Let's remember that Erin's mom worked at Kennett Florist... Let's shower that house with the kind of floral love we lavished on Barbaro.

Dear Anne and Terry have done everything right where Erin is concerned. How hard to come to this day.

Marydel

Interesting. What a BIG shock....
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The New York Times leads with a look at the panic that set in among Republicans yesterday after their candidate lost a special Congressional election in Mississippi. It marked the third-straight loss for a Republican-held seat this year and GOP leaders are scrambling to figure out how they can prevent getting trounced in November. "The political atmosphere facing House Republicans this November is the worst since Watergate," Rep. Tom Davis of Virginia wrote in a memorandum.
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Good Thursday morning FOBs

I have no words to express the sorrow I feel after reading Erin's update. Tears are flowing. God help the family in whatever way they need it.

We have our marching orders for the day and even though we're getting some good media coverage,the pro-slaughter stuff continues as well so we have to fight, fight, fight for the legislation to protect our horses from such a horrific death.

Thankfully Kaiser is home and doing well. When the tech brought him out yesterday and he saw me, he was an absolute lunatic. She had a very difficult time trying to restrain him. He's adjusting to walking with the cast which is much different than walking with the splint. He is more than happy to be home. The challenge now will be to keep him calm, per the doctor's directions. On another happy note for us, the power unexpectedly came on last night. You can't imagine how I appreciate running water. And - last I heard, they caught the arsonist. I still smell burning so I imagine fires are going on somewhere in our area.

My prayers for all FOBs and those they love.

Janice
A forever FOB

XXXX
Great work, yole, on the ACHE rescue taking place today in El Paso--where so many of our horses pass over the border to wretched death at the hands of the frakkin Mexicans.

As usual: we all pulled it together, and I could not be more proud of all who took place in this rescue.

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And our Erin. I don't know what to say except that her family will do whatever is the right thing for Erin. And this is because the love there is so profound, and decisions made in the arms of that kind of love just cannot be wrong. We will keep the prayer and white light and the hopes for the best for Erin flowing...

...I pray that God have mercy on the horses at El Paso today, and bless those who are trying to save them....

Prayers for Erin and her family.

Does anyone know who is running in the Barbaro Stakes and when it will go off?

Good Morning All,

Barbaro you live in my Heart.

Prayers for little Erin and her family.

Good morning wonderful creatures at MHR.
FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!

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

Ro & Brady

This morning's New York Times has a lovely article (with photos) on
Nicanor.

Good Morning Everyone,
My God, poor Erin and her family. If anyone is interested please go to www.alexslemonade.org read the story. I feel making donations to a cause started by a nine year old child to find a cure for childhood cancer fits here.

Afleet Alex's team also donated to her, and her name was combined with the his due to the same name. It is a good story. Alex was from CT so we support her cause. The heartbreak for sweet Erin and her family. God Bless them during this difficult time.

Good Morning Sweet spirit Barbaro. I loooove you hunny.

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MJ

Barbaro Stakes will be on July 13, who is running I don't know.

FIRE: God keep Joe and Cathy safe....
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Thursday, May 15th... Al and Nancy are the next house south of us, and in the big Yolo Fire of 2006 they lost the majority of their animals. Yesterday in stong winds a power line was knocked down, and suddenly there was smoke. Al and Nancy were on fire again. The smoke was intense. But thank goodness no damage to their house or barns. The fire department soaked their ranch with water, as one spark could get things going again. PG&E fixed the down power line. The winds refuse to quit. Later today we could be 101 degrees. Our neighborhood is still reeling from the fire of 2006. Trying to sleep while winds shake our ranch is impossible. At 2:00 this morning from the nice lady on TV I almost bought a fake ruby ring.

more to come

###I am just sick at heart about Erin this morning...

Rep.
Bobby Jindal-LA is replaced by: Steve Scalise

My prayers for ACHE who are rescuing some of the horses being auctioned in El Paso today. And my prayers for those horses that cannot be saved. God bless all our rescue groups.
On the ABR, JKL rescue is going through some very hard times. They are trying to raise money to purchase hay and feed. Please help them if you can. The thread is http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages/?msg=23022.2
Every little bit helps. They also have pictures posted of their new foal Surprise born on May 3rd. What a cutie! Thanks for all you do.

MJ - There are two Barbaro Stakes races. The one in July at Delaware Park and this Saturday at Pimlico on the Preakness undercard. You should be able to find the entries for this Saturday's race at drf.com, click entries and then select Pimlico, 5/17

Prayers for Erin and family.

Hay, FOB's!

My new website is up for the publishing side of my life...

http://nomtarapressllc.vpweb.com.

Will be starting the healing website later this afternoon and hopefully that should be up by the weekend. Finally. Have stopped procrastinating...

Am leaving shortly for the ranch...sun is out and I want to be with the boys. Word on the home front is that things are OK -nothing definite yet so will stay in the area. I just have the feel that I need to stay close to home and I don't know why...but will honor this...plus I get to see the boys.

Everybody have a blessed day.

Healing,Love, Peace
ONS
Padme

CORRECTION FOR TODAY'S 'MARCHING ORDERS'

DAVID LOEBSACK, Iowa....FAX#: (202)226-0757

:)

Your Fren in the West Wing

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Prayers and love to Erin Brennan and her brave family. . .I don't know what else to say.

I LOVE MY LYNNEEELAYDEEATDAFENCEINDAWESSSWING.

I made all my calls. I pleaded, made the little girl from INDIANA laugh, reasoned, explained, implied physical harm (jest kiddin!,) cajoled, whined--you get the picture.

And I will not be watching the Preakness live: I will watch later if everyone comes home SAFE. I am officially a RACE WIMP. Just can't do it.

Prayers for Erin's amazing famblee who have managed, by the grace of God, to stay united and together these last 20 months. Please keep them in your thoughts, prayers.

I too want to DO SOMETHING for them but I don't know what. Perhaps someone who is close to the peeples at Kennett Florists can ask what they feel Anne would want. Now, while Erin is home--and still Erin--and of course, later...

Dear God she is only 7.

Some HS history re the Reps on Thursday's ABR/AAHS national list:

All are horsefriendly via their voting records. Their votes on HR 503 in the 109th Congress and HR 249 in the 110th are indicated below.

Only Rep. Loebsack is new to the 110th Congress and so had no opportunity to vote on HR 503 in the 109th Congress. All the rest on today's list voted YES on HR 503 in the 109th.

All except Rep. Pence voted YES on HR 249.

IMO - Thank those who voted YES on HR 249 and remind that 249 only applies to WILD equines and we still need HR 503 for the rest of them and to end export.

Thank those who voted YES on HR 503 last time - remind that it wasn't enacted because never reached Senate vote - had to start over again with the current HR 503 - and we need their support NOW - they voted for it before, and should do so again now.

Urge them all to cosponsor - tell them there are already over 200 - also tell them IF they are determined not to cosponsor, to PLEASE send a "letter of support" to the bill's sponsor, Rep. Jon Schakowsky (IL) - that is NOT an official position, NOT displayed on thomas.gov -

Mike Pence - IN (N on 249; Y on 503)
Phone: 202-225-3021 Fax: 202-225-3382

David Loebsack - Iowa (new to 110th; Y on 249)
Phone: 202-225-6576 Fax: 202-226-1278

Geoff Davis - KY (Y on both)
Phone: 202-225-3465 Fax: 202-225-0003

Bobby Jindal - LA (Y on both)
Phone: 202-225-3015 Fax: 202-226-0386

William J. Jefferson - LA (Y on both)
Phone: 202-225-6636 Fax: 202-225-1988

Steny H. Hoyer - MD (Y on both)
Phone: 202-225-4131 Fax: 202-225-4300

THE REST OF JOE FOR THURSDAY:
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How appealing, in winds reaching more than 40 miles an hour, to be sprayed by stinky mare urine. Reason number 124 why we are never invited anywhere.

Al and Nancy, great neighbors, a very sweet couple, and I hate to complain when they just had a fire. But you should see our ranch. Big dust dunes. Broken tree limbs. Little balls of horse poop pushed up against the side of our house. Passing motorists look away in disgust. Better Homes & Gardens is cancelling the photo spread.

All buckets must be scrubbed, as flying dust has turned water into mud. Gunky horse eyes need to be cleaned. Try scrapping debris from the eyes of a horse who prefers you to be somewhere else. Litter lines our fences. I wonder who ate a chili dog from Chevron?

The man on the radio is saying winds will quit this afternoon. Until then we remain on Fire Alert.

