to say that I have to agree with her...I truly never expected to see this day come!

Cathy P.

Reading your post has me in tears. I understand canine family members and the impact of their loss. Kaiser (our G. Shepherd) is our child and I, too, couldn't imagine life without him. He's 9 now but still as playful as a puppy.

I join my prayers to those of others for you and Clarissa.

Janice
A forever FOB

(((((Cathy Potter))))) I am so sorry for Clarissa's illness. I just know that you have always given her the happiest life.

Saw Memory Of Pets.com And www.rainbowbridge.com

Saw Angels...Roses...Rainbows....Candle Groups

Affirmed

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Cathy P.

I am thinking of you and Clarissa. You have my prayers. As said above...there are no words that are enough. Just know that the famblee is here for you and so many of us have gone through this as well. I wish for both you and Clarissa strength, courage and to be surrounding by healing white light..... Tamme

Thinking of Cathy and Clarissa, for those of us on the board our furkids are members of our families, praying for your peace.

Kathy and Cooper - thinking of you also.

Hope everyone is calling and faxing today to keep our bills a priority. The horses need us more than ever and I know there are still some of us who will never give up until all horses are safe.

Barb m in Florida

### Cooper Update
Since you all have been kind enough to continue to think of us, I thought I would give you the latest. Hope that is ok.
Coop's on his way home from the vet. I should say that the our small animal vet is a personal friend. Cooper has been on his mind. "The Squeeze" mistakenly thought Cooper was 11-12 years old. Cooper is 7. The vet wrapped his leg today to give it more support. He will go back next Wednesday (Wed is "scheduled surgery" day) and have extensive xrays to find out if the cancer has spread. He feels there is a 90% chance that is has. If it HAS NOT, he will amputate Cooper's leg. He asked how he had been doing limping/hobbling, and he has done great. He feels since he is only 7, and still pretty muscular, he would make a good "tripod". If the cancer has spread, we will let him be for as long as he can kept comfortable. So maybe some good news today.

###Renee Ataya...please e mail me at mypumpkin@alltel.net. We should maybe talk about tripods, although I am afraid of getting my hopes up.

Thanks everybuddy!

Thanks for the reminder Rosemary and Nancy -- I just sent in my donation for the Missouri horses. Let's go, folks! These horses are our legacy.

Let's also make extra calls in Barbaro's memory -- this session will soon be at an end and we need action on the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act.

Good Morning Fambleeee

thank you, unklealexbrown, for continuing to welcome us into your life. Mine is better for your generousity, as I'm sure is true of this entire fambleee. Am so hoping you'll find your way here to CO, even though our little track closes for the season next weekend. We'll have many horses for you to visit. You'll be most welcome.

###CathyP and Kathy, my heart goes out to you. Our little ones try so hard to stay with us. It's harder to come to terms with the prospect of having to let them go. Wish there's something that I could say or do to make you feel a little less sad and at peace, but having "been there" many times, all I can say is I know that terrible pain and grief, and offer my love and arms across the miles.

For all other famblee members who have had losses, my love and prayers as well. Belated birthday wishes for those that I've missed.

Have been immersed in a monumental house relocation and career issues that have been enormously time consuming. But my first task in the morning continues to be making calls, and thanks to Debra and ShelleyA for having posting the strategy for the day in the very early hours. Thanks to my CO sisters for the daily messages for the daily strategies as well. No matter what takes place, the horses' welfare will always be a priority.

Will check in later. Love to all

I'm not so sure this has become a small group of people...many, many (I'm hoping) check the site and read the comments and DB everyday. I know I do. I can't always post in the comments from work, and can only read the DB from work. I have horses to care for at night so don't get in the house until 10 (too late to get on the DB). But, I'm here each and every day. Still working to end slaughter.

A person from a horse rescue emailed me that one of Charlie Carter's trucks started to overturn in the mud while waiting in line at Cavel a couple of weeks ago. Several horses were severly injured as a result. All they did was get the truck righted and put it at the front of the line so the horses would be slaughtered quicker.
We can't quit until this country and our leaders understand that morality matters and this is a very immoral, indecent, hideous, horrible, evil, inhumane business wrought with illegalities. Nobody is standing up for the horses except us.

I hope all of Barbaro's famblee is still here...

