Hiya, FsOB! What exciting news, I've been getting e-mails from Barb M. and it appears that more cosponsors of HR 6598 come on board each day. May everyone have a safe & productive day. If you didn't see the video of La Ville Rouge (which Alex blue-linked yesterday), I strongly encourage it. She'll make your day!

Can I possibly be the first poster today? Let's see....

#### To Barb M.: Glad that Over Enough is back home again! ####

In regards to the Sword Dancer...

GO BLACKIE!

Have a great day everyone... :)

Morning skritches to the BBH, Sir JH, Gorgeous George, Belle, KeyKey and the rest of the glorious gang of Heavenly Equines.

On their behalf:

WEDNESDAY/SHELLEYA, DEBRA, WI/AAHS:

STRATEGY FOR AUGUST 11 – 15TH

Although Congress has now recessed until September 8, Legislative Aides are still there to take your calls. Until further notice, the strategy will be to continue to gain co-sponsors for HR6598 and the plan is to start with those co-sponsors of HR503. A list is posted on the DB and Wiki with their names and we are asking that they are only called by constituents. Please do not call the names in red because they are already on board. If your Representative is already a co-sponsor of HR6598, the best way to help is to reach out and find constituents in other districts

As well as calling DC, this is a perfect time to call your Representative's local office for an August appointment. You can also check to see if your Rep is scheduled to be at an event near you. It is a perfect opportunity to get their attention and have a few words. On the DB and on the Wiki there is a Fact Sheet for you to hand out if you do get the chance to see them. (See Strategy thread)

Remember, this list will be friends of the anti slaughter legislation and there is no reason to go into detail. We’ve been asked to make sure they know that HR6598 , the Conyers-Burton Prevention of Equity Cruelty Act of 2008 is taking the Title 18 approach to end horse slaughter and has been introduced by Representative John Conyers, Chairman of the Judiciary Committee.

Although the paperwork cannot be done to co-sponsor while they are not in session, we will update this list periodically as commitments are received by the proper people in DC. When their name goes red, there is no reason to call again.

You have really set the groundwork and it seems that we’re off to the right start. We have been advised that our grassroots efforts have made a tremendous impact and YOU ALL are the reason. It is important that we now follow directions and stay focused on what has been requested of us.

Our mission is to GO RED!!!!

We are BARBARO’S VOICE…..let it be heard!!!!

Thanks,

Shelley and Deb
AMERICANS AGAINST HORSE SLAUGHTER

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

It's Wednesday FOBs. Mid-week, hump day.

Let's hope we get more good news about sponsorship of the new bill.

Blessings to each one of you.

Janice
A forever FOB and forever devoted to Kaiser

For those whom I have converted to Mary Beth Ellis Wife of Josh-the-Pilot's Champagne Blonde Blog, here is her blog among the cast who write for ALONG THE RAILS:

http://marybethellis.today.com/

She makes me laugh. And god knows we all need this.
Enjoy, MargieNM

#####
Please help the rescue going on....read the db...deadlines are Thursday....please do not let these beautiful babies go to slaughter....

PLEASE FAX, CALL, EMAIL....AND CONGRATULATIONS ON THE CO-SPONSORS....

Good Morning Beautiful Bay, Barbaro

We love you...we miss you....we are here...your loving family...we are speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves....WE GET IT.

Good Morning Family/Fans of Barbaro

We are a family, we are united, we give our very best...because we know what love, compassion, and responsibility is....we love horses and all animals...WE ARE THE FOBS.

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

Have a beautiful day.

####
Good Morning and thank you...Alex.
Good Morning Tim and Fair Hill.
Our Fallen Angels...we are here....moving forward.

####
Alex - thanks for the link to the wonderful article about Dancinginmydreams. Sounds like she is receiving excellent loving care with the Cadells. God Bless the Phipps' for giving her a chance.

THESE TWO RESCUES NEED HELP BADLY!

SOS Equines has only today to raise bail (horses do have a place to go to)

posted from the New Jersey rescue:

"We have no home offers for any horses!"

