Congratulations to Ouija Board! (Morning, Liz!)

Marg
Proud member, Fans of Barbaro

Good Morning all, greetings to you Alex .Rain, rain and more rain here in Florida over the night...now we get a short burst of cool weather, more autumn like. As we natives say, give it five minutes and the weather will change. Great to hear that the big boss horse has himself some new digs. Just think how exciting it can be when you move into a new place, especially if it's bigger. He'll have more room to move about and get that right hind back in shape with more circulation and movement in the muscle and strengthening of the bone. I remember Dr. R. saying that bone actually can grow back stronger than before the injury. It will no doubt peak his curiosity as perhaps our boy was getting a bit bored with the same surroundings..don't we all from time to time. Lots to do today with the Senators...call, call ,call. Peace and love to all of the FOB's and may God bless the souls and comfort the spirits of those who stand in the pens and feed lots, they are all precious creatures that deserve to be saved. Bonnie Lee in FLA.

Oh Yes, Congratulations Ouija Board, you are the Queen!!

I love you, Ouija Board...and from the response to you at the Breeders' Cup I'd say that lots of other Americans feel the same way!

COULD THIS BE THE DAY??? Keep those calls and faxes going...I'll be checking from work during the day.

Barbaro, you great big hunk, I hope you're enjoying your new stall and that you have all the amenities you deserve - a sunroof, cable and dsl access, a new computer with a keyboard to fit your hoofies, a shelf full of flannel jammmies and nightshirts, a window through which you can chat with Mocah...and how about a push-button, on-demand treat dispenser? Stick with me, kid, and you'll be even more spoiled! If you're missing anything, just paw the ground and Dr. Dean will make it happen! I love you more every day, and bless you for the friendships, knowledge and good works you have inspired!
BARBARO - CHAMPION OF MY HEART
Nancy

Good morning Mr. Barbaro Jackson! I'm praying for you and hope the hoof grows more and more everyday. Nice to hear they put you in a larger stall, I wonder if you still sneak bite..lol

YES, THIS CAN BE THE DAY! Please call and fax your Senators!

Praying for ACN. Praying for Barbaro and all our loved ones to get well and be well.

WE BELIEVE!

Lor in PA

I just wish they'd put a Web cam in Barbaro's stall. Then I'd never get anything done.

Good Thursday morning Alex, Bobby and Fellow fans

I have already made some call to the Senators and will again after work.

I guess the whole east coast is soggy today.

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Bonnie Lee
Where in FL are you? I'm on the Space Coast. Do you know that some FsOB are meeting at Calder race track on the 25th. We'd love to have you join us. ALL FsOB are welcome. It hasn't been discussed much because of the urgency of S.1915.

Janice

A Proud "fan of Barbaro"

Good Morning everyone...

Howling wind woke us up this morning. it is just bustin out wild. really intense high wind.

Hope our boy had ACN...I have pretty much come to depend on it! Need to stay guarded, however. We still have a long way to go with that left rear.

Stay strong like the wind today, Barbaro, and know you are loved.

GOOD MORMING ALEX AND BARBARO.
I SURE HOPE YOU GET TO GO OUT TODAY AS YOU NEED THAT EXERCISE TO GET YOUR LEGS STRONG. WE LOVE YOU .
BETTY

Good morning to all, Alex doesn't sound hopeful about the weather, so Bobby might have another day in the stall. At least it is a new and larger stall. I hope he has a different view of the area to keep him entertained.

Could it be the day ?? I can't help but speculate although I don't want to get too excited yet.

The weather here near Charlotte is wild and I'm afraid of losing power and being out of touch. Today of all days!! I'm hoping the worst is over but there is really destructive weather around. Good luck to any near here where it is coming next.

Barbaro, waiting for ACN to start my day right. I love you big guy. Bye.

Morning Barbaro. Glad you like your new place. God has your change of address. He won't leave you we love you Thanks as always Alex

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If anyone knows what time ShelleyA's horse- Mr. Boxcar is racing on Saturday, would you please post??

Thanks in advance
Janice

A proud "fan of Barbaro"

Morning Barbaro! Keep on keepin' on healing..smile.

I got this email response from Debbie Stabenow's office regarding S 1915

November 13, 2006

Thank you . . .

. . . for contacting me regarding your support for protecting horses from slaughter for human consumption. I share your views on this matter.

I recently cosponsored an amendment that bans the use of tax dollars for inspection of horses intended to be slaughtered for human consumption. This amendment would effectively end this practice. I am pleased to share that this amendment passed the Senate and was also passed in the final version of the Agriculture Appropriations Bill that was signed by the President on November 10, 2005.

I am also a cosponsor of the Virgie S. Arden American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (S. 1915). As you know, this bill would give the Secretary of Agriculture broader authority to investigate situations where a horse may be slaughtered for human consumption. This bill is currently pending before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. You can count on me to continue supporting efforts to protect the welfare of animals.

Again, thank you for contacting me. Please do not hesitate to do so again if I can be of assistance to you or your family.

Sincerely,

Debbie Stabenow

United States Senator (Michigan)

ALEX -

Thank you for the update on Barbaro. Glad to know he had ACN.

MR. & MRS. JACKSON -

Thank you for making a difference.

CONGRATULATIONS to the traveling Queen Ouija Board for being voted European Horse of the Year: Ouija Board Honored With Second Cartier Horse of the Year Award.

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Janice from Fl,

I think shelley A posted that the race for this Saturday was postponed until Dec 18th.
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Good morning, Sir Barbaro. Hope you got plenty of sleep in your new stall. Best wishes for a happy, healing day full of treats, loving and spoiling.

May today be THE DAY!

Alex -
We appreciate you so much for your updates. How often can I say that? Not enough. So glad Barbaro had ACN and as usual I will pray for him today for ACD.

Loved this..."the moisture laying on top of the sealed track reflected the moon and a bit of the sunrise which in turn provided a nice source of light." I saw it...hmmm

Bonnie Lee -
I'm with you. When the baby panda was born at the San Diego Zoo a few years ago, I was on Panda Cam way too much. If Barbaro had a cam, I'd be frozen to my computer screen.

Contact Senators everyone...

Have a good day!

Way to go buddy!! ACN!!!

Happy Thursday everyone. Lots to do today with the senators....

For a morning boost please visit this website. The horses at this ranch are all rescuses themselves. The TV spot is great. I am going to go see what I can do to volunteer. This not far from my home.

www.majestichillsranch.com/horsesp.htm

Talk to you guys later...off to work.

Leslie in MN

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Thank you Patty - I had not heard that.

Janice

Proud to be a "fan of Barbaro"

INSTRUCTIONS AS PER SHELLEY A. -

PLEASE CALL YOUR SENATORS BEFORE 9:30 a.m. CONTINUE TO ASK THEM TO COSPONSOR S.1915

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.

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)

SENATOR FRIST CONTACT FORM

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.

Good morning Barbaro,so very happy your had ACN. If you get to go out today, you better have a rain coat and boots. The rain here is really coming down hard. Prayers and love on its way to you. Keep healing and stay strong.

Although the weather is bad, I believe thing are looking good for the anti-slaughter bill, so keep up the calling,faxing, and e-mailing to the Senators.

God Bless all of our four legged friends, and all in need.

Have a great day!!!!!!!!!!

BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
BELIEVE IN BARBARO
Carol-Pittsburgh

Good morning Bobby, Alex & Everyone! Glad you had a good night, Bobby! With the weather forecast, you may not get outside today, but hope you will enjoy your larger stall! :)

Have a good day everyone and stay dry!

INSTRUCTIONS AS PER SHELLEY A. -

PLEASE CALL YOUR SENATORS BEFORE 9:30 a.m. and CONTINUE TO ASK THEM TO COSPONSOR S.1915

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.

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)

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.

Wonderful that Barbaro had a comfortable evening. We will take that anytime!!

No grazing for you today, special boy, unless you dash between the raindrops. No worries, the sunshine will come again.

All the racing folks need to get on board with the synthetic track. I hope your new track, Alex, is completed soon as it looks great!!!!

Daphne

EVERYONE PLEASE CONTINUE TO CALL SENATOR FRIST BEFORE 9:30 a.m.

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)

SENATOR FRIST CONTACT FORM

Good Morning, FOB's!

Have done the Senate contacting so here's to some forward movement...

Designgirl, my condolences to you. If you keep your heart open, you'll feel her with you. As either you or other people on the board have said, she's grooming all the horse spirits now (and there is a long line of them waiting for her special touch.).

Lou Ann/PA, check your e-mail. Thank you for all your lovely, supportive words. Had me in tears.

Sherry/AZ, also check your e-mail.

LITF, Gallant Secret, Pine Island, Desert Orchid, Ruffian, Secretariat, and all the animal spirits - you shine so brightly, my Long Time Suns.

Barbaro, I bet you've got your new stall decorated JUST the way you like it. Shine on you crazy diamond.

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Tomorrow is "the boys". Can't wait to get up there.

Alex, you are again captivating us with your descriptions of the sunrise at FH. Somehow, someway I'm going to see a sunrise there. I'll figure out how to get there that early. Thank you and Tim for all that you've done over the past few months. So many of us have had our eyes and hearts opened in ways we never anticipated. Never.

Gotta go...having lunch with friends today.

Take care, everybody! Call, call, call!!!

Healing, Love, Peace,
LOTSA HUGS!!!
Lyn Gilbert

Good morning Barbaro...glad to hear you have a new, bigger stall. We wondered how long it took your "people" to detach and move all your cards, letters, posters and signs to your new location! Whew! And did you remember to fill out your change of address form? :-)
We have been contacting our Florida senators and thanking them for being co-sponsors of the bill. Martinez sent us a nice e-mail thanking us for our "kind works of support...It is an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Florida in the United States Senate. I appreciate your encouragement and look forward to continuing my work on issues of importance to Florida and the nation.".
Here's to having good news on s1915 very soon.

Good morning all:

Here's hoping our bill passes today.

Just out of curiosity, with regards to calling before 9:30, would I be correct in assuming 9:30 eastern, as opposed to local??

Kathy J.
Just in case we miss each other out here this morning - Thank you for keeping me informed if anything happens while I'm out today. If anything comes up that should alter our calling/letter writing instructions, would you please call and let me know that as well? I have the senators programmed into my phone so I can continue with my calls. Thanks Kathy, I'm so grateful for your friendship.

I BELIEVE IN BARBARO

I just got this e-mail from Senator Frist.

Dear Carol,

Thank you for contacting me to express your support for S. 1915, the Virgie S. Arden Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. Iam honored to serve you as Magority Leader of the United States, 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 slaughteres 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 support 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 unspected 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 undrstand 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.

Did anyone else get this e-mail?
Carol-Pittsburgh

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

Just called Frists office....first time I actually got through to someone!

Keep calling kids...our voices must be heard today!!!!!

Barbaro is a SUPERSTAR!!!!!

Good morning all Fans of Barbaro. Big day ahead. Hope today is the day, but we must focus on calling, faxing and emailing before 9:30 am. I just completed my emails and will be calling within the hour. I hopa, hopa, hopa ,hopa......

Looks like another wet day sweet boy. Good thing you got a new, bigger stall. Now you need a treadmill. Rest is the ticket and stand straight and balanced and listen to your doc's orders. Hope there are beaucoup treats and visits from Michael and Peter and special grasses. Strengthen that leg and grow that hoof. Butterfly kisses to you, big guy!

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I hope all of our TWR family weathered the storms last night. Stay safe.

Good morning Mr. Barbaro and Fans of Barbaro...

Today is a glorious day..Our beloved is healing, he has Dr. R, Staff, and wonderful owners the Jacksons.

We humbly thank Alex and Tim...for their hard, informative work.

We thank, God for giving us this day. NOW...we get the bill passed today...this is positive thinking along with alot of prayers.

Everyone of you are such an inspiration, you are there for the ones who are in need, giving a listening ear, plus fighting for the voices that cannot speak for themselves..Each of you should have nothing but warm feelings within...

After we get this bill past, there is so much work, but have not everyone of you proved that teamwork like this works wonders...

I thank you...
Have a Bless Day.

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

Mary, I always look forward to your prayers. Thank you.

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

Carol,

Just read your post...doesn't it sound like a bunch of fluff? It seems like he isn't giving a straight answer...no definition to his position.

These guys have a way with skirting the issue.

Fluff.

Carol Nichols,

Someone posted the same response from Sen. Frist late yesterday afternoon - sorry I can't remember who it was.

Janice
Proud to be a "fan of Barbaro"

Joan Roya - your prayer was wonderful. Thank you.

Visualize:

It's down to the wire. 90,000 horses, lined across the track, nose to nose, racing for the finish line. And in a sublime performance, they're all winners!!

Get those calls in before 9:30 EST.

Roy and Gretchen Jackson sold their 3-year-old filly No Fair at the Keenland November sales....

No Fair, a three-year-old broodmare or racing prospect, brought the second-highest price of the session. David Mueller and Paula Mueller purchased the bay War Chant filly, a winner of three of seven career starts, for $240,000 from the consignment of Mill Ridge Sales, agent.

No Fair won her previous three starts prior to the sale for trainer Michael Matz and owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson, owners-breeders of Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Barbaro. No Fair is out of Grade 3 winner Little Sister, by Valid Appeal, a full sister to Grade 3 winner and sire Valid Expectations

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=67779&subsec=4

Good morning HANDSOME!!! ACN, I love those words!
You have a good day sweet prince and I will check in later. LOVE YOU!!!

BLB!!

Karen - TN

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Good Morning FOB Family
Happy Birthday Nancy CT
Making my first round of Senate calls & praying that today is the day. Back later.

Happy Birthday Nancy!!! Hope Seamus takes you out to dinner - lol!!

XXOO

9:30 - CSPAN EVERYONE!

### Annie - Texas: It's a great visualization !
My horses can wait a few minutes - am heading to the phone !

Sherry - Arizona

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Happy Birthday Nancy CT!
I hope CSPAN gives you some good news for your birthday!!

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Happy Birthday Nancy in CT

Emails and first round calls are done. Senator Obama's aide said they are getting a LOT of calls. (Her emphasis, not mine)

Senator Durbin's aide must be as well. She cut me off in mid-sentence, then, in response to a comment at the end requiring an answer from her, she replied "I'll see that he gets your message" and hung up on me. Well, I never....LOLOL. Guess that means she's getting a lot of calls. (smile)

### Nancy in Ct. , didn't know it was your birthday ! Have a happy one !

It might end up being a historic day you will remember forever if the bill is passed on your birthday, wouldn't that be a dream come true ???

Congrats to Quija Board, what a girl , what a horse.

Alex I appreciate your observations of nature that you relate to us as you go along on your morning work with the horses...thanks for the dew reflections of the Moon and Sunrises on the track this morning!!

Bobbycakes...velvet nose...beautiful steed...huggies and kissies!! Keep healing !

Keep calling! We have to stop this cruelty!!
Cruelty is any harmful action taken against another living entity that disregards its consciouusness or awareness. Cruelty exists in three distinct realms: Cruety against mankind, cruelty against animals, and finally cruelty against nature! Let's STOP Horse Slaughter...cruelty against horses by getting S1915 passed NOW!!

Hi Folks:

Please light candles for Bobby, Mike, Erin, Linda H, Felix, Lola, Kitty, Babs, OPie, the rescue horses, the unrescued horses, S 1915, and all our human and animal friends who need some extra help.

Call your Senators - let them know we want to end horse slaughter now.

Thanks to Tim & Alex for the site and updates

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Bdude is doing great this morning - always happens when he eats a lot - thanks for the prayers and good wishes.

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Dora - hope you had everything nailed down during the big wind storm.

Steve & BDude
FOB

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D'Anne

I hope you were able to get some sleep last night, and are feeling better today.

LORD GOD MAKER OF THE UNIVERSE.....

THANK YOU FOR THIS PERFECT DAY FULL OF PERFECT THINGS THAT YOU HAVE CREATED
FORGIVE US IF IN OUR HUMBLENESS AND HASTE WE DO NOT SEE YOUR PLAN
WE ASK THAT YOU GIVE YOUR DIVINE GUIDANCE TO ALL SENATORS TODAY THAT THEY MAY SOFTEN THEIR HEARTS
TO BILL S1915
WE ASK THESE THINGS IN YOUR NAME AND FOR YOUR GLORY...AMEN

BLESSINGS TO ALL OUR BARBARO WARRIORS FIGHTING IN THE TRENCHES TODAY....WE SEEM TO HAVE WON A BATTLE BUT THE WAR ISN'T OVER YET....UNTIL THE OTHER SIDE SURRENDERS????

KEEP THOSE PHONES AND FAXES GOING ....

YOU ARE ALL INCREDIBLE HUMANITARIANS !!!!

Nancy in CT,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Janice

A proud "fan of Barbaro"

Good morning Precious One. ACN :) it is all I need to start a good day!

Off to calling Senators.

Good Day to everyone!

Ro & Brady

Yeah dear Barbaro ... ACN!!! God Bless You and grant you another comfortable, healing, happy day! Jesus loves you and so do all of your thousands of fans! Grow hoof grow!!!

Your friend,
Ruthie

P.S. Thank you, Alex! You are amazing!!! We Fans of Barbaro do not know what we would do without you!

Just called both Illinois Senators - Obama and Durbin's offices. The two people I reached were friendlier and seemed more receptive than any other time I've called...hope that's a good sign! Also called Sen. Frist and was put to vmail, but left my short message. Keep calling! Please let today be the day!

TEN MINUTES! WE CAN ALL MAKE THREE CALLS IN TEN MINUTES. LET'S DO IT!!

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Hay Cor
Yes...the pain killer knocked me out...in fact when I walked the dog this morning at 6 AM I felt like I was floating along the road...:) The jaw and sinus pain is letting up...Boy I hate dentists...even though they look like Neil Diamond...lol.. I try to stay away from them if I can help it!!!
Thanks for your concern...you are a very sweet lady...always concerned about the FOBs here on the posts!!
I am going to do some calling here.
Be back later.

Hey, everybody!

Alex...thanks for the early update. I can go back to work happily now I know Bobby had ACN!

Liz...it was pretty much a sure thing that Ouija Board would get Horse of the Year and I'm happy with the other awards too, especially George Washington. I'm glad that Yeats and Reverence got awards too...I would have liked to see Pride take one but she had tough competition!

BOBBY MY CHAMP...HAVE A GREAT DAY !!!
YOU ARE MUCH ADORED SWEET BOY
MAY YOU ENJOY ALL THAT YOU LOVE TODAY !!
GROW HOOF GROW !!!

LORD THANK YOU FOR BARBARO'S CONTINUED MIRACLE...GIVE HIM THE STRENGTH AND COURAGE OF BODY AND SPIRIT TO SOLDIER ON IN HIS HEALING BATTLE!!!!
WE THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR BLESSINGS TODAY
WHATCHOVER ALL THOSE IN NEED....AMEN

ALEX...HAVE A GREAT DAY...STAY SAFE !!!!

Good Day FOB's,

Senator Feinstein from CA has a nice gal named Liz taking calls in DC. I also contacted Senator Boxer and last but not least Senator Frist.

Senator Frist's person said that they have been getting lots of calls and that "he is aware." Emphasis on the word "aware."

It's only 6:15am here so I am trying to get the calls in before 9:30am EST as recommended. Thanks Socorro!

Carol
San Diego

When I called Frist's office this morning, I only got a few words out and she immediately sent me to voice mail. I just have to wonder if Frist ever knows about these voice mails. I gave my opinion on the bill and asked him to schedule the bill on the senate floor for a vote ASAP and also asked for his support on it.

Called my two senators, told the aides to have the senator to co-sponsor the bill S1915 and get it to the floor for a vote. One aide said the bad weather we had yesterday in Alabama is now in DC. She is from Mobile, told both girls we are watching the senate on TV. Ask Why is nothing getting voted on? they don't know?

Mary thank you for your prayers.

Alex thank you for your update, ACN

Nancy happy birthday.

Good morning to all the FOB, great day to pass the bill S1915

Off to Fax now! then CSPAN

Here are some horses to watch;

Trained my Michael Matz, all at Laurel Park

Voice of Faith, race 7, at 3:07
In that same race is Ufa.

Chelokee, race 2, at 12:40

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Durbin's office must be having problems today.

In my second round calls, to a different aide just now, I thought I was going to wind up arguing with the guy. He asked for my city and zip, I gave it to him. He err'ed and hmm'd a lot. I asked if there was a problem.

He said, it's just that your phone is coming up as an outside call, I'm just trying to find out if you really live in IL. I said yes, that I am calling from a cell phone. He demanded the number. I said, "Look ,I live at Belmont and Cumberland. Belmont is parallel to Addison, which is Parallel to Irving which....I think my anger was coming through, because he cut me off and said "Okay, I believe you may I have your message"?

I have never had that kind of problem with that office before. They are generally unfriendly, but not outright rude. Pretty funny considering we're calling DC. Wouldn't ALL the calls come in as outside calls, based on that????

Morning, Barbaro! Thank you Lord for ACN! I'll bet that big, roomy stall make you even more comfy, big guy! You have a good day of rest and healing, since it's raining maybe Mom will bring you a bowl de grasse for a treat!

God bless Barbaro, make him heal and grow stronger every day.

God please let the anti slaughter bill pass soon, for the sake of the horses you have entrusted to our care.

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

Have a great day everyone..hope today's the day..

BARBARO WARRIORS...TO THE PHONES AND FAXES

THIS IS A WAR!!!!

THE ENEMY HASN'T SURRENDERED YET !!!!

COURAGE...WE ARE FIERCE FIGHTERS !!!!

WE WILL WIN !!!!

Morning skritches (plus all other amenities=carrots, apples, grasses, studmuffins, etc.) to undefeated champion big boss horse of forever, Barbaro Jackson...!

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FsOB: As Old Mother Tuck was so fond of saying, a watched pot never boils.

Please keep calling throughout the day. See Socorro's repost of ShelleyA (with superior links) at 1.05 p.m.