######forgot to say (thunking head with palm of hand) a HUGE thank you to Harriette for the daily Cherokee devotionals. Can't tell you how deeply the words of our Fathers resonate. Love you, my dear sister

Rosemary and Nancy - My donations have been made and have emailed Rosemary privately and posted on DB ............. additional pix, cards, etc going into mail today .... along with $$$ to Kennett Florist.

As always ...... thank you for all you do !

Sherry - Apache Junction, Arizona

###
SHERRY & ELIZABETH - thanks so very much for supporting the MO Horse Heroes! We are getting very close to our goal of $25,000 raised for their care and support by the first anniversary of the accident!

Nancy

Thank you to all of you who are helping "Convincing Casey." I apologize on behalf our state for the rude aide who won't take calls from non-constituents. We'll be at his office Friday and I will comment on that while there!

Prayers for Cooper and Clarissa. May miracles come through for all who need them. My heart bleeds with you.

Lor in PA

Rosemary,
I send my donation in for my sweet Cluless Too when I can. he is so sweet and alot of trouble I heard. LOL Fiesty boy he is.

Rosemary and Nancy and all..from someone who doesn't post much...

Still here! Still committed! Still donating! Still calling!

Thank you for keeping up the efforts for the MO Horse Heroes. I have been able and happy to contribute several times for these horses who represent one small triumph over the forces continuing the slaughter in America.

My feeling is that the interest in keeping Barbaro's legacy is definitely alive and well. It has just spread out. There are so many, many different things going on as a result of his life. I know that it is almost impossible to keep up with things on this board. But my belief is that more FOBs than we know still find a way to give of their time, effort, calls, money, prayers, writing and artistic skills, to whatever they feel they can, and whatever they are drawn to.

I hope that your posts for the MO Horse Heroes will again bring some attention to this - as another way to show our high regard and love for Barbaro, for Mrs. Jackson, and our support for ending slaughter and support for those who are helping the horses in need. Thanks to all.

AFTERNOON REPOST

Strategy for Wednesday September 5

It’s great to see everyone continuing to keep up the push for cosponsors for HR503 and S311. Hopefully, things will pick up very quickly and we will be getting further directions. It’s important that we are READY TO RALLY!!

On August 2, 2007 the House of Representatives approved an amendment to the 2008 Agriculture Appropriations bill that will temporarily bring horse slaughter to a halt by stripping funds from the federally required inspection of slaughter-bound horses. Without the inspections, the slaughter cannot proceed. This amendment must still be considered in the US Senate. This amendment is only a temporary measure while the sponsors work to secure passage of the permanent American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act.

For this reason, it is important when you make your calls, you request they support and VOTE YES for ANY legislative measure that will ban horse slaughter and export for slaughter. We do not yet know how this will be presented in Congress so this message is very important. In addition to the Daily Call List, please contact your own senators and representative with this message.

List of Senators (Cosponsored S.1915 Last Year) Senators S311

Patty Murray D-WA Phone: 202-224-2621 Fax: 202-224-0238 Aide: Andrew Rowe

Bill Nelson D-FL Phone: 202-224-5274 Fax: 202-228-2183 Aide: Colin Mueller

Evan Bayh D-IN Phone: 202-224-5623 Fax: 202-228-1377 Aide: Patrick Hayes is handling it for Chris Murray

James DeMint - SC Phone: 202-224-6121 Fax: 202-228-5143 Aide: Stacy Dillard

Mel Martinez - FL Phone: 202-224-3041 Fax: 202-228-5171 Aide: Frank Walker

Hillary Rodham Clinton - NY Phone : 202-224-4451 Fax : 202-228-0282 Aide: Trevor Dean

Senator Charles Schumer - NY Phone: 202-224-6542 Fax : 202-228-3027

Many thanks to those of you who visited with your legislators during the month of August. That is bound to make a tremendous difference in our efforts!!
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

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 everything you do and have a great day!

Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at September 5, 2007 1:22 AM

Gloria in Illinois ....... thank you for your post ..... as you have expressed exactly what I've been thinking !!! I also believe, with all my heart, that many FsOB are in this battle ......
and NOT going away ............
We've become aware of so many needs that, indeed, our focus is in many directions .........
and for that, we must thank our BBH - Barbaro - our Horse of Forever. He opened our eyes .. and asked us to help his frenz ......... There are many in need and many ways to help ..... ......... to check in briefly is a compliment to Barbaro, actually ........ IF we spent so much time posting online .......
how would there be time to do all that needs doing ??

Sherry - Arizona

OOPS!! Forgot...New Update!!!

