Hiya, FsOB! There were some incredibly moving poems posted late yesterday by Martita and Otherlyn, truly amazing treasures about Wanderin' Boy, Barbaro, and Eight Belles. If anyone might repost those here this morning, I am sure that these works would be greatly appreciated by all the daytime readers. Peace, RMH

#### To Sherry, I hope that your trek to NYC was memorable for the Macy's Parade on Thanksgiving Day. ####

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FRIENDSHIPS MULTIPLY JOYS, AND DIVIDE GRIEFS.

that is what famblee is all about!

Joe at TB Friends

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December 1...and 24 days til Christmas....do you think we should start doing something special each day til Christmas day...to spread a little cheer, and good will.....after all it is CHRISTMAS...a time for giving, a time for love, a time for fellowship....a time for family.

Hay Famblee...

Prolly too late for the East Wing, but Today Show and Kerry Sanders will do a segment this morning about Cloud and his Wild Herd...in case you can set the DVR to record, or sit and watch.

Joan Roya..Gosh, what a nice idea you have this morning, Joan! In all honesty, though, I'm having a kinda difficult time this Season and for now at least, am unable to come up with anything 'wowie' to do:(

Hope everyone here has a great day...

Robyn H. I'll copy paste and re-post for you!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

at the request of Robyn Hoffman:

RIP WANDERIN'BOY. We watched you chase the wind...oh how you seemed to love it. Run, now, with the Young Prince, and all of his frens.

### Hay, Fren Sofie's Lee,

Your 'Thankful' post was lovely. We do indeed have a lot to be thankful for, especially when it comes to having known each other through one very special Big Bay Colt. The Love of the Frens has made the difference, in so many ways.

Now, I must say that I am thankful that there is a man, such as you, who has the courage and the heart to express such thoughtful poignancy.

I only know you here, through your words and your participation. We don't seem to have much of a male presence here, but the ones who do show up...You, Alex, Daryl, Gerry, the dedicated work of Joe, and the handful of others, do so indeed, seem to be real men...with the courage to express, profess,...with the courage to make a difference. There are plenty of 'guys' in this world, but very few MEN. I am thankful that we have you here.

Now, for your delight:

Only yesterday, as I raked the last leaves off my yard, the wind came up. It spoke a vision into my mind's eye.

Since Derby day, and beyond, BIG BROWN has not been able to shake free the trauma of having seen EIGHT BELLES fall. It has played on his mind and body. He has not been the same horse, of the same heart, since that fateful day.

His heart and hers were sharing the same song as they ran. They were enjoying the contest in the wind. Then he heard her, at last say, "Run On !" So...run he did. They finished, then he saw her go down.

A part of his own spirit went out of him, and ran back to her as she lay helpless on the ground. It could not help her. It stood, invisible to her in her pain. Then it dissolved into vapor as it tried to follow her up and out of thisotherplace.

Well, my Fren, a whisper of the vapor found its way into the wind. And in the wind runs a valiant bay stallion known in THISGOODPLACE as ARDOR. ARDOR has visited BIG BROWN in a dream. He has comforted the melancholy Brother-of-the-Roses, with a tale of his own filly Fren, who went down on the track. He told him of those very words..."Run On!" as the last words he heard in her heartsong.

Fren Lee, the story will be told. An account of the dream is forthcoming. It has already helped BIG BROWN. It might help many broken hearts here as well.

ARDOR's filly fren is your own beloved namesake.
It is obvious that your heart is with her. You have said that your heart is thankful for BARBARO too. Thank you for being one of us, Dear Fren.

They are only a thought away.

