Cheers Alex!!!!

Morning all!

Please have a wonderful day!

(((((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S FANTABULOUS FAMILY!!!)))

oxox
carleen in ca

NEW page, thanks Alex's!

Mine, your a very good boy. Now enjoy having some fun and being a horse. WE ALL LOVE YOU!

Joe at TB Friends

Nice little story. Animal protection group went back onto Yeonpyeong Island, just shelled last week by N. Korea, and rescued all the abandoned dogs. Nice!!

Good morning everybody , hope you all have good
after - Thanksgiving - going - back - to work - days
without too much of the blahs ...

Saw my daughter off to the airport early this morning - am already lonely for her... but the holidays are always grand. See you soon,
Bye now ,

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thank you Stu...that is great about the doggies.

and Carleen...about sending out envelopes for our rescues...

please famblee help them....our rescues need us....

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I love each of you...so dearly...so dearly...thank you for all the b'day wishes.

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call, fax, email....

please light up candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens.

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always...seems my life carries some bad news...need your prayers as always famblee.

there are 5 of us in Athens, Tn...been friends for years....all =59 years old....

Becky my friend is in hospital...fighting for her life...this happen on my b'day...she has cancer in her lungs, liver, adrenal glands and who knows.

her doggie Smokey....is spoiled...will not eat but tablefood...(I know bad)....her daughter is trying to feed Smokey...which will not eat...and is something happens to Becky...which diagnosis is not good...they will probably put Smokey down...unless a miracle.

please pray...and for me...I am torn.....

Morning, Everyone....

Joan: Prayers for your friend, her googies and *YOU*, Joan! I'm so sorry! ((((joan))))

Alex: "I hope the book is good." WHAT?? Alex! How...HOW could your book be ANYTHING but GOOD?! It's about *BARBARO*!! Breathe, Alex!

Carleen: It was EASY making Alex' book sound so GOOD...it IS good...and me too, I can HARDLY STAND THE WAIT to read the WHOLE THING:) Wheeee!!

OMGosh, it's SO cold here this morning! Brrrrrr!! *LUCY* went outdoors early and she could hardly do her stuff, she was 'shibbering' so much! I keep being 'gobsmacked' at our temperatures...it's only NOVEMBER!! This is more typical 'Julianuary' (from Merry Madagascar) weather! Geesh...Poor little *LUCY*...she's wondering WTH am I living now?! I am happy to report, however, the *PANSIES* are just LOVING LIFE in this weather...no matter what you throw their way...those little faces just keep standing tall and shouting color:)

Bobbie: My daughter will be here next Monday!! And already, I find myself dreading putting her back on the plane for her home...she's here through almost the end of January though, so at least I've got time ahead of me...and as the pic of her waving g'bye to me enter my mind's eye...I WOOSH them away, fast as I can!

Here's Joe for Monday:

Monday, November 29th... Natalie is 14, and she lives in Petaluma. Not exactly word for word, but this is the hearty part of what Natalie had to say:

Reading your story about Kyle really inspired me. I told my dad, who cares about another pair of jeans under the tree? Can I use my Christmas money to save the life of a horse? I begged him for a week, and finally he said okay.

At our front gate, Natalie gives me $400.00. It was the night before Thanksgiving. Natalie asked if she could meet Forest Hawk. She had fallen in love with his picture. The two went for a stroll around our yard. Natalie kept kissing him. She helped with his blanket. Served him a bucket of grains. Forest Hawk, we call him Hawkeye, returned to his pen with a Thankful look on his face.

As Natalie and her dad were leaving, Natalie said: I love thoroughbreds more than anything. The horse you rescue with my money, can you name him or her Kona?

Obviously we cannot do this all the time. A neglected feed lot horse must be kept in a pen or stall, and we are having space problems. The ongoing costs of rehabbing neglected horses can pay off the national debt.

But how could I say no to Natalie? She was so excited. Natalie told me: Saving a horse will make this the best Christmas I have ever had.

On Friday afternoon, the feed lot in Wilton was jammed packed with horses. Friday night the majority would be shipped to slaughter in Mexico.

There was a black, skinny gelding, and I thought he might be a thoroughbred. Neglect can often fool you. Elephant ears for hips, and so I always check for a racing tattoo.

The black gelding has an F tattoo, which means he was born in 2002. Horse killer Manny Phelps says 11 cents a pound. On the scales, the black gelding weighed 830 pounds. $91.30 to rescue Kona. $175.00 to have Kona transported to our ranch.

So cold you can see your breath. Early yesterday morning, Kona made the long walk up our driveway. He is lame, and we found a foot abscess. Kona is badly neglected, but his possiblities are endless.

Natalie phoned and asked, is he there yet?

Yep. I will show you his picture tomorrow on my website.

Natalie began crying. Her dad got on the phone and thanked me for doing this.

Can you imagine? They were thanking me. A teen girl gives up presents under her Christmas tree, so a horse can go on living.

Kona is gentle. He dove into a bucket of grain like I dive into pumpkin pie with real whip cream. And now it is Monday, and chores are forever. Later we could be 53 degrees. Delicious hot coffee from Starbucks. Toast with strawberry jam. Enjoy your Christmas is in the air Monday, and be sure to hug your horses. Andy Williams on the oldies station...

Joe
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Everyone have a 'dine&fandy' Monday!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

(((Joan))) (((Becky))) (((Smokey)))

Stu: So relieved to read your words this morning re: handbags, though still from animals 'somewhere' in this world, NOT from our *AMERICAN HORSES*....and here's the link to email our Whitehouse to remind them all we are still here, we are NOT going away:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Joan , prayers on the way for Becky and Smokey ,
I'm so sorry ... God bless , and send comfort to you too....

Natalie , Kona , and Hawkeye too ... I love Joe.
He lives in areas of horror I couldn't , yet his stories are heartening - like Christmas stories...
he surely is surrounded by grace.

Lynne , you're having a long visit from your daughter , yay !
Mine is coming back for Christmas too , staying about 3 weeks - I usually don't get a Thanksgiving visit as well , but somehow did this year. We won't think of their leaving yet , we won't ... just received a call , her flight landed safely and she's back home safely , thank you God.

Gotta email the President now , so see you later, bye now ,

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come on famblee....hope you are stuffing envelopes with a little donation to our rescues...with a Merry Christmas...and praying for them a better year next year.

and calling, faxing, and emailing...please

Any of you FOB's on facebook? It's new to me, don't understand it all yet. LOL knowing my kids and grandkids are in shock Mom and grand ma is now on facebook.

Joan I sent you a Friend request Facebook
I am Debbie Jones on face book

Joan, I'm awaiting friend confirmation from you also on Facebook.... :)

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Debbie and Kathy....hardly ever on facebook....accidentally somehow...lol got on it one day.....but I will try to confirm....I saw email from Debbie ....Kathy send to me again..and I will try....TRY....lol

all of you are my dear friends...

and you know how I love each of you...facebook or not...

Hi Joan...resent...THANKS!

Hiya, FsOB! My thanks to the Debbie LA for the blue-link to the photos of Nicanor. He is a big guy, isn't he?

Bless Joe Shelton and all of the generous young people who are drawn to his work. Those kids renew my faith in humanity!

Wishing all here "ACN". Peace, Robyn

#### To Joan: My heart goes out to you, your friend Becky, and her beloved dog Smoky? Is there no one in her community who is familiar with Smoky who might care for him on an ong-going basis, if need be? Perhaps some FsOB in the Volunteer State might know someone seeking a dog.... ####

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Hi Everyone, Good wishes for Joan.......my son in law just informed me that he and my daughter and my grandchildren will probably not see me on Christmas Eve, which has been our tradition for many years.....I love Christmas Eve, magical......trying to come to grips with this....one more thing to disappear from my life! LOL guess I will spend Christmas with the dogs!! Hope all in need will feel the support and love we are sending out....ACN to all!

Don't think any FOB would write a hate email to the Hancock's. Are anyone for that matter. But I did take offence with what he said. Blame won the breeders cup and he said Blame should be horse of the year. Zenyatta won the Breeders cup last year and she did not win horse of the year. Still trying to get passed this comment. But I don't understand alot about racing, I remember when we all voted for Barbaro to be horse of the year. And that didn't happen! And it hurt us.

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Jane You will spend Christmas with us! I know this hurts. But we are here for you!

the dance

I am here

Hiya, FsOB! The skies are still cobalt blue this morning. Streets in New London are reflecting white ripples on the Thames. Yes, cock-a-doodle dooo, it's Tuesday! Wishing everyone a safe & productive day. Peace, Robyn

#### To Jane: Please consider yourself invited to come down to Groton on the night of X-Mas Eve. That's not a big holiday for Brent, but it was always bigger than X-Mas for me and at least half of my extended family. So it would be wonderful to have you here! I'll send you an e-mail later this week and we can talk more about whether this would be feasible for you.
To Dee: Rainbows to you, dear Angel Dee! ####

##Good Morning all. It is a mild wet morning here in the North. It is supposed to rain all day and then temps drop again with maybe snow tomorrow. What a rollercoaster November this has been.

###Joan, my prayers for Becky and Smokey and that something or someone will be able to give them help and guidance.

I just watched a snippet of the Debbie's posts of Barbaro. As the tears came I had to leave it for now. He was bigger than life and oh so beautiful. He just takes your breath away.

Have a safe day everyone.

Judy

Zenyatta ceremony finalized

Our Greg Jones still writing for Bloodhorse.

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Judy sorry if I upset you, sometimes I have to look back and remember, why I am here.

###Debbie, that's ok, I understand what you mean about revisiting. It just caught me unaware and remembering how hard he tried. But thank you, you always are so good about finding these snippets and sharing them.

Judy

Morning, Everyone...

'Toosdae' Morning....ALREADY! OY! As CJ would say:) The days are beginning to FLY now for me and I've got so much to do, and so little time!

Jane: (((((jane))))) Sometimes our traditional 'doings' get interrupted...and I know how 'icky' that feels....My hope is that since you've got some time between now/then, you might be able to fill the day/evening with something different which can please you at least a little bit...and if all else fails, then try to just view it as a few hours out of your life and tomorrow will be a new day...I hope that helps you a little bit, Jane.

Debbie & Judy....Those emotions come from out of nowhere don't they? We can all identify!

Debbie: I am there with you on the 'winner of BCC' getting HOTY thing:/ RIGHT there with you, Debbie:/ I still think politics play the trump card and that's the truth! Racing needs fans...Zenyatta brought those fans out....if racing wants to continue basking in that fan base then they should try to play their cards right.

Cold here again this a.m.! A light cloud cover but sun is 'sort of' showing through:)

*LUCY* is alerting me that yet AGAINNNN...there is a SECURITY BREECH....WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! Much in the way of SRS GROWLING and some barka-barkas! My neighbor is walking her two small googies past Lucy's driveway and she wants them all to know....*I AM HERE AND I AM DOING MAI JOB!!!* :) Up onto the wicker chest beneath the window...hind legs on the chest...and front paws on the window sill...it's her PERCH OF PROTECTION/ALERTING and it cracks her Mama UP!! :)

Here's the link to our Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

ummmmm, I think 'breach' is the korrekt spelling...but yole git mai drift:)

Joe is partially up now..wtg for the 'more to come'...but I can tell you it's GREAT/GRAND/WONDERFUL so far!! Wheeeee!! And there's a photo of little Duncan laying on the sofa next to a black/white spaniel...and OMGosh! So CUTE!! :)

Here it is!!

Tuesday, November 30th... Every now and then, comes a horse who should have her own calendar. A young black mare, splashed with white. Half thoroughbred, half warmblood. A white face so big, you can easily spot her at night.

There she was, at the feed lot in Wilton. Scheduled for shipping to slaughter in Mexico last Friday. I was there to find a thoroughbred, and name him Kona. 40 or so horses in those pens, and the young black mare stood out like Justin Bieber at a senior center.

I asked horse killer Manny Phelps, who is that? He said she came from a private owner. A 16.3 hand queen. For the next two days, her new name was Queen.

11 cents a pound, and on the scales Queen weighed 1120 pounds. A $175.00 shipping charge. Total cost to rescue Queen was rounded off at an even $300.00.

I phoned a family not far from us, and said you owe me $300.00. I found the horse you have been waiting for.

The next day, Saturday, Dad from the family brings me $300.00 in a white envelope. And then he pulls out another envelope with $400.00. I felt like that guy on The Sopranos, accepting cash payoffs in those white envelopes. Dad tells me to use the extra $400.00 to rescue another horse. Because of Kyle and Stephanie. (and later, because of Natalie too)

Dad says the horse I rescue with his $400.00, can come live with his family. A best friend for Queen, only her name is no longer Queen.

I wrote about Kyle, who rescued Bonanza. Stephanie, who rescued Pilgrim. Natalie, with the love of her life Kona. Dad and his family rescue a new friend for a mare I called Queen.

I am having a blast. Round and round we go. Readers of my little website continue to amaze. Thank you.

Enjoy your last day of another month Tuesday, and be sure to hug your horses. The Doors on the oldies station...

Joe
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Everyone have a good day today!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Alex. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............

Your Book All, All All All All All All All So All Rainbow Glowing And Love All, All All All All All All All To Get The Book...............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Joan Roya.
You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............

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

Affirmed

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Will anyone help them please...?

Friends, we are making progress, I assure you. We are caught up on having the burros feet trimmed, except for 2, and ready to start horse feet and mule feet again. Having the farrier out on a normal schedule was something we had to delay during the past year.

I debated whether or not to send this, and decided that we would, and, as always, let you decide what to do. Feed funds are getting low (NOT OUT), and the newsletter will be going out today to the regular mailing list. This is our (normally) best time of the year for donations. I'd prefer to get a few days more feed on-hand now if possible. Calls to Warren's Hay 'N More, 928-636-1303 is the fastest way. Checks here work as well.

I ask that you decide, and then, this time, don't forward this. We are experiencing some very negative rumors that seem to be starting with our e-mail requests. For example, I got a call from someone in SE Arizona who asked why we were only feeding "every other day"! At least that person called. Some people apparently feel like the worse a situation is described, the more people respond, I guess. I refuse to cry "fire" unless it is true. If people don't believe us, the residents lose. The newsletter goes to the Post Office today, and many of you will see it later this week, so this is a timing issue.

Thanks for considering. If you ever have any questions about HDLM, I hope you will call me (928-533-0684) or e-mail me (milagro@commspeed.net) and ask. It is your money we ask for, and you are entitled to as much information as reasonable.

Thank you!

Wynne

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A VICTORY FOR OUR HORSES IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!!!BOTH H.R. 503 AND S. 727 WHERE INTRODUCED ON THEIR RESPECTIVE FLOORS TODAY! ACCORDING TO WASHINGTON D.C. INSIDERS BOTH BILLS HAVE THE SUPPORT TO PASS AND BECOME LAW! yeeeepeeeeeeeeeee

We Believe in Miricles, We believe in Barbaro!

WE DID IT!!!! WE GOT IT!!!!

Thank you God for stepping up for your beloved horses and greatest creation.

Barbaro's legacy moves ahead.

Love you all!!!!

Sitting here in tears Renee, did we realy do it. Thank you Lord. Have work so hard and prayed. Can't stop the tears. Thank Alex thank Barbaro and God bless the horses. 4 years did we really do it! For Barbaro!!!!

Who do we need to call, I myself am not calling my congressmen nor my senators. For I don't wont them to have a heads up. For I know they will try to stop it.

Wonderful news Renee!! Hope for a real Miracle is in the air....Joan, thoughts for you and your friend.......thank you everyone for sending hugs and thoughts to me as well.....there is a small hope that my daughter's husband may reconsider his plans for Christmas Eve, I can only hope So good to know I have true friends here who care. God Bless Joe Shelton for all he does and for his wonderful gift of relating his experiences. ACN to everyone! Thank you Angel Dee !!

Happy dancing in Lower Alabama!

Renee, Where did you get this news? It's not being reported on the anti horse slaughter sites.

### Fren Debbie L.A., Who do we call? We call upon God, to thank Him for hearing us.

I read your e-mail, and came right over. I have gotten down on my knees. Tears are flowing. Let's allow this Joy to be our strength, for there are still battles ahead.

Thank God and the Frens. And Thank our Beloved Champion. This is his legacy...of Life and Love...the goodness and greatness of BARBARO!

Your FOB Fren, O

Thanks Otherlyn for coming. Waiting to hear!

Hiya, FsOB! It's a rainy night here on the bnaks of the Thames & time for me to "hit the hay". Wishing everyone "ACN". May Mr. Greeley rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him. Peace, Robyn

#### To Jane: Please know that we'd love for you to join us down here in Groton if you can't get together with your daughter and her family on 12/24.
To Debbie LA: Thanks for the update re. the ceremony this Sunday for Queen Zenyatta! Sure wish that I could see her in the flesh at Hollywood Park! ####

Hiya, FsOB! It's a rainy night here on the bnaks of the Thames & time for me to "hit the hay". Wishing everyone "ACN". May Mr. Greeley rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him. Peace, Robyn

#### To Jane: Please know that we'd love for you to join us down here in Groton if you can't get together with your daughter and her family on 12/24.
To Debbie LA: Thanks for the update re. the ceremony this Sunday for Queen Zenyatta! Sure wish that I could see her in the flesh at Hollywood Park! ####

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd. . . for each of you know you take me to where angels walk!
As our RESIDENT QUEEN OF THE RAINBOWS, ANGEL DEE, says, "It is AFFIRMED!"
Indeed it is.

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

The winds and rain have been fierce all night, with the power going off several times but fortunately came back on, but it is certainly fierce out there.
And I have been caught up in end-of-semester "rat race" (come to think of it, I'm not even sure rats can go this fast), and in the morning we turn the calendar page to December 1!! To borrow a timeless expression, "Good Grief, Charlie Brown!"

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Hi RENEE!! XX to you, Hans, and Cheyenne!!

JOAN - You had a birthday??!!! So very sorry I did not realize; however, my book is now securely marked for next year!!
But BELATED HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY WISHES just the same!! God Bless you and keep you!!

JANE - Jane, I read your post from earlier this evening with tears brimming and just wanted so much to hug you, that was indeed a stinging blow to your beautiful heart. I very much share your same sentiments and ROBYN's about that MOST special night of the year for me, too. I do so hope and pray that there will be a change of heart with your son-in-law, but if not, as LYNNE said, life sure does have some way unexpecteds for us at times, and perhaps you can begin a new tradition . . . whether it be Christmas Eve at THE CAPTAIN'S HOUSE, or just you and those precious dogs, and may I include you certainly have a PENNSYLVANIA welcome here, too!! I send you hugs and please do not give up that most special spirit!

And last, I have it on good authority that CHIEF and BUD SOVA are at a real special spot with LOUIE this week, complete with first snowfall! (Well I can tell you that Daddy wouldn't be seen with red ear muffs either :), but he did always look grand with a nice warm red scarf!)

Always in loving memory of THE CHIEFSTER & BUD SOVA!

Much love and hugs to you all, and prayers always especially for those walking the rugged path.

I love you, BARBARO!

always, Lou Ann

Hiya, FsOB! It is a grey and rainy Weds. morning here on the banks of the Thames. Our stone lions are damp but stalwart just outside the home office window. Wishing all here a safe & productive day! Peace, Robyn

#### To Lou Ann: Sorry to hear about those power outages! I hope that you & Ms. Annie stay safe & warm. I think that weather is headed up the Right Coast.
To Alex & Wendy: You may wish to review & possibly delete the posting which is date-stamped 12/01 at 8:11 AM. ####

###Good Morning all. It's a dark and rainy morning here in the North. Prediciton for falling temps but clearing and a few snow flurries.

###Renee, I sure hope that miracles have taken place. Thoughts and best wishes to you and Hans.

###LouAnn, so good to see you here despite the weather and heavy workloads.

##Jane, I hope your son-in-law will have a change of heart and realize how important it is to be with family on that so special of nights.

Have a safe day everyone.

Judy

If 503/727 are moving we need to gently nudge our Senators and Reps ASAP.

Shelly post

Sounds like Renee maybe wrong, but I'm still praying for a "Miricle"

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yes we are praying for a miracle Debbie...and it is time that Congress gets it out of the committee and do the will of the people FOR ONCE...PASS THE BARBARO BILL....

let us get hot on this...would it not be a blessing to our horses and wild mustangs.

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please call, fax, email...push hard...lame duck Congress...they might listen...takes one to get the ball rolling.

remember our rescues...so much on db...rescues operating in the red, needing extra daily...everyday should be a holiday for them...they have life...but not without us and our rescues.

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thanks for your prayers for one of my childhood friends...Becky and her doggie Smokey.

not good...not good at all...cancer is everywhere....I think of our dear famblee CJ and Sherry...and others so close.

I am a believer...and I believe in God...and now I am asking God to give us and her children strength....

and I am examining my own life...more thoroughly...and we know materialistic life does not make you happy...the necessary things of life is what sustains us....and then our beliefs and helping one another.

there are rescues, there are children, so let us be an angel for a few or many...pick a name of a small child and help them...or a family for food, and of course always our rescues.

no...I do not have much...my husband again laid off...I pray for a short time...

but our rescues need us...more than ever...our family needs us more than ever...our horses and furbabies need us more than ever.

and I need you...family...because here is where I find compassion, love and support.

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CALL, FAX, EMAIL....STIR UP THE POT....

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Please light up candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens.

Remember our Fallen Angels...I think of Wind Chill, and the white mare...heading for slaughter...

Love and support one another...always.

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Thank you Alex...the best always.

Just spoke to Mary Landrieu's staff. S 727 is still in judiciary and there is NO word on it moving. Girl I spoke to said that Mary has not received any indication this is moving. Very nice staff member who understood my DEEP concerns to get this going. Let's keep praying and hoping.

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Lou Ann. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth...
...........Your Glowing Wings Of Love............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lou Ann nd Your Angel Mother Annie And Angel Dad Louie. You
Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Jane And Angel Lukas And Angel Darcy And Angel Bebe. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............

Rainbow Lights.................

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

Affirmed

Sending All, All All My Prayers For The Barbaro Bill To Pass...............

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

Affirmed

##Stu, thank you for the update. I thought it was too good to be true as there hasn't been any action reported before. Oh well, we have to keep trying and trying.

Judy

Joe at TB Friends

He not up yet, be we have new pic's! goodlooking ones

Joe

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Morning, Everyone...

*DECEMBER 1* ....The SEASON IS UPON US! Charlie Brown's Christmas Tree special will be airing soon...I LOVE that one so much!! :)

My daughter will be here in just another FIVE DAYS....she's chomping at the bit to meet *LUCY* and ALREADY threatening me with she just might have to stuff Miss Lucy in her handbag and dognap her when she leaves!! NO!NO! I tell her...I'll be making sure I've got Lucy tucked under my OWN arm as we wave g'bye in 'Julianuary' :)

COLD here...but hearing/reading of all the RAINFALL in the eastwing, I will NOT complain! We've got clear skies here for now...though clouds are predicted later today and by Friday, we'll be hearing those raindrops falling on our heads, too...and *SNOW* 'up-country' which is a SRSLY GOOD THING:) not just for the ski resorts and the folks 'swooshing down those runs' but for summertime when we need that water from the snow run-off!

I'm sorry the House/Senate Bills thing was a rumor....I wondered why no one here in CA contacted me....but we will keep on keepin' on so here's the link to our Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

As I Googled the 'Contact Us' page....I see it's the 55th Anniversary of Rosa Parks refusing to move on that bus....and it gave me a smile:) Good for you, Rosa Parks! I was born/raised in no/cal but back in those days within the four walls of my childhood home conversation of anything less than 'we are all God's Children' was never a topic and had it been...the bar of soap would surely have been brought out! I raised my own children with that same philosophy and have never been able to stand prejudice of any kind...racial or otherwise....so yes, Good For You, Rosa Parks!! :)

Everyone have a great/grand/wonderful day today!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Here's Joe for Wednesday Morning....Cold Milk and Horse Cookies...gotta love *JOE*:)

Wednesday, December 1st... Maddie bakes cookies for both horses and humans. I became confused, and mixed up the two bags. Hard to tell the difference though. Horses are happy. Horse cookies dunked in cold milk taste great.

Aubrey is 14, and she had this to say: My main course for Thankgiving was double chocolate fudge cake, with two scoops of butter pecan ice cream.

(oh wow... my dream meal)

At the ranch where I have employment, earning the big bucks, a young girl came to me and said: My mom read on the internet that you and your wife live in a tent by the river. Here is $10.00 so you can eat tonight.

(huh???)

Tis the season. Silly internet chat rooms aside, December is a magical month. All day Christmas music on the oldies station. Horses receive more treats. The oven works overtime. And on this website, I have been giving you a chance to celebrate your horses. 10 words or less, and you must include your first name and the town you live in.

From Meagan, Granite Bay, California: Merry Christmas Bear. I think of you every day.

Terri, Pleasant Hill, California: I love you Bud and Rosie. Merry Christmas.

Gabe, Tempe, Arizona: Merry Christmas Jack Tone. See you in 3 weeks!

Shryl, Crofton, Maryland: Merry Christmas Opal. I love you, grumpiness and all.

Nora & Mireya, Langley, British Columbia: Merry Christmas Desi, Ohana, and Aylish. You bring happiness everyday!

Nanci, Napa, California: Caleb, you are poetry written in hoof-beats. Merry Christmas!

Robyn, Magna, Utah: Merry Christmas Boxer, Duke, and Morey. You are my babies.

Le Anne, Denver: Merry Christmas my heart and soul, Trevor.

Cheryl, Scottsdale, Arizona: Merry Christmas Sheeba. You bring out the kid in me!

Jessica, Pomona, California: See you soon. I love you Ayden. Merry Christmas!

Pia, Stillwater, Oklahoma: Merry Christmas to my Ernie, and those who saved him.

Christine, Felton, California: Merry Christmas Maverick, Chief, & Doulche. Thank you for teaching me humbleness.

Natalie, Petaluma, California: Merry Christmas to my neighbor Suds.

Mike & Laura, Olympia, Washington: Merry Christmas Doodle, Frank, Mouse, Think Tank, and Yoda.

Margaret, Sausalito, California: Merry Christmas to all the wild horses and burros.

Amber, Edmonton, Alberta: Merry Christmas Coke, Dr. Pepper, and Zoe. I love you!

Price, Boise, Idaho: A lazy thoroughbred who stole my heart. Merry Christmas Gator!

Kalia & Lynn, Silver Lake, Kansas: Merry Christmas Frost, Padre, Dreamer, Oreo, Lacy, April, Lady, & Wego.

Katie, Sacramento: Merry Christmas Tobin. My sweet old man.

Kristin, Arcata, California: Merry Christmas Freya. My rescued horse who rescued me!

It is Wednesday, a brand new month, and chores are forever. Later we could be 54 degrees. Delicious hot coffee from Starbucks. Horse cookies made by Maddie. Enjoy your rain on the way Wednesday, and be sure to hug your horses. Olivia Newton John on the oldies station...

Joe
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Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Horse slaughter article out today

Wallis is DISGUSTING! Keep the letters/e-mails going to the governor of Wyoming - it is working.I know I called his office, sent an e-mail and just finished my letter.

governor of Wyoming

Eazy to call, fax and email. Gov. Dave Freudenthal.

Just emailed him, it don't ask where you live!

Joe today - "poetry written in hoof-beats" and "the rescued horse who rescued me". How can you read what Joe shares with us and not be moved? You can't.

Joan, prayers for your friend Becky and her beloved doggie. Emailing you some rescue info.

Deb, trust me it will work. If you remember we put away the Illinois proposal last winter after the presure was too much. We'll be on this and EVERY ONE of these for as long as it takes.

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thank you Linda...I just read your email and replied...

come on fobs...call, fax, email...read the db....help if you can...send out Christmas cards and help with a little donation...please

Emailed Ray Paulick, sent him the article John Holland wrote. Don't know if he will even read it, much less do anything with it. But I just had to do something. Told him BH, TB times and DRF never writes about slaughter and the dirty little secret. And I thanked him for the HS article he has done in the past, also told him yep I one of the NUT's a Fan of Barbaro. Let's just pray someone will help stop the slaughter plant, and the bills get passed.

I am one of the nut!

nuts! geez I give up!

Hiya, FsOB! Hoping all of our Friends on the Right Coast are doing OK following a day of nor'easter-style rain and howling winds here in southern New England. I can't be online on Thursday morning, so I'll look to other members of the AM Shift (Liz, Marg, Stu, or Lynne) to seize the new day. Wishing all here "ACN". Peace, Robyn

#### To Lynne: Wow, what a special day! I guess I forgot that Ms Rosa Parks took her courageous stand (or should I say seat?) in the year that I was born. An amazing lady! Yes, I love "Charlie Brown X-Mas" and I know that Lou Ann does, too. Brent was thoroughly exasperated that I insisted on watching the Grinch this week. I look forward to "Charlie Brown X-Mas" whenever it airs; I remember watching it the very first time that it aired back in the 1960s.
To Joan: Please know that I keep your friend Becky in my thoughts - and her dog as well. ####

Just got an email back from Ray!

Thanks for the kind note and article link. I’ll give it a read. There is a real problem with unwanted horses in this country, but slaughter is not the solution. Racing people do not do enough for retired horses that are not part of the reproduction cycle. I’m not one of those who say every horse can be saved and live out its life until a natural death at an old age. Some horses are so unsound following racing their quality of life is not good, and they are candidates for euthanasia. But I will never be convinced that humane euthanasia can include slaughter.

Thank you again for your note.
Ray

Hay I love Ray.
Some horses are so unsound following racing their quality of life is not good, and they are candidates for euthanasia. But I will never be convinced that humane euthanasia can include slaughter.

Hay if a owner/trainer can get 250 dollars for a horse to go to a Kill buyer , they don't have to pay the 250 dollars for euthanasia. Geez something is very wrong with this sport of kings!

All I can think of is No Day Off, God rest her soul. She did her best, it just was not enough for her trainer. I have to live with this for the rest of my live. But the Owner and Trainer of this mare could care less. Not right. it's just not right

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Thanks again to everyone, for your kind thoughts and suggestions. Life has a way of working out I guess and I am sure it will for me as well. Prayers and thoughts to all in need tonight....as Robyn said, we had a stormy day in Connecticut, torrential rain and 50 mph wind gusts....but tomorrow shall be sunny!

Alex,

I am a computer nerd and not on facebook so I thought I would answer your ? about the pricing of you much anticipated book on Barbaro here.

I plan to buy it no matter what the price. I read thru the facebook comments and understand $ is an issue for many people. To me the key is drawing appropriate attention to yourself and the book. Can some of your friends in the media do a couple of articles for the launch? The donations idea is great and warrants positive attention.

Best of Luck. Please keep us posted.

Donna W

Open the flood gates on Sue Wallis. As Deb said, lets remember No Day Off and rip these people up.

##Good Morning all. It's a cold morning here in the North with snow flurries in the forecast.

###I hope today brings better weather for those in the East wing.

##Stu, Debbie, yes we have to keep marching against the likes of Sue Wallis. There is a lot wrong with the sport of kings but we and so many others are making a difference. We are the voice for our horses and must never give up. As so often said here "Failure is not an option".

Look out Sue Wallis here we come!

Have a safe day everyone.

Judy

Morning, Everyone....

Srsly darka-darka outside still this a.m. Flashlight-Woman in mint green blob and Itty-Bitty Lucy out for a morning chore...shining flashlight hither/yon hoping to see NO glowing eyes staring back at us!! The street light across from me is burnt out....the electric company has been called..but with all the wild weather recently, street lights are not exactly the priority on the list of 'fixits' :/ It's VERY DARKA DARKA here w/out that light!

Counting down the days now in a big way for my daughter's arrival late Monday aftn. :) And the list becomes more/more serious as the days tick by! Wheeeee:)

My friend who brought Lucy to me for 'fostering' ahem...also brought along a very nice doggy bed from Petco...quite plush and handsome looking, that little bed:) Seymoure has his 'kitty tent' to sleep in...it's a pup-tent for kittehs...and each night, I pack Lucy's dog bed along as we get into bed together...she likes to sleep under the covers though...so most nights her little bed stays vacant. I bring it along, 'just in case'.

Last night Lucy dove under the covers and got settled down for the night...I'm watching late night TV and here came Seymoure...now, normally since Lucy has come here to live, he sniffs and realizes she is under the covers and has never decided to stay long on the bed...last night, though....he was eyeing that handsome, ever so plushy googie bed....and sure enough! He approached....stopping long enough to sniff his 'sister' out under those covers...and then his front paws began 'making bread' in the little bed...and the next thing I knew, Seymoure had somehow squished his LARGE KITTEH SELF into said bed and looked like he might actually spend the night there...eventually, I turned the light off and not so many minutes later, he jumped down and that was the last of Seymoure sharing the bed with us. The part about this whole scenario is that Seymoure weighs between 15-17 pounds...he's a large cat and if only I'd have had my camera as the 'fluffiness of himself' was pretty much spilling out over the top of that little round googie bed...the one his sister could fit another of her into....LOL!

I noticed the post Alex made up-top R of this page re: Laminitis being the #2 killer of horses and I wondered what the #1 might be...only thing I could think was Colic...but curiosity got the best of me so I Googled "Number one killer of horses" and sure enough, Family...it IS Colic:( I read about psyllium and was surprised to see that at least one website recommends it be given daily...I never knew that before..some food in the form of pellets contains psyllium. I never knew about sand colic....never knew or thought of horses ingesting dirt as they are out into their pastures eating grasses all day long...never knew any of this until Barbaro. The website I visited had a sketch of a horse's inner-workings and I was GOBSMACKED to see what it all looks like! It's no wonder they cannot burp, part of their digestive system looks a bit like a radiator! Amazing stuff, the design and workings of equine digestion!

Alright...enough of the idle chatter here this morning....here's the link to our Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Good morning all...

Not as cold here in San Jose this A.M. Kinda of nice not to see Jack Frost everywhere...we will get some rain though by Friday or Saturday.

I do the e-mail thing to the White House, I click the animal free food button daily and pray that someone in D.C. will listen to us...PLEASE!!!!

Anyway, ((((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S FANTABULOUS FAMILY!!!)))

Hope everyone is doing good!

oxoxo
carleen in ca

Joe at TB Friends

Here's our Joe for Thursday:

Thursday, December 2nd... There is no way an organization of this size could function with out the help of others. We welcome Katie to our transportation team. Katie lives in Sacramento, and for an early Christmas present she bought herself a fancy two horse slant trailer. Her dog is Gus, a sweet German Shepherd who loves road trips. Gus seems to prefer Sugarland on the truck cd player.

Many of you have been wondering how come I have not posted your Merry Christmas yet? I fell behind when writing about Bonanza, Pilgrim, and Kona. Merry Christmas to your horses will be shown before Christmas. I hope not to leave anyone out.

Here we go:

From Jim & Lacey, Sunnyvale, California: We love our Pie. Merry Christmas Pie In The Sky.

Julie, Salem, Oregon: Merry Christmas Stinker and Theo. Thank Santa for the blankets.

Paula, Aiken, South Carolina: Merry Christmas Hermie! You were worth the 50 year wait.

From Tora, Santa Clara, California: Merry Christmas Harlee. 14 weeks up above, but still my girl.

Serena, Vacaville, California: Merry Christmas Levi. There is no stopping us.

Jill, Elk Grove, California: Merry Christmas Pelli, Rudy, & Spoon. You bring such joy!

Angela, Tacoma, Washington: You make me so happy. Merry Christmas Cee Note.

Alice, Los Angeles: Merry Christmas Luke, Spencer, & Wyatt. All from Tb Friends.

From Betsy, Madison, Wisconsin: Merry Christmas Scottie. Enjoy your retirement.

Sheila, Kirkwood, California: Merry Christmas Jazz, Sillyfilly, & Sadie. You bring Peace & Joy.

Devra, Port Lavaca, Texas: Merry Christmas Miss Priss, nasty crank, love of my life.

Courtney & Katie, Vacaville, California: Merry Christmas Pragmatico. The best horse ever!

Sylvia, Salinas, California: To all my babies past, present, and future. Merry Christmas!

Tina, Livermore, California: Merry Christmas Black, Belle, and Cloud. Love you all!

Allison, Benicia, California: I dared to dream, and you appeared. Merry Christmas Sam.

It is daylight, and the coffee pot is empty. Yummy donuts made by Entemann's. Later we could be 57 degrees, with rain. Enjoy your 23 shopping days left until Christmas Thursday, and be sure to hug your horses. Journey on the radio...

Joe
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Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Good Morning Family.....and hope each of you are well...thank you...each of you for your hard, dedicated love for our horses and furbabies.

Good Morning Barbaro....we are here...moving forward...trying so hard to stop horse slaughter....and speaking for your brothers and sisters...we will always love you....

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Debbie in L.A...proud to be a nut...lol

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please call, fax, email....please.

please read the db...alot going on...alot needed...there is a rescue wish list going on at the db...send those cards if you can...a dollar or two....all adds up.

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thanks to for prayers for my friend Becky....found out she has adenocarcinoma cancer...do not know much about it...but she needs health insurance asap...

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pray for one another, and for our country and for our horses and furbabies..

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Good Morning Alex.

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Joan sending prayers for your friend Becky.

Yep proud to be a nut!

###Debbie, Joan, me too! Proud to be a nut.

Judy

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Judy
LoL great looking nuts! ;)

###Debbie, you betcha!

Here is a wonderful Zenyatta article:

http://www.drf.com/blogs/zenyatta-reminder-celebrate-life

Kathy's link

I hope!

Nop

Zenyatta remender celebrate life

Love Barbara Livingston, Thanks Kathy for posted it here. Tears of joy.

###What a beautiful article. Thank you Kathy and Debbie for posting it here. What a special lady, Zenyatta.

Judy

## Dear Fren Debbie LA and ALL,

Please post NO DAY OFF's story on the "No Allegiance" thread on the DB. At least there she will be forever remembered with honor... (or for as long as the FOB can find a way to preserve the thread after Alex pulls the plug).

I will always be one to advocate ADDING THE COST OF PRE-PAID EUTHANASIA TO THE ENTRANCE FEE OF EVERY RACEHORSE, BE THEY QH, SB, OR TB. That way, if the horse has EVER raced, it would be covered for a proper gently euth, instead of being shipped to slaughter for "disposal."

If this were to become the norm...just a usual part of "the bu$iness" that would circumvent any need for a taint-the-meat solution, or any excuses as to the prohibitive cost of a gentle end.

Let's see what Ray might think about a mention of such a simple solution for what they "call", a "complicated problem.

If there was even a modest $50 fee EVERY time the horse races, that would more than pay for the humane service, and even add funds to the program to help pay for administrative cost.

Please help me spread the word!!

If SOMEONE in racing's powerful elite were to have the heart and means to set this into motion, it would save so many thousands from a brutal, bloody end.

It would erase racing's-dirty- little-secret in one stroke of the pen.

It be positive publicity for the sport of horseracing.

AND it would be one more bit of glory, shining in BARBARO's legacy of Life and Love.

Your FOB Fren, O

Joan , and everyone ,

I'm writing my Christmas cards today , to the
three rescues I've chosen this year ...
did 8 last year , only 3 this year because it is what I can do ...

So many are laid - off , unemployed , or just making it week to week ,
but as Joan says , if you can give a dollar , or any amount , please send it .

A few dollars and some change will add up to a bale of hay -
so your change , or one dollar , is not too little
it is not embarrassing to send a little.

It is embarrassing if you don't send anything at all

That horse standing there , with his / her ribs showing and the thin hipbones protruding
because his owner just couldn't feed , ever ,
won't be one little bit embarrassed by your
37 cents -taped -together -so -they -won't- rattle - in the envelope. Not one whit.

So send what you can , feel Christmas in your loving heart ,
and thank you for what you can do , for the horses.

Happy Hannukkah to all my Jewish famblee and frens here ... I know I'm a day late from the start , in saying , but still ... I wish you a blessed holiday ...

CJ - my Jewish fren - your Baptist sister - in - Barbaro is thinking of you , and missing you so......

Bye now everyone , have good evenings ,

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thank you Bobbie B....I am trying too...my husband is laid off since Nov. 15th..but I am trying to help our rescues.

thank each of you for what you do....

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otherlyn...I agree with your post....need to help our horses and there are ways...

The HBO documentary of NO Day Off

Otherlyn could you post to that site?

News to me No Day Off was not the only horse went to slaughter that day.

Here the others. Very sad we need to remember all of them. And the ones we don't have names of!

No Day Off: 2004 Dark bay or brown filly. Tattoo # H19563. 10 starts 0-0-3. Earned $3,993.00. Last raced, 4-12-08 at Mountaineer Park for owner/trainer Ricardo Hernandez. No Day Off was sent to slaughter via the Sugarcreek Auction on 4-18-08, only 6 days after having not been able to finish in her last race. The comment on her race record reads "gave way, eased upper stretch. "No Day Off's only crime was that she was too injured to race competitively. No Day Off was bred by Jerome C. Burdick and was foaled in Pennsylvania. No Day Off was slaughtered in a Canadian
horse slaughter plant in April of 2008 at only 4 years of age.

Balachour Prince: 2001 Bay gelding. Tattoo # E14092. 26 starts, 3-7-3. Earned$43,485.00. Last raced 4-12-08 at Mountaineer Park for trainer, Bart Baird and owner, The Estate of Dale Baird. Balachour Prince was sent to slaughter via the Sugarcreek Auction on 4-18-08, only 6 days after his last race in which he finished 10th, beaten 15 1/2 lengths. The comment on his race record reads "lost ground, tired. "Balachour Prince was bred by G.J. Collins Bloodstock and Holly Collins and was foaled in Ontario, Canada. Balachour Prince was slaughtered in April of 2008 at 7 years of age.

Crow Autumn: 2002 Dark bay or brown mare. Tattoo #F20759. 37 starts, 0-2-4. Earned $26,370.00. Last raced 4-12-08 at Mountaineer Park for trainer Bart Baird and owner, The Estate of Dale Baird. Crow Autumn was sent to slaughter via the Sugarcreek Auction only 6 days after her last race in which she finished 7th
beaten 17 1/2 lengths. The comment on her chart reads, "in tight start, tired." Crow Autumn was bred by JB Enterprises Inc., and was foaled in California. Crow Autumn was slaughtered in April of 2008 at 6 years of age.

Arranged Marriage: 2004 bay filly. Tattoo # H27783. 6 starts, 0-1-2. Earned $18,897.00Last raced 4-7-08 at Mountaineer Park for trainer Bart Baird, owner The Estate of Dale Baird. Arranged Marriage was sent to slaughter via the Sugarcreek Auction on
4-18-08, only 11 days after her last race which she did not finish. The comment on her chart reads "bad step, vanned-off." Arranged Marriage was bred by Bass/Seeligson Partnership and was foaled in California. Arranged Marriage sold for $10,500 at the Barrett's Equine Limited 2007 Fall Mixed Sale. Arranged Marriage, clearly suffering from the injuries sustained in her last race, was slaughtered in April of 2008, at merely 4 years of age.

Point of Attack: 2004 Dark bay or brown filly. Tattoo # H05614. 22 starts, 2-1-5. Earned $25,654.00. Last raced on 3-25-08 at Mountaineer Park for trainer Penny L. Mathias, and owner, The Estate of Dale Baird. Point of Attack was sold for slaughter via the Sugarcreek Auction on 4-18-08, only 25 days after her last race in which she finished 6th beaten 11-1/2 lengths. The comment on her chart reads, "Rated pace, wore down". Point of Attack was bred by Point Break Partners and was foaled in California. This daughter of Bertrando sold for $32,000 at the Barrett's Equine Limited 2006 Mixed Sale. Point of Attack was slaughtered in April of 2008 at only 4 years of age.

Explosive Light: 1991 Bay gelding. Tattoo # U00446. 16 starts 1-1-0. Earned $9,375.00 Explosive Light was a steeplechaser who last raced in 1997. At the time he was last raced, he was trained by F. B. Miller and owned by John H. Peace. Explosive Light was
bred by Fares Farm and was foaled in Kentucky. The well bred son of Majestic Light
(73) Explosive Tobin (86), by Explodent(69)sold at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale in 1992 for $220,000. Explosive Light was sold to slaughter via the
Sugarcreek Auction on 4-18-08 and was later that month slaughtered at 17 years of age, following many years of service to his human connections.

Emerald Crossing: 2002 Bay mare. Tattoo #F24713. 7 starts, 0-2-0. Earned $3,339.00. Emerald Crossing last raced on 3-8-06 at Penn National where she finished 2nd, beaten only 1-3/4 lengths. The comment on her chart reads, "3-wide, evenly stretch." At the
time of her last race, Emerald Crossing was trained by George R. Albright and owned by Landslide Farm. Emerald Crossing was sold to slaughter via the Sugarcreek Auction on 4-18-08. Emerald Crossing was bred by Redmond C. S. Finney and was foaled in Maryland. Emerald Crossing was slaughtered in April of 2008, at 6 years of age.

Bohica: 2002 Bay mare. Tattoo # F34049. 34 starts, 3-7-3. Earned $33,290.00. Bohica last raced 7-9-07 at Mountaineer Park for owner/trainer Ashley J. Lewis, where she finished 9th, beaten 32-1/2 lengths. Bohica was sold to slaughter via the Sugarcreek
Auction on 4-18-08. Bohica was bred by F. W. Allen and was foaled in Florida. Bohica was slaughtered in April of 2008, at 6 years of age.

Another Passion: 2004 Bay filly. Tattoo #H14386. Starts 2, 1-0-0. Earned $6,925.00. Another passion last raced on 6-17-06 for trainer Art Sherman and owner Frederick J. Liebau, Sr. Another Passion won her last race by 3 lengths. Another Passion was sold
to slaughter via the Sugarcreek Auction on 4-18-08. Another passion was bred by Janet Sexton and was foaled in California. In January of 2008 Another Passion sold for $900.00 at the Barrett's Equine Limited January 2008 Mixed Sale. Another Passion was
slaughtered in April of 2008 at only 4 years of age.

November News: 2003 Dark bay or brown gelding. Tattoo # G28014. November News never raced. He was bred by Kathryn C. Schultz and was foaled in Florida. November News was sold to slaughter via the Sugarcreek Auction on 4-18-08. November News sold for $3,000
at the Ocala Breeder's Sales Company 2004 Winter Mixed Sale. November News was slaughtered in April of 2008 at only 5 years of age.

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this is sickening! no need for this....whatsoever...horse slaughter when other options...better for the horse are always available....

ALL,
We need to take up money to place full page ads in Sports section of newspapers in major horseracing cities and title the add," what's So Sporting about This?" and publush the info like that above regarding horses slaughtered.
KLB

Welcome home, MTB.

Horses are at risk from a very unlikely source. In today's paper, The Taos News, there is a story headlined 'Starving Horses at Taos Pueblo'. I saw these horses last week and was shocked. They are fenced right on the main road through the Pueblo. This doesn't bode well for the image of the American Indians and their Ponies, especially when hundreds of tourists are on the Pueblo visiting the Casino and what not. Members of the Pueblo have been calling rescue organizations expressing their concern over these horses. Unfortunately, due to the Sovereign Nation thingy, the horses can't be helped by 'outsiders'. The Taos Pueblo War Chief's Office is refusing to answer phone calls concerning this matter.

Four Corners Animal League is asking for people to call this office. If anyone would like more info, you can email FCAL at: info@fourcornersanimalleague.org

The Taos News will be online Saturday morning if you would like to view the article. I am not sure what page this article is on, but there should be headlines to click on.

These horses look like brown cloth covered tent poles. It's horrible.

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KLB Wonder what that would cost?

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd . . . for each of you know you take me to where angels walk!
As our RESIDENT ANGEL QUEEN, ANGEL DEE, says, "It is AFFIRMED!"
Indeed it is.

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

I'm very proud to be a "nut", too!! We stand united!

Hugs to all!! (I'm still in end-of-semester rat race but trying to peek in, report in as much as possible! I still don't think rats can run this fast either, ha!)

It feels like snow today!!! Maybe some flurries, "Charlie Brown snow" :) !!! Certainly NOT ready for any old-fashioned PA big ones yet!!

Yes, me too!! Waiting for "Charlie Brown Christmas"!!!

Today I was waiting at traffic light and I saw a human out strolling with his doggie, and I had to look twice - the doggie had NO TAIL ????!!!! I know some breeds have them "shortened" (sorry, not certain of correct term), to just little stubbies, but there was no indication whatsoever of a tail, huh??!!! Very healthy and happy appearing, but not even a mark where a tail might have been!! Are there any breeds without tails?? I felt so awfully sorry but the doggie looked just as happy as could be with his person. I couldn't call out the window as it was a busy intersection, but I had to ask you all about this!!
I know many use their tails in expressing themselves . . . ??

A big HI to you, too, JUDY!!

ROBYN - Please tell BRENT there is to be no fussing about watching "The Grinch" unless he has all those bulbs planted! And then still no fussing either! I'll put Ms. Annie after him!!

And always in loving memory of FOB CHIEF & FOB BUD SOVA!

Hugs and love to all!

always, Lou Ann

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Lou Ann. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth..........
.Your Glowing Wings Of Love..............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lou Ann And Your Angel Mother Annie And Angel Dad Louie......
.......You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So........
....

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita And Angel Jane And Angel Lukas And Angel Darcy And Angel BeBe And Angel Judy And Angel Taffy And Angel Joan Roya And Angel Bobbie B. And Angel Carleen And Angel
Lynne And Angel Sue And Angel Linda And Angel Sofie's Lee And Angel Daryl And Warpaint And Dakota And Angel Renee nd Hans And Angel Verna
And Angel Harriette And Scout And Angel Tammie And
Chessie And The Angels Here...............

Glowing Lights............

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

Affirmed

### Dear Fren Debbie L.A.,

Glad to do it...their names are now listed on the honorable roster.

If you want to find them, and the hallowed list of others, just go to the DB and scroll to Horseracing. You will find them on the "No Allegiance - A Promise Kept" thread. (Type "No Allegiance" if you need to do a "Search."

Your FOB Fren, O

###PS: I don't often make it to the "Angel list," but my heart certainly holds the horses dear, while in theotherplace, and most assuredly looks forward to being with them, someday, in Thisgoodplace. Guess that's not a bad way to somehow 'count' as an Angel for them. They have my heart in daily prayer, that their glorious creator will soon bless us all with an end to the cruelty.

Your FOB Fren,(aka "angel-chopped liver...), O

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Thanks Otherlyn

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Lou Ann: French bull dogs and Boston Terriers are born without tails, and maybe English bull dog.

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Margie praying for the poor horse, just so very sad.

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Debbie LA
And Angel Otherlyn And Angel Padme A'Tea.........

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

Affirmed

Love To our sweet Angel Dee.

Made an crab and crawfish Bisque, it turned out really good. I cook when I am down, it takes my mine away from the bad things. It's My get away time.
Cold again tonight, wishing all a good night. Sweet dreams nuts! :)

Hiya, FsOB! To quote Alex's term, I am truly quite "knackered" on this "Friday Eve" night. I really enjoyed reading Barbara Livingston's observations about Zenyatta. The story about the terminally ill woman made me start crying and I've still not quite stopped! I am pleased to see that Ray Paulick sent a reply re. horse slaughter.

Wishing all here "ACN". Peace, Robyn

#### To Angel Dee: Rainbows back to you!
To All: Wishing a happy second night of Chanukah to everyone who observes the eight night festival of the lights!
To Lou Ann: Yes, good news that Brent planted the bulbs last weekend. And he DID watch the last few minutes of the Grinch with me.
To Margie in NM: Shocking to see that there's a problem with horses at the Pueblo in Taos.
To Lynne: Too funny about Seymoure's considering sleeping with you & Lucy last PM!
To Debbie LA: Reading about all of those TBs slaughtered - how ghastly! ####

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Debbie LA And Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Debbie LA And Angel Robyn And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So............

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

Affirmed

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DEBBIE LA - Sending warm hugs with love across the miles to you tonight!! Hugs, please, to BamBam and Lee, too for me!! XXX I bet they give big sloppy kisses, too! :)

Thank you for telling me about the dogs!! Debbie, this "doggie" did much resemble a bull dog - just a little taller than any I had ever seen, I'll bet that was the breed!! I was so surprised as I had not ever seen or known that.

DEBBIE - the crab and crawfish bisque, that sounds heavenly, yum!!! I hope your session in the kitchen helps bring some peace tonight. We all have special things we do or special places we go . . . and they can be in our hearts, too, when the "night" is dark, the path rugged.
You be good to you tonight.
Us "nuts" must all stick together!
Is it the San Giorgio company that says, "People should stick together not pasta!" (Mom uses San Giorgio, DeCecco, or Ronzoni pastas.)

Look at the stars tonight, perhaps Barbaro will pay you a visit in your slumbers.

Feels like snow here.

Hugs,
always, Lou Ann

KLB: I love your idea! I wonder if the newspapers would run our ad, though....but it's a great idea!

So many listed via Debbie LA....WHY? Write-off? Bastards!

The horses do what is asked of them and that horrid, heinous ending is their 'reward'...and what do the 'kings' do next....they BREED MORE, of course:/

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Hiya, FsOB! Ehrrr-uh-ehrrrr! The Friday rooster call is going out to each of you. And TGIF indeed. Wishing all here a safe & productive day. Can someone please post any possible links this Sunday to show photos of Queen Z. as she takes her final promenade at Hollywood Park? Hail the Queen! Peace, Robyn

#### To Dee: Rainbows to you today.
To Lou Ann: It is supposed to be snowing in Kentucky today. I hate to think that snow will greet Zenyatta at her new home. She is a "Cali Girl". ####

##Hello everyone. It is another crispy morning here in the North with no real weather in the making for now.

##Hi LouAnn, I hope the end is in sight and you will be able to put your feet up and rest.

##Debbie LA, I could only read one of your list. I had to stop or I would be blubbering here. My prayers for thse souls who faced such a horrendous fate. I hope your kitchen is in the dark now and your spirits are restored.

###Roybn, I hope you get the much need rest this weekend. I'm happy to hear your Brent watched the Grinch with you albeit just the end.

