Good Thursday Morning Alex, Bobby, and fellow "fans of Barbaro",

Thanks for the contest reminder - must go and vote.

The recent Bobby photo on the NBC site. I'm curious as to what that collar is around his neck and why he needs it. I don't recall him having it on any of his earlier outing pictures.

Janice

Good morning Bobby, Alex & everyone! Hoping that you had another good night, Bobby! Have a wonderful day today outside in that sunshine! :)

Good morning, Barbaro and all of your fans!

As often happens, the board got updated while I was reading last night's posts. I loved all the comments about the new pictures and the "au naturel" mane-style our boy was sporting. I think it'll be the new look. Maybe we should all go about with straw/hay in our hair - that way we could identify each other!

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Mary L. - I hope you got some much-needed rest and are feeling better this morning. I used to live in Ohio (Newark) and understand your frustration with Voinovich.

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Ernie - Sign me up for the TWRWSS support group! I'm fortunate enough to have job where I can sneak a peek on a regular basis during the day. Compared to some of the activities others engage in, it's not even on anyones radar!

Eagerly awaiting today's updates. Barabro, you are doing so terrific. You've got this healing and growing thing down, eh?

Proud member, Fans of Barbaro

Here's the url for the New York Post interview with Edgar - VERY brief, not much new.

http://www.nypost.com/sports/through_the_binocs_sports_ed_fountaine.htm

Good morning, one and all! The Barbaro news is so happy--hoping for yet another ACN.

Question: Is the JC Gold Cup going to be on TV here? Reading all these articles about its high-powered entrants makes me wanna see it!

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To Jo in the UK: I just saw that you had asked me a question about Chappy a week ago. (I tend to post and leave--reads posts and leaves!--being only one of three people in my household vying for computer time.) I was looking for a link in the older posts and ran across it. Not knowing if you were answered elsewhere, let me tell you that yes, Chappy is a filly despite her boyish name! It's short for something else that escapes me now. She is really a sweetie, very friendly with people.

Off to the office,
Sallie

Good morning earlybirds , just waiting for
that ACN to start my day. It's 6:18 here so I guess Alex is riding already. Probably on Chappy about now. What a great life he has.

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For Barbaro tee-shirts, go to:

www.corvinoballet.org/29906.html

GOOD MORNING BOBBY HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT NIGHT AND GREAT DAY. THE PICTURES OF YOU, DR RIC AND MR
EDGAR WERE GREAT. I KNOW YOU HAD A GREAT VISIT. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL HORSE AND WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. WE ARE STILL PRAYING FOR YOU I WILL BE BACK THIS AFTERNOON I HAVE TO GO TO SCHOOL. REMEMBER WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.

LOVE KATHY

Very nice video of Lost In The Fog. Thank you Alex for linking to it.

Marge Re; the hair style. Great Idea!! But I would have to settle for Cat Litter Hair. Would that be ok?

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Lynda - We'll have someone send you some hay!

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Marg; OK!!! We can't have a posse member with no hay!!

Morning Barbaro. We love you. Loved your pictures, you are looking great.Edgar is so nice. You have so much love going your way. Thanks Alex

Hiya, Bobbey! Did you have sweet dreams of your visit with Edgar P.? I hope that you stayed toasty last night, sweet prince. It is down-right nippy here on the banks of the Thames this morning. May your day be filled with sunshine, lots of grazing time, & more visits from good friends. Hugs, pets, & scratches from your pals in CT - Robyn, Brent, & Nikita

Morning Barbaro and all you fans of Barbaro. A quick check before I go to work. Thanks Alex for all you do and for this wonderful site! I don't get to a computer at work until about 1:20 PM but I will check back then to see how things are...

Go Barbaro Go!

Nancy in Va Beach :)

THANKS ALEX FOR ALL THE UPDATES ON EVERYTHING.
BARBARO YOU KEEP GETTING LOTS OF REST SO YOU WILL GET STRONGER. GROW THAT HOOF. LOVE YOU
BETTY

Another great report from your buddy, Barbaro. Keep it up!!!

Barbaroooooo! You are such a HAM! Looking at the pictures of Barbaro and Edgar, Barbaro certainly knows where to direct his attention, doesn't he? Of course, there could have been someone waving carrot tops at him too, I suppose. I wonder how long they will continue to keep his medicine thingy in. I know everyone says such positive things, but seeing what I could of Barbaro's condition in the pictures, other than his fantastic outlook, I too, would say he has a way to go, to get back to a level of health where a minor setback would not be life-threatening. He's looking pretty thin probably as much from lack of exercise than anything and maybe the medication. BUT his tail seems to be growing back - a very good thing - if he has energy left over to grow hair, that's pretty good!:o). Go Barbaro! Love ya BIG!

Peg

I noticed that thinness and I thought he looked thinner than the last pictures we saw, but we really don't get a good look, though, with the new pictures, so it may not be anything.

Sallie,

My daily email from Equibase says the JC Gold will be on ESPN2 on Saturday Oct 7th, along with a host of other races that day. 6 races are scheduled so it will be a big tv afternoon of racing. 2 from Belmont, 2 from Keenland and 2 from Santa Anita.

There are also 4 on Sat Sept 30 on regular ESPN.

ACN Bobby!! ACN!!!

Leslie IN MN

Oh, Alex - such a lovely image of the sun coming up behind the deer, and it still nearly dark...we live in upper Bucks County kind of in horsey country so we have the deer, etc., and it's just so peaceful and empowering at the same time to see the sun come up while things are still and quiet - a lovely way to start the day. Only thing missing is the sound of hoof beats..:o). I guess I can settle for watching the q-horse across the road out for his AM graze as the sun burns into his chestnut coat. Life is Good. Have a great one, Alex!

Cheers yourself!

Peg

Could everyone please light a candle for Barbaro at http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=barba

We're below 1000. I just don't want to get too complacent. Thanks.

Like the NY Post mention that B's laminitis is doing super. So nice of Edgar to spend 2 hours with the guy.

Can someone post the DRF article about the fog?

Good morning Sunshine! ACN & all is well with the world. Hope you enjoyed a hearty breakfast & are feeling feisty. Have a beautiful day Bobby!
Love & prayers

Great Barbaro, ACN!

Keep it up Barbaro!

Believe in Miracles
Believe in Barbaro

Good Morning ALL!!!!! and to sweet Bobby! ACN, that's wonderful! It's an ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS DAY IN TAMPA BAY today HIGH 60s!!! It's about time..all we've had for months is rain and heat and more rain....but at least no mention of the "H" word!

WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES... WE BELIEVE IN BARBARO!

Good Morning Alex and Bobby,

I think today is the first day of fall. Happy fall 1st!

Alex, guess you're going to have to take up painting or photography to capture those spectacular sights you've been able to witness every morning!

Hey Bobby, great day yesterday (or day before) when Edgar visited you. You look so content in that picture with Edgar and Dr. R. You're swishing tail said it all (unless there were flys at this late date.)

Have another great day today. It looks glorious.

Love ya,
Edie

Alex saw 3 deer in the misty morning sunrise !
I wish Barbaro could get out to see these sunrises on chilly autumn mornings. But since he was in training I suppose he had a lot of early morning workouts and has seen it. Have you been there and done that, Barbaro.

ACN ! ! It's like a good dream but it's real. He's done it again.

Keep it going Mr.Jackson, heal, heal , heal.
Home for Christmas ! !

ACN for our "bed head"! Yeah!

Alex, keep hanging on to those neck straps!

Good morning everyone, Fall is here.
Good morning Barbaro, hope you have a wonderful day grazing and getting out in the sunshine.
Good job, you really know how to make people happy.

Dr. R. Gold Bless you and your buddy Barbaro.

Alex,thank you.

BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
BELIEVE IN BARBARO

Have a great day and stay safe.
Carol-Pittsburgh

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I was ask to repost this story.
You can go to the Grace Foundation of Northern California site and read more!
It is where the colt Salvation is!
Our poster boy>

El Dorado Hills, CA--Usually when the slaughter truck arrives back at the feedlot in Fallon, Nevada, it is hauntingly empty. This time it contained a miracle passenger, the sole survivor of the 39 horses taken to slaughter the week before. "This happens very, very rarely," says Shelly, a worker at the feedlot. ”It is one in a million chance.”

The brand inspection performed at the feedlot showed only one brand. When she was unloaded at the slaughterhouse, the workers noticed that she had an additional brand on her front shoulder. Because the initial paperwork did not match, the slaughterhouse was forced to send her back to the feedlot for re-inspection.

But this is only the beginning of this serendipitous story which begins one week ago, Thursday June 15th, when Beth DeCaprio, executive director of the Grace Foundation of Northern California (a non-profit animal rescue organization), received a call about two orphaned foals left behind at a feedlot in Fallon, Nevada after their mothers had been taken to a Canadian slaughterhouse.

The Grace Foundation responded quickly, agreeing to pay the going meat price (55 cents per lb.) to save these un-weaned foals from suffering the same fate as their mothers, a fate they only escaped after the slaughterhouse truck ran out of room.

We then move to today, June 21st –the date set to pick up the foals—when Beth received another call from Shelley; the local veterinarian had an emergency and wasn’t able to perform the Coggins test necessary to transport horses across the state-line. She would have to wait one more day to pick up the baby foals.

Back at the feedlot in Fallon, Nevada, the slaughter truck arrived with its single lucky passenger. As soon as the horse was unloaded from the truck, she ran whinnying to the back of the corrals. “She was going crazy,” recalls Shelly. “It was obvious she was trying to get someone’s attention.”

Then, another worker at the feedlot heard a tiny whinny coming from the other side of the fence where the orphaned foals were being held. The mare who barely escaped the slaughterhouse on a technicality was none other than one of the mothers of the thought-to-be orphaned foals.

"It’s amazing to me all the things that had to happen for this mare and her foal to be reunited," says Beth. "Just think: If the initial papers had noted the second brand, the mare would right now be exported overseas as meat. If the veterinarian had been able to perform the Coggins test, we would have picked up the foals before the truck arrived, and nobody would ever have known that the mare was the foal’s mother. In that case, the mare’s brand would have been re-inspected and she would have been shipped back off to slaughter. So many things had to add up to make this reunion possible that I can’t help but think this was some sort of miracle.”

Facing bad publicity, the owner of the Fallon, Nevada feedlot agreed to sell the mare along with the foals for meat prices to The Grace Foundation, which will have to come up with an additional $750 for the meat price and fees for the mare, on top of the $1300 they have already committed for the babies and another mare and foal they agreed to take.

"We will find a way," Beth says firmly. "This mare survived the slaughterhouse and six days back and forth to Canada to be reunited with her foal. Can you imagine saying we couldn't take her because of the money?"

When the horses are picked up on Friday, they will be taken to The Grace Foundation ranch where they will join forty-four other horses, all victims of abuse and neglect. Their journey will not end there. Eventually they will join the equine team of healers and will spend their lives working with disadvantaged and emotionally and physically challenged kids.

"Their lives will have purpose," Beth says. "One day this mare will make an impact on a child's life and we will fully understand the reason she was spared.”

Click here to see pictures of horses mentioned in the above article

Good morning Handsome! ACN, sweet words indeed!

Barbaro if you are going to get photographed please make sure you get the hay our of your hair :)

All have a great day!

Ro & Brady

Hi Folks:

Please light candles for Bobby, Mike, Erin, Foggy and all loved ones needing help.

URGENT - Don't forget to call/email/fax your Senators and those Senators up for re-election urging them to co-sponsor S1915 to ban horse slaughter - now is the time !

Thanks to Tim & Alex for the site & updates.

Steve
FOB

Good Morning Alex, Bobby and Crew,

Ahhhh yes!! Clear and cool, if not even chilly in Fair Hill. Music to my ears I say. I pursue the bulk of my mountain biking endeavors between Oct-Nov and then April-May when conditions approach Heaven on earth status in FH.

ACN for Bobby!!! Three Cheers for our Chipper Nipper! But, my elation is tempered when I read our beloved is in stable but "serious" condition. Therefore, my prayers and my well wishes will be steadfast until the day he is rolling in the grass fully recovered.

Jazz

PS. Pam, point well taken last night. Thanks for that.

Sallie...Chappy is just an unusual name for a horse (even more so for a filly!) because, not only does it make me think 'boy', but it's also a popular brand of dog food over here! :-/

Debbie L.A. Thank you for reposting. I just saw this article and just became sick...I can't imagine how cruel this is...I am sickened that people do this...

Alex, good morning on this very chilly day. As always thank you for the post and don't fall off!

Barbaro..you hang tough, Sweetie..You are strong and will survive....Lots of love,kisses, scratches and hugs..

Good morning Team Barbaro. I loved the link to the video of all of Fog's winning races. He was such a special horse. That's now one of my favorites along with the replay of the Kentucky Derby, which I watch daily!

If you haven't already done this, add this search engine to your favorites or tool bar and use it instead of google when you are searching the internet and make sure you designate Miracle Horse Rescue (or another horse rescue) as your charity.

It's under message #157 in the forum and states:

"The Good Search for Miracle Horse is now in operation. Just bookmark the Google Good Search site and use it instead of a regular "Google" search bookmark. It will take you to the Google Good Search with the charity already typed in and ready to search. :-)

http://www.goodsearch.com/Default.aspx

I just checked and there have already been 125 searches that have been credited to MHR and they just recently became eligible! If we all use this search on a regular basis, think of the money the horse rescue can count on coming their way every month! More information can be found on the forum under the In Honor of Barbaro Rescue Challenge post - message #157.

What an easy way to have the horses benefit!

GOOD MORNING HANDSOME!!! ACN!!! I love those words!
You have a good day and enjoy your time outside. Give Dr R a little nip here and there to make sure he knows that you are the BOSS!!

LOVE YOU B!!

Kaern - TN

Good morning, all!

Alex, what a gorgeous picture you paint of your mornings out there with the deer and the sunrise...thank you SO much for all you're doing here, as well. But you know that, I think ;)

A thought--I don't have that People mag yet, but is that picture of the butcher shop faxable? Maybe it's possible to use it as a secondary "hit" to a senator who really needs arm twisting? You know, hit 'em four days in a row: email 'em, call 'em, fax 'em the Salvation flyer, then fax 'em the butcher shop pix? :) Just so they get the idea...

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ARA and SANDY K.

Thanks for info on Kinky. I really didn't know what the NAIS thing was. I'm so glad Kinky has saved animals!! Joe Scarborough probably won't have him on again in time for this Senate session...probably closer to the gubernatorial election. But maybe we should keep track of those on our side just in case this doesn't happen in this Congress and we have to muster our resources again?

I'll let you know what I hear from his campaign. As for Willie, musicians and drugs are kind of old hat, in a sense. There aren't too many people around these days slinging stones who don't themselves have a reason to duck, in one way or another. Regardless of political party. I'm not excusing it, just stating reality. Of course, the media laps this stuff up.

Good day, all! Bobby, wishing you ACN and more rolls in the hay, you big beautiful guy!!

Could someone copy and paste this Form article: Fog was one of their own. I can open it~
Thanks

Alex you the best, just the best!

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Jane
where are the butcher shop pix.

Morning carrots, treats, skritches, etc., to champion hay hair HOF, Barbaro Jackson. Keep it up, kid...!

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Fans of Barbaro, from Maid M:
Today's all about the details. So FYI, however this applies when S1915-ing.

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

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CANDLE ALERT!!!! Bobby has fewer than 850 candles. Lets NOT be COMPLACENT!!!

Ro & Brady

Good Morning everyone....Remember...

IT'S BARBARO'S WORLD...We just live in it...

Morning, Barbaro!! Thank the Lord for ACN...Hope you have a great day filled with green grass, a few treats, maybe a snooze. There's definitely a fall nip in the air, hope you enjoy your outside time today...

God bless Barbaro, make his hoof grow, his bones mend stronger every day.

Have a good day everyone!

Precious Fog, you are so missed....but will be loved and remembered forever!

Where is everyone seeing the NBC photos? When I go there all I see are the old ones - when he first started grazing with Dr. R.

I saw the recent photo with Edgar here on Alex's site and wondered the same thing about the collar. I guess they have re-inserted the access in his neck. Anyone?

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Smitty, go to the pictures and hit the refresh button. Mabe your computer hasn't refreshed the page.

Good Morning from the West Coast to all Fans of Barbaro,

I was looking at the Canter website about the auction this Saturday in Illinois and I wondered about any new co-sponsors to S1915. It appears there are 2 new ones as of 9/20/06!!
Senator John McCain of Arizona and
Senator Bill Nelson of Florida!!

Someone may have mentioned this already but I was excited to see some more names added to the co-sponsor list. KEEP up the GOOD WORK!! It feels good to be a part of something really important. :-)

I sent off faxes to Ted Stevens and Bill Frist. I plan to send more to the Class I senators who are up for re-election.

I told a former co-worker, who now lives in Sparks, MD, about S1915, and she said she will contact the Maryland Senators.

Thanks Alex for all you do and have a great day Barbaro!!
Carol
San Diego

Jane in CT,

Don't you think Alex needs to carry a digital camera with him? So we can actually see the beautiful pictures Alex describes every morning??!! ;-)

Carol
SD

Smitty,

Do you have aol? I couldn't access them either even when I refreshed the page w/ aol. Try accessing the upenn site going thru internet explorer..........that worked for me.

Hope this works.

Smitty...I think the access is the same, it may have been moved to another site to rest the other vein...They still need to be able to have speedy access "just in case" and probably to draw blood...but this is just my guess...

Thank you God for Bobby's right and perfect healing, and for his complete recovery. Thank you God that miracle follows miracle, and wonders never cease.

Magnificent Steed! Another day closer.

The Light of God surrounds you
The Love of God enfolds you
The Power of God Protects you
The Presence of God watches over you
Wherever you are Bobby, God IS.

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby

"For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us…” Romans 8:38, 39

For the love of who you are
For the love of your Spirit
It was an honor to help.

Love, Light and Protection for The Fog

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Think your right, speedy access and drawing blood.
He still looks thin to me. You can see his ribs

Debbie L.A.
Thanks for reposting that article, I haven't seen it before. It's hard to imagine the cruelty commited against these beautiful, noble animals.

Barbaro, I'm so happy to hear ACN. I'm going to keep praying hard for you. LITF just reminded us of how fragile life is.

ALEX, Thanks again for all the interesting posts. It continues to amaze me that you are so efficient at your job AND keeping this website going for us.

Smitty,

I had the same problem on compuserve/aol. Go to the picture and hit the reload button and the new pictures should show up. Took me about an hour to figure that out yesterday.....duh! Really felt like a dummy!

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Marky - I just read your post from yesterday (as follows:
Hola Fans Of Barbaro

I apologize for the length but we are getting some results.

Posse report from Georgia headquarters. FOB's we are starting to make a dent. I spoke to the state director Of senator Isakson's office. I was polite and stayed calm. This time he made no excuses. Lots of questions about our organization

He said that he had heard about the proposal to start a tourism boycott Texas. He asked if that was a national intiative. I answered that since Georgia has no slaughterhouses our focus was on the next GA senatorial election. Boycotts would probably be reserved for the 2 states with slaughterhouses and Belgium. GA would probably just see a change in senators representing the state. Silence on the phone.

I reiterated that I eat beef, am not with Peta and that I support agriculture in GA. I reminded him horse slaughter is not supported by the 70% of Americans who KNOW about it. I guaranteed him this number would rise as our publicity campaign continues. Folks please keep calling we may not win, but these aides are starting to talk and they are getting concerned about our passion. Ga is not on our side but by not giving up our voices grow louder and louder. He asked for the name of our CEO. I said that at this time we deal with our states separately.....our CEO is invloved in the national initiatives and not dealing with the individual state political campaigns. LOL. Can you imagine if I had said his name is Barbaro Jackson?

Posted by: Marky at September 20, 2006 10:15 PM
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WHAT A WONDERFUL POST. YOU MUST HAVE SOUNDED SO OFFICIAL FOR HIM TO ASK ABOUT YOUR CEO! WAS HE GOING TO CALL HIM? LOL

I JUST LOVE EVERYBODY'S SPIRIT ABOUT THIS ANTI-SLAUGHTER BILL. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!

Lord God, wrap S1915 in Divine Love and Divine Order. Open the heart of every member of the Senate to clearly hear the voice of the horse, and feel the Magnificent Spirit of the horse. May each member be immediately compelled to move S1915 to the floor in a right and perfect way, and then vote with their hearts and their conscience for the highest good of all.

Love, Light and Protection for The Boys (always)

Is anyone else having trouble trying to get news stories off of Daily Racing's website?? I try to pull up stories, and all I keep getting is the registration form telling me to update my info! Help!! Thanks.

Good Morning,

Glad Barbaro had ACN and continues t do well. Alex, thank you for hte pictures of Barbaro. He looked the best we have seen in awhile.

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Pamela,

How do you feel after staying up so late? Do you feel like you have a hang over?

YES, McCain and Nelson came on yesterday.

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Thanks Lynda, ANne and Pamela. Refreshing the site worked.

The skinny ribs might be the photo angle and lack of muscle tone. Didn't Edgar say he looked like he put on weight? I just go by the amount of chatty details they give us to guage how well he's doing.

Whe they get tight-lipped and use words like "ok" and "satisfactory" I get worried - like a few weeks ago after the cast change... but everyone's been gushing and nickering a lot lately so I'll take that as a good sign!

Bill Nelson is on board as co-sponsor - yeehaa - I have been writing to him every day - probably got tired of hearing from me and said OK OK OK I'll do it!!!

Now to work on Martinez!!!

Thanks everyone in Florida who has been writing our senators - apparently we are doing something right!!!

Wasn't it last week that Dr Dreamy said that Barbaro had gained 10 pounds in one week?

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Debby in L.A.....I noticed the same thing...It looks like you could play a tune on those bones!
I think he needs more treats...or at least a big, comfy sweater than comes down low...any ideas as to the color? Or will the flannel shirt from yesterday be enough?

It looks like Barbaro has been set up for intravenous therapy. It's not a collar but a wrap protecting the needle insert area. I know, I had two of those recently, one in each arm!

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Smitty, Pamela, Anne

That's what I thought, the photo angle. And we REALLY don't get a good shot of his sides. It could be he just looks worse because of the angle. I mean, if he had dropped the weight he had gained something would have been wrong and I think we would have known about it. Obviously he is doing well, or he would not have been outside two times that day.

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Adrienne, do you know why? Mabe they are just taking blood?

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Pamela
I missed the flannel shirt from yesterday?

Have to get off and get ready for a doctor appointment. A stress test, Gee hate to go any where any more.
Hope to get a update on Salvation today.
Will post later.

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Rhett
I am haveing the same trouble!

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All, anyone in ICU has an IV port in order to draw blood for daily testing. We also need to remember that Barbaro, might have a cast change anytime and no one wants to have to stick him all the time. Also, I don't think they hand him a couple aspirin with a glass of water everyday!

Ro & Brady

Yea Floridians!!!!!

I'm elated (as you are) to see that Nelson is a co-sponsor!! As you stated - now on to Martinez! Captain Carrot - we're mustered and ready to take action.

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Pamela,
I loved your statement about it being Bobby's world. Very profound! I'm very grateful and proud to be part of it.

Janice

The last few days have elicited a rollercoaster of emotions for the two horses we all have followed. As we prayed for Lost in the Fog to recover and then heard of his demise, our hearts were broken --we have shed tears and tried to recpature the glory of his life. Then we have the very uplifting news of Barbaro, and his "excellent" week with the boot being taken off--how joyful we feel. As Foggy will always have a place in history, we now concentrate with continued prayers, hopes and good wishes for our Barbaro as he improves and with luck and great doctors will make a full recovery. I know the road is still long, but we have gone over two months since hearing the devastating news of his laminitis , and the amazing Barbaro continues to show his strength, character and fortitude. Our belief in Barbaro goes on...

Sweet Barbaro,

ACN!!! I love those words!!
May your day be relaxing and pain free. Enjoy all the sights and sounds as you graze outside.

Have a great day Champ!

Debbie L.A.

I noticed he looked thinner in the pictures too. Maybe it was the angle of the sun or the way he was standing casting shadows that made the ribs show up more. I know he gets plenty to eat. I guess it takes alot of calories to heal bones AND grow a hoof! Also Debbie, thanks for all your posts. I enjoy reading them.

TO EVRYONE, You guys are really amazing. You all have embraced the issues of horse slaughter passionately and are working sooo hard to end it. I KNOW that this is the beginning of the end of horse slaughter in this country! Praise to Barbaro Jackson, Mr and Mrs Jackson and Fans of Barbaro.

ACN for our boy, yippee!! Barbaro continue to heal those bones and hoof.

FOB have a blessed day!

McCain and Nelson are also on the CST Committee that reviews S1915. YES!! Great job to those who helped make this happen.

Carol
SD

Janice...I am so thrilled about Nelson (FL)...I specifically addressed the co-sponsor issue yesterday with "Tony" who was very nice...and I am sure the kazillion other Floridians hounding him didn't hurt...haha....where did you find this news?

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Lorraine,
You summed up how I feel exactly. Rollercoaster indeed -- tears of sadness for Fog and then tears of joy for Barbaro's excellent week and the wonderful pictures of him outside with Edgar.

Marg in Maine--

Twigs in the hair to identify us as Fans of Barbaro--that is soooo funny. Since I garden a lot, I think my coif generally looks like some kind of shrub anyway. Maine--my favorite vacation spot in the world!!

OMG Carol...the news just gets better and better...these guys are starting to stand up and be counted...

My argument was that "...wouldn't it be nice to have some legislation passed before the recess...if not by vote, then by unanimous consent..."

I am so happy...doing the happy dance now...

Just called Senators McCain and Nelson (Fla.)to confirm co-sponsorship and congratulate and thank.
Senators talk and gossip so just thought it was a good idea so they know we are watching and hopefully will talk about it to others. Maybe start a thought process in an undecided mind.

I have called five Senators this morning already, not counting the above calls. They know we're here ! ! Keep Working, time is short.

Hey Guys...

Good Morning everyone....Remember...

IT'S BARBARO'S WORLD...We just live in it...

Posted by: Pamela at September 21, 2006 01:08 PM

Good morning Barbaro family,

Good to hear those three words: "another comfortable night".

Wonderful description of your morning Alex. Reading about deer silouetted against the rising sun is a great way to begin my day, particularly since it's raining here this morning.

Everyone, have a comfortable day.

Good Morning everyone.

A beautiful morning described by Alex at Fair Hill, and another good night for Big B. And it is snowing up here in the mountains of New Mexico. A very good morning indeed.

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I walked into a conversation this morning and they were saying, "Dr. Dreamy is on TV tonight". At first I thought they were talking about Dr. R., but no, they were referring to the show - Grey's Anatomy. I guess we are all a little Barbaro and TWR brainwashed!

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Socorro...how right you are about the feeling from lack of sleep...I have "cotton head" and Barbaro has "hay head..."... go figure!

ACN for "our" beautiful ((((Bobby))))...whoo hooo!!!

(((Alex))) Thank you for the updates and the description of your morning rides. Is "Chappy" the real name of the horse you are excercising?

....I am following up on my efforts to get Senator Martinez (FL) to co-sponsor...wish me luck...

Good morning, Starshine! You did it again. Now let's have ACD. Have fun, but no clowning! I hope you get lots of carrots, scratching, mints and grazing today.

Alex, another lovely word picture! I wonder, could you rig up a Horse Cam or a Helmet Cam so these bucolic sights could be captured on film, while you hold on to the neck strap?

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Pamela, I will pray for you and Mel Martinez

I asked my senators to be cosponsors, but I will probably start drinking heavily and smoking pot before they will do it.

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Margie...I know what you mean...I had heard that is where it came from...now you have confirmed it...just remember...we have THE Dr. Dreamy...
hehehe....this other guy is yesterday's news...LOL

To all,

Just heard from Brad, in Senator Lamar Alexander's(TN) office. The senator has not made a decision, yet. In the past, he has voted for many animal rights issues. I asked Brad to please urge Senator Alexander to co-sponsor this bill. Brad said that many people have called regarding the anti-slaughter bill. Some for and some against. He also said that he has done a lot of research on this issue, but wouldn't say yay or nay as to what side he was on. Unfortunatly, Alexander is not up for re-election this year. Then again, maybe he will come through for us. Please God, let that be so.

Bobbie B

I didn't know that Senator McCain became a co-sponsor. Has his office confirmed that??
What great news!!!

All you Floridians - call, write, email Martinez ASAP - we need him on board as a co-sponsor. Keep me posted as to how you are doing and i will do the same.

Captain Carrot

Good Morning Everyone,

Pamela I love what you said about Barbaro's world.

Good Morning Handsome One,
Have you shaken the hay off your head yet? You must be a bit tired alot of activity for you, but it is good energy. Have a wonderful day. I will talk to you later. Love you Bunches!!!

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Pammie-I just got back from P.T. He put me on a big ball on the floor! LOL I thought I had to share that with you!

Barbaro -I am glad last night was ACN for you and I just know that today will be ACD maybe even better!

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Debbie in L.A....I decided that Barbaro needed a flannel lumberjack shirt to go with his outdoorsey look (aka hay head)....he has also requested some nice, breathable cotton, stretch Yoga pants (organic cotton, of course). Due to fire concerns...he has passed on the incense, but ,as someone suggested, he is onboard for a Yoga mat, which would help his back...

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Oh, no, Dora...So that is what Barbaro has been whinning about...an exercise ball...good grief...next he will want a home gym...

So glad you made it through your PT...it is such a tedious thing...we are all so proud of you...
and happy you did make nice and roll around on the ball....hehe...wish we could've been there to see it!

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Dora, did you fall off? I tried those balls once and couldn't stay on it. I was worried about secondary injury from falling off so much. LOL.

Shelley A #######
Somebody said so , so I called the DC offices. Aide had to look it up , then told me it was true !!! So if we can believe the aide that told me, ( and some of them are clueless ) Sen. John McCain is on board as a sponsor. I hope to God in heaven she was correct. I wouldn't want to be wrong on this.

Sally from Dey West said Nelson was on board. Is that right Sally? I've read so much today and called so much I don't want ot get mixed up !
Any way , his aide once again told me he is a co-sponsor since l or 2 days ago. Whew .

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Sheila-I did not fall off-hehe-the P.T. man(Andy) said my butt muscles were strong and kept me on it!!!
I thought I was gonna fall off, every time he made me swing my arms, he wants me to buy one for use at home!! The indignance of it all!!

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LOL Pamie Barbaro on an excercise ball, whatt in his yoga outfit?
Dora I know you HAVE to use that ball, but it looks like soo much fun, speedy recovery!!

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Yea, me and Barbaro doing the Yoga, on our cute lil mats with our precious lil Yoga pants on (my sisters both have these things LOL) Oh my big fat rump!

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Marky-It might be fun, if I did not have these hideous herniated discs! I have no range of motion right now, I am a sissy weinie with no flexibility

Morning, Bobby! Glad to hear you've had so much fun lately with your friends. You. Look. Mahvelous!

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Just wanted to mention: Kinky Friedman for Governor of Texas! He works with many animal rescue organizations, and is against horse slaughter, and he talks about it a lot. He, Waylon, Willie and the boys are for horses, not horsemeat!

(Wow, that sounded like an ad. Sorry.)

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Mary L - are you feeling better today?

Jake

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TEHEE Dora,
same thoughts same times stamps. Great minds!!!

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Dora I have heard that back pain can be horrendous, let's hope that soon you will have fun on the ball.

g'morning, Barbaro!

g'morning, y'all~

hope to get to come read this evening, can't now :(

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Jake-Kinky's Utopia site for his animal rescue has THE cutest little dogs and pigs on it! I was up late looking at it last night. Oh and by the way, also off topic, I ordered your two books from Amazon(finally), I had been wanting to for a while and finally did. Waiting patiently by the mailbox...anticipation...

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Alex..Thanks for the update. I have an image of you hanging onto Chappy's neckstrap for dear life with one hand while typing furiously on your laptop with the other, all while bouncing around like crazy!!!!!! LOL! :)

Shelley, I just scrolled up...can anyone tell us about John McCain? If he Sponsors the bill that is big news right? He is really influential in the senate.

Faith #######

You inspired me to call Alexander's office and I talked to Brad about 10 min. He's very interested and said that the Sen. had voted for 503 last year. He listened to all I said and I got in a lot of facts, but tried not to overwhelm him. It was a good call I think. These aides are very powerful in what the Sen. knows because the Sen. can't read everything.

Lost In The Fog service-

A tribute to LITF is being held at the track on Sept 30th I believe. Grandma Bea with the help of Allie at KF has set up with a florist in CA a wreath to be made for LITF from Fans of Barbaro. They are making this arrangement in the shape of a horseshoe with his racing colors. It will have a ribbon attached stating it's from us. Here is the contact info if anyone wants to donate towards this:

CALL MARCY!

HERE IS THE CORRECT CONTACT INFO !

HERE IS FLORIST CONTACT IN CALIFORNIA

ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TO GO TO:

ASHBY'S FLOWERS

1-800-644-7662

MARCY IS THE CONTACT PERSON

SHE WILL TAKE CHECKS REGARDLESS HOW SMALL, ALL CREDIT CARDS MINIMUM ARE 10.00

Thank you Grandma Bea and Allie for helping to set this up.

Ashley

Shelley A....
I called my contact at Senator Nelson's office (Tony)and he remembered me! I asked for a confirmation on the report that the senator is co-sponsoring S1915...he said "Yes...he is co-sponsoring and I (did the paperwork?) about an hour ago..." and (get this)"See, your message did get through and it did help..." I was so thrilled...I asked if he knew the scoop on Senator Mel Martinez (and casually threw in his aide's name...hehe)...of course he said no, but did say " the senator (Nelson) considered your phone calls and those of others and discussed the issue with his staff as to what should be his position on the bill. And he decided to co-sponsor" I was ecstatic...He also said that it is really hectic there, at this time. I told him I had a call into Mel Martinez (FL) and he said that "It will work!" and wished me luck...
I relay this because I hope it gives you motivation to try again if your efforts did not succeed at first....or you simply got a vague answer...remember, I had to specifically ask that he become a co-sponsor...and our calls made such a diference...Also...Tony said that the senator discussed this with HIS STAFF...so remember to be very nice to them...get their names and use them...be friendly and to the point...GOOD LUCK!

WE CAN DO THIS

Hi Pamela,

I can picture you doing the Snoopy "happy dance" while on the phone to the Senators!!

Bobby B,
Thank YOU for thanking THEM! It means alot.

Now we need to get the rest of that CST Committee on board.

Carol
San Diego

NEWSPAPER COVERAGE...

My husband is in town passing out our flyer/packet combination. He took one
to our little town newspaper, and they
ARE VERY interested. They are reviewing
the packet and pictures right now. I
just spoke with the woman doing it, and
she will get back with us tomorrow after
having read the material..In the packet
is Rozann's Facts and Figures among other
info. helpful to our campaign.

The paper wants to do an interview and
DOES want to use it. They have already
done a piece on PMU mares.

I told her that this is not just one or
two voices..that there is a grassroots
groundswell opposing this ILLEGAL horse
slaughter in America.

She also put me in contact with a horse
rescue operation very near us,and I will
be contacting her also. She will be a
GREAT help to us in getting the word
out.

Because we live 60 miles from Tallahass,
which is the capitol of Florida, we are
thinking that maybe the article that is
done in our paper will make it to the
Tallahassee paper, and the seat of govt.
for Florida.

A woman at our bank that had read the info.
said that she would go to Tallahasse and
protest if we wanted to. We need a good
showing of people for that, but we might
just be able to do it..we'll see.

Sorry for the length, but did want you all
to know that SOME progress is being made
here...and this could turn into something
bigger. The flyer/packet is VERY effective.

I am off to contact the horse rescue lady.
The paper just gave me her e-mail. This
lady, so I'm told, is going to be very
valuable to our cause...will be in touch.

Thank you.

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Dora - I'll have to look at the site. I love ol' Kinky! Thanks for getting my books, too. :)

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I'm going to call McCain's office - they've been pretty closed-mouth, but I'll try again.

Pam that is wonderful news,
Mel Martinez did not win his election easily and he is a junior senator. I am going to ask my dad to enlist his Cuban Posse down in Miami to make calls!! Any specific aide they should talk to?

MARKY AND SHELLEY...I just called Sen. McCain's office and confirmed with Tracy that HE IS A CO-SPONSOR...she said it is already up on the Senate Website....

YYYIIIIPPPPEEE....you are right Marky...he is a BIG FISH...

Marky and all ########
Just called John McCain's office again and had it re-confirmed. Senator McCain is a co-sponsor and it is huge news.
The aide knew it , but I told her it needed to be really confirmed, so she looked it up on their private Senate web site and said he has been a co-sponser , signed up 2 days ago. His number in DC is 202 224 2235 if anyone wishes to talk with her. thanks

Wow, I called McCain's office, too, but I must have got the wrong person---she said she didn't know how he was going to vote. I'm off to look at his website! Jake

AAAAAAHHHHHHHH
Sorrry VERY undignified, but this is a BIG deal. NOW when I call my Senators from Georgia this is big ammo to add to our requests. John McCain got the anti torture bill through with huge opposition from the white house. He is a power in the senate.

Jake...

I spoke with Tracy at Senator Mc Cain's office...

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John McCain is like a jury foreman. He knows how to sway people to his side!

Pamela.

That's GREAT news. See, the aides are the way to go!!!

Thanks, Pamela. Was that in Washington?

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I forgot one thing. The aide from Mccain's office told me there are now officially 25 co-sponsors listed.

25 - half enough, or not quite. We need to get more and get a steam roller effect, or I guess a ground swell effect would sound better. Keep working ya'll.! !

###### Ara , Shelly A , anybody,

How many co-sponsor do we need ? Is this a simple majority of 51 or what, Will Stevens bring it to the floor with less than half? If anybody knows , tell me. I do better with a defined goal number.thanks

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Sorry Jake...I was researching on the Senate website....YES it was the number listed in the list provided by Mrs. Jackson...DC area code...

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BOBBY B.

I heard 51...and Stevens and Frist could move
it alone, was my understanding, but they would
be more prone to doing it the MORE co-sponsors
there are.

This is what I know and it might not be very
helpful to you.

Thank you.

I just read an old article dated 9/5/06 (before the House voted on it) which mentioned Kinky Friedman. It was on

http://www.hillnews.com/thehill/export/TheHill/Business/090506.html

"Another famous horse-lover, Kinky Friedman, the freewheeling singer and novelist turned independent gubernatorial candidate in Texas, said he is watching the bill’s progress with interest.

“If they can do it, it’s going to be great,” Friedman said of the slaughter ban’s congressional backers. “I’ve got a lot more faith in what Texans can do.”

In fact, if the bill fails, Friedman plans to mount a vigorous state-level lobbying campaign to close the Lone Star State’s two horse-slaughter plants. Friedman has already enlisted three powerful allies in Nelson, Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall and TV star Larry Hagman, a coalition he dubbed the “Four Horsemen of Texas.”

“[The bill’s opponents’] motto is ‘from the stable to the table.’ Our motto is, ‘save a horse, ride a cowboy,’” Friedman quipped."

Good morning sweet Barbaro, you give new meaning to the term "hay hair". Did you shake up things in your hay net??? Nevertheless, it looks good on you. I think you've started a new "trend". Enjoy the beautiful weather and a nice graze. Heal Barbaro heal!

Thank you Alex for the beautiful imagery of the morning at Fair Hill. You are envied!!

I am so glad to hear Sen. John McCain is on board as a co-sponsor. I knew I liked that man for a good reason!!!!

Calling Senator Voinovich, how about you?????

Prayers for Mike, Erin, MaryL., Bryan, Riley'sgirl and all others who need our support.

Fans of Barbaro, have a great day!!

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Anita,
Thank you for that. LOL, how can you not love Kinky?

Called Senator McCain office, they said he was a co-sponsor. Great new!

E-mailed,Mrs Clinton got no response at this time, will keep after her.

Carol-Pittsburgh

Bobbie...good catch on the inside info...

Marky...you are soooo right...I say something like...."Now that Senator so-and-so is co-sponsoring the bill, can we count on Senator whosits doing the same?..It would be great to get a good piece of legislation passed before the recess wouldn't it? And it is so important...yes, I will hold...yes, I will leave a voice mail...yes, I will call back....and (finally) yes I will tap dance...."

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BOBBY B.

DEFINITELY...keep working it...and try to get
it exposed to as many as you possibly can.

Thank you.

Great news Mike Rae fans - I just read on his webpage that he will be going home this weekend for an over-nighter. He has to stay downstairs, but the kids are going to make it a campout and stay with him. He will be able to get fresh air on the deck. His muscle strain is almost gone. What wonderful news!!!!! Our prayers are always with you, Mike.

HELLO PEG -- I live in Bucks County too and also have my own horse. Feel free to email me at dig2449@yahoo.com if you like.
Deb

Bobbie B,

Thank you! Yes, Brad was very nice. Just wish that I could have gotten a better read on his position. He did seem surprised that so many of the horses being slaughtered were stolen from people who lovingly provided for these animals.

I think we may have a tougher time with Bill Frist. He is leaving office at the end of the year, so I don't know if he is going to get so involved in this issue. No one from his office will say what his position is. I have emailed Bob Corker,who is running for Frist's seat, but have not heard from him. I do know that Harold Ford who is also running for the seat voted against it in the House vote on Sept 7.

Pam,

I am learning so much, and it is info like this that helps those of us who have never been involved in activism.
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I dunno about the tap dancing, though, maybe I'll offer salsa dancing.

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ANITA MA.

?[The bill?s opponents?] motto is ?from the stable to the table.? Our motto is, ?save a horse, ride a cowboy,?? Friedman quipped."

Posted by: Anita MA at September 21, 2006 03:59 PM
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Your info. is too good. I think Kinky is a
valuable asset even if he doesn't win in
Texas. We have to keep him in mind for our
next push, in the event we don't make it this
time.

Thank you for that good news!

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Anita - I love it! I heard him say that on Imus this morning. There's a really hot country western song by Big 'n Rich called "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy!" Maybe that should be our theme song.

Good Morning Sweet Bobby J.
Missed you when I was away.
Fog, so sorry, my brave one..you fought the fight.
Sorry for posting so late, did not have my computer.
Love to Fam and Posse,
Susan
Believe in Miracles,Believe in Barbaro.

I have been e-mailing and faxing Senator Clinton. No responses yet. But the person who answered my call the other day said she would be on board. Will keep pestering

Senator Schumer is a Co-sponsor. :)

Ro & Brady

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Fans of Barbaro, from Maid M:
Today's all about the details. So FYI, however this applies when S1915-ing.

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Posted by: Friar Tuck at September 21, 2006 01:06 PM

Could you please be a little more specific as to 'what' details you're referring to and 'how' they should be disseminated.

Thanks ...

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Bea,
called Marcy , she was great...said the ceremony for our Fog was Sept 30 and looks like Tim Woolley is going to be well represented.
Thank you for the information to donate.
Love to fam and posse
Susan
Believe in Miracles. Believe in Barbaro.

Good Morning All

Thanks for the updates, Alex. Especially for the link to the interview with Mr. Prado. I love your descriptions of your morning rides, and the lovely visual of the deer in the sunrise.

Have a great day today, Mr. Barbaro. Keep on doing your superior job of healing. We love you so much.

Talk to you all later!
Cheryl

Smitty,

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FOR SMITTY, ANNE AND OTHER AOL'ers ...

I had the same problem trying to see the new pics of Bobby with Edgar and Dr. R, and I tried refreshing several times in various ways ... nothing worked. Then I went through Mozilla Firefox browswer and it worked fine.

Also, trying to get on this site since last night through AOL isn't working 'right' .... I can't post and all of the posts are vertical instead of written horizontal!!! ??? So I'm here via Firefox too today.

AOL!!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Do you have aol? I couldn't access them either even when I refreshed the page w/ aol. Try accessing the upenn site going thru internet explorer..........that worked for me.

Hope this works.

Posted by: Anne at September 21, 2006 01:19 PM

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THIS IS GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I NOW FEEL PROUD TO BE A FLORIDIAN!!!!!!

I JUST EMAILED MARTINEZ AGAIN YESTERDAY AND WILL NOW CALL HIM AGAIN!!!! WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

THANKS TO SALLY AND OTHERS WHO POSTED ABOUT NELSON ..... I KNOW THAT ALL OF OUR EFFORTS HELPED IN GETTING HIM ON AS CO SPONSOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bill Nelson is on board as co-sponsor - yeehaa - I have been writing to him every day - probably got tired of hearing from me and said OK OK OK I'll do it!!!

Now to work on Martinez!!!

Thanks everyone in Florida who has been writing our senators - apparently we are doing something right!!!

Posted by: Sally in Key West at September 21, 2006 01:36 PM

but what is it they're going to vote for? The true bill that came to pass, or the phony amended one?

is that resolved yet?
(I know, I sound like a broken record- sorry)

WOW!!! Just read again that Nelson signed on as of yesterday! Maybe it was my email yesterday that put him over the top! Just kidding, everyone. I don't take that kind of credit because I know this is a team effort all the way ... But ... I did send the HSUS and ASPCA links to a whole bunch of Florida people and I know they followed up on their end and kept forwarding the emails to their other friends ...

Just a suggestion to all Floridians reading this now ... a quick "Thank You" email or Fax to Sen. Nelson would be really nice for his support and co sponsorship. I'm going to do that right now!!!

I don't read many of the comments, so I don't know if this has been talked about, but how about somehow raising funds to put a statue of LITF at Golden Gate Fields? I'd be glad to put in $25 or even a little more.

Also, I agree that Alex needs to wear a camera so we can see the beautiful mornings he describes. Foxes and deer! Wow!

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MARKY

Shelley, I just scrolled up...can anyone tell us about John McCain? If he Sponsors the bill that is big news right? He is really influential in the senate.

Posted by: Marky at September 21, 2006 03:25 PM
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I'm not Shelley, but we do need to remember
that just because these senators are co-
sponsors DOES NOT mean that they will
vote for S-1915. That is not to say
we aren't supposed to get the senators
to be co-sponsors. This feature is
unsettlling to me, but I guess that's
the way they do businss.

Thank you.

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LINNIE

I will call and thank him and maybe ask him to
go on and vote for it when it gets to the floor.

Thank you for that good news and for all you did
to get it done.

I didn't know that this anti-slaughter bill effort has been going on since 2004, at least. On one website

http://members.aol.com/theflyingfilly/HR503.htm

I came across a list of senate co-sponsors:

COSPONSORS(25)

Sen Bayh, Evan [IN] - 12/12/2005
Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] - 3/8/2006
Sen Byrd, Robert C. [WV] - 10/25/2005
Sen Cantwell, Maria [WA] - 6/14/2006
Sen Collins, Susan M. [ME] - 7/26/2006
Sen DeMint, Jim [SC] - 10/25/2005
Sen Dodd, Christopher J. [CT] - 1/25/2006
Sen Feinstein, Dianne [CA] - 2/9/2006
Sen Graham, Lindsey [SC] - 3/29/2006
Sen Inouye, Daniel K. [HI] - 10/25/2005
Sen Kerry, John F. [MA] - 1/25/2006
Sen Landrieu, Mary L. [LA] - 10/25/2005
Sen Lautenberg, Frank R. [NJ] - 7/12/2006
Sen Levin, Carl [MI] - 10/25/2005
Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT] - 10/25/2005
Sen Lott, Trent [MS] - 10/25/2005
Sen McCain, John [AZ] - 9/20/2006
Sen Menendez, Robert [NJ] - 1/25/2006
Sen Nelson, Bill [FL] - 9/20/2006
Sen Reed, Jack [RI] - 9/6/2006
Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] - 9/14/2006
Sen Snowe, Olympia J. [ME] - 3/8/2006
Sen Specter, Arlen [PA] - 10/25/2005
Sen Stabenow, Debbie [MI] - 1/25/2006
Sen Stevens, Ted [AK] - 11/1/2005

It seems there is even an organization called HOOFPAC (political action committee) that has been trying to get an anti-slaughter bill through.

I am learning such an incredible amount about the US government (not being a citizen).

how can you co-sponsor something if you don't support it?

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Fans of Barbaro, from Maid M:
Today's all about the details. So FYI, however this applies when S1915-ing.

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Posted by: Friar Tuck at September 21, 2006 01:06 PM

Could you please be a little more specific as to 'what' details you're referring to and 'how' they should be disseminated.

Thanks ...

Posted by: Linnie at September 21, 2006 04:18 PM

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Linnie,

Per Maid M details = anything having to do with follow-up/follow-through "I'll send the..." "I'll call back in [time frame] to find out [relevant
data]" "would you like a [whatever] what's the best way to get it to you..."

The how is exactly as you've been advocating...
polite, friendly, understanding, non-polarizing, even if you fundamentally disagree with the other guy's position...also, not mentioned earlier, but starting tomorrow: extra emphasis on appearing to listen and understand what the other guy is saying. If you hear somebody out, they'll hear you out in return.

Is this what you're asking? She's wandering around the forest, so if it isn't, I can still snag her.

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

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ARA,

Sorry, maybe my post was unclear I was actually reacting to Shelley's post stamped at 2.44.

As for co-sponshorsip I know there are lots of political moves that can be made that I am not aware of. All I can do is use what I have at my disposal. Being able to mention Senator McCain's name when calling senators who are against the bill gives us a little bit more ammo.

I'm usually working all day so I miss alot. The more I read today the more confused I get. sorry! I have a couple of questons: Can this bill be passed if there are enough co-sponsors without a vote? That is my understanding.Is this S1915 the right bill that we support or an amended one? What is the deadline for getting co-sponsors? Sorry if these are dumb questions I can't follow this like I should, work calls.

Hi Anna,

I too, wondered how you can co sponsor a bill but not vote in favor of it, but Rep. Harold Ford from Tennessee, co sponsored HR503, but when the bill came to the floor on Sept.7, he voted against it. Did he think that we would not be paying attention? Who knows, but you need to keep tabs on these polititians.

Hi all...

It has been some time since I have been here...but I wanted to touch base and say hello.

I moved two weeks ago, and have been without any internet access, so this is the first I have been able to check on Barbaro...and all of you.

I am so grateful to know that our boy is doing so well. I have had family members relaying info daily for me.

My boy, Zeke, (black lab hit by car a month ago) is on the mend, but is still on the disabled list for another two months. You all were so supportive during those first trying days and I will never forget all your love and prayers for him and I.

I have missed all of you, but should be back in service in the next week...I hope...living in the country has slowed my pace of life, wether I like it or not.

Take care, and Bobby, I love you....you are the greatest champ ever. I think of you all the time.

Take care all...have a grateful day.

Therese

Faith,
I guess it's so they can 'let it get out' to their constituents that they're supportive of a cause they KNOW will be unpopular with the people - and hope that they don't watch the voting.

makes sense, but it's lying, nonetheless.

I hope the the famous horse-spokespeople who are taking this up succeed in informing many.

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Ashley
Thanks for the info. I made my donation for the Lost In The Fog memorial wreath just a short while ago. Marcy at Ashby Flowers was so sweet. She had me in tears by the time I hung up the phone. She said that all of the Barbaro website people were some of the nicest she's ever talked to, and thanked us all for showing how much we love The Fog.

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FAITH
I too, wondered how you can co sponsor a bill but not vote in favor of it, but Rep. Harold Ford from Tennessee, co sponsored HR503, but when the bill came to the floor on Sept.7, he voted against it. Did he think that we would not be paying attention? Who knows, but you need to keep tabs on these polititians.

Posted by: Faith at September 21, 2006 05:06 PM
________________

They do it because it gets us off their backs,
and makes them look good. They also hope
that we will just let the "handle it..handle it"
and by the time they vote, we'll never be the
wiser as we will have already moved back into
our busy lives. That's the main reason.

Good afternoon everyone! Barbaro, great day for you to soak up alta love, healing vibrations and other good stuff. Hey, keep ALL 4 feet on the ground, evenly distributed. What's this I read
about your MOM needing to sooth you when another horse patient went out the exit door and you had to stay in your stall? The time will come soon enough when you too will go out that very same door. Meantime, continue to be a moldel patient even though that is getting to be more difficult.

A couple of reminders from my last nights post,
before getting back to job search:
I. Sen DeWines aide said that due to up
coming recess and Nov. elections the list of bills to be voted on is sparce. NO ONE WANTS TO
PUT ANY HOUSE MEMBER IN A COMPROMISING POSITION
PRIOR TO ELECTIONS.
II. Also, it is the House Majority Leader
who CONTROLS what is brought to the floor to be voted upon. Legislation on floor is SPARCE. That means there is room for more like HR503.

So, it seems it is up to us to somehow inspire the House Majority Leader to put HR503
on to the floor prior to recess and Nov. elections. How will we best do that?
According to the info on the us senator
site under HR503 there are 203 cosponsor. Unless that info is being read incorrectly by me. Check it out. Gotta go look for a job or create one.
Lee, Ohio

Wow! You can co-sponsor a bill, then vote against it! Does co-sponsoring only mean that it gets to be voted on? Please, someone explain, now I'm confused...

Hi Therese,

welcome back, glad to hear Zeke is on the mend.

Anna, Ara, I am disturbed to hear that can co-sponsors vote against bills they sponsor. This is the kind of behavior that makes so many Americans turn away from politics. Let's hope all the co-sponsors on the list are legit.

Linnie and Sally ####

I hope yall can go after Martinez in Florida. Best of luck to you. You did GOOD with Sen.Nelson.

Wish I were having such luck in NC. Of all the people I've called and mailed , I can't get a response from either Sen. here. I could use some help in NC. , anyone who has time. Very unresponsive.

Sen. Elizabeth Dole- 202 224 6342 (DC office)
Sen. Richard Burr - 202 224 3154 (DC office)
Thanks.

OK ... HERE'S MY FLORIDA UPDATE:

Tried calling Sen. Nelson's office to thank him for becoming co sponsor of S1915 but phone kept ringing and ringing ... no one answered! Tried more than once. So, instead I sent the following email to him:

Just a heartfelt note of thanks, Senator Nelson, for signing on as Co-Sponsor for S 1915, the Horse Slaughter Prevention Act.

I can't express enough appreciation to you for supporting this very important issue on behalf of our grass roots organization. With enough Co-sponsors, we have a chance to get this bill passed by unanimous consent. Whatever you can do to help us in this quest will be very appreciated.

You can COUNT on MY VOTE in your bid for Re-election this year!!!

Most Sincerely,

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BEFORE I DID THAT, I CALLED SEN. MARTINEZ' OFFICE and asked to speak to one of his senior aides with regard to animal rights/welfare. I was connected to the now-famous Amber who took her usual non-commital stand.

She asked if I was just calling to express my opinion and I said that I was calling not to express my opinion but to encourage Sen. Martinez to become a Co-Sponsor for S1915, the Horse Slaughter Prevention Act.

Then, I went on to tell her that as a proud Floridian I had just gotten notification that Sen. Bill Nelson had just signed on as a co-sponsor and that we would 'love' to have Sen. Martinez join him as another Co sponsor from the great state of Florida!!

Then, I told her how important this piece of legislations was to our grass roots organization and that as I speak to her the inhumane barbaric slaughter of our horses continues. I went on to say that I know that Sen. Martinez has been very compassionate toward animal rights and welfare in the past and that we encourage his becoming a co-sponsor now for S 1915. I went on to say that in addition to Sen. Nelson becoming a recent co-sponsor, so have Sens. John McCain and Charles Schumer!!!!!! I also said that if we get enough co sponsors we can get this bill passed by unanimous consent before the next recess and wouldn't that be wonderful.

She was trying to cut me off and I just ended nicely with ... "Thank you, Amber, and if there is anything more we can do at this time, if there is any more information that you need, please let us know." She asked for my zip code which I gave her and she said she would pass this along to Sen. Martinez!!!

Now I'm going to send another email to HIM!!

Tim -
I'm beginning to think you somehow have more hours in the day than anyone else!!! Your updates are amazing and I love hearing about your morning rides! Thanks for all the information on Barbaro, Fog (though very sad), and all the other racing information. I'm learning a lot!
Pam

Allright folks thanks for all the words of wisom and laughs. Gotta do some work.

Barbaro you inspire me every day. Keep healing Champ.

Good afternoon all.

P S ... DID ONE MORE THING ...

I EMAILED EVERONE IN MY ADDRESS BOOK FROM FLORIDA THANKING THEM FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND THEN I GAVE THEM THE PHONE # FOR SEN. MARTINEZ AND ASKED THEM TO MAKE A QUICK PHONE CALL ENCOURAGING HIM TO BECOME A CO SPONSOR FOR S 1915 .... I KNOW THEY WILL FOLLOW THROUGH FOR ME ... THEY ALWAYS HAVE!!!

it's pretty damned sad that so many in positions that are supposed to represent US are only in it for personal gratification- the people bedamned.

nothing at the bottom of greed but emptiness.

Linnie,

You did good, girl!

Linnie - I sent a thank you email to Nelson - I will now contact Martinez AGAIN and see what I can do. Thanks for all your hard work.

Question for anyone who can answer:

I Called Stevens and Frist but I am just getting voice mail when I am put thru to their aides that handle animal welfare issues. Left my message but not very satisfying. Question for those who know more about this--would it be better to talk to the real live person that answers rather than ask for an aide that apparently is never going to answer the phone? Someone previously said we should always ask for the aide that handles animal welfare issues. I followed up with email. Even got my ex in TN to email Frist. (Now that's going above and beyond haha)

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ANNA in TX.

it's pretty damned sad that so many in positions that are supposed to represent US are only in it for personal gratification- the people bedamned.

nothing at the bottom of greed but emptiness.

Posted by: Anna in Tx at September 21, 2006 05:26 PM
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Sadly, you are so very right. But, the good part is,
that because of a horse named Barbaro, you
and many others, have awakened to this fact.
Not only has horse slaughter in America been
exposed, but so has the way our government is
run been exposed.

"For evil to prevail, good men have to do
nothing".

Thank you and keep fighting...

Hi, Sam I Am,

Just spoke to William in Senator Frist's office. All of the aides (Animal welfare, Senior Aides and State Director)are in a staff meeting. Same as yesterday. Pleaded that he get the message to Senator Frist to co sponsor the bill. Don't know if that will be passed along, but will follow up with call tomorrow. Hopefully, will get to talk to someone who can help get the message to the senator.

Ara,
I first learned of horse slaughter in the USA in march of this year. I picked up a newsletter when I was in a wine shop in Old Town Spring (Texas).

I will never forget where I was and what I was doing when I learned this.

Barbaro's predicament and the attention drawn to it has done a lot to scoot this to the front burner, as it should be, until it's done away with.

Just got a e-mail back from Hillary Clinton she alomost said;

You do not live in New York, so I cannot take the time to answer my e-mail. I have my hands full with New York.

So everyone in New York, please e-mail Hillary.

Carol-Pittsburgh

OK ... FLORIDA UPDATE ...

JUST SENT THIS EMAIL TO SEN. MARTINEZ FOLLOWING UP MY TELEPHONE CONVERSATION WITH AMBER TODAY:

Dear Sen. Martinez:

This email will follow up my conversation with your aide, Amber, regarding an update on the status of S 1915, the Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, and how very much we would appreciate your signing on as a Co-sponsor to this all-important bill.

Having been a resident of Florida since 1959, I am a long-time constituent and voter. The passage of S 1915 has become a passion for me since I cannot fathom the ongoing barbaric slaughter of our American equines for human consumption abroad and don't understand how anyone else can support this action ... and "not becoming involved" is almost the same as sanctioning this behavior. So, I have become very involved and encourage you to do the same.

I have just learned that your esteemed Florida colleague, Sen. Bill Nelson, has signed on as Co-sponsor for S1915 as have Sens. John McCain and Charles Schumer. We need to have this bill passed quickly, Sen. Martinez, and we can do that with enough Co-sponsors, but we need you to sign on now to make this happen before the next recess.

I know that you have been very compassionate toward animal rights and welfare in the past and we are asking you to continue the fight on their behalf by Co-sponsoring S1915 now. Please join your fellow Senators who have become involved because doing anything less sends another horse to a dinner plate in Europe. We cannot let this continue, Sen. Martinez, and I know that with your support, it will end.

If there is any information that I can provide to you to assist you in this regard, please don't hesitate to let me know.

Once again, Sen. Martinez, I know the value of your time and your efforts and both are deeply appreciated and respected.

Most Sincerely
Fans of Barbaro

perhaps Hillary will eventually remember that it's not just NY who votes in presidential elections.

THANKS ALEX, IT'S COLD HERE IN THE MIDWEST, SO I CAN ONLY IMAGINE HOW BEAUTIFUL AND CRISP IT WAS EARLY THIS MORNING WHILE YOU WERE OUT RIDING, I BET THE DEER WERE GORGEOUS!!

LINNIE- GREAT JOB WITH SEN. MARTINEZ AID, IT SOUNDS LIKE HE HAS HIS MIND MADE UP IF SHE WOULDN'T EVEN LISTEN TO YOU. YOU ARE GOOD THOUGH FOR CONTINUING ON EVEN WHEN YOU COULD TELL SHE WANTED TO HANG UP THE PHONE, GOOD SALES-- YOU GO GIRL!! :>)

LUV & PRAYERS FOR EVERYONE,
CHERYL G
:>)

Latest CNN poll on Congress

Just heard on CNN that 61% of Americans dis-
approve of the way Congress is being run..

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ANNA in TX.
first learned of horse slaughter in the USA in march of this year. I picked up a newsletter when I was in a wine shop in Old Town Spring (Texas).
________________

Love, Spring...it is so cute. And whatever
the circumstance, you DO know, and that's
what's imortant.

Thanks

Hi Carol-Pittsburgh,

When I called Ted Stevens (AK) office, I told them that I was from TN, and they couldn't have been nicer. Goes to show some of these polititians are only concerned with their base, and to heck with the rest of us. Maybe they need to learn that what goes around, comes around.

Ok, I will e-mail, call and fax Hillary AGAIN. I'll pester her everyday if I have to (in a nice polite way).

Carol, at least you got an answer, still haven't myself!

Ro & Brady

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THANKS FOR POSTING THIS CAROL ...

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW AND UNDERSTAND BECAUSE THESE SENATORS WILL NOT LISTEN TO OUR PLEAS AND CONCERNS UNLESS WE ARE THEIR CONSTITUENT AND VOTER. PLEASE, EVERYONE, CONCENTRATE ON YOUR OWN HOME STATES!!! THAT'S WHAT WILL WORK HERE. SEN. CLINTON JUST SENT A HUGE MESSAGE THAT WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND AND HEED RIGHT NOW.

Just got a e-mail back from Hillary Clinton she alomost said;

You do not live in New York, so I cannot take the time to answer my e-mail. I have my hands full with New York.

So everyone in New York, please e-mail Hillary.

Carol-Pittsburgh

Posted by: Carol Nichosl at September 21, 2006 05:42 PM

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HAY LYNDA .... WORKS FOR WILLIE! BUT DON'T FORGET THE MUSHROOM OMELETTE!!!!

THANKS FOR THE LAUGH, LYNDA .... AND I LOVE WILLIE!!

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Pamela, I will pray for you and Mel Martinez

I asked my senators to be cosponsors, but I will probably start drinking heavily and smoking pot before they will do it.

Posted by: Lynda Pellitteri at September 21, 2006 02:42 PM

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MARKY ... THIS WOULD BE GREAT ... I'M SURE YOUR DAD CAN HAVE GREAT INFLUENCE ON SEN. MARTINEZ. So far we have all spoken to Amber when we've asked for one of his aides who deals with animal rights/welfare. GOOD LUCK!!!!!
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Pam that is wonderful news,
Mel Martinez did not win his election easily and he is a junior senator. I am going to ask my dad to enlist his Cuban Posse down in Miami to make calls!! Any specific aide they should talk to?

Posted by: Marky at September 21, 2006 03:35 PM

I salute you all on the website working so hard for the anti-slaughter bill. I am learning so much... Anna in TX, loved the comment about Hillary, will have to reflect on it. I'm starting to understand a comment that a politician here in Massachusetts once said "All politics is local".

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YES, THIS IS KEY .... Sens. Stevens and Frist will have the influence and power to get it 'done' but they need a plurality of Co-sponsors to show support and 'success'. They're not going to take a hard stand without knowing that this will succeed and pass. So, yes 51 is the 'magic number' right now unless and until we learn differently.

BOBBY B.

I heard 51...and Stevens and Frist could move
it alone, was my understanding, but they would
be more prone to doing it the MORE co-sponsors
there are.

This is what I know and it might not be very
helpful to you.

Thank you.

Posted by: ara at

September 21, 2006 03:58 PM

Linnie, you must also remember the Hillary would like a chance to be our next President, so therefore, a little kindness goes a long way!

I don't know about anyone else, but I WILL remember this e-mail.

Carol-Pittsburgh

MARKY--great idea, the Cubans carry a lot of weight there.

RE Hillary Clinton: I am extremely disappointed in her reaction thus far and will most certainly remember it as the 2008 Presidential nomination process and race heats up.

I have always been a Hillary supporter and have always stood up for her, even in the depths of the Whitewater probe.

I wanted to see her and Bill in the White House again, this time with roles reversed.

However, if this is in fact her attitude now towards non-New Yorkers, I will have to reassess. I must say that during her Senate career thus far, she has certainly been "nationwide" when it came to healthcare, defense, and other matters SHE chose to push.

I sincerely this gets back to Senator Clinton. She may be a front runner in Dem polls at this very early stage, but she is going to have a very rough go of it if she pursues the presidency. Many people disliked her as First Lady and still think of her that way.

The Republican candidates for '08 are likely to get the lions' share of Big Business support anyway, historically speaking.

It would be unfortunate if she alienated a large group of women, liberals and moderates of both genders, soccer moms and dads, and pro-environment individuals (i.e. US).

5TH BARBARO RESCUE CHALLENGE POSTED- LET'S JOIN TOGETHER AND RUN OVER THIS CHALLENGE AS WELL!

Hi Theresa,
Welcome back. Good to know Zeke is doing better. Give a kiss and hug to the pup.

And this challenge is in memory of Foggy:)

And this challenge is in memory of Foggy:)

My body is shaking, don't know if it is from not sleeping or from talking to the policitians.

Sen. Isakson's office sounded a little promising.

Sen. Chambliss took it as a routine call.

After, the session is over, I say we go to the opponents and offer them ammunition to win against the ones that did not support this bill.

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Marky,

How is it going for you, anything positive?

Sen. Isakson (DC) - Houston
Sen. Chambliss (DC) - PJ

In Sen. Chambliss' office (DC) the person that answer the phone sounded like it went in one ear and out the other, so I asked to speak to the person who would handle this issue, that's when I got PJ.

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J. CARSON BLACK, OH, IT'S BEEN A LONG DAY ALREADY, I WAS SKIMMING THE POSTS AND I THOUGHT YOU WROTE THAT YOU WERE GOING TO ACTUALLY GO TO SEN MCCAIN'S OFFICE, BUT OF COURSE YOU SAID CALL. IF YOU DECIDE TO GO, SHORT SKIRTS ARE A MUST WITH THESE SENATORS, AS WE ALL KNOW!!! LOL!! :>)

HOWEVER, IF YOU ARE NOT FEMALE, NOT SO MUCH WITH THE SHORT SKIRT!

THAT'S WHAT I'M ABOUT TO DO WITH VOINOVICH (OH), GETTING THE RUN AROUND. I'M IN OHIO THIS WEEK, ANY BUCKEYES OUT THERE WORKING ON SEN. V? I DID NOTICE MCCAIN IS ON ANITA'S CO-SPONSOR LIST? IS THAT ACCURATE AND UP TO DATE?

THANKS,
CHERYL G
:>)

The federal judge in TX made closing slaughter plants a congressional issue since he lobbed the ball into their court. Hillary is probably concerned about getting reelected in New York so is focusing on her constituents interests. I understand that but if she has higher aspirations (did I really say if?), she needs to learn not to antagonize people. I wasn't going to contact her, but now I will (politely). Afterall, at the federal level most everything they do affects all of us (other than the appropriations they get for their own state).

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HAY, EVERYONE, I HEAR YOU, BUT this shouldn't be taken personally against Hillary or anyone else for that matter. Welcome to politics and how it works. We need to be a little more understanding that these senators MUST concentrate on what THEIR constituents and voters want, ESPECIALLY since Sen. Clinton is up for Re-Election in NEW YORK. She doesn't have the time or manpower to field emails, faxes and phone calls from all 50 states right now, and we have been told this over and over for the past several weeks now .... to concentrate on our own state senators for their support and co-sponsorship.

If you want to hold this against Hillary, that is your prerogative and your choice, but if she doesn't get re-elected to the Senate by her constituents in New York and listen to what they want, 2008 and her Presidential bid (if she goes for it) will be a faded hope.

One more thing, if any of you saw Bill Clinton on Larry King last night, he was asked whether or not he wants Hillary to run for President. His wonderful answer was this (paraphrased as well as I can remember):

"I don't know whether or not I want Hillary to run, but even if I did, I wouldn't discuss it with anyone but her first. And I advised her not to even consider it until she is re-elected to the Senate this year and then sees what the political climate is, where this country is and how SHE can best serve it .... either remaining in the Senate or running for President. Also, I don't know that if Hillary did run if she would win and that's something else that has to be considered. Of course I will advise her at the right time, but now is not that time and I have told this to her."

Linnie, you must also remember the Hillary would like a chance to be our next President, so therefore, a little kindness goes a long way!

I don't know about anyone else, but I WILL remember this e-mail.

Carol-Pittsburgh

Posted by: Carol Nichols at September 21, 2006 06:04 PM

SUSAN E- YOU MADE AN EXCELLENT POINT ABOUT CLINTON. SHE WILL ALIENATE ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVISTS WHO ARE PRIMARILY LIBERALS SO WE NEED TO GET TO HER. I THINK WE CAN CHANGE HER MIND, ESPECIALLY SINCE SHE WANTS TO BE THE 1ST WOMAN PRESIDENT SO BADLY.

CHERYL
:>)

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Just got a e-mail back from Hillary Clinton she alomost said;

You do not live in New York, so I cannot take the time to answer my e-mail. I have my hands full with New York.

So everyone in New York, please e-mail Hillary.

Carol-Pittsburgh

Posted by: Carol Nichosl at September 21, 2006 05:42 PM

Kind of ironic, considering Hillary's NOT FROM NEW YORK, EITHER!!!
(Just had to put in my two cents!)

Just taking a short break from staring at a very lengthy sales report today and thought I would drop in and say HI.

Barbaro,
Glad to hear that you had a wonderful visit with Edgar yesterday and a restful night last night. You keep doing just what the docs and nurses tell you, enjoy your snacks and outside time, and keep that handsome chin up. I love you BIG bunches and hope to get to see you in person one day. In the meantime, BIG horsie hugs, kisses, earscratches, nose rubs and MUCH LOVE!!!!

Hilary can't take time?????????
So who wants her. I don't feel she cares about horses and would say it just for the votes... Will she say she does not have time when they get slaughtered.My opinion. grrrrrrrrrrr spit

Off that subject.

I COMPLIMENT EVERYONE OF YOU FOR THE HARD WORK PROTECTING OUR 4-LEGGED FRIENDS..I AM NEW AND LOVE READING YOUR EMAILS...
GREATEST NEWS ABOUT BARBARO...

ALL OF YOU HAVE SUCH BIG HEARTS...A BIG THANK YOU..I AM AN ANIMAL LOVER...
JOAN ROYA,
FROM TENNESSEE, WORKING IN TEXAS

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NO, she's not from New York, but she followed whatever guidelines and protocol were necessary for her to run for Senate representing the state of New York and she was elected. Neither was Bobby Kennedy from New York but he, also, has a successful Senate bid from that state back in the 60s. Many politicians change residency and run for election for a whole host of reasons.

Let's play 'fair' here guys ... if you're upset with Hillary, so be it, but concentrate your energy and your power in an area where you can be effective right now .... with our own state senators.

Kind of ironic, considering Hillary's NOT FROM NEW YORK, EITHER!!!
(Just had to put in my two cents!)

Posted by: Dawn in Omaha at September 21, 2006 06:23

Bobbie B.

Yes I know, Sen Dole and Sen Burr are totally unresponsive. Yesterday once again I left a voice mail for Sen Burr's animal welfare guru - Dan Woodley - but have yet to speak to him live. Guess I'll just keep calling and calling and emailing and emailing daily. Anyone else out there who can help with NC please do.

Thank God my two, Lieberman and Dodd are with us. Phew

Quick thought re Hillary. At least you get a response. Here in NC Sen Dole and Sen Burr never never never respond. Are they alive? Do they care about anything?

CAROL, LINNIE ETC... I DON'T THINK THAT'S WHAT THE OTHERS OR MYSELF MEANT WITH OUR POST ABOUT SEN. CLINTON-- SHE'S THINKING ABOUT 08 RIGHT NOW TOO--MOST DEFINITELY. IF WE CAN USE THAT TO SWAY HER, THAT IS AN EXCELLENT ADVANTAGE FOR US.

LUV & PRAYERS FOR BARBARO,
CHERYL
:>)

Hey Bobbie and Linnie?...er...whoever asked for something on Sen Bill Nelson (FL)

Shelley A....
I called my contact at Senator Nelson's office (Tony)and he remembered me! I asked for a confirmation on the report that the senator is co-sponsoring S1915...he said "Yes...he is co-sponsoring and I (did the paperwork?) about an hour ago..." and (get this)"See, your message did get through and it did help..." I was so thrilled...I asked if he knew the scoop on Senator Mel Martinez (and casually threw in his aide's name...hehe)...of course he said no, but did say " the senator (Nelson) considered your phone calls and those of others and discussed the issue with his staff as to what should be his position on the bill. And he decided to co-sponsor" I was ecstatic...He also said that it is really hectic there, at this time. I told him I had a call into Mel Martinez (FL) and he said that "It will work!" and wished me luck...
I relay this because I hope it gives you motivation to try again if your efforts did not succeed at first....or you simply got a vague answer...remember, I had to specifically ask that he become a co-sponsor...and our calls made such a diference...Also...Tony said that the senator discussed this with HIS STAFF...so remember to be very nice to them...get their names and use them...be friendly and to the point...GOOD LUCK!

WE CAN DO THIS

Posted by: Pamela at September 21, 2006 03:30 PM

Dawn, thanks for your two cents, you are so right. What comes around goes around.

I loved going to New York to see a Broadway musical, but now I will think twice and go to Florida. I have family in Florida anyway.

Carol-Pittsburgh

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Renee ... the reponse was referring to NON-constituents emails, faxes and phone calls and NOT having to do with this issue. And it wasn't an email from Hillary personally ... it was from one of her people who may have worded it a little too direct, but that's how New Yorkers are ... they shoot straight from the hip with very little ambiguity. I know because I R 1 2! LOLOL
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Hilary can't take time?????????
So who wants her. I don't feel she cares about horses and would say it just for the votes... Will she say she does not have time when they get slaughtered.My opinion. grrrrrrrrrrr spit

Off that subject.

Posted by: Renee Antaya at September 21, 2006 06:29 PM

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LAURA, NC
Quick thought re Hillary. At least you get a response. Here in NC Sen Dole and Sen Burr never never never respond. Are they alive? Do they care about anything?

Posted by: laura, nc at September 21, 2006 06:34 PM
________________

Seems like folks we can't even tell are alive
or not, ought to not get voted back in..
what do you think?! They come alive when it's
time to vote on pay raises, though.

Thank you.

##### Regarding Hilary Clinton:

Not trying to be "unFAIR" but considering her aspirations (and why she obviously chose NY as her state of choice for a Senate run) she should not forget the other 49 states and perhaps, choose her words more carefully.

Keep after it, Susan!! And you folks in Florida are rockin'!

Believe in Barbaro

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Cheryl L, I am a girl! But maybe it would get us even more attention of some guy showed up at McCain's office in a short skirt!

Any publicity is good publicity!

OK GUYS....Regarding SEN HILARY CLINTON....

I spoke with her office...told them I wanted to know if she would be willing to co-sponsor S1915...she said "And what part of New York are you calling from?" I said "FLORIDA" She said "OK...I do know that she is for the bill, but has not decided if she will be a co-sponsor...We have been getting 100's of emails and phone calls, so that will influence her decision..." I said "Great...We really need her support, thank you..."

That is what I got...hope this helps...

Pamie - you ROCK!!

In other words...KEEP THE PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS COMING....the senators are making up their minds in the next few days before the recess...

KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON....

Carrots...UNITE....we ride tonight!

##### Hey, Florida is a very important state. Hilary should do what she can to make Floridians happy.

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Yes, Cheryl ... that is an EXCELLENT point ... and the residents and voters of New York CAN have great sway over her right now and that's who she is 'paid' to listen to and represent. So, every single person who read this site and is from the great state of NEW YORK ... yes ... email, fax, call, write, beg, plead and do whatever else you can ...Sen. Clinton WILL listen to those messages and concerns.

Thanks, Cheryl G ... thanks!!
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CAROL, LINNIE ETC... I DON'T THINK THAT'S WHAT THE OTHERS OR MYSELF MEANT WITH OUR POST ABOUT SEN. CLINTON-- SHE'S THINKING ABOUT 08 RIGHT NOW TOO--MOST DEFINITELY. IF WE CAN USE THAT TO SWAY HER, THAT IS AN EXCELLENT ADVANTAGE FOR US.

LUV & PRAYERS FOR BARBARO,
CHERYL
:>)

Posted by: CHERYL G at September 21, 2006 06:34 PM

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J CARSON- I THINK YOU ARE PROBABLY RIGHT, PUBLICITY IS ALWAYS GREAT FOR POLITICAL VOTES!!! HE-HE

PAMMIE, WHAT ARE YOU SMOKING DOWN THERE?--ARE YOU SURE ABOUT HILARY? ONE OF US MUST HAVE GOTTEN TO HER HOPEFULLY!! I BET YOU CALLED BILL LAST NIGHT, HUH??!! :>)

THANKS,
LUV YA,
CHERYL
:>)

##### Hey, Florida is a very important state. Hilary should do what she can to make Floridians happy.

Posted by: J. Carson Black at September 21, 2006 06:49 PM

Hay, Jake ... thanks for 'that' reminder ... but as instrumental as we were in the last 2 elections , somehow something very 'strange and different' happened at the ballot polls.

I just sent the following email to Hillary Clinton:

Re: S. 1915 Horse Slaughter Prevention Act

Dear Senator Clinton,

Now that Charles Schumer is co-sponsoring the anti-slaughter bill, it is extremely important that you join him immediately in opposing the barbaric killing of our companion animals for foreign dinner plates. PLEASE view this link: http://www.khou.com/news/local/stories/khou060831_cd_horses10.551a315c.html
to see for yourself. It is well known that at least 70% of Americans (who are even AWARE of this abomination) are opposed to it.

As you know, time is of the essence.

Thank you.
______________

I live in her zipcode, though I can't vote because I'm Canadian. Didn't mention that.

I have a feeling the momentum is really building and WE CAN DO THIS! Not to be complacent, just to work even harder. I'll keep emailing Clinton.

Thanks so much, Alex, and all you wonderful people.

Linnie...I swear...she is listening....they all will if we bombard them with calls and emails and faxes...After all, it can't just be my carrot breath that helped...

Linnie,
Nothing against NY'ers. I don't like her. Hip Shooter Linnie. lol

Let's gorge them with emails. Yeeeeeeee haaaaaw, giddie up Fans of Barbaro...Barbaromaniacs.

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Hey Cheryl...don't mention Bill Clinton...Dr. Dreamy might be scopin' out the posts...hehehe

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Sally...my carrot leaves are wilting...I almost pulled an all-nighter last night...thanks

Good afternoon Alex and Barbaro family!

Read that interview with Edgar Prado. He just loves Barbao so much, doesn't he?

I love your descriptions of Fair Hill in the early morning Alex, I can almost picture those 3 deer on the track. You have a knack with word painting.

Heyyyy Barbaro, sweetie!

How's my fave guy? You had ACN and those three lil letters just lift my heart. Hope you get to go out grazing today, maybe even twice!
Now we'll sing our song, a little whuffle from you would help.

Eat your carrots every day
Bootie's off so you can play!

Sunshine, breezes, grass everywhere
There is nothing to compare

Grow hoof grow! Heal leg heal!
That's become our daily appeal

Keep on doing like you are
You're our bright and shining star!

You have a good day babycakes! I'll be back later to check up on you. Hugs and smooochies!

Hey Pamie ...

The person with whom you spoke may have listened to your message, but, unfortunately, it will not get beyond him/her to Sen. Clinton. I have been told this on the "QT" from people who do know how this really works. Yes, she was polite to you and listened to you, but it's not going to carry any weight in the final decision that Sen. Clinton makes about co-sponsorship. This isn't my 'opinion', Pamie, this is 'fact based on fact.'

But I don't want to rain on yours or anyone else's parade here, so please continue what you're doing and I will cheer and applaud from the sidelines!!

Just called Sen Clinton's office from NC. We discussed her position; I was told she has always been for legislation aimed at ending horse slaughter but just has not become a co-sponsor of this bill as of now. I emphasized why its important she be more than just "for" the bill. Hope all our efforts prevail.

I AGREE WITH PAMMIE 100 PERCENT, WE NEED ALL OF THE SENATORS, NOT JUST OUR HOME STATE. KEEP ON KEEPIN ON!!!

CHERYL

LINNIE, YOU DIDN'T FINISH, IT'S NOT GOING TO CARRY ANY WEIGHT BECAUSE??? -- PAMMIE LIVES IN FLORIDA??? WELL, PAM JUST MOVED IN WITH MY UNCLE IN UPSTATE NY, THEN IT WILL MATTER, RIGHT?

CHERYL

Well Linnie...All I said was FLORIDA...hehe...
seriously...I lived in Alexandria, VA and worked on the campaign of Jim Moran so I am not totally naive...but the squeaky wheel does get the oil...
She is already for the bill...co-sponsoring at this point is something we can shoot for...

Bye the way...you looked great in the photos from Calder...

That's great for everyone to think for themselves and do what they feel is right ... I applaud that completely. As for me, I have a senator here in the state of Florida where I live that needs to become a Co sponsor and I will concentrate my efforts on getting that done to the best of my ability.

I already know where Sen. Clinton stands on this issue and since I'm not a resident of New York, I will stay with Sen. Martinez.

Cheers to

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All it would take is to tell Senator Clinton that Barbaro is running against her in the next election.

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LINNIE
Hey Pamie ...

The person with whom you spoke may have listened to your message, but, unfortunately, it will not get beyond him/her to Sen. Clinton. I have been told this on the "QT" from people who do know how this really works. Yes, she was polite to you and listened to you, but it's not going to carry any weight in the final decision that Sen. Clinton makes about co-sponsorship. This isn't my 'opinion', Pamie, this is 'fact based on fact.'

But I don't want to rain on yours or anyone else's parade here, so please continue what you're doing and I will cheer and applaud from the sidelines!!

Posted by: Linnie at September 21, 2006 07:01 PM
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None of us want to "rain on the parade", but we
can't deal in fantasy here, as it will do us no
good.

Unfortunately, your posting is something we had
all better heed. Nothing is a "done deal" with
these folks...think wily..for a good descripton.

In these last days until Sept. 29, I think that
sheer numbers could count most of all in the end. Huge voices will have to be heard so much that the senators CANNOT ignore it. And that's a last
ditch effort.

Thank you.

LINNIE, YOU DIDN'T FINISH, IT'S NOT GOING TO CARRY ANY WEIGHT BECAUSE??? -- PAMMIE LIVES IN FLORIDA??? WELL, PAM JUST MOVED IN WITH MY UNCLE IN UPSTATE NY, THEN IT WILL MATTER, RIGHT?

CHERYL

Posted by: CHERYL G at September 21, 2006 07:06 PM

Well, you can all 'try' giving zip codes and cities from the state of NY when you call, and that might work!! Try it!

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Someone give me a N.Y. zip & address. I'll block the call.

Laura in NC...that is such good news...you have done a great job!..I think what you did is terrific...I love your gumption....

Margie,
Senator Barbaro Jackson from New York...now that sounds great! Gooooooooooooooo Barrrrrrrbarooooooo!

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Margie, you posted:

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All it would take is to tell Senator Clinton that Barbaro is running against her in the next election.

Posted by: Margie at September 21, 2006 07:11 PM

NOW THIS WILL GET HER ATTENTION AND JUST MIGHT BE THE 'CARROT' WE NEED TO DANGLE IN FRONT OF HER FACE!

LOLOL ... Thanks for the laugh, Margie ... loved it!!

Margie - great idea - Barbaro is running against her - yeah - put that in your pipe and smoke it. I love Hillary - but we have to get to her somehow!

SOCORRO;
I was excited yesterday, but today I got the stonewall. Only got receptionists on the phone.

I mentioned senator McCain beingg a co-sponsor in my message. I do feel a little discouraged. Thank God you are helping with your connections.

It is easy to get discouraged when you get nowhere. Your post some carrot juice back into my tank. Gracias!! It is exciting that the Florida folks are having success.

#### Marky in Georgia

Yesterday I called both Isaakson and Chambliss--

First I told the appropriate aid to thank the Senator for e -mailing me and for his suport etc etc. Then I got to the heart of the matter --- reiterating the cosponsor message. They already had my name and contact information on the list . They both said that they were getting a lot of calls in favaour of the bill; and that they would pass on the Co Sponsor message to their respective senators.

There are a lot of "horsey people" In NE Georgia, most of them with whom I have had a chance to speak about the bill are only mildly aware of it--- But all are in favour of the bill when I explain it to them!

As with Bobby and his healing -- We just have to keep on keeping in every way that we can think would be effective.

Carol Rebecca Reiss
Athens, Georgia

#### P.S. Debbie in LA I can't get the links to the Daily Racing Form either-- I am vey anxious to read both articles that Alex has cited re Foggie and his connections-- Very frustrating.

Will someone please post the two articles that Alex cited that were in DRF on Foggie and his connections (last threee days)

Thanks
CRR

I just called Marcy in CA to donate to LITF memorial. She said she has about $400.00 so far for the arrangement. I asked her if that was enough, she said that she has until the 30th and also some people that called told her to call back if she needs more. I'm sure alot more people will donate before the 30th.

She thinks we are great!

LYNNIE, I WAS ALREADY DOING THAT, I THOUGHT IT WAS ASSUMED SINCE WE ARE DEALING WITH POLITICIANS!! LOL!! I'VE ONLY BEEN GIVING OTHER ADDRESSES IF I ACTUALLY DO HAVE A RELATIVE AT THAT ADDRESS, IN ANOTHER STATE- WITH THE SAME LAST NAME. THAT'S HOW THEY(POLITICIANS) PLAY IT SO WE SHOULD TOO, YA KNOW.

YOU GALS ARE DOING GREAT, I NEED A LUNCH BREAK BEFORE I STARVE TO DEATH.

LUV YA ALL,
CHERYL G

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Susan O...you are so funny...just go on the web and pull out an address...she only asked me what part of New York I was calling from...I said FLORIDA...so...go figure...
I like your style...

Hey, everybody...Redaspen is running at Laurel Park today, race 9, post time 5.07pm

Good luck Tim and Redaspen, and safe races for all horses running today.

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I can see the campaign placard now - and I know the Big Guy would give her a run for the money!

I just have an interesting question for you ...

Why all the concentration on Hillary Clinton in the first place? She's not on the Commerce Committee and she's not a Republican running for re-election. If I'm not mistaken we have been told and advised that it will take a Republican running for re-election to make a difference and we have been told that, if we are going to contact senators outside our home state, we would start with those on the Commerce Committee who have not yet committed.

So why all the focus on Hillary right now? Just curious ...

Hey CRR...I am confused...I went back a few days and couldn't find a link that sent me to the DRF...will keep searching...I clicked on all that mentioned The Fog...were these links in the Updates? I will keep trying...

Barbaro Jackson for Senator of New York.
He will leave you in the dust.

OK GUYS...CRR...etc...FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ASKED...

here is the DRF link:
http://drf.com/news/article/78756.html

LInnie- if anyone wants to focus on Senators for re-election, try Jim Talent Rep.-MO. He is dead set against this bill, and the polls look bad for him in MO. I have tried to contact both him and Kit Bond and neither of them will respond. Maybe someone else will have luck, because I dont seem to be have any. Jen

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Renee....Barbaro Jackson for Senator of New York...help him take a bite outta tha Big Apple...

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MARKY
It is easy to get discouraged when you get nowhere. Your post some carrot juice back into my tank. Gracias!! It is exciting that the Florida folks are having success.

Posted by: Marky at September 21, 2006 07:17 PM
__________________

Don't get discouraged. You are doing a great
job. Maybe it will reenergize you if you know
that they WANT you to get discouraged, or afraid,
and just GO AWAY...that thought always energizes
me, and also that, as we speak, truck loads of horses are pulling up to the slaughterhouses to meet their grisly ends. That does it for me. I'm
good for another hundred miles!!

Thank you and keep on fighting.

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Hay, Cheryl, that's terrific! Unfortunately, I have no relatives anywhere but in Florida BUT I have done the same thing here .... used their names/addresses, etc. to send emails, etc. on behalf of them! Works, too!! Go for it!!
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LYNNIE, I WAS ALREADY DOING THAT, I THOUGHT IT WAS ASSUMED SINCE WE ARE DEALING WITH POLITICIANS!! LOL!! I'VE ONLY BEEN GIVING OTHER ADDRESSES IF I ACTUALLY DO HAVE A RELATIVE AT THAT ADDRESS, IN ANOTHER STATE- WITH THE SAME LAST NAME. THAT'S HOW THEY(POLITICIANS) PLAY IT SO WE SHOULD TOO, YA KNOW.

YOU GALS ARE DOING GREAT, I NEED A LUNCH BREAK BEFORE I STARVE TO DEATH.

LUV YA ALL,
CHERYL G

Posted by: CHERYL G at September 21, 2006 07:20 P

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Thanks to Carol and Socorro,

I feel more hopeful about our state.

I believe Barbaro would be the honorable senator from Pennsylvania...

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Ara just saw your post thanks to you too. This stuff is complicated, but It is good to know there are a bunch of us out there fighting for the same cause.

just have an interesting question for you ...

Why all the concentration on Hillary Clinton in the first place? She's not on the Commerce Committee and she's not a Republican running for re-election. If I'm not mistaken we have been told and advised that it will take a Republican running for re-election to make a difference and we have been told that, if we are going to contact senators outside our home state, we would start with those on the Commerce Committee who have not yet committed.

So why all the focus on Hillary right now? Just curious ...

Posted by: Linnie at September 21, 2006 07:25 PM

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LINNIE IS RIGHT....LINNIE IS RIGHT

Thanks

Darn...CRR and Others....

I am so stupid (no comments from the peanut gallery)...I forgot...if you don't register on the DRF site, you CANNOT access the articles...
sorry...I just remembered....

Pamela,
That's excellent.

Nothing but good updates on Barbaro - the last one was so encouraging. More than usual. Dr. R said, replace or remove the remaining cast . . .

And Alex - the photo on the main TWR page, with Edgar and Dr. R with Barbaro, is priceless. But we've come to expect that from you and this site, haven't we.

And I remain in awe of what we in Barbaroland have done / continue to do, by way of raising the means to save numerous horses via Miracle Horse Rescue.

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I tried to post the following with links, but it's held up, and I wanted to convey the info to you guys. Just put "Personal Ensign" into google or any search engine and read about this remarkable mare and her remarkable career both at the track (first undeafeated championship career in 80 years) and as a broodmare. Wikipedia has a good article with info re progeny.

Personal Ensign pensioned to Claiborne. (Bloodhorse, today)

She's the remarkable one who did what she did after a terrible fracture was repaired. As Barbaro is the perfect horse, she is the perfect mare.

Before her perfect brood mare career (from which she's just been retired), she had a 13 for 13 career, most of it with 5 screws in her leg. WOW!!!

It was Dr. Larry R. Bramlage who put her back together. And just this year she became "spokeshorse" for animal research.

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

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

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Jake...how true...how true...I told you my carrot leaves are wilting...PA is the natural choice...

We are ALL fighting for the same cause ... some of us just have different methods and that's terrific!!! Just keep doing whatever works for each and every one of you!! You are ALL Champions!!!

I don't think we are concentrating on Hillary. I have contacted the committee members and other influential senators outside my state. Many outside my own state don't respond at all (neither does one of my own senators) so maybe Hillary is just being above board telling us that if you aren't from New York, she (or an aide) will not respond. It doesn't say she (or an aide) doesn't read what you send tho'. And you still need a majority vote so why wouldn't you want to contact senators outside your state assuming you've already done as much as you can in your state and with the committee? I mean you can only make so many contacts to the same person without risking their ire.

RE: Hillary and my previous post

Wanted to clarify: I'm not "focusing" on her exclusively by any means; there are 100 fish to fry here, and they're all called "Senator"! My post was aimed towards the manner of her office's reponse to non-constituents.

I am extremely delighted to hear she favors this bill! NOT TO START a political debate here, merely explaining why I was especially concerned before and am now pleased--I am a Clinton girl through and through. That's why I was more disappointed at the report of her office's reaction than I would have been had it been someone else.

However, I do believe any candidate aspiring to higher office needs to take care when responding to non-constituents--and their staff does as well, for the candidate is responsible for the staff and the buck stops with the candidate.

I think the Hillary discussion got a lot of play here today because she is so very well known and elicits very strong reactions one way or the other, and because of the possibility that she may run for office.

That said--JEN IN MISSOURI--could you please email me at home re Sen. Talent? girlcat830@yahoo.com

You guys rock. This is grass-roots democracy at its best.

Linnie, Hillary will never take a bite out the carrot you dangle in front of her, but Bill would.

Carol-Pittsburgh

To evereyone,
So sorry didn't mean to start a war, only know what my e-mail said.

Have a great day.

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Renee...I am so sleep-deprived that I am starting to hallucinate....I see Dr. Dreamy...walking toward me....asking me Why the hay I am at NBC?...

Good grief...

YES, that's an excellent point, and no, we don't want to risk becoming a nuisance and pest to a senator's office ... my only thought was, perhaps, concentrating first on the members of the Commerce Committee who have'nt signed on yet since that is where this bill is now 'seated'. But your point is well taken also ...
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I don't think we are concentrating on Hillary. I have contacted the committee members and other influential senators outside my state. Many outside my own state don't respond at all (neither does one of my own senators) so maybe Hillary is just being above board telling us that if you aren't from New York, she (or an aide) will not respond. It doesn't say she (or an aide) doesn't read what you send tho'. And you still need a majority vote so why wouldn't you want to contact senators outside your state assuming you've already done as much as you can in your state and with the committee? I mean you can only make so many contacts to the same person without risking their ire.

Posted by: Sam I Am at September 21, 2006 07:41 PM

BACK TO THE TRENCHES, FIGHTING AS ONE !!!!!

JUST SAY "NO" TO HORSE SLAUGHTER

HORSE SLAUGHTER IS NOT A FAMILY VALUE

YOU CAN TAKE A HORSE TO AUCTION BUT YOU DON'T
HAVE TO SLAUGHTER HIM

WE SHALL GALLOP ON THE BEACHES. WE SHALL GALLOP
IN THE FIELDS. WE SHALL NEVER GIVE UP!

I THINK WE BEGAN DISCUSSING SEN CLINTON BECAUSE I WAS LAST TOLD SHE WAS AGAINST IT, THEN PAMMIE & LAURA CALLED HER AIDS AND CHANGED THEIR MINDS. :>) ALSO SHE IS VERY HIGH PROFILE SO WE KNOW HOW SHE STANDS ON PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING, INCLUDING RE-ELECTION.

IF ANYONE WANTS TO TRY WITH OHIO, I'M AT A DEAD END WITH SEN GEORGE VOINOVICH (OH).

REMEMBER EVERYONE, THIS IS FOR BARBARO & HIS BUDDIES, THIS ISN'T PARTISAN POLITICS. :>)

LUV YA ALL,
CHERYL
:>)

REPOST*****

I just have an interesting question for you ...

Why all the concentration on Hillary Clinton in the first place? She's not on the Commerce Committee and she's not a Republican running for re-election. If I'm not mistaken we have been told and advised that it will take a Republican running for re-election to make a difference and we have been told that, if we are going to contact senators outside our home state, we would start with those on the Commerce Committee who have not yet committed.

So why all the focus on Hillary right now? Just curious ...

Posted by: Linnie at September 21, 2006 07:25 PM

MARKY / CAROL / SUE -

Just called Steven (Sen. Chambliss) again, not in the office, but will be in tomorrow. Please call him tomorrow and only speak to him.

Will continue to call Washington everyday for both senators.

Perhaps, everyone in Georgia can continue calling Washington everday and Steven in Atlanta.

Afraid to find out what this month's phone bill will look like.

Pamela,
You must be real tired. Dr.Dreamy asked you if there was anything he could do for you to make you feel better.

On the Forum, they were discussing about having a Million (sort of) March with Horses in Washington. Do any of you know if that is still taking place?

Bill can't smoke a carrot thank God.

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I blocked the call. Talked to Kate in Clinton's office. She asked me what part of N.Y., I said Orange County. We had a nice little chat. She said pretty much the same to me as she did to Pammie. Getting hundreds of call for the bill & lots of info from HSUS. I told her how important this is for my future vote. Kate said she would make sure she got the message.
Who else do you guys want me to call?
I'm felling pretty fiesty.

SUSAN O

How about calling Bill Frist while you're feisty?

I too have tried to contact Talent & Bond in MO with no response.

Any other Missourians here besides me, Jen, Susan E?

We need the Carrot Posse!

Susan O,

Want to try Bill Frist? (202-224-3344)Tell them you live in Knox County. Zip 37923 I will gladly pay you for the call.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

CAN/WILL someone else please confirm that these are now the outstanding senators on the Commerce Committee who have NOT yet signed on as Co sponsors:

Republican NON Co sponsors

Conrad Burns (Montana)
Kay Bailey Hutchison (Texas)
Gordon H. Smith (Oregon)
John E. Sununu (NH)
Davit Vitter (Louisiana)

Democratic NON Co sponsors

John D. Rockefeller (West Virginia)
Byron L. Dorgan (North Dakota)
E. Benjamin Nelson (Nebraska)
Mark Pryor (Arkansas)

Just a suggestion, but from what I know about the New England states, most of them are on board for this bill, so maybe some concentration should be given to Sen. Sununu from NH ... he shouldn't be too hard to convince.

Also another thought, and this is just a thought ... maybe it would help if our Republican friends who post here call the Republicans on the Committee and that our Democratic friends who post here call the Democrats on the Committee.

Here's my thinking on this ... if we become the most positive forces that we can be in reaching each of these people, that energy will be felt. I know this is a NON partisan issue and should not come down to Republicans or Democrats, BUT it certainly doesn't hurt to surgarcoat the phone calls and faxes by saying that you are a Republican voter (if contacting a Republican) and that you are a Democratic voter (if contacting a Democrat) ... just a little icing on the cake, especially if you are calling 'outside' your home state. If, for example, you make a call and they ask what state you are from, you can tell them that you are a fellow Republican (or fellow Democrat) and that might get their attention.

What do you think?

A friend here at work - has a friend who is good friends with Martinez. The two friends will be seeing each other over the weekend and my friend will try and get aides names, phone numbers, anything that we will need to contact Martinez. Since there are friends involved I may get more info than is posted on the web. I'll let you know - if I could have an in with him it might help us to turn him around.

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Hay, Carol ... you're absolutely right because My Boy Bill is eating very healthy these days and following doctor's orders and that includes lots of fruits and veggies!
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Linnie, Hillary will never take a bite out the carrot you dangle in front of her, but Bill would.

Carol-Pittsburgh

Carol - you are too funny and truthful!!!!

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LINNIE
Here's my thinking on this ... if we become the most positive forces that we can be in reaching each of these people, that energy will be felt. I know this is a NON partisan issue and should not come down to Republicans or Democrats, BUT it certainly doesn't hurt to surgarcoat the phone calls and faxes by saying that you are a Republican voter (if contacting a Republican) and that you are a Democratic voter (if contacting a Democrat) ... just a little icing on the cake, especially if you are calling 'outside' your home state. If, for example, you make a call and they ask what state you are from, you can tell them that you are a fellow Republican (or fellow Democrat) and that might get their attention.

What do you think?

Posted by: Linnie at September 21, 2006 07:58 PM
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Your last post makes sense to me. Maybe ShelleyA
will give us her take on it. But, I have to agree
with it for most effectiveness..

Thank you for posting it.

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SALLY ... THIS IS WONDERFUL, EXCELLENT, TERRIFIC, FABULOUS NEWS, GIRL! PLEASE KEEP US ALL POSTED AND INFORMED AS I KNOW YOU WILL!! TERRIFIC!!!
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A friend here at work - has a friend who is good friends with Martinez. The two friends will be seeing each other over the weekend and my friend will try and get aides names, phone numbers, anything that we will need to contact Martinez. Since there are friends involved I may get more info than is posted on the web. I'll let you know - if I could have an in with him it might help us to turn him around.

Posted by: Sally in Key West at September 21, 2006 08:01 PM

#Linnie, Cheryl G.

Possibly the focus on Hillary is that #1 she is a rather high profile politician, has a big name, #2 she seems to be an outspoken advocate of humanity, #3 she's a woman (most everyone here is of her sex) and #4 she's governor of N.Y. which gets a lot of press.

Just food for thought!

Good work everyone, let's keep on it!

Linnie if your list is correct I need to contact Vitter. I thought he was on board.

Ok CHERYL...
Talked to Bridget in Sen Voinovich's office, she said that it was "still in the committee and not up for a vote yet" I asked if she knew how he would vote? Bridget then said he had not published anything regarding his position on the bill...I then said,"Well, I have been told that he is not supporting the legislation, and I would like to know if, since so many senators are lining up to be co-sponsors, would he like to change his position on the matter..." She said that he is not a co-sponsor and has not given her anything on the bill...blah, blah, blah...
I got the impression she was reading from a
response sheet because no matter what I said or how I said it, she said the same thing...only she did add once or twice "at this time"...
We need to send Senator V...more emails and make more calls...He hasn't heard the Barbaro Siren Call, yet...and I think we should let him have it...hehe

#### Pamela

Re: DRF

I have logged in many times--- the computer (genius that it is, doesn't take the login) ---
Thanks for trying to help, though
CRR

HELLO FANS OF BARBARO!
HELLO BARBARO!!!
HELLO ALEX!!!

Just checking in as we have a CRAZY day today and wanted to say what a wonderful job everyone is doing on the Anti Horse Slaughter!
Barbaro, you keep reminding us of
"ALL THAT IS GOOD IN LIFE" as well as inspire us more than we could have ever imagined.

LINNIE, CATHY, PAMELA AND ANYONE ELSE
that I didn't respond to yesterday, I didn't see your posts until last night as I'm jumping in and out with info and hellos as much as I can during the days. ROCK ON ALL!!!

God Bless and God Speed.

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Thanks, Ara ... Shelley has been out visiting her 'babies' and has just gotten home. I told her to check out the activities here when she gets a chance and I'm sure that she will. We are in close touch with each other ...
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Your last post makes sense to me. Maybe ShelleyA
will give us her take on it. But, I have to agree
with it for most effectiveness..

Thank you for posting it.

Posted by: ara at September 21, 2006 08:07 PM

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Sally...just don't go doing anything that I wouldn't do...hey...wait a minute...I take that back....!

Hi All,

I just called Bill Frist's office again, and spoke to William, again. He said that since Frist will be leaving office soon, all aides including the Animal Welfare aide are very busy. I ask for the State Director, and was told that he is in Nashville, but that he had no input into what is done in Washington. When I asked to speak with the Animal Welfare aide, he asked if I was calling regarding the Anti Slaughter bill, and I told him that I had called earlier and he remembered my call, and promised that my message will be delivered. Can only hope and pray that it will get through.

CRR...does it give a reason for the failure to log in?

Shelley's baby girls are all fine and happy!!!!

REPOSTING THIS INFO.

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MARY S.

I forgot to say that I went ahead and e-mailed

cnn.com/caffertyfile

and I just looked around until I could post a
message, and that was for the "Situation Room"
Hope you can understand this. If you need
more help let me know.

Thank you.

Posted by: ara at September 21, 2006 06:51 AM

Linnie if your list is correct I need to contact Vitter. I thought he was on board.

Posted by: cindy a at September 21, 2006 08:08 PM

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I'm not sure if I AM correct, Cindy, so if you and others could check out my info, that would be great and thank you so much everyone!!

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Talked to William in Frist's office. I asked him why he sounded so uptight. I'm just another fellow American making my views known. He loosened up after that. He said they also have been getting hundreds of calls for it, but I had to pry that out of him. He said he was instructed not to comment. I told him don't break my heart, I need feedback,I need support. He laughed & said you have it. Said he would make sure Frist got my message.
How am I doing folks?
NEXT !!!

Gosh Sally...when I first read that I thought you were referring to us...I am out of it...LOL

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Faith
Thanks, came in handy.

Take a nap Pamie!

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WOW Faith...

WOWIE Susan O...Hey Susan try Voinovich from Ohio

Susan O,

You are doing, great! In fact, we all are doing super fantastic.
Thanks, for the call to Frist. I think he will be our ace in the hole, if we can only get to him. Yes, William is a little frazzled. He is manning the phones by himself. Poor guy!

SusanO, my fellow Michiganian, LOL! That's a great way to handle a call!

I'm so glad to hear that these folks at the Senators' offices are saying they've gotten hundreds of calls in favor of the bill. I don't generally talk politics of any kind at work but yesterday I talked about the bill with one of my colleagues who is politically active. He said he had no idea until the instant I told him that we slaughter horses in this country for human consumption. I think a lot of people are probably like that, and if we can just keep putting the issue out there any way we can, more people will speak out. I know my colleague will!

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Renee...just saw your posts of 7:52 and 7:53...I am so ROFLMheineyO...

SUSAN O FOR PRESIDENT!

Are there people here from NH, Montana, Oregon, Louisiana and Texas who want to contact Sununu, Burns, Hutchison, Smith, Sununi and Vitter? And if you are also Republican voters, that's even better!

And are there people here from WV, North Dakota, Nebraska and Arkansas that want to contact Rockefeller, Dorgan, Benjamin Nelson and Pryor? And if you are also Democratic voteres, all the better!!

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Soneone have a number on Voinovich handy?

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Hey, Susan E....as long as you are Attorney General...

SENATOR George V. Voinovich
524 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-3353 Fax: (202) 228-1382
TDD: (202) 224-6997

THANKS SUSAN!!!
:>)

Linnie

I agree...most New England states are for this bill so they would be the easiest to get to co-sponsor. If someone is going to vote for it, it shouldn't be as hard to pursuade them to co-sponsor.

I'm not sure I agree with the republican and democrat thing. I might say "I don't vote along party lines but for the person who has addressed my issues."

As for contacting senators from other states, that could be the only way to approach it. I have been told several times by people in DC that if it doesn't come from a constituent, they don't really care.

The idea of getting a friend or relative's address is a good one. Just be careful to block your number....I think they have caller ID!

You guys have been doing an awesome job today. I was out visiting my "babies" I'ma and Jessie. You call got so much accomplished!

I'm still having trouble getting Santorum to commit and I don't know why. He has a great record on animal rights issues. I think he just has to hear from more people in PA. (or who he thinks is from PA:)
Aide's name is Matt Beynon 202-224-6324

I don't think he's creating urgency on this issue and more calls may change that.

Thanks

Sally, we are all working hard for this cause, and sometimes we need to lighten up a little and let our hair down. We can't take our self or others to seriously.

We have to take the good with the bad. After all we know there are bags of mixed nuts out there!

Working hard for Barbaro and having fun doing so, that is what it is all about.

Carol

#
Amy, That's exactly how change is brought about- by talking to others, raising awareness. Many people I have talked to also had no idea about horse slaughter, it just never entered their mind. This tells me how hidden from the public's mind this industry is -
"out of sight, out of mind", ignorance is bliss, etc.

We can all take your lead and talk to neighbors, friends, co-workers, etc.

HEY EVERYONE

Just a quick reminder when discussing strategy and addresses and so on--this is a public website and is becoming very well known. I assume at this point that congressional aides may be dropping in to read what's what, though we won't know they lurking. Our credibility is very important.

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The Carrot Posse still rules this website - and we do get crazy sometimes - but it is a release for all the hard work. And we have been busting Butt the last fews weeks - I'm so proud of all of you!!!

Captain carrot

Susan O

You're on a roll!!! I believe in begging for help if it makes them listen!!

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Pamela--
Thanks for the concern. It just keeps going back to the same page.---

I finally just gave up, as I have a lot to do.

I'll get to read the articles some way--
Things just always work out that way-- if you haave patience--- things do come around again!
Take care---
CRR
Athens, Ga.

Thank you for the lovely description of Fair Hill this morning Alex. Sounds like heaven on earth.

Tears of both joy and sadness streamed down my face while watching the clips of the Fog's winning races. He really was in a class all by himself. Spectacular is the word that comes to mind. It was really emotional watching him win the Aristides, knowing now that he had cancer at the time and still managed to run his heart out...and what a huge heart he had; a true warrior to the end! What a terrible loss. God bless Lost in the Fog. Rest in peace sweet boy.

Thank goodness for another comfortable night for you Barbaro. Bet you're still happy from yesterday's visit with Edgar. What a guy he is! Thank you Edgar for being such a compassionate, caring individual. You're absolutely one-in-a-million! Have a great day filled with treats, an outdoor adventure, some healing naps, and, of course, lots of TLC from NBC. Be a good boy today. Hugs, kisses and nuzzlies from me to you sweet boy. I love you Barbaro!

There will be miracles...
when you believe.

Shelley,

You are right about them having caller ID. The first time I called Frist's office I got a message saying that they do not accept blocked numbers. I had to call my telephone company to unblock my number.

Pamie,
Time to go to your stall and lie down! Rest will spruce up your wilting carrot tops! We need you sane tomorrow!

I may be wrong about this but I think the major thing we have going is that they won't hear from as many people who oppose the bill. They will hear from many more voices to stop the slaughter.

Most of the people who oppose are with business interests and won't be sitting down to call as individuals. They are fighting it another way.

That's why the calls are our best weapon!

Today's NY Times says only 25% in latest poll approve of the job Congress is doing - majority
"saying that they disapprove of the job it is doing and that its members do not deserve re-election, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll."

This could easily be the Senate - perhaps a good "gentle reminder" to use the poll in phone calls.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/21/us/politics/21poll.html?th&emc=th

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby
God Bless The Fog

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Susan O you go girl!

Pamie,
Needs lots of sleep, you can count studmuffins with Barbaro tonight. Awe

Shelley,

You are absolutely correct....power in numbers, call after call after call. We'll get 'em.

I just heard that Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison from Texas is IN FAVOR of S. 1915!

I called to confirm this with her office and was told that she has not yet issued a statement. I again urged that she co-sponsor and get this to the floor for a vote this year. Let's hope that we get confirmation on this position very soon.

In the meantime, keep calling!
202-224-5922

SHELLY, THAT IS TOO FUNNY YOU JUST SAID THAT ABOUT THE CALLER ID, I ASKED SENATOR VOINOVICH TO CALL ME BACK SINCE I'M GETTING THE RUN AROUND, I GAVE MY NAME ETC... THEN I SAID DO YOU WANT MY PHONE #, HE SAID, WELL I CAN SEE IT ON THE CALLER ID. THEN I SAID, THIS IS AN INDIANA PHONE NUMBER AND I PROCEEDED TO GIVE HIM MY OHIO PHONE NUMBER. BE SURE TO DO LIKE SHELLY SAID, USE YOUR CALLER ID BLOCKING IF YOU ARE CALLING ANOTHER STATE. :>)

THANKS,
CHERYL

#### Sally in Key West - we have all been working hard. And no, the carrot possee does not rule this website!! You can definitely be the most vocal - but you definitely do not rule. Statements like that cause the conflict.

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby

God Bless The Fog

I wanted to send my thanks to Alex and all those folks that make this web deal work. It is thrilling to me to think that Barbaro is doing so well. Thank you peoples of NBC, and Dr. Richardson in particular, for caring.... and being so durn smart to boot. Thank you Jackson family for sharing your colt with us and for all you do to save other horses! Can't tell you of the high esteem that I have for all you people. Good folks one and all, everyone! Daily prayers and best wishes ...again... from the Gates of Eden Farm.

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SUSAN E.

HEY EVERYONE

Just a quick reminder when discussing strategy and addresses and so on--this is a public website and is becoming very well known. I assume at this point that congressional aides may be dropping in to read what's what, though we won't know they lurking. Our credibility is very important.

Posted by: Susan E. at September 21, 2006 08:30 PM
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Your message IS important and one that we need
to bear in mind. The stakes are very high, and
to make unnecessary mistakes would be tragic.
There a lot of horses depending on us, and our
mission to save them.

It is said that

"you never get a second chance to make a
first impression"

Thank you.

Shelley,

You are right about them having caller ID. The first time I called Frist's office I got a message saying that they do not accept blocked numbers. I had to call my telephone company to unblock my number.

Posted by: Faith at September 21, 2006 08:33 PM
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OK, so if we 'lie' it will show up in their caller ID exactly WHERE we are calling from. That's good to know, so honesty is the best policy here causes the truth will come out anyway. I always believe in being honest right down the line ... never failed me yet.

LOCK AND LOAD, FOLKS!!

While sitting in my Dr.'s office yesterday I was flipping through the current Audobon magazine and came across a horrible depiction of our wild horses. According to the author (and I use that term loosely) wild horses are nothing more than destructive vermin which seek to destroy all vegatation and water sources.

This author goes on to say that ALL WILD HORSES SHOULD BE KILLED IMMEDIATELY as they are not native to the US. The author appears to be a proponent of the cattle industry and additionally hates horses because they are taking a food source away from the cattle. The funny part of this is that the idiot writer does not seem to realize that CATTLE ARE NOT NATIVE ANIMALS AND WERE IMPORTED FROM EUROPE.

Further, this person believes that the wild horse population was produced simply because horse owners are turning domesticated horses loose on government property. Oh really?? If that were so, how come I've yet to hear of a single wild horse GELDING being rounded up. Is it really possible that ONLY mares and stallions are being set free? Highly doubtful.

The author concludes the article by calling upon readers to put pressure on Congress not only to defeat S.1915 but to force them to end the management of wild horses by killing every last one of them.

Unfortunately, I have not been able to locate the article online. If anyone has a copy of this magazine (I will not waste my money by buying a copy of this rag) please scan the article and post it in the forun for everyone to read.

In the mean time, we need to double our efforts in pressuring Congress to vote yes on the Bill. Further, if anyone needs some stress relief, please join me in sending letter after letter to Audubon Magazine condemning their stance on wild horses. For a society that claims to be pro-wildlife, their stance is simply not acceptable.

Joyce

Mary S

I believe Sally was using that as a figure of speech....not to mean that the possee actually rules the site.

Like "Barbaro rules"! That kind of thing.

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Mary S.,
If I may interpret the word "rule" here. I believe it is meant more like the carrot possee "rocks". The word rule is often used in just such a context. Celebration is important and I think Sally knows more than most just how hard working everyone is as she is very active in all this.

I hope you don't feel unappreciated. We all stand as a glowing beacon of "horse justice", you included!

Mary S.
Pardon me for butting in what Sally said is fine and fun, that has been said since we started the carrot posse. We all work hard not matter who we are.

Posse Rules always has. No conflict needed or meant.

Susan E

You made a very good point!!! Sorry, I'm one of the offenders.

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Joyce Moore,
I can't believe Audubon magazine would have such an article, seems out of character. I will look for it on line and write to the magazine. Thanks for the tip.

I am so happy that Barbaro looked so healthy and content in the new photos with Edgar and Dr. Richardson. Each day that goes by gives me hope that our beautiful boy is going to make it. I always believed in Barbaro, though. I got scared a time or two, but he is such a fighter. He also had good people to take care of him. They all seem to love him. Who wouldn't? He is so precious.

I am praying that the horse slaughter ban will get approved. I tell everyone about how horrible it is and how they should do what they can to end it.

Godspeed, Barbaro! I love you and am so proud of you! I have your pics up everywhere!!!
I love, love, love, love, love you!!!!!

Hi fellow Barbaromaniacs,

I tried to contact my local Humane Society about S1915, but they didn't return my call. They take animals to radio stations around town to get them adopted--what a great opportunity that could be for our cause to really get the word out. I am not giving up. I'm going to try and contact some known animal lovers at some of the stations.

I am also forwarding the info to a friend's daughter from the equine program at Findlay College. If any of you live near universities/colleges with the same, you might try contacting them about this issue. We need numbers!

Barbaro--we're united for you and your friends. Graze and heal, great one. We love you!

Peace,
Buckeyes for Barbaro
Kathy from Toledo and the cats
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p.s. my discussion board friends--can't access the board from work. new computer system. Argh! Will talk to you when I get a chance at home.

OK....GUYS LISTEN UP...

I finally got through to Sen Martinez's aide, Frank Walker. We exchanged small talk, and he said he was going down his list of "to calls." I told him I was hoping to catch him before he left for the day....He asked where I was from...I told him...he is from the Panhandle area...around Tallahassee...

He made it very clear to me that Senator Martinez is very much in favor of the bill. He added that his father was a Veterinarian and that this issue matters a great deal to him. Frank said that he knew about our "Fans of Barbaro" group and that we had been polite, courteous and informed...which can be rare (evidently some people call on issues they know nothing about because they are designated to call)

I asked him if Senator Martinez would consider co-sponsoring the bill, since Sen Nelson was onboard.
He replied that he would bring it up in their meeting on Monday. I brought up the unanimous consent thingy, and he said it is unlikely that our bill would be passed in that way...I asked him why..he answered that there is organized opposition to the bill. That kind of organization doesn't just go away.
He said the way to get it passed is through a vote, and remarked that we are up against a time constraint, but it CAN BE DONE. (The last day on the Senate calendar is Sept.29th)

He especially wanted me to tell you all that IT DOES MATTER THAN YOU PHONE, CALL, WRITE or FAX.
He said that all offices keep a record, in one way or another, of how many pieces of mail they get and on which issues. HE SAID "BELIEVE ME THEY DO TAKE NOTICE."

I asked him if there was anything else we could do to get the measure passed...he said keep doing what we are doing...that people know who we are and can hear us...

YYYYEEEEHHHAAAAAA

I am so happy...this has been a long day...
I am to call back on Monday or Tuesday to find out if Martinez will co-sponsor...

I'VE CALLED BEFORE FROM MY 317 # WHICH IS INDIANA AND THEY HAVEN'T SAID ANYTHING, I WONDER HOW MUCH ATTENTION THEY GIVE THAT??? OH WELL, NOT MUCH I CAN DO ABOUT IT NOW. I'M SURE I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO'S RICH AND FAMOUS AND HAS 4 RESIDENCES!!
HE-HE!!!

JUST KIDDING OF COURSE, NOW I REALLY AM GETTING DELIRIOUS LIKE PAMMIE SAID EARLIER.

THANKS,
CHERYL
:>)

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Linnie or others, you can "unblock" your number by using #82 before you dial the number, at least that is what we use here with Sprint service

HI All

thanks for the nnice comments and all, sleep last night was a little better, but still having pain issues and "cabin fever" as I am not allowed to drive and my daughter started back to college yesterday so she won't be around much to drive me anywhere. Just been tring to keep spirits up, reading some good Horse Books, some TV (too much drives me NUTS, and finding Mahjong games online (easy to play those one handed)

still usin one hand to type but getting a bit better with it, well, tryin!

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Talked to Bridgette in Voninovich's office. She asked me where I was calling from first, I told her Loundonville. Expressed my views & told her how important this was. Asked if they have had calls, she said alot lately. I asked for or against, she said for. She said she pass along my views.
This call didn't feel good enough, so I called back & got Jesse. I asked how does the Senator stand on this. He said he hasn't really said.
I told him I need to know, does he like animals, does he like cats & dogs, does he like horses, does he like his job? He laughed after that. He said He would make my feelings known to the Senator. I said I'll be calling back & I'll ask for him (Jesse) I need to be satisfied.
Am I still doing good folks?
NEXT !!!

Pamela--

great information. Bless you!!!!

Kathy from Toledo

Another day of good hard team work. You are all awesome! Do something extra special for yourselves tonight.

Barbaro Sweetie,
I know with this weather you had a good day. did you nap from all the activity over the past few days. Have a great night, eat goodies, dream big, count stud muffins. Sleep well my dearest friend. May the angels hold you tight and keep you warm...chilly night tonight. Heal Hoof, Heal Leg, Grow Hoof. White and lavender light to heal you. I Love you so very much Barbaro. muah
Renee

Susan O.,

What can I do next? I am in Calif. both senators are in support of the bill. Should I call Barbara Boxer as she is on commerce committee and ask her if she can help? Have also called Frist and Stevens.

Any ideas?

Susan O,

You de the woman!

OOOPS!

Susan O,

You de woman!

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Welcome back, Mary L! I'm glad you're feeling better. What horse books are you reading?

Jake

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SUSAN O.in MI

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Talked to Bridgette in Voninovich's office. She asked me where I was calling from first, I told her Loundonville. Expressed my views & told her how important this was. Asked if they have had calls, she said alot lately. I asked for or against, she said for. She said she pass along my views.
This call didn't feel good enough, so I called back & got Jesse. I asked how does the Senator stand on this. He said he hasn't really said.
I told him I need to know, does he like animals, does he like cats & dogs, does he like horses, does he like his job? He laughed after that. He said He would make my feelings known to the Senator. I said I'll be calling back & I'll ask for him (Jesse) I need to be satisfied.
Am I still doing good folks?
NEXT !!!

Posted by: SusanO in MI at September 21, 2006 08:57 PM
______________________

GO! GO! GO!

PAMELA

AWESOME!!!!! You're rocking today!!

On my way out to dinner shortly, will check back later. I feel bad, I've hardly been working on this today!!!!!

Good Night everyone.

Big B. - you rock (rule) on, baby.

Thanks Alex. You rule!

Rest well Carrot Posse, Bobbieheads, Barbaromaniacs, a.k.a. Fans of Barbaro.

BUCKEYE KATHY, IT'S TOO LATE TO CALL NOW, BUT EMAIL ME AT LUVBARBARO@AOL.COM, I HAVE A GREAT LETTER YOU CAN EMAIL VOINAOICH- WE'RE HAVING SOME DIFFICULTIES WITH HIM, UNLESS IT HAS CHANGED.

MARY L- GLAD YOU ARE FEELING BETTER!! :>)

GOOD JOB PAMMIE!!!! YOU DESERVE THE DR. DEAN AWARD FOR THAT ONE!!! :>)

LUV YA ALL,
CHERYL
:>)

Shelley,

Enjoy your evening out...you have gone far and above what we could have ever hoped for, and I for one say, thank you, Shelley

Mary L. Glad you are feeling better. Welcome back! :) :)

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Hey Cheryl....how about Dr. Dean AS the reward!
....I can dream, can't I?

PAMELA -

Fantastic!!!!

Can you call Georgia, Texas, etc.

Hoping for a miracle.

Feels like we are pushing a the Great Wall of China, doesn't it? But together we can keep pushing, we have to. Think of those poor horses.

Yesterday I had to baby-sit a 5-year-old little girl.
I ask her if she would like to make a get well card to Barbaro.
Yes she said, so I got out the colors and markers.
She did a good job, I address to NBC and we put it in the mailbox.
Then I ask her if she would like to make a card for Lost in the Fog.
Yes she said, I said we need to write, saying; sorry of the loss of Fog. He died Sunday.
She said I will make him a unicorn then. What color was he?
Brown I said. I said fine, she works on it for some time, and I go back to check on her.
She hands me the card, it’s a brown horse with a hallow with a rainbow all around
Him. Tears filled my eyes. We had not said anything about a rainbow!

Barbaro You have ACN and I will check on you in the morning. I love you sunshine!You keep on keeping on and you will be home before you know it. BIG HUGS & KISSES!!!

Prayers to Erin and her family....

LITF.....we will NEVER forget you.....

BLB!!

Karern - TN

Earlier this afternoon I called Senator Clinton's office again and got someone who, after asking where I was calling from (NYC) assured me the Senator is for the bill. I thanked her and asked that a message be passed to her to urge her to Co-Sponsor the bill. I was told the message will be given.

Ro & Brady

just talked to my friend who is a horse vet -worked on racetarcks in florida said the critical period after surgery is theperiod following surgery-6 months after-said that they might want to consider accupuncture-to help manage pain has fewer side effects-Barbaro you are the best hope that you are being watched carefully-for possible problems-God bless you my sweet one--you are in my heart today as always-I love you so very much!all my love!

Not sure if anyone has seen this link. I haven't seen it myself on this site. I don't usually post but thought this was a good link and gives tons of names of supporters in the corporate world, like George Steinbrenner and also a list of celebrity supporters.

Guess it would help if I posted the link....

http://www.endhorseslaughtering.com/supporters.asp

I thought I would try again. Just spoke to Hutchinson's office. The aide I spoke with said she is in favor of S1915, but will not be a co-sponsor - yes, he said that. I asked why and he said "that would not be politically correct. There are lots of people in Texas against S1915". I asked him if she was interested in protecting business interests in Texas. He said of course. So I told him about discussion of a nationwide movement to boycott Texas since we had two sh's here, and our reps and senators seemed to favor slaughter. I said I was a Texas business owner, and that losing tourist and business dollars would hurt our state. He agreed, and said he hadn't heard that and would pass it along to her. Who knows - personally I think we are wasting our time on Texas, but I wanted to try again.

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby

God Bless The Fog

Barbaro's candles are getting low. Please take a minute to light some and reflect on our undefeated champion.

Ashley

Thanks Ashley. I posted something about the candles earlier, but have not been back to the sitte.

Ro & Brady

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PAMMIE- I THINK IF YOU CAN PERSUADE BOTH SENATORS FROM TX TO CO-SPONSOR THE BILL, THEN YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY GET DR. DEAN AS THE REWARD, ALTHOUGH I'LL BE VERY JEALOUS!!! :>)

I feel a Barbarotini coming on!! What a day!! Good work all!!

Mary S,

Just wait until they start getting emails from around the country boycotting Texas. Maybe they just need a wake up call.

You did good, Mary! Don't give up on them until the last vote is cast.

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Bonnie,
I would call Boxer. Any & all help is deeply appreciated.

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Wow, guys...I am so 'high' from this work that you'd think I was riding with Willie on his Tour Bus!

IMPORTANT!!!!

Someone just posted the following on the Boards.

Horse Slaughter Bill on Hold
by Amanda Duckworth
Date Posted: 9/21/2006 4:14:26 PM
Last Updated: 9/21/2006 4:14:26 PM

A bill in the U.S. Senate that aims to end horse slaughter for human consumption will most likely be put on hold until next year.

"With an abbreviated schedule in this session before we adjourn for elections and the recess, it doesn't look like we are going to have the time to get to it," said Jack Finn, communications director for Nevada Sen. John Ensign. "You never know, but it probably will not be until next year."
The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act was passed by the House Sept. 7 by a vote of 263-146. Identical legislation has been introduced in the Senate by Ensign, who is a veterinarian, and Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu.

If the bill becomes a law, it would shut the three horse slaughter plants in the country. The plants in Forth Worth and Kaufman, Texas, and DeKalb, Ill., slaughtered more than 90,000 horses last year.

Because of a clerical error, the wrong version of the bill was delivered to the Senate. The error was discovered the week of Sept. 10, and the House requested the bill be returned so the correct version could be sent.

The bill has been a volatile issue due to the horse's place in American culture. One of the main concerns of those who oppose the bill is what will happen to horses previously headed for slaughter.

Ro & Brady

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Socorro, I love that comment. Today I feel like we have the "great wall of Georgia". I saw your earlier post and we will try again tomorrow.

If Floridians can do it, so can we.

MARY S- THAT WAS EXCELLENT WHAT YOU SAID, HOPEFULLY YOU GOT HIM THINKING!!

CHERYL G
:>)

Debbie, LA:

Thanks for sharing that sweet story..out of the mouths of babes!!! She sure made a connection to Foggy, didn't she??

This has just been posted on the forum, under Anti-Slaughter Issues. (From Bloodhorse.)
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Horse Slaughter Bill on Hold
by Amanda Duckworth
Date Posted: 9/21/2006 4:14:26 PM
Last Updated: 9/21/2006 4:14:26 PM
A bill in the U.S. Senate that aims to end horse slaughter for human consumption will most likely be put on hold until next year.

"With an abbreviated schedule in this session before we adjourn for elections and the recess, it doesn't look like we are going to have the time to get to it," said Jack Finn, communications director for Nevada Sen. John Ensign. "You never know, but it probably will not be until next year."

The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act was passed by the House Sept. 7 by a vote of 263-146. Identical legislation has been introduced in the Senate by Ensign, who is a veterinarian, and Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu.

If the bill becomes a law, it would shut the three horse slaughter plants in the country. The plants in Forth Worth and Kaufman, Texas, and DeKalb, Ill., slaughtered more than 90,000 horses last year.

Because of a clerical error, the wrong version of the bill was delivered to the Senate. The error was discovered the week of Sept. 10, and the House requested the bill be returned so the correct version could be sent.

The bill has been a volatile issue due to the horse's place in American culture. One of the main concerns of those who oppose the bill is what will happen to horses previously headed for slaughter.
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What the h*ll??

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Cheryl - whooaaaaa - He is a married man!
Besides I would be jealous as well.

sorry the above article is in bloodhorse.com

Ro & Brady

Pamie I needed that laugh and I need to be on Willie's tour bus, specially after reading the post from Rosemarie.

Rosemarie. it's never fun to be the bearer of bad news, but I do appreciate the info.

Okay, Folks,

You just heard from Mary S. Texas needs a wake up call. Ready, set, go getum! Start those faxes rolling.
You folks in Texas need to tell us where to start. Better Business Bureau, Tourist Boards, etc.

Goodnight Barbaro sweet boy. Maybe a little yoga before laying down for the night. You may need a little blanket - sounds like it's getting cool up there.

Good night everyone. What a day of political ups and downs for sure! Back at it again tomorrow.

Goodnight Alex - thank you for us.

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Had to come back on and share this. I was just over leaving a message for Barbaro on his UPENN board, and I glanced at a message from a Canadian boy. It was so simple that it has touched me deeply.

"I don't know how he got hurt, but give him a carrot for me".

Nite All. XXXOOO

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Oh God !!!!

Marky

After all the work done today and the calls made and now thi %$#@ (pardon) I feel like I need a Galon of BARBAROTINIS

Ro & Brady

Just thought of something. I think I will try saying that the Sec. of the Dept. of Agriculture should not be more powerful than our Senator.

Play to the aides feeling of power in a Senator's office. Discuss how Sec. Ag. has thwarted the will of the Senators. Might be a subtle psychological point to build, or at least start, a conversation on.

Just what makes that silly old ant
think he can move a rbber tree plant
Every one know an ant can't
move a rubber tree plant

but he's got high hopes, he's got high hopes
he's got high apple pie in the sky hopes
WHOOPS THERE GOES ANOTHER RUBBER TREE PLANT
kerplop. That's what we are going to do , folks.

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Debbie L.A...AWWWWW...now I'm tearing up again...
Kids are so in tune...

Barbaro, I loved the new pix of you & your buds...the new 'do is super...

Just found this great story...

http://www.bloodhorse.com/eclipse2006/LostInFog.htm

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Ro I am with you. I gonna go up in the hills of Georgia, get me some moonshine and put it in my carrot juice.

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Another heartbreak! Say it isn't so.

I've got to go. See you guys later.
Hope you had a happy day , Barbaro

Re many commenters today and yesterday, noting with some degree of concern/worry that Barbaro looks "thin" in the latest pics - remember that "thin" means his healing feet and legs do not have to carry as much weight. "Thin" is really not a bad thing in this scenario. You could even view it as Mother Nature's way of making sure his legs can bear his weight while he is healing. Think about it.

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH.

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

HEY GUYS....

"MOST LIKELY AND MAY BE" ARE JUST THAT...WE CANNOT SLOW DOWN FOR A MINUTE...
IF YOU WANT TO REST...DO SO DURING THE RECESS...
WE CAN STILL DO THIS! IF WE STOP NOW IT WON'T HAPPEN FOR CERTAIN...

Pamela and Susan O - seriously - would you guys give Texas a shot? Couldn't hurt that's for sure.

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby

God Bless The Fog

I don't know, SusanO. I can't get onto Bloodhorse.com. Our folks are probably all trying at the same time.

This is so depressing.

I promise Mary S...I will try tomorrow...
WHY NOT...the amount of mail we generate matters...Your call was terrific, by the way...

I'm walking out the door to go to dinner and really wish I would NOT have checked this site before I went out!!! This is heartbreaking.

It may be a setback to what we wanted to happen but remember, in DC there are reasons for everything. Let's see how this plays out.

Check back in a couple of hours.

MIRTH

This is very bad news indeed, but I am not sur-
prised since Senator Stevens made his pronounce-
ment the other day along the same lines. I felt that Senator Stevens, being the main person to get S-1915 out of committee, said that he
"doubted it would get done". The death knell had
just sounded in my book.

And even if it doesn't make it this time. We are
AWARE now, and we will need to stay mobilized,
and we will have time to reorganize, find out
the best way to proceed from the people that know
in Washington. As far as I am concerned this
campaign has only just begun. We WILL live to fight another day. How could we not..for the
horses.

Thank you.
another day.

HELLO EVERYBODY!!!!!

WE HAVE SEEN MIRACLES WITH BOBBY!
PLEASE READ BELOW AND NEVER SAY DIE....

Today it has been brought to my attention as well, that the bill is not on the calendar however, I was also told that (as impossible as it may be, and told "Off the record") if we can get Senator Frist's ear of TENN (as he does the scheduling) there still may be a glimmer of hope for this year. It was also stated that a lot of the responsibility of getting FRIST'S EAR (of course) is the TENN PEOPLE. WE NEED THEM.

AGAIN, I SAY IT MAY ALREADY BE TOO LATE. However, it's worth a try... WHERE ARE THE TENN PEOPLE???????????

CAN WE GET SOME COMMENTS FROM THE TENN PEOPLE.

SALLY, YOU ARE TOO FUNNY!! HAY- I SHIPPED HIS WIFE OFF TO THAILAND, SHE SHOULD BE ARRIVING TODAY!!! PAMMIE & I WERE PLANNING A TRIP TO KENNETT SQUARE IF YOU'D LIKE TO JOIN US, TO SEE BARBARO OF COURSE!!! :>) LOL!!!

CHERYL
:>)

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Pamela I agree with you. The only thing that bothers me is there was a post here yesterday of someone who spoke to a Senator's office (don't remember which), where it was suggested that the Senate might NOT come back until JANUARY 7.

Ro & Brady

MIRTH,
YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT.
GOD BLESS YOU.

DEBRA, WI

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Drop me off at Alex's

SUSAN O...MARKY...ROSEMARIE...

DONT GIVE UP....WE KNEW WE WERE UP AGAINST A TIME CONSTRAINT....YOU CANNOT STOP JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE SAYS IT THERE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH TIME...
WE CAN STILL DO IT...BUT WE WON'T IF WE DON'T KEEP TRYING...

They thought this would be a quiet issue. They are worried because this is an election year. Those senators up for reelection who are on the wrong side of this issue see the groundswell -- THEY HEAR US -- and they do not want any publicity on this issue, so they want to put it off until after the election. KEEP APPLYING PRESSURE. GO TO THE NEWSPAPERS OF THE STATES IN QUESTION. I think this now needs to be totally public. If nothing else, we can slam them for removing this from public discourse in an election year.

PAMELA,
RIGHT ON!
GOD BLESS

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Thank you.
another day.

Posted by: ara at September 21, 2006 09:36 PM
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Sorry, I seem to be having a hard time
typing!

We WILL live to fight another day.

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ALL TENNESSEE PEOPLE REPORT....URGENT

SHELLEY A,
ARE YOU OUT THERE?
WAITING ON YOUR THOUGHTS.

TN, here

Rosemarie...the Aide for Senator Martinez said that they would come back in Nov...but that they, most likely would work on appropriations for the bills...

Look, this is not gonna be easy...but it doesn't mean it is impossible!

PAMELA,

I AM NOT GIVING UP. JUST WORRIED... BUT NOT GIVING UP!

Ro & Brady

I agree - we need the media. Call, fax, email, whatever we have to do to get the word out about horseslaughter, and about how our government wants to keep the "dirty little secret".

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby

God Bless The Fog

Forgive me if this has already been addressed. These days I barely read the comments section because of the fighting in the past.

I know many of you have been working like crazy on the slaughter bill. I commend you for your efforts. I happened to be channel surfing just now and saw Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures. This week's epi was about this horse sanctuary I think in Florida. I think it's called the Mill Creek Farm. I was half asleep but thought I should at least mention that I saw this. They take old abused and neglected horses that are allowed to live out there lives without pain.

What is different about this place is that people "adopt" the horses for a sum of money each month (aside from traditional donations and fund raising). That money helps to pay for feed and vet bills. The vet donates his time and visit. So the only thing the farm pays for is the cost of medical supplies. The farrier donates his time also.

If anyone has any info on this place (I haven't looked as of yet for them on the net)please do share.


I know Jack is probably on board with us (although I haven't heard one way or the other). But someone should write Larry King and maybe have Jack talk about the slaughter bill. Larry has Jack on quite often.

I'm sorry I don't have the name of today's epi from Jack. It is well worth watching if they reair it again.

Barbaro my sweet. I continue to watch from afar. Some here have caused me great pain in the past. So I choose to not post as often. But I still watch and hope for you daily. Without Alex I'm not sure what I would do. Hang in there buddy. Love always.

Michael's Miracle

Margaret

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Now I'm getting fiesty again. I'll call Texas!!!
I'll call Tenn !!!! I'll call Frist again & again & again. I'm not gonna take this lieing down. It takes alot to get my dander up. Well its UP !!!!

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Pam ...

He especially wanted me to tell you all that IT DOES MATTER THAN YOU PHONE, CALL, WRITE or FAX.
He said that all offices keep a record, in one way or another, of how many pieces of mail they get and on which issues. HE SAID "BELIEVE ME THEY DO TAKE NOTICE."
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I just read your entire post and it's terrific ... so glad you got through to Walker ...

I copied and pasted the above paragraph from you because I just need clarification that Walker said that it doesn't matter "where" you are from or whether or not you're a constituent??? That they take notice and log calls REGARDLESS of where they are coming from? Did you get clarity from him on that? If so THEN HOORAY!!!

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SAL- WE MAY BE ABLE TO ARRANGE THAT- ALEX!!! :>)

SUSAN O- I STARTED WRITING YOU BACK, I DON'T THINK I HIT POST THOUGH. I SPOKE WITH AN ELDERLY MAN IN VOINOVICHE'S OFFICE SO TOMORROW WHEN I CALL, I WILL ASK FOR JESSE, THANKS FOR LETTING ME KNOW!!!

LUV YA ALL,
CHERYL

:>)

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MARILYN in CA
They thought this would be a quiet issue. They are worried because this is an election year. Those senators up for reelection who are on the wrong side of this issue see the groundswell -- THEY HEAR US -- and they do not want any publicity on this issue, so they want to put it off until after the election. KEEP APPLYING PRESSURE. GO TO THE NEWSPAPERS OF THE STATES IN QUESTION. I think this now needs to be totally public. If nothing else, we can slam them for removing this from public discourse in an election year.

Posted by: Merilyn/CA at September 21, 2006 09:39 PM
________________________________

I posted this earlier today, but I think you
right. My husband was delivering our flyer/
packets today, and he dropped one by the
newspaper office. The packet includes
Rozann's Fact and Figures which is very
important. Anyway, the newspaper agri.
editor is VERY interested. She is reading
the material tonight and wants an interview
tomorrow. This happened in our regular
round of delivering our flyer/packets to
everyone we can. I do think that the
senators are beginning to feel that some-
thing's going on. They're not used to it,
and are confused. But, you're right..they
are sensing it. Our job is to press on
so that they can find out what it is!!!! We,
here, are doing everything in our power to
expose it...and we're getting quite a few
people on board.

Thank you.

CALLING ON ALL PEOPLE FROM TENNESSEE...WE NEED YOU..THE HORSES NEED YOU....please go to Forum
Organizing states for this mission and let us know.

Here is the website.
http://www.millcreekfarm.org/
The Retirement Home for Horses gives lifetime care to horses. It is located near Gainsville. Admission is 2 carrots!

Rosemarie...worried is OK....so we work longer and harder...we have to seize the moment at hand...and what we have is one week before the recess.

There are people who have worked on this for years...There are gonna be people who say it can't be done, but so what? Let them say whatever...CARPE DIEM....

I have faith in you...I know some of you are shell shocked, but the article simply states the obvious...we don't have much time before the break...That is true...

They also said Barbaro wouldn't make it past July...go figure...let's just say we have different plans in mind...

NEVER SAY DIE!!!! BOBBY TAUGHT US THAT! TIME TO REGROUP BUT NEVER SAY DIE....

Today it has been brought to my attention as well, that the bill is not on the calendar however, I was also told that (as impossible as it may be, and told "Off the record") if we can get Senator Frist's ear of TENN (as he does the scheduling) there still may be a glimmer of hope for this year. It was also stated that a lot of the responsibility of getting FRIST'S EAR (of course) is the TENN PEOPLE. WE NEED THEM.

AGAIN, IT MAY ALREADY BE TOO LATE FOR THIS SESSION HOWEVER, it's worth a try... WHERE ARE THE TENN PEOPLE???????????

CAN WE GET SOME COMMENTS FROM THE TENN PEOPLE.

Please post the contact info for Frist - email address and fax. I can't call from work but I can email and fax. I will fax and email him everyday if thats what it takes. Any of you having problems with your senators - email me their email and fax and I will get on it tomorrow. kwsally@comcast.net

Thanks - keep up all the hard work.

Congratulations Redaspen and Tim Woolley!!! :-)

VIK LIVES IN TN IN MY AOL VIGIL SO I'LL ASK HER WHAT'S GOING ON. I KNOW SHE'S VERY INVOLVED WITH THIS, BUT SHE DOESN'T POST ON THIS SITE VERY OFTEN.

THANKS,
CHERYL

DEBRA WI

SHELLEY A,
ARE YOU OUT THERE?
WAITING ON YOUR THOUGHTS.

Posted by: Debra, WI at September 21, 2006 09:41 PM
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Shelley has gone to dinner...be back later

All,

Time to go home. Will rejoin later maybe.

Barbaro, sleep well and heal!

Ro & Brady

HI FAITH!

Please read post 270 in the forum Organizing states for this mission. We can start there.

Any other Tenn people out there?????

Linnie...he actually told me that there are some people who call who don't even know what the bills are about...they are simply told to call...

He did say that each office has their own way of keeping score, but the overall thing he said was that IT DOES MATTER....

Now...about that Calder photo...YOU LOOOKED MAAAAAAHHHHHVVVOOOOLLLOOOOOUUUUSSSS

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SUSAN O, YOU ARE FUNNY- WE LIKE HAVING YOU ON OUR SIDE, THAT'S FOR SURE!!! :>)

CHERYL

Debra WI,

Will do!

#
This thing about it being "a clerical error" that made it delayed to the Senate sounds fishy. Sounds like a set up to me!

I don't think that our efforts thus far are in vain, not at all! They are hearing from us and they have to listen, we are the people! This is a democracy!

Turning the tide is not an easy task, giving up, however, is easy.

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Thanks Jack.
Glad your here!

"Never give in. Never, never, never, never, never." - Winston Churchill

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby

God Bless The Fog

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MARY S.

I'm going to give Texas a shot, too. We pay taxes
in Texas as well as Fl. It seems like that
should earn me the right to speak! We have a
lot of folks working on Texas.

Thank you.

We have a President from Texas, whose administration does not support this bill. That gives ALL of us the right to speak there!

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Thanks Cheryl. Love being here!

Evening treats to our champion Barbaro, Horse of Forever

FOBs:
Remember: Calling cards have different area codes. Also, many people have cell phones with different area codes than their land lines. Bottom line: There's no longer any real way of knowing for sure from whence a person is calling by the number that appears.

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Pam I here ya,
I won't give up, sometimes I just get a bit whiny after all the political shenanigans. But after starting the next day with an ACN and you guys, I become my mule headed self and keep trying. Thanks for the pep talk!!!

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I just need to say something here because Pamela stepped in last night and made a comment which I agreed with regarding other individuals.

The following is a post and I have intentionally deleted the author and timestamp because it's not important who wrote it, but what is important is this:

If this is referring to a well-known doctor, even in jest, this is very disrespectful because he 'is' a married man, and as such', both he and his wife deserve our respect, at the very least. I do not find these comments at all funny, but if some of you do, then please take this to the forum or to chat room because I find this extremely offensive and in very poor taste.

A New Yorker has spoken!!
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SALLY, YOU ARE TOO FUNNY!! HAY- I SHIPPED HIS WIFE OFF TO THAILAND, SHE SHOULD BE ARRIVING TODAY!!! PAMMIE & I WERE PLANNING A TRIP TO KENNETT SQUARE IF YOU'D LIKE TO JOIN US, TO SEE BARBARO OF COURSE!!! :>) LOL!!!

Pam I here ya,
I won't give up, sometimes I just get a bit whiny after all the political shenanigans. But after starting the next day with an ACN and you guys, I become my mule headed self and keep trying. Thanks for the pep talk!!!

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Pamela,

Couldn't stop laughing at your post:

Renee...I am so sleep-deprived that I am starting to hallucinate....I see Dr. Dreamy...walking toward me....asking me Why the hay I am at NBC?...

Good grief...

Posted by: Pamela at September 21, 2006 07:45 PM

Gee...you guys, Can you do me a favor?

Can all of you for one day sleep during the day and come on the computer at night so that I don't have to squint or make all this typos?

It takes me 3 times longer to try and read and I just can't catch up.

I'M ADDICTED TO TWR!

FRIAR TUCK, I AGREE, THAT'S HOW I CAME UP WITH MY SCHEMING OF CALLING OTHER STATES. IN THIS DAY AND AGE, MY BROTHER LIVES IN CA AND HAS A CELL PHONE WITH A COLORADO AREA CODE. WITH THE CELL PHONE-ELECTRONIC ERA, THINGS HAVE DEFINITELY CHANGED!

CHERYL G
:>)

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BONNIE MCRAITH
#
This thing about it being "a clerical error" that made it delayed to the Senate sounds fishy. Sounds like a set up to me!
___________________________

It most certainly bears watching. Poison pills,
as they are called, are slipped in ALL the time.
And in the article in the Dallas Morning News,
they said this was VERY unusual...right!

Thank you.

ARA,
Thank you for the update on Shelley.

I'm checking out for an hour at least as well.
Will be back tonight.

ara, Marilyn/CA, Susan O, Pamela, ALL

"We have a President from Texas, whose administration does not support this bill. That gives ALL of us the right to speak there!"

Perfectly said Marilyn!! Thank you!

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby

God Bless The Fog

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Linnie...he actually told me that there are some people who call who don't even know what the bills are about...they are simply told to call...

He did say that each office has their own way of keeping score, but the overall thing he said was that IT DOES MATTER....

Now...about that Calder photo...YOU LOOOKED MAAAAAAHHHHHVVVOOOOLLLOOOOOUUUUSSSS

Posted by: Pamela at September 21, 2006 09:57 PM

OK, Pamie, well that runs contrary to what other offices have told us, but I'm not surprised considering the way that Congress is run these days ... you can't get them to agree on anything so why should it be any different when we call and get information that is diametrically opposed to what others have been told.

Great work, Pamie, and thanks for the compliment about the photo!! I YAM WHO I YAM, and I do love Spinach but I haven't eaten it for awhile and I'm losing muscle here! LOLOL ... is that 'scare' over with yet?

how do we contact the president - I mean contact him so he will get out emails and faxes and phone calls. I will do whatever it takes - as far as emailing and faxing. If anyone has contact info please post!!

MARILYN IN CALIFORNIA....HEY SWEETIE...WELCOME BACK ... WE MISSED YOU!

FRIAR TUCK

Great idea...gonna go out an get me some calling cards....thank you so much for putting that out there.

MARKY -

I am behind, trying to catch up on the posts.

Don't get discourage, we need you! I mentioned before that it felt like we were pushing the Great Wall of China, but as a team we can do it.

Most important, when you get down, remember the poor horses. If we give up, then what becomes of them, we are their only hope.

You are doing great. I don't like politics, unfortunately, they exist everywhere; work, friends, clubs, churches, etc.

DON'T GIVE UP - WE ARE A TEAM

WELL ... BEFORE I READ THIS NEWS FROM AMANDA DUCKWORTH ...

I had taken another very pro-active step in our quest ... I posted a message on my very favorite singer/songwriter's message board asking for help in all of the states where we have members on the Commerce Committee who are not yet Co sponsors. People from all over the country and world read this board and they will respond. I especially targeted NH, NY and PA and then listed all of the Senators who weren't co sponsors from the Commerce Committee with links to calls, faxes, emails, etc.

I'm a little disheartened right now but not defeated ... timing is everything ... and everything DOES happen for a very good reason ...

I found a website for the horse sanctuary in Florida. It's millcreekfarm.org.

Michael's Miracle

Margaret

IF this has been brought up before - please forgive me.

Are the texas folks out there able to organize a protest at the slaughter houses this weekend - call the local press and protest the hell out of the slaughter houses. Call CNN or whatever. If I had the money I would be there in a heartbeat. Is is possible someone could do this in Texas? Perhaps even the place in Illinois???

SALLY KW and ANYONE ELSE WHO NEEDS IT

how do we contact the president - I mean contact him so he will get out emails and faxes and phone calls. I will do whatever it takes - as far as emailing and faxing. If anyone has contact info please post!!

Posted by: Sally in Key West at September 21, 2006 10:14 PM
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Address for the President of the United States

e-mail: comments@whitehouse.gov

phone # for comments: (202) 456-1111

fax #: 202-456-2451

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Sally, the #'s I have for the White House are: 202-456-1414 and 202-456-2461

Hope they are current, haven't used them for awhile but I imagine they are.

LYNNIE, THIS IS FROM ME AND IT'S NOT DISRESPECTUL, JUST LIGHTENING THE HUMOR AFTER THE STRESSFULL DAY. YOU CAN'T ACTUALLY THINK PAMMIE AND I WERE SERIOUS ABOUT GOING TO KENNETT SQUARE!!!??? OTHER PEOPLE DON'T LIKE TO READ ABOUT NEGATIVE, COMPLAINING PEOPLE.

REPOST--
SALLY, YOU ARE TOO FUNNY!! HAY- I SHIPPED HIS WIFE OFF TO THAILAND, SHE SHOULD BE ARRIVING TODAY!!! PAMMIE & I WERE PLANNING A TRIP TO KENNETT SQUARE IF YOU'D LIKE TO JOIN US, TO SEE BARBARO OF COURSE!!! :>) LOL!!!

Posted by: Linnie at September 21, 2006 10:08 PM

FOBs:
Remember: Calling cards have different area codes. Also, many people have cell phones with different area codes than their land lines. Bottom line: There's no longer any real way of knowing for sure from whence a person is calling by the number that appears.

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Posted by: Friar Tuck at September 21, 2006 10:05 PM

So, is this how you and your Merry Men are proceeding also?

And, since I am "Curious Scorpio", I've been meaning to ask you something for awhile now, Friar ...

Do you have a more 'generic, real' name besides "Friar Tuck?" ... If you don't want to disclose your true identity, that's fine, but I was just wondering because most of us here do go 'au natural', if you know what I mean ...

I can't imagine Alex could handle a camera while in charge of a horse. However, he could go out with someone ponying, so that his hands could be freer . . . just a suggestion, Alex.

############## in my anecdotage:

The trailsteady mounts I've ridden over the years did allow me to take my share of incredible nature photos, including lots of deer. (On a horse, you can get really close to deer - especially a buckskin like my mare before last - deer-colored.) And when I wasn't taking photos, I wrote a lot of songs, including virtually transcribing songs from the horse; don't ask, makes me sound committable!

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re comments on Alex's poetic post re the fox and the deer; from another of my countless songs:

And it's Oh, my God, how I love it here
In the land of the horse and the fox and the deer
And the hawk soaring lazily up in the skies
And I hope we will be here, this time next year!
Alive, alive oh, Alive, alive oh,
Hope we will be here, this time next year.

Here's to the summer and here's to the fall
Here's to whoever's in charge of it all
Here's to the winter that spins into spring
And here's to the songs that are makin' me si-ing
Alive, alive oh, Alive, alive oh,
As alive as the cockels and mussels
On the wheelbarrow of Molly Malone!

[leads into, You know the riff, From Beethoven's Fifth . . . from my "Rite From a Bird".]

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

Hope Peace Love & Music - CJ the crazieset catlady (Blackie's Mother & Pleasure's Aunt) in Hammond IN, f/k/a CJ of T Bar J

Re-the Bloodhorse article....let's call Sen. Frist and tell him if he doesn't put it on the schedule now then we will get SENATE MAJORITY LEADER HARRY REED TO PUT IT ON THE %$#$# SCHEDULE next year...arrrrgh!!!

If I remember my civics correctly if it doesn't pass this session then it will have to wait until the new Congress is installed next year. And it will have to pass both houses AGAIN!!! Double $#$$$%##!!!

(Sorry Irish temper at work)...:(

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LYNNIE, THIS IS FROM ME AND IT'S NOT DISRESPECTUL, JUST LIGHTENING THE HUMOR AFTER THE STRESSFULL DAY. YOU CAN'T ACTUALLY THINK PAMMIE AND I WERE SERIOUS ABOUT GOING TO KENNETT SQUARE!!!??? OTHER PEOPLE DON'T LIKE TO READ ABOUT NEGATIVE, COMPLAINING PEOPLE.

REPOST--
SALLY, YOU ARE TOO FUNNY!! HAY- I SHIPPED HIS WIFE OFF TO THAILAND, SHE SHOULD BE ARRIVING TODAY!!! PAMMIE & I WERE PLANNING A TRIP TO KENNETT SQUARE IF YOU'D LIKE TO JOIN US, TO SEE BARBARO OF COURSE!!! :>) LOL!!!

Posted by: Linnie at September 21, 2006 10:08 PM

Posted by: CHERYL G at September 21, 2006 10:22 PM
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Hi Cheryl ... I know that you and Pamie weren't going to Kennett Square, and I know it was 'just a joke', but put yourself in the shoes of either of these people ...

"I just shipped his wife off to Thailand" ... etc. ...

Even as a joke, do you think that is being respectful of either of them? Actually, this is hurtful to ME and I am not either of these people but, let me say this .... if ANYONE even joked in this manner about my husband or myself, they would know who they were dealing with.

This isn't lightening the humor at all ... it's plain rude and disrespectful, and that's all I'm going to say about it... In bad taste, not funny and disrespectful to two fine, upstanding people who, if they read these comments, would not be laughing right now, in my opinion.

As I said, this is my last word on this and expresses how I feel and no one else.

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AAAAWWWWW Linnie...this is not a serious post...

To be perfectly honest with you...I hadn't seen it until you reposted it...This must be what Alex means by letting things go...We have a pretty big crowd this time of day...and, now...everyone has seen something they didn't know existed...

OUCH!

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Gotta add - LOVE YOU KINKY FRIEDMAN! I knew there was something about you . . . CJ in Hammond IN

Sally in Key West...Good idea...time for some old fashioned Civil disobedience.

I wished I lived closer....

Ara,

Shall I keep 'reminding' Hillary because she's my senator (and doesn't know I can't vote)?

If S 1915 doesn't make it this year, we WILL regroup and find ways to save as many horses as possible. There's enough expertise and talent on this board to work miracles. We've done so for Barbaro.

What an honour it is to know all of you.

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I took a lot of what I call "shadow-shots" - that is, photographic self-portraits of me on the horse, in shadow on various backgrounds; cement, grass, trees; they kind of look like cave paintings. Have some of those on the packaging of my CD "Horses in Bondage."

Just got an email from Kinky's campaign - a campaign statement; will check and post if it pertains. Love to all you horselovers - CJ in Hammond IN

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AAAAWWWWW Linnie...this is not a serious post...

To be perfectly honest with you...I hadn't seen it until you reposted it...This must be what Alex means by letting things go...We have a pretty big crowd this time of day...and, now...everyone has seen something they didn't know existed...

OUCH!

Posted by: Pamela at September 21, 2006 10:30 PM

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OK, Pammie ... don't lay this at my feet because I'm sure there were others who saw it also.

But to follow your train of thought ...

Why did you bring so much attention to posts last night from a certain male that you felt, at the time, was out of line because 'her' husband reads this site. Couldn't the same argument be used for that... i.e. that you were drawing attention to something that most people didn't know existed.

OUCH BACK!!

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Well, Pamie, things sure haven't changed around here.

I just had to find out what was happening on S. 1915 today.

Hang in there, kiddo.

SAL, GOOD LUCK CONTACTING GW, I HAVE HIS FAX, SOME PHONE NUMBERS AND EMAILS SINCE I WAS IN A REPUBLICANS GROUP, BUT EVEN BEING SOMEONE WHO'S ALWAYS VOTED CONSERVATIVE, I'VE NEVER GOTTEN THAT HIGH UP TRYING TO CALL. I DO HAVE NUMBERS, FAXES AND EMAILS THOUGH IF YOU WANT TO TRY. I'LL GO DIG THEM UP FOR YA. :>)

http://www.whitehouse.gov/

OR georgewbush.com

LUV YA,
CHERYL
:>)

Alex - how about a helmet cam????

DEBRA WI

My guy just came back from his niece's house. I got 10 names of her husband's family in Tennessee....yeah! Most have horses, but all are against slaughter so I will get in touch with them and make sure Frist is a busy man tomorrow via phone.

I posted on your forum and will email you in a few...got to get off here for about an hour.

Linnie - its Capt Carrot - can we please stop the banter about Cheryl's post. We have much more important things to talk about. We know you are upset and we will restrain from that kind of behavior in the future. Please Linnie - lets talk about S1915 or Barbaro and get off this subject - please - as a friend??? You know I love you and respect your opinion - but enough is enough. Please???

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Linnie...I will tell you why...I know the people involved personally...I have spoken with them on the phone...that is why...otherwise...I wouldn't have said a thing...it just draws attention to the problem...

OK GALS, LETS JUST TAKE A STEP BACK AND REMEMBER WHAT OUR FOCUS IS ON, IT'S ALL ABOUT BARBARO AND HIS BUDDIES. WE REALLY DON'T NEED ANY NEGATIVITY RIGHT NOW-- I PERSONALLY THINK A LITTLE HUMOR IS VERY IMPORTANT- OBVIOUSLY! :>)

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LINNIE, YOU MAY NOT HAVE KNOWN THE ENTIRE SITUATION FROM LAST NIGHT, BUT I FEEL IT'S NOT REALLY ANYONE'S BUSINESS AND I FELT PAMMIE WAS BEING VERY DISCREET ABOUT IT.

LUV YA ALL,
CHERYL

QUESTION:

Are the Racing/Thoroughbred magazines and websites running articles, asking people to contact the Senators?

How about the Race Tracks are they doing anything or do they not want the people to know about the S?

Linnie - anyway you can contact Carol at Calder and see if we can put up posters for this weekend about the horse slaughter - you are much better at writing than I am - can you call Carol tomorrow and see if she is up for it??? We could email her the posters that have been made up - what do you think??

############ KINKY'S CAMPAIGN

I apologize in advance if this is too "political" - but in view of how pro slaughter ban we now know he is, and he is not affiliated with any party, I wanted you all to see this. (I still can't post at TWF; maybe soon, tech is coming again tomorrow. But until there, here I am!)

Example of how politics works. I am posting this though it does not mention Kinky's stance on horse slaughter; he has made that clearer than clear per the earlier link. This is an email I just got; am signed up for his info, have been for over a year; as a musician, not to mention a Jew, I am fascinated by his success and influence not to mention his aspirations. Here it is.

Kinky Friedman Campaign Statement

Friends and neighbors,

While Rick Perry was cheerleading in college and Chris Bell was being potty trained, Kinky Friedman was picketing segregated restaurants in Austin to integrate them. Now that Kinky's in second place and a serious threat to the two-party system, Perry and Bell have paid political assassins to dig back as far as 30 years through fictional books, comedy shows and song lyrics, desperately seeking to paint Kinky as a racist.

Republicans and Democrats have created an entire industry -- called Opposition Research -- whose sole purpose is to tarnish and destroy people's reputations. This is why regular citizens don't run for office. If you do, and you start to threaten the system as Kinky has, you're going to be attacked.

Kinky has overcome all of the obstacles placed before him -- getting on the ballot, raising millions of dollars, building the largest grassroots network Texas has ever seen, and breaking 20% in the polls months ago. He's a serious threat to the establishment, and when you threaten the political establishment, they use the money generated from their formidable fundraising machines to pay for "dirty tricks" tactics to manipulate the press.

It's a slimy industry that exists for the sole purpose of destroying people and -- like cockroaches -- scurries for the shadows whenever a light is shined on it.

The latest political assassination attempt takes completely out of context a controversial word that Kinky was using in a 1980 stand-up performance to lampoon racists. Playing a character on stage, Kinky was exposing bigotry through comedy and satire.

It's pathetic that the major-party candidates have sunk to this -- trying to paint Kinky as a racist when, in fact, he was poking fun at racists. Shame on the press for being complicit. Rather than confront our opponents on their tactics and get the full story, they are allowing industries like opposition research to exist and operate outside the understanding of most voters.

-The Kinky Friedman Campaign for Governor [end of email text]

Some of you may want to contact him re what he thinks can be done NOW in Texas re the slaughter situation. Here's the contact info per the email I received:

Paid For By The Kinky Friedman For Governor Campaign.
John McCall, Treasurer,
701 East Ben White
Austin, Texas 78704
phone. (512) 326-KINK (5465)
email. answers@kinkyfriedman.com
Copyright 2005 kinkyfriedman.com

GO GET EM!

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

COOL People

We are Adults, act like it.

There are MANY EYES on this site. Some "chat" needs to be taken to the forum or to a IM program, NOT EVERYONE will take what you are saying as "humor"

This site belongs to Tim and Alex, respect it.

IF you are getting upset walk away from the computer.

Don't get too dismayed with the Slaughter bill issue until we can find out more, mistakes happen BUT voices can be heard and we can get this before the Senate if we keep the focus and keep it in their mind.

My one handed typing is done, back to reading, just please watch what you post.....

There are comments on here that I do not agree with and I am sure that many do not like my veggie jokes. That is part of being in a community though.

Tolerance for differences, while keeping our focus on our common goals makes us stronger. Alex has requested that we do not comment on others we disagree with or take offense at and leave the monitoring of comments up to him. He has done a superb job.

Glad to hear from you Mary - you have been posting I just now realized - please forgive me - but its good to see you! One handed is better than doing it with a pencil in your mouth - humor - I know people paint that way that have no other way - so what I'm trying to say is its good to see you again!!

XXOO

Linnie - its Capt Carrot - can we please stop the banter about Cheryl's post. We have much more important things to talk about. We know you are upset and we will restrain from that kind of behavior in the future. Please Linnie - lets talk about S1915 or Barbaro and get off this subject - please - as a friend??? You know I love you and respect your opinion - but enough is enough. Please???

Posted by: Sally in Key West at September 21, 2006 10:44 PM

Sally ... Why is the proverbial finger being pointed at me? No ... I'm handing right back ...

So, no more posts here from me right now and probably not all day tomorrow because I will be out.

As I said, take it to the forum or chat... I don't want to see good people joked about in this fashion. And since this is my last statement on this ... I have refrained from speaking up in the past, but this has been going on for some time here but I have kept my mouth shut ... until now.

Personally, I think that Alex should delete every single post that pertains to this, including all of mine.

I am taking a break from all of this ...

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MIRTH

Shall I keep 'reminding' Hillary because she's my senator (and doesn't know I can't vote)?

If S 1915 doesn't make it this year, we WILL regroup and find ways to save as many horses as possible. There's enough expertise and talent on this board to work miracles. We've done so for Barbaro.

What an honour it is to know all of you.

Posted by: Mirth at September 21, 2006 10:33 PM
______________________________

I would think that if you are a New Yorker that
you would continue to call her to co-sponsor
S-1915. I didn't quite understand about the
you can't vote part...but she IS your senator,
and we are ALL suppose to be calling our own
senators for sure. Right now we need to be calling Senator Frist in Tennessee, too. We need to move him along in his decision. It is true,
that Tennesseans will mainly be the ones
to do this, but it won't hurt if his phone
is ringing off the hook. Stevens in Alaska
can still be called, too. And tell every-
body you see. Expose this everytime you get
a chance.

And yes, this is a mission that must not ever
be forgotten.

Thank you.

I'm going to say "Good night", Barbaro. I have emails to send and work to do on a special present for a special person.

As always, Alex the Multitasker Extrordinaire....Thank you for all you do for us. And many thanks to Tim for letting us be ourselves on a site that bears his name.

Mary L Ohio - You are the voice of reason! Hope you feel better soon!

Proud Fan of Barbaro

Great to hear that Barbaro is having another good day...way to go, Bobby!! :-)

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Ara,

I'm Canadian so I can't vote for anyone. But I do live in NY state so I've been emailing Hillary. I'm avoiding the phone because I can't honestly say I'm her constituent.

You're doing a terrific job with this issue, btw.

IF the Senate puts this bill off:

People in the states with pro-slaughter incumbents up for re-election need to mobilize; check to see whether there is a better candidate, and, if so, immediately urge the challenger to make this a campaign issue.

Sample campaign blurb --

"Many Americans do not realize that tens of thousands of young, healthy horses are slaughtered each year and shipped to foreign markets as horsemeat. The Senate has delayed, until after the upcoming election, a vote on a bill that would ban horse slaughter throughout the United States. Here is what Senator X did not want you to know about his position on horse slaughter..."

Etc.

An anti-slaughter challenger can get a lot of mileage from this issue, since, as we know, most Americans who find out about horse slaughter are appalled by it.

Lovely update for our boy. I'm so glad all remains well and Bobby got a little quality time with his beloved Michael.

So Alex is in DC, eh. Nation's capital, current location of most of our Senators, and a good place to pick up some buzz about what's going on in Congress. Fingers crossed.

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one handed and in a LOT of pain this evening, had first session of PT today, not fun at all

just felt like tryin to catch up on comments and the slaughter issue when saw the other stuff

not directin my finger at ayone, just see things taking a turn for the not good a nd alex is not arund and hate to see him come back to this

off to find more trial mahjong

Marilyn in CA....

Thank you so much for posting that...WE NEED YOU SO MUCH...we have so much to do and WE NEED YOU...
you are so smart and so savy...DON'T LEAVE US !

Please, I am begging...

MIRTH and ATTN: ALL NEW YORKERS

I see. Thank you for explaining. I don't think
you have to say whether or not you are a con-
stiuent. It seems to be different with every
call. Maybe some of the New Yorker will tell
us what their experience has been when calling
Mrs. Clinton's office. New Yorkers, Mirth
needs advice....HELP!!!!!
Maybe we can get some feedback. If you can't
call then get some of the flyers with our
poster boy, Salvation, and give them to
everyone. Yes, the fight will go on. We
are past the point of no return.

Thank you

For any who might be discouraged about the current status of S1915...
It's ironic that in the darkest hours for Barbaro, later we were told about how a decison was made. Those who had the awesome reponsibility of deciding his ongoing fate were debating the right thing to do, and he gave them a look like "So, don't I have a vote??" And they considered it very carefully and said yes.

In the waning "window of opportunity" for this bill to pass this year, we need to keep making our presence known to our senators. We have a vote too, and we need to keep getting their attention, "looking them in the eye", so they can also consider it carefully - and be convinced to vote yes.

If there is a long road ahead, we will live to fight another day. But tens of thousands of horses won't. That gives me all the incentive I need to keep pushing for my senators, the committee, and other co-sponsors to get this done. Gratitude goes to all of you who are being so persistent and powerful in letting your voices be heard, and influencing others to do the same. THANK YOU!! KEEP GOING!! WE CAN DO IT!!

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Mirth,
Clinton's office asked me what part of New York I was calling from. I told her Orange County, thats all she needed to know.

Exactly, Gloria...WE CAN DO IT!

We just need to keep focus on what is important...

WE CAN DO IT!

Marilyn in CA,

Excellent post. I also think that if S 1915 isn't passed this time, Fans of Barbaro will come up with ideas to save horses on their own until it IS passed. There's a lot of guts and grit on this board.

Great to see you again! Please stick around.

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GLORIA

HERE...HERE!!

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It's funny but I thought of that show Orange County Choppers. LOL

MARKY, VERY WELL SAID!!! PEOPLE POST THINGS ON HERE (NOT U) ALMOST EVERYDAY THAT MAKE ME WANT TO CHOKE, BUT I SKIM OVER IT, IT'S NONE OF MY BUSINESS AND DOESN'T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH ME. LIKE YOU SAID "TOLERANCE" IS KEY. GOOD JOB GIRL!!
CHERYL

There are comments on here that I do not agree with and I am sure that many do not like my veggie jokes. That is part of being in a community though.

Tolerance for differences, while keeping our focus on our common goals makes us stronger. Alex has requested that we do not comment on others we disagree with or take offense at and leave the monitoring of comments up to him. He has done a superb job.

Posted by: Marky at September 21, 2006 10:56 PM

Ara & SusanO,

Okay, I will call Hillary. I do pay taxes in NY, for heaven's sake.

Susan, do you have her number handy? If not, I'm sure I can find it tomorrow. Thanks.

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Mirth
(202)224-4451

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thanks Cheryl,
I need inspiration, knowledge and laughter to function. Others need different things. As for the stuff I don't like, I do like you....I scroll

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Thanks, Susan.

Hi all-
For those people who are worried about being a constituent or resident of states of senators you are contacting...

I just finished e-mailing 98 of the senators...you can't expect to get a response from out of state but you can get through...never underestimate the power of a brief well-written e-mail.

For HR 503 all non co-sponsoring congresspeople
(232) were contacted with very little issue about
residency made at all...a concise script and friendly respectful attitude will go a long way,
as well as asking for the aide in charge of animal issues or agriculture...

Keep up the good work!

Christian

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My 2 cents,
I am the only female in this co. I have learned to ignore alot even if it is funny (can't let them know that) but I do admire certain persons on this site for their quick wits. I adore intelligence.

ok family...tornado headed this way.....
love you all,
Susan...
Believe in Miracles. Believe in our Bobby.

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Goodnight and DON'T GIVE UP

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Good night amiga,
thanks for your inspiration, sleep well.

I went to DAVID VITTER'S website to get contact info. I sent an email to him asking him to please cosponsor S. 1915 in support of antislaughter. Tomorrow I'm going to call his office to see how he feels about this. I know he voted yes for the house bill.

If anyone needs phone numbers for him let me know,I have them.

Nighty, night, Barbaro! Time to tuck you in for the night...Hope your straw is nice and fresh and cushy...Get lots of rest tonight, it will help you heal even faster!

God bless Barbaro and all who care for him and about him..Make him healthier every day.

See you in the morning.

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I was just trying to find out about more equine organizations in my state (CA) and found this list:

http://www.bcpl.net/~gharris/days.html

Wow, I am impressed with all these wonderful groups!

This particular organization had Bill Cosby perform there recently:

http://www.redwings.org/

Bill Cosby Takes Redwings Center Stage
Legendary comedian Bill Cosby performed at the Golden State Theater, Monterey, California on July 14th. He is one of the world’s favorite actors, writers and, most of all, fathers. Volunteers for Redwings left items for him back stage with a request he autograph them for our annual auction, as well as a Redwings sweatshirt to keep. When he appeared on stage, he wore the Redwings sweatshirt! The stage manager told us that many organizations left a sweatshirt for him and he chose ours. Cosby autographed one of his DVDs, books, and a Redwings sweatshirt for our auction. He will be back in two years, and he added “I can’t tell what the price of gas will be then. Maybe $19.95 per gallon. But what we can do is ride in on a horse.”

Maybe he would help with S1915????

Carol

CANDLE ALERT !!!

Bobby is way under 1,000 - please don't give up on him - he has a long way until he's out of the woods

Light one for Foggy, Mike, and Erin while you're there.

Steve Rei
FOB

Hi, Barbaro Team:>) I didn't have a chance to read any comments today....very, very busy at work.

I just got home and started reading some of the comments when I read this comment about the Big and Rich song "Save a horse, Ride a cowboy".....

My own motto is: "Save a Horse, Send a Politician"............sorry, I couldn't resist sending this.

Jeanette Cavallier

Good early evening from the west coast to everyone.

ALEX, as busy as you are, thank you for your wonderful posts today (Thursday)...

~ such a BEAUTIFUL tribute to LOST IN THE FOG... crying too much could not finish watching - sorry.

~ wonderful news about BIG BOY BARBARO - you go boy. soft shoe OFF!!! hoof GROWING!!! bones MENDED !!!

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO.

PRAY FOR BARBARO AND ALL THOSE WHO LOVE AND CARE FOR HIM.

PRAY FOR LITF AND ALL THOSE WHO LOVE AND CARE FOR HIM.

goodnight , sleep tight

GOod grief, I am daft... I just did a search for LITF and saw the champion soul was put down on Sunday.

My heart goes out to GREG GILCHRIST and HARRY ALEO. GOD BE WITH YOU ALL.

so sorry.

Mary L., good to see you!

Leslie and Laurie are you out there???

Have either of you had any luck with our Senators from Minnesota? I realize they aren't on the committee but it would be nice to figure out where they are. I think they are both against the bill.

Just curious if you had heard anything.

Sweet Baby Boy, so glad to hear you continue to do well. Listen to Dr R and keep doing what you are doing.

Sweet Foggy, as hard it was to see you leave, I smile when I think of you running and playing, totally happy and healthy.

Believe in Miracles,
Believe in Barbaro. (Lisa Morin)

Becky and Chip

Have read several negative comments on Barbaro
condition, would like clarify several of these misconceptions. What has been recently
reported by Dr. Richardson, Is this.
“Barbaro’s appetite and his attitude right now are phenomenal; he attacks his feed and when he goes out to graze, he acts like he thinks he could train.”
I noticed yesrerday that his tail had grown back
and looked magnificent. Since he has been allowed
to venture outside to hand-graze on a daily basis
his weight which is carefully monitored daily, he has gained 10lbs.
It appears that our champion is doing just fine.

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Good nite everyone. It's been my pleasure.
Nite Hay Head.

Hiya, Bobbey! ACD = always cool data! Wow. tomorrow is Friday and that means that you've reached the end of another "work week of healing", sweet prince. And what a week it's been for you: a bandage to replace your special shoe, a visit from Edgar P. as well as Dr. kathy A., and the return of sunshine. May you have refreshing slumbers with carrot & filly-filled dreams! Higs, pets, & "scratches" from Robyn, Brent, & Nikita

#### Glad to see that you're feeling better today, Mary L. I hope that your next PT session is less taxing. Take it easy! ####

Barbaro sweetie!

Did you have a good day? Were there lots of treats and grazing? I hope so! Time to tuck you in for the night. I'll fluff up your bedding, turn down the light and whisper a lullabye in your ear. I'll be in tomorrow to check up on you again..Hugs and smoochies, babycakes!

Off to light some candles.

G'nite Foggy

Folks, I'm in the gratefulness org. website. Our baby Barbaro only has 850 candles lit...Please do light some for him!..He's still walking that long road home.

I just went to light candles for Barbaro. I feel sad to see Foggy only has 385 lit. I know it's time to let go. I didn't realize how hard it would be to see his candles burn out.

Auntie Em and Dorothy be warned.

I represent the LoliPop guild.....

Stay safe out there y'all.

Jazz

Cindy A:>) I also went to light candles for Barbaro and Foggy........It has been hard for me to let go of Lost in the Fog.......I cry for him everytime I think of him....I intend to light candles for him anyway...........

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DAVID THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE UPDATE ON BARBARO, GOSH AT THIS POINT WITH SO MANY THINGS GOING ON --SICK FRIENDS, FOGGY ETC... I WOULD JUST DIE IF ANYTHING HAPPED TO BARBARO- THANKS FOR THE NEWS.

JAZZ, I WASN'T GOING TO POST ANYMORE TONIGHT, BUT YOU ALWAYS CRACK ME UP!! THANKS FOR THE FUNNY!! :>)

NIGHT EVERYONE, I GUESS WE HAD A PRODUCTIVE DAY, ALTHOUGH UN NEEDED STRESS.

SLEEP WELL MR. BARBARO, I KNOW YOU ARE FEELING BETTER AND YOU LOOKED GREAT IN YOUR RECENT PHOTOS. I LOVE YOU BIG BOY!! :>)

LOVE & PRAYERS FOR BARBARO, MY ILL FRIEND IN FLORIDA, FOGGY'S LOVED ONES AND EVERYONE WHO NEEDS THEM.

CHERYL
:>)

Good Evening everyone.....just got in from Baltimore. Wasn't able to get up to see you Alex but I will be getting back to the area soon and expect to visit Fair Hill at that time.

Fog went to the Lord while I was away. I will miss him.........I am so depressed about it, but I know he is with our Lord and He is literally "in Heaven" and is feeling no pain!

Bobbycakes...I love the picture of you, Edgar, and Dr. R. and made it my backdrop.
Dr. R really looks happy!!!!Good sign...yes?
Goodnight sweet Bobby and I'm off to light some candles for you.
Peace everyone and I'm sooooooooo happy to be back with you again and to read the posts every day.

Good night "fans of Barbaro". Hopefully tomorrow we can come up with lots more good ideas and finally get this slaughterhouse issue put to rest - permantly. We'll keep fighting the good fight.

Janice

People from Texas and Illinois - what is wrong with have a protest at the slaughter houses this weekend with the press involved? Only takes a group of 20 - you should be able to find 20 other people in your area to go to the SH to protest call the media - it can't hurt!!

Update on the colt Salvation ############################################
Just got off the phone with Beth at the Grace Foundation North CA.
He is doing so well Beth said, this morning when she opened the stall to let him out of his stall to the paddock. He came out kicking and jumping all over the place. Acting so happy and full of him self.
He is eating great and eyes are bright. He played for a little while, then ran back in the stall looking for the little calf.

Benny was still sleeping in the hay. The little colt touched noses with the calf, like saying get up lets play.
Beth said Benny nurses on the colt's back hock. Said it looks so funny. Salvation doesn't seam to mind it.
Beth said to thank all of you all so much for your donations. They have received two hundred dollars with Pay Pale. Said it would help with feed and vet bills.

She also said someone at U Davis had called and said they would like to help the colt. Check his leg and health. Some one on this site works at Davis. I forget the name? But who ever you are thanks.
Beth said the colt will put his nose on her cheek, and nussal and nussal. Like giving her kisses

News 10 NBC came out today, going to do a article on him. Beth said it was funny, the camera guy got down to get a head shot of the colt's face. The colt ran over and put his nose on the camera. They interviewed Beth.

She said if you call your local channel 10 NBC news, they may air it in your town. It's going to come from KCRA NBC news 10. That would be great to help with the Slaughter bill! Don't you think?

Beth is a sweet lady and she is so happy the fans of Barbaro are helping.
She could not thank all of you enough.
The news 10 NBC there is 916-446-3333 if you're local 10 news wants to get the news clip.

She also said she hope to get to the Tim Woolley site soon to thank you all her self.
More pictures are coming later. Said she has been swamped with all the work lately.

Beth is calling the colt Salvation. Hope that gets on the news too.
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Dale I think was the name at U Davis??

Would like to tell you Edgars impression of Barbaro when they were together yesterday for two hrs.
It was Edgar's fourth visit. Compared to his previous visit in July, Edgar said that Barbaro looked brighter, and had gained weight, and was walking around as if nothing had happened.
When you read this informmation, bear in mind
where its coming from. Edgar Pardo, is not only an award winning jockey, he is one or the top jockies in the world, in his career has rode more than 5600 winners, he rode Barbaro to victory in the Kentucky Derby. This information coming from Edgar re-affirms the fact that our Barbaro is doing just fine.

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It is U of Davis...
Let's do our Fog proud.
Love to Family and Posse
Susan
Believe in Miracles. Believe in our Barbaro.

Hi all in Barbaro Nation:
Couple things--
Are there hats or wrist bands out in the market pertaining to our sweetie Barbaro and/or the anti horse slaughter bill? I saw the link in today's blog for tee shirts, but its an iron-on pic of Barbaro. I'd like something more durable.

I emailed my senators regarding the bill, but I get a reply that says due to the many comments and concerns it make take some time before my email is read. Do any of you run into that? I'm concerned my voice is not being heard over this extremely important issue.

Does anyone know why Barbaro still has the IV in his neck? Aside from looking a little thin, he appears great!!

Good night sweet Barbaro!
xoxoxoxo

Candy from MN
Thanks for any responses to my questions.

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THANK YOU, Debbie L.A.
That is great news about the colt Salvation and great news that the NBC station KCRA is going to carry a story. I will contact the local San Diego station to see if they will carry the story!
Thanks again,
Carol

Debbie L.A.

Thank you so much for taking the time to give us an update on Salvation. I'm looking forward to more pictures when they get around to taking some. It sounds like the calf is doing well too, poor babies.

DAVID,

So true about Edgar and BArbaro. Edgar SAVED Barbaro's life

Ro & Brady

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Candy,
he looks thin because he is not in training.
He looks pretty good to me. And I used to train horses...he just isn't working out.
Love,
Susan
Believe in Miracles...Believe in Barbaro.
RIP our Beloved Fog.

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Candy
Oh yes I've run into that!

About hats and wrist bands they are some.
But I forget the name, the wrist band you can get by making an donation.

Hay some one help Candy here!

BOBBY...SWEET BOY...ARE YOU GETTING READY FOR BED??? GET YOUR JAMMIES ON CHAMP ....THE ONES WITH THOSE CUTE LITTLE GOATS ON....
DID YOU GET YOUR BEDTIME SNACK ???????
PRESS THE BUTTON FOR THE NURSE SHE'LL COME TUCK YOU IN ......AND DIM YOUR NITE LITE FOR YOU !!!
SWEET DREAMS OF TRUCKLOADS OF YOUR FAVORITE TREATS...BABY CARROTS OF COURSE WITH THE GREENS ON and FIELDS and FIELDS of BUTTERCUPS TO RUN AND ROLL IN .....
REST and HEAL.... YOU'RE ALMOST HOME !!!!!

THANK YOU LORD FOR WATCHING OVER BARBARO AND CONTINUING THE MIRACLE...
PLEASE BLESS ALL THOSE IN NEED...

OPEN THE HARD HEARTS OF ALL THOSE SENATORS and MAKE THEM SEE THAT S1915 IS IMPORTANT....ALL LIFE IS IMPORTANT.....AMEN

WE BELIEVE !!!!!!

GOODNIGHT WONDERFUL PEOPLE....
I'M STILL TRYING TO RECOVER FROM MY FLU !!!
PEACE and LOVE TO YOU ALL .....

Barbaro - looks good to me - if you saw earlier pictures we was thin - he is gaining weight and is looking HOT to me. Once is he able to get out and really move around the muscle will come back and he will be the hot horse we all remember!! That will be soon - he is doing so well -he will be doing backflips soon!

MARY L. OHIO

One last thing before I go into Pain Medicine Fog, in emailing and talkin with some senators/aides and Reps

PLEASE be sure you know this horse slaughter bill in and out, and be prepared to answer any questions that may be asked. I have heard some comments that some people that call don't understand the wording of the bill, and can not answer some questions that are asked about it. Go to the forum and look over questions, a lot has been answered.

Just remember that the purpose is to end Horse Slaughter for HUMAN CONSUMPTION. Stick to the facts, don't be emotional, be prepared to answer questions, there are a LOT of misunderstandings out there with this bill. Cattle people are afraid we are going after them and how cattle are processed, NOT an issue at all.

Read, understand and be prepared for comments and questions, if you don't know, ask someone on the forum. A well informed person is a great fighter, but somene that does not understand the Issue and gets TOO EMOTIONAL will hurt us.

Sad but I have already heard some negatives from people on others that have contacted them that are sending emails that are too emotional, phone calls that are negative (i will never vote for you again, etc), and as one said "ill informed" callers.

DO NOT send emails with attachments or weblinks in them, they will be filtered out and auto deleted. DO NOT send flyers/pictures in your first contact with a person, it will be deleted.

More to come once I am up to it!!!

Mary L and typed by Julie her daughter
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MARY L. OHIO

This is excellent and correct information. I
wish you would post it about every hour, so
that people can have a constant reminder, at
this late hour, about what we SHOULD be doing.
I am seeing quite a bit of wasted motion now,
and we just simply have to FOCUS, and all try
to get on the same page if we are planning on
making any impact at all. Please, for the
horses, study this factual info. and then
just DO it. There are many wonderful ideas
floating around, but only certain things will
work, and the clock is ticking.

Thank you Mary L. Hope you are feeling better.

I haven't read very many posts today, but I know there have been a lot of post since yesterday about Bobby's appearance. I agree with Sally, he looks very good. Especially if you compare his appearance now to the way he looked back in mid-July after his huge setback. He's definitely heavier than he was then. And I'm pretty sure he's always had an IV port on one side or the other, there's just more tape on this last one.

Re: My China cat, who has kidney failure. She is still with us. Her bloodwork numbers are not good at all, BUT she still eats, grooms herself, ocassionally plays with he "little sister" Bella, and hissed and batted at every dog that passed by at the vet's yesterday. We've added 2 more medications to all the rest and I'm praying that these 2 new ones will add on the her quality time left. Please continue to pray for her.

Goodnight Barbaro! Sleep well and grow that hoof. Back flipping Barbaro, thanks for the visual Sally!
Maribel, hope you are feeling better.
Mary L, hope your pain is getting a little less each day.
Pamie, hope you're having a good evening...
Night Barbaromaniacs/Fans!

Go Barbaro Go!
Nancy in Va Beach :)

susan - I have China is my prayers daily. She is living a life that she chooses - you will know the time - right now she seems to be enjoying herself - batting the dog around - sounds like a cat to me.

XXOO and SCRATCHIES to China

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Susan in TX
Praying for your China cat, I know how you feel.
Lost my Cody dog three years ago and it still hurts.
Praying for China!

Sally in Key West,

"Scratchies".....I still love that!

The Grace Foundation Of Northeast Ca.

The Grace Foundation was created to protect, care for, and heal two innocent and very important groups, children who have special emotional and physical needs and abused or neglected animals.
The very concept of the Grace Foundation is the belief that healing is possible when it is carried out in a loving and nurturing environment.

The Grace Foundation provides critical care and rehabilitation for abused and neglected horses, and then utilizes the rehabilitated horses for equine assisted learning and therapeutic programs for children.

David Lettell, I loved hearing what Edgar had to say about Bobby! I love hearing he's walking so well. I thought so, too, when I saw that CBS interview with Debbye Turner.

As Ro & Brady said, Edgar is largely responsible for saving Bobby's life. He was the first line of defense. Without him, there would have been no leg to save.

So many heroes, and all circled around Bobby - The Perfect Storm.

Every day, he just keeps doing better. Brick by brick, my son.

Barbaro's ribs showed even when he was racing.

I concur, he looks better than he did a month ago!
with laminitis still an issue, him running to pudgy would be a very bad thing.

Hello Handsome Boy-I'm so happy you had a good day today. The weather was beautiful & what a day for grazing in the sun! Now have a blessed night of healing rest. See you in the morning. Hugs, kisses, love, & prayers XXOO

Susan in Texas - I'll pray for your China cat too. Medications can sometimes turn the levels around to a healthier range. God bless you & your China cat.

Jake - you are so right!!! BArbaro is my main guy and I feel that day by day he is gonna make it! I feel so lucky to have him in my life.!

Good night my sweet Barbaro. Sleep well, happy dreams. Praying for your healing and out of ICU soon. Your in my heart and prayers all the time. Good night Big Boy. Love to you!!

I don't know where to find this, but on the discussion board, I read that the correct bill has reached the Senate?!

Goodnight beautiful Barbaro...

BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
BELIEVE IN BARBARO

Love, Lindann

Hello Barbaro,

It's bedtime Honey. Let's grab your blanket and turn out the lights.
Dream only sweet dreams Barbaro. Good things are happening because of you and great things are happening for you. Everyone surrounding you are blessed.
Close your eyes Honey. Close your eyes and dream...
I love you. Good night. XXOO

Anna in Tx,

Not sure what you mean, please elaborate. Today news came that the bill might not reach the senate until the new year.

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Candy, if you're still out there ... I think someone had Barbaro wristbands to support anti-slaughter at bellaregalo.com then type in barbaro in the Search area. Hope that helps.

I love you Barbaro! Praying for you and lighting candles. You make me believe.

Good Night All

Good Night Precious Barbaro

Still Prayers To Foggy's family and all others who are in need

Barbaro - I'm making my grocery list - carrots are on the top of the list,

I'm tucking you in now - snuggle down in your straw - grab your blankie - stretch out and have happy healing horsie dreams - of Edgar, more Dr Dreamy, more Michael, etc, Everyone loves you - me the most - well okay - maybe amongst the few - sleep well my love - I will check in on you in the AM. XXOO and SCRATCHIES. Did I tell you how much I love you - I do and pray for your healing every day!

Aunty Sally

Precious Barbaro:>) May our Father give you a peaceful night and a bright tomorrow. Father, hold Barbaro close and protect him from any setbacks. May the angels keep on whishpering words of encouragement in your "perky" ears. Love you so much.

Father, thank you for the "Miracle of Barbaro".

Foggy: Still missing you so much.....Love you forever.

Barbaro Team: Praying that our Father will give everyone a goodnight's rest and a glorious day tomorrow.

Father, please bless all of my fellow "Barbaromaniacs"....they have been working so hard to end the slaughtering of our precious horses. Lead the way for us Lord.....please make it happen in the name of Barbaro and the Fog.

Jeanette Cavalier

What a great guy Prado is...he has visited Barbaro and every picture is worth a thousand words...

Barbaro... champion's champion...Prado a one in a lifetime winner for all seasons...in the races and on his time...

Love every minute I can see such wonderous things happen...

Believe in miracles...believe in Barbaro...God has been good in the sharing of so many hearts...

Sweet dreams all...we all picture the promise of the future....

I know I have said this before - but to all of you - Alex, Tim, Dr Dreamy and all my fellow Barbaromanics - I love you sooooo much! Thnaks for all the hard work and the love!!

XXOO

CONGRATS to Tim Woolley and Red Aspen!!

One last look at Kentucky Derby 132 before I shut down the internet for the night . . . "Barbaro in the clear, poised as they move into the far turn." Well we all know how that one ended!!

Thank you Edgar for your love for Barbaro, it is truly special.

Carol
SD

I adore Edgar Prado! But, what is his stand on slaughter? Anyone know? The reason I ask is that he's not on the list provided on the following site. Just curious. I mean wouldn't it be absurd for a man of his caliber to think any other way but anti-slaughter.

Whoops! It's late, and I'm fried. Here's the site.

http://www.endhorseslaughtering.com/supporters.asp

Buddy Barbaro,

Wish you could get on the phone to Senator Frist. I would bet that you wouldn't have any problems convincing him to get this issue to the floor. Since that might be a little difficult, I will have to keep at it, and hope and pray that he will see the urgency of passing this piece of legislation.

In the meantime, fella, you just keep on the sunny side and follow the path to good health and a happy life. You have endured so much in your young life, and yet to look in your eyes and see your zest for life shining through, and knowing that you will never give up, is truly a wonderful inpiration. I am with you, day by day, step by step, and I know that God is beside you leading the way for you.
Sleep well, Majestic Prince, tomorrow will be a another day of new beginnings, and new hope for us all.

Heavenly Father, continue to surround our dear Barbaro, with your loving, healing light, and keep him safe in your loving arms.

Dr. Dean, and the wonderful medical team at NBC, who take such loving care of Barbaro, my heartfelt gratitude to you all.

Blessings,
Faith

Bobby
I praise God, as He continues your miraculous healing. You have a good night, magnificent horse, and I will pray believing and expecting, that there will be more good reports about you tomorrow.

Guess what I'm wondering is if Prado has made any kind of statement on this issue anywhere?

GO REDASPEN!!!!!!
GO MASTER OF DISATSER!!!!!!
CONGRATS TIM!

BOBBY, have a wonderful night sleep and a pain free day tomorrow. You're in our thoughts and prayers 24/7. Our truest of Champs. God Bless and God Speed.

Debra, WI

Annie in Tx,
That's a good question and come to think of it I'm wondering about Richardson, Alex, Matz, Peter, etc. Where do they stand on this?

Alex
Wow!! I just looked up Redaspen's pedigree, Northern Dancer and Alydar. Is thre a picture of her somewhere?

I also read that the correct bill has reached the senate days ago. that does not mean the senate is ready to vote on it. Merely means that it is there and once the Commerce Committee releases it, it will go to vote. Sen. Frist needs to put it on the senate agenda.

Good night sweet boy. I'm glad that "all remains well" with you. Get lots of healing rest tonight. Pleasant dreams and nighty night. Hugs, kisses and nuzzlies from me to you. I love you Barbaro!

Tonight the heavens shine a little brighter now that Lost in the Fog has become its newest star. Shine brightly Foggy, just as you did while you were here. Rest in peace sweetie pie. We'll never forget you. Love you Foggy.

There will be miracles...
when you believe.

Catching up, breathless reading all your posts--

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SUSAN IN TX

Prayers for your China cat. I had one with kidney failure...

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DEBBIE L.A.

What great news about Salvation. YES! Get this on the local news, whoever can...

The butcher pix were from People Mag. of 9/25. I got the issue today, but the graphics on the page probably don't make it good for faxing.

Also, RHETT/CRR, all having trouble with DRF site: I had to sign up using an AOL email. This one wasn't working. Try an alternative if you have one.

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GLORIA

Beautiful point about Bobby and that moment of decision. We won't give up.

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PAMELA

There IS a Florida, New York!!! I drove through it last Sunday. So you aren't stretching the truth if you call NY and say you're from Florida :)

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CAROL SD

Alex should have a helmet cam like the jockeys when they show you the race breaking from out of the gate.

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ANITA MA

(and others) So glad Kinky is on our side! He's someone to keep in mind for the future...

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JOAN ROYA

Welcome! This was a crazy busy place today, so if no one said hi, consider it done. Jump right in. We need all the help we can get. All FOBs (Fans of Barbaro) are welcome!

OK, got marching orders for tomorrow, faxing, emailing, calling...I like that approach "if Barbaro were up for election, he'd win hooves down."

BTW, took the Salvation flyer to my local fax/copier place today to test it by faxing back to my home fax. Woman said, "this won't come out because of this (the horse pix)." I said, let's try it anyway. So for $3 ($3.00!! What a racket...), she faxed it. When I got home, it was great. Salvation is dark but the tag shows up as a white area on his rump. So, it should be working for whoever is using it.

I wouldn't take her no for an answer, and I know all you carrots and FOBs won't either :)

Onward...

Thanks for the updates, Alex Good BOY Redaspen, you big gorgeous babe! Glad to hear that Therese is back and Zeke is doing well, that China Cat is doing well, and that our star boy Barbaro is a day closer to being released from NBC.

Have a great night everyone
Cheryl

Congrats to Tim and Redaspen...:)

Pat G
Proud Member
Fans of Barbaro

been out of town but:

can any one tell me why if California can ban horse slaughter we can't in Texas??? The answer is the special interest groups. Which are buying our Reps. and Senators. The only way to stop that is to make it known and stop the practice.
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Brandi- hope you are right about K.B. Hutchinson, but she has been known to avoid controversary and to follow the money. Sorry but that is the way I see it (4th generation Texan)

Joyce Moore - unbelievable that anyone could have that attitude as the person that wrote the article for the Audubon Mag. Wish I had a subscription I would cancel in protest.

Where are the Texans, besides ara, Brandi and Anna ??? What are we doing??? There must be more Texans on this site and reading this site. Lets hear some plans and the calls being made, after all two of the plants are here in Texas.

Per Joyce Moore "lock and load" !!

Karen M. Dallas Texas

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Ara

Thank you for the comment, I am working on (as able) on the good ways to email/write to Senators and the not so good way.

Just what I picked up today was not to send email attachments because of security/virus issues, same with "link" in a letter, those will either be deleted or the link striped out. Emotionally packed emails/letters do not pack the punch compared to a well written to the point email/letter.

The one thing that shocked me was an aide telling me that a person had sent a letter with a picture of a decapatated horse and said "this should be any senator that doesn't support the bill". I really hope no one from here sent that one! Flyers sent will just be discarded, they don't give a hoot about flyers, so don't wast time. Just a nice well written email/letter stating facts and asking that they support the bill and WHY. Remember the issue is FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

Remember to sign with Fans of Barbaro, a couple of aides are keeping track of names, and is goin to let me know how many emails/letters they get from US. That would be cool to know, so far she said there were 100 emails alone signed that way.

okay, off to hopefully get some rest, sure my daughter will say something about me typing this!! but anything can be done one handed

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Bonnie MacRaith: Actually, I've wondered the same thing, but it seem almost "sacrilegious" to ask, doesn't it?

Yay, Redaspen! I'm so happy you won your race and came home safely. Wish I could've watched--next time!

Sweet Velvet Nose, it's time to bid you good night. Sleep well, heal, and know that Foggy and Friends are watching over you tonight. Be careful getting up and down, no clowning, have ACN, and we'll see you tomorrow for ACD, my love.

Good night, Barbaro Nation, and WELL DONE today!

Precious Barbaro - Dear one, brave boy, UNDEFEATED CHAMPION, my beauty, my treasure from God - Edgar and Dr. say you have improved some more! I hear that nasty L is "doing super." Oh, Barbaro! We are praying so hard for you and loving you so much, much much. Sleep nice and warm and safe. XXXXOOOO

Thank you Lord for answering our prayers. I pray you continue your miracle of healing our beloved Barbaro. For Your Glory, Praise and Worship.

Good Evening Champ! Just came to tuck you in. I have your new pictures up and you look amazing! However, given the car loads of green tops you go through I am surprised you have not turned orange! Keep it up big guy you look handsome, even with bed head. Love you lots big guy.

xoxoxox

Time for bed, Bobby J. I know you had a wonderful day with Michael, Peter, Dr. R., etc. I'm sure you're still excited that Edgar came to see you yesterday! And, your Mom Gretchen probably stopped by for a visit, too. Gosh, everybody loves you, Barbaro!!! I wonder why? Maybe because you are just so loveable!?! Sweet dreams, beautiful boy! Talk to you tomorrow....

Also, could you give a velvety kiss to all your people for me. You are a very blessed horsey to have so many great people to take care of you! Of course, they are blessed to have you in their presence!

I love you, Big B.!

Info on Sept. 30 salute to Lost in the Fog at Golden Gate Fields, including info about donations for a local equine retirement facility. What a fitting cause to be included in the salute!

I hope some of the Fans of Barbaro will be able to attend...they will receive a DVD of Fog's races - maybe the same one that they have online?

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=35427

One more interesting article about Keeneland's polytrack and a new video race technology that sounds fascinating.

"Keeneland Shows off Safer, Softer Surfaces"
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/horses/2006-09-21-keeneland-track_x.htm

Even though they chose to install polytrack before Barbaro came to national attention, we can bet even more attention is focused on it now.

Gloria,
That is an interesting article. Do you have any idea whay they say that a horse can win from any position of this type of track, not just the rail? What's that mean? How so?

Yea, really intriguing new video system.

Alex, maybe you know. Or, I should just go to bed!

Nighty, night big guy.

Yippee!

USATODAY.com - Keeneland shows off safer, softer surface*

I would think it means no more Bias. Which is good because every horse will have the same amount of chance to win, unless he is just slower. Not because he had to break from the outside, or the inside. Now, even if it rains hard the inside wont be boggy and it will be just as good on the inside as the outside. This will even out the horse's chances.

OK, Lynda. Makes sense to me.

Whoops. Forgot to say thanks. I said it mentally. LOL. I have got to go to bed!

Goodnight to the Bestest Biggest Ole Bay Boy in the ENTIRE WORLD!!! I love you Barbaro, and don't you forget it! Stay well tonight and all the rest of the tomorrows.

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MaryL.-I hope your P.T. is less intensive tomorrow and doent hurt you so much. Take care. I am lucky, my P.T. is just for my dessicated degenerated discs, LOL no surgery as of yet (THANK GOODNESS) Good Luck!

Prayers to Erin & family, I am still thinking of you every day. Take care of that precious girl.

Mike Rea-Your first overnight at home with the kids is gonna be marvelous!! It sounds like fun, (the camping out downstairs part) I hope you guys all have a wonderful time. I hope your muscle strain is over being so painful. UGH!

Prayers to all the rest of the creatures great and small who need extra comfort and hope and a little feelgood. :)

To Debbie L.A.
To what donation to receive a wrist band?
Thanks for responding the first time.
Candy

Goodnight sweet Barbaro, rest easy in the arms of all our prayers.

Hey everyone, check out the video of Mike Rea's birthday party on his blog site. He was one very happy man!!!!

Alex...I mentioned Master of Disaster on Wednesday...I got to watch him win too as the race was televised here!
I also mentioned Redaspen yesterday but didn't get to see her win. I was so excited!

Guess my posts got swallowed up as nobody mentioned these two at the time, so I'm really glad to see some 'congratulations' this morning!

Good morning, Barbaro...my wonderhorse and sweet baboo. I'll check on you at lunchtime when you've woken from your dreams x

Cool, cloudy and raining in North Yorkshire this morning...a bit different to our scorchingly hot day yesterday!

Good Morning -

Looking forward to a good report on Barbaro. Continued wishes for his recovery. There was a brief update on Barbaro's progress showing the video of Dr. R and Big B on Wire to Wire.

Wire to Wire had a beautiful tribute to "Lost in the Fog"

They reported the Sheikhs from Dubai spent over $76,000,000 in Keeneland this week alone.

http://www.keeneland.com/livesales/showsale.asp?saleid=200702

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Good Morning - Morning crew.

Alex -

CONGRATULATIONS on Redaspen

Thank you Alex and your team for providing us a place to get together as a team and fight for a good cause. Right now it feels as if we are fighting for our lives.

Though I would like to be there, I will not be able to attend the salute to Lost In The Fog (I'm in Florida). I'm sure many of you who would like to attend will also be unable to attend.

I have emailed Golden Gate Fields to ask whether it will be possible for those of us unable to attend to purchase the DVD that will be given to those who attend.

I hope so and will let you know what I hear from them.

Thanks to all, most of all Alex. Grow Hoof, grow. Be well Dear Barbaro.

Hey night owls...pass the word along please.

I just emailed Larry King in hopes that he can generate enough publicity to get this bill on the Senate floor for the babies

HI SOCORRO, HOW'S IT GOING TODAY? PAMMIE AND I ARE ON THE PHONE, TIME FOR US TO GO TO BED THOUGH. WE JUST WANTED TO SAY HELLO!!!! :>)
HAVE A GREAT DAY!!
LUV YA,
CHERYL G
:>)

Hi Jo(UK) and Socorro...you wondered where everyone is...so here we are...up all night...love your GOODMORNING posts..

HI JO , SHARONLYNN & LILY TOO-- CAN U TELL WE ARE DELIRIOUSLY TIRED??!! LOL!!!

LUV YA ALL,
NIGHT,
CHERYL G
:>)

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I just love your weather report Jo(UK) and Socorro...how is the weather in Dubai...did the gentlemen there write a check for 76 million?...tee hee...Wait...I will get my checkbook...

Sharonlynn...thank you for the info on the Larry King Show...wouldn't that be great!

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Lily...hey FL gal...you are up too? It would be so nice if you could post the info that you get back regarding Lost In The Fog DVD...I didn't know that the people who attend were getting that...thank you so much for letting us know!

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One last post...Alex, I hope your day is just grand, and I am jealous that you will be out and about in that crisp autumn air...Say HI to all of the little foxes and deer for me...

You give us so much Alex...thank you...

Barbaro...are you stirring in your stall? Or are you having peppermint dreams all snug in the hay?...We all love you, sweetie pie...I hope your day is another comfortable day, and that it brings you all the joy and happiness that you deserve...

To the wonderful folks at NBC...you are so special...you take in the ailing and heal their wounds...give comfort and care to our horsey friends (and tigers too!)...We think of you every day and thank you so much...

Thanks Pamela, I'll post the response I get.

I think it would terrific if they made the DVD available to those who in the name of Lost In The Fog contribute to Glen Ellen Vocational Academy (GEVA), the equine retirement facility selected as the recipipient for donations. Apparently the connections of The Fog really believe in GEVA.

Good morning, Morning Crew..and all the carryovers from the Night Shift!

It's VERY nippy in Maine this morning. Just in time to welcome Fall tomorrow. Our leaves have been turning for a couple of weeks now but "peak" is still a couple of weeks away, I think.

Congratulations to Tim and all on Redaspen's win! Way to go, girl! And Master of Disaster, too! And, Michael Matz had Baby Melody come in 4th in the 9th at Laurel yesterday.

Hoping for yet another good report on our boy today. Everybody got your hay ready for the Barbaro Look today? ;-)

Thank you, Alex!

Proud Member, Fans of Barbaro

To all but Florida readers especially:

I just noticed that there are only two listed Florida supporters for the Horse Slaughter Bill at http://www.endhorseslaughtering.com/supporters.asp --that's a shockingly low number given the large presence of the thoroughbred industry in our state, from Ocala southward.

I wonder if we ought not to start emailing the farms and others in the industry and ask that they endorse the bill, whether it comes up this year or next (hopefully this year).

We have one Florida Senator on board and one uncommitted. Perhaps more endorsements from the Florida thoroughbred industry might help Sen. Martinez decide to do the right thing.

Hi Lily...I worked on the Mel Martinez thing yesterday afternoon, and was fortunate enough to speak with his aide Frank...he told me that Senator Martinez is FOR S1915...adding that the senators father was a veterinarian, loved horses, etc...He will be voting for the bill...and will let me know MON or TUES if he will co-sponsor...
I hope this is the info you were seeking...