Your FOB Fren. O

Posted by: Otherlyn at December 1, 2008 12:25 AM

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> november 30,2008
> for wandering boy
> ..shakis
> ..sky diamond
> and i never forget
> brave miner--many more--all each song lines filling the sky
> and the symphony of stars
> tonight as the rain stops to ease into a soft sea wind
> ..the notes pile up in my lap and arms heavy with the weight of this story.
> .and yet another chance
> to make it right
> in the tiniest to biggest of ways..
>
> -------------------------------
> the way of
> the spirit horse..
> a refuge
> a sanctuary
> he is a spirit horse
> another noble teacher..
>
> against the noise and confusion of
> every day life traffic
> mixed signals expectations
> crowds who missed him at the track
> on his long journey to prove his own worth
>
> barbara livingston';s photo collection spills out on my screen
> his chocolate soft round muscled shape
> his distinct curve to his neck and his eyes
> are
> to me
> full of feelings..
> like a sun or a moon some stars from the north
> thrown in.
> accutely aware of his humans who care for him
> he does not take anything for granted
> ,no with his record for healing and returning and evolving each time
> .intelligent above all
>
> different in the thirty some pictures she collected for showing us his song.carved over time
> to reveal a noble figure
> bold and courageous
> puts me to shame
> how brave he was
> ..
> his eyes hold the persistent gaze of the lens sometimes
> a tad of wiry humor and self question
> ..can i do this?
> to absolutely
> i am a champion
>
> his hooves skim the dirt ,all raw power
> despite the history
> and the list of his many physical tribulations
> send me into a whirl
> can also be read about his owners
> that all this effort and care
> showed him and us how
> deeply they loved and cared for him
> that he have every chance to feel the love of his run
> ..his fervent gaze says
> i love you and i want to do my best..
> and the list is extensive
> bless steve haskins
>
> leaves have fallen off trees in many of your towns , too
> by now
> pie dishes half empty
> pots piled up to dry
> a turkey and more
> gleaned to the bone--
> aprons in a heap
> feet up on the couch.
> .soup on the stove and stuffing almost gone
>
> as a colt he fractured his seismoid
> then cannon bone shortly thereafter
> bucked shins then cannon bone again
> abcess in foot
> large stomach ulcer
> november 25th
> more fractured seismoid and euthanization
>
> across the skies he flew
> home
> leaving his earthly family
> to return to the barn with his blankets folded
> harness reins gathered \still with his sweat and
> scents
> soft strokes
> suddenly recalled
> hay matted where he had last slept
> and woke up with such promise in his heart
>
> my prayer is that he loved as one dear fan of b wrote
> he loved being in front and that he left his body
> as fast as he could to watch over those who held hs treasure to their hearts
> broken crushed
>
> gone
>
> but yet
> you give us your song lines
> to hear
> and we can load it right in.
> along with all the others
> who might have vanished forever
> without our tears
> yes
> amazing GRACE
> another example to me
> of folding my cares and sorrows into the arms of the great one above
> source
> that how we do the detials sure adds up
> to honor his grace
>
> amazing ENDURING
> grace
> under such duress
>
> so where have we seen this before?
> yes that one
> he explodes elegant across the page
> what first brought me here
>
> and the journey so cream thick
> with passion
> love and pain
> Has made all the difference
> magnificent running power
> discernment and joy
>
> the spirit horse
> wandering boy
> even though i never met you
> i feel your valor and the grace of your days
> how you worked to heal and be
> transforming to the luminescent cloth
> you have become during your tome on earth
> your 7 years of life
> all heart
> all
> vibrating dark brown
> soft
> purples and gold
>
> martita

Posted by: martita goshen at December 1, 2008 2:09 AM

Wow!!:) In Harriette's Cherokee Devotional email this morning....her husband's GRANDMA is celebrating her *NINETY-EIGHTH* BIRTHDAY!!! And she's "still going strong"...Wow!

Happy, Happy Day to you dear Ladeee! May the coming year bring only *SUNNY MOMENTS* your way!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Happy Monday after thanksgiving FOBs

I hope everyone survived the holiday without putting on too many pounds.

Have a great day!

Janice

A forever devoted to Kaiser FOB

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For great Christmas gifts, that is not too expensive....look at the db....there are ornaments, calendars, and other gifts...

beautiful jewelry, etc...all to help our horses...why not buy a gift, a gift of love, and help a rescue with their horses...please....

Miracle Horse Rescue is working on a 2009 calendar and that is one of the ways I plan to enjoy the season!

## Hello All !! Robyn - thank you, always, for you attention to details ! The NYC Macy's parade was crowded beyond belief and all I could see were the HUGE balloons ...... anything walking ON the ground ...... could not see - too many folk ahead of me ! BUT - was glad to be there nevertheless, and I enjoyed many other special moments in NYC. Unfortunately, wasn't able to connect w/our Martita - and I regret that didn't work out - but - we talked !

JOAN - splendid ideas. The boarding facility where my beloved Warpaint and Dakota are boarded is having a garage sale for anyone interested on the 13th. I will haul plenty over there and plan on sales ...... and will have $$$ available for rescues !

And ....... just this morning on NBC (Today Show) there was going to be a "piece" on our mustangs and it was interrupted JUST as it was beginning ..... with more on the Obama press conference. I have been referred, by local NBC to the msnbc web site, BUT I do not see anything about mustangs listed. I have sent them an email asking that this segment be rescheduled. IF you wish to do so also ... the address is: today@msnbc.com

Sherry and Amigo

Hey Lynne Brown - my Grandma is going to be celebrating her 99th b-day in a couple weeks. We're throwing her a surprise party. she's in very good health!

