Good morning everyone! Great news about Rags, hoping she continues on the mend!
Alex, have a safe trip down to Houston!

Good morning All;
Oh Alex...to be so free and live the life of thee.Be safe on your trip to Texas.

Lots of love to all horses everywhere and the people who care for them. Let's hit Washington hard this week with calls and faxes. It sure would be great if HR503/S311 would be signed into law before they all go home for the holidays.

Enjoy your day everyone.

Run free and fast with the Heavenly herd Barbaro.

Bonnie B. in Florida

Hiya, FsOB! Wishing each of you a productive day. It's so grey & rainy here that the sound of the rain woke me before the alarm clock at 5:30! Argh, I hate driving the freeway to RI on mornings like this one. But I must be like Barbaro and soldier on! Peace, RMH

#### To Barb M.: Glad that Over Enough's ethmoid growth was caught so early. Here's to a speedy recovery from the procedure.
To CJ: Sending good thoughts to the kitty named DeDe!
To Laurie H.: A lovely tick-in last PM. ####

Oh, best wishes and health to Rags. Love to Barbaro. My eyes are awful this morning alex I thought you wrote looking into a racing GOAT instead of GOAL.I thought "what next?" Time for glasses, think must give in. Thanks Alex.

Good Tuesday morning FOBs,

Let's hope we can all work together to shake up Washington today. We NEED the federal legislation to protect our horses. I'm so grateful to all those who are actually going there that the least I can do is make some calls to back them up.

Barbi - I am so thankful that Over Enough was diagnosed early and has received his treatment. I know he will be VERY happy to see you when you go to pick him up today.

Have a great day all!!

Janice
A forever FOB

Well done to all who are contacting politicians to gain support for a ban on horse slaughter and export for slaughter. Politicians unfortunately can be slippery customers who will readily agree to supporting an issue whilst knowing that they will never be able to vote because of lack of debate time or they are already aware some other politician will veto. How can you guard against this? I live in the uk and over here politicians are held in very low esteem. I hope that your representatives are better! If there is a ban on horse slaughter and export for slaughter what will happen to unwanted horses (young and old)? This piece of the jigsaw needs to be identified. There probably is already an answer but I would like to know for peace of mind. Reliance on good people running sanctuaries is not enough.

Good Morning Barbaro

I missed you....love you...Run sweet prince...run painfree.

Good Morning Family/Fans of Barbaro

PLEASE CALL, FAX, EMAIL!

We have to wake up the sleeping giant in Washington, DC....we speak for so many that cannot speak for themselves....

Please remember the rescues, our Fallen Angels, the ones suffering human or animal, our wildlife, and always, our loving family.

Have a nice day.

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Good Morning...Mr. Alex.
Good Morning Tim and Fair Hill.
Our Fallen Angels...we hear your cries, your pleas, and you can count on us...we are moving on.

Matt maybe this will help

Good morning, keep that phone on your ear, we can make this happen. Don't take no for a answer.

God Bless you all for working so hard.

Missing Barbaro!!!

Morning skritches to the BBH, Sir JH, Georgeous George and everybody else in Equine Heaven...

For down here, MORNING POST SHELLEYA, DEBRA WI:

Strategy for Tuesday November 13

This is a very important week for our voices to be heard. Constituents and horse professionals are going to be in DC to target specific Senators and Representatives from their own states. There will also be a celebrity presence.
We have all witnessed more cosponsors signing on over the past couple of weeks and that is never just a coincidence! There is definitely a big push behind the scenes to ensure support for our bill so let’s join that push by making lots of calls this week.
Remember….these calls are to gain co-sponsors and support for HR503 and S311. As difficult as it is, please concentrate on the transport of the horses to slaughter more than the conditions in Mexico. We can’t let anyone who is not well informed come to the conclusion that it would be better to have the plants in this country because of the conditions in Mexico.
Senators we've been asked to specifically target.
Tom Harkin (IA)
ph: 202-224-3254
fax: 202-224-9369

Orrin Hatch (UT)
ph: 202-224-5251
fax: 202-224-6331

Johnny Isakson (GA)
ph: 202-224-3643
fax: 202-228-0724

John Kyl (R/AZ)
ph: 202-224-4521
fax: 202-224-2207

Gordon Smith (OR)
ph: 202-224-3753
fax: 202-228-3997

Jim Webb (VA)
ph: 202-224-4024
fax: 202-228-6363

Jim Bunning (KY)
ph: 202-224-4343
fax: 202-228-1373

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

Posted by: ShelleyA at November 13, 2007 2:39 AM

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Good morning all. We keep pounding. Love ya Big Boy, terribly missed.

########Leslie,
Loved the U of Minn photos. Glad to hear from you. Take care and know you are in our thoughts.

###### Sue W.
Thanks for the article from the Chicago Tribune

Alex-Happy Trails

Good Morning Sweet Barbaro in Heaven!

Good morning Bobby's Lil Angel, Spirit, Jonah, Rosie, Misty and all the fabulous animals at MHR.

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!!!!!!

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

Ro & Brady

###Alex, "on the road again", have a safe trip to Houston.

C J, prayers for DeDe and family.

Dora J Crow, so happy to hear about Parker and prayers that his recovery is complete.

Laura H. what a beautiful tuck-in for our Ange Dee, thank you

Angel Dee, I am so happy to see that you are going to stay with us. ((Dee)) Affirmed

Judy

Good morning Barbaro, you are so loved and very missed!

It is here! The Miracle Horse Rescue November Hay Drive. You can enter a chance to win Kathleen Parsons beautiful Legacy Print. One chance $5.00 or 3 chances $8.00.

Doc Wilbur Memorial Hay Drive

Ro & Brady

To Debbie

Many thanks for the excellent information. I feel happier that the need for slaughter to deal with surplus horses has been thoroughly addressly. I hope that this information is provided the politicians to demonstrate that the anti-slaughter argument is soundly based.

Thanks for taking the time to reply.

Hi everyone

Just catching up with racing news in the UK and noticed that Michael Dickinson is retiring:

Dickinson Ends Training Careeer

I hope he continues to be successful in his mission to get safer tracks for horses to race on.
He is considered one of the all-time great trainers on this side of the pond.

Such a wonderful article about Michael Dickinson, truly a delightful and charming man! While it's somewhat sad to see the training phase of his life come to a close, I salute his concern for the safety of ALL our beloved horses on the track!

Nancy

****
A local tv station ran a story about a program where retired race horses are being retrained by prison inmates, and it was so wonderful to see these men interacting with the horses. One man said he learned more from the horses than from the adults in his life. Once again, these horses are giving us humans far more than what they receive.

http://www.whotv.com/global/story.asp?s=7349589

g'morning, y'all~
I'm so glad to hear Rags is on her way back!

######
Dora - just read about Parker's remarkable recovery - Kvelling mit Nachas for him and all his family and loved ones. Had missed the initial reports of problems.

reposting:

#########
Seeking spiritual support from FOB Famblee for a very special cat named DeDe (pronounced DeeDee) who is a very close niece of mine - belongs to my best friend Joni due to my intervention (I placed some surviving pets when another friend's aunt died). Joni never had pets before, has had DeDe and her sister Wendy for about 9 years now and the cats are teenagers. Joni has been "my horse's other mother" for decades. DeDe is in respiratory distress; at the vet's today [Monday] for X-rays and blood work; has just been diagnosed with a severe breathing problem (details still undetermined, but deteriorating lung function) and Joni is a basket case. So please you who Reiki and you who pray, do your thing for DeDe. She is on medication and awaiting further diagnostic stuff.

(and to make matters worse, DeDe's sister Wendy was diagnosed with thyroid problems a few months back after Joni witnessed her having seizures - doing fine on meds now - but Joni is just beside herself with both her girls having health problems.)

HELP! THANK YOU, you guys know I rarely make this sort of post. I appreciate your energy on this situation.

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

Hope Peace 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)

Posted by: C. Jaffe at November 13, 2007 4:02 AM

DB thread here:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=16827.1

Debbie,
I read the article from Mr. Holland. Tears and disbelief. More money to the outstanding groups of horse rescues. The majestic horse needs us more than ever.

Prayers and healing wishes to all.

Good Morning Barbaro Nation,
Hoofbeats to all our representatives so they hear us. March, march,march.

Dora,
I am so happy for you and Parker. God Bless you.

Hello everyone,

Our cause is at a very critical stage and continued phone calls, emails, faxes, hand-written letters are a must now. Please ask everyone you know to take a few moments out of their day and help.

Alex, safe travels to Texas. And, anyone who has ever left Kentucky will know what you mean by how difficult it is to say goodbye. When I returned to the stable area of Churchill last month, I had bittersweet tears walking my old stomping grounds of my barn, the walk to the track, etc.

Barb - Grateful for Over Enough's news and praying for him.

CJ - I sent you an email regarding DeDe, let me know when you get it please.

Dora, holding Parker close.

Laurie, beautiful tuck-in last night.

Have a good day everyone, and call....please.

St. Francis, please reach down to DeDe, Wendy, and Joni today. Keep them safe and healthy, and free of discomfort and pain. DeDe needs your special effort today. Open her lungs and heal them.

God, Bless our animals. Amen.

Please “Click” and feed the animals for FREE!

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! Please pass it forward.

You can even set it to send you an automatic email alert daily so you remember to click every day.

Click to Feed the Animals - Rescue Site

Again, please tell your friends and cross post!!!

Lor in PA

TRF Prison Equine Program in VA

Great article on a prison/equine program (cross-posted from the HAHS Yahoo Group site) - Found it while waiting for the extra HAHS list for today, wanted to share. This may be one you want to send to legislators . . .

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--greenerpastures1113nov1\
3,0,207193.story

Rescued thoroughbreds give hope, purpose to Va. inmates

By JANET CAGGIANO | Richmond Times-Dispatch
9:06 AM EST, November 13, 2007

GOOCHLAND, Va. - Ryan Carroll is a marked man.

"I know some people see me as nothing more than a felon," he said.

The label means nothing to Kippy's Nancy. The rescued thoroughbred, after all, relies on Carroll for her survival.

"We've become friends," Carroll said as he affectionately stroked the horse's neck. "I've gotten attached to her. And the nice thing is,
horses don't judge."

Carroll, 21, is an inmate at the James River Work Center, part of the James River Correctional Center on state Route 6 in Goochland County.
It's the last place he expected to interact with a horse. He has two years left to serve of a five-year sentence for breaking and entering. But every day his bond with Kippy's Nancy grows stronger.

He's not the only one devoting each day to horses. Five other inmates have been paired with thoroughbreds as part of the Greener Pastures program.

"The purpose here is not to provide fun and games for the inmates," said Sam Pruett, warden at the all-male facility. "This is a constructive way
for inmates to use their individual energy to accomplish something good."

The program is the result of a partnership with the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Based in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., the nonprofit organization saves horses no longer able to compete on the racetrack from possible neglect, abuse and slaughter.

The foundation began the vocational training program in 1983. Since then, the group has placed about 1,000 horses in eight prisons around
the country.

James River, which took in seven horses in September and seven more Monday, is the first in Virginia. The hope is to expand the program
there to 20 horses. The animals, which can't be ridden because of injuries from racing, will live out their lives at James River.
___

It's a little past 8 a.m. on a Wednesday morning when Tamio Holmes brings in his horse, Covert Action, from the pasture.

He scoops grain into a bucket and watches in awe as the horse eats. This equine, after all, is famous. He's the grandson of Triple Crown winner
Secretariat.

"I didn't think he'd give me a chance, but we have really bonded," Holmes said. "He follows me around now. And I talk to him about everything. I wish he could talk back, but I swear he can understand what I'm saying."

The 32-year-old Holmes, who has three years remaining on a nine-year sentence for drug distribution, grew up around horses in Louisiana.

"Being with them again brings back the past," he said. "It makes you feel at peace."

The program is open to nonviolent offenders who have less than five years remaining on their sentence. These inmates are housed at the Work
Center, which is removed from the general population. They do everything from milk cows on the dairy farm to wash dishes in the kitchen.

"This is much better," said William Washington, a participant who is paired with Pro Trader. He also has two years left to serve of a five-year sentence for breaking and entering. "I was a little nervous at first because this is a big animal. But I've learned to be his leader.
He's my big friend."

To learn how to administer simple first aid, groom and feed the horses, the inmates go to school each afternoon. Jesse Barker, a corrections
officer, teaches classes through Farm Elite, a national groom education program. When they complete and pass the six- to eight-month course, the inmates will become certified grooms. Some hope to work at farms when they are released.

"It is important that we do what we can so they can have something to turn to other than their crime when they get out," said Heather Mitchell, program coordinator at James River.

Even if they don't pursue a horse-related career, the skills they are learning now will be beneficial, participants say. Robbie Dyer, 54, who
has about two years left on his sentence for breaking and entering, said he is more confident since joining the program. Paired with Doctor
Aloha, he's no longer shy about picking out hooves or giving the horse a hug.