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

proud memebr of FOB------
i am standing on the beach..looking off into the horizon..the ocean is calm today..veyr quiet,lake like..and i smile to hear the phones dialing and ringing in a far away city..this moment..i brethe ..just breath--
and then
there is that senator frisk. may be he is like one of those trilobite crabs..ancient ,leathery and unable to breathe veyr well in the sun light.
.maybe his dear eyes are too large to move around freely in his head.
.hmmmm
what goody can i send him ..to help loosen up those neurons..?sand bronwies form my own kitchen?
this sand is grey tones with a coupleof million shells crushed already into the next layer..my feet sink into the mush..
i remember a wonderful photoof sabina pierce wihth a white horse flying down ,one of those pristine, for- ever beaches..PACE, OPEN SPACE..the feel, to contemplate, to stop
i am here BARBARO,
how do you like the extra room, at your new address,
,i guess we arent dancing in the moonlight ,quite yet..
may your day be smooth and include that graizing time with your best pals, the two leggeds..
i bet there is a lot of commotion in the hidden mice and insect world.in your new stall--
.hey fellas-- he is here in our stall wowo..what a handosme dude .gee ..see his eyes? whispers a little grey mouse..fat wiht all the extra grain that comes their way..
[overwork does wonders for the imagination.]
may your legs grow stornger every minute. BREATH ,JUST BREATH..
.blood and muscle vibrant and full of minerals and vitamins..rest and gather your strength..for another day..rest on the wings.
.never count out these FOB. jewls-THE JO'S ,THE lindas....the maribels the shelleys, the jos,,the pams, the anitas, renees, the marges the janes the betty;s the barbras , and the mikes the steves,the caroles,the skylers, and the jockfor hire the designeer girl and bless grandma, the marys, the janes.,the endless wonderful stream of power and big hearts--breath just breath--
..
a living miracle..
in the measure of this day.
.time flies ,
i hope for you too, dear great horse,,
champion of our time our hearts and our teachings,.
the space, the openess
the vastness
the utter joy of stepping up TO speak, for all those that can not..come into my arms..let me put you all in my apron..pinned ot the sky;s luminous folds...
.the trucks will drive to ranches and new home paddocks..AWAY from the killer campos --astrocities and irregard.of souls and flesh and fears and pains..and..
.with out conscience.,
.amorality.
.it must end.
..give me that senator the phone..lifelline,,right now..chop, chop, chop poof, gone horse slaughter in my country of 1776..
battelfields stained wiht brotherly love and violent combat.
.whispers of time past--love , forgiveness..
PEACE
BARBARO,
unicorn like desert orchid..
in the light and in the dark,
martita

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Maribel

ALRIGHT..... I'M ON IT RIGHT NOW !!!

### I called my 2 Arizona senators and Frist's office - and got "real folk" at all !!
Everyone is passing the message along !

Sherry - Arizona

Good morning, Champ:
Glad for another comfortable night. Bigger stall. But still a celebrity!
Love to Barbaro!
Daryl

ACN - Yippee!!!!

Got my calls in under the wire and ready to tune into CSPAN for today's waiting game. Sorry to be at work in a way as if there's a celebration, I'll have to wait until I get home to do the toast! But, I have better internet access here so it's worth it.

Sorry to see No Fair leave Lael. I think she was a good one. Perhaps the new owners will leave her with Michael if she continues to race?

Marg
Proud member, Fans of Barbaro

Alex, sounds like you had a very early day today, the way you described it made it worthwhile though, sounded beautiful, the horses are so lucky to have you there every day. Hoping the synthetic track gets completed soon for your safety.
Congratulations Quija Board! What a magnificent horse!
It's always great news to hear that Barbaro had ACN! Prayers of healing for our Beautiful Bobby!
Prayers of comfort for the spirits of the horses in TX and ILL today, praying that S1915 hits the Senate floor this morning so that the horses will be spared.
I faxed the Senators at 8:30 this morning, pray for Miracles today, good luck everyone you are all the best.
mary mi

Called my senators, e-mailed and called Frist's in DC and TN. DC got the voice mail and TN got a lady who said she'd pass my message along.

Ro & Brady

Marge, mabe, it will depend on the new owners whether they want to risk her or go ahead and try to make some money out of her I guess.

Anybody getting anything on C-SPAN yet?

Annie yea, Senator Carper is talking about praying before a meeting.

Good morning Bobby - Keep up the good healing work! You're such an inspiration to us all!! I haven't posted here in such a long time, but I try to check in as often as I can - kinda difficult since they've all but cut us off to the Internet at work. God bless all the wonderful people here, and how everyone's pulled together for S1915!! Hang in there, Shelley, (PA) you're a dynamo, and a Godsend for all the poor horses who have no voice of their own. I'm proud to be your friend.
I actually reached a "real live person," in Frist's office early this morning - for the very first time! I'll keep EMailing, phoning & lighting those candles for our wonderful horses, who have no voice of their own. SO proud to be a part of this wonderful group, and I know God is on our side, we've just got to hang tough and not give up!

Love to you all, Maureen in CA

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Friar Tuck

FsOB: As Old Mother Tuck was so fond of saying, a watched pot never boils.

Thank you for that comment.

I've been getting really frustrated because I won't be able to watch the Senate as I would like to. Your comment made me stop and realize that it isn't the end of the world if I don't see it. If it's going to happen today it will, and my sitting there being nervous all day isn't going to help or change a thing.

Your messages are always helpful, but today's message helped me even more than usual. Thanks for the "reality check".

Called Senator Frist, but was transferred to an automated voice mail, never talked to a Live Person.

Contacted Chambliss and Isakson and now listening to C-SPAN.

Let's think positive and have faith, BELIEVE S.1915 WILL PASS!

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GLAD TO HEAR BARBARO IS DOING WELL- YOU SURE GET OUT & ABOUT EARLY ALEX!!:>) SOUNDS LIKE A BEAUTIFUL MORNING!!

KEEP US UPDATED HERE, THOSE OF YOU WATCHING C-SPAN. THANKS!!

LUV & PRAYERS FOR BARBARO AND FOR S1915,
CHERYL G

Good AM, Barbaro...love you, sweet baby!!!
Good AM, FOB...gotta go soon....love & prayers for all!!!

PRAYING FOR PASSAGE

S1915 candles

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Hey Guys! Good Morning all...well, is everyone ready to ride the rollercoaster this morning?

One more little reminder about the VERY
special day tomorrow!!!

Alex's candles

I'll be back to catch up this evening!!!

Just spoke to Obama and Durbin offices....Obama is going to vote yes, but does not co-sponsor yet, and Durbin has not yet voiced his position on S1915. Frist office is going to pass it along, and I urged both Obama and Durbins offices to get after Frist.

Let the millions of silent voices be heard today.
Let our horses be free and safe.

God bless you all. We are going to move mountains!

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Happy Birthday to Nancy in CT!!! Sag warrior, woman!

Steve, glad to hear BDude is still looking for his chow. Sounds like he has turned a corner! Good for you guys.

Keep calling people...we could be at the finish line soon!

First just mentioned the Ag app bill, but they are going to do the India Legislation first I think.

Good Morning All

I am so proud of everyone on this site and honored to be a small part.

I can't always post but keep up on all our and the animals in our lives trials, tribulations, successes, glory, honors, everything.

To Alex, The Jacksons, Michael, Peter, Kathy, Edgar, Dr R and all at NBC, our heroes and constant inspiration.

AND, to our Barbaro without whom we would not have become the family we have.

I could not love this horse more if he were my own.

Bdude - Keep on keeping on - bless your heart and to all in special need, many prayers

Will follow C-Span today.....

To all FsOB,

Some of us don't have access to C-Span. I'm at work and will check back here from time to time so if you are able, please just give a quick update. It will be greatly appreciated.

FsOB - I've been reading some of your posts and want to say - Please know that no matter what happens today, I couldn't be more proud than I feel now - just for having had the opportunity to work with you on this. I don't think there is a finer group of people anywhere in the world. Barbaro seems to have attracted the best of the best to be his fans. What is going on now is far more important than winning the Triple Crown so I believe Barbaro's name will most definitely be remembered by future generations. Bless you All!

Janice

A REALLY PROUD "FAN OF BARBARO"

Now they are wasting more time (Quorum Call). SENATOR BURNS PLEASE SHOW UP TO WORK ON TIME!!!!

I definitely ditto Janice from FL!!!

Well said, girl!

Hey Lynda!...you are so right...the good news is they ARE talking about getting to the AG APPROP BILL...which is what we need! Apparently, CONRAD from ND is going to introduce an amendment to the AG APPROP BILL...which tells me that they were able to work out the problem from yesterday. I dearly hope that this is the case....Keep your fingers crossed!

PAM; It's not the right amendment, this amendment is something totally different.

Cora,

There is such a contrast between senator's aides. I called the New Mexico senators at someone's request because they were not getting many calls. When I finished my speil, she aksed for my county. I told her I was from Texas, not NM, and that I was calling all senators because it was a national issue. She said we are always glad to talk to anyone even outside their state. She was very, very pleasant. I used to live in Illinois, so I have been calling those senators also. I know what you mean about them not being very courteous. I hope it's because they are tired of hearing from us!

Disaster relief Amendment

Whew, martita, ;you take my breathe away..as usual. thanks

Lynda...exactly...what was the first one they are going to talk about?...the India/America thingy...

Gosh....It isn't even 10:15AM and my tummy is getting in knots...

There is Conrad...he is saying he gets to introduce his amendment to the AG BILL (like you said...after the India/America thingy)...

OH MY!

well it looks like it isn't going to be this morning. So i better do all my "stuff" now. I have to get my prescription eye drops.

Pamela; Yes, its the Disaster Relief Amendment. I dont think that has anything to do with us, does it? Is this how they sneak stuff into bills? Are they sneaking the slaughter underneath the title of the Disaster Relief? It could be disaster relief!!!

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oooooo Lynda....I am so excited/nervous for you!
Can't wait til you get back from your errands...this Senate wait/watch is easier with friends!

When the Senator said there were 26 cosponsors did he mean the S1915 bill, and that they had lots of calls this morning was he referring to us?
mary mi

Good Morning everyone. This site is my only source of info today. I'll be here all day, on the lookout. I am so excited I feel like exploding.

Dear Lord, PLEASE, make this happen for all of the horses.

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Big B. called me last night. The truth is, he was evicted from the smaller stall. Too many late night poker parties, cigar smoke, loud music, noisy tap dance recitals, and the nurses station was too close, and most were offended by his recent beachwear. He is ashamed of his behavior and asks for forgiveness. I told him it was OK and that we understand that his joy at his continuing recovery is making him act goofy. He loves us all, and I said we all love him very much.

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Hi All -

To Carol Nichols - I received the same response yesterday.

Martitia - Golden words again.

Mary S - Thank you so much for your prayers.

In thinking about Barbaro this morning and the Senate, I flipped to the date on my inspirational calendar. I love Emily Dickinson and one of her poems appeared for this morning. I thought, how appropriate for right now...

Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words
And never stops at all

Keep hoping, keep praying and keep contacting. I wrote my senators as well as a couple who are staunchy opposed, with a plea...

Mary, the 26 co sponsers is for the Didsaster Relief Amendment. They haven't said anything at all about the Slaughter Amendment/Bill yet.

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Margie
So THAT'S why they moved him. The little stinker, he's up to no good again, bless his fuzzy little forelock. LOLOL

Good Morning FOB's! Strap yourselves in, it's going to be quite a ride today!

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Cora, I've got you covered!

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Nancy in CT - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Let's hope it's your best one ever with the passing of this bill!

I'm in my trenchcoat and sunglasses at the fax machine again today. Hehehe they'll never guess it's me...

The AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS BILL is the one we are waiting for...Conrad's amendment to that bill will signal to us they are ready to consider the AG APPROP BILL...Hopefully, the S1915 will be introduced as an amendment to the AG APPROP BILL...

Pamela,

I'm delighted to know that you are monitoring the C-Span scene. I remember during the House vote you were interpreting all the political stuff for the rest of us.

Janice

Proud to be a "fan of Barbaro"

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Margie - no exploding ... we need you here!

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Renee ... where are you?? You need to get on the roller coaster with the rest of us!

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Patty

The NM aides I talked to were really nice as well. It's usually only Katie in Burns' office that isn't. I'm thinking the aides are getting frustrated at the phone, but then, isn't that the job they agreed to do when they got hired?????

Even in TX calls the aides were very nice, and I expected your senators aides to be a bit cold, here I am from out of state, and I support 1915, but they are always very polite.

That one in Durbin's office is either new, or extremely flustered.

When i called Hillary Clinton's office yesterday, I got a live little person. I told her how excited we were that the Senator had come on as a co-sponsor of S-1915. She said, "We're excited too!"

So now, Dick Lugar is babbling on about Indian nuclear testing. Too many short white guys running this country, IMHO. Please let S1915 up on the floor today. TODAY!

Dear God: please remember and shelter your servants, the horses--those that were loved, those that were discarded, those that weren't fast enough, those who couldn't jump high or far enough, the premarin mares and foals, all that are terrified. All that are lost. Please get this terrible industry out of our country.Please move your public servants to feel the urgency The Barbaro Nation feels....And God, could you do this today?

Jonna in liverpool NY with Greyhounds of Central New York--a species also suffering from the evil combination of gambling and animals.....

###Kathy J.
You have email (again), LOL

Lynda- I tuned in a little late a caught that part first, darn...wishful thinking!
mary mi

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More inspiration from Joe at TB Friends:

http://www.tbfriends.com/

All I can say is WOW!!

Carol
San Diego

### Nancy in Ct - HAPPY BIRTHDAY !
Let me tell you from one who reached this lovely age 6 months ago .......... it's a great number !
I am just now beginning to think about what I want to do when I grow up ---- CLARITY is happening ........ horse/people retirement !!
Enjoy your day completely !

Sherry - Arizona

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Margie,

LOL - thanks I needed that. Breaks the stress!

Daryl - if you're here - I can't tell you how long I laughed after reading your post yesterday. Just picturing the horses at Starbucks drinking latte's had me in tears. You are really a quick thinker to come up with such a clever response.

Janice

Proud to be a "fan of Barbaro"

Faith is the bird that sings in the dark just before dawn.

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

Hey I am a short white girl.

hehehehehe. We short people are very powerful.

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I surely hope I can stay here all day. The boss has been tolerant so far, but I am worried he may be in one of his moods.

I will try not to explode. Reading your prayers Mary S. is a huge help.

Let's all hold hands now.............

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Oh gosh now my roommate has taken over the tv and is watching cartoons.

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Thank you for your words Mary S.!
Beautiful, as always.

Lynda

Tell her to TIVO her cartoons. LOL

Ok now i am wasting my time LOL. I am going to do my "stuff" now. See ya this afternoon.

Cora LOL, now she is watching some show about aliens. I have no idea what it is.

Faith is the bird that sings in the dark just before dawn. (Mary S. and Pam Mross).

Lets keep this posted throughout the day.

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I just spoke with SHELLEY A, and she spoke with LANDRIEU'S and FRIST'S OFFICES THIS AM...

She is going to write a brief update about what she learned from them...so,please give her a few minutes...*stomach churning* and she will have something posted in a little while...

I definately agree with everything Jeri said earlier this morning. I am so happy my friend, Roseann, alerted me to this website five months ago. It is awesome, and the Friends of Barbaro help to make my day, every day!

I agree with Jeri that I do love Barbaro as if he were my own. He certainly has a huge place in my heart. Heck, I have five framed photos/limited editions of him in my house!!! (I do have seven of my own precious pinto. She is the apple of my eye!)

I also second Jeri's assessment of all of Barbaro's "people". They are just wonderful, with huge hearts and a great love for horses. I wish every horse could be surrounded by these heros. To...the Jackson's, Michael, Peter, Dr. Richardson, Dr. Anderson, Edgar, and all who have touched Bobby's life from NBC, you are an inspiration for everyone.

Alex, you are a saint! Your first miracle was bringing all of us together to pray for Bobby and...He lives! Your second miracle is how this website helps other equine causes. It is possible, that because of this website, horse slaughter will, very soon, be a thing of the past in this country. Thank you just doesn't seem to be enough. (Of course, your birthday is coming up!)

To all our fallen heros; Ferdinand, Exceller, Ruffian, Go For Wand, Lost in the Fog, and now sweet Pine Island, to name a few, Rest in Peace.

I love you, Bobby, forever.

Pamela, tummy churning too. I will rely on you for C-span updates as I cannot access it from work. :)

Ro & Brady

Mary S.

thank you - that helps bring peace to my spirit.

Margie - you've got my hand.

Carol (San Diego) - thanks for the reminder to check TB Friends. Happy/Sad at the same time. What a wonderful place.

Janice

I don't know that they will say ANYTHING about S. 1915 on the floor. I don't think they mention every little add-on, on the floor. If the Ag appropriations bill passes, I think the only way we will know whether S. 1915 is tacked onto it may be through the inside track. Shelley will let us know what has happened.

Remember that if S. 1915 does not pass this way, WE DO NOT GIVE UP!! We are the FOB. We move onto the next plan; the co-sponsors can still try to get S. 1915 onto the floor.

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Lynda
A show about aliens?? Sometimes it seems like we are too. What language are they speaking anyway??

I talked to a live person in Frist's office this morning for the first time and she was nice, if not real friendly. First time ever, always left voice mails before.

##Where is Dora Crow? I need her to hold my
hand!

I hope the India nuclear discussion doesn't take all day. I know all these things are important, but the HORSES !!

First amendment is up , 5169 , is agreed to and laid on the table. How many admentments will be brought up before the India bill is finished? Just writing this so those of you without c-span will sort of be in the loop.bye

Marilyn - Give Up??? NEVER - you can count on it.

ShelleyA

Waiting patiently (NOT REALLY) My tummy is just like everyone else's - churning.

Janice

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Made my calls on my way to work. Same old story except Stevens aide said they were OPTIMISTIC.
I include Stevens & Ensign with my Senators & Frist.

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Cora: Couldn't agree with you more!!!

Pamela will keep us informed using understandable lingo. Please, please, won't you, Pamela?

What's with the music now? I feel like I'm in the doctor's office.

Just to clarify - the admentment I referreed to above was about India bill, not horses.

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Keep the good thoughts everyone. Our bill WILL pass.

I'm off to the doctor with my mother, talk to everyone when we get back.

Kathy J. Thanks again for being my lifeline.

I BELIEVE IN BARBARO

and

I BELIEVE S1915 WILL PASS!!!

BARBARO-Good day to you big ole boy. It is cold, windy but non-eventful here today,I am so appreciateive of that! I hope you are still having fun in your new digs and getting all the visitors you want to come and spoil you as usual. Love you, seeya later...

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BOBBIE B--
If you are still on, you are getting the tornado weather we had yesterday. Be careful! It came up within a few seconds warning and demolished a whole bunch of apt. houses, some houses, a huge skating/video/preschool combo place called Fun Zone & Learning Zone, messed up our main Post Office branch.

STEVE & BDUDE-The weather was not as scary as Ivan was, when a tree(small tree) fell on our house and another broke in front yard. This time was more horrible for everyone else that was injured /involved. They thought no deaths, but one car accident was believed to be caused by water ponding on interstate. So many folks had to be evacuated to shelters, could not stay in their homes, or what was lef of them, so sad. Nov. is fast becoming a tornado month for us every year, we have one, or a hurricane-OMG!

BDUDE-You are the bestest burm!! I am so glad you are eating and acting like your old self again! Keep up the excellent progress, lil man!good work!

Quorum call!!!

and some really interesting muzak

Cathy Potter ###
Did Steven's aide say she was optimistic as if she knew something , or just sort of in general. I'm grasping at straws here- trying to keep my mind occupied to stay away from nervousness !

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Lynda - can you flip a coin for control of the t.v.??

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Margie - I've got your hand.

ALEX
Thankf for the update, it is very appreciated.

RE: MO Horses
I haven't checked yet today BUT, there has not been an update on the MO rescue horses for almost 2 weeks now. Has anyone heard anything? I'm sponsoring Mama, I'm anxious to hear about all of them, but especially her and her unborn foal.

Bobby
ACN for you! You have a great day, magnificent horse. Stay healthe and happy undre God's protection.

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Bobbie B
I asked Steven's aide if they were getting it out of Commerce. All he said was they were optimistic. That's the first time I heard that tone. Remember, anything can happen and quickly. We all want to hear the FAT LADY SING her tune.

Try to remember - good comes in over a calm sea. Take a breath - believe in the best - and "see" it happening. Don't be afraid - make another choice. Let our collective positive consciousness sweep over the senators as they vote to pass S1915. Thank you God for Your mighty Presence in the passing of S1915.

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby and for All The Horses

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Dora, we're so happy you came through all of that weather yesterday unscathed! We got it here last night. Pretty noisey, messy stuff!

Jonna...Beautifully spoken...thank you.

I don't know how many amendments that the India/America Bill has...don't you love waiting???LOL

I will try to keep things as clear as possible...we are really just waiting for the AG APPROP BILL...

Theresa...LOL@interesting muzak!

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Zeke see's his ortho surgeon tomorrow.

Zeke is one of my black labbies who got hit by a car in Aug., broke his leg in three spots, had 11 screws and a titanium plate to repair, and thankfully has been on the mend since. Please pray for continued fusion and growth of his bones that were repaired.

Your prayers have carried us for so long now. Please, we're in the homestretch now.

Zeke is doing great.

Thanks a million times for everything.
Therese

Janice from Florida:
Glad you enjoyed the post. Now picture this! Go into any sports bar today. Everyone is mad as they want to watch football, hockey, etc. But they can't. All sports bars are overrun with horses. They have demanded every TV be tuned into CSPAN! Imagine the conversation when the camera is on Burns. One horse asks, looking at Burns, "Is that what they mean by disaster relief?" Another horse responds, "No, that's comic relief! Disaster relief came last week in Montana came when they voted in a new senator!" Then the camera picks up Senator Clinton. All the horses rise as one, raise their glasses and in unison yell, Hip, hip Hayray!" And they continue to do so as the camera spots all the good hearted senators who care for our equine friends. One horse proclaims he's been a democrat all his life. Another horse says, "Son, we are all American horses. We deserve to be treated with honor and dignity as we have done so much for this country. Our ancestors spilled their blood to build this nation. Now it's time all Americans stand up and give us the respect we have earned. Democrat, Republican! Don't matter son! We are American horses!" All the sports junkies, with tears in their eyes, begin hugging horses and everyone begins singing Auld Lang Syne! Sports bars will never be the same! And America will be a better place because the horrors of the slaughter industry will be gone forever. I, for one, will put up with the inconvenience of an over crowded Starbucks. I will hold the door open for any horse and he/she can have my spot in line!
Daryl

Cathy Potter, Oh, dear! The fat lady just squirted Chloraseptic Spray into her mouth.