Longevity is in my genes so I'm saving for my retirement with that in mind... :)

Here is a video on the Mustangs Sherry and Amigo:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27997254#27997254

Lisa

Here is a video on the Mustangs Sherry and Amigo:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27997254#27997254

Lisa

Sending All, All All My Love.........Prayers.....
......Angelic Rainbows..........To Angel Barbaro.
............Our Angel Horses...........Glowing
Heart..........Angel Alex..........Glowing Angel
...........Angel Wendy..........Your Angelic Hearts Of Love..........Your Angel Wings Of Love.
...........I Love You So A Lot So...........You
Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...........

The Most Beautiful Rainbow Birthdays

Angel Harriette Angel Husband's Grandmother And
Angel Wendy's Grandmother...........

All, All All Glowing

Angel Joan Roya's Ideas.........

The Angels Of Love

Angel Sophie's Lee And Angel Lou Ann..........
Your Angelic Hearts Of Love...........

The Wings Of Prayer

Angel Maribel, Angel Hans, Angel Mary S. And
Angel Sherman, Angel Lynne And Angel Murphy, Angel Padme A 'Tea And Angel Ravi, Angel Sherry
And Amigo And Angel Chico, Angel Janice And
Angel Denny And Angel Kaiser, Angel Joan Roya And
Angel Kola, Angel Richard, Angel Robyn, Angel
Renee, Angel Cheryl Jones, Angel Lisa Leach,
Angel Phoexix, Angel Barb AZ, Chunky And Punky
And 153 And Petunia, Angel Lucky, Angel Barb And
Starine And Angel Nala, Angel Laurie H. And Bart,
Angel Tammie And Angel Cheesie, Angel C.J., Angel
Adam La Costa And Angel Lisa, Angel Dawn, Angel
Harriette And Jackson Browne, Angel Patricia And
Angel Blondie And Angel Harry, Angel Jonna And
Heart, And Jessie And Angel Jack, Angel Loretta,
Angel Margie MN And Lucky, Angel Jane And Angel
Lukas, Angel Baird, Angel Stephanie, Angel Rob,
Angel Tony, Angel Momo, Angel Anne And Angel Terry Brennan, Angel Joe And Angel Cathy, Angel
Tim And Angel Penny, Angel Magic Flute, Big Brown, Angel Otherlyn, Angel Cheryl G. And Angel
Reggie, Big Brown, Magic Flute, Wanderin Boy, Our
Angel Horses, Our Angel Connections, Barbaro's
Angels..........God's Love For You..........From
His Glowing Heart...........To Your Glowing Hearts Of Love...........Angel Barbaro And His
Angel Frens Are With You..........Your Angels
Are With You...........Glowing Sunshine In The
Daytime...........Golden Rays Of Light..........

Our Sacred Journey In Rainbows

Traveling Together On The Golden Road Of The Rainbow
In Care, Love And Support
With Angels All Around
With You..........

In Halos...........

Affirmed

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Thank you...Dee.

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I think we are still recovering turkey...lol

wonder if we could list 10 to 20 rescues....and then we pick one...and send a Christmas card with a small donation from the FOBS...for Christmas...unless there someone can help with better ideas...please.

Received a very nice thank you card from Mary in 'loving memory of Sweet Sherman as I am sure most of yole did. I liked the way she closed it 'He is with us all now a horse of the Barbaro Nation.'

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Sandra...her card was beautiful...a keepsake...

Beautiful posts last night. Thank you. And thanks, Alex, for all of the continuing information.

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 know you take me to where angels walk! As Angel Dee says "It is AFFIRMED!"

Holding hands, hooves, and paws with the entire Barbaro Nation!

Warmest HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES to HARRIETTE'S hubby's Grammy, God Bless her!! Harriette, please give her a hug for me, thanks!!

And WENDYinMI, be sure to give your Grammy a hug for me, too, when the big day comes!! Going on 99, God Bless her!!

ROBYN H. - Of course, you know your 81-YO paisana pal, Ms. Tastykakes, is aiming for 100, too!!! (Her Auntie Rose made 103!) And I think your pal has the sass to do it, too!! :)

I know quite a few of us here in the Barbaro Nation have senior "peeples" to look after!

And many thanks to all those for those beautiful reposts of Martita's and Otherlyn's from last night!!

And we just had a massive thunderstorm here on December 1st, yikes!

Love, Peace, Hugs to all,
Lou Ann

ALEX: From your post this morning:

"(Note, while horse slaughter is illegal in California, there is no doubt horses from California are sold through the auction and feedlot systems to states outside of California and then shipped to slaughter.)"

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Alex:
As I think you know, all of Joe Shelton's over 122 or so residents at TB Friends outside of LA are from CA racetracks. Some come through kill buyers, some straight off the tracks.

And many, many, many get shipped to CN or MX for slaughter. I sure wish you two could meet. I think it would be an incandescent experience. And think how nice and warm CA is this time of year.

xxoo:j
COURAGE

sharing email from Harriette Brillianthawk

Dec 1 Cherokee Devotional

Happy Birthday to my husband's grandmother who is 98 years old today and still going strong!!!


Distant hills are blue-gray humps along the horizon and a blend of orange and purple sprays across the sky in extra long pointed fingers. Millions of bare trees limbs give the appearance of gray fur laid across the valley.

It is winter and the first snows have dusted the woodland and sparkle on the rocks and along the trickling stream. There is a quietness here, a muted sound of dogs barking and an owl tuning up for the evening.

Now is the time for honest reflection, time to leave the gritty and unseemly, to make a new beginning. Time is of the essence. Find the new path, raise the new hope, lift up your voice in thanksgiving. This is your opportunity.

I desire you would open and clear your eyes.

Teedyuscung
Delaware, 1760

########### I sweet-talked one of my legal-type pals to order Harriette's book for me - it arrived today and I can't wait to read it. The title is "Rendered" by Harriette Gill - available from several online sources.

### Dear Fren, joan roya,

I do very much like your idea of listing 10 to 20 (or even more) rescues, to which we FOB may send Christmas greetings with a small gift or donation tucked inside.

I would hope that they would be rescues that are known and sanctioned here, as OK and legitimate. There are many rescues, big and small, to which we may confidently give.

A list would be most helpful. Perhaps 8 per week, as featured rescues, as well as a master list for we FOB to choose from.

8 is our Beloved's most renowned number. So,wouldn't it be nice to use it?

Thanks for the super idea! Count me in.

Your FOB Fren, O

Reading, "Track policy seeks to protect horses" brought tears to my eyes! We are making progress, folks! We will END this thing called horse slaughter! It's coming!

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Jonna:) TB Friends isn't near L.A., it is near Sacramento....Northern California...Woodland is near Davis and Sacramento:)

Joan Roya:) I, too, like the idea very much of sending cards with donations inside for Christmas to rescues, Joan...and I'd like to name Safe Haven Horse Rescue and it's Owner, Linda Richards as one of those....:) I will certainly vouch for Linda and Safe Haven, as that is where 'my' *CHARLEY* lives....GREAT IDEA, JOAN...let me know where to send the mailing information, and I'll send it along.

Wendy:) So nice to hear from you this day, and if those genes are running your way, then YES:) do put 'extra' away for retirement:)

Everyone, have a fine evening!

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Hi Everyone,
I hope you all had a healthy and Happy Thanksgiving,it is cold and raw here in CT and more coming in.

We had a good weekend at the recue, one more beauty got adopted...Yipppppe! By a great volunteer. We have also gained more volunteers to help out,in winter people tend not to come as much as in the summer, so we are lucking out. Money is tight, and we say our prayers that they are heard, so we can continue our great work for the horses we care for and love.

I wanted to get word out early, that we are having our Christmas Card Contest again, to see which horse gets the most cards. We did hot peppermint mash last year for a week. I will have to update what the lucky winner gets ths year. I will add a some Stud Muffins, Nicker Makers and Peppermints to the winners stash from the FOB's personally. Here is the address to send the cards, donations always help. Thank you all! You are the BEST People anywhere. The SCR herd says Thanks FOB's we Love you all! Nicker nicker nicker!!!!

Horses name__________
c/o Second Chance Ranch
PO Box 452
East Longmeadow, MA 01028-0452

Barb,
I applaude your words. We will end this barbaric, tragic,horrific act done to our beloved horses!

Sorry to hog three spots. The horses are listed on our site, just click on my name and click on Horses waiting for a forever home.

Hiya, FsOB. The latest magazine from the HSUS features a cover story about the wild horses in the west. I am eager to read it, the photo on the cover is stunningly beautiful! An ACN to everyone this evening. Peace, RMH

#### To CJ: I am ordering a copy of our dear FOB Harriette's book entitled "Rendering" to give to our local library. Today would have been my late Father's 74th birthday. He was simply mad about horseracing. Since moving to Groton, I give a horse-themed book to the library to mark my Dad's birthday and a gardening book to honour my late Mother's birthday.
To Harriette: I promise to let you know when your book gets on the shelves at the Bill Memorial Library. Maybe that will be the first library to have a copy?
To Sherry: NYC is a frenetic place, isn't it? I rarely achieve all that I set out to do when I take a day to go to "the City". Love that NYC!
To Lynne B.: Thanks for reposting Martita's poem and Otherlyn's post from last PM.
To Wendy: May your grandmother have an awesome 99th birthday celebration and an even better 100th next year!
To Wendy: I am afraid that there is an icky spam entry at 11:12 PM, date-stamped on 12/01/08.
To all who are young at heart: At 8:30 PM EST, "The Grinch Who Stole X-Mas" will be broadcast in honour of the 40th anniversary of its first showing in 1968.
To Lou Ann: I agree that your Mom will make it to 100! ####

Happy 74th Birthday Robyn's Dad! Happy Birthday to you

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If anyone can spare a little prayer for my cat Darcy it would be greatly appreciated. She is in kidney failure and I left her at the vet tonight for IV fluids but it does not look good. She is the dearest Tortoiseshell kitty with an orange line right up her nose. I adopted her in 1997, she was the only cat not taken home at the end of an adoption day at the shelter and she stole my heart and we have been inseperable ever since. She has been with me through divorce, a relationship breakup, financial crises and on and on and I love her dearly. I am still getting over the loss of my Lukas in October and not ready for another but the vet says her chances are slim. I don't want her to suffer. Thanks for any thoughts for her.

Jane,
Sending prayers and white light to Darcy and you my fren. Take care.

Jane, I will keep Darcy in my prayers tonight. You too. We're with you in spirit.

Sending All, All All My Love.........Prayers.....
......Angelic Rainbows To Angel Jane And Darcy...
........

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

Affirmed

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Joan Roya And Angel Lou Ann......... You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..........For Being So, So So Very (8) Beautiful Angels On This Earth.........

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

Affirmed

Thoughts Prayers and Love for Sweet Darcy and Jane.

Samantha

The Most So, So So Beautiful Rainbow Birthday To Your Angel Dad. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot
So Angel Robyn........

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

Affirmed

Oh, Jane...I'm so sorry! It is the hardest thing, to do 'right' by our furkids...Prayers for you and your Sweet Darcy.

((((((((((((((jane/darcy))))))))))))

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Alex...Transport of horses for slaughter has been illegal here in CA., for many years...sadly, there is no enforcement.

I wrote to our Senators about the law and it's lack of enforcement and was told we must get the law passed at the Federal level in order to see to it that the transport stops.

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

((((((Jane))))))

Candles for Darcy

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Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers, it is appreciated.

Lynne,
It makes me so mad how difficult they make everything especially when it has to do with protecting innocent lives. grrrrrrr> We can go stand at the boarders with huge oak clubs.

Good Night FOB's,
Time to go through some paperwork and get some rest.
I wish you all sweet Barbaro dreams and peaceful slumbers.

Good night sweet spirit Barbaro, I love and miss you so much.

(((((((((Darcy/Jane))))))))))))))

Good Night Alex,
Thank you fren for all you do. If you pass through Connecticut, please stop in and say hello, you and all FOB's are always welcome and my door is open to all of you.

(((HUGS))) for Darcy

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Jane
Prayers for your dear little kitteh Darcy. I had an Irish Wolfhound named Darcy. I have always loved that name. Prayers for you too. Such a deep love we feel for our companion animals. There is nothing like it.

I loved ready that Mary S slept behind Sherman in his stall upon his last night as an earthly presence. I sleep with my hounds all the time--and their predecessors--and they have pulled be through many terrible things.

We're here for you.

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Dearest laydeeatdafence:
You know that I am not good at the geography of The West Wing. (Why do I remember Joe saying he got a lot of TBs from LA?)

Dementia.

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Jonna...:) From visiting with our own Nancy Goss on the telephone, I am 'gobsmacked' at how small some of the East Wing states are, as she is 'gobsmacked' at how BIG CA is!!

Maybe Joe gets TB's from L.A. via Interstate 5, because the peeps down south know those kids will have a good home at Joe's...so they make the trip north, to Woodland...where the geese and ducks fly overhead on their way South, these days...it's a long flight for the waterfowl and a long ride for the horses, but there are plenty of 'rest stops' along the way for both:)

Part of the Yolo Causeway has been converted into a sort of 'haven' for the winged frens...Yolo Causeway separates Davis and other points west from Sacramento...and up north of Woodland there are LOTS of great places for the featherds to stop and rest and eat:) Farmland, lots of it, and bodies of water, too. Major 'flyway' around where Joe's Ranch is.

Lynne-Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

###Jane...my prayers and thoughts are with you tonight. Darcy is such a wonderful name. Torties are so beautiful and unique with their "coat of many colors." Hoping for a restful night for both of you...

Tamme