Good Morning Gang.

Thanks for that link, Jonna. The best thing about these Olympics is that delightful looking Water Cube. And also, mens swimming. When does the mens synchronized swimming start??? :-D

I NEED MY JOE TODAY:
***************************************************
Wednesday, August 13th... There were thousands of phone calls about the two police geldings I featured yesterday. Okay maybe not thousands, but at least 70. The two geldings have new homes, and readers of Tbfriends are the best...

If you count (and of course we do) horses adopted directly from feed lots, and if count horses adopted from recent ranch foreclosures, and if you count horses adopted from our dusty 30 acres, then adoptions for 2008 now stand at 375.

Yesterday I told you about a gray gelding from the race track who had been moved to a feed lot near the town of Pittsburgh. His knee is broken, and slaughter in Canada was his future. For 40 cents a pound, or $440.00 dollars plus shipping, the gelding could be saved. And he was. 11 different phone calls from readers of Tbfriends, and yesterday afternoon the gelding goes to his new home with a family in Danville. A fancy joint, with a big screen television in his barn.

Nice well trained horses wait for slaughter at feed lots. Old and skinny horses wait for slaughter at feed lots. Yesterday from the Vallejo feed lot we rescued a tall Trakehner gelding who came with registration papers. Horse killer Brent Sanchez tells us he bought the 10 year old Trakehner from a failing event barn. The gelding was being used as a lesson horse, and Brent Sanchez is asking 60 cents a pound, which comes to $720.00. A teenage reader of Tbfriends gladly came up with the money, and the Trakehner gelding is now living in Davis.

At the very same feed lot in Vallejo, an old white gelding with sore feet and a big knee waits for the slaughter truck. He can hardly walk. Horse killer Brent Sanchez is asking 40 cents a pound, which comes to $280.00. A teenage reader of Tbfriends gladly came up with the money, and now the old white gelding is living in a town called Dunnigan. He is best friends forever with an old white mare who had been lonely. When the old white gelding came off the trailer, the old white mare screamed and went right to him. Off they limped into the sunset. A big Thank You to Stephanie Diaz for providing transportation.

If you would like to rescue a horse from a Northern California feed lot, give me a call at 530-383-2120. All horses are priced by the pound. Tbfriends will help with shipping.

Enjoy your hot 101 degree Wednesday, and be sure to hug your horses.

Joe

GO TO THE SITE AND LOOK AT THE PIX. HIT F5 TO REFRESH THE IMAGE....girls and their horses: sigh.

####
Let us help SOS rescue and New Jersey rescue needs home offers...please

The New York Daily News reports that a $2500 per head fundraiser for Amaryllis Farm Equine Rescue was held with Gwyneth Paltrow as the star attraction. Attendees complained that Paltrow 'snubbed' them because she didn't mingle and rub elbows, stating "It was so rude".

Hay Hamptonites - I believe this was all about the horses. Not you.

####
ALEX
great article on DANCINGINMY DREAMS, the Phipps family, NBC, and of course, Shug McGaughey.

We need thousands of owners/trainers like these people. They need to continue to lead the way...

Goodmorning ALL

Great to read of new co sponsors joining up daily!!!
That is GREAT NEWS for our horses....
WE NEED to END THIS WAR !!!

Becky and Comet 2008 Olympics
Can't get my dinosaur puter to spit out ALL the Equestrian Olympic events BUT it would appear that Becky Holder and Comet came 5th in dressage??? The only U.S. competitors to score at the top!!!!
The cross country doesn't look good??? I thought it was 48th??? Is Comet OK??? PLEASE pray for their safety!!!I worry about them both....we don't want to lose Comet now????
PRAY that they're safe...pray that they do well!!!

######
Jan and Den in Florida
Things will get better....I'm still praying here.WE are HERE.Just a thought away.Did I ever tell you that there is a Den in my family and a Nin too!!! And I'm just called....Mare for short!!
My sister is Melinda and she couldn't say that as a little girl she just renamed herself Nin-na Baby which got shortened over years to Nin!!!