For the next 5 or 6 days we are going to be scorching. Already they are talking water rationing for Yolo County.

Because of a windy Interstate 5, a race horse coming to us from Los Angeles is instead with a friend in Patterson. We are making arrangements for the horse to arrive this weekend. Also on Saturday 2 more race horses will join our fun, and one is said to be freshly injured. From a feed lot in Wilton comes an older thoroughbred mare, and horse killer Manny Phelps says she recently gave birth, but there is no foal.

And now it is time to try and feed 105 horses. Alfalfa disappears quickly in these winds. Horses chasing their breakfast. Enjoy your very hot Thursday, and be sure to hug your horses. A special hello to Tracy, and good job with your gelding. He looks beautiful. A special hello to Maddie, and your horse cookies are delicious. I shared with a fireman who was starving. He said he could eat old socks, so I figure horse cookies is a big improvement...

Joe

PRAYERS TO ALL OF THE HORSES RACING IN THE PREAKNESS THIS SATURDAY... WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER BARBARO... SINCE BIG BROWN WON THE DERBY, I WILL ROOT FOR HIM.. BIG BROWN YOU STAY SAFE.. HOPEFULLY THERE WILL BE NO RAIN FOR A SLOPPY TRACK.. ALWAYS REMEBER EACH DAY TO SAY A PRAYER FOR ALL OF OUR FALLEN ANGELS, AND THOSE IN NEED, BOTH ANIMALS AND PEOPLE..
OUR SPECIAL PRAYER :
Your goodness is turned upon every living thing; Your grace flows to all Your creatures; Your Light touches each of us with the reflection of Your love. Grant long and healthy lives to our special companions and all of the horses in the preakness Bless their relationships with us, and if You see fit to take them from us, help us to understand that they are not gone from us but only drawing closer to You. Grant our prayer through the intercession of good St. Francis of Assisi, who honored You through all Your creatures. Empower him to watch over our animal friends until they are safely with You in eternity, where we someday hope to join them in honoring You forever. Amen.

## Friar Tuck, when I emailed Speaker Pelosi yesterday, I got a bounceback that said the usual about courtesy to congressional ,etc., if I wasn't a constituent.

But also, she gave me a website if I want to contact her in her role as Speaker:

AmericanVoices@mail.house.gov.

I agree with Dawn in Omaha about Erin. God bless and I don't know what to say either. What can you say. One of the worst situations on earth is watching parents lose a child. Beautiful Erin.

## Jan, I'm so glad Kaiser is home.

I must start my calls and emails,I'm late this morning! Bye now.

Good Morning Bobbie B.!

(parenthetical OT:

As I typed 5/15 it hit me that today is the 31st Anniversary of the first time a horse fell on me! Changed my life, needless to say - but in the very best ways . . .)

Thursday 5/15 - until further notice - no more extra HAHS lists so we can devote more time/energy to making the push on National Leadership to get the bills to a vote. Excerpt from yesterday's (Weds. 5/14) Extra HAHS list Thread:

There is no extra HAHS List today, and there was none yesterday. NO EXTRA HAHS LIST YESTERDAY (Tues 5/13) OR TODAY (Weds 5/14) - temporarily suspended due to prime directive.

You may have noticed there was no extra HAHS list posted here yesterday - here's why - via a post that just came up from Daniel of the HAHS Group:

Hi all,

In case you didn't figure it out yet, the daily faxing campaign has been suspended until further notice in order to attend the special action alert released yesteday.

At this stage of the game it is far more important to press leadership to help our sponsors find a way around Craig and his foot-tapping friends than gaining new cosponsors.

Daniel [end of email from HAHS re suspension of list] [end of excerpt from above Thread]

SO - I invite you all to click here

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=23706.1

for my usual pep talk and suggestions re talking points -- AND if you have any time/energy after completing the assigned ABR/AAHS tasks, pls scroll down to post 2 of that Thread for that good alternate AWI/SAPL list of Senators.

Also - I want to keep making this info easily available:

IMO - convey the website vetsforequinewelfare.org to all your contacts - to counteract the position of the 2 big vet ass'ns. Links to VEW's two 2007 antislaughter releases and their recently-released 2008 WHITE PAPER are in that DB Thread noted above.

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

800-828-1887

800-614-2803

THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL THAT YOU DO FOR THE HORSES!

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

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

Good late morning here in LR...damp, cool and cloudy day here. Seems fitting....my thoughts and prayers to young Erin and her family.

###Janice...glad Kaiser is home and the surgery went well. Fire is one of my biggest fears...stay safe and alert...hope the fires are under control and out soon.

###Sandra...hope Chief is still doing okay and that you've had no storms to contend with.

###Margie...hope you're doing okay.

FOB $1-$5 Alive Drive

Wow, we are finished with drive number 10 for Mac. We have raise over $1000 in less than 4 weeks for rescued horses. We still have a long list, but this wonderful. Thank-you to everyone for giving!

Our next drive was suppose to be for Austin at Never E Nuff Acres for emergency vet bills. But Austin's vet bill has been paid in full. So, as Dawn suggested, we are going to raise $100 for Captain, who is a special needs horse at Never-E-Nuff Acres Horse Rescue and Sanctuary.

Captain is 34 years old and was used in Mexican racing in the past. He has old fractures and arthritis and his tongue was nearly split in two by a bit. So we are going to help Captain get the care he needs.

For Paypal go to their site:

http://www.neverenuffacres.org/

You can see the donation link on the right side. If that does not work for you, please try the link at the bottom of the page.

Remember $1.50 to $6.00 if you use Paypal to take care of all the fees.

For snail mail:

Never-E-Nuff Acres, Inc.

P.O. Box 94

Waxahachie, TX 75168

Remember $1-$5 is all we are asking for, but all donations are welcome.

Please report your donation on the "FOB $1-$5 Alive Drive" thread in discussion.

We need $65 to help Captain at Never-E-Nuff Acres.

Thank-you so much for helping!

Margie

FOB $1-$5 Alive Drive

Wow, we are finished with drive number 10 for Mac. We have raise over $1000 in less than 4 weeks for rescued horses. We still have a long list, but this wonderful. Thank-you to everyone for giving!

Our next drive was suppose to be for Austin at Never E Nuff Acres for emergency vet bills. But Austin's vet bill has been paid in full. So, as Dawn suggested, we are going to raise $100 for Captain, who is a special needs horse at Never-E-Nuff Acres Horse Rescue and Sanctuary.

Captain is 34 years old and was used in Mexican racing in the past. He has old fractures and arthritis and his tongue was nearly split in two by a bit. So we are going to help Captain get the care he needs.

For Paypal go to their site:

http://www.neverenuffacres.org/

You can see the donation link on the right side. If that does not work for you, please try the link at the bottom of the page.

Remember $1.50 to $6.00 if you use Paypal to take care of all the fees.

For snail mail:

Never-E-Nuff Acres, Inc.

P.O. Box 94

Waxahachie, TX 75168

Remember $1-$5 is all we are asking for, but all donations are welcome.

Please report your donation on the "FOB $1-$5 Alive Drive" thread in discussion.

We need $65 to help Captain at Never-E-Nuff Acres.

Thank-you so much for helping!

Margie

Mornin' Renee ##
I was thinking of you earlier when I read your previous post. I envy you your visits to the horses at the rescue. Wish I could go with you! :>)

Just finished all my calls. On Cong. Jindal, I thought I'd dialed a wrong number, but it was an office so I gave my spiel anyway.
Carol Nichols then cleared it up for me above , with the change of Congressmen. I wish I could change most of them, don't you? Ha.

Bye for now, frens. ttyl.

CORRECTED PHONE NUMBER for Rep. Loebsack:

(202)226-0757

Bobbie B.,
I wish you and all the FOB's were with me at the recue. Now that is an incredible hearwarming thought. The horses would be so happy and fat with all the peppermints, apples and goodies thay would be getting. :):):)

## Renee, it is a fun thought, but probably best that we are not there. You would have some sick, overfed horses ! stomach colic from too many apples, diabetes from thousands of sweet peppermints, probably we'd all go to jail for abuse ! Ha.
You know I'm joking, most FOBs know alot about horses.Bye now, I'm really going this time and hit the daily drudgery.Bye.

###Tamme- have you talked to Daryl yet about our adventures? Jen

reposting

CORRECTED PHONE NUMBER for Rep. Loebsack:

(202)226-0757

Posted by: C. Jaffe at May 15, 2008 4:50 PM

OOOPS - so sorry - that's the corrected FAX nunber for Rep. Loebsack - the phone posted originally, is correct; only the FAX number is corrected. SORRY.