##MargieNM, so sad to see your report of the situation in Pueblo. I hope someone and interven to give those poor horses relief.

Have a safe day everyone.

O' Neill under review

Morning, Everyone...and *HAPPY FRIDAY* :)

Wow! The first 3 days of December, ALREADY!!

Sorry for my outburst last night...I should have been restraining myself like you, Judy...but I kept reading. I thought of the research I've done with some of the horses Joe has had liberty of sharing names with his readers...I thought of *SESSIE* aka *EXCESSORIZED*,Gr/Gr/Grandaughter of *SECRETARIAT* who calls Safe Haven home now...her new Mommy boards her there. *SESSIE* is safe/sound loved, respected and learning all about becoming a OTTB! I must focus on the ones I know about who are safe and keep being a voice for those who cannot speak themselves...but the thought of ANY horse being in that chute and facing what end is coming their way sends me into 'less than ladylike' verbage...it's just SO wrong!

So...On to this, a new morning and I've got things to do here at home and am taking a neighbor into town because she needs a ride and she also has things to do today! Neighbors helping neighbors it's no biggee to me and will help her alot today:)

Bobbie B. is right, Family! Tape those coins into your envelopes and send a note along from your hearts and think of the skinny horse at the destination on your envelopes...eating HAY! YAY!!:)

Here's the link to our Whitehouse for Friday:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

##Lynne, no need to apolgize. I yell at the Gods probably everyday in my car on the way home to open people's eyes to this horrendous practice. Obviously can't do it here. Letters, e-mails and such don't relieve the anger much.
Have a nice day with your neighbor, I'm sure she appreciates your company and the ride.

Judy

Good Friday morning all...

To many tears...I just watched BLACK BEAUTY...thinking about so many horses who face a terrible end...I'm thinking about Zenyatta and how I will tear up as I watch her do her farewell to California...I read the wonderful story that Debbie shared with us...then reading about the beautiful horses who were born to run and run. Then they end up slaughtered....more tears...
But we have saved some of them and that's what I have to rember.

I have to get ahold of the emotions that were set in motion yesterday as I read on. We just have to try and save more. So I will be mailing out some more envelopes to as many rescues as I can.

Dee...please send lots of rainbows for us all today. Thank you!

((((HUGS TO ALL BARBAR'S WONDERFUL AND FABULOUS FAMILY))))).

oxoxo
carleen in ca

Lynne Browe, you could not have said it better - the bastards. You sound like me now, only I'm worse. Ask Joan!!!

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I second that Stu.

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there has to be ways....love the posting about Otherlyn...about the racing industry needs to do more....to protect these horses.

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Call, fax, email....please....someone someone needs to listen to us...

read the db....so much needed....coins, dollar, or dollars will help..

get your Christmas cards ready...send a little something...without our rescues...where would they go.....

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have a nice day....

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thank you Alex.

Debbi and all:
I am here. I love you all.
Ok then.
xxoo:j
COURAGE

Here's Joe for Friday...gotta love *DUNCAN* :)

Friday, December 3rd... It all began when I wrote about Kyle, using the last of his cash to help rescue Bonanza. I told you about Stephanie, who because of Kyle, rescued Pilgrim. Natalie joined in, and used her Christmas money to save Kona. A family not far got involved, and rescued an older thoroughbred mare.

And then a lady from Elk Grove said here is the money, please rescue me a thoroughbred gelding from the feed lot in Wilton. So I did.

A husband and wife from Vacaville were waiting at our front gate. Please take our cash, go to the feed lot, and bring us a companion for our lonely mare. So I did.

A husband and wife from the east coast sent us a check. Please rescue a horse, and let Kyle name him or her.

A brother and sister, 15 and 13, and last night in cold rain they wanted to know. Can we combine our savings and rescue a gelding from the feed lot?

But before last night, there have been 21 other readers of this website, who want to save a horse. I explained to all 21, the intitial cost is only a fraction of money needed to provide rehab and care. We are out of room. You would have to find a place for the horse to live, and your monthly costs could get America out of debt.

Six of the 21 said no problem. They have room at their house, or they are willing to pay board. Once again, I get to go shopping.

This letter came from Daniel. I have permission to share:

Me and my friends read you every morning. 7 girls and 1 boy. Our teacher told us about you. The boy has a horse named Drake. He used to race but I think he was really slow. The boy lets us ride Drake but he is lazy and keeps going back home. My mom says we can visit you on Easter week. How much money a piece do 7 girls and 1 boy need to rescue a horse from that bad lot place?

And this came from Alyssa:

I am 12. My bank balance is an embarrassing $5.25. My dumb little brother has over $700.00 but he is a money hog and refuses to share. If I could get my hands on his money I would love to save the life of a horse. But for now I can only give you good thoughts, a far away hug, and chocolate chip cookies for Christmas. My mom is sending you a package. Can you show another picture of Hawkeye? Peace.

It all began with Kyle.

The brother and sister, 15 and 13, soaking wet, and last night they said: We are going to name our rescued horse Kyle. He is the one who started all this.

Have a happy weekend. Wet and cold. I just discovered our little puppy Duncan went potty in my shoe.

Joe
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Miss Lucy hasn't pee'd in my shoe yet...I won't read that part to her today!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Miss you Jonna...

###God Bless Kyle for his heart of gold. And of course Joe too.

###Duncan, so sweet and so innocent?

###Jonna, we miss you here. Love you too!

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Carleen. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So............For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth.....
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Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Carleen. You
Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............

Sending All, All All My Love And Prayers For Our
Angel Horses And Angels Here.............Sending
All, All All My Love To Zenyatta...........

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

Affirmed

Zenyatta has left many lasting memories

Zenyatta has left many lasting memories

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there are several rescues listed....a christmas rescue wish and others on the db...that need you....donations...for hay....for feed ....and doggies and kitties...that need food.

can you help...please

NY horse angels

This is about Sharon Crumb, unbelievabe and very sad.

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly and Earthly Herds, as you know you take me to where angels walk!
As our ANGEL DEE says, "It is AFFIRMED!"
Indeed it is.

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

GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU, QUEEN ZENYATTA, WE LOVE YOU FOREVER!! Safe journey and may you find every joy and happiness in your retirement, QUEEN FOREVER!

Hugs and love, and always prayers for those walking the rugged path just now . . . (two and four-legged) . . .always in my heart.

Always in loving memory of FOB CHIEF & FOB BUD SOVA!

JUDY - Was just thinking of YOU, 'fren!! We got our fresh pine Christmas wreath this week for our lamp post and I just saw that the tag says "Fresh Balsam Fir grown in CANADA!" It sure smells Heavenly and has a lovely bright red velvet bow. I will hang it next week.
Thinking of your son, too, busy-busy with end of semester! I send him good-luck wishes, too!

SANDRA - Hoping you are okay, been very quiet this week, miss you!

JANE - Thinking of you so much all week, many hugs, thoughts, and prayers sent your way.

ROBYN - TGIF for you, for sure! Please try to have a restful weekend, be sure to do something nice for you!!!

LYNNE B. - No need to apologize, 'fren!! Sometimes we simply must put our cards on the table!! You said the truth!

Hugs for all,
Lou Ann

P.S.
JOAN R. - Please tell PEACHES & PIERRE they would need their little red ear muffs up here tonight . . . . brrr!!
And this auntie sends them each kisses and doxie snuggles!

Hugs, Lou Ann

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Lou Ann...kisses from Peaches and Pierre to you, family and Miss Minnie and Miss Pickles...I hope their daddy has ear muffs and sweaters for them....

To read more about the case against Sharon Crumb of NJ Horse Angels go to the Discussion Board under the thread NJ Horse Angel Horses Stealing under the catagory Horse Rescue Issues.

Deb in LA...Hi Honey...I remember you posting on the main comments about your reimbursement money, which you never received, for the item you bought (about $200)for the Barbaro event.
In fact, you were told NOT to question Sharon about it...even though you asked very nicely!

I later found out that you were NOT alone in needing to be reimbursed for items purchased for the event.
I also remember people complaining that there
was NO accounting for the money that was donated for the party.

Well, I guess we will all get the information from the State Attorney's Office.

Good Luck Deb (in La). I remember your posting because it was very nicely put...and rejected.

pamie

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Lou Ann. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth.....
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Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lou Ann And Your Angel Mother Annie And Angel Dad Louie. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Sandra And Chief.............

Sending All, All All My Love To Peaches And Pierre
...............

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

Affirmed

Morning, Everyone....

I'm so sorry to read the article posted regarding a FOB who took dollars to help horses and ended up helping herself, instead...but you just gotta love KARMA because day-em! KARMA comes to bite the behinds of people, doesn't it?!

Lots doing here today in the westwing...skies are cold and gray looking, maybe a shower here/there for the next couple days but nothing like yole there in the eastwing have been enduring!

Daughter arrives here day after TOMORROW:) We both remember when it was still another FIFTY-SEVEN days..and now...OMGOSH,MYGOLLY!!! Day after TOMORROW! Wheeeee:)

Much in the way 'Hannah Homemaker' to-dos on a list await me, so I just stopped in here to say good morning to the rest of my Family...and now, off to kick into high gear here!

Everyone have a safe and productive day today...even if 'productive' means you chll on the sofa all day long...a little 're-charging' is considered productive too!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Morning all...

Lynne, your excitement about your daughter's arrival is great! I can't wait to hear about your Christmas decorating fun and of course Miss Lucy and Seymour having another sister in the house.

Everyone, please take some vitamine C or echinacea to keep the COLD BUG away. I now have completely lost my voice...I whisper alot and don't talk to much...
As Joe would say "the crowd stands and cheers!"

I will watch TVG today as the crowds at Hollywood Park say good by to Miss Zenyatta...a sad day to be sure...I just pray that she gets to her new home safe and is able to enjoy her new life.

Please take care all and have a good day.

((((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S GREAT FAMILY)))))

oxoxox
carleen in ca

I am still here. Had a bunch of stuff to take care of this last week.
Lou Ann, one of my Grandmothers always had a Boston Terrior. I remember her telling me once that in the depression she lost her old one and had to save up enough money for another. It was $5.00.

I'm KNACKERED, Family....came in here to sit a minute and read and write! :)

When I remember back to younger times in my life and all I could accomplish in one day and then see what today's accomplishments are thus far and what is still left to do...I cannot help but remember a woman I lovingly referred to as 'almost my mom' telling me..."Oh, Lynnie Girl, the getting older thing is SO frustrating!" I'm now where she was when she said that to me and can SO identify! LOL...only it's not so funny, really:/ The one saving thing for me in all of this, is that I know I'm not alone....many of my longtime friends lament right along w/me, that we sure were able to to a whole lot more in one day twenty years ago! Heck, even ten years ago I could have run circles around me today:/

Sandra: I loved what you wrote about your Grandma saving up that $5.00 so she could have another doggy:) Another friend of mine told me a story about her grandparents too...or maybe great grandparents..but anyway, a baby squirrel came into their lives...they named him Bozo..and money was fairly scarce...but Bozo was a light in their lives and even with scarce dollars...they managed to have a professional photograph taken of him:) I think it was her grandparents..because she remembers Bozo sitting on her grandfather's arms each evening while he read the newspaper after work...that friend would be our *JONNA*:)

Carleen: This crowd would NEVER stand and cheer at you being unable to speak....I never get tired of your posts, Carleen...and I doubt seriously, anyone else here does, either! Sorry you've got a bug...stay low and drink your fluids so you can get rid of it fassssssst!

I think *ZENYATTA'S* Farewell doings is tomorrow...I read somewhere, the 5th of December...I hope I haven't missed it:-O

Angel Dee:) It's lovely to see you back here where you belong each day spreading the *RAINBOWS* and blessings!! I'm glad you are 'home again, home again, clippity-clop':)

Alright..back to it...c'mon kneezz, you can do this!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Lynne. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth.....
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Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lynne And Angel Murphy And Your Angel Daughter Michelle And Seymore...............You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So............

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

Affirmed

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pamie

I remember vaguely!

It's in the past.

:) I just read Steve Haskin's article on *ZENYATTA* and it made me cry...I'll need and adult beverage and a box of Kleenex if they're going to televise her parade tomorrow...(it's still Saturday night in the westwing)

Hope yole had sweet dreams....cuinthemorning.

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Good Sunday morning all....

I guess I was a day off about Zenyatta's Parade.
She seemed to always race on Saturday, I think that's where my confusion came from.

Lynne, I agree with you about the box of kleenex and the adult beverage though...I always cried when she won...tears of joy!!! I know today will be a true tear jerker for many of us.

I hope we hear good things about the events in her upcoming new life adventures...Zenyatta touched many people in the same way that Barbaro has. . . Oh how I wish he were still here. What a pair they could make!

As for my voice...it still a little raspy, but getting better.

Take care all and have a grand day!

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S GRAND FAMILY)))

oxoxo

carleen in ca

how important is the cover design for Barbaro book:

Alex it's very important!

Cover of Secretariats Meadow

Hello Famblee. Happy Sunday.

I have been burned 4 times in making donations that have turned out to be a bogus or questionable rescue operations. Also I purchased something that was posted on the DB. I never received what I purchased, even after many inquiries. Since then, I have established this guideline when making donations: that the organization is located within an 8 hour drive from my home, so that I can go and investigate any discrepancies or doubts that I may have, at any time. It is very unfortunate that there are those people that would use the plights of the needy for their own benefit. If they are not already living in it, there is a special place in hell for them one day.

Morning, Everyone....

I know many of you in the eastwing are enduring cold ..... SRSLY *COLD* weather right now and as I continue this post, please do NOT take what I write as a 'neener-neener' to any of you....

I took *LUCY* outdoors a few minutes ago for a piddle...wearing sweatpants and a t-shirt...and as I cleared the house and got into the sunshine...I realize it is WARM like SPRINGTIME out there today??? :-O On my little back porch it registers 76 degrees in the shade! The breeze makes the air feel a bit cooler..I mean, I'm not diving through my dresser drawers for bermuda shorts or anything like that...but HOLY CRAP, MARIE...what has happened to WINTER here in these foothills, I cannot help wonder!! There's more rain heading our way later this afternoon and overnight but the snow levels are much higher than they were last week...which means alot of that glorious snow will be melting off...and that's not so great....However, I'll be enjoying this break for now even if it does make me 'skritch mai hed' in wondermont!

Yes Carleen...There'll be many of us fans of *Z* sniffling today....just her sheer 'beautious self' makes me tear up...let alone thinking of never seeing her again...but she has done her job and done it in great/grand/wonderful style...there will never be another of her...just like there will never be another of *BARBARO* but the news for *ZENYATTA* is that SHE GETS TO RETIRE and GOOD FOR HER, I say!

Live Long....Live Happy....*FOREVER OUR QUEEN* :)

I'm about at the end of the 'to-dos' here at home now...daughter and I are by now, counting not months or weeks or even days...but HOURS until we meet about an hour from here tomorrow afternoon:)

I'm giving Lucy a 'bathfa' later today in the kitchen sink!! ROFLOL...first time in my life I've ever been able to say I'm doing that in a SINK! Sandra, Carleen, Linda, NWFLAFOB...can you IMAGINE giving your googies a bath in a SINK???!!! Chiefster and Bud and TANK..nope...nawt werkin' sew gud....but with *LUCY* .... Wheeeeeee!!

Everyone have a good day today...it's FOOTBALL DAY IN AMERICA, too....

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Lynne, I would have gotten a hernia if I had tried to lift Chief up into the sink. Although he liked water and could have easily jumpd in. I had a picnic table in the back yard and he used to sit by it and then jump spring up on it like a kanagroo. If I had the sprinker on in the yard he liked to run in circles and jump up and put his head in the water as it went around the yard. If company came and he saw them looking at him he did his trick of running across the yard and doing a double flip off the top of the fence. He then checked to see if they were still watching and he would take his brick and slide it under his body as fast as he could. He was a ham. How I miss him. II will always think maybe I could have waited longer to put him down but everything with him was just going to hell in a handbasket. He always had do much dignity and I wanted him to have that.
Well, sorry to go on so much here but just one of those days that is very hard.

(((Sandra)))

Oh My....TVG and *ZENYATTA* sigh...The Girl is just beyond words GORGEOUS! She kept time with the music...the announcers are as enamoured with her as we are, I swear!

Loved watching Mike take her around...I'm in LOVE with Mario Espinoza! He loves his girl so much, you can just see it oozing from everywhere:)

What a good girl she is, too, for putting up with all of the fans and being out there to walka-walka all around and pose, prick her ears...you can almost hear her asking, 'is this a good way for me to stand for you?'

The announcer, early on made a remark which resonated in a big way for me..."these amazing athletes come out each time and put themselves on the line." Or close to that, at least. I appreciated him saying that! He said Zenyatta reminded him that the horses are the stars, they are the amazing athletes..he said "you forget that, but Zenyatta reminded me." I say...*RIGHT ON*!!! You bet your butt the horses are the stars, they are the AMAZING ATHLETES and YES...they DO put themselves on the line each/every time they set those hooves to tracks! Amen!

Speaking of butts:) Mr. Espinoza wears his Wranglers pretty fine, I think:) I am so glad he will go with *Z* and stay awhile as she settles into this next phase of her horsey life:) I cannot imagine the angst his heart will be feeling as he leaves her there...but assume he might be treated to visits from time to time.

Lastly here....:) Didn't yole LOVE the two guys in the crowd revving up the rest of fans chanting "HORSE OF THE YEAR"....I'll be watching ESPN that night next month...and certainly do hope this time around she WILL be HOTY!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Any video? I don't get TVG. :(

Geeeeeeez!

Debbie...Google Zenyatta's Farewell at Hollywood Park...I bet you'll find more than one of them...:)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Lynne, you cracked me up about Mario and his wranglers! I have to admit I didn't notice, I was too focused on our Queen. I agree about the crowd shouting HOTY, that was great! I think Ann Moss was pretty emotional and Jerry was very attentive. Ann also said she wants the fans to visit Z at Lane's End....that was amazing!

Did you read about the pink blanket Z was wearing? Mario is keeping it and I'll bet he won't wash it.

I also heard she has a Rachel poster and and Blame doll in her stall. Isn't that funny?

Debbie, I'm sure there will be lots of videos out there soon. What I'm really looking forward to is the 60 minutes follow up coverage. That should be awesome!

Lynne, I'm so excited for you and your daughter. Please don't be too much of a stranger and remember my picture request..please!

Nothing, Maybe tomorrow :(

Debbie....and everyone:)

Here's our *QUEEN* and Mike and *EBBRYBUDDY*

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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One More Time.....

*ZENYATTA* BIDS FAREWELL

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA (who sometimes still is blue-ink-link challenged..but her heart is ALWAYS in the 'rite' place)

Hiya, FsOB! I am hoping that there will be some more blue-links tomorrow about Queen Zenyatta. It's good to see that she'll have a special reception at Keeneland prior to going to her new home in central Kentucky. Steve Hasken's blog was a super one.

Very sad to read about NJ Horse Angels. I'm not sure what else to say about this series of indictments, very disheartening news, indeed.

Wishing all here "ACN". Peace, Robyn

#### To Alex: I think that a good cover & spine can entice someone to pick up a book to peruse it.
To Careen: Hoping that you're feeling better.
To Jonna: Great seeing you here!
To Sandra: I think of your Chief whenever I move the box of Nilla Wafers. What an amazing dog he was!
To Judy: Thanks very much for your kind words on Friday.
To Dee: Rainbows to you, Angel Dee! ####

Debbie....I thought there would be a video to the story I linked here...but there wasn't:/

Bloodhorse has a very nice article though...

ZENYATTA SAYS G'BYE

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

All,Barbaro neds candles; he has only 55.
KLB

Hiya, FsOB! Brrr, it's a cold, grey Monday morning here on the banks of the Thames. My thanks to Lynne B. for the blue-link to the story about Zenyatta's final promenade at Hollywood Park yesterday. I was grateful to read that special steps were taken so that the Queen didn't think that she was heading onto to the track for another race. Thanks as well to Kathy & Lynne for letting everyone know that Barbaro's candles are burning low. Wishing everyone a safe & productive Monday! Peace, Robyn

#### To All: "Charlie Brown's Christmas" will air on ABC in the US this Tuesday at 8:00 PM. An annual classic! ####

##Good Morning all. It's snowing lightly here in the North and yesterday was bitter cold with the north wind howling throuh the trees and around the house.
##LouAnn, your wreath sounds beautiful. My favourite aroma this time of year (or really any time) is the smell of pine trees. Enjoy! My son will be coming home for Christmas, he has just sent me his itenerary. It's a 20 hour bus trip.
##Sandra, your grandmother must have been a wonderful lady. $5.00 was a lot to save in those days for a lucky dog.
##Lynn, the wait is over and now the fun begins. I know what you mean about this getting old business. It's taken me much longer to get the decorating done than it would have years ago. I hope Lucy enjoyed her bath and you didn't get too wet.
##Carleen. I hope you're feeling better. It's not fun being sick over the holidays. Take care "fren".
##Dee, so happy to see you here spreading your beautiful rainbows.

##Love to Zenyatta, Queen of our hearts forever.

Have a safe day everyone.

Judy

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............For Being So, So So Very Beautiful Angels On This Earth..............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lou Ann And Her Angel Mother Annie And Angel Dad Louie And Angel Carleen And Angel Bobbie B. And Angel Debbie
LA And Angel Lynne And Angel Jane And Angel Lukas
And Angel Darcy And Angel BeBe And Angel Judy And
Angel Taffy And Angel Joan Roya And Angel Curtis
And Peaches And Pierre And Angel Sofie's Lee And
Angel Famblee And Angel Daryl And Warpaint And
Dakota And Angel Sandra And Chief And Angel Verna
And Angel Renee And Hans And Angel Jonna And
Angel Harriette And Scout And Angel Sue And Angel
Linda And Angel Equine Heaven And The Angels
Here..............You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot
So................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Alex And
Angel Wendy And Angel Mary And Angel Swedishkat
And Angel Amy..............You Are In My Heart So
(8) A Lot So...............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Mr. And Angel Mrs. Roy Jackson And Nicanor And Lentanor
"The Angels Of Divine Hope" And Angel Mr. Michael
Matz And Angel Edgar And Angel Dr. Dean Richardson
"The Wizard Of Oz" And Angel Staff "Glinda" And
Angel Peter And Angel Eduardo And Angel Alle And
Angel Rachel And Angel Jacob And Angel Aaron And
Angel Tim And Angel Penny And Angel Joe And Angel
Cathy And Zenyatta. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............

Glowing Stars And Rainbow Lights On The Christmas
Tree..............

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

Affirmed

Zenyatta videos

Lots of videos ;)

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our boy, Barbaro's candles were very, very low....we have never let them go under 100...and the weekend only 52 were burning.

CAN WE PLEASE KEEP THEM OVER 100 PLUS....please go to the candlesite and light up candles for Barbaro and his heavenly frens.

Barbaro Candles

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Judy. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............For Being A So,
So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth..........
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Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Judy And Angel Taffy. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.
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In Halos............

Affirmed

Morning, Everyone....

HOLY CRAP, MARIE!! IT'S *THE* DAY TODAY!! WHEEEE:)
Daughter will be waking (she's prolly already awake/up/showered and toe-tapping) for the ride across the street to the airport! LOL! Lucy and Seymoure have NO idea of what FUN awaits them both by late this afternoon....I, on the other hand DO, and it's hard not to HYPERVENTILATE in anticipation! :) WHEEEEEE....more!

Thanks so much EVERYONE for visiting the candle site for our Boy...I was GOBSMACKED arriving there to see just 51 burning...at first I thought I'd somehow ended up at the wrong place:( It is December....and December, 2006 was a GOOD TIME for *BARBARO* he was bright and shiny and SRSLY happy...by month's end we knew he'd be heading to KY to finish healing/rehabbing...we gotta keep his candles glowing....

Judy: I crashed....and didn't bathe Lucy...I watched my Niners get creamed instead...:( Seems to me that Mr. Singletary's job may be at stake and though I am no authority on coaches/teams, I do always feel badly for the coaches who are fired if the teams aren't lighting the world on fire.

Daughter and I can have a 'dine&fandy' time giving her a bath sometime later this week... :)

I missed the beginning of the Packer's game and at first, wondered what the Sam-Hill was going on with the UNIFORMS? Must have been a special 'retro-day' for them, I must take time to read/research that....yeah, right...like I'll be doing that anytime soon! I couldn't understand how I'd missed them changing their uniforms so DRASTICALLY this season...Felt a little like Gas Light, frankly! :)

Debbie: Glad you have found VIDEOS of *Z* y'day! Someday I'll be graced with high-speed internet...might have to wait 'til Heaven..but SOMEDAY I'll be able to watch the videos!

Alright, My Dears...here's the Monday link to our Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Kathyb: Hunny...I'd NEVER be a stranger here...yole are my FAMILY! We've been through a lot together...we've been here through thick/thin, not just with *BARBARO* but one another...this is our 'home away from home' and we are all brothers and sisters in the *MOST EXTRAORDINARY HORSE IN THE UNIVERSE AND BEYOND* "It's ALL *BARBARO* in a SUBLIME performance..." I love you, Handsome Sweetheart!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Oh, well Piddle-Paddle...too excited and once againnnn....the blue-inking is giving me fatt fitts...another blankity-blank try here:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Might anyone know if Jose Carabollo is still riding. He rode BARBARO in his first two races. It seems that he has been last on the list of people we "know" when it comes to all things BARBARO.

I saw a photo of him in Alex's FB album, and my heart was tugged a bit.

I'm sure that he would appreciate note or a Christmas card. Having had the privilege of riding our Beloved across the finish line...to be on his back for his very first victory...how could he NOT be one of us...a Fren...a true FOB.

Just wondering. We don't hear much about him at all.

Your FOB Fren, O

Here's Joe for Monday....

Monday, December 6th... 75 kids or so. Might be closer to 100 kids. The first horse they ever rode was Limo.

We lost Limo on Friday. 31 years old, he looked 21, and acted 8. The coolest horse in the history of horses. When I whistled, Limo ran right to me. I whistle to my dogs, and they hardly open one eye.

Just last week, this holiday wish came from Melanie, age 8, Loomis, California:

My first ride. My first kiss. Merry Christmas Limo.

A couple of times a month, the brown UPS truck pulls into our driveway. Usually bringing us ranch supplies. Horses have learned to ignore our driveway noise. I remember one day last summer. The UPS man set the small box next to our front gate. He waved, and drove away. Limo began pacing the fence next to our mare motel. Limo never paced, but on this day he became excited. I opened the box to find a bag of oatmeal cookies. And a note which said: For your horses. Make sure Limo gets his share.

How did Limo know the delivery was for him?

A quarter horse gelding on a thoroughbred ranch. His best friends were Uncle Scott, Johnny Apples, Misty, and Wage A Kiss.

One year ago, at Christmas, a hand written card from Taryn, age 9:

Merry Christmas Joe, Cathy, and Limo. I get to come visit Limo again during summer vacation. I love you Limo. My brother says hi. My mom says Merry Christmas.

One day last spring, after a Tb Kids session, Limo received 5 e-mails. I received 3. I said to Cathy, a horse is getting more mail than I am.

Late at night, Limo would be at the fence by our mare motel. Waiting for the old man to get off the couch and do final barn check. Limo would munch on a nightly carrot. He only had a few teeth left, so his carrot was chopped into small pieces. Limo especially liked nights when we had those little, fancy baby carrots. Then he would return to Uncle Scott, and the two would watch our house, waiting for their early morning bucket of grains.

I sure miss him. The coolest horse in the history of horses. We love you Limo. Rest In Peace.

Joe
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Joe could use some SRS HORSEY HUGS now, I think...and Limo's friends will be missing him too. Limo was a lucky horse to call TB Friends home all these years!

Barbaro's Forever Friend

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Lynne...honey....be careful....we are very happy and excited for you, Lucy, Seymour and your daughter....enjoy alot of good times...and thank you...

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call, fax, email...Lynne gave us the shortcut to contact the White House.

read the db...help in any way possible...extra food, donations, volunteering, taking goodies...whatever you can...YOU are needed.

if you can...rescue Christmas list...they need you all....please....I am more than broke...but trying...

love to each of you...from my heart....and Angel Dee...send all of us many rainbows...

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Thank you Alex..have a great day.

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Please visit the candlesite and light up for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens.

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Remember or wild mustangs...our horses and furbabies....and our FALLEN ANGELS...please.

Rest In Peace Limo!

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Rest in peace...our sweet Limo...

###Limo, run with the angels forever.

A dear, sweet lady once said, "Grief is the price we pay for love."

Rest in Peace Sweet Limo.

Please Joe and Cathy for all they do daily for our grand American horses as do so many other rescues... Pleae, if you can, send an envelope to your favorite rescue...or maybe two...

I visited Barbaro's candle site...he had 97 candles when I left... Please, lets always keep his light shining bright.

((((HUGS TO THE BEST FAMILY BARBARO COULD EVER HAVE)))
oxoxo
carleen in ca

Carleen , I hope you are feeling better , I didn't even know you were sick , I'm behind I guess , but I hope you are great for the Christmas holidays !

Robyn , Thanks for the heads-up on Charlie Brown , I try never to miss it !

Judy and Lynne , We all have chillens coming home for Christmas , it's grand ... mine is in 12+ inches of snow today so I'm glad she's not traveling soon. She won't be home until the 22nd or 23rd probably , according to how some thingies go ... I wish you both the bestest visits ,

Goodbye and best wishes to Zenyatta , you've been a great one , and the track is poorer without you , but I hope you enjoy your new life ...

Goodbye to Limo and may he have an eternity of his favorite things in hevvin ...... I guess Joe is inured but it has to be hard...

I have sent my small donation to each of the 3 I chose this year , rescues that is , and wish I could do more ... but at least it's something ...

Hope you can send a little something too , I know you will try if you can ... they are in such hard circumstances , more horses than ever to help -- and I know in this economy their resources are smaller - horses always seem to get the short end of the stick ... why is that ?

Lou Ann , I put a wreath on my side door - haven't done my front door yet - but the wreath is fresh made from the NC mountains and smells wonderful ! Everyone uses my side door more than the front - famblee and close frens at least , so the front will get a fake wreath with a large red bow, pretty but no great fir smell , lol ,

I visited the candles last night , but will light more today ... leading up to our boy's Christmas in hevvin - we'll need to light up the sky for him on his candle site ... or perhaps it's 'sight'
lol, when trying to light up the sky ...

Best wishes to you all for a good day , and please email the President to stop transportation to horse slaughter... thanks , bye now ,

I see my sentence about sending donations to 3 rescues looks wrong , like I sent to 31 ... no , wish I could , but it says 3 . It says the 3 I chose , which comes out looking like 31 !
Just clarifying ...

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Thank you Bobbie B...for what you sent...and helped...

This isn't horse related but ...

I just read that Don Meredith died ...
Dandy Don , the Dallas Cowboys quarterback , then a commentator on Monday night football ...

I loved this man hugely , just loved him - back in the day - I loved his wit and talent ( and hunky good looks ) - and I wanted to acknowledge him here by just saying ...
I watched him for years and I appreciated him so much - for all he did - what a great life.

###Bobbie B. I'm not a football follower but I do remember Dan. May he rest in peace.

Judy

###Whoops, my apologies that should be Don not Dan.

Judy, my grandmother named her puppy "Lady" and she was certainly that. When I was growing up she used to make Lady gingerbread and we would have a little party for Lady on her birthday. Gingerbread is still my favorite dessert. Lady lived to be almost 18.

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Checking in here....this early afternoon in the westwing...house is ready....I'm ready....daughter is in air for approx 25 mins if plane left on time:) Can't leave here too soon, no need waiting/waiting/waiting too long...geeze! The last three hours of this nearly two month-long wait will no doubt, be the LONGEST of all!!

Bobbie B. and Judy:) Kids coming home for visits, huh?! Good! This is the first time I've had my chilluns living so many miles away...been pretty lucky in the logistics department all these years...but now, they're both far away...well, that's life in these times! No longer are the days of 'Walton Style' living, with grandma/grandpa in the house with the family...trains/planes and automobiles and development of the Wild Wild West took care of those days...but dang...that 'Walton Style' thing does sound awfully nice sometimes:)

So....just checking in is all...tap/tap/tap my toes are tapping and my fingers are typing! :)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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our toes are tapping for excitement for you too...Lynne

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Too much idle time, I guess...but remember the other day, I wrote about Seymoure smooshing his kittehness into Lucy's itty-bitty bed? Well...I've posted a photo here: ( i hope this works!)

*SEYMOURE* ENJOYING LUCY'S BED

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

I get confused re: Facebook and thanks to Nancy, CT for alerting me...let's give this link a try, then:

*SEYMOURE* SMOOSHED INTO LUCY'S BED

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Seymoure in that little bed is too funny. Glad you daughter is going to be there soon, what did you cook for dinner?
It's going to be really cold here tonight, 20's!

Hiya, FsOB! It has gotten soooo cold here that I am making a pot of black bean chili for tomorrow night's dinner. My thanks to Debbie LA for the blue-link to all of the videos of Zenyatta's last foray at Hollywood Park. I was cheered to see that Queen Z. was given an enthusiastic welcome to the Commonwealth of Kentucky today.

May Joe Shelton's beloved 31-year-old horse named "Limo" rest in peace! Wishing everyone here "ACN". Peace, Robyn

#### To Lynne: Enjoy what I am confident will be a delightfully memorable visit from your daughter.
To Sandra: Lady sounds like she was a great dog. How sweet that she received gingerbread for her birthday.
To Bobbie B: Yes, may "Dandy Don" rest in peace. I trust that more than a few of us may be watching Charlie Brown X-mas tomorrow PM. Enjoy!
To Otherlyn: Please let us know if you are able to locate an address for Joe Caraballo. ####

Hiya, FsOB! I am running late on this cold but brightening Tuesday morning. The western skyline resembles a turquoise and pink opal, shimmering yet opaque. Please tell me that this doesn't mean the "s" word -> snow!

Hoping that Zenyatta's first night in her new home in Kentucky was a comfortable one. Does anyone know whether any of Queen Z's cats are joining her? Peace, Robyn

#### To All: "Charlie Brown X-Mas" will air on ABC at 8 PM ET tonight, for all of us who are children at heart. ####

##Good Morning all. It is a blustery morning here in the North.

##Lynne, I hope your daughter arrived safely and you have shared lots of hugs. Happy days are here for you.

##Charlie Brown on the T.V. tonight, wheeeeee.

Have a safe day everyone.

Zenyatte is welcome in KY

Look at all the people! and she dances for them.

Zenyattas fans brave the cold

there a video at the bottom, but she never comes off the van.

More of the Queen Z

DRF Her last dance

Zenyatta's retirement celebration at Keeneland Monday night wasn't just for Kentuckians. Undaunted by 18-degree temperatures, an estimated 1,200 fans came from as far as Washington state, Wisconsin, and New York, and as close as the neighborhoods just across Versailles Road from Keeneland.

They all wanted to see one thing, and they got their wish.

Led by groom Mario Espinoza into the Keeneland sale pavilion's back walking ring, the champion and Horse of the Year contender did her trademark dance for the crowd. It was her last public appearance before taking a short van ride to the Lane's End breeding farm in Versailles.

During a parade and ceremony that lasted about 20 minutes, Keeneland president Nick Nicholson presented Zenyatta and owners Ann and Jerry Moss with a large gift basket that included "a few of Zenyatta's favorite things," as he put it. On the list: carrots, pears, and even Guinness, Zenyatta's favorite tipple.

Zenyatta's departure from California was delayed by about two hours Monday morning due to inclement weather in Kentucky. When she departed from California's Ontario airport, the temperature was 67 degrees, but when she touched down in the Bluegrass State, it was 18 degrees and cloudy with a thin blanket of snow on the ground.

The cold didn't chill her fans' ardor. Almost two hours before Zenyatta's arrival, the vestibule of Keeneland's sale pavilion was packed with visitors, mostly women and girls, who formed a loose line to sign a guestbook. Already fans scattered around the sale pavilion, huddled in the warm bar to snack on popcorn and soft drinks. Among them, there was no debate over who should be - or, to them, who already is - Horse of the Year. There was no debate in the back walking ring, either, where by the time Zenyatta did her dance steps into the walking ring, crowds had swelled five and six deep. One mother brought her 3-year-old son, dressed up in a miniature set of the Mosses' racing silks.

A pair of women, self-proclaimed "nuts from Wisconsin," held up a sign that read, "Zenyatta: God's Gift to Stallions," and made it clear who their pick for Zenyatta's first mating should be.

"A. P. Indy," said one, referring to Lane's End's flagship sire, a popular pick among pedigree theorists and equine pedigree fashionistas alike.
"We've already come up with a name for that foal," another woman in the crowd said. "A. P. Zendy!"

But her fans will have to wait on the official decision, which wasn't forthcoming Monday night as the Mosses enjoyed a last moment with Zenyatta's fans.

"We haven't quite decided that yet," Jerry Moss said of Zenyatta's mating plans as wife Ann snapped pictures on a pocket digital camera.

Zenyatta's fans were excited but respectful and heeded an announcement before Zenyatta arrived to "please keep your emotions in check." But that didn't make them any less emotional or awed about their final glimpse of the champion before she disappears into the breeding shed.

"The horse is absolutely my inspiration," said Bonnie O'Neill, who drove from New York with her husband, John, to see Zenyatta one last time. "My hubsand got unemployed, and she sort of got us through the whole thing. That was a couple of years ago, and we really started following her. I bet on all her races, and she's the only one I ever bet on, and we built up a nice, cool little Zenyatta fund.

"Also, the way people talked about her, that she was competing in lesser races," added O'Neill, who first got interested in racing after seeing Secretariat run. "They were diminishing her perfection. I went to a smaller school, and I had a straight-A average, and I experienced the same kind of thing. So those are the personal reasons. But beyond that, she's the greatest racehorse I've ever seen."

The crowd also included Zenyatta's exercise rider, Steve Willard, her jockey, Hall of Famer Mike Smith, and Lane's End owner Will Farish and his son Bill. Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron also was on hand, as well as scores of media whose flashbulbs popped as Zenyatta made several rounds of the walking ring. Espinoza allowed her to stop occasionally, and a few fans reached out and touched the glistening coat they'd only seen on television before.

"I actually touched her!" one young woman said excitedly after Espinoza had led the mare back into the gloomy, frigid night, and the crowds, now feeling the cold, hurried away home. The woman's friends stopped and put their hands in hers, laughing, as if wanting to pick up whatever it is that made Zenyatta special.

Fan pack frigid Keeneland for a glimpse

Last one, for now LOL!

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please call, fax, email...please.

please read the db...and help...help in any way possible.

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Debbie...thank you for all of the Zenyatta's postings...great.

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Alex have a nice day...

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please light up candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens....

and remember our wild mustangs, our horses...and our furbabies...and most of all...OUR FALLEN ANGELS...

Morning, Everyone....

OMGOLLY...so MANY blue-ink-links all about *Z* to read and see!! I'll be stealing away from whatever today's agenda holds to read and see!! :)

Daughter has arrived safe/sound and Lucy came along on the ride to greet her, too! Lucy isn't so much crazy about car rides...she didn't get sick but the little darling barely EVER stopped trembling! I always thought perhaps her original people might have opened the door to their motor home and she escaped into the parking lot at the local supermarket...I mean, Family, she is SO itty-bitty....that was the only way I could imagine her wandering that parking lot...she'd somehow escaped and they never knew...I even thought perhaps they never missed her being MIA until they arrived home hundreds of miles from here...Well, her trembling as I held her y'day in the car sort of shot that theory right out of the sky!

The reunion was WONDERFUL...tears and smiles and hugs and giggles like a little girl as she saw I'd brought Lucy along! :) Upon arrival home, Seymoure, who btw, is really daughter's kitteh...after the initial 'who is this in our house, Mormor?' When he realized just WHO it was in our house...that reunion was srsly good, too!

Changing of clothes to comfy ones...unpacking and dinner...Debbie, I made pot roast with red potatoes and carrots in the crock pot...not fancy fare but comfort food and it was delicious! Easy as pie..easier than pie! Can of cream of mushroom soup...an envelope of Lipton's onion soup mix...roast on bottom of crock...spread the shroom soup all over it...sprinkle the soup mix on and then add the cut up carrots/potatoes...put the lid on while it cooks on low all day...OMG! the gravy is to die for, the meat is so tender it falls apart and those veggies are good, too! Biscuits with butter and you're good to go! I made shortbread cookies for her..she loves those so much and they were dessert a bit later in the evening:)

Seymoure was pretty much stuck to her like glue the whole night...sharing her sofa with her..purring like a kitten! Lucy was srsly enamoured as well...and she brought Lucy MANY novelty cookies from PetCo...we are doling them out accordingly, however.

So...for today, I think we'll just 'kick-back' for the most part but there is the 'recodating' I was ordered to NOT start until her arrival and by now all my neighbors are sporting outdoor lights and holiday fare in their yards...so we just MUST get with the program...we CAN do this, even on so little sleep...doesn't it say that SOMEWHERE? :) Eleven-thirty my light was turned off and of course my internal alarm went off just like normal at 5:30 this morning:/ A nap is in both our futures later today!

Here's the Tuesday link to our Whitehouse...and speaking of Whitehouse...I pray Elizabeth Edwards journey home will be swift and uneventful...bless her heart she's had alot to endure these past few years, I'm so sorry the damn cancer has gotten her for good this time!

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

I haven't posted for awhile, when I head about Sharon Crumb, I had to put my two cents in. I sent her bolts of material I had received from Gore Inc. to make horse blanket. To this day I don't know what she did with it,never answered any of my emails. This is after the facts, but something told me not to trust her. I feel sorry for any of the FOB that got in her trap.

###Lynne, you made my mouth water with your receipe for the crock pot. Gotta try that this weekend to help keep the chill away. It sounds like you two had lots of fun catching. Lucy and Seymoure will be vying for all of your daughter's affection. I am sure she will be glad to give it. Have a really fun day and remember not to over do it.

##Carol, I am sorry to learn of your trouble with
Sharon Crumb and it seems many others. It really shakes your belief in the good of others.

##Debbie, as usual thanks for all your blue linking. It was so fun to see Zen prancing her stuff and all the people who braved the cold to come out.

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any leftovers Lynne...sound so delicious...and happy for Lucy and Seymour....enjoy yourselves...

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yes...very sad about Elizabeth Edwards...

Ummm....my googie is MIA?! What!!??!! Oh, I see...she's gone back to bed this morning with her new-found SISTER:) I think both Lucy and myself will be needing serious counseling by the time daughter flies back home:(

Here's our Joe for Tuesday:

Tuesday, December 7th... From the feed lot in Wilton, we said hello to a bay thoroughbred mare in okay condition. There is a racing tattoo which says she is 9. Our friend Kyle has named the mare Blossom. A good choice. Blossom is a new beginning.

She arrived in a terrible storm. You can sail a boat in our yard. Sunday night it rained so hard, feral cats from Cache Creek held a meeting in our barn. I turned on the light, and was greeted with a chorus of hisses. Nice and dry, sleeping on old horse blankets, the cat feeders full of food. In the morning they were gone. So was our food.

Blossom was thinking to herself, this is a goofy place. A little white cotton ball puppy. Grouchy cats crashing the party. Sloppy mud to deal with. And how come no one has cleaned these spider webs from 2003?

(is he just gonna keep blabbing, or can we get to the Christmas greetings?)

Here we go:

From Hanna, Foster City, California: Merry Christmas to my Show Biz. I love you!

Rikki, Albany, New York: Merry Christmas Anna, Home Run, Melody, Spots, and Walter.

Sydni, Davis, California: My pal, my gal, my beauty queen. Merry Christmas Tess.

Lorrie, Penn Valley, California: Merry Christmas Fancy. I miss you so.

Lucy, Springtown, Texas: Merry Christmas to my Mini friends. Especially my Sun-Man.

Sue, Casper, Wyoming: Merry Christmas boys. Love you Ronan and Chester!

Katie, Dixon, California: Merry Christmas Oreo & Tin Man. Merry Christmas Pony Boy.

Sheldon, West Sacramento: Merry Christmas Casper. My incredible thoroughbred.

Juli, Pendleton, Indiana: You bring me back to center! Merry Christmas Nakota, Tuff, & Droste.

Brad & Kelly, San Jose, California: Merry Christmas Cody and Wasatch. Our family!

Cathy, Waimanalow, Hawaii: Merry Christmas Sugar, Twinkle, Sunny, Rosy, Roxie, Swaney, Mintie, & Rocket!

Tania, Victoria, British Columbia: Merry Christmas Dixie Chick. To me, she is the world.

Amy, Bishop, California: Merry Christmas Marley. Your spirit helps my spirit rise.

Jessica, Sacramento: Merry Christmas Newt. Thank you for my horse Joe & Cathy.

Rachel, Orinda, California: I love you Seaver. Merry Christmas to my guy.

Jenni, Rancho Santa Fe, California: Six years since you came to me. Merry Christmas Logan.

Lilly, Seattle: Merry Christmas Five Card Stud. My dream came alive.

Molly, Seattle: Merry Christmas Five Card Stud. You are my everything.

Emily, Goochland, Virginia: I miss you so much Tahti. Merry Christmas!

Ben & Nicole, Sacramento: Merry Christmas Luke and Porter. Thank you for our blessings.

It is Tuesday, and chores are forever. We are a muddy mess. I very much appreciate your messages concerning Limo on Facebook. And all your e-mails. I am behind on replying, but will soon catch up. Thank you for your kind thoughts. This mean the world to us.

Enjoy your Christmas is sure coming fast Tuesday, and be sure to hug your horses. Lovin Spoonful on the oldies station...

Joe
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Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Judy, thank you but it was a lesson learned. My only regret is that I didn't say something sooner to the other FOB. After a few unanswered emails, I knew what she was up to. My judgement is my own.

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Also...Today is Pearl Harbor...a remembrance of those we lost...

Morning all...
Thank you all for you're well wishes. I am feeling better and my voice does not sound like a sqeaky door anymore!

Have not been out to do store or bank stuff much.
People look at you like you have the plague when your voice is gone... so out I will go today.

Lynne, I hope each day with your daughter is just as wonderful as the 1st day she arrived for her visit.

Otherlyn, Dee, Bobbie,Alex, Debbie, Sandra, Judy, Stu, Joan,Lou Ann...please all, take care of your health during these cold months.

((((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S WONDERFUL FAMILY))))

oxoxox
carleen in ca

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glad you are better Carleen...and thank you.

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glad you are better Carleen...and thank you.

Hey FOBs ,
Crazzzzy buuussssy today , so I'll just say I hope and wish for a good day for each of you !

By the way , the price of gas is going up and up , so fill up your car(s) soon and save a few pennies by not waiting till next week .
Bye now,

Joan, have you heard from Stu? I have tried to email him, and it has been returned. Are you out there Stu?

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Carol
no....i sent him an email this morning....i will try again in the morning emailing him...if i do not hear from him...i will call him...for sure.

Just love the Queen Zenyatta, I do hope we get to see her again, maybe with her foal. From what they say she will be out of the public's eyes, hope not!

Lynne made me Hungry! Took out a roast last night to do her recipe LOL. Cut the roast in to 2 by 2 pieces. Like stew meat. I added beef broth, red wine, some fresh time and some pearl onions. It taste wonderful can't wait for dinner. Thanks Lynne.

Going to have to invite some people over. Crockpot's full!

Also made Paula Deen's Pumpkin Gooey Butter cake.
2 sticks of butter and one pound of confectioners sugar.

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Robyn it's funny you cooked black bean chili last night, I made Toco soup with black bean.

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Carleen. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............For Being A
So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth.....
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Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Carleen. You
Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............

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

Affirmed

### sweet Dee sending some rainbows to you too!

Crime with childporn

Come on FOB's we need to report the porn crap, that comes to our site. It's wrong and it needs to be gone! Help walk me through this please. I would do anything to be rid of this!!!!

Great the blue link don't work, let me go look for it again.

hope this one works

We can stop this, if we put our heads together!

Maybe this site

http://www.prevent-abuse-now.com/help10e.htm

I called that site, and I was told you got the wrong number.

OK I talk to someone, lord I wish I could remember her name. But she is going to report it and Alex Brown Racing . com is going to be looked at for child porn. Alex this is only to help stop this crap. She ask me if I had seen the porn. With teens having sex with animals. I said I am 62 years old lady. Why in God's world, would I wish to see this crap. Good reef why would I wish to see this
If you have some time to do the 800 number Just maybe we could stop the porn from coming too this site. I think it will be will worht it.

Alex don't delete the porm, let's see if our so called Gov's who is watching over thwe poen will do anything to stop it. I am not holding by breath on this one. But maybe it will work! Are someone will go to jail for posting this crap here! I can only hopeAlex don't delete the porm, let's see if our so called Gov's who is watching over thwe poen will do anything to stop it. I am not holding by breath on this one. But maybe it will work! Are someone will go to jail for posting this crap here! I can only hope!

1-800-BE-ALERT.
Call lets stop this crap! Porm on our site!

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Debbie LA. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth......
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Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Debbie LA.
You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............

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

Affirmed

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Dear Frens, I too have long hoped that the porn trolls might be thwarted. Our best defence, thus-far has been to ignore and scroll past them.

Alex has tried many times, in many ways to combat the porn-bots. But, they continue to appear and stink up our "house." It makes our "front porch" a bit icky. So, I no longer invite new Frens to come.

But we familial faithful, still gather here. This is the place where we touch bases, encourage eachother, exchange ideas, honor BARBARO, and promote his legacy.

I have been here from nearly day-one at TWR. I will stay until the house goes down.

However, that being said, I feel the need to gather FOB e-dresses so to be able to keep in touch, should the "unthinkable" occur. If you are so inclined, Frens, please, send a short e-mail note to me. (You know how to find me). I would like to keep your e-dress in my FOB file, so we don't lose eachother.

It breaks my heart to read the pain in our Dear Debbie L.A.'s post. We all feel it, I'm sure. Praying that Alex will find a way.

Loving BARBARO and all of you.

Your FOB Fren, O

Her name Rarina and she is at 800-843-5678 Please call, lets stop this porn crap!

To all my fob frieds my address is Civilwargal@bellsouth.net

800-843-5678 Please call, lets stop this porn crap! For Alex and Wendy

Her name Rarina and she is at 800-843-5678 Please call, lets stop this porn crap!

Gone to bed, maybe someone will look at this porm and make it go away for good. Prayer for this!

Hiya, FsOB! What a treat to watch the YouTube video of Zenyatta at Keeneland, thanks to our FOB Debbie LA. The Queen was really something, wasn't she? What a lustrous, gleaming coat Zenyatta has. It must've been so cold for her. Did you see the steam coming out of her nostrils?

Wishing all here "ACN". Perhaps now that Ivan the Spammer has been convicted earlier this week, some of the icky spam will stop. I just scroll right past it.

If one of our "AM shift" could seize the new day on my behalf, I'd be most grateful. I can't be on-line on Weds. AM, so I'll hope that Liz in the UK, Marg in Maine, Joan or Lynne can give the morning shout-out to everyone. Alex, thanks again for everything that you & Wendy do to maintain this site. Peace, Robyn

#### To Judy & Lou Ann: Yes, wasn't it a treat to hear "Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown" once again?
To All: May Elizabeth Edwards rest in peace. My heart goes out to her children.
To Debbie LA: Is taco soup similar to tortilla soup? Sounds yummy!
To Carleen: Charli, so glad that you are feeling better.
To Joan: Yes, there was a story on the Internet today about the surviving veterans of Pearl Harbor. They apparently were considering disbanding their association, due to advancing age, but decided to forge on.
To Carol: Welcome back, please don't be a stranger, OK? Very sorry to see what happened to your gift of Gore-tex.
To Lynne: It must be such a treat for your daughter to come home for this visit. ####

The Porn: Grade F

Angel Alex For All, All All All All All All All For All That You Do And Your Trying To Get Rid Of
It.............

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

Affirmed

###Good Morning all. It is bone-chillin cold here this morning in the North.

##Will try the number after work for Debbie to see if we can get this stuff gone.

Have a safe day everyone.

Bloodhorse video of Zenyatta

Morning, Everyone....

Debbie: LOL! I'm going to add the beef broth next time, too...the gravy, while srsly yummy..was scant and I thought of the beef broth to make more for next time. I make Taco Soup, too! :) and Paula's Butter Cake...I've never made it...but you just gotta love Paula..."everything is bettah with buttah" LOL!

Stu: Check in with your family, Stu!! We worry when one of us is MIA! You'll soon be GROUNDED, Stu!

Daughter and I and the kitteh and googie had a BIG DAY yesterday...We 'RECODATED' outdoors:) It looked so PRETTY and FESTIVE last night as we hit the swtich:) Today....the indoors and then we'll both be collapsing in heaps of sore/tired muscles and complete exhaustion, but we will be SMILING!

Tonight's fare on the table is Lasagna...compliments of STOUFFER'S :) Sooner than later, I'll be doing some 'real cooking' but for now the crock pot and frozen food aisle is serving their purposes quite well:)

Here is the link to the Whitehouse for today:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Everyone have a great/grand/wonderful day today!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Stu, I can't return you email. I keep getting them back.

Here's Joe for Wednesday:

Wednesday, December 8th... Hard to keep up. At the race track they called him Refusal. The day he came to us I named him Ref. He arrived with a bowed tendon. Soon Ref was adopted by a young girl in Davis. She changed his name to Donavan. Donavan loves to jump. An event barn offered the young girl a ton of money for Donavan, and she accepted. The event barn changed his name to Buddy. In less than a year, he went from Refusal, to Ref, to Donavan, to Buddy.

We continue with a Christmas Celebration of your horses:

From Adrianna, Reno, Nevada: Merry Christmas Batman. You deserve a quiet retirement.

Karen, Folsom, California: Happy Christmas my sweet, goofy, and oh so beautiful Jetpack.

Kyle, Vacaville, California: Merry Christmas beautiful Bonanza. It has always been about you.

Leigh, Santa Barbara, California: Home is where I left my heart. Merry Christmas Buttons!

Ron, Farmington, Utah: You are truly a gift. Merry Christmas Nash.