Thanks Mary S.

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While we are waiting...Are you as miffed as I am that BARBARO didn't get SEXIEST MAN OF THE YEAR?
...no offense, George Clooney...hahaha

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Kathy J-Thats right! I saw on the news it had moved up to NC & SC. You guys always get the worst tornado weather also. I hope your family came through alright with no damage? We were so lucky,my sister, boyfriend, my ex sis in laws mom, her sister, all live in areas affected and destroyed--but they were all unscathed. I am so grateful, but holding breath, because time will come for the boyfriend's trailer, it has had damage ALL around it every hurricane: during Ivan, Katrina, and left standing with a few leaks.Thank God, but he has been fortunate.
Is weather gone now?

Clients now. I'll be back. Where is ShelleyA - has she heard anything?

Love, Light and Protection for All The Horses
God Bless each senator to do the right thing.

ACN. Good, good news Starshine. Your first night in the big new stall!

### Daryl - Thanks for "lightening" this anxious morning ! Can hardly wait to meet you in Arizona-land !!

Sherry

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Pamela...
Thought your vote for Sexiest Man would be to Dr D.

Dary...LOL
I for one can't wait to see all the unwanted horses running the streets. Just like the wild birds & roadrunners I feed everyday, I will be leaving the best hays & grains out for all the loose horses in my neighborhood.

Pamela,

I thought the same thing!!! He is by far sexier!!! LOL!!

Karen - TN

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I'm back already, don't I drive fast???? LOL

I just had double "truck trouble" here. Two failures at once. John is on the way home to take over the driving duties.
Maybe they'll pass our bill while I'm still here to know about it.

Daryl

What a treat to read your post. Funny and heartwarming at the same time. You have a great imagination and are so creative with your descriptions - I can visualize it all.

Thank you!!!

Janice

Cathy P. ## thanks, that is heartening.

Dora C. ## My worst weather , I hope, is gone now and I didn't lose power, thank goodness. I am glad you weren't hurt yesterday, I saw some of the damage on tv and it was bad. Hope your little sis is okay, and Parker also.

Mary ## I took a deep breath and tried to be positive and see it happening and finished. It helped , thank you.

Therese ## Glad to hear from Zeke, I will continue praying for him daily. God bless.

The Senators, Biden now, are having their say on the India bill so I bet the Ag bill doesn't get brought up until afternoon, probably late afternoon, just a guess so I'm afraid to leave c-span .

I'm learning more than I want to about alternative fuel cycle capabilities and discouraging nuclear weapon states.

I'm so nervous. Not a very good "wait-er!"

*************IMPORTANT, EVERYONE LISTEN UP!
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Just this moment I got off the phone after speaking directly with an aide to Sen. Frist. Of course, I first expressed our desire to have Sen. Frist, as Senate Majority Leader, put S 1915 on the floor for a full Senate vote during this Session. After this, I decided to take a bolder step and I told the aide that I had "heard some discussion" that S 1915 might be attached as an amendment to the Agricultural Appropriations Bill and come to the floor in that manner.

HERE IS WHAT HE SAID ...

"I CAN ONLY TELL YOU WHAT I KNOW AND THAT IS THAT S 1915 IS STILL IN COMMITTEE AND NOT ATTACHED AS AN AMENDMENT TO ANY OTHER BILL."

I then repeated to him "From what you know, but can you tell me if what you know is bonafide information?"

HE ANSWERED:

"YES THIS IS BONAFIDE INFORMATION, S 1915 IS STILL IN COMMITTEE AT THIS TIME."

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So, take it for what it's worth, but this is exactly what he told me in very succinct language. So we need to keep calling, faxing and emailing Frist.

I have also called Nelson and Martinez here in FL and expressed the same desire to get other colleagues to co sponsor and to press Frist to get this vote on the floor in this session.

Glad you are back Cora. Where is Miss Renee? I glanced through last nights' posts and saw an inhaler mentioned. I hope she is OK. And a big thanks to you and everyone else that called NM Senators. It was sorely needed.

HELP!!!!

Which C-SPAN are they on?

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Dora, yes - the weather is gone and we come through it just fine. Tree branches and all kinds of 'nature' litter on the ground, but that's it. Enough with the weather this year!! We're still counting the days until hurricane season is over (14)!

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Cora just couldn't stay away...hehe!

Dora C. ## in my message above it sounds like I think your sis and Parker were in the storm ! It came out wrong, I know you said they lived away, maybe in Michigan. My mind just went to them while thinking of you.

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Thanks Margie. I'm only here till John can come home with truck #3. Maybe that one will cooperate.

I've been looking for Renee too. This board doesn't seem right when she isn't here. OOOPS!! Renee, you did NOT just read that. LOL

Socorro: I'm listening to C-SPAN 2

Socorro
C-span 2 351 on DirecTV

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Make your own: www.picturetrail.com

Just read yesterday's comments.
Thanks for the Barbaro worship- I knew you would all love it. My daughter told me you have to have a blog to post a comment(she set the whole thing up for me)My profile, at the bottom, is a pic of Mr. Big Stuff- HAHA, I'm Barbaro!

She also said because it is html, you have to be on the web to activate the cube. She has a myspace site for her cubes. Love to all Fans of Barbaro

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Kathy J.
Yeah I missed you guys too much. Looks like I've got about half an hour till we try again.

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DARYL, LOL!! Hysterical..

Thanks much for the comic relief right in the middle of this very serious and tense business..

Sorry to make you all wait but I wanted to verify my facts before I posted. Apparently, facts change from minute to minute according to how quickly the senate moves.

It has been announced that the Senate will get to the Agricultural Appropriations Bill LATER today. However, that will just be to address the Disaster Relief amendment that is part of that bill.

Senator Landrieu's office has confirmed that our amendment has NOT been filed yet and that is being discussed now.

Right now the India-Ameica bill is being addressed and is expected to take up much of the day. So, even if they get to the Ag bill it won't be until much later in the day and may not be resolved during this session.

I've also been informed that there is a lot of support for our bill but that it might take more time. They are still very hopeful that it will get there, just not sure when.

Basically, this is directly from Frist and Landrieu's offices. HOWEVER, THEY WERE BOTH ADAMANT ABOUT STRESSING THAT THINGS COULD CHANGE AT ANY TIME!!!

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Daryl, Shelley, Anyone?

There are approximately 100 seats in the Senate. How many, so far, in the Senate are in support of the bill. Anybody know. Trying to figure out what our chances are when it comes to vote.

Thanks!

### Margie, your visual of Barbaro's late night activities are hilarious. Thanks for the laught.

All I kept thinking about last night was the image of that poor mare at Joe's waiting for her banana. Beautiful soul, how could anyone ever harm her or the others. Thank you, God, for leading us on this path and showing us what we can accomplish.

### Mary S. - HI

### Alex, thank you tons and happy early birthday. May you receive every good thing life has to offer. You are priceless.

Back to calling and faxing and a quik trip to town. Later.

Thank you ShelleyA,

Instead of being upset and disappointed, I've decided to focus on the positive and believe that any delay will just help solidify the votes so that S.1915 will pass quickly.

I'll stay tuned!!

Shelly - is it true that BoxCar's race was rescheduled to December?

Janice
Proud to be a Fan of Barbaro

Has anyone seen the article on the cloned barrel racehorse. (Not knowing anything about barrel racehorses, I'm assuming they race around barrels... could be completely wrong). The article is at:

I think that is just fascinating and would love to hear anyone's views on this. This is the first time I've heard of horses being cloned.

Bonnie

It is believed that if our bill does come up, there are more than enough votes to pass

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Shelley,

....."and may not be resolved during this session". Does that mean what I think it means? Did you understand that to mean not before the end of the year or not before Thanksgiving or what? THanks.

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During your phone calls, I want to caution you all about discussing any confidential information that we have received relating to the bill...Shelley's and Debra's contacts have been very candid and cooperative while working directly with them,and these sources took a long time to develope. We are concerned that they will stop communicating with us should we all start calling and discussing information that they have only shared with Shelley and Debra...I hope that you understand the position they are in and respect their wishes...

ANNIE IN TX -

I was going crazy because yesterday I was able to watch it on Real Player, but NOT today. Watching it on Windows Player. THANK YOU!

CORA-IL -

Thank you for your help, I don't have DirecTV.

I had been watching some dumb interview on C-SPAN, knew it was not right. By the way, Senator Ben Nelson was on the show answering questions.

Bonnie,

By this session, I meant this week. They will resume on Decembere 4 and, if it doesn't go now, we will be back on it then

They are taking 2 weeks off for Thanksgiving??? I definetelly want that job. I am lucky to get Thanksgiving off. Sheeeshh

Ro & Brady

Watching C-Span would be great for insomnia.

S 1915 IS STILL IN COMMITTEE AND NOT ATTACHED AS AN AMENDMENT TO ANY OTHER BILL."

We need to call every committee member that's on our list, call, fax email.
Please start calling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAY EVERYONE ... CHECK THIS OUT ...

"EVOLUTION OF THE RACEHORSE - THE BARBARO STORY"

“Evolution in the classroom”“Science, Faith, and Darwin” on Dec 12 »Race fans, evolution fans, unite!
A panel presentation entitled, “Evolution of the Racehorse: The Barbaro Story,” will be at the Franklin Institute on November 21st (details). Go early so that you can see the Darwin Exhibit, too.

http://www.pacfs.org/wp/?p=121

Pamela

Shelley A.

No worries - mum's the word here.

Janice

Sherry in Az.
Look forward to meeting you in Az. land in the post-horse slaughter era!
Daryl

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Anita
The barrel racer is not the first clonsed horse.
Two or three years ago, in Italy, a Haflinger mare was cloned, producing her filly, whom they named Promotea, after Prometheus. She was all over the news for a while, but I can never seem to find anything about her any more.

Thanks Shelley, Sometimes a "congressional session" refers to a whole season.

So, this is not bad news, just time to gather more strength!

Boxer's office is not saying much at this point. They may not know much.

Thanks Pamela for that head's up!

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Socorro

Well, DUH on my part. I totally forgot you were in the UAE. Big help I am. LOLOL

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Cathy Potter... I was trying to be a good girl, but YES...DR R should've beat out GEORGE for sure!!!!....IMHO, of course...LOL

Good Morning All

it's a great new day. Thanks to Alex, for all you do

Happy Birthday Nancy. Wouldn't it be amazing to be able to celebrate the passing of S.1915 on your special day from now on?

ACN is the greatest news of all, Mr. Barbaro We love you so much

Will check in later

Love to all,
Cheryl

flash...
i just got off the phine wiht sen frisk office and got miss chirpy who probably paints her finger nails while i quielty cut my heart out for one minute sound bite..
i also phoned several other key senators engihn ,reed,clinton,,to thank them and ask them what they thouht to do.
.an aid, named scott ,,veyr forth right from ensing office said it is up to frisk to get i on the floor.
.so i am focusing on him..he could be a hero how ouwld that be as a line to take??? maybe i make anohter batch of sand bronwies for his ancient appetites..
free falling..---sigh
bless you all
am off to my course..
in the light and in the dark and praying like youknow what.--i also asked ffrisk
's aid what was the logic of the senator to make and be a part of these kinds of business decisions in the name of his contstituents and us???and how they reconcile wiht our contitutional rihgts of those that are not heard and are weaker
..BIG SILENCE..
martita
waitng in the space ..heairng Bobby;s big heart beat evenly, superbly, calmly..facing his every moment ..
compassion , .

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During your phone calls, I want to caution you all about discussing any confidential information that we have received relating to the bill...Shelley's and Debra's contacts have been very candid and cooperative while working directly with them,and these sources took a long time to develope. We are concerned that they will stop communicating with us should we all start calling and discussing information that they have only shared with Shelley and Debra...I hope that you understand the position they are in and respect their wishes...

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Hi Pamela ...

I have to guess that you are referring to my post earlier and my conversation with an aide to Sen. Frist.

Rest assured that I was VERY CAREFUL not to divulge any "confidential" information as to sources, etc. It was a very general comment that I made to him.

Having said this, however, I find it very strange that you would mention this here now since we have ALL been posting on this very public board for the last couple of days now ALL of the information that we have been given and learned IN DETAIL. We have talked about the Agricultural Appropriations Bill ... we have talked about it possibly being attached to an amendment to this bill to get it passed. NONE of this information was kept secret or even behind the privacy of the chat rooms and discussion boards. ALL of this information was disclosed right here, out in the open, on this board. Where do you think I learned all of this from? LOL

I am an intelligent woman with a great deal of standards and principles ... I know 'what' to say and to 'whom' I should say it. But thanks for the vote of confidence anyway ...

Debbie LA

As I said in my earlier post, it had not been filed as an amendment during my conversation. However, they were working on that or deciding if it would be more helpful to go another way.

I suggest you keep making the calls that were requested of us. Your senators and Senator Frist to support S1915

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Linnie....It was a general message directed to everyone as it was related to me yesterday...

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Pamela....one last thought
I prefer "bad girls" over "good girls", but nice try.

NEED CANDLES, THOUGHTS, PRAYERS

My friend Sharon, whom I mentioned earlier this week, has been diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer. It is unknown at this time whether it has spread and what if any treatment options are available. Sharon is 43, has no health insurance...

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Hi Jonna, were you at the Carousel Mall recently with Greyhounds of Central New York? Nice to see another FOB from CNY.

Called and faxed Clinton dozens of times glad to see it paid off.

As I said in my earlier post, it had not been filed as an amendment during my conversation. However, they were working on that or deciding if it would be more helpful to go another way.

I suggest you keep making the calls that were requested of us. Your senators and Senator Frist to support S1915

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Thanks, Shelley, for the great information. This, pretty much, corroborates what Frist's aide told me earlier today, even though I had hoped to hear differently. So, as of right now, this has not been filed as an amendment, but that could change at any moment, hopefully. Frist's aide was quite certain about the information he gave me, so I guess that it was "bonafide" coming directly from the Senator's office.

Thanks again!!

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Thanks to whoever posted that article about the cloned barrel racing horse. If you have never had the chance to watch barrel racing do try to do so. It is very exciting. One cowgirl sets out from one end of the arena and runs a pattern (pyramid) around the barrels, whoever gets the fastest time wins. There is a time penalty if you knock over a barrel. Charmayne and Scamper were just the best! They were actually from a little town just north of where I grew up and Scamper was a working feedlot horse when she found him. She really loves him and its so cool that she obviously still has him and loves him enough to do this. To have watched Scamper at his best was just amazing, he was the superhorse of his sport.

We are all in this together..and for our genuine love for Barbaro and his sisters and brothers...and for Mrs. Jackson, graciously asking our help.

We all take a moment of silence..be thankful for have far we all have come...and be thankful for a wonderful journey down the road and the bill passed with flying colors.

I respect each and everyone of you.

And Mr. Alex, my hat off to you..

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Linnie....It was a general message directed to everyone as it was related to me yesterday...

Posted by: Pamela at November 16, 2006 4:46 PM

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OK, got it, so then what are we NOT supposed to discuss openly on this board? Because the only information that any of us could obtain would be information that was publicly acknowledged and posted right here on this forum which, by the way, is attached to every single "Google Alert" for Barbaro and other racing news. So, anyone reading this board could find out all about the Senators, the Ag Appropriations Bill, the proposed attachment as an amendment, etc. It's all here as you so carefully and intelligently explained to all of us yesterday in full detail. I thank you for that education ...

#### Cora-IL - Thanks for the info about Promotea. Obviously I'm way behing the times re horse cloning. The only reason I read about it is that Comcast is my internet provider and they had a blurb about Scamper's cloning today.

Please everyone heed Pamela's message. WE discussed this in length yesterday.

That's why we don't release any information until it has been verified. Sometimes we have to wait for the verification. Please be patient. We do pass everything along as it changes.

If everyone starts calling with questions about what we have reported, it will impede our information gathering ability.

Please keep calling and asking for support....you calls are very important.

A good thing to do while we are waiting...patiently...is to light more candles at the S. 1915 group. Maybe one of our link experts can put that link up here.

I noticed yesterday that there were only about 225; pretty pathetic, considering the importance of the day. Now there are 459, which is much better.

This is a nice way to have individual mini-vigils, all day long, and to channel some of our nervous energy. Let's light lots of candles!

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Dear Friend:

Thank you for contacting me. After twelve years of proudly representing Tennessee in the United States Senate, I will be retiring from the Senate and returning home at the end of the year. I am proud of the progress, growth and change our country has experienced during this time.

One of the great difficulties of preparing to leave office is recognizing the limited time that is left to address matters of concern to Tennesseans. Therefore, it is with deep regret that I write to inform you that I will not be able to respond directly to your correspondence in the short time remaining.

It has been an honor to represent you in the United States Senate, and I am eternally grateful to the people of Tennessee for entrusting me with the privilege to serve.

Sincerely,

William H. Frist, M.D.
Majority Leader
United States Senate

He didn't even mention S1915 .

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Susan E.,
I am so sorry to hear the update on your friend Sharon. I will say prayers for her, okay?

I hope further tests give SOME hope concerning no spreading of the cancer and that there are treatment options. Something.

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Anita

Guess that makes us even when it comes to cloning knowledge. If it hadn't been for your post, I wouldn't have known about the barrel racer. Thanks for putting that up for us.

Just forgot to go to an important doctor's appt. I've had for weeks. Had to reschedule for Mon. ! !
This fight is so important it pulls you in to the detriment of some personal life things. Oh well, it is all worth it.

Going to eat lunch now. Notice I don't forget THAT. Ha hehe. See ya later.

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SusanE
You, Felix & Sharon are in my prayers.

Rosemary,

I just got the same dang e-mail from Frist!

Karen - TN

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John's here. Here I go again. Talk to all you nice people later.

BARBARO VS. BERNARDINI ...

HAY ALL ... MIKEC ... YOU WILL LOVE THIS ...

Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Barbaro vs. Bernardini
In the only Daily Racing Form story that my coworkers will read (or care about) this year, we were told that Barbaro's leg can fully support his full weight.

Speaking of Barbaro, Dan Illman has done a look at Barbaro vs. Bernardini on his FormBlog.

Illman compares Bernardini's six wins this season where he defeated 11 stakes winners and 9 graded winners with Barbaro's four victories this year where he defeated a staggering 25 stakes-winners, 17 of which were graded stakes winners. Keep in mind that a majority of Barbaro's winners were faced in the Kentucky Derby, so if you don't count the Derby it brings his numbers down to earth -- but why wouldn't you count the Derby?

Illman's stellar research reveals the following numbers:

Bernardini
1/7/06 maiden special weight - didn't win
3/4/06 maiden special weight - no past or future stakes-winners*
4/29/06 Withers - no past or future stakes-winners**
5/20/06 Preakness - Sweetnorthernsaint (G2 Illinois Derby, etc), Brother Derek (G1 Hollywood Futurity, Santa Anita Derby, etc)Platinum Couple (won Damon Runyon Stakes)Like Now (G3 Gotham, etc)Diabolical (winner of Gallant Bob Handicap, Nick Shuk Memorial Stakes, Stanton Stakes), we won't mention Barbaro's name for fear of being stoned out of the place.
7/29/06 Saratoga - Sunriver (G2 Peter Pan)
8/26/06 Travers - Bluegrass Cat (G1 Haskell Invitational, etc.)High Cotton (G3 Northern Dancer Breeders' Cup, etc.)
10/7/06 Jockey Club Gold Cup - Wanderin Boy (G2 Brooklyn Breeders' Cup, etc.)Andromeda's Hero (G3 Fred Hooper Handicap) Dylan Thomas (G1 Irish Champion Stakes, G1 Irish Derby, etc.)
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Barbaro
1/1/06 Tropical Park Derby - Lewis Michael (Grand Canyon Handicap)Mr. Silver (Appleton Juvenile Turf Stakes, Sophomore Turf Stakes)Can't Beat It (G3 Calder Derby, etc.)Rehoboth (Carl Rose Classic Handicap, Carterista Handicap, American Dreamer Stakes)
2/4/06 Holy Bull Stakes - Doctor Decherd (Aventura Stakes)Sunriver (G2 Peter Pan)Fagan's Legacy (Pilgrim Stakes)Saint Augustus (What a Pleasure Stakes)Big Lover (Ride the Rails Stakes)
4/1/06 Florida Derby - Sharp Humor (G2 Swale, etc) Sunriver Saint Augustus Rehoboth
5/6 Kentucky Derby - Bluegrass Cat (G1 Haskell Invitational, etc.) Jazil (G1 Belmont Stakes) Brother Derek (G1 Hollywood Futurity, Santa Anita Derby, etc)Showing Up (G1 Secretariat Stakes)Sweetnorthernsaint (G2 Illinois Derby, etc)Deputy Glitters (G2 Ohio Derby, etc)Point Determined (G3 Affirmed Handicap)Seaside Retreat (won Charlie Barley Stakes, Display Stakes)Lawyer Ron (G2 Arkansas Derby, etc.)Cause to Believe (G3 El Camino Real Derby, etc). Private Vow (G2 Kentucky Jockey Club, Futurity)Sinister Minister (G1 Blue Grass Stakes)Bob and John (G1 Wood Memorial, etc.)A. P. Warrior (G2 La Jolla Handicap, San Felipe Stakes)Sharp Humor Keyed Entry (G2 Hutcheson Stakes)

Hell of a post by Illman.

Illman doesn't note:
* High Finance, who was on the early Derby Trail, placed.
**Doc Cheney was the runner up in this race. Doc Cheney later came in second to Showing Up in the Dweyer (GII); he also finished 9th in the Florida Derby -- won by Barbaro.
posted by Mike at 11/15/2006 10:46:00 PM

http://exaggeratedreaction.blogspot.com/2006/11/barbaro-vs-bernardini.html

Susan E.
I've lit a candle for your friend Sharon and will hold you and Sharon in my prayers.

Judy S. in Ontario

I just read Joe at TB FRiends' page today. This is doing on a shoestring what we all are hoping will manifest through passage of this bill - today, tomorrow?? How very overwhelmed and grateful I am that we are given this window into the world of horse rescue every day, and it includes the pain as well as the glory.