The correct info is:

David Loebsack - Iowa
Phone: 202-225-6576 Fax: (202)226-0757

######### Thanks Lynn Brown for emailing me re the correction - I had already posted it wrong on my "extra HS history" post - reposting that now w/ the correction.

reposting w/ correction re Rep. Loebsack's fax #

Some HS history re the Reps on Thursday's ABR/AAHS national list:

All are horsefriendly via their voting records. Their votes on HR 503 in the 109th Congress and HR 249 in the 110th are indicated below.

Only Rep. Loebsack is new to the 110th Congress and so had no opportunity to vote on HR 503 in the 109th Congress. All the rest on today's list voted YES on HR 503 in the 109th.

All except Rep. Pence voted YES on HR 249.

IMO - Thank those who voted YES on HR 249 and remind that 249 only applies to WILD equines and we still need HR 503 for the rest of them and to end export.

Thank those who voted YES on HR 503 last time - remind that it wasn't enacted because never reached Senate vote - had to start over again with the current HR 503 - and we need their support NOW - they voted for it before, and should do so again now.

Urge them all to cosponsor - tell them there are already over 200 - also tell them IF they are determined not to cosponsor, to PLEASE send a "letter of support" to the bill's sponsor, Rep. Jon Schakowsky (IL) - that is NOT an official position, NOT displayed on thomas.gov -

Mike Pence - IN (N on 249; Y on 503)
Phone: 202-225-3021 Fax: 202-225-3382

David Loebsack - Iowa (new to 110th; Y on 249)
Phone: 202-225-6576 Fax: 202-226-0757

Geoff Davis - KY (Y on both)
Phone: 202-225-3465 Fax: 202-225-0003

Bobby Jindal - LA (Y on both)
Phone: 202-225-3015 Fax: 202-226-0386

William J. Jefferson - LA (Y on both)
Phone: 202-225-6636 Fax: 202-225-1988

Steny H. Hoyer - MD (Y on both)
Phone: 202-225-4131 Fax: 202-225-4300

Posted by: C. Jaffe at May 15, 2008 3:44 PM

UPS delivers Big Brown in style

DERBY CHAMP HAS QUITE THE ENTOURAGE
By Maryjean Wall
MWALL@HERALD-LEADER.COM

BALTIMORE --UPS delivered the Kentucky Derby winner to Pimlico Wednesday -- a little late, although not the fault of UPS.

Big Brown's entourage surrounding the 18-wheeler horse van that brought him from the airport included a UPS delivery truck, a UPS tractor-trailer cab and a police escort.

Not too much to ask, apparently, from the delivery company that asks what brown can do for you.

The entourage pulled into Pimlico about 8 p.m., about 11/2 hours later than expected. The horse charter plane had a busy schedule Wednesday, flying from California to Baltimore with one group of Preakness horses: Yankee Bravo, Macho Again and Gayego.

The plane then flew from Baltimore to Louisville to pick up Big Brown, Racecar Rhapsody, and Tres Borrachos.

Trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. said Big Brown will gallop at Pimlico Thursday and Friday, then "blow out" in a short workout Saturday, the morning of the Preakness Stakes.

The horses had a smooth trip on the plane, according to Dutrow, who is returning to the track where he spent his learning years.

"It's an honor," Dutrow said, after seeing his horse bedded down in the stall that Pimlico traditionally reserves for the Kentucky Derby winner.

"I grew up here," said Dutrow, whose late father, Dick Dutrow, was among Maryland's leading trainers. "We used to be stabled a few barns over, and I used to come over here and see the (Preakness) horses. It's a big thrill."

Good Morning My Sweet Prince!

FOB's, please pray for Erin and her family during this most difficult time. I am heart sick over this news. We met Erin through this site and KF, let's all let them know we are still here for them.

Prayers to all.....FOB FOREVER!

Karen - TN

Another article from Lexington's paper..

NBC to discuss Eight Belles

NBC Sports' Bob Costas will lead a round-table discussion examining the death of the filly Eight Belles at the Kentucky Derby during the network's coverage of the Preakness Stakes beginning 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

Also part of the discussion will be the challenges that lie ahead for the horse racing industry.

Panelists include Larry Jones, trainer of Eight Belles; Gary Stevens,NBC's horse racing analyst,Larry Bramlage, equine orthopedic surgeon;Alex Waldrop, president and CEO of the National Racing Association;and Willian Rhoden, columnist for the New York Times.

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer.

ABOUT ALEX'S LEMONADE STAND

In 2000, a 4 year old cancer patient named Alexandra "Alex" Scott announced a seemingly simple idea -she was holding a lemonade stand to raise money to help "her doctors" find a cure for kids with cancer. The idea was put into action by Alex and her older brother, Patrick, when they set up the first "Alex's Lemonade Stand for Childhood Cancer" on their front lawn in July of 2000.

For the next four years, despite her deteriorating health, Alex held an annual lemonade stand to raise money for childhood cancer research. Following her inspirational example, thousands of lemonade stands and other fundraising events have been held across the country by children, schools, businesses, and organizations, all to benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for childhood cancer. On August 1st, 2004, Alex died peacefully at the age of 8 -- she had raised over $1 million for childhood cancer research in her short lifetime.

Alex's spirited determination to raise awareness and money for all childhood cancer while she bravely fought her own deadly battle with cancer has inspired thousands of people, from all walks of life to raise money and give to her cause. Alex's family and supporters are committed to continuing her inspiring legacy through Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501c3 charity. As of June 2007, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation has raised over $18 million for childhood cancer research. The result -- Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation has given millions of dollars for childhood cancer research across the country!

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MISSION STATEMENT
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation is a unique foundation that has evolved from a young cancer patient's front yard lemonade stand to a nationwide fundraising movement for childhood cancer.
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation is committed to:

*Raising money and awareness for pediatric cancer causes, primarily research into new cures and treatments.

*Encouraging and educating others, especially children, to raise money for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for childhood cancer.

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OUR VISION:

A Cure for all children with cancer

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WHAT MAKES ALEX'S LEMONADE STAND DIFFERENT THAN OTHER CHARITIES?
Alex took the very simple idea of a lemonade stand and combined it with the cause of pediatric cancer - a natural and meaningful fit. The simple concept of "fighting childhood cancer, one cup at a time" has allowed people who would not usually participate in fundraising, especially children, to organize and raise money for childhood cancer. Adults and children have been inspired by Alex's giving spirit - since 2004 there have been over 8000 Alex's Lemonade Stands held across the country. These stands have been organized by a diverse group of devoted volunteers including large and small businesses, inner city school children, senior centers, pre-school aged children, a juvenile detention center, college students, and a group of homeless people. The lesson that children and adults everywhere learn from holding their own lemonade stands is simple but powerful - every person can make a difference in the world.

Additionally, Alex's Lemonade Stand has inspired people who would not be likely to donate to childhood cancer to make donations with the reassurance that "no donation is too small". The Lemonade Stand as a fundraiser brings charitable giving to communities and neighborhoods, making donating simple and rewarding for everyone.

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation is also unique in its approach to providing grants. Our goal is to partner with the staff at leading research and treatment facilities around the country. We work with them to identify the specific ways in which the Foundation can make a difference for children who need new advances in treatments-and who need these options today, not tomorrow. We know what a difference those new advances can make -- they gave Alex four years of life and inspired her to start raising money to help other children with difficult to treat cancers.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Alex Scott has been honored with numerous awards, including the Good Housekeeping Hero For Health Award, the Philadelphia 76ers Hometown Hero Award (2002 and 2003) The Philadelphia Foundation's Philanthropist of The Year for 2003, a Volvo For Life Award 2003, The Association for Fundraising Professionals Youth in Philanthropy Award 2004, a Kellogg's Child Development Award 2004,a Please Touch Museum Great Friend to Kids Award 2006, and The Sunshine Foundation's Impossible Dream Award 2006. Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation has also received the PPRA Gold Medal Award for 2005, the 2006 Ben Appelbaum Advocate for Youth Award, the Philadelphia Sports Writers Humanitarian Award for 2005, The Gilda's Club Ann Silverman Award 2006, a Paul Harris Citation from The Rotary Club, and proclamations naming Alex's Lemonade Stand Days from the State of Pennsylvania and the State of Connecticut, as well as numerous Good Citizen Citations.

Two awards have been named in Alex's memory. Volvo Cars has created the Alex Scott Butterfly Award which will be given to a child who, like Alex, has shown extraordinary conscience, care, and character in helping others. The Philadelphia 76ers have renamed their community service award - The Hometown Hero In The Spirit of Alex Scott award.