Hard to keep up. At the race track they called him El Prados Boy. On our ranch he was soon known as Secret. Yet another young girl from Davis adopted Secret, and changed his name to Tanner. It seems Tanner loves to jump. An event trainer offered the young girl a ton of money for Tanner, and she accepted. His name then became Mango. In less than two years, he went from El Prados Boy, to Secret, to Tanner, to Mango.

From Marcia, Oxford, North Carolina: Merry Christmas Colby & Misty. Hope you like your new barn!

Jennifer, Stockton, California: Merry Christmas Sam I Am, Money Tree, and Lucy Lu.

Donna, Tracy, California: Merry Christmas to Cricket, Lexus, Trigger, and Falcon Design!

Selena, Vallejo, California: Who knew I could love this much? Merry Christmas Hailey.

Bret, Vallejo, California: You make me feel important. Merry Christmas Hailey.

Hard to keep up. At the race track they called him Untapped. On our ranch his name became Tap Dancer. He moves like Donny on that dancing show. Tap Dancer was adopted by a dressage trainer, and she began calling him Morton. Another trainer at the same barn offered big time money for Morton. The offer was accepted, and his name was changed to Jules. In less that two years he went from Untapped, to Tap Dancer, to Morton, to Jules.

Enjoy your wet Wednesday, and be sure to hug your horses. James Brown on the oldies station...

Joe
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Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

I'm here!!!! I can't believe so many of you terrific folks were worried. Been fighting a water main break at the house. No problem. Still here STILL FIGHTING MAD for our horses and animals. Saw a news video on CNN from Nevada about the BLM and the locals fighting to keep the herd there. Some mayor saying the danger is if they cross the roads. OK there is a danger so build a nice little bridge for them over the highway. Christ we can spend millions on nothing more than crap in this country that goes no where!

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Lynne has given us the link to the White House...please call, fax, email...someone...someone has to listen to us...we speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.

on the db...you are needed....they are asking for donations, Christmas cards, volunteers, networking...anything is greatly appreciated.

every day should be a holiday for our furbabies and our horses.

have a nice day...today is hump day....we shall make it.

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Good Morning Alex.

###
please light up candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens....please.

and our Fallen Angels...

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pray for our country....Congress needs to make decisions for we the people, and our horses and furbabies...

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Stu....like I said you run for office...you have my vote....and yes...the government waste so much....why cannot they save America's heritage...the wild mustangs.

###Stu, good to see you checked in here. We were about to send out a search party and then some. Hope your water main problem is solved. That's not much fun.

Joan cannot run. No one would be left! Half the House half the Senate fired tomorrow 8AM the other half put in a nursing home by 10!! AM not PM!!!

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maybe Stu...that is what is needed up there...new people...who will listen to us....save our horses..protect our wild mustangs...and more!!!!

Hi Stu, glad to hear from you, for some reason I can't get your email to go. I got yours, but can't reply.

Carol, just try sending me something. Really strange

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are you writing out and putting maybe a dollar for our rescues or more...please if you can...so many need us...please

Just talk to Isabel and she said she will look at this site in hopes to stop the porn on this site. Praise the lord and pass the carrots. We can stop this pron crap.

800-843-5678 Please call, ask for Isabel she knows what we are dealing with. We can stop this.
And you all know why it has to stop! Barbaro and his site or his life done need this porn crap on his site.

Oh my god this phone number is sex on the phone OK I am just very ill, Never in my life time have I very had phone sex Sick Very sick!

sick

sick

Hiya, FsOB! Wow, it's cold here on the banks of the Thames. My thanks to Alex for the blue-links to Steven Hasken's blog and to Wendy's amazing info from Keeneland. I hope that Zenyatta is snuggly warm tonight in her "New Kentucky Home".

Wishing all here "ACN". To use Alex's term, I am knackered, having been up since 4:30 AM ET. Peace, Robyn

#### To Stu: Glad that you checked in here, I was worried that folks weren't reaching you via e-mail.
To All: Reflecting on the life of John Lennon tonight, who passed away far too young. When I think of him, and of Barbaro, the word "imagine" comes to mind immediately. ####

Hiya, FsOB! It's a chilly one out there this AM. The Thames is slate grey and still, as though it might start to glaze over. Nikita the horse-loving Husky is up and excited this AM. She's already been outside to look for the neighbour's dog, a young GS male named "Trooper", whom I frequently call "Chief". I'll need to explain that soon to my neighbour. I sure hope that snow is not on the way, bah humbug!

Please check out Steve Haskin's blog about Zenyatta. Alex has posted the blue-link for us. Please also see what Wendy has shared, it's beautifully filmed. Wishing all here a safe & productive Thursday. Peace, Robyn

#### To Dee: Rainbows to you! ####

###Good Morning all. It is a bitter cold morning here in the North. -15C without wind chill factored in.

Debbie L.A., these people are wacko, sick. Sorry that you had to hear that whilst trying to wipe it out. Just goes to show what depths these people sink.

##Robyn, yes it was so very sad to hear Lennon's voice in interviews from so long ago. I dare say I don't think he would be very happy with the world at the moment. All he wanted was "Peace".

##Lynne, I hope your visit is going "dine & fandy" with your daughter and you are not getting too knackered with all the decorating.

Have a safe and warm day everyone.

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent
And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot
So.............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So.
...........For Being So, So So Very Beautiful Angels On This Earth...............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita And Angel Lou Ann And
Angel Debbie LA.............Your Golden Wings Of
Love...............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel John Lennon
And His Angel Famblee..............Your Glowing
Wings Of Love..............

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

Affirmed

The Porn: F

The Grade Stands...........

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

Affirmed

Joe at TB Friends

Morning all...

December 9th aleady! My son finished up his finals yesterday and my daughter has one today with one last final tomorrow. At least my daughter works in the afternoon. Maybe we can get my son to help with some of our apprisals. Business is starting to pick up! Yeah!!!

I will do my e-mail to the White House and visit our Barbaro's candle site. Then I have to work on reports, pay bills (you know, the ones you pull out of the pot) the rest just stay there. Ha!

Take care all and please have a grand day.

((((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S WONDERFUL FAMILY!!!)))

oxxox
carleen in ca

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glad things are looking up...Carleen...and thank you.

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Thursday morning....good morning to all of you FOBs...

have you called, faxed, emailed....please do so.

have you read the db ...alot needed you...please.

have you wrote out those Christmas cards...stuck in a dollar or two...please if you can..

and ...please light up candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens.

have a blessed day...

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Good Morning Alex...and always thank you.

Morning, Everyone....

Stu: GLAD you are alright! Sorry though, for the water problem at home:/ Isn't home ownership just wonderful?! Money Pit...anyone here see that movie? Tom Hanks and whatshername from Cheers...LOL...OMG! My fave scenes were the one of him scrambling up that staircase as it was disintegrating behind him and the one where the bathtub came through the floor...oh! and the one where he got stuck in the floor...encapsulated in the beautiful persian rug!! What a great movie for laughing out loud!

Judy: Yes...'dine&fandy' it is, Judy!! We are both exhausted, however....I actually SLEPT until 7a this morning...and she's still SLEEPING:) It's just wonderful having her home...Lucy and Seymoure are nearly beside themselves with *GLEE* she's just like her mom...when it comes to the animal loving thang:)

Robyn: *IMAGINE* what a truly 'right-on' analogy for both John and Barbaro! Yes...tears welled in my eyes last night as Nightly News did a spot on John Lennon...and I believe he would be terribly disappointed in our world today!

Daughter and I did manage to get all the indoor things up/around, placed just 'so' yesterday, however, we both crashed big-time as we got the tree in place and the lights lit on it...the boxes of ornaments sit waiting for placement today..we both made a silent decision to wait on the placement of those ornaments...so many memories surface with each of them, we need to be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed to drink them all in...so, today we'll get the tree 'recodated' and then by tonight, we can just sit in heaps and feel filled with lots of accomplishment:) She did say at some point in time y'day though..."Mom, if I ever suggest you NOT decorate until I get here again, please disregard and feel free to do it alone." LOL!

Here's Joe for Thursday:

Thursday, December 9th... We are a mess. The last of our flies have packed their tiny suitcases and left for Phoenix. It rained all day, and there is now a lake behind our barn. Dogs bring mud to our couch. It is better (and cleaner) to watch TV from our floor. Of course the kitty litter box is only a few feet away, and big bird Maggie likes to say a bad word over and over and over. Reason number 58 why no one wants to watch Oprah with us. Oh, and from our living room window we enjoy a beautiful view of a large poop pile. I once moved that poop pile to the other side of our ranch. Neighbors quickly put out their For Sale signs.

Only two weeks until Christmas, and I have been having a blast with a celebration of your horses. Talking to readers from all over the world. There is Kate in Las Vegas, who promises us an unforgettable meal at Planet Hollywood. Rhianna lives in Paris, and she tells me to hop on over and try potato pancakes at her favorite cafe. Caitlynn in Vancouver invited us to a seafood festival. Lynne lives near New Orleans, and she tells me about jumbo shrimp in a special cajun sauce. And for dessert, a key lime pie and brownie sandwich. I think they put pie in between two brownies. Genius.

(how come the conversation always turns to food?)

But we can only dream (and drool) about visiting those far away places. Big bird Maggie would throw a fit.

A celebration of your horses:

From Olivia, Highland, Illinois: I love you very much Junior. Merry Christmas!

Alex, Woodland, California: Merry Christmas Sandman, Tony, Venus, & Wally. You are my life.

Shannon, Ft. Collins, Colorado: Merry Christmas Sera, Rosso, & Brandon. Apples, cookies, and carrots!

Paul & Amy, Santa Cruz, California: A rescued thoroughbred who stole our hearts. Merry Christmas Pirate.

Caitlynn, Vancouver, British Columbia: Merry Christmas Glover, Tess, and Yoda. My fuzzy bears!

Cassie, Inglewood, California: Merry Christmas Mister Max.

Carol, Redding, California: I searched for months. Love you Tater. Merry Christmas!

Jessica, Redding, California: My oh so slow race horse. Merry Christmas Maui!

Mary, Moraga, California: Merry Christmas to Misty, Pony Boy, and Limo.

Carol, Dallas, Texas: Merry Christmas to my girls Lexi and Faith.

Ashleigh, Pomona, California: Merry Christmas T-Rex. My handsome thoroughbred.

Lisa, Helena, Montana: I love you so much Scarlet. Merry Christmas my love.

Emily, Helena, Montana: Merry Christmas Star. My bestie!

Christy, Davis, California: Counting the hours until we are together. Merry Christmas Sullivan.

Hope, Santa Rosa, California: You found a way to my heart. Merry Christmas Mango.

Steve & Tammy, Vacaville, California: Merry Christmas Prom Night. Santa says you have been good.

Maddie, Sacramento, California: Merry Christmas to my Rambo. You light up my world.

Rhonda, RM of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan: Merry Christmas Garve, Seketa, Sherai, & Sofie. Garlands decorating my heart.

Shelby, Pinole, California: Merry Christmas Bling. Taylor Swift on your new cd player!

We are soggy, foggy, and cold. It is Thursday, and chores are forever. Delicious hot coffee from Peets. Almond cupcakes made by Raleys. Enjoy your 16 shopping days left until Christmas Thursday, and be sure to hug your horses. The Beach Boys on the oldies station...

Joe
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And in the interest of time conservation this a.m., here's the link to our Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Everyone have a wonderful day today!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

From my in-box this morning, and Senators are supposed to be for 'all the people' not just constituents like the Congressional Reps...so here you go and pls feel free to contact Senator Feinstein:

CA WH&B Advocates & Others -

A Comprehensive Report written by Leslie Peeples, Cindy MacDonald and myself has been distributed to key Congress members, including Feinstein, this past week. The Report is titled: Re the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program, "REFUTING FY2011 BUDGET JUSTIFICATIONS
And REQUEST TO DEFUND ROUNDUPS AND REMOVALS THROUGH APPROPRIATIONS FOR FY2011 AND FY2012". The Report substantiates clearly the absolute necessity of stopping the roundups now. The best way to do this is by defunding the roundups through the appropriations process for the FY11 budget. Feinstein is the Chairwoman of the Senate Subcommittee on Interior Appropriations and she needs to be bombarded with phone calls to her office in DC to defund the roundups. She has the Report and yet remains steadfast so far NOT to stop the roundups. We are trying to get Senators to pressure her about this in DC, but we also need CA constituents & others to put pressure on her as well. Don't let her office put you off if you're not a constituent. This is a NATIONAL issue and all voices need to be counted.

The Report confirms:

1) The BLM is using funding to roundup NON-EXCESS WH&B in violation of the 1971 Act.
2) The BLM is bringing the numbers of WH&B down to dangerously low, non-genetically viable numbers for long-term survival.
3) The BLM is not providing adequate or equitable forage or public land acreage to America's WH&B for long-term survival on their legal Western public lands.
4) The BLM numbers and data are inconsistent and non-credible and have been for many years, especially their estimated census numbers of WH&B left on the range.
5) The BLM has NOT used the best scientific, peer-reviewed data nor state-of-the-art technology in the Program.
6) The BLM has NO checks and balances, NO oversight and NO accountability for the Program.
5) Millions of taxpayer dollars are being wasted on an acknowledged broken Program. The improper and inadequate management policies and protocols of the Program are actually causing the spiraling, out-of-control costs (3/4 of Program costs are for roundups/removals/warehousing).

There is recommended Appropriations Language to Defund the Roundups in the Report on pages 20-22. This can copied and inserted right into the Spending Bill.

Please call Feinstein's office in DC at 202-224-3841 all day this Thursday with the message: "Defund the wild horse and burro roundups through the FY11 DOI appropriations process, either through a Continuing Resolution or an Omnibus Spending Bill". (We need a minimum of 200 calls to go in to her office on Thursday to make an impression.)

Also, please use her webmail form to send the same message on Thursday, 12/9/10:

http://feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=ContactUs.EmailMe

Attached is the Report for your perusal and use in your advocacy efforts on behalf of our WH&B going forward.

Our WH&B thank you and Leslie, Cindy and I thank you for taking these important actions this Thursday.

For the wild ones, Carla B ;--}

P.S. We are seeking more organizations to sign-on to the Report & to be included on an endorsement page right after the Title page. Please let me know of your interest to be included before 12/31/10 after you have had a chance to review the Report. We need to show national support for this effort and plan to use the Report in 2011 to Defund the Roundups through the FY12 budget process as well.

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Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

OK folks there's Lynnes message. Lets burn out the phone lines. Our voice is louder, better, more focused and with the best moral intentions versus their's. Remember that.

Breeders cup names Zenyatta bribute video winner

Great article by Steve Haskins. Zen meant more us then we can ever imagine. Fact is, she is on all our minds everyday. I myself find myself thinking of her daily. When you have impact in your life like she gave us, you never forget. Guess who did the same and still does? The one who got us here. Zen is the living extension of our boy. WHAT A GIFT! Remember, " We get it" and we are the better for it.

Zenyatta Shirreffs adjusting changes

After calling the site to stop porn, I now believe that the people who are trying to stop porn are the ones who are posting porn. The phone number she gave me last night was a porn phone site. Unbelievable! I give up! But I do think the pro slaughter people have infiltrated this site, doing any thing they can do to make us "FOB's look bad. And I hope and pray that it is stopped! We can no longer invite anyone here to this site, not anymore. Sad but true! But I am a proud fan of Barbaro. Always and forever!

Jumping up and down mad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Debbie LA.
You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...........Your
Golden Wings Of Love.............And All, All All
All All All All All Hate The Porn Too..........

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

Affirmed

Thanks Dee, life is toooo short.

Hiya, FsOB! Wow, it is nippy out there tonight. I am having a wee Manhattan with two "Tipsy Cherries" to take the chill off.

Alex, the pooch named Harriette is adorable! Thanks for that pic. What a great video which encapsulated Zenyatta's racing career! I am sad, I must admit, to think of Queen Z. peering out the window of her stall, to look at the other mares in the snow.

Wishing all here "ACN". Peace, Robyn

#### To Lynne & Judy: Why do I know in my heart of hearts that John Lennon would have supported our efforts to end horse slaughter and the BLM's round-ups out West?
To Carleen: Hoping that the finals went well for your son & daughter.
To Dee: Thank you for your heavenly rainbows! ####

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Debbie LA And Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............For Being So, So So Very Beautiful Angels On This Earth....
............Your Glowing Wings Of Love...........
......

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Debbie LA And Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita.
You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............

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

Affirmed

Hiya, FsOB! I'm running late on this frigid TGIF Friday. Our kitchen and bathroom windows are starting to glaze over, a la Dr. Zhivago's cottage at Varykino. Despite the cold, the ferries are poised in their berths, reading to start the new day. Wishing all of you a safe, warm, & productive day! I hope that Zenyatta is getting acclimated to the cold temps in Kentucky.... Peace, Robyn

#### To Dee: Rainbows back to you, our Resident Angel!
To Marg in Maine: How are things DownEast? ####

###Good Morning all. It is lightly snowing and not quite so cold the morning in the North.

##Robyn, yes I would like to think that John Lennon would have been supportive. I hope your Manhattan did the trick. My late neighbor would bring me out a "hot toddy" when I was shoveling snow. I haven't been able to make them like he did. I sure miss him.

###Lynne, I am enjoying vicariously your visit with your daughter. You are having so much fun. I hope Lucy and Seymoure are on their best behaviour.

###Rainbows to our Miss Dee for this Friday.

##Have a safe and warm day everyone.

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent
And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot
So..............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So................For Being So, So So Very Beautiful Angels On This Earth.................

Sending All, All ll My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart
So (8) A Lot So..............

Rainbow Lights And Pictures Of Your Angel Loved
Ones At The Christmas Tree...............

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

Affirmed

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Judy. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth.....
.............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Judy And Angel Taffy. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..
................

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

Affirmed

Zenyatta gets accustomed her new lanes end home

geez she need a blanket!

###Debbie, thanks for posting that article. I'v always been amazed at the reach of her foreleg and I love how she puts it out there. It sure gives her presence.

TGIF all!

Miss Dee, many rainbows to you dear lady today and always.

Joan, more envelopes out this week.

Debbie L.A. Thank you for sharing so many wonderful articles and happenings. It's like a present every day when I see one of your BLUE Inks.

Lou Ann, I saw four bright stars in a diamond shape last night...I knew it was Cheif, Murphy, Bud and your dad Louie...they are all doing great!

Wendy, Thank you for sharing your Zenyatta experience with us. She is truly a joy...but I also enjoyed seeing the picture of Jaguar Hope..what a King he was.

Lynne, please enjoy your day and share with us as much of your daughterly visit as possible.

Thank you Barbaro's family for being here...Alex
Cheers!!!!

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S FANTABULOUS FAMILY!!)))

oxoxo
carleen in ca

Joe at TB Friends

Thanks you Carleen!

Thanks Judy!
Yes It sure gives her presence.

Morning, Everyone.....

Judy: Lucy and Seymoure-Weemoure (as his mom calls him...) see, I'm Seymoure's Mormor, he is really my daughter's kitteh..anyway...the two kidds in the house are both happy as clams:) bringing giggles to us both as they tear here/there/everywhere, playing like Keystone Cops:) btw: Mormor is Swedish for Grandmother:) I always invisioned myself being called that by two-legged chilluns...but seems that the 'grandmother chapter' of my life will belong to the four-leggeds...it's alright, though..the little darlings, two or four legged...they still love their *MORMOR*:)

The tree is adorned with all those ornaments and it looks so festive:) Memories...lots of those as they were each unwrapped..that part is SO FUN, Family...hearing your child saying, "OH! I remember this one" and then going on to say how she remembers and what memories they invoke in Christmas' past:) This visit is absolute TONIC for us both and the two Keystone Cops rolling over one another through the house just adds more delight! Wheeeee!!

Here's Joe for Friday: (how on EARTH did it ALREADY become FRIDAY?!)

Friday, December 10th... This came in the regular mail, and I have permission to share. I had to edit out most of her letter, but I wanted to show you the last sentence:

I learned by age 9 how horses can heal. A big sweet thoroughbred gelding named Curly became my road to happiness. I am 16, and there are so many kids at school with major depression problems. I wish they would discover horses. Please accept my $40.00 and buy a couple of bags of grain. Merry Christmas to you and Cathy. In honor of Curly, who saved my life. If given the chance, horses can heal.

Oh man... the stories I could tell. If given the chance, horses can heal. We have seen it over and over. Watched as horses helped humans through personal tragedy. We have seen horses guide low income kids to jobs, self employment, and happiness beyond belief.

We have met many kids with low self esteem. A few days with horses, and their confidence is sky high.

Horses are amazing medicine. They make you feel better.

For many reasons we continue on. A sad and terrible horse market. Trying our best to help mexican rodeo horses. Convincing others how race horses are capable of other things. Good exercise for an old man with several chins. And most important, if given the chance, horses can heal.

So many of you already know this. We are grateful for your continued support. A big Thank You to Jennifer. Sheldon. Georgia. Patti. Katie. Kristin. Kara. Monica. John & Stacey. Steve & Tammy. Hoofbeats Horse Transportation, which is Sandy & Steve. Jodi. Lisa. Mike.

For all her hard work in gaining us our non profit status, a big Thank You to Candy.

For all her hard work in creating a new Tb Friends website, a big Thank You to Keri. (the new website should be up soon)

A big Thank You to Kelly Bonds, no relation to Barry. A big Thank You to Shelby White, no relation to Betty.

A big Thank You to Robert & Ann.

A big Thank You to Judy in Oakland. Alex in Davis. Aubrey in Davis. Bryn in Sacramento. Maddie in Sacramento.

A big Thank You to Catherine Moses. Carleen Sova. Lisa Sharp. John Stiglich. Bobbie Bowen.

For the beautiful blanket, a big Thank You to Laurie Gerst.

A big Thank You to Peg Jordan. Teri & Dana Paquette. Robin West, she is the best. Tabatha Fiacco-Carpenter. Cute Mary Frazier.

A big Thank You to Lewis & Debra Carey. Richard & Dawn Bailey. Elliot & Yvonne Cook. Patrick & Carolyn Morgan. Douglas Scott & Sue Conn.

A big Thank You to Bonnie Buron. Karen Scott. Sharon Giampapa. Edie Giampapa. Jeanette Cavalier. Cynthia Tough. Sharon Neckritz. Wendy Wainwright.

A big Thank You to Mary Venable. Stephanie Hextrum.

A bit Thank You to Annette Thomas of Tigertail Foods.

A big Thank You to Lisa Cribbon. Jamie Gilliespie. Eleanore MacDonald for the wonderful music. Lih-Seng Yeh. Olivia Thompson. Tom Hayes.

A big Thank You to Clenny & Martin Jackson. Marvin & Heidi Antonie. Donald & Nancy Specht.

A big Thank You to Matthew & Judith Ochs.

A big Thank You to Leslie Miller. Heather Alcott. Abby Alcott. Sydni Johnson. Allison Martino. Julia Meeks.

No last names please. A big Thank You to Kyle. Caitlynn. Natalie. Mark & Julie. Rachel. Sara. Sarah. Robin. Nikki. Serena & Brit.

A big Thank You to Tb Friends foster parents. Currently taking care of 43 horses. What would we do without you?

If I left you out, and a good chance I did, sorry. Checking my list twice, just like the Christmas song.

Have a happy weekend. Two weeks until Christmas.

Joe
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So MANY FOBs names in this one...tickles me PINK!:)

and last but certainly NOT LEAST, here's the Friday link to our Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Everyone have a great/grand/wonderful day today and for those of you away from this Front Porch for the weekend...make it a GOOD ONE:)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Zenyatta adapting smoothley

She like a rack star! We will get to see her at Lanes end farm! ;)

Some videos of Z in her new home

Pictures of Zenyatta

##Debbie, I just love those pictures. They could be Christmas cards. And I think her pink tongue peeking out is cute too.

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okay....our dear Lynne took time out...to post us the way to the White House to call, fax, email...please...please

visit the db...you are needed....get some Christmas cards ready...and send a donation if you can...please

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have a nice evening.

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Thank you Alex..

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Please light up candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens...please

A grey-sky morning. Feeling lonely today. I went to You Tube, and poured over several BARBARO tributes, seeking him through the images. Seeing him helps.

Last Thursday, I took my little-old-lady terrier fren, Zoui, to the vet. Her right eye was still quite irritated. The battery of eye-drops that we had been using,seemed ineffective. Additionally,she began to favor her right back leg. At 15 years old, I think that my little fren has begun the journey to her exit.

The Dr gave her some different drops. She also has a little blood in her urine...so we are treating that too. I brought her home, to make her comfortable. With the drops and the medication, she seems to have perked up some, but it is obvious that it hurts her to move. She does not ask to "go out" anymore. I have to coax her to go out to pee, using a little sling, to help her...even then, she doesn't "go" very much. She kinda wants to eat...likes little treats...but only nibbles little bits.

I will call the vet on Monday. Perhaps it is "time." For as many times as I have taken my beloveds to their gentle ending, my steps still stick to the floor. Look into Zoui's eyes, trying to know for sure, that she wants to stay with me. More and more, my heart tells me...maybe...

It's a grey-sky morning.

O

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Otherlyn Oh my Dear, sending you and Zoui prayers!

Otherlyn, dear lady...I hope the new meds help releive some of Zoui's pain. I know this is of little help when you are facing letting her go on to a painless place. Good friends who are with you through thick and thin...who take cake to be there with you at all times. I'm sure that is what Zoui has been to you and Bud was to me, Murphy to Lynne and Cheif to Sandra. So many good friends.

I send you both prayers and wishes for guidance to help you through tough times.. please know that this good family is here for you.

I hope your grey day has some sunshine in it...

(((HUGS TO OTHERYLN AND ZOUI FROM BARBARO'S GRAND FAMILY)))

oxoxo
carleen in ca

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Otherlyn And
Zoui...............

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

Affirmed

Morning, Everyone..

O: I'm so sorry about your little *Zoui* preparing to fly...but 15 years is a great long time she has spent with you and yours sharing times and lovings...you've given her the best of everything, O, she knows that....and she knows you'll do it again...one last time, too. I'm so sorry.

We've got sunshine here today! Been cloudy for the past couple days, so it's nice to see the sun for a change...though as I wrote that, I remembered it was sunny by y'day aftn! Time is a blur here...daughter and I have been so busy 'recodating' and visiting and yesterday making a run into town for necessary provisions! We both decided it would not be the greatest of ideas to leave Lucy home alone with the tree...though in all honesty, she seems to care less about it...it's Seymoure we are finding ourselves reprimanding! Seymoure LOVES to chew on anything plant related...if genuine or faux! :/ We took Miss Lucy along with us on our errands...but here in CA it is illegal to leave a googie in the car...rain/shine, no matter...so, I sat with Lucy...she and I did some 'people watching' while daughter maneuvered her way through the local Wally World and supermarket...two girls like us...sitting in the car together...happy as clams:)

Speaking of Seymoure...Daughter nearly had a stroke over him smooshing himself into that itty-bitty bed of his googie sister's...and I think I wrote here y'day of how she'd ordered him a larger more appropriate in all respects, bed! It arrived y'day...she coaxed him into it...we both expected him to get 'glassy-eyed' and 'faint' right into it's 'cushiness'...nope! He jumped right out! Wanted NOTHING WHATSOEVER to do with that new bed, thank you very much!

All day long...off/on again, coaxing took place..no! no! no! Last night, Miss Lucy discovered the new bed..."Oh, this is quite lovely" said she...and curled right up into it...I moved her bed over next to the new one and Mr. Seymoure watched as I did that..and VOILE:) he jumped right up...began making bread and before you could say his name...PLOP! He curled/smooshed himself right in and in no time was 'kitteh-snoring' :) LOL! ROFLOLWK&P! :) So...Lucy has a new bed...and Seymoure has the one he wanted all along!! :)

I hope yole will enjoy this day...I know it's a busy time of year for us all...but try to take a few minutes and just 'sit and be' awhile:)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Otherlyn, I am so sorry about Zoui. We love them all their lives and eventually w have to give them our greatest gift of love and let them go to a pace free from pain where they are young and strong again and there they wait for us.

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Otherlyn you and Zoui are in my thoughts and prayers this night.

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O, So sorry about Zoui, you are in my thoughts and prayers....been there so many times....so hard to know what to do...just gutwrenching. But I think that they do let you know when it is time.....and somehow it is a relief, knowing that they are no longer uncomfortable....but here is hoping that you have more time to love each other...

Zenyatta video

Hope this works!

It's a rainy Sunday here , but I'm trying to keep up the 'spirit of the season ' so to speak...

O --- Jane and Sandra , above , have said it so beautifully that I can't do better here , but it's my sentiments exactly -- ((( O and Zoui )))

My fren with terminal cancer might not make it to Christmas , so would you please keep my fren, and me too , in your prayers , thanks ...

My dear , dear FOB frens , may I tell you to enjoy your life while and when you can , grab it and hold it and love it . Tell your loved ones you love them , and show them all you can , in every little way . Time is a luxury you can't afford to waste. Wrap yourself in the love you have in your life.
Bye now ,

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prayers to Otherlyn and her precious furbaby and Bobbie B and her fren...

have a bless, warm day.

Morning all...

Debbie, again many thanks for sharing Zenyatta blue with us. Even though it brought tears she is just so much fun to watch...

Otherlyn, prayers to you and Zoui that your time together is very special.

Miss Dee...thank you for the rainbows.

Everyone, please take care if your going out to do shopping or visit family and friends.

((((BIG BARBARO HUGS TO ALL HIS GRAND FAMILY))))

xoxoxo
carleen in ca

Prayers for Bobbie and her friend, O and Zoui

Alex hope your dinners better tonight LOL!

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Carleen. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth......
.........Your Glowing Wings Of Love..............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Carleen. You
Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Bobbie B. And Your Angel Friend. You Are In My Heart So (8)
A Lot So..............

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

Affirmed

Dear Frens,

I know that BARBARO won't mind at all if I cross-post this from the DB. Jeanne at Our Mims, came up with a great idea for promoting the work that wonderful rescue, and I thought that perhaps our front-porch famblee might wish to do their part to help. A moment or two of your time is all that it would take. Here's the post:
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Horse Rescue Issues - OMRH asks for the PERFECT gift

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We, at Our Mims Retirement Haven, fully understand the hard times our world is facing. We know that each of you deeply cares and want to give from your heart this Holiday season. But we also know that as much as we all wish for abundant finances, the money just isn't there. Fact is, we are all struggling to survive.

So, as a Christmas Present, we ask you for your heart. And, your words. We want you to write your favorite celebrity to bring attention to our mares and our daily struggles. Our thoughts are that famous people not only have funds to donate, they also have a fan base. A simple word from them would open a million doors for our meager bank accounts. Can you even IMAGINE the benefits that would come to the Ladies if Garth Brooks or Toby Keith even mentioned OMRH? Or Kenny Chesney? Robin Williams, Oprah Whinfry, Paul McCartney, Yoko Ono? My Goodness, YOU could be the answer to our prayers!

Of course, you may choose another charity to endorse and that's ok as we all need help. But we ask that you write somebody for someone.

It isn't hard. Just pour your heart out. Tell someone rich and famous about us. Just GOOGLE or BING the person of your choice, find an address and start writing. For the Haven, you'd need to tell them about our beautiful mares. Tell them about Our Mims, a Champion, who, through no fault of her own, was left with cattle, no care, and no grain. Or tell them about Champion Taba, who was also the dam of a Champion (Turkoman) and how BOTH were left lacking what they needed to finish their lives with dignity until OMRH stepped in to help.

Tell them about all our great mares. My Turbulent Miss who foaled several MULTI Stakes winners yet still ended up over 300 lbs underweight before coming to the Haven. Tell them about Sugar And Spice, a multiple Stakes winner-Stakes producer who arrived at the Haven so neglected she was clearly a Hospice case. Bell's Starlet, once called QUEEN OF THE HILL at Santa Anita earning her owners nearly a million dollars but ended up at the Kentucky Equine Humane Center and now calls OMRH home. Talk about Lotka, winner of $721,804 and dam of 14 foals (11 winners, one won almost 2.5 million) yet arrived penniless.

The list goes on. Alabama Nana whose trainer wouldn't even give us the time of day after she earned him fame and fortune. Iza Valentine, Jamra, and Exactly So, winners on the track and in the foaling business. Tell them about Hana Bride and Princess Royale who gave everything they could give and still ended up close to slaughter. Missy White Oak, Ms. Stalwart, and Cruella, who all raced their hearts out, gave birth to winning foals yet still found themselves homeless.

If you write about the Haven, be sure to include our website www.ourmims.org and Our Mims tribute site www.ourmims.com. Include our address, 2810 Millersburg-Ruddles Mills Rd., Paris, KY 40361 and even my phone number 859-227-6304. If you write about another Charity, make sure you give all the pertinent information so the celebrity can learn about them and help them.

Folks, if you are reading this, then you KNOW how to use a computer well enough to complete this incredible gift. And, you don't have to be verbally eloquent to help. Just string a few sentences together using your heart. Send those words on to people who can help. You can even copy and use the words in this text. And, please, send us a copy of your letter.

(Jeanne.ourmims@gmail.com or Cheryl@ourmims.com) no matter WHO you are writing for. We want to know how many people this note reaches and how many charities it helps.

Just write someone. YOU could be the answer to our prayers.

The Ladies and I thank you in advance for this holiday gift. Thank you for us and for who ever else may benefit.

Jeanne
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Have a super Sunday, Dear Frens.

Your FOB Fren, O

Otherlyn, want you you to know I am thinking of you and sweet Zoui. I know how hard the decision is.
I could have kept Chief alive a little longer but I watched him as he grew so tired and most mornings couldnt eat his breakfast without gagging which the vet told me was blood backing up in his heart. Chief always had so much dignity so I made the final decision to let him go. It was the hardest decision I have ever had to make but I always loved and took care of him for 14 years and he was my soulmate. Words cant describe how much I miss him and I will never get over losing him but I owed him his dignity at the end of his life. I will see him again and he will be young and strong again and maybe having a brick to carry around liked he liked to do.

Hiya, FsOB! It has been raining torrentially here throughout the day. Thank goodness that it wasn't SNOW!

Alex, you have been enjoying the beloved English meal of beans on toast, apparently. That dish must be a comfort food for you in the same way that (now gluten-free) pasta with meatballs is for me. It's hard to fathom that four years have passed since you were helping with Barbaro's walks at UPENN during the holiday season.

My thanks to Debbie LA for posting the story about Zenyatta's process of adapting to her new life at Lane's End Farm. Thanks as well to Otherlyn for reprinting the info about the horses who are being cared for at "Our Mims" in Kentucky. Those folks are doing lovely work in KY just like Joe & Cathy Shelton are doing in Cali.

Wishing all here "ACN". Peace, Robyn

#### To Otherlyn: Reaching out across the miles in friendship to you and your dear Zoui.
To Bobbie B: Likewise, I am keeping you and your dear friend in my thoughts.
To "Mormor" Lynne B.: Seymoure is an absolute riot!
To Angel Dee: Thank you for your beautiful note which arrived yesterday. I am running very behind schedule this year. Please know that I am thinking of you and shall be sending a note to you via mail prior to X-Mas.
To Judy: My late Mother used to make me a hot toddy when I had a bad cold and cough at nighttime. That's childhood in Kentucky for you, isn't it? Bourbon was like mother's milk, ha! Ha! ####

Prayers and good night. Jumping up and down in Lower Alabama. Would love to stop this porn.

Alex how can we help with the poen crap?

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent
And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot
So.............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So.
..............For Being So, So So Very Beautiful
Angels On This Earth............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart
So (8) A Lot So..............

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

Affirmed

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd . . . for each of you know you take me to where angels walk!
As our ANGEL DEE says, "It is AFFIRMED!"
Indeed it is.

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

Whew . . . . sliding into home base here! This is last week of semester and I'm in a scramble between finishing up all the loose ends and getting the Christmas preparations underway here!! And doggie-sitting again today, too!
And always keeping an eye on my little rosebud paisana mama who can be a real character!

BOBBI B., JOAN R., and OTHERLYN & ZOUI, holding you all especially in my heart.

Must scamper again, but hugs and love for all, and always prayers for all walking the rugged path!

much love and peace,
Lou Ann

AND ALWAYS IN LOVING MEMORY OF FOB CHIEF & FOB BUD SOVA!

This FOB has never had egg-nog but I am thinking I am mighty ready for some at the moment! Of course, with "a little something" in it, too! LOL!!

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Bobbie B...thinking of you and your dear friend...O, also of you and Zoui...Robyn, this was some storm today, was it not? Torrential here as well....a good day for a fire and a book and a hot toddy! May all in need have comfort tonight, my wish for you....Angel Dee, also thinking of you and so grateful for your Rainbows. Alex, many thanks for keeping us all together!

Hiya, FsOB! In the words of the Mad Hatter, "Im late, I'm late!" What a wildly cobalt blue western sky there is this AM after a torrential Sunday.

Yes, it is hard to believe that four years have passed since Barbaro was going outside during a warm December at New Bolton Centre. Alex, thank you for all you did to give him time outdoors and for all that you continue to do to keep us together in his memory and honour.

Wishing all here a safe & productive Monday! Peace, Robyn

#### To Lynne, yes, I remember those days as though they were just yesterday.
To Lou Ann: There was always lots of egg nog at Mamaw Rosie's house. You should try at least a sip.
To Angel Dee: May rainbows greet you today!
To Jane: Yes, indeed, Sunday was a good day to stay indoors in CT. Hoping that your Sunday was a cozy one. ####

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent
And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot
So.............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So.
...............For Being So, So So Very Beautiful
Angels On This Earth...............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And
Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart
So (8) A Lot So...............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Alex. You
Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lou Ann And
Her Angel Mother Annie And Angel Dad Louie And
Angel Debbie LA And Angel Carleen And Angel Jane
And Angel Lukas And Angel Darcy And Angel BeBe
And Angel Bobbie B. And Angel Judy And Angel Taffy
And Angel Lynne And The Angels Here.............
You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............

Your Glowing Wings Of Love................

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

Affirmed

###Morning all. It is a snowy, bitter cold morning here in the North. We started with rain yesterday, turning to snow and then a flash freeze. My little car was one big ice cube.

###Everyone please heed Bobbie's request to hold your loved ones near. My dear dear friend, second Mother and Grandmother to my son and daughter has passed away. She was 80 but I felt she would live forever. She has left a huge hole in my life. RIP in Catherine, my dear friend.

Have a safe day everyone and to all in the Winter's storm, please please be careful.

Judy

###Thank you for your rainbows this morning. They are much appreciated.

###Lynne, your story about the Seymoure & his bed gave a much needed lift. My husband bought me a new chair for Christmas, or should I say he bought our cat Muffin a new chair and I get to use it. As soon as I leave it, he is in it all curled up and cozy and much disgruntled when I shift him out. Yesterday was like a game of musical chairs. Have a fun day and look forward to seeing your post.

##Otherlyn, I am so sorry about Zoui. I know how hard it is to look into those trusting eyes and try to make the right decision. I know you will find it in your heart when the time is right. God Bless.

Judy , I send you a sister's embrace in time of hurt and sorrow ... you know I know .... I'm so sorry - may your dear Catherine rest in peace.
It's always a terrible hurt , but even more
poignant at Christmastide - sorry for your children and their hurt also -

Thank you all for your wishes and prayers , I appreciate it so much ( and need it )

However , the horses need it more - need all you can do , however small ...
so please send a note , or card - help with a small donation if you can .
Each cent adds up in the tally and can buy a bale of hay ...
all a horse wants is a bale of hay , a drink of water , and perhaps a kind word.
That seems too hard for some people to do in this world -
so we fill in when we can .
Please send a little to a rescue if you can at all, and thanks a lot to you for caring ...

Best wishes to you all as you prepare for Christmas or your holiday , may it be grand , or at least some fun , lol ,
Bye now ,

###Thank you Bobbie, your words mean a lot.

Judy

Joe at TB Friends

Morning, Everyone....

Alex has accidentally wiped out my 'love note' to Barbaro whilst sweeping the porn away...no biggee, I'll repost next week when it's a bit more time appropriate! I was looking at my wall calendar last night and saw the 20th and my heart filled, along with my eyes and I just began writing here...after I'd hit 'post' I realized I was a whole week early! No...not even a sip of adult beverage had been consumed..just tired from all the 'doings' here this past week...:) December, though....most especially the 20th in 2006...gets me every year since then! He is forever my Handsome Sweetheart:)

Evy: What a lovely note you've left here for us all! I'm happy my glimpses into these foothills of no/cal and the critters outdoors along with those indoors can give you a smile or two! You should post more, Evy:)

Fog! 'Thar's Fog In Them Thar Hills' this morning! The hills over the lake are shrouded in fog...I shudder to think how people are manuvering their way here/there/everywhere down in the Valley..or as we old-timers here say, 'flat lands' :)

I got down on the floor with Lucy last night and we played with EVERY SINGLE TOY contained in the basket....She tries SO HARD to make them squeak!She can smell/feel where the squeakers are located but her little mouth is so little:( There is a little yellow duckie..and if the operator is able to squeeze the box inside the duckie, it quacks five times, TWICE! :) Murphy LOVED to make that duck quack...Murphy so loved to make it quack that his 'girl' (daughter) hid it a time or twelve when Mama wasn't watching! Lucy has made it quack exactly two times and the *GLEE* in her eyes when she's been able to do that is PRICELESS! Anyway...I threw the toys and she'd run..FLY after them...I can't begin to describe the sight, but it brings out-loud giggles watching her! She was 'worned-out' in a big way when we got finished playing last night!

The pet beds have become 'musical' now...if one is occupied by the other...then the available one does just 'dine&fandy' for them both! Musical Beds:)

Bobbie: I think of you and your friend and send hugs all the way from here to there!

Alright...here's the link to our Whitehouse for Monday:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Everyone have a good day today!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Judy. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth......
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Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Judy And Angel Taffy. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.
..............

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

Affirmed

Here's our Joe for Monday:)

Monday, December 13th... I phoned Dish TV Saturday night, and on Sunday they sent a repair guy. He installed a new satellite dish. In our yard the repair guy says: My daughter will get her first horse from you.

We have TV again. And a future adoption.

A family near Yuba City has been a foster home for us since 2005. The family phones and says 3 horses belonging to Tb Friends have torn up their lush, green field. The field has become a mud pit. And so on Saturday we welcomed back Nicholas, Poetic Note, and Real Deal. They will return to the family in spring. Real Deal is now hooked on bananas.

A Christmas celebration of your horses:

From Nicole, Long Beach, California: Merry Christmas Ryder. My awesome thoroughbred!

Julie, Elko, Nevada: Merry Christmas Tubby, Stella, and Wayland. Together forever.

Melanie, Loomis, California: My first ride. My first kiss. Merry Christmas Limo.

Michelle, Oklahoma City: Merry Christmas Nona, Red, Utah, Victor, & Zoot. Home sweet home.

Tyler, Rancho Cordova, California: I love you Pom Pom Girl. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

A family in Loomis has been a foster home for us since 2008. Our two horses have turned their green pasture into a mud pit. And so on Saturday we welcomed back Grappa and Sky Walker. Grappa is now hooked on peppermints.

From Kristin, Davis, California: Merry Christmas Othello and Tailgate. Love you both so much!

Deb, Catiwissa, PA: On Dancer, On Sonny, On Baron. Santa granted my wish!

From Jessica, Davis, California: Merry Christmas Hal & Mork. Thank you for adopting me.

Cindy, Weldon, California: Merry Christmas Rowdy, Simon, VeeVee, and Honeybee. My wonderful ponies.

Abby, Woodland, California: Merry Christmas Freckles. You will always be my screen saver.

Also over the weekend, we were able to meet a girl who has been writing us letters since 2005. She is now 17, and the happy new owner of Hidden Costs. A broken down race horse who came to us earlier this year, Hidden Costs has healed fine and dandy. The girl has given him a new name. From now on he will be known as Cash.

It is Monday, and chores are forever. Later we could be 59 degrees. They say more rain on the way. Delicious hot coffee from Starbucks. Chocolate chip cookies made by Pillsbury. Enjoy your Sing Off Monday, and be sure to hug your horses. Bryan Adams on the radio...

Joe
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Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Judy: I was 'skimming' earlier and just now 'really' read! ((((judy)))) I'm so sorry.

I love that your kitteh allows you to share his chair w/him, Judy:) It's our job...they always make sure our number one reason for being is to please them and make the best possible home for them and we 'get it' so they've all got great/grand/wonderful homes!! :)

Alright my Dears...I must finish my coffee and make a map of this day so I've got a direction to take/follow!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

###Lynne, thank you. Sounds like you have musical chairs going on too! What fun.

### Dear Fren Bobbie B.,

You and your dear friend are in my prayers. Sometimes it is a Blessing for us humans to be able to understand, and have the luxury of time, to plan for our own passing. Perhaps to have this very precious time to say her good-byes and to be ready could be considered a gift. I do hope it will be a special time of closeness...a time to remember and treasure.

###Frens All,

Concerning Zoui: I am happy to report that my little 15 year-old terrier-girl is apparently NOT yet ready to leave me. On this battery of new medication, she has rallied, like a wilted flower slipped into a glass of clean water.

From being depressed, in pain, and unable to eat, or move; hardly able to lift her head, to how she gained strength over the weekend, is quite remarkable.

She began to drink water, take a little food, and walk on her own, late Saturday night. Today she is eating and keeping her food down, and peeing and pooping like a little trooper. (A mixed blessing, to be sure).

While she was sick, and I dare say, very close to leaving, I had to support her in a sling, in order for her to go out to "do her business." I told her all about her Auntie's who were praying for her, and about how BARBARO had to be in a sling too. I told her all about his courage, and that she had to be like him, and WANT to live.

I believe that the same Grace that was with BARBARO is with Zoui. I also believe that the Love of the Frens has made the difference.

Zoui IS 15, has an enlarged heart, is arthritic, and nearly blind. So I accept that this little respite is merely borrowed time. But since she is clearly not ready to meet our otherBeloveds in Thisgoodplace, I am relieved to not have to open that door for her, just yet. She's my little Energiser bunny!

Thank you ALL, for your Love and encouragement.

Your FOB Fren, O

Zenyatta

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Otherlyn great news, so happy for you and Zoui!!!!

###Otherlyn, so happy for your news. I'll do a little happy dance in the snow for you both.

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Judy...I am so so sorry....love and prayers.

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late today.....been off today and tomorrow from work...my little Peaches may have Cushings Disease...we will find out..pray not a tumor..

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Lynne...showed us the way to call, fax, and email..

please read the db and help in any way possible....they need us...Christmas cards with donations...anything...coupons, volunteering...we need you...famblee.

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thank you Alex...stay warm

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Please light up candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens...

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Judy, So very sorry about Catherine....I had an Aunt who "brought me up" when I lost my Mom at 11. I miss her each day...you are in my prayers as are your children.

O, So happy Zoui has improved and is feeling a bit better.....may she continue to be comfortable and by your side...

Hope all Dear FOB's have an ACN...thinking of you Dear Dee.

Hiya, FsOB! It is snowing lightly, I am not pleased to report this on Monday PM. I am not in the mood for a tricky commute in the morning. Debbie LA has made me smile with the blue-link to another YouTube video featuring the Queen of our hearts, Zenyatta. Isn't it nice to see Zenyatta doing her fancy steps in the field in Kentucky? Her tongue posturing always cracks me up!

Wishing all here "ACN". Peace, Robyn

#### To Joan: May Peaches get a good report from the vet. Please do keep us posted, OK?
To Otherlyn: Great news about the rapid improvement in Zoui!
To Judy: My sympathies to you on the passing of your dear friend and second mother, Catherine. May she rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon her.
To Angel Dee: I thought of you this AM while watching Good Morning, America. There is a young man who posts his films of rainbows on YouTube. The videoes are quite popular, according to Good Morning, America.
To Sandra: How's everything going down in Lubbock? Have you seen Buddy lately? ####

Hiya, FsOB! It is a frigid AM here on the banks of the Thames, but I shouldn't complain because the centre of North America is apparently getting slammed with bad weather. Please know that I am thinking of our numerous FsOB who are suffering from the cold and snow.

Madeleine Pickens is asking support for Float # 83 in the upcoming Rose Bowl Parade. The float is a tribute to wild mustangs. Let's show our support post-parade by voting for Float # 83 as our fave float.

Stu, I second your ongoing disgust with what Michael Vick did to his dogs. He was in CT recently giving a speech and I am still not convinced of his remorse. If he is still giving the same sorts of addresses in 20 years, perhaps then....

Wishing all here a safe & productive Tuesday. Peace, Robyn

Robyn, Vick is now complaining he's taking unnecessary hits. Maybe some of the guys who have a conscience would like to lay him out and finish him off. My football career spanned 16 years from HS/college/semi pro but too bad it was 175 years ago! If I was out there he would be having a scrumptous meal off Turf a la Stu, served up by the Iron Chef!! Having played for years you have no idea what goes on in the bottom of those pileups, trust me!!

They should put Michael Vick on TV advertising the new Turf Chia Pet!!!!!

Good Morning all. It is another cold, snowy, windy morning here in the North. There are about 300 or so people stranded on the highway southwest of here. The authorities have issued a red alert demanding people stay home and off the roads and unknown when the stranded will be rescued.

###Robyn, Jane, Joan, thank you for your kind wishes. I hope today will be better as I learn to cope with this tremendous loss.

###Joan, my prayers for your Peaches that a tumour is not present.

Have a safe and warm day everyone.

Judy

Morning all...

It's cold here in San Jose but no rain yet.
Skit, Skat, Boo and Miss Tibby are not found of the cold and we now have two litter boxs in the house...(oh Goodie!!!)

Judy, for the loss of Catherine, someone so close to you and yours, I'm truly sorry. May you find peace and comfort in the good memories you shared.

Robyn, voting for Float #83 will work for me. I can't wait to see all those beautiful mustangs in the Rose Bowl Parade!!!

Otherlyn, it's so good to hear that your munchkin Zoui is gaining some strength and eating and pooping...God willing Zoui will continue to improve.

Joan, prayers to you and little Peaches...too!

Miss Dee, thank you so much for our rainbows. We all need them so much.

Debbie, thank you once more for Zenyatta...I wish someone would put a blanket on her when she out walking in the cold....

Lynne, how are the musical bed gang doing? Have you seen any of your squirrels or deer? Have you heard from Daryl lately? December 19th is a few days away and I hope we all remember a moment of silence for Sherry. A year for both C.J. and Sherry....can't beleive this year went so fast.

Here's hoping 2011 will be better for us all.

At least we have Alex'x book to look forward to and maybe some new talent in racing to excite us.

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S WONDERFUL FAMILY)))
please have a good day.

oxoxxo
carleen in ca

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Judy: My sympathies to you on the passing of your Catherine. Lossed my dear sister Dot, this time last year, miss her everyday. But their both in a much better place. Pain free.

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Joan, prayers for your Peaches!
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Prayer also for Zoui and Otherlyn.

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Dee we love you too so very much!

Very cold here on the Gulf coast today. Hope our Z is staying warm.

###Thank you Carleen and Debbie for your kind words. They mean a lot to me.

Judy

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita And Angel Jane And Angel Debbie LA And Angel Carleen. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So................For Being So, So So Very Beautiful Angels On This Earth..............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita And Angel Jane And
Angel Lukas And Angel Darcy And Angel BeBe And Angel Debbie LA And Angel Carleen. You Are In My
Heart So (8) A Lot So.............Your Golden Wings Of Love...............

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

Affirmed

Joe at TB Friends

Morning, Everyone....

So LATE this morning! Sorry! :-O 11:25a here in the westwing...and already past lunchtime in the east!

Judy! Your weather sounds absolutely brutal! Be safe out there, Judy!

Carleen: Yes...I have seen the deer and the squirrels and all the birdies, too:) Wheeee!! And yes...I spoke with Daryl yesterday...he said his car had been in driveway since Friday night! City just got there late y'day aftn. to plow his street and he'd been shoveling the 'mountain' of plowed stuff from end of driveway and got his car uncovered, too! The weather in St. Paul, according to Daryl...this storm is the second worst he can ever remember and he was born/raised in the area....of course, he's only 12 years old...LOL! Bad stuff! Minus 16 outdoors last evening my time, so around 8:30 there! Minus SIXTEEN DEGREES, for Heaven's Sakes!! He said Margaret had come to get him the past two mornings and he'd been working w/her at the ranch both days for 8 hrs each day....horse blankets needed mending and adjusting, water troughs were frozen over...feeding and caring for some 70 horses takes alot of time...and battling deep snow on top of it all...he said he was exhausted last night, going to watch Jay Leno and go to sleep! Gunner, Warpaint and Dakota are all just 'dine&fandy' :) They are stalled in the barn each night...wearing their blankets and keeping warm and well provisioned...they are loving life there in MN:)

Yes...Our beloved sisterinbarbaro, Sherry VW left us a year ago the 19th...She and CJ are no doubt having the times of their lives in Heaven playing with googies, kittehs and the HORSES:) How too cool is that?!

OK..albeit very late...here's the blue ink link to our Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

And here's Joe for Tuesday, too:)

Tuesday, December 14th... My cell phone went kapoof, so I had to go buy a new one. If you recently left a message and I have not called you back, please try again.

The following phone message from a young girl came yesterday: I love your Christmas celebration of horses. Can I say Merry Christmas to a horse even if he belongs to someone else?

Of course you can.

And this from our friend Hope in Santa Rosa: I would like to say Merry Christmas to a horse down the road who is all by himself and I secretly named him Johnny. When I drive by I yell hi Johnny and he always looks at me.

This year, more than ever, we need to celebrate horses. You can say Merry Christmas to any horse you like. Here we go:

From Hope, Santa Rosa, California: Merry Christmas to a horse I secretly named Johnny.

Desi, Arlington, Texas: Merry Christmas Hammer, Hippie, & Lucy. Thank you for finding me.

Julia, Stanton, California: I love you Bridge. Merry Christmas old man!

Krissy, Gilroy, California: Merry Christmas Candy, Rocket, Sylvie, and Zulu. Love you bunches!