Repost - edited

ADDED ON EDIT: Feedback re Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton of NY (on Weds 9/5 ABR Strategy List & HAHS extra nat'l target list): According to the aide I spoke with - opinion messages rec'd at the Senator's DC office from Non-New Yorkers are NOT tallied; in order to have a non-NY opinion count, we are to call her campaign HQ, NOT the DC Office.

Phone of Campaign HQ is: 703-469-2008

Fax is 703-962-8600

Consider calling or faxing her at her Campaign HQ NOW please. THANKS!

Wednesday 9/5 - extra nat'l target list (HAHS)

Guess what? Today's HAHS national target list is IDENTICAL to the ABR National Strategy list for today - same 7 Senators - so I am not posting the "usual" extra list here today. I did post it at the DB before I realized the lists are the same today. Only difference is, the extra HAHS list includes DC Office addresses for those who may use snailmail or want to include the addy on a fax. SO - all I am posting here today is the link to the DB thread, a few reminders, and the 800 numbers for your convenience. See you all later!

Don't forget to mention S 311; ask them to cosponsor - and please use the Talking Points from the ABR Strategy.

PLEASE NOTE: Per the national strategy - a HS ban may come up for a vote in the Senate and/or the House that is not a free-standing bill such as HR 503 / S 311. Therefore - and I quote from what Shelley A posted after checking with the powers that be in DC - "we have been asked to continue getting cosponsors but to also ask our legislators to support ANY bill that contains language to stop horse slaughter."

If long distance charges are a problem, use these DC 800 numbers and ask for the legislators by name (or ask for extension, last 5 numbers of each legislator's office phone).

800-828-0498

800-459-1887

800-614-2803

Please post at this DB thread

http://forums.prospero.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=14331.1

and/or at ABR Comments if you have any further info about these legislators; and please post any feedback re your contacts today.

THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL THAT YOU DO FOR THE HORSES! GO GET EM.

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

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

Posted by: C. Jaffe at September 5, 2007 5:03 PM

More feedback, re Sen. Martinez of Florida -

Once again, as many many times before when he was on one or the other national lists, I am told by the aide who answers, that no calls from outside Florida will be counted, period.

Please everyone in Florida, call him; and everyone, wherever you are, please contact all your contacts in Florida and ask them to make calls and send faxes to Sen. Martinez.
Sen. Mel Martinez - FL
Phone: 202-224-3041
Fax: 202-228-5171
Aide: Frank Walker

THANK YOU! CJ

Goodnight Barbaro

Barbaro, please ask your heavenly frens and God to watch over our FOBS...the ones hurting, the ones suffering, and everyone. Send your sweet spirit around us, and thank you for your courage and inspiration. We love you!

Goodnight Family/Fans of Barbaro

Call, fax, email...we someday will put these magic words into stone as soon as the federal legislation passes the Barbaro Bill. Barbaro's brothers and sisters are being taken across borders with brutal slayings. THIS HAS TO STOP!

Please remember the rescues, help in anyway you can, our Fallen Angels, the wildlife, our family of love and compassion.

Have a lovely evening.

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Thank you Alex...enjoy the races.
Thank you Tim...enjoy the excitement at Fair Hill.
Fitch, Apache, Princess, Nick, so many more...we are here...we are moving forward.

omigosh, Equine Heaven, thank you!!! Timbit's exploits reminded me of my vaulting (ha)days. Can you call a flyover an unanticipated dismount? I mean, if you never actually "mounted" in the first place, but sailed right over? humbling experience, nonetheless, but still qualifies me as never having actually FALLEN off a horse....yet

Lor in Pa.
Please e-mail me!
Thanks!
Daryl

shanamrdiv@yahoo.com

We are hearing from more and more aides (I feel, anyway) that they are not going to tally calls from non-constituents. That's problematic to me. I wonder if they are all getting together and taking this approach. Makes me tempted to buy land in every state so I can be a constituent! Very frustrating.

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My thought is a vote is a vote...how do that aide not know we know several people in that state who are voters...they should listen to all of us.

###Equine Heaven, what a hoot. You sure brought a smile to my face remembering our Timmy and yes I can see him doing all of those somersaults and back flips. Thanks for the memories.

Prayers to all those in need, and hugs to Clarissa.

Judy

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ELIZABETH THOMPSON - I am having the same experience with out-of-state aides, and I'm finding resistance to an "argument" that previously had worked - that horse slaughter is a NATIONAL, not a state, issue!