Alex's story has been featured on The Oprah Show, The Today Show, The CBS Early Show, The CBS Evening News, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and dozens of other news segments across the country. Alex's Lemonade Stand has also been featured in People Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Good Housekeeping Magazine, and many other local and national magazines. Hundreds of newspapers worldwide have run stories about Alex and her lemonade stand including, The Philadelphia Inquirer, USA Today, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, and The New York Times. USA Today recognized her among 21 worldwide figures whose lives affected news, entertainment, sports and business in 2004; the Associated Press listed Alex in its "Roll Call of Notables who died in 2004"; Main Line Today Magazine named her "Person of the Year"; and The Philadelphia Inquirer had Alex's Lemonade Stand as one of the top 10 news of the year.

Thank you for joining us in the fight against childhood cancer... one cup at a time!

Bobby Jindal is no longer a congressman from Louisiana. He is now governor and is having a great deal of success cleaning up the corruption that so stunted recovery after Katrina and that has been a hallmark of Louisiana for many decades.

Marydel

Popping in temporarily on a matter of utmost urgency: CT Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, who has proven herself to be a true friend of the American horse, and who gained many admirers here when we watched her testimony on C-SPAN (remember "Rosa Rocks" and "Rosa for President"?), has been attacked by her opponent in the upcoming election for her support of "horse-related" issues. COMMENTS ARE NEEDED!

SUPPORT CONGRESSWOMAN ROSA DeLAURO

(I'm "Hamden Nan on the comments of this article...)

Sherry,
You are so welcome! I wear her bracelet and support her. Her mom and dad are wonderful people.

A child for children. Can't get better than that.

God bless Erin and her family. I think it is safe to say that we are all on this journey with them. We will support them anyway we can. They will always be in our prayers.

###interesting article:

Results mixed, but fillies have paid a steep price recently
By Pat Forde
ESPN.com
(Archive)
Updated: May 14, 2008, 3:45 PM ET
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One of the most debated questions coming out of the Eight Belles breakdown in the Kentucky Derby is whether owner Rick Porter and trainer Larry Jones courted disaster by racing a filly against colts.

The quick answer would seem to be of course not. She beat 18 of 19 colts, after all, losing only to a potential monster in Big Brown.

State of the game

Eight Belles' death prompted much hand-wringing in the racing industry. Solutions are not always easy to come by, as ESPN.com's Pat Forde finds. Story
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But in recent years, fillies who have tried the Triple Crown -- or the spring prep races leading up to it -- have tended to pay a heavy price. Whether that's coincidence or not is unclear, but the record isn't pretty, starting with Eight Belles.

Results of a necropsy are not yet back, so any guess why is simply conjecture at this point. Some say the race itself had nothing to do with it. Others aren't so sure, especially given the apparent competitiveness of Eight Belles.

"Perhaps getting beat to the point where the average horse quits trying, others keep trying to the point where they get hurt," said Greg Ferraro of the University of California-Davis Center for Equine Health. "Ruffian [who broke down in a famous 1975 match race with colt Foolish Pleasure] and Eight Belles are two prime examples. You're chasing something you can't beat.

"Fatigue plays a major factor in horses getting hurt. Risk of injury rises dramatically."

Last year Rags to Riches became the first filly since 1905 to win the Belmont by impressively outdueling Curlin in the stretch. She was knocked out for three months from that effort, then was injured in her first race back and was ultimately retired.

Prior to Eight Belles, the last fillies to run in the Derby were Three Ring and Excellent Meeting in 1999. It was a bad spring for both.

Excellent Meeting endured a rough Derby trip to finish fifth, and trainer Bob Baffert ran her back in the Preakness. She was so uncompetitive in that race that jockey Kent Desormeaux wrapped her up with 3/8 of a mile left. She didn't finish the race.

Three Ring had an even rougher Derby trip than Excellent Meeting and finished last. Prior to her next race, the Mother Goose Stakes at Belmont Park, she reared in the paddock, flipped on her back and fractured her skull. She had to be euthanized on the spot.

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Eight Belles was strong enough to finish second in the Kentucky Derby, but broke down after the finish.
Baffert also ran his other top-notch filly of 1999, Silverbulletday, in that year's Belmont. After 11 wins in 12 starts, she finished seventh and ran her slowest Beyer Speed Figure since early in her 2-year-old season. Silverbulletday did bounce back with three straight victories later that summer.

"After I ran Silverbulletday in the Belmont, I said I'd never do it again," Baffert said. "It can still be done, but it takes the right kind of horse. If something goes wrong it's painful and it's embarrassing. You better be prepared to take a lot of flak for it."

Baffert had another elite filly this year in Indian Blessing. Despite a dearth of talented 3-year-old colts in his barn, Baffert told the owners not to bother nominating Indian Blessing for the Triple Crown races against the boys.

"Don't even give me the temptation," he said.

Several fillies have tried to get on the Derby trail via one of its major prep races, the Santa Anita Derby. Recent results have not been good. Sweet Catomine was injured in the '04 Santa Anita. Surfside ran in the '99 Santa Anita and finished fifth, then was knocked out for all of the major filly races over the ensuing months. Eliza was beaten in the '93 Santa Anita, then was upset in her next start as the heavy favorite in the Kentucky Oaks.

Even the two warrior fillies who have won the Derby in modern times, Genuine Risk in 1980 and Winning Colors in '88, both went on to endure difficulties breeding. Neither has produced a stakes winner.

Of course, there are plenty of counterpoints to make. Serena's Song ran 16th in the '95 Derby and came back to beat boys later that summer, on her way to a very successful career. Sharp Cat was the beaten favorite in the '97 Santa Anita Derby but won the Acorn Stakes shortly thereafter and had two more Grade I stakes wins at age 4. Miesque routinely beat the boys during her stellar career. Ta Wee was champion sprinter in 1969 and '70, doing most of her work against boys. And three Breeders' Cup sprint champions have been females.

Jim Squires, who bred 2001 Derby winner Monarchos, told The New York Times he doesn't believe Eight Belles was put at undue risk running against colts. Arthur Hancock III, who has bred three Derby winners, isn't so sure.

He was present in 1964 when his father's prize filly, Lamb Chop, broke down against boys and had to be euthanized. He remembers his father swearing through his tears that he'd never subject a filly to that again.

"I saw it firsthand and learned my lesson there," Arthur Hancock said. "It's just nature. Do you know many women -- or any women -- who could play for the Kansas City Chiefs or Denver Broncos?

"I guarantee you one thing: If she does, it's going to be a long time before she wants to play football again. If she comes out of it. That's just the way this planet is."

Pat Forde is a senior writer for ESPN.com. He can be reached at ESPN4D@aol.com.

Karen Macmanus - Dallas, Texas

####Jen...yes, Daryl and I emailedlast night...sounds like you did great in spite of the immaturity of some of the folks there. I told him how proud we were of all of you. I know how hard it is to try and reason when people aren't being rational...you guys did great!!! Glad you stood your ground...we'll just have to stay on them...Branson and all....

"God's Wonders In Rainbows"

From God's Loving Heart
The Most Beautiful Rainbow Barbaro
His Wings Of Love
Eight Belles God's Glowing Angel
In Rainbows
Beautiful Visions
Beautiful Creations
Beautiful Inspirations
Divinely
Barbaro's Halo Is Glowing So, So So Beautifully
All The Colors Of The Rainbow
The Circle Of Love
In Hearts
In Roses
In Halos
Nicanor
The Circle Of Angels
Barbaro's Famblee Of So, So So Beautiful Angels
Glowing In Love
Angel Erin
The Wings Of Prayer
The Rainbow Of God's Wonders
Divine Blessings For Barbaro's Angels
God's Light Of Love
Angel Wings.......

8.......Halos.......Two Hearts......Connected In
Love......Divine Faith........

Affirmed Rainbows.......
Sacred Prayers........

Affirmed Prayers.......
God And The Angels Are With You.......
Jesus.......
Angel Barbaro......
Angel Eight Belles......

Affirmed Hope......
Big Brown.......
God's Divine Love And Protection.......

Affirmed Knowing......
Angel Barbaro Is With You.......
Very Special Angel In The Sky.......
Glowing......

Affirmed

NEW REP TO TARGET - Steve Scalise

FYI - noticed this post at Comments

Rep.Bobby Jindal-LA is replaced by: Steve Scalise

Posted by Carol Nichols at May 15, 2008 2:47 PM

Just called - the phone number and fax we had for Jindal are correct for Scalise.