In just a few sentences Joe made clear the horrible conflict of having to deal with the KB's, to stay within a respectful circle of communication, in order to save the few he can. He mentions Felix, the KB who traded the crippled mare for the Ruffian plate, and how the people at the track think Felix is a trainer. The dirty little secret is not even known to people who work with these beautiful horses at the track! We know cynicism and profiteering and shady deals happen everywhere, but in just a few words Joe has revealed the extent of this deception. What is Felix going to do when this bill IS PASSED - ?!!!

Honey Bunch was the one taken off the slaughterhouse truck on Tuesday - and she lay her head alongside Joe's when it was time to eat yesterday. He says she is incredibly kind...

Only have a few minutes, but had to touch base. Prayers and calls, calls and prayers.

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.

Frist wrote this today to my neice in TN.

I am crying...May God bless Joe and send extra money and whatever he need his way...

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Susan E. you and your friend Sharon have my hopes and prayers for some positive news and outcome during this distressing time for you both.

Oh, and I had to add my congratulations to Ouija Board, may she retire soon a winner for all time, and also George Washington, Europe's 3 Year Old of the Year. The Jacksons must be mighty proud!

We know the World winner of 3 Year Old of the Year. Hooves down.

Dreamt that the senators were all seated in the top rows of a coliseum together and Goodlatte was behind Burns and leaned over to him and said, "I guess they just don't appreciate the advice of us old experienced politicians anymore." There were horses coming and going on the floor and horses flying in the air. I guess I'm doing my positive visualization in my sleep, too. Woke up hopeful.

#### Debbie L.A. - Read the letter your neice received.

" 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. "

What is the difference between the bill that was signed into law by the President and the Virgie S. Arden Horse Slaughter Prevention Act that is currently being considered?

I keep getting confused - exactly what was signed into law by the President?

Heavenly Father, please give us the knowledge and know how to pass S1915 and save a life. We with us Lord as we make the journey, guide us with your hands, and love in your heart.
Lord, thank you for hearing our words.

Carol-Pittsburgh

That the US would no longer pay for inspection on horsemeat. The horseslaughter plans now pay for the inspections. Nothing change!

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Susan E. I will place your friend Sharon and little Erin together in my prayers as they each fight this insidious disease.

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If there is anyone who still wants to sponsor a horse from the Missouri accident, please email me at jroe19@adelphia.net. I will have to end the Christmas Stocking for NBC Staff next Friday in order to have everything ready for the Dec. 13th.party for the staff. These horses deserve a little something extra for Christmas after all they have been through.

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

Hi Anita...the Bill that was signed by the President only made the Federal Funding of the USDA for the inspection of the Slaughter Houses against the law. It was believed that this would stop the slaughter. However, a loop-hole allowed them to circumvent this law by granting the Slaughter Houses the right to privately pay for these inspections.

The current Bill will make Horse Slaughter illegal
outright.

Just an FYI...the cattle industry pays for these inspections currently....

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Hi Everyone--

Sorry--I have not figured out how to "link" to a story, so I'll just hope you can copy and paste these! Both are stories on recent animal legislation--the first on a bill against animal fighting. The second is about the bill aimed at animal activists (extremists).

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=2652909&page=1

Regarding the cloned barrel horse--I read that article with interest yesterday. Ironic, isn't it, considering we are told how many "surplus" horses there are that we need to slaughter them to control populations?

I have mixed feelings about this issue, but was quite happy to see that the "Savings and Clone" company that went into business to clone "beloved pets" went OUT of business. With over 4 million cats and dogs euthanized in this country every year, there is no reason to "clone" a pet when there are so many wonderful animals waiting in shelters to be adopted. Same goes for all the "designer" dogs that have become "trendy" the last couple of years! Why purposefully breed more mixed-breed dogs? Just food for thought. . .

Missouri Horse Heroes benefit is Saturday night at the St Louis Zoo. Some GREAT auction items, including photos of all the rescued horses, and LOTS more (thanks, Alex!!!!)

KEEP CALLING, FAXING AND PRAYING!
KEEP GROWING, HOOF!
Strength and sunshine to Barbaro!!!

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Rosemary

Just checked my e-mail and got the exact same message, he could at least mention S1915.

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Linnie , some more interesting info for you. In the BC Classic. Bernardini was carrying 122, Invasor, who put him away, was 4 pounds heavier at 126. ;)

Happy Birthday Nancy!!! May your birthday wishes come true!

Sam,

Thanks for sharing your dream. Ever done any dream interpretation? I think your dream holds some interesting messages. Dream on!

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Linnie , some more interesting info for you. In the BC Classic. Bernardini was carrying 122, Invasor, who put him away, was 4 pounds heavier at 126. ;)
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Hay, Shannon ... that IS very interesting ... it just points more and more to the "argument" that Barbaro really does deserve 3 Year Old Colt when you strip it all down to the real statistics. I just hope the voting body is as smart as you are!! LOLOL

Thanks again, Shannon!!

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Debbie LA
Just read your response back to Frist.
LOVE IT....YOU GO GIRL.
Everyone...........keep calling. PLEASE.
Let them know......WE ARE NOT GOING AWAY

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I'm not smart, it's in the program..lol Just wish I had one from the Derby to see what weight Barbaro carried ?

hi first of all lots of love and hugs to our sweet horse barbaro. just asking that all horse lovers call their senators at 2022243121 to vote for the american horse slaughter prevention act. s.1915. over 100,000 horses slaughtered each year for human consumption. if we push now, there is a chance the senate will hear this bill before the session ends. this could save over 2000 horses a week.

Linnie,

Those are some amazing stats. In a single race Barbaro blows away 14 graded stakes winners in the Kentucky Derby while Bernardini only beats 3 in two separate races (Preakness and the Jockey Club Gold Cup). And I am not counting Barbaro as a horse that Bernardini "beat", he broken down and did not finish.

Also interesting is that up until the Preakness, Barbaro had beat 3 graded stakes winners and Bernardini none! One can only wonder if Barbaro had not broken down and won the Preakness, the difference between the two horses would be a moot point.

Very interesting insight...thanks for sharing this.

Forgot to add to the last paragraph that if we did exclude the Kentucky Derby, the stats still show Barbaro is the better horse.

Alex, it's good news to hear that many owners, trainers, jockeys and exerciser riders are preferring the synthetic track. I am determined to watch (and wager on) horse races ONLY if they are on the synthetic surfaces. I just do not have the stomach for any more Barbaro and Pine Island tragedies.

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Mary S - Your 3:53 post was awesome.

Joan Roya - You made me stop for yet another moment to be grateful.

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Does anyone have the link to the story about the TBFriends horse that loves bananas? I'd love to read it!
Thanks--

BELIEVE

Good morning precious Barbaro. I hope you have a Tripe H day today, filled with grazing, treats, and, of course, lots of TLC from NBC. You remain in my thoughts, my prayers, my heart. I love you Barbaro.

The miracle continues...

I beleive that all horses in the K. Derby carry the same weight - 126 lbs - unless a filly who carries 120 lbs?...

DO the Senators give out awards to see who can talk the most?

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That would make sense Linda. Anyone have a program from the Derby?? Excellent news on Ouija! I can't wait for her race, more importantly I can't wait for her to retire safe and sound. She is going to be bred to Kingmambo...imagine their babies?? $$$$$$

Socorro, I hope they have some serious caffiene flowing in there...I need it and I am only listening!

Socorro - I have been thinking the same thing - they just go on and on and on - is anyone paying attention to them? I'm sure glad I'm not there - I would be snoozing no doubt!!!

XXOO

Linnie,

Those are some amazing stats. In a single race Barbaro blows away 14 graded stakes winners in the Kentucky Derby while Bernardini only beats 3 in two separate races (Preakness and the Jockey Club Gold Cup). And I am not counting Barbaro as a horse that Bernardini "beat", he broken down and did not finish.

Also interesting is that up until the Preakness, Barbaro had beat 3 graded stakes winners and Bernardini none! One can only wonder if Barbaro had not broken down and won the Preakness, the difference between the two horses would be a moot point.

Very interesting insight...thanks for sharing this.

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I agree, Nancy J ... I was just amazed when I read this in one of my Barbaro Google Alerts and just knew that it was something I needed to share and post here. I truly do hope that the writers who are voting understand the real "facts and figures" here on this. I also agree with you that Barbaro did not compete in The Preakness, for all intents and purposes; therefore, he could not have 'lost' a race in which he never competed.

Thanks for your input, Nancy ... let's just keep fingers and everything else crossed!!
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They like hearing themselves. I think a lot of it are stalling tactics.

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Hi Shannon.... I'm working & lurking lol, & you mentioned the Derby so went over to the KD site. My spirits were lifted by watching the Barbaro video of him arriving there. Anyone need a boost, go take a look, put a smile on my face.

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Dawn
That is a sad story. Don't know if anyone saved it. Jo changes his site daily. sorry I don't have it for you.

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Socorro
They must! it's gone on now what? 4 hours?

Here is the page from the DRF for the Derby if anyone is interested (I've got to stop snoozing with this Senate somehow!)

http://www.kentuckyderby.com/2006/derby_preps/preview/pps_kentuckyderby.pdf

Are we watching CSPAN2, like yesterday?

Hi Everyone,
I'm home sick today but managed to make calls.

Hello Barbaro,
Big hugs and kisses to you. Enjoy your day.

Nancy In CT Happy Birthday to you!

Kathy J. I'm here barley.

Sally from KW it is so nice to see you.

Dora, I'm so happy you are OK, I was worried yesterday.

Cora,
I have to behave today.I don't have alot of energy.

Everybody great work.

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SusanO - you right any video of Barbaro or his races are inspirational!!

Barbaro's Races

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Thanks LINKMASTER!

I will fest up, I literally fell asleep in front of the computer and started dreaming with his voice in my dream, but my dream was blurry and didn't make any sense, the drowling woke me up.

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Hay Renee
Hope you're OK. Saw you needed multiple inhalers last night. BREATHE

Are you all watching Dorgan on nuclear weapons?

Bless all the horse rescues and all the wonderful people who run them.

I shudder to think that today would have probably been the day that Honey Bunch would have been in the kill box.

Just called Frist's people/Catch more flies with honey, you know, so I was just super honeyfied and had a nice little chat which ended with me saying that I just KNEW the Senator was going to get S1915 onto the floor as soon as possible, etc etc. The girl--they all sound like they're 12 to me, sigh--said "THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR CALLING AND I WILL BE SURE TO SEE THAT HE GETS YOUR MESSAGE."

I wanted to say AMEN LITTLE SISTER, but settled for the Thank you so much for taking my call. Oy.

And Yes, Bonnie Strunk, that was me and my wonderful volunteers and hounds out educating the folks about retired racing greyhounds. We're up there at the Mall the 3rd weekend of every month, both days, all day. Catch a lot of flies thataway, girl!

May we all persevere until we have S1915 signed into law...and my thanks go out to the Jackson's whom through Barbaro's accident, galvanized us all into action. We are a might Nation!!

Everybody, please call email, or fax Senator Frist and your own senators.

honey Bunches's picture is on the bottom of today's blog at www.tbfriends.com

Are you all monitoring C-SPAN2 with Biden talking about India's nuclear development?

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That would make sense Linda. Anyone have a program from the Derby?? Excellent news on Ouija! I can't wait for her race, more importantly I can't wait for her to retire safe and sound. She is going to be bred to Kingmambo...imagine their babies?? $$$$$$

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Shannon, I don't have a Derby program, but if memory and information serve me correctly, I do believe that all horses carry a weight of 126 lbs for this race; not sure either about fillies, but I know all the colts must carry this weight. In fact, I am looking directly at a copy of Secretariat's Belmont Stakes Program and all horses carried 126 lbs. for that one, so I'm sure it's the same with the Derby and Preakness as well. I'm sure that someone will correct me if I am mistaken!! Thanks !!!!

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Linnie, Linda posted the link to the Program from the Derby They all carried 126.

So Barbaro ran 1 1/4 miles with 126 for the Derby and Bernardini ran the same track and same distance 1 1/4 at 122.

Invasor is older then Bernardini and he carried 126 and still won.

I sent my request into Senator Frist asking for his support and this was the response I received. Is this the norm or is everyone else getting better results? I believe both of our Sentators from Nebraska are on the bandwagon. Yippee

Dear Friend:

Thank you for contacting me. After twelve years of proudly representing Tennessee in the United States Senate, I will be retiring from the Senate and returning home at the end of the year. I am proud of the progress, growth and change our country has experienced during this time.

One of the great difficulties of preparing to leave office is recognizing the limited time that is left to address matters of concern to Tennesseans. Therefore, it is with deep regret that I write to inform you that I will not be able to respond directly to your correspondence in the short time remaining.

It has been an honor to represent you in the United States Senate, and I am eternally grateful to the people of Tennessee for entrusting me with the privilege to serve.

Sincerely,

William H. Frist, M.D.
Majority Leader
United States Senate

Just was told by a friend that owns racehorses that run at Hollywood Park and Santa Anita here in Southern California that Edgar Prado is coming out here on November 24th to ride Cosmonaut for trainer Patrick Biancome in the Grade 1 Citation feature race at.

What an honor for Hollywood Park - they are priveleged to have him

Ed, I have not seen a response like that until now. Maybe others have??

Jeri, you better be there with a camera!

Marilyn, yes to C-Span2 :)

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All horses running in the Kentucky Derby Always carry 126 pounds. I have watched the derby for years and this has been standard for many years.

I have a program from 4 yrs ago, same weight for all horses.

Also says t his on the Kentucky Derby site..

I do believe this weight is carried over into all 3 races of the Triple Crown

Hi Renee ... Glad to see you here today ... was getting concerned and I emailed you to ask how you were awhile ago ... never got a reply, but maybe you didn't see the email. Anyway .... sorry that you're feeling a little under the weather, but I hope you'll be back to 100% normal soon!!

Hi Shannon & Zeena. Perhaps Senator Frist Seen The Hay Sticking Out Of My Ears And Realized That I Was Not From Tennessee. Oh Well, He Will Get Another Request From Me To Help Us In Getting This Bill Passed. Heck, They Grow Hay In Tennessee Also Don't They?

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Move over girl..we make a good pair... you sick ...me sick ...but mine was caused by a dentist...lol
Linnie and I have both emailed you but haven't received an answer..now we know why...get better soon!!! Love you gal!!!

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Linnie, Linda posted the link to the Program from the Derby They all carried 126.

So Barbaro ran 1 1/4 miles with 126 for the Derby and Bernardini ran the same track and same distance 1 1/4 at 122.

Invasor is older then Bernardini and he carried 126 and still won.

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Thanks, Shannon ... I didn't see Linda's link ... sorry. I agree with everything you have said, but you're preaching to the choir! LOLOLOL ... How do we convince the voting body for these awards that the very tangible black-and-white facts prove that Barbaro's racing record is better and more illustrious than that of Bernardini. Not taking a thing away from Berni, and if he had won the BC Classic, I wouldn't even be in this conversation because he WOULD deserve the Award, but now everything is "suspect" at least in my opinion as to which horse really deserve 3 year old Champion and I don't think that "when" they raced should be nearly as important as "how, where and who" they raced.

But they're not asking me! lOLOLOL I wish they would!! I would have plenty to say!!! LOL

Ed, thats the spirit, I doubt he saw the hay, he still has not even noticed the maple leaf on my forehead :)

I am getting frustrated listening to this, I am going to make some calls.

Welcome to all those Bernardini fans who are now beginning to wake up. The consensus is that without question, Barbaro was a better horse, a superhorse, while Bernardini was the best of was left after the Derby. Look at race times for a comparison. Bernardini, in his impressive summer, beat a grand total of 13 competitors in his last three races prior to the Breeder's Cup. He was overhyped, and only now are people beginning to see that.

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Thanks to all of the countless FOBs that have offered their prayers and condolences regarding the loss of my Grandmother. Before she drifted into a coma, she asked me everyday about how Barbaro was doing and wanting updates on the anti-slaughter bill. I would tell her of all the things we were doing, and I showed her the responses I got from Senators offices. It was one more thing we shared together.

If there's any way she can help from heaven, she's doing it. She would never stand for cruelty to any of God's creatures - man or horse. She's an angel on our side still praying we can somehow stop the awful slaughter of horses. We can do this.

Is anyone else sick of the canned responses from the Senators? I think when the next round of elections come up, I will have a canned response for every politician who calls me...

'Dear Candidate,
I appreciate your concern for my future well being. Your views are important to me. I will take note of your concerns and pass them along to my family and colleagues who may or may not be interested because, as you know, there are more important things going on in my life. Rest assured that I will thoroughly investigate the issues. However, I simply can not guarantee that I will be able to come to a conclusion regarding your worthiness prior to election day. Please understand that due to the volume of calls and letters I receive I am unable to respond to candidates who do not live on my street. Once again, thank you for expressing your concerns.'

AARRGGGHHHH!!!!!

Greg, I agree, Bernardini for some was the horse of the moment and thats ok. Because to me Barbaro is the HORSE OF A LIFETIME!!!

There is no award they could ever give Barbaro to symbolize his worth. Barbaro's award is that he is forever etched in our hearts and minds.

Designgirl7,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom last year and I understand how devastating such a loss is.

Prayers to ease your heartache...

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GREG...I really like the way you think!!!

Ed
Are you getting any indication that the Nebraska senators are planning to co-sponsor?

Shannon
Thanks! :)

D'Anne, Linnie and cathy potter,
It's a bad cold knocking me out right now. There's plenty of room for everyone. I'm going back to lay down. I'm here on and off today. Thank you for all the well wishes!

Sweet Barbaro, I'm glad to learn that you are comfortable. I hope the weather there is better than it is here and you get to go outside.
Alex, I always appreciate the updates on the Fair Hill horses.
It's great to see Film Maker looking happy at her new home. She deserves the best!
I hope Better Talk Now gets to enjoy a nice, relaxing winter.
I LOVE Round Pond! She seems like she has a mind of her own!

OFF TOPIC ....

FOR KATHY J AND ALL N. CAROLINIANS ...

HOPE YOU ARE ALL OK ... JUST TURNED ON CNN A COUPLE OF MINUTES AGO AND THEY WERE SHOWING THE EFFECTS OF A BAD TORNADO THAT JUST WENT THROUGH THERE.

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO EVERYONE IN HARM'S WAY!!

Ok I am back and I was gone for hours and the Senators are still flapping their lips about the India Nuke Bill. Who cares about the India Nuke bill!!!!!! Let India have their stupid nukes and get to the Ag App Bill!!!!

Alex...thanks for the link to Sue's news on Graham Motion's site. It's reminded me that I should check there more often!

It's sad that Film Maker isn't there any more, especially seeing the pictures of her and Better Talk Now together looking like double trouble, but she looks happy in her new home.

I didn't realise that Graham had so many horses in training, and I really like the look of Rebellion.

I'm happy to hear that Round Pond is happy and acting up :-)

Did anyone else get this from Senator Frist?


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Dear Friend:



Thank you for contacting me. After twelve years of proudly representing Tennessee in the United States Senate, I will be retiring from the Senate and returning home at the end of the year. I am proud of the progress, growth and change our country has experienced during this time.



One of the great difficulties of preparing to leave office is recognizing the limited time that is left to address matters of concern to Tennesseans. Therefore, it is with deep regret that I write to inform you that I will not be able to respond directly to your correspondence in the short time remaining.



It has been an honor to represent you in the United States Senate, and I am eternally grateful to the people of Tennessee for entrusting me with the privilege to serve.



Sincerely,

William H. Frist, M.D.

Majority Leader

United States Senate



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I just got that and thought Frist was the only one who could get this bill to the floor!!??What's up with that?

I'm confused
jock4hire (lj)

Yeah, I got the same dumb email response today from Frist. What a switch from yesterday's in which he actually addressed S1915.

grrrrrrrr

Welcome to all those Bernardini fans who are now beginning to wake up. The consensus is that without question, Barbaro was a better horse, a superhorse, while Bernardini was the best of was left after the Derby. Look at race times for a comparison. Bernardini, in his impressive summer, beat a grand total of 13 competitors in his last three races prior to the Breeder's Cup. He was overhyped, and only now are people beginning to see that.

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Well, I have to agree that the writer of this blogpost certainly has his facts straight, but I doubt that anyone on this site was ever in Bernardini's camp to win the award UNTIL he proved himself in the BC Classic. I certainly wanted to give Berni a fair shake and felt that he should not be disparaged or discarded simply out of love and loyalty to Barbaro, because 'that' is blind loyalty without treating each horse with due respect for his accomplishments. I was one of those people who did come to the defense of Bernardini, and I would do the very same thing again because I felt that he was being unfairly maligned at the time by some people who just didn't want any horse to beat Barbaro's record. And that, to me, was biased and unfair. I still maintain that to this day.

Having said all of this, however, Bernardini did not win the BC Classic and now all of the facts are tumbling out about a variety of statistics which do substantiate the hard facts that Barbaro is the better horse on the racetrack, but this could only really be determined after his showing in the Classic and who he raced against, the times, track distance, etc. The facts are the facts and not out of blind love or loyalty, but out of fairness, equality and enlightened facts and information, just coincidentally, the horse that I do love and that I am loyal to deserves this honor ... and that, unequivocally, is Barbaro!

Good comments, Greg ... always appreciate your posts.

Jock4Hire; Yea, he is the only one, but I don't see that his letter to you mentions that. He is just saying that he can't respond directly to your email because he has no more time, I guess.

Ok since they are still flapping their lips, I am going to go deposit my sork check. YAY! I HAVE MONEY!!!

YEAH JOYCE MOORE !!!!

WELL SAID....

SOMEONE SHOULD EMAIL YOUR RESPONSE TO ALL SENATORS WHO ARE DESPERATELY IN NEED OF A WAKE UP CALL....PERHAPS SOME MAY BE WONDERING AT THIS MOMENT WHY THEY WERE NOT RE-ELECTED !!!!!
THIS LETTER COULD BE LIFE-AFFIRMING FOR THEM !!!

ONCE AGAIN THANKS...JOYCE YOUR LETTER IS A WORK OF TRUE LITERARY GENIUS AND I FEEL SOMEONE SHOULD UTILIZE IT......

SENATORS TIME TO GET A LIFE !!!!!!

Hi Marilyn/CA -- I have requested that The Nebraska Senators Co-sponsor the bill but have not heard a reply back from them. Senator Nelson owes me one so I will try and see if he remembers. I will get on the phone right now and see what they have to say. It does sort of sound like perhaps Sen. Frist is perhaps jumping ship. I sure hope not though. Alot of us are depending on him especially our 4 legged friends.