What to do? Hopefully someone with much more political savvy will have an answer...

Nancy

**** Just called Senator DeMint's office and was told that he would not co-sponsor. There is a limit on how many bills can be co-sponsored by one Senator and he has reached his limit. But he will support the bill when it comes to the floor.
Was anyone else told this?

Hay, FOB's!

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This is off-topic, but I have started my own blog: http://healinglovepeaceons.blogspot.com. Hopefully this will start to grow as time goes by.

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Am also having problems with my gmail address so if anybody needs to e-mail me, please use:
healinglovepeaceons@yahoo.com.

Take care, everybody.

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

Hay, FOB's!

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This is off-topic, but I have started my own blog: http://healinglovepeaceons.blogspot.com. Hopefully this will start to grow as time goes by.

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Am also having problems with my gmail address so if anybody needs to e-mail me, please use:
healinglovepeaceons@yahoo.com.

Take care, everybody.

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

I do not believe there's a limit on how many bills a Senator can co-sponsor -- I think they don't like to co-sponsor TOO many bills, because it then appears that they don't stand for anything. My senator's aide told me that there are SO many bills out there, she just can't co-sponsor all of them. The reason, in my opinion, this argument doesn't work for these Senators in particular is that they felt strongly enough about this legislation to support it last session. All I can think of is that pro-slaughter has been VERY effective at reaching these Senators. I'm really at a loss right now -- I can't get my Senator's aide to respond to calls, etc. Very frustrating.

Good Night FOB's
Have a good night until tomorrow.

Good night sweet Barbaro. Muah.

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Cathy and Clarissa
Tank and I are thinking of you two....
Tank is my Aussie. The breeder fondly named him Tank because he is the living example that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line.
Tank .............................Food.
Tank as a puppy would go through anything or anybody to get to his food. I loved that story, figured that I'm kinda like that myself, so we kept the name "Tank"!
Tank is showing gray amongst his gorgeous black fur and his back legs are starting to slip from arthritis. And I just love being with him. Every day matters
Take care...... sending ((Cathy)) ((Clarissa))
jan

*** Yes, this is getting very frustrating and very sad. These offices seem to be coming up with strategies against us. The pro-slaughter side must be getting very loud.

DECLANS'S MOON is running today at Del MAr.

God Speed, Dear Boy. Everybody come home safe.

^-,^ O

Wow, Look at this GREAT Painting done by FOB Kathleen that you can have a chance to win!!!

Run with the Angels

Just found this article about Cavel. It also has a note at the bottom on how to contact the reporter. I don't remember my blue-link instructions (they are at home and I'm at work!).

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aM5MhLD1ZI6Q

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Lyn
Thank you so much for your comments! Hugs to the students on Friday....I Promise!! LOL!

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((Kathy)) and ((Cooper))...thoughts are with you...
jan

The Leader Of My Pack is gone. At 2:30 PM Clarissa went to the Rainbow Bridge. I called the most handsome blue merle Aussie Cody & the most handsome brindle Boxer/Pit Bo to come greet their sister.

I shall now indulge in many vodka/cranberries and hug her brothers Jake & Josh.

Thank you famblee for all your prayers. Clarissa's indominable spirit will be greatly missed in my house. The void is as huge as her spirit.

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Cathy
My heart breaks for you...I'm so sorry...
God Speed Clarissa
jan

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Cathy Potter, my prayers and sympathies...you gave Clarissa so much love and that is such a gift. Come here for all the support you need...

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

Cathy P.

I am so very sorry for your loss. Please take care. ((((Cathy))))

Cathy - I am so saddened by this loss of your most special Fur Child. Our Beloved Barbaro, of course, is there to welcome her ..... and to provide the comfort she will need. And we - Barbaro's Warrior's .......... are here for you.

Sherry

I Love You So 8 Times Angel Cathy. Clarissa Is With Barbaro At The Rainbow Bridge. All Love.

My Heart Goes Out To You.

Affirmed

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Cathy P.
Bless your heart, I know your pain. She will meet Barbaro at the Rainbow Bridge.
At times like this there really aren't any words that will comfort. Just know she is in a better place and waiting for you! She is very happy with all her new friends.
Your in my prayers! So sorry!

Rest in peace, dearly loved Clarissa, and may light perpetual shine upon you. You are safely home in the land of perfect peace...