Harry Blaine, who is serving time for a parole violation, is the first to admit he wears his heart on his sleeve these days. He doesn't even
mind the ribbing he takes from other inmates at the Work Center.

"They harass me about it because I never thought I'd get attached to an animal," Blaine said. "But I have. Horses just have so much love to give."

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

I made my calls this morning, and faxed another letter to my recalcitrant Senator, who continues to do nothing. As the autumn days pass, one by one, I lose more faith in Congress. I see nothing being done. Every day I see us getting closer to the day when they will close up shop and go home to their holidays. And the horses will continue their horrible journeys to Canada and Mexico. Are we really making a difference? Can someone show me how we are?

##

GOOD MORNING, ABR FAMBLEE:)

IT IS ANOTHER "BIG DAY" TODAY!!!! IT IS OUR VERY OWN KATHY, S.C.'S BIRTHDAY!!!! YOU KNOW KATHY...
SHE IS 'COOPSTER'S' MAMA!!! PLEASE JOIN ME IN WISHING HER A VERY HAPPPPPPPPYYYYYYY DAY!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOOOOOOOOO YOU!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOOOOOOOO YOU! HAPPY DAY, SWEET KATHY, S.C.!!

MAY THIS YEAR BRING ONLY 'SUNNY MOMENTS' YOUR WAY!!!!!

LOVE YOU, AND COOPSTER, TOO!!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

All Rainbows For Our Angel Horses And Angels Here.

Special Words Of The Day: All Rainbows
God's Treasures....Here....Barbaro....The Angel Horses....Angel Alex....The Connections....Angel Equine Heaven....All Angels Here........

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

His Presence........
His Love........

The Wings Of Prayer........
Praying Hands........
The Wings Of Love........
Angels All Around........
The Rainbow Of Support........
The Rainbow Of Connection........
The Rainbow Of Love........
Very Beautiful.........

Affirmed

Kathy in SC

May your birthday overflow with blessings!!

Janice
A forever FOB

C. Jaffe....

If thoroughbreds are placed at prison facilities, it just stands to reason that carriage horses in NYC would also be formidable candidates for inmates to care for. Should you find an article on carriage horses being cared for by prison inmates or any article on carriage horses being placed in adoptive homes or rescue or prison facilities, would appreciate you notifying me.
freebirds4ever@aol.com.....thank you,

KenZinNY

Oh Elizabeth, please don't give up. We are trying to fix a centuries old attitude. It WILL happen.

Lean on us. We are all here. Some days are harder, but we are making progress.

God, please Bless and support all of your children here, taday and always.

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Judy Scott-Ont In Canada. Sending All Beautiful Rainbows To You.

You Are In My Heart So A Lot So.

Affirmed

A Very, Very Beautiful Rainbow Birthday For Angel Kathy In SC.

I Love You So A Lot So.

Affirmed

My Love And Prayers For Angels C.J., DeDe, Wendy,
Joni, Dora And Parker.

God's Glowing Rainbow........

Affirmed

Still waiting for the extra HAHS contact list.

#######
Skyler - got your email and replied - thanks.

####### update re DeDe my cat niece

Just talked to Joni, who was up all night with DeDe, who can't breathe lying down so she was sitting up all night. OY. Joni says she saw the Xrays that the vet says show a growth in the lungs causing partial shutdown. If the meds don't help this is it, and it's Joni's first time "being there" and making the call. (Joni stayed with my mare Shanty when she was down until the vet got there at the end, but did not witness the actual process.) This is so hard for somebody who's never had to make the final decision. Joni can't get over all these people rooting for DeDe - and I truly thank you all for being here.

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Thank you Dee, and all who are chiming in with good energy for DeDe (& Joni and Wendy).

Dee - you have my email addy - please add me to your distribution list. I love hearing from you.

Alex:Safe journiesas you make your way south. I loved reading of your adventures in Kentucky. You always make us feel a part of where you are.

Lisa in Colorado

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHY !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I worked in two animal practices in my past there were always a large percentage of saggitarians. One of the practices of 16 people 14 were saggitarians. The archer is known for being animal lovers and especially fond of equines ~~~

How many here are Sags ?

## C.J.,

I just sent the email addy of that horse therapy acticle by J. Caggiano to Va. Senator Webb. I said it would do his heart good to read about the horses in the prison program in the James River Correctional Facility.
We in the south are always hoping to "do each others hearts good ! " so he will recognize that phrase and hopefully read it. Or perhaps an aide will.
Anywho, thanks for posting.

###Thank you Dee for your gift

Happy birthday to Kathy in SC, may you have a day full of fun and love.

Judy

Hey Cooper's Mom

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MANY, MANY MORE TO THAT GREAT FOB

((((( KATHY )))))

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Laurie H. So Very, Very Beautiful Words. Your Heart Is Angelic. You Are A So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth.

You Mean The World To Me.

Affirmed

Elizabeth Thompson, sometimes I feel that same way, but then I think of the horese that were saved, and I know in my heart that the other ones need my help, so I keep calling and know that I did my best. To try and not succeed is better then not trying at all. Hang in there!!!!!!!

Angel Elizabeth I Love You So. Sending All Beautiful Rainbows To You.

Affirmed

Extra Tuesday 11/13 Nat'l Target List (HAHS)

w/b posted here & at the DB, ASAP

Still waiting for the list - meanwhile, after you do the ABR Strategy List and follow the directions of your State Leader, you can turn to THIS list:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=15321.3

It's the AWI/SAPL list of Senators formulated by their lobbyists, from which HAHS derives the special contact lists I've been posting here. CJinHammondIN

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

FIRST - Here's something to add to ALL your contacts please - and the 800 numbers for your convenience on all your calls.

IMO - convey the website www.vetsforequinewelfare.org to all your contacts - ask them to look at Press Release dated 10/9. Tell them to look for a copy of PR dated 10/9 that should have arrived at their offices recently.

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

##########
Joni just called and I read her some of the messages that have come in here, at the DB and in my emails. She is grateful and overwhelmedm and we are both in tears.

Hi all:
Today I met with Senator Landrieu at her sponsored, “Horses On The Hill” day. We talked for about 10 minutes. Review of that time:

She is very passionate and very serious about passing this bill. She is extremely dedicated to passing S. 311. The look in her eyes was powerful and quite motivating. She is working hard, very hard and we need to stay solidly behind her.

I asked her how many co-sponsors she needs to move the bill. She said she would like 45 to 50. Obviously, the more the better. With 37 co-sponsors and 7 YESES I know of, we are at 45 YESES, including her vote. We need 51.……we are getting close………but it’s politics so keep the flame burning.

I told her I know of 7 YES votes from senators who will not co-sponsor, or are still considering, co-sponsorship. I asked if this made a leverage difference in her strategy. She said not really. She merely needs to know that she has the support, she has to know it’s there. Now, this is key. She said having a senator send a letter of support to her office would mean a lot. So, if your senator is on board and has not co-sponsored, call his/her office and urge them to send a letter of support and please mention this is from the senator herself.

She announced an aggressive goal of getting 10 new co-sponsors in the next two days. We can help. Make the calls on Deb’s and Shelley’s list. The bill is high profile right now and this is particularly important: I have been here for one week. Everyone I have spoken with, Chiefs Of Staff, ag aides, people answering the phones said they hardly receive any calls, faxes or e-mails from the pro-slaughter side. But, our side has not been as aggressive as in the past. Please, ramp it up! Friends, neighbors, relatives, your dogs and cats, everyone. Make the calls!

Her strategy for introducing the bill is dependant on a few things. One for sure is getting more co-sponsors and letters of support from the senators’ who will vote YES but will not co-sponsor. She is working hard behind the scenes. It’s all timing and she knows best. Let’s support her with calls.

A few people gave short speeches, including the senator. Most in attendance were young people who were in DC to learn how our government works, but many adults as well. So most of the speeches touched on what all of us know about horse slaughter.

Senator Landrieu touched on the horrors of horse slaughter, and, in what I felt was an important moment, passionately said, “We are never going away!”

Bo Derek said she has been in this fight for 5 years. She said when she found out about horse slaughter she thought this was going to be a no-brainer. She said although it hasn’t been, she’s here to stay.

Senator Landrieu allowed me a few minutes to speak. I talked about not giving up, that everyone is important, anything you do can make a difference and, of course, I talked about the FsOB and our grassroots movement.

I’ll be here the rest of the week and into next week if need be. If you have a senator who is not on board yet and you want me to meet with his/her people, e-mail me and I will get the info and knock their door down.

Actor John Corbett and I talked about golf for awhile. Very energetic man. I asked him how long he has been involved in this. He said about a year. There were very large pics of horses in kill pens and one pic of a horse with a very sad look in his eyes and his face was badly scarred. Mr. Corbett said, “I can’t look at those pictures.”

Sums it up. A lot passion in that room, especially from Senator Landrieu. She’s a fighter. Let’s stay the course and support her with all we’ve got. And Barbaro’s tasks will get done!

Daryl
shanamrdiv@yahoo.com

###### regarding post by: Ken Z at November 13, 2007 4:27 PM

Will do. Meanwhile - our beloved FOB Ernie Corvino (who runs a ballet studio and makes tee-shirts) is involved with issues re treatment of NY Carriage Horses; you may want to reach out to her. If you can't find her email addy let me know and I'll pass it on.

Wonderful info from Daryl. Thanks for posting. Didn't know John Corbett is on board - I loved him in Sex and the City. In that show his character had a beloved dog.

Kathy SC......HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A FELLOW SCORPIO!

CJ..So sorry about DeDe's prognosis. Prayers that the meds help her breathing.

Dora...I'm just catching up from last week. So glad to hear that Parker is better. Phew!!!

Elizabeth....I know what you're feeling.

HAS ANYBODY HEARD FROM JOAN ROYA???

Thankyou Daryl for this report!!!!!!

I am emailing you New Hampshire aides information for Gregg and Sununu any help would be greatly appreciated they are stagnate.

Joan in DE

Thanks Daryl

C'mon folks....I heard Daryl's report as a wakeup call.....WAKE UP!

Hi everyone, Just read Daryls post and thought that if any of us have not called the senators on todays list we could ask if they could send the letter of support for the bill that Senator Landrieu is asking for.

Extra Tuesday 11/13 Nat'l Target List (HAHS)

FIRST - Here's something to add to ALL your contacts please - and the 800 numbers for your convenience on all your calls.

IMO - convey the website www.vetsforequinewelfare.org to all your contacts - ask them to look at Press Release dated 10/9. Tell them to look for a copy of PR dated 10/9 that should have arrived at their offices recently.

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

You know the drill - don't address this list until AFTER you have followed today's ABR Strategy - and the instructions of your Group Leader (and if you don't have one, get one, or become one!) - contact our intrepid State Group co-ordinator, Stephanie Breaux sbreaux1@verizon.net

AND use the CURRENT/NEW Talking Points from ABR Strategy when contacting this extra HAHS list as well as when contacting the ABR daily lists of Senators: (NOTE NEW SUGGESTION/ CAVEAT FROM ABR STRATEGY, JUST BEFORE Prior HS History above the LIST OF REPRESENTATIVES below.)

1. Let [the legislators] know that two of the slaughter houses in this country are closed permanently [since January], and the third (Cavel) has lost their appeal and [is now also closed]. It is URGENT that we now get this legislation passed to STOP THE TRANSPORT of horses to Canada and Mexico. It's VERY important that you stress the cruel and inhumane way these horses are transported. Now is the time to focus on the fact that closing down our slaughter houses is NOT enough but that we must pass this FEDERAL legislation to stop the transport of American horses for slaughter.

2. Let your Senators know that we NEED them as co-sponsors for S311 to get this on the calendar and to the floor for a vote.

3. Tell your Congressman that we need their cosponsorship for HR503 to get this bill out of committee and to the floor for a vote.

4. Dispel the "unwanted" horse theory. Read John Holland's information for more talking points.

5. Closing of all three slaughter houses in the United States helps to reinforce our efforts. We can now dispel the idea that American jobs will be lost due to the end of slaughter. Only Mexico and Canada will now profit from OUR horses being slaughtered!! This is a very important point and one that you should all make when talking to your legislators.

Rhetorial Question Du Jour:

ANY EXTRA TIME/ENERGY/PASSION FOR THE HORSES?
Here is today's (Tuesday 11/13) extra National Target List from HAHS (Humanity Against Horse Slaughter). These legislators are targeted by other groups on specific days, so our voices add to the impact.

Don't forget to mention HR 503 to the Representatives; ask them to cosponsor - and please use the Talking Points from the current/new ABR Strategy (posted above), reasons why to support the end of horse slaughter and export for slaughter NOW.

Changed Circumstances call for a Fresh Look with an Open Mind.

The closure of Cavel is a HUGE changed circumstance.