Hannah, Logan, Utah: Merry Christmas Blade. You are the best!

Melinda, Stanwood, Washington: Merry Christmas Sport, Keebler, Tia, & beautiful baby Danika, love ya!

Jess, Natomas, California: Merry Christmas Pony Boy, Oscar, and Raider.

Christy, Huntingtown, Maryland: Happy Holidays Cuba & Buster. You never let me forget what's important.

Joelle, Del Mar, California: Merry Christmas Sabrina. You bring so much happiness.

Gina, Lake Ariel, PA.: Merry Christmas Mr. Brinks! My heart is forever yours.

Taylor, Sacramento: Even in winter, you are my sunshine. Merry Christmas Darcy.

Tyler, Sacramento: Merry Christmas Darcy. See you at 4:00.

Alexandra, El Dorado Hills, California: Ho ho ho. Merry Christmas Ivan!

Price, Modesto, California: The best horse on the planet. Merry Christmas Jake!

Rhianna, Paris, France: Merry Christmas to my hero. I love you Adam.

Betty, Casper, Wyoming: Spoiled and often grouchy. I love you Wink. Merry Christmas!

Heather, Casper, Wyoming: Merry Christmas Red, Tiny, & Victoria. My mom is making pie!

Conrad & Lisa, San Francisco: We love our Honey Bunch. Merry Christmas!

Katie, Auburn, California: Merry Christmas Pirate Jenny. My forever best friend.

Lisa, Vanscoy, Saskatchewan: Merry Christmas Cessa, the horse that saved me.

It is rainy, cold, foggy, windy, muddy, with much worse on the way. A big storm for this weekend. Delicious hot coffee from Dunkin Donuts. Leftover lasagna made by Frankly Fresh. Enjoy your will spring ever get here Tuesday, and be sure to hug your horses. Marvin Gaye on the oldies station...

Joe
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The kitteh and doggy here are both doing very well, I'm happy to report....still playing musical beds...but there's always one available for whichever one is searching...they are loving having their mommy/sister here and so am I:)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

###Lynne, yes the weather here is brutal. Blowing and drifting snow with -10c windchill makes it -23c. I can sympathize with Daryl. I know only too well having the car buried and the end of the driveway filled in just after it's all nicely cleaned out. I think these snow plow drivers take glee in doing just that. I hope Daryl doesn't overdo but I'm sure the horses much appreciate his hard work. I pray that all the horses in the storm will be so lucky to have caregivers such as he and Margaret.

Take care all, I hear it's even very cold in Florida and the citrus crops are in danger. And Winter is not even official.

Robyn, I saw Buddy Thanksgiving. He is doing well. So far he has eaten his new dog house up, tore the walls in the laundry room up, tore boards off the fence and escaped several times, and ruined a four day old $900 loveseat.
He is a busy boy.

Hiya, FsOB! Yes, it is really cold here on the banks of the Thames tonight. I've turned the small electric heater on here in the home office and am drinking a mug of peppermint tea. The holiday lights in New London are really festive to see.

Alex, thanks for the Twitpic of Harriet ensconced over the heat vent. One of my former Huskies used to do that in the Summer, remembering when we had central air conditioning, even for years after that system had broken down.

Wishing all here "ACN". I hope that all people and animals in need are sheltered from this harsh weather. It is a far cry from that warm December in 2006.... Peace, Robyn

#### To Sandra: So our Mr. Buddy is into home redecorating, is he? They must love him a lot to get him past this stage of rambunctiousness.
To Joan: I hope that Peaches got a good report from the vet.
To Margie in NM: Dare I ask how cold it must be in New Mexico this evening?
To Judy: I am sorry that Catherine's passing coincided so closely with the holiday season, that can be very challenging for the surviving loved ones. Yes, Winter won't even arrive until next week and Brent is already complaining about the weather down here.
To Dee: Many thanks for your kind words, Dee!
To Carleen: It is odd to think that a year has now gone by since CJ & Sherry's passing, isn't it?
To Carleen: May the float in the Rose Bowl Parade help to educate the American public about the wild mustangs.
To Stu: If only you could be on the gridiron with Mr. Vick. He gets no sympathy from me if he is getting some extra hard tackles. ####

Hiya, FsOB! The sky is still midnight blue at 6:31 AM ET. I shall be thrilled when the Winter Solstice arrives next Tuesday, because that shall signal an increase in daylight. For now, anyway, I can see the festive holiday lights on one of the ferries which is berthed on the other side of the Thames. May each of you have a safe & productive Weds.! Peace, Robyn

###Good Morning all. It is just cold here this morning in the North. The winds have abated and the snow has stopped.

###Carleen, of course I will be voting for the Mustang float. I used to live up the street from the parade route. The Rose Bowl parade is my favourite of course. You can't believe how beautiful they are until you see them up close. And the hours of work and all of the flowers that goes into each one is tremdous. The volunteers work right up until the parade has started. The next year's planning begins the very next day. And the horses are magnificent with all their finery and they sure like to show off. Television doesn't do it justice but I settle for it anyway.

###Robyn, thank you. Yes this Christmas will have taken on a somber note in our house but I know Catherine wouldn't want that. I can hear her say "right, well that's that. No tears now for I have had a long and wonderful life" in her beautiful scottish accent.

###Harriette sure knows where the best spot is, she looks so smug.

Have a safe and warm day everyone.

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent
And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............For Being So, So So Very Beautiful Angels On This Earth................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And ngel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart
So (8) A Lot So..............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita And Angel Lou Ann And Her Angel Mother Annie And Angel Dad Louie And Angel Jane And Angel Lukas And Angel Darcy And Angel BeBe And Angel Carleen And Angel Debbie
LA. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..........
......

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

Affirmed

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita............

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

Affirmed

Good Morning Barbaro!

are you and your heavenly gang getting ready for Santa or are you riding in Santa's sleigh?

we love you..

Good Morning Family.

I know alot of you, horses and all furbabies are facing bad, cold weather...our prayers to all of you...

and I know we are all strapped for money...but if you can even send a Christmas card just to thank a rescue..would be great.

###
Please call, fax, email....lame duck Congress might listen to us...but we will continue on...even in the new year.

have a nice day.

###
Good Morning Alex.

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remember our country in prayers...our Fallen Angels...and each other....

Morning all...

It's 6:16 am and just a little cool outside, but no rain here for the next two days..rain is due this week-end for all the last minute shoppers...

Robyn, I too can't wait for Winter Solstice which is next Tuesday, 12/21/10. I love knowing we get an extra minute of sunlight each day after the 21st. Makes me happy!!!

Sandra, Mr. Buddy sounds familar somehow...When Bud first came to live with us, he barked, ran around the house and yard. He tore up pillows and ruined blankets...no fences but he did dig a hole into the family room couch (we still have the couch too) His tail was leathal!! When Bud would get excited about anything, he would "WACK" the walls and doors with his tail. The tail would bleed and sometimes blood would fly...over clothes, walls and furniture. It was the walls I had to wash the most...sad how I miss that tail...
Cheif, did he just carry his brick or did he toss it around?

Otherlyn, how is Miss Zoui doing today? Day to day I hope she holds her own and goes on one more day. Prayers to you both.

Judy,

The parade is only 17 days away (if I counted right) How fast this year has past...I think I will watch the parade on RFD channel.
They take time to praise the horses and their riders more...I think!

Lynne,
Thanks for the update on Daryl and the boys. I'm hoping for an early spring!!!

Well...(a deep subject as my dad use to say) time for more coffee and to start the routine of the morning....

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S WONDERFUL FAMILY)))

oxoxo
carleen in ca

Morning, Everyone.....

Happy Tuesday Morning! The rain has stopped here, too, Carleen...last night though, I thought we may need an Ark, it was coming down with such fury and forget about 'buckets' how about 'troffs'!! :-O I took Miss Lucy outdoors for a piddle and had to pull her down the steps...she kept backing up toward the door...poor little girl! Her feet would touch the wetness out there and she'd hold first one up and then the other...it took her a considerable while to finally do her business and then we zoomed back indoors! She got a good toweling off and a treat for her bravery and effort:)

Judy: You are suffering that awful bitter cold too...a friend of mine has a son living in West VA and it was minus 5 there sometime y'day, too! I saw sometime on the Weather Channel maybe a month or so ago that we are under the influence of a La Nina weather pattern and the parts of the country suffering this unusually cold weather are following the exact prediction given during that report! Bitter cold...not snowfall in such huge amounts as last winter but seriously COLD temps! Though with the reports from MN last week, seems as though they might have been mistaken about the snowfall being 'light'...well, I guess they can't get it all 100% correct:) Mom Nature holds those cards!

Here's the link to our Whitehouse for today:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Joe for Wednesday: Having internet problems again:/

Wednesday, December 15th... Coming to us in the near future, a horse still racing at the age of 14. He won a race this year. Faster than the youngsters. And now he gets the morning paper, a rocking chair, hot tea with honey, and those one dollar reading glasses from The Dollar Store. Oh wait, we are talking about me. I hope the new horse arrives with a sense of adventure. In this mud, you can reach deep and discover oil.

Our round pens useless. The mare motel a bit crowded. Same with our barns. And we have yet to hit the first day of winter. Feels like winter has been around for months. I would give up chocolate for an insect. Cannot wait for spring.

But stop and smell the roses. Or this time of year, a nice whiff of horse poop mixed with mud. Christmas is everywhere. Your Merry Christmas celebration of horses is everywhere too. On my cell phone. On my computer. In the regular mail. And dropped off at our front gate.

Well shoot. I keep losing the internet. I also lost a whole bunch of your Christmas greetings. Which means double the amount for tomorrow. Sorry, but I am late for work. It is Wednesday, and chores are forever. Another big storm on the way. Delicious hot coffee from Peets. Glazed donut holes made by Entemann\'s. Enjoy your nothing but reruns Wednesday, and be sure to hug your horses. The Bee Gees on the oldies station...

Joe
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Daughter, Seymoure, Lucy and I are just 'hanging out' today....sure am loving this visit with her and she's sure loving her visit with us, too:)

I hope yole will have a good day today, be warm/dry and safe!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

### Hello Frens All,

So sorry to see that so many of you are suffering from extreme cold. Ironically, here in the usually frozen "North," we here in SW-lower Michigan have been enjoying the respite of a fairly mild winter thus-far. We even had enough of a thaw, last week, for me to shovel off "the poop-deck."

Zoui continues to improve. Her eye is still "blinky" but I am sure that continued aggressive medication will clear it up. She still isn't eating as much as she usually does, so I just feed her a little bit four times per day instead of two. She is able to get around all on her own now...no more sling. She even tries to bully my Boxer, Angeluna, out of the dog-bed that is nearest the register. THIS tells me that she is near to feeling like her old feisty self. Terriers are amazing. They have such a strong sense of themselves, even if they are smaller than everyone else.

I'm not kidding myself about how long Zoui will remain here with me. At age 15, with an enlarged heart, we really DO take it week-to-week.

She has done such a good job of taking care of my family for all these years. She and I both know that, not one burgler was able to creep up to the house, by virtue of her vigilance. Now, I rely upon otherangels, and my (trusty-but-usually-sleeping) Angeluna, to keep the bad-guys at bay.

I am grateful for every good day that we have left. Thank you, Frens, for sending Love and strength to help her get through the last rough patch.

As to our "mission," I continue to make my calls. They keep telling me that the Senators are very busy at this time of the year, because it's the end of their business agenda. I reminded them to please get the >long-pending-"business"

We must keep trying...and praying that GOOD will prevail...his Legacy of Life and Love.

Love to you all...warm wishes too.

Your FOB Fren, O

###PS: I lost a couple of sentences out of my previous post. Don't know why this happens...(It's not as though I am posting pren or anysuchthing.
All it was was a mention of how the president's office seems to be uninterested in our petitions for his help. I also mentioned dreaming of our Beloved BARBARO.

Have a super day, Dear Hearts. Thank you all for being here.

Missing BARBARO, and all of the Frens who no
longer visit.

Your FOB Fren, O

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A rescue that needs help...to feed their friends...

Hacienda de Los Milagros...needs us...they have burros, horses, mules....doggies, bunnies..you name it...please help if you can...

Feed funds are getting low (NOT OUT), and the newsletter will be going out today to the regular mailing list. This is our (normally) best time of the year for donations. I'd prefer to get a few days more feed on-hand now if possible. Calls to Warren's Hay 'N More, 928-636-1303 is the fastest way.

thank you so much....a dollar or two....from us would help feed...please

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd. . . for each of you know you take me to where angels walk!
As our ANGEL DEE says, "It is AFFIRMED!"
Indeed it is.

Holding MITTENED hands, paws, and hooves with the entire Barbaro Nation! (Well okay, I know horses and most four-leggeds don't wear mittens :), but you all know what I mean!)

We have 50 mph winds and daytime highs at about 20 degrees for several days now, brrr . . . !!!
I did have one sack of mulch to be put down in one corner of the gardens yet, but that has officially gone to the bottom of the "to do" list!! Took all I had to get across campus yesterday with the wind!

Back to hurrying, scurrying for now.

Big warm hugs to you all, two- and four-legged !!
Please give your fur-kids big big hugs for me!!

So glad for the report re: Daryl and Sherrie's horses, I was sure thinking of them!

Love you all!
Hugs, Lou Ann

And always in loving memory of FOB CHIEF & FOB BUD SOVA!

P.S. I think I'll need to let the Sisters at the monastery know to please ask "The Big Guy - Upstairs" to please turn up the thermostat down here on earth!!

Hey Everyone...

An email from our Debbie, LA waiting for me a minute ago...she's got puder problems..can't access the internet for some unknown reason and wanted me to pls let yole know that...she's fine, just having technical difficulties beyond her control is all:)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lou Ann And Her Angel Mother Annie And Angel Dad Louie. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Daryl And
Warpaint And Dakota...............

Flowers In Rainbows..............

Glowing.................

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

Affirmed

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Debbie LA..
...............

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

Affirmed

Hiya, FsOB! Yes, it is far too cold for this native Kentuckian. Nikita, the horse-loving Husky, thrives on the colder than usual temperatures. She keeps wanting to go outside on her dog run to look up to the yard of our next door neighbour. Their GS, Trooper, and Nikita seem to have fallen in love, despite never having been very close to each other. Too sweet!

There was an interesting article on the Courier Journal.com, stating that a study has been released which demonstrates that there are fewer break-downs of TBs on Polytrack surfaces. Barbaro's injury at the 2006 Preakness was referenced. I still get a pang, don't you?

Wishing everyone "ACN", I am knackered, to quote Alex. Peace, Robyn

#### To Debbie LA: May your computer problem be resolved quickly! We miss you here.
To Dee: Many thanks, you are truly our Resident Angel,
To Lou Ann: Please stay warm and forget about that bag of mulch.
To Otherlyn: So glad that Zoui has had another good day!
To Carleen: Yes, the Winter Solstice is a magical day. Like you, I'll look forward to that slight increase of a minute or two of daylight each day.
To Judy: How cool that you formerly lived so close to the parade route for the Rose Bowl. Your late honourary Mother Catherine sounds like such a stalwart lady. And a Scot's accent - how delicious!
To Skyler: I miss seeing you here and hope that you are feeling well as the Fall has progressed. ####
To

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) So A Lot So..............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............For Being So, So So Very Beautiful Angels On This Earth..............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.................

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

Affirmed

ALEX - Harriette is ADORABLE!! My first thought was of the RCA Victor Dog!

I like the picture over your fireplace, too!!

You and Harriette stay warm!!

Hugs, Lou Ann

Hiya, FsOB! It is an ever-brightening blue sky over the western horizon. The ferries are docked in their berths, reading for the first run of this frigid morning.

Alex, is the sweet heater vent-loving dog Harriet a fox-hunting hound? She is just delightful looking.

Wishing all here "ACD". Please try to stay warm. Peace, Robyn

#### To Debbie LA: Hoping that your computer is on the mend!
To Dee: Rainbows to you, our Resident Angel. ####

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So................For Being So, So So Very Beautiful Angels On This Earth...............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............

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

Affirmed

###Good Morning all. Well it's not quite so cold here in the North with only flurries in our forecast. Unfortunately areas around us are still enduring heavy snow squalls.

###Robyn, how cute is that Nikita is looking for Trooper to maybe join in some play. Yes, any reference to Barbaro always gives my heart a little lurch.

##LouAnn, slow down girl and heed Robyn's advice to forget the mulch. Take care "fren".
##Otherlyn, hope your Zoui had ACN and is continue on the road to recovery.
##Carleen, I too will welcome the extra minutes each day.
##Sending rainbows to our Dee.

Have a safe and warm day everyone.

This is NOW NUTS! Just saw on MSNBC Vick wants a dog! It would be good therapy according to him. You can't be serious! This guy needs to be connected with a dog all right, the only thing he needs is to spend time in the crate!!

###
amen Stu....there is a petition on this....

###
Famblee...stay warm and safe...pray for our horses and all of the furbabies...please...and if you have a chance...continue faxing, emailing and calling....White House...we will not go away...

and...read the db....Christmas cards and a dollar from all of us...is needed...please.

###
Thank you Alex.

###
Please light up candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens....and remember...please our Fallen Angels....

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Judy. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............For Being a So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth......
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Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Judy And Angel Taffy.............

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

Affirmed

Joe at TB Friends

Looks like am back up and running, thank goodness!

Morning, Everyone...

Stu: I saw that last night on the news...and I'm sorry because I know it's not my place to judge anyone...but I cannot help feel ALOT like he's just sticking it to all of us who were/are so disenchanted with him as a person to share the planet with...first of all, he was hired by the NFL to replace a QB I thought was absolutely stellar....I no longer watch the Eagles games because of Vick! And now....he wants a dog...I could almost see him 'thumbing his nose' at everyone watching as he talked of how having a dog would enrich his life...I changed the channel before he finished his interview:/

It's sunny here this morning and the sky is blue as can be...cold though! Upper 20's overnight here in these foothills. Rain...LOTS OF RAIN in our forecast beginning tomorrow and lasting for the next five days! They're letting water out of some of the no/ca dams to make room for more! OY!

I hope we see Debbie LA back here soon...I miss her too:(

Here's the link for the Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Daughter, Googie, Kitteh and I are all doing just 'dine&fandy' .... nothing to write home about but loving each of the hours spent together! Lucy gets up with me in the mornings and we go outside for obvious reasons...but once indoors again...she 'disreppears' and is under the covers with her new-found 'sister' for more sleepy time:) So fun to see their bond grow...chances are pretty good Miss Lucy will outlive me so I think it's a good thing for her to get this bonding time with my daughter who will someday...later than sooner I hope, become her new Mama:)

Everyone have a great/grand/wonderful day today! Stay warm and dry....Alex, I know you've got LOTS OF READING going on there in your home today...Wheeeee!!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

YIPPEEEE-SKIPPPYYYYYY!!! :) DEBBIE, LA IS BACK HOME! WHEEEEE!

Here's Joe for Thursday:

Thursday, December 16th... Merry Christmas to your horses have come to us in unique ways. At the ranch where I have employment, duct tape was needed to stick this on my truck window:

From Kacie, Winters, California: Merry Christmas Ruby and Tessa. I am so lucky.

This was under a rock at our front gate:

From Addison, Davis, California: The best horse to come from TbFriends. Merry Christmas Destiny.

Also at our front gate:

From Holly, Orangevale, California: Merry Christmas Charley. You are the song in my heart.

And this was handed to me at a fancy ranch not far away:

From Sarah, Davis, California: I loved you from day one. Merry Christmas Juice!

A Christmas celebration of your horses. What a treat.

From Rebecca, Red Bluff, California: Merry Christmas Knute and Val. Paints on a TB website!

Liz, Memphis, TN: Merry Christmas Kong, Spirit, and Zoot. Carrots in your stockings!

Julie, Napa, California: Merry Christmas Al. You are the ride of my life.

Michelle, Tempe, Arizona: I love you with all my heart. Merry Christmas Zoe.

Mandy, Salt Lake City: Thoroughbreds rock! Merry Christmas Lucky and Luke!

Jody, Watsonville, California: Merry Christmas Comet.

Wendy, Esparto, California: Merry Christmas Jasper, Lil, and Popcorn. Nightly kisses and hugs!

Amanda, Grass Valley, California: My dream came true. Merry Christmas Jake!

Laura, North Highlands, California: Merry Christmas Primo. I love you!

Yvonne, Las Vegas: Merry Christmas, Baby Fortune, I love you so much!

Jeanene, Orangevale, California: Merry Christmas to my beautiful girls Nala and Jamine

Lynne, Sonora, California: Merry Christmas Mister & Rosie... forever a place in my heart!

Lori, Foresthill, California: Merry Christmas Cody, you are my everything!

Lynne, New Orleans: Merry Christmas Prince and Princess.

Madison & Natalie, Napa, California: We love you Sky. Thank you for loving us back.

Ally, Sparks, Nevada: I wish you were mine. Merry Christmas Hope!

Andrea, Elk Grove, California: My star so bright. Merry Christmas June Bug!

Nancy in Pennsylvania: Merry Christmas Boo, Quickdraw, Wings, Jasmine, Oakie, and Little.

Craig & Lisa, Santa Monica, California: Merry Christmas Lucy Goose.

Pamela, Milton, Vermont: Merry Christmas Sam, Darcie, EV, Lily, Chico, Pokeman, & John-John.

Lindsey, Omaha, Nebraska: I love you Abby. Merry Christmas to my gal!

Stephanie, Reno, Nevada: Merry Christmas Stuball. Once a racer, now a big pet!

Rachel, Lincoln, California: Merry Christmas Buck and Johnny. You made me love thoroughbreds!

Dawn, Denver, Colorado: This is our 16th Christmas together. Merry Christmas Blue!

Enjoy your preparing to float away Thursday, and be sure to hug your horses. Norah Jones on the cd player...

Joe

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Lynne, your absolutely right. It will help his NFL career? He shouldn't have a career. They gave up the best QB they had is right. Now Vicks elected for the Pro Bowl!! Lets just keep rewarding disgusting immoral values. Makes me sick. This guy should have been barred for life. Thank you Goodall you blithering IDIOT! Good thing I wasn't interviewing him, I'd punch him right in the face on national TV.

Hiya, FsOB! And TGIF! There are the days that test the endurance of those of us who work outside and inside the home and nonetheless attempt to make the holidays as special as they were in our own childhoods. I feel like I am in a marathon!

Any recent updates re. Zenyatta? I wish that KY was having a warm December, similar to that of 2006. Wishing all here a safe & productive day! Peace, Robyn

#### to Debbie LA: Welcome back, dear friend!
To Stu: I agree that Michael Vick should never be allowed to have a dog again. His past actions should have permanent consequences toward the question of future dog ownership. (But then I think that child abusers shouldn't be allowed to have more children, too, so I am probably not the most unjaundiced person to ask on this question.)
To Lynne: Please don't even mention the possibility of your not outliving Lucy! I love hearing about the bond that Lucy and Seymoure have forged, even if it is only from a vicarious distance from your home.
To Sandra: Just loved hearing about Chief's response to when the brick broke in two.
To Judy: Yes, I think a lot about Barbaro as the X-Mas season approaches. Kita says to tell you "hello" and that she loves Trooper.
To Jonna: I hope that you & the GHs are safe. Central NY is having very wild weather. Please check in to let us know that you all are safe & warm, OK?
To Jane: That invitation for X-Mas Eve is a standing one. ####

Robyn and all, go to www.zenyatta.com/news/diary - YOU"LL LOVE IT!!!

##Good Morning all. A brisk morning here in the North. No severe weather in the forecast at the present which is a good thing.
##Welcome back Debbie LA, happy to hear computer problems solved.
##Hello to Nikita and Trooper, hope they get to enjoy some playtime together this weekend.
#Only 8 more shopping days til Christmas.

Have a safe and warm day everyone.

####
maybe Michael Vick should get a poisonous snake???

###
please call, fax, email...

please read the db and help if you can..

please pray for each other and our country and remember our rescues, our Fallen Angels...

###
thank you Alex.

###
please light candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens.

Morning all...

TGIF... one week to go, so of course we have rain, wind and dark days. I'm hoping for a sunshine break with just a hint of a rainbow!

Otherlyn, How is your "baby girl" today? Please give Zoui a hug from Skit, Skat, Boo and Tibby.
Cousins from afar!

Joan, I did light some candles for our Barbaro.
He is right around 128 candles..he could use a few more.

Debbie, I'm glad your puter problems are taken care of...it's one of those things that you really miss using them when they are down.

Judy, Robyn, Sandra, Stu, Alex, Wendy, please have a good day.

Lynne, enjoy your visit with all your chilens.
Please try to stay out of the foul weather and keep the hot chocolate coming.

((((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S WONDERFUL FAMILY))))

Prayers to Little Kami at Beauty's Haven Farm in Florida and to Prince...

Take care all...

ooxoxo
carleen in ca

Joe at TB Friends

Thanks everyone, I missed you all sooooo much!

Morning, Everyone....

Judy: *8* days left??? :-O Just *8*??!! Love that number! Wheeeee:)

Rainy here this morning...got to get accustomed to that, 'cause for the next too many days to mention here, it'll be rainy! Alrighty, then..that's why they make 'bumbershoots'..that's for YOU, Alex!! :)

Up here for over an hour...still sipping by now, not hot coffee...must share a story from last night about *LUCY* who, as it turns out, is quite the ingenious little thief!! :)

We had hamburgers stuffed with blue cheese two nights ago...daughter prepared this delicious meal...served on Kaiser rolls and adorned with sliced tomatoes and fresh baby arugula and sliced red onions and lest I forget the dill slices...last night we had the 'left-over' version of the meal and served on sliced sweet french bread. We butterflied the pattys in order to cover the sliced french bread completely so each of our bites would have that yummy meat/blue cheese within:) At some point in time I had finished all but a bite the size of a $.50 piece...and left the table to take a phone call. While I was away, daughter got up for a few moments as well. When she returned to her dinner plate...what's THIS???? the top of her sandwich (the bread) was MIA??? Slathered in Best Foods (Hellmann's in the eastwing) gone....poof...like the wind?! I returned to the table to hear daughter say, "Ummmm, Mom....Lucy seems to have inhaled the top of my sandwich!" We were both somewhat horrified considering the size of the bread compared to the size of the doggy!! OMGoodness, we both stated!

I got up from the table and went to fetch her kibble dish...put it down on the floor by the table and she stared at it for a moment and then gazed back up to the better offerings 'up-top' of the table! We both had a good laugh. I began offering Miss Lucy her kibbles one at a time or two or three...at first, she would take them and hide them under the 'sheet fluffed to look like snow' under the Christmas tree...you know, for 'later on'....eventually, she did eat them though, as I fed them to her!

After dinner was finished...up two girls like us got, to clean up the kitchen...I'd pushed my plate back from the edge of the table a considerable distance and my chair was well away from the table as well. Did that stop Lucy? Oh NO! it did NOT stop Lucy!! LOL! Daughter brought my plate to the sink asking had I finished that last bite of meat? NO...not me...but *LUCY* was looking mighty pleased in the consumption department!!! OMG! NEVER, in my life have I had a dog get up onto a table, Family...but now I've got one who is plenty ingenious enough to say to herself..."hmmmmm....this chair is too far away, but THAT one is just right!" We anticipate a need for 'doggy imodium' or perhaps not...maybe her itty-bitty system is plenty accustomed to such culinary treats...we wait to find out! :) And in the future, we will be aware of what is on the table and take precautions to be sure it STAYS on the table!! LOL! ROFLOLWL! :)

OK..here's the link to our Whitehouse for this Friday morning:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

awww:) Here's Joe for Friday:

Friday, December 17th... Twas the week before Christmas, with a cottonball puppy destroying the house. And which horse ate the handle on our grain cart?

Cold, dark, and it has been raining for the last two hours. This weekend Sacramento valley could get 5 inches of rain. We rotate field horses. A few hours inside, a few hours outside. There are 25 or 30 horses who hate inside. Kicking the walls. Refusing to eat. Screaming for their outside world. With Lucy, if you dare to bring her near a barn she will whirl and flee. As if the cops are chasing her.

Jenny Hartman has 17 days off from the Army, and her plane arrives today. Golden Dragon (a restaurant in Woodland) puts out a feast, but they never let anyone pay. Golden Dragon loves Jenny too. The owner is Mike, the nicest person on our planet. We have been going there since 1997. One night after dinner we found a kitten on the road, and named him Chow Mein. 13 years later, and Chow Mein still lives with our vet Lisa.

To know Kara is to love Kara. She takes care of the many tiny details in our Tb Kids program. And now she is providing Christmas for a family of six. Two horse loving young girls in this family. They have a tree, and gifts to open. On Christmas Eve, a truck full of food will be delivered. When the weather is better, the two young girls get to spend a day with horses. Kara is the nicest person on our planet.

Aubrey is 14, and a huge Wynonna Judd fan. She knows all the words to each song. Aubrey is crazy for horses, and studies pedigrees of each breed. Wynonna Judd performed at Arco Arena last week. There was no money for Aubrey and her mom to buy tickets. Our friend Jennifer told Aubrey, this is my Christmas present to you. She bought Aubrey two tickets. And a gift card for dinner at BJs. Aubrey says it was the greatest night of her life. Jennifer is the nicest person on our planet.

In the regular mail. From Megan, Pinole, California: Merry Christmas to every horse at Tbfriends. I love you!

It is daylight, and chores are forever. Hungry barn horses wondering where is the old man with grain? Have a happy weekend. One week from tonight is Christmas Eve.

Joe
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I hope everyone has a good day today...be safe/sound out there into the world!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Zenyatta

The first part of the video, she acks like she is looking for someone!

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Lynne
Lucy is funny and likes people food!

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Holy Crap, Marie!! I lost count of the blue spams on my way to post here!! Holy Crap!!

Debbie: LOL...Yep! Lucy brings plenty of out loud laughter!! :) I'm happy to report her little digestive system did just 'dine&fandy' with everthing she consumed last night...no need for Imodium whatsoever, thank yew very much:) Got MORE 'GOOD EATS' Mama??? :) Wheeeee!!

I hope yole are having a good afternoon in the eastwing:)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

###Lynne, Lucy is one smart puppy. And they say animals are dumb? What do they know!

Judy

### Does anyone know what has happened to DYNA KING, a 1997 DYNAFORMER boy. (Raced 56 times with only 8 wins.)

There are prayer requests on FB. Someone there has mentioned poison, and that Three Chimneys should support the horses they breed. I don't know what has happened, but I am trying to find out.

Does anyone know? AND, when I find out I, in turn, will bring a report.

Thanks.

Your FOB Fren. O

DYNA KING on the DB

Thank you Fren Debbie LA, for the update on DYNA KING. Now I know where to go to help him. Prayer is indeed needed, to help him and all of the others like him. This is so sad. WHY WON'T THE INDUSTRY DO SOMETHING ABOUT THESE INNOCENT SOMEONES WHO SLIP THROUGH THE CRACKS? !!! ?

Keep praying..KEEP CALLING!

Your FOB Fren, O

Thank you Alex or Wendy!

### Otherlyn, this is from Judy at Heart of Tucson regarding Dyna King:

Jen did send me an email this morning and I emailed her back with his pictures and story of how he was found here. We would love to see him get back to health and get a good home where he can retire the way he should have the first time. It would really help us if we can get him some donations for his bills, but so far it is our own volunteers that have stepped up to help him out. We have only raised 150.00 for him and his e-rays alone were more than that. We are a 501c3 and there donations are tax deductable. It would be so wonderful if this boy could get well enough to go back home to live in Kentucky where the grass in green and he has all the room to play again.

Interesting

The dreaded porn is back, it just makes me sick to my stomach. Sorry Alex and Wendy have to deal with this crap.

### Otherlyn, here is more info:

Thank you Kathy. I can't believe his luck right now. Livestock officers were going to euthenize him and send him to our talo plant here if we couldn't take him. I had no idea who he was, we just felt so sorry for him and my husband said he thought he could fix his feet, and I knew we could get his weight back on so we took him even though we are all filled up. It was just chance because we have had to turn many of the horses away. We get about 15 to 20 calls a week to take horses. after we got him in it was two days before we could get to his tattoo to look him up. You can amagin my suprise when I found out who he is. Our hearts broke when we knew how he had been treated once upon a time, and then to now. It's just a damn shame. He can be a king here until he gets healthy enough to find his forever home to retire. It would be wonderful if he could go live where his dad is. That would be one heck of a story for this horse, lol. We can all dream for him.

The Porn: F

The Grade Stands...........

Angel Alex For All, All All All All All All All That You Do And All, All All All All All All All
All That You Do To Try To Get Rid Of It.........

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

Affirmed

### Thank you Everyone, for the update on DYNA KING.

I will be going to the DB, to see what to do to help. It looks as though his little brother was watching out for him. He has sent the Love of the Frens.

Goodnight All. Goodnight Dear DYNA KING, and BARBARO. Sweet dreams, All.

You FOB Fren, O

Morning all...

Just lit some candles for Barbaro and asked our dear one to send some strength to his half brother, Dyna King. I did send a donation to Dyna King also...I just hope he has the will to pull through.

On this Saturday before Christmas, I hope all of us have some things to be thankful for even though the year has been TOUGH on so many of us.

Blessing to you all and to all our equine family racing in foul weather, please be safe.

((((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S WONDERFUL FAMILY)))

xoxox
carleen in ca

I know it's Saturday and most of you aren't even here today , after all it's just before Christmas , but still.........

Dyna King's story is a few posts above , rolling up past the porn ,

yes , you've read lots of pitiful stories - in our
'vocation' here of helping horses, of course you have , but still ........

He looks like Barbaro
our Barbaro
and it's Christmas

a half brother

one of the nearest we have , excepting Len and Nic

and he's been starved and mistreated

It's a miracle story how he arrived at this rescue

found standing in a backyard .

Already booked for the slaughter truck ...

He's our Christmas miracle , frens

I think Barbaro helped him somehow escape and get to this rescue ... perhaps I'm naive and you can think what you want , but frens

Barbaro's sib at Christmas !

There's a suggestion on the db that all FOBs send
$5 to help in his vet bills

I'm almost tapped out and I know you are too ,
but what if Barbaro sent him ?

So can you send $5
or $1 or anything else ?

You know I work on the 'political' side for horses and I rarely if ever get involved in rescue , unless I send a few dollars in special cases and at Christmas ,

But .... he's Barbaro's half brother !
I know all horses are just as valuable ,
but still .......

If you can send anything - please , please ,

Heart of Tucson
120 S. Houghton Rd., STE. 130-267
Tucson , AZ 85748

Will you give Barbaro a dollar or so
for his Christmas miracle ?

BARBARO's Christmas Miracle!!! Life and Grace, in the season of the celebration of the Birth of the King!

Love it, Love it, Love it!!! Every little bit of Love will add up to a great Blessing.

It's what we do...

Merry Christmas, BARBARO. Merry Christmas Frens All.

Your FOB Fren, O

Frens , above I called Dyna King , son of Dyna Formar , Barbaro's brother.
I think , technically , that a half bro or sis has to be from the mare - I'm aware of that , that it doesn't come from the sire ...
But still ...........
To me he is Barbaro's half bro , being the son of Dyna formar ( which I wish I could spell, lol )

### I'm with you ,Fren Bobbie B., blood-is-blood, famblee-is-famblee.

The offspsring of DYNAFORMER are precious to we who Love BARBARO. Just as we "count" MAN IN HAVANNA a part of the famblee, so too, DYNA KING.

DYNA KING and our Beloved Champion, both share the same daddy. They are both sons of DYNAFORMER, and therefore, are bros. (regardless of what the breeders have deemed a convenient method of family-documentation).

This poor boy was saved, and his story "sent" to us FOB because he was "recognised" by his name and connection to DYNAFORMER. It is no accident that he was sent to us for help.

For the Legacy of BARBARO, this is one who will now know a better life, and have a happy ending.

I Believe!

Your FOB Fren, O

DYNA KING is NOT a half brother to Barbaro (regardless of what the FOBs have deemed a convenient method of touchy-feely fanaticism?. You want to be taken seriously in your work? Stop acting like cult members of the Church of Barbaro.

Morning, Everyone....

Gosh...it's windy and wet here this morning! Carleen, I bet you're feeling this weather too, huh?

Watcher2011: Taken seriously or taken lightheartedly or as you put it, "cult members of the Church of Barbaro" .... no matter, the bottom line is that horses do get helped and saved because of the FOBs and I'm pretty sure if you could ask those who have been recipients of our generosity they could 'shiveagit' what drives us either. All they know is they've somehow ended up someplace where they're given good eats, proper medical attention and maybe most important of all....love and respect for the amazing creatures they are.

Miss Lucy is having a time in this weather going outdoors...her Mother has taken to carrying her to the spot/s and she stares up at me with disenchantment written all over her little face!I keep suggesting there's always those pee pads...but she does NOT like them so much:/ We seem to be into this 'wet&wild' weather pattern through Wednesday this week...who knows? Maybe by the time Thursday rolls around, Lucy will decide those pads are her friend:)

Football Day in America:) Wheeeee!! Everyone have a great day today!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Morning all,

Yes Lynne, we have side ways rain and lots of wind today. For Bud, I used open the garage door and let him just go out under a small awning. He did his business and came in quick that's for sure. The cats will just have to be happy with two litter boxs...I loaded up on cat litter just yesterday!

Yes we FOB's like to think that what ever donations we can give to what ever horse or rescue we can makes a differnce. At least I feel better about the donation I made to Dyna King no matter who his dad is. I think the saying is "We get it".

Poor Miss Lucy, I hope she will have a better day.

Take care all, and please be careful if you have to go out today.

(((Hugs to all BARBARO'S wonderful family))))

oxoxo
carleen in ca

I am well aware of how horses' bloodline kinships are made , as I posted clearly at 10:14pm above .

If I choose to claim a horse's brother by the sire, that is my perogative , with a disclaimer, as I did. I'm not an official entering this into the pedigree record .

The tattoo clearly shows who this horse is , and I don't know why we're called a church about it.

Maybe because I said it might be a Christmas miracle.
That probably doesn't set well with atheists , secular humanists , etc.
Well , in my most Christmasy spirit , may I say , blow it out your ... ear.
Bye now,

Watcher2011....where are the details to back up your statement regarding Dyna King? As for the rest of your comments, they are just plain sad.

December 19....a year ago our Sherry VW flew home to Heaven....I believe she was accompanied by her beloved *CHICO* and quite possibly by Chiefster and Murphy and Shana and who knows for sure, how many others:) because Sherry loved ALL the furkids just like her own....that is the kind of person Sherry was...she was an animal advocate, an EXCELLENT 'auntie' to so many of our kids...and an AWESOME AMERICAN HORSE WELFARE WARRIOR!

I miss you, Dear Friend...I miss hearing your laughter and hearing or reading your passion when it came to fighting for our horses.

I miss your 'always right there' to lend an ear or a shoulder or 'always right there' with the 'hugs' only you could give...I so looked forward to your visit here but I must wait now until we finally meet face to face someday...I know I'll see you someday my Dear Friend:)

I bet you're so enjoying watching Warpaint and Dakota there in MN!! I bet you're GOBSMACKED at the personality change in your once so mild-mannered D!! LOL!

Happy First Anniversary in Heaven, Sherry! And you're celebrating on *PICNIC DAY* today, too! Wheeeeeee:)

xoxo

Dear Miss Lynne,

Thank you for remembering today, as Sherry's 1st anniversary in heaven. I hope she and C. J. are enjoying Murphy, Bud and Chief along with her Chico.

To those who have left us here on earth, please have a heavenly holiday.

oxoxo
carleen in ca

Dear Frens, go here:

http://www.alexbrownracing.com/news/2007/12/barbaro_updates_458.php

Sherry, CJ, and many otherFrens are there. Looking back brings warmth, and deep sighs.

Missing them, and feeling grateful for all of you. How quickly the days pass!

Your FOB Fren, O

#### Watcher 2011,

Welcome to the "front porch" of ABR and "the house that BARBARO built."

From your comment, it is quite clear that you are new here. Please don't let your head spin because of our terminology and devotion to our champion.

We who have been here together for so long, who have done the footwork, and have worked, laughed and cried together, understand a dynamic that someone who is a mere "watcher" cannot fathom.

We all came here from many different places, having "found" BARBARO for many different reasons. And yet, we somehow all "get it." You, obviously do not..(yet).

That having been said, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE. We just ask that you be mindful of our fellowship, and use some common-courtesy-decorum.

If you don't know BARBARO, you have come to the right place to get to know him. He is a great champion, and ever so much more than "a-fast-horse-who-was-injured-and-who-tried-hard-to-make-it...and-ended-up-euthanized-anyway."

If you are already familiar with BARBARO, and admire his accomplishments...if you are interested in learning how you may become involved in the many good works associated with his legacy...if you might enjoy the warmth of kindness and support of frenship, then please visit often. Feel free to join in. We just ask that you be mindful of our fellowship, and use some common-courtesy-decorum.

However...IF you are one of those of pro-slaughter ilk, who seek to demean and demoralize, then beware. We have sniffed those folks before. The ill-will in their "wind" stinks. We turn our backs on it, and do not breath it in, until it passes.

Your FOB Fren, O

Hiya, FsOB! The lights on the buildings on the opposite side of the Thames look very festive tonight. I am hopeful that the snow will pass over southern New England.

Alex, the cover of your book is truly quite breathtakingly beautiful. I can't wait to purchase a copy for our home and another for our local library. Please contact me privately if you'd like the names of several fine independent bookstores in CT and RI.

As hard as it is to fathom that it's going on almost four years since Barbaro passed, it's even harder to realize that Sherry and CJ have been gone for a year now. What excellent, intelligent horse-loving women they both were.

May DynaKing have a full recovery and find a permanent home. Wishing all here "ACN". Peace, Robyn

#### To Stu, I am looking forward to going to Zenyatta's Website to see it. I have been hoping to do so for several weeks now.
To Carleen & Lynne: What loving tributes you've posted in memory of Sherry.
To Debbie LA: Welcome back!
To Judy: Kita did the most amazing thing this afternoon. She was attempting to bury a dead female cardinal under a bed of leaves. Kita had not killed the bird, but was trying to bury the poor little dead thing. I've never ever seen a dog do something like that.
To Watcher 2011: I second Otherlyn's welcome to you, assuming that you've visited here in friendship or out of respect for Barbaro's athleticism and indomitable spirit. Please understand that we all know on an intellectual level that according to TB rules, DynaKing and Barbaro wouldn't be considered brothers. Nonethless, we would hope that neither DynaKing nor any other horse, much less one that shares a sire with Barbaro, would meet the grim fate of the winner of the 1986 Kentucky Derby, Ferdinand. People continue to gather here out of respect for Barbaro's memory, to work to end horse slaughter and to devote resources to researching treatments for laminitis. ####

Hiya, FsOB! Well, fortunately we have escaped snow, although it is cold and quite breezy outside on this Monday morning. The Thames is flowing downriver so rapidly, as if to say, "Get me out of here!"

Wishing all here a safe & productive Monday. Alex, I don't "twitter", so if you are planning book signing events, can you please post a blue-link here? Thanks for doing so. Peace, Robyn

#### To All: Greetings from Jane in CT. Jane said that when she tries to post here that her computer freezes up.
To Dee: Rainbows to our Resident Angel! ####

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So................You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So.................For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent and Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lou Ann And Her Angel Mother Annie And Angel Dad Louie And Angel Carleen And Angel Bobbie B. And Angel Lynne
And Angel Jane And Angel Lukas And Angel Darcy And Angel BeBe And Angel Judy And Angel Taffy And
Angel Debbie LA And Angel Daryl And Warpaint And
Dakota And Angel Joan Roya And Angel Curtis And
Peaches And Pierre And Angel Sandra And Chief And
Angel Sue And Angel Linda And Angel Harriette And
Scout And Angel Sofie's Lee And Angel Famblee And
Angel Renee And Hans And Angel Barb AZ, Chunky
And Punky And 153 And Petunia And Angel Verna And
Angel Padme A'Tea And Nomi And Angel Jonna And Angel Lucy And Angel Otherlyn And Angel Skyler And
The Angels Here...................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Alex And Angel Wendy And Angel Mary And Angel Swedishkat And Angel Amy...................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Mr. And Angel Mrs. Roy Jackson And Angel Mr. Michael Matz And Angel Edgar And Angel Dr. Dean Richardson "The
Wizard Of Oz" And Angel Staff "Glinda" And Angel
Peter And Angel Eduardo And Angel Allie And Angel
Rachel And Angel Jacob And Angel Aaron And Angel
Tim And Angel Penny And Angel Joe And Angel Cathy.
...................

Sending All, All All My Love To Nicanor And Lentanor "The Angels Of Divine Hope" And Zenyatta
And Dyna King....................

All, All All All All All All All Glowing Rainbow
Book Angel Alex................

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

Affirmed

Glowing Star On The Christmas Tree
All The Colors Of The Rainbow................

Musical Notes In The Sky.................

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

Affirmed

Joe at TB Friends

And thanks you Alex/Wendy!

Morning, Everyone....

Dee:) Thanks, Hunny!! It's raining here...seems like it's been raining here since 'forever'! Your rainbows are especially appreciated this morning, Sweet Dee!

Monday Morning...the last week before Christmas! Five days away now....little kinders all over everywhere are counting down the hours now:) Wheeee! Four shopping days left...just four:-O

I've peeked at Joe for today and he's got rain, too..and can't help but be laughing out loud...if the entire Blog stays like it begins this morning, you'll need to SRSLY STIFLE your laughter if at work! :) He's still posting 'more to come' so I'm waiting until it's all 'finito' and then watch for it:)

Things here are so soggy...my poor little squirrels! The birdies do fine..but the little squirrels' tails are drippy wet...and they look so less than enchanted with life by now, Family! It doesn't stop them from partaking of those black oil sunflower seeds or the unsalted peanuts in shells they get this time of year..but bless their hearts, they so wish the sun would shine for a day or twelve to dry things out here:(

Miss Lucy is doing 'alright' in the "I need to go outdoors, please" department...though in all honesty she is NOT asking to go outdoors...her Mama is timing her visits there! Who can blame her, certainly not me! Northern California has suddenly taken on Oregon or Washington weather patterns and honestly, I'm growing seriously weary of all this precip! We dont get to see Mr. Sun until sometime Thursday though...so I must suck it up and press onward:/

Here's the link to our Whitehouse for today:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

I hope yole have a good day...:)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

:/ not nearly enough coffee, apparently...I'll try again:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Why??? :/

I studied my 'cheat-sheet' before I hit post...I consumed another sip of coffee...WHY???

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

FINALLY, SUCCESS!!

Here's Joe for Monday:)

Monday, December 20th... I doubt Tb Friends will be featured on the cover of Ranch Beautiful. Our mud has mud. There is a lake on top of our lake.

The rain continues, and on a dark Monday morning our soggy mare Bells greets me at the back door. She is suppose to be under cover in the mare motel. Bells tries to enter our house, and I was half asleep, but alert enough to know this is a bad idea. In our house we have dogs, cats, big bird Maggie, and a spider in the corner of our bathroom. A muddy mare on our couch, watching ESPN highlights, would get me an invitation to the Dr. Phil show. Leading Bells back to the mare motel, and I am soaked. Not even daylight, and already on my second set of clothes.

Delicious hot coffee from Starbucks. Apple turnovers made by Costco. Five days until Christmas. Continuing with a celebration of your horses.

From Elena, Tacoma, Washington: My wonderful mare who gives me joy. Merry Christmas Anna.

Jordyn, Salt Lake City: Merry Christmas Drake, Elvis, Mia, Tater Tot, and Val.

Michelle, Lodi, California: Merry Christmas Dancer. I love you. Thank you Tbfriends!

Ryan, Sacramento: Merry Christmas Sundance, and thank you for showing the way.

John & Carla, Casper, Wyoming: The best part of waking up. Merry Christmas Diamond.

Mary Ann, Edmonton, Alberta: You keep me warm and happy. Merry Christmas Epic!

Tish, Folsom, California: From a distance I have loved you. Merry Christmas Justine.

Nicole, Estacada, Oregon: Merry 33rd Christmas to Todays Special.

Nicole, Auburn, California: My beautiful girl from Tbfriends. Merry Christmas Hot Wheels.

Danielle, Danville, Virginia: Merry Christmas Lucas and Casper. I love you both.

Julie, Ogden, Utah: Rock on old dude. Merry Christmas Bar Fight.

Laura & Zak, Aptos, California: We love you Henry, Sunny, & our horse friends. Merry Christmas.

Amy, Orangevale, California: Merry Christmas Roadster. I love you with all my heart.

Jessica, Fresno, California: See you in two days! Merry Christmas Bo.

Amy, San Diego: My spoiled thoroughbred. Merry Christmas Mr. Toad!

It is Monday, finally light outside, and chores are forever. Hungry horses wondering where is the old guy with food? Enjoy your searching for a parking spot Monday, and be sure to hug your horses. Tomorrow is officially winter...

Joe
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The pics of Jenny and her friends are priceless:) A happy young woman! Sacramento Intn'l is about 15 minutes from TB Friends, I wonder if they stopped there first?! Wheeeee!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Morning all...

There seems to be some rain falling all over the state of CA along with a "little" wind. Everyone who has snow, sleet, winds and all that winter weather visiting, please stay safe.

Lynne, our little squirrels not only have the weather to tend with but Miss Tibby loves to chase the poor little ones all over the yard and up and down the fence. I caught her yesterday and called "Miss Tibby" "Stop that!" Boy did I get the dagger look...cause the sweet little squirrel ran away fast!!!

Prayers to Dyna King this AM and all animals great and small who are trying to survive through this winter weather.

Take care all and have a good day.

((((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S FAMILY))))

oxoxo
carleen in ca

Good Morning Barbaro

I am sure you and all of your heavenly frens are counting down for Christmas.

we love all of you and miss you so much....

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Family....hope you all are staying safe and warm...and that if you can...please call, fax, email.

there are several horses who will never get the chance to see Christmas...never get the chance for freedom...or to even put their hooves on green pastures.

Some are abused, neglected...and others are sold to a barbaric slaughter...please take a few minutes of your time...to call, fax, email.

###
Also read and help on the db....so much need...so much is wanted...hay, feed, meds, prayers and you and a Christmas card with a small donation, or volunteering or networking...please.

###
have a nice day.

###
Good Morning Alex.

###
Please light up candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens....please.

and remember our Fallen Angels...please

Barbaro candles

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Lynne. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth.....
...........

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lynne And Angel Murphy And Seymore And Your Angel Daughter Michelle..............

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

Affirmed

Dyna King Christmas spirit

Hats off to bloodhorse for printing it!

Please check out this wonderful Zenyatta update with pictures. Videos will be coming out also.

http://www.drf.com/news/photos-zenyatta-play-her-lanes-end-paddock

Can't wait to see the video, Z running up to her groom. I know she missing him and John.

Sheeeeesh....ZENYATTA came in second to Lindsey Vonn who? (What's WRONG with those people????)

o_o, O

Hiya, FsOB! Unless I mis-heard something on a TV newscast this weekend, tonight's lunar eclipse will be the first one in ~ 400 years to coincide with the Winter Solstice. The moon does look quite spooky already this evening.

What glorious photos of Zenyatta which Alex blue-linked for us. Zenyatta seemed to be really enjoying her freedom in the snow. How wonderful that her groom was there to greet her outdoors once again. Barbara Livingston is very gifted in photographing horses, isn't she? We donated one of her books to our local library a couple of years ago, in honour of what would have been my late Father's birthday.

I second Debbie LA for commending Bloodhorse for the blog re. DynaKing. I felt a lump in my throat when I saw that in the photo from his racing days, he was wearing none other than the number Eight (8).

Wishing all of you "ACN". I don't know about you, but I would dearly love to see a "tuck in" from from Laurie H. once again before this year draws to an end. Peace, Robyn

#### To Lynne B: As the old expression goes, "Keep your powder dry!" Sorry that your coast has been besieged with rainstorms.
To Dee: You truly are our Resident Angel! ####

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............For Being So, So So Very Beautiful Angels On This Earth...............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.................

Seek And Ye Shall Find In Rainbows

Christmas Blessings
Hope And Love................

Of Hearts.............

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

Affirmed

####

Wish I could stay up to watch the eclipse.....how magical! I have always loved the moon and it's phases.....to all of those who can, enjoy! It is supposed to be special....the moon will be orange or red...I would LOVE to see it.....a harbinger of good things to come......ACN to all FOB's....

Hiya, FsOB! The western sky is still cobalt blue on this chilly Tuesday. The ferries are resting in their berths, having already come downriver to start the new day. A very festive view, seeing all the holiday lights. Today is Winter Solstice Day and I wish all of you one filled with light, warmth, and magic. Peace, Robyn

#### To Samantha: Welcome back, I concur with your sentiments about DynaKing.
To Dee: Eight rainbows to you on this special day.
To Jane: I would have loved to have seen the stages of the lunar eclipse, but I was sound asleep. Zzzzz! ####

Just look at the pictures of Zen and all who came to see her while being turned out. Its so good to see that the Mosses and ALL connected with her are supporting her and giving her so much love. What a great story. And lets not forget Dyna King. If anyone can donate lets do it. He is such a good boy and deserves so much. Dyna King, you fight boy, you can overcome your horrible life and enjoy your years.

###Good Morning all. It is a beautiful sunrise here in the North. The full moon is hovering just above the horizon now with layers of indigo and purple casting through it's light. It is just wonderous. I missed the eclipse but this morning's sight is to behold.

##I was away yesterday so I'm catching up on all the posts.
##Robyn, your Kita is wonderful. Imagine her burying that little bird. I've never seen that either.
###Thank you for the rainbows Dee, they are much appreciated.

I hope today is bringing some relief from the rain in California and on the East coast. Have a safe day everyone.

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent
And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot
So...............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot
So...............For Being So, So So Very Beautiful Angels On This Earth...............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart
So (8) A Lot So................

God's Artistry In Rainbows

God's Divine Artists On This Earth
Barbaros Angels
Our Angel Children
Moneigh Artists.................