Dear friend Cathy, just imagine Clarissa returned to perfect health and greeted at the Rainbow Bridge with much excitement by Cody and Bo, and also by all the new friends of all species - the beloved furbabies of the Fans of Barbaro.

((((((((((CATHY))))))))))

Nancy

For Joe and all the rescues

Unlike most days at Rainbow Bridge, this day dawned cold and grey, damp as a swamp and as dismal as could be imagined.

All of the recent arrivals had no idea what to think, as they had never experienced a day like this before. But the animals who had been waiting for their beloved people knew exactly what was going on and started to gather at the pathway leading to The Bridge to watch.

It wasn't long before an elderly animal came into view, head hung low and tail dragging. The other animals, the ones who had been there for awhile, knew what his story was right away, for they had seen this happen far too often.

He approached slowly, obviously in great emotional pain, but with no sign of injury or illness. Unlike all of the other animals waiting at The Bridge, this animal had not been restored to youth and made healthy and vigorous again.

As he walked toward The Bridge, he watched all of the other animals watching him. He knew he was out of place here and the sooner he could cross over, the happier he would be.

But, alas, as he approached The Bridge, his way was barred by the appearance of an Angel who apologized, but told him that he would not be able to pass. Only those animals who were with their people could pass over Rainbow Bridge.

With no place else to turn to, the elderly animal turned towards the fields before The Bridge and saw a group of other animals like himself, also elderly and infirm. They weren't playing, but rather simply lying on the green grass, forlornly staring out at the pathway leading to The Bridge. And so, he took his place among them, watching the pathway and waiting.

One of the newest arrivals at The Bridge didn't understand what he had just witnessed and asked one of the animals that had been there for a while to explain it to him.

"You see, that poor animal was a rescue. He was turned in to rescue just as you see him now, an older animal with his fur greying and his eyes clouding. He never made it out of rescue and passed on with only the love of his rescuer to comfort him as he left his earthly existence. Because he had no family to give his love to, he has no one to escort him across The Bridge."

The first animal thought about this for a minute and then asked, "So what will happen now?"

As he was about to receive his answer, the clouds suddenly parted and the gloom lifted.

"Watch, and see.", said the second animal.

Approaching The Bridge could be seen a single person and among the older animals, the whole group was suddenly bathed in a golden light and they were all young and healthy again, just as they were in the prime of life.

A second group of animals from those waiting, came to the pathway and bowed low as the person neared. At each bowed head, the person offered a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears.

The newly restored animals fell into line and followed him towards The Bridge. They all crossed The Bridge together.

"What happened?"

"That was a rescuer. The animals you saw bowing in respect were those who found new homes because of his work. They will cross when their new families arrive. Those you saw restored were those who never found homes. When a rescuer arrives, they are allowed to perform one, final act of rescue. They are allowed to escort those poor animals that they couldn't place on earth across The Rainbow Bridge."

Unknew

Dear Famblee...asking for your prayers
My husband was taken by ambulance and cardiac care nurse for quadruple heart bypass surgery !!!
The surgery to take place sometime on Friday?????
Please pray for a successful outcome....he is diabetic...

FOB prayer moves mountains as we all know!!!!!

You ALL are in my thoughts and prayers as my family and I go through this most difficult time!!!!

Lyn Gilbert ...Mary Somano and Harriette ...YOU ALL KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!!

Dee we need your affirmations....

I believe.....

MISS and LOVE YOU ALL.....

I don't have access to my addressbook here so please email me????

Hay, FOB's!

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Maribel, done and done...

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Debbie L.A., that post has me crying. When its our turn, I know we will all be met by all the horses and animals we've been able to help or love.

Its been a tough day. But we'll be OK.

Healing, Love, Peace,
ONS,
Lyn Gilbert

**** Can anyone show me how to do the blue ink thing?

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Maribel
Will be praying for your husband and you.
Prayers for a successful outcome.

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Donna(NY)
Email me at civilwargal@bellsouth.net

Angel Maribel Prayer Is My Number One Focus On This Board.

Over The Rainbow...........

You Are Love Angel Maribel........

Affirmed

Hello famblee.... I have not posted for what seems an eternity, but tonight I see famblee members in pain and my heart would not allow me to stay away.

Maribel~ prayers and positive thoughts are in abundance for your dear husband.

Cathy Potter~ I am so very, very sorry about Clarissa. My heart is broken for you.....

I love you all.

The fundraiser for your chance to win a Breyer Barbaro has been EXTENDED UNTIL SEPT. 8!

The fundraiser raffle is for Irish Spirit Farms and the Kansas 45+2 horses that the FOB's saved. Some of the Kansas horses are being taken care of by Jen Roberts of Irish Spirit Farms.

The winner will receive a brand new in the box Breyer Barbaro!

Click on
Barbaro Breyer Fundraiser
to buy tickets. Tickets are only $2.50 each.

To read more about the raffle go to the discussion board and look under the Barbaro category for the thread named Chance to Own Barbaro Breyer-FUNDRAISER.

This is a great way to raise money for a worthy cause and you get a Breyer Barbaro if you win!

*** Maribel, my prayers are with you.

Good evening everbody...

There is a little 8 month old horse that we saved from the kill buyer for $75. He is getting well at a clinic in Nebraska and is the sweetest, most trusting little guy with kisses and nickers for everyone he meets.

I'm sure he is munching on his dinner at the clinic, completely unaware of the FOB's mad scramble to pay his vet bill. For those of you who have donated to aid this youngster, your kindness is very much appreciated.

If any of you can find it in your heart to help this sweet boy, please donate any amount, however small. Thank You!!

Please send checks directly to: Equine Veterinary Associates, Inc., 1009 E. Stolley Park Road, Grand Island, NE 68801,(They don't take credit cards by phone)--Please put "Buck & C. Reiss" on the check's memo area.

For those who prefer PayPaL, send to: lesbonneschoses@yahoo.com Buck has his own bank account!!!

If you want to read the story of this little sweetheart, just click on the "Help Baby Buck" link in blue. Have a good evening...

Maribel

Prayers going out to you, your husband, and all of his caretakers.
God bless.

Cathy Potter

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Clarrisa. Losing part of your family is never easy and pain goes so deep. Clarrisa will look in on you and remind you of many good times you had together. I wish you peace with your pain and I will have some Jack Daniels in honor of you and your dear Clarrisa.

Hugs and tears,
Carleen/San Jose, CA

Cathy..I am so very sorry. Clarissa will be greated by my doggies who have gone on before her, too. They'll meet her as she comes through the light, with welcoming licks and sniffs, and after she has been reaquainted with her beloved siblings, they will all run off for a glorious romp. All whole, happy, healthy, and will await the day when we are all reunited.

Prayers for your aching heart, my friend

Maribel, let us hold you and encourage you while your husband has his surgery. His docs' hands will be guided, and his healing has begun

Love you dear fren

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Maribel
You and your husband are in my thoughts....
We are here for you
Take Care
jan

Cathy P.

I am so, so sorry. My heart breaks for you.

Maribel,

My prayers for a successful surgery for your hubby and peace of mind for you. Also, my prayers for the surgeon.

Janice

A forever FOB
A forever FOB

## Cathy P.,
My heart aches for you tonight. I am so very sad for you, and wish there were words that would help.
Perhaps words such as Clarissa is now happy and healthy and running free might help. I hope your memories of her will comfort you,my friend.

Cathy, do you remember long ago, I've forgotten what it was about- but I was in a situation and you posted that you had my back. " I'm here and I've got your back,Bobbie" you said, and I've loved you since then ! You dear ,dear person, I wish you grace and comfort in this time of loss.
Goodbye sweet Clarissa.

### Maribel, you must be a wreck tonight. I will hold you up in prayer, and especially hold your husband up in prayer. May he come through like a champ ! Take heart that many heart surgeries are performed now and the surgeons are very expert at it nowadays.
Also take heart that your Barbaro famblee will be with you in spirit and in prayer. God bless.

We have so many things happening that one could think that something , someone, is trying to take us out ! Fate?? the Devil himself?? Who ??
Anyway, hang in, FOBs , hang in. Hang together too,
Hang together and work for our horses lives.
Never give up.
It looks like a concerted effort to stop our calling out of state Senators too. There has to have been a meeting, maybe just in a hallway, but a meeting of sorts to start this. Do I smell the trail of a pro-kill Senator twirling his mustache and instigating this ? Or am I just tired and
paranoid?

I wish the judges would come back with the Cavhell decision , and I pray it will be positive for the lives of the horses.
Prayers tonight for all who are in need, pain, or sorrow. God bless us all.

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Maribel: Special prayers to Hans and your family. Keep up the positive thoughts--they really do work!

Cathy P: So sorry for your loss. If Clarissa was the leader of the pack here on Earth, you know she'll be leading the Heavenly Crew very soon.

Maribel,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband. I know exactly how you are feeling. My father, also a diabetic, underwent a quadruple CABG surgery four years ago, and has since undergone another CABG, this last time a double. I am happy to say that he is doing well. Cardiac surgeons do amazing things these days. I am sure your husband is in very capable hands. Have faith...we're all here for you.

Hiya, FsOB, I am feeling so sad tonight for our dear FOB, Cathy Potter. It must've been a comfort to Clarissa to have been with you and her canine brothers at home when she passed. Please know that I lit a candle for her early this evening. At that point, she had 81 candles glowing.

And Bobbie B., I agree, it's likely that some staffers have been talking to one another about out of state calls. I know that there are many Congressional offices which refuse to take correspondence or calls from non-constituents out of state. The waiting on the Federal Court's ruling is just interminable, isn't it?

Just a heads up that Barbaro's candles were

#### To Maribel: I'll send Harriette an e-mail that you are seeking her. Thinking of you and your husband as he faces cardiac surgery on Friday. May Barbaro's spirit send you solace and strength.
To Doe: May the gentleman be surrounded by caring people as he faces this ordeal. How sad for his family.
To Jan: Your students give me a bright feeling on such a sad evening.
To Cheryl Jones: I hope that you are getting settled into your new surroundings. Good to see you here tonight!
To Lyn G. & Laurie H.: Wow, Mr. Pistol and Montego have been channeling the spirit of "the chipper nipper" (Master Barbaro "Bobbey" Jackson), now haven't they?
To Renee: And Arrow is feeling fresh and full of himself, too, or so it seems. What a funny visual, Arrow trying to get the charm on your necklace.
And speaking of necklaces, I am so grateful for the lovely ones that I got from Glenda this Summer. Has anyone heard from Glenda lately? ####

### Cathy Potter...hugs to you fren...I am so sorry. Please take peace in knowing she is free from pain, and playing with her family. Barbaro met her at the bridge. And, she wouldn't want you to be sad.

### Maribel...best wishes to you and your family.

Going off now, so goodnight my frens...
Goodnight Barbaro in heaven,
lead on and we will follow.

See ya all here tomorrow I hope. Bye now.

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Ro!! Come back!! I want to hear about your trip!!!

Cathy, I am so sorry about Clarissa. I have been through it many times and it about knocks you to your knees. I know you gave Clarissa a wonderful loving life. I really believe we will meet our animals at the Rainbow Bridge when we leave this earth.
### Lee, just tell me when and where we should send the money for ACN/B&B.

Hello Barbaro,

Tonight before you drift off to Dreamland, with your wings so glorious and lifted towards eternity with the love we have in our hearts for you, lead all of your Heavenly friends into the heavy, hurting and worried minds of your Fans Cathy Potter and Maribel.

Fill their hearts with the love, concern, compassion and understanding that we feel for them and with them. They are your Fans. We are their Frens.

May their tears cleanse their minds and offer relief from the worry for Maribel and the pain for Cathy.

Upon your return to the Heavens, please grab your softest blanket and treat yourself to a couple of Studmuffins in bed.

I will be tucking you in in my sweetest dreams Honey. I miss you here on Earth...

Your healing is complete and strength will forever carry you through your days and into the dreams of your loved ones.

May your Heavenly friends stay at your side until you fall asleep and fade off to your Dreamland.

Good night Honey. I love you so much. XXOOxxoxo

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Hello Hope,

Tonight I delivered a special gift and I was sooo honored to do so!

I have been privileged to be introduced to Clyde, a handsome Appaloosa gelding. Clyde is 20 years old...and blind, just like you.

Clyde was getting hurt trying to find his pasture mate, Dylan. Well, I remembered what FOB Glenda Jo made for you so that you could locate Little Laurie easier and not get hurt while searching.

Hope, I asked Glenda Jo if she would possibly make Clyde a Doo-Dad of his own for Dylan to wear. Hope, Glenda Jo outdid herself! She made them so beautiful!! And she not only made Dylan a couple of Doo-Dads, she made Clyde a bell-less one as well!!!

Diane, Clyde's Mom, was soooo thrilled to receive them!! And, she had such a loving smile on her face when she saw Clyde's special Doo-Dad. I wish Glenda Jo could have seen the smile for herself...

Clyde will learn what the bells are for. I will keep you, and Glenda Jo, posted on his progress.

Why don't we grab your blanket and tuck you in, okay? Your Dream Angels are close by and are waiting for you to drift off to sweet dreams.

Let's fluff the folds perfectly for nuzzling and we'll leave a bit of blanket untucked for your filly to touch you while she sleeps.

Good night Hope. I love you very much. xxooxxox

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Hello Little Laurie H.,

September is here. ALL during the month of August, I wondered if THIS was the day of your first show. I wonder how you did...

Here's your blanket Little Laurie. Let's pull it up high on your neck abd fluff the folds so that you can nuzzle through the night.

Your Dream Angels are right here and they are promising a night of beauty and love...a night with your Mommy!

Good night Little Laurie H. I love you so much. Shhhhhhhh...close your eyes Sweetie. xxooxxox

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Glenda Jo,

I wish for you sweet dreams and a restful night.

You have made Clyde's Mommy so happy...and put hope in her heart. What a gift.

I couldn't wait to deliver the Doo-Dads. I was, and am, filled with pride and joy...because of you and your giving heart. And I thank you friend.

Good night Glenda. xxoo

Strategy for Thursday September 6

It’s great to see everyone continuing to keep up the push for cosponsors for HR503 and S311. Hopefully, things will pick up very quickly and we will be getting further directions. It’s important that we are READY TO RALLY!!

On August 2, 2007 the House of Representatives approved an amendment to the 2008 Agriculture Appropriations bill that will temporarily bring horse slaughter to a halt by stripping funds from the federally required inspection of slaughter-bound horses. Without the inspections, the slaughter cannot proceed. This amendment must still be considered in the US Senate. This amendment is only a temporary measure while the sponsors work to secure passage of the permanent American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act.

For this reason, it is important when you make your calls, you request they support and VOTE YES for ANY legislative measure that will ban horse slaughter and export for slaughter. We do not yet know how this will be presented in Congress so this message is very important. In addition to the Daily Call List, please contact your own senators and representative with this message.

Those who voted in support of the Ensign-Byrd
Amendment Senate (2005) but have not yet cosponsored the bills

Harry Reid - NV Phone: 202-224-3542 Fax: 202-224-7327

Ben Nelson - NE Phone : 202-224-6551 Fax :
202-228-0012

Tom Harkin - IOWA Phone : 202-224-3254 Fax :
202-224-9369

Jon Kyl - AZ Phone: 202-224-4521 Fax: 202-224-2207
Aide: John Lee

Mitch McConnell - KY Phone : 202-224-2541 Fax :
202-224-2499

Richard Burr - NC Phone : 202-224-3154 Fax :
202-228-2981

Judd Gregg - NH Phone : 202-224-3324 Fax :
202-224-4952 Aide Tim Litzon

Many thanks to those of you who visited with your legislators during the month of August. That is bound to make a tremendous difference in our efforts!!

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

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 everything you do and have a great day!

Shelley and Debra

Oh, Cathy, I am so sorry. She is out of pain now, but I know it is so hard for all of you to have to do without her. Hug your little ones and be very good to yourself -- ((((Cathy))))

Cathy
i am so sorry about the loss of your dear Clarissa
My furbaby Jake and all of the other babies will welcome her with open paws. She will run and play and enjoy life in the beautiful surroundings in equine heaven with our boy barbaro and all his buddies.
((((hugs))))
linda

Cathy P, I'm so sorry to read that Clarissa has passed away but please take comfort in knowing that she went from the loving arms of her earthly mom into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father. Blessings, Janice

Hello to All.
While New Haven, CT, has had a mounted police unit right along, I just heard on WNPR this week that Hartford will soon have a mounted police unit as well. As I commute to Hartford 5 days a week I am thrilled! This will make another great point to bring up with my rep Chris Murphy who is the only CT Congressman who supports but not yet a co-sponsor of HR503. The crime rate is quite high in the Insurance Capital of the World and this is another means of getting police officers mixing with the community on the streets. This will make another great point to bring up with my rep Chris Murphy who is the only CT Congressman who supports but is not yet a co-sponsor of HR503. An example of people and horses working together to fight crime. I will keep you posted.

Have a great night!

Dear Cathy P.,

Many blessings to you dear one. I know you're heartbroken and there isn't much I could say to change that but please know that sweet Clarissa was one lucky gal to have you. She went out with the feeling of being blessed by love.

Now, take care of yourself!
Bonnie