Good Wednesday morning Alex, Bobby and fellow fans

I hope the weather in the Northeast is good today so that Bobby can get out and graze.

I'm leaving messages already for the Senators and when I get off work I call again and talk to the aides. In between I usually send an email.

Have a great day all!

Janice
Proud to be a "fan of Barbaro"

Good Morning #1 Fan Janice, Alex and Everyone,

It's 55 here on Long Island, weather looks promising, so I think our Barbaro will have a good day outside..

I'm making my calls, but I'm a slouch compared to you Janice!

Just so happy with the NBC report yesterday. B is really full steam ahead on his way to full recovery and a normal horsie life..

Have a great day!

Good morning, Barbaro! Good morning, fellow Fans! (Morning Janice & Jo & other morning people!)

As reported earlier, yes, we picked up another co-sponsor yesterday - Mikulski of Maryland. Yay!!!

A gray day in central Maine, but it promises to brighten with some sun. I hope and pray that the weather clears enough for our favorite to go graze this afternoon. Such a good report from NBC yesterday - he's able to put weight on that leg even without the brace! To paraphrase Charlote's Web - Some horse!!!

Off to get ready for work.

Marg
Proud member, Fans of Barbaro

Christine,

Always glad to say "Hi" to a member of the morning shift. Thanks for the weather report - glad to know big "B" will get to graze. I'm really concerned with the prospect of him being confined so much over the winter. He's a race horse and I can't imagine him having to deal with the boredom of remaining in an indoor stall with no sunshine or grass to graze on. His improvement and weight gain was dramatic when he was allowed to graze.

Janice
Proud to be a "fan of Barbaro"

Hello Marg

Thanks for that information - I didn't know that another Senator signed on. I guess that makes 33.

Janice
Proud to be a "fan of Barbaro"

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JANICE, I agree. I'm concerned too. I guess we'll see. His people will do the very best for him, body and mind, as they've always done...

morning barbaro. we love you. hope you get to go outside today. Thanks alex

Good Morning-

Here's some video of Hard Spun:
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/sports/15896119.htm
(Sorry I can't figure out how to get a link.)

Senators are on break next week so we need out of
committee asap. Great job everyone working on S1915!

Christian

Great News about Hard Spun! Heard a piece of a news item about him last night on TV, similar information to the linked article. Woooo, Woooo Hard Spun! Mudder for real!

Peg

IT IS SO GOOD TO GET UP IN THE MORNING AND HEAR BARBARO HAD ANOTHER GOOD NIGHT. I SURE HOPE YOU ARE GETTING USED TO THE CAST CHANGE AND IT ISN'T TO SORE. GET WELL BEAUTIFUL BARBARO. WE LOVE YOU.
BETTY

Christian,
Thanks for that video. Jeez - Hard Spun is VERY impressive.

Janice

Proud to be a "fan of Barbaro"

the morning light, is slivered over a grey horizon..shelley in ca.- i love you too and everyone..who blinks and looks and sighs and stretched over these windows.your. words spun together so eloquently fold over my thouhts.wiht a deep gratitude --i feel for all FOB and their responses..are tender ,insightful, often rooted in experiences wiht our four legged nation
..BARBARO;S TRUST--
thank you ,thank you
BARBARO
for this ancient alphabet,
some language we are discovering anew..
no one is invisible in this big circle..names slip away in the glow of the intent.
.from the delicate ,linda,skyler,maribel and theresa,debbie,jane mary s. heather jo,frank,mike,david.and the list goes on..each one vibrating on the spectrum..tears flow reading about blondie ,a horse, that loved bananas ..her ability to pluck the best of her days..forgiving human evil and error..
reading shelley's post, this morning,
I DO
hear
the whirr of truck tires
racing on hte curivng highway stretches..
to their kill.
.all horses in all manner of pain and discomfort
crammed into cold air boxes.
.rain ,aching dampness pressing them together as they smell the impending doom-- their kill.-.they know its comng..they feel their hunger and disfigurement...their infant days d gone.long ago and .for ever...
the golden gretchen and roy jackson..
so right-
..the deep well of the prado hand on Barbaro/s neck.
.a distinct sign from an ancient code and time when knights heard their horse's every sigh.
.into battle they went..
trust between them xritical,--every step of the way..nothing impossible
.the white unicorn of desert orchid. and orchids bloom aveyr long time ..maybe forever.in one;s heart...
i thank alex
again
.for his creativity..his resolve..his ablity to open many drawers as if from some antinque chest
. scented old wood, peppermint, rosemary pine oil..
.'barbaro,beloved champion..
may your day unfold as you so wish..your bones gaining strength in their steel supports and new muscle continue to grow..
green carrot tops and soft hays.
.a high noon graze.
.the hands of loving family, stroke you
..may they and hte love they own,
multiply like monarch butterflies migraitng in the thusands,
across hill and dale..
across the land we love..into dark corners and roads where cold ,is the rule..
no one hears
...BUT ..I HEAR..
i hear and my heart hurts
. i pick up the phone and i call. i hear the call i hear the call..
in the ilght and in the dark,
martita

Yipee ACN Bobby. we love you. Off to work. Ick. Thanks Alex

Martita,

What can I say?? Your post elicits the heights and depths of emotion in me. So well done, but I believe that's because it's done from the heart.

Blessings,
Janice
Proud to be a "fan of Barbaro"

Alex, thank you.

Barbaro, another dreary day here so I don't know if you'll have your grazing time. Brighter days, ahead, special boy. We love you so much and positive news, again.. we won't take that for granted. We're with you, buddy and always will be.

Love,
Daphne and Pee

GOOD NEWS! Just read on another board that Sen Mikulski from MD just signed on today as another co-sponsor of S1915-that will make 33.

Also found this link to a Washington think tank poll on the issue--please vote.

WASHINGTON THINK TANK POLL

Cathy

Posted by: CathyMc at November 15, 2006 6:47 AM

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THANK YOU CATHYMC!

Good morning everyone

Happy National Call in Wednesday.

I BELIEVE IN BARBARO

ALEX -

Not having an update on BARBARO from you yesterday in the morning and having to wait all night (time difference for me) to hear from NBC, gave me a wake up on how much we depend on you.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR MORNING UPDATES ON BARBARO!

Good Morning Alex -
Thanks for the morning update. It's now become a new way of life for me to check in with you before checking anything else as hearing from you has become the most important thing, first thing. I hope Barbaro will have another healing day. Bless everyone helping him on this road, and that is a crowded road as we are all walking beside him.

Martita - You sew your words together with golden thread.

Another day to say "hello" to my Senators...

Have a good day all.

PLEASE FOCUS ON :

SENATOR WILLIAM FRIST (TN) Only he can get it on the Calendar and PUT it on the Senate Floor
Majority Leader
202-224-3135 (P)
202-228-4637 (F)
CONTACT FORM

ALSO PLEASE CONTACT YOUR TWO SENATORS FROM YOUR OWN STATE

If your Senators are Cosponsors, thank them and ask them to please push to get BILL S.1915 onto the Senate floor for a Vote.

If they are not, please ask them to be Cosponsors of BILL S.1915 and to please push Senator Frist to get BILL S.1915 on the Senate floor for a Vote.

SENATORS – CONTACT INFORMATION

PROUD TO BE A FAN OF BARBARO

EVERYONE PLEASE VOTE:

There are 60% for the Bill and 40% against it.

WASHINGTON WATCH.COM - VOTE FOR BILL

CURRENT LIST OF SPONSORS:

CURRENT LIST OF COSPONSORS

Good morning Bobby, Alex & Everyone! Happy to hear that you had another good night, Bobby! It was good to read the positive report from New Bolton yesterday, keep up the good work Bobby! :-)

Have a good day everyone!

g'morning, y'all~
thanks for all the good news, Alex!

Anyone else on pins and needles, waiting for any word that they'll bring S195 to the floor?

(meaning nervous stomach over it)

Good morning Sweet Barbaro, happy to hear you had ACN. Prayers and love on its way to you.

Good morning everyone, there was a nice artical in our local paper on the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary in South Dakota, visit www.wildmustangs.com maybe some of you have heard of it. It is a very nice story.

God Bless all of our four legged friends and all of you.

Keep calling and faxing the Senators.

Have a wonderful day.

BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
BELIEVE IN BARBARO
Carol-Pittsburgh

Soccoro, what does 'voting' on WashingtonWatch actually do? Is it just voicing our opinions, or will it actually DO something to push this forward?

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. We hold the vision of your wholeness - you are perfect and complete - in vibrant good health.

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...

God Bless The Fog

I love you Fog

Love, Light and Protection for All The Bearers of The Light

ACN - the most famous words in my day!

Oh, Martita - you've said it so eloquently once again. The reason we are all here...to save the horses. Thank you for the gift of your words.

Marg
Proud member, Fans of Barbaro

When we pray for Barbaro, and focus on his physical healing, I humbly ask you to include prayers for his peace of mind and continued courage. His is a difficult path.

Thank you God, that right and perfect decisions are made by Barbaro, and for Barbaro.

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby

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. Compel each member to immediately 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)

God Bless and Protect Us and all of The Horses

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ANNA in TX -

If a politician or Associate were to read the article and see how many are for the Bill it may give them the extra push. It's really easy to vote, you just click on the right side and that's it. Please note they have the old Bill number.

What it will do, I don't know, but it also gives you an opportunity to leave your comment.

We kept asking for publicity and this is one opportunity.

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Anna in Tx

No you are not the only one. I feel the same way.

I was really relieved at the post last night, I think it was from ShelleyA, that they will be re-convening after Thanksgiving. I feel like it gives us a better chance of having it slip in one day before the end of the year.

My biggest worry is that Frist will just ignore it and it will never get voted on.

I BELIEVE IN BARBARO

Dearest Bobby, ACN!! Way to go ... grow hoof grow! The Miracle of Barbaro continues ...

Love and kisses on your velvety nose!
Ruthie

Good morning Barbara and Barbara Nation!

Today is hump day, so we hump our fingers dialing numbers and get this bill passed.

Thank you Lord for this day, and your blessings you have given Barbaro and all of us..Please hear the cries of our other heroes, the other horses who are in pain, or have lost their lives in an unforgiven way. God Bless Them.

Food for Thought: I noticed a coach got in a fight at a pee wee game..Our horses, greyhounds or any other animal that is engaged in sports do nothing but give their whole hearts in the game, and ask nothing back but tender loving care..

I still think one way to provide retirement ranches for these magnificent animals is a percentage is given from all sports to provide a long-lasting home and care.

May each of you have a good day, may it be very fruitful and rewarding...

Fan of Barbaro.

Good Morning, Fans of Barbaro!

ACN - that brings the sunshine out on even the cloudiest day. Barbaro, here's hoping the sun comes out in Chester County today...you need to get outside even for a few minutes...everybody needs fresh air. Shine on you crazy diamond.

LITF, Pine Island, Gallant Secret, Ruffain, Desert Orchid and the animal angels...love you always, my Long Time Suns.

Have e-mailed for today - will follow up later this afternoon and will prep for my nightly vigil.

Martita, your posts make me cry all over again (and there are times when I feel I have no more tears left in me - and then I read something else that brings them to the surface all over again. But if we didn't love, we wouldn't cry.).

Prayers to all those who are sick, sad, lonely...or who have animal companions who are in need of help...or those who have no voice...

It's all about the animals...and compassion...

and Love.

Healing, Love, Peace,
Lyn Gilbert

Thank you Mary S

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Lyn

If I may ask-how is Avi??

I've followed his story from the beginning. I can't explain it, but for some reason, I KNEW he wouldn't be euthanized. I hope he is continuing to do well.

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Posted by: Shelley in CA at November 15, 2006 6:20 AM

What a beautiful and heartfelt post. Thank you.

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby

#### Martita - beautiful post this AM

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Posted by: Shelley in CA at November 15, 2006 6:20 AM

I ditto that Mary S

Socorro, thanks, I was curious about the mechanics behind the poll- sorry I spelled your name wrong. You're right, we do still want exposure.

The one comment that this was a fake bill hiding the real (and undesirable amendment filled one) was a little worrisome.

Cora, I'm not glad you've got a nervous stomach about it, but I am glad I'm not alone in it..lol.

#### Anna in TX - I'm sure that everyone on this site, posters, lurkers, etc... are all on pins and needles. What a long, hard slog it seems to be. You know, were it not for this site, after hearing that the bill had passed the house I would have thought that was the end of the slaughterhouses. I have learned so much on this site!

Cora,

Avi's owner is getting her act together to move him to a new place - haven't talked to her recently because she's had family visiting. But he had his first chiropractic session last week and the results were nothing less than miraculous. The Chiropractor verified many of my insights and Avi's movements improved literally in front of everybody's eyes (and not to be too egotistical, but I knew how he would respond to simply feeling better...) Will keep you posted. So many of you have given such amazing support over the last few weeks. Thank you all again from the deepest parts of my heart.

Since I'm doing nightly vigils for the next couple of weeks, if anybody wants Reiki sent to them nightly, please e-mail me at lyn.gilbert@gmail.com and I'll add you to the list. Barbaro's recovery and S1915 head the list, but there is room for everybody.

Mary S, I love reading all your prayers. Please keep posting them for they inspire my own prayers many times over.

Do all of you know how incredible you are???? The last few weeks have literally been a trial by fire and yet we can still get up every day to keep pushing the Senators to get S. 1915 scheduled for a vote. We can do this...we have the momentum.

Healing, Love, Peace,
Lyn Gilbert

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Thank you Mary S You are very important to us.

ACN is always great to hear in the a.m.!

Thanks Alex for your considerations! You are truly one in a million!

Martita, Brava!!! Eloquent as ever!! What else can I say, but you put in writing what my heart speaks to me! More beautiful words from you that hit it's mark!! Thank You!

All of You FOB's, Have a terrificly wonderful day! It's very windy here in Texas, and the horses are feeling the Boogieman ever closer in every little breeze that's blowing! Gotta love their imaginations! I'm calling and will keep calling as the day goes on!!

Smile, it'll give your face something to do!!
jock4hire (lj)

Mary S.

So glad to see you posting your wonderful prayers. The site seems normal again (whatever that might be).

Anna in TX

Please know that you're not alone in your thinking. I lose sleep over it. The despair I feel at the possibility of it not passing is overwhelming.

To all FsOB,

I think what we're lacking to get this job (S.1915) done is LOBBYISTS. I'm serious. At a neighborhood watch meeting last night we had a State Lobbyist as a guest speaker. Wow - did we learn about the hidden side of politics and politicians. I'm certain that our opposition has Lobbyists working hard on their behalf. Unfortunately, I think politicians are more inclined to favor them than the ordinary voter. They think the average citizen has a short memory and won't remember bills that don't pass when the next election comes. So now the challenge - how can we convince them otherwise?

Janice
Proud to be a "fan of Barbaro"

#### Anna in TX - You are so right in asking about WashingtonWatch. On a newscast not too long ago, I read about how some organizations which are against a certain project/bill set themselves up on the web with a misleading name, requesting signatures. For instance, a pro-oil organization would set up a website called, say, "ProjectGreen", with blurbs about energy conservation, etc... and request signatures. So it pays to be careful about what one signs.

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Marita, you have once again touched our hearts with your words and sentiments in such beautiful prose. I always look for your post. Thank you,

ACN and a wonderful report way to go Barbaro!!!
One day at a time...

GOOD MORNING HANDSOME!! ACN, the best way to start the day! I hope you are having better weather than we are so you can go out and graze. I'll check on you later sweet prince. I LOVE YOU B!!

Karen - TN

Shelly in CA and Martita - I cry, like you, for the thousands who are unknown, and uncared for. Your words bring to the surface the emotions I try so hard to hide - washing them awake and giving me the courage to face one more phone call, one more fax, one more email, one more plea...

Mary S - thank you. I love your prayers.

Linda R
Proud Fan of Barbaro

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Judy Scott,

I, too, am always impressed and swept up in martitas posts....i have mentioned once that she should put it to pen and paper and write a book...would be a great money maker, martita!!!

lovely, as usual.

Get out and graze today, champ. hope the sun find your gorgeous sole.

Hi Folks:

Please light candles for Bobby, Mike, Erin, Linda, Rosie, Pine I, Fleet I, Kitty, Lola, Babs, Blondie, the rescue horses, the unrescued horses and all out human and animal friends who need some extra help.

Please call your Senators and Senator Frist - now is the time to end horse slaughter.

Thanks to Tim & Alex for the site and updates.

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Bdude was waiting at the door for his morning chow - when he eats he has a good day - thanks to everyone for the prayers and good thoughts.

Steve & BDude
FOB

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Steve,

Glad to hear BDude is looking for grub!!!Sounds Great!

Have a marvelous day.

Good morning Handsome One. ACN :)

Now I can get back to work and try to get my boss out of London. Missed his flight!

Will call, fax and e-mail my senators and Frist.

Ro & Brady

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Slightly off topic, but about horses:

Rosemary is planning on closing the "window of opportunity" for sponsoring the Missouri horses for Christmas by the day after Thanksgiving. Many horses still only have one sponsor. Currently, 23 states are represented. This is being done in honor of NBC and their work.

If you are considering sponsoring, please remember that time is running out.

Thank you and

MERRY BARBARO CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!!

Socorro, I just voted we are up to 63%.

Cora, I sponsored one horse for the NBC staff, if by next Wed there are still horses with only one sponsor I will sposor another.

Ro & Brady

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Thank you Ro.

I was curious about your last post: In remembering some of the bosses I've had over the years, are you SURE you want to bring yours back?? LOLOL (just kidding of course).

Good morning, Barbaro and fans,
We check on the big guy's progress every day, and scan the posts. Keep the positive energy going, and keep working to protect horses and all deserving creatures who provide companionship and pleasure for us humans. Bless all of you!

Morning, Barbaro! Thank you Lord for ACN! Sounds like a good grazing day for you today, go out, get some fresh air, say Hi to Mocha for us. Get some rest, too, glad to hear your leg is adjusting to its new status.

God bless Barbaro, make his hoof grow, help him to get stronger every day.

God bless Linda H, BDude, Cahill, Sooner, Felix and Susan, Pine Island, Fleet Indian, Darlin, Foggy, Star, Opie, Gift, Avi, Dilly, Lucky, Woody, Lola, Nala, Fondmort, Sharon, Bob and Joyce and all who need God's special care today.

Have a great day everyone!

So happy you had ACN Bobby! Keep growing that hoof, graze and eat your treats! We love you special boy!

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Steve,glad BDude is looking for his food! My 2 kitties are little piggy's when it comes to food!!

Cora - IL

How do I get in touch with Rosemary.....I log on here every day to check on our boy but don't get a chance to read a lot of the post. I am a sponsor to Jackpot already but will sponsor another or him again....whatever is needed. You can contact me at -
kdyer63@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Karen - TN

GOOD MORNING SWEET BOY BARBARO!
I'm so glad to hear you had ACN. Keep being strong "B". We're wishing you another pain free day and that you get some time outside today.
Thank Michael Matz and Peter Brette for getting those updates to Alex. Will check in with you later sweetie..we've got lots of work to do today. Thanks for the inspiration...You're in our thoughts and prayers 24/7. God Bless and God Speed.

MORNING ALEX!
Thanks for the info on Sweetnorthernsaint. I have a soft spot for Sweety as well. Thus, like to follow their campaigns. Thanks again for all you do and wishing you a wonderful day. You're the best..God Bless
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FANS OF BARBARO - WANTED TO POST THIS MESSAGE FROM SHELLEY A.! WE CAN DO THIS!!!

NEWS REGARDING NEXT PHASE OF ANTI SLAUGHTER CAMPAIGN

Moving forward, we have been asked to take another approach now that the elections are over and the senate has reconvened. (REMEMBER… the outcome of the elections doesn’t affect our strategy).

You’ve all done a great job focusing on the “Big Seven” and the committee members. It is now the time to enter the next phase of our campaign to end horse slaughter. We will no longer be focusing on targeted senators with the exception of Senator Frist.

Starting from this point on, it is strongly suggested that EVERYONE call their OWN senators: we’ve been told they now need to hear from their own constituents.

It is important to know if your senator is a cosponsor BEFORE calling so that you know what to say and show that you are informed.

Make your message short, firm and polite.
If your senators have already cosponsored, thank them and urge them to press to pass the bill immediately, definitely before the end of the year.

If they have not, please urge them to cosponsor and support S1915

This is the current list of sponsor/co-sponsors
SPONSOR: Senator John Ensign (NV) 10/25/2005
COSPONSORS(28), ALPHABETICAL:
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 Carper, Thomas R. [DE] - 9/26/2006
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 Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] - 9/25/2006
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 Martinez, Mel [FL] - 9/28/2006
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
(the dates indicate when they cosponsored)

The only exception is Senator Frist. As Majority Leader he should hear from EVERYONE to get this put on the calendar. Majority Leader # 202-224-3135

Also, this would be the perfect time to get out your address books and contact everyone you know in every state….family, friends, work related contacts, etc. While this group covers a large geographic area, there are many states not represented. Find people in those states and ask them to call their senators.

You guys have done a GREAT job on the previous phase…..now, as requested, let’s go get them as we move into the next stage of our operation to pass S1915 this year!

Let’s use National Call In Day as the beginning of the next phase in getting S1915 passed with THIS Congress.

http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

ORIGINALLY POSTED BY SHELLEY A (Thanks Shelley!)

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Cora - thank you for the reminder - I didn't realize about sponsoring MO horses in honor of NBC - I would like to sponsor Hocks again. Where do I find out how to do that?

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby and All The Horses

Good Morning Everyone,

Martita, your words are beautiful as they are every morning.

Hi Alex, Thank you for all the updates on our boy and all the interesting articles.

Barbaro,
I didn't forget you. I loooooooooooooooove you this big!!! I want to see your leg without the cast, maybe you will pose for new pictures soon? Enjoy your day! Love you bunches.

More good news from Debra WI

From Senator Landrieu's office:
Two new ones: Lautenburg and DeMint will be signing the letter

Milkulski is a co-sponsor of S. 1915

Morning skritches, apples (red), grasses (hand-picked), carrots (organic, baby, with greens)and
salaams to undefeated champion big boss horse of forever Barbaro Jackson...

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FsOB:
First I'm reposting Alex's update 1027:
Mrs. Jackson just called to thank everyone for their support today, and over the next few days, as we continue our efforts re: the anti horse-slaughter bill. [Mon 13/11/06]
Next I'm reposting excerpts from ShelleyA's yesterday...pls note where it says "this can be slipped in any time..."
Special note to Janice, and everybody concerned with whether or not this is going happen...Don't forget: This fight (or race) has been going on for nine long years. This is the homestretch. There is plenty of money and power behind it, just as there is plenty of money and power behind the opposition. Keep in mind: We are watching politics at work, and participating as "civilians", but we are not professional politicians and as such do not (and will never!) know the ins and outs of cutting a deal in the senate. What we do know, though, is that by calling our senators, we are providing external corroboration to the proponents of S1915 that their constituents care about this issue -- thank you Barbaro -- which at this point is an incredibly valuable resource -- and which is why they have asked us to do what they've asked us to do.

REPOST SHELLEY A

Sounds like you all had a very successful National Call In Day! But for us, this has got to be "National Call In Week"!!

However, we have been told that S1915 can be slipped in at anytime. It is one of those things that may not even be announced in advance. That's why it's crucial that we stay on those phones and keep the momentum going!! Get those phones ringing in the morning so they know of the support even before they go to chambers in the afternoon

It should be the same program.....call your own senators and Senator Frist. Keep asking them to get it to the floor THIS SESSION.

What a great job all the FOB have been doing!!!

Posted by: ShelleyA at November 14, 2006 1:00 AM

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

HARD AT WORK

Laurie H. in Mn.

In case you missed my earlier post: You owe me minutes. I called and called all day. Used your "voice" when I called back. One aide laughed and asked what I was doing. I said I was cheating. I told him I called in earlier in support of S. 1915 and I wanted another message left but wasn't sure if he'd take more than one from a person. He said my girl imitation was so horrible he would include my message. Anyway, I'm on the Mn. and Iowa border. It is so cold I can only say: "I want my mommy!" Oh well! Only there for six days and then Az. Take care!
Daryl in Mn.

Posted by: Daryl Smoliak at November 15, 2006 1:54 AM

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DARYL -

Sorry and hope you don't take this wrong, but I found your story hilarious and thought others might enjoy YOUR extra efforts you are putting into S.1915.

Hi Mary S.

In the forum, there is a thread named "MO Mamas Xmas Sponsors for NBC".

The first post is an up to date listing of the horses and their current sponsors. Instructions are in the thread. You are more than welcome to email me if you have any questions. If I can be of any help, I will be more than happy to do so.

Thanks for helping the horses.

I BELIEVE IN BARBARO

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Cora - of course. Thanks for the info

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby and All The Horses

ShelleyA

Thanks for the great news. Looks like the "Barbaro snowball effect" is gathering momentum!!!


GO BARBARO!!!!!!!!!!

In a sublime performance, the Barbaro snowball effect just flattened the opposition. S1915 wins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EVERYONE

PLEASE let's try and contact the Senators this morning and hope that someone they might slip S.1915 in if they see that we are still calling.

SENATORS – CONTACT INFORMATION

CURRENT LIST OF COSPONSORS

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Today we will be in Iowa (brother-in-law), Georgia (ourselves), Texas (parents), New Mexico (Papa), and Ohio (In-laws) when we call the SENATORS.

#### Daryl Smoliak - "girl imitation" LOL. (I know your post was meant for Laurie H. in Mn. sorry, read it anyway and got a great laugh!

#### Thanks for reposting Daryl's post, Socorro. Still laughing

Hi All,
Finally, some good media attention out of San Antonio. This was just sent to me by a coworker.I thought you all might like to see it. Sorry if this is already posted.

http://www2.mysanantonio.com/multimedia/video/NewsOnDemand/index.cfm?videos=41920
Be careful....it's graffic

#### Mary Dubbink - Thanks for the link. I had to do a search on the site (on "slaughterhouse" to get to the article). It did answer a question I had in the back of my mind, like "I didn't know Mexicans eat horsemeat, I wonder if they sell it as beef...")

Here are interesting excerpts:

"Mexico does not have a huge appetite for horsemeat like some parts of Europe, but we're told some markets sell the meat masquerading it as beef. "

"The slaughter industry always is telling everyone these horses are old and sick, and this is a humane alternative for them. They fail to point out even government studies show that 90 percent of these horses are sound, good horses," Heyde said.

At least one of the American horses KENS saw in Mexico was clearly nearing the end of a hard life, but most appeared young and healthy. One was pregnant.

Supporters of a law prevent to prevent the slaughter of horses at home and across the border argue the practice is about profit, not humanely ending a horse's life.

The bill to ban horse slaughter was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives a few months ago. The Senate may vote on the bill before the end of the year.

For more on efforts to support the ban, visit www.saplonline.org/Alerts/102506.htm.

Anita, I know everyone is pushing really hard. What I didn't realize was how it was affecting my normal routine- like eating dinner. I'm not lately, and when I log on to read, I notice that my stomach knots up with worry.

ACN for Bobby!!! Just what I needed to hear!
Alex...thanks for the articles.

Leslie...thanks for the answer to my question about Gallant Secret. I think this must have happened just before I found TWR...I would definately have remembered. I know that Gallant Secret was a very special girl and I often look at her pictures, but now I know why she meant so much to everybody here. How tragic.

I wonder why they didn't use the recovery pool for her and yet it's routine for Bobby. I thought New Bolton used it for all horses coming out of anaesthetic because it's so much safer. That's a mystery. If anyone can link me to 'Barbaro's Dream' I would be grateful.

Shelley...thanks for search tip. I understand how it feels now to be emotionally close to a horse and then lose them. I want to see the horses I've come to know and love run, but there's always that fear that it could happen to them. I've been distraught over Dessie, but if only they could all have his life...that would a perfect world.

Lou Ann...Dessie was something else, wasn't he? The tributes just go on and on and I'm reading every one of them. I'm glad you sent a card to Fondmort! Hopefully we'll have some more good news about him today. My fingers and toes are crossed for his full recovery.

Back to work on this still very murky day!

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I'm on a roll again:

Phil Rogers DID ask me to keep him updated, right?? Well, here's what I'm sending him today:

Mr. Rogers:

In the last two days, S. 1915 has gained five more co-sponsors. They are: Senators Clinton, Akaka, Biden, Murray and Mikulski. There are now 33 co-sponsors adding their names to that of Senator Ensign, the original sponsor. This morning I was informed that Senators DeMint and Lautenberg have added their names to the letter Senator Landrieu has sent regarding this bill.

Over half the Senate is co-sponsoring S.1915. It is vital that Senator Frist introduce a motion to proceed on this bill, without amendments. As you know, he is the key person with regards to getting it onto the floor for a vote this year.

American people have spoken and over half the Senate is listening. Unfortunately, our own two senators are still sending the same canned responses as always. Senator Durbin makes no commitment at all. In speaking with one of Senator Obama's aides, I was told that "Senator Obama will probably sign it if it comes up for a vote this year". Unfortunately, as of today, neither of them has shown that they are listening to their constituents. Neither has stepped forward to sponsor S. 1915, and neither has signed Senator Landrieu's letter.

It is my wish that this bill passes this year. What a wonderful Christmas present that would be, not only to the American public, but to our American horses as well.

Thank you,

Cora M. Adelizzi

I haven't hit the send yet, just in case anyone thinks of something valuable to add.

#### Anna in TX - I'm so sorry to hear about the effects to your eating dinner, and how your stomach knots up when you read about this. My own reaction is a welling up of tears and deep sorrow. But just think about all the people working so hard for the ban, that has to lift your spirits. There is so much cruelty in this world, wouldn't it be wonderful if the ban passed this year...

I just received two emails, one from Obama and one from Dick Durbin, Illinois, saying they both support S1915...

Hey, I was able to get my message out to a real live person in Senator Frist's office - I did not get transfered for a change. A nice young woman with a southern accent.
Yeah!

Daryl,

What a Riot!! Love that I'm not the only one who's been doing that!!

jock4hire (lj)

Robin

I'm wondering if you could email me those responses from Obama and Durbin. I recieved a form-type letter yesterday from Durbin that doesn't sound anything like your letter. He was pretty unbiased on the whole issue.
Would you mind?
tyedyed14@yahoo.com
Thanks
Therese

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You know, if we save all these wonderful responses we've been getting, we could probably go into business-selling canned cr*p!!

The senators are sure trying to feed it to us, maybe we should sell it back to them-and use the money to help the horses!!!

CORA-IL -

Letter is great!

Good morning, Champ:
So comforting to see ACN. Have a great day of healing!
Love to Barbaro! America's spirit!
Daryl

Hi All

This is going GREAT. Five new co-sponsors in the last few days!! And more signatures on Senator Landrieu's letter!! We are seeing signs of progress.

Be aware, the senate is different than the house and that's why our assignment was altered slightly......which seems to be working in our favor.

There are professional lobbyists that have been working on this for years. They need our calls.
So please keep calling your senators, calling Senator Frist and expanding your network of people to make these calls.

As we have been told, S1915 can be slipped in at anytime. It is one of those things that may not even be announced in advance. That's why it's crucial that we stay on those phones and keep the momentum going!! Get those phones ringing in the morning so they know of the support even before they go to chambers in the afternoon

Love to Barbaro...

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There's a lot be said for "visulization." Some may think this sounds a little over the top. But I've read a lot about this practice. So along with contacting our senators and praying to God and the Angels, try visulizing that you are hearing the news that S.1915 has passed. Really focus on it. If there's enough energy in this direction, well, we'll see won't we? I've been visualizing Barbaro grazing back home with Mom and Dad Jackson.

Barbaro is miraculous and has inspired us so much in so many ways and I think we are all caught up in miracles right now. It's awesome.

ACN, great, great, great! I'm not able to bring up a new NBC update on their website--they still list the Nov. 6 update as the latest. Wonder how all of you got a later one yesterday? My Ohio senators still are not listed as co-sponsors of S1915. I'll call them today, and Frist. Sen. DeWine just got heavily defeated, so maybe he won't try; but I will!

Peggy from NEOhio, now Arizona for the winter

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Anna in TX: Also sorry about your dinner probs. This is so difficult to understand . . . unless you factor in the greed issue. It seems like such a no-brainer, doesn't it?

Horses are saved. Breeders become more responsible. Horse owners, and prospective owners, look ahead and plan, rather than just losing interest and taking an easy way out.

The SHs are gov. subsidized. Couldn't those few employees be hired to work with retired horses using monies the gov. has perviously sent to the SHs? Everybody wins.

Can you imagine the support those SHs would receive if they were transformed into retirement villages? And, the positive effect such work would have on the previous employees?

Maybe, I'm just a dreamer, but I BELIEVE IN SOLUTIONS!

Keep up the calls, everyone! We seem to be being heard!

IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN A MIRACLE TODAY, YOU AIN'T PAYIN' ATTENTION!!!

Alex....good morning to you ....may I say AGAIN...how much I appreciate everything you do for this site!!!

Bobbycakes..ACN heal sweet prince of CHAMPIONS!

##Mary S.
Welcome back to the site.. Reading the posts, I know you are soothing to many of the FOB's.

I would like to add to your quote last night and this morning (post time 1:08) from Romans 8:38-39. This would help "me" with my spiritual concerns:

"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God,
which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

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Hi to Cora, Renee, Dora, David, Linda H and all the FOB's out there. Prayers for all who need them..let us know!

I'm off to hit the phones today...took too much time off yesterday...be back later today to read the posts and see what has happened.

Cora, your letter is wonderful! You have a great writing style...

Linda R

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Good Morning D'Anne

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Cora's writing style matches her great personality.

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I appreciate that, Linda.
I'm always worried about mistakes and omissions. I don't trust me when it comes to remembering all the details.

That's why I always count on you guys.

OMG: Are you sweet, Renee.
Thank you.

Hi all, I'm better late than never today. Just can't get rolling yet. However I've read all the
posts to energize myself and now I'm ready to call and email ! Wish I had a fax too.

ACN Barbaro, you are our greatest inspiration.Lead on and we will follow.

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Cora,
Have you sent your letter yet?
Cheers,
Friar Tuck

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No Friar, I haven't. Do you have something to add or correct for me????

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Cora -
Great letter! I especially love the end. Isn't that the truth.

I just read that Hard Spun might run on Dec 2 in a stakes race at Laurel Park, or he will wait until the newly rescheduled Pa Nursery Stakes sometime in mid December. SHELLY, is Mr Boxcar going to possibly be running in it still? Rick Porter said that the race at Delta Downs that they were possibly going to run him in is too much of a jump for him. I am not sure which race that was, but It looks like he may go to Laurel or stay in where he is for now.

Good Morning all FOB's and to the WONDERHORSE himself (Barbaro that is!)Hello to you too ALEX! When will we see a photo of Chappy girl? :-)

Just sharing an excerpt from Joe at TB Friends daily blog:

"A cute dark bay filly came off the slaughter truck yesterday, and there is old mud caked in her mane. I tell the driver Bobby he should put a bell on his truck. Like the ice cream man. He could drive around the county with his bell clanging, and ranchers would race out of their houses to save a horse. Bobby thinks I am looney. He sees fields of horses on my ranch, and calls me the crazy man. And then he gets on Interstate 5 for the two and a half day trip to Texas. 14 horses on the slaughter truck yesterday. As Bobby pulls away the little filly rears and kicks in the driveway. A gleam in her eyes. Her weight is decent, and her feet are in good shape. She is probably a thoroughbred. I name her Honey Bunch, after my favorite cereal. She is wormed and vaccinated. Given a tub of sweet feed. Out to the fields goes Honey Bunch, and Cathy will clean her mane this weekend. Cathy does the makeovers. A whole new look for Honey Bunch..."

FOB's and Joe's blog are my inspiration . . .

Carol
San Diego

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Excellent..

Could you modify the line that says "over half the senate is co-sponsoring" and the line that says "American people have spoken and over half the senate is listening"

If we have 34 co-sponsors (which by the way is a tremendous amount of support for a senate bill!)
out of 100 senators, shouldn't that number be closer to one-third or 30%...?

[Of course at this rate with the enthusiasm of FsOB by next week we could well have 50%!!]

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

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Friar Tuck
I was wondering about that 50% part too. I'm making both of those changes right now.

Thank you for your help.

Forgot the link in my previous post - if you want to read the whole story:

http://www.tbfriends.com/

Carol
San Diego

Good Morning Barbaro! I'm so glad you continue to get stronger!

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Friends of Barbaro,

My posts have been few and far between for the past few weeks as my grandmother has been suffering with congestive heart failure.

She passed away yesterday. She was 94 years old and she was my very best friend in the world. When I was growing up she would take me to her sister's farm and she taught me to love and care for horses as well as ride them. Such peaceful, long, picturesque rides we took together. Now the memories are all I have and I will cherish every one of them.

If I know my gram, she's caring for and loving all of the horses in heaven. They are lucky to have her, I know I was.

God Bless Joe at TB Friends!!!!

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Designgirl7; I am very sorry about your loss. It sounds like your grandmother was a very sweet lady and you two had a lot in common and spent some wonderful time together.

Carol,
I like your style! Looney is a good thing,I'll ring that bell for miles and miles. Where is the truck? Big hugs for what you do. Honey Bunch, welcome home.

Designergirl,

My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family now. So sorry for your loss. Your grammy sounds like she was a wonderful woman, and I know you have already asked her to look out for all our 4 legged friends we have lost over the years....bless you.

#### Carol San Diego - Thanks for the excerpt from Joe at TB Friends daily blog. Tears welled up again... Do you have the site address for TB Friends daily blog?

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Friar

I changed the first sentence to read "over 30%" and the second one to read "one third". Following the sentence with one third, I added another sentence. "This is a tremendous amount of support for a Senate bill", which I LOVE the sound of!!

Thanks again Friar. This letter sounds stronger now for those changes.

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Designgirl7 - I am so very sorry for your loss. In the quiet you will be able to feel your Gram - I believe they do stay for a while. God bless you and your family.

Love, Light and Protection

Carol - just saw the addy on a later post. Thanks.

Jo

Test

Lynda

Yes, Boxcar is scheduled for the PA Nursery. I'm REALLY hoping that Hard Spun will be pointed in a different direction LOL.
But who knows how good he can be if he waits for the gate to open!!!

Designgirl7,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Grandmother. I had the same kind of relationship with mine. We always miss them, they are a very special part of our lives. Just remember this...She will always carry you. She will be with you, and you will know it.

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Awww, I'm so sorry Designgirl. Hold on to all the good memories you can.

Cora,

I am also afraid that Sen Frist will just ignore the bill. When I call his office, I am telling them there are 5 more cosponsors for a total of 33 and please not to ignore our bipartisan request to put the bill on the calendar. ai'm trying anything to get his attention!!

Barbaro...

So you continue to know. God is watching over you as you heal. He is holding you and all your caregivers in his arms. He NEVER lets us go. Keep resting my pal.

You are so LOVED! Scratches on your ears, kisses on your face, and hugs on your neck.

You won't ever understand it, but your life has changed so many. Of course that is God trying to get his message to US. God wanted us to have the EDEN life.

Horse Hands Across America and the World!
Keep the Faith!
Hoofray! Hoofray! Hoofray!

I read Joe at TB Friends blogs everyday and it spurs me on.

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Love & prayers to all. Weather horrible, electricity popping on/off. thunder/lightening,gotta shutdown.

BARBARO-hope it is not bad where you are! have fun big ole boy!

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Patty:

I keep Frist up to date too-whether he wants to hear it or not. In my first call this morning, I also told him that "today would be a perfect day to introduce the motion...........etc.

Dora,
I hope you are OK?

Designgirl17 - my heart goes out to you. I remember when you first posted that your Grammy was having difficulties. I prayed every day for her and she is now in a much better place. I know you will keep her memory strong within you as that is an honor God has entrusted you with.

Peace be with you.

Linda R

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Don't worry about Dora, Renee. Shes got Popeye to protect her. LOL

### The sheriff of Maricopa County (greater Phoenix area) is a huge supporter of animal rights and severely prosecutes neglect/abuse cases. I have sent an email and will follow up with a fax and call. My friend bought a beautiful mustang at a mustang/burro adoption - and beautiful Bella - had experienced extensive training at a prison facility in Canon City, Colorado. It is my understanding that many prisons feature programs for re-training inmates to work with horses and animals - for future adoption. I am thinking that perhaps some of our FOB's could do some checking ....... and make new connections for perhaps additional PR - and for more folk to call into the senators .......
These are wonderful programs for animals and inmates alike ...... and a place and opportunity for horses to go to live and prosper.

Sherry - Arizona

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Popeye and his chicken?

#### Designgirl7 - All my sympathy, but you are blessed with golden memories...

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DESIGNGIRL17

My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your Gram - it sounds like you two shared some wonderful experiences together, and I personally feel a sense of comfort that all of our horse angels - Darlin', Pine Island, Lost in the Fog, Dessie - and unfortunately others too numerous to mention, now have a very special person just waiting to groom them all!
Love to you, dear!
Nancy

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Sherry,

Animal Planet used to have a program that showed inmates training dogs for adoption. It is a great program and only "deserving" inmates get the dogs. In all cases the program brought peace and calm and kindness to the inmate.

Ro & Brady

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Cora,
Sounds great! (Even better, it's true!)
Cheers,
Friar Tuck

####Renee

Popeye with chicken and spinach. Sounds like Chicken Florentine to me.

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Thank you Friar

On that positive note, I'm off to hit the send button.

### Cora,
Yummy.

Designgirl17...
Our blessings and sympathy to you. Losing someone you love is hard...may God give you comfort and peace...

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My spell checker has a warped sense of humor.
It wanted me to change Obama's to Osama's. Gee, he hasn't co-sponsored, but he isn't THAT bad.

OKAY, called the Senators, but I am tired of talking to his machine and my new approach will be to ALSO call his TN office, it can't hurt.

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SHELLEY A -

Sorry, but when does Mr. Boxcar race?

DEBBIE L.A. -

YOU GOT IT!

Good Morning Gang.

DesignGirl7, you have my sympathy and prayers.

Thanks Socorro for your link at 12:55PM. I voted and left a comment.

Hi Alex. Sorry it is foggy and soupy. It was 12 degrees here this AM.

Dear Socorro and all FOBs:
I'm glad you enjoyed the story. I've invested myself fully into this project. Barbaro changed my life. I did not know about horse slaughtering before coming to TWR. Sometimes it gets very tough, the sad stories such as the Missouri horses. I can't believe we can do this in what is supposed to be the most civilized nation on earth. As a species I believe it is our responsibility to care for this planet. And a huge component in that care is to nurture and protect all life, not kill it! I will fight to no end to stop this industry. The next step in our moral progression, both as a species and as a nation, is when the slaughterhouses are shut down. I also find I need my sense of humor to negate the sadness of the journey we are on. I am a male, but I cry and I cry hard. And often, as I see the horrors these innocent animals suffer from the dark side of the human heart. I use my humor to stay attached to realities. As an example, American Airlines ships, I believe, the vast majority of "horse meat" (horses ARE NOT meat)overseas. AA has a very large number of employees in Tulsa, where I visit my son for a couple months. So last week I went to their employee parking lot and put Humane Society National Call In Day flyers on every windshield. I also make presentations to small groups about hs. One individual, pro-slaughter, brought up the insane argument about too many horses around if the bill goes through. He wanted a concrete answer on what will be done with all these EXTRA horses. I took the high road. I told him that I had not thought of that angle. I said perhaps he was right and one morning we'd wake up and there'd be horses on our front yards. They'd be having races in our streets. Little ponies dreaming of growing up to be Barbaro. Hundreds of little ponies dreaming of becoming a Big Boss Horse. Visions in their heads of being on TV and biting a CBS reporter. And the problems we would have in getting our morning coffee. Starbucks would be overrun with horses ordering lattes. Most of them in the drive-up lane. And not being able to get a seat in any coffee house because you got these darn ol' horses sitting around reading their Daily Racing Forms. "Hay, did you see Invasor make that move? Pretty good, huh?" An older horse responds, "Sonny, he and any of today's kids would be swamped by Big Red!" On and on and on! And movie theatres. Thank the good lord for stadium seating. At least we can see between their ears. So I told him maybe he was right. Maybe this could turn into "Planet of the Horses!" and we'd all become slaves in a new world order where horses rule. A horse in the White House! A horse in the Kremlin! Imagine that summit meeting! Anyway, sorry for the long post. Just needed to dialogue! It's off to the phones. I will never let Barbaro, Darlin' and all our beloved horses down.
Daryl!

### Ro and Brady - Yes .... I see it as a "win-win" ....... the inmates learn new skills - the animals become more adoptable - and both seemingly find the love and compassion badly needed. Could be seen as great rehap for both inmates and animals -
Off to make more calls/faxes - and to expand my "circle" of connections.

Sherry - Arizona

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Sherry,
I'm familiar with that. I love Sheriff Joe because he loves animals so much.

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Designgirl17,
So sorry about your grandma. Grandmas are VERY special people. God Bless.

### Oh, Daryl ...... I do love your humor and passion for the cause ...... and endless energy !! Looking forward to meeting you during your stay in Arizona !!!

Sherry

Way to go Daryl....don't EVER give up the fight. I am with you 110%

Awesome.

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Oh yeah, those horses in the Starbucks drive up are going to be a REAL problem. LOLOL

Thanks for the best laugh I've had in a while.

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Daryl:

I LOVE it, that's a classic!!

Hi Barbaro -- Congratulations on your new bandage, and your new stall. Great news on your right hind, nice work, mister! Sending you all the very best wishes for a grand day, a grand week, and lots of healthy growth on the left hind. You know what to do, just eat, grow, and nip whoever isn't watching.

Woke up early to call Sens, Frist, Boxer, and Feinstein. Sen Feinstein's aide is nice and cheery - maybe because she was re-elected!? Hopefully we all are able to keep the call levels up so the bill is put on the calendar.

Always nice to hear that Barbaro continues to do well and heal. What an amazing story he is in many ways. Though I have not been in on the beginning of getting HR503 passed and getting S1915 up for a vote, I really feel a part of it all. Thanks everyone for letting me help.

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MARGIE -

Thanks, it is now up to 69% for the Bill. CathyMc is the original poster of the link.

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Designgirl7
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know that you have just lost you're best friend and the emptiness must be overwhelming. You were blessed to have such a wonderful relationship. Know that she is now watching over you. You will never be alone.

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One TB with cream to go.

Dearest Barbaro,

So glad to hear Dr. Anderson's positive report! I'm also glad you like your new stall, it's nice for you to have a bit more room to move around in. Keep healing Sweetheart and stay happy. I love you Honey and look forward to the day you can go home.

Alex, thank you, thank you, thank you for all the great work you do for us. You truly are an amazing and dedicated man with a heart of gold. We love you!

Rosemarie + Sherry - I remember that show on Animal Planet, it was called Cell Dogs. It was a really great show. Some of the inmates had never had animal companions before. They really became attached to their trainees. They had one with male inmates and another with female inmates. I wonder why they have not done more? It really seemed to benefit all involved.

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Sherry,
Thanks for that information about inmates working with animals. I have also seen a program on this work being done with all sorts of people - from people in hospitals to those in jail and think it is a great program and very healing for everyone involved. Animals are non-judgemental and accepting which can be very healing for these people and in some cases the only time in their lives they have experienced love and affection.

Barbaro, appreciative with his bigger stall. How sweet is he.

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Renee

He's so sweet that he should be MY HORSE!!!!!

I WANT HIM!!!!! HeH

## Debbie B - I would think the programs are expensive to fund ..... I do know that when my friend bought his mustang, Bella .... the untrained mustangs went for $100 or so ......
but .... the 4 trained (by inmates) were involved in a regular bidding process - and she went to the highest bidder. In this case - $1200 of the $1400 went back to the prison and the rest to the BLM. Another friend recently told me that trained mustangs had gone for less than $500 at an adoption he'd gone to. I, for one, would like to see lots more tax $$$'s head in this direction .... it is so worthwhile for both inmates and animals. Here come the FOB's ....
"prison reform !!!" Daryl ?????

Sherry - Arizona

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Good Morning FOPB Family
Here's my Call report:
Frist...I asked to speak to a person familiar with S1915, got transferred and was told Bill was still in Committee.....DUH!!!!
Stevens....Devon said Commerce is still working on Appropriation Bills but Stevens was "hopeful" about our Bill.....HUMH?
Boxer...I always ask that she use her influence in Commerce to get the Bill out.
Feinstein...I keep asking her to sign Landrieu's letter.

Everyone....please remember in calling to ask the Senators to sign Landrieu's letter.

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This was just posted on the DB.

7 -LITTLE SHOW DOGS (maltese,Poms, Taco bell dogs)WERE STOLEN OUT OF A VAN(broke the window)IN GREENSBORO NC on 11/12/06.

HERE ARE 2 LINKS TO THE SITE.

I AM HAVING TROUBLE PASTING THE INFO HERE, SO HOPEFULLY THE LINKS WILL OPEN.

LOST AND FOUND -PHOTOS

LOST AND FOUND

THIS IS WHY THIS FORUM IS SO PRECIOUS.

WE CAN HELP SAVE LIVES !

#####Nancy J, your help is a welcome addition! Welcome aboard.

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It would help if I posted the links

LOST&FOUNDPHOTOS

LOST&FOUND

Ro & Brady

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Designgirl, so very sorry for the loss of your best friend. You'll always have so many wonderful memories.

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Daryl, you are so inspiring.

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Soccoro, thanks for the post - I voted in my 2 cents worth.

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Why am I hungry for Popeye's???

Dear Martita,

Once again, you touch my soul deeply. Thank you.

So many things to be thankful for as the holiday draws near: Barbaro's continued healing and good spirits, his new real estate/stall, and the unflagging devotion from his connections and fans.

Also, I am very thankful for all that Alex does to keep us informed. All his efforts are deeply appreciated.

Rosemary in NE Ohio- Thank you for the tip on the blanket. My hubby is going to be ordering one for me for my birthday. It is really beautiful. I will get to sleep with Bobby keeping me warm.

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Just being suspicious and cynical today. I am beginning to realize that there are more and more people out there raising horses specifically for meat. As if there isn't enough food to eat! But what really worries me is this drought here in the west and these people now cannot afford to feed these horses and are just sending them out to pasture to "let nature take its' course". (As was posted by someone in the DB). After S1915 passes, we need to start making sure laws are enforced.

Gang, I am a different person than I was 6 months ago. Aren't all of you?

Barbaro has a new stall??

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Margie - No doubt about that. We are all wiser and more driven for all animals than when we started here.

Forgive my naivete but I have never joined a blog. This is important though. My sophmore is working on an assignment due Friday for Honors English. The assignment is to write an issue-based letter to a politician about an issue of great personal concern. My child LOVES horses, hence will be writing a letter about the anti slaughter legislation, addressed to our senator.

Here is where I need your help. With a heavy school load there is not lots of extra time to thoroughly research the House Bill and Senate Bill. We needs links to sites that are fact-based. We all share a common emotional link here. We needs facts that can quickly be crafted into a one page, 5 paragraph letter. I will check this site at 3pm EST for any links to sites about these bills. Thanks so much

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Debbie B
Where did you see a Barbaro blanket. What a great way to keep warm and sleep.

Margie and Kathy J
You are both right. I know I have learned so much. My eyes are wider open to horses. I drive with one eye on the road and one looking for trucks that may have horses in them. I might be gutsey enough to follow and ask where they are bringing the horses?

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Big B. has a larger stall? I am packing my camp cot into the Montero as we speak! I'll post again once I get into Chester County. Renee, meet me at NBC with the blankets and your cot.

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Margie,
Hurry...I'm already here.

GOOD NEWS! Just read on another board that Sen Mikulski from MD just signed on today as another co-sponsor of S1915-that will make 33.

Also found this link to a Washington think tank poll on the issue--please vote.

WASHINGTON THINK TANK POLL

Cathy

Posted by: CathyMc at November 15, 2006 6:47 AM

Cathy, thank you for the post. I voted on the site at 8:54 a.m., Pacific time. The count at the time was 70% in favor of the bill, 30% opposed. I don't know how to do a quick link, but if anyone wants to vote, you can scroll up to Cathy's link. I just thought it deserved a copy and paste for anyone coming in from the West Coast and for anyone who scrolls from the bottom up. Thanks again Cathy.

Does "larger stall" mean that maybe he's out of ICU?

annie,
I think he will be there until the hoof grows out.

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Me too, Renee. One eye on the road and the other eye looking for any horses I see in the fields around here, assessing their condition. Cattle trucks, and double deckers are a common sight around here.

THANK YOU, DR. KATHY! It is so good to see your positive report. It is invaluable to get your insights, since you know Barbaro so very well.

He is such a sweet guy and and seems to be so appreciative of things done for him. I'm happy he has new larger digs..

We all love him so..

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Margie,
We don't see that up here, but you never know. Usually we will see horse trailers with cute hinies out the back.

Renee: That's what I thought, too. But wasn't sure. Hope he still has a window!

Good morning Barbaro! Such good news about you this morning, I hope you like your new bigger stall , you'll have more room to move around if you can't go outside because of the weather. Lots of hugs and kisses to you Bobby Jackson!
*Designgirl- I am so sorry about your Gramma passing away, she will always be with you in spirit and in your heart.
*Socorro- I wrote a comment too to the Washington site and voted, thanks for telling us about it. When I saw Daryls post I thought to myself GO DARYL!
That is great news about the new 3 on the cosponsor list, maybe today we'll have more to add, all of you are doing a fantastic job.
That is a touching story about Joe and the T.B that colt will be so happy now and well cared for, my prayers go out to the other horses on that trailer headed to TX.Pray for miracles they do happen, Barbaro is a living miracle.
mary mi

annie,
I'm sure he has only the best.

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Designgirl7

So sorry about your Gram, my two are in heaven also, helping take care of all the critters as well.

When someone I was very close to passes I like to think that I have a personal guardian angel. You know your Gram is watching over you now...

Sherry in Az.
Just scanning quickly but do I see that you are talking about Sheriff Joe Arpaio? That man IS the man! He loves animals. In fact, one night one of the Phoenix TV stations ran an interview with his wife. She said he told her not to tell the public about his affection for animals in that it would ruin his tough guy image. She was joking of course. In that piece it showed how he fixed up an old, I think, jail and housed lost dogs and cats. Everyday he brought inmates to care for them. Sheriff Joe, America's Sheriff. Tough on crime, tough on the bad guys, loving and caring for the innocent! It does not get any better!
LOL Daryl!
And looking forward to meeting you!
Hey, maybe we can get a few horses and walk around Arizona Mills. They have those cobblestone floors. Can you imagine the sound of hooves on that floor? And we can take our beloved equine into stores and try on hats and stuff. And wouldn't it be fun to go to the food court and have them stand in front of Paradise Cafe and stare at the carrots?

Off to do some faxing now. Please everyone, let's keep this going. We are so very much needed!

###Renee, have a nice lunch! LOL

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. Compel each member to immediately 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)

God Bless and Protect Us and all of The Horses

Posted by: Mary S at November 15, 2006 1:10 PM

Hello Mary S.,

I'm so happy to see your postings today. They're wonderful, like you. Thank you Mary.

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I hope his new roomier stall is also complete with a t.v. He can watch all the reruns of Mr. Ed with Renee and Margie.

Barbaro... Way to MOVE!

Jefferson TV show song comes to mind...

We're Movin On Up!

Still waiting to meet you in a big field, with Hot Dogs, Soda, and warm sun on your sweet back.

Horse Hands Across America and the World!
Keep the Faith!
Hoofray! Hoofray! Hoofray!

Good Luck to Snuff Box today as he makes his debut in the 6th at Aqueduct.

###Thanks Margie. You're so cute.

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One more thing. The Queen is going to the Kentucky Derby next year? I read that somewhere. I just love Her Majesty. Someone by the name of Elizabeth posts here. Could it be????

###Kathy J,
Aren't you joining us?

Renee & Margie - Funny! Say hi to Barbaro for me and give him ONE BIG KISS! OK Maybe more...

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BDude! You chow hound you! Eat a great breakfast and have a wonderful, active day!

Your friends from Washington

Julie, Lola, Cecil, Monique and Lola

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Karen in Las Vegas

Great news about Sen.Mikulski! I have been calling and e-mailing her for a couple of months, will have to e-mail her a thank you

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OK BDude I put Lola twice because that's just the kind of girl she is--

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I just called Sen. Burns. I got my pal Katie. I said that if he feels he can't support that he should please remain neutral.

Katie said she doesn't think he will remain neutral, but she doesn't think he will block it.

As always, she's her huffy little self. I asked her to give him my message.
His other people are so nice, then there's her.

I'm not sure if that was a good response or a bad response from her, but to me it sounds a little better. It sounds like he'll vote no, but he won't stop it from being voted on.

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Anita,
I know I'll go into shock when I see him and just stare at his beauty. When I come out of it guaranteed he will get many kisses and hugs.

Margie will start it.

Has anyone heard how Rachel at KF is doing? I hope she is better. I miss her.

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Cora,
I have to call my friend Katie(pickelpuss)and ask her the same thing. I'm in my suit of armour.

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Beware, Renee. She seemed really out of sorts today.

HARD AT WORK

Laurie H. in Mn.

In case you missed my earlier post: You owe me minutes. I called and called all day. Used your "voice" when I called back. One aide laughed and asked what I was doing. I said I was cheating. I told him I called in earlier in support of S. 1915 and I wanted another message left but wasn't sure if he'd take more than one from a person. He said my girl imitation was so horrible he would include my message. Anyway, I'm on the Mn. and Iowa border. It is so cold I can only say: "I want my mommy!" Oh well! Only there for six days and then Az. Take care!
Daryl in Mn.

Posted by: Daryl Smoliak at November 15, 2006 1:54 AM

Daryl, you are adorable! I know that is not usually something a man wants to hear (or read in this case) but I hope you know what I mean! LOL Thank you for all your efforts! Here's a warm hug for you! :)

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Cora,
Isn't she lovely. She told me the same thing through her snorts, grunts, hisses and spitting. Grace school would not her in the least.

Everyone,

I just read this post on the message board. It looks important.

2538.1

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON SB 1915 - HORSE SLAUGHTER LEGISLATION

11/16/06 8:17 AM PST

I just talked to Kathryn O'Mara in Senator Ensign's office. Sen Ensign is a Sponsor of the bill. They are working hard to get SB 1915 attached to another bill, not to get it passed as a seperate piece of legislation. She said their best shot on getting it passed is on December's Omnibus bill. This is a bill that is done at the end of the year that encompasses the last minute legislation from many different areas, education, energy, etc. The chicken soup of legislation. She said the best thing to do is to continue to call your Senators, and Senator Frist & Senator McConnell asking them -- not to get SB 1915 on the calender -- but to Co-Sponsor and if they're not willing to do that -- to SUPPORT SB 1915 TO PASS THIS SESSION IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE.

The calls are definately making a difference! Good job guys, I call just about everyday and they definately make note of whose calling about what. Keep up the good work!

A good tip on calling (i used to be a lobbyist in Washington, D.C. for 10 years) is to ask for the person that handles Agriculture for the Senator....and then to really politely talk to them....acknowledge what they have done and to push the above message. If you get a VM, make sure to say Support Horse Slaughter Legislation in your first breath as they will quickly listen to calls and erase.

Pass on the word!

Thanks!

Lisa Lashaway

DesignGirl

I am so very sorry. My love and prayers to you and your family

Cheryl

Mom on a mission go to:

www.equineadvocates.com

can someone post T.Bonne Pickens site also,please

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I hope Dora and all ur FOB in the southern states are OK. There are some pretty severe storms running from Lousianna to Florida.

Good Morning All

Thanks for the news, Alex. Great news!

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Chris I think that was the same young lady I spoke to yesterday and I think her name is Jeanette. WOOOHOOOO!! getting straight through is GREAT!

Will check in later with everyone, hope you are all well. You too, Mr BJ

Love you all

Cheryl

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Renee

I could be wrong, but I think Katie is still young enough to not be able to speak/debate politely with someone who doesn't agree with her.

I've had looong conversations with Ellen. She's a gem. She is pro-slaughter, but we have had the most pleasant conversations. I never hang up feeling like I was just in a war of words.

Very cute, puts a smile on your face.

Adorable

Ro & Brady

Good Afternoon Champ. I am thrilled to hear that you are getting used to less hardware. I am sure you love your new stall. Give it a good roll and it will smell just like the old one. Hope you get to graze today. Be careful, Love you lots big guy.

xoxoxoxox

Alex, you continue to amaze me with your ability to get the updates on Barbaro. You are ingenious and the epitome of persistance. All of Barbaro's fans thank you.

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Ro & Brady
Thanks
I need that.

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Cora
It makes a big difference.

Rosemarie. How cute!

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Renee

Well, you know what they say, that wisdom comes with age??? I'd say she has a bit of a wait left for hers. LOL

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Karen

That sounds like an interesting tactic, but I wonder if it wouldn't be more appropriate towards the end, if the bill hasn't passed, and time is getting short??

If we start saying that now, it sort of sounds like WE think it isn't going to get voted on.

No disrespect intended, JMHO, such as it is.

I BELIEVE IN BARBARO

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I'm sorry, I forgot to add one thing:

I for one fully believe that it will pass. After all, it has the backing of the FOB's and the "Barbaro Steamroller" is on the move to flatten the competition.

(Now why am I visualizing the adorable little Mannheim Steamroller, all decked out for Christmas as I am saying this)?

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Cora,
I love Mannheim Steamroller.

Bobby
How exciting, you've moved and have more room! I'm happy to hear Dr. Anderson says you're doing well. Keep it up magnificent horse. You have a great afternoon under God's protection, as He completes you miraculous healing. I'll check on you tonight.

ALEX
Thanks again, and again, for keeping us updated and informed.

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Cora, IL "Well, you know what they say, that wisdom comes with age??? I'd say she has a bit of a wait left for hers. LOL"

Sheez, with that, some of us (me) ought to be real wizards by now.. LOL --

Designgirl,
I am so sorry to hear of your gram's passing. I was also very close to my grandmother. She also died from CHF. I actually found her & I felt so horrible that she was alone when she died. I miss her so much. I feel so bad because she didn't get a chance to see my kids. They would've loved her. Remember the good times with her. That's something that can never be taken away from you. You will always have your wonderful memories and in time when you think about them you'll feel more happiness than sadness. Remember, she will always be in your heart.

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Susan
Yeah, me too, but I keep hoping..and waiting..and hoping....

Renee
Me too. When we put up our Christmas display, we play all Mannheim music through speakers outside, as well as broadcast it on a radio transmitter so people can listen on their car radios.

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As evidenced by the Post @ 5:28 we need to CALL, CALL, CALL & then call some more. I would like to see the HSUS issue another National Call Day since that's when we seem to get the high volumn needed.
I just can't stand the thought of hundreds or maybe thousands of more horses slaughtered if this goes into December.

Alex & Tim,

I just wanted to "Thank You" for all of your updates and work that you've done rgarding Barbaro and all of the other equine updates. God bless you both & Barbaro too.

Sometime soon I would like to make a trip to Fairhill, if at all possible.

Take care,
Kathy Sobiesiak

Mom on a Mission

http://www.endhorseslaughtering.com/

Good Luck!!

MAY I PLEASE SUGGEST that we stick to what Mrs. Jackson and Shelley have suggested.

AS PER SHELLEY A. -

We have been asked to take another approach now that the elections are over and the senate has reconvened. (REMEMBER… the outcome of the elections doesn’t affect our strategy).

Starting from this point on, it is strongly suggested that EVERYONE call their OWN senators: we’ve been told they now need to hear from their own constituents.

SENATORS – CONTACT INFORMATION

It is important to know if your senator is a cosponsor BEFORE calling so that you know what to say and show that you are informed.

CURRENT LIST OF COSPONSORS

Make your message short, firm and polite.
If your senators have already cosponsored, thank them and urge them to press to pass the bill immediately, definitely before the end of the year.

If they have not, please urge them to cosponsor and support S1915.

The only exception is Senator Frist. As Majority Leader he should hear from EVERYONE to get this put on the calendar. Majority Leader # 202-224-3135

Also, this would be the perfect time to get out your address books and contact everyone you know in every state….family, friends, work related contacts, etc. While this group covers a large geographic area, there are many states not represented. Find people in those states and ask them to call their senators.

You guys have done a GREAT job on the previous phase…..now, as requested, let’s go get them as we move into the next stage of our operation to pass S1915 this year!

Thanks Shelley, I also suggested

www.equineadvocates.com

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Karen

The chicken soup of legislation, not sure what that means.
"not to get SB 1915 on the calender"
Can someone tell me what that said? Not sure I understand that???
Thanks Karen for posting going to read that again. Started out with, you better be glad you in DC, here in Alabama it really bad weather

Emailed Frist this morning, then wrote new letters to my senators and faxed them.
Then I called them both. Started with, you better be glad your in DC, the weather here in Alabama is terrible. both laughed and started talking about the weather.
First time the girl in Shelby's office was nice to me. Robert in Sessions office is always nice.

If you have time could you call my Alabama senators. Shelby at 202-224-5744 Sessions at 202-224-4124
Robert in Sessions told me on Monday, he had received 50 calls. That's a very small numbers for the state!

Thanks.
Need to read some post now.

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Anita in MA,
I assume MA is Massachusetts - I grew up in Brookline before ending up in San Diego! Joe's TBFriends is amazing although he is in Northern CA so I feel as far away from them as if I was still living in Brookline . . .

Wasn't that idea great, ring the bell like an ice cream truck to see who comes out to save the horses . . . that is why we need to keep at the Senators to co-sponsor S1915 and get Frist to calendar it - more time in the Senate session this year means more hope!

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MOM on a MISSION,

Ask Daryl Smoliak if you can borrow his Star-Tribune letter to the editor - it sums up alot of the key points and your sophomore can expound on them!!

GO FOB's!!

Carol
San Diego

In response to 5:28 post...

No need to panic. We've been told that this bill could be passed in several ways. It is not uncommon to attach it to a piece of legislation that is totally unrelated. There are still many options available.

The only thing I disagree with, at this time, is asking for the person who handles agricultural matters for the senator. While it may be moved to Agriculture, right now the bill is in the Commerce Committee. You should be asking for the aide that handles the anti slaughter legislation, specifically S1915. They assign these matters differently in each senators office.

The calls have picked up 5 co-sponsors. Keep making the calls and DO NOT stop asking Frist to put it on the calendar. However it happens, we just want it to get there!!

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HMMMMMMMM
Bobby J has more room.................OK
SLUMBER PARTY AT BOBBY'S.....YEAHHHH

Anita in Ma. and Carol in San Diego!
No one needs to ask permission to use that article. It was written in the spirit of this group and for this group! Use it and attach your name! Whatever it takes to get exposure and whatever it takes to get this bill to the floor and passed!
LOL Daryl!

I posted this on the last page, so am reposting here...
Someone VERY SPECIAL is having a birthday on Friday...
Please take a moment to light a candle for him...

Alex's candles

This is my first attempt at being a link monster, so hope this works...

Thank you SHELLEY A.

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON SB 1915 - HORSE SLAUGHTER LEGISLATION

11/15/06 8:17 AM PST

I just talked to Kathryn O'Mara in Senator Ensign's office. Sen Ensign is a Sponsor of the bill. They are working hard to get SB 1915 attached to another bill, not to get it passed as a seperate piece of legislation. She said their best shot on getting it passed is on December's Omnibus bill. This is a bill that is done at the end of the year that encompasses the last minute legislation from many different areas, education, energy, etc. The chicken soup of legislation. She said the best thing to do is to continue to call your Senators, and Senator Frist & Senator McConnell asking them -- not to get SB 1915 on the calender -- but to Co-Sponsor and if they're not willing to do that -- to SUPPORT SB 1915 TO PASS THIS SESSION IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE.

The calls are definately making a difference! Good job guys, I call just about everyday and they definately make note of whose calling about what. Keep up the good work!

A good tip on calling (i used to be a lobbyist in Washington, D.C. for 10 years) is to ask for the person that handles Agriculture for the Senator....and then to really politely talk to them....acknowledge what they have done and to push the above message. If you get a VM, make sure to say Support Horse Slaughter Legislation in your first breath as they will quickly listen to calls and erase.

Pass on the word!

Thanks!

Lisa Lashaway

YEHAWWWW...it worked...thanks to Susan O for sending me the instructions!!!
Now, just got to figure out how to turn off the bold...L

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Are we doing anything for the BD Boy?

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Renee, of course I'll be joining you and Margie...I'll be bringing the peppermints and greentops!

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Lisa Lashaway - thanks for the information!

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Congratulations Tracie, on you addition to the "link master association".

I believe we need to follow Shelley's direction and not get confused.

In response to 5:28 post...

No need to panic. We've been told that this bill could be passed in several ways. It is not uncommon to attach it to a piece of legislation that is totally unrelated. There are still many options available.

The only thing I disagree with, at this time, is asking for the person who handles agricultural matters for the senator. While it may be moved to Agriculture, right now the bill is in the Commerce Committee. You should be asking for the aide that handles the anti slaughter legislation, specifically S1915. They assign these matters differently in each senators office.

The calls have picked up 5 co-sponsors. Keep making the calls and DO NOT stop asking Frist to put it on the calendar. However it happens, we just want it to get there!!

Posted by: ShelleyA at November 15, 2006 6:12 PM

Hi Alex - thanks, so much for the updates from Kathy and all - has anyone mentioned the possibilities of any new pictures of Barbaro and/or his right hind, now that it's out of the cast? They must know that we are all dying to see the boy's "new" leg :o).

Peg

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Socorro, I agree.

We must stay on the path that we have been on. Do not change what you are saying to your senators and Frist. Keep calling!!

Some offices assign this issue to Animal Rights or Horse Slaughter. I agree with Shelley that we should ask for the person assigned to the Horse Slaugher bill.

Ro & Brady

Being from Maryland, I have been calling both Sen. Mikulski and Sen. Sarbanes on an annoyingly regular basis. I just sent a Thank You email to Ms Mikulski to applaud her new co-sponsorship and urging her to do everything she can to get the bill to the floor for passage. I had gotten a very ho-hum written response from Sarbanes saying he has supported animal welfare issues in the past and would "keep my views in mind should relevant legislation come before the full Senate for consideration." I fired him off an email, too, thanking him for his response and asking him to join his esteemed colleague, Ms Mikulski, as a co-sponsor, because "the American people want this deplorable practice to end -- please help us to accomplish this before this session of Congress ends." Hopefully he will rise to the ocassion. I continue to believe that we will accomplish our goal and this Congress will end the slaughter, with much thanks to our Beloved Barbaro and his league of Fans!

Hugs and healing to all in need, especially those who have suffered loss. Prayers are always appreciated for my little Lottie (Charlotte), the miracle Siamese who is living with kidney failure -- 9 months and still going strong! Dasher & Chase say Hi to all their FOB friends too!

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Hay Socorro...
Where's Nazni?

Hello everyone

In case it hasn't been mentioned yet - I just talked to Sen. Nelson's aide who told me it was her understanding that Sen. Nelson signed Sen. Landrieu's letter.

Janice
from Florida

Hi -- just checking in. My husband is doing pretty well after his kidney stone procedure, and is resting now. I have a migraine and so am going to rest while he rests.

I would just agree with what everyone is saying in the last few minutes here, about not worrying and just keeping up with the calls. The procedural posture of all of these things tends to be kind of confusing. We don't really need to know the details; just let the senators know what WE want.

Please keep calling the appropriate numbers that Shelley has given out. The D.C. number is the correct one for Frist; his Tennessee numbers are for local constituents who want to visit the capital, etc., etc. We need to call him in his capacity as Senate Majority Leader, and that is the D.C. number that Shelley gave us.

I think it's best not to identify this as an Agricultural issue, because it reallly isn't one. Horses are not livestock. Asking for an animal welfare aide would be appropriate, though...

I am very excited about the five new co-sponsors!

two stories of interest

Burns is Burnt

And

Trent Lott is Back

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CATHY POTTER/CALIFORNIA -

Probably at home and getting to know Abu Dhabi.

Her husband moved into an Apartment Building as it was being finished. The problem with that is the contractors have not installed wiring for the phone or cable. Word of advise NEVER move into a building under a year old in UAE.

However, she does have a gorgeous view of the Persian Gulf, but you can only stared at it so much.

Afternoon skritches, carrots, grasses,etc. to undefeated champion big boss horse of forever, Barbaro Jackson...!

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Mom On A Mission: Add to Chris Byers and ShelleyA's recommendations:
www.horse-protection.org
FYI: endhorseslaughter.com does have some graphic links

FsOB: For the moment let's stick to our assignment. All evidence suggests it's effective: 5 co-sponsors in 2 days is, as we say in the forest, not chopped liver.

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

Keep up the progress Barbaro... you go boy!
On a disturbing note...I just called Gillibrand's campaign office and found out she has NO stand on the horse slaughter issue...
Sweeney as you know, did and was a strong supporter against it...now what..???? I am going to try to write her an intelligent letter urging her to support the bill. Just what we need... I didn't vote for her because I was afraid of this... she ran a nasty campaign...which helped her win this election. None of them are saints but she sure came out as one.
If anyone has any suggestions or is in Gillibrand's district, feel free to email me.
Anne

Before I go back to work. Left message on Frist's DC office machine, and spoke to a human being in the Tennessee office. Lady sounded overwhelmed and was a bit short. Maybe they are getting lots of calls?

Off to e-mailing and faxing my senators and Frist.

Ro & Brady

Jo (UK)

I haven't forgotten you rearding the article that I said I wanted to "run by you"..well I looked and looked for it and you guessed it..Anyway, I found another similar to it.
This article said the TB horse was developed in England where it was bred for racing and exported across the world. TB horses are so inbred that the pedigree of every horse can be traced back to one of three stallions, Byerley Turk (1680-1696), Darley Arabian (1700-1733),and Godolphin Arabian (1724-1753), and these are known as the "Foundation sires". The Introduction to the General Stud Book was published in 1791 recording the pedigree of every TB horse and since 1793 Weatherby have recorded the pedigree of every foal born to TB race horses in the General Stud Book. From the early 1800's the only horses that could be called "TBs" and allowed to race professionally are those listed in the General Stud Book.

You probably knew all this but some of the other guys and gals who are not as knowledgeable as you might be interested in learning about the first TB horses. It grabbed my interest.

The following outlines the general characteristics of TB's :

Ht.....14.2 to 17.2hh.

Colour
TB's are any solid colour.

Breed Characteristics
Refined head, long neck, sloping shoulders, deep body, muscular hindquarters, fine long legs.

Temperament
The TB horse is spirited and bold.

If I find the original article and it offers more info then I will relate it to you down the line.

Hope this finds you resting after work...:)

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Marilyn
Glad to hear hubby is OK. You take care of yourself too.

Alex...Bobby has a new and bigger stall? That's great for him but I wonder how long it took staff to transfer all his fan mail and pictures and put them outside his new pad!

I've just got home and switched the racing on and the tracks are very sloppy! Altama was supposed to be racing at Laurel but was scratched. There was a gorgeous arabian type grey who'd decided he'd rather run without his jockey and had to be scratched. I found out his name is Channings Delight and I'll be watching out for him in the future.

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Shannon
Burns sounds like such a nice guy....doesn't he?

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I'm confused! A couple hours ago I wrote this long post with links for Mom on a mission, but I got a message saying that my post had to be approved because I was a new poster! But I've written messages before, even on this computer! I'm really bummed---I don't know what's going on.

Laura in Mount Laurel, NJ

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LAURA in Mount Laurel, NJ -

Try only sending two links at a time, it won't take more than that.

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Thanks...I had to get my feet wet at some point...LOL...lost power there right after my last post...

Trying this one...

TB Friends

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CORA...that last post was to you...L

D'Anne...Hi! Yes, I'm relaxing after another day with the little terrors! I think that thoroughbred history is so interesting and I don't know as much as you think I do, so your post has given me the incentive to find something for everyone to read just in case they don't know and are curious about the history and origin of the thoroughbred.

Note that the Darley Arabian was shipped to Yorkshire! :-)

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You're getting good Tracie--finally!!!

(just kidding, really!!)

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Designgirl, I want to add my sympathies for the loss of you grandmother. She'll send you signs, birds, butterflies, pennies from Heaven, just be on the watch.

Hope I don't lose power again, but we have a very strong wind & cloud cover threatening another downpour.

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Cora,
I'm cheating...L...figured out it's easier to save in wordpad & insert the addies where they need to be...

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Thanks, Socorro! I'll try again.

Laura

Well done, Tracie!

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Does anyone know what part of Alabama Dora is from?

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Drat. I wish I would have thought of that. I have GOT to do that for myself.

BTW: The bold is a real interesting touch in that last post. Did you do that on purpose, or goof up a tag like I usually do???

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Renee
She's from Montgomery.

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Thanks, JO!!!!
Still got to figure that bold thing out...

Renee, Dora is in Montgomery.

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LOL...CORA...I can't get the bold to close for some reason...I was trying to just do your name...

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Cora,
Montgomery got hit pretty bad. I hope she is OK.

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Hi Mom on a Mission:

I've been trying to post but keep getting booted, but I think it's because I was trying to post too many links. Here's a couple to get you started. The first is a summary of the facts written from an unbiased perspective but describes both sides of the argument; the second is a link to the National Humane Education Society discussion of the subject. At the bottom of that link, there are several other links to very good articles about it from reputable news sources (ABC News, Boston Globe, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle in particular). Good luck!

http://www.nhes.org/articles.asp?article_id=356§ion_id=83

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Tracie

The opening tag is less than, b, greater than. For the closing tag, do the same thing, but put a / in front of the b.

Mom on a Mission,

T. Boone Pickins antislaughter site is
endhorseslaughtering.com. Also see saplonline.org marynash.org justsaywhoa.org

Tracie,
You're stuck like that. LOL

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Does anyone have Dora's number. Maybe someone can call to see if she is all right.

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Socorro, I bow to you and your technical expertise! Thanks so much for your guidance!

Laura in Mount Laurel, NJ

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I'm worried about her.

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Just like this

TRACIE

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Cora and Renee, I'm sure I saw that she posted earlier today on this Board.

Jo
I quickly scanned the web site you provided us with and WOW!!! So much more informative than the one I read. Yes, Yorkshire ...that is one reason I thought you'd be interested. Also I noticed that a Col Sanders from Kentucky was mentioned ...I wonder if that is THE Col. Sanders of chicken fame...I think he was from Kentucky. Also, I noticed that they spelled Byerley...Byerly in your history...Do you know which is the correct spelling? No big deal but it's nice to have the correct name.
You mention the little terrors? Do you teach?...:)

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Mom On A Mission
Please beware that some of the sites have graphic material. I won't watch. I can conjur up the images on my own.

Kathy J,
That was when the electricity started to do funny things.

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Hi Kathy

Yes, she came on long enough to tell us that the storm was pretty bad and that she was getting off.
Must be some pretty nasty weather down there.

Whooo Hooo!!! ACN...great reports from Dr. Richardson and Dr. Anderson...bigger digs..grazing galore..personalized grooming...you got it going (((Bobby)))...:):):)

I just love you Big B...:)

(((Alex)))...Sending Big Hugs and Smiles from Sunny CA. Thanks x 1 Billion for all you do!

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Renee

I really think she's fine. I'm sure we'll hear from her later today.
Go back to worrying about Barbaro instead. LOL

Mom On A Mission,
I will second that one, cathy potter is right. I saw a video. Don't go there unless you are very strong and can watch an animal be tortured.

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My Boooooooooooooooooooooooooy! Love him.

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I have a funny feeling we lost Tracie. I hope she isn't staring at the keyboard, trying to figure out which one is the less than sign or something. LOL

##Renee
He just fits his new "upgraded" suite...:)
BoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooY AHhhhhhhhhh

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Cora...DUH!!!...I used to know a little about doing this...L

Links for Laura's 8:02 post

summary

National Humane Education Society

Wonderful news, sweet Bobby!!

Wow, a bigger stall. Must've taken hours to pack up all of Bobby's things for the move!

Party at Barbaro's place!!

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CORA...I was copying & pasting Laura's links...
ROTFLOL...

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Renee/Cora, yes the weather is bad, it's due to hit us here sometime tonight with possible sustained winds of 37 mph + along with tons of rain. Should be a dousie!

Designgirl7,

I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother. She will always live in your heart and will be with you every moment. God bless.

Ro & Brady,

Loved the cute photo! Thanks for the day brightener!

dd in MD,

I can't take credit for the posting, the original came from CathyMc. I just copied and pasted it again. Glad it was good news for you! Sounds like your efforts paid off with this one! Great work dd!!

Hi Cora,

I think you're right. I saw the post on the forum from Lisa Lashaway. After reading it I thought it would be a good idea to post it here for those of us who don't have time to read the Forum posts. I now see that Lisa posted it herself after I did. (Sorry Lisa for posting your post here before you did. I hope you don't mind. I thought you shared some valuable information on the Forum and thought I'd pass it along. Thanks so much for all your efforts too.)

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D'Anne
The big Boy needs space.

Kathy J
Be careful I will thinking of you.

Shannon,

Oops! It looks like Katie has been hanging around Sen Burns too long! Thanks for the links to the articles

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Kathy...batten down the hatches...we got it starting about 3:30AM & the wind's still hanging in here...

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Kathy J.

It never occurred to me that you're in the same storm path. You take care, and be careful going home from work. (Do I see an excuse to leave early in this?)

This may have been posted before but in case any of you missed it....

http://barbaroprints.com/

Enjoy!

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I will thinking of you??
Are you practicing your Barbaro English again???

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Thanks Renee and Tracie. Going home tonight and dragging stuff inside. Seems storms are always a little worse on this island. Tracie glad to hear you got through it okay.

Jo
Your article mentions 20th Century Champions and it is interesting to note that the only race Native Dancer lost was the 1953 Kentucky Derby. He won 22 of 23 starts ...quite impressive!! It's ironic that Barbaro's Grandfather doesn't win the Kentucky Derby but Bobby does.......Bobby did for "Gramps"!!! Neat!! Native Dancer also like Bobby became a public idol. I'm copying your article for future reference...I'm loving this Jo... thanks!! There is so much info in these pages...SWAMP...HELP!!...:)

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Renee...I think I got unstuck...LOL

Am it just me, or is the posting slow????

Good afternoon Alex and FOB's

Thanx for the update Alex!

Hey Barbaro sweet prince! They finally saw the light and gave you the presidential suite huh? Lots more room, any new fancy stuff like a puter that you can continue to send your emails on? Or even a TV? If not, let 'em know! You're the boss hoss!

Glad you got out to graze yesterday, and hope you can again today, babycakes. Have a good day, nibble on some goodies, check out all the new sights from your new stall. I'll be back later to tuck you in for the night. Hugs and smoooochies!

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Both of you stay safe.

Did you notice I'm behaving myself. I got a bit of a spanking yesterday afternoon, and they don't think I knew. LOL LOL

Hi Handsome! I hear you were moved to the 'penthouse' yesterday. I'll bet that feels wonderful. Also heard your right hind is looking good. Yeah! Kind of a grey day here with some sun now and then. I hope your walk and grazing were sun-filled and thoroughly enjoyable for you. How is you friend in the next pasture? Are you two still visiting and having some time together? Miss seeing new pictures of you Big Guy. I need to be more aware of the times of the TV updates. You have become such a part of my life and so many others. Just know the prayers and love continue to come your way. Have a good night with some quality rest. Catch up with u tomorrow. Many hugs and kisses on your beautiful nose handsome.

Hey everyone...for all you fans of the Royals, The Queen has a horse racing at Hollywood Park in the first race in a minute. Forward Move, ridden by Garrett Gomez.

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Thanks, Tracie! I was banging my head getting my post to go through...I was so tired of adding tags that I just gave up on putting them in. I hope Mom on a Mission comes back---it's so important that we do our part to help young people understand the facts so they can debate intelligently and convince others that all of God's creatures deserve dignity in life AND death.

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He talks and thinks for me.

For Pat G...

Barbaro prints

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Kathy, thanks, didn't lose power till a little while ago...I'm ok with that, but lost my internet connection...ARRRRRRGHHHHHHH

So, you've been moved to a bigger stall, huh Barbaro? I'm sure you do appreciate it, and I bet it's the "presidential suite" of stalls at NBC... nothing but the best for our boy! It's so reassuring and heartwarming to know that you are in such competent and loving hands. I am so very grateful to your mum and dad Jackson, Michael, Peter, Edgar, Dr. Anderson, Dr. Richardson, and everyone at NBC for the amazing cooperative effort they've all played in your continuing recovery. What a fortunate and loved boy you are indeed!

Have a HHH day sweet boy. As always, you remain in my thoughts and prayers and heart. I love you Barbaro.

The miracle continues...

Hi Debbie in LA,

I was wondering the same things. I'm not positive what Lisa Lashaway meant (she is the one who shared the information with us) but I am guessing "the chicken soup of legislation" might mean a round-up of all issues out there that have not been addressed.

Lisa could you clarify for us? Also Lisa, could you explain "not to get SB 1915 on the calender" too?

Thanks Lisa and Debbie.

###Renee

I knew!!!:(

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Renee, I was hoping you didn't see the spanking and had signed off last night. :( You must have been lurking.

ATTENTION FANS OF BARBARO....
THIS JUST IN......

Hey guys, I'm trying to find Shelley to get her to post this for you however she's MIA right now. This was just emailed to me from Senator Frists Aide:

Debra,

Hope you having a good day as well. S. 1915 will actually be brought
up
as an amendment sponsored by Senators Ensign and Landrieu. The Senate
is going to take up a series of amendments to the agriculture
appropriations bill, but I don't have a specific time yet. Sen.
Conrad's amendment regarding disaster relief is still pending and has
taken up much of the floor time this afternoon.

--Steve

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The world (or this board, as the case may be) is full of all kinds of people, with all kinds of opinions and all kinds of beliefs, or lack of them.

There's enough room for everyone-especially YOU Renee.

###Cora

AMEN!!!

Test

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Laura, you are welcome...I agree, kids learn from watching how adults do things...Mom on a mission said 3PM EST, I think, so she's probably here catching up on posts....

HAY MOM!!!

Try again

TEST

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OMG you guys, I was so busy worrying about Renee (now there's a switch) that I almost missed the post from Debra.

We can do this FOB's, we can make it happen for the horses. I know we can!!

Waited on hold at Frist's office for 15 minutes and aide said they have been bombarded. Don't know if anyone else received the mailing yesterday from Equine Advocates - excellent, they are on the same track as us, with calling Frist and your senators. I hope they sent it nationwide. Great information about anti-slaughter.

Sorry to hear about Wheaton, a son of Alydar that died in a paddock accident in Florida. My thoroughbred that I rescued 10 years ago from slaughter is a grandson of Alydar and I love his offspring. So smart, you better know what you are doing around them yet so appreciative of a kind heart. Alydar was one of a kind.

Debbie from LA and Cora - love your posts regarding your senators - so true!

Barb m in Florida

Kathy J/D'Anne
I went home and had a good night. I can only behave so long though.It took everyhting I had not to say something. I was a very good girl. lol

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Keep trying, Rosemarie...you've almost got it...

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I was a very good girl....

Don't worry, you'll get over it.

Barb,
I copied Alydar's story the other day. I want to read it.

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Cora
Get over what? ;)

###Renee
You've "hopefully got mail"!

That sounds like promising news...DEBRA..

God is on our side!!!!

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Barb, so sad to hear that another Alydar offspring has crossed the Bridge........

Test

Thanks, Rosemarie

ALEX -

Hope you are ready for the upcoming event. Is there something we need to do so that we don't crash your website again.

DEBRA, WI -

GREAT NEWS!

You are welcome Jo :)

Ro & Brady

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RO & JO...were you trying to figure out the bold thing too?

Barbaroooo,,ACN for you.
Keep my post short since I heard everone hates me...but I love you and always will.
Susan
Believe in Miracles. Believe in Barbaro.
(And can I add...I was not posting ...someone else was)

Senator McConnell is the new Minority Leader and Senator Lott is the new Minority Whip.

I called them also.

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Hay SusanW

I don't understand your post, but thought I'd let you know that I don't hate you. I don't know of anyone else that does either.

Hi Susan W!

Designgirl7:
Condolensces on the loss of your gram. Prayers and love to you!
Daryl

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Susan W
Were you saying someone was posting here using your name?

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SusanW. and Cora,

I don't know of anyone either.
Maybe a misunderstanding?

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CORA, CHRIS,
Thank you. Love you both.
Susan
Believe in Miracles. Believe in our Barbaro.

Hey Everyone...IMPORTANT NEWS

Just hung up from Debra and we've been informed that there is a very good possibility that S1915 will be introduced as an amendment to the Agricultural Appropriations Bill. It will be introduced by Senators Landrieu and Ensign as an amendment and could happen as early as TODAY. You can follow the proceedings on C-Span2 right now.
They are currently trying to get the Agricultural Appropriations Bill to the floor now!!

EVERYBODY SAY A PRAYER......THIS COULD POSSIBLY BE IT.....THERE IS NO GUARANTEE BUT IT HAS COME FROM A RELIABLE SOURCE AND THOUGHT YOU SHOULD KNOW RIGHT AWAY!!!

###SusanW
Well... how could we hate you ....you are family girl!!!:)

Debra in WI, thanks for the encouraging update! Those Senators are sneaky though---do I even want to know the other amendments to the Ag appropriations bill that will also go through if it passes? All my fingers and toes are crossed that the greater good will prevail.

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Hi Susan W
Who said bad things about you. I like you!

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Thank you ShelleyA.!!

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SHELLEY watching it now...seems to be some opposition on getting the AA Bill on today...

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

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SusanW..... wait, what happened?

Tracie...we're sorted!:-)

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Susan
Ditto what D'Anne said!!!!

OMG...this could be it on the Senate floor. My hands are all sweaty I'm sooooo nervous. PLEASE LET THIS PASS TODAY!!!!!

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Susan W...No one could hate you! Don't you even think that...Glad you are here...!

I want this so bad!!!! My head just started pounding and my stomach is churning!!!

Susan W
Don't let anyone make you leave here.

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Pamela's been lurking again. Good to see you today!

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D'anne,,,, yes......and somebody got upset about my love for Jazz...from Verizon........sorry some things you cannot apologize for. But she kept spamming him (70 a day).
Enough is enough........this is about OUR BOBBY, not personal issues.
Love to Fam and Posse,
Susan
Believe in Miracles. Believe in Roo.

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JO...I see!!!...
just wondering, if we can html color to the posts...

Oh Shelley and Debra that would be awesome. Fingers crossed.
Keep on calling,emailing faxing!

The squeaky wheel gets the grease!

This could be a Barbaro Miracle right eveyone?

Believe in Miracles!
Believe in Barbaro!

Big Miracle Renee! Praying like mad right now!

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Is this really it happening now, am I hearing you guys right??? I wish I understood all this political stuff. I'm watching CSpan, not too sure what I should expect to see though.

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Debra WI

WHOOAAAAA
Wait a minute!!!! My heart is pounding. What does this mean?????????

Tracie...colour, and then little running horses would be on the wish list for me! :-)

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I swear...I am sweating like a pig/horse/bad person in church...this is really, really good news...

Am on the phone with Shelley A...the proceedings could get slowed down and the AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS BILL was promised to be brought up today...They are now debating back and forth whether this will happen...Things can move very quickly or very slowly...so be prepared to watch C-SPAN2 for the next couple of days...This is the news to the best of our knowledge...Please, be reminded that WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT THIS IS EXACTLY HOW THINGS WILL PLAY OUT... we are just trying to keep you informed IN CASE this comes to pass...YOU HAVE ALL WORKED SO HARD...YOU DESERVE THE HEADsUP.....

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Renee
I saw.....
I've said it once & I'll say it again....with all the grief we confront here everyday....humor is a good thing.

Let's not give them a chance to turn it down! YEA!!!!!!!! We are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm getting music on C-Span2, is that what everyone is getting or am I at the wrong link?

Please let it be today. I have to take my mother to another doctor tomorrow. I want to see this happen so bad.

Now if I can keep my head or stomach from exploding I'll be just peachy.

cathy,
Its better to rise above at times.

Barbaro..We are more than proud of you..We pray for God's complete healing for you.

Fans of Barbaro: Pray with all your heart..light a candle...and pray that the senators open their hearts and this bill passes very soon.

You have worked so hard..the silent voices are saying thank you.

Everyone have a lovely evening..God Bless Each Of You.

Socorro
Yes, music and people walking around doing nothing as far as I can tell.

Shelley!

Prayin, working, praying, working

Ro & Brady

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Cora
Big breath in...Big exhale out. Repeat.

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Socorro - I had the music too...they are back now

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Hang in there Cora! No exploding stomachs!!

GOT IT!

Pamela, please keep us posted!

Anyone watching the US Senate on TV today.
Senator Dorgan is on the floor trying to get a vote for the Agriculture bill Family farmer, to give aid to them who lost everything due to drout this year. Now, he said the people watching see us doing nothing. Senate keep saying no to the vote.
He said something about this bill and that bill.
He will not vote on untill they vote on his Bill. He also said and the horses. And names
another bill. "He said HORSES" Now they are back on another bill!
Do nothing senators all of them.

"He said HORSES"
Pray and keep calling your senators

"HORSES" Good, they understand the word.

I'm confused. I'm on Cspan 2. Kent Conrad is talking about flooding.

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OMG! I'm visualizing this moving!!!!!!!!!

Does anyone have any idea how many possible "nays" there are for S1915 in the Senate?

Cora, you're on the right channel

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SusanW
I don't know what's going on or that anybody here hates you. I sure don't. You're FOB family so stick around.

Sorry but the "horses" remark did not have anything to do with our bill. It was talking about the farmers and their "livestock".

Senator Conrad of north Dekota is still talking about the same bill.
He an committee ranking member. The other senator are going to sleep :(
Call your senators and keep calling.

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There always has to be a "stand off" with something so controversial. Like if you vote for my bill then I'll vote for your. B.S.!

S1915 candles

for those who want to light......

Senator Obama's aide said he WILL vote for it.

Durbin's aide just said, they couldn't guarantee it would come up for a vote, but they would pass the message along to the majority leader.
I never got that response before.

Lets light up!!!!!

S1915

Tracie, thanks for the link to the candles!

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FOBs...LIGHT CANDLES NOW

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Trying not to weep in my office. Please God let our Senators pass S1915 today.

Collective prayer everyone...

I see Joe Schwartz on line

SusanO...you & I were on the same thought wave...
You created another link monster, once I had a chance to sit & figure it out, that is...LOL...
THANKS!!!!!

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First I was sweating, now I've got goosebumps. I wish they'd get to OUR bill!!

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Here is what we think is happening...the AG guys want their APPROPRIATIONS BILL PASSED...WE want S1915 passed....SO...our guys have apparently said..OK...we will pass your AG BILL IF you allow us to attach S1915 as an AMENDMENT to your AG APPROPRIATIONS BILL...

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Pamela,

Thank you for the info. as to what is happening.

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Pamela
Thanks for splaining. Are they debating this right now?

Does that mean if AG doesn't get what they want, our bill is toast???

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Tracie ..... Congrats, you're a pro now!

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Pamela,
That sounds about right! Hopefully doing that way will be helpful. There could be debate about it.

Another quorum call?? Didn't they just do that 10 minutes ago???

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SusanO...LOL...I've got wordpad, & I ain't afraid to use it...easier for me to c&p into the formula, than risk typos...

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I'm politically ignorant. What now?

AARRGHH!!! If they spent as much time working as they do sitting on their butts, our bill would have passed a long time ago.

Help,
I'm on cspan on line and they are talking about Iraq.

D'Anne...from what I can make out it might be an UK/US thing with Byerly/Byerley, although it does seem to be spelled 'Byerly' on more sites.

Native Dancer was amazing and another legend. You hear his name and you're filled with awe and wonder. I feel that way about another of his grandsons, Northern Dancer. I couldn't find a video of Native Dancer for you, but I really enjoyed this piece of history and thought you might enjoy watching Northern Dancer's 1964 Kentucky Derby win too :-)

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They need some different music...something to WAKE them up!!!!!

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Renee
CSpan 2

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Renee.... C SPAN 2

Tracie
Ain't that the truth!!

D'Anne...I'm not a teacher, but I do work with primary school children :-)

Renee
351 on DirecTV

Renee, you're on the HOUSE, not the Senate...see if you can find them on another link...

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Tracie.... that pretty darn smart!

Cora

They keep doing the quorum calls to delay and stall while they are working out deals. They actually said that. All of the deals are going on in the back rooms right now. All we can do is keep calling and praying a lot!!

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SusanO, don't know what made me think of it...but I have to proofread everything & still make typos...L

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Shel

PRYAING, CALLING, PRAYING, CALLING, PRAYING, CALLING..................

I'm there.

Ok guys...the great part about our bill being attached as an amendment to a big money bill is that the people who are against us will "sacrifice" their opposition to S1915 in order to get their big money bill passed...

Hi D'Anne and Jo

I've been reading quite a lot about the history of the thoroughbred lately. The university of Dublin has done quite a lot of dna research on this. I just tried to do a blue link (and failed) to one which says that the Darley Arabian was the superstud and that 95% of all thoroughbreds are related to him. I know there is another stallion - whose name escapes me - who is lesser known but who is also important.

You know, Fondmort is descended from Native Dancer.

Thank you Shelley: Not understanding does make this more difficult to watch-and wait for, and I'm NOT GOOD at waiting.
I want it, and I want it NOW %$#@! IT!!!

Just got back from lunch break and am excited and nervous to read about the CSPAN updates. Thanks to all who are keeping us up to the minute! I've lit candles for S1915 and sent up more prayers. Palms are sweating now.....

Ooohh, that makes sense, Pamela. You guys are the best to keep all these explanations coming for us that know nothing.

Jo UK

Dont know if anyone posted you the link to Barbaro's Dream yet. Look in Alex's update #18. There you will see reference to Melissa Hardens web site "For the Love Of Barbaro" This is where she has stored many of the artistic endevours of FOB's.

:)

Leslie In MN

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Cora,
I'm there with you.

Hi Pamela,

That sounds good! Thanks!

Cross all of what you have two of. One big prayer together FOB's.

When the AG APPROPRIATIONS BILL does come to the floor (whenever that is) the AMENDMENT (OUR BILL)
will be introduced by SEN LANDRIEU and SEN ENSIGN...So...keep an ear and an eye out for our good buddies to appear...I AM SOOOOO EXCITED....

Talked to my Senators office in Georgia and they both say it would be going up the way it was in the House 503

Vote on something, stop talking.
When they get to our bill, I will flip out for sure.

Jo Uk

Wait!! The easier way is to click on FAN MULTIMEDIA on the left side of the page up there in alex's indexs at the top. Its in Update 18 it should be right there.
Then go to for the love of barbaro and them barbaros dream.

sorry..wish i could do the blue link! LoL

Leslie in MN

PLEASE GIVE THIS MAN WHAT HE WANTS (as long as it doesn't hurt our horses) AND GIVE US WHAT WE WANT

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Cora, such language!!!

Renee, if I cross everything I have 2 of, I won't be able to read the board...

vote vote vote.*((*&Y*&&^T&

Just checked in and am going to watch C-SPAN. Sounds hopeful from all everyone here is saying; but remember --

This is one way deals get made.

If this deal does not work, we flood the phones to get S. 1915 through as a separate bill! We do not get discouraged!

Barb, above, says Frist's aide told her First's office is being bombarded with calls.

We are making an impact! Cross everything and pray!

Go Senator Ensign! He has and always will get my vote as long as I live in Nevada and he is our Senator!

Thanks Marilyn/CA! Good back-up plan!

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Tracie,
Keep the eyes uncrossed.

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Tracie..... you & others are up on me. I've been off awhile but you are now doing the bold type, fess-up.

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Does a roll call mean they will vote?

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I know nothing and have everything crossed! Thanks Pamela for helping we the policially impaired.

Yes, it's true Karen, Ensign is a good man, a caring man.

I have to admit, this is the most nerve wracking thing....knowing we MIGHT be so close and yet not knowing how is is going to play out!!
We have information about how it's SUPPOSED to play out. But as we all know, things can change!!

There's a good chance this will go until tomorrow.

I'm with you guys....nervous stomach and sweaty hands.

Another role call!!!!! Buying more time!

Renee,

You are so funny! I love your posts. :)

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Renee, OK...LOL

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TRACIE -

Cross everything, including eyes, you can hear (I hope) what is going on

I neeed my inhaler.

Karen,
Cross them girl.

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Renee... could you pass the inhaler please.

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Socorro says eyes have to be crossed too.

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SusanO...to do bold... less than b greater than
type in word or phrase less than /b greater than
to close...no spaces are necessary

like this

I'm crossed and approaching twisted! LOL

karen,
You have made it.

Renee...me 2 on the "love your posts", but we can't have you passin' out! Someone...pass their inhaler to Renee...

Whew! Thanks Renee!

SusanO
Here it is.

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Socorro...I can hear, but want to be able to read too...LOL

Kathy J. and everyone
I agree, I have everything crossed, candles lit and prayers to be said.

You all have worked so hard for this to happen.

SusanO
In an earlier post, I have the instructions for doing bold typed out in words. If you missed it, let me know and I'll do it again for you.
Okay, now what else can I do to keep from jumping out of my skin??? tapping fingers, bouncing leg, losing marbles!!!!!!!!!!

I HAVE ON CSPAN 2 ... SENATE ... IS THAT WHAT I SHOULD BE WATCHING OR IS IT REGULAR C SPAN?

RIGHT NOW DEWINE IS TALKING ABOUT IRAQ ... AM I WATCHING THE RIGHT THING????????????????

Pamela,
You should talk you are hysterical. You were the first person that made me LOL on this site.

Nice try Renee. LOLOL

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Cora..... would you repeat please. Thank you.

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BREATH IN, BREATH OUT, BREATH IN .............................................................PHEWWWWWWWWW.....BREATH OUT

Have we moved on to something else???

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SUSAN did you get those instructions?

You can watch cspan on the web also.. way I am doing .. just go to cspan.org and you will see at the bottom to watch it using real player or windows media..

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RENEE -

I forgot TWR site doesn't talk what we type, sorry. Uncross your eyes, just because my eyes are already cross doesn't mean others need to do it (2:03 a.m.), PLEASE, I need to finish my packing.

thump thump thump siiiiiiiiigh thump, thump, thump, siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh. Hurry D*m**t!!!!!

SusanO

Before what you want to see in bold, type less than, b, greater than. Then put in whatever you want in bold. The closing tag is less than, slash, b, greater than

Linnie, you are on the right channel..

Linnie..You are on the right channel...it is CSPAN2...Sen DeWine is doing something else (reading a tribute to a soldier into the Congressional Record) ...we are waiting for the AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS BILL to come to the floor....our bill will be introduced as an amendment to it...

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Linnie
Your're there

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Renee..... Thanks for sharing, here you go, please keep it handy.

cathy potter

BREATH

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I'm outta here at 5:30. Sir please hurry.

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SUSANO follow Cora's instructions...they are much clearer than mine...

Okay, I'm really sorry about these guys being dead. Can we talk about HORSES now????

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RENEE, DID YOU WANT TO BORROW MY INHALER, FAXING IT TO YOU NOW!!

I'M READING MY "AGRICULTURE NEWS" AFTER PAMMIE'S EXPLANATION. DOES ANYONE ELSE GET THE "AGRICULTURE ALERTS" OPPOSING OUR BILL? THEY ARE A TOUGH BUNCH, AS WE ARE!!

LUV & PRAYERS FOR BARBARO,SO HAPPY U GOT A BIGGER STALL AND ARE FEELING GOOD,
CHERYL G

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Hay Socorro
You're pretty talented, typing & packing at the same time.

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Cora..... Thank you!!!!

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Thanks Cheryl, here it comes back to you.

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Hey Judy Scott, you've worked just as hard as the rest of us! It's so crazy that it's down to the proverbial wire now!

No problem Susan. Glad to help.

OK ... THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH ... FOR ONE I AM IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME!!!!!!!!!!!

PRAY, PRAY, VISUALIZE, VISUALIZE!!!! SUCCESS! SUCCESS!! SUCCESS!!!!! KEEP SEEING NOTHING BUT VICTORY!!!!

YES, IT'S A "GENUINE RISK" BUT JUST KEEP SEEING THIS BILL PASSING WITH "WINNING COLORS" AND A "RISEN STAR" LEADING THE WAY ... NO LONGER "LOST IN THE FOG" BUT A "GALLANT SECRET" THAT HAS JUST BEEN REVEALED BY THE "SECRETARIAT" OF THE SENATE ...

thump thump thump siiiiiiiiigh thump, thump, thump, siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh. Hurry D*m**t!!!!!

Posted by: Renee Antaya at November 15, 2006 10:04 PM

This is too funny!!!!

Barbaro,

You have ACN and I will check on you in the morning sweet prince. I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH!! Sweet dreams of peppermints and green tops!

Prayers to Erin and her family and to ALL that need them, may God shine his healing light down on you all.

BLB!!

FOB FOREVER!!!

Karen - TN

Godspeed to S1915!!!!!!!!

Cora,

You having me LOL! I hope they don't see dead people too!

Hay Everybody - just got home from work and my Barbaro Beanie Baby was waiting for me. He is so CUTE. I hope you all ordered one because he is just adorable.

Hope all is well with everyone.

XXOO

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Linnie Your on the right thing. Maybe the guy who died, was a farmer, I don't know.
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Cora you have marbles? Lost mine on May 20 this year. Have not been right cents

LINNIE...that was EXCELLENT!!!!!!!
I notice you got Secretariat in there...teehee

Renee, have you passed out? I'm afraid you're hyperventilating.

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CATHY POTTER/CALIFORNIA -

NO, I'M NOT, that's why I want them to hurry so I can finish packing, I have so much to do.

RENEE -

Can't you stay until it's over? Do they lock up and make you leave at 5:30 p.m.?

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Sally in KW...I got my Barbaro Beanie Baby yesterday. I love him!

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Sally
Don't leave. There's something going on on CSPAN2. Our Bill may be attached to an Ag Bill that may be voted on.
Congratulations on your BBB.

This is one crazy family here. I love it !!!

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Linnie
LOL

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Ok you guys now my stomach is in a huge knot, I am trying to get this stupid computer to play Cspan here....

Time to start the good nights.

FOB's You are the GREATEST! You all work hard you are good people and I am very lucky to know all of you.

Alex, Superman Thank you for what you do.

Barbaro, Thank you for you, your spirit your heart, your will to go on. Enjoy your new bigger stall. Sleep tight dear one. Angels are hovering above you. Love you bunches. muah

You guys can NOT leave me here alone to listen to this. Debbie is right. I don't have any marbles left. You guys don't want me to wind up in an asylum, do you??

Sally in KW -- can you believe the wild time you just tuned in to here? Prayers for the swift passage of S1915. Pulling out all the stops!

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Cora,
Sorry but I don't get your instructions for typing in bold, "less than B greater than"? Please explains, thanks!

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! Times up

HERE IT COMES, POSITIVE THINKING

What? what? what?

Everybody hold hands.

Cora IL -- you ARE in the asylum, you're on the boards tonight!

PS Prayer for Alex's website to handle all this traffic so we stay online during the vote, whenever that is, soon, we hope!

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RENEE

DON'T GO

I think I am going to lose my lunch.

The opening tag is made up of, the less than sign, which is above the comma. Then type a B, then type a greater than sign, which is above the period. For the closing tag, add a slash in front of the B.

. Remove the stars.

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I wonddr if the site can hold up to us this time.

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Cora, you'll be in good company...just tap on either wall & another FOB will be there...LOL...I'm on your left....

Bonnie... phrase leave out the spaces

Hope this works!!!

I have it on TV

OMG I have to leave at 5:30 I have an appt. Darn!

Sally in KW - good to see you again.

Are they voting yet???

Oh heck. the trick with the stars worked in the preview window. Drat!!!

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Sorry, Bonnie, it still recognized it....

The slaughter houses are coming down!

Big Hi's to Sally from KW!! Missed your silly antics.

West coast is still here!

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Awe... a puppy in a paper bag..named beans :) God bless the men and woman and animals who serve their respective countries.

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Linnie think they are talking about another bill!

# Cora I'll leave the light, on for you!

The Slaughter Houses are coming down

Wait, I still have DeWine doing a eulogy. Am I in the wrong place?

Will be back soon... please let me come home to great news or knowledge that the bill has been attached as an amendment. Let freedom ring -- for the horses!!!!!

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DeWine is stalling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

No, they're reading the Obituaries.

WHY NOW!

Kathy J - is our baby barbaro the cutest thing? I ordered one for my granddaugher for christmas.

Okay. I thought I was on the wrong one.

Dewine is FOR US :)

crossing fingers..

Well, as you can see it ain't workin' and I don't know what you mean by "leave out the spaces" - you mean don't put spaces between words? And, "remove the stars" - what stars.......?

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Renee, BE CAREFUL DRIVING HOME. Don't drive fast trying to get to the t.v. set! See you tomorrow girlfriend!

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Is DeWine on our side. Maybe they're still cutting a deal?

Maybe we can take a break and go light candles, all together, right now?

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SORRY, ALL, that was not nice of me...

Test

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closing tag

I'll check in later. bye all

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Julie L. Still got your lunch?? LOL

Light candles on the S. 1915 group, now?

Truly, the eulogy is compassionate, it's setting up the positive energy to bring S1915 along.

another test

(b) (/b) Substitute this in place of the parenthesis and it will work.

Tracie,
What was not nice? Truly you jest!

S1915 candles

Good idea, Marilyn

Good idea Marilyn. Let's light!

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Kathy J--nope. And I am about to throw this computer out the window because I can't see or hear what you all are seeing!!!! AARGGHHH!

Just keep lighting as many as we can while we listen...

Liz...yes, on Fondmort's dad's side, isn't he?

I found this article from over a year ago...
DNA study of 'greatest racehorse' but I can't find anything since then. I'll keep looking because this is so interesting!

That almost worked. The tags look just like what you see above, EXCEPT use the greater and less than signs, which are above the comma and period in place of the parenthesis.

just lit a candle, going to light more

lets go right now!!!

(b) (/b) Say Good-bye to Slaughter

Light candles on S. 1915 -- they are in the back room talking about S. 1915 right now.

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JO in case you haven't found it yet...

Barbaro's Dream

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JO in case you haven't found it yet...

Barbaro's Dream

Julie L

have you tried using the radio cspan?? you can hear with that one

Duh.......... I give up!

Got to go.....have lit candles galore!!! PLEASE pass this bill!!!

Karen - TN

Bonnie, you have the right idea, NOW, instead of the parenthesis, use the less than and greater than signs.

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I'll try that, Mary L., thanks!

Bonnie, also, whatever you want in bold needs to be between the tags, not after

Please light candles at S.1915 group; the Senate is discussing S. 1915 in connection with an Ag apapropriations bill, right now! Light as many as you can...

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Bonnie, my remark about DeWine...I missed what was going on that they are allowing the outgoing Senators to speak on any topic...

Barbaro's dream is the best story every - I cry everytime I read it. I do hope it gets all the legal ok's so it can be published!!!

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They're waiting for a resolution?

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Mary L.--that worked!!!! Now I am really going to throw up, now that I can hear it...

Free the Horses!

Goodnight All. I'm rushing home to watch on t.v.

Goodnight Sweet Prince. Peppermint Dreams and Carrot Wishes for my favorite big boss horse in the whole world.

Thank you Alex for us.

Welcome Julie L

Like your name, my daughter is a Julie L also :)

Everyone leaving work, please drive carefully!

Bye Kathy J. I thought you had already left.

Lit candles, praying hard...

free the horses!

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I love BARBARO

Yay Bonnie and Susan

TEAR DOWN THE SLAUGHTER HOUSES! FREE THE HORSES

Let's pray that the Senators are guided by compassion and truth...or, we'll even take greed and self-interest; that would be fine, too, as long as S. 1915 passes...

THANKS CORA, YOU'RE A GEM!

Marilyn - have you heard anything? I just got back on the board - and have a client in 20 minutes. What is going on?

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby and All The Horses

YAY!!!!...BONNIE & SUSAN!!!!...you got it!!!!

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112 degrees.....that ain't nothing. We had 120's last summer.

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See, and you all thought it was cold in Canada..:) 112 in North Dakota this summer.. I am 2 hours North from there.

Now just think, you can add those bold tags around the words you want in blue in the link command and you can have a bold, blue link.

That should keep you guys going for a while.

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Mary L., is she a Julie Ann?

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. Compel each member to immediately 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)

God Bless and Protect Us and all of The Horses

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Julie L

Nope she is a Julie Renee

Want a blinking link??? add blink and slash blink in those same kind of brackets as your opening and closing tags. So now, you can have a bold, blue, blinking link.

Or you can do the Marquee one.......

http://www.friendofbarbaro.blogspot.com/
Dear Barbaro Lovers- My daughter created this blog for me and I send her updates to add
But yesterday she made me THE BARBARO CUBE OF WONDER graphic, and I had to share it. Wow, I just love it. I have the html instructions for the cube. If you post a blog comment & e-mail address, I'll send the html and you can make your own cube. PS I don't have a clue how it's done, but she said it's easy.
I got a reply from Sen Frist, and it was pretty positive about moving the bill out on the floor.

Poor Alex.

Now he's going to have a bunch of people trying to make bold, blue, blinking links. LOL

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Mary L, that is very pretty, Julie Renee.

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Mary S, very nice prayer!

Please, could anyone tell me what is happening with S1915 - I've been off all day! ARe they voting?

Love, Light and Protection

ME first (don't shoot me Alex)

TB Friends

Marilyn/CA,

Candles lit, more prayers, waiting, waiting, waiting.....

Mary S.

Pamela knows the details, but as I understand it the senate is trying to attach our bill to an Agriculture bill in hopes to get one they have to take the other. But Iraq and everything else is in the way.

I JUST GOT THIS EMAIL FROM FRIST ... WHAT DOES THIS MEAN???????????? It sure doesn't sound as if he's on the same page as the latest information we have on this!!!! But here is the email I just received:

Dear Ms. Vastardis:

Thank you for contacting me to express your support for S. 1915, the Virgie S. Arden Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. I am honored to serve you as Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and it is a privilege to respond to your concerns.

I have heard from many Americans who are concerned about the slaughter of horses for human consumption. In 2005, it is estimated that more than 90,000 horses were slaughtered for human consumption in foreign countries, primarily in Europe and Asia. Congress has been debating whether to ban such slaughter for some time. You may be interested to know that I supported an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2006 Agriculture Appropriations bill, which was signed by the President into law, that restricts the slaughtering of horses for human consumption at federally inspected plants.

The Virgie S. Arden Horse Slaughter Prevention Act is currently being considered by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Please know that I understand your concerns, and I will certainly have your comments in mind should this legislation be considered by the full Senate.
Again, thank you for contacting me.

=

TB Friends

Thank you Bonnie. And you think that is happening right now?

I just put a note in the DBs for people there who may not know, so they will monitor CSPAN and PRAY...

Mary S,

It's on C-Span, check it out if you have time.

Looks like the blink command doesn't work on this site.

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Cora, no blinky...but you did get bold...teehee

Hi Mary S.,

Light candles on S. 1915 -- they are in the back room talking about S. 1915 right now.

Posted by: Marilyn/CA at November 15, 2006 10:30 PM

I scrolled up and found this post from Marilyn. I wish I knew more. I am at work so this site is my only link to what's happening.

Thanks to all who are updating us!

LET OUR HORSES GO!!

We think they are hammering out the details in the back room. Please light a candle in the S. 1915 group!

Oh Lord - can I get cspan on the computer? anyone?

They're going to ADJOURN!!!!!

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MARY, I THINK WE STILL HAVE SOME WORK AHEAD OF US, I'M NOT TRYING TO BE NEGATIVE, BUT I GET THOSE AGRICULTURE ALERTS AND THEY ARE SERIOUSLY A TOUGH GROUP AND NOT FLEXIBLE ON THIS BILL!! HOPE I AM WRONG!!

LUV & PRAYERS FOR S1915,
CHERYL G

No -- they are going to work through the evening on this bill.

FREE THE HORSES!!!!!!!!

Cheryl, we think our people are insisting S.1915 be added on, or they will not support the ag appropriations bill.

Tracie, yeah, and I got the tags right. It's so much easier using your idea with notepad. LOL

One other thing about tags. They have to be nested.

If you have bold then blink, your closing tags must be slash blink, then slash bold. The pairs have to match.

Mary S.

Yes, I got it on the computer, search "C-Span US Senate" - several possibilites will come up but I think I got it on the second one down on the list.

Bonnie are they talking about a drought now? I think I might have it?

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Cora & Shannon..... I'm usually catch on quick, so what about the blinking?

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Thanks, Cora, I'll try to remember that...
Glad you liked the notepad idea...LOL

Hi Linnie,

The response from Frist doesn't sound negative or positive to me. I do like the fact that he said he "supported an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2006 Agriculture Appropriations bill, which was signed by the President into law, that restricts the slaughtering of horses for human consumption at federally inspected plants." It's looks like it is a step in the right direction.

We must stay positive. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, the author of "The Power of Positive Thinking" (may he rest in peace) would tell us to keep the faith, to never give up, to expect a miracle! "Plugging away will win the day" - quote from Dr. Peale's book "You Can If You Think You Can."

WE CAN, WE WILL!! Lord hear our prayer!

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Can not spell today, sorry.LOL

www.cspan.org

Go to live CSPAN at the bottom

Then on the right, select, I think it's CSPAN22

Yes, they were talking about draught and cattle.

Drought...cannot spell, either

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Now they are waiting for a Senator to come to the floor to speak. I thought they were adjourning.

Mary S...you're on the right site...

SusanO...the blinky doesn't work here...sniff...I couldn't get the color to change either...

SusanO,
There is an HTML command for making words blink on and off. It never worked on eBay for me, and it doesn't seem to work here either. Just like the bold command pair, only instead of a b use blink and /blink inside the brackets.

Hi Mary S.,

Try this to see if you can get CSPAN on the net:
http://www.c-span.org/watch/

Good luck!

Even if they do adjourn, I think they said the group that is hammering it out is still going to work all "evening".

OK - got it - thank you all.

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby

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RIGHT MARILYN, WISH IT WAS THAT EASY THOUGH, YA KNOW.

LUV YA,
CHERYL

If they need any help tonight I sure hope they contact one or all of us for input!!!

XXOO

This is a fun place where you can practice HTML and see the results.

HTML Laboratory

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Cora.... Thank you.

No problem at all.

Thanks, Tracie. If only Gallant Secret was still here it might have been a dream come true.

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Cora ..... Thanks, I get bored if I don't keep learning (not a good trait).

Susan0- The marquee one makes your words float across the screen like a billboard message. Its same as the other tags (marquee) and (/marquee)
They all work in preview, but understandably disabled on here.

Hi everyone

I'm a wreck wondering what's going on. I have c-span on (on my computer) but it looks like they are waiting for a Senator to return to the floor. Is this the right place?

Janice
Proud to be a "fan of Barbaro"

Susan
I'm sorry, I couldn't disagree more. That is an excellent trait. To stop learning is to stop growing. To stop growing is to stagnate.

There's a quote I read somewhere that goes something to the effect of "Idle hands are the devils playground, and the devil's name is Alzheimer's".

Not for me, thank you very much. I'll just keep trying to learn.

LINNIE...that was EXCELLENT!!!!!!!
I notice you got Secretariat in there...teehee

Posted by: Tracie at November 15, 2006 10:12 PM

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THANK YOU, TRACIE!! As I was typing it, I knew that I had to get the "Big Red" in there somewhere and then "Secretariat of the Senate" just popped in at the right moment! After all it WILL BE "BIG RED" WHO Makes THIS CALL WHEN THE BILL IS PASSED

And in believing that "what goes around, comes around" ... just ENVISION Secretariat making this announcement:

"THE VOTES ARE WIDENING NOW ... THE PASSAGE OF S 1915 IS MOVING LIKE A TREMENDOUS MACHINE THROUGH THE SENATE!!!!!!!!!"

It is interesting that after these hundred million phone calls we've made to Frist, he is just now responding, today. Is everyone getting this email? Maybe his sudden responsiveness is an indication of which way the wind is blowing. Is he suddenly taking us seriously?

For someone that isn't going to stop them from adjourning, he sure talks a lot after he says it's over.

OK - now what??? Wait until tomorrow?

Janice

You got it. They debate-we wait.

United with all of you, holding hands and praying!
Shut down, tear down and destroy every SH and FREE THE HORSES!
Saint Jude Thaddeus, Patron in Difficult Cases, please intercede for the horses, they desperately need you to "move" the hearts of those in the Senate.
We need your help, but the HORSES need you even more! You are never known to fail.
Regardless of your faith or thoughts, simply ask this Saint to help.
FOR THE HORSES!
PRAYING . . . . . .

Thank you God my client is late. Anything?

Can you give me a brief update? I only got on about 15 min. ago. Alot must have changed since I last checked before I left work.

Thanks Cora!

Janice

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Shannon..... cool than you, I'll be trying this on my website.

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Cora...... I keep after my dad, I tell him "If you don't use it,you lose it" He laughs.
As far as my trait.... I'm very bad at routine. I have to push myself so hard that I become miserable.

Mary S.

There's nothing going on now - I think they've adjourned. I still have it on just in case.

Janice

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Janice
They're talking about adjourning for the evening.

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Jo, you are welcome...it was a nice dream...

Linnie, keep it up...you'll figure out a way to get them all in...LOL

#### Get this, Senator Kent Conrad is blocking everything until his bill gets voted on. And they have recessed for the day. All DAY, not one bill is passed, didn't vote on anything. He almost talk me to death.

thanks Cathy
OK - so that's why we're waiting, right? Did the Senators attach S.1915 to the Agricultural bill?

Janice

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Shannon.... I meant..cool, thank you. my spelling today ...just awful. sorry.

Sen. Kent Conrad - is he on our side or not?

Janice

Susan, you sound just like me. I always say I'm like a hamster on caffeine. I can't ever just sit and do nothing. I'm ALWAYS doing something, and most of the time I"m multi-tasking. Heck, I was doing that before Gates ever thought of the word. LOL

BTW:L Someone asked me for an update. They're going to adjourn. Leadership will continue the discussion into the evening, with them hopefully voting tomorrow. I'll believe it when I see it.

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Cora.... are you the sister I never had?

Jeez - this is stressful.

Janice

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Janice
I don't know if Conrad is on our side. Anybody????

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MARILYN ETC...
A FEW PEOPLE HAVE TOLD ME THEY CAN'T GET THROUGH TO A REAL PERSON WITH FRIST THIS WEEK, THAT IT GOES TO THE VOICE MAIL. I TALKED TO AN AIDE MONDAY AND SHE SEEMED VERY SUPPORTIVE OF OUR BILL. IT SEEMS THINGS ARE PROGRESSING MORE POST ELECTION THOUGH.?? ARE OTHER PEOPLE HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING THROUGH WHEN THEY CALL FRIST?-GOES TO VOICE-MAIL. HOPEFULLY THAT MEANS TONS OF PEOPLE ARE CALLING HIM!! :>)

CORA, THAT'S FUNNY- THAT'S WHAT I WAS THINKING TOO!!

LUV & PRAYERS FOR BARBARO & S1915,
CHERYL G
:>)

It is interesting that after these hundred million phone calls we've made to Frist, he is just now responding, today. Is everyone getting this email? Maybe his sudden responsiveness is an indication of which way the wind is blowing. Is he suddenly taking us seriously?

Posted by: Marilyn/CA at November 15, 2006 11:12 PM

What email? did get anything. Tell me what he said?????

I got through to Frist's aide this afternoon. She said he was aware of the letter circulating. When I expressed the urgency of getting this scheduled for a vote - she said she would pass that information along to the Senator.

Janice

It is interesting that after these hundred million phone calls we've made to Frist, he is just now responding, today. Is everyone getting this email? Maybe his sudden responsiveness is an indication of which way the wind is blowing. Is he suddenly taking us seriously?

Posted by: Marilyn/CA at November 15, 2006 11:12 PM

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Hi Marilyn ...

FRIST of all (pun intended!!), I'm glad that your husband is doing well post-kidney stone procedure. Continued good thoughts and prayers coming your way.

I was thinking the same thing about Frist ... this is the first actual 'note' from him other than the automated "Thanks for your note, etc.". So this is good news that he is finally responding with something more, BUT to receive the content of this note now when he still talks about this bill being in the Commerce Committee and IF it comes up before a vote, etc., certainly does NOT sound like it's being attached as an amendment to another AG bill.

I want to respond to Frist, but I am determining the best thing to say ... What I really want to say is "Thank you, Sen. Frist, for your reply to my email, but with all due respect, this is not NEARLY enough and you must do more now."

What do you and others think about this approach?

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CherylG
Today, Before she could transfer me over to comments, I asked to speak with someone who said
"Bill still in Committee....blah,blah,blah"

Susan-We could be-if you want to.

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ADJOURNED

No mention of S.1915???

Janice

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Cora.... I adopt you!!!!

Does this mean the bill has been introduced on the floor?

Karen - I didn't hear him mention S.1915 - did you??

Janice

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I don't believe the Bill was introduced. They may still be trying to make a deal. I hope they aren't trying to amend it.

My sound was very poor. It sounded like he had an echo and I couldn't hear everything he said.

Janice

I accept that adoption!!!!

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Be back later, all...gotta go make dinner while we have power...

LOVE & PRAYERS TO BARBARO, FOB, & ALEX!!!!

OK - time to pick myself up off the floor. Just had my hopes dashed.

But - back to calling tomorrow????

Janice

TOMORROW MORNING:

PLEASE CALL YOUR SENATORS before you go to work or sometime before the Senate reconvenes.

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Great!!! Thank you Cora. 2 hamsters LOL

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Please call and tell them we want this bill unamended.

Ok...the Senate has obviously adjourned for the day...It will reconvene tomorrow AM (9 or 930?)for morning business....Then discussion of bills...

OK...any prayers tonight would be greatly appreciated...The AG APPROP BILL must get to the floor tomorrow...

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Have a good nite Tracie.

OK - I'll call early - I always do. But when you call early - you get to leave a message on the machine. That's why I follow up with the calls while driving home from work.

Janice

Okay, for people who have just come on and are confused --

There is an Agricultural appropriations bill that the ag people, obviously, really want. Shelley has heard that the S. 1915 people are saying that they will vote for the ag bill S. 1915 is, in substance, added on. They are hammering it all out tonight in the back room, we think, while the floor has adjourned.

We need extra candles and prayers!

No word from Shelley on any change of plans for tomorrow, so we make our usual calls.

Pamela,

Is S.1915 attached to the AG bill?

Janice

On line it says Sen. Kent Conrad is from North Dakota. Let's call him and ask him politely to put things in motion. Does anyone know if he is yay or nay?

And here is the Frist email some of us are getting -- our first ever on-topic response:

"Thank you for contacting me to express your support for S. 1915, the Virgie S. Arden Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. I am honored to serve you as Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and it is a privilege to respond to your concerns.

"I have heard from many Americans who are concerned about the slaughter of horses for human consumption. In 2005, it is estimated that more than 90,000 horses were slaughtered for human consumption in foreign countries, primarily in Europe and Asia. Congress has been debating whether to ban such slaughter for some time. You may be interested to know that I supported an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2006 Agriculture Appropriations bill, which was signed by the President into law, that restricts the slaughtering of horses for human consumption at federally inspected plants.

"The Virgie S. Arden Horse Slaughter Prevention Act is currently being considered by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Please know that I understand your concerns, and I will certainly have your comments in mind should this legislation be considered by the full Senate.

"Again, thank you for contacting me."

The senate has adjourned for the day. They will once again try to get the Agricultural Appropriations Bill onto the floor tomorrow.

However, as they work out the details tonight behind closed doors, it seems that S1915 may NOT be added as an amendment. We're still hoping that it will happen but, at this point, we have to be prepared for the fact that it may not.

Apparently, there are some obstacles standing in the way. I sincerely believe that Senator Frist has been trying to work it out to get S1915 added but may not be getting the necessary cooperation.

Keep those phones ringing off the hooks tomorrow morning. Keep to the same plan. Senate will recovene at 9:30 so we should try to get an early start.

Today has been a day of ups and downs....this is to be expected. Lots of prayers tonight would probably be a good thing!

Bonnie

I asked that question earlier too? He seems pretty intense - I hope he is on our side.

Janice

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MARILYN, I HOPE YOUR HUBBY FEELS BETTER, I FORGOT TO MENTION IT EARLIER. I KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG WHEN I DIDN'T SEE U POSTING ON MONDAY.

HEALING & PRAYERS FOR MARILYN'S HUBBY,
CHERYL G
:>)

Barbaro, I am so glad you had another comfortable night. I am also happy to hear you have been upgraded to a larger stall. I wish I could shack up with you and hide. The students have been so wild this week before the holiday break I don't know if I'm going to make 'til Friday. You keep me going, Barbaro! When I think about giving up, I look at how hard you try every day. It gives me inspiration. My mom is an art teacher, and for Christmas she asked me what I wanted for Christmas and I told her a painting of you. We bought the canvas today. I'm so excited. I have to scour the net for the best picture of you, although I must say I have never seen a bad picture of you. I am going to hang it in my classroom. That way when I need a pick me up, I can look at you instead of hormonally challenged 16 year olds that think any age past 21 is ancient.
I love you! Thanks for letting me vent. Time for a hot bath and bed!:)
I hope you got to go outside, but I think Alex said the weather was "soupy" , and I don't think that is a good sign.
Love, love, love,love you, Barbaro!!!

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Cathy
The bill was not introduced. They may still be trying to make a deal. Praying they aren't trying to amend it.

Frist "supported an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2006 Agriculture Appropriations bill, which was signed by the President into law, that restricts the slaughtering of horses for human consumption at federally inspected plants."

That only made the slaughterhouses pay for the inspections. Didn't stop slaughter.

Think Burns change that bill.

Someone tell me if I am wrong?

Janice in Florida,

I'm with you Girl. It's been an emotional rollercoaster ride this afternoon. Tomorrow we will start fresh.

Goodnight Family. Have a wonderful evening. Remember we:

Believe in Miracles
Believe in Barbaro
Believe in the Passing of S1915

Goodnight Barbaro,

Enjoy stretching out in your new pad Sweetie. Have pleasant dreams Angel. I hope tomorrow will be a day filled with sunshine and new blessings for all horses. Love you.

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Conrad is from North Dakota and I think he is against us.

they're discussing S1915 today? Really?

OH NO!

Janice

FYI

What we are looking for is the bill to be added to the Agicultural Appropriations Bill AS an amendment. It will not be amended but will BE an amendment.

This is the only way to get it to the floor because of all the appropriations bills and important business left for the senate to address.

We will take the back door happily!!! Who cares how it happens, as long as it happens.

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Shelley
Does this mean the Bill is out of Committee?

thanks for the explanation, Shelley! How's Alibi?

PLEASE CALL YOUR SENATORS BEFORE 9:30 a.m.

dog in trouble

An email from Senator Frist:

Thank you for contacting me to express your support for S. 1915, the Virgie S. Arden Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. I am honored to serve you as Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and it is a privilege to respond to your concerns.

I have heard from many Americans who are concerned about the slaughter of horses for human consumption. In 2005, it is estimated that more than 90,000 horses were slaughtered for human consumption in foreign countries, primarily in Europe and Asia. Congress has been debating whether to ban such slaughter for some time. You may be interested to know that I supported an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2006 Agriculture Appropriations bill, which was signed by the President into law, that restricts the slaughtering of horses for human consumption at federally inspected plants.

The Virgie S. Arden Horse Slaughter Prevention Act is currently being considered by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Please know that I understand your concerns, and I will certainly have your comments in mind should this legislation be considered by the full Senate.
Again, thank you for contacting me.

SHELLEY A,

If we are e-mailing or faxing our Senators regarding S1915, would it be helpful to indicate that we want it attached to the Ag Appropriations bill??

Thanks!

Carol
San Diego

Man why do I have to sleep through all the good stuff?!?!?!?!?!?! So now we want it to be an amendment? well whatever it takes to get it through.

YAY for Barbaro!!! He is flying high.

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Shelley your right!
Who cares how it happens, as long as it happens.

Technically, the bill is still in committee. If it is introduced as an amendment it will no longer be a bill that needs to be voted out of committee.

Ernie; I got that same email from Frist, but I think what he supported had something to do with just making the slaughter houses pay for their own inspections? Not sure though, or mabe that was an earlier bill....

Carole,

I don't think we should mention wanting it to be an amendment. Something could happen tonight that might make that a bad thing. Who can keep track, right???

Just say the same thing...that we want it brought to the floor.

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It's red wine time, going to be hard to sleep tonight.
Did you see the dog in trouble. Just for fun!

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Just hurt, Frist didn't email me!
Kidding, Joke!

Wouldn't the passage of S 1915 in any way shape or form, on Alex's birthday, be just the cat's pajamas?!?!?

Shelley A

Thanks for the update because I did not know how to proceed tomorrow .... Now I do!

I am still asking, however, for a successful approach to Frist's email to 'us' as per my question timestamp 10:46PM ...
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The fact that the Senate has adjourned for the day just MEANS that today was NOT the day for passage of S1915. The Universe has other plans for us if we listen to the messages. I definitely believe and feel that we must ALL get into a positive visual mode and give THANKS IN ADVANCE for S 1915 passing ... this will substantiate the fact that we already KNOW that it WILL pass and will send out a positive energy to the Universe. It's "acting as if" IT HAS ALREADY HAPPENED and being "grateful" for it IN ADVANCE. Mary S, Jeanette and Loretta and others know about this also.

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The best thing we can do is LIGHT CANDLES for S 1915 NOT TO ASK FOR IT TO PASS BUT TO THANK AND BE GRATEFUL FOR IT'S PASSING ... AS IF IT HAS ALREADY HAPPENED!!! THINK POSITIVE, BE GRATEFUL FOR WHAT YOU KNOW HAS ALREADY HAPPENED EVEN THOUGH WE AREN'T SEEING THE PHYSICAL RESULTS YET!!
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Prayers, Love, Friendship and good thoughts to Linda H, Skyler, Erin, Rosie, Opie, Felix, Fondmort, Pine Island, Fleet Indian, Gallant Secret, Fog, and all other sentient creatures and beings who are in need. Prayers of Gratitude for what "is"!
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Regarding Janice's post about "B" staying in the cold weather for the winter and not being able to get outside and graze and walk around ... I completely agree, Janice!! Barbaro needs the warm sunshine and clear winter weather of South Florida to continue healing where he will be with Michael and Peter and have glorious weather to accommodate his healing ... and Dr. R is just 2 short hours away!!! This must be done for B ...!!
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Great news about Sen. Mikulski signing on as the 33rd sponsor! BUT WE NEED MORE ... WHERE IS BARACK OBAMA? WHY ISN'T HE CO SPONSORING THIS BILL? BECAUSE HE IS A SENATOR FROM A STATE WHERE A SLAUGHTERHOUSE STILL OPERATES? SHAME ON YOU, SEN. OBAMA! STEP UP TO THE PLATE NOW!!
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MARTITA ... As I keep saying, you and your talent is a benevolent gift to this "Family" ... THANK YOU for all that you are and all that you speak in the most eloquent of words.
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AND I SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST ....

SO .... our Beloved Barbaro has a newer and LARGER stall ... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ... methinks there is a definite reason for this:

Bobby needs the extra space to practice for his gig on "Dancing With the Stars" next season ... he and Mocha will be Co-Star Partners!!! And what is his new-found motivation????????

If a football jock named Emmitt who was a former "Cowboy" can dance like "Twinkletoes", then a horse named Barbaro who was a former racing champion can ride 'under' that cowboy any ole day of the week!!" And he will prove it!!! Just get his tux size ready and let him rip!!!

Debbie
I am SO with you on the wine. Only mine is going to be white.

ACN ! Way to go Barbaro! Congrats on te bigger stall guy.....enjoy. We all send our love! WE BELIEVE IN YOU! God bless you.
Thanks Alex for keeping us posted on our guy!

Fristy didn't email me either. Oh well, he doesn't have to. He just needs to get that bill up for a vote somehow!!

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CJaffe; LOL that would be neat. I am having my eye enhancement done on Friday (i refuse to call it a surgery *shudder*). Does that count for anything?

Shelley, can you elaborate? If it's an amendment, does that mean that it just amends what's already on the books, rather than being voted on to pass as a law in it's own right?

OK all you wino's (me included) lift your glass high - and repeat after me - our bill will pass tomorrow and we can drink more wine!!!

Seriously - with wine glass lifted - here is to all of you who have worked so hard on S1915 - I think tomorrow after it is passed as an amendnent - we can meet back here at this time with glasses lifted again and congratulat ourselves for a job well done.

So not too much wine tonight - we still have work to do in the AM - but know that I will be thinking of each and everyone of you as our bill gets passed. It will happen - but we still need to do the calls, emails and faxes prior to 9:30in the morning.

XXOO

Captain Carrot

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Lynda good luck. How long will it take, and will you be able to see right away?

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I am gold!

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Red is better for you, the heart you know!

Our bill will pass tomorrow, Our bill will pass tomorrow, our bill will pass tomorrow, there's no place like home OOOPS, our bill will pass tomorrow.

More wine please.

Shelley, I started a thread on DBs on this so that the non-Comments people could know about all this and tune in to CSPAN. Maybe you can post a good explanation there, too, so people can all see it in one place?

See "S.1915 being discussed by Senate!!"

Not the best title, probably, but it will bring people to the thread for info.

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Sorry guys, I was practicing. Need finish up what I started 5 hrs. ago.

Have a nice day/evening

Sally

I like your optimism. You can count me in.

Janice

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Socorro
You don't look gold to me?

According to my mother, I have no heart, so I guess I don't have to worry about that. LOL

Anna -- it (the text of S. 1915) would be an amendement TO the proposed ag appropriations bill, is my understanding.

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It's red wine time, going to be hard to sleep tonight.
Did you see the dog in trouble. Just for fun!

Posted by: Debbie L.A. at November 16, 2006 12:08 AM

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Welcome to the "Red Red Wine" club, Debbie L.A. ... it's so good, so good, so good for us health-wise and it really does mellow one out, doesn't it? Pinot Noir is my favorite but, in a pinch, I'll accept Merlot!!

Here's a great song, written and sung by Neil Diamond appropriately titled "Red Red Wine" ... and it really does 'connect' sometimes:

"RED RED WINE"

Red, red wine, go to my head,
make me forget that I still need her so.
Red, red wine, it's up to you.
All I can do, I've done;
but mem'ries won't go.
No, mem'ries won't go.

I'd have thought that with time
thoughts of her would leave my head.
I was wrong, and I find just one thing makes me forget.

Red, red wine, stay close to me.
Don't let me be alone;
it's tearing a part my blue, blue heart. ... Neil Diamond

Debbie; Its supposed to only take 6 minutes, but I have to plan to be there at least 2 hours. They are doing more tests on my eyes before the surgery and answering any more questions I have. They also won't let me leave until they feel that I will be ok to go. This place seems to be really thorough and I am glad I picked it!!

Linnie:
Pinot Noir is the ONLY red I've found that I like. OMG-do NOT drink Syrah. That stuff is wicked.

Hi, FOB's!

today was a clearing day in many ways.

Well, Barbaro, now you have a bigger stall - NOW can we have a slumber party????? I promise not to keep everybody up till all hours...:)

Am getting ready to start the nightly vigil - have all the lists and visualizations ready. Seems movement is appearing for S1915. I also received an e-mail from Sen. Frist (which shocked the heck out of me...). So something is in the works...just point me in the right direction and I'll go from there.

The passage of this bill is going to happen. Just keep doing what we're doing.

Marilyn/CA, take it easy. You've been thru a lot. You and Hubby have always been on my list...:)

I did send "Barbaro's Dream" to the Jackson's atty about 10 days ago - no response yet. I see its starting to make the rounds again. I did receive the copyright document last week so I can officially claim that story as mine. Am also starting to check out how to get my stories published. This may take on a life of its own.

Tomorrow is another call-in day. We can do this. We can make a difference.

Healing, Love, Peace,
Lyn Gilbert

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Anybody reading posts now would think that we are the FOBring your own bottle brigade. LOL

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DEBBIE L.A. -

You haven't seen what I look like at 4:29 a.m.

NOW this time, I really am going (addictive website)

Cora - I love it - fob - now has two different meanings. I love them both!!!

XXOO

Hey does anyone know how Snuff Box did in his race today at Aqueduct?

Sally

It's nice to see you back. I've missed your posts.

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Dear PRAYING: Thanks for asking St. Jude for his help. That is definitely the right man for a desperate situation, no matter what one's religion. He listens to our prayers. I prayed for help night and day when Barbaro got sick back in July..

Thanks Cora - today is a day I feel happy to post - things are coming to a close hopefully tomorrow and we can get back to having fun.

I have been emailing like a mad woman and making calls when I can (not often when the boss is in the office - she was out of town today so I called my fat butt off) - so when all this seriouness is done with and we have won - we can be silly all the time until the next issue - PMU mares or polytrack. But we have been on such a tight schedule its tough to have fun - so I have stayed away - sometimes I just can't help myself to being silly.

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OK all you wino's (me included) lift your glass high - and repeat after me - our bill will pass tomorrow and we can drink more wine!!!

Seriously - with wine glass lifted - here is to all of you who have worked so hard on S1915 - I think tomorrow after it is passed as an amendnent - we can meet back here at this time with glasses lifted again and congratulat ourselves for a job well done.

So not too much wine tonight - we still have work to do in the AM - but know that I will be thinking of each and everyone of you as our bill gets passed. It will happen - but we still need to do the calls, emails and faxes prior to 9:30in the morning.

XXOO

Captain Carrot
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Well done, Capt. Carrot ....

And since I can find a song for everything and anything because music is such an integral part of my life ... here's a song by "Ol' Blue Eyes" to support exactly what you've just posted here and now, more than ever, these words resonate so clearly and strongly:

"Winners"

Here's to the winners - lift up the glasses .
Here's to the glory still to be.
Here's to the battle, whatever it's for,
To ask the best of ourselves, then give much more.

Here's to the heroes - those who move mountains.
Here's to the miracles they make us see.
Here's to all brothers - here's to all people
Here's to the winners all of us can be.

Here's to the heroes - those who move mountains.
Here's to the miracles they make us see.
Here's to all brothers - here's to all people
Here's to the winners all of us can be.

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BARBARO is a Winner ... he HAS moved so many mountains, AND SO WILL WE!!!!!!!

LIFT UP THE GLASSES IN VICTORY!!!

## DESIGNGIRL-I am so sorry for the loss of your precious gram. I miss mine too. I have no grandparents anymore, and miss my moms' mom most of all. We lived with her for most all my early years, whilke dad was overseas. I am so sad for you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.

HELLO FAMILY! I have survived the tornado. The Fun Zone and Learning Zone was flattened but:31 children were saved by the quick thinking action of the manager of Learning Zone Preschool.YEAH!! I was so scared, I could not go to boyfriend's house. Tornado warnings and a school near his trailer was damaged a little, although a trailer near the school was blown over sideways. Trees snapped in 1/2 everywhere in different areas throughout rural and in town. Horrible weather here all day. It is calm now.

My sister lives in rural area too and was at work at the hospital in the basement for protection. Her house is ol, boyfriend took off early-his trailer is ok, thank God. My sister's friend lost his dog when a tree fell on her last time we had a tornado or hurricane (we have so many now, lost count)My animals are all ok, Louie said. Thanks for my sister's concerns,smooochies to all ya'll!!

I saw ya'll were talking about me & my man Popeye. I made some fusilli with spinach, ricotta and toasted pinenuts. It would have been great except--guess what--pinenuts were partly rancid!! OMG -RUINED the entire meal! Furious am I! I made some chicken with balsamic vinegar, so I will not go hungry. Broke down and bought some raw spinach too, wish me luck. (lol) Must eat, fatcells are groaning for food. BBL

Thanks Linnie - Frankie was always been a favorite of mine - especially after seeing him in concert - he moves me! As does out big boy Barbaro - without him we wouldn't be here doing what we are doing and tomorow we will get what we all have been working for - Saving the Horses.

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Hi FOB,
What happened?

## Lynda P. , best wishes on your eye enhancement and I know it will go well .

### Marilyn, best wishes for your husband, I hope his recovery is fast.

## Captain Carrot, from your lips (or typing fingers) to God's ear ! I love what you wrote about it getting passed. I pray you are right.

Everyone sleep well and be ready early in the morning, let's let them hear us . love to all.

Barbaro, it is all for you, my dear dear boy, you started it all, and bless you for it.We will try our best to save your friends.Goodnight.

Thanks for all the good wishes. I still have a migraine, but had to be in on the excitement today. Just finished sending a group email to my email buddies -- use it if you want, but you'll have to change to the names of your two senators -- although you can leave in my little parentheticals as a note to your own readers from other states. Here is is:

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We are getting the word that the Senate is considering adding the Horse Slaughter Prevention Act on as an amendment to an agricultural appropriations bill -- which would be great, if the wording of the slaughter ban is preserved! They are trying to hammer out the details tonight. Thank you if you have made
calls on this; please continue to keep the pressure on tomorrow morning by calling again:

Senator Frist, (202) 224-3135

Senator Feinstein (202) 224-3841 (readers from other states, substitute your senator)

Senator Boxer (202) 224-3553 (readers from other states, substitute your other senator)

Link to all senators' contact information:

http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

Email and faxes are also fine.

Our instructions are to just keep making the same calls, in support of S. 1915,
and asking that the bill be brought to the floor for a vote. We are making an
impact this week!

Please send this update to your email group. Thanks so much!

Linnie:
Pinot Noir is the ONLY red I've found that I like. OMG-do NOT drink Syrah. That stuff is wicked.

Posted by: Cora-IL at November 16, 2006 12:26 AM

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Cora, my Italian friend??? I guess from your last name that you might be Italian???????

I have tried Syrah ... and I did NOT like that and I also didn't like Shiraz either!! It's either Pinot Noir or Merlot for me ... Pinot Noir is lighter and that's why I like it, but Inglenook also has a great 'blend' called "Merlot-Zinfandel" that is very good and very very reasonable in price!! Try it, you'll like it!! LOL

Sally
Silly is good. Don't stay away because you're silly.

Dora

I am SO glad you're okay. A tornado, that's some pretty scary stuff. As for your pine nuts, keep them in the freezer, they'll stay good practically forever.

Renee
The adjourned, they plan on talking about AG tomorrow morning, but now it looks like our bill may or may not be on it. Calling/faxing etc. is to be done before 9:30 AM.

Smeone fill me in before I explode I have gone through 8 inhalers.

Those words are music to our ears - another comfortable night.

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As soon as we can relax about the slaughter ban - and I believe we can and will sooner than we dared to hope - here is another animal protection concern I offer for your consideration. (Anyone who can/will make "blue" please, I'd appreciate it.)

http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=animalsmatter&JServSessionIdr010=u92z2ve7p1.app20b

It's re a petition aimed at world governments, the theme being, "animals matter to me," and stressing they are sentient beings deserving of respect. Being sponsored by ASPCA. Please take a look when you get a chance. Thanks.

Living Proof of the Living Truth

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

so S1915 is now dependent on the Ag Appropriations bill to pass?

Barbaro, I hope you have a comfy and warm night in your new stall. Wouldn't it be nice if they could put a big screen T.V. in there for you to watch on the days you couldn't go outside? You would like that wouldn't you? Tucking you in for the night Beautiful Boy! LOL to you!
** I just checked on the Washington Think Tank Polls and YES we are AHEAD! 74% for HR503 and 26% against HR503, that is great news!
Lets hope and pray that S1915 gets brought out to the Senate floor tomorrow, and please pray for the horses that are not so fortunate tomorrow while the sessions are going on.
mary mi

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Linnie you could be right - I drink Shiraz and I love it - but it is a bit heavy - I may have to try the Pinot Noir - I have tasted it and I like it - what brand do you drink? I'll try it again if you tell me what to buy! I trust your judgement!!

XXOO

"Barbaro's Dream" where is this, can someone blue link it for us?

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Linnie
I love yellow tail Merlow!! Like the song too!

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Sally
Tomorrow after it is passed as an amendnent - we can meet back here at this time with glasses lifted again. It's a date!
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Cora
White is okay, why would your mother say that?
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Socorro
Thanks for the link. Are you gold? What?

Thank you God for getting bill S1915 passed.
Thank you for that, and for your love and care, of us all!
Be with Barbaro ,and all who need your help tonight.

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Lynda
You will do great tomorrow. We'll be think of you.
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Amie
Did you find a picture yet?

Linnie:
I think I did try that blend. It was pretty good. I used to love Merlot, but for some reason, it seems to have an oily mouth feel that really bugs me. Pinot Noir is wonderful, and I could NOT agree more on Shiraz, nasty, nasty, nasty.
My husband is Italian. I am Italian by marriage, I actually use another word on the end of that statement, but it would be inappropriate to place on this board. I KNOW Alex would not approve. He might laugh, but he wouldn't approve. LOL

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. Compel each member to immediately 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. Thank you God for your mighty Presence in the passing of S1915.

Love, Light and Protection for The Boys (always)

God Bless and Protect Us and all of The Horses

Keep up the good work everyone...

I hope tomorrow we can celebrate another amazing
piece of Barbaro's legacy with the successful
passage of S1915.

(looking forward to the glass raising part!)

Christian

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Cora - I keep my nuts in the freezer as well!! All of them!!

XXOO

This is a way for the Senate to work on the slaughter bill without having to get it out of committee. The co-sponsors of S. 1915 are apparently saying -- we will only vote for the Ag appropriations bill if S. 1915 is added on. And of course the Ag people tend to be against S. 1915, so they are battling it out. The Ag people want their Ag bill passed, so they may be willing to give in on S. 1915. It is what we are hoping.

This is the way a lot of bills get passed -- as add-ons to another bill, so the main bill can get votes it wouldn't otherwise get.

C jaffe post

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Cora - by injection??? lol

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Thanks Linnie - Frankie was always been a favorite of mine - especially after seeing him in concert - he moves me! As does out big boy Barbaro - without him we wouldn't be here doing what we are doing and tomorow we will get what we all have been working for - Saving the Horses.

XXOO

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Right back atcha' Sally!!!! Frankie Sinatra and Neil Diamond and Bobby Darin ... they "Send Me!!"

But doesn't Sinatra just have a song for every single emotion we feel in life? And he conveys it so honestly and vulnerably ... I ADORE Frank! I have seen him in concert many many many times over the years right here in South Florida, dating back to the 60s when I worked in the hotel business on Miami Beach. I saw Frank play the Fontainebleau several times 'comp' right in front of his nose dead center table touching the stage ... and it didn't cost me a dime! The memories are priceless as is his voice!! So glad that you love him too!!

When we get together again at Palm Meadows and again at Gulfstream, we MUST talk about "Ol Blue Eyes" ... just wedge him in between conversation about Bobby ... after all, Frank loved the horses and the track too!!

Sorry it didn't work, is all that one site or is it two.

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Debbie
My mother has had a lot of health and personal issues all this year. She is also unable to care for herself any more. I persuaded her to move in with us. Unfortunately, it hasn't worked out well.

Did you ever notice that I am ALWAYS here?? I literally can not get out of the house because I can't trust her. She has become two different people, and one of them is very hostile toward everything in the world, but mainly me. A social worker told me it is common for people from abusive relationships to pass that abuse along, and it is always direct family members that get the worst of it.
I could go on for hours telling you things that I never would have believed my mother would say or do, but she has.
Her doctor has recommended a psychiatrist. That will happen the end of this month.

Sorry this got so long gang. I'll stop now.

Dora, tornado?? Glad you are all okay!

Marilyn - I agree - they want there bill passed so bad that they will vote to get their bill passed with our amendment attached. To me its a win win situation. I could be wrong - hopefully I'm not! Its one of those - if you want your bill passed then you need to add my bill to yours and we all win - thats politics for ya - lets just hope it works for us in the long wrong. Help the Farmers - give them aid - pass S1915 - sounds like a plan to me.

Sally, I keep all mine in the freezer too.
I have one chest freezer that is just for grains, nuts and flours. oh, and yes,you had the correct word. LOL

Cheryl, can you post the Washington Think Tank Poll on the discussion and chat board too, maybe we can get the 74% up to 200%! Just a thought, the poll is still open, thanks Cheryl
mary mi

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Renee, are you still behaving, or did you leave?? I'm surprised you aren't laughing your head off at the last few posts.

HAVE TO WATCH DANCING WITH THE STARS NOW .... WILL BE BACK FOR WINE AND EVERYTHING ELSE

LOVE YOU ALL!!

LIFT UP THE GLASSES!!

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So now you guys know why the comic relief part of this board is such a big deal to me.

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Finished a few things, taking another break. Speaking of wines, Kendall-Jackson is usually nice and smooth

Apologizing in advance if this post goes too long...
On Preakness Day, after I stopped shrieking and screaming and crying, it was time to pray like mad! After an hour or so of this, I felt that more extreme measures were in order so that God would realize how deadly serious I was in my prayers for Barbaro...but what to do? Suddenly the light bulb went on - it has been many years since I have been able to kneel on my left knee because of a severe injury - at church at the communion rail I simply kneel on my right knee and bend my left...so I decided on that horrible day that if I got down on BOTH knees and prayed that God would realize the seriousness of my intentions! It took me one hour to get up off the floor, and let's just say it wasn't a pretty sight!
I have been blessed yesterday and today with basically absentee bosses, so I've have plenty of opportunity to fax like a fiend and call like a crusader! After a weekend where I could only walk with excruciating pain, my godchild took my to the hospital on Monday and I had injections of synvisc in both knees. Tonight, when it looks like the dream may be within our grasp, I'm going back down on BOTH knees again!
With a great lack of maturity I have been dreading November 16th for months now, BUT I PROMISE YOU ALL ONE THING - if tomorrow turns out to be THE day that we FREE THE HORSES, I will stop being a baby and accept my 60th birthday with as much grace as I can muster...
LOVE TO EVERYONE HERE (AND EVERYONE NOT HERE WITH US) WHO HAS WORKED SO HARD...and my undying love to Barbaro, the Big Boss Horse, the CHAMPION OF MY HEART!
Nancy

Sally
Sometimes that works and sometimes it doesn't...

Everyone, please light LOTS of candles tonight in the S. 1915 group!

Gee, no one has commented that we haven't gotten our evening Barbaro update. Think we were all fixated on the Senate or what???

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Dora, tornado?? Thank God your okay!
It was bad here today too. No Tornados

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Cora-I just bought them yesterday at Publix! I should have known they were not up to snuff, in the past I have only bought them in jars, not bags. They were only available in bags. Grrr. The dad said, "This is good, or else maybe I just got used to the rancid flavor", HA, I said it was so bad that with every new mouthful it was disgustioso all anew. UGH!

The news folks were not confirming the "high wind event" as a tornado, but are waiting for the metereologists to finish their tests to determine "if" all the hideous damage WAS indeed tornadic activity. OMG, If ya'll see ANY video of these houses, our main Post Office branch, with its 18 wheelers thrown around in parking lot like matchbox toys, one torn apart like splinters. Cars supposed to be in one lot twisted and nose down in another lot across the way. It is awful. Not as bad as like Katrina or Ivan was but in such a weird pattern and area. Like down a straightaway busy main thoroughfare highway and interstate road, and bypasses. Some news people are calling them tornadoes, but then they stop and say it has to be verified, like they "alledgedly" damaged everything. so stupido
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BARBARO-SO YOU did go outside after all. So glad for you. Rained hear since last night. Hideous thunder and lightening all day, sick of it-but, it shall fill the ponds up. That is the only redeeming quality of this heinous storm.

I don't know how to go about creating a "candle room" for Alydar. Could someone please set up a little room for him at greatfulness.org?

Thanks.

Debbie LA

I saw a blue linkie thingie to Barbaro's Dream above

Lynda P.

Snuff Box came in tenth :( has anyone heard from Deb G?

REX GOLITATH 47 lb ROOSTER CABERNET or SHIRAZ!!!
Keeps us warms up here in the frozen tundra!

The news from Washington is exciting!!

Leslie in MN

Leslie in MN

Never mind Cheryl, I am such a moron! I just saw it already there, time for a new pair of glasses!
mary mi

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Leslie, thanks, gone to find it.

C Jaffe where are you? Check that link.

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Debbie L.A.-you are lucky. It was really bad here today. sirens were on almost all morning/afternoon.I hope all ya'll get is runnoff rain.

Marilyn/Ca-Thanks for your concern about the tornado, I hope your hubby has those stones bout licked. I was diagnosed with one when in hospital this Aug. They think my meds (topamax) contributed to it, well and the fact I was so sick and did not eat /drink for 3 wks except when sis/dad fordced me too. I was told that cranberry juice, and pomegranite juice, and of course water-tons and tons of agua, will help to pass it more easily. I do not know if this is true, they finally determined my pain was not from my stone, as it was inside my kidney and at that position-you cannot feel it. who knew? Good thing I like water and those type juices, pom. is too sour alone though--OOH tart!! Tell him good luck.

Nighty, night Barbaro! Time to tuck you in for the night, in your NEW, BIGGER, cushy, comfy stall! What a lucky boy you are! Now, no wild parties or anything crazy tonight, you might be getting ideas...

God bless Barbaro make him strong and healthy.

God please let the anti slaughter bill pass soon...for the sake of our innocent horse friends.

God bless Linda H, BDude, Cahill, Sooner, Pine Island, Fleet Indian, Felix and Susan, Darlin, Foggy, Star, Opie, Gift, Avi, Dilly, Lucky, Woody Lola, Nala, Fondmort, Wheaton and all who need God's special care tonight.

See you in the morning.

Hey Dora
It's tart alright, but goes darn good with a bit of vodka. LOL

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Nancy in Ct-Is there any change in Maizie? I have not seen posts, or may have missed new info about any changes. Hope all is better!

New stall for Barbaro and good news about his healing. What good news!

Now the anti-slaughter bill needs to be passed.

C Jaffe

Hope this work for C Jaffe!

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Cora-yum

Amazing, one day of listening to the Senate and we are starting to sound like a bunch of lushes. LOLOL
Tell you what, that sure had me turned into a bundle of nerves. This bill had better pass. Those senators do NOT want to hear another year of me calling them every day. LOL

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Hope this work for C Jaffe!

Posted by Debbie L.A. at November 16, 2006 1:17 AM

Worked for me! Please go to link in above post for "Animals Matter To Me" petition. Thanks!

Nite Alex...nasty weather here today...hope your day tomorrow will be better!

Bobbycakes...Streeetcccccccccccccccchhhhhhhhhh out and enjoy that BIG room CHAMP!!

Dora....Glad to hear you escaped the bad weather..I heard it was really bad down there. The pics on The Weather Channel were not nice. I hope it misses us!

DesignGirl...I will pray for you... that your heart mends. It will take awhile...I know it did for me.

Linda H and all the people who are hurting out there ...put your faith in and ask our Lord to hold you and circle His arms around you and give you peace! Prayers going out for you tonight from me to Him.
All the little furries and that includes the horses ....God Bless!!

Night Family!

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DORA J - the Queen of "Dang it"

The miraculous Maizie has recovered quite well (for 18+ years) from her urinary tract infection. However, her blood work revealed an overactive thyroid, so she takes medicine twice a day for that - the main concern is that medicine sometimes beats the heck out of kidneys so she'll have to have blood work again in a month. The thyroid problem explains why she was eating so well and losing weight like crazy. She is an absolute DEMON to medicate - I call her the 5 pound Tasmanian Devil - but we're managing, and she forgives me for wrapping her in a "straitjacket" twice a day, prying open her mouth and squirting "chicken-flavored" gunk into her mouth. She is acting more like herself every day...she has the Barbaro "don't count me out yet" attitude!
Thanks for asking about my girl, and I am so thankful that you're ok...although I guess the weather kept you from a Popeye's run today - LOL!
Nancy

CJ, here ya go....

ASPCA Animals Matter

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Dora

I always buy pine nuts in a bag. Diamond brand. They sell a lot of different kinds of nuts. If you just bought those, take them right back to that store with your receipt. Make them give you your money back.

Glad you had a nice dinner!

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Thanks, Tracie.

Nancy in CT with hard to medicate thyroid patient - is Maizie a dog or a cat? one of my cats who is impossible to pill, has thyroid meds made up at a pharmacy, in a cream form, you rub the cream on the inside of the ear. Check with your vet to find a compounding pharmacist. CJ

HI BOBBY GLAD YOU GOT YOUR RIGHT LEG CAST REMOVED AND THAT YOU ARE DOING REAL GOOD. PLEASE BE GOOD AND KEEP DOING WHAT DR RIC TELLS YOU TO. I LOVE YOU AND WE ARE STILL PRAYING FOR YOU EVERYDAT. YOU ARE THE GREATEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL HORSE EVER. LOVE KATHY

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Nancy
Thyroid medication for cats is also available in a cream form. You rub it into the inside of the pinna. You have to wear a rubber finger tip because it could also affect the giver along with the cat, but the cats put up with that a lot easier than squirting things in their mouths. They just don't seem to like that for some reason.

CJ
Great minds think alike. LOL

Hay ALL,

I actually got a relevant email from Frist in response to mine today. Here it is:

Dear Ms. Rosser:

Thank you for contacting me to express your support for S. 1915, the Virgie S. Arden Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. I am honored to serve you as Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and it is a privilege to respond to your concerns.

I have heard from many Americans who are concerned about the slaughter of horses for human consumption. In 2005, it is estimated that more than 90,000 horses were slaughtered for human consumption in foreign countries, primarily in Europe and Asia. Congress has been debating whether to ban such slaughter for some time. You may be interested to know that I supported an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2006 Agriculture Appropriations bill, which was signed by the President into law, that restricts the slaughtering of horses for human consumption at federally inspected plants.

The Virgie S. Arden Horse Slaughter Prevention Act is currently being considered by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Please know that I understand your concerns, and I will certainly have your comments in mind should this legislation be considered by the full Senate.
Again, thank you for contacting me.
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Someone actually read my email this time!

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Kathy (8 yrs. old: It's so good to see you here. Thanks for your lovely posts.

Dora: You really went through it today, huh? Just read the article in the NYT. Scary stuff! So glad you are safe, and well-fed (even if the pine nuts were yucky). Take care.

Debbie L.A.
That Cube is the neatest thing I've seen on the web.. It mesmerized me ...I didn't want to leave it!!

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D'Anne
I thought you went to bed??

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CJ & CORA - Maizie is a cat, and her meds came to CT from TX because there is a pharmacy there that formulates into liquid, complete with the flavoring...although Maize seems to be saying "this junk doesn't taste like any chicken I ever ate!" I'll ask the vet about the cream...
Thanks!

Good grief, Hillary Clinton's office read my email today, too, and responds:

Dear Mirth:

Thank you for contacting me regarding the Horse Slaughter Prevention Act.

As you may know, in 2005 I voted with 69 of my colleagues in favor of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 06 Agriculture Appropriations bill that prohibited the use of federal funds to support horse slaughter under the Federal Meat Inspection Act. This amendment was signed into law in November of 2005.

In 2006, I am working to pass a broader ban on the slaughter of horses. On September 7 th, 2006, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 503, American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, by a vote of 263-146. I am a cosponsor of the Senate version of this bill, which is now on the calendar awaiting action by the full Senate. I recently joined a number of my Senate colleagues in signing a letter to the Senate leadership requesting this legislation be moved to the Senate floor for a vote without delay to put an end to the practice of slaughtering American horses for human consumption overseas. I believe it is vital that this bipartisan, common sense legislation be enacted as soon as possible.

Thank you again for sharing your concerns with me. Please check my website at http://clinton.senate.gov or updates on this and other issues being discussed before the United States Senate.

Sincerely,

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
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These are not the canned responses I've been getting up to now. Encouraging, isn't it?

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If your cheek keeps you awake, stick around. The Senate did me in. I won't be sleeping any time soon. I'm sure we can find something to amuse ourselves with. (Hmmm, maybe we could talk about Renee!!!) LOL

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Debbie L.A. - the cube is awesome! He is so handsome. A bit of the glint in his eyes makes me wonder if he is thinking up some mischief!

Mirth
According to that letter, she must have signed senator Landrieu's letter as well. That is great news!!

WAIT A MINUTE

which is now on the calendar awaiting action......
What does she know that we don't???

LOL Cora
If I don't get to sleep I will be back here....but I think I will take a pain killer tonight..I didn't last night and that was a big mistake. It wouldn't have been so bad but he drilled the titanium post into my upper jaw bone and it went through into my sinus cavity and that is primarily where the problem is at the moment.

Oh yuck. No fun. I hope you manage to get some sleep.

See you in the morning sweet Cora!!!

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Nancy in CT...gonna be gone tomorrow, so wanted to say to you...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! May your day be wonderful!!!!

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D Anne
That Cube is neat! I tryed to comment, #^$%$#
You have to sign up and I tryed, didn't work!
She has no comments to her site. Sad.
Her mom Dale C. / Davis CA, I think she works at The U of Davis, where Lost in the Fog was. And our Salvation vet. Couldn't tell her how much I loved her site. :(

Posted by: D'Anne in NC

Cora, and all,

Now I've caught up with comments (duh!) and see that I'm not the only one. It does sound as though something is up with S1915.

Incredible!!!

Wow, Mirth. Clinton's note to you is the most straight forward response I've seen yet. Great news.

Mirth

Did you catch up with the posts about today's Senate session????? Our bill MAY come up for a vote tomorrow as an amendment to an AG bill.

Clinton's letter sounds like she knows something else that we don't. I suppose it could just be wishful thinking on my part though.

EMMITT WINS - so now I'm ready to get silly for a while - tomorrow is another morning of calling.

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Debbie, did you click on the cube?...you can pull up each pic on it...way kewl!!!!!!

Gonna have to get the html for that!!!!

Silly is good, but first, who's Emmitt??

God Bless Gretchen Jackson
God Bless Barbaro
God Bless YOU

Emmitt Smith was a running back for the Dallas Cowboys - he is now on Dancing with the Stars - and he won the dancing title - YEEHHAAA

Ah, I kind of figured it had to be something like that.

So I had a win tonight with Emmitt and I'm positive we will get a win tomorrow with S1915. We will lift our glasses tomorrow and congratulate ourselves. (why do I feel like I have misspelled that word all night??).

XXOO

Goodnight beautiful Barbaro........

BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
BELIEVE IN BARBARO

Lindann

Your spelling is just fine.
Here I thought everyone was rooting for Barbaro to win that.

Barbaro, Ima, Alibi, Jessie, Boxcar, Cloud, General, Misty, Rosie, Chicka, Glory and Bobby's Girl - snuggle in your straw tonight - sleep well and have happy horsie dreams. I love each and every one of you. XXOO and SCRATCHIES!

Aunty and Mommie Sally

XXOO to all my fellow barbaromanics - we will WIN tomorrow!!!

WAY TO GO MIRTH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hilary may take a bit longer to get on board but when she does things start happening !!!!! I think she can be a very persistent individual when she wants to so it is very good to have her on our side !!!!! I think she could probably be as annoying as FOB'S that want a certain bill passed.......

At any rate Mirth ....I think you just charmed the socks off Ms. Clinton !!!!!

GREAT JOB....DON'T STOP PHONING and FAXING !!!!

IT'S WORKING .........DON'T STOP !!!!!!!!!

Y'ALL ARE THE BEST and "B'S" COUNTING ON US TO GET THIS DONE !!!!!

LUV YA ALL....

DARYL...YOU ARE SOOOO FUNNY !!!!!!

Big B.,
as always, my thoughts are with you, hoping you are comfortable and healing nicely. The seasons are changing and I wish that you were able to go out and kick up your heels a bit - hopefully next autumn!

FOB Family - hope everyone is doing well. Thoughts & prayers to those of you who are under the weather or fighting a battle of your own.

Alex, thanks again for everything!!!

Take care all!

-Julie Z.

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Hay Maribel...how's it goin'???....hold down the fort for me tomorrow...going to the casino with the parents...Hope I hit the jackpot!!!

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MARTITA....what a lovely lady you are !!!! You are a blessing to all of us !!!! YOU INSPIRE GREAT THINGS !!!!
GOD BLESS YOU and KEEP YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND FOREVER......

YOU ARE VERY SPECIAL !!!!!!!

I see the ag bill they want passed is for 64 billion dollars! That is alot of money they want and hopefully they will do anything to get it, including adding S1915. Praying hard tonight for our bill to pass and thinking of the 14 horses on the way to Texas tonight that Joe didn't have money to save. We will win this battle.

On the phones early tomorrow, hopefully our day to free the horses. God be with all of us and our animals.

Barb m in Florida

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Big Purrrto all my kitty and human friends out there in Barbaroland. I ate like a horse today - hope I put on some weight.

BDude
FOB

Mirth
That Hilary sure stays on top of her staff, doesn't she! It's a much better letter than most. I hope she makes this issue a personal priority now.

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Nancy CT
Happy Birthday Scorpio Sister. Remember, it's only a number. It's how you feel in your heart and soul that counts.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY & MANY MANY MORE

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TRACIE - thank you! We all know what will make it truly wonderful...

Congratulations to everyone who was a part of getting the bill S1915 passed in the senate.

I BELIEVE THIS
I BELIEVE
I BELIEVE

Can you believe I never called, faxed nor emailed a senator in my life. And I will be 58 really soon.
Barbaro was my inspiration, and Mary S prayers kept me going.
There are two Alabama senators, and their aides. That know me by my name now.
And I think will be very happy, not to hear from me again.
And I can't forget Alex, who!!! if not for him I would still be looking for updates on Barbaro. And would still not know of horse Slaughter.
And to the Jackson's for sharing Barbaro with us, Dr. Richardson for our Barbaro's wonderful care. No one gave up on him.

Thanks to everyone, who talked to me, helped me, and try to teach an old dog new tricks
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Okay someone give me my trophy now. LOL
But I do love all of you.

Hi, who has the link to the updated co-sponsor list?

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TRACIE....Don't spend all my nickels????? BUT....IF YOU DO...MAKE SURE YOU WIN !!!!!!!

I would love to hold down the FORT for you but I think that someone will have to hold down the FORT for me as I'm off to get things ready for my impending trip to Yellowknife NT !!!!!

I'll be green with envy though!!!! I LOVE SLOTS !!!! HAVE FUN FOR ME !!!!!

I looked all over Clinton's site and didn't see anything about S1915. Her letter said to go to her website for updates on this and other issues before the Senate. Did I miss something - or maybe read too much into it? Couldn't find anything addressing the issue on her website.

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby

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DesignGirl17 - Condolences to you straight from my heart -- I am so very sorry about your Gram. From your words, DesignGirl17, I have a feeling your Gram is not wasting any time up there - making her way around to all our equine friends, but oh how your heart must be lonely tonight, of course, you miss her. . . Please just know your Gram is just over the other side and she has not left you. You will feel her presence near . . . you will know.
Barbaro also knows he is in your heart. . .
Take care, Lou Ann

Hello Barbaro,

Yea!! You got a larger stall Barbaro!!
I'm so happy for you.

Why don't we celebrate by bringing out the bigger blanket for you tonight? Go ahead and grab it! Now cover up and really stretch out Honey. Dream only the sweetest dreams possible Barbaro.

I'll be here in the morning to check on an update. But for tonight, the stars will light your way to continued healing and tomorrow's sun will give you strength to carry you through your day.

Pull your blanket up close now Honey. Close your eyes and dream. I love you so much. Good night. XXOO

Hay Barbaro, undefeated champion!

By now you must be sleeping and dreaming of all wonderful horsey things. You'll need a lot of sleep tonight because hopefully tomorrow we will all be celebrating the passing of S1915. And if we are not, we will be plotting the next move.

Goodnight sweet, horse, our symbol of why we are pushing so hard for this bill.

Good night Foggy, Galant Secret, St Liam, Second of June, Dessie, Pine Island, and all the countless horses who have gone before. We will free your spirit if not your body

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Nancy, yes we do...praying it happens tomorrow!!!

Maribel, will do on the having a good time...when do you leave for Yellowknife, tomorrow??

Good Night Laurie

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby

Debbie L.A./Dale C./Davis CA

That Barbaro Cube of Wonder is awesome!! Thank you for posting that! I could be mesmerized by that. Excellent creativity. Everyone should check it out! Beautiful and very Bobby!!!
Lou Ann

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Good night Mary S.

Sweet dreams!!

GOODNIGHT SWEET BARBARO...
Praying for another comfortable night and a pain free day tomorrow. Got a new stall huh? Can't wait for new pictures. Keep being strong "B". You're in our thoughts and prayers 24/7. God Bless and God Speed.

HI ALEX,
Thanks for the update on Ramon! He's awesome! BTW, you have a very special day coming up...will be thinking about you. Have a good night. God Bless,

Debra, WI

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Tracie...leaving Nov 23rd that's next Thursday ??
I have to get everything ready for auntie..washing..meds ....clean house so the respite support worker has a bed to sleep on !!!
Pack my bags and also get some Xmas things done as I don't return until Dec 12th !!!!

Time just keeps flying away here !!! Finally have the basement in order so the guys can come clean the furnace and actually find the furnace!!! FUN...FUN...FUN...

HAY.... I'll miss all of my favourite buddies !!! Maybe my son will allow his blonde mom to actually use his computer while she's there?????

Lynda - If you are still out there good luck tomorrow. You are going to be so happy.

Renee - The Barbaro blanket is at
www.exclusivelyequine.com.

Sorry it took so long to respond. Long day. My dad had a doctor's appt. today. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about four months ago. They put him on Aricept and Namenda, but they are not helping. He is only 66 and the doc said today that he is just getting worse, the meds are not helping delay the disease at all. His mom had it too, so I know what I have in store for me. Just tired and depressed.

Dearest Barbaro (aka Mr. Bobby Jackson),
A new and bigger stall! Honey that is so wonderful for you!! I bet Mr. Jackson himself will personally help you move all your favorite pin-up mares from your old stall - smile! No clowning yet though Bobby - just dream and heal.
Mrs. Jackson might sprinkle a bit more of the Lourdes water you received in your new stall.
Be sure to give Dr. R and Mr/Mrs Jackson, Michael and Peter your "hugs" when you see them next.
Barbaro, as always my Novena prayers and votives continue for you 24/7, and the multitude of angels keeps watch over you.
My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro!
All throughout today I kept having warmest visuals of you, Mr. Bobby Jackson, with gingersnaps, a red horse blanket, and crunchy red apples, warm cozy straw and you were looking mighty vibrant!
Remember positive healing thoughts for Lael Meadows to come. Beautiful horsey dreams tonight of whatever your heart wishes for Barbaro!
Hugs, "scratchies", and a kiss on your nose!
Lou Ann

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Debbie B
SORRY your tired and depressed, Alzheimer. That is hard to take.

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Maribel, after all that you're gonna need the vacation...Son BETTER let you use the puter!!!...He's not gonna want to deal with Barbaro withdrawal!!!...LOL

I'm so sorry, Debbie B. Please sleep well.

The game is afoot! Everyone who is awake, please light up the S. 1915 group. Only 361 candles so far, on this critical night when the Senators are still battling it out.

Well, how do you like your new digs ?? It won't be long before you add your own personal touches to make it more homey. Snuggle into your straw and rest and gain the strength you need in your leg and grow that hoof wall. New stall, new view, new perspective on things. Enjoy your treats and visits and grooming tomorrow. Bella, Gracie and I send you butterfly kisses big fella.

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What a glorious day tomorrow will be if S1915 is passed. Senator Clinton certainly wrote a letter that gives me such hope. We can't stop doing our jobs until we hear the words, S1915 passed.

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Yeah Emmitt !!! You with the magic shoes !!!!

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Prayers for entire FOB family and furries tonight and for your personal needs.

May tomorrow be the day we have all been waiting for... finally.

Thanks Debbie. Maybe I just need to go to bed and get a fresh perspective tomorrow. Like Scarlett said " Tomorrow is another day". At least I can come here and read things that give me hope or make me laugh.

Lou Ann - I see it in my head. Bobby's new stall. Especially those pin-ups. I wonder if Fleet Indian and Ouija Board are up there?

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Nancy in CT,
I hope you are still up, HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS TO YOU tomorrow. I hope your day is most special for you. The numbers don't matter, Nancy, it's what you feel in your heart and you always sound to me like a very happy heart!
Lou Ann

Marilyn,

Well, I told Hillary today that I was proud of her for co-sponsoring S1915. Maybe she needed that, she's such a shrinking violet. LOLOL

Hi guys going to bed. My last post was true, untill the end. That was a joke. I pray you all got it!

Have to start on my senators first thing in the morning. Not that they hear me. But I am not stopping, not till S1915 is passed.

And it will be tomorrow! I have a date with some people here on the site. With a glass of wine!

S1915 candles

Hey Barbaro sweetie!

Time to tuck you in..no more emailing tonite. Fluffing the bedding, turning on the night lite, whispering a lullabye in those beautiful ears.

Will be in to check on you in the morning, babycakes! Hugs and smooochies!

Prayers for all who need them

G'nite Foggy

GOODNIGHT ALL....TOMORROW WILL COME VERY SOON !!!

SWEET BOY..GLAD YOU GOT YOUR MUCH NEEDED BIGGER DIGS....ENJOY !!!! NO ONE DESERVES THEM MORE THAN ....YOU !!!! YOU INSPIRE GREATNESS...
HUGS and CARROT KISSES...SLEEP TIGHT !!!!
GROW HOOF GROW!!!!

THANK YOU LORD FOR ALL YOUR BLESSINGS TODAY....

FOR BARBARO'S CONTINUED MIRACLE
FOR OUR NEW CO SPONSORS
FOR HOPE THAT S1915 MAY PASS TOMORROW
FOR RECEIVING DESIGN GIRLS GRAM INTO YOUR KINGDOM
FOR MARTITAS ELOQUENT WORDS THAT SERVE TO INSPIRE US ALL
FOR GIVING US COURAGE AND STRENGTH IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY
FOR LOVING US IN SPITE OF OUR FAULTS
FOR ALL THESE THINGS WE ARE TRULY THANKFUL LORD
....AMEN

MUCH LOVE TO ALL....

Nite, Maribel!!!!! HUUUUUUGS

Candles of S1915 to pass

Don't for the VERY SPECIAL BIRTHDAY on Friday...

Alex's candles

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Tracie
Your fast!
Thanks!

Going to bed, my bath is calling me.
I hope everyone knows I was kidding at the end of my post with the trophy thing.

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Hi Debbie B., Miami,
Not exactly sure how many pin-ups or who (tee hee) Bobby has pinned up in there but sure of several, smile. Of course, you know our cards and well-wishes are posted I believe around the outside of his stall! Wouldn't you just so love to see!

Debbie B., Miami, also. . . I don't mean to intrude but I also saw about your Dad. I'm so sorry, and please give your Dad a hug. My Dad is 81 and has vascular (multi-infarct) dementia, result of mini-strokes occurring in the brain, a bit different from Alzheimer's disease, but profoundly memory-impaired.
Will be thinking of you . . . Lou Ann

Hello to all FFOBs and Horse Lovers Everywhere!

I see this is the closest we have gotten so far with S1915 - amending the Ag appropriations bill! This does sound exciting, and hopeful. I Emailed about every senator with the word "YES" after their names, up to the state of Ohio, asking DeWine for his help on S1915. I will continue with the rest of the states tomorrow, unless I hear otherwise. Please keep me posted!

We have just had some of the worst weather ever! Winds gusting over 60MPH! Buckets of rain falling, sometimes in sheets with the blowing wind! Thousands of people are without electricity, possibly through tomorrow or longer. Damage in places is just horrendous, with huge trees down, powerlines snapped,many homes made uninhabitable, you name it! The only thing we didn't have was a tornado. I can only hope that you guys are not being hit hard by the storms that came through Washington State earlier. We have another storm due in on Sunday, but it is too early to tell just how bad it will be until toward the end of the week. And it is only the middle of November, which is considered the rainiest month of the year! We are starting to think that this weather will never end. Enough is too much!

I have lighted candles for Nala, S1915, Alex the Birthday Boy, etc. Yes I said Nala. I made a new candle group for that sweet kitty late last night, so feel free to fire them up for Nala as well as for S1915, Alex, Barbaro, and anybody else (horse, dog, cat, human) too numerous for this somewhat feeble 56 year old brain to remember!

Well, gotta run now, since I don't want to run up Tim's and Alex's bandwidth too much!

Laura S. in Wet, Windy, Wild Washington State!

371 candles right now for bill S1915 too pass.

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Nite, Debbie...sweetest dreams...I got that your trophy speech was funny!!!!...LOL

402 Candles Lit for S1915! Thank you all, and let's keep lighting and calling

S 1915 CANDLES

Okay, we'll all pray overnight; and if the Appropriations Bill plan doesn't work, we'll pray for the next strategy. We are the FOB. We do not give up!!!

Sleep well, everyone! Ready for calls in the morning!

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Maria,

I grew up in Anaheim. Looking out the second floor bathroom, we could see the 4th of July fireworks from Disneyland. I moved north after college and now live in Campbell, the city next to San Jose.

Where in South OC are you?

Nancy J

Group S1915 has 400 candles from 4 countrys

Dear Senator Frist,
Thank you for your reply to my letter. Though I appreciate the fact that you voted for Public Law 109-97, that particular law only removed the government's financial responsibility for inspecting the horse slaughterhouses. It did not stop nor did it permanently slow down the process of slaughtering 90,000 AMERICAN horses annually for sale and consumption in foreign countries. 90,000 is the the total of just American horses slaughtered annually,not the total internationally. A law must be established to totally ban the horse slaughter for human consumption, such as "The slaughter of horses for consumption is hereby banned."
Though I have no objection to other cultures eating horses, I do object to them eating AMERICAN horses. I object to the inhumane transportation, treatment and slaughter methods used to kill these horses. There are many other reasons to ban slaughter for human consumption, but these are the most compelling for me.
I am well aware that the Virgie S. Arden Horse Slaughter Prevention Act is currently being considered by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. That is the reason that I wrote you. Unless this bill has enough cosponsors or makes it out of committee, it has no chance of being enacted. I know that you are aware of that, and I am requesting that you cosponsor the bill and/or see that it makes it out of the committee and put on the floor for a vote. As the Majority Leader of the Senate, you have the power to see that something is done about this. I would appreciate any consideration that you can give towards getting this bill made into law.
Thank you,
Cyndie Howard
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Dear Ms. Howard:

Thank you for contacting me to express your support for S. 1915, the Virgie S. Arden Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. I am honored to serve you as Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and it is a privilege to respond to your concerns.

I have heard from many Americans who are concerned about the slaughter of horses for human consumption. In 2005, it is estimated that more than 90,000 horses were slaughtered for human consumption in foreign countries, primarily in Europe and Asia. Congress has been debating whether to ban such slaughter for some time. You may be interested to know that I supported an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2006 Agriculture Appropriations bill, which was signed by the President into law, that restricts the slaughtering of horses for human consumption at federally inspected plants.

The Virgie S. Arden Horse Slaughter Prevention Act is currently being considered by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Please know that I understand your concerns, and I will certainly have your comments in mind should this legislation be considered by the full Senate.
Again, thank you for contacting me.

Senator Frist

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To all

Cyndie Howard thank you for your letter to Senator Frist.

That is my niece, who lives in TN. She is a wonderful person.
And I love her with all my heart!

When we pray for Barbaro, and focus on his physical healing, I humbly ask you right now to include prayers for his peace of mind and continued courage. His is a difficult path.

Thank you God, that right and perfect decisions are made by Barbaro, and for Barbaro.

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby

Hummmm, Big B moves to a new and bigger stall, is this a sign of change in the air? Change that will affect the bill, it is moving! At least it is not sitting in limbo anymore. Change is a-foot and I
want to believe it's good.

Dream that we live in a world without horse slaughter and kindness to all animals!

My Precious Barbaro, I hope you are getting a really good sleep in your new stall. I hope you get to go out tomorrow before all the rain comes. I love you, you are my hero. I will keep a check on you, but wanted to say goodnight. Sleep tight big guy and continue to heal!

Sweet Warrior Foggy, forever in my heart. I love and miss you, sleep tight sweet prince

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Lou Ann from Pennsylvania - thank you for your kind words. I am missing my Gram so much today, but I know she is with loved ones she hasn't seen in many many years. She was such a kind, gentle, caring person she's probably crocheting blankets for all of the horses in heaven.

We will be burying her in Pennsylvania where her husband and most of her family are buried. It's nice to know that Pennsylvania is still full of such nice, kind people. Thanks again

WAIT A MINUTE

which is now on the calendar awaiting action......
What does she know that we don't???

Posted by: Cora-IL at November 16, 2006 1:53 AM

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Yes, Cora, I read that also and a big red flag came flying up .... SOOOOOOOOOOOO it's ON THE CALENDAR, according to Sen. Clinton!!! WooooooooHoo!!! Not giving up, though, more emails tomorrow!!!
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Sally in Key West .... the brand of Pinot Noir that I like that's not too expensive is Vendange ... very good!! Try it!!
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Debbie in Miami ... my dear friend ... I am so sorry to read about your Dad's diagnosis ... my thoughts, friendship, love and prayers are with you! If you want to talk, just email or call me, OK? I am always here for you.
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Lynda P ... Best of luck with your lasik surgery on Friday ... I'm sure you will come through it with "winning colors" and you'll see just fine with a minimum of discomfort! Prayers and good thoughts for you!!
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Nancy in Ct ... Wishing you a Very Happy 60th Birthday even though I am still puzzled as to why you chose not to extend any wishes for my birthday and you never answered my email to you. But I'm sure you have a very good reason even though you still include me in group emails. I am still a bit confused about it all, but it's your Birthday and I wish you nothing but the very best!!
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As far as "when" this bill is going to pass, I just have a gut feeling that it will happen on Friday ... just from what I saw today, I think there will be a lot more discussion and delays tomorrow, but I think it just might happen on Alex's Birthday Friday, and what a most deserving gift for him for all that he has done for Barbaro and us in giving us this site as our home!
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Continued prayers for everyone ... Fondmort, Erin, Opie, Rosie, Maizie, Rachel, Felix, Pine Island, Fleet Indian, B Dude and all other creatures great and small. Thoughts, prayers, friendship and much love for Linda H and for Skyler.
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And LAST BUT NOT LEAST ... EMMITT SMITH ... DANCING WITH THE STARS CHAMPION ... !!!! YES, YES, YES!! If a football jock can win, then the sky's the limit ... BARBARO FOR CHAMPION NEXT YEAR when they open it up to include the Animal Kingdom in competition!!!
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REMEMBER to light candles for S1915 ... and EXPECT A MIRACLE!!!

GOODNIGHT ALL!!

Designgirl7 ... Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved Grandmother. I know that you will treasure each and every wonderful memory of all the years you had together.

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time ...

Nite, Linnie...sweetest dreams...

Designgirl, I am so sorry about your Gram. She will be with you always. You are blessed to have had such a wonderful relationship with your grandma.

Deb B, I am sorry to hear about your Dad. Don't lose hope and don't worry about yourself. They are learning new things every day about this disease, and you never know when a cure or prevention may be found.

Nala, how are you?

Bobby, gotta tuck you in, I am too tired to see now. Sleep well in your new stall and heal! This must be so exciting for you. But don't get too excited--be careful getting up and down, and no clowning and no Snoopy happy dances in your new crib! Have ACN and we will see you tomorrow for ACD!!!!!!!!!!

Hi all FOB! Hi to you, too, Big Boss Boy! I see you're in larger digs now. You can do laps around your stall. Just don't overdo it!

I think the Jackson's and Michael Matz are wonderful choices for SI's Sportsman of the Year! If they won't give the award to an awesome equine, then who better than the best and most loyal owners and trainer on the planet?!?

Have a great sleep, special boy. Get all snuggled up in your straw and dream only the sweetest dreams. I love you, always!

P.S. Hey, Bobby, has Dr. R danced his way
through morning rounds yet?

GROW, HOOF, GROW!!!

Good night precious boy. Rest well and awaken tomorrow with renewed strength of spirit to conquer another day. You are getting there sweetie pie. Each day brings you that much closer to going home. You remain in my thoughts, prayers, and heart. Sweet dreams. Hugs, scratches, and smooches. I love you Barbaro.

The miracle continues...

My Precious Barbaro: Thank you Father for our Barbaro's continued healing. Give Barbaro a night of rest for his legs and his spirit. Greet him with another glorious day of healthy healing, grazing and mild breezes for a calm spirit.
Thank you Father for the "Miracle of Barbaro"

Lost in the Fog: My heavenly angel....your beautiful presence makes our Father so happy. Miss you and love you.
Father, thank you for "The Fog"

Barbaro Team: Thanking our Creator for giving us a beautiful and "positive" day. One day closer to getting rid of the "evil ones". Thank you Father for your goodness. May our Father continue to bless you and yours and of course, the "furry" ones, too.

Prayers for positive healing to all in need. May our Father give you positive healing of body and spirit. Prayers for healing to all of our "furry" ones that are ill.

"For verily I say unto you, that whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea, and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which He saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them". Mark 11:23,24

"Please Pray for the Horses"

### Designgirl7 - I am so sorry for your loss.
Sounds like your Gram was a wonderful lady - who has left behind a terrific legacy. It is a tough time ..... coming on a year since my 93 year old Mom passed away also - I do truly understand your sorrow.

Sherry - Arizona

Wow a larger stall for our big boy. The healing continues as does the growth of the hoof wall. Little by slow.

Sen Clinton's letter sounded ominous. One can only hope she knows something we don't (which is not always the case ;-P ) about S.1915.

My neice working on the Hill told me she got a lot of her friends to call Sen Frist and senators from their home state. I hope we have representation from all 50 states now!

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DesignGirl7 -
You are most welcome, and I send you a hug tonight. The burial will be the hardest, but then you will sense her presence near you. . .
Your words of her made me smile and I'm thinking your Gram is with my two Grams in the crochet club for the horses.
Take care of you okay, I'll be thinking of you.
Lou Ann

Good evening FOB. To
AMIE, I teach Junior and Senior English every day...I can hear your frustration. I have been at it for 18 full-time years with a 6 year maternity leave. I have had an awakening regearding horse issues. I have always been an animal activist, but never understood horse cruelty. I find great solace in contributing nightly, and Barbaro updates. It puts everything in perspective...God's Blessings, Laurie and Boys from Southern California, Fullerton, California. HI BARBARO, WE LOVE YOU!

OK...if it comes up...LOL...I got the blue screen

Nite, FOB...love & prayers for all...

Goodnight, sweet baby...love & prayers for you...

Good morning, Barbaro...my sweet baboo and wonder-horse. I hope you're settling in to your new pad ok. I missed having an update before bed last night so looking forward even more to ACN at lunchtime!

Good morning, all! It's finally stopped raining here and looks like we might see some sunshine!

Congratulations to Ramon Dominguez!!

Reading the posts today was as exciting as any novel I remember - suspense, more tedious detail slogging, suspense, more suspense, blue labels, birthdays, nervous giggles, even more suspense. Suspended now. Awaiting the next two days with incredible anticipation - The question is, ON WHOSE BIRTHDAY WILL THE BILL - ???

Love all you guys, your spirits and humor, your commitment and devotion, your prayers, your cries.

Hugs to all those hurting, cheers to all those hanging on when the going gets really tough.

All hail Barbaro who brought us together, who carries us with him on this journey of salvation.

Good morning, Barbaro! Good morning, fellow Fans!

(Morning, Jo, Shelley and all others awake)

No new co-sponsors added overnight but that may be a moot point - all the perceived movement yesterday may be rewarded today? I'm praying it is so! And I agree, Shelley - better than any suspense novel!

Damp but supposed to get WET later today. Unseasonably warm here in central Maine - feels like September this week - and the weather guy is just now talking about snow as a possibility on Monday! I love the weather in this state!

Off to make my calls this morning. Call before 9:30 am!!!

Marg
Proud member, Fans of Barbaro

Good morning Marg ( Jo, Shelley and all )

I see Ouija Board has been named Horse of the Year ( with George Washington getting 3 year old colt award) in the Cartier awards