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Brilliant letter! I think you deserve to send it to the most odious of them all. I'll let you pick!

Ed in Nebraska,

Frist better keep in mind what is good for him if he plans to run for President in '08

Ro & Brady

Anita in MA: The post you mentioned about the horse that was cloned happened here in New Mexico. I have the newspaper article. I have been working non-stop here at the Courthouse and haven't had a chance to ready it yet.

"Please Pray for the Horses"

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jock4hire

Got the same letter from Frist, sounds like he will not be able to respond directly to our correspondence in the short time remaining.
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He is not going to send us any more emails?

This is a do nothing senate. Two days of talk,talk,talk and just now going to vote on the first bill.
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Renee-I hope you are going to feel better. Colds/flu are no fun at all! Thanks for your concern, I saw your posts from yesterday-late last evening, after all the tornado crap was over.All is fine here now.
D'Anne-I totally forgot about you going to the devil dentist! You know I am eared more of them than anything in the world. I did not go for over 20 yrs. When I finally did go, I had to have my old fillings replaced with guess what?--root canals! ahyessireebob...thought I would die. I chose a dentist that gave sedative pills, after I had it done and found out I paid $4oo.oo for a valium, I was hot! Next time I braved shots w/out pill. Well I will not go into how I almost hit the tech and almost got politely asked to leave-HAHHA. All turned out ok. I am not near as fearful now.

Lynda P-Good luck on the upcoming "eyelift" LOL I know that you are going to be ecstatic afterwards. Just jokin, friend, I know you are really getting some lipo.LOL (thats what I need) (too much to suck out, I would die) ROFLAO Love ya, gal

In Nebraska We Have Term Limits On Our State Senators. They Can Only Serve 2 Terms And Then Empty Their Desks Out And Go Home. Best Thing That Ever Happened. This Should Be The Norm I Would Think Instead Of Making Career Politicans Out Of Them. Lots Of Them Cry The Blues But It Does Bring Fresh Blood Into Our State Governing Body. Washington Needs A Good Shakeup To Get Some Of The Career People Out Of There Also. This Last Election Showed Some Of Them They Can Be Replaced.

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D'Anne-there is a post for you in the mess above. It is supposed to read "feared" not eared...LOL I forgot to separate yours from Renee's.

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Joyce Moore
In case you need help deciding who to send your letter to......there's a nice Senator in Montana..........LOL

DesignGirl ...we all now have a badly needed guardian Angel in the form of your dear sweet Gram !!! I'm positive of that !!! I'm also positive that she is doing ALL she can to help US in every way possible with our Bill S1915 and probably getting great delight in doing so !!!!

There will be a hurricane of wings swishing when this bill passes and angel choruses and an earthquake of thundering hooves will resound and then there will be a stillness ....a quietness as all the angels smile and nod in affirmation!!!

Thank You Gran for all your heavenly help....we love your sweet girl too !!!!

whoopeee
I got the same email response from Dr. Frist. Funny thing was I talked to an aide three times this week, and haven't emailed since week before last. Wonder if he talks to anyone in his office??

oh well..onward

love,

Cheryl

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Greg - you'll also note that Barbaro carried 4 more pounds than Bernardini (for the same distance) and STILL had a faster time. He is our Super Boss Horse!!!

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DORA CROW...saw you had a very bad tornado???
Glad that you are OK !!! Was worried the other night when you were talking about lights flickering etc. But the angels protected you !!
So relieved have been worried about you since watching the storm on CNN !!!

Did you sustain any damage??? Hope not!!!

##### Ed in Nebraska
Good job keeping after Nelson! I'm doing the same!

BELIEVE

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Dawn......asked for a copy of this. I had printed it out, so I typed this copy for her. I can't post in the forum so I'll put it here. Hopr its OK with everyone. Thanks.

Tuesday, November 14th....Going through the motions. Our vet Lisa Wallace and I have this thing about the number three. Three times bad things will happen, & then life permits a break from the sadness. Yesterday the crippled old mare Blondie said enough already, & Lisa helped end her suffering. On Saturday the starving mare Babs was euthanized & now we pray number 3 never comes. But we know how number 3 lurks. Been through this a thousand times...

Blondie came from Animal Control, & she had suffered unbelievable toeture. The things people do to animals. Blondie lived in our yard, & she knew how to tell time. Each morning at 5:30 Blondie would be at our back door, waiting for a banana. Blondie had yucky teeth, so carrots & apples were a challenge. But she loved her bananas. Especially if you put one on a peanut butter sandwich. The old blind mare Georgia & Blondie were a twosome. Last night Georgia would cry out, but we know she knows.

Grieving is the easy part. No one at the back door at 5:30 is the hard part……

The killer truck comes soon,& I always choose the pathetic. My wife Cathy says I choose the pathetic because it is the pathetic which needs us most. 97 horses on our ranch, 40 or 50 cats, & 9 dogs. Bunches of chickens & ducks. All of us once unwanted. Pathetic leads the way.

Play Misty For Me also lives in our yard, & she keeps kicking at Blondie to rise. Get up please. The rain was cold, & I covered Blondie in tons of blankets. Misty would pull off the blankets & stare at Blondie. I cover her back up, but Misty pulls the blankets off again. Finally I realize Misty needs her saying goodbye time…..

We are a silly little ranch. Rock & roll & two day old doughnuts. In the background are insurance agents & contractors & day to day dealings with horse killers. But it is the animals which count the most. Watching them grieve. Watching them say so long. Enemies cuddle together when the rain comes. All the torture & abuse Blondie went through, yet ther was not an evilthought in her soul. Horses teach us about forgiving…..

Joe

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Dawn - how is my Barbaro braclet coming long? lol

Sally

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Dawn in Omaha -- We just finished listening to all of Nelson's campaign garbage for all that time and what a good job he was going to do. We will see if he follows through. I just sent him an email telling him we sure did need his support and being a co-sponsor of the bill would be appreciated. I BELIEVE IN BARBARO AND I KNOW ALL OF HIS BARBARO ANGELS DO TOO.

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Linnie, Thanks for asking about our weather. We came out of the storms just fine. The streets are a mess with branches, leaves, and such, but that's about it.

Good afternoon Alex and FOB's

Thanx for the update Alex!

Hey Barbaro sweetie, hope you get out to graze today, but if not you can still look out your window and see what's keeping you in, rain! Hope you have lotsa goodies, lotsa visitors.
Keep on keeping on, babycakes!
Will be in tonite to tuck you in. Hugs and smoooochies!

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Susan O., That note from Joe just breaks my heart. This bill just has to pass - this needs to end.

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Maribel-I, myself, and all extended family members had no damage at all. It was only loads of rain thunder and lightening for us. We needed the rain, but NOT the horrific tornadoes. It always happens here, almost yearround now. We get the lovely choices of hurricanes and tornadoes this time of year. I did not realize it made nztional news till I saw you guys posting today about it. Thanks for your prayers.

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Please, y'all. Anything happen while I was out?

##### I just got back in from an appointment. What are they voting on now? Thanks for the update.

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Kathy..... Amen !!!!

My Luck they will get into this issue while I am having my MRI at 5.. just will be my luck!!

I sent this to some others about the support we had with my Ohio House rep with trying to defeat the animal terrorist bill. He was the only one to stand up and argue against it..

I am so proud of my Ohio Rep!!! I have been in contact with him all thru this ordeal with the Anti-slaughter bill, he is such a great advocate for animal rights (and our rights)

He emailed me this past monday and said he would see about getting Senator Dewine to co-sponsor the bill and also sign the letter. Nothing yet back from him on this, but keeping my fingers crossed.

Mr Kucinich also has been to the TWR site and was HIGHLY IMPRESSED with our support and organization!! I also sent him to our Campaigning for barbaro site also.

His words were "you all should be very proud of yourselves!!"

(he also said he had a couple of other supporters come here also to see what the FOB's are all about)

So people in "higher power" do come and visit and are impressed with what we are ALL doing...

Keep up the good work!!! Sorry I have not been posting much but have had some health issues come up that I need to deal with, and also my Mother (she is 87) has been ill.. this time of the year worries me with her... she has COPD and other health issues and has some issues with breathing problems the last couple of days..

so if you have a spare minute, please just say a small prayer for her.. She goes to the dr's tomorrow am, and I hope they do not put her in the hospital...

The moment that Barbaro was retired the media was looking for another KING to CROWN !!!!

They were the ones always pushing Bernardini !!!

Our FOB'S were very astute in evaluating things and quickly deduced that Bernardini really had no competition in his races with the exception of the Breeders Cup which of course we all know ...BERNARDINI LOST !!!

Unfortunately some media do not like to admit their mistakes.....

HORSE OF THE YEAR...should be more appropriately renamed !!!
It seems it has become HORSE WHO MAKES THE MOST MONEY IN THE YEAR....
IF it really is HOY....there is no doubt who deserves HOY and that is a no contest....

BARBARO meets all the qualifications in spades..
Maybe that is the problem...HE HAS NO COMPETITION FOR HOY AS IT DOESN'T EXIST !!!!!

I WOULD HAVE LIKED TO SEE BARBARO RACE "BIG RED"
THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN A RACE!!!!!

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Senate is voting on Amendments to the US/India Nuclear thingy.

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MARY L-I will pray for your mom. An ex-employee of mine, her sister had COPD. It is so very serious, and a bear to treat. I know it is hard on the entire family, seeing her unable to breathe, and unable to help her. It is very distressing. I hope the Dr.s are helping ease her so she can catch her breath. Take care of her and yourself as well, we are all thinking of you.

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MaryL
You are missed. Healing thoughts and prayers to you and your Mom. You're doing great work in Ohio.

ACN for B and a good cup of coffee. No better way to start my day! Alex, can you find out from Michael Matz how many months is "a long way to go" in the NBC update about Barbaro's hoof growing out and let us know? Thanks again for everything you do for FOB!!!

Peggy in Arizona

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Mary L. Prayers coming your way for you and your mother's health issues. Hoping for both of you to get through your health difficulties.

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Thanks cathy potter. I was dying here. You saved . . . at least, my sanity. LOL

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Mary L.- I forgot to add that is is very nice to "see" you again, I am so sorry that you are dealing with more health problems. I certainly know how that goes. Every time I think I got my health all better, and can look for another job, another setback comes around to pull me into the quagmire of depression once again. I am making it through with the strength of God and all these marvelous people here on site. They are all such inspirations to me. Feel better soon, I hope your MRI is clear and Dr. sees what you want him to see-perfection!

Sounds like Ramon Dominguez had a great win on Everyman at Laurel earlier. Congratulations to Graham Motion and all concerned!

Would someone please help me? The Fog's candles are going out.

###Kathy- YES! He did carry more weight and with stiffer competition. Really, there is no comparing the two. Shouldn't be in the same breath as Bobby. But everyone get ready, Bernardini will most likely win 3 year old Eclipse. The powers that be will ensure that the sheik is rewarded for the hundreds of millions he has spent on horses...

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Senate just went to some kind of recess. It was mentioned adjourning to the "old senate chamber" for a debate. I don't think they've finished the Nuke thing but an Ensign amendment was mentioned??? Anyone know what's up?

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SusanO--thanks so much!

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Sally!!! Thank goodness you posted! I knew you switched email accounts and didn't have your new one. We did a MAJOR remodeling project and this week, moving everything back, I unearthed the envelope to you that I thought had gone out WEEKS ago--so it's on the way!! A million apologies.

(Sorry to take up space here with a personal msg, All!)

Here you go Mary S

The Fog

Ro & Brady

Mary S.
Please post the exact gratefullness.com site address, because I have been getting some other random page for almost two weeks. Thanks

Hi, FOB's!

Am getting in a post - just got home and haven't been able to track the storm.

Re Sen. Frist's response: I received something similar from Sen. Santorum - that he's in a time of transition and that Sen.-elect Casey may be the better person to contact.

Heck no. As far as I'm concerned Sen. Santorum is still MY elected representative until 12/31 and he darn well better show up when S1915 is presented for a vote. He is still expected to do his job and I will not accept his attempts to weasel out of this one. I will compose a letter to him overnight stating this in as respectful terms as I can.

Lights are flickering so I'd better sign off.

Keep the faith. We can win this one.

Healing, Love, Peace,
LOTSA HUGS!!!

Lyn Gilbert

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Dora Crow; LOLOL!! You can see right through me. Though I would not be getting an eye lift, I would be getting lipo on my butt!!!

Why are they showing something from Last Tuesday? Where are the Senators??? Don't they take enough breaks????? WHERE DID THEY GO!!!

Good afternoon, Barbaro! I hope everything is going well for you. It is rainy here in Tennessee-maybe it's pretty in PA and you can go outside.
A million hugs and kisses thrown your way! Hope you are liking your bigger stall! Take Care! God Bless You!

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MaryS.... there are 2 groups for Fog, I did both.

### Thanks Dawn - I will email you tonight so you have my new email address.

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Sally

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Mary L. Are you talking about Dennis Kucinich?? What a great guy !! I had the opportunity to work with him in 1978 when he was mayor of Cleveland. He was never afraid of a fight. He refused to "play ball" with Muny Light and the banks. It cost him the reelection, but he is working his way back up the political ladder. He was quite a force at the 2004 Dem. Convention. If anyone can convince DeWine to co-sponsor, I'm betting on him. Hope you hear from him soon. He is one of the few politicians with integrity in tact!!!!

I WOULD HAVE LIKED TO SEE BARBARO RACE "BIG RED"
THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN A RACE!!!!!

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Ohhhhhhhhhhh Maribel, that would have been some race, but if we are looking at times and distances on the same track with the same weight, then all we need do is look at the Kentucky Derby stats for the two champions ... same race track, same distance, but the times were quite different. I think you know how this turns out ...

But a different day and a different time with these two great TBs, who knows ... it would be one helluva race though, for sure!!!

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Lyn G. please take good care in this weather. A few of us just went through it. It gets very loud at times!

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Greg, it will be a very sad day when that Eclipse gets awarded to the wrong horse.

Mary S,

Just lit some candles for Foggy, will never let them go out!!

Karen - TN

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Annie in TX- I forgot to acknowledge you posting to me, about weather and my stinky pinenuts. So sorry, I am quite the airhead as of late. I had to throw out that nasty fusilli food, because of those rancid stinky things. Daddy said it tasted alright, but then again-he does ask me to smell to see if the milk he drinks is sour yet! He cannot smell very well at 76, I guess. I have a nose that can ferret out a smell from far ar away...

Today I made a broccoli casserole, courtesy of Ms. Paula Deen recipe. I also made the standby farfelle alla vodka, {albeit via Bertolli fast way}, adding mushroom/asparagus/garlic/shallots. OOH, made some candy too. semi-sweet choc/white choc. melted w/ crushed oreo, put peanut butter in white choc, pour marbleize ,cool in fridge , break and EAT. YUM ..Fatcells at work LOL

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Good grief Dora, first the senate flapping their gums till we nod off and now you're cooking and we can't eat it?? Sheeesh this is an all around frustrating day!

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Dora
You're making me hungry again. LOL
Just the mention of sweets put the weight on. I am totally addicted to sugar.

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Kathy J.- UUUmm smell the garlic.... the shallots cooking in the olive oil and the sauce simmering on the stove, bubbling with the mushrooms bobbing up every once in a while tring to get rescued. Well, it is all packed into containers in the fridge. You can come on down and partake if ya like. I got microwave, can reheat you know...I am waiting, fingers tapping on the table...dum te dum dum..lalalalala...

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Rosemary

Yes talking about Dennis. .what a class act he is.. His best "job" so far is how he is representing us in the House.. I have been impressed with him.

Nice thing is also, he will answer PERSONALLY all emails sent to him.. may take a while, but you get a personal email or LETTER from him.. can't say that about some of those politicians!!

I sent him a nice email about what he tried to do to stop that animal terriorist bill. He said, I just felt I did not do enough and let you all down..

I told him NO you did not let us down!! You Stood up there and tried to stop it. You should be proud of what you did..

I have to go now, get ready to go to my MRI appt, daughter should be here in a 1/2 hr to drive me..

Keep it up FOB.. Your emails/calls and prayers are BEING NOTICED!!!!!!!!! We WILL WIN this

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Kathy......Amen again!

Mary S.
Candles lit for The Fog.

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LINNIE...YOU'RE RIGHT !!!! BUT ...YES...IT WOULD HAVE AT LEAST BEEN COMPETITION !!!!

GOOD JOB "B" CAN'T READ...OR CAN HE !!!!????????

IF HE COULD.... HE'D BE QUITE DISHEARTENED BY THE COMPLETE LACK OF FAITH BY THE PRESS AND WOULD PROBABLY NEVER GRANT ANOTHER INTERVIEW!!!

HE'S SIMPLY THE BEST...BETTER THAN ALL THE REST !!!! .....that song should be renamed as BARBARO'S THEME....

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Cathy Potter, Hello, my name is dora and I am a chocoholic. LOL I would rather have chocolate than anything, well maybe bread, pasta and chai latte, and chocolate, and maybe some carrots(seriously-i love RAW ones-not cooked) But chocolate is my middle name, I am having it changed legally, Dora Chocolate Crow, Hmm, has a nice ring to it...

I FORGOT TO TELL YOU ALL, I LOOKED IN THE CABINET FOR MY OLIVE OIL, GUESS WHAT I SAW--A CAN PF POPEYES SPINACH!! I PROMISE! DADDY EATS CANNED SPINACH, I EAT FRESH! I STARTED LAUGHING AND THINKING ABOUT CORA, RENEE AND THE REST AYOU NUT-NUTS I WISH I COULD SEND A PIC OF THE CAN, WITH POPEYES PIX ON IT!!

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MARY L...GOODLUCK with the MRI !!!! Sending lotsa love your way always !!!!!

PRAYERS and BIG HUGS ....

###Well Dora
What'd you expect to find next to Olive Oil....but Popeye...lol

There is a candle group for "Lois" if you want to light one for Mary L's mother. Thanks. I'll go light some for Foggy.

## The girl at the commerce committee number said today they are very optimistic at getting S1915 up for a vote. She said they will be working through next Wed. Does Shelley or anyone know for sure if they are working next week? First time I have heard that tone
from her, good news I hope.

If anyone is interested, on the DB under help needed now, I donated in honor of a TB that raced for 10 years and Lost and Found saved him from slaughter. She sent his pictures and a list of other TB's they have saved recently. I have followed racing my entire life and have friends that are owners and trainers but I am floored at the number of TB's that get hurt and that's it. This list is a drop in the bucket - will never understand how these horses are treated as disposable items, dump them off for slaughter or let Joe or Kelly from Lost and Found figure it out. Hope this will change after S1915 passes.

Barb m in Florida

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Okay Dora, you survived the storm, and in your renewed zest for life, have decided to torture the rest of us with images and smells of amazing food cooking. This is especially painful for people like me that can't cook! Shame on you!

Just finished sending out 15 separate emails to Sen. Frist urging him to please get S 1915 on the calendar and to the floor for a vote now ...
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Kathy J and all Carolinians ... Thanks for checking in, Kathy, and glad that you're OK!!!
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Renee ... so sorry to hear about your nasty cold ... yeah, they can be a real 'pain in the A$$' ... take care, OK?
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Thoughts and prayers for EVERYONE ... God's children, all God's children .... creatures and human beings alike ... to all who need our prayers and blessings, you have them!
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The Eclipse Award ... I wouldn't be so quick to give up hope that the voting body will find it's collective brains and realized who the real deserving 3 Year Old Champion is. But if you admit defeat in advance, that's what you will find. I am going to give thanks in advance that the most deserving Champion win this award, and then just let it go!!
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To My Dearest Annointed One ... Another great night and day ... so happy with your continued progress and recovery ... love you and sending you Big Hugs and Kisses!!!

WHAT THE DEVIL??? ALL OF MICHAEL'S HORSES SCRATCHED!!! WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON???????

Designgirl7
My heart goes out to you and your family, God Bless you all.
I have also lost my Gram quite a few years ago, but it still hurts.

Prayers for all of you.

Carol-Pittsburgh

I was trying to keep The Fog's candles lit, and so many were going out - I am so touched you all went over and started lighting them for him - to just reach out and you were there. I know we all love him so much. Thank you - I'm still crying - the heart of this group just moves me to tears. Thank you.

Love, Light and Protection for The Fog

Lynda...the track at Laurel might have had something to do with it. It's pretty horrible.

This is my usual...Good night Sweet Barbaro and sweet dreams.

All Fans of Barbaro...Have a lovely evening..Please do not give up hope..Barbaro has not, nor shall we...My grandmother always said, Look up, God is There...and that is what all of us are going to do.

Our bill will be passed...it is the right thing to do...save our beloved horses.

I wish each of you truly peace and harmony and have faith...our bill will pass.

Wow! Graham Motion had another win at Laurel with Lucky Bachelor, ridden by Ramon Dominguez again!
Congratulations!!

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Linnie - point well taken.

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Designgirl7 - Prayers for you at this time of great loss in your life. I know your Grandmother is looking out for you and helping us all with this bill passage.

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Renee - more hot tea. Hey, maybe Dora will send something up for you??

JO; Did you see the track? It must have been really bad.

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LINNIE...YOU'RE RIGHT !!!! BUT ...YES...IT WOULD HAVE AT LEAST BEEN COMPETITION !!!!

GOOD JOB "B" CAN'T READ...OR CAN HE !!!!????????

IF HE COULD.... HE'D BE QUITE DISHEARTENED BY THE COMPLETE LACK OF FAITH BY THE PRESS AND WOULD PROBABLY NEVER GRANT ANOTHER INTERVIEW!!!

HE'S SIMPLY THE BEST...BETTER THAN ALL THE REST !!!! .....that song should be renamed as BARBARO'S THEME....

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Oh I think that Bobby CAN and DOES read, but he just discounts it all because "He Believes in Miracles ... AND ... He Believes in Barbaro!!" He's not disheartened because he already knows how "they" are going to react ... he doesn't let it get him down. He says what he has to say and he bounces right back and just avoids people who don't support or encourage him. He's strong and self-confident and he definitely "goes his own way!"

And he IS the Best ... Simply The Best!!! But he knows that, too!!