SO...here we are Nin and Den(my sisters husband) and Mare.
With a name like Mare I guess I just fit right into Barbaros Famblee too!!! LOL
Praying for a better day for you both today...Kaiser is still with you...just close your eyes and he will be there!!!

WE LOVE YOU...we're here for you !!

Have a successful day ALL...

i COULD SCTREM/ i HAVE A BAD MIG AND I JUST WROTE A GREAT POST ABOUT SOSEQUINE, AND I HIT THE WRONG KEY AND GONE. GOD IT HATE THAT. THIS THING I REALLY HATE IS THAT IS ALL THERE, PROBABLY, IN SOME RESCUE PROGRAM I DON'T KNOW ABOUT.
BUT BASICALLY, please help sosequines., baby steps. everything matters. SHawna is doing her very best, and a little bird told me that she didn't charge for any of her QT expenmses for years. Gotta do that.

Anyhopw. Please forgive the sloppy. just want to transmit the eneergy/ I can cheerleads and i can send a little $$ but prayer is probably what they need lots of too righht now....please help. We need some big ole' angels to wind this up.

SOMEDAY WE WILL NOT HAVE TO DO THIS. IF I HAVE TO DIE TRYING TO MAKE IT SO. xxoo:j
COURAGE COURAGE COURAGE.

HERE'S MY I WOULD LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR JOE SHELTON:

"At the very same feed lot in Vallejo, an old white gelding with sore feet and a big knee waits for the slaughter truck. He can hardly walk. Horse killer Brent Sanchez is asking 40 cents a pound, which comes to $280.00. A teenage reader of Tbfriends gladly came up with the money, and now the old white gelding is living in a town called Dunnigan. He is best friends forever with an old white mare who had been lonely. When the old white gelding came off the trailer, the old white mare screamed and went right to him. Off they limped into the sunset. A big Thank You to Stephanie Diaz for providing transportation."

####
Jonna...can you post sos rescue address? i will mail a small donation ....

please ...please....let us save these babies

####
franjoanbarbmargienm

we can't lose heart. i am sorry for the headaches. it just knocks me on my A$$. I am here. I am cheerleading. I want to be rich, damnitall.

I see my white mare in all their faces...

####
Jonna...I wish you and all were rich too.....

I am trying not to give up hope....but we are running out of time and needs lots of money...

PLEASE....PLEASE HELP....SOS RESCUE AND THE ONE IN NEW JERSEY....

these beautiful horses do not deserve to be sent to slaughter....they cannot help what their owners do or control their lives.

they deserve love and care....

Where are the Black Farmers...NBFA ???????

Has anyone contacted them???

Hi Maribel

Hope you and Hans are well today

have been doing some research. NBFA is organizing. Dr Boyd is spending a lot of time (like at the recent hearing) getting these bills passed. at the moment, I don't believe there is an actual resource, meaning somewhere to call to find a home or homes. AT THIS MOMENT. not saying it's not going to happen, it will, but the organization is being put into place. I have been told that the AWI is actually the point of contact at this time, but long term, the resources will be established at some point in the future to have the NBFA work with rescues on a regional basis, to find homes for horses who need them, when other options are closed. It's a big project. the first goal is getting the bills passed. if anyone associated with NBFA intervenes in the process and can offer homes, so much the better, but the objective long term is to be a safety net. don't think it's quite "there" yet.