Lighting The World In All (8) Beautiful
Rainbows................

Divine Inspiration.................
Divine Insight.................

All The Lights Are Glowing...............
Christmas Angels At The Christmas Tree...........
In Your Life.................

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

Affirmed

Zenyatta in the news

Good read, as soon as I find the video of her, I will post it. Still looking.

Zenyatta on bloodhorse

Still looking.

Morning, Everyone....

Moonlight finding it's way through my closed blinds woke me this morning around 5a! Outdoors it looks like someone left a GIANT porch light or twelve on overnight! I can see STARS!! That means by daybreak, the SUN will be shining and the sky will be BLUE not GRAY:) Holy Cromoly! We get to see blue skies and sunshine at least for awhile today, before the next round of storms come through! Wheeeeee!!

Robyn & Judy: Your descriptions of sights this morning are both absolutely breathtaking:) thanks for sharing them!

I couldn't have seen the eclipse from here last night because the clouds were still present but on the 11p news, they had a live feed from San Francisco, where NO clouds hovered and though it's not the same as seeing it 'in person' it was quite impressive looking! By 11:30p, just as they were saying 'good night' the eclipse was nearly complete and they said it would stay dark for approximately 72 minutes before it began emerging again. I'll be anxious to hear from the scientists regarding our atmosphere and all the information the color of that moon will tell them.

Seymoure and Miss Lucy are both just 'dine&fandy', I'm happy to report. My daughter and I sat and laughed out loud last night as the two of them carried on with their Keystone Cops play time! We both spoke of how wonderful it is for Seymoure to once again have a 'googie' in the house to play with:) Isn't it great that he and Lucy both looked one another over and pretty much simultaneously said, "Let's Rumble" :)

Here's your Tuesday link to our Whitehouse...can't hurt, might help:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

I LOVED the DRF story/photos of *Z* being so full of herself in the snowy paddock! LOVED reading of her people all coming for a visit, too...most especially her dear friend, Mario:) Zooming to him and giving him a nudge! Love that stuff so much!

Everyone have a great day today...dark lasts longest this morning and begins earliest this evening...but tomorrow:) we begin the climb from the darkness to those longer daylight days:)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Here's Joe for Tuesday:)

Tuesday, December 21st... The past few weeks, here is a list of broken thingamajigs at Tb Friends:

My cell phone
Grain cart
Dish TV satellite on our roof
Water pipe deep in the ground
Round pen gate
Gate to a field
Rain gutter on barn
Favorite serving bowl dropped on the floor
Another water pipe deep in the ground
Poop rake
A lifetime guarantee shovel
Another poop rake
5 torn horse blankets
And the puppy ate Cathy's slippers

Last night, feeding supper, and the axle holding both tires to our hay trailer falls off. Our welder friend Gary comes today to mend the trailer.

Our internet is off and on, mostly off, but the weather is to blame. Perhaps our welder friend Gary can mend the weather too.

Today is the shortest day of the year, which means there is hope on the horizon. If we had a horizon. Another huge storm on the way. The little mare Emma has had enough with solitary confinement, so she unhooked the snap to her stall gate and met Pony Boy in the back alley. Off they went in pouring rain, munching on new grass, and watching a confused Fed Ex driver make several u-turns.

Tis the season. At our front gate 9 year old Lydia, who gives me a box of See's Candy. And a note which said: From Lydia, Vacaville, California: Merry Christmas Jammer. You are my favorite neighbor.

To wrap up (get it? wrap? like Christmas wrap, ha ha) a foggy gray Tuesday morning, here are a few more:

From Lisa, El Dorado Hills, California: Merry Christmas Cola, Hank, and Paint. Happiness comes in three's.

Jason & Jen, Santa Ynez, California: Merry Christmas Sunny & Tazer. We love you both very much!

Colleen, Lincoln, California: Merry Christmas Bird, Clovis, Max, & Tut. Hubby loves you too!

Myra, Butte, Montana: Merry Christmas Pete, my gentle giant who makes me laugh.

Enjoy your first day of winter Tuesday, and be sure to hug your horses. Simon & Garfunkel on the oldies station...

Joe

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Let us remember Joe and Cathy...sounds like there are a few things going on at his place...and pray for what he does for our horses...love and care.

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Please call, fax, email...Lynne has given us the blue ink...Email Whitehouse...

Please read the db...you are needed..please...

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Remember our country....light candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens....and pray and help one another...

Christmas is coming...soon.

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Thank you Alex.

Zenyatta video

Great Video of Z

Thanks to Bloodhorse!

Man she looks great, but boy is it cold in KY.

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd. . . for each of you know you take me to where angels walk!
As our ANGEL DEE says, "It is AFFIRMED!"
Indeed it is.

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

Found a favorite little prayer that my heart said seemed very perfect for our House of Barbaro, this sacred site (thank you, Alex) where we continue to gather . . . to celebrate Barbaro's life, how he touched our lives, and his legacy . . . hoping won't be offensive to anyone . . .

"Visit, we beseech Thee, O Lord, this house, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy. May Thy Holy Angels dwell herein to keep us in peace, and may Thy blessing be on us always. Amen."
Source/Author unknown.
(I clipped and saved it
somewhere along the
way.)

Barbaro seems very "close" tonight as he sometimes does (thank you, honey), and with us just having had the Winter Solstice, I share Robert Frost's, "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"

"Whose woods these are I think I know,
His house is in the village, though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.

My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.

He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.

The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

-- Robert Frost

I wanted so bad to see the Eclipse last night and was actually up but just couldn't see :(, not sure how long it lasts, maybe had to be out at just the right moment.
The moon did have a very markedly different appearance Sunday night when I was doggie-sitting and had "the girls" out to take care of "tinkles" and such . . . :).

Many walking the rugged path just now, maybe especially missing special ones, very stretched with work/home responsibilities, or caught up in the hustle and bustle, but special hugs to all and hoping each can find even just a few moments of quiet reflection.

Hugs to all,
always,
Lou Ann

P.S. Soooo wonderful to see Zenyatta and hear how well she is adjusting, bless her heart, and her special people, too.

And always IN LOVING MEMORY OF FOB CHIEF & FOB BUD SOVA, always . . .

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Lou Ann. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth.....
...........Your Glowing Wings Of Love...........

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lou Ann And
Your Angel Mother Annie And Angel Dad Louie. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............

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

Affirmed

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Thanks Lou Ann, love it!
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And our sweet Dee sending love and rainbows and 8's to you too.
Feeling the Christmas joy. and sending love to each and everyone of our FOB's. Fore I love each and everyone of you! A long journey sad and happy, but we have done so much for the horses. In the house that Barbaro started!!!

Thanks!

goodnight

Hiya, FsOB! What a wondrous Solstice Day morning that Judy described for us. I had a tiring day, so to read Judy's words, as well as the poem by Frost which Lou Ann shared, and then to see the video of Zenyatta prancing in the snow really helped to centre me. My thanks to Debbie LA for sharing the blue-link to that video of Zenyatta the Queen. I noticed that Zenyatta's rear lower legs are white and I believe that at least one of Barbaro's was as well. I still pause to reflect on the lovely ponies which Z. and Barbarto could have produced.

If possible, would someone be able to post here any updates on DynaKing's condition? That poor foot of his....

Wishing all here "ACN". Peace, Robyn

#### To Lou Ann: I've always loved that poem by Robert Frost. Thanks so very much!
To Lynne B: You're welcome, I hope that the rains have abated in your community.
To Judy: Thanks for confirming that you've never seen a dog attempt to bury a dead bird, either. Kita is really a special canine soul.
To Liz in the UK: I hope that you & your family are safe and warm. I read last night on the BBC about the severe snows in Cornwall & Devon.
To Alex: Ditto, I hope that your Mum is safe and warm in Cornwall. Shall you have the chance to go to the UK over the next few weeks? Perhaps the inclement weather has foiled any trips home for you. ####

####

Robyn, Hoping you received my email.....Holiday thoughts and wishes going out to all FOB's....So enjoyed the Frost poem, thank you Lou Ann...Angel Dee..many thanks and loving thoughts to you and of course thanks as always to Alex....prayers for all in need tonight and may have an ACN!

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Jane. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So................For Being A
So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth......
...............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Jane And Angel Lukas And Angel Darcy And Angel Bebe. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So................

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

Affirmed

Hiya, FsOB! Yes, Weds. has dawned on what feels like a marathon week. The finish line feels farther away rather than closer! May everyone have a safe and productive day.

Please take a look at the blue-linked video of Zenyatta frolicking in the snow. Our blue-linking maven Debbie LA posted it for us yesterday. It settled me down last PM and I plan to view it again tonight. Peace, Robyn

#### To Jane: Thrilled to see you back here! Forgive me, I am behind in responding to e-mails, but I sent you a note via snail-mail yesterday.
To Dee: There's no rainbow here, but the western sky is an enchanting mix of turquoise and pink right now. ####

###Good Morning all. After yesterday's beautiful moon display, it is rather dull here. Cloudy but calm with no real weather in the forecast.

##LouAnn, Thank you for posting Robert Frost's poem. It has always been a favourite of mine and I agree it fits this place of Barbaro.
##Robyn, yes your Kita is a very special "old soul". She shares your generous heart I'm sure.
##Debbie, always thank you for your blue-linking. May you have a warm day.
#Carleen, hugs and warm wishes to you. Hope you and Lynne are staying high and dry during Ca's torrents.

Have a safe day everyone.

Beautiful and VERY MOVING videos on Zen. All animals should be so greatly respected and loved.

Debbie, thank you so much for those links. Made my day already out here in the East.

Zenyatta video

Here another video.

Morning all...

Debbie, Thank you so much for sharing the beautiful video of Zenyatta. Shed a few tears on that...she is so wonderful.

Lou Ann, Thank you for always remembering Cheif, Bud and bless your dad Louie...Please remember Murphy too...

Otherlyn, How is Miss Zoui? I pray she and you will have a blessed holiday.

Robyn, Alex, Judy,Joanne,Sandra,Miss Dee and all Barbaro's blessed family, may you all enjoy a grand holiday.

Lynne, I stopped work on the ark ...the rain is slowing down...now if the wind would just take a break!

I pray for Dyna King, Little Kami and Prince and all precious animals great and small during this frosty time of the year.

Take care family and enjoy the season!

((((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S GRAND AND WONDERFUL FAMILY))))

oxoxo
carleen in ca

Hi to everyone from cold and snowy UK. Things are somewhat chaotic - the postman cannot deliver down our snowy, icy lane and we are lucky to be able to get out ourselves, though it is hairy driving up and down hills when the surface is like a skating rink. They think it will last until Boxing Day night and then there will some warmer temperatures, but by New Year the high pressure over Scandinavia will re-establish itself and send us further Arctic weather. We have become too accustomed to balmy winters and have forgotten how to cope. Many of you have much more severe weather than this, so I hope everyone is safe and warm.

### Lou Ann. I have always loved that Robert Frost poem. Thank you for posting it here.

### Robyn. Thank you for your concern. It is unusual for Cornwall to experience as severe weather as the rest of the country, but the south west is covered in a blanket of white. One big problem in rural areas is that there is a shortage of heating oil (no gas available in those parts) and people are running out. It is especially bad news for the elderly, infants and the sick and infirm. Hopefully the community spirit will come through and help them through Christmas and the oil companies will give them priority when delivering.

Morning, Everyone....

Carleen: No wind here whatsoever?! But rain...oh yes, it's raining here againnnnnnnn:/ Things are so WET here, I wonder will they EVER dry out:( My little Pansies were looking so beautiful two weeks ago...the entire wine barrel was a MASS of color..their little faces standing so perky..and by now:( they are drooped and sogged and not looking even REMOTELY happy.

I ventured over the mountain for a little errand yesterday....the road to the highway is a MESS! Ginormous pot holes...places I could easily identify where massive amounts of rushing water crossed the road gravel and debris from tree limbs and those pot holes, some the size of IDAHO, I swear! The county road workers will need to visit here and soon! It's like trying to drive through a mine field! Fortunately, no one has suffered any flooding, just lots of messes and our hills are not sluffing off anywhere they are so filled with rock they won't slide..but omGoodness the water we've had via Mom Nature here!

Last night on KCRA the weather man, Mr. Finan said so/cal has had far more rainfall than we here in no/cal have...I was unaware of that and no WONDER they're having so many problems there! I feel so badly for all who have had to evacuate their homes and wondering if their homes are still standing or are buried under tons of mud:(

On now, to happier thoughts:) Daughter and I are absolutely loving spending so much time together:) The googie and kitteh are both as enamoured with her presence as her mother is:) Lucy continues to make a bee-line for her new sister's bed in the early mornings....she will be most unhappy when daughter leaves for her own home and no longer will Lucy have a warm bed mate to share morning extra sleep time with!

Here's the link to our Whitehouse for today:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Everyone have a good day today, Robyn, I feel for you...it's nearly always like that, Robyn..hang on...it'll all come together just like you want it to..slow/steady gets the job done:) and then it's time for a well deserved adult beverage! LOL!

Carleen: Thanks Hunny, for always remembering my Murphy!! :) I bet he and Chiefster and Bud are all so bizzy in Heaven by now....can you IMAGINE the shredding of colorful tissue papers going on there right now....Wheeeee!!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Joe at TB Friends

Here's Joe for Wednesday...get your kleenexes! It's a Hallmark movie and Kodak commercial all rolled into one...and the best part is, IT'S REAL!! Wheeeee:)

Wednesday, December 22nd... She came to us in the spring of 2008, with major race track injuries. Her name is Top It Off, so we called her Topper. A small chestnut filly with a big white face. Topper could barely walk. A broken ankle, torn tendons, pastern problems, and a sore back.

The perfect patient. Legs wraps, ankle bandages, gulping her medicine, cold water hosing on her tendons, and daily walks. Topper especially loved those daily walks. As we neared the end of her rehab, the lead rope should have been around my neck. She was leading me. Topper was moving like Bristol on that dancing show.

Topper spent several months on green grass at a foster home. This past year she has been living in our north field. Her best friend is the dark gelding Bandit. Topper also enjoys smooching with Champ.

A 16 year old girl near the town of Yuba City. She came to us one year ago, asking for help in finding the right horse. I introduced her to a riding instructor, and every Saturday morning the girl has a lesson. To help pay for her lesson the girl cleaned stalls, and groomed horses. Once a week she feeds the barn, so the regular person could have a day off.

The key ingredient to all of this is supportive parents. You take away supportive parents, and the process usually comes to a quick halt.

There is no dad, but the girl has a very supportive mom. One year ago mom told her daughter, you want a horse, you figure out a way to pay the expenses. And you need to become a better rider. Which is when the girl began riding lessons. And started helping at the barn.

Earlier this month mom phoned and said it is time. Mom has been saving money for the initial cost of the horse. The girl has made boarding arrangements with her riding instructor.

Mom said this past year, her daughter is different. Her grades are better. She comes home from school and goes right to the barn. Before it would be right to the mall, hanging out with friends, getting in trouble. The girl returns from the barn and does her homework. She talks about horses constantly. The girl hopes to one day work at a rescue ranch.

And by now you have figured out, her new horse is Topper. The girl had several options, but with Topper it was love at first sight. She jumped on Topper without a saddle, leaned forward, and began kissing her soaking wet neck. It was raining. The girl began crying. Mom was crying. Riding instructor was crying. No one has been on Topper in almost 3 years. Yet Topper stood quietly.

The girl phoned last night. She and Topper went on their first little trail ride. Not far, only a few blocks. Topper was perfect. Back at the barn, Topper sniffed the big red bow on her stall door. There was a Christmas card taped to the bow. The girl opened the card, which said: Merry Christmas. I am so proud of you. Love, Mom.

She has a brand new silver blanket. A sack of peppermint candies all to herself. Topper also has her very own person. What a Christmas for Topper.

Enjoy your is the rain ever going to quit Wednesday, and be sure to hug your horses. Fifth Dimension on the oldies station...

Joe
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Liz: I also hope the oil companies will make a priority to fill the most remote folks first...glad you're alright...hopefully it'll be settling down fast now...so people can be WARM and safer!

Judy: Not every morning can be so beautiful, otherwise we wouldn't appreciate the beauty anymore....thanks for caring about us here in 'sunny' Ca:) I know the sun will come out again and by July of next year, we'll all be wishing for a bit of this precip, too:)

OK..I must get up from this chair now...oh! Debbie LA: Someday, Hunny...I might be graced with high-speed internet and FINALLY be able to watch all the videos...but I was absolutely GOBSMACKED to see the link to put here night before last from Bloodhorse....Barbara Livingston's photos of *Z* frolicking...jaw droppingly beautious....OMGOSH, I so LOVE THAT GIRL!! Thanks for posting, Deb!!

Must zoom away from this electronic marvel which allows me to hook up with the rest of the world and MOST IMPORTANTLY...my FOB FAMILY here in the house Barbaro built and Alex maintains for us!

Barbaro's FOREVER:) Friend in CA

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Countdown to Christmas....and I know Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens are doing so much planning...for the big man...Santa.

###
call, fax, email...please.

and help and read the db...

####
praying each of you are safe, and warm....and pray for our country, and our rescues.

and remember the Fallen Angels.

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thanks...Alex.

Santa's wish list for Michael Vick;

Philadelphia: An electric shock collar for Michael Vick that goes off any time the quarterback speaks about wanting to own another dog in the future. This would serve as a painful reminder of how Vick should have felt when torturing animals for his own sadistic pleasure. I hope he has learned his lesson, but it’s much too soon for Vick to publicly talk about the desire for pet ownership again.

Michael Vick is expected to get Most Valuable Player this year. Now he wants his own puppy. I dont think he should be allowed to have a goldfish.

### Dear Frens,

We finally have another inch of snow on the ground. That makes it about 1 1/2 inches for December in Southwest lower Michigan. YAY!!! A mere dusting is muchly OK with me! It looks pretty, but it is not treacherous. So far-so good.

So-far-so-good, for Zoui too. She remains on meds, and still has a "blinky" eye, but we're working on it. She does seem to feel better throughout most of the day, although she fainted yesterday...it lasted about 30 seconds, then she was fine. She is one tough little gal!

In keeping with the spirit of the season, when many of us celebrate the birthday of the Prince of Peace, I'm sending the link below as my Christmas Card to you.

I find it very significant that He chose to leave heaven, to be born here, in a little Hebrew town; in a STABLE in Bethlehem. This was a fulfilment of prophesy, and thus was so, by divine design.

His Word also tells us that He will return, RIDING A WHITE HORSE...His choice again. (There are no coincidences.) I think that horses and donkeys must be kinda "special" to the Creator. Yes?

And so we set aside a span of time...a holiday to celebrate His birth...a special day to comfort ourselves, mindful of His Love for all earthly creation.

I hope that these days, no matter how you celebrate the season, bring the opportunity to gather in warm fellowship with Loved ones, near and far...and to watch for miracles.. all gifts from the Prince of Peace.

The video is a simple heartfelt performance. I hope you find it BEAUTIFUL. Merry Christmas, Dear Frens.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0WIJw8JVeU&feature=related

Your FOB Fren, O

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need to read equine heaven...and thank you...so much...and Merry Christmas.

Slew is going to be Rudolph?????

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas !

My daughter arrived last evening , and we are having fun - I surprised her with Crab Rangoon , one of her favorites dishes , for lunch , and she loved it.
She works so hard , and has all the responsibility on herself - all the time -- so I enjoy spoiling her while she's here.

I asked her what her favorite memory was of the things we did - and it wasn't Christmases in foreign lands, at their Christmas markets , or any of the many things or places we've been.
It was making gingerbread men cookies with me !

It proves there's nothing like family and home and memories made and cherished.

So if you can be with any of your loved ones I hope you make memories to hold dear ,
and if you can't , then I hope you have previous times to remember and enjoy.

I wish all of you , my Barbaro Famblee , the best up-coming Christmas , the merriest ,
and if you celebrate something else -- you have a wonderful time too !

God bless and keep you all and I thank that bay colt that brought us all together - God bless him too.
Bye now,

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Hugs Dee, you give me strength! Thank you, I hope we can meet someday, maybe at Robyn's!!!!

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Carleen And Angel Jane. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So........
.You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............
For Being So, So So Very Beautiful Angels On This
Earth...............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Carleen and
Angel Jane And Angel Lukas And Angel Darcy And Angel Bebe. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..
................

Rainbow Lights On The Christmas Tree............

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

Affirmed

Alex Brown discusses Barbaro Legacy

Can't wait for the book, we need to comment for Alex!
I know he posted it on the top of this page, but I didn't wont anyone to miss this.

Hiya, FsOB! What a Triple Crown treat of an evening: 1) Reading the Q&A interview of Alex and viewing the "baby picture" of Barbaro; 2) Watching the latest video of Zenyatta galloping in the snowy field in central Kentucky; & 3) Seeing so many of you here today! Brent was as captivated by the video of Zenyatta as I was. Our Queen Z. is truly a magnificent creature, her bay colouring is such a rich contrast to the snow.

May each of you have a good week. I hope that both new and long-standing friends will drop a note here. Alex and Wendy, thank you for your ongoing commitment to this site. Peace, Robyn

#### To Jane & Dee: Yes, it would make my day if you and other FsOB would come walking through our door, here at the house on the banks of the Thames, someday.
To Bobbie B: Yes, it is often the little memories that one treasures the most, isn't it?
To Otherlyn: Yes, interesting, you have made a compelling observation about the importance of horses in the Bible.
To Sandra & Carol: I agree most resoundingly with you both. There should be tee-shirts with a photo of a goldfish bowl with the international "no" emblem over it, emblazoned with the message "Michael Vick - no, not even a goldfish!"
To Liz: Your lovely card arrived today. I hope that ours reaches you soon. I've assumed that air mail service and postal delivery have been interrupted for your county. May you and your family stay safe & warm.
To Judy: You are so very kind! I hope that your son arrived home from university, safe & sound.
To Carleen: Charli, thanks, may you & yours have a great weekend. ####

Hiya, FsOB! I am running late on this rather grey Thursday morning. The Thames seems to have a bit of a rapid downriver chop to it. Wishing everyone here have a safe & productive day and for those of you who are traveling, may you reach your destination promptly. And may the "snow goddess" ease up on our friends in Devonshire who are experiencing such dramatic snows and likewise, may the rains abate on the Left Coast of North America. Peace, Robyn

#### To Alex & Wendy: Thank you for all that you do on a daily basis to maintain this site against its onslaught of nasty blue-links. ####

###Good Morning all. It is cold and blustery this morning in the North. We have snow on the ground but I don't believe any new snow is forecast for Christmas, but that's ok.

##Bobbie B., I hope your visit with your daughter this Christmas will bring more memories to share.

##Otherlyn, you write so beautifully, I hope your Christmas this year brings you peace.

##Liz, I hope the snow lets up and gives everyone much needed relief. May you have a wonderful white Christmas.

##Jane, may your Christmas be beautiful and bright and the troubles far behind.

Have a safe day everyone.

Merry Christmas Barbaro and all of the heavenly frens.

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and Merry Christmas Fans of Barbaro and Alex.

no matter if we do not have much...if we have a warm place, food, family and friends...is not that such a blessing...and a true Christmas.

Jesus is the reason...that is what Christmas is all about...

I know many are sick, afflicted, and still wondering where our next dollar comes from...but God is in control...always will be.

so..Famblee...Merry Christmas...many blessings....

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please call, fax, email....

remember our Fallen Angels.

remember and if you can...help our rescues...they need us in any way possible...donations, volunteering, networking...you...are needed.

pray for our country, each other...and help each other...pass it forward.

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I am wishing you all...many blessings...my computer is crashed at the house (of all times)...and off for a few days....so I have all of you in my heart always.

thank you.

Morning all...

It's 5:24 am here in San Jose. I got up to get some extra cleaning done...I turned on the TV - HBO to be exact and there was our BIG GUY. To watch Barbaro win the Kentucky Derby was such a thrill...I will watch bits and pieces of the rest of the show but in the end emotion ALWAYS sneaks in and I just sit and cry..."Grief is the price we pay to love"...What greatness on the track would he acheived? We will never know but we do know Barbaro effected and forever changed many lives and helped alot of people wake up to racing ups and downs. I will be forever greatful this great athelet. He led me here to Alex and lots of really special people. Bless for that. . . and he to me, at least is A TRIPLE CROWN WINNER!

As the countdown to Christmas approaches, please take a moment and lite a candle for Barbaro and all the heavenly heard. They gave us so much.

(((HUGS TO THE MANY PEOPLE WHO BECAME AND STILL ARE BARBARO'S GRAND FAMILY))))

Bless you all "and have yourself a merry little Christmas now..."

oxoxo
carleen in ca

##Joan, Merry Christmas to you and your family. May it be filled with love and peace.

##Carleen, I hope you rest today after rising so early. Take care.

Morning, Everyone....

Carleen:) Lovely 'good morning to us' from you this day! Thanks!

Darka-darka outside...6:31a and I think it's FOGGY this early morning! I hear 'drip-drip-dripping' from trees in the yard...oh, I so hope the sun will come out today!

Bobbie:) Isn't it great having our kids home for the Holiday!! Judy, I know you'll be welcoming one or more, too...and I hope more of us will have that great opportunity as well!

Joan: I'm so sorry about your computer! I'll miss you here until you get back to the office...but I'll call you thanks to Ma Bell:)

I hope you all might have a chance to Google today sometime.....Christmas around the world it seems:) Gotta love Google!

Also, please keep visiting Barbaro's candles over this holiday weekend...I was pleasantly surprised last night when I got there and saw over THREE HUNDRED CANDLES lit for our BBH!

And...*EQUINE HEAVEN* is up/running too! Wheeee:)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Here's the link to our Whitehouse for today. I know the President and his family are enjoying some well deserved time away and no doubt lots of staff are gone, too...but 'someone' must be there and since the kill buyers and workers at those heinous 'processing plants' are reporting in, I figure it can't hurt and it might help!

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

To all my FOB's and friends - may you have a joyous Christmas and holiday. Let us never forget the innocent ones were not as fortunate. God Bless them, its Christmas for them as well. Barbaro, you gave us love and hope. Now we need to give that same love and hope back to our most moral of causes. Alex, we thank you for bringing us together and giving the time to make this site so successful. Thank you Zenyatta and your owners for your most precious Christmas gift. The gift of love and happiness. It gets no better.

God Bless.

Failure to end animal abuse IS NOT AN OPTION

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Stu, Judy, Carleen, Lynne, Linda, and the list goes on...what a famblee....we are bless....and Barbaro...still leads the way.

and then...Alex....what a blessing too.

Merry Christmas....

Here's Joe for Thursday.....So MANY folks out there into cyberland wishing *HORSES* a Merry Christmas...so WONDERFUL reading of how horses have changed people's lives for the BETTER! Wheeee:)

Thursday, December 23rd... A Christmas celebration of your horses. I asked for 10 words. There was a lady who sent me 10 pages. Many of you wrote several paragraphs. A girl in Santa Rosa wanted to wish Merry Christmas to all 44 horses at her boarding stable. A lady in Sonoma wanted to wish Merry Christmas to every horse she has ever known, which was more than 400.

A teacher in Arizona had her students write Merry Christmas to their pets. The teacher sent me each sheet of paper, and most students included drawings. Cats, dogs, horses, goats, rats, fish, and a very cute pig with the name Jimmy Dean.

Many of your Merry Christmas wishes were hand delivered to our ranch. I got to meet families who have been writing us letters for a long time. But I missed seeing some of you. I would come home to find your envelopes in the basket next to our front gate.

A Christmas Celebration of your horses:

From Jennifer, Berkeley, California: I miss you Oreo. Coming home soon. Merry Christmas!

Betsy, Watsonville, California: Merry Christmas Rudy and Tex. My handsome fellas.

Megan, Arcadia, California: The best horse adopted from Tbfriends. Merry Christmas Sea Captain!

Shelby, Santa Cruz, California: Merry Christmas Will, Remi, Simba, Calypso, Destiny, Hans, Allie, & Royal.

Amber, Woodland, California: Merry Christmas Goldie. Thank you for a lifetime of happiness.

Leslie, Huntington Beach, California: Merry Christmas Stoneybrook. I miss you every moment.

Elizabeth, Pound Ridge, New York: Merry Christmas Jackson, Jupiter, Faro, & Miro. What a great ride!

April, Davis, California: Merry Christmas Hudson, you make me smile, you big doofus.

Lisa, Caliente, California: Merry Christmas Sunny, Taylor, Slim, C.C., Jewels, and Sugar.

Pica, Seattle: Merry Christmas Fox Trot. I love you so much!

Angel, Seattle: You changed our lives. Merry Christmas Fox Trot.

Mike, Leslie, & Danni, Napa, California: Thank you Tbfriends for our greatest gift. Merry Christmas Chloe.

Kathy, Spokane, Washington: Merry Christmas Preston. No words can express my love.

Nik, Spokane, Washington: Merry Christmas Two Dimes. Santa brought you a new blanket!

Mandy, Loomis, California: Merry Christmas Buttons. Each day is a blessing.

Sarah, Moab, Utah: Merry Christmas Jupiter, Tora, & Willy. Your stockings are hung.

We will finish this tomorrow. Enjoy your foggy Thursday, and be sure to hug your horses. Two days until Christmas...

Joe
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Alright, my Dears...I've got places to go and people to see this day....Everyone stay warm/dry and safe....Enjoy this day....take it easy:)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So................For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth...............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...................

Your Glowing Wings Of Love.................

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

Affirmed

Angel Alex For All, All All All All All All All That You Do And All, All All All All All All All You Try To Do To Get Rid Of The Porn............

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

Affirmed

Hi Alex and Famblee,

I just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year!

May it be a better one for all, animals and humans.

###Good Morning all. It is a crisp morning with a sliver of blue on the horizon here in the North with no new snow in the forecast but we have snow on the ground and cold temperatures to keep it that way, so it will be white where we live.

Alex, Merry Christmas, I hope your Christmas will be merry and bright and filled with good cheer.

Keep safe and warm everyone.

Merry Christmas to all!!!
Thank you for your wonderful and interesting posts. I see your notes every morning and enjoy reading about what you are doing and how you are feeling. I have learned so much about horses from you....and Barbaro, whose spirit and strength started all of this. Special thank you to Alex for providing this site, Lynne for her down-to-earth insights on family, Debbie for her blue ink links, Robyn for her descriptions of the Thames, and Carleen....for being the caring person she is.
Happy Holidays from a devoted reader.
ec

Morning all on the cold, crisp Christmas Eve...

My wish for us all is that we can put an end to horse slaughter, feed as many aninmals great and small, keep them warm and away from any harm...

I can wish, can't I....

(((MERRY CHRISTMAST TO ALL BARBARO'S GRAND FAMILY)))

oxoxo
carleen in ca

Hi Handsome Sweetheart:)

Merry Christmas to you in Heaven, *BARBARO* Most AWESOME horse in WHOLE UNIVERSE AND BEYOND!!

Thank you for bringing me to the horses, Bobby! Wheeeee:) Thank you for all you've taught me about horses and thank you, too, for all the new and WONDERFUL FRIENDS I have today because of *YOU*:)

I love you, Barbaro....Now, Always and FOREVER!

Your Forever Friend in CA

Morning, Everyone....

Happy *CHRISTMAS EVE*!! I hope by now, your 'to-do lists' are almost at the stage of crumpling up and throwing into the trash...'cause that will mean every single 'to-do' is crossed off and FINALLY, you can just sit and relax and 'be'!! :)Wheeeee!!

I just sang HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my dotter....at 7:25a westwing time....she grinned through her 'oh, no! it's my MOM singing at this much too early morning hour' expression:) Best Christmas present I ever got...my little dotter:)

I'm so excited! This will be a fun day:) and my 'to-do' list is FINALLY short, too! A couple of cookie plates to make up....a doggy toy and some biscuits to be wrapped up for Deetle and Sammi, my two canine nieces here in the hood:) Daughter and I will be feasting on the BEST Chinese Food in this WORLD later this evening, thanks to a local eatery...Life is good today!

Seymoure and Lucy are doing just 'dine&fandy', too:) Lucy is about to receive her FIRST EVER FROM THIS MAMA package of doggy toys..especially chosen for a itty-bitty googie:) something I've never had to consider before, when choosing googie toys! Seymoure has now taken to grooming his new sister! LOL! He does a FINE JOB, too...and Lucy just sits or lays there and allows this new found attention from a KITTEH BRUTHER! Wheee!

I hope all of you will enjoy a most WONDEROUS of Christmases...be sure and take time to relish in the company of your family members or friends because it's that gift, imho, which is the best of ALL the gifts!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Here's 'mostly' Joe..I think mayhaps he's lost internet...I'll keep checking though and if more appears..I'll put the rest right here for yole!

Friday, December 24th... I know for sure I messed up. Put some of your Merry Christmas wishes in the wrong file. Hit delete more than once. The following numbers might be off by one or two. Or ten.

There were 78 Merry Christmas wishes for Limo.

65 for Barbaro, and many of you said it was Barbaro who got you hooked on horses.

25 for Pony Boy

15 for Cigar

12 for Storm Cat

8 for Zenyatta

8 for Oscar Award

8 for a quarter horse gelding with the name Ace

The following came from Hailey, age 10, Kansas City: Merry Christmas to my Breyer horses. I wish you were real.

Time flies, except when waiting for Christmas. Thankfully, those last few days seem to linger. All the goodies. The music. Horses know something is up. Extra cookies and carrots. Is it my fumbling old fingers, or are they making it harder to unwrap a peppermint?

The following came from Sara, age 11, Placerville, California: Merry Christmas to all my future horses. I am waiting for you!

Christmas is magic. Horses are magic. We finish up with a celebration of your horses. This has been so much fun.

Going to bend the rules a little here. Allie lives in Nova Scotia. Today Allie is 16 years old. Her Merry Christmas is longer than most. Happy Birthday Allie. Give Duncan a big hug for us.

From Allie & Sharon, Nova Scotia: Merry Christmas Duncan. If Santa's sleigh was drawn by horses, he'd pick you!

From Skyler, Los Gatos, California: Merry Christmas King & Murphy. I am grateful to you both.

Sarah, Sparks, Nevada: Merry Christmas to my handsome man Brandon. I love you!

Paul & Carol, Petaluma, California: Merry Christmas to our 11 horses. You bring such joy.

Marcia, Sebastopol, California: Merry Christmas Finney Finnegan, off the track and into my heart.
## ~ To be continued....we hope:)

##Lynne, you are having so much fun and I'm so happy for you. Seymoure and Lucy have become true friends and that is so very good. Merry Christmas to you and your daughter. May it be just the bestest!

Since I won't be back until next Wednesday, I'll take this time to wish each and every one of you a very blessed Christmas. And to our Barbaro for bringing us to this special place to share our lives and our love for him.

God Bless everyone,

Judy

Marry Christmas

Love you all sooooo much! Still smiling

Ketty Christmas

Christmas eve is here , and I'm dropping in to say how much I wish each of you a wonderful Christmas. It's a hard year economy wise and in other ways too, but I hope you and yours have a blessed Christmas ... or whatever you celebrate - may it be blessed too.

As tiny Tim said , or thereabouts , God bless us everyone , and I pray He will...

God bless the horses this new year too, and stop horse slaughter and keep them safe forevermore.

Thank God for Barbaro and bringing me to this Famblee - and Famblee , I wish you all the best.

I'm having a dinner for family tomorrow , and have it mostly in hand , so it won't be hard , I hope , lol ,
My daughter will help and her two cats are visiting too - to lend a 'hand ' in all the cooking I'm sure !

The Occicat ( can't spell , but she looks like an ocelot, so exotic and beautiful ) , she has already stationed herself by the stove as I boil the ham and bake the turkey . The girl is smart and has a good nose too , lol. She will get lots of scraps of ham and turkey .

Having lots of fun and really wish the same for you - God bless ,
Bye now ,

Marry Christmas

"Christmas was close at hand . . .
the season of hospitality, merriment
and open-heartedness."'
-- Charles Dickens

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd. . . as each of you know you take me to where angels walk! As our ANGEL DEE says, "It is AFFIRMED!"
Indeed it is.

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

I need to catch a little nap so can stay awake for the Christmas Mass from the Vatican . . .

Hugs, love, and peace!
Be aware of Christmas angels!

Merry Christmas in Heaven, Barbaro, love you forever!

always, Lou Ann

Merry Christmas to you, ALEX!!

Hugs, Lou Ann

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

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lou Ann And
Your Angel Mother Annie. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita And Angel Carleen And
Angel Bobbie B. And Angel Linda FL And Angel Sue
And Angel Lou Ann And Angel Rachel And Angel Jacob And Angel Aaron. You Are In My Heart So (8)
A Lot So.................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Jane And Angel Lukas And Angel Darcy And Angel BeBe And
Angel Debbie LA. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot
So..................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Alex And
Angel Wendy And Angel Mary And Angel Swedishkat
And Angel Amy. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot
So................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Equine Heaven. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So......
.......

The Most All, All All (8) Beautiful Glowing Rainbow Merry Christmas To All The Angels Here....
.............

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

Affirmed

Just HAD to stop in to wish all a very Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to my FOB family!

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since computer crashed at house...here at office feeding the feral cats....lol

had to say; MERRY CHRISTMAS FANS OF BARBARO...FAMBLEE....ALEX, AND ALL HORSES AND FURBABIES.

many blessings....to all...

with love..Joan

Happy Birthday Jesus, thank you for all you have given us.

Christmas is here, prayers for all to have a peace on earth good will to men happy day.
Two legged and 4 legged.

And for us gal's, the cooking begins. Doing Shrimp Scampi and steaks. And for my grandson fryed chicken. LOL

Merry Christmas, Famblee. Blessings to all my FOB frens.

Merry Christmas everyone! It was our beloved Barbaro who brought me to horses, and now I have my own beautiful boy. Thank you Alex for keeping us together.

Merry Christmas to the best family you can have!

*MERRY HO-HO* TO EVERYONE OF YOLE:)

Isn't it *GRAND* that we all come here together on this most Special of Days!

Thank You, Alex for keeping this Front Porch open and swept off...all those comfy chairs grouped together so we can just drop in and sit a while and be the FAMILY we are!

It's a bit on the 'blustery' side here this morning and clouds are gathered for yet another go-round of rain due this afternoon...nothing like what we experienced last week though and the BEST NEWS is that for the little kinders the rain is holding off until sometime this afternoon...so if *SANTA* has brought them bicycles or skate boards or other toys which need playing outdoors with, they can use them at least for some hours before the precip! Wheeeeee:)

Debbie: Yes..for us 'wimmin' the cooking begins but God knows that by now...we all could practically do it with closed eyes since we'ere not twenty-something anymore:) And isn't it a BLESSING that we've got food to cook and a kitchen to cook it in, too!

Lucy will be experiencing her FIRST Christmas here in her new home today....and there's TOYS for her to play with too! Mr. Seymoure didn't get toys...he's so 'done' with the toy playing...heck, why should he play with TOYS when he's got his very own REAL LIVE SISTER to roll around with on the floor:)

Everyone, have the best of days today...

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Merry Christmas, Everyone. May your Holidays be peaceful.

Merry Christmas Frens and Famblee!!

Merry Christmas Barbaro! xx

Merry Christmas Alex!

I love you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Merry Christmas everyone. I hope Christmas 2010, was especially warm and wonderful for you, no matter how you celebrate this special, Holy season.

God Bless us...Everyone!

Loving you. Loving BARBARO. Also keeping thoughts of great affection for the many Frens who no longer visit, and yet remain as famblee, ever in our hearts.

Your FOB Fren, O

Merry Christmas all...

Happy Birthday Boss...

((((HUGS AND BEST WISHS FOR A PEACEFUL CHRISTMAS DAY WITH BARBARO'S GRAND FAMILY!!!)))

ooxoxoxoxo
carleen in ca

Merry Christmas famblee , I hope your day was a good one , and your evening will be even better .
Thinking of all of you , wishing you happiness...
Bye now,

Merry Christmas to all my FOB Family....although I am a little late...hope everyone had a wonderful day. My Xmas Eve was a happy one as my daughter, son in law and grandchildren were able to come. We feasted on prime rib, shrimp, and all of the trimmings. I am very fortunate....Huge snowstorm approaching....safe day for everyone in it's path tomorrow!

Morning, Everyone....

Good Sunday Morning after Christmas, Family!

Jane!! OMGosh! They DID make it to your house and I'm so GLAD for you!! Wheeeee:)

The rain here held off until early afternoon, just like Mr. Finan said it would...so the children got to play outdoors with new things and that is always so fun to observe and it's also a perk to get them outside to run off all that energy, too:)

Lucy got toys from SANTA and she played and played and played some MORE with them!! I've got photos and will put them up sometime as soon as I can onto Facebook. She had no idea what the reason for new toys was all about, but she certainly has enjoyed them... :)

I know there was snowfall in places where normally snow doesn't fall! Kathy, SC posted photos of it and I talked to her early my time this morning the snow was still falling..it's beautiful there! Kathy B: I saw your photos, too and equally beautious in NC! I am pleased to report NO snow fell here though:)

I hope everyone will have a good day today...Christmas 2010 is a memory now...and the New Year is just around the corner! Holy Crap, Marie....2011!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Happy Sunday morning to all...

Yes, Lynne Christmas 2010 is now just a memory.
It was good this year though and I did survive it.
(I always pray to get through the day without over eating and drinking) and I did!!

Now on to New Year's and the gang (12 to 16 family members and friends) Whoppee!

I pray that all the folks on the east and in the mid-west are safe, dry and have food to keep them going.

I will lite some candles for Barbaro and enjoy being lazy today. Tomorrow is business as usal.

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S WONDERFUL FAMILY!!!!))))

oxoxo
carleen in ca

Hiya, FsOB! Happy Boxing Day 2011! For those of you who may be curious as to what it's like on the banks of the Thames, it can be summed up today in one word: White! Yes, it is now snowing in earnest. In fact, I can barely see the Thames itself and the opposite bank of the river is "whited out". So I wanted to check in here pronto in case of any imminent power outage....

Alex, your photo of the flaming X-Mas pudding was fantabulous. It was lovely to read the names of all of you who've posted over the past 72 hours - what a great tribute to Barbaro, the undefeated Barbaro: Carleen, Judy, Evy Cambridge, Lynne B., Dee M., Jane, Debbie LA, Joan Roya, Kathy B, Margie in NM, Stu, Lou Ann, Barb in AZ, Linda in NW FLA, Otherlyn, Chris Byers, & Renee Antaya. My apology if I inadvertently omitted anyone.

I hope that the suit filed against the jockeys at Penn National gets thrown out of court, don't you? That would be a good way to ring in the New Year.

Alex and Wendy, thank you for all you do to maintain this site. "... and it's all Barbaro, the undefeated Barbaro, in a sublime performance!" Peace and good wishes to everyone. Robyn, Brent & Nikita (the horse-loving Husky)

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SPECIAL ALERT/REQUEST FOR PRAYERS/THOUGHTS, PLEASE

Hi All,
I'm sorry to report that our beloved FOB SANDRA (you all know CHIEF's Mom & Soulmate) is hospitalized with a difficult infection and needing rehydration. Still in the E.R. as of a few minutes ago, but Sandra let message for me that she expected to be admitted.
We all know the power of the FOB's so just wanted to let you all know to please do what we all here do best.
I am waiting for a call or news from Sandra's niece and will then alert you, as best as possible here, or by private e-mails.
Will let you know just as soon as I hear more!
Not such a Merry Christmas for our Sandra :(.

Also, can one of you who knows the technology a little better than me set up a candle site for her at the G- site. Thanx!!

Will keep you all posted!
Just wish I weren't so many zillions miles away :(.

We are the Barbaro Nation!

Hugs and love,
Lou Ann

Lou Ann...
LIGHT A CANDLE FOR SANDRA

To our FOB Sandra....
Bless you dear lady, Please hear all prayers that are being sent to you. I know you miss Cheif but please don't leave us just yet. I hope with all my heart that you will be home soon and all will be OK!

Thanks Lou Ann for the heads up on Sandra..as news comes in, please share with us here in Barbaro's family...

Off to the candle site!!!
xoxo
carleen in ca

Sending All, All All My Love And Prayers To Angel Sandra And Chief.

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

Affirmed

Sending prayers for our Sandra!

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UPDATE ON OUR SANDRA!!

I just spoke to our SANDRA a little bit ago, FAMBLEE!! Wow!! The Power of the Barbaro Nation & lotsa prayers, too!! Sandra was able to be discharged from the E.R. rather than being admitted, YIPPEE!!
She has to follow up with her M.D. tomorrow and has an Rx to fill, but she is mighty glad to be able to be at HOME tonight!!

I'm sure we'll be hearing from Sandra soon as she's feeling a bit perkier.

Wow, the fabulous staff I got to speak to at the hospital out there in West Texas were THE friendliest folks I ever had a conversation with!! And Sandra said everyone was great, too!

Keep the positive thoughts and prayers headed Sandra's way!!

Love you all!!

P.S. THANK YOU, NANCY, TOO!!!!!!!!

Hugs, Lou Ann

Lou Ann,

Thank you so much for the wonderful update on Sandra. I was hoping it was just a flu bug and Sandra just didn't get up with her fluids...it's easy to do when your feeling flu-ish.
I pray it's not much more than that....

Healing prayers and hugs to Sandra.

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S FAMILY TOO!!)))
oxoxo
carleen in ca

I'm thankful our Sandra is home and hoping it's just something a few pills will fix !
Be well Sandra .

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Sandra, Glad you are coming home tonight, thinking of you.....feel better, take care......

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd . . . for each of you know you take me to where angels walk!
As our ANGEL DEE says, "It is AFFIRMED!"
Indeed it is.

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

Must scoot back to watching "The Sound of Music", one of my many ultimate faves!! I still catch my breath at certain parts even though I can't begin to count how many zillions of times I've watched.

I just had to say I have a sense that the staff at the hospital where Sandra spent too much time :( the last few days must have also taken note of a special "presence" right there by Sandra's bed . . . . a huge German Shepherd with precious floppy ears and a black swoosh on his tail watching their every move :) . . . "soulmates" have a way of doing these things you know.
GET WELL SOON, SANDRA!!!

JOAN R. - How is precious Miss Peaches doing?? Prayers continue for your Peaches, too!!
Joan - you must tell Peaches and Pierre we had a very "doxie" Christmas!!! :)

JANE - I was so delighted and happy to have first heard from our ROBYN that you were able to celebrate that most beautiful night of the year with your family!! I had been very worried about you and asked Robyn if she had heard. She told me the good news and I was delighted to just see your post here!

Hoping everyone had a most special Christmas, and of course it still continues for many of us!!

Hoping SANTA PAWS was also very good to all our precious four-leggeds, and may ST. FRANCIS have given special blessings to all those not so fortunate. If only I had the means to have a huge huge place to take all the abandoned and homeless four-leggeds - they have my heart forever, they certainly do, sigh . . . We must continue to be their voice!

We have about three inches of powdery snow tonight but I understand that is just the "frosting" compared to some of you!! Please all be careful if you must venture out.

And prayers for all walking the rugged path just now, too!

Hugs and Love
Christmas Peace,
always, Lou Ann

(((Sandra))) (((Lou Ann)))

Jane , I too am so glad that you were able to spend Christmas with your family. Loved ones make all the difference sometimes. Smiles to you my fren. Happy Christmas time !

Very grateful to God for His merciful hand in Sandra's recovery. Praying that she will soon be 100%.

Good night, Frens All. Wishing you the sweetest of dreams.

Loving BARBARO. Looking forward to the return of light.

Your FOB Fren, O

Morning, Everyone....

SO RELIEVED to read Sandra is back at home!! Thanks, Lou Ann, for the info on our Sandra! I will be talking to her later today, too.

Monday Morning..ANOTHER ONE!

I know all my brothers/sisters in the no/east and even SOUTH (some) wings have been covered with *SNOW*!! According to Mr. Finan, "A typical noreaster" has hammered yole! I hope your power is on...I hope you're all WARM enough and if you've got to be out in this terrible weather, PLEASE be safe!

Nothing so noteworthy from the westwing this a.m., we've got blue skies and sunshine here and no storms heading our way until tomorrow late, I think...so, things here are 'all good' for now!

I hope everyone will have a good day today! No Joe until tomorrow morning, but here's the link to our Whitehouse where surely 'someone' is on duty:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lou Ann nd Your Angel Mother Annie And Angel Dad Louie. You
Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............Your
Glowing Wings Of Love................

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

Affirmed

The New Year
All The Rainbow Lights
Your Special Wishes
Bring Many Blessings...............

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

Affirmed

Hiya, FsOB! I seem to be coming down with the cold that both Brent and my step-son have had recently. But at least I can stay indoors all day. We didn't lose power and our snowfall was less than had been anticipated, so I am truly grateful. But the wind is really quite wild today and the Thames has quite the chop to its downriver wavelets. A good day to relax, rest, exercise eventually, and eat still-plentiful leftovers.

Thank goodness that our FOB Sandra was able to be discharged from the ED and not admitted to the hospital. My thanks to Lou Ann for keeping us informed as to Sandra's condition and to Nancy for the blue-link to candles on Gratefulness for Sandra.

I hope that none of you have been stranded in airports and that you are in warm and safe places on this Monday. Peace, Robyn

To WAR PASS: Run to the Joy of Thisgoodplace. You take the Love of many of us here with you. We whisper a broken-hearted good-bye.

RIP, Beautiful One. Your children will be your glory. You did good.

From the BloodHorse report:

Champion and multiple grade I winner War Pass died Dec. 24 at William S. Farish's Lane's End Farm near Versailles, Ky. The 5-year-old stallion had just arrived the evening before in good order from standing his second Southern Hemisphere season at Widden Stud in Australia.

The morning of his death, War Pass showed no signs of illness or injury. He was turned out in his paddock and died several hours later. Preliminary necropsy results are inconclusive.

"We are very saddened to lose such a promising stallion," Farish said. "His first foals arrived this year and were extremely well received. He will be buried in the Lane's End cemetery."

Read more: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/60485/champion-war-pass-dies#ixzz19Lv8bu8V

So sorry for this sad news.

Your FOB Fren, O

Rest in Peace War Pass...run with the heavenly heard.

oxox
carleen in ca

Hiya, FsOB! The daylight has faded from the western horiozn and the holiday lights are bright and beautiful on the opposite side of the Thames. The winda are truly raging this evening, buffeting our holiday wreath on the front door.

May War Pass rest in peace, very sad to read of such a young sire's passing. Wishing all here a warm and ACN. Peace, Robyn

#### To Sandra: I hope that you are feeling comfortable in your home this evening. I wish that I could visit Lubbock and bring you some Gatorade, Popsicles, and chicken soup. Reaching out to you across the miles!
To Otherlyn: Very sad news about the passing of War Pass. Thank you for informing us. May WP rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him.
To Stu: Please drop me a note when the dates of your impending trip to New London become finalized, OK? Brent & I would love to take you to dinner. ####

Evening, Everyone....

5p here in the westwing..and just remembered Joan R. asked me to pls post a 'hello' from her way earlier today!

Peaches has had more bloodwork done..the Dr. suspects Cushings....some form or other which is caused by a 'something or other' in her pituitary gland? Two forms of Cushings....dr. suspects from her pituitary gland.

Also, her home computer is still down and with the unexpected expenses of the Veterinary, the home computer will stay down awhile longer than anticipated...she's not back at work until Wednesday this week..but she'll be checking in from the office now and then:) She and Curtis and Pierre are all 'dine&fandy' and she said to pls say *HELLO FAMILY* :)

I also heard from Sandra...they are doing a culture and suggested that if she needs more in the way of IV fluids, they can send her home with a set-up she can do herself, there, in the comfort of her own home...which she of course opted for..who could blame her for that?!

Robyn: You and I...we're on the same page....Chicken Soup....popsicles and Gator Ade..and I love JELL-O, too:) all good stuff, Robyn!

I hope yole are warm and dry tonight in the no/east wings...I talked to Kathy, SC today, too..it's still all snowy there and into the teens for tonight!

See yole in the morning:)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Hi Robyn Hoffmann, I saw your post in which you mentioned my name and in hopes of reading a tuck-in...

I would LOVE to post a tuck-in before the close of this year! I have so missed writing to Barbaro but still hold him very close to my heart. I will always love Barbaro, his Fans, connections, the Jacksons, New Bolton, Kennett Florist, everyone else remotely involved with him and, forever thankful to Alex.

Please give me a couple of days, okay Robyn? I am still in the midst of Christmas visits.

Yes, ACN to EVERYone, forever.

Much love,
Laurie H. in MN xxoo...x

RIP War Pass...Run with the Angels...way too young...ever in our thoughts....Sandra, hope you continue to feel better....thanks to everyone for well wishes on my Christmas Eve that meant so much to me....it was magical as it should be and I am grateful for making memories once again...ACN to everyone, be safe and warm....so so cold here in Connecticut..

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd. . . for each of you know you take me to where angels walk!
As our RESIDENT QUEEN OF THE ANGELS, ANGEL DEE, says, "It is AFFIRMED!"
Indeed it is.

Holding (mittened) hands, paws, and hooves (well you know :) . . ) with the entire Barbaro Nation!

ALEX - Can you please answer a Christmas Pudding question for me, please :) . . . .
Is that a sprig of holly or maybe some fresh tea leaves garnishing your Christmas Pudding??
And how is that dear HARRIETTE?? Hoping Santa Paws was good to her, yes??
I adore that photo you posted of Harriette on your desk.

Some of you I guess will soon be having to say goodbyes to special ones who have been visiting :(, thinking of you and may everyone who might be en route with travels be safe in their journeys!

Lets all keep our SANDRA in our prayers and positive thoughts so her New Year can be a lot brighter than her Christmas!
All your thoughts and prayers do mean the world to her!

We seem to have just been on the edge of the huge storm that has crippled the Northeast . . . we have about three inches of fluffy white snow, but the WINDS are beyond fierce and with a sharp cutting edge, brrr!!