Dora
I have been getting calls from scattered family members in many states asking me how I am??? I can't believe it ..I look outside and we have been having fluffy white clouds, sun and almost balmy breezes...I have to guess ...that the mountains split this awful weather and we escaped....thank goodness! I'd better check with my relatives in Greensboro and see what's going on in the Eastern side of the State. They are close to Raleigh . I have been partly dosing and peeking at CSPAN and watching for Ensign's bills to come up in about 20 min. I was hoping that one of them is S1915. It may be too much to hope for... That Senate floor looks like a movie in SLOOOOOOW MOTION!!! HO HUM!!!!

Mary S.
Candles lit for Fog.

Judy in Ontario

Lynda...yes, I've been watching and there's been quite a few scratches. The track is awful!

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Lynda look at what I found on the NBC site:

You inspired me to perform well during my second chance, and I now want to wish you the best! Keep dancing!
Emmitt S., 37; Dallas, TX, USA
posted on 2006-11-16 16:31:22

Ro & Brady

##Hi Cora
Dora's been tempting us with her chocolate candy!!!!

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Cora, welcome back. Hope you got my message earlier today.

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Rosemarie - Wow another Barbaro fan??!!! Hope Emmitt will give lots of winning advice to Dr. R.!

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Hi DiAnne
Chocolate will make you forget the pain.

Hi Kathy
I sure did. Thank you for rememberinb me. It was neat to finally hear your voice. Now we have to do it again sometime when we can actually talk.

Hey Dora J.
Glad to see you're safe, sound and cooking up a storm.

So, let me guess. They're still blathering on about India and nukes, right??

ALEX, thank you for your articles and updates..

LOL - ROUND POND is a champion now and behaving like a diva.. I just love your euphemisms - she started "performing" and "just was not yet ready" to go back in..

She can join Barbaro as a spoiled special horsie..

Barbaro, all these efforts for you and yours..You are greatly loved.. Hope you had a good day outside, visitors, grooming, treats, etc..

You inspired me to perform well during my second chance, and I now want to wish you the best! Keep dancing!
Emmitt S., 37; Dallas, TX, USA
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Just a "heads up" that we should all take the above comment with a POUND of Salt as to the fact that it was "the" Emmitt Smith posting it today. From what I've seen on TV and read, Emmitt, Cheryl, Mario and Karina have been on a whirlwind schedule all day with media following last night's program. I highly doubt that Emmitt Smith would have time today to seek out the NBC site just to post a message to Barbaro. I'm not saying it's impossible, but I do find it pretty improbable.

Maybe I'm just a cynic, but I have my doubts about this one!!

Ro; Wow! You really think it would be Emmitt? I thought he was older though. What was his "second chance"?

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FYI
Washington Watch Poll
77% Us
23% Them

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I don't think so Lynda. I think it is a prankster. A while back George W. Bush posted as well. Right after the L set in saying that he would eate his 10 Gallon hat on national TV if B recovered. Obviously a prankster. Two days ago there was Sarah Jessica Parker also with a post that sounded off.

Ro & Brayd

Correction read

Ro & Brady

Lynda - Emmitt is 37 years old!

###Cora
Immediate pain will go when I'm eating "dearly loved chocolate" but then the PAIN returns when I see the extra inches on hips...:O!!!!

Barbaro,

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

Prayers to Erin and her family and to Rachel.

Prayers to everyone that need them, may God shine his his healing on all of you.

GROW HOOF GROW!

Let's get that bill passed FOB's!!!

BLB!!!

Karen - TN

RO; LOL I remember the 10 gallon hat post. Oh well it was nice to think about :O)

BARBARO....checking in on you dear one.....Praying for you...Loving you!!!!!

Praying for the bill......

##Please continue prayers for Opie...she is not doing well today....

Her candles are lovingly lit...here..
.http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Opie

Thank you for listing the bill with candles and prayers too....that is a great idea....if the brownies don't get thro to Fr......maybe an angel will soften his heart...

Love to BARBARO,prayers for continued
healing,hoof to grow,fun in your new stall,some nice horses around you,grazing with Mr Matz today..I just wanted to tell you that EDGAR PRADO had the saddest look on his face when he saw PINE ISLAND dear BARBARO,and I know he was THINKING OF YOU!! WE ALL ARE!!!!!

xxxooolove,
Linda A Oregon

SALLY; Dang! Just a few years older than me. How oh how did he slip away?!?!?!?!?!?!

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Well gee, D'Anne, that's easy to cure, just do what I do-don't look at your hips!!!!

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Lynda...Wendy was out at FAIR HILL today, and she took some dynamite pics....GUESS WHO WAS THERE????
You can see them at her Yahoo 350 site...

tee hee....

Sorry Lynda...add 10 degrees to that last post...

###Cora
I tried that and it would work ...BUT someone else in this house who will remain anonymous DOES mention it...ahem!!

PAMELA: Ohhh I forgot she was there this weekend!!! DO you have the link? Last time I tried it I came up EMPTY. It sounds like mabe I have some right clicking to do!!! :op

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I am still waiting FOR MY EMAIL FROM CHERYL. WHERE OH WHERE ARE YOU MY DEAR?????? YOU HAVE MY PICTURES!!!!!!

Hay, Barbaro, King of All You Survey,

Bigger stall? Oh, my, we are getting our way, aren't we? Pajama party this weekend? Mocha coming over? Grow hoof grow, baby!

FOBs--picture this: S1915 comes up for a vote. As the blowhards.....er......senators are jabbering, the doors of the Senate open. All eyes turn to look. And then....clip....clop.....clip clop, clip clop.....here comes Barbaro. He walks down the center of the floor. All eyes are on him. He simply looks back at the senators with that imperial look of his. And then he stamps a front hoof. POINT GIVEN. He strides out. There is silence for a few minutes. And then the vote is taken.....and S1915 passes....

BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
BELIEVE IN BARBARO
BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF LOVE

Cyberhugs to all, especially fellow Buckeye Mary, and designgirl7.

p.s. I was shuttled to voicemail at Frist's office. Presidential material? I don't think so...

BARBARO...some pics of Fair Hill....maybe they can send them to you too!!!!!!xxxooo

###Can someone send me this link,I need cheering up..thankss.....via the pics..eaddies@gmail.com
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Lynda...Wendy was out at FAIR HILL today, and she took some dynamite pics....GUESS WHO WAS THERE????
You can see them at her Yahoo 350 site...

tee hee....

Posted by: Pamela at November 16, 2006 10:00 PM
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LOVE TO BARBARO,
Pine and Fog...love
linda a oregon

What happpened to the senators? they are sure taking a long break!!!

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Lynda...you have to log into Yahoo first...then go to this link in the 360 part...

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-8NK8X2kmbrw52A9L5jzJMvHxvkkzC7foxS5.


Let me know if it doesn't work...

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Whoever can do the "blue thing" please put that on the board so we can see the new Fair Hill photos?? Pretty please.

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Kathy Andros - I like your visual!!

The senators were meeting in closed session ( in order to privately discuss some sections of the India/America Nuclear Bill)...they are now voting on an amendment to the Bill...I am afraid more amendments are to follow...However, they did say they would get to the AG APPROP BILL today or tomorrow *crossing fingers*....*saying prayer*

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I hope this is the link you meant:

Fair Hill Photos

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Fair Hill Photos

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PAM; I got an error, page was not found. This is what happened last time Windy tried to send me her page. I did a search too with her email and still could not find it.

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OK guys...you know I am a putz...try this

http://360.yahoo.com/profile-8NK8X2kmbrw52A9L5jzJMvHxvkkzC7foxS5.

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Thanks all ... the photos are excellent. Good to see Tim and Alex hard at work!

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CORA; THANK YOU It worked!!
PAM; Cora's link worked!

Lynda
That's my fault. I took the last period for an end of sentence period. The second link should work.

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Wow those were good pictures. I LOVED the ones of Round Pond. Dang Michael was too far away LOL!!

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She did a wonderful job, didn't she...could you believe the ones of ROUND POND getting frisky?

Oh...the photos of MM we taken right before he and Wendy went on their private ride....JUST KIDDING!!!LOL

news from an inside source in DC: the senators have an event this evening, and will not be working late after they move the India/nukes bill...she felt that S1915 will be moved to after they go on break:

"Here's the problem. The Ag spending bill HR 5384 was supposed to come up Wednesday afternoon but got stalled, as you know.
Among several complications: Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, raised objections to a possible amendment that would ban horse slaughter. I don't see it on the list of 60 amendments, but it could still come up.

Ag approps could still come up today, I'm told, but it's doubtful. It would be after this India Nuclear Bill, which hasn't even come up for final passage. Senators have an event tonight, so they're not going to work late. It's likely they'll kick it over until tomorrow or wait until December. But they have not said."

So there we have it. Keep prayers coming for passage before the break....but this person has been in the Beltway for over 25 years....

Good Night All. Be safe, and all who need prayers you have them.

Good Night Sweet Prince. Peppermint Dreams and Carrot Wishes. You are such a strong boy and a huge inspiration to all of us.

Good Night Alex and thank you as always for the wonderful visuals, articles and of course the Barbaro updates!

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PAM; Round Pond getting frisky was soo cute. She sure let that guy know that she wasn't interested in going back to the barn!!!
Darn that Wendy she isn't supposed to take private rides with him without me!!!!!

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I'm late checking in today, busy day at work. That latest email from Frist is aggravating, but hopefully not a sign of things to come.

Mary S, I just lit some candles for our Foggy, dear sweet Foggy!

Hay Daryl, your posts crack me up!

Our poor boy Bobby, the wind and rains here in SE PA are awful right now. I guess no grazing today...glad he has that new big stall to stretch his legs!

Wishing everyone a safe night from the storms. Keep up the positive thoughts for S1915---not giving up without a fight!

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Joyce Moore( posted at 7:31) your letter to politicans running for office is "priceless" and should be sent to all, the only thing I would add is a paragraph that even "if we should decide to committ to them as a voter it would only be after they "committed to do what they say they will do" if we vote for them. Perhaps they should have to sign a contract making them to what they say they will do. How many get elected on what they say they will do and then they "forget" why they were elected.

Barbaro a new stall!!!!! You are doing so good and that makes my heart so happy. You are our hero, and our love and prayers are always with you. So many wonderful people on this site it is such a tribute to your wonderful spirit not to mention that you are the most georgeous horse of all time with a spirit to match. Good night Sweet Prince.

Love and prayers to all the Fans of Barbaro

We believe in Miracles
We believe in Barbaro

Karen M. Dallas, Texas

Cora - Thanks for posting that link. I loved the Fair Hill photos! It was good to see Tim, Alex and Michael. Better Talk Now is gorgeous, and Round Pond is quickly becoming a favorite of mine (other than Barbaro, of course!)
Jannie

Hay FFOBs and Horse Lovers Everywhere!

Could this be the day the Senate makes S1915 the law of our land?! Let's hope so! Earlier today, I just finished up with Emailing the Senators whose names have the word "YES" after them. I hit Frist's Submit button six times. Called Senator Cantwell's office requesting she push, shove, force S1915 to the floor for immediate vote.
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Not to change the subject, but I plan to go into Seattle tomorrow, and need to know what benefits I can derive from Colostrum! As I stated earlier on this Board, I was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, the kind that gives one diarrhea and then some! Ugh! If any of you guyses tell me that colostrum will help me in this direction, then I will go for it, so I'm waiting to hear from you sometime today, if at all possible. Thanks!
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I sure hope that nobody on the Eastern Seaboard and/or Southeast suffered too much from the hideous weather I've heard about you guys going through! This has really been a wild November! I survived the last storm, power intact, but others here are not so lucky; still no power, damaged homes, trees fallen on property, you name it. There is another storm due in on Sunday, doggone it! When will it ever end!?

Well, I shall sign off for now. Please keep us here on the West Coast informed regarding progress on S1915!

Laura S. in WASHington State!

*************IMPORTANT UPDATE*****************

Just hung up with Senator Landrieu's office to check status. This is the OFFICIAL update....

The Agricultural Bill will be brought up tonight but ONLY to introduce Senator Conrad's amendment as they promised him they would. They will then recess and not be back until after Thanksgiving break.

Senator Landrieu's staff will be regrouping next week to figure out the best strategy for S1915. They may decide against adding it to the Ag Appropriations Bill because that looks like it might have trouble passing.
They will, of course, figure out where it has the best chance of passing. I have been told that they will not be making any final decisions on where to put S1915 for at least two weeks or right before the senate recovenes. However, they will be working on this through the break.

I strongly suggest you keep making your calls as we've been asked to do. If there is any change in direction, I will let you know immediately.

There's still good reason to be hopeful. Senator Landrieu's staff and others are diligently working to get this legislation passed. These kinds of delays are not unusual.

I want to STRESS that there is NO indication from anyone that this cannot still happen!!!

Just checking in for an update. Jeez - I had hoped that I was going to read that IT PASSED. But not to be today. We'll continue the same strategy that we've been using.

Wendy's photos are great!! I hope she sends more. Next best thing to being there.

I'm going to scan backward to see what else I missed while at the Vet.

Janice
Proud to be a "fan of Barbaro"

Barbaro, I just saw photos of your old stomping grounds. I know you must have loved being there. So pretty. I hope when you get out of the hospital you live somewhere pretty and lush like that place.
Round Pond is so cute. I loved the romping pictures.

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Thanks for the update, Shelley. I am so grateful for Senator Landrieu's leadership and for her absolute determination to get S. 1915 to the floor. Where would we be without her?!

We'll just give her all the support we can by continuing with our strategy.

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Marilyn...I hope your husband is doing well...
My thoughts and prayers are with you...

Hi, FOB's!

The tornado watch expired at 6 p.m. - but the flood watch and high wind watch are still in effect here in Chester County. No power failures (some flickering lights...)Now I'm worried about "the boys" but I'll be at the ranch tomorrow...but the cats and I are OK. Are the other MD, DE, PA, NJ, NY people OK? My one cat who is traumatized by storms just came out of her hiding place so I know everything is OK. Kathy, Linda a, Lou Ann, thanks for keeping track of me. Storms are heading northward (northeast???) so all those in its path, please be careful.

Wendy, LOVE the pics of your trip to FH. Isn't it an awesome place????

Must go prep for tonight's vigil. Take care everybody.

Healing,Love, Peace,
LOTSA HUGS!!!

Lyn Gilbert

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Shelley
Thanks for the update. It's great that our info is straight from "the horses mouth". LOL
Also, Shelley...thank you for all the effort you put forth. I know it isn't an easy task you have chose to undertake.
Will keep making my calls everyday until this thing passes.

BARBARO ..tucking you in early.....hope you had grazing and carrots today.....the night nurses are on their way..their soft hands stroking you....as i stroke my kitties I tell them 'your story'..magnificent BARBARO!!!!

##WENDY thank you..the pics of FAIR HILL,Alex,Tim and ROUND POND..excellent ..gorgeous...so fantastic...wow..what a place..is it heaven?!

###Thanks to Cheryl Jones' suggestion Heather on way to vet for kidney meds for OPIE..we may have our miracle..please keep Opie in your prayers..so many kind people have 'done candles'...bless all who pray..

LOVE HUGS to BARBARO!!!!
I got 'your beanies' yesterday,a special one is going to a dear little girl who is very very ill,her name is Jocelyn,dear BARBARO,noone knows what is wrong with her,she can't talk very well,it is a sad story,I hope the BARBARO effect will go to her via prayers and love....riding on the Barbaro beanie......YOU LOOK CUTE AS A BEANIE....when did you ever NOT look cute....waiting for that baby pic.....you promised.......
THANKS BARBARO!!!!!!!!! email me soon..xxxooo

Love to BARBARO
Love to all,
Linda A Oregon

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D'Anne- I do not know where in NC, but 7 people were killed by the tornadoes there. My dad saw it on the news channel, not sure which one, sorry. It was really bad there. They finally determined ours at a f-2 tornado,winds at around 130-155 miles per hour cut a swath at 4.5 miles in Montgomery, and did damage in Pintlala, and in Pike County it blew apart a water tower holding 250,000 gallons of water and destroyed their volunteer fire department as well. I hope you get in touch with your relatives and that they all are faring as well as I did. Good luck sister.

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Lyn G., is Chester County Pennsylvania? I am not very geographically inclined, but am learning, with the aid of atlases, thanks to all the FOBs scattered around the world. I am so glad you are alright, it was frightening for me yesterday. My aunt from Apache, OK called today, they had only received the winds and cold weather it brought in, no rain or tornadoes thank God.

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SHELLY, THANKS FOR THE UPDATE!! WE'LL KEEP ON PUSHING, IT SURE IS CAUSING ME MIGRAINES!! I'M STARTING TO REALLY HATE POLITICS AND I USE TO BE VERY INVOLVED WITH IT-- THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU GROW UP WITH ELEPHANTS ALL OVER THE HOUSE!! LOL!!

LUV YA ALL-PRAYERS FOR MARILYNS HUBBY & BARBARO-
CHERYL G

Nighty, night, Barbaro! Tucking you in a little early tonight. Glad you had another good day of visitors and healing. How's the new stall suite? Make sure they move that big screen in time for Sunday's football! Don't forget the chips and dip..Sweet dreams, hunny, rest well.

God bless Barbaro, make his hoof grow, his legs will strong.

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

See you in the morning!

Fair Hill photos are so beautiful. What a clean, fresh, healthy place for people and horses. Thanks Alex. You're live a charmed existence.

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Amazing, isn't it, how we pay our Senators to waddle back to Washington for a lame duck session for a few days and then fly back home for a 2 week Thanksgiving break! They need to keep their hind ends there and get some work done for a change and stop racking up frequent flyer miles at taxpayers' expense! What a life. . .

Laura in Mt Laurel:
I'm glad the fun posts crack you up! We all know what a critical time this is and that the time is short. And the deeper the passion, the more the anxiety. Stress relief is required! Smiles are important. We have to keep our sanity, keep our eyes on the target. Keep calling because WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE! I have talked to aides who say we truly are. I asked one aide if we could bring Barbaro into the senate chambers and testify. He could show them the true soul of America's horses. He could give the senators who stall a demonstration of his bionic right leg. A few tables and chairs flying around might just be an eye opener. The aide said it would be a great idea. He said horses aren't allowed in senate chambers but he said he would see what he could do! I offerred free golf lessons and tickets to next years Kentucky Derby. He laughed. I said I wasn't joking, then we both laughed. He said he has talked to a lot people with drive like I displayed. I said my drive was rooted in getting done that which is morally correct! He said good luck to Barbaro. I said thanks, but get the senators moving or the Big Boss Horse just might show up for said demonstration. He said he would take free tickets for that!
LOL to all FOBs!
Daryl

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Thank you; I just saw your email, too. He is doing a LOT better.

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Lyn Gilbert:
We are OK here in Ellicott City--my daughter says the lights went out at her school for about 15 minutes which was in her view a welcome
break!

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Those of you who get the syndicated column "The Animal Doctor" in your newspapers will be pleased to read that we have an advocate in its author, one Dr Michael Fox. He directly addresses the AMVA opposition to the bill, calling is "unconscionable." He notes that as a member of the AMVA himself, he feels his voice and reputation were "neither represented nor served, but essentially betrayed" by the AMVA and were better represented by the testimony of the Association of Veterinarians for Anial Rights and the National Horse Protection Coalition. He sums up his lengthy defense of the bill by saying "..We should consider the American Horse Slaughter Protection Act not as a threat to the American way of commerce and industry but as an epxression of the emergence of a true democracy of compassion." WOW! Powerful Stuff!

I'll try to find it on line in my copious free time...! HA!

sallie

DaryL:

I'll chip in for those Derby tickets too. LOL I'd love to see that happen. LOL

Hi, FOB's!

Hi, Dora, yes, I'm in PA - about 15 miles from NBC. So if I'm OK, then Barbaro is OK...:) - I'm close enough that my weather is (usually) their weather.

Nancy, Happy Birthday....hope you had a wonderful day.

LITF, all the horse angels, welcome designgirl's Gran who will take good care of you...love all of you my Long Time Suns.

Barbaro, am going to call it an early night so I'll tuck you in now. The worst of those storms is over so you can sleep soundly, sleep deep, dream of grazing and going home. Shine on you crazy diamond and Rockabye Sweet Bobby J....

Take care, everybody. Stay safe.

Healing, Love, Peace,
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Daryl--You rock!
Ditto for Dr. Michael Fox for having the courage to speak out against the AVMA. They should be working to solve the problem instead of condoning the practice of slaughter, and same goes for the AAEP!

BELIEVE

Thanks, ShelleyA, for the additional update.

Although I'm not enamored with the current status, it does re-affirm my 'faith' in people being honest and telling the truth as did the aide in Sen. Frist's office this morning when I spoke to him and he stated that this bill was "still in committee." I wanted to doubt him because I wanted to believe what we read from Sen. Clinton; i.e. that it has already been slated on the calendar. But, in the end, Sen. Frist's aide was completely honest and forthcoming with me.

So, onward and upward, the fight continues on!!! We will not be defeated by our own hand!!

Hey did you all see this video of the Rescue of the Netherlands horses? I know we talked about it, but I don't know if this video surfaced.

http://video.google.nl/videoplay?docid=-4584913278289860160

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Horse attacks real estate agent:

November 15, 2006 BEDFORD, Ind. - The real estate business can be a real beast sometimes, Erika McKinney has learned.
McKinney was showing a house in Bedford when a horse bit her hand and then head-butted her into a tree. She was treated at the hospital but wasn't seriously hurt.
Diana Ritter, McKinney's client, says she's never seen anything like it. She says she was afraid the horse might come over the fence.
Veterinarian Klent Brown of the Animal Hospital of Bedford says it's unusual for horses to attack people.
Friday wasn't the first time McKinney has had a run-in with an animal while on the job. A llama once charged her while she was showing another home.
McKinney, who owns three horses and a pony, wasn't deterred by either attack.

(Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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Hey Dora - glad to hear you made it through the storm okay - i hide under my blanket when it gets windy and rainy.

Big Purrrs to you and all my kitty and human friends

Bdude
FOB

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Laura S in Washington

I suffered from IBS for 4 years and I tried everything!!!
I finally was introduced to Heather Von Vorous and wondered if you have ever tried her products??? I am cured from one of her products and I thought that I would be suffering forever with the symptoms. If you are still here on the postslet me know so you can email me( I need to know your email becauseI don't open all my emails) and I'll give you the info. bdcob@windstream.net It would be worth a try.