"Seek And Ye Shall Find In Rainbows"

From God's Loving Heart
The Most Beautiful Rainbow Glowing Angel Barbaro
His Wings Of Love
Eight Belles God's Glowing Angel In The Sky
Her Wings Of Love
Angel Erin God's Precious Angel In The Sky
Her Glowing Wings Of Love In Rainbows
God's Glowing Sunshine In The Daytime
God's Glowing Stars At Night
So, So So Special Wishes
Our Angel Horses
Nicanor
God's Divine Hope
His Glowing Wings In Rainbows
God's Light Of Love Shining On You
Lentanor
God's Glowing Angel
His Glowing Wings In Rainbows
La Ville Rouge
God's Most Beautiful Angel
Her Glowing Wings Of Love
Over Enough
God's So, So So Precious Angel
Sos Equines
God's Glowing Angels
The Wings Of Prayer
The Wings Of Love
Comet
God's Angel Glowing
Barbaro's Famblee Of So, So So Beautiful Angels
Your Angelic Hearts Of Love
Your Glowing Wings Of Love
Angel Dr. Dean Richardson "The Wizard Of Oz"
For Your Angelic Heart Of Love
Your Glowing Wings Of Love In Beautiful Rainbows
Barbaro's Halo Is Glowing So Beautifully
All The Colors Of The Rainbow
The Circle Of Love
In Hearts
In Roses
In Halos
In Wings
In Rainbows
The Most Beautiful Rainbow Glowing Angel Barbaro
The Circle Of Angels
Barbaro's Angels
The Brennan Famblee
Our Angel Horses
Sword Dancer
Dancing In My Dreams
You Are The Inspiration
God's Light Of Love Shining On You
The Rainbow Of God's Wonders
Beautiful Visioning
Beautiful Creating
Beautiful Blessings
Beautiful Inspiration
In Spirit
Divine Communication
Dancing In Our Dreams
God's Signs
Divine Hope
Glowing..........

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

Affirmed Rainbows........
Sacred Prayers.......
God's Angels........

Affirmed Prayers........
Our Angel Horses........
Barbaro's Angels.........
God's Love For You.........

Affirmed Prayers.........
God And The Angels Are With You.........
Jesus.........
Angel Barbaro.........
Angel Eight Belles.........
Angel Erin.........
Angel Windchill.........
Angel Secretariat........
Angel Seattle Slew..........
Angel Ruffian.........
Angel Cuz.........
Angel Vindication........
Angel Vinstar........
Angel Chico.........
Angel Reggie..........
Angel Kaiser.........
Angel Kidu.........
Angel Kola.........
Barbaro's Angel Frens Are With You.........
Angel LITF Is Lifting You Up In Halos........
Their Wings Of Love.........
Their Rainbows Of Love Are Shining On You........
God's Glowing Angels..........
Footprints In The Sand.........

Affirmed Dreams.........
Comes True........
Seek And Ye Shall Find........

Affirmed

******* BIRTHDAY ALERT ***********

Hay, FOBs,

I just checked with Alie at KF and she has received only 3 contributions for Dr. Richardson's birthday basket. Yes, that's right, 3. I know it is the dog days of summer and money is tight, but we can do better I'm sure. Any small amount will be greatly appreciated.

DEADLINE for contributions to KF is August 26th, less than two weeks from today. DEADLINE for donations to the Laminitis Fund is August 28th. For those sending by snail mail, please do so ASAP.

This has become an FOB tradition. Please take time today and send a little something for Barbaro's buddy. He is second only to Barbaro in our hearts.

Please pass this on to those who may not always come here.

Thanks, everyone.
Debbie

KF phone # 610-444-6040 Address: 405 W. State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348

###Donna W from 2:56 on 13 August - you asked about an alternative to an e collar for your dog. There are instructions for making your own out of various plastic or cardboard sources at this site: http://www.petalert.com.au/faid/faa5.php
Or, you could try a softcollar made of: - a large towel, rolled up like some kind of thick sausage; - one leg of an old pair of jeans or pants and - a string. Stuff the rolled up towel (long enough to fit just around the neck) into the pants leg, connect the two ends of it with strong string and put it around the dog's neck.
To prevent the softcollar from being pawed off, you can attach it to a harness. It's worth a try to help your pup heal!

Please, everyone,

New Jersey Rescue (on the DB) has a home offer, that will take three in - please, if you can help with their bail?

Thank you.