CARLEEN - There was a gentleman doing some outside work (yes, brrr!!)at a neighbor's house across the way on Sunday, and he had a most special workmate with him - a gorgeous black Lab - who was having sooo much fun I don't believe he even noticed the weather :), and my heart just went completely to mush thinking of your beloved, BUD, "oy", to borrow dear C.J.'s term.

LYNNE B. - Thank you for the update from our JOAN R., and the update on Peaches!
Do you suppose the MURPH-MAN is busy up there getting all the confetti ready for New Year's :) ?!!

ROBYN - Your senior paisana pal strongly suggests some "hot toddies" for you!!!

Must get myself back to my end-of-year projects!
And will catch up e-mails real soon, too!

Hugs, love, and Christmas Peace,
And, of course, prayers continue for all especially walking the rugged path just now . . .
always, Lou Ann

And always in loving memory of FOB CHIEF & FOB BART (Laurie H.'s shop-kitty) (Wonderful to see you, Laurie!!!) . . . /L

Hiya, FsOB! I concur with Jane, it is quite frigid here in Connecticut. The western skyline is still pitch dark and I can't discern that the ferries have made it downriver yet to their daytime berth.

Hoping that all of you and your animals are safe & warm. What a treat to anticipate: Laurie H. will be sending us a special "tuck-in" in the near future! Peace, Robyn

#### To Lynne: I wish that I could help Sandra with her IV therapy at home. I had a good bit of experience with that process when I was a Visiting Nurse in Louisville back in the early 1980s. Please let Joan Roya know that we miss her here, OK? Best wishes to Peaches. ####

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Laurie H we have really missed you.

Prayers for Sandra and all in need!

Robyn take care of tha cold.

Geez it's 26 here in Lower Alabama. Wind chills in the teens. Prayers my FOB friends in all the bad weather. May you all stay warm and the power stay on.

Morning all...
Sorry if I got a little worked up when I found out about Sandra and her being dehydrated...

My son at the age of 7 became dehydrated when he had the flu and we took him to the hospital also.
He was 7 mind you and it took 3 male nurses and his dad holding him down to insert an I.V. to get his fluids back up. We were there four hours.

Then of course when Bud and I went to the vet that last day. . . he was dehydrated....

So if I over reacted folks, I'm sorry...

Well, the Christmas tree comes down today. Need the room for New Year's family and friends that drop in on New Year's Eve.

I will miss the tree though...I love the lights and the smell of my Douglas Pine...

Prayers to Sandra and all folks who may be ill or stuck in bad weather or just having bad times...

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S GRAND FAMILY!!)))

Please take care all....

oxoxo
carleen in ca

Joe at TB Friends

Morning, Everyone...

Yipppeeee-Skippppyyyy!! A Laurie H. 'Tuck-In' to look forward to...can't get much better than THAT, can it?! :)

Lou Ann: I saw Nightly News last evening and a reporter was in Philly...not sure how far you are from there but they were talking about WIND and how COLD it was! That Black Labradoris didn't care one bit about the weather...Wheeee!! Outside 'helping' his dad...those Labradoris' have that soft-like-down undercoats and they can handle just about anything Mom Nature throws or blows their way:) So nice dad can bring he/she along to be a helper...they've got so much energy!

Debbie: I know it's cold where you are, too! Unbelieveable, this winter so far, huh?! I saw there's been States of Emergencies declared in so many different parts of our southeast/northeast and NC was one mentioned, Bobbie B and Kathy B came to mind right away! Hope all is well with you both!

Here in 'sunny' CA...this early morning two weather advisory emails from KCRA out of Sacramento...haven't read them yet, no need really, the subject line says it all. One reads 'wind advisory for the Mother Lode' and the other reads, 'flood advisory for the Mother Lode' apparently, we're in for quite the go-round storm wise later today/night! I'm not worried about flooding here where I am...I'm on hills but the wind could play havoc with Oak branches:/ Hopefully NOT! :-O

This earlier morning began not so good:( I leashed up Miss Lucy for a quick trip outdoors, that all went just 'dine&fandy' but when indoors again, she was sniffing her empty kibble dish in the kitchen...so, I got some for her and as I went to pour into her little bowl..lost the damn thing and there's kibble EVERYWHERE:/ on the doggy bone place mat and who knows for sure where else?! I hadn't had coffee yet...so I just dipped the cup into the bin and got more and that time at least, it ended up in her dish! Then...I walk to the coffee maker and as reaching into the cupboard for a mug...the sleeve of my mint green blob brushed a chip-clip hanging on the side of the frige...FAR TOO ladened with RECIPES....and the next thing I knew....THEY WERE ALSO ALL OVER THE FLOOR!! I thought to myself, If this is the way this day is going to be, I'm going right back to bed! I picked them all up and put them onto the counter and in awhile, when my coffee is consumed and my head is clearer, I'll file them where they BELONG! and I'll also go searching for the stray kibbles, too! Not a good start to a Tuesday morning!

Here's the link to the Whitehouse...hopefully I can get it RIGHT the first try:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Lou Ann. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............You Touch
My Heart So (8) A Lot So................For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth...
.............Your Glowing Wings Of Love...........

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lou Ann And Your Angel Mother Annie And Angel Dad Louie. You
Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............

Glowing Rainbows................

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

Affirmed

:) Here's Joe....and YES-INDEED! Horses are ADDICTIVE...just think, Family...all the drug dollars people pay 'cause they're addicted to those bad sorts of drugs...if only they'd discover HORSES...there would be so many dollars flying all around helping horses! Wheeeee:) People wouldn't need Cocaine if they'd just discover the high you get from being up-close and personal with a HORSE!!

Tuesday, December 28th... Two more Christmas celebrations.

From Meghan, Arlington, Texas: Merry Christmas my thoroughbred Rex. You are my shinning star.

From Becka, Hailee, Jenna, Julie, Lori, Mallory, Rachel, and Robyn, Fullerton, California: Merry Christmas Sadie. The best friend 8 girls could have!

For the most part, our Christmas was spent falling down in mud. It rained all day. Soaked horses dined on special grains, apples, carrots, peppermints, and Pony Boy gobbled up a warm slice of apple pie.

For two or three weeks during the holidays, horse killers we buy from return to Mexico. The feed lot in Wilton is currently closed. Horse killer Manny Phelps says he will return January 10th. And almost immediately there will be a full load of horses shipped out to slaughter.

My phone rings constantly. Private owners wanting (or needing) to be rid of their horses. Race track horses with no where to go. Another Northern California thoroughbred ranch out of business. Another rescue person having hard times, and her horses need new homes.

It appears 2011 is going to begin the same way as 2010. A never ending line of horses in trouble.

A glass half full or half empty kind of thing. There is also a line of youngsters, wanting their first horse. We try to go about this the right way. Parents receive a lesson on the many issues which could arise. Young owners must show horse abilities. If horse abilities need improvement, we send you to a trainer in your area.

If you dare to come past our front gate, you will sink up to your knees in mud. The day after Christmas, a 9 year old girl wants to know: Can you please show me how to put a halter on a horse?

She was wearing brand new white tennis shoes. I asked, did you get those shoes for Christmas?

Yep.

Are you sure you want to do this?

Yep. (in our driveway, her mom shrugs in defeat)

I brought Oscar Award to our yard, and the girl received a quick lesson. In only a few minutes, the girl was leading Oscar Award like a pro. Her new shoes and pants covered in gooey mud. The girl told her mom: This is so cool.

And then later at night, two sisters were on the phone. Friends of the muddy 9 year old with ruined shoes. They too would like to visit, and learn how to walk Oscar around.

Horses are addictive. No matter constant rain, mud up to my giant nose, or the rising costs of feed. Horses spread cheer. For sure the glass half full.

Now they say another big storm on the way. Winds, rain, lost internet, and a puppy who refuses to go outside. It is Tuesday, and chores are forever. Delicious hot coffee from Peets. Warm muffin with strawberry jam. Enjoy your floating down the driveway Tuesday, and be sure to hug your horses. The Supremes on the oldies station...

Joe
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I hope everyone has a good day today....I sure do hope next time I enter my kitchen..no more mishaps happen!! LOL!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn and Angel Brent And Angel Nikita And Angel Jane And Angel Lukas And Angel Darcy And Angel BeBe And Angel Judy And Angel Taffy And Angel Bobbie B. And Angel Carleen And Angel Linda FL And Angel Rachel And Angel Jacob And Angel Aaron And Angel
Sue And Angel Debbie LA And Angel Lynne. You Are
In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Sandra and
Chief And Angel Harriette And Scout And Angel
Joan Roya And Angel Curtis And Peaches And Pierre
And Angel Daryl and Warpaint And Dakota And Angel
Linda And Angel Sofie's Lee And His Angel Famblee
And Angel Padme A'Tea And Angel Tara and Nomi And
Angel Tammie And Chessie And Angel Renee And Hans
And Angel Verna And Angel Jonna And Angel Barb AZ,
Chunky And Punky And 153 And Petunia And Angel
Otherlyn And Angel Skyler And The Angels Here....
...........You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...
..............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Alex And Angel Wendy And Angel Mary and Angel Swedishkat And Angel Amy. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot
So.................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Mr. And Angel Mrs. Roy Jackson And Angel Mr. Michael Matz
And Angel Edgar And Angel Dr. Dean Richardson "The
Wizard Of Oz" And Angel Staff "Glinda" And Angel
Eduardo And Angel Peter And Angel Alle And Angel
Rachel And Angel Jacob And Angel Aaron And Angel
Joe And Angel Cathy And Angel Tim And Angel Penny
...................You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..................

Sending All, All All My Love To Nicanor And Lentanor "The Angels Of Divine Hope" And Zenyatta
And War Pass "God's Glowing Angel" In The Sky And
With Us................You Are In My Heart So (8)
A Lot So...................

The New Year
Your Dreams..................

Bringing Inspiration...............
Divine Insight...................

Glowing Stars Of Hope...............

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

Affirmed

Well...and then I opened the Weather Advisories:/

Below 3K feet...(me) High wind watch in effect this evening through around 4a tomorrow morning...winds of 25-35mph with gusts to 55 or higher.

Oh, Joy! Well, the candles are already in place because of the Christmas decorations and flashlight batteries are all fresh, too...if the trees will just hang tight to their limbs and the roots to the ground, we 'should' survive here.

Dinner is in the frige....Daughter wanted a Strata for dinner tonight, so I put it all together y'day late afternoon since they need to sit overnight before baking...hopefully, the oven will work...maybe I should bake it now and if necessary, at least I can heat it up on the stove top later on!

The flood advisory states as much as 3" of rain could fall overnight in our area...that is alot of rain in 12 hours but I'm in hill country, so flooding is not an issue for me, thank Goodness! I did notice the radar map Mr. Finan put up last evening showing LOTS of yellow, ORANGE & RED by later today! My poor little Pansies:( They have pretty much re-cooped from the last deluge days we've had here....their faces are bright and standing straight but not for long I guess:(

Board games would be a good thing to have on hand but I gave them to the kids years ago!

Well....If I am MIA in the morning, I'm guessing it will be because we've lost power....and here in these boonies we seem to wait awhile longer than the more populated areas, might be awhile before I show up again....but like Governor Terminator always said...."I'll be back!" :)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

One more:)

An email from our Joan R.

Peaches' test run yesterday does confirm Cushings Disease...Meds are being administered and sooner than later, we hope they begin doing their thang to help her back to the sweet little happy dog she was before!

On the subject of tests...I know we are all hoping the culture is showing the docs in Lubbock which antibiotics are needed for our Sandra, too!

We want our WHOLE family to be happy/healthy and HYDRATED properly!

Alright...over/out for now, Everyone...and borrowing a line from Joe..."the crowd stands and roars" !! :)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Hey famblee , it's almost 60 sunny degrees here today - the little bit of snow left on the ground from our white Christmas is quickly melting.

I'm very sick with a cold , got it yesterday , sore throat and all the other cold symptoms . I'm lying down , being cared for well with chicken soup and lots of tlc . Really too sick to be here but wanted to say hello ... I hope all of you having probs will get better , and your doggies too . We'll all reunite to start a new year soon. Assuming I can quit coughing long enough to type, lol. bye now ,

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LYNNE B. - We're about 90 miles from Philly (Ms. Annie's beloved birthplace), 60 miles from Kennett Square, home of UPENN's NBC, and oh yes I've seen many a winter but we don't remember having such fierce cold winds for such a prolonged time!
The Philly Eagles game actually got called Sunday night and they are playing tonight, said the first time in something like 65 years a game was called due to the weather!

Lynne, we can always deal with doggie kibbles and recipes on the floor, just as long as YOU stay off the floor, that's all that matters, LOL!!

Please give DEETLE a hug and kiss for me, too, when you next see him! :)

That mint green blob of yours sounds quite lovely, too! :)

Poor BOBBIE B.!!! Ms. Annie says chicken soup and a nice nip of something for you! So sorry you are not feeling so well :(.

Extra hugs to CARLEEN! So sorry you all had such a harrowing experience with the IV insertion, and, of course, having to say goodbye to dear Bud, you know you never have to apologize for emotions shared here. XX Hugs.

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

Hugs and Christmas Peace,
Lou Ann

Hugs, Lou Ann

Hiya, FsOB! I'm thinking of Joe & Cathy Shelton and all of our Left Coast FsOB who must batten down the hatches for more severe rain storms. Please stay safe and may the electricity stay on!

Alex, thanks for the blue-link to the inspiring story of Emma Wilson. "You go, girl!"

Wishing all here "ACN". Peace, Robyn

#### To Bobbie B, Sandra, & Joan Roya's beloved Peaches: Hoping that you're all feeling better soon!
To Carleen: Sorry that you're having to take down your tree already, Charli. But I hope that you have a super time with your visiting friends this coming weekend.
To Debbie LA: Thanks for your kind words. I am heading upstairs to edit a report for work and then I plan to call it a day!
To Lynne B: Please "keep your powder dry" and may the power stay on!
To Angel Dee: Thank you for your rainbows! ####

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............For Being So, So So Very Beautiful Angels On This Earth..............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............Your Glowing Wings Of Love.................

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

Affirmed

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............For Being So, So So Very Beautiful Angels On This Earth...............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn and Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............Your Glowing Wings Of
Love...............

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

Affirmed

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lou Ann. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lou Ann And
Your Angel Mother Annie And Angel Dad Louie......
......

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

Affirmed

Hello everyone,

Just checking in. It's been WEEKS since I've been on the site but never a day goes by when I don't think of all of you.

I'm doing well, finished radiation Nov 1 and my first check up with my oncologist on Dec 2 yielded good news. I see her every three months for the first year. Always nervous, that never leaves you, but I am taking it one day at a time.

Joe is good and missed his mom when I couldn't see him. I look different with short, grey hair, and not the long red irish locks I had but my boy knew me.

I have been asked to be on a committee to address the concerns of and develop ideas to save horse racing in our state, a task I gladly accepted and we have our first meeting after the holidays. I love this sport, love the horses, and want to do all I can to help this industry. It's as if God made this happen at this time in my life to help with this ever present cancer fear I have. It helps keep my mind off it during the waking hours.

I wish all of you a healthy and loving New Year.

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Skyler you have been in my prayers each day, and will remain there. Good to see you posting!

Bobbie and Robyn you take care of your selfs.

Lynne hope the power stays on!

And too our sweet Dee, rainbows and 8's to you too.

Good read Alex posted top of the page left hand side, top Canadian jock Emma Wilson, and doing her bit!

Good night sweet family, proud to be a Fan of Barbaro. Doing our little part to help horses and stopping slaughter.

As Joe said the KB have taken sometime off, and the feedlots are closed until Jan. 2ed.

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Debbie LA. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth.....
...........Your Glowing Wings Of Love.............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Debbie LA.
You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............

The New Year

A Box Of Many Colors
Placing Hopes And Dreams Inside
Seeing The Joy.................

Musical Notes
And A Song In Your Heart.............

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

Affirmed

It's Zenyatta

Hope she get HOY!

this one is funny but sweet

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Dee!

Hiya, FsOB! A greyish Weds. hss dawned here on the banks of thr Thames. The river itself appears sluggish, with a glazed surface. I know that it's been cold and gusty here, but can it be that the river is starting to freeze? I'm confident that the ferries and subs will put an end to such foolishness.

Wishing everyone a great day. Please scroll up to see a note from our dear FOB, Skyler. It'll make your day! Peace, Robyn

#### To Angel Dee: Eight rainbows to you, our Resident Angel.
To Skyler: What exciting news you've posted. Of course your dear Joe would know you, no matter how long your hair might be. My late Siberian Huskies, Illya and Pushinka, immediately recognized me in 1999 following my severe, appearance-altering facial injuries. Canine and equine love conquers all! Your home state is VERY fortunate to have your expertise at its table as it addresses TB racing issues. Please don't be a stranger, Skyler, we've missed you here and I am thrilled that your exams have gone so well. ####

Hiya, FsOB! A greyish Weds. hss dawned here on the banks of thr Thames. The river itself appears sluggish, with a glazed surface. I know that it's been cold and gusty here, but can it be that the river is starting to freeze? I'm confident that the ferries and subs will put an end to such foolishness.

Wishing everyone a great day. Please scroll up to see a note from our dear FOB, Skyler. It'll make your day! Peace, Robyn

#### To Angel Dee: Eight rainbows to you, our Resident Angel.
To Skyler: What exciting news you've posted. Of course your dear Joe would know you, no matter how long your hair might be. My late Siberian Huskies, Illya and Pushinka, immediately recognized me in 1999 following my severe, appearance-altering facial injuries. Canine and equine love conquers all! Your home state is VERY fortunate to have your expertise at its table as it addresses TB racing issues. Please don't be a stranger, Skyler, we've missed you here and I am thrilled that your exams have gone so well. ####

###Good Morning all. It is a gray morning here in the North. Imagine we are to have temperatures of +9 by Saturday, but alas then it is to drop back to freezing. I think we will be getting our January thaw early.

###I have just skimmed all the posts here. I hope that all who were in those nasty storms in the East wing and the West wing are all ok.

##Sandra, my prayers and well wishes to you. Take care of yourself and be sure to follow the doctor's orders.

##Robyn and Bobbie, I hope those remedies have done their job and you are on the mend.

##To all who have visited here, it is so nice to see your names here again. And I too am looking forward to Laurie's tuck-in. That will be so special.

Have a safe and warm day everyone.

Judy

Crossposting from the DB: Please, let's do what we can; NEED FOB VOICES:

From: NV FOB KELLI (kellihoffman) Dec-2 1:34 pm
To: ALL
53029.1

As many of you may have heard, The Summit of the Horse will be in Las Vegas at the South Point in January....
Friends, our voices are being suffocated. They are gaining power and they are being heard. WE AREN'T.

Please, find South Point on Facebook, their website, etc. write to them and tell them that American's aren't stupid enough to fall for the pro slaughter propaganda we are being fed. Please boycott their hotel. We need voices...loud ones. Below is the breakdown of the schedule.

HELP!

SUMMIT OF THE HORSE – PROGRAM

January 3rd – Monday

6:00 pm – Opening Reception – Trent Loos – Master of Ceremonies for the Summit of the Horse

Trent Loos is a farmer, rancher, and radio host with a special love for folks who lead the same life he has chosen. Trent is a sixth-generation resource provider, specializing in supplying seedstock to pork producers, and beef cattle. When he’s not busy cutting cattle, Trent’s passion is spreading the word about the many positive things in production agriculture, where it is “individuals, not the institutions, that make a difference.”

Announce winner of 2011 Dodge Truck from Chapman Dodge

January 4th – Tuesday

9:00 am – Welcome and Opening Remarks

John Falen, President of Public Lands Council & Tom Collins, Clark County, Nevada, Commissioner

9:30 am – Opening Keynote: The Politics of Land and Horses

U.S. Congressman Charlie Stenholm, Texas, (retired)

9:45-10:00 – Break

10:00 am – The Horsemen’s Forum – Necessary Steps to Restore Lost Value and Normal Markets

A discussion that includes a broad range of horse industry spokespersons representing horse marketing, top trainers in various disciplines, breeders, breed registries, and event organizations. Forum participants will give their brief answer to the question, “What are the most important things that need to be done to restore the horse industry in the United States?” This first round will be followed by questions and answers with the audience.

Dave Duquette – Hermiston, Oregon – working cow horse trainer

Frank Bowman – Springfield, Illinois – Horsemen’s Council of Illinois

Bill & Jann Parker, Billings, Montana – Billings Livestock Horse Sale

David Solum, Solum Brothers – Lamar, Missouri – breeder – production sale

Ted Robinson – Oakdale, California – cow horse trainer

Dennis Foster – Virginia – Master of Fox Hounds Assn

Johnny Zamrzla – California Horse Council – PRCA

Ike Sankey – Joliet, Montana – Sankey Pro Rodeo – PRCA stock contractor

Bob Loomis – Marietta, Oklahoma – NRHA trainer and breeder

Katherine Minthorn Good Luck – Pendleton, Oregon – Intertribal Agriculture Agency

Tyson Larson – Nebraska – rope horse trainer and Nebraska State Senator

12:00 Noon – Lunch Break

Afternoon Sessions: Healthy lands/Healthy Horses—Restoring ecological balance to federal lands, controlling excess and unwanted feral horses on state, tribal, and private lands.

1:30 pm – Bob Abbey, BLM Director – Sustainable & Realistic Solutions to Wild Horse & Burro Program

2:15 pm – Wild Horse Gathers and Issues Regarding Horse Welfare

Dr. Boyd Spratling, DVM and member of the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Committee

2:45-3:00 pm – Break

3:00 pm – The BLM situation

A forum of land management agencies, range specialists, equine specialists, wildlife conservationists, Western state policy makers, and domestic horse industry representatives discussing the current situation on the land, and effects on other users of federal lands, as well as market effects on the horse industry of BLM policies.

John Falen, President of Public Lands Council

Dean Bolstead, BLM wild horse program

Dave Catoor, horse gathering contractor

Steve Torbit, National Wildlife Federation

Larry Johnson, Nevada Sportsmen for Fish & Wildlife and former member of BLM Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Committee

4:00-4:15 pm – Break

4:15 pm – Unintended Consequences on State, Tribal, and Private Lands

Tribal leaders join with private land owners and state land managers to discuss the breadth and scope of devastation wrought by uncontrolled populations of feral horses not under the jurisdiction of the federal government. This forum includes a discussion of the unintended consequences that have resulted in the alarming increase of abandoned, neglected, and starving horses.

Arlen Washines, Yakama Nations

Frank Bowman, Illinois Horse Council

Katherine Minthorn Good Luck, Umatilla, Intertribal Agriculture Council & Northwest Tribal Horse Coalition

Jeri Dobrowski, AMillionHorses.com

Jason Smith, Warm Springs Tribe,

Wade Cox, Colorado rancher

6:00 pm – Evening Reception – The Equine Market Report

An informal discussion with those involved with horse sales and horse marketing from around the country hosted by Nancy Robinson, Vice President for Government and Industry Affairs, Livestock Marketing Association

January 5th – Wednesday

Morning Sessions: The U.S. Horse Industry—Protecting our horseback cultures and livelihoods

9 am – The International Animal Rights Agenda and what is Necessary to Counter Activist’s Tactics, Dennis Foster

Dennis Foster is the Executive Director of the Masters of Foxhounds Association in Virginia. A retired military intelligence officer, Dennis has become an internationally renowned expert on the radical agenda of animal rights organizations worldwide. Following Foster’s presentation, will be a panel discussion including those who have been on the front lines, such as horse owners who have been attacked by animal rights groups speaking from their experience. The objective will be to provide practical, hands-on advice and training on how to protect yourself and your way of life from radical extremist agendas.

Frank Bowman, Horsemen’s Council of Illinois

Mindy Patterson, American Federation of Animal Owners

Denissa Malott, Victim of HSUS abusive actions, and her ongoing effort for justice

Dave Duquette, United Horsemen, who continues to work closely with Denissa Malott and her ongoing battle

10:15 – 10:30 am – Break

10:30 am – Protecting our grazing & other rights— Karen Budd Falen, Wyoming

Attorney Karen Budd Falen has gathered data and conducted research which exposes the egregious misuse of Equal Access to Justice Act funds by environmental and animal rights groups, who have used federal taxpayer dollars to sue the federal government with the objective and end result being the taking of private property rights of animal owners and livestock producers. Her discussion will include straightforward advice on what rights we have as animal owners, and steps we all need to take to petition the government for redress of grievances—a constitutionally guaranteed right of every American citizen.

12:00 Noon – Lunch Break

Afternoon Sessions: Efforts underway to provide humane and economically viable options

1:30 pm – Dr. Temple Grandin – Humane Handling of Horses

2:30 pm – Efforts underway to provide humane and economically viable options

In spite of the economic devastation of the horse industry, efforts around the country are underway to bring humane and regulated horse processing back to the U.S. This forum will include those involved in enterprises already underway to build plants in Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, Wyoming and elsewhere.

Ed Butcher, Montana

Jason Smith, Warm Springs Tribe, Oregon

Sue Wallis, Wyoming

3:15-3:30 pm – Break

3:30 pm – Setting the high standard for humane processing of horses

Representatives from U.S. and Canadian animal science and humane livestock handling organizations, as well as federal and state livestock processing regulatory agencies discuss what is necessary for the humane processing of horses. This will include a presentation of the Equine Humane Handling and Assessment Project of the Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada.

Tim Amlaw, American Humane

Temple Grandin & Mark Deesing from Grandin Livestock Systems

Joey Astling, USDA/APHIS Slaughter Horse Regulation

Jennifer Woods – Humane Handling and Assessment Tool Project

4:30 pm – The international perspective

How the U.S. situation is affecting the Canadian and Mexican horse industry, as well as global impacts.

Bill desBarres, Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada

Chris Gould, Canada, World Breeding Federation of Sport Horses

Rob Leach, Australia, horse trainer familiar with feral horse and camel depredation problems in Australia

Manuel Sada, Criadores de Caballos Deportivos Mexicanos AC, Mexico

6:00 pm – Evening Reception – Canadian and United States Connections in the Equine Economy

Temple Grandin book signing

January 6th – Thursday Morning

8:30 am – Brian Sandoval, Governor of Nevada (or his designee)

9:00 am – U.S. Congressmen Doc Hastings, Washington, new Chairman of Natural Resources Committee

9:30 am – Gary Moyer – Board of Directors – National Conservation Districts

10:00 am – Steve Foglesong – National Cattlemen’s Beef Assn (NCBA) President

10:45 am – 11:00 am Break

11:00 am – G.B. Oliver – Executive Vice President, Paragon Foundation

The Paragon Foundation was founded on the idea that it is the responsibility of government to protect the rights of fellow Americans, as written in the Constitution, as well as the responsibility of every American to make sure the government remained true to its purpose. Understanding that knowledge is power, Mr. Oliver will wrap up the Summit of the Horse in a way that seeks to arm landowners, land managers, horse owners and horse industry professionals with the information and negotiating skills necessary to protect their property.

Does this make you angry??? Good, it should, they are a bunch of killers and liars but our horses are suffering.

Here is South Points FB page
http://www.facebook.com/#!/southpointlv

Here is mine if you aren't already my FB friend.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/kellijay13

Kelli
Proud FOB in NV

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Skyler...great to see you...wonderful news about your health...I am a firm believer God shuts a door and opens a window....

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Dee...thank you for your rainbows.

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Family....

as the year 2010...fast approaching to an end...and a new year comes about....maybe we all can reflect on our lives...the goods, the bads, the wants, and the ifs....

but our horses and furbabies...wants the wants...a good life, a loving home...care and love...

maybe we should start brainstorming on other ways to help....we are all strapped for money, for a hope of a job, for the hope of a better life....can we help the ones that cannot speak for a better life.

maybe committees...some for the rescues, some for the horses and furbabies for meds, feed, and other things...

maybe we can start....just a jar...saving pennies, nickels, dimes...and the committee directs us to the most needed...and we send what we have...each of us...

there are 365 days...365 days...we can help in some way...networking, volunteering, and donating...

and also...our wild mustangs....I know for a fact...that oil industry is starting to boom in the Dakotas, Montana, and Wy....and that is where our wild mustangs mostly lived....coincidence???? on the roundups...???

I know there are several here, several on facebook, twitter and other means of communication....we can do this...we can get the word out...about committees, and saving change, and helping.

and a new Congress...let them know...we are here...we are not going away...we can pick a day of a month or days...and call, fax, email...for our HORSES....that is why we are here...we were called by one beautiful, courageous, horse...and his name is Barbaro.

I pray for each of you...blessings, health, and money to make a difference in each of your lives...

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Thank you Alex...you are a super person...and have given us so many opportunities to be here as a family.

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Please light candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens.

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Remember our Fallen Angels...our country, our family, our rescues....and give a helping hand and pass it forward.

you each are loved...and are love.

Morning all,

Debbie, I love the two BLUE'S that you shared this morning...I just love to see Zenyatta and see how good she is doing...THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

Miss Dee...Rainbow 8's to you dear lady...

Lou Ann, thank you for understanding...I just get over emotional sometimes...

Joan, I have started saving my nickles, dimes and quarters already. Hope to save more horses to give them a good life.

Robyn, Please have a wonderful and peaceful week-end. You know, our Christmas tree is always the 1st present the family gets...also it is the biggest. So I look forward every year to our 1st Christmas present...

Lynne, your poor pansies and my little vincas in the back yard...maybe we will get a break in the rain and wind...with just a touch of sunshine to perk them up a bit. Hope your and yours have a grand New Year's Eve....

Sandra, I hope you are feeling better. Please drink lots of water, juice, tea and get to feeling better soon.

I'm going to light some candeles for Barbaro and the heavenly heard and start the day right, then I'll get working around this place.

Alex, Wendy, Mary, and all who take care of us here, bless you.

Take care all...

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S FANTABULOUS FAMILY)))

oxoxo
carleen in ca

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

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita And Angel Joan Roya
And Angel Curtis and Angel Peaches And Pierre. You
Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............Your
Glowing Wings Of Love.................

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

Affirmed

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Carleen. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth......
...........Your Glowing Wings Of Love.............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Carleen. You
Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............

The New Year

Seeing A Rainbow In The Sky................

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

Affirmed

Morning, Everyone from a SRSLY SOGGY westwing! OMGosh what a night we had here! Rain/Rain and MORE rain...and it's STILL RAINING this morning:( The wind, though around 1a this morning was howling pretty nastily, never got to those forecast 55mph+speeds and I'm ever-grateful to say we haven't lost our lights yet...I'm a bit out of the loop about what the rest of today is bringing, I think I remember Mr. Finan reporting by 6a today, the Valley would be dry...but in these foothills, we are not even REMOTELY dry yet! The clouds stack against the Sierras and dump here like crazy....so it's not like I'm so surprised....I'm just weary from all this PRECIP and would so appreciate a few dry days now!

I worried for the Oaks around my house as well as in the 'hood' last night/early this morning...the ground is pretty saturated and with the wind I wondered if some might give up and fall down..but none fell around me:)

I took little Lucy out for a piddle last night and I think we accomplished our mission in less than two minutes...my jacket was SOAKING WET in that short time...and poor little Lucy:( even with her sweater on...her little head and feets were awful wet:( I talked to our Sandra this morning and she made me LOL...'cause she said she thinks Lucy is wondering WTH is going on here?! Seymoure doesn't have to go outdoors to potty...how come I DO?!

Here's Joe for Wednesday....Golly, this little 13 y/old girl he writes about today is something else! Good for her! Good for the horses!

Wednesday, December 29th... She tried to give me cash to save a horse. I explained the feed lot in Wilton is closed until later in January. Also there is no room at the inn. Our barn and mare motel full. We cannot use our round pens until the mud goes away.

So she took her cash to a man who feeds the homeless in the Garden Highway area. Told him Merry Christmas. The man served up supper to more than 20 grateful people. Ham, turkey, side dishes, and two different kinds of pie.

Her mom phoned on Monday, and said her daughter has raised more cash. And all she talks about is saving a horse from slaughter.

The daughter is 13. More than once I have shown her picture on my website. She is crazy for horses.

I told the daughter about a lady who keeps calling. Begging me to come get her gelding. He lives in deep mud, and the lady says she cannot afford to feed him. The gelding is skinny, and sore from mud abscesses.

I suggested we go get the gelding, and with her cash she can pay board for two months. Hopefully in March we can use our round pens, and the gelding can then be moved to my ranch.

The girl wanted everything done right this very minute. We arranged boarding not far from her house. Our friend Sheldon volunteered his time, and transported the gelding to his new home. He is dark bay, part thoroughbred, part quarter horse. Maybe 6 or 7. A vet went right to work on his mud abscesses. The gelding received a full set of vaccinations. A farrier comes next week to further help his feet.

Mom and daughter went shopping, and bought the gelding a red blanket. With a matching red halter.

The girl is undecided on a name. Right now everyone is calling him Happy.

Yesterday the girl phoned and said she has all these great ideas. She is again raising money for another rescued horse.

It is hard to keep up with this kid. The girl says she loves to help. And she might as well do it now, before she becomes a troubled teen.

Pretty funny. She also said the world DOES revolve around her. The secret is to not let anyone know.

Joe
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And..here's the link to the Whitehouse, too:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

I hope everyone has a good day today....

Skyler: So GOOD to see you here, Hunny! So GOOD to read of your EXCELLENT REPORTS, too...and so GOOD it will be for racing that you've been chosen to be on the committee! Please don't be a stranger, Skyler and please give *DEVON*, *EMMA*, *ALEX* & *KOOKOOLOVE* a kiss from their Aunty Lynne...and *JOE* too! Wheeeeeee:)

Judy: Here I am complaining about rain..and our temps are in the 40's-50's here...+8??? OMG! Got Muk-Luks? Stay as warm as possible, Judy!!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Joe at TB Friends

Joe at TB Friends

SO 'off-topic' but I just wanted to say....

Did anyone watch the Kennedy Center Honors program last night? Daughter and I did and it was so good! That event is always good but last night Oprah and Sir Paul McCartney were recipients...along with others and it was just so EXCELLENT! Lots of memories evoked with the production last night...happy ones and sad ones, too. Watching Paul 'rocking out' in his seat to the music and seeing the expression in his eyes..it was just *GRAND*! And Oprah, as she leaves her 25 year run being the 'Queen of Daytime Talk' and embarks on her new network...what a grand ride she's had in this life, too! Congrats to them both and to the others as well....Merle Haggard....there's another one who's had quite the ride:) I've never been much of a fan of the 'tear in their beer' songs but dang, they've worked hard and hung in there and that deserves some 'hats off' to them! And OMG! Steven Tyler and Kris Kristofferson...Oh, Be Still Mai Heart!! Wheeee:)

OK...thanks for indulging me:)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

###Lynne, well I just had a good chuckle. I won't be needing any mukluks on Saturday. When I said +8 I forgot to mention that is in Celsius which is about 44 or 45F. However, that is to change by Sunday and we could be in the deep freeze. Thank you for thinking of me.

Judy

Hi Lynne. I too watched the Honors last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. Hey Jude was amazing, back to productions of the past!

Zenyatta get her Christmas mints

Praying for Sandra....

Please stop in a lihgt a candle for Joan Roya's "Peaches.".

Candles for "Peaches."

Hiya, FsOB! Wow, doesn't Zenyatta the Queen have as much star power as Barbaro did? And we all know that such a statement is really saying something. I wonder if the video camera operator was holding a treat. Or perhaps Z. is just such a "ham" that she makes an automatic beeline for any camera! Did you hear all of the bird noises coming from Zenyatta's barn? I wasn't expecting that sound.

Wishing all here "ACN". Peace, Robyn

#### To Debbie LA: Thanks for the blue-link to the video of Zenyatta receiving her X-Mas mints.
To Judy: I am somewhat on the mend today, thanks for asking. My cough seems to be an intermittent one. I hope that it is quiescent tonight.
To Otherlyn: Thank you for cross-posting the notice about the convention in NV, on behalf of Kelli. That colloquium looks like a very disturbing one. We all must remember to vote for Madeleine Pickens' float in the Rose Bowl Parade on Saturday.
To Joan R.: Good seeing you back here, Joan. May your home computer be restored soon.
To Dee: Did you see the gorgeous double rainbow in Joe Shelton's TB Friends blog today? Debbie LA posted the blue-link for us.
To Carleen: I thought of you and your family today. Our next door neighbours discarded their X-Mas tree, and it was quite a lovely one. May the rains abate for you, Lynne, and all of our Left Coast FsOB. ####

The Double Rainbow On Angel Joe TB Friends All, All All All All All All All So All Beautiful.....
..........

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent
And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot
So.............For Being So, So So Very Beautiful
Angels On This Earth.................Your Glowing
Wings Of Love.................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And
Angel Brent And Angel Nikita And Angel Lou Ann And
Your Angel Mother Annie And Angel Dad Louie And
Angel Carleen And Angel Debbie LA And Angel Joan
Roya.................

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

Affirmed

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Thinking of Sandra, Lynne, Bobbie B and Robyn and all others in need of "good thoughts." Peaches as well and anyone I may have missed, a quick check in tonight. Everytime I come on site now, it locks up my computer and I have to reboot.....don't have a clue why...but thinking of everyone, especially Angel Dee and her empowering Rainbows........ACN to everyone!!!

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Jane. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth......
.............Your Glowing Wings Of Love...........

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Jane And Angel Lukas And Angel Darcy And Angel Bebe. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So................

The New Year

Seeing A Star In The Sky.................

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

Affirmed

MESSAGE FROM OUR SANDRA -

Our SANDRA wishes you all to know she's having some computer issues :(, too, but asked me to please convey for her that she can't thank you all enough for all the prayers and positive thoughts. She says it really means the world to her and please keep them coming, too!
She's understandably real tired, proceeding with treatment plan, and awaiting test results.

Please keep doing what the Barbaro Nation does best!

Hugs and love, and Christmas Peace; and especially prayers for all walking the rugged path just now, two- and four-legged!

God Bless QUEEN ZENYATTA, too!! :)

always, Lou Ann

Hiya, FsOB! The western sky is turning from black to midnight blue as this Thursday dawns on the banks of the Thames. I slept like a log, but am coughing like crazy now that I am up. Time for a Mucinex, no doubt.

Wishing all of you a safe & productive Thursday. May the rains abate on the Left Coast and keep everyone there safe from mudslides. Peace, Robyn

#### To Jane, thanks for your kind wishes. My best to you as New Year's Eve approaches.
To Lou Ann: Thank you for letting Sandra know that we all look forward to her feeling much better soon.
To Dee: Rainbows to you, our Resident Angel!
To Barb in AZ: Thanks for the blue-link yesterday for the Gratefulness candles for Joan R.'s Peaches. ####

##Good Morning all. It is a very foggy morning here in the North. I expect from the warming winds coming our way this afternoon.

Robyn, so glad to hear you are on the mend. Take care and give your Nikita a big hug and scratch for me.
LouAnn, please pass on my get well wishes to Sandra. I miss seeing her here and hope computer problems will be short lived.
Joan, my prayers for Peaches and I hope you will be back here soon.
Lynne, I too watched the Honors show and was moved by all the allocades given to everyone. Of course Paul was my favourite and as they briefly scrolled through his time line it sure brought back memories. What a tumultuous times they were. My husband is a "tear in the beer" person so I have listened to Merle Haggard's music. What a hard life he has lived and overcome.
I hope Lucy and Seymoure are continuing to forge their friendship. You will have to be careful that your daughter doesn't spirit away Lucy in her luggage when she leaves.

Have a warm and safe day everyone.

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Barbara and others...thank you for candles for Peaches...if it is not Peaches...then Pierre...but is not what it is about...our furbabies and horses give us unconditional love...we need to give back and care for them.

Peaches is on meds for cushing disease....we took her out almost 30 times to urinate...no kidding....hoping the vet can monitor her and get her on the right meds...

Pierre is a lover...what can I say....he still takes liver supplements....

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since I have computer problems like our dear Sandra...and today last day of work this year....

wishing each of you....HAPPY NEW YEAR!

May God grant and bless each of you....may you find joy, good health, work is plentiful, our rescues have...and horse slaughter is stopped.

You know from my heart...how much I love and care for each of you.

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Love you, Barbaro

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Happy New Year Alex...early....and we thank you...thank you from the bottom of our hearts...

To all members of this SPECIAL group - may 2011 be a bountiful and good year for all. We've come a long way with a long way to go. Our cause will not go away nor be diminished. Lets always remember the ones who did not make it this year. God Bless them. We will fight the evil out there until it ends.

Morning, Everyone....

Judy: Yes! Daughter has already been overheard whispering to Lucy, "Sissy will put you in her purse and bring you home with me...and we'll have so much fun!" :) Miss Lucy wakes earlier these mornings and zooms from beneath the covers in her Mama's bed...makes a straight bee-line for her new Sister's bed and dives in under those covers for the duration of her sleepy-time! :) Mama and Lucy both..not to mention Seymoure, will ALL be needing serious counseling and or drugs when daughter leaves! I really don't want to think of that day at all:(

35 degrees here this a.m.! That is pretty chillsey! I see ice patches on my street too! Clear though...so we're guaranteed some sunshine today! Gosh...whodathunk seeing the sun could bring such excitement?! :)

Here's Joe for Thursday....

Thursday, December 30th... I asked several of those associated with Tb Friends, are there any new goals we should strive for in 2011?

From Sheldon: Get your own Starbucks card.

From Kristin: Tell it like it is. Quit hiding the unpleasant details.

From Jennifer: Get your own Starbucks card.

Today our horse hauler Georgia brings us a 14 year old race horse. His name is Red Seattle, and he is said to have health issues. Earlier this year Red Seattle won a race. Faster than the kids. A big Thank You to Georgia for making this trip.

Kristin's point of view aside, I have a feeling 2011 is going to be a lot like 2010. Showing you my phone number (530-383-2120) and begging for new homes. We can help with transportation, blah blah blah.

One of my favorite comments of 2010. We gave a young lady a nice gelding, and she had to sign a one dollar bill of sale. The young lady wanted to know: Can I make monthly payments on the one dollar? She was only kidding of course. I think.

Another of my favorite comments from 2010. A family in Davis greeted an older thoroughbred mare from the Wilton feed lot. A young boy, 9 or 10, walked up to the mare and began sniffing her. His mom asked, what are you doing? The young boy replied: I love the new horse smell.

And this from a student at Sacramento State: Hey Joe, you look like Joan Rivers.

I am not sad to see 2010 come to an end. Any new beginning is a new beginning. Starting off fresh. Hopeful. And watch out for those Chicago Cubs.

Enjoy your 47 degree Thursday, and be sure to hug your horses. The Beatles on the oldies station...
(he forgot his signature today)
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And...here's the link to our Whitehouse, too:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Everyone have a good day today!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent
And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot
So...............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............For Being So, So So Very Beautiful Angels On This Earth.................
Your Glowing Wings Of Love.....................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart
So (8) A Lot So..............

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

Affirmed

Morning all...

The sun is out and shining BRIGHTLY!!! It's very cold though...how cold? I don't really know but my vincas and Lynn's pansies would really like little winter coats right about now....the squirrels too!

I lit candles for Peachs and Barbaro to start the morning off. It makes me feel good.

Sandra, dear lady, I hope you are well on your way to mending. I'm still taking vitamine C and drinking lots of water. Fighting off a cold.
I bet lots of us are...

Santa left one more present for me...a brand new PUSH BROOM!!!! Now I bet you are are thinking that I have lost my mind to get so excited about a push broom..but there is a really B I G oak tree in our front yard. This thing drops about 5 gallons of acorns a day in the front yard, our drive way and in the gutter. Man, I just push that broom and all those acorns into one massive pile!! Yeah!!!!

Well, as we approach the end of 2010 (YEAH!!!!)I'm hoping 2011 will bring new hope and better times for us all.

My coffee is kicking in....time to run around and get work done.

Please have a wonderful day, please stay healthy if you can, and if you are ailing, please get better soon...

(((((HUGS AND BEST WISHS FOR A NEW YEAR TO ALL BARBARO'S GRAND FAMILY))))

oxoxo
carleen in ca

The New Year

Traveling Together On The Golden Road Of The Rainbow...............

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

Affirmed

###Dee, resident angel, thank you always for spreading your rainbows over us all. May they always surround you throughout the next year with their light.

Judy

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Carleen!! You've still got acorns dropping? Boy, would my deersies love to see them! You'd never have to use a push broom again, either, Carleen! They'd clean them right up for you!! :)

Our acorns are long since dropped and consumed by the deer and squirrels, too....we had a 'crop' but not a 'bumper crop', so though they all ate good for a few weeks...they've long since disappeared here!

Sun is shining here, too! I'm so glad for the sun! Maybe things will have a chance to dry out a little bit at least, before the next round is here on Saturday! Still frost on rooftops here this a.m., too and it's almost 10:30! Cold out there! Squirrels and birdies are all enjoying the black oil sunflower seeds though, and I'm ever grateful for the gift card from Santa so I could include a bag of those in my purchases!

Yes...I think most of us are hoping/praying for a BETTER YEAR IN 2011! Things just MUST start turning toward the light by now, don't yole think?! Not just for us hoomans, but the animals too....and the *HORSES* are Number One!

Did yole read about Alex's upcoming Book Signing Tour!! OMGosh! It's finally happening!! Wheeee:) I told him he needs to remember us...'cause we knew him 'when' before he becomes a *BEST SELLING AUTHOR*! LOL...

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

The New Year

The Most All, All All All All All All All Beautiful And Glowing Rainbow Book..............

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

Affirmed

###HAPPY NEW YEAR ALEX,

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year.

A new year and a new decade. I pray that you all enjoy good health and prosperity.

Barbaro, we shall continue to fight in your honor to end the disease of Laminitis and the end of the slaughter of horses.

God Bless you all.

Judy

Happy New Year

Anonymous
"A new year is unfolding—like a blossom with petals curled tightly concealing the beauty within.

Lord, let this year be filled with the things that are truly good—with the comfort of warmth in our relationships, with the strength to help those who need our help and the humility and openness to accept help from others.

As we make our resolutions for the year ahead, let us go forward with great hope that all things can be possible—with Your help and guidance."

Hiya, FsOB! Alex, I am not on Facebook, so any blue-links which you might post re. your anticipated book-signing tour in 2011 would be most appreciated. You know that you have a place to stay if you plan to head to CT or RI in 2011....

It is a damp cold night, here this evening on the banks of the Thames. Can you all believe that tomorrow is the final day of 2010? Definitely a night for the electric blanket....

Alex, could you have ever foreseen in December of 2006 that so many people who were inspired by Barbaro would continue to convene here in order to fight horse slaughter, advocate for safety in TB racing, and help to advance the shelter of horses in need as well as research into the cause(s) of and treatment for laminitis? Thank you and Wendy for all that you do to maintain this site! Peace, Robyn

### To Stu: A hearty "hear, hear" to your message!
To Carleen: Sorry that you are still under the weather. I hope that you didn't overdo it outside, cleaning up the acorns. Your entry has reminded me that I need to take another dose of Mucinex now.
To Sandra: Can't wait till we hear that you are 100% over your illness. We miss our pal down in Lubbock!
To Joan: Poor little Peaches. I hope that her steroid dosage can be titrated soon. She, you, & your husband must be exhausted from the trips outside.
To Judy: Ms. Nikita is on good behaviour tonight, I am pleased to report. Unlike last PM, when she wanted a forbidden tryst with Trooper!
To Dee: Rainbows to you, dear Dee! ####

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............For Being So, So So Very Beautiful Angels On This Earth..............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn and Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So................Your Glowing Wings
Of Love................

The New Year

Finding Rainbows................

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

Affirmed

Hiya, FsOB! It's a "TGIF" and "TGINew Year's Eve" sort of Friday. What a year it's been, too. May 2011 bring good health to Barbaro's siblings Nicanor, Lentenor, and Margano. Ditto for the queens of our hearts, Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra. I wish each and every one of you have a safe weekend.

Let's hope that 2011 brings an end to the transport of North American horses for slaughter and to the round-ups of wild mustangs, as well as new scientific developments in the study of laminitis. I am sure that I speak for us all in saying that we await the release of Alex's book - oh, what a happy day that shall be in 2011. Hoping that many of our new as well as longstanding FsOB can drop by here for a visit this weekend.

Alex, you and Wendy do such committed and impressive work in maintaining this Website on a daily basis. Thank you so very much! Peace, Robyn

Zenyatta

This was ESPN story before the BC, but I had not seen it! Love the pictures of Queen Z.

Alex the Pro slaughter people are always one-sided.

Happy New Year!

I wish everyone well for 2011, especially those who have been poorly or unhappy.

They have just announced that this has been the coldest December here for 120 years. At the moment it is a balmy 8 degrees Celsius - as Judy says, mid-forties Fahrenheit - but we too are set to see temperatures plummet on Sunday as the high pressure over Scandinavia reasserts itself and beats off the warm, wet westerlies that have given us a temporary respite. It has been a bad time for the birds and animals and I hope we do not get another prolongued cold spell. I hope too that your East Coast does not get a repeat of the horrid blizzards. Keep warm!

Prolongued? I think the cold has got to my brain. I of course mean "prolonged".

Morning all... December 31st, 2010.

Lynne, I would dearly love to share our acorns with your deersies! Maybe I could sweep up a weeks worth and drive them up to...it's a thought!

Miss Dee, Beautiful rainbow 8's to you dear lady.
Thank you for always keeping us covered.

Judy, Happy New Year to you too! A cure for Laminitis and NO MORE TRAILORS CROSSING ANY BORDERS WITH OUR HORSES. Sounds real good to me.

Debbie, L.A.- I just love the blue blogs that you share with us about horses and Zenyatta is the best. You two can always make me smile.

Robyn, I just discoverd Mucinex. It really does work! I hope you're feeling better too!

Sandra, Meds, fluids and rest... please take care.

Stu, Happy New Year to you and yours...

Let's not forget to vote for Mrs. Pickens and those grand horses. #83 I believe....

Happy New Year's to those of our family who use to visit regularly and still read here from time to time.

May we all have a better year in 2011.
Alex, Wendy, Mary, Tim, Penny and all who watch over this site...Thank you!!!

To our Barbaro, who we will never forget,and all his connections, bless you dear ones.

(((HUGS TO BARBARO'S WONDERFUL FAMILY!!!!)))

HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL!!!

oxoxo
carleen,(charli) Skit, Skat, Boo and Tibby

Barbara Livingston Memoriam horses 2010

Good Last Morning of 2010, Everyone....

So much of 2010 I am glad to see leave...I welcome the New Year with anticipation of 'better' .... better in all aspects, let's hear it for *BETTER*!

Joe's morning began far too early...with 'horsey shenanigans!! :)

Friday, December 31st... The last thing you want to hear on a dark December morning, is horses screaming from the barn area. Frost on the ground. Ice in the water buckets. No way do I want to go out there. Mornings like this, I am wishing for a real job. Perhaps in a nice warm kitchen. I like kitchens. There are three different levels of horse screams. Angry, panic, and goofing off. These are goofing off screams, which means someone has escaped from their stall.

I found Gotta Get (we call him Freckles) visiting other horses. His stall gate wide open. What a rampage. Freckles must have been loose for hours. Our barn isle looks like a tornado hit. Freckles had knocked grooming supplies from shelves. Emptied the garbage can. A scared to death barn cat was hiding under the saddle rack. Freckles touched noses with his best friend Proud Phil, and the two let out a goofing off scream. I said Freckles go back to your stall, and he gave me that oops look. And then he went back to his stall.

Not even 4:30 a.m., and the entire ranch is awake. Neighbors quickly put out their For Sale signs.

Delicious hot coffee from Peets. Yummy cookies came from Nada in Germany. The cookies are called Mandelspekulatius. Thank you Nada. Pony Boy ate two, and now he wants to go live with Nada.

The last day of 2010, and chores are forever. Jenny Hartman (first picture below) returns to the Army this weekend. Our friend Mike comes home from snowy New York. We need to find a stall for a young race horse with a bad knee. There is employment at another ranch, where the big bucks are earned. Saving for that villa in Tuscany.

I will be back early Tuesday morning, to share with you life from a goofing off ranch in Woodland. Happy 2011. You have to love the possibilities...

Joe
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Me...I slept until 7:30 this morning! And absolutely UNHEARD of treat for my apparently broken internal alarm clock...I'm not complaining though, 'cause it felt WONDERFUL:)

As I watched Nightly News last night a truly disturbing story of a highway being punched through the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania...Road kill, lots of that is forecast...to say nothing of the migration of the Wildebeests being interrupted...herds disturbed, separated..and why might this be happening? Money....just like always...dollars for a mineral needed to manufacture cell phones....OMG! The government has already begun the not just mapping on paper but on the ground there, the direction of said highway:( I really don't think that was what God had in mind for His creatures when he made them! Yes..it will give jobs and lifted economic opportunities to lots of srsly poor people there....but what about the ANIMALS?! Why do the animals always have to suffer or lose lives to further the opportunities of MAN?! St. Francis is truly over-worked!

I hope Yole have a good day today! I hope your Eve is spent with good friends, loved ones....two legged or three or four (the latter being the furry variety) Be safe out there, Family! Stay warm and dry and come back here to this Front Porch tomorrow or asap....we've got work to do still and visiting, too:) xoxo P.S. I think our Laurie, H. might be here sometime later on with a last of 2010 'Tuck-In'....What a lovely way to end the year and make things feel like all is well afterall:)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Carleen:) What a grand offer you have given the deer here in my 'hood'! However....Coastal Oaks and Foothill kinds are 'different' and so I think it might not be a good idea to introduce new sorts of acorns to my foothill deersies...The local Farm Advisor might frown upon the idea, too....could be sort of like 'Don't Move Citrus' have you seen those commercials recently? Apparently it's a good way to spread disease from one area to another....who knew? Not me!

Sunny here this a.m. and *COLD*!! I think tomorrow brings warmer temps and more rain....omGosh...MORE RAIN!

Getting a plan in place for this day/night...no going out 'whooping it up' for this lady, though..those New Year's Eve celebrations are memories for me now...:) Had some good times, though!! LOL!

A trip to the local market for ingredients to make a 7-Layer Dip for dinner later on....and might even check out the liquor aisle...Margaritas go so nicely with that dish:) Of course I'll need to pace myself, otherwise I'll be sleeping by 8p...which is why the 'whooping and hollering' Eves are just memories now!