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Okay--this has nothing to do with horses, other than the fact that Barbaro isn't the only handsome fellow wearing snappy footwear. If you like penguins, check this out. I used to work with Little Blue Penguins and they are too fun!

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/11/061115-penguin-shoes.html

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Lynda.... wow...thanks,didn't see that before.

Thanks Alex for the updates and sharing the pictures.. Round Pound was quite happy.... :)

Believe in Barbaro!
Believe in Miracles!!

Good Evening Champ, been a long day, but nothing compared to what you have gone through. You are such an inspiration. Enjoy a restful evening and stay snug and warm. Love you lots big guy.

xoxoxoxo

CANDLE ALERT -BOBBY IS UNDER 1,000 !!!!

Let's light 'em up for Bobby and all our human and animal friends who need some extra help.

hmmmm - keyboar is awfully furry...

Steve & BDude
FOB

Furry keyboards are the best.

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FOR LYNDA PELLETIERI ...

POSITIVE THOUGHTS, PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS FOR A MOST SUCCESSFUL 'EYE-OPENING' GIFT TOMORROW!!!

I'LL BE THINKING OF YOU AND WISHING YOU THE VERY VERY BEST!!

Alex get to bed early tonight ...big BDay tomorrow!!!

Bobbycakes...Another day of healing ....sleep tight sweet UNDEFEATED CHAMPION!!

Wendy...I LOVED your pics of Round Pond ..she is a mover and shaker!!! Also great pics of MM and Alex...good looking guys!!! Albion College???? Almost went there but settled for Oakland University in Rochester, MI. instead!

Prayers for all FOB's-Linda H how you doing today??? Hope you are feeling better ...prayers still going out to you. Anyone else needs them ...let us know and we will put you on our prayer list. All the "BDudies" out there that need prayers ..neigh, bark, or meow and we will also pray for you too.

Dora- thanks for the heads-up on the weather for the Eastern side of the state....have not been able to make contact with my relatives yet...but that doesn't mean much because they travel a lot.

Laura in Washington- I hope you get in touch with me before you leave tomorrow so I can give you the info. on IBS.

Cora...furry keyboards?????

So I'll stick around for a few min. yet ...and then I will be here tomorrow morn.

Dawn - the Penguin shoes are so cute - looks like socks. As long as it helps their little feets thats great. The penquin in the picture didnt look embarassed at all - lol.

XXOO

Hello FFOBs and Horse Lovers Everywhere!

For Designgirl: I lost my mom back in 2000 to leukemia and still miss her greatly! When Mom died, I suddenly felt old - I was no longer somebody's kid! She was my friend, confidante, nurse, doctor, a great cook, and she was always there for me when I needed her. Sounds like your Gram was a great lady! You can take heart in the fact that your Gram is now knitting coats for the horses in heaven, and grooming them as well. 94 Years Old! Wow whatta gal! You are lucky to have had such a sweet lady for so long! I have you in my thoughts and prayers.
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For Nancy and Alex, May you both have a wonderful day on your respective birthdays! Enjoy them to the hilt! Live it up! Party Hearty! And Many Happy Returns to all!
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For Dora in Montgomery, AL, I'm glad you made it through that terrible storm that came your way yesterday. I hope you will not get another one soon. I always enjoy reading your posts on this site!
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Looks like it's back to the Emails, Faxes, Phone calls, etc. re S1915. Just remember: DON'T EVER GIVE UP!
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Still looking for that info re Colostrum!

Signing off for now. Good luck to all - anything can still happen!

Laura S. in WASHington State!

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BDUDE-
My hairy child Lil Buddy (gigantic siamese toothless blue-eyed wonderboy) told me that he is very frightened of thunder. He always scrams when he sees lightening or rain, cause he knows what is coming next! BOOM!!!CRASH!
He runs, body slinking and tail low and
he hides underneath a curtain that disguises a little nook with shelves on it near the boyfriend's bathroom. I always know where to find my 16 lb mass of quivering furry flesh when it is thunderbooming outside! Poor thing! He needs some prozac I think,glad you only scoot underneath the covers lil man. That is where I like to be. I am so cold right now, I may do that shortly.

Thanks for worrying bout me, YOU just keep on eating up a storm! Ya hear me lil man? I will be checking on ya, thru your daddy Steve...so watch it, Mr. Eat some stinky sardines, or jack mackerel, good for your breath , LOL

Alex, thank you so much for sharing Wendy's photos from Fair Hill! All the horses are spectacular! You and Tim looked great riding! Wendy is a lucky girl. Thanks again so much for all you do Alex. You are more than wonderful.

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Bonnie MacRaith

No, I used to have a dream book but usually it didn't have what I'd dreamt. I hope that this one has a good interpretation!

Laura in Washington

See my post above for you at 11:57

I love this prayer from Mary S. Thank you Mary.

Try to remember - good comes in over a calm sea. Take a breath - believe in the best - and "see" it happening. Don't be afraid - make another choice. Let our collective positive consciousness sweep over the senators as they vote to pass S1915. Thank you God for Your mighty Presence in the passing of S1915.

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby and for All The Horses

Posted by: Mary S at November 16, 2006 3:53 PM

Faith is the bird that sings in the dark just before dawn. (Mary S. and Pam Mross).

Lets keep this posted throughout the day.

Posted by: Margie at November 16, 2006 3:36 PM

###Dora
Heck I even eat the "stinky sardines"!!! They are GOOD for your health and give you longevity!! My uncle has eaten sardines for lunch for 50 years and he is 100 now and looks great!!!

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LINNIE: Thank you so much!!! I just got off of the phone with a lady I went to school with. I had told her two weeks ago about my LASIK and I can't believe she remembered! She called me tonight to say she was praying for me. I thank all of you for remembering me tomorrow!!!!

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Wendy.....Thanks for the Fair Hill Photos. Wow...Bobby and Round Pond would make gorgeous babies! Don't ya think?

I've been away from the computer for 4 hours and I come back and the Senate is STILL talking about India and nuclear weapons???? If I were that slow, I'd be out of a job!

But, I see we're most likely in a holding pattern so I will continue to contact my senators and Frist.

I loved Wendy's pictures...how lucky for her! I know I'm not alone in my jealousy. (Tee Hee!)

Glad the Big Bay One had a good day seetling into his new bigger accommodations.

Marg
Proud member, Fans of Barbaro

D'anne - email me at barbarorocks@bellsouth.net - I would like the info you spoke about above.

Sally

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Lynda, is it tomorrow? I have been so busy this week I haven't been able to read much. It is going to be great! I will send lots of prayers for an easy, quick recovery and the job of your dreams!

PLEASE PRAY FOR CALLIE, the magnificent beloved Clydesdale/thoroughbred cross who is a police horse here...she is colicking and the stable manager is a ****###$))+++++@@@@**!!!!! moron!
I AM FRIGHTENED!

Does anyone know if our esteemed Senators work on Friday? Since I did not get my fondest birthday wish today, I would gladly pass the pleasure of S1915's passage on to our beloved Alex on HIS birthday tomorrow!

Wendy,
Great pictures. They're so good, I want to hire you to take some for me while you're here. Really looking forward to your visit. See you tomorrow!!!!

Hi, FOB's!

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Lynda P - all will go well tomorrow. You are going to LOVE seeing...

Mary S - your prayers are so comforting.

Am going to light some candles then spend the rest of the night reading and meditating.

Good night, everybody.

Healing, Love, Peace,
LOTSA HUGS!!!
Lyn Gilbert

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Yes D'Anne, furry keyboards.

Steve mentioned that he had a furry keyboard in his post right above mine. I take that to mean that Bid Dude was assisting with the typing. Being owned by cats myself, I understand WAY too well about cats and keyboards. LOLOL

A happy kitty is a keyboard kitty. LOLOL

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Marilyn; Yup! Tomorrow at 10 central time. Thank you for your prayers.

Lyn; thats what I am anticipating!

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Ernie- Round Pond's star looks almost like the heart that Gallant Secret had on her face. I was noticing that in Wendy's pix. We have picked major babes for our boy Bobby. So far, they have all been fantastic prospects...anyone listening to the FOBs suggestions for the breeding barn later??

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Dora - I agree - Round Pound would be a great mate for Barbaro - beautiful babies and feisty ones too!! I still like Gorella for him as well - since he will be a stud he can have lots of lady horsies. I think that we should have a say in his ladies - at least listen to our suggestions!! LOL

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LYNDA P.-Good luck on your LIPO- oh I mean your LASIK tomorrow,(HEHEHEHE) I am just being funny, tryin to make you a little jokey- poo so you will feel at ease before you go to bed. Don't forget to have someone let us know an update on your good fortune after the sucking procedure, oh I mean the lasering procedure. (HA) Love ya sister. Goodnight for now, gonna go eat some more of my fab food, YUMM

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Lynda

I would tell you good luck for tomorrow, but I'm not going to because you won't need it. Everything will go smoothly and you will be thrilled with the outcome. I know it.

Hi FOBs

Glad for the good news from Barbaro's camp! I pray he continues his road to recovery with no setbacks!

ALEX, Thanks for all you do for us!

My electricity went out last evening until 2AM so I never got to check in. Anytime we have alot of wind there is a good chance the power will go off. My power company is Demco but most folks around here call it Damco because the power is off so damm much!

I missed a bunch of posts and will never catch up.

Wendy the photos were great! Thanks!
Prayers for Lola and Felix, Is there any news I missed on these two?

Linda H I hope you are feeling good and are on the mend.

Prayers for Parker and his family and all who are ill and in need.

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Sally--
1.--Gorella
2.--Round Pond
3.-- Film Maker
4.--Ouija Board

OOOHH gorgeous fillies/colts

Hello Barbaro !

Missed ya for a couple of days - glad you are doing ok -keep on keepin on !

Happy Birthday to Alex !!!

LOve ,hugs and treats to ya Bobby !

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LINNIE: Thank you so much!!! I just got off of the phone with a lady I went to school with. I had told her two weeks ago about my LASIK and I can't believe she remembered! She called me tonight to say she was praying for me. I thank all of you for remembering me tomorrow!!!!

Posted by: Lynda Pellitteri From SE Texas at November 17, 2006 12:24 AM

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LYNDA ... COULD NEVER FORGET TOMORROW FOR YOU BECAUSE I WENT THROUGH THIS WITH MY SISTER .... SHE "ACED IT" AND SO WILL YOU!!!

POSITIVE THOUGHTS ... JUST THINK OF GOD'S HANDS GUIDING THE SURGEON'S ... YOU ARE SAFE AND YOU WILL SEE BETTER THAN YOU HAVE EVER SEEN BEFORE!!

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Cindy A.--I am lame where are you at? Is the bad weather over for you now? Are you alright? We had tornados, I wondered where you were. Me and extended family in Alabama are ok. All on board who got this strand of rain,thunder,lightening, so far are alright also. there was one death in AL from the tornado, 7 in NC. What time did your elec. go off, yesterday?

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Lynda P.
Good luck tomorrow, I know your gonna do fine, but I will be thinking of you. You'll probably be back here posting about your surgery tomorrow evening! Take care girl! cindy a

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Nancy asked us to pray for Callie.

CALLIE

I go to the Penn Website almost every day because I love Barbaro so much & I will continue to do so until he can go home. I feel that all our love and support is sending healing, positive energy to him and his progress seems to support that theory. He is so loved and he must sense that. I just wanted to say that I appreciate all the updates more than you know. I don't think I could love Barbaro more if he were my horse. Thank you again!

## We will keep calling and faxing. We have to follow Barbaro's role and stay positive, determined to end the horrific slaughter. Maybe the passage of S1915 will be a Christmas present for all of us, the best thing we could ever get.

Xtra prayers for little Opie and Felix tonight and God please protect Barbaro and all animals who are alone and scared.

Beautiful pictures of Round Pond, Filmmaker and Better Talk Now. They are special.

Barb m in Florida

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Dora J
I'm in Louisiana, about 35 miles north of Baton Rouge.
The rain and really bad stuff was Tues. night but all day Wed was VERY windy and that lasted all last night. But there was really no damage, just when it's windy we lose electricty. I'm in a rural area. Lots of trees and debris to fall on power lines.
Thanks for your concern.

My power flickered a couple of times yesterday after 4 pm but went off about 7:30 pm until about 2 am this morning. That really hacks me off too. I'm glad ya'll are ok, sounds like it was really bad for you guys.

###Cora
Sorry I was off ...my Internet Explorer is giving me trouble it keeps freezing up and I practically was ready to send to you...oh well..What I was "trying" to send was:
regarding BDude's keyboard...I was thinking keyboard..like a piano...lol
I saw BDude on a keyboard with Barbaro on base guitar and Mocha swinging her hips in a tutu type thingie....

D'Anne in NC, my Email address is daldsprague@comcast.net. I am anxious to see what colostrum is all about!

Laura S. in WASHington State!

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I'll send you what I have...it is not Colostrum but you might look at this site anyway....it would give you another point of view!! I'm going over to my mail express and get it out to you!!

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Cats do not make "pretty" sounds on keyboards. LOL

Do you really think Mocha will want to be in a tutu?? Why not a nice, form fitting unitard so she can accentuate her, ummm, you know, her, ummmm, "appendages" for Barbaro.

Marilyn/CA - well said. We are the FOB!

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PLEASE PRAY FOR CALLIE, the magnificent beloved Clydesdale/thoroughbred cross who is a police horse here...she is colicking and the stable manager is a ****###$))+++++@@@@**!!!!! moron!
I AM FRIGHTENED!

Does anyone know if our esteemed Senators work on Friday? Since I did not get my fondest birthday wish today, I would gladly pass the pleasure of S1915's passage on to our beloved Alex on HIS birthday tomorrow!

Posted by: Nancy in CT at November 17, 2006 12:32 AM

CALLIE

Sorry I have a real soft spot for the Big guys, thanks.

###Cora
Good suggestion I find it "udderly" feminine!!!What pray tell will Bobby wear??? Also don't forget BDude....maybe (is it Laura's) sunglasses?

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LYNDA P -- GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!!

WENDY - GREAT PHOTOS, THOSE PHOTOS OF ROUND POND PLAYING WERE JUST WONDERFUL!! LOVE EM!! :>)

LUV & PRAYERS,
CHERYL G

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Barbaro doesn't have to wear anything, he'll look fine "au naturale". As for Big Dude, I think it would be hard to improve on feline perfection, and I'm sure Mr. Kitty would agree with me.

Looks like the only one "dressed to impress" will be the divine miss Mocha.

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Forgot to mention it, but I got my newest wristbands from Sharon today. My right arm is looking like a Barbaro wristband farm. I wear one of each of them.

Shelley - Thanks for the update, and the clear message to CALL CALL CALL!

Am watching CSPAN2 and Sen Frist just announced that at 2pm on Dec 5, the Ag bill will be reintroduced with an amendement. He announced some senators who would speak, one of them Sen Landry. Is this the Louisiana Sen Landrieu?? Anyway, he said they would then take a vote around 5 or 5:15pm on that Tuesday.

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Cora
I'm going up now but I'll check for your answer in the morning....come up with something unique. Maybe we ought to enlist the help of Renee, Dora,or Therese tomorrow...they always have good suggestions.
P.S. My Busby "Buzz" has "doggles" for when he sticks his head out of the side window while drivng in the car...it protects his eyes from flying stones or objects but he looks like Ray Charles when he wears them...maybe we can let BDude borrow them for the keyboard work?????

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Nite Cora!

G'nite

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

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SUSAN O - thanks for your kindness! You would love Callie...she's 19.3 hands, 2000 pounds, and gentle as a lamb...but when she runs the earth shakes! I feed the police horses on my lunch hour every day, and Callie does "camel lips" with me...when she finishes her carrot, she takes her great big upper lip, wraps it over my wrist, and pulls my hand to her mouth so she can have another treat! I don't have very sophisticated computer equipment here (who am I kidding - this thing is an antique!), but if you email me
mllebutterfly@sbcglobal.net I'll TRY to send you her picture...I can scan it and save it as a Word document, and hopefully you will be able to say "Hay" to my pal Callie!
Nancy

Hay Everyone! I was hoping we would be toasting each other and having a grand ole time tonight - but it didn't happen. But I raise my glass to you all anyway. Keep up the good work!!! We can still get this done!!!

XXOO

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Here's to you too Sally!!

Wonderful report for Bobby, and I love Wendy's photos! Beautiful horses, beautiful surroundings, and people who clearly love their jobs. It doesn't get any better than this.

After seeing Wendy's pix of Round Pond, I hope and pray that Bobby gets to do a little stud duty and that Round Pond is on the short list for dates. What magnificent babies they would make.

I have not been able to read or post today, but will try to catch up. I have just returned from the hospital. Many friends stopped by to see our friend Sharon and cheer her up. The tumor was cancer, Grade 4, the worst kind, very aggressive, and they were unable to remove it all. She is going to start an aggressive course of chemo and radiation on the 27th. Please include her in your thoughts and prayers.

Life is so short and sweet.

Barbaro, Ima, Alibi, Jessie, Boxcar, Cloud, Chicka, Misty, Rosie, Glory and Bobby's Girl - snuggle in your straw and grab your blankies and stretch out. Stay warm tonight and have happy horsie dreams. I love each and every one of you. XXOO and SCRATCHIES.

Barbaro - GROW HOOF GROW.

Aunty Sally

Thanks for posting Wendy's pictures. I had images of Fair Hill in my mind but never saw pictures that gave me a good sense of the grounds.

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Susan E. -
Round Pond is beautiful, you are right about the babies made by Round Pound and Barbaro.

Susan E.

You and Sharon are in my prayers. Keep up the fight. Life, as you say, is so short and sweet, but its also unpredictable and apt to change at any moment...stay positive. It will help.

So sorry for you.

Beautiful Barbaro, Hello Sir!!
My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever!
Hope you're getting settled in and comfy in your new stall honey! I saw a post from this morning from NANCY IN CT about your new stall and it was just perfect!!
Did Dr. R and Mr. Jackson help you finish your pin-ups? Smile.

Scratchies, hugs, and all the love in the world, and a kiss on your nose!
Sweet dreams, a multitude of angels keeps watch while I keep up Novena prayers and votives 24/7.
Love you, Lou Ann

THANK YOU for Wendy's photos of Fair Hill. What a gorgeous place, and really nice pictures of Alex, Tim, Michael and their horses, especially Round Pond. She is such an elegant beauty..

I have her on my desktop right now...She has a very similar "tornado" marking to Barbaro's! Gee, a possible mate for him? Beauty and the (stunningly handsome) beast...

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Glad to see nothing "happened" while I was having my MRI and unexpected visit to the ER..

mental note to self.. never have MRI and not take anyone. (daughter got stuck in Columbus with Dense Fog in the area, so I drove myself) Something about this session of MRI (lasted an hour) just threw me for a "loop".. last I remember it was done, slide me out and I sat up..I remember telling her I felt weird. guess I passed out and hit my head on the sliding "bed"... when I came to, I was in the ER at the hospital. talk about scarey!!!!

ER doc says sometimes those MRI's will bother some people and do this. Took xrays of my "head".. guess they found I do have one. ha ha.. no concussion, just a big goose egg and headache from it.. They "almost" wanted me to stay overnight, but no way I said, My mother is ill and needs supervision.. so they let me leave after my daughter got here.. Her and my ex are to pick up mom's car later on...

So maybe this will knock some sense into me?? ha ha. nahh.. still stubborn..

Keep up the good work guys.. Keep calling and faxing and bugging the buggers out of those important senators. they do know who the FOB's are!!!

Hey Barbaro sweetie!

Hope you had a good day, maybe got to graze a little? Time to tuck you in for the night, fluffing the bedding, turning on the nite lite, whispering a lullabye in your beautiful ears...Will check on you in the morning, babycakes! Have a gooood sleep with lots of horsey dreams. Hugs and smooochies!

Prayers for all who need them

G'nite Foggy

I apologize that this is so long. It is an email I got from In Defense of Animals. I thought it would be good information for our calls tomorrow since they specifically name Senator Kyl of AZ as someone asking to be called in support of S1915, and also give his phone number.

While the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (AHSPA) enjoys wide support among both the public and legislators, the Senate has yet to approve their version of the Act (S 1915). If approved, the AHSPA would ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption and the domestic and international transport of live horses or horseflesh for this purpose.

The Senate is just about to reconvene after a long recess, and we need to get this bill up for a vote before the session ends. An estimated 2,000 horses are trucked to slaughterhouses and brutally killed each week this bill awaits action in the Senate, so we cannot allow our leaders to stall any longer. In light of this, one of Senator Jon Kyl's (R-AZ) constituents called his office on Tuesday, November 14th urging that he introduce the bill. She was told that, if Senator Kyl receives a lot of calls in support of the AHSPA, he will do what he can to get it to the floor.

Please call Senator Jon Kyl's Washington office immediately at (202) 224-4521. Let him know that you support the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act and urge him to get S. 1915 up for a vote or attach it as a rider to another bill before the Senate adjourns.

Love, Light and Protection for Bobby and All of The Horses

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Mary L.

Anytime I've decided to find out what was harder, an object, or my head, I always lost the battle too. Do take care of yourself. You don't want to wind up in the hospital. Trust me, the MRI machine is MUCH harder. LOL
Glad you're okay except for the "goose egg".

##### Mary, that WAS scarey! glad you're okay though

Wow Alex!!

Thanks for the link to the photos!! What horse was you on?? LOVE the looks of that one!!

who was the Chestnut in the pictures of Michael coming back from set ones?? nice looking horse too

Love all those horses.. Someday I get well enough and can travel I sure hope I can visit Fair Hills.. beautiful place, nice scenery and rolling hills.. like it is around here..

Thanks so much for those photos.... made my evening (as crappy as it was :( )

Wendy! saw that you took those pictures. GREAT JOB !!!! missed that until I went back up, just saw "photos" and hit that. head still thumpin..

Good job!!!!

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Cora, I really found out that MRI machine (bed part of it) was HARD.. at least I was semi dressed, ha ha.. They let me put on the "mens" pants along with those icky gowns. I hate my leges being cold.. I was upset because they did not bring my clothes over, but was MORE upset as I had my Secretariat book inside a Barbaro Bag(special FOB sent me :) ) at the Imaging center.. I would have cried if they lost either of those!!!