August 13 Cherokee Devotional [sharing email from Harriette Brillianthawk]

Grief is one of the most tenacious and persistent emotions of all our feelings. Putting it aside is a temporary act at most, because it waits and moves at subtle times and when we least expect it.

This deceptive pain can spring from times and times ago---things that have been dealt with and put to rest. But grief is a spirit and loves to spring up as guilt questioning about what if we had done differently.

We have a right to happiness, without grief. The fact that we can scold it and have it leave should show us that we can be free, even though it takes a time or two to overturn its invitation to hurt.


Almighty God made me an Indian, but not an Agency Indian.

Geronimo
Apache 1876

Hay, FOB's!

###
For those of us praying to the lottery gods to help us fund the rescues/retirement facilities...here is the seed of manifestation...

I just won $5 from a lottery ticket...

Not much, true, but its a start....that's all I wanted to ask for...the start...

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS, OMPH
Padme

All the details of the FOB BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO DR. RICHARDSON can be found by clicking this link.

With the economy in the dumper and all the horses needing rescue, we realize that we can't expect huge donations for this cause...however, if everyone does just a little, we will have a lot!

Say thanks to Dr. Richardson, and help in the ongoing fight against Laminitis!

OOPS - LINK DIDN'T WORK...try this!

BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO DR. RICHARDSON

###
Amen Padme...it is a start!!!
####
PLEASE HELP THE RESCUES...GIGGLES IS ONLY 19 MONTHS OLD...

##
The New Jersey rescue has three older guys (they call the 3 Amigos) who "follow you like dogs." Please help get the 3 Amigos to their new home in VA!

##
SOS Equines - one is a sweet girl ("Giggles") only 19 months old! Their cutoff is sometime this evening....

BOTH RESCUES NEED HELP DESPERATELY. PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN.

Hi Everyone,
We have been spared rain for a while it iw so nice and sunny. Barbaro is shinning down on us.

jonna, my fren I hope you feel better. I had a few MIG and they are not fun. I feel bad for you. Sending you soft forehead rubs, like mom did for me.

joan roya,our fundraisong sweetheart, your eyes are always open with your heart ofr those who need help. God Bless your beautiful heart.

Padme, Sending you white light.

Dee, As always your angel blessings are beautiful!

Nancy in CT, Andre sends his love to you. I just found out he will be with us for almost another year. You need to come and visit.

My precious Hans wrapped his head around me the other day. The next thing I knew the handsome one put his head on my chest and went to sleep for a good half hour. Every now and then he would nuzzle look at me and go back to sleep. The world went away and the time I had him close to my heart was so important. I love him so much. He is a goal for me.

#####
Thank you Renee....I miss you...glad that Second Chance Rescue is doing good.

and famblee....they need our help, too.

anyone in CO or nearby Jasper the 12 year old palomino Appendix gelding is still in need of a home. He's in Montrose CO, which is in the southwest part of the state. he really needs a forever home

Lucky You Renee with your buddy
I can't find a snail address other than Kennewick, WA///You'll need to ask Debbie on the DB, sweetie.

FoBs please help us. I'll have more info on these horses in a mo.

More info on the SOS ransom:

No horse has been saved yet.

We can do this! Let's get Giggles out of there..

Her bail and QT is $480.00 - $50.00 from Linda. So she needs $430.00 to go!

If anyone would like to donate, please go to paypal and send to sosequines@gmail.com.

Snail mail addy:

SOS Equines
198706 E 25th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99337

But wait, there's an odd but miraculous donation mentioned on another thread also called SOS Equines....lemme see:

####
LET US SAVE GIGGLES...19 MO. OLD...
AND THE OTHERS PLEASE...

We are all strapped...but it adds up....please.

Giggles we are on the way. Hang in sweetie!

#####
COME ON FOBS...LET US ROCK AND ROLL....WE CAN TAKE CARE OF THESE HORSES AND SEND THEM TO A LOVELY HOME...AWAY FROM KILLER BUYERS AND THE MEAT HOUSE....PLEASE.