Talked to Scalise's phone aide - Jindal became Governor of LA and Scalise JUST ascended to the seat "last Wednesday" said the aide.

I reminded the aide that Jindal had voted YES on 503 last Congress and YES on 249, urging that Scalise follow suit...

The Legislative Director in charge of the 503 issue is Megan Bel.

We need to ejumikate Rep. Scalise right away!

If something goes wrong it's painful and it's embarrassing. You better be prepared to take a lot of flak for it."

Embarassing! A lot of flack! I don't believe this was said. What about the horse who is seriously hurt or being euthanized?
Leave it at painful. A heartless greedy jerk!

What Baffert ment by painful and embarassing is not talking about a horse breaking down or being injured. It's about mismatching a filly where you may think she belongs, her record says she belongs but she doesn't.
He is a Professional Trainer, he gets paid to place his horses in races where they have a chance of winning. When he puts a filly in vs males where, as a professional, he thinks she can win and if she runs very poorly or is eased because she has lost contention in the race, it then becomes painful to watch an otherwise competitive horse running so poorly and it's embarassing because, him as a PROFESSIONAL, made a bad judgement that he will hear about and possibly lose business due to it.
Racing, when you break it down is a Business, people get into it to make money. No matter how you want to slice it, it's a business. And if not for "the " business these horses would not exist.
So if anyone thinks Baffert is a jerk, feel free to do so, but remember, he's in it to make a living, and thats the bottom line.
Matz, Motion, Tagg, you name them, they have had horses that break down. Are they all villians??
It's the nature of the business. None of them want a horse to break down, but it will happen and can never be stopped. It can become more infrequent, but that takes effort to get ALL drugs out of the breed and that will take years.

****Jonna

Prayers. That is all I can say. I can't seem to stop sobbing for them. My son and I are going to visit later today. If there is a sense of need for something, I will surely let you all know. I know all of your prayers and support have been a great comfort, especially for Anne.

I too have this overwhelming feeling that I want... no, NEED to do something. But there is nothing but to pray. Pray for peace for that beautiful child and for peace for her family and all that know her.

Erin is the girliest girl I know, which always made me chuckle, because Anne is NOT :) Erin is all about pretty things... pinks and purples, sparkly, bedazzled things. Make-up and nail polish... Hannah Montana. She is beautiful inside and out. And she is wise beyond her years. She is definitely as some would say, an old soul.

Please keep praying.

love to all,
Rach

COMMENTS NEEDED TO SUPPORT Rep. Rosa DeLaura

reposting:

Popping in temporarily on a matter of utmost urgency: CT Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, who has proven herself to be a true friend of the American horse, and who gained many admirers here when we watched her testimony on C-SPAN (remember "Rosa Rocks" and "Rosa for President"?), has been attacked by her opponent in the upcoming election for her support of "horse-related" issues. COMMENTS ARE NEEDED!

SUPPORT CONGRESSWOMAN ROSA DeLAURO

(I'm "Hamden Nan on the comments of this article...)

Posted by: Nancy in CT at May 15, 2008 5:33 PM

THANKS FOR THE HEADS-UP

Just posted this Comment at the site noted above

Rep. De Lauro is to be COMMENDED, not criticized, for her position on the horse slaughter issue.

This dude Healy not only is dead wrong; he doesn't even have his underlying facts right. Anything to sling s**t at an obviously worthier opponent.

This quote of Healy is astounding:

One can only wonder why she is more concerned with horse slaughtering than protecting the health of Connecticut taxpayers who can only afford to eat horse meat," Healy complained.

Of course - the horse meat from our American horses is ONLY consumed by rich people in foreign countries, NONE by poor humans in the US or anywhere else. In the US horse meat is not approved/used for human consumption, period, whether by rich or poor people. It is not, as per Healy, consumed by people "who can only afford to eat horse meat" - abroad, where it IS consumed, it is sold and served as a HIGH-PRICED DELICACY, and high-end restaurants display signs such as "EAT AN AMERICAN CHAMPION."

We do not eat horses in the US and we do not breed horses as food animals. There are no longer any HS facilities operating within the United States. At this moment, the Senate version of the [freestanding] federal anti-slaughter and anti-export for slaughter bill, S 311, has 38 cosponsors plus the sponsor, Sen. Mary Landrieu; and the House version, HR 503, has 201 cosponsors in addition to sponsor Rep. Jan Schakowsky.

I urge everyone reading this to visit this website to find out what YOU can do to help bring the federal legislation to passage and end the insanity. americansagainsthorseslaughter.com and another great site is vetsforequinewelfare.org

Go Rosa, give em heck!

Caroline Jaffe in Hammond IN
mythicfigs.org

of course the bluelink from Nancy's post that I reposted didn't come through, silly me.

Here is where to leave Comments in support of Rep. Rosa DeLauro:

http://www.connpost.com/localnews/ci_9250140

http://www.connpost.com/localnews/ci_9250140
> >
> > Please read this absolutely inane attack on Representative DeLauro and then...
> >
> > Please take the time and post a polite but POINTED response! My comments are under "Hamden Nan" although I haven't a clue why it says Meriden CT after my name...
> >
> > Thanks so much,

Robyn and Tammie, Chief is doing fairly good. still has a little problem with one leg and cant jump without his back legs giving way. He tried to jump in his chair where he likes to sleep and couldnt do it. He looks so confused like "what in the heck". He sleeps a lot but all in all he seems to feel okay. Just very quiet and I think he gets confused sometimes. I know he is almost 13 and the stroke has taken a lot out of him and I know we are on a downhill path but I am grateful to have him here now. #####Janice, I am so glad Kaiser is at home. Can the vet give him something to keep him calmed down.? I know he is happy to be home with his peeple.

The May Hay Ride at MHR has started. Jerri and Apple are leading the way.

Barbaro's Kentucky Derby Hay Wagon Ride

Two Drawings: First includes a Barbaro Breyer Model, a copy of Kentucky Derby #132 Review hard cover book,a hand painted pewter Barbaro-Prado pin, and four Kentucky Derby commemorative mint julep glasses.

Second Drawing is an unsigned 8x10 framed Barbara Livingston photo of Barbaro taken at Churchill Downs.

May Hay Ride

Ro & Brady

Just got this per email, But the date was May 6 on something called feed?
And the first part talked of Daryl and it was not nice!

Some animal-rights activists who have bombarded the state senate with opposition to a resolution generate little for their efforts but resentment.

Senator Wes Shoemyer, a cattle farmer from Clarence, wants to tell Congress to keep supporting horse processing in the united states and to offer incentives to create horse processing plants. He says the federal suspension of horse slaughtering is the most impractical thing he says he's ever seen.

Horse-lovers throughout the nation have buried Senators such as Joan Bray with messages of opposition. Bray, a St. Louis animal activist herself, says somebody has misrepresented this issue throughout the country. She says 7,000 messages have jammed her e-mail and have "totally screwed up" her e-mail system. She says her staff has been busy fielding calls from people as far away as Massachusetts who don't know what the resolution says.

Supporters of the resolution maintain the federal suspension of slaughtering sentences horses to a far uglier death because many will be neglected and starved by owners who can no longer afford to keep them when the horse gets old and its health declines.

The senate, irritated at the barrage of message it's been getting, has voted 28-5 to send its message to Congress.

Concurrent resolutions such as SCR 35 seldom make any kind of an impression in Washington. But Shoemyer says other states are passing similar resolutions which might put some muscle behind the message.

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Prayers for Erin and family..

Please tell me we saved all of the El Paso horses.

Has Jerri had her baby?

so busy...at work...do not know what is what today.

PLEASE CALL, FAX, EMAIL...NEVER GIVE UP...GIVE THEM ALL WE GOT FOBS...WE ARE A LOVING, CARING, GROUP...WE ARE FAMILY.

May 15 Cherokee Devotional [sharing email from Harriette Brillianthawk]

Our willingness to work at whatever we can opens doors to new opportunities. Willingness breathes life into us and gives us a vision. Hope is good but determination is even better. It sets the tone to move, to do the things set out for us. And we can do anything when we do not stop to consider what if we were to fail, or what if we are not appreciated. Cherokee women were never considered inferior to the men. They were honored and respected and educated themselves so they could teach their children. It meant hard work and determination to perfect what they could so they could pass it on. Sometimes, the main objective of our work is not just to prosper but to do a worthwhile thing well. We keep labor on a high level, never taking the easy way out. There is honor in work--even in the most menial job. Success is short-lived when the work is done for appearances.


If our children should visit this place...they may see and recognize with pleasure the deposits of their fathers.

Sharitarish

****Please help if you can.....to get complete story, go to DB under thread Lifelines...tb at Mountaineer need help......Tee at Lifelines will give a home to DAP...injured tb at Mountaineer Park if we can get her paid for and help with transportation to her place near York Penna.

Interesting fact is that DAP is a sister of Lonestar Miss, already with Tee. MaryL Ohio has been very involved with Lonestar Miss and when visiting her last January, made her a promise to lookout for her little sister, DAP. Now we can all help make this promise come true.

Please, please, help if you can. Anything will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you... Ellie az

Tracking Sold Horses: Lucky Rescue of Little Cliff
by: Pat Raia
May 10 2008, Article # 11842

During a visit to a known direct-to-slaughter holding pen in New Holland, Pa., Christy Sheidy, co-founder of equine rescue Another Chance 4 Horses, purchased a bay gelding. Thanks to a tattoo on his lip, Sheidy was able to identify the horse as Little Cliff, a Thoroughbred once owned by trainer Nick Zito. Sheidy also discovered a sticker affixed to the horse's registration documents, requesting that Little Cliff be returned to Zito when his racing career ended.

"The Zitos want him back and that's where he's going," said Sheidy.

A sticker on Little Cliff's registration papers helped him to be reunited with former owners.
The notation on his registration document was Little Cliff's ticket home. But most rescued horses don't get that opportunity.
"The tattoo and registration data follows Thoroughbreds wherever they go," said Kathleen Schwartz-Howe, executive director of Days End Farm Horse Rescue in Lisbon, Md. "Other breeds don't have that identification available."

While non-racing breed associations register horses' lineage and record ownership transfers, permanent identification, such as a tattoo, is not required, and papers might not be updated as horse changes owners.

Tom Persechino, senior director of marketing for the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), said no rule in AQHA's bylaws forbids owners from expressing their willingness to take back a horse they've sold.

"We just don't have a policy in place to accommodate that right now," Persechino said.

However, he said, the AQHA has formed a task force, and is consulting with sale barn operators to find ways to reduce the number of horses that go to slaughter.

"One of the things we're investigating is a form a seller can fill out at the auction that says if a horse is sold to a killer buyer, the seller would get that horse back," Peresechino said.

While that might work at sales at which the seller is actively involved, Schwartz-Howe has another idea for horses already in a rescue situation. Because most rescued horses don't arrive with registration documents, and rescuers generally withhold documents from subsequent owners to discourage breeding, she advocates building a "I Want My Horse Back" database. Former owners looking for a particular horse could detail the animal's description and last-known owner and location.

She noted for that for the idea to get off the ground, the database would need to have a national scope, and an organized group would have to take ownership of the project.

Persechino said he would would rather see breed associations stepping up to offer their members reclaim options.

"I can't speak for other associations, but I think the breed associations are best suited to handle a reclaiming effort, because we're already maintaining registration records," he said.

Meanwhile, Schwartz-Howe said matching rescued horses with former owners remains contingent on good luck and timing.

"We had a Morgan pony that showed up on camera when a television crew was filming here," she said, "afterward, three of his former owners contacted me about him."

Pfizer Extends Barbaro Memorial Fund Support

May 14 2008, Article # 11868
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Since late January, Pfizer Animal Health and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) have joined forces to help fund laminitis research through the NTRA Charities' Barbaro Memorial Fund.

Pfizer Animal Health displays featuring "Riding with Barbaro" awareness bracelets, will appear in select veterinary clinics and retail outlets across the country and at major equine events. Due to the strong response thus far, Pfizer Animal Health will be expanding its number of display locations and manufacturing thousands of additional bracelets for public distribution.

"We have received enthusiastic support for our displays featuring Equimax and the Barbaro Memorial Fund Awareness Bracelets," said Kristin Ruff, marketing manager of U.S. Equine Business at Pfizer Animal Health. "In fact, the reaction thus far has well exceeded our expectations."

The partnership's aim is to increase awareness of the Fund. Owners, trainers, and horse enthusiasts can contribute directly to the work of the Barbaro Memorial Fund online at RidingwithBarbaro.org. Information on the donation site, and the Fund's goal, will continue to be featured in 2008 Pfizer Animal Health advertising for several equine products.

Alex -
Very interesting article today on Equine Heaven about horses racing without shoes! Any comments or insight?

I will be contacting Sen. Bray, who happens to be in office due in part to MY support all these years, thank you; and the others who voted for SCR 35. I will be reminding them that this is a democratically elected legislature, they are in office because we put them there, their job is to listen to and represent ALL their constituents, and EVERY citizen DAMN WELL has a constitutional right and a civic imperative to let them know how we feel about pending measures.

Passing something in a fit of pique? Smart, really smart.

**********
Nancy, my dear fren, welcome home.

Susan E.,St. Louis and currently embarrassed to live here

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Rachel:
thanks for the note.
I just feel ill about this little girls heroic struggles against the disease, the docs, the nurses, anyone who was standing in her way of forward motion. What a ballsy little girl.

Yes, so, my friend , a pediatric oncologist says that this is the way kids are with cancer. Old beyond their years. Somehow able to withstand tests and procedures that would send their adult counterparts weeping to hide under their beds...

Sharon says that all little kids with cancer want from their docs/nurses/techs is HONESTY. SO I guess I have to follow Erin's lead and be as feisty as she is.
I have the old mailing address for Dr. W(?)s office where mail was being funneled before. Can you find out if Anne wants to stick with this?

Thanks dear Rachel...these things are beyond human understanding, IMHO.

With much affection: jonna

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Joan
Jessie from ACHE went down to the yards with her 6 horses already "paid for" and then, girl, the donations just kept coming on. It was awesome. You gotta go to the DB and read. It was a wonderful high, and then the news about Erin:

Has Jerri had her baby: hahahahahahahahahahahahaha.

Love: j

((((((((((((((((((((Rachel))))))))))))))))))))))))

NOT FOR CAT-LOVERS ONLY

just for fun - and some nice links to pics - take a little break from our heartbreaking work to enjoy a little feline frivolity!

"FACTS ABOUT TUXEDO CATS"

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=23765.1

URGENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHO IS Cheyannieg@aol.com IT IS AN FOB IN TROUBLE!

mike c's comments at 7:26 pm today:

I have been staring at this for a half hour. Willing my fingers to not comment about nearly all of what he said.

If i write what I am thinking, I will be banned from the Board forever. I really hate that. But I will go feed the dogs and go out to dinner and wish I was still drinking.

Mike c: I'd love to personally email you. I guess that's the most harmless thing I can come up with.

But my deep respect and love to all who are trying to change this business.

PLEASE SOMEONE RESPOND TO MY URGENT EMAIL ABOVE! SHE SENT ME THIS. I AM SCARED TO DEATH!

Help me`1111

Think i havr had a stroke or a really bnad breakdown. I satillwant to resue the baby, we will take
him far away.judith let me know pleasehow I can help///
We can hide hin in julian

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Renee!
The email came to you? Who is this person. Good God.

######

Renee I do not recognize the e-mail addy.

Ro & Brady

Judith in CA part of Steph's group

ALSO
I cannot get into any of the CARE links to Erin and the Brennan's that were usually available to us. Anyone have any intel on that? Wanted to send a note to Anne, etc....

Barb?

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Renee
I do not recognize the e-mail address ither. And I checked my address book.

Call Steph

I don't have the number. I am a wreck!

Email came through from Joan Dillon identifying the sending email addy as a member of Steph's CA group, so I just forwarded Renee's SOS to Steph.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((CJ))))))))))))))))))))))

I don't have Steph's number either, but I do have Deb's and she prob has Steph's so I am going to call Deb now. (DebA in WI, not the other Debs) If anybody has Steph's phone number pls try contacting her . . .

I googled it and found a name and number. Don't know if it's any good though:

Judy Jaehn
6196540389
Cheyannieg@aol.com

MHR Steph?

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YOLE

Here is Anne Brennan's email addy:
abrennan6@comcast.net

The report on Eight Belles is on BloodHorse. I can't post it here.

Eight Belles' Necropsy Report Released
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Last Updated: May 15, 2008

Eight Belles
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Eight Belles, the filly who broke down after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) at Churchill Downs May 3, suffered compound fractures of both front legs at the fetlock joints, a necropsy report released May 15 concluded.

The necropsy, ordered by the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority, found no pre-existing bone abnormalities, said Dr. Lafe Nichols, Kentucky chief state veterinarian. The necropsy also found no disease or condition affecting the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems or other major organs.

Owned by Rick Porter's Fox Hill Farms and trained by Larry Jones, Eight Belles was euthanized on the track after suffering the catastrophic leg injuries.

The necropsy was performed at the Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center at the University of Kentucky. The results of routine post-race drug testing have not yet been received. That testing is being performed at the authority’s official laboratory at Iowa State University.

Porter had previously stated preliminary necropsy reports said the daughter of Unbridled's Song out of the Dixieland Band mare Away did not suffer a heart attack or an aneurysm or any other surprises.

At its regularly scheduled May 19 meeting, the KHRA will be asked by its chairman, Robert Beck Jr., to form a work group to study health and safety issues relating to thoroughbred racing.

“Nothing is more important to the racing industry than the safety of the competitors,” said Lisa Underwood, executive director of KHRA.

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(((((((((((((((((((((jonna))))))))))))))))))))

"Cheyannie" is Judith, in the California calling group.

Thanks for the update. I'm going to send it to Stephanie.

- Jean

I'm talking to Steph right now.

The California group is on it...

I was late.

- Jean

got 3 phone numbers for Steph from Deb and emailed to Renee. Now also gonna send her this info from kathy b. WHAT A WORLD!

I'm on my way home will be checking in later.

Good night big bay boy. Love you bunches.

Didn't 'Afleet Alex' owners donate a portion of his winnings to Alex's Lemonade Stand, as well?

Prayers for Erin and her family. My dear hubby passed away from the same diagnosis last summer. As a caregiver, you feel so darn helpless.

Hay, everybody!

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Prayers...lots of prayers...for Judith and the CA group. I received the e-mail and just went still. Please keep us posted and prayers are certainly on the way.

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Things are improving on the home front...Liz has health issues no woman her age (24) should have. This was her wake-up call...but things are under control now. Whew...

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The boys...what can I say about the boys. Ever since that horrendous frat party, they have been so happy around me - Windy - Mr. Cool with the Attitude especially. Today for the first time in months, he let me do direct hands-on Reiki (instead of distance sending). All the boys are so white, they are gleaming. Just gleaming.

And they know they may be about to fulfill some of their purposes. Will know more after tomorrow.

Prayers for all those in need of healing or comfort.

You are all the greatest.

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme

(((((((((((((((renee))))))))))))

Has anybody heard from Margie???

((((((Margie))))))

Jonna and all,

If you want, you can certainly send anything to the shop. I will make sure Anne gets it. Jonna, if you email me directly rachcrafts@aol.com, I can give you the address.... just don't want to post, as I don't think Anne would want that. We talked about you today, so I am sure that Anne would not object to me giving you the address.

Erin has always been a tough kid. And your friend is right she just didn't want any BS... still doesn't... just tell her what was going to happen with tests, etc. And in my opinion, Erin knows what's going on now. Kids know. My guy is 5. He's been to visit Erin in the hospital and at home. He spent most of the time there today with Erin's older brothers. He wrote Erin a note and drew her a picture. When I went to tell him it was time to go, very large tears started to flow. I asked him what was wrong and he said very quietly, "not now. I don't want to leave Erin yet, not yet. I can't say goodbye." Kids know. Maybe not on the same level, but they know.

God, I want to understand it. I want to know why. What a damn futile question, this I know. But damnit I'm pissed. So I wish I had more insight than that... or some answer as to what we can do collectively for the Brennan's. An instruction book on how to get through this part would be helpful. But all I can do is hug them, tell them I'm here... we all are. And I continue to pray and ask you to do the same.

With love,
Rach

QUESTION for MIKE C -

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't Bob Baffert WAR EMBLEM's trainer?

Did he not run WAR EMBLEM in the races injured and when he was told that War Emblem had chips in his kness, Bob Baffert's words were:

"...let the chips fall where they may"

AND Bob Baffert ran WAR EMBLEM injured, reason why such a great horse didn't win the Triple Crown. It still amazes me the potention WAR EMBLEM had if he had not been ran injured.

This is is just my opinion and thoughts as to WAR EMBLEM...WAR EMBLEM's spirit was broken by the way he was betrayed. Perhaps he is not happy where he is and that is why he is not interested in being a stud, although he is alot more handsome than many men I have known.

((((((PRAYERS TO ERIN)))))

(((((PRAYERS TO THE FOB...WHO NEEDS US???)))))

(((Jonna...thanks for letting me know the El Paso horses are safe)))

(((((PRAYERS TO ALL THE FOBS AND HUGS...AND THANKS FOR EMAILING ME...FAMILY))))))))

((Yes...we need an update master list))))

Goodnight you beautiful Bay, Barbaro

Barbaro...thank you...you have created a family that words cannot describe how wonderful each of them are...they are giving their very best...tackling all the unfinish tasks.

We love you and miss you so much...and tell all of your heavenly frens...we love them too.

Goodnight Family/Fans of Barbaro

PLEASE CALL, FAX, EMAIL...WE ARE HERE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES.

Please remember and help our rescues...prices of diesel/gas and everything is going up minute by minute...and our rescues need all the help they can get.

I still wish...and maybe Alex and all can input..we need a grain/hay,feed bank...and start stocking up...for this upcoming months and winter months.

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

God Bless Each Of You...may He keep each of you under his arms of love.

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Thank you Alex.
Thank you Tim and Fair Hill.

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Prayers to Tracey's father, Tracey, Belle, Georgia.

Nellie???? we are watching...

I love each of you..

Rescue underway in honor of Eight Belles

Dap, a mare from Mountaineer (injured in her last race recently) - half-sister to Lone Star Miss, and (twilight zone music, please) with the same birthdate (date and year) as Eight Belles, has been bailed; she will be going to Tee at Lifelines, where Lone Star Miss lives. This is a rescue engineered via Mary L, who spearheaded the rescue/placement of Lone Star Miss. (Mary has been watching Dap's decline at the track for a while, and promises have been made to Lone Star Miss concerning her sister . . .)

All that is needed now, is funds for transport from Mountaineer to Lifelines and for X-rays so they can ascertain what is involved in dealing with the injury.

There are several DB Threads about this rescue, but now that the bail is covered, here is where they are finishing up the transport/Xray costs:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=23752.1

I can't find at the moment, the post announcing that Eight Belles and Dap have the exact same birthday, but trust me, that was posted on one of several threads about Dap.

MORE LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH.

Hay FOBs,

Thanks for the kind thoughts about Kaiser. He's doing pretty good. Mostly hopping on 3 legs using the fractured one for balance every now and then. I'm giving him (per Vet's instructions) Buspar which is a non narcotic, mild people sedative. I thought it was working yesterday but today doesn't seem to have much effect.

Sandra - glad Chief is doing well. I know what you mean about enjoying every day you have with him.

Enjoy your evening everyone.

Janice
A forever FOB

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Barb - I heard from Margie, she is just laying low at the moment. She has also been involved in a local political campaign and is just worn out. I'll let her know you inquired.

Dap and Lone Star Miss have the same mother, whose name in French translates to "help me."

Is there anyone who can update us on the FOB who sent out an S.O.S. e-mail. I am very worried.

Ro & Brady

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Thanks, CJ. Tell her we miss her!

Story of AFLEET ALEX -

This is a MUST read story.

AFLEET ALEX - GREATEST RACE IN PREAKNESS HISTORY

The following link will provide all of us to be heard in a debate. It is asking for us to vote on certain issues such as banning drugs in racing, etc.

JOIN THE DEBATE

Go to the right and vote. You can also see videos of Preakness races, including Afleet Alex's.

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Rosemarie, there is an email "save" going on, but I don't know that it is resolved yet. Too confusing.

It also could be a hoax, or an email jacking. It happens.

STRATEGY FOR FRIDAY MAY 16

Both the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), and Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid (D-NV), have the power to bring the bill up for consideration in their respective chambers, therefore it is vital that as many people as possible, both at the grassroots level and internally within Congress, insist that the House Speaker and Senate Majority Leader do everything in their power to afford the bills legislative due process and bring them immediately to the floor for a vote.

Speaker of the House - Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)
DC Phone: 202-225-4965 Fax:202-225-4188
Email: sf.nancy@mail.house.gov

Senate Majority Leader - Harry Reid (D-NV)
DC Phone: 202-224-3542 Fax:202-224-7327
Email: http://reid.senate.gov/contact/index.cfm

It is our understanding that more co sponsors would certainly facilitate our efforts with Speaker of the House Pelosi and draw the much needed attention to this legislation. For this reason, we will be posting the names of Representatives that we will be targeting.

However, this is FREE FOR ALL FRIDAY!! The day for you to go back over your lists and call those you may have missed. Or to give another call to someone that you think is close and just needs that extra push to come join us!
Please continue to gather information from your calls and pass that information on to us via email through the DB.

Finally, please mention Americans Against Horse Slaughter when making your calls and remind them that we are a non funded, grassroots group of people from across the country brought together for the sole purpose of passing this legislation. It is important that they know we have NO OTHER agenda.

We are BARBARO�S VOICE Let it be heard!!

Shelley and Deb

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On the db...starving horses in Wisconsin...they need help...asap...awful pictures...heartbreaking...

dogs and cats...needing good homes.

FOBS...WE HAVE OUR HANDS FULL...BUT...WE CAN DO THIS...I KNOW...OUR HEARTS ARE MADE OF PURE GOLD...

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Rachel, Thanks for the updates. I have been thinking about them all day.

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Barb,

First thing that came to my mind was either hoax or hijack, but then I thought if it IS a real S.O.S. please let someone help her.

Ro & Brady

All,

Somebody, and I will leave names out for now, has been in touch with the person who sent the scary SOS. Everything is under control!

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Thanks to all the FOB'S that kept me informed....I am glad it was brought under control before I went to bed...
You all are a loving and considerate group.

Night Alex and Barbaro............

Thanks Barb!

A request for prayer fron Tracey @ Legacy....

i need a huge favor from everyone at marestare..tomorrow i have to attend a funeral of a very special little girl...she was only 9 mths old when i met her and at 26 mths she just passed away..she had a form of cancer that was not going to get better...for the last 2 years i get christmas decorations for the pediatric cancer floor at one of our hospitals here in the bay area..christmas of 06 was when i met this adorable blue eyed girl named Kaylie..she was able to go home that Christmas and i was in the hallway when i met her grandmother and her for the first time...she was one of the most beautiful children i have ever met...the most piercing blue eyes and what little bit of blonde hair she had left from all of the treatments...her name was Kaylie...in talking with grandma i learned that to pass the time in the hospital they would watch my mare belle on marestare to pass the time...2 of the nurses on the floor are dear friends of mine and they talked about belle and her awaited birth of heartbutt in jan 07...those of you that have been tuned in might remember my girlfriend nurses tylee and kim they came out and helped paint the nursery in early 07 right before heartbutt was born.anyways they kept updated on belle and heartbutt and got excited for this years foal which gave us the girl georgia...it saddens my heart so to hear that Kaylie has lost her fight...and i cannot imagine the pain that her poor parents must be dealing with..i guess what i am asking for is the prayer thread that all of you did for me when belle and george were so sick if you guys could get it going again except you will be praying for this mother who lost a very special little girl at 26 mths of age and pray for the strength to get them thru this horrible time..i will greatly appreciate it...and i know they will need all the prayers in this very difficult time....please ..i cannot thank you all enuff...someone and i do not care who please post this in the prayers thread of marestare...i cannot get my computer to cooperate...but i want this to go worldwide ..her funeral is at 10 am tomorrow eastern time and we will need all the strength and prayers to get thru this..thank you..i am headed to bed now and i know that we will be in your thoughts and prayers....thank you.

Hay, Janicek32!

Prayers are on the way...for strength,healing,comfort.

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS
Padme

I started a candle group for Kaylie and her family. It is under kayli

OOOPS - I had posted that this rescue was in honor of Eight Belles and that she had the same Bday as the rescued mare. OOOPS - the rescue is in honor of No Day Off, the TB mare from Mountaineer that the HBO documentary followed to slaughter. Dap, the mare being rescued, has the exact same bday as No Day Off. [this is per my recollection, still waiting for a reference to post to the DB re this)

repost with corrections

Rescue underway in honor of No Day Off

Dap, a mare from Mountaineer (injured in her last race recently) - half-sister to Lone Star Miss, and (twilight zone music, please) with the same birthdate (date and year) as No Day Off, has been bailed; she will be going to Tee at Lifelines, where Lone Star Miss lives. This is a rescue engineered via Mary L, who spearheaded the rescue/placement of Lone Star Miss. (Mary has been watching Dap's decline at the track for a while, and promises have been made to Lone Star Miss concerning her sister . . .)

All that is needed now, is funds for transport from Mountaineer to Lifelines and for X-rays so they can ascertain what is involved in dealing with the injury.

There are several DB Threads about this rescue, but now that the bail is covered, here is where they are finishing up the transport/Xray costs:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=23752.1

I can't find at the moment, the post announcing that No Day Off and Dap have the exact same birthday, but trust me, that was posted on one of several threads about Dap.

MORE LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH.

Posted by C. Jaffe at May 15, 2008 11:59 PM

Am seeking a DB reference for these details and will post here ASAP.

Hiya, FsOB! Alex & Wendy, I apologize about the double posting at 5:30 AM today. I'm not sure where my e-mails disappeared to, the network was slow to enter them onto the Comments Board. My mind is still reeling from the news about Erin's MRI. May each of you have a peaceful evening and may we all rise in the morn to say "TGIF!"

#### To Janice: I hope that Kaiser's evening is a comfortable one.
To Jonna: If you google on caring bridge and then load your e-mail address, it'll connect you to Erin's site. I checked a little while ago. There was no update from Anne for today, but it was great to see that Erin had so much mail today from all over the country.
To Sandra: Do you think that Chief would benefit from a set of "dog stairs" that they sell at Pet Supplies Plus? The stairs help dogs get up and down from bed, couches, etc,., so that they aren't needing to try to jump. One of my former colleagues used the stairs for his senior-aged dog and they really helped Randy. Please tell Chief that Nikita, the horse-loving Husky, sends him lots of love.
To Lou Ann: I keep getting return e-mails that your mailbox at home is full. ####

Hi Everyone,
I have tried with no luck to get a hold of Judith. I will keep trying.

((((((((((((((((((FOB'S))))))))))))))))))))))))))

All,

There is a special drawing with a VERY SPECIAL prize for the General MHR fund but especially for the PMU mares.

">Spirit's Mother's Day gift to Misty

From Tracey...

"she has a my space page her name is kaylie n. gunn you will be able to see this beautiful little girl"

www.myspace.com

re my erroneous posts at May 15, 2008 11:59 PM and at May 16, 2008 1:30 AM

TRYING ONE LAST TIME TO GET IT RIGHT:

The rescue of Dap is in honor of No Day Off.

The rescued mare, Dap, has the same birthday (date and year) as Eight Belles. (See DB post No. 23759.13 and subsequent posts on that Thread.)

ONE LAST TIME with all info correct (I HOPE)

re-repost with corrections

Rescue underway in honor of No Day Off

Dap, a mare from Mountaineer (injured in her last race recently) - half-sister to Lone Star Miss, and (twilight zone music, please) with the same birthdate (date and year) as Eight Belles, has been bailed; she will be going to Tee at Lifelines, where Lone Star Miss lives. This is a rescue engineered via Mary L, who spearheaded the rescue/placement of Lone Star Miss. (Mary has been watching Dap's decline at the track for a while, and promises have been made to Lone Star Miss concerning her sister . . .)

All that is needed now, is funds for transport from Mountaineer to Lifelines and for X-rays so they can ascertain what is involved in dealing with the injury.

There are several DB Threads about this rescue, but now that the bail is covered, here is where they are finishing up the transport/Xray costs:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=23752.1

MORE LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH.

I am wondering, under the circumstances, if we will get an update on Erin today. I will post as soon as it comes through.

Candles for Erin and Family

ALEX, before I forget,

ALEX,

THANK YOU

THANK YOU

THANK YOU!

......for putting up with us.......for sharing all the information you gladly provide.......for giving us this site to fight horse slaughter.......[for not banning me!].......for having the patience of a saint......

FOR ALL YOU DO!

I'VE HAD A VERY BUSY DAY AND JUST GOT ONLINE. MY EMAIL BOX FILLED UP, I PRAY ALL IS WELL WITH ALL YOU FOB'S. I'LL SKIM BACK THRU THE POSTS!!

LOVE & PRAYERS,
CHERYL G
:>)

This, from Susan E:

Lawmaker: Nation's food system is collapsing

Interesting article on CNN.

">Spirit's gift to Misty on Mother's Day

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Rosemarie, curse you! LOL Now EVERYTHING IS BLUE! Wait, I kind of like it this way! LOL

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There it went!

We are looking for a pony for Erin on the DB.

Please help if you can and spread the word!