I have NEVER fainted like that before... sure was a weird feeling waking up and wonder where the *%%% you are.. Need to change my emerg contact, they called my mother when I got there (still OUT) and upset her and had her scared but she called my daughter and Julie called and then called mom to reassure her. My mom has a hard time hearing on the phone, she is almost deaf and wears hearing aides.. I think I was more upset knowing they called her like that, esp as ill as she is and not feeling well.

So got that changed, so my daughter is now my emerg contact followed by one of my sisters...

Mary S. You are our "Bird that sings in the dark," just before the dawn. Thank you for your faith and thank you for lighting our way. I am always blessed and encouraged by your eloquent postings.

Barbaro,
We stand with you as you show us all, how to be more than we were. How we can be the best, how to be brave, to be strong and how to simply stand up in the face of overwhelming odds. Before you took this assignment, a tragic number of your friends had their life’s cut cruelly short because of HS and because of the poor conditions on the American horse tracks. You, Barbaro have showed us how to stand up, to be heard, and to make a difference.

It is true, one person (one horse) can ligth the way to make a difference.

Thank you.

Well, that's a heck of a reason to make you think of changing your emergency contacts. Maybe in the future you should just stay away from MRI machines. LOL

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Smile. Not here
I am not sure, with all that is going on with the horse slaughter, I am to call my do nothing senators in Alabama
And Sen. Frist. Why are we not calling the members of the committee , Shelley A why are we not calling the committee members ?
I do know Frist is the only one who can get it too the calendar. But if it is stuck in committee, can you tell me why we are not calling the committee members ???? I started calling the committee members this morning to ask why S1915 is not on the floor. But no you said not to call them. Why?

ShelleyA, I am trying to do as you wish. Just tell me why?

Loved wendy's pictures and reading Sue's news. Thanks Alex!

Hello Barbaro,

I'm going to keep this short tonight Honey, although this is just the kind of day that re-enforces my desire to spend time with animals rather than people.

Please grab your blanket in the corner and cuddle up. With your larger stall it takes you longer to get to your blanket huh?! Okay, here you go, all tucked in good and tight. I want only sweet dreams for you tonight Barbaro.

I need you to close your eyes and dream about tomorrow. Mocha is probably already dreaming of seeing you tomorrow! If you can, give her a little attention, okay? Now close your eyes and start on those dreams. Tomorrow they will all come true!!

I love you Barbaro. Sleep well Honey. I'll be here tomorrow reading your updates, realizing that all your dreams are unfolding before our eyes! I can't wait. Good night. XXOOx (I just wanted more)

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Thank you all for the prayers and thoughts for me about tomorrow!!! I hope I can be on tomorrow to thank yhou all again!!

I want to thank D'Anne of NC for the info she sent me on a product she uses for her IBS! Thank you, D'Anne!

However, it was not Colostrum, so if anyone out there can refresh me on colostrum, please feel free to get back with me ASAP!

GO BARBARO! GO S1915! GO SEAHAWKS! Let's BLITZ those Senators! ("Blitz" is the Seattle Seahawks Mascot! He looks like a hawk! And he's a real cool good-looking bird!)

Regards from Laura S. in Washington State!

Laura S. I am also from Washington State. Spokane. Or Spokavegas as people like to call it.

Ashley

Happy Birthday Alex

Alex' birthday Photos

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Laura,
Not sure exactly what you need to know about colostrum. I just know it really good for the digestive track. It is the same milk the human and animal babies get upon the first nursing session after birth, full of natural anti-biotics, helps establish good flora in the gut, vitamins, very essential for enfant growth and helpful for adult humans as well.

Debbie LA

You can certainly feel free to call whoever you want. I am merely relaying a message from the people who have been working on this legislation. They asked us to make certain calls and not to focus on others.

The long and short of it is, I don't know why. I simply trust that they see the big picture and know what needs to be done.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX

HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT TIME AT YOUR PARTY!

Ashley, my late parents lived north of Spokane, in a town called Colbert. They built and lived in a nice home on Saddle Hill Road in Colbert. I never heard them refer to Spokane as Spokavegas! Speaking of Spokane, do the still have Rosauer's grocery stores there? I remember one of the stores had some really good cinnamon bread! Yummy! Brought back some nice chilhood memories!
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Bonnie MacRaith, thanks for the info on the colostrum! Sounds like it's worth a shot! Where do you live, by the way? At any rate, I'll look for the colostrum in Seattle tomorrow. Thanks again!

G'night all! Gotta get up early tomorrow - gonna be a long day!

Laura S. in Washington State.

Good night sweet boy. May tonight bring you a peaceful night's rest filled with comfort and much healing. You remain in my thoughts, my prayers, my heart. Sweet dreams honey. Hugs, scratches, and smooches. I love you Barbaro.

The miracle continues...

A very "Happy Birthday" to you Alex...cheers!

Laura,

You're welcome. I have a friend who sells raw milk with colostrum in it and she swears it helps people with digestive problems. The other thing that really helps me are Probiotics which is a supplement with acidolphilus (sp?) and several other "friendly" bacteria. Prescription drugs, ie. anti-biotics really wipe out the friendly flora in the gut. I avoid them!

I live in northern California, on Humboldt Bay in Arcata. It's very beautiful, redwood trees, dramatic coastline, rivers and it rains a lot! Last year we got 60" of rain! Where in Wash. do you live?

Laura,
Whoops it says right on your post - Snohomish, sounds like an Indian name, where abouts is it?

Look at this! I hope Michael gets him!!!

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=67792&subsec=3

Lael Stables purchases Chilean Group 1 winner Eres Magica

International bloodstock agent John Fulton closed a deal on Thursday to purchase Chilean Group 1 winner Eres Magica on behalf of North American owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson's Lael Stables from owner-breeder Liliana Solari Falabella's Haras Don Alberto.

The Jacksons's homebred Barbaro won the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (G1). The three-year-old Dynaformer colt shattered his right hind leg in the Preakness Stakes (G1) on May 20 and developed life-threatening acute laminitis in his left hind foot in July. Barbaro continues to fight for his life at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

Eres Magica, a promising three-year-old filly by Stuka out of the Stagecraft (GB) mare Magica Aventura, scored a two-length victory over males in the 2,400-meter (11.93-furlong) Clasico El Ensayo (Chi-G1) (Chilean Derby), the first leg of the Chilean national Triple Crown, on November 1 over the Club Hipico de Santiago turf course.

Eres Magica won four of seven career starts in her native Chile, including three group victories. Fulton said Eres Magica will be shipped to Miami next week to begin her acclimation period before resuming her racing career in the United States.

A trainer has yet to be determined for Eres Magica. The Jacksons have horses in training with both Michael Matz, who conditioned Barbaro, and Barclay Tagg, trainer of Grade 1 winner Showing Up.—Michael Burns

Dear Alex:
I want to wish you a Happy Birthday. I feel very remiss...I hope you had a great day and wish you many many happy returns of the day !!!! Cheers !!!!
Heather Hill and Opie too.

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ALEX, I THOUGHT YOUR BIRTHDAY WAS TOMORROW, BUT I'M SURE YOU'VE GOTTEN LOTS OF GREAT GIFTS ETC..

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALEX, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST WEB-DADDY EVER!!!"

LUV YOU,
CHERYL G
:>)

Alex's b-day is tomorrow, but it was celebrated today.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX!!! HOPED YOU LIKE EVERYTHING!

Mary L, you take care of yourself! I hope your mother gets better.

Dora, Kathy J, Cindy A, and the rest of you in harm's way this week: glad you are all all right. What a terrifying series of events. We had weather like that earlier this year and I couldn't sleep for fear I'd sleep through the tornado sirens...which I've done before and it isn't a good thing at all.

Zeke, my friend: heal, leg, heal!

Bobby, gotta tuck you in now. You know your instructions, sweet Velvet Nose. I will see you tomorrow for ACD!

Happy Birthday, Nancy!

Thanks Lynda,

It would be fun to follow a filly for a change. She sounds very talented, can't wait to see her photo. All the way from Chile! Must be kind of daunting for a horse to leave her home and come all that distance to a strange land and strange people who don't speak Spanish. Well, maybe they can get her around some Spanish speaking people!

Barbaro,
Goodnite Sweet Prince. Thank God the rain stopped here in N.E.PA. I was getting worried about you with the tornados and rain. Hope it is sunny tomorrow so you can get out to graze. Prayers for all who are in need.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX! You could never be replaced. Thank you for all the updates and hard work you do. God Bless To All! Love you Foggy and Pine Island.

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRINCE ALEX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YOU DESERVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY!!! DID YOU MAKE A WISH?!

IF SO, I HOPE IT COMES TRUE!!!

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Laura-
Here is a site telling you about Probiotics. I eat yogurt made by Stoneyfield Farms, it is the only yogurt in US that has 6 live active cultures(and it is organic, and they give part of their profits to promote the earth's restoration. This yogurt really helps my stomach, look it up on website too- Stoneyfield.com

http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/nutsupdrugs/pro_0034.shtml

SORRY have not been able to read the Posts, but did manage to see Wendy's pictures. Gorgeous pictures and what an experience for you Wendy to meet Tim, Alex, and Michael, but most of all Round Pond and Better Talk Now (no offense intended).

Tim and Alex, what a life! I am certain along with the joy of working with the horses, alot of heartaches come along. To wake up every morning and know you are going to a job you love, money can't buy that.

Thanks for sharing.

Bonnie MacRaith, Snohomish is an Indian name. It is north of Seattle, and somewhat southeast of Everett, in Snohomish County. Yes, It rains a lot here, too, and we also have rivers, tall Douglas firs (similar in appearance to redwoods). Snohomish is sometimes referred to as the antique capital of the Pacific Northwest. I don't live directly in the town itself, but that's where our mail comes from. Easy to find on a map of western Washington State.

Laura S. in Washington State!

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MARY L..glad you're back safe and sound after your tangle with the MRI machine !!!!! Those machines are COLD and HARD !!!

SWEET PRINCE GOODNIGHT...
GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE SPECIAL ONE !!!!
REST AND HEAL....GROW HOOF GROW !!!!
LOTSA LUV AND CARROT KISSES CHAMP !!!!

THANK YOU LORD FOR "B'S" CONTINUED MIRACLE !!!
GIVE HIM COURAGE AND STRENGTH OF BODY AND SOUL TO SOLDIER ON IN HIS HEALING JOURNEY...
BLESS ALL THOSE IN NEED OF YOUR CARE
WE BELIEVE !!!!! AMEN

GOODNIGHT FIERCE BARBARO WARRIORS!!!
YOU WERE EXEMPLARY TODAY !!!!
THE WAR RESUMES VERY EARLY TOMORROW.....BLESSINGS

Bonnie; Yea I would like to see a picture too! I can imagine she is going to think our water and food tastes funny!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX...many, many more to come. Enjoy!

My Precious Barbaro, well it's time to say goodnight. I hope you weren't too upset with the thunderboomers tonight and hope you are sound asleep dreaming good happy dreams. I will check on you as usual when I get up, sleep tight big guy, I love you, my hero, my inspiration!

Sweet Warrior Foggy, forever in my heart, I love and miss you awful. Sleep tight sweet prince.

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LAURA S.-my post 4:56 above is for you about probiotics site, it is rather interesting. That yogurt is delicious too, especially the chocolate. YUM

Laura,

We are very fortunate to live in such beautiful country, away from the frantic energy of the big city!

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Lynda,
I wonder if the Jacksons are thinking of Eres Magica as a mate for Barbaro? With a name like that she must be impressive!

The first of the pictures that Wendy took shows Better Talk Now with a bit with a flat round disc on the end. Is this a special bit or does it have some kind of a purpose?

Nancy

Lynda, At least we know she is going to a wonderful home where they will treat her well!

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Maribel, thanks

Hard YES, cold .. nope.. they are nice and warm them up for you now!! at least they do at our Imaging center.. Give you footies to wear to keep your feet warm, and another PLUS.. a nice heated blanket for your legs.. ahhh. did the same thing when I had my surgery you got these wonderful heated blankets when they took you in (until they put you out)..

Now to train my dogs to do the same thing for me at bed time.. room is always chilly here..

Still got a HUGE goose egg on my head. tried to lay down for a bit but head hurts and just can not find a comfy enough pillow to use.. Plus worried about mom and have a "ear" open for her (room is right behind mine) as she was wheezing more tonight .. least no complaints about chest pain. but still.. 87 is still worrisome this time of year, esp with her history of COPD/Bronchitis..

shame ya know.. All those years they took care of us.. Now roles are reversed.. I am my Mothers keeper and caretaker.. Not complainin.. just a damn shame to get this age and not be able to enjoy life more.. she rarely leaves the house.. (well me either.. ha ha. .except for the torture chamber PT)..

So using this time to work up some more emails to send out to Senators tomorrow AM and a few others.. Almost got them done and set up to auto send at 7am...

Keep on working on the senators and calling, etc. They know who the FOB's are!!

Hugs!!

Nancy,

Alex could explain more but I believe the discs prevent the bit from sliding out the side of the horse's mouth. Each horse has a different mouth and how the bit fits their mouth is crucial. The horse's mouth is genrally pretty sensitive so the discs may hold the bit in place so the bit stays put.

BONNIE; Yes, she couldn't be going to a better place, but I wonder why they got her? That's different going to Chile to buy a race horse. Mabe they Do think she has the right Pedigree for Barbaro. I can imagine that no matter what farm he goes to, they will retain some breeding rights to him.

Mary L; Glad to see you came out of the MRI in good shape! Mabe you need a donut pillow?

Lynda,
Yes, Chile does seems like a far-flung choice but I imagine one has to get creative in finding possible breeding talent so that things don't get in-bred. The fact she beat a pack of guys is rather humorous! Barbaro better look out! She might be kind of wild!

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One good thing about the "time stamps" (DRives ME nuts at times deducting ) is that when we started to post it was his birthday day..

Alex, again, Happy Birthday to you . May your day be special and full of hope, peace and reflection. enjoy what is left of the 40's!! ha ha. I have 2 more to enjoy..

Please let us know what "gifts" you got tonight..

Thanks for everything you do for us, with the forums, and off list also..

Dora Crow in Montgomery, AL, thanks for the tip about the yogurt and Probiotics. I am writing this stuff down as you guys pass it on to me. I eat yogurt, too, but sometimes feel that is not enough. I guess I will have to try all of these remedies to see which one does the best job for me.
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Dora, the best I can find out about your city being named "Monkey town" is that is is a CB radio slang term for Montgomery, AL, used by truckers to let each each other where they are going to or coming from. Possibly there is more than one city/town that goes by the name Montgomery, so that's what CBers use for your city. The term "monkey" in this sense may mean something else, but maybe the Urban Dictionary can tell us all what that means. Best to do that, in case that word turns out to be uncomplimentary.

Regards, and thanks again for all your help!

Laura S. in Snohomish, Washington State!

Mary L.

My wish for you is that someone comes along to give you a break so you can go out and have some fun. Someone responsible who can visit with Mom for awhile so you can go out to a movie or dinner with a friend. All work and no play is not good for a girl! Take care and best wishes for feeling better!

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Joyce Moore, your post at 7:31-the canned response...that should be printed out & sent to EVERY politician in the country!!!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!

OH yeah, HAY EVERYONE...I'm back & broke even today!!!...LOL...still catching up on posts!!!

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will the donut pillow fit my head?? ha ha. gosh forgot about those things!! Last time I had to use one was 25 yrs ago. My daughter bday was this week.. 13th.

she was born on Friday the 13th, at 10:13am,I was in labor to delivery for 1 hr and 13 minutes (quick I was) weighed 3lb 13 oz (premie). and was in the hospital for 13 days..

Bonnie: Hahaha!!! Yea Barbaro better be careful with her. I didn't think of the inbreeding thing. Wow, great thinking by the Jacksons!!!

Laura,

I have a pretty severe digestive problem. I do eat yogurt but I also take, twice daily, about a teaspoon in powder form of probiotics. You can also get it in capsules. Keep it refrigerated even if it doesn't tell you that on the lablel. In fact when you buy it it should be refrigerated. Go to a good health food store and get a good quality brand, they are not cheap but it has helped me. I don't know exactly what you have but if you want to email me I would be glad to share what I know with you about digestion. bmacraith@humboldt1.com

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MARY; Wow! Hahaha what about that 13!!!!! I would assume that they have different sizes for different heads.

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Thanks bonnie.. when Mom is not sick she does okay. Mostly what i do for her is clean, cook her meals and laundry. and the other normal household stuff that needs to be done (as I am able!).

when she is ill like now, I am almost like a mother, you worry and want to stick around. My daughter does help when I need it, lot lately! since my surgery.. but she is in school during the day.

We have a life line device.. I have my dog (maggie mae) trained that if she can not rouse mom or if mom falls, etc.. she can go over and hit the red alert button. That eases my mind when I am at PT 3 days a week. but wed and again tomorrow I have rearranged my PT times so my daughter will be here when I go. Just peace of mind for me.

ahh fun and eating out and movies. gosh I have not done those things in a couple of yrs.. Just not "feasible" for me to do those things .. someday.. most of my "entertainment" is my connection to the internet, with my sometimes cranky/likes to blue screen/whine older computer. I tell you, without that and also all the great people that I have "met" through this site .. I truelly would be "nuts" by now.

Helping as I can with email, etc on the Slaughter bill has been fabulous, but at times meloncoly. Makes me miss being with Horses.. someday will have one again. Been trying to get my "fix" of horses by wanting to volunteer at the local rescue here but &*&%%% doctor has not released/okayed that yet. and without that, they won't let me help.. so hoping Tuesday when I visit the dr again, he will allow me to do so. I sure enjoy the ones on the forum that are sharing their "horses" and experienc.. Esp Ms Maggie from MO.

Well suppose I should see if I can find a comfy spot and get some rest. check on mom one more time before I do so

Gnite all!! Thanks for all your well wishes for my mom. Keep her in your prayers. (her name is Lois). That she feels better soon and dr finds nnothing serious tomorrow. . 5 yrs ago this month, she was in the hospital all thru New Years with health problems similar

Bonnie MacRaith,

I have an older female dog that came from a puppy mill, when rescued she had 20 pups she was nursing. Anyway, she has a lot of digestive issues and with each meal I feed her multi-strain probiotics and full-spectrum enzymes. The enzymes help her digest starches, fiber and protein more easily. I mention this as I understand a similar formula for humans can be helpful for those with stomach, intestinal, or bowel issues. I don't give her a special dog formula, I just buy her stuff from Whole Foods or from an online site called Swanson Vitamins. I thought I would mention this in case it helps.

Nancy

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Lynda. . yea we tease my daughter Julie about all the 13s. Her father even tried to make her name 13 letters all together. I said NO WAY.

I have one of those memory foam pillows but just doesn't "give" enough. so will get another one out and see

Time for bed, I hope!!

GNite!

Dora Crow in Montgomery, AL

It me again, Laura S. in Snohomish, WA!

Chocolate yogurt? Wow! Does it come in Coffee or Mocha or Latte? That would be wonderful! This is the land of Starbucks Coffee, after all!
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It's a good thing I referred you to the Urban Dictionary for the definition of the term "monkey" in your city's nickname! There are a gazillion definitions for it, many unprintable on this Board. Given your geographic location, and the city's history, I'll let you draw your own conclusions; please don't be offended by what you read! I have lived in the deep South, mainly Portsmouth, VA and Gulfport, MS. Some of the best food in the country can be found there! Grits with butter, salt and pepper! Yummy! Fried okra - slurp! Gumbo - Ooh la la! Shrimp fresh off the boat and boiled with special spices - Wow! And super-friendly people like you and D'Anne of NC, whose postings on food make one's mouth water, plus all the wonderful info on stuff to help my poor digestive tract! The list goes on and on!

Well, I could go on and on, too, but I have to get up real early tomorrow and it's gonna be a long day!

By the way, can you tell me where I can find a Barbaro Beanie Baby?

Thanks again for all your help! It's greatly appreciated!

Laura S. in Washington State!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALEX. WE CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR ALLOWING US TO ENTER AND UNDERSAND THE WORLD OF HORSE RACING, NOT MATTER HOW PAINFUL..NO MATTER HOW JOYFUL. GOD'S BLESSINGS,

lAURIE AND THE BOYS FROM FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA

Happy, Happy Birthday, Alex! I thought your big day was Nov. 19, but since everyone is wishing you a Happy Birthday, I will too!

Gosh, Fair Hill is awesome! So beautiful! What a great place to train; heaven on earth!

Is Round Pond cute or what? She just has an adorable face! It sure would be hard to deny her anything! Like maybe Bobby in the future!! What a cute couple they would make. Can you just see those babies?

The pictures are great, and Alex and Tim are so handsome, too!

Good nite, Mr. Big Bad Boss Bobby J. You are so loved, because you are so loveable! Talk to you tomorrow!

Happy Birthday Alex. You have given us so much on TWR, I hope you know much it is appreciated and how much the time you take with us is appreciated as well. You have made this a very special place indeed. I saw Wendy's pictures of your party and it seems everyone had a smashing good time. I hope you were gobsmacked with your presents and your cards and scrapbook. The cake looked absolutely scrummy!! Wishing that your day is full of wonderful moments and abundant surprises. We wanted to give you the passing of S1915 as a gift, but we will have to see on that one. This is your special day, enjoy every bit of it.

Have a Happy Birthday because you will never be this young again... But be careful because you've never been this old before.

You're the best, Alex! Cheers!!!!

Mary L
I am so sorry to read about your fall. Please take it easy tonight! Writing your emails can wait until tomorrow. It sounds to me like you need to relax and get comfy.

Good morning, Barbaro...my sweet baboo and wonder-horse! Looking forward ACN at lunchtime, although it might be late if Alex has a hangover! lol

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALEX!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX!!!!!!!!

Hope you had a good time at the party! From Wendy's pics, it looked like fun. You deserve it...Again...thanks for everything!

Good morning, Barbaro! Good morning, fellow Fans!

Happy Birthday, Alex!!!!! I hope your party was a smashing good time. (I haven't looked at the pictures yet.)

Morning, Jo and fellow a.m.'ers!

A VERY wet and wild morning in Maine - we're getting the tail end of the storm that all of you to the south and west have been commenting on for several days. And don't my sinuses know it!!!

Will wait patiently for the morning update and will understand if it's a tad late, Alex ;-) Cheeers!!!

Marg
Proud member, Fans of Barbaro

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX!