Good morning, Barbaro! Good morning, fellow Fans!

(Morning to all you "left coasters" still up!)

I'm watching the replay of Wire-to-Wire as I type and they're reviewing the Breeder's Cup - still waiting for the mention of Dr. R. and any news on the Big Bay One.

I'm off work until Monday so will be vigilant in calling and emailing those senators. They need to hear from those of us in the hinterlands.

Will check back later for the ACN report.

Marg
Proud member, Fans of Barbaro

Good Morning:

I have not posted for a long time, but I check in on Barbaro twice every single day.

Sweet Barbaro continues to warm my heart.
Alex, thanks for your selfless dedication. What a sweet man.

Deb

Good morning Barbaro and Friends--

I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving--believe me Alex, people who visit this sight, and Barbaro's recovery will be in my thoughts and prayers. Go Red Aspen. No Biz, and Showing Up. May they all be safe and run Their race.

GOOD MORNING BARBARO AND ALEX AND STAFF.
HOPE ALL HAS A HAPPY THANKSGIVING. GOOD LUCK TO MR MATZ ON HIS HORSES THIS WEEK. HAVE A GOOD NIGHT BARBARO WE LOVE YOU.
BETTY

Sam

You asked the question about where I saw that Mrs. Jackson said when Barbaro is better they are considering to sending him to the Kentucky Horse Park - Because it is Americas horse and the public would be able to see him. It was in an article on this site and also mentioned in the Discussion Board and Chat. She said Barbaro would not be going to their farm near NBC because of security - He is such a wonderful horse - I would want to keep him close to me no matter what the security would cost - and the people could see if they keep him out grazing - even if they have to purchase more property for him - He is well worth it.

Morning Barbaro. We love you.Awaiting report. Thanks alex. Your article assortments get better daily.they get us thinking and discussing. Best of luck to Michael Matz, we will cheer him on.

Good Morning, Barbaro, and everyone.

A bit early but I want to wish all the wonderful people on this board, the staff at NBC and KF, a Happy Thanksgiving. Stay safe and enjoy the day with family and friends. And I hope Barbaro gets an extra load of carrots and stud muffins to celebrate with his barnmates.

CANDLE ALERT
BELOW 900 FOR bARBARO aLSO LIGHT UP FOR FOG WHEN YOU ARE LIGHTING FOR OUR OTHER CAUSES THANK YOU FOBS

good morning b and alex and all fob's alex tell us something funny today! love it when you make us laugh! hope you all have a happy thanksgiving! wishing all a wonderful day! hugs and kisses for b and all cathi

Hiya, Bobbey! A Happy pre-Thanksgiving Day to you. I am sorry if today brings rain your way; we should have it here by this evening. May your day be filled with lots of Studmuffins and extra affection from all your caregivers. Hugs, pets, & "scratches from your pals in CT - Robyn, Brent, & Nikita

Good Wednesday morning Alex, Bobby and fellow FsOB

Everyone excited about tomorrow??? I wonder what Bobby gets for thanksgiving dinner. Just being silly here - of course he'll get his usual favorites!

Still making calls to Senators - I called this morning even though they are not in the office - I leave voice mail messages. I guess the staff won't be back until Monday. I will leave messages every day until the voice mail gets full or they return, whichever happens first.

Have a great day all! I'll check back for the update.

Janice
Proud to be a fan of Barbaro

May everyone's preparations, cooking, traveling, etc. go smoothly today.

Happy Thanksgiving to all! We have A LOT to be thankful for.

Barbaro, you are loved very much. I thank God for your continued recovery. I hope you get out today - Alex reports rainy weather on the way.

Barbaro's baby brother is beautiful and he looks excellent. He has very big horseshoes to fill, but maybe the Jacksons have another great champ on the way..

Alex, your articles are interesting and enjoyable. Thank you for everything.

Good Morning to all!!!

And good morning to the sweetest boy on earth.
(Besides Zeke, of course)

Barbaro, I was looking at photos of you pre-injury, and post injury last nite. You have maintained such stature and grace in spite of your injuries. You are amazing in both body and spirit. No one could ever match your beauty. You are soooooo handsome. Like candy for the eyes.

We are all so proud of you.

Hope you get out today, and have some special time with those you love.

Greatful day to all. We are so blessed, and what a wonderful Thanksgiving we all will have....we have so much to be thankful for.

Kudo's to Alex.

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Debbie Llera

Yes Alex is a sweet man.
Why do you not post? Your welcome here.
Stay and help fight Horse Slaughter with us!

Good morning everyone!! Have a great Thanksgiving!! Lindann

Barbaro, may you have a Blessed Thanksgiving, and continue to heal, my prayers and love are with you always.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you, enjoy your day and the time with your family. Please drive careful on the road, it is a very traveled holiday.

Please eveyone continue to call and fax the Senators, we can do this.

Count your blessings and be good to someone else for the holiday.

Have a great day.

BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
BELIEVE IN BARBARO

Carol-Pittsburgh

Good morning Bobby, Alex & Everyone! Hope you had another good night, Bobby! I will check back later when I get home from work. In the meantime, have a good day ahead....I sure hope we all don't get the rain from this Nor'easter as they are predicting. The winds are already picking up here in NJ.

Have a good day everyone!

Good morning Barbaro and the Wonderful Fans of Barbaro.

Mr. Barbaro, we are hoping you had a wonderful night and have rays of sunshine inside and outside for you today.