Well: God and his Angels have been busy. Two Seraphim by the earthly names of Hannah and Eric
have Paypaled in a donation of $2000. (That's TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS) and unless I'm way off, that finishes the ransom of this batch of SOSEquine horses at risk.

Thank you, angels. Phew.

#####
With God's Grace...and those two earthly angels...Lord...FOBS...WE HAVE WITNESSED ANOTHER MIRACLE..

YIPEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

famous saying, Praise the Lord and pass the carrots.

WHERE IS EVERYBODY!!! GET OUT THE SPARKLERS AND PARTY HATS! THIS IS GREYT NEWS, AS WE SAY.....PARTY ON, GARTH!

#####
Now can we raise the money for the 3 Amigos on the Camelot horse rescue..........

they say these horses follow you around like little doggies.

#####
Jonna....I will toast with ya.....
raise your glasses fobs...this is wonderful news....there are angels on this earth, definitely all of the FOBS.

We Believe, We Get it!

Thank you earth Angels, thank you very much.

Renee, I am so glad to see you posting again. I was missing you. I pray all is well with you and your family.

Barbarotini's are raised high in the air! Clang,clang

Eliz,
I'm here and never very far from this famblee! We had an emergency at the rescue we have one of our former ponies that came back looking like he has been shrink wrapped, on a scale of one to ten he is a two, so we have a ways to go and need to get some weight on him. He is an old man but a spunky sweet one, who is going to be adopted by a great family.

I'm doing well, still looking for a job, yuck! Mom is well but has her so so days to, Cheyenne is doing very well.

How are you my fren, I have missed you too. HUGS

(Renee)
How is the foot/leg/ankle?

Yep: those folks did good. Huzzah;;;;as they say/
Shawna must still be unconscious.....lol.

that is amazing I'm so happy for the SOS horses.

wish Jasper could get that lucky. All he needs is a home. :(

#####
OKAY...JASPER....WE WISH FOR A LOVELY HOME...
STEATH...
AND THE THREE AMIGOS...
AND THE OTHERS....

COME ON FOBS....WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES, WE BELIEVE IN BARBARO, WE BELIEVE IN OUR FAMILY, THE FOBS...

jonna,
The ankle is doing good, if I am po it too much it aches, then I have to rest like now. LOL

Cheryl,
I want loads of land and money so I can help all these misplaced horses. I dream big, at least I still dream. :)

test

#######
Renee, I live in Tolland, Ct. and have been a long time FOB. Is your rescue somewhere in this vicinity that I could visit? Looked at the site, but could not find a location. My daughter lives in Longmeadow. TIA

GOD BLESS YOU HANNAH AND ERIC!

ANGELS ON EARTH!

UGH.....!!! My DSL has been down for a few days.... I missed my famblee here at ABR.

The deadline is fast approaching and we need to get going on a FOB-ulous birthday for a certain doctor.

Please join in.....every bit helps!!
We NEED all FOBs to wish a Happy Birthday to Barbaro's buddy!

Thanks!
jan

Hay, FOB's...

###
Prayers for Tiny Tim who crossed the Bridge about an hour ago...RIP Sweet-heart of mine...your light shines for ever...K just looked out the patio and there is a rainbow on one side of the sun...thank you for letting us know you are OK...

###
Have signed the petition for Melody's owner to be investigated for what he did to her...the word outrage doesn't begin to describe how I feel about this situation. I am #198...please sign this in memory of a brave ladyhorse who raced for her life and was rescued in time to have a gentle, loving transition...

###
I am onto something...won another $1.00 in the lottery tonight. I am very grateful...so it could be time to pray to the lottery gods...

Healing, Love, Peace
ONS, OMPH
Padme

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Renee. You Are In My Heart So A Lot So. You Touch My Heart So A Lot So.

All, All All Angelic Beautiful Glowing Rainbows To You..........

Affirmed

Alex,

What a great article about you!! I am so proud to be an FOB! I am so proud of YOU! You are the definition of a wonderful, amazing, giving, caring, compassionate human being! Thanks be to God for giving us you!

Jane, we are in East Granby off of Rte 20,You take exit 40 to East Granby 20, stay straight until you see Z parking on the left trun left at the light, that is Industrial Dr., it then turns into Seymour, we are on the right hand side there is a sign. We would love to have you come and visit. Longmeadow is home base.

Karen,
I could not have said it better.

Alex, I second that with respect.

#######

Thanks Renee, Is it OK to go anytime, just show up or should I call first?

Jane,
Saturday or Sunday is the best the rescue is open from 9:00 to 5:00 for visitors. let me know when you are going to be there,it will be so nice to meet you. :)

Tiny Tim, May God and the angels hold you tight always. God Speed Little One.

#####

Renee, Thanks so much, I may try and make it this weekend, if so, I will post I guess. FOB's. have a great evening.

Hiya, FsOB! Joe Shelton and everyone affiliated with TB Friends renew my faith in humanity. I almost started crying when I read about the rescued white gelding being greeted with glee by the old white mare. All is not lost in our world when young people who might otherwise spend their money frivolously help save horses instead. Wishing each of you "ACN". Peace, RMH

#### To Jonna: I am so sorry that the migraine has returned (or maybe it has lasted for more than a day?). When I used to get them, the only good thing about the pattern was that if I were to get one, it would come on the 2nd day of my cycle and it would be gone by the next day. But they were truly ghastly, complete with N & V, severe photophobia, dizziness, etc. My first Husky, Natasha, was the only creature whom I wanted around me. She was so gentle and would lick the tears off my face.
To Deborah Anderson, Nancy in CT, and everyone working on Dr. Richardson's birthday evening: On Friday, I'll mail a birthday card for "Dr. Dean" to the attention of Kennett Square. I shall also make a very modest (can't afford more, unfortunately) donation to UPENN's Laminitis Research Fund. The folks there are awesome! ####

### Robyn,

Thank you. It is much appreciated.

Tiny Tim,
How many more times can our hearts be broken? You had the most beautiful face in the world. Be happy in heaven.

Debbie

Love the article on Dancing Forever. Finished it with tears in my eyes.

Goodnight Family.
Goodnight Barbaro
and Alex.

######
PLEASE...THE THREE AMIGOS...THESE THREE HORSES HAVE HOMES....THEY NEED BAIL MONEY....WE ARE RUNNING SO CLOSE OUT OF TIME...PLEASE READ THE DB...AND LET US GET THEM SAFE AND TO A LOVING HOME...PLEASE...HELP...

HAVE A BLESS EVENING...

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd as you take me to where angels walk . . . as our Angel Dee says "It is Affirmed"!!

Holding hand, paws, hooves . . . . with the entire Barbaro Nation!

#######
JAN, DEBORAH ANDERSON & NANCY in CT:
Early this week I dropped by the post office and mailed my check (contribution) to Kennett Florist for Dr. Richardson's birthday. I had marked the envelope to the attention of Alie & Rach. Hopefully it arrived today, 8/13, or maybe tomorrow . . .
In May I sent a contribution in honour of Dr. Richardson to UPENN's The Friends of New Bolton Center.

Love to all,
Lou Ann

###

Awww Dee Mirich,

I just dropped in for a quick moment while taking a break on creating a fundraiser item for the WindChill Bar-B-Que this weekend and I saw your beautifully amazing post...

While reading the words and soaking in the soothing emotion, imagine my surprise and delight to read my Angel's name on the screen! Oh, the feeling...!

Thank you Angel Dee! As I was reading and read over her name, it was like a soft whisper from beside me. There are no words for the comfort that that moment gave me. That YOU gave me...

Thank you my friend. I am grateful to you...for you.

Much love xxoo

What a day... If an old white mare can greet an old white gelding, and they limp off into the sunset together, anything is possible!

(((Joe Shelton)))

What a wonderful world!

### Lou Ann,

Thanks so much.