PLEASE NOTE: Per the ongoing ABR national strategy "...[I]t 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. In addition to the Daily Call List, please contact your own senators and representative with this message."

adding this CAVEAT from recent ABR Strategy:
"Remember…….these calls are to gain co-sponsors and support for HR503 and S311. As difficult as it is, please concentrate on the transport of the horses to slaughter more than the conditions in Mexico. We can’t let anyone who in not well informed come to the conclusion that it would be better to have the plants in this country because of the conditions in Mexico."

PRIOR HS HISTORY: All the Reps on this list voted YES on HR 503 last session. Their votes on HR 249 earlier this session (Y = Yes; N = No; NV = Not Voting) are shown below.

In addition to using the ABR Strategy spiel posted above - (IMO) -

THANK them for voting YES on HR 503 last session, and remind them that the Bill passed in the House but was never enacted because the Senate counterpart Bill (S 1915) died in a Senate Committee last year - and so the Slaughter/Export Ban needs to be enacted THIS session.

THANK those who voted YES on HR 249 earlier this session; remind them that this protects ONLY wild equines, and we still need HR 503 for the rest of them and to end export.

TENNESSEE
Representative Zach Wamp (Y)
Fax: 202-225-3494 Phone: 202-225-3271
1436 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-4203

Representative John S. Tanner (Y)
Fax: 202-225-1765 Phone: 202-225-4714
6 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-4208

TEXAS
Representative Ralph M. Hall (Y)
Fax: 202-225-3332 Phone: 202-225-6673
2405 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-4304

Representative Nick Lampson (NV)
Fax: 202-225-5241 Phone: 202-225-5951
436 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-4322

Representative Lloyd Doggett (Y)
Fax: 202-225-3073 Phone: 202-225-4865
201 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-4325

Representative Michael Burgess (Y)
Fax: 202-225-2919 Phone: 202-225-7772
1224 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-4326

IF you've done ABR list and State directions and the above list and STILL want to do more - you can go to the DB message 15321.3 for a target list from AWI/SAPL from which the HAHS special contact list of Senators is derived.

Please post at this DB thread

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=16834.1

and/or here 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.

Do it for GEORGE and JOHN and BARBARO
and all the ONEs we never got to know . . .

STILL LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

Hope Peace 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)

DARYL - is that a Letter that Sen. Landrieu already has sent out to the Senators seeking signatures, or is each Senator supposed to compose and send her a letter? Need to know what to tell the staff what we are asking each Senator to do. THANKS!

Thank you everyone for the Birthday wishes. (Thanks to the Lady at the Fence for outing me.)If I have got it right, this is the 18th anniversary of my 29th birthday. Ugh. I just want to say what a pleasure it is "knowing" all of you. FOB's are a great, energetic, dynamic bunch, and I am proud to know each and every one of you.

Thank you Alex, may you have a safe journey.
Thank you Barbaro. You have built a wonderful house here. Love you, big bay colt.

Where do we get the Darryl for President bumper stickers?

Dora - yeah! for Parker!

(((DeDe)))

Have a wonderful day...evrybody gets cake!

Thank you everyone for the Birthday wishes. (Thanks to the Lady at the Fence for outing me.)If I have got it right, this is the 18th anniversary of my 29th birthday. Ugh. I just want to say what a pleasure it is "knowing" all of you. FOB's are a great, energetic, dynamic bunch, and I am proud to know each and every one of you.

Thank you Alex, may you have a safe journey.
Thank you Barbaro. You have built a wonderful house here. Love you, big bay colt.

Where do we get the Darryl for President bumper stickers?

Dora - yeah! for Parker!

(((DeDe)))

Have a wonderful day...everybody gets cake!

Sorry for the double post. Senility setting in.

Cathy Potter - sorry I was unable to attend the Scorpios weekend at MHR!

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Only thing that worries me on the Slaughter bill is time is quickly running out.. Not too many days left until the Senate takes their break until next year... I so don't want to see this bill die again on the floor as it did last year..

How in the heck will we get 45-50 more in that time?? Just dang frustrating I tell you as it is...Has to be a better way to stop the hold on this bill.. I am not the only one frustrated with this and seeing the clock ticking down on us again... What happens if the same thing happens again? will it come back next year? sigh.....

###Cathy Potter- Joan is hammered at work and cant get online. You can hardly get an e-mail from her, but shes ok, just busy. Jen

Thanks Daryl for your report about the rally in DC headed by Sen. Landrieu.

FOB, since I'm in Texas with 2 hopeless senators, I have been calling the Senators on Shelley and Debra's list every day. Please join me. This is way too important to not participate.

As one heroic American said "Let's roll!!!!"

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ahh is Nov 16th the true date that the Senate will end the 2007 session?? that is what I found on their website...

Does't leave much time... Is this the true last date?????

My biggest concern if this doesn't get done this year is that next year is an election year -- I truly believe it's going to be very, very difficult to get Congress to focus on this bill next year. Pro-slaughter folks are counting on that. We don't have much time -- just what's left in this session. Otherwise, it's another two years at the earliest.

####C. Jaffe:
Have the senators compose their own letter of support and send it to Senator Landrieu!
Daryl

KATHY IN SC HAVE A VERY VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I HOPE ALL YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE. HUGS

YET ANOTHER PRISON/EQUINE PROGRAM

This is great info to be relating to our legislators right about now.

In addition to the one in VA that I posted about this morning here at Comments and at DB message 16837.1 - here's info about another program posted at Comments this morning (thank you Mary in Iowa for your comment, posted Nov. 13, 2007 2:46 PM)

http://www.whotv.com/global/story.asp?s=7349589

While the VA program deals with horses who will live out their lives at the prison (cannot be rehomed), this one from Iowa involves retraining for OTTBs who can be rehabbed to new careers and adopted out. I've started a separate DB thread for info about different prison/equine programs,
message 16845.1

Prison Week: Horse Whisperers

Updated: Nov 13, 2007 08:51 AM CST

Prison Week: Horse Whisperers

[note, there is a link to a video in the link above and at the DB thread]

November 13, 2007- It's the side of professional horse racing that most enthusiasts don't like to talk about. But often when a horse ends its professional career, his owners can no longer care for the animal. Now a new program is stepping in, as a group of trainers are making themselves available to help care for the animals.

Ok, calling this group trainers may be a bit of a stretch. After all, it's not always easy to determine who's having a tougher time, the horse or the man trying to ride the horse.

This is after all a new experience for both. The horses, all bred for racing, have served their life expectancy on the racetrack and are now learning how to adjust to a much slower pace. Trainer Sue Rooda says, "Our goal is to give these horses a second chance at life. So the guys are with the horses all day long. They work with them and train them so they can become just a regular horse. People can come and adopt them use them for jumping, throw riding just a pasture pet."

As for the men 'training' the horses. They all reside in the prison just beyond the pasture. The trainers are actually inmates. Two years ago, the Newton Correctional Facility teamed up with Prairie Meadows and other Racing organizations throughout the United States.

The racers provide the retired race horse. The prison provides the men willing to retrain the horses. Shawn Hill is among the 28 inmates taking part in the prison's equine program. He, like other minimum security inmates, turned down the opportunity to work paying jobs in order help train the horses. Hill says, "The money is not important. I'd rather do something where I'm more comfortable. Id rather be here than at a private sector job or something."

But the program is about more than rehabbing old race horses and giving the inmates a project outside of the prison walls. The program is about rehabilitation. For both the horse and the inmate.

Rooda says often, it's the inmate who benefits more than the horse. "It's the horses, it's definitely the horses." Rooda said. "They can not manipulate, they can not control, they can not lie. A horse does not allow it. And it's the first time in their life that they haven't been able to do that."

Hill agrees, saying he is now prepared to re-enter society with an understanding of responsibility, thanks to the Equine program. "It's changed me in a way that, it's extraordinary... you can't explain it in a way you have to experience."

MORE LIVING PROOF . . .

I also read the Nov 16th is there target adjourment date.
Anyone, is this true?

Steve in Senator McCaskill office told me that the Senate will be back after Thanksgiving, working until late December. Sorry I had to answer my own question.

Hi.....Has anyone heard anything regarding the condition of The Tin Man or Teuflesberg?

I think Teuflesberg is due to have his cast removed this week. Hopefully he has healed up enough to not need a new cast and can move into his paddock.

Hopefully the Tin Man is healing well and will soon be his old self.

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FAMBLEE......I JUST LEARNED OF ANOTHER BIRTHDAY TODAY!!!!! OUR VERY OWN, MIKE C. !!!! SKUA!!!
YIPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEE-SKIPPPPPPPPPPPPPPYYYYYYY!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. MIKE C.:) HAPPY DAY TOOOOOOOO

YOUUUUUUUUU!!!! Thanks for everything you write about the HORSESSSSSESSSSS!!!

###

I just have come home from town, where I stopped at the post office to get my mail....In it were
TWO JUST WONDERFUL PACKAGES!!!! :) One is my very own BARBARO Christmas Ornament from Laura Smith's very talented art/drawing abilities...It is just exquisite...but then how could it NOT be...it is BARBARO, afterall!

Hanging from the red ribbon I chose is a card with the quote from Tom Durkin, "....but they are coming to the finish, and it is all Barbaro in a sublime performance! He runs away from them all!"

Was I able to read those words without getting 'tearsy'....of course NOT...:) I just 'tellya' Famblee.....getting it out of it's protective 'bubble wrap' holder, it felt Holy to touch!! I am forever grateful to Laura for her ability to capture 'my' Handsome Sweeteart as she has so beautifully done in her sketches...and ever grateful to have one for my tree!!!

The added bonus is, of course, that 1/2 of the cost, is donated to the Laminitis Fund at the University of Pennsylvania....I know to be a very special place in all our hearts!

AND LAST......BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST:):):)

I found a *SEATTLE SLEW* Christmas Ornament on eBay about a week and a half ago...It is a brand new Breyer ornament....I was sooooooo 'NERVOUUUUUUUUUSEEEE' as when I found it, there were still FOUR days to bid..I kept an eye on it, and since I have 'slow, so slowwww' dial up internet service, I just KNEW I'd better get my bid 'up there' enough, 'cause there would be NO last minute 'sneaking in' from my internet connection....just about five minutes before it closed, a fren of mine suggested taking my 'rounded off' number and increasing it by something like, maybe, .77 cents...so I did!! Do you KNOW??????? I only won by .24 cents????

I have sort of 'fallen into love' with *SLEW* since reading Equine Heaven:) He gives me so much laughter!!!! I can SO relate to his 'mishaps' and I just LOVE his 'heart' and sense of humor....SO!!!! I am BESIDE MYSELF WITH GLEEEEEEEE, FAMBLEEEEE....I have BARBARO AND *SLEW* this year on our treeeeee!!!!

Another.......YIPPPPPPPPPEEEEE-SKIPPPPPPYYYYYYY:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Kathy, AKA - Copper and Otis' MOM..

Like fine wines, we are just getting better. Why I will celebrating my 16th, 39th birthday. Heck, it just happens, so enjoy the good things, good people and all who love you. That's what counts.

Have a good one!

HI SUPERFECTA, HOPE ALEX GETS UNSTUCK FROM HIS CAR!!! LOL!!!! NICE TO SEE CURLIN'S NAME IN YOUR UPDATES OR SHALL I SAY IT'S GREAT TO SEE CURLIN'S NAME IN YOUR UPDATES. HONESTLY, I REALLY THOUGHT MISS RAGS WOULD RETIRE, SO I'M SURPRISED TO SEE THAT SHE'S NOT RETIRING. HM????

MIKE C --- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU .... AND MANY MORE!! :>)

LOVE YA ALL,
CHERYL G
:>)

Lynne Brown - I celebrate the glee you feel. I know what it's like, being a grown woman, picking up those types of packages in the post office..........:)

((((( Mike )))))

HAPPY BIRTHDAY , HOPE IT IS A GREAT ONE.

## Lynne Browne,
what a great post. I had a few laughs and smiles reading about your packages and the ornaments.
You have cheered me up considerably with your good humor. The ornaments sound beautiful !
I have always loved the Slew , and of course
Barbaro so I know the ornaments are the greatest.
Thanks for telling us about them.

A Very, Very, Happy Rainbow Birthday To Angel Mike. You Are In My Heart So.

All Beautiful Rainbows To You........

My Love To You.

Affirmed

So Very, Very Beautiful Rainbows Barbaro And Slew Angel Lynne.

I Love You So A Lot So.

Affirmed

All Beautiful Rainbows For Teuflesberg And The Tin Man.

God's Glowing Rainbows........

Affirmed

http://www.tbfriends.com/

Just read Joe's blog.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE C. ENJOY...ENJOY...ENJOY!!!!!!

Lynne Brown,
You are so funny! Where and how did you get the Barbaro ornament?

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Kathy, S.C. - My Sweet Fren....I have recently celebrated my own 29th B'Day for the THIRTY-FOURTH TIME...How can that POSSIBLY be???!!! LOL!

I think I MUST go lie down and rest now....:)

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Margie-Yeah! It is SO special a feeling..."I'm a Fan of Barbaro and I got a *SPECIAL* treat in my mailbox today"...don't you just sort of 'float' from the mailbox to your home/car??? :) Thanks for understanding my excitement!

Bobbie B.-I'm GLAD:) you spirits got lifted! All I do here is speak my heart...the horrrrrssssseessssss are the ones responsible for my happiness:)

Dee:) YES, SWEET RAINBOW GIRLIE....YIPPPEEEE-SKIPPPPPY!!!:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Mike C...Sending happy birthday wishes your way. Thank you for all of the wonderful racing information and updates you bring to us.

Daryl Smoliak--Thank You! Thank you for your post earlier today, t/s:5:23P....All such good information, Daryl...but the line which 'got' me....? "Barbaro's tasks will get done"...that one, Daryl!!!

It just 'spurs' me on!! I'm sending those stinkin' faxes EVERY SINGLE DAY...sometimes I, like others, wonder why...or wonder if it will truly help...but then I read your words today and I will borrow a WONDERFUL phrase from a fellow FOB...Just keep on keepin' on...it's the only way I can hold my head up...it's the only way I can continue to write my love notes to Barbaro...it's the only way I can get so excited about Christmas Ornaments...or peeple's birthdays here...I just MUST keep trying so that at the end of each day I know I've done what I am able to do to help the horses....all the horrrrrrrssssseeeeessssss!

And you know...when it DOES get to me and I might feel like 'throwing in the towel'....I think of that next horse, the one next in line in the chute...that keeps me going, too. God Bless the HORSES!!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Mike C. - I pray you have a blessed birthday.

Hope it's special!!

Janice
A forever FOB

Sending All Beautiful Rainbows Angel Lynne. I Love You So.

Affirmed

IN CASE NO ONE ELSE POSTED JOE TODAY. HERE IT IS, AND IT GAVE ME A STOMACH ACHE/ i DO NOT KNOW HOW THEY CAN GO ON. GOD BLESS JOE AND CATHY AND ALL WHO HELPS HIM.

Tuesday, November 13th... Crazy, this horse world. Last week at an auction in Arizona dozens of pregnant thoroughbred mares sold for less than $400.00 each.

At a recent auction in Southern California there were 69 horses who failed to receive a bid. Back at the barn area horse killer Manny Phelps bought 7 of them, including 2 who are pregnant.

Last week in Turlock, California horse killer Wade Giles loaded a cattle trailer with 21 horses. They left for slaughter in Canada.

Last week in Elk Grove, California horse killer Manny Phelps loaded a cattle trailer with 18 horses. They left for slaughter in Canada.

Last week in Chowchilla, California horse killer Reno Sanchez loaded a cattle trailer with 15 horses. They left for slaughter in Mexico.

54 is the total. 54 horses gone in one week. There could obviously be more that I am not aware of.

I write everything down. Realizing this is the best way to carry on with my life. Last week I received more than 40 phone calls. Take my horse or else...

From a lady in Vacaville: Please take my old mare so I do not have to watch her starve to death this winter.

From another lady in Vacaville: It is your fault my mare is gonna die. You better take her to your ranch, or her death will be on you.

From a girl in Rio Linda: There is no money for hay. Please come get my 3 geldings, or I will be forced to take them to auction.

From a girl in Roseville: How can you turn me down? I thought you were a rescue ranch?

From a girl in Lincoln: My boyfriend says it is either him or my mare, so please come get my mare.

From a man in West Sacramento: I think my gelding broke his shoulder so can you come get him?

From a man in Bozeman, Montana: Do you come this far to get horses?

From a lady in Henderson, Nevada: When can you come with your trailer and pick up my old mare?

From a girl who I have previously met: My mom says I am bi polar so I must get rid of my horse. Can you take him? I never liked him anyway.

Crazy, this horse world. 43 phone calls totaling more than 60 horses.

Cathy and I had to go to Costco last night. Our fridge is a bit bare. The girl working the cash register looked at our check and said oh my God, you are tbfriends. Yep. Brad Pitt and I must always fend off fans in public. The girl says she wants a horse so bad. We told her there are 111 horses on our ranch. And more than 60 who are in desperate need of a home. I said to the cash register girl, let me have your phone number and I can fix you right up. The girl said no, now is not the right time. But she likes how I write about being Thankful. And she is Thankful just to have a job.

When you call AT&T on your cell phone to say your house has no dial tone, all you get is a recording. You must press 1 for yes, or 2 for no. One of the questions asked by the recorded voice is: Are you calling from the phone with no dial tone?

Huh?

AT&T came later in the day and found phone cables which were wet and old. His name is Melvin, and he also found a wasp nest on the side of our house. Well golly gee.

We are Thankful for our dial up computer which is working okay this morning. We are Thankful for Melvin. We are Thankful for our 111 horses, for our friends, and for new groceries in the fridge. The coffee is from Peets, and delicious chocolate chip cookies were made by Jenny Hartman. Enjoy your beautiful 70 degree Tuesday, and be sure to hug your horses. A special hello to Tiffany and Lindsey who are driving back to their home in Washington, but they stopped to say hi. And another special hello to Nina Brown, who rescued a gelding at an auction on Sunday. Nina is becoming a one girl rescue machine. This is the 5th horse she has saved in 2007.

Joe

After The Adoption. Earlier this year Debbie and her husband Joe adopted Capricious One, and Debbie wants us to know they love him like crazy.

Below on the right is Accountable Event, a recent arrival from the race track. We call him Ace.

Love to all and have a fine evening...Please read Joe's post...we have to do this. It will happen.
Darryl: thanks for the info out of DC, and Lynne thanks for your spirit, and Kathy in SC: thanks for your wonderful birthday spirit...all your ghost animals will be SO close to you tonight....

must fly: am typinbg on borrowed time...
Courage, childrens. We will do this damned thing.
We have to. love: jonnaXXXXXX and the GHs.

####Lynne Brown:
We are all doing Barbaro's tasks. He was a messenger and we are delivering that message. Each time I have a meeting, I look at his picture before I go in. I'm never ashamed or shy about anything Barbaro! That picture I just mentioned sits on the table in coffee shops and restaurants. People see it, they stop, we talk about him and then horse slaughter. Then Barbaro has a new warrior. That picture has recruited well over 300 people since October of last year. This is all about Barbaro and his brothers and sisters. We will not let him down!
Daryl

joe at TB Friends
Accountable Event is a grand son of Seattle Slew
Is this not unbelievable? And he was going to slaughter. And one of Grand Slam colts was also going to slaughter. This is unbelievable to me.
This shows you who cares about the horses. It’s the breeders who do not care. Alex this is wrong, sorry I feel this way, but something is wrong. Feel it is the breeder, who just does not care, yes it is the money! And we are paying for their mistakes in the breed. I am sick to death of this. We are paying for their mistakes in the breed so who gains in this, we try to save the horses and they just don’t care. Just get the money and run. Too much breeding. And you may have a Kentucky Derby winner next year, so breed your mare. And that is what all the breeders think so breed your mares. Breed and breed and them and if we are lucky we the FOB maybe can save one of them. We can not save them all!
So someone tell me how we stop the breeding?
This will not stop, so what will we do?

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Lynne Brown: Ordered my LauraJ ornaments last night and now I'm VERY excited to receive them. Thank you for your contagious enthusiasm.

CJ: After reading the two articles on the Prison Programs, I recalled a Prison facility-- don't know the name--just north of Lexington. Wonder if they have anything like that.

Thanks to Daryl for your work and your report.

Alex: whew, phew, is right!! You knocked out a good chunk of your trip today. Safe travels to Houston.

Good evening all,

Samantha

Hiya, FsOB! Wow, Alex, you covered some great distance today. May your stop in Meridian be a pleasant one. Do you plan to stop in New Orleans en route to Houston? That is one memorable American city, NOLA! And a very happy birthday to several FsOB, including Kathy in SC & Mike C. I hope that Cooper lets Kathy have part of the sofa to sit on tonight! Wishing "ACN" to all citizens of the Barbaro Nation tonight. Peace, RMH

#### To Jennie & Shirley in KY, great seeing you both here today. One of my dear friends from high school and college will be coming to CT this weekend from Louisville. It'll be great seeing her and her husband again.
To CJ: Thinking of DeDe tonight.
To Dora, great news last PM about Parker. I hope that his progress continued today.
To Joan D.: My late Father was a Sag and he lived to watch TB racing.
To Daryl S.: Thanks for sharing the updates about your visit to Congressional offices. Very exciting reading and I hope it helped cheer our FOB Elizabeth.
To Elizabeth T.: It is very discouraging, but please take some comfort in knowing that the "plants" in TX and IL have been closed in the past year. Political change never comes quickly enough when injustices are being committed. But the interests that support horse slaughter want us to give up, so we can't. ####

Angel Elizabeth Thompson You Are In My Heart So A Lot. All Beautiful Rainbows.

Affirmed

Strategy for Wednesday November 14

This is a very important week for our voices to be heard. Constituents, horse professionals and celebrities are in DC to target specific Senators and Representatives from their own states.

As reported by Daryl (who has done a wonderful job of keeping us updated to the current happenings), they have not been getting as many calls lately. It is important that we become very aggressive with our calling. Letters of support from senators who would rather not cosponsor but will vote for our legislation, have been requested. These would be very helpful in moving the bill forward with leadership. They should be sent to Senator Landrieu’s office.

We have all witnessed more cosponsors signing on over the past couple of weeks and that is never just a coincidence! There is definitely a big push behind the scenes to ensure support for our bill so let’s join that push by making lots of calls this week.

Remember….these calls are to gain co-sponsors and support for HR503 and S311. As difficult as it is, please concentrate on the transport of the horses to slaughter more than the conditions in Mexico. We can’t let anyone who is not well informed come to the conclusion that it would be better to have the plants in this country because of the conditions in Mexico.

List for Wednesday November 14

Robert F. Bennett – UT Phone: 202-224-5444 Fax: 202-228-1168 Aide: Tyler Owens

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

Saxby Chambliss – GA Phone: 202-224-3521 Fax: 202-224-0103

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

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

Elizabeth Dole – NC Phone: 202-224-6342 Fax: 202-224-1100

Chuck Hagel – NE Phone: 202-224-4224 Fax: 202-224-5213

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

Shelley and Debra

Angel Alex All Beautiful Rainbows For You.

My Love To You.

Affirmed

Alex-that was quite a ride. Glad you are safe and sound.

###Lynne Brown...see...you inspire peeples...you need to post more! New camera charging! Coopster pics Saturday! And Otis too.

Thank you frens for all the birthday wishes. I have said before that I don't have family, but I sure do have Famblee! Goodnight everyone!

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Daryl S.....Lump in throat size of KS!! My resolve is STRONG this night....YES! We won't let our Boy down, not EVER!!

I'm sending those 'stinkin' faxes...some are six pages long....some are three pages....some are just one...but sending them I AM!!! :)

I came up with that phrase awhile back..and couldn't remember where the line came from..."stinking badges? I don't got to show you no stinking badges!" I found out from a fren on Equine Heaven....Humphrey Bogart...but I can't remember the name of the 'stinkin' movie!!! Well, you must remember, I've celebrated my 29th B'day, 34 times now....LOL!

Have a good rest tonight, and 'keep on keepin' on' tomorrow, Daryl! Glad you're there:)

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

lynne,
High Sierra i think was the bogart movie. good one, well i like all his movies.
HB

barbara

Uncharacteristic late evening post from Maine. I've been busy working on some goodies for a craft fair this coming weekend, so I'm up a bit later than normal. Profits will go to a local rescue effort I've become involved with so pray for people to be in a buying mood on Saturday!

Happy Birthday, Mike C! And thnaks for the update on Adore the Gold.

Good news from Dora about little Parker. And great work by our man in DC, Daryl! Are you ready for your new career? And I love the story about your inspiration. I think we're all inspired by that Big Bay One.

Alex, please take care on your trip. We can't wait to hear about your next position.

My prayers tonight to all in need, two legs or four.

Marg
Proud Fan of Barbaro forever

Alex that sounds like a tough day. Especially when you felt sad to be leaving Ky to begin with. You sounded very happy there.

Take Care

########
Kathy in SC,
Happy Birthday!

#Lynne: no stinkin badges--came from "Blazing Saddles" :)

THANK YOU everyone for the birthday wishes!

Elizabeth, hang in there. You are far from alone. Remember, there are lots of people contacting Congress every day to get "their" legislation passed. The fact that aides and reps across the spectrum know who we are and what we're calling about shows we ARE making an impact.

Dora, I am thrilled about Parker !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy, happy birthday to Kathy in SC and Mike C !!!

Lynne Brown--that's from "Blazing Saddles"!!
"Badges?! We don't need no stinkin' badges!"
This is my mantra....

Alex--that's a lot of driving, dude. You're in the South now. You can take it a little easier...

Wow. I didn't know comments stayed open so late. It is 4:45 am here in SC. Cooper is having a restless night-running in his sleep. Bless his heart. I'll look like I'm 97 when I get to work tomorrow...err, today.

Hiya, FsOB! It's 6:44 AM and a very foggy morning here on the banks of the Thames. I could barely see a small skiff zipping along up the river. Alex must already be heading across the MS/LA state line this AM because the new day's entry hasn't opened yet. May each of you have an productive and heartening day! Peace, RMH

#### To Kathy in SC: Did Cooper have too much of his Mum's birthday cake last PM, causing such a restless night?
To Marg in Maine, wow you were here early this AM! ####

Good Wednesday morning FOBs,

Let's hope that Washinton DC is a VERY busy place today. And let's make sure they hear from us too.

Have a wonderful day everyone!!

Janice
A forever FOB

Here is a great blog post about Michael Dickinson. It makes me wonder if my horses would like guiness... :)

Good Morning Barbaro

ACN...your beautiful star and you are beautiful to us....help give all of us the courage....this battle is hard, this battle can be very depressing, but Barbaro...we will finish....and we will win...we have your sweet spirit with us...and that is a big plus on our side...Love You!

Good Morning Family/Fans of Barbaro

TO THOSE WHO ARE HAVING A BIRTHDAY....MY VERY BEST WISHES TO YOU!

Please call, fax, email...let us let those on the Capitol Hill...know who we are and that we mean business.

Our precious angels...we are so sorry you have faced a brutal death....we are doing our very best to stop this!

Please remember our rescues, the ones suffering human or animal, our wildlife, and our loving family.

Have a nice day.

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Alex....that ole song....HOUSTON!!!!
Thank you Tim...and the events at Fair Hill.
Our Fallen Angels...we are moving forward.
I know I missed alot...trying to get caught up...but just remember one thing...ALL OF YOU ARE ANGELS...HERE ON EARTH AND IN HEAVEN...AND VERY SPECIAL!

Good Morning Sweet Barbaro in Heaven!

Good morning Bobby's Lil Angel, Spirit, Jonah, Rosie, Misty and all the fabulous animals at MHR.

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!!!

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

Ro & Brady

Kentucky Senators have been contacted. Daryl reports that Senator Bunning is probably a lost cause. But, I will continue to bug him. We may not get his support as a co sponsor but perhaps we can put enough pressure on him to get him to vote yes when this gets to the Senate floor.

There is still some hope for Sen. McConnell. I have asked that he send a letter of support to Sen. Landrieu.

###Robyn-Hope you have a great visit with your friend from Louisville.

It is here! The Miracle Horse Rescue November Hay Drive. You can enter a chance to win Kathleen Parsons beautiful Legacy Print. One chance $5.00 or 3 chances $8.00.

Doc Wilbur Memorial Hay Drive

Ro & Brady

Good morning everyone!

Kathy in SC, Mike C. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Let's make as many calls today as we can folks! As Shelley has stated, this is a VERY important week!

All Rainbows For Our Angel Horses And Angels Here.

Special Words Of The Day: All Rainbows
Seek And Ye Shall Find....Wonders....Appearing...
.Inspiration (In Spirit)........

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

His Presence........
His Love........

The Wings Of Prayer........
Praying Hands........
The Wings Of Love.........
Barbaro........
Our Angel Equine Horses........
Our Angel Horses........
Angels All Around........You....Famblee........
The Rainbow Of Support........
The Rainbow Of Love........
The Rainbow Of Prosperity.........
Glowing........

All Beautiful Rainbows Angel Alex
The Yellow Rose Of Texas.........
Very Beautiful And Safe Travels........

Affirmed

Good Morning Everyone,

Lynne Brown, How can I order a Barbaro ornament?

Good morning Sweet Boy. Love you!!!! muah

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Rene go to the UPenn site. They are selling the ornaments there.

Ro & Brady

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Renne sorry for misspelling your name, was trying to type and answer someone's question at the same time.

Ro & Brady

Wednesday, November 14th... On Saturday Mikka Thorson found an injured garden snake next to the barn where she boards her horse. The snake had been bit, probably by a dog, so Mikka wrapped the snake around the back of her neck and took him home. Mikka Thorson is 15 years old. The snake received an antiobiotic cream on his cut, and he ate old lettuce from the fridge. Mikka has named him Hot Dog. He is living in a large aquarium, and whenever Mikka walks into her bedroom Hot Dog gets happy. The month of November is the month to be Thankful. And no one is more Thankful than Hot Dog.

There is a horse killer named Angel Waite. Yes, the irony is glaring. A man who sells horses to slaughter has the name of Angel. Jessica Talbot attended the auction in Petaluma, and watched as several young horses were sold for $35.00. $45.00. One of the most expensive went for a whopping $90.00. In the parking lot Jessica Talbot approached Angel Waite, and asked how much for the little paint colt with the injured eye? Horse killer Angel Waite was loading his stock trailer with 6 doomed horses. No one had bid on the little paint colt, no doubt because of his eye. Angel Waite got him for $35.00. Angel Waite told Jessica Talbot she would have to give him $300.00 for the colt. Jessica said stay right here, and she quickly drove to an ATM machine. The little paint colt was pulled off the trailer, and Jessica Talbot found herself owning another horse. The laceration above his eye was too old to stitch, but he should heal just fine.

We are Thankful for Jessica Talbot. Working the trenches. Helping horses who need help.

We are Thankful for Gary Duncan. Dr. Lisa Wallace. Tim Gee. Georgia & Jenny Hartman. Hoofbeats Horse Transportation. Jodi Tuft. Holly Meeks. Jennifer Wright. Sarah McDowell. Mike & Kathy Monaghan. Patti Lu. Mike Baker. I could phone them anytime, 2:00 in the morning, it would not matter. I could phone and say I need help with a horse, and all of them would be here before the coffee was ready.

We are Thankful for our foster families, where 105 of our horses are well taken care of. Happy as can be. What would we do without our foster families?

We are Thankful for those who help our horses. Ann Marini and Robert Lipsky. Tori Baze. Tori Anderson. Hillary Lawson. Jeanette Cavalier. Stephen & Jerri Hardy. Jamie Watkins. Catherine Moses. Dana & Teri Paquette. Cheryl Dean. Steve & Linda Rei. Christine Carey. Christine Moffit. Dakota Blue. Shelly Kramer. Maria McPherson. Susan Ossoff. Robin West. Stacy Smith. William & Margaret Jordan. Linda Loman. Jessica Strum. Rachel Jeffers. Gabby Martin.

Not to mention a cast of thousands... the letters and phone calls. All the daily support.

We are Thankful for those who wish privacy. You know who you are. A young girl in Vacaville. A young girl in Folsom. A young girl in Citrus Heights. A lady in Petaluma. A lady in Marin County. A lady in Oregon. A lady in Minnesota.

We are Thankful for each day, a chance to do better.

We say Happy Birthday to Laurie, and she retires as a Captain from the U.S. Navy.

And we say Happy Birthday to Randi, today she becomes a teenager, and tonight there is a feast with friends and family in Portland, Oregon.

The coffee is from Dunken Doughnuts, and tasty apple pastries were made by Costco. Enjoy your gorgeous Wednesday, and be sure to hug your horses. Holly Meeks, Jennifer Wright, Patti Lu, Justine Pratt, Jessica Hillman and Becky Coombs. All have tickets to see Kelly Clarkson tonight. Have a blast...

Joe

Susah Ossoff went to game number 1 of the World Series in Boston. It has always been my dream to see a ballgame at Fenway Park. Well this is the next best thing. Susan sent us pictures, and also a bag of peanuts. Just imagine. Peanuts from the World Series. But here is the problem: do we eat the peanuts or save them? If I eat the peanuts then they will be gone. What to do?

Also a special Thank You to Steve & Linda Rei who sent us a t-shirt from Boston which says The Red Sox are world champions. How cool is this?

Below on the right is poop. Thousands of birds come each day, and our ranch is covered with poop. 112 horses are covered with poop. The birds come every November.

Good Morning Famblee

In accordance with Daryl's post yesterday I'm thinking today is a very important day to burn up the phone lines. They're not receiving the volumn as before. Where have we all gone?

How 'bout an FOB roll call today.

"I'M HERE AND I'M CALLING!!!!!"

Rusmarie,
Don't worry we are friends. LOL

Renee,

LOL

Ro & Brady

Cathy, I'm present!

Who's next on the rollcall!

Strategy for Wednesday November 14
IMPORTANT DAY TO CALL....IMPORTANT DAY TO CALL!!

This is a very important week for our voices to be heard. Constituents, horse professionals and celebrities are in DC to target specific Senators and Representatives from their own states.

As reported by Daryl (who has done a wonderful job of keeping us updated to the current happenings), they have not been getting as many calls lately. It is important that we become very aggressive with our calling. Letters of support from senators who would rather not cosponsor but will vote for our legislation, have been requested. These would be very helpful in moving the bill forward with leadership. They should be sent to Senator Landrieu’s office.

We have all witnessed more cosponsors signing on over the past couple of weeks and that is never just a coincidence! There is definitely a big push behind the scenes to ensure support for our bill so let’s join that push by making lots of calls this week.

Remember….these calls are to gain co-sponsors and support for HR503 and S311. As difficult as it is, please concentrate on the transport of the horses to slaughter more than the conditions in Mexico. We can’t let anyone who is not well informed come to the conclusion that it would be better to have the plants in this country because of the conditions in Mexico.

List for Wednesday November 14

Robert F. Bennett – UT Phone: 202-224-5444 Fax: 202-228-1168 Aide: Tyler Owens

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

Saxby Chambliss – GA Phone: 202-224-3521 Fax: 202-224-0103

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

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

Elizabeth Dole – NC Phone: 202-224-6342 Fax: 202-224-1100

Chuck Hagel – NE Phone: 202-224-4224 Fax: 202-224-5213

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

Shelley and Debra

cathy,
Here with blisters on my fingers. ;)

GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING, FAMBLEE:)

The Senate offices are saying the calls in support for S 311 have lessened.

PLEASE FAMBLEE, I know how frustrating it can be and how repetitive and seeminly a 'never ending' chore. The way I see it, people just like us have been trying for TEN years!

Before any of us 'met' Barbaro chances are, you, like me, never knew H/S even existed.

PLEASE Famblee...with our numbers being SO large, I believe we CAN make a difference. I have had some "not so user friendly" conversations/experiences with Representative's offices...where I am not counted among their constituents, but the Senators' offices DO take our calls into consideration!

PLEASE keep calling/faxing. We MUST NOT give up! The horrrrrrsssssseeeessssss NEED US!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Hay® Lynne......my dear fren.

FRUSTRATION IS NOT AN OPTION®

Horses are dying and it's up to us, Barbaro's famblee to burn up the phone lines.

a beautiful morning here in cny...leaves chasing each other down the street. many, many geese flying very low over our little village.

I put JOE at TB Friends up because I just wanted it to get out there as soon as possible.He is in the trenches...we are foot soldiers, most of us. Joe, I don't know how you keep those wings under wraps...

And ARGH>! What was this about Dee leaving?? She is one of the first names I remembered from what seems 100 years ago...Dee, never leave us. You feed our souls...even those who do not know that they need feeding. Many rainbows for you, dear dee...

Belated happy birthday to Mike C and Kathy in SC,,,may your years be many and be happy...hugs for Cooper, your tripod. I think I told you at the time of your decision about Cooper and his OS that many Vets call the greyhound the dogs with three legs and a spare....lol. Most of them, the vast majority, do so well once that terrible pain in gone.

ANyhow. Love to all, back home to make my calls. and Keep marching. And keep calling and faxing and emailing. and carving our requests for the HORSE into the hearts of these elected people....
OUR elected people. It is tough to not be discouraged.

My sister has a man wildly in love with her and her has suggested it would make him so happy to get her her own HORSE. (She was quite a horsewoman once...) I will have to shoot her if she does not make a try at this relationship....She's known him for 20 years....fer god's sake. I pray that god will take the scales off her eyes....and see his great heart for what it is... without guile. There are so few of these guys around, especially as we round the corners to 50++ and so forth--cough cough..

She'd kill KILL me if she knew i had committed this to ABR...oh well.
Must fly, things to do and a home visit for a GH placement later today. Life is basically good.
Except for this damned horse slaughter...we just have to NOT LOSE HEART. And watch for Dee's rainbows. She, like Lynne and Laurie, are precious
resources. How we need them.

SAFE TRAVELS ALEX.....BE SURE TO EAT THE LOCAL DISHES ALONG YOUR WAY...WHAT A FEAST.

ps: WORD HAS IT THAT THE MONEY HAS REACHED THE gREAT fIXER OF "pUTERS....SO WHO KNOWS WHAT WILL COME NEXT....

Courage, children: I am off like a prom gown......jonna

Harriette, Here... (roll call)

Kathy J. Here... (roll call) and faxing!

Kathy J.,
Has her special dark glasses and raincoat on.

Morning all,

Silently here and calling.

FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION®

LET'S SAVE OUR HORSES®

I Love You So A Lot Jonnagrey. You Are In My Heart So. Sending All Beautiful Rainbows To You.

I Am Not Leaving.

deemirich@yahoo.com Please Contact Me. For Sending You Inspirations In The Mornings.

And So I Can Give You My Address/Phone No. Christmas Cards. Special Notes In The Mail.

Am So Very, Very Thankful For You And The Very Beautiful Angels Here.

Glowing....Angels On This Earth....Your Wings........

All Beautiful Rainbows For Your Computer.

Affirmed

Here and have set the Maine Mob to contacting senators!

Marg
Proud Fan of Barbaro forever

Hay® Famblee

Woo Hoo.....I see Harriette & Cal & Lynne & Skyler & Renee & Marge & Dee & the lady in the trenchcoat stealthly beside the FAX machine....KathyJ....& jonna....

I LOVES THIS FAMBLEE

Keeping it going - roll call........

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Cathy Potter!!! I am LAUGHING OUT LOUD at the 'lady in the trenchcoat' line!!! :)

I'm in my bathrobe...w/coffee cup and DOG...much like Hallmarks' *MAXINE*....having celebrated my 29th birthday THIRTY FOUR times now, I have 'earned' the right to be looking like *MAXINE*....I wonder what she might come up with for the pro slaughter peeples....ohhhhh! Wouldn't THAT be a 'fun read'...:)

Another thought I've had since my last 'cheerleading' post....If not 'us' then WHO?

WHO??? We just MUST keep MARCHING and carrying that RED/WHITE/BARBARO:) WE JUST MUSSSSSSTTTTT!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Hi Everyone !!!

Just got back from the hospital. I'm here & calling, as always, just don't post much anymore.

Hay Lynne

I officially became a "Senior Citizen" last weekend. Even had a solicitation mailed to me addressed..."Dear Senior Citizen"

Call me "In Denial"

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Cathy Potter....thank you for asking about me...

DEAR FOBS...WE CAN DO THIS! WE CAN GET BARBARO'S BILL PASSED....

Elizabeth....do not get disheartened....I know at times we all feel like we are spinning our wheels...but like someone said...one horse saved, is one horse not going to the slaughterhouse....Hallejuah for that!

###Cathy Potter, just remember it's just a number. Happy belated birthday.

Judy

Hi all:
I just left a short meeting with Senator Bill Nelson (Fl). Mercy Turano, Cheryl Tapley and I have been working with his staff for months. And I'm sure many Fl. FsOB as well. Good news!!!!! He told me he will vote YES for S. 311. He said he voted YES in committee and is committed to the bill. I asked about co-sponsorship and he said it was not necessary as he did vote for the bill in committee and just wants everyone to know he will vote YES again.

Okay, more good news. Let's keep the calls, faxes and e-mails flooding these offices. We are making a difference.
Daryl

Just Received From Michelle Tolley:

Hi everyone,

The below senators are "YES" votes if S311 comes to the floor-
They are considering co-sponsorship!
Please call and ask them to co-sponsor S311:
1. Senator Obama (IL) - ph: 202-224-2854 fax: 202-228-4260
2. Senator Robert Casey (PA) - ph: 202-224-6324 fax: 202-228-0604
3. Senator Norm Coleman (MN) - ph: 202-224-5641 fax: 202-224-1152
4. Senator Elizabeth Dole (NC) - ph: 202-224-6342 fax: 202-224-1100
5. Senator Bill Nelson (FL) - ph: 202-224-5274 fax: 202-228-2183
6. Senator Mel Martinez (FL) - ph: 202-224-3041 fax: 202-228-5171

We have also been asked to contact the senators below-
Please call and ask them to co-sponsor S311:
1. Tom Harkin (IA) - ph: 202-224-3254 fax: 202-224-9369 8. Orrin Hatch (UT) - ph: 202-224-5251 fax: 202-224-6331
2. Johnny Isakson (GA) - ph: 202-224-3643 fax: 202-228-0724
3. John Kyl (AZ) - ph: 202-224-4521 fax: 202-224-2207
4. Gordon Smith (OR) - ph: 202-224-3753 fax: 202-228-3997
5. Jim Webb (VA) - ph: 202-224-4024 fax: 202-228-6363
6. Jim Bunning (KY) - ph: 202-224-4343 fax: 202-228-1373

Here is why these calls are critical and time-sensitive:
This is a very important week for our voices to be heard. Constituents and horse professionals are going to be in DC to target specific Senators and Representatives from their own states. There is also be a celebrity presence in Washington this week.
We have all witnessed more cosponsors signing on over the past couple of weeks and that is never just a coincidence! There is definitely a big push behind the scenes to ensure support for our bill so let’s join that push by making LOTS of calls this week.

Daryl

Thanks for the report but I do have a question. Sen. Landreaux want more co-sponsors. Don't we NEED Sen. Nelson to co-sponsor?

Hi FOBs,

Just leaving work and will make all my calls. I'll fax as many as I can when I get home.

Determined to see this through until it happens.

Janice
A forever FOB

I'm here calling, faxing, and praying for Alex's safe arrival in Houston.

I Love You So Angel Cathy Potter. A Very, Very Beautiful Belated Rainbow Birthday.

Affirmed

Fax # for Bob Corker has been disconnected. Lines are busy this morning. Hoping this is a good thing.

Cathy Potter - I have been in Da Nile for 9 years now.

####Cathy Potter:
Co-sponsonship really needs to come from senators who were not in committee and voted YES. She wants the senators to do one of two things: Co-sponsor or, if they are in support of the bill, write a letter of support and send it to her office. I asked her if there was a difference in co-sponsoring or not, would it play into her strategy. She said not really, but, all that said, it's great to have the co-sponsors so we will stay the course and urge senators to do so.
Sen. Nelson is a solid YES. His voting record, for one, shows this.
Daryl

MARGIE:) CORKER'S 'WORKING' FAX #: 202-228-0566

RENEE`...check your e-mail??? I sent you ordering info last night:) otherwise, follow Ro&Brady's instructions....www.upenn.edu/ follow the prompts under how you can help....:)

Alright my Famblee....am home again from morning duties....bbl8r:) Glad to see Harriette, Cal...our very own CAL???? :) and so many others coming forward with blistered fingers and all!!!

YIPPEEEEEEEEEE-SKIPPPPPPPPPPPPPPYYY BARBARO'S FAMBLEE IS HERE....ALIVE, WELL AND DETERMINED!!!

Life is GOOD!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

EXTRA Weds 11/14 Nat'l Target List (HAHS)

PREFACE/Heads-Up - something new -
per Daryl Smoliak's feedback/request: Ask the Senators who may support S 311 but don't want to cosponsor, to send a brief "letter of support" to Senator Mary Landrieu, sponsor and promoter of the Bill.

Here's something to add to ALL your contacts please - and the 800 numbers for your convenience on all your calls.

IMO - convey the website www.vetsforequinewelfare.org to all your contacts - ask them to look at Press Release dated 10/9. Tell them to look for a copy of PR dated 10/9 that should have arrived at their offices recently.

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

You know the drill - don't address this list until AFTER you have followed today's ABR Strategy - and the instructions of your Group Leader (and if you don't have one, get one, or become one!) - contact our intrepid State Group co-ordinator, Stephanie Breaux sbreaux1@verizon.net

AND use the CURRENT/NEW Talking Points from ABR Strategy when contacting this extra HAHS list as well as when contacting the ABR daily lists of Senators: (NOTE NEW SUGGESTION/ CAVEAT FROM ABR STRATEGY, JUST BEFORE Prior HS History above the LIST OF SENATORS below.)

1. Let [the legislators] know that two of the slaughter houses in this country are closed permanently [since January], and the third (Cavel) has lost their appeal and [is now also closed]. It is URGENT that we now get this legislation passed to STOP THE TRANSPORT of horses to Canada and Mexico. It's VERY important that you stress the cruel and inhumane way these horses are transported. Now is the time to focus on the fact that closing down our slaughter houses is NOT enough but that we must pass this FEDERAL legislation to stop the transport of American horses for slaughter.

2. Let your Senators know that we NEED them as co-sponsors for S311 to get this on the calendar and to the floor for a vote.

3. Tell your Congressman that we need their cosponsorship for HR503 to get this bill out of committee and to the floor for a vote.

4. Dispel the "unwanted" horse theory. Read John Holland's information for more talking points.

5. Closing of all three slaughter houses in the United States helps to reinforce our efforts. We can now dispel the idea that American jobs will be lost due to the end of slaughter. Only Mexico and Canada will now profit from OUR horses being slaughtered!! This is a very important point and one that you should all make when talking to your legislators.

Rhetorial Question Du Jour:

ANY EXTRA TIME/ENERGY/PASSION FOR THE HORSES?
Here is today's (Wednesday 11/14) extra National Target List from HAHS (Humanity Against Horse Slaughter). These legislators are targeted by other groups on specific days, so our voices add to the impact.

Don't forget to mention S 311 - and please use the Talking Points from the current/new ABR Strategy (posted above), reasons why to support the end of horse slaughter and export for slaughter NOW.

Changed Circumstances call for a Fresh Look with an Open Mind.

The closure of Cavel is a HUGE changed circumstance.

PLEASE NOTE: Per the ongoing ABR national strategy "...[I]t 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. In addition to the Daily Call List, please contact your own senators and representative with this message."

adding this CAVEAT from recent ABR Strategy:

"Remember…….these calls are to gain co-sponsors and support for HR503 and S311. As difficult as it is, please concentrate on the transport of the horses to slaughter more than the conditions in Mexico. We can’t let anyone who in not well informed come to the conclusion that it would be better to have the plants in this country because of the conditions in Mexico."

PRIOR HS HISTORY: All Senators from the list voted for the 2005 Ensign-Byrd Agriculture
Appropriations Amendment (2005). Only Sen. DeMint cosponsored S. 1915 last year. We will also contact again the second cluster of Senators from the special contact list provided by lobbyists from AWI/SAPL.

OREGON
Senator Ron Wyden
Fax: 202-228-2717 Phone: 202-224-5244
230 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-3703

Senator Gordon Smith
Fax: 202-228-3997 Phone: 202-224-3753
404 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-3704

SOUTH CAROLINA
Senator James DeMint
Fax: 202-228-5143 Phone: 202-224-6121
340 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-4002

TENNESSEE
Senator Lamar Alexander
Fax: 202-228-3398 Phone: 202-224-4944
455 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-4204

TEXAS
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
Fax: 202-224-0776 Phone: 202-224-5922
284 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-4302

KENTUCKY
Senator Jim Bunning
Fax: 202-228-1373 Phone: 202-224-4343
316 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-1703

NEW HAMPSHIRE
Senator Judd Gregg
Fax: 202-224-4952 Phone: 202-224-3324
393 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-2903

NORTH CAROLINA
Senator Elizabeth Dole
Fax: 202-224-1100 Phone: 202-224-6342
555 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-3301

Senator Richard Burr
Fax: 202-228-2981 Phone: 202-224-3154
217 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-3306

IF you've done the ABR Strategy list and followed State Group directions and contacted the above list and STILL want to do more - you can go to ABR DB message 15321.10 for a target list from AWI/SAPL from which the HAHS special contact list of Senators is derived.

Please post at this DB thread

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=16869.1

and/or here 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.

Do it for GEORGE and JOHN and BARBARO
and all the ONEs we never got to know . . .

STILL LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

Hope Peace 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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Final Update on DeDe my Feline Niece -

Joni is bereft and inconsolable, and if it weren't for DeDe's sister Wendy I don't know if Joni could make it (having often told me those girlssurvive. She took DeDe in this morning to be PTS. The vet was a friend, and DeDe had none of the usual hangugs about going to the vet. Joni let her hang out and look around the grounds. DeDe was in the same condition as John Henry at the end - still some quality of life, still eating and drinking, but one vital organ system failing. The meds that would have bought her some more time, if anything would, did not have the desired effect, and poor DeDe was breathing with her mouth open, couldn't even get a peaceful sleep. Xrays showed a growth in a major air passage in the lungs. This was Joni's first pet and I was the "placement specialist," so to speak. Thank you all who sent your best wishes, now concentrate on Joni and how she did the right thing. She is just beside herself. I will convey messages - Joni is grateful and amazed at your responses. There's a DB thread under General - Not Horse Related, Spiritual Support for CJ's Feline Niece, I will go there now and post this update. Thank you all for being there. Love you all - CJ

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ooops, the first sentence of my sad update re DeDe my feline niece should read:

Joni is bereft and inconsolable, and if it weren't for DeDe's sister Wendy I don't know if Joni could make it (having often told me those girls are her reason to continue living).

Dear Joni,
DeDe is at peace now. No more pain. You did right by her, and time will show this. I send you support today. It is OK to grieve like this. ((((JONI))))

Dear Lord, please watch over Joni. She needs Your help right now.

I am so sorry to hear about DeDe. It's so very hard to lose a friend and have to say goodbye.

Thanks, Lynne Brown.

Sung to the tune of "Rawhide"

Dial em, dial em, dial em.
Keep them fingers flyen.
Call them staffers pronto...don't hide!

Don't try to understand em
Just phone, fax and email em
Soon our horses will be free.

CJ

While I'm composing lyrics your dear friend has lost her dear friend. I am so sorry. Let Joni know that the House Of Barbaro prays for her and tell her that all our frens who have passed are greeting DeDe and showing her the way.

So sorry about DeDe.

cathypotter I'm singing with cowboy boot and hat on. Apply for AARP good savings on auto ins. I saved $100.00. Good to be a Sr. at 50. LOL

AFTERNOON REPOST

Strategy for Wednesday November 14
IMPORTANT DAY TO CALL....IMPORTANT DAY TO CALL!!

This is a very important week for our voices to be heard. Constituents, horse professionals and celebrities are in DC to target specific Senators and Representatives from their own states.

As reported by Daryl (who has done a wonderful job of keeping us updated to the current happenings), they have not been getting as many calls lately. It is important that we become very aggressive with our calling. Letters of support from senators who would rather not cosponsor but will vote for our legislation, have been requested. These would be very helpful in moving the bill forward with leadership. They should be sent to Senator Landrieu’s office.

We have all witnessed more cosponsors signing on over the past couple of weeks and that is never just a coincidence! There is definitely a big push behind the scenes to ensure support for our bill so let’s join that push by making lots of calls this week.

Remember….these calls are to gain co-sponsors and support for HR503 and S311. As difficult as it is, please concentrate on the transport of the horses to slaughter more than the conditions in Mexico. We can’t let anyone who is not well informed come to the conclusion that it would be better to have the plants in this country because of the conditions in Mexico.

List for Wednesday November 14

Robert F. Bennett – UT Phone: 202-224-5444 Fax: 202-228-1168 Aide: Tyler Owens

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

Saxby Chambliss – GA Phone: 202-224-3521 Fax: 202-224-0103

Bob Corker R- TN Phone: 202-224-3344 ] Fax: 202-228-0566  Aide: Ashley Horning

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

Elizabeth Dole – NC Phone: 202-224-6342 Fax: 202-224-1100

Chuck Hagel – NE Phone: 202-224-4224 Fax: 202-224-5213

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

Shelley and Debra

Posted by: ShelleyA at November 14, 2007 1:57 AM

###
Renee
Wish I was only 50. Add 5 more.

My Love And Prayers For Angel Joni. You Are In My Heart So.

Sending Beautiful Rainbows To You........

Affirmed

CORRECTION.....

CORKER'S 'WORKING' FAX #: 202-228-0566

HAY FAMBLEEEE

here and calling..geez those minutes add up. do ya spoze verizon will give me a discount? probably not huh. maybe if i fib and say i'm a senior citizen? yeah probleee not

Joe and Daryl for President or Daryl and Joe either one is okay for me. Then in the next 25 years we'll campaign for a little girl who is kind to injured garter snakes. For president or saint, either one.

Belated Happy Birthday for Kathy and MikeC

Angel Dee, in case you don't already have it, my addy is CLMRUNNER@aol.com. Christmas cards??? YIKES!!! is it THAT TIME ?? How did THAT happen
special message of love to our guardian of rainbows

CJ I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of little DeDe it's so hard to let the little ones go. Even when you KNOW in your heart and brain, it's so very hard. My love and sympathy to your friend and little Wendy. I hope that they are comforted knowing that DeDe will be welcomed in hevvin and will have so many frens to play with, who will show her the best sunny spots and best catnip patches, and maybe Felix and Fuzzy will put her to work to occupy her time until she is reunited with her loved ones.

Hay Alex, if you start drawling like a Texan, I'm gonna worry that you won't ever want to leave the great Lone Star State. It just kinda happens. First, it's "y'all", then the rest creeps up and before you know it, you're a Texan. Hope you have a spectacular time there. I hear it's about 82 degrees in Houston today

Thanks, Superfecta for being a great "Sub"

Gotta run checkin later

Love to all

###I am so sorry to hear about DeDe. There are never any words to express our sorrow, my prayers to Joni.

Judy

I Love You So A Lot Angel Cheryl Jones. You Are In My Heart So. Sending All Beautiful Rainbows To You.

Affirmed

Hi Everyone:
We have a terrible situation that has unfolded in Minnesota. An eight year old girl contacted authorities about baby horses that did not look good. Authorities have investigated and found a horrible situation. Our Fox News affiliate ran a story about this. If this was not posted before, please go to the link I’ve provided and you can see the previews to the story……..videos of horses, babies in horrible shape.

http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/ContentDetail?contentId=4875378

A lady who owns a horse rescue ranch outside the Twin cities is working with authorities during the investigation. She is willing to take as many horses as possible. She is staying in touch with the authorities and will keep all interested parties updated.

She runs Sundown Horse Shelter in Hugo, Mn. A St. Paul suburb. She has volunteered to work with Canterbury Park Race Track to care for injured and retired race horses in Canterbury’s new retirement initiative beginning next year. I have been to her facility. It is exceptionally clean and the horses are in beautiful condition.

Here’s what I’m asking, at this point. Check out the previews to the story and then get in touch with her as she is trying to get the full story link on the web from FOX. She will update you on the progress of the investigation. She is trying to get these horses. In addition, with winter coming, I am asking if you can donate even a few dollars to her, I will vouch for her sincerity and honesty. In fact, we need more people like her.

Please work through her. As you know, I’m in DC and my time is tight. Her name is Cherie and here’s her website!
www.SundownHorseShelter.org

Thanks so very much!
Daryl

Hay, FOB's!

###
CJ, just read about DeDe and how inconsolable Joni is. Here is my message to her:

###
Joni, I just wanted to tell you that you are a brave, loving, compassionate pet caretaker. DeDe knew how much you loved her and she was ready to be free from the pain. She will be with you like a gentle presence to comfort you. And one day, you will meet again over the Bridge.

Love never dies.

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme (Lyn Gilbert)

Daryl,
How pathetic, that little girl is very special.

Cathy Potter,

I am here calling. I've called all of the senators on today's list and recalled all of them from yesterday's list. Then I called the ones from Michelle's list above. I am a calling fool for the horses. All to honor Barbaro all the horses we couldn't save. God bless them all.

Visualize Romper Room

I see Patty & Judy & Cheryl Jones & Lyn & Daryl & CJ & ShelleyA & Debra & Eliz in TX & Elizabeth Thompson & Janice & KathySC & Joan & Susan O & Ro & Brady.......

####
God Bless that little girl....LET US SAVE ALL HORSES....YOU GO FOBS!!!!!

Goodnight Barbaro

We love you, and miss you...and thank you for keeping your spirit near us....and helping us completed your unfinished tasks...You know your FOBS...all of the tasks will be done.

Goodnight Family/Fans of Barbaro

THANK YOU....Everything you do is in honor of Barbaro, his brothers and sisters, and our Fallen Angels...please do not get down....one by one...we will win.

Please call, fax, email....

Please remember our rescues, the ones suffering human or animal, our wildlife, our Fallen Angels, and each other, our family.

Please remember the special birthdays...happy birthday....the ones who is grieving for a loss or illness...our hearts and prayers are with each of you.

Have a nice evening.

####
Alex....You have a long drive...be safe, friend.
Tim...thank you and Fair Hill.
Daryl....thank you so much...
FOBS...you all have crowns here on earth, and I know in heaven...
Our Fallen Angels...we are here, and we are marching forward.

reposting excerpt:

How 'bout an FOB roll call today.

"I'M HERE AND I'M CALLING!!!!!"

Posted by cathypotter/california at November 14, 2007 3:41 PM

OK - I'M HERE AND I'M CALLING!!!!!

As Tom Petty says in one of my favorite songs that I didn't write, "I won't back down!"

###Cathy Potter, now wouldn't that be fun.

Have a good night everyone.

Missing our boy ever so much. Love you Barbaro

Judy

##

Unklealexbrown!!! SO glad to read you've MADE it SAFE AND SOUND!! I'm also quite HAPPY your truck has done a GOOD JOB in helping you get there:)

I will be very interested to read your 'take' on TX....have a GOOD NIGHT!!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

######### Dear FOB Famblee -

I am sitting here in tears, copying posts re Dede my feline niece so I can print them up for Joni (who does not go online). Thank you all. I just called, and a mutual friend who lives in Joni's neck of the woods (whereas I am at least 2 hours away), and who I alerted to Joni's situation this morning, is over there with Joni now. Thank you all for your expressions of love and concern. And life goes on.

Mantra to say to your critters every day, and then at the end:

I will always love you.
I will never forget you.
Thank you for letting me take such good care of you through the years.

And every time one lets me do something like pilling, nail trimming, and yes, at the end, I say:

Thank you for letting me help you.

It never gets any easier, but the first time really is the hardest, and this is Joni's very first time, though she's pusning 60. And they had a remarkable relationship. As do we all . . .

Alex,

Really glad to hear you arrived safe.

Hope you can start setting up "home" and relax alittle.

Have a good evening all.
Prayers and healing wishes.
cds

All Beautiful Rainbows....Glowing........To You Angel Alex. So Very, Very (To Fill This Page) Glad You Are Safe.

My Love To You.

Affirmed

As I see it:

Daryl was to have a short meeting with Senator Nelson of Florida this morning ..... but .... during the scheduled "coffee" (Daryl says there was none !!) and with 2 others in attendance - the Senator chose to talk about how government works - and left - abruptly - to the dismay of all ..... !!! Our Daryl ........ fuming because this wasn't the way it was to "go down" ..... found a corner somewhere to beat away on his laptop's keyboard ...... always focused on what he is saying ! "Something" drew him out to the corridor ........ (I say that something was our BBH !) ........ and ...... there he sees Senator Nelson plodding down the hall ! Our Daryl .... runs after him ....... lariat in hand .......
and with a toss of the rope ..... lassoos the Senator for the promised 3 minutes of conversation ..... as the Senator heads for the elevator !! Our Daryl - talking fast ......
elicits the Senator's thoughts on S311 - which are a resounding YES ....... he'll vote for the bill ............ and more info can be found elsewhere in the posts about the details !
Bottom line: Who says the BBH and undoubtedly the "view crew" are not making appearances and providing "props" when truly needed. He (BBH) has continually said: Call on him and he will be there !

Sherry

Good night Famblee,
Have a good night. Hugs

Good night Sweet spirit horse. I love you with all my heart. Sleep well and in peace.

Alex,
Be safe. Good night.

I just saw it. Yeah Alex is safe and sound!!

Have had computer problems. finally the company gave me a replacement. ###Patty, Katie and Elizabeth-I am sick of our Texas senators. I have about given up on them. Will keep trying. ###we keep on as this is Barbaros legacy and it is no accident we have been chosen to do this. ###have been thinking a lot of Barbaro (which is most of the time) and miss him so much. I will forget a lot of things in my lifetime but will never forget "Here comes Barbaro-the undefeated Barbaro" and "Its all Barbaro in a sublime performance". If it wasnt for Barbaro I would have never known about the 2 slaughter houses in Texas (Texas is a big state) or the plight of the slaughter bound angels. Also, would never have known all the great Barbaro family. In todays paper in the editorial page there was a picture "a list of what congress has done while in session" then a blank paragraph and "The End", ###happy birthdays to all having birthdays today.

Alex, have a great time in Houston. My niece, her fiancee from Ireland and an assortment of old friends and co-workers all live and work in Houston (mostly in the oil business). They've all adjusted and are thriving in Texas.

###
Hi all, just a quick update. Walk has been accepted to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Poor guy, he's going to have to be gelded before they take him though. Ouch!!!!!
We were in negotiations with a farm in Saratoga that we thought might be willing to take him to stand as a Stallion and we would retain 10% of him. That fell through though. They said that since he didn't win a stakes race, even though he placed in two of them, she would have a hard time getting takers on him. It's really such a shame because he probably would have produced some great foals.

Your guy Coby is running for the final time this year at Philadelphia Park on November 20th. Please start those prayers and wellwishes going for him that he has a safe trip home.

On another note, I just found out that my horse with the other stable Karakorum Elektra fractured her cannon bone while breezing and will be out for about seven months. Of course, even though she's won three in a row I will have a vet bill to pay.