Alex...Are you moving to NY?

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

too cute

Happy New Year all!

Lynne,

I did not even think about the difference between the different oaks....I sure don't want any deersies getting sick because aunt Charli goofed up.

Anyway, my daughter and I are off to the store for
more goodies to eat and drink tonight too!

Please enjoy your evening and take care!!!

oxoxo
carleen in ca

Feeling some better. Hardly remember Christmas Eve as I spent it in the ER. Hope you all had a good Christmas.

15 years ago today I found a pup in a frozen icey ditch. I brought him home to either find his owner or find him a new one. Of course, there was no owner in Lost and Found looking for a shepard pup. He found a home for almost 15 years. He became my soulmate and I miss him everyday but especially tonight as we always had a little New Years Eve party. So many memories for a dog named Chief.

Happy New Year everyone, I hope we have a good 2011, slaughter will end, the abuse of our wild horses will stop and all abuse done on the most incredible creature God ever created. They only deserve, goodness, kindness, love, honor,gratitude, ONLY Gentel Hands on them,and RESPECT for who they are.

Happy New Year Barbaro! I love you dear friend and miss you still.

(((((((((((((((SANDRA))))))))))))))))

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd. . . for each of you know you take me to where angels walk.
As our ANGEL DEE says, "It is AFFIRMED!"
Indeed it is.

Holding hands, hooves, paws, sharing hearts with the entire Barbaro Nation!!

Such beautiful sentiments posted here again, and many familiar "faces", too, and I am very much with each of you in spirit as we celebrate bringing in another year together of carrying on Barbaro's Legacy!
I know the path can get very fogged, very dark, very rugged at times, sometimes we question . . . it's human nature, but hope must never be extinguished . . . the tiniest flicker can illuminate many hearts, many places, do many things.

Blessings and peace to each of this most special Barbaro Nation in 2011.

I feel like Barbaro comes very close sometimes, like he and so many of our beloved ones with him, they pause by the Heavenly Gates and peer down to earth, with hearts aglow, and they feel the love that we carry in our hearts, they see the cause we fight for, and they are so very happy and proud.

Well I ought to have a Guy Lombardo album to put on for Ms. Annie tonight . . . but we'll be quietly festive just the same. But I must scoot and get ready! I was making biscotti all afternoon!

Happy New Year!
Can't wait to see the Rose Parade in the morning!!

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DEBBIE L.A. - your sentiments posted at 12:56 a.m., 12/31, so deeply touched my heart, so beautiful, I must add that to my album of favorites! Thanks for sharing!!

SANDRA - All the hugs you can handle tonight, I understand . . . . XXXXXX.
Always in loving memory of your beloved CHIEF!

Love to all,
always, Lou Ann

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Happy New Year to all my FOB Family......we had a delightful evening...early New Year's Eve dinner of baked ham, swedish meatballs ( from my Swedish father's recipe,) and lovely lobster mac and cheese (Barefoot Contessa's recipe) made by my daughter...I am content and happy...

thoughts to Sandra and Chief and all other friends here tonight...let's hope for a wonderful 2011...I am certainly ready for it...hugs to Dee tonight for her devotion to us in Rainbows!!

Happy New Year, family!

Happy New Year All!!!!

It's 10:20 pm here on the west coast... almost
2011....

Bless you us all in the new year.

((((HUGS TO BARBARO, HIS LOVING FAMILY AND THE NEW YEAR!!)))

0x0x0x
carleen in ca

This night I wish everyone peace and joy, your my family and I love you all so very very much. Most people think I am nuts for loving a horse named Barbaro, and most don't want to talk about horse slaughter. Only here do I feel understood. We have come along way, but our job is not done yet.
Prayers for all, and maybe this year we can stop horse slaughter. Here for our Barbaro, always and forever.

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

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lou Ann And
Your Angel Mother Annie And Angel Dad Louie. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............Your
Glowing Wings Of Love....................

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

Affirmed

(((((SANDRA AND CHIEF)))

Happy New Year's to you both.

oxoxo
carleen in ca

Happy New Year's family...

Just voted 5 times for Mrs. Pickens and the Mustang float. It's easy, just text "50649" then in the message area just put FLOAT 83.

Let's cheer on the Mustangs!!!

(((HUGS TO BARBARO'S FAMILY))))

oxoxo
carleen in ca

*HAPPY FIRST DAY OF THE NEW YEAR*, Everyone...

Well...did yole survive? :) The 7-Layer Dip was delicious!! We decided to not partake of the Margaritas, because we both wanted to be sure and be AWAKE at midnight...:)

CNN with Anderson Cooper and whatsherface...Kathy Lee Gifford...she gives me HIVES, Family:/ Anderson, on the other hand...makes me swoon:) So, I/we watched the Ball drop in NYC live...I love that part:) 1M people in an 18 block piece of real estate....always makes me so glad I'm home watching, I always wonder how in the WORLD they all find their way home again and how LONG it must take them!

Daughter was fading at around 11p, so was I...and Lucy/Seymoure were both snoring already....so we gave it up and retired to our own rooms. I watched the late news and woke myself up at 11:57p so I did manage to welcome the New Year at the appropriate time:) I turned off my light and listened to firecrackers and rifles (hopefully loaded with BLANKS) being shot off...and fell immediately to SLEEP!

It's cold and rainy here this morning and the daunting task of un-decorating awaits us this day...always so much more FUN:) to put them up than it is to put them away!

I hope everyone here had fun last night...and I welcome this new year with open arms...for good things coming our way and the way of our American horses, too!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Jane. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth......
............Your Glowing Wings Of Love............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Jane And Angel Lukas And Angel Darcy And Angel BeBe. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............

Glowing New Year Rainbows.................

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

Affirmed

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lou Ann And
Angel Jane. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..
.............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita And Angel Carleen And
Angel Bobbie B. And Angel Debbie LA And Angel Joan
Roya And Angel Lynne And Angel Judy And Angel Taffy And Angel Lynne And Angel Linda FL And Angel Rachel And Angel Jacob And Angel Aaron And Angel Sue. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...
...................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Alex And Angel Wendy And Angel Mary And Angel Swedishkat and Angel Amy. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.....................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Mr. And Mrs.
Roy Jackson And Nicanor And Lentanor "The Angels
Of Divine Hope" And Angel Mr. Michael Matz And Angel Edgar And Angel Dr. Dean Richardson "The Wizard Of Oz" And Angel Staff "Glinda" And Angel Peter And Angel Eduardo And Angel Alle And Angel Rachel And Angel Jacob And Angel Aaron And Angel Joe And Angel Cathy And Angel Tim And Angel Penny
And Zenyatta. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.
................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Sandra And Chief And Angel Daryl And Warpaint And Dakota And
Angel Sofie's Lee And His Angel Famblee And Angel
Tammie And Angel Chessie And Angel Verna And Angel Renee And Hans And Angel Barb AZ, Chunky And Punky And 153 And Petunia And Angel Jonna And
Angel Lucy And Angel Linda And Angel Harriette And
Scout And Angel Joan Roya And Angel Curtis And Peaches And Pierre And Angel Otheryln And Angel
Skyler And Angel Padme A'Tea And Angel Tara And Nomi. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.........
..............

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

Affirmed

A date we will never see again 1/1/11
Happy first day of 2011

Happy New Year, FOB famblee. Hugs and healing to all who need them. They say what you do on New Year's Day is what you'll do all year long. This morning we rewrapped the bandages on our Penny dog. She had surgery on her knee last week. Doing well. My thinking is, I'll be happy to be able to care for all my animals each and every day of the year to come - whatever it takes. That, to me, would mean a good year! To take care of those closest to me and also do everything I can to help the ones I'll never meet except in heart thoughts. To work with everyone here to honor Barbaro. To join in efforts to bring about real change, improvements and rescued lives.

Barbaro, always in my heart. (((Famblee)))

You are all in my heart - and I wish you the happiest new year.

I wish our horses a new year of freedom from slaughter - if only our Congress and Pres. would hear us - perhaps this is the year.

Dear Frens All,

A simple hope for this new year: Love and Life.

Loving BARBARO. Loving all of you.

Your FOB Fren, O

Hope all of yole have a very good 2011. Thanks to you all for remembering my Chief.
I am doing a little better. The doctor may have me get an IV at home for a few days if my ins. will pay for it. I am going to be okay but is going to take a little while.

###
Sandra
your in my thoughts and prayer!(((Chief)))

Zenyatta

:)

Dutrow horse tests positive undisclosed meds

I feel so sorry for the poor horse, who has no say in what the trainer give him.

who making the big bucks

Give back to the horse! Who are not top winners.

done! this craep makes us look like a bunch of morons. we are better than thie. Far better@!

Morning, Everyone....

Second morning of the New Year and in these foothills, it is RAINING and WINDING againnnnn:/ I thought I'd heard we were in for a dry spell...and apparently we are, but not until Tuesday or Wednesday....it's just howling out there and as I searched the Weather Underground website for my area....there's red/orange/yellow right over the lake next to me now...and guess what? MORE COMING OUR WAY....big lines, fat ones of more red/orange/yellow...for Heaven's Sakes! The equines in heaven must be racing around that Heavenly tapeta track and spilling all those 'toffs' as they zoom by! Enough, already! Uncle...Uncle already!

It's FOOTBALL DAY IN AMERICA!! Wheee! My Niners have no chance of anything other than finishing the season this time around...it's alright though, there's always next year:) Mr. Singletary did get fired....and maybe the next coach will somehow get them to a better place in the standings....we've always got 'next season' to focus on and hope for:) Love football!! :)

Lucy played 'musical beds' last night....I turned off my light and she got down from our bed...I put the light on and called to her...she came running:) but sat on the floor next to the bed...looking first at her Mama and then the direction of her new Sister's room....she did that three or four times...so torn, don't you know:) And then...zooooooom!!! Off she tore for daughter's room....so, off my light went...I woke sometime later to realize she'd come back:) so I snuggled with her little self and we ended up spending the night together...This early morning around 5:30 as I woke up....she got down and made her 'beeline' for her sister's room...she knew I was going to get up...she wasn't ready yet...and she's still in there!! LOL! Now, it's nearly 7:30 here....she' become a late sleeper in these past few weeks:)

I hope everyone has a good day today....We got the indoors undecorated here y'day....the outdoors will need to wait until Mr. Sun comes out again...all that 'pretend pre-lit spruce' garland is wet and it needs to dry out before it goes back into the containers...I should have taken it down on New Year's Eve day...it was dry then..but wanted to light it up one more night...so it stays put for now!

Sandra: Slow/Steady....you'll be good as new soon! Chiefster and Murphy and Bud are all so exhausted from the Big New Year's Celebration at Heaven's Gate Farm, I betcha they're STILL resting! Can you IMAGINE the tissue paper shredding which went on in preparation for midnight? OY! :)

Jane: So happy for your family to share the New Year festivities with you:)

Debbie LA:) Me too....We love YOU, too:)

Dee: I just remembered! You left a message!! I'm sorry, Hunny! I'll call later! Happy Rainbows to You, Dee!!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA (soggy/windblown ca)

##Joan

How is Peaches doing?

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Lynne. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth......
.......

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lynne And Angel Murphy And Seymore And Angel Daughter Michelle. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.....
.............Your Glowing Wings Of Love...........
.............

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

Affirmed

Belated Happy New Year to everyone.

RIP Munition. so very sad.

Munition is a horse who should not have gone to slaughter. Munition was a 2007 foal, sired by Prime Timber, out of Cracker Night. He had 39 starts and won $144,828. Nearly everyone and everything failed Munition, particularly the laws that were written and implemented in the U.S on July 31, 2010, in accordance with guidelines created by the European Union. Many believed that these guidelines would stop transportation of horses from the US to slaughter, or at least delay the process for the six month period in which the horses were to have been sworn as free of drugs that would make them unfit for human consumption.

It became evident very quickly after the date, that what many feared and anticipated, that the required certificates and affidavits that were to be signed by sellers and surrendered to the buyers of horses, particularly those bound for slaughter, were not reliable. Munition is a perfect example. A former racehorse, retired in the summer of 2010 shortly before the effective date of the EU guidelines, Munition changed hands from his former trainer to an individual, who quickly made plans to sell him, and within a very short period of time, he was bound for auction. The change of ownership and the ensuing conflicts that arose have a stranger-than-fiction edge, and the story was the topic of several message boards and reported by news media in several areas. It was thought that perhaps Munition was sold to an unknown individual, was stolen, was traded, transported, or killed, but because it wasn't clear exactly what happened to Munition, he was the subject of a national search, with the objective to return him to his former trainer, who was shocked and shattered to know that he may have been shipped to slaughter, and if he were to be found, the trainer wanted him back to ensure his welfare.

The trainer disclosed to those who were searching for Munition, that he had been given phenylbutazole, commonly known as "Bute", which is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory. Munition had suffered a suspensory injury and bute is typically given for this type of injury to reduce inflammation and pain. He had been given bute shortly before he was transferred to the person who had him for a very short time before he disappeared. In accordance with the terms of the EU Guidelines, a horse must be warranted drug free for six months prior to slaughter. The affidavit that changes hands between the seller and the buyer, who in this particular case appears to be a buyer who then sells horses to a supplier in Canada, apparently signed and swore that this horse was drug-free. This horse entered the market with a drug in his system that is potentially harmful to humans, violating the EU guidelines, and that could only be ascertained should this particular horse be tested after slaughter. The testing is purely random and as it has been explained, since there is apparently no end user mechanism in place at the present time, testing is virtually non-existent at this time. The Canadian plants rely upon the affidavits as being true and legal documents, verifying the animals are drug-free.

Phenylbutazole is a multi-organ toxin to humans, and according to the EU Guidelines, any horse who has ever received bute either during a racing career or for a pasture injury, post surgical procedure, for colic or any number of illnesses or injuries, is considered to be excluded as a "food animal". The residue is present in the horse's tissues for lifetime. It causes toxicity to the gastrointestinal system in humans, endrocrinological system, severe electrolyte imbalance that can cause heart failure and death, it is a carcinogen, most specifically in the lungs, and can cause acute multisystem organ failure, or isolated liver, renal or hematological system failures. There are a total of 55 pharmaceutical products that are typically administered to horses, some of which require the six month clearance period. Among them are anabolic steroids, banamine, a milder but more commonly administered non- steroidal inflammatory, furosamide, otherwise known as "Lasix", commonly given to thoroughbreds to prevent bleeding from the lungs, antimicrobial, "antibiotics" specifically, which are given for a multitude of conditions such as strangles, to prevent infection in injuries, and many other bacterial illnesses. Others are wormers, vaccines, and even more common supplemental preparations.

The Guidelines were designed to protect humans, but those who are dedicated to the abolition of slaughter, have dearly hoped that horses would not be sent to slaughter as nearly all have received vaccinations and dewormers, all of which contain toxins that would harm humans. But then the hopes of all those who are dedicated to the abolition of slaughter believed that the laws that were enacted to prohibit transportation of horses in double-decker trailers were quickly dashed to pieces with the realization that the transporters found ways to bypass the checkpoints. Bypassing to the extent that trailers are unloaded on the US side of the borders and the horses are walked across the borders at locations outside the checkpoints, or they are offloaded and reloaded into smaller trailers and taken across the boarders after traveling hundreds of miles for hours with rest or food or water, also in violation of the transportation laws. I suppose it should have been anticipated that the affidavits and health certificates would be worth less than the paper on which they are written.

This is a horse that was not "unwanted", a catchphrase that has been constructed by the slaughter industry and supporters to justify the ending of horses' lives by slaughter. Many individuals mobilized to help search for him, particularly Deborah Jones (CA) of the Thoroughbred Identity Protection Association. Deborah has connected thoroughbreds who ended up at auctions and in feedlots to former owners and trainers, and when she learned of Munition's "disappearance", she worked almost nonstop to locate him, so that he could be reclaimed by Matthew Clarke, his former trainer. Mr. Clarke was distraught to know that Munition had left the hands of Mara Feld, the person who was to take him as a private owner, but for reasons that are not clear as of this writing, sold him within a very short period of time, either days or maybe a few weeks, at most, and it has been just recently that his fate has become known. Munition was slaughtered. This is so particularly tragic because the timing just didn't work for Munition or anyone who was committed to bringing him to safety. But most particularly, because his saga resonates with the tragedy that continues, and that is that slaughter continues, that despite what some stubbornly and stalwartly continue to claim, that the regulations ARE upheld, that the affidavits ARE in compliance, and the very reason we believed would stall the progress of transport to slaughter, and the very act of slaughter, is a farce and actually devious and conscientious intent of some to disregard the regulations.

Those who are in the slaughter business maintain that there is compliance with the laws and regulations, particularly in the part of the country where Munition's saga began. It's just unconscionable. But Munition should now be destined to be an example of how these laws are ignored and bypassed, and perhaps will serve to be pivotal in insuring that there must be better policing for compliance. And perhaps as recognition and awareness comes from hearing of his story, maybe more will join the campaign to abolish slaughter once and for all.

There's nothing good about this in any shape or form. But just maybe Munition's story will be pivotal in pushing the bills forward. Maybe our congress will view his example as a shameful illustration of how those in the slaughter business break the laws, to the extent that they are disregarding of the safety of the products consumed by the end users. There is much outcry and fury about inferior products imported from elsewhere to the US, maybe our congress will note that the slaughter industry knowingly and with forethought allows products to be transported to Canada and US for use in Europe and Asia without regard for the safety of the product. It is shameful, humiliating and an embarrassment, on top of the horror and revulsion we feel knowing that as badly as we want to protect them, our horses are killed even as I write.

Perhaps Munition will be the unwitting key to the end of slaughter. I dearly hope so. We'll tell his story to everyone. We'll make our elected representatives listen even though they claim they have, but they haven't acted as promised. We'll make sure that Munition's death will not be in vain.

It just breaks my heart that he wasn't found, most particularly because Mara Feld had the option to return him to Mr. Clarke when the realization came to her that she couldn't keep him. So many share the heartache of Mr. Clarke and his family. We all wanted such a different outcome. We won't let Munition be forgotten, and we will honor him by pledging to amp up our war against the slaughter industry, foreign and those who endeavor to open plants here in the US, like Sue Wallis and her sidekick, Dave Duquette, Tom Lenz and the very deceitful entities that claim to have horses' welfare at heart.

Rest in peace, sweet Munition. I'm so sorry that you received the worst betrayal of all. You deserved so much more.

Munition's story should be told in Europe. They think they're safe now? This tells them they aren't. Wonder who those reporters were that broke the news to them last year?

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Today is the first Monday of the new year....let us pray...we will make more of a difference...we will make statements...and many miracles will happen for our horses and furbabies...please.

That there will be more jobs...the economy will have a boost....and there will be plenty for our rescues...and no more horse slaughter, neglect, or abuse...

Maybe...I am dreaming an impossible dream....but I Believe...and I know God will hear us...

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so...call, fax, email...we have new Congress on Capitol Hill...

help and read the db...and help in anyway possible.

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Barbaro..we love you...please light up candles for him and all of his heavenly frens.

Those in bad weather...we are with you...and many heartful prayers for each of you...

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Thank you Alex.

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Peaches is a very sick little girl...she drinks water like it is cotton candy with the cushing disease....she is not Peaches...she shivers, she is confused, and losing weight...her brother Pierre does not know what goes on..he loves her dearly.

thanks for the candlesite for Peaches...hopefully the vet will get her meds dosage in control for her..she will never be cured..but it is controllable...

Getting up and taking her out every 2 hours or less to urinate is hard...but we will do it.

God Bless each of you....much love and prayers....Joan
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I still do not have access to computer at house...working today...computer fixed is the least on my list...it is Peaches, our horses and furbabies and all of you...

Morning all...

Joan, Healing prayers to your precious Peaches and to poor Pierre who wants to help his sister.

Munitions, Rest in Peace dear one. Only four years old...

No rain in San Jose today, but very chilly and cloudy. Time to bring out the push broom though.
All that wind knocked down lots of acorns.

I was sorry to read that Mrs. Picken's float did not win the viewer's choice award, but it did seem to get alot of attention.

I read some good news on the board about Mr. Boxcar! Do you remember Shelley A and her beautiful grey? When Boxcar would win a race, Shelley always saved another horse. As fate comes in Mr. Boxcar was hurt and has with several forever homes...but Shelley found Justin in Maryland. Justin was the one who first put a saddle on Mr. Boxcar. He has watched his progress and kept in touch with Shelley for a long time.
Mr. Boxcar is now in his forever home with Justin and Shelley can keep watch over him. I was so happy to read this.

Judy, Joan, Debbie, Stu, Lou Ann, Miss Dee, Kathy B. Marge, Sandra, Miss Lynne and family, please have a good day. Off to the White House e-mail.

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S FANTABULOUS FAMILY))))

oxoxox
carleen in ca

Morning all...

Joan, Healing prayers to your precious Peaches and to poor Pierre who wants to help his sister.

Munitions, Rest in Peace dear one. Only four years old...

No rain in San Jose today, but very chilly and cloudy. Time to bring out the push broom though.
All that wind knocked down lots of acorns.

I was sorry to read that Mrs. Picken's float did not win the viewer's choice award, but it did seem to get alot of attention.

I read some good news on the board about Mr. Boxcar! Do you remember Shelley A and her beautiful grey? When Boxcar would win a race, Shelley always saved another horse. As fate comes in Mr. Boxcar was hurt and has with several forever homes...but Shelley found Justin in Maryland. Justin was the one who first put a saddle on Mr. Boxcar. He has watched his progress and kept in touch with Shelley for a long time.
Mr. Boxcar is now in his forever home with Justin and Shelley can keep watch over him. I was so happy to read this.

Judy, Joan, Debbie, Stu, Lou Ann, Miss Dee, Kathy B. Marge, Sandra, Miss Lynne and family, please have a good day. Off to the White House e-mail.

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S FANTABULOUS FAMILY))))

oxoxox
carleen in ca

Morning, Everyone...

I've stopped myself from reading about Munition just yet this day....I can tell it didn't go well for him and have gathered he was just here for four years....I'll work up courage to read later on...

Carleen: We've got almost completely clear skies here this morning and I must say, the sunshine is looking mighty fine to me! What alot of rain we've had! My outdoor decorations are still up...9'sections of pre-lit Colorado Spruce garlands and some not pre-lit with lights strung along with...I am hoping by later this afternoon most, if not all, of the raindrops will be dried out from it all and I'll be able to take it down and put it away...or at least string/hang it on a wooden drying rack in the laundry room,LOL~that ought to look a bit like a Chinese puzzle! so by tomorrow it can all go back into it's boxes in the closet until next year! It literally rained all day long here y'day...if it wasn't pouring, it was coming down in the 'soaking rain' form and even into the late evening last night, it poured STILL!! Enough for awhile, Mom Nature...please!!

The folks in DC are due back tomorrow...so I'll put the blue-link up in the morning and hope for the best for our horses and Joe will be up/running again tomorrow, too....I hope he and Cathy and those lucky horses at Tbfriends survived all the rain..can you IMAGINE the MUD there in Woodland?! :-O Little Duncan is white...and his coat is a bit on the long/curly side, I shudder to THINK of what he must look like by the end of the day....:) Certainly not a typical ranch doggy, that little Duncan:)

Speaking of little doggys... :) Lucy is just 'dine&fandy' still absolutely in LOVE with her sister! I've taken to staying up later at night and sleeping later in the mornings over this holiday time and Lucy zooms from beneath the covers around 6-6:30 and makes that bee-line for daughter's room...dives under her covers and finishes her sleep there:) What a blessing Lucy is for her Mama:) I had really no idea just how much my life was lacking in the dog department until Lucy came here to be a 'foster child':)

Joan: I'll hold good thoughts for your Vet to find the magic doseage/combination for little Peaches...and SOON, too, Hunny! I'm so sorry for you and Curtis....so many trips up/down. I'm sorry for Pierre, too...he must be so worried for his sister's unusual behavior and little Peaches, too...OMGosh! Is there such a field as Canine Endocronoligists (sp?) I wonder? All I know, is that it's difficult to get the right meds in the right amounts sometimes, since all the meds work differently on all the animals.

I hope everyone has a good day today....

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Carleen. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth......
............Your Glowing Wings Of Love............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Carleen. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Joan Roya And Angel Curtis And Peaches And Pierre. You Are
In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...................

Munition God's Glowing Angel In The Sky And With
Us................

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

Affirmed

This is funny

MSNBC!!!! We have coverage on the BLM and their disgusting behaviour!

Abbey is going to address a pro slaughter group in Nevada! THIS IS DISGUSTING!I'll go to my death fighting this disgusting and immoral group of people. Google MSNBC BLM, there it is Jan 3rd headline.

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Stu...they have found alot of oil in the Dakotas, Wy., and Montana...wonder if there is a coincidence about our mustangs....

SORRY SORRY - It's CNN not msnbc. Go to the website, the news is there.

John talks about Zenyatta

Top 10 female race horses of all time

I believe CNN intends segments on the Mustang roundups on Tuesday and possibly Wednesday mornings. Me thinks they are not too pleased with what they have witnessed at these BLM roundups. Hoorah for CNN, maybe the publicity will help.

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RIP Munition....so sad......thinking of Peaches Joan......hope for better times....been there, know how hard it is...Thank you Lynne for the good thoughts on my New Years, I am grateful....thinking of our Dee and wishing her a wonderful New Year.....thank you Alex!

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Jane. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.................You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So..................For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth..................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Jane And Angel Lukas And Angel Darcy And Angel Bebe. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..................
Your Glowing Wings Of Love.......................

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

Affirmed

###Good Morning all. It is snowing lightly this morning here in the North. Winter is creeping back.

###I took my son to the bus station New Years day for his long trek home. Turns out it was a much longer trek than anticated. Instead of 19 hours it was another 14 hours. They were stopped only about 5 hours from Thunder Bay by road closure. The bus driver was to change shifts so he left them there waiting for the road to open and the other driver to arrive. Needless to say there were no happy campers on board. He is back now though safe and sound.

##I've started taking down the decorations, but it's always a sad time.

##I was so glad to see that everyone here had a good New Years and are ready to take up the battle again.

###(((Peaches & Pierre))))

Have a safe day everyone.

Judy

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Good Morning our beautiful loved Barbaro...

and all of his famblee..the FOBS.

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please get ready and call, fax email...read the db...help...please...there is a section there saving coins in a green jar...we can do this...famblee.

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I am not too optimistic person....so to shed a little light on my thinking...

with the approaching rising prices of gasoline, everything else rolls down hill...Famblee...stock up on sales, put away coins or a dollar or two to help our rescues....

help thy neighbor...I pray I am wrong...but so scare things are going to be tough as far as high prices...my thinking...and pray I am very, very wrong.

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Alex...good morning..

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the vet is upping Peaches meds...thinks for yours prayers, thoughts and candles...so much.

Pierre..is just Pierre....he is a lover..lol

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Pray for one another and our country....and our rescues and remember the Fallen Angels...we have to do something to help them all...we speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.

billboards hope to save horses from being slaughtered

CBS Baltimore news

Joe at TB Friends

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oh my goodness...Joetbfriends...is so so depressing...NO WHERE FOR THESE HORSES TO GO....NO WHERE...and more closings of ranches..no feed, no hay....

FAMBLEE! this is our wake up call...somewhere these horses....the American Horse, God's beautiful creations....have to have a nice, warm place to go.

let us put on our thinking hats....I know there is an answer...

God Bless Joe, Cathy...and all of their horses and critters...please

Morning, Everyone...

Late start this a.m.! Yes...Joe is depressing today...things are not improving for so many of us or for the four-leggeds, either! Rising prices for food and gasoline and goods of all sorts...retailers are pleased as punch with the Christmas season filling their wallets and talk all over the news programs about consumer confidence and people spending more than they had in the past few years...and all the while I kept wondering 'how'....Fortune shines on some and lets the rest go free...(from an old Eagles song) holds true always, I guess....

Judy: Your son's trip home to school sounds just terrible...am glad it is just a memory now:) And yes, Judy, me too.....I always feel sad when putting away those 'recodations'! I did manage to get them all down from outdoors y'day...used the wooden drying rack in the laundry room and for awhile my little laundry room looked an awful lot like a Santa's Laundry room!! But they dried in quick-time and except for those outdoor 'velvet' bows, everything is safely tucked into their storage boxes until the next time they see the light of day....yes, I always feel sad when it's all gone...it's hard to make the house appear 'happy' again...and it seems so 'empty' without all that lifetime collection of 'stuff' sitting here/there/everywhere! Speaking of those 'velvet' bows...I had them on the top of washing machine laid out to dry...little ones, big ones, some with small bells on them....last night as buttoning up the house I realized they needed to be stashed with the outdoor lit-up garland...by now, though, those boxes are buried....:/ So, I'll fashion another spot for them...I'm NOT undoing everything one more time!! :)

Here's Joe for Tuesday:

Tuesday, January 4th... Sad, the way things are right now. Sad for horses, sad for people, sad for no light at the end of the tunnel. Daily there are phone calls begging for help. Horses up to their knees in mud, unable to move. Owners without money to buy hay. Injured race horses with no where to go. Slow race horses with no where to go. More and more thoroughbred ranches closing down, and their horses need new homes. A rescue ranch, and their horses need to be rescued.

From a town called Elverta, we accepted two older thoroughbreds. I brought them to our ranch so they could die with a little dignity. One did, but the other has rebounded well, and she lives in our yard. Waiting patiently at the back door for her tub of grains, this mare was so skinny she gave nightmares to a young visitor. The girl was dropping off Christmas cookies. And the real world made an appearance.

Desperate callers expect miracles, and 99 percent are disappointed. Our No Vacancy sign lit high in the sky. We were able to place a nice race horse filly with a family right here in Woodland. But for the most part, there are no new homes for horses.

When the weather improves, new homes will come. Each spring is our busy time. Which is hardly a comfort to the current status. There should be a place to click Unlike.

If you have room for one more horse, my cell is 530-383-2120. If no answer, please leave a message. There is a one dollar bill of sale. We can help transport, within common sense distance.

Frozen water buckets. Ice on the windshield. It is Tuesday, and chores are forever. Delicious hot coffee from Starbucks. Yummy Red Baron pizza. Enjoy your back to school Tuesday, and be sure to hug your horses. A crock pot kind of day...

Joe
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And...here's the link to the Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Everyone have a good day today...

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Where's our Robyn Hoffman?? Did I miss that she and Brent might be on vacation? I don't think so...but I know she'd been ill with some virus or other...anyone here heard from her?

Robyn...Calling You...Where are you our Sister?

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

###Me too, wondering about our Robyn. Hope all is ok.

Judy

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lou Ann And Your Angel Mother Annie And Angel Dad Louie And Angel Carleen And Angel Jane And Angel Lukas And Angel Darcy And Angel BeBe And Angel Bobbie B. And
Angel Debbie LA And Angel Judy And Angel Taffy And
Angel Lynne. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..
................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Alex. All,
All All All All All All All Glowing Rainbow Book
Cover...................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Joan Roya And Angel Curtis And Peaches And Pierre And Angel
Sandra And Chief. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot
So.......................

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

Affirmed

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Dee you are an angel...thank you...so much for your prayers and rainbows.

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please light candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens.

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Joan Roya. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So................You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So................For
Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth.................Your Glowing Wings Of Love..
......................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Joan Roya And Angel Curtis And Peaches And Pierre. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..................

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

Affirmed

Robyn and Carleen have both been under the weather.

See Robyn post
Robyn Hoffmann at December 31, 2010 1:59 AM

To Carleen: Sorry that you are still under the weather. I hope that you didn't overdo it outside, cleaning up the acorns. Your entry has reminded me that I need to take another dose of Mucinex now.
Prayer she is felling better, along with Carleen.

All My Love To you too, Angel Dee!

Hiya, FsOB! It's nice to be missed, thanks to Lynne, Judy, & Debbie LA for your kind words. I have been enjoying some day trips and sleeping in sans alarm clock on this week's "staycation". My cough is almost a thing of the past, I am pleased to report.

Brent & I watched the Rose Bowl Parade but never did see the wild mustangs and the float sponsored by Madeleine Pickens. I was really disappointed to have missed it.

May Munitions rest in peace. What a sad story, there are so many ways that nefarious people will try to circumvent laws. How do some people sleep at night?

Alex, thanks for the twitpic of the various equine-themed book covers. I can't wait to purchase a copy of your book in 2011, hopefully at a book signing event in NY, CT, RI, or MA.

Wishing all here "ACN" on this Tuesday night. Peace, Robyn

#### To Joan R.: Hoping that Peaches' steroid dosage gets titrated quickly. She is a lucky doggie to have such a loving set of parents as you and your husband.
To Linda in NWFLA: I hope that your dog Penny is on the mend this week.
To Dee: We watched for rainbows while en route to Newport on Sunday, the skies were an odd mix of light rain and sunshine. We missed the rainbow, but our day was brightened by thinking of you!
To Carleen: Yes, Charli, Mucinex rules! We saw on the news that there was snow in southern Cali the other day. Did any of that reach you?
To Sandra: I saw a lovely German Shepherd today and he made me think of your dear Chief. I hope that you are feeling much better this week.
To Judy: What a hellish trip back to Thunder Bay for your son. Glad to read that he is back at college, safe and sound.
To Liz: Please stay safe and warm. We here on the Right Coast may get some more snow this Friday.
To All: If you have the chance to see "The King's Speech", by all means do so. It is a very uplifting film, deserving all of the praise which it has garnered. ####

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Robyn ;)

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent
And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............For Being So, So So Very Beautiful Angels On This Earth..................
Your Glowing Wings Of Love......................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.......................

May You See A Rainbow..................

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

Affirmed

:) checking in to see if our Robyn had posted her normal night-time 'hello-g'night' and she has...all's right in the world of FOBs afterall:) So good to see you, dear friend! Glad you've had some 'me/us' time with Brent and Kita:)

Everyone sleep tight tonight...see yole in the a.m.!

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Robyn and Carleen, Hope you girls are feeling better....those flu bugs are the worst! Especially at this time of year......as Judy said, taking down the decorations is a sad job, just makes one miss the good times with family and friends and the uncertainty of what next year might hold...let's think positively and hope it will be wonderful! Hugs to our Dee and thank you Alex.....

###Good Morning all. It is brisk here this a.m. in the North. While driving here to work the sky was brightening up with streaks of pink and gold. Snow in the forecast for tomorrow.

##Robyn, it was good to see your post and know that you are on the mend.
##Carleen too, hope you don't overdo with those acorns. Take care fren.
##Jane, it is always so nice to see you here. I was so happy for you that your daughter and family were with you for Christmas. After all that is what is really is what matters.
##Liz, I hope all is well and returning to normal.
##Lynne, made me smile when I read about your forgotten bows. I most always will come across some decoration(s) after all has been tucked away.

Have a safe and warm day everyone.

Judy

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thank you Roblyn and Carleen....we have so many earthly angels here...and very thankful for.

U.S. official opposes wild-horse slaughter for food

Good news for the wild horses!

Joe at TB Friends

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Debbie LA. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............For
Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth.....................Your Glowing Wings Of Love........................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Debbie LA. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............

May You See A Rainbow.....................

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

Affirmed

ABR moves to Delphi forums on Thursday

From Alex.

Morning, Everyone...

Geeze...late nights make for later mornings, for sure! Jay Leno has now become part of my later night routine!

Judy: LOL! Last evening, as daughter and I were cleaning up the kitchen...I realized I'd totally forgotten to put away the Christmas Tree soap dispenser on the kitchen sink!! We both LOL'd, 'cause we had BOTH moved it around at least once yesterday while working in the kitchen but neither of us had the 'light come on' in our brains about putting it away! Geeze, Louise!!

Late nights/Later rising in the mornings has indeed turned Lucy into a 'musical bed googie':) Back/forth from one room to the other while the Mama and New Sister slumber! LOL...Wishing to spend time with each of us, not to slight the others feelings, I'm guessing:)

Yesterday late afternoon, my girlfriend came by for a quick visit..the one who rescued Lucy from the local animal control and brought her here to be 'fostered.' As she came into the house...Lucy began growling and barking! SERIOUSLY BARKING, like I've never seen her act before....my friend and I, along with daughter were so surprised at her reaction! We all sort of thought she'd remember her as her 'archangel' but absolutely NOT! Lucy warms up to visitors normally pretty quickly but yesterday....NO WAY was she warming up! My friend said...."I've just come from the pound." and so we all decided Lucy remembered not my friend who rescued her...but the SMELL from the pound, Family!!! That BAD PLACE where she'd been those 8 days...OMG! Eventually, she did warm a little bit....but I had to sit down on the floor with her next to my friend awhile..and even then she wasn't so convinced! She sniffed her shoes and kept looking at her...so unexpected, Lucy's reaction! Next time, Aunty Richie won't stop at the pound on her way here....she'll just come from home and maybe then, Miss Lucy can be happy to see her!

Here's Joe for Wednesday:

Wednesday, January 5th... Ice, fog, mud... yet a few hours of sunshine and all the gloom goes away. That big yellow thing in the sky. What a treat. Waiting for the first insect of 2011.

We are also waiting for the first adoption of 2011, which could take place today. I asked for help with unwanted horses, and there were 6 phone calls. From far away in Logan, Utah. From close by in Davis, California.

There were several suggestions. This came from a person wanting to know more about thoroughbreds: You should set up a hotline. Owners could phone with questions.

(Good idea. 1-800-Alfalfa)

From a high school student: You should rescue quarter horses. Call yourself Q Friends. They don't get skinny like thoroughbreds do.

(Q Friends... sounds like a men's fashion magazine)

I loved this suggestion from Aubrey, age 14, Sacramento: Why don't you invent mud boots for horses? No more mud sores. Pink for girls, blue for boys. There could be summer boots too. No more stone bruises. Just saying...

And this from a person in Michigan: I googled a dating service, and Tbfriends came up. Just wanted you to know I love horses too.

(huh?)

It is Wednesday, and chores are forever. Later we could be 55 degrees. Delicious hot coffee from Peets. Almond muffin made by Raleys. Enjoy your new episode of Modern Family Wednesday, and be sure to hug your horses. Kenny Rogers on the oldies station...

Joe
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And....here's the link to our Whitehouse...I hope everyone has a great/grand/wonderful day today...seems we've been blessed with another day of sunshine, too:)

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Zenyatta plays with children

No sound :(

FOBs, go to CNN.COM. Look in the "Living and Eatocracy" section. Poll being taken on whether or not horsemeat will ever be accepted in the U.S. I just voted NO!!!!!!

Morning all...

Lynne, we have sunshine this A.M.!! at least for a couple of hours. I had to let mine dry out also.
Judy and I agree that it is sad to take the decorations down. It's like saying "till next year to you ol' friends"...Goofy I know...

Lynne, do you get to keep Miss Lucy? You will be her forever home won't you? Sometimes you mention that you are a foster mom...Please say you get to be her forever mom....

Joan, Prayers and hugs to Miss Peaches, Pierre and Curtis too! I hope progress in Miss Peaches health is the word of the day.

Morning Miss Dee...Happy rainbow 8's to you dear lady.

Debbie L.A., When John talks about Zenyatta it's so special. Those who were closest to her just seem to love the dickens right out of her. I hope the weather is kind to her and that who ever the lucky stud may be is kind to her...or am I dreaming....?

I really like the billboard idea about ending horse slaughter. I hope we get lots of them here in CA...I hope no politic person steps in and says "NO".

Robyn, I hope you are feeling better also..love that Mucinex! Keeps me going and since the weather has been so bad, the yards are showing some extra growth...Need to pull a few weeds and take care of those acorns...Jacket and scarf weather along with warm sockies and water proof shoes. Thats the ticket!

Sandra, I hope your insurance lets you do what you need to do to stay home... please take care of yourself....I got hooked on watching those tv shows on animal planet about abused animals. Man I need to stop it..talk about tears...but most of the time there are happy ending. Yeah!!!!

Time to move along and get some work done...

take care all and have a grand day!

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S GRAND FAMILY)))

xoxoxo
carleen in ca

Go to CNN and vote on the horse meat. I cannot believe the comments. Makes me sick that this is even being discussed. What the hell have we done?

##Have just voted. But what a disgusting poll to begin with.

Judy

###With the move will this board still be open?

Judy

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Carleen. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So.................For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth..................Your Glowing Wings Of Love.....................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Carleen. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............

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

Affirmed

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lynne. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............Your
Glowing Wings Of Love.......................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lynne And Angel Murphy And Seymore And Your Angel Daughter Michelle And Lucy. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.........................

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

Affirmed

Stu
Thanks for the site...I went and VOTED NO!!!!

I still like the billboards with the horses saying
"Don't eat us!"

Grrrrrrr!!!!!

carleen in ca

CNN vote

I didn't read the comments, don't wish to get upset this eveing

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please call, email, fax....for our horses...for our horses...

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please read the db....and help...please....and save coins for the green jar for our rescues.

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thank you all for all you do...

We will be Delphi forums tomorrow, and Alex Brown Racing will be a thing of the past. It's hard for me to think about. Just hope our family will be able to find each other. Am old and don't like change, but everything changes. Love you FoB's. We have been here over 4 years. Just feeling sorry for myself :)

Debbie,
It's a change, but if I understand correctly, we should all be able to keep in touch. Do you have a log in number for the ABR? Go to the Discuss and Chat and look for Delphi...MaryOhio, one our gaurdian angels may be able to help you.

Think younger Debbie, we can do this!!!
I believe Alex knows and understands we depend on each other for support. In the same token, he will be moving on with his book and so much more.
We all deserve to move on..we will get through this.

Those of us who visit here everyday will be around somehow...

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S GRAND FAMILY)))

oxoxo
carleen in CA

We'll still be able to post here, though, won't we? I think so, until after Triple Crown Races of 2011...that's how I read it, anyway....It's just the Discussion Board going to be different? I'm 'cornfused' now...'cause I'm old, and like Debbie, don't much care for change..but understand this one is needed and am GRATEFUL for the ability to continue 'visiting' with my Barbaro....*BARBARO* Family!! :) sigh....Barbaro...

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Debbie LA And Angel Carleen And Angel Lynne. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............

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

Affirmed

I am shaken to my soul. The CNN Poll is disgusting and disturbing. I did vote "NO," and have spread the word.

Fear comes too, with the changes on ABR. I suppose it will come as all change does (I never understand it...) but it grieves me.

SO many of the once devoted Frens have left. Perhaps the brightness of all stars eventually fades...(but it has ONLY been four years).

A few weeks back, in anticipation of loss, I asked for e-mails from Frens, so we may keep in touch.....

.............Thank you Dear Fren Debbie L.A.

Loving BARBARO,

Your FOB Fren, O

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Evening everyone.....I am a computer dummy so to speak.....when I go to my favorites and click on this site, will I no longer find it or is it the same with a new host? Hopefully not too hard to get used to.....TIA

Jane: Seems like maybe this link 'should' work for you tomorrow....it will/supposed to take you to the new site:

LINK TO NEW WEB ADDRESS?

Hopefully, it works, Jane:)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Carleen:) I just now remembered you asked if Lucy is still a 'foster child'....NO!! I failed at fostering! LOL! She arrived here to be fostered at 2p on a Friday and by 10p that same day I named her and she became *MINE* :) I am Lucy's new Mama. The time just wasn't ever 'right' these past two plus years until Lucy's photo was sent via email by my friend who volunteers to help dogs find homes here. She looked so frightened I agreed to foster her awhile...Of course, my family and friends all secretly hoped she'd end up staying here 'forever' but I was just fostering! Yeah...right! :)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Lynne,

Thank the good Lord for Miss Lucy and You coming together.

That is such a wonderful thing!

Good night DEAR BARBARO'S FAMILY...HUGS TO US ALL.

oxoxo
carleen in ca

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd . . . for each of you know you take me to where angels walk!
As our ANGEL DEE says, "It is AFFIRMED!"
Indeed it is.

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

Whew! Just fresh into the New Year and already feel like I'm sliding into home base! To borrow a favorite expression, "Good Grief"!!

Already late but I just had to get here to this sacred place, just to "be" before another day gets away . . . .
This huge special "famblee", the Barbaro Nation, we are like a huge comforting quilt. Certainly a powerhouse of energy, too, but always a huge comforting quilt sewn together with warmth, love, and devotion!

Ongoing prayers, love, hugs, and peace to this precious "famblee", two- and four-legged, love you all so much!

Sorry so behind with e-mails at moment, will be catching up soon.

Hugs and Peace,
always, Lou Ann

###Good Morning all. Ho hum morning, just plain ole dark. Snow in the forecast for later today and tonight here in the North.

##I hope tomorrow I can find everyone.
##Otherlyn, can you post your e-mail address over on the DB. I would post mine here but it is a work address so I'm reluctant but I would really like to keep in touch too.

Have a safe and warm day everyone.

Judy

Folks, Google " BLM latest news", the conference going on now needs OUR input. Sue Wallis is quoted that slaughtering is intuitive. God help us. I just fired off e-mails to every name I can find in the articles condemning the slaughter idea. They want to open as many slaughter houses as possible in the US " to create jobs". Now we're going to kill animals to create jobs that the country, through its inept ability to govern, has lost. So now we move jobs to other countries we could do here and the jobs we create here involve horse slaughter. What B..S.. is this??

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B.S...is what it is Stu....this country is losing its face value...especially when they think that horse slaughter is the answer to job creations and improving the economy.

God be with us...those of us that are the foot soldiers for our horses.

no...I do not want to see horses starved and neglected....and this would not happen as much...as our BIG government would create jobs...decent jobs here...instead of moving them overseas.

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Folks..yesterday on the news that mention they think we are facing inflation???

we know this....and we are not prepared for this on our tight budgets....and if we are not prepared do you think our rescues are???

please please help....even coins in a green jar...that is going on the db...or others means...please help them.

my money is very tight too....with all that is going on at my household...but I am trying...

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please call, fax, email...we have new people in...let us get their names and create a few national call in days...

Save our horses..our wild mustangs please...and help our furbabies and our wildlife.

God bless each of you always...

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thank you Alex.

Morning, Everyone....

The Front Porch is here....and I'll go explore the 'new' Discuss/Chat pretty soon...Alex...change is never smooth as glass but slow/steady will get 'er done..just remember to breathe:)

So foggy here this a.m., I can't see anything past the houses across the street and I can BARELY see them!! Drippy wet fog:/ It's gray and just plain ICKY out there this morning!

Here's the link to the Whitehouse for your emailing 'pleasure':

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Be back in a few, Family:)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Lou Ann. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...................You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So....................
For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This
Earth....................Your Glowing Wings Of Love.......................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lou Ann And Your Angel Mother Annie And Angel Dad Louie. You
Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...................

Glowing Rainbows...................

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

Affirmed

Joe at TB Friends

We still here :)

Well:) I've been over at the Discuss & Chat and discovered my username and password were saved, I was recognized and welcomed to the new form without a hitch or even a glitch..well, a small glitch I guess....'cause I lost my Wiki Signature, but am pretty sure I can find it again in time after things settle down a little bit for Mary L. and Alex....no biggeee! It's way cool and I even did an Advanced Search for an old Thread and it's still there safe/sound after all this time:)

Here's Joe: Get kleenexes....you'll need them but NOT for sad tears...HAPPY ONES instead! Thank God for people who are somehow still unscathed by the current economic situation....*BLUE* has a good place to stay and *HIS GIRL* still has him!! Wheeee!

Thursday, January 6th... Not the best way to begin a new year. A family is losing their home. Mom and dad own their own business, which is struggling. Dad went to work nights at a grocery store, but income is not enough to keep their house. Three kids in this family, including a horse loving teen girl. Her thoroughbred gelding has the name Fade To Blue.

A multiple stakes winner, Fade To Blue came to us from a race track in 2005. We call him Blue. He won a Cal Cup race. At the age of 8 Blue was still winning. A friend at the track sent us a video. There was a race where Blue was so far in front, you could not see the other horses.

Blue had leg problems. Torn tendons needed time to heal. A trainer at a fancy ranch fell in love with Blue. In 2007, Blue began giving riding lessons to kids in Davis. Each Saturday morning there was always a line. Several lesson horses at this barn, but the majority of kids wanted to ride Blue.

And then it was discovered Blue loved to jump. He began competing, and soon his stall door was covered in ribbons.

Two years later the fancy ranch trainer accepted a job in another state. Blue came back to us.

Summer of 2009, and Blue was hanging out in our far north field. Fighting our flies. Flirting with young fillies. The teen girl and her dad came to us, and the girl knew exactly what she wanted. When the girl was finished talking, I said yes, I have a horse just like you described. His name is Fade To Blue. Want to go for a ride?

Blue had not been ridden for many months, but under saddle with the girl he was perfect. The girl told her dad, I finally found him. Fade To Blue had a new home.

And now the family must move. They live two hours away. The girl and I have talked many times, and I know how much she loves Blue. She phoned a week before Christmas, and was crying. I thought for sure something bad had happened to Blue. The girl explained about losing their home, and she asked if Blue could come back to us. There is just no money to pay board.

It is time to introduce you to a man and his wife. They also live two hours away, and they have been our friends for many years. In the old days, when I could stay awake past ten, we would meet the man and his wife for dinner. Every couple of months we got together for fried calamari and horse talk.

The man and his wife own a cute little ranch. Five horses on their ranch, all thoroughbreds. They have two children, both grown and moved away.

I phoned and said to the man, Merry Christmas. By the way, can you and your wife help out a girl and her horse?

He never hesitated. The man said Fade To Blue could have a stall and paddock. No charge. There is a small outdoor arena for riding. And lots of close by trails.

The girl and her family are in the process of renting an apartment. Only 5 minutes from the man and his wife. The girl phoned yesterday, and said when she visited Blue after school, he was sound asleep in his stall. The man had bought Blue a warm green blanket. The wife gave the girl a chocolate cream pie to take home to her family. Made from scratch, with real cream. The girl said the man and his wife always make her feel at home. She feels so lucky.

I phoned the man, and said it has been two years since we met for dinner. How about sometime soon?

The man said sure, but can we do it early? He and his wife have a hard time staying up past ten.

Joe
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Sun is trying srsly hard to peek through this dang wet fog...so in another hour, hopefully it'll be all gone...no-more, no-more!

Have a good day, Family:)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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after yesterday...Joetbfriends...was absolutely beautiful...we need more of this...true hearts...helping young folks, families losing their homes...and helping horses...yipeee

Morning all...

Is anyone around? Please take care, OK?

Bless Barbaro's wonderful family...

Cold here in San Jose, but the sun is out. Husband and kids are gone to work and school and I'm feeling alittle blue..so I will go for a walk and charge myself up for the day.

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S FAMILY)))

###Lynne, I was so very happy to read that you are Lucy's forever mom. You are one special lady and I bet she knows it too. Now as long as your daughter doesn't tuck her into her luggage.
##Carleen, yep still here, wondering about tomorrow though. I hope your walk in the sunshine will brighten your spirits. I always have a hard time in January, get the blues after all the festivities of holidays and days off, etc, plus the sun is not out enough either. So take care, we're here.
##Joe was a real treat today after yesterday's post. I know it can't alway be good news but today was real good.

Judy

Lynne, reading Joe most days causes tears and a lump in the throat - either because it's so sweet and good or because it's so sad. He never fails to move me either way. Today, definitely good tears! When you mentioned being a foster failure - I was a transport failure with Tank! Thought I was safe doing transports but noooo, he had me at the first wag and head tuck!!

Robyn, thank you for your wishes for Penny. I bragged a little too soon about how well she was doing. Wound up totally unable to keep bandages over the suture area - we tried Elizabethan collar, inflatable collar (looked as though she was going tubing down the river!), stinky ointment on the bandages - and tranquilizers! Took her back to vet on Monday and he wound up putting her leg in a cast! I've left her there all week because of rainy weather where we live - cast cannot get wet at all. Decided if she tolerated being there that was OK, if not, I'd just take a week or so off from work and babysit her at home! Cast and new staples come off and out next Thursday - she'd done some damage to the incision after she removed bandages Sunday night/Monday morning. Thinking about bringing her home tomorrow evening for the weekend. I'll just tape plastic bags over her leg when she goes outside and babysit her the rest of the time. The other two dogs are really, really moping without her. The dynamics of their relationships are so interesting to see in action. Tank is the worst - so much so I was afraid he was sick!! He is such a sensitive soul for being such a big old lug! Giving them all lots of extra attention.

Stu, it is typical government B.S. Desperate to seem concerned about job creation, they try to follow what they perceive as the path of least resistance - all the while padding the pockets of the lobbyists. No heart and no soul. Any excuse, any resource to make more money. How long will it take for them to suggest rendering plants for surplus dogs and cats and provide employment for thousands of folks. Because this new group just sworn in arrived there as the acknowledged result of a vocal segment of the voting public and represent themselves as interested in doing the will of the people, they need to be made aware of this "will of the people" concerning horse slaughter. It's been an uphill battle garnering attention and being taken seriously by previous politicans. But, maybe this group will prove more sensitive to ground swell efforts like the one that brought them to office. There must be a "hook" there somewhere.

NWFLAFOB, your right. In addition also remember as so well stated in our Constitution " by the people for the people". That means as a representative of your constituents you are to exercise and listen to the will of the people you represent. It also means being available for those you represent, listen to their views and act accordingly. As I said to Barney Frank last year standing 2 feet from him, " Never do whats morally right, always do whats greedily convenient". Some people, standing there, said I should run for President, I can't. I'd fire half the Senate and half the House of Representatives and the other half I'd put in a nursing home the next morning!!!!!

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Amen Stu....

and Linda....you are such a good mommie...and so glad you have Tank...

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we have to make aware to our NEW...Congress and Senate..about us and aware of horse slaughter...like I said...I smell national call in days coming soon....

Afternoon all...

The walk and sunshine did help with the blues. Judy, you were right, January always has it's ups and downs.

Does anyone know how much longer we will be able to visit each other on this site? I wish it could be forever, but somehow I don't think that will happen. Where on the other board can we all be together...? My pass word is good and I can read and communicate with others. This is HOME though.
Silly me....

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S WONDERFUL FAMILY!!!!)))

oxoxox
carleen in ca

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Carleen
This is HOME, there is no place like home, no place home/
Silly me ;)

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NWFLAFOB
Prayers for your Penny, know she will love to be home with her family this weekend.

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Amen Stu, I am so sick my congressmen and Senator didn't go.:( So I am stuck with the good old boys who get's they pockets filled from the Turcky farmer, Cattlemen and the QH Ass's. and that's no typo!

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Joan prayers for your Peaches.

((((Debbie L.A.)))))
oxoxoxo
carleen in ca

Hi. I am having problems with the new DB and wonder if anyone here has an idea of how to fix it.

I'm using Windows Vista on this computer. I can get in and read, but I can't post/reply. I wasn't having that problem on my work computer (it's not Vista).

Any thoughts? I would have asked Mary on the DB but I keep get an internet error.

Thanks!

Carleen, et al....As I understand things....'this' porch isn't closing until after the Triple Crown Races are finito which means sometime in May or June....so we've got another five or so months here together:)

Seems to me that the fight for saving our American horses has been from the very beginning, a bi-partisan 'failure'....meaning no matter which party controls which house...the horses are still shipping off to slaughter houses...seems to me that no matter which party is in control...money is what is still in control..and no matter which party is controlling there in DC...it's money which wins every frakken time. Remember the old saying, "Money Talks" well...yes it does...and sadly 'they' listen no matter who 'they' are:(

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Kathy it worked fine for me, told it I was already a member, put in my email address and password. I was in.
Do you have Mary's email address? I can give it to you email me at civilwargal@bellsouth.net

(((Carleen)))

XXXOOOO :)

Debbie, it worked fine when I was on my work computer. But on my personal one I can't log in/log out/post/reply....and each post in a discussion is appearing as a separate page....YUCK!

I sent Mary a Facebook message, but that was shortly after I posted here. AH, she sent me a reply so I'm going to try something. Wish me luck!

Thanks!

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Checked out the link to the new site but just felt lost......could read but did not try to post......not sure what I would have to do, nor do I remember my password.....hopefully we can stay here awhile longer....I am always strapped for time so not sure I can adapt to the new site. Thanks for listening.......ACN everyone!

well the porn's not here, thank God! but we have some very ifee sites? Good night my sweet FOB's love you all so very much. Its way past my bed time. Thanks Alex for putting up with us for over 4 years. Bitter sweet, but I would not have miss one moment of the trip with our Barbaro. not one!

Well, no luck so far but I'm getting help from our beloved Mary. Calling it quits for the night and will try again tomorrow night (maybe). Lynne, thanks for the email. I appreciate all of the help!

###Good morning all. It is the same ole dark morning here in the North. We did have snow which but not too much, enough to make it pretty again.

##Was so glad that we're still here for now. Will have to learn how to navigate the other site.
##Robyn, where are you?
###Debbie LA and Jane I know what you mean, this is home, people come and go but every so often they check in which is so nice. The other side is not quite the same. Oh well we have a bit longer anyway.
##Carleen, glad you're feeling a bit better. The days are getting longer slowly and soon the birds will be chirping. Hugs fren.

Have a safe and warm day everyone.

Judy

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we love you Barbaro...please light candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens.

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whether or not new or old...in Congress..they need to follow the Constitution...they read yesterday...WE the people..and We the people...want horse slaughter and transportation across the borders stopped.

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please call, fax, email.

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please read the db...save coins in a jar to help...volunteer, network...whatever...cost of living is going to affect us and them...please help.

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Good morning Alex.

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Remember our Fallen Angels...our family, our rescues....please...help

Lynne, you're absolutely right - bipartisan failure. Follow the money; it leads to both sides of the aisle, always has, always will.

I just hope the anti-slaughter campaign organizers will seize this opportunity to focus efforts on the "newbies" in Washington. The newbies who seem to, right now anyway, get the fact they were sent there by an electorate dissatisfied with the status quo. While they are publicly acknowledging who their bosses really are - US, while their psyches and patterns are not yet tainted by the "old ones" and "old ways", we should make them aware of our concerns. Capture their attention right out of the starting gate. Strike while the iron is hot.

Those who just vacated the premises may have simply become immune to anti-slaughter efforts over time, too busy feathering their own nests and securing their own futures. Renew efforts and make the new ones aware we the people do not accept the slaughter of America's horses as a method of dealing with human greed and irresponsibility and the accompanying mismanagement of these sentient beings. This includes the wild ones who represent our history and heritage.

The Creator gave us many gifts, among them compassion, intelligence and stewardship of his creations and the ability to combine those gifts in a humane and personally responsible way. Stewardship does not, IMO, mean protecting the rights of those who flagrantly overpopulate the horse nation, abandon those who have served them or abuse or neglect those they possess. We speak the language of those in control and must use our voices for those most critically affected and who can't speak - in this case, the Horse. When we know what we believe is morally right, we have to figure a way to translate that to those who might not yet Get It.

Many of us fight for the rights and protection of all animals and do what we can to further those efforts. I'm just thinking and hoping this "fresh slate" in DC will be filled in with the most positive and beneficial facts possible.

Morning, Everyone....

Foggy again here this a.m.! Even got a couple of Fog Advisories from KCRA TV out of Sacramento...geeze, I guess they thought I couldn't see the fog without their advisory?! LOL! Wet and cold and no sunshine...yesterday, I left home for a few hours and almost the moment I left my 'hood' it was clear/sunny. Upon arrival back to my little corner of these foothills, fog was present. I asked my daughter, "when did the fog come in again?" she told me it never lifted all day long...bummer:(

Joe had fog all day yesterday, too...Never a dull moment at Joe's:

Friday, January 7th... I love our tractor. A lady went off the road yesterday. Fog so thick it was like driving in a cloud. These county roads can be confusing. Her car sank in deep mud. Our tractor easily pulled her out. The lady said thank you, put in a Taylor Swift cd, and drove off into the unknown.

Later this year, in September, our tractor will be paid off. You know what they say. As soon as something is paid off it no longer works. Oh no...

In the afternoon I met a very cool dog. He was at our front gate, and I asked who are you, and he responded by leaping over the gate and into our yard. There was panic. Cats and chickens scattered. But the dog could care less about other animals. He only wanted to stand next to me.

Black and white, the dog is a collie shepherd mix. At first I did not see the license. His collar was inside out. I phoned several of our neighbors to ask if they are missing a dog. Nope. And we gotta hang up because Ellen is on.

The dog loves our tractor too. He jumped on the seat and just sat there. I said okay, you can help with supper feeding.

I saw his license (oh man, is he going to share every tiny detail?) and there was a phone number. Animal Control answered, a recording. I kept pressing zero and finally got a real person. The person asked what is the number on his license? I said you should know, it is the number I just called. The person said no, there should be another number. Oh. I am blind. I found the other number, and the person said you have Mac.

The person said Mac lives on County Road 96B, and here is the phone number of his owner.

I called the owner and he sounded grateful, and said he would be right over. But then he never came. Later the owner phoned and said he is lost. These confusing county roads. All the time, Mac is such a good dog. Our other dogs watching from the house, thinking the old guy brought home someone new.

Well the owner and his wife finally show up, and they are old. I mean really old. Like Dick Clark kind of old. They said Mac has been missing since New Years Eve. Mac jumped in their little truck and they all drove off into the unknown. (oh wait, I already used that line)

Another freezing foggy night, and later, while trying to decide if this is mud or cat poop on our couch, a strange face appeared in the window. We have horses living in our yard, but not this horse. Wage A Kiss (we call him Kisses) escaped from his stall, unhooked the back gate, and was now at our window begging for carrots. A guy goes to all this trouble, carrots he should have.

And now it is Friday, and later we could be a toasty 46 degrees. Delicious hot coffee from Peets. Cold pizza with extra cheese made by Round Table. Have a happy weekend. I get to move mud with our tractor...

Joe
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Kathy B. I hope you can convince your computer program to visit and participate in the new forum...surely there's a way:)
Judy: Won't April and May look good?!
Robyn & Bobbie B: Where are you both?! Come check in when you're able, you are missed here!

Yes...the folks in DC 'should' listen to We The People...so, here's the link to the Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Everyone have a good day today....it's *FRIDAY*:)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

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Glad Mac was found...thankful the old couple came after him...but we all know what a great home he would of had with our Joe.

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Debbie LA And Angel Jane. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.......................

Your Glowing Wings Of Love.................

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

Affirmed

Love you toooo sweet Dee!

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Debbie LA. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.................You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So...................
For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth.....................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Debbie LA. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............
...........

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

Affirmed

###Yes, been missing Bobbie as well.
###Angel Dee, could you spread your heavenly rainbows over our frens Robyn and Bobbie. Hopefully all is well with them. Thanks you.

Judy

I'm here , but thanks for the thoughts.

Terrible cold/ flu here. I'm about well but hunk is now very sick. been to doctor and all that.
Visiting daughter took off for New Orleans to get away from the germs ! It's germ central here -

She's returning tomorrow and I have made reservations at a nearby hotel for her to stay a few nights until hubby is better and the germs subside. Would hate so badly for her to get this now , on one of her few times off from her job.
Living on chicken soup , Jewish penicillin , thank the Lord for Campbells .
I will check back in later , when I feel better, assuming I actually survive this , lol.

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Bobbie B. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So........................

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Judy. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.................You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So....................For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth....................Your Glowing Wings Of Love.......................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Judy And Angel Taffy. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.......................

Rainbow Hearts..................

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

Affirmed

(((((bobbie/hunk)))))) Get better fast!! Yes..Chicken Noodle Soup...for the SOUL and the BODY, too:)

Fog FINALLY lifted and just 'hanging' over that last big mountain across from me! Sunshine and BLUE sky here now...*COLD* but at least clear and SUNNY:) If the wind will blow from the N, then the fog won't creep back over the lake at least until late afternoon....it's pretty to look at from this distance...not so pretty sitting in it, though!

Talked to Kathy, SC earlier today, she said maybe as much as 6" of snow there by Sunday/Monday and even into Tuesday!! Unheard of they'd have so much *SNOW* where she is...Wheeeee:) Seems like I remember seeing on the news, a big snowstorm headed for New England and NYC and the Carolinas and Maine and CT!....not too much collecting in any one area, "unless it decides to stall somewhere" and that's when the weather person got one of those :-O looks on his face and said it would NOT be a good thing for that to happen! As he was talking, I kept thinking of Mayor Bloomberg at the podium making his speeches about all the snow in NYC last week and how bad it was and how they hadn't handled it well at all...and how they'd work on that to not happen again...I bet Mayor Bloomberg is wishing he were a Mayor somewhere Tropical about now!! :)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Had colon test yeserday and was in the hospital about 4 hours. Okay today but kind of weak and shakey from the drugs. The Dr. took a biospy to try to find out what kind of colon infection I have. I hope this is the last colon test I ever have to have the rest of my life. Now I am worried about what the ins. wont pay. I was in the hospital about 5 hours for the test.
Anyway he sent the biospy off to the lab.

Thats about 4 hours not 5. As I said I dont do well on drugs. But better to be knocked out during procedure instead of awake.

###Dee, thank you for the rainbows, you're a sweetheart.
###Bobbie, oh dear, I hope this passes quickly so you can spend more time with your daughter.
##Sandra, hugs to you. I hope that everything turns out ok for you. It is bad enough being sick but to have to worry about insurance and all that sure doesn't help. You have sure had a go of it. My prayers and thoughts for you to get well real soon.

Have a safe and warm weekend everyone. I hope all our FOB's in this new storm heading your way will spared the brunt of it and not too much white stuff.

Judy

###
stay safe and warm FOBs...computer at home still on the blink...please if you can save your coins and join the thread...coins in a green jar...each month they help a rescue.

light up the world for Barbaro and his heavenly frens on the candlesite.

prayers for each of you....with hugs ...

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Judy. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.....................You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So...................
For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This
Earth.......................Your Glowing Wings Of Love.........................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Judy And Angel Taffy. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..
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Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Sandra And
Chief. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.......
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God's Glowing Sunshine......................

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

Affirmed

Hiya, FsOB! TGIF and I am thrilled that this Board is still open. My thanks to Lynne B. for sending a private e-mail to inform me about the imminent change re. the discussion board. Brent, Nikita, & I went out for a walk this afternoon and what did we see in the Thames? A dark-broww creature diving under the water; it resembled a seal! We've never seen one here before today. It's not snowing here yet, thankfully, but I suspect that Elisabeth and the FsOB in Litchfield and Fairfield Counties have seen some.

May each of you have a good evening. Healing wishes to Sandra, Bobbie B., and all of our FsOB who are under the weather. Peace, Robyn

#### To Lynne B: How wonderful to know that Lucy will never be parted from you & Seymoure!
To Lynne & Judy: My step-son said that the snow is still piled up in Brooklyn.
To Sandra: Hoping that you and your doctor get some answers soon. I wish that I could bring you some soup.
To Linda in NW FLA: Poor little Penny! Keeping Penny in my thoughts.
To Lou Ann: I hope that you & Ms. Annie are safe & warm if snow is falling in PA. ####

To Alex: I loved your photo from a point-to-point, approximately 25 years ago. Thanks for sharing that with us, Robyn

Afternoon all..

Sandra, Prayers and healing wishes to you. I also
pray that your insurance will pay...they seem to forget what we pay them for. TO HELP US WHEN WE NEED HELP!!!

I like Robyn's idea of taking some soup to Sandra.
Soup for the body and soul. How could that be bad.

Bobbie, it sounds like you could use some that soup too. I hope you are feeling better real soon.

Judy, Hope you had a sunny day...helps chase away those January blue days.

Miss Dee, bright and shining rainbows to you dear lady.

Otherlyn, I hope all is ok with you. Have not heard from you lately.

Joan, How is Miss Peaches doing today...and Pierre. Hope all is improving...

Lynne, Hope the sunshine is still with you today.
It's nice to get the fur babies out in the sun and run around. The squirrels in our back yard are sure loving the sun...they run back and forth with their acorns and bury them in the back yard.
Soon, I will have to pull up the new oak tree starts because the squirrels forget where the plant the acorns...No more oak trees in the backyard...PLEASE!

I have rambled on here long enough...you all have a good evening and a peaceful week-end...

(((((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S WONDERFUL FAMILY)))

oxoxo
carleen in ca

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Carleen. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So....................You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So...................
For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth....................Your Glowing Wings Of Love........................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Carleen And To Angel Lou Ann And Your Angel Mother Annie And Angel Dad Louie. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot
So...........................

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

Affirmed

###
Sandra your in my thoughts and prayers.
Bobbie hope your feeling better soon.
And prayers for all in need this night.
The sky is full of stars this pm, going to freeze again. :(

Santa Anita eight programs eight horses vanned off

Thursday marked the eighth day of the 2010-11 Santa Anita meeting, and another horse was vanned off after after pulled up during a race on the new surface. That brings the total to eight horses vanned off (one broke down, the others were pulled up or eased) on the dirt track during the young meeting. At this time last year, there were zero horses vanned off on the synthetic surface.

In addition, a source at Santa Anita Park said an ambulance run was made during training hours Friday morning when a horse broke down on the dirt course

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd. . . for each of you know you take me to where angels walk!
As our ANGEL DEE says, "It is AFFIRMED!"
Indeed it is.

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

I'll be here with you all right where it all started, heavy sigh, oh my, for as long as we can. The Barbaro Nation itself is, of course, forever! Have to stay connected with e-mails, otherwise. I peeked in over at the new discuss/chat, but like so many of us I'm really pressed for time and just cannot navigate the other one so well. Certainly, no offense intended, it just doesn't fit as well.

A most gracious THANK YOU to ALEX for all that you have given us from the very start!

Hugs and love all around, and oh January always is a most difficult month, sigh.
Always appreciate the arrival of the garden catalogues in the mailbox to help me through until the first brave little snowdrops are sighted in the garden.

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ROBYN - is it possible your critter-sighting was maybe a muskrat or maybe even a beaver?? How exciting!!! I'm not sure if you have muskrats or beavers there along the more coastal New England river banks . . . have to check on that!

Hugs, love, and extra prayers to all beloved two- and four-leggeds here, especially those walking the rugged path just now

And always in loving memory of FOB CHIEF & FOB BUD SOVA!!!

much love,
Lou Ann

Happy Birthday to the King, Elvis!

Will Be Here To Write And Read The DB.

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

Affirmed

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Lou Ann. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..............You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So................For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth...
.................Your Glowing Wings Of Love.......
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Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lou Ann And Your Angel Mother Annie And Angel Dad Louie. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...................

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

Affirmed

Morning, Everyone from the socked-in with Fog Foothills of no/cal...OY! Can see the houses across the street and then....nothing/nada/zilch! It's as though I live across the street now from the edge of the earth!!

Big football games this day:) Beginnings of the Play-Offs....leading up to Super Bowl and then:( no more football until August! Withdrawls are just around the corner for me:(

Haven't had TV or radio on....it's just 8:45 here this morning...but I know a big snow storm is bearing down on yole in the south/east/north/east wings by tomorrow late...got provisions? Get some, quick!!!

I'm so sad to read of the horses suffering injuires at Santa Anita...too bad they decided to do away with the synthetic track....the horses do what is asked of them, seems to me they ought to have the safest possible working environmnet to do that on and that's all I will say here about that!

Everyone have a good day today.....feel better, Bobbie B., Sandra and Peaches....anyone else out there into cyberland needing a hug...you got it:)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Passing the gavel

Funny

Thanks to you all for your good thoughts. I am some better but will be next week before they know what kind of infection I have then they can treat me with the drugs I need. Christmas and New Years is just a blur. The doctors office was nice enough to call yesterday to see how I am doing. Thanks again.

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ROBYN - Check your e-mail. After I signed off last night, it occurred to me that your new critter sighting was more likely a river otter!!

Hugs,
Lou Ann

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SANDRA
(((((HUGS & PRAYERS!!!))))))
The Chiefster is close, too!!

Hugs,
Lou Ann

Hiya, FsOB! We had ~ four inches of snow last PM. It was so cozy, just sitting in the great room with Brent & Nikita, watching our DVD of the film "The Deep" and peeping outside to see the snow fall. It's one of our annual traditions here on the banks of the Thames, to watch "The Deep" during a January snowfall.

I was saddened to see that eight horses were vanned off the track at Santa Anita. I've not yet understood what the track's rationale was for removing the polytrack surface.

May the Congresswoman who was shot out West today have a full and prompt recovery. My heart goes out to the US Judge and the child who were killed. Violence is never the way to effect social change.... Peace, Robyn

#### To Lou Ann: I look forward to reading your e-mail re. river otters. This critter was quite large.
To Dee: Rainbows to you, our Resident Angel!
To Sandra: Brent & I both send you good wishes. We saw a beautiful German Shepherd today and of course we immediately thought about your Chief and Janice & Denny''s beloved Kaiser.
To Carleen: Yes, Charli, if only we could send some soup to Sandra & Bobbie B.!
To Lynne: Please send some sunshine to the Left Coast, OK? Our skies were opaque today. ####

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...................You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So.................For Being So, So So Very Beautiful Angels On This Earth............
.....Your Glowing Wings Of Love...................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So......................

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

Affirmed

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Sandra, Thinking of you....whenever I feel bad, chicken soup, even if it is Campbell's, makes me feel better.......sending hugs your way...Bobbie B, hoping you are also better...Robyn, how divine your day sounded with "The Deep" and that beautiful scenery outside your windows sounds....cozy for sure, make sure and hug Brent and Nikita.....even better! Dee, Rainbows to you as well....without you, we would be lost....all others in need of hug, one going out to you.....ACN!

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Jane. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So......................You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So....................
For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth.......................Your Glowing Wings Of Love......................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Jane And Angel Lukas And Angel Darcy And Angel BeBe. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...................
......

Glowing Rainbows.........................

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

Affirmed

Smith: Zenyatta should have been three-time Horse of Year

Morning, Everyone....

Haven't put news on yet this day...just having quiet time w/coffee and the fog, birds too:) Hummer needed fresh nectar, please!!

So terrible, the shootings in AZ yesterday...so senseless, so tragic...so many lives affected by such an act of violence. Keith Olbermann spoke of how changes need to be made both in the way stories are reported and by politicians too, last night, via a Special Comment on Countown. Of course I just read a partial comment of how Keith has no right to tell people to stop being 'hateful'alrighty, then....

On a lighter note...Seattle's Seahawks made quite the stir yesterday, too! OMGosh those boys were Red Hot at Quest Field...whoddathunkit?! But win they did and good for them and their wonderful fans, too!! I didn't watch the Colts game only bits/pieces and even this morning, have no idea who won that one...I can check in awhile. I'd be rooting for the Colts though:) Remember when they won the Super Bowl the year Barbaro died...29 to ?? :) A message from our Boy that he was doing just 'dine&fandy'!

I know the big snowstorm is headed to places normally no snow falls very much...and places where it does fall alot...hope yole keep lights and heat on and have plenty of provisions to get you through this round of Mom Nature! Be safe out there, Family.

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Morning all...

More football today...my son is so excited about the games. It's almost as much fun to watch him and how he enjoys the games. Hands in the air, yelling yeah or nea for one play or another.
Football and Hockey....

It's cold and grey here in San Jose today. I'm looking forward to some sunshine..have to admit the extra minutes of lite after 5:00 pm mean alot.

For those of our family who need extra hugs and prayers for healing...please know that we are all
here for you.

Please take care, enjoy the games today if you watch and have a good day....

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S WONDERFUL FAMILY)))
xoxoxox
carleen in ca

Robyn, Jane and all. I am doing fairly well. Just will be glad when the biospy comes back so they can start treating me with the right medicine.
Am watching football today. Used to place a little bet on them with my brother but cant do it now. I havent received any of the hospital bills yet but I sure even after my ins. pays they will be very expensive as I have a deductable. Well, as Scarlet said "I will worry about that tomorrow".

Hiya, FsOB! How I do wish that Zenyatta is named HOTY on 01/17/11. What a great story that our Debbie LA blue-linked for us. I don't think that Mike Smith looks 46, do you? But that age makes sense because I believe that my late former brother-in-law knew him at Churchill Downs.

Alex, how exciting that the endorsement for your book came in from Steve Haskin. Kudos and please post info as to when the book-signing events will unfold this year.

Wishing all here "ACN". If someone could seize the new day for me on Monday, I'd be most grateful. Peace, Robyn

#### To Sandra: Please feel better, we are all rooting for your recovery. I wish that I could share some of a great batch of minestrone that I made this week.
To Joan Roya: I hope that Peaches is feeling better and that her meds have been titrated to decrease their side effects.
To Jane: Yes, it was a cozy night down here on Friday. Hoping that you and your beautiful dogs are staying warm. It'll be a cold night tonight.
To Debbie LA: Thanks for the blue-link re. Zenyatta and Mike Smith. ####

###Good Morning all. It has dawned bright and sunny here in the North.
##A bit late in getting started. A colleague called in for a tow truck first thing here. Apparently someone stopped quickly in front of him and he swerved to miss and ended in a very deep ditch. He is fine but every so mad. Cars can be fixed, human's not so much sometimes so I'm glad he's ok.
##Robyn,happy to see you here in the a.m. I miss your picturesque beginnings.
##Sandra, good to see you are on the mend and hopefully get your meds sorted out.

Have to run and get to work. Have a safe and warm day everyond.

Judy

###
thank each of you for asking about Peaches...the vet wanted us to upp her meds for the cushing disease...I did not...i want to see what her bloodwork says...she goes back tomorrow to see the vet...he will be upset with me..

she is still drinking water and urinating and shaking...and still trying to find things to make her eat...the meds and the disease has made Peaches not Peaches...Pierre her brother does not understand...he is so loving...

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pray for the ones in Arizona...but pray for our country....we are in sad shape...always pointing the finger and each other and I am guilty too...but our country does need to come together...find jobs...help this economy...and bring our country back to where we were found...my our forefathers...WE the people.

###
maybe we need to plan national call in days for our horses...you know the newcomers are eager to do what is right..and maybe one or two may listen to us...they have not experienced...Barbaro's footsoldiers.

##
please call, fax, email...save our horses...help the ones abuse and neglected...stop transportation across the borders.

###
read the db...so much going on..you are needed...there is one thread...asking to save coins monthly and send to designated rescues...so...please.

###
stay, safe, warm..prayers to each of our family...may God help with your needs...please.

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Good Morning Alex...and thank you.

Rest in Peace dear Kona...
oxoxox
carleen in CA

Morning, Everyone...

Judy, I wish we had some of your Northern sunshine here! The fog has gone away and seems to be replaced with clouds and am guessing perhaps rain is in the forecast, I think sometime tomorrow...I know it's January and so yes, it's a bleak month weather-wise..but geeze, Louise...to see the sun would be so uplifting at a time uplifting is so srsly needed!

Joan...I don't think the Vet will be mad w/you, he/she should understand your feelings...don't worry about that. Bloodwork will show the way, I'm so sorry Miss Peaches is having such a hard time, 'cause I know it makes you and Curtis and Pierre be uneasy, too.

Joe is still 'more to come', so I'll post here when it's done...they can't all be happy he is into the practice of horse rescue afterall and this one isn't so happy:(

Meanwhile as DC is reeling from the weekend tragedy in AZ...here's the link to the Whitehouse:

a href"http://www.whitehouse.gov/CONTACT/">EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Sandra, I hope by sometime today they might know what they're dealing with and get the right meds delivered so you'll be on a quick route to recovery:)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

well...??? I did it 'rong' somehow...and I'll give it another try here:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

###Lynne, yes the sun is shining brightly on the pure white snow. It's cold but it is tolerable because of the sun. I would love to send it your way if I could.

Judy

Joe

Rest in Peace dear Kona!

:) and when you do it 'right' it 'werks gud'!!

###
Here's Joe for this Monday:

Monday, January 10th... I had to phone Natalie. 14 years old, Natalie used her Christmas money to save the life of Kona. A black thoroughbred gelding from the feed lot in Wilton, Kona died yesterday. Natalie and her dad have come to see Kona three times. On their last visit I told Natalie, things look grim. Kona is shutting down.

Kona had a racing tattoo which said he was born in 2002. Easy to tell, he was once a looker. But on the day we brought Kona home from the feed lot, he could barely walk. Neglected feet which included abscesses, and mud sores. Kona was skinny. His neglect had been going on for many months.

I showed pictures of Kona on my website, and there were dozens of letters. A student at UC Davis wanted to give Natalie money for Christmas. Natalie said no, Kona is her Christmas.

I am showing you a picture of Kona below, Bottom Right.

When I phoned Natalie yesterday and told her Kona was gone, she said let me call you back.

Natalie was at Target with her dad. In the store she began crying. On the way home Natalie told her dad, I want to do this again. At least Kona had a month of good food and lots of love.

And so it was her dad who called me back. He said this past month, with Kona in their lives, his daughter has been so excited about things. Holiday meals with relatives, Natalie always changes the subject to Kona. She talks about Kona to anyone who will listen. Natalie brings out her phone and shows pictures.

Her dad said Natalie is working as a baby sitter. She is also trying to get her landscaping business off the ground. Just as soon as she saves more money, would I be willing to rescue another horse from the feed lot?

And if I decide to write about this, her dad says be sure to give Kyle credit. It was Kyle, a kid from Vacaville, who inspired Natalie.

These kids. Kyle is now working at a hamburger joint. Aubrey earns money as a tutor. Maddie sells baked goodies at a Saturday morning vegetable market. Allison is also a tutor. The Yummy Dummy girls from Davis, who make chocolate. Katie cleans homes. And Natalie currently has 4 yards to mow and trim.

Earning money so they can help horses.

Oh, and remember the student from UC Davis, who wanted to provide Natalie with Christmas? Instead the student is using that money to rescue and rehab an injured race horse. The gelding now at a ranch in Davis. The student tells me this is the greatest feeling.

Enjoy your ice on the windshield Monday, and be sure to hug your horses. Marvin Gaye on the oldies station...

Joe
##

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Judy: It give me a glimpse of sunshine just knowing you'd send it along if you could:)

Joe is for sure a 'downer' this a.m., except for the kids all out there being busy earning dollars to help horses...that part is excellent:) And yes...Kona had a whole month of good care, good eats and the love/respect they should ALL have ALWAYS.

My car is an ice cube this morning! Not just her windshield, but her WHOLE SELF!! Rooftops, too...even with the cloud cover....which I guess was more fog than clouds, everything is *ICY* here this morning!

Haven't talked to Kathy, SC yet today but am wondering how much snow they got and also, Kathy B....and what about Bobbie B., too!! And Linda, GA! And Debbie....did you get snow too??? Lots of white stuff falling places it doesn't necessarily fall....makes for some 'adventures' and I'm hoping they're all FUN adventures:)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Thoroughbred Pedigree Database has no
Kona in 2002, but it's not the first time someone erased a horse from there.

No snow, just very cold!

God bless and keep you Kona. It was not your fault, Joe did all he could. " We " failed you, it isn't morally right.

Someone please add Kona to the No Allegiance thread. He is a Champion deserving to be remebered; as they all are.

Thanks.
Lee

###Kona, RIP dear one.

Judy

Cold here in West Texas. Supposed to be 2 degrees tonight. I am not a winter person. I should have been a bear so I could hibernate all winter.
I am doing better. However, the medicine the Dr. has me on now makes me sick but have to take it. The biospy will take a few days I guess.
Winter is so hard on old people and animals. I always think of the dogs out who do not have a home. I had Chief 14 yrs. and he never spent a night outside in his life.

Hi family. Snowed in here in NC. Waiting for the sleet/ice portion of this winter event. I think we have a good 4 inches or more of snow right now.

I lost a dear friend over the weekend to colon cancer. I spoke to her on Friday and she passed Saturday afternoon. Based on my conversation with her Friday I think we were both surprised by how fast this happened. Sad

###Kathyb, my condolences to you on the passing of your friend. I just lost a very dear soul the beginning of December and I'm still lost. My prayers to you and her family.

Judy

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Lee: I tried to see if someone had added Kona, but can't find the Thread...What Sub-Folder is it listed in?

Hiya, FsOB! My heart goes out to Kona, Joe & Cathy Shelton, and young Natalie. I echo the sentiments expressed by Lynne, Judy, Stu, and Debbie LA. Thank goodness that Kona's final month was spent in a caring place.

Yes, we had a sunny but cold day in southern New England. Apparently a big bolus of snow is heading our way tomorrow night. In the words of Charlie Brown: "Good grief!"

My thanks to Judy for seizing the new day here this morning on my behalf. May we all have ACN. Peace, Robyn

#### To Kathy B: My sympathies to you as you deal with the passing of your dear friend from colon cancer.
To Sandra: Once again Chief was on my mind this AM. I had to park adjacent to a business on the outskirts of Providence and there was a beautiful German Shepherd, locked inside the fence to a business. He gave me a look and I said, "Hello, Poochie!" You would have loved seeing him as much as I did.
To Joan: May Peaches' meds get set so that she has some improvement in her Cushings syndrome. This must be very difficult to deal with, all of the changes in dosage. I hope that she isn't having to void so frequently, that must be exhausting for you all. ####

####

kathyb, so very sorry about your dear friend.. my deepest sympathies...

RIP Kona, you knew Love at the end and are now running with Barbaro..

Hiya, FsOB! The western sky is still midnight blue on this Tuesday morning. The lights from the other side of the Thames are glittering like diamonds on the river's dark surface. We are awaiting news of an impending snowstorm which could come tonight.

May everyone have a safe & productive day. And if anyone knows how Zenyatta is doing or whether La Ville Rouge is in foal, might you please post a note today? Thanks and peace, Robyn

###Good Morning all. A thin sliver of light in the eastern sky as the clouds roll in. A snowstorm to arrive this afternoon forecasted to about 15cm of snow. Robyn, I hope your storm doesn't pack too much wallop.

Have a safe and warm day everyone. I hope Joe's message today is happier. Although it warms my heart to read about the kids who are trying so hard to save the horses. There is hope.

Judy

Morning, Everyone....

Kathyb: ((((kathy))))

Got clouds this a.m.! No fog:) Not in upper twenties, either!! Low 40's :) Yes..some rain coming, but not a gully-washer...so things are at least looking up a little bit weather-wise here today!

Lucy decided to play musical beds around 5:30 this morning...she's zzzzzz'ng with her Sister:) I'm having coffee and getting my head on straight...well, not holding out lots of hope in the 'straight' department necessarily, but straighter than it was upon rising.

Hope the ice storms missed most everyone here...or if they did make an appearance, their visit was short-lived! Everyone in the path of the snowstorm heading to the NE today/night, be safe and warm.

Joe is still in the process...so, here's the link to the Whitehouse for today and I'll post Joe when he's finito...

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Joe at TB Friends

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Kathy my deepest sympathies, to you and the family.
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Sandra your alway in my thoughts and prayers.

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there are many of us who are facing bad weather..our horses and furbabies....there are many of us that needs a big hug, or sent love or I am thinking of you....so many that need a job, a home...or just a friend...please...remember them.

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please call, fax, email...please...we have need folks in the White House...someone...someone has to hear us...WE the people...stop horse slaughter and transportation across the borders.

###
please light up candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens...please.

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please read the db...and help...so much needed...hay, meds, rescues, love, homes...volunteering...networking...YOU are needed...please.

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thank you Alex.

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have a bless day...

Here's Joe for Tuesday....

Tuesday, January 11th... The last few months, there have been hundreds of letters asking how little Sammi is doing? I answer each letter privately. Readers of this website became involved last summer. I wrote about Sammi and her terminal cancer. There was a big fundraiser for Sammi and her family.

To bring you up to date, more tumors have been found. Sammi is at home, in the care of hospice.

I think about her constantly. Sammi told me about a giant sandwich at a deli in New York. She was able to make the trip. The light in her eyes, as she described that sandwich. Making the most of each moment.

Over the weekend I had a well known race horse trainer tell me horses are machines. And they should be used as such.

WTF? Horses are not machines. Horses have the ability to reason, which makes them alive. Machines are not alive.

No other animal, except maybe dogs, show emotions like horses do. Horses feel pain. They fall in love. Horses have good and bad days. They are loyal. They have a sense of humor.

The well known race horse trainer said on my website I make horses sound personal. And by doing so I am misleading my readers.

Horses are personal. Horses are to humans whatever the human wants them to be. A little something for everyone. Which automatically makes them personal.

I think about horses and I think about Sammi, and I am not a complicated person. Seldom do I ponder life at the end of our tunnel. But lately. Man oh man lately. Horses are machines and should be treated as such? It is like saying life has no meaning.

Listen to horses munch on the last of their supper, under cold bright stars. Look at pictures of Sammi, the big grin on her face, in a New York subway. This is it. Life is all we have. Not a bad gig, considering. Make the most of each day.

And be sure to hug your horses.

Joe
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I must agree...not a bad gig at all...and am ever grateful I was raised in a home where I was taught to 'get it':)

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Dear Frens,

Could you say a leetle prayer today around 1:30 pm for my dog Lucky. He will be crossing the Rainbow Bridge today. Please say a prayer that his transition is peaceful and pain free.

Thank you, dear Frens.

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Margie Sitting here in tears for you and Lucky. For we know too well the pain your in right now.
And there is nothing I can say are do to help you through this. Just know we love you, tell Lucky to look for Barbaro and my sweet Cody. To show him around. Pain free and running with the wind!
He was lucky to have you in his life! Prayers!!

###Oh my, "horses are machines". And this man is a horse trainer? I don't get that. I'm sorry for those he trains.

###((((Sammi))))

Judy

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Margie MN
And Lucky And Angel Joan Roya And Angel Curtis
And Peaches And Pierre And Angel Kathy B. And Angel Sandra And Chief....................

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

Affirmed

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita And Angel Lou Ann And Her Angel Mother Annie And Angel Dad Louie And Angel Carleen And Angel Debbie LA And Angel Jane And Angel Lukas And Angel Darcy And Angel
BeBe And Angel Lynne And Angel Judy And Angel Tafffy And Angel Rachel And Angel Jacob And angel Aaron. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.......
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Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Alex And Angel Wendy And Angel Mary And Angel Swedishkat And Angel Amy. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So
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In Halos.....................

Affirmed

Margieeeee....

I saw on Facebook...I hope it's alright, I started a candle group for Lucky, here:

CANDLES FOR *LUCKY*

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Bobbie B. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So...............
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In Halos......................

Affirmed

Morning all...

Sandra, I'm with you about the poor ones out in the cold this winter. I think many of us leave out cat food and bird food. I don't have any more dog food though. I hope you get to feeling better soon. Hate to see that the meds you are taking are making feel bad...Please take care.

Kathy B, I'm so sorry for the loss of a dear friend. They are so rare and precious. May your good memories of better times help you through this tough time.

Margie in Main....Prayers to you and ((((HUGS TO LUCKY)))) Hold him tight and tell him he is loved.
That's what I did when my Bud crossed over. Please take care.

Lou Ann, thank you for always remember Chief and Bud with your Dad Louie. It makes me smile to think of the good times they may be having together.

Robyn, I hope you get some sunshine before that big storm passes all you folks on the east coast and in the mid west....

Lynne, I love your Miss Lucy adventures. They too make me smile.

I need to go...Mom-in-law needs a ride to the airport.

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S WONDERFUL FAMILY))))

oxoxo
carleen in ca

###Angel Dee, thank you for the rainbows, always nice and so very needed.

###Lucky, may you always be free of pain and know how much you're loved. My prayers to you Margie.

Judy

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Margie!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Judy. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.....................You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So....................
For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth.......................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Judy And Angel Taffy. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So..
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In Halos........................

Affirmed

Margie, I am so sorry about Lucky. It just rips your heart out. We have to do it because we dont want them to suffer. They depend on us all their life to care for them and perhaps at the end we care about them most of all.

Robyn, I always had Labs and still love the breed and never thought about a shepard until I got the Shepard pup out of the ditch. He was not full blood and his ears never stood up but were cute floopy ears that sometimes stuck out sideways from his head.

###((((Sandra)))) A friend of mine rescued a German Shepard from the ditch many years ago. He repaid them million times over with his devotion. They had to surrender him to God a few years ago too. His name was Thor and he was beautiful. Your Chief is among friends now.

Judy

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((((Margie)))) ((((Lucky))))

we love you! and many prayers..

My Frens, I felt your prayers. It gave me strength. Lucky left very peacefully at 1:36 pm. I thanked him for everything he has given me. He's running with the big guys now. His 16 year life well lived.

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Margie ((((HUGS))))

Hiya, FsOB! We are hunkered down here at home, awaiting the snow that is already in Manhattan. I hope that all of our FsOB who are in the Carolinas and Georgia are getting a reprieve from the dreadful ice and snow that has been caused such problems there.

When one reads Joe Shelton's blog, one is struck by the sweetness of young Sammi. If only we lived in a world where youngsters don't get cancer, or shot while meeting their district Congressperson....

Alex, thanks for the blue-link about "War Horse". I'll add that title to my list for an upcoming trip to the library. Wishing all here ACN. Peace, Robyn

#### To Margie in NM: May your sweet Lucky rest in peace. Lucky was truly fortunate to have been loved by you, Margie.
To Sandra: I am not a stickler for blood lines and am no "purebred" myself. Your Chief will always have a special place in my heart, no matter if he had floppy ears. Those types of ears are very sweet in canines, aren't they?
To Carleen & Dee: Thanking you for your wishes of sunshine and rainbows! Wishing you both the same on Weds.
To Lynne B: Thanks for the blue-link to the candles for Lucky.
To Judy: Hoping that your community stays safe in the snow. ####

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.....................You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So.....................For Being So, So So Very Beautiful Angels On This Earth.........................Your Glowing Wings
Of Love........................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart
So (8) A Lot So......................

Rainbow Flowers.......................

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

Affirmed

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd. . . for each of you know you take me to where angels walk!
As our ANGEL DEE says, "It is AFFIRMED!"
Indeed it is.

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

Holding each and every one of you and all your furkids, too, warm and tight in my heart tonight, and keeping those prayers going, too . . . bless you all!

It's way late . . . was tending to a stack of "to do" paperwork . . . just had to come be with all of you for a few precious moments before turn out the lamp . . . . just heard the snow plow go, not a car all night, . . . . "not a creature was stirring" . . .
Need to catch some zzz's.

MARGIE NM - ((((XXXX)))) for you and your angel boy, LUCKY.

CARLEEN -- Not sure if I had mentioned to you here before . . . it was a day or two after Daddy had crossed over . . I stepped out onto the porch one evening to tend to something . . . I see down through the back yard to Daddy's workshop, just outside the door sits one of his beloved Lab Retriever pals from the neighborhood (all four legged pals beloved). . . sitting very still peering at the closed door . . . he turned when he heard me approach . . . the look on dear Tucker's face, "I don't understand ???, where is my buddy?" . . . my heart broke all over again seeing that dear boy's face. We held on to each other for dear life, Tucker and me.
Felt like I needed to put a black crepe or something on that door . . . specifically for Daddy's four-legged pals from the neighborhood.
There was quite a variety "paying their respects" down there for quite some time.
Your BUD is in good company up there :).

JOAN R. - Prayers continue!! Hugs and kisses to dear PEACHES and PIERRE. Please tell PEACHES her PA doxie pals send many doxie prayers her way, too.

Love you all!
Everyone in winter weather please be safe if you must be out.

Hugs, prayers, and peace,
always,
Lou Ann

P.S.
And always in loving memory of FOB CHIEF & FOB BUD SOVA!!

Need some zzzz's!!

Hugs, Lou Ann

###Good Morning all. A snowy morning here in the North. Had about 15cm overnight of the fluffy stuff. Fortunately plows had been about early and the roads were pretty good.

###RIP Lucky, you were so loved. Run with the angels now. (((Margie)))

Have a safe and warm day. I hope all our friends in the East wing are ok after the storm. Thinking of you all.

Judy

Horse Slaughter Just The Beginning
Posting Date: 01-12-2011

By John L. Smith

I have concluded it’s a good thing Sue Wallis isn’t a welfare department director or superintendent of public schools.
Wallis is a Wyoming rancher, state legislator, and the vice president of a group called United Horsemen.
Wallis and her group were among the sponsors of the recent Summit of the Horse event at the South Point casino in Las Vegas. “United Horsemen” and “Summit of the Horse” have proud, high-minded rings to them, don’t they?
United Horsemen exists in large part to work to lift the ban on the practice of horse slaughter in the United States. The summit provided a forum mostly for advocates of the practice to express their deep concerns about conservation and the preservation of the wild species through effective management. That is, by rounding up the beasts, killing them, and butchering them so the meat can be sold to countries where horsemeat waters mouths instead of turn stomachs.
Federal spoilsports have made it unprofitable to keep horse slaughterhouses open in the U.S., and they’ve also banned the export of domestic horses for meat to Canada and Mexico.
Public opinion has turned against the horse killers, too. A 2009 Public Opinion Strategies poll found 69 percent of American voters opposed horse slaughter for human consumption. Unless Congress is unexpectedly overtaken by delegates from France, Mexico, Japan, and China - nations where you can still find Seabiscuit on restaurant menus - it’s difficult to imagine the American ban being lifted any time soon.
But that doesn’t stop folks like Willis from dreaming of the day when wild horses are reduced to steaks, roasts, and ground round, and ranchers have made a tidy profit.
Taking the folks with United Horsemen at their word, that they are interested in seeing healthy wild horse populations instead of, as their critics suspect, no wild horses at all, for a moment I thought Wallis and her friends might be onto something.
If wild horses have overpopulated, kill them and eat them. But why stop there?
If this is, as they claim, more about politics and public perception than the best interests of the species, why not continue the theme? Surely there are other critters in our midst whose existence is hard to justify.
Stray dogs, for one. Millions are in animal shelters across the land.
And don’t forget cats. They breed prolifically. When they turn feral, they’re bad for the environment.
The solution is simple. Round them up and slaughter them. Hey, we’ve all heard of people in distant lands eating Spot and Fido. I’m sure there are examples of humans dining on Puff and Garfield, too. It’s just a matter of politics and perception, right?
Moving to the next level is difficult, but, well, you can’t deny that there are an awful lot of Americans out of work these days. Call it a modest proposal, if you will. With the economy in recession, there are a lot of folks who, it could be argued, have outlived their usefulness to society.
And then there are the elderly. Are they proliferating, or what? Everyone talks about fixing Social Security and Medicare, but nobody seems willing to do anything about it. Well, now’s your chance. Perhaps someone will create a high-minded group called “United Seniors” and work toward a solution.
At the risk of sounding soft on this issue, I think the day of horse slaughter in America is over. Other countries have many practices and culinary traditions we don’t share.
Wild horses aren’t simply pests or nuisances. They’re somewhat federally protected animals. They’re majestic symbols and part of our Western heritage. And if that description is too poetic for you, remember ranchers use the same romantic imagery whenever it suits their political purposes.
The horses should be protected through management, private and public, not by bringing back the glue factory.

John L. Smith writes a weekly column on rural Nevada which appears on MesquiteLocalNews.com every Wednesday and in the print edition every Thursday. His Las Vegas Review-Journal column appears four times a week. You can reach him at jlsmith@reviewjournal.com

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Margie, I'm so sorry to read here as I check in this morning about your Lucky boy. What a blessing to have shared your lives for 16 years - and he knew he was so loved. Each time one of us here loses a beloved furbaby companion, the rest immediately feel and share that deep sense of loss and heartache because they remember their own losses. The common grief we all feel joins together in comfort and support and, in my mind, creates a great wave of energy to all who have passed - from the most recent to those who crossed The Bridge long ago. Lucky is indeed meeting many, many FOB companions and Barbaro himself! We will see them again. I BELIEVE

Dear Frens, you have to believe me when I tell you that you were all with me yesterday as Lucky was leaving. Your prayers. Your words. And the strength I garnered from all of you. As Sandra implied, it's the last act of love.

I left my parent's home at 18. The next longest, closest relationship I've ever had with another living being was with Lucky. There are a lot of memories. That's what is so hard.

But we go on. We lose another sliver of our hearts. And what helps is that there are more googies out there and in the home that still need our help. It was good to wake up to Ruby's shrill barking, and Tom waiting on the bed for a belly rub, and Monkey making her monkey noises from another room as she heard me stirring.

Keep going. And someday...........oh, I can't wait for that someday.

May God Bless All of Us forever.

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Lou Ann. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.................You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So..................
For Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth.....................Your Glowing Wings
Of Love.......................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Lou Ann And Your Angel Mother Annie And Angel Dad Louie......
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In Halos....................

Affirmed

Morning all...

Lou Ann, your recollection of Tucker waiting at your beloved Dad's work door hit home. All four of our kittens still look for Bud. They lay down where ever Bud used to lay down. They seem to be stilling waitng for his return. April 21st, it will be one year....Thank you for always remembering him. Bud was the 1st dog I had ever owned (or maybe he owned all of us here, we still miss him so...)
So Marge (I don't know where I go Maine out NM, sorry) My prayers and thoughts are with you on this 1st day without Lucky...
Sandra and her Chief, Lynne and her Murphy and so many of us who have had to let our loved ones go to a better place. We know how you feel.

This Wallis person, I have serious problems with.
She does not seem to be an animal person..kinda like that trainer Joe talked about yesterday. Saying that race horses are machines...These people just don't get it. Sad for them and sad for all animals that get in their way.

Prayers and warm wishes to all folks in the east wing and south wing dealing with bad weather. Hope ma nature moves her storms away soon.

We had rain here in San Jose yesterday afternoon, but just for a few hours then this morning (I did not feel it) but in Hollister (about 45 minutes from our house) they woke to a 4.8 earthquake.
No reported damage, but it's the second earthquake
in the bay area in the last week. I would rather have a few little quakes here and there and now and then instead of a BIG ONE all at once.

I have rambled on long enough...

((((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO'S WONDERFUL FAMILY)))

Note: January 29th is just 18 days away....

oxoxx

carleen in ca

Morning, Everyone...

Lou Ann...I'm glad Tucker was there for you that night...the two of you shared moments you'll always remember together...

Margie: Oh Margie....I so know how you're feeling this morning...I wanted SO BADLY to be able to have a complete do-over when Murphy died...I wanted so much to start all over again with him...Lucy is a wonderful little dog....I love her very much! She's got her own personality and she makes me laugh out loud so often...but Murphy...Murph was my heart dog...just like Sandra's Chief for her and it sound like Lucky, for you...Yes...there are so many googies out into the world who need good and loving homes and people like us....the ones who 'get it' will provide them...happily and lovingly provide them but our Heart Dogs wait for us and those reunions will be like no others:) Hang on, Margie...the ride does smooth out eventually and smiles replace that awful feeling of right now...but in our hearts we know...Lucky and Chiefster and Murphy and Bud Sova, too....Heart Dogs Forever:) Aren't we so blessed to have had them choose us!

Here's Joe for Wednesday....Joe's got a 'plan-stan' and it's a great/grand/wonderful one, too:)

Wednesday, January 12th... On Monday I wrote about kids, and the different ways they earn money to help horses. Suddenly there are 23 (and still counting) more kids who would like to get involved. Including Brianna, who wrote:

My mom is very supportive. She knows my passion for horses will never go away. I would like to rescue my first horse through Tb Friends. I am 13, and I work at two different jobs. The majority of my income is from my gift basket business. I have a lot of money saved. Can we rescue a horse together? Please?

One girl works at a day care center. Another earns money by helping her dad at his car mechanic shop. There is a 16 year old girl working the phone every Saturday, taking orders for a florist. A 17 year old girl works at Burger King. Her best friend, who is also crazy for horses, has a job at Raleys.

I tell each kid, the initial cost of a feed lot horse is minor, compared to long term care. There is also a problem with space. Our No Vacancy sign lit high in the sky.

But I have been thinking. (oh no, he is thinking again) We could take all the kids and put them into 3 groups. Later this spring, when our round pens are no longer muddy, each group can rescue two feed lot horses.

Suppose there are 10 kids to a group. The cost to save a horse divided by 10 is much less than a person doing this on their own. The kids can pool other money to help with maintenance. There is the social factor. Each group can meet at our ranch, and spend time with their horses. The kids can decide on names, and also help with potential adoptions.

In spring and summer we do our Tb Kids program. Many of those kids keep in touch with each other. Best friends have been made. The social factor is enormous. Passion for horses grows even stronger.

And now to yesterday, when I wrote about Sammi. Many of these same kids want to do something for Sammi. They have been asking for ideas.

Adults too. E-mails and phone calls wanting to know how they can help Sammi.

I get goosebumps. Readers of my little website are amazing. Your continual willingness to help.

Sammi needs prayers and good thoughts. You do that, you are doing a ton.

Thank you for reading my website. Enjoy your cold and wet Wednesday, and be sure to hug your horses. The Rolling Stones on the oldies station..

Joe
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Here's the link to the Whitehouse for today and I pray for the safety of our President and all others who will be in AZ today...

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Barbaro's Forever Friend in CA

Dear Frens,

There is someone else who needs our help. Please let's keep Edgar in our DAILY intersession. The Love of the Frens will make the difference.

Your FOB Fren, O

I've had a few 'heart' babies. And I've learned they can sneak up on you. When we lost our kitty Mary back in 1999 I didn't think there would be another. And there isn't another Mary. But guess what? I have had new 'heart' babies, and I've lost some of those since that time also. What helps is to keep babies around. You never know when one will turn into a 'heart' baby. I just hope to recognize it before they pass. (and my babies are all rescued from feral colonies).

Hiya, FsOB! What a wild, snowy night and day it's been over the past 24 hours. The City's snow plow has just barrelled down the street. Apparently, the storm stalled over Cape Cod and that meant that southern coastal New England didn't see a break in the snow until late this afternoon. It is cozy to be here at home with "Man & Dog" (Brent & Nikita). I wish that you all could have seen what must have been at least 30 or 40 tiny birds, feeding in stages, on our deck this afternoon. It was sweet watching them take turns, some waiting on large snow drifts.

My thanks to Debbie LA for the blue-link to the story about Edgar Prado. May 2011 be a great new year for him. I echo Otherlyn's sentiments for Edgar.

Now I need to quit typing. I sliced open the tip of my thumb today, making a pot of black bean chili. I don't want to reopen the cut. Wishing all here "ACN" and peace, Robyn

#### To Carleen: Yes, I can commiserate with how you miss Bud. I still miss each of my late Huskies who preceded Nikita in my heart.
To Margie in NM: Please know that we're all with you in spirit, Margie. Lucky was a very lucky four-legged one to have you.
To Judy: Stay warm and may the snows abate in your community.
To Dee: Rainbows to you, our Resident Angel.
To Sandra: I'm keeping you in my thoughts and hope that you are feeling better as this week progresses.
To Nancy, Renee, Jane, & Elisabeth: I hope that you are all home, safe & warm this evening in the Land of Steady Habits (CT). ####

I Love You So A Lot So Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So.....................You Touch My Heart So (8) A Lot So.......................For
Being A So, So So Very Beautiful Angel On This Earth...........................Your Glowing Wings Of Love...........................

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent and angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart
So (8) A Lot So............................

God's Glowing Sunshine And Warmth................
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In Halos.............................

Affirmed

Sending All, All All My Love To Angel Robyn And Angel Brent And Angel Nikita. You Are In My Heart So (8) A Lot So............................Your
Glowing Wings Of Love..........................

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

Affirmed

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Dee love your rainbows, our sweet Dee! sending you roses in red! for Barbaro red roses for his KY Derby win. still miss the Big Bay Colt. What big hopes we had for him. Jan, 29th almost killed me. But still here in the fight, have to stop horse slaughter. Stop race horses from going to slaughter. For Barbaro! A promised I made to him! And I keep my promises

Hiya, FsOB, running late on this brightening but cold morning. Today the western sky resembles a blue and pink opal.

Everyone please read the blue-link which has been posted re. Sarah Says Go. It'll make your day. I am also happy because my favourite neighbourhood cat just visited for the first in probably six weeks. She didn't know what to make of me with curlers in my hair, ha! Ha! Peace, Robyn

###Good Morning all. It is a cold morning here in the North with sky turning from dark blue to pinks and oranges on the horizon.