###
If that's not bad enough I come home today to find that one or both of my cats killed one of our lovebirds.

So how is your week going so far?

Take care all and have a good night.

My Love And Prayers For You Angel Loraine, Walk, Coby, All. All Beautiful Rainbows Sent To You.

You Are In My Heart So A Lot.

Affirmed

########## regarding post by lorraine, staten island NY at November 15, 2007 12:19 AM

So glad to hear TRF will be taking Walk, though sad you won't get to see his progeny. OY. And sorry about the other horse being injured, hoping for a complete recovery. And about your poor bird, OY - but this will lead to better security in the future, right?

Thanks for sharing - what a day, huh! Hang in there, and everything WILL turn out for the best. Gotta believe that or how do we go on???

###
Dear Dee, thank you so much for your kind thoughts.

They are very much appreciated.

Have a great night

Alex - glad to see you have landed at your destination in one piece! Just wondering - is your dog traveling with you?

###
Thanks C. It's funny, my cats are extremely gentle and never showed any interest in the birds at all. They are in their own room downstairs. I have, I mean had five birds. The two lovebirds that were hatchlings together, two parakeets and a 22 yr old quaker parrot. The lovebirds always seemed to find a way of getting out of the cage. They were inseparable though. One would break out and the other would follow. I think the one they got was the follower. I feel so bad for the other guy. The guy I got them from doesn't have any more. They are yellow peach face lovebirds. I've only seen green peach face in the the pet stores. I don't know if I should get another one or not. I'm going to see how the lone one reacts and if he seems lonely I guess I'll go to the store and get him another one. He has the parakeets and Quaker to keep him company so I'll see.

Thanks again.

Strategy for Thursday November 15

This is a very important week for our voices to be heard. Constituents, horse professionals and celebrities are in DC to target specific Senators and Representatives from their own states.

As reported by Daryl (who has done a wonderful job of keeping us updated to the current happenings), they have not been getting as many calls lately. It is important that we become very aggressive with our calling. Letters of support from senators who would rather not cosponsor but will vote for our legislation, have been requested. These would be very helpful in moving the bill forward with leadership. They should be sent to Senator Landrieu’s office.

We have all witnessed more cosponsors signing on over the past couple of weeks and that is never just a coincidence! There is definitely a big push behind the scenes to ensure support for our bill so let’s join that push by making lots of calls this week.

Remember….these calls are to gain co-sponsors and support for HR503 and S311. As difficult as it is, please concentrate on the transport of the horses to slaughter more than the conditions in Mexico. We can’t let anyone who is not well informed come to the conclusion that it would be better to have the plants in this country because of the conditions in Mexico.

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

Russ Feingold - WI Phone: (202) 224-5323 Fax (202) 224-2725 Aide: Mike Schmidt

Herb Kohl - WI Phone: (202) 224-5653 Fax: (202) 224-9787 Aide: Phil Karsteing

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

David Vitter – LA Phone: 202-224-4623 Fax: 202-228-5061 Aide: Chris Stanley

Elizabeth Dole – NC Phone: 202-224-6342 Fax: 202-224-1100

Barack Obama - IL Phone: 202- 224-2854 Fax: 202- 228-4260 Aide: Amrit Mehra

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

Shelley and Debra

## CJ,
I'm late with this, but I am so very sorry about the outcome for DeDe. Bless her little soul, and may she
be in heaven and never in pain again. She will breathe easily there, only sweet wonderful air.

I hope that Joni's good memories of her will help ease the pain she must be feeling. I wish her comfort and grace. Sincere condolences.
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## Lorraine, best wishes to you and your furry friends. What a day you had ! Hope tomorrow is better.

## Alex, so glad you are there safely. Kick back and have a good rest from that drive.

Night all, and see ya tomorrow.
Night BBH. Miss you here.

Congratulations, Alex, on making it to Houston! What a drive, and I bet you are now about ready to sleep for a couple of days! :)

Glad you had a safe trip! Will look forward to hearing about your new adventures!

Good Night FOBs,

I just wanted to let everyone know that Barbi M.'s husband is having heart surgery tomorrow, so please keep them in your prayers. She's really having a tough week.

Janice
A forever FOB

Hiya, FsOB! Yippee, Alex made it safely to Houston. Don't forget to have a mango Margarita for me at Chuy's, OK? Wishing everyone "ACN", I must work on work that I sent home by e-mail tonight, argh! Peace, RMH

#### To Harriette, please tell your sister that she needs to think seriously about a man who would offer to get her a horse! He sounds like a prince among frogs to me.
To CJ: I am so sorry that your friend Joni must deal with DeDe's passing. Please let her know we send comfort and commiseration her way.
To Jennie, thanks very much! I plan to ask Stephanie to contact Mitch McConnell's office. It would be great if he could hear from more U of L grads. I agree that Jim Bunning is probably a lot cause. Oh, if only KY could be blessed again with a Senator who had the integrity of John Sherman Cooper! ####

#### To Janice, thanks for letting us know that Barb M's spouse will have cardiac surgery tomorrow. Robyn ####

###########
Thanks to all who have expressed love and concern for Joni over the passing of DeDe (my feline niece). I have copied and will be printing your posts from here and from the DB to give Joni. The DB thread is here:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=16827.1

All Beautiful Rainbows For Angel Barb M. And Her Husband.

My Love To You.

Affirmed

#######
Jan from Florida - thanks for the heads-up re this situation.

So sorry for what Barb M is going through - best wishes for successful surgery and recovery for her husband.

vetsforequinewelfare.org has been mentioned here before. One of the members of the founding committee, Dr. Nicholas Dodman, has also written a few books. He is a pioneer in behavioral issues, (dogs and cats). If you ever come across one of his books, it will be worth reading.

Sometimes I'll look at my dog, Tom, engaged in an unbelievable shennanigan, and think to myself, "What is going on in your head, little demented one"? These books have helped me realize a lot about his behavior. His silliness makes me love him all the more, even though I am usually flabbergasted by what I see!

Just thought I'd share.

Thanks Janice for posting about my husband, Doug who is having heart surgery tomorrow. I will be out of town with him tomorrow and will be making calls to pass the time and keep my mind occupied.
I appreciate everyone's concern and prayers.

Just got Over Enough home and he is recovering from his ethmoid tumor treatment, thankfully.

######## SAVE CONGO (condemned dog)

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=16862.1

Please check out this thread, seems like another case of bureaucracy run amok. German Shepherd with no history of violence, and people such as his groomer vouching for his good disposition. Congo has been sentenced to death for protecting his owner on their own property. The family is appealing to a higher court, and apparently the Governor's office is tallying calls from people seeking to save Congo's life.

######### More re Congo - condemned dog

If you want to call the governor, they are tallying up the calls they receive. Not taking names or anything - 609-292-6000 - NJ Governor John Corzine. Congo REALLY needs all the help he can get.

######
NJ Gov Corzine's voicemailbox is full. Good! Let's all try to call tomorrow. I'll remind us all again Thursday morning.

Regarding the story about the bad situation involving the horses in Minnesota that Daryl posted about today - can anyone do the blue ink thing - for the link to the story - involving Sundown Horse Shelter? I managed to get into myfoxtwincities.com, but couldn't find the story there.

Thanks!

CJ, his mailbox is full. I'll call first thing in AM.

##########
PETITION TO SAVE CONGO the condemned dog

Here's a way to sign a petition seeking to save Congo's life - while we're waiting for the Governer's office to open in the morning:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/591385946

>
> -CALLING ALL ANGELS.....
>
> FOR
>
>
> TONTO
>
>
> ALOMAR
>
>

> MR BOXCAR AND

> THE HEART OF GOLD ..HIS OWNER ,SHELLEY...
>
>
> CONGO =..MAY HE LIVE..
>
> may
>
> ALL THE HORSES BEING LOADED UP TONIGHT
>
>
> NOT END THEIR JOURNEY ON EARTH

> IN SUCH A WAY
>
>
> as to cause a river of tears
>
>
> to flow invisible to many but to some
>
>
> ,it cuts to the heart of the matter
>
>
> division of the senses
>
>
> sanctity of life ..one ..
>
> in the confluence of time
>
> the leaves become
>
> part of the winter mud
>
> fields start to freeze
>
> as love can do too
>
>
> and there was dark
>
>
> and there was light
>
> there in the sky radiant
>
>
> i hear him
>
> racing through the bend
>
>
> of golden sunset red flecks
>
> cries from a truck roaring down
>
>
> that highway curve
>
>
> knocking on death;s door
>
>
> walking through my own tears
>
> i dont want them to die nor to die this
>
> this way
>
>

> where are yo? how can..but then how is it so
>
> we do such things of tortured limbs
>
> searing muscles ripped

> torn beyond understanding
>
>

> they are going home
>
> cased in a hell beyond words
>
> only angela would know
>
> standing all those months at the gate of the slaughter house.so each horse
>
> would know
>
> she was bearing witness
>
> .praying
>
> joe brushing the ones left behind
>
> to die alone remembering his warm hands in the moment of the knife.
>
>
> they
>
> are tyring to get back to their garden .soft grass sunny winds
>
> scent of fresh hay
>
> i realize talking to a foreign aid from some senator;s office
>
>
> 'that a smile goes along way
>
> and they can feel it
>
> so it is easier then getting angry
>
> at all that goes wrong in between'
>
> AS THEY LAY ON THE CEMENT DRENCHED IN BLOOD
>
> they are crying AND I HEAR THEM
>
> they are in disbelief
>
> but then there is the morning
>
>
> wood thrush and the tinlge of a new day
>
>
>
> PRAYERS I FOLD OUT FRoM MY ARMS
>
> TO YOURS
>
> so many wonderful posts and comments i read
>
>
> of fans OF BARBARO
>
>
> who lOve life'
>
>
> bend and tweek the fates of those less fortunate

> into reprieves..a sanctuary

> an envelope of faith love hope
>
>
> thank you where ever you are tonight
>
> for cairng
>
>
> for having an opinion
>
>
> taking a stand
>
> for as lions to lambs..
>
> standing for something
>
>
> prevents the falling for anything
>
>
>
> daryl and those in wash dc
>
>
> taking the heat
>
>
> call call raise up your voice ..

> break each silence with your own song
>
> remember this time
>
>
> last year the roller coaster ride
>
>
> how barbaro fought followed unflinchingly
>
> to please
>
>
> to live
>
>
> to be

> EVEN IN THE STALL
>
>
> REMEMBER HIM
>
>
> IN HIS PEN in fair hill

> AFTER HIS MORNING TRAINING
>
>
> DID YOU EVER SEE A HAPPIER HORSE
>
>
>
> THE PAIN AND SUFFERING...must not be for naught
>
>

> CALLING ALL ANGELS
>
> walk with me
>
> on this
>
>
>
> luminous
>
> excellence
>
>
> the power of a mighty heart
>
> giving owners
>
> trainers
>
> grooms
>
> breeders track officals
>
>
> from all over the world
>
>
> courage to stand up for their secret wishes
>
>
> to make things trully better
>
> for horses
>
> everywhere
>
> change manifest destiny...
>
>

> things multiply in the universe
>
> ..humans from earth
>
> must turn things around
>
> oil spills
>
> birds sea creatures strangled with oil
>
> poison
>
> oil
>
> we eat voraciously
>
> ..endlessly
>
> such sacrifices the animal kingdom make for our pleasures
>
>
> therefore tonight
>
> i honor so many efforts of the fans of barbaro
>
> the past.
>
> .it is a long trail of tears
>
> and i must make the effort
>
> to sleep with a sense AGIAN THAT I TRY AND RE TRY

> no matter what ..invent re invent that love
>
> and will do so
>
> forever
>
> ..to make it right .
>
> from whales to horse..to ants ..
>
> one
>
> one tonight
>
> discouraged but impassioned
>
>
> i honor
>
>
> all the textures
>
>
> tears washed into the stone brick wood linen grass
>
>
> sun sky stars
>
> it is the only path..
>
> love
>
> for me
>
> the only way to thank Barbaro
>
> be with me
hold me
martita

### Daryl,

I wasn't able to watch the Fox News at 9pm for the full horse rescue story, but I did watch the promo on their website. I went to Sundown's website; no link to the story yet but I did email Cherie and told her I would be sending a donation check to help with those horses or anything else she needs. I hope to volunteer in Hugo next spring when the Canterbury program gets going. Thanks for the heads-up about this and continued good luck in DC!

Linda Johnsen
Minneapolis, MN

Hay Alex

happy to know you arrived safely in Houston.

Barb, will keep you and your husband in my thoughts and prayers.

Martita, you've been away Tonight's message was well worth the wait. For Alomar, for Tonto, for the countless ones, some of whom had no names. For Barbaro, for George Washington, for Pine Island, for John Henry, for Go For Wand, for those who had big names and those who did not.
Always for them

Good night dear Famblee