I noticed Sen. Frist may announce run for Presidency...maybe this may be a catch line for us...to get bill passed.

Please, continue doing all you can do to get the bill passed...We are doing this for Mrs. Jackson, heart of gold, Barbaro, winner in spirit and on the track, and all of the other horses...sisters and brothers..that have suffered or needs a loving home.

Everyone have a good day...as on Rawhide, moving, moving, let's get those (instead of cattle) calls a moving...ha.

Good Morning Everyone:

Hope everyone have a safe trip to your destination and return home.

Perhaps, everyone can add a small prayer for Bill S.1915 to pass this year. We need all the HELP we can get.

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JANICE in Florida -

I was a little concerned when you were not the first one to post this morning. Glad to see your post.

I had AGREE 100% on flooding the voice mails of the Senators, so that when they come back on Monday, all the Senators will hear our voices.

Currently, I am working on a new CONTACT LIST that will include all the local office numbers for each Senator.

Feet Indian surgery

Someone ask about her yesterday, she's doing good. But I don't care for the end of the story.

Good morning all,

Praying Mr B had ACN!

Shelly inCA thanks for the heads up on Quite a Rush, I hope I can watch her today. I'm off but my cousin is in the hospital so I'll have to go check on him today.

Susan E, Prayers for you and Felix
I just read about Denise being ill, I light candles and send prayers.

Debbie L.A. Girl, do you every sleep? Your on here late and early. You must have an unlimited energy supply, glad your working on our side for antislaughter.

Did ya'll post those bourbon balls on the Barbaro cookbook thread?

I just read ,from the end of the 138 post, someone had reposted a Monday from TB Joes site, it was hilarious! I really enjoy his diary, whomever introduced us to his site, Thanks.

Good morning from the Left Coast...I am assuming the time that appears on the posts is GMT because from the looks of the times, "we never sleep."

;o)

This is indeed going to be a Thanksgiving where we have so much to be thankful for, from the start of FOB, for ALL the FOBs, for Alex, for this site, for NBC and their wonderful staff, and for the candles we light and the kinship we share for the horses who are no longer here.

I have shed many tears this year--joyful one as well as those in sorrow--as have we all.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

Barbaro, honey, here's a big hug((())). I'm so excited that people are actually talking about where you're going to go when you are "out of the woods", (as Dr. R. says).

Happy Thanksgving to everyone, and from me, one heartfelt sigh of thanks that Barbaro is doing so well.

A Happy Thanksgiving to one and all! Can't help thinking about the security issue for Barbaro at the Jackson's farm. We can't see the perimeters and parameters of the place unless we have been there, which I have not, but I have read it is 179 acres. How could this be secured with less than a small army? Maybe surround the whole with "electronic fencing" such as is used for dogs? Would that deter people? The Jacksons would still have to live with hoardes of people, hundreds and hundreds, descending on their space all the time, unless there be one gate at the end of a long, long trail...Maybe it's not actually impossible, but still one does not know enough to be able to see what the Jacksons see!
Meanwhile, I am calling the Senators and will not give up, and urge everyone to do the same. LOL, Mary E

Good Morning Barbaro, sweet Barbaro, and all FOB's:
Happy Thanksgiving wishes to all: FOB's, Alex and all of TWR, the Jackson's, Dr. R. and the entire staff at NBC, the wonderful folks at KF, Edgar Prado, Bobby's Baby Brother, and all else who visit this site, and all those who have the love for Barbaro that encompasses so many many people. May all your blessings continue throughout the entire holiday season. Prayers and special thoughts to all those in need.

BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
BELIEVE IN BARBARO
I DO!!!

P.S. Barbaro, when the day comes that you are healed, and if I ever got the honor to see you in person, I don't know that I would be able to handle the magnificence that is you. I would probably be crying so much that I'd have a hard time seeing you through the tears. But I still look forward to that day, sweet Prince. Happy Turkey Day!

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Debbie LA

The girl is Sessions DC office still sounds like she needs some serious sleep. No interest in what she is doing at all.

I had to leave a message at Shelby's DC office.

For the locals, I used the offices in the Capital. Session I had to leave a message, Shelby's is already full.

Think I'll try a different local for Shelby.

Hi Folks:

Please light candles for Bobby, Mike, Erin, Linda H, Denise, Pine I, Fleet I, the Girls from TB Friends, Felix, Lola,the rescue horses, the unrescued horses, and all our human and animal friends who need some extra help.

Great idea to call Senators over the holiday - let's crash their VM to end horse slaughter.

Thanks to Tim & Alex for the site and updates.

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BDude looks to have a good day - he was up roaring for his food shortly after sunrise.

Big Dudette has turned the corner but is still having problems getting around.

Tony just sleeps and takes it all in until a squirrel enters the yard.

THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR PRAYERS AND HEALING THOUGHTS - YOU ALL HAVE MADE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN OUR LIVES - HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING.

Steve, Linda, Bdude, Big Dudette & Tony
All FOB

Great news about Del Mar getting polytrack in time for the summer. The injuries and number of horses euthanised was terrible and unacceptable, so this is a brilliant move!

Socorro...I hope you're enjoying the US! It seems very strange you not being awake before me...and everyone else!

Shelley...I've just checked the time of race 3 at Bay Meadows and it's 9.47pm my time, so I'll be able to see her! On Duty is in the same race :-)

CANDLE ALERT! BARBARO DOWN 903!!!!!

REST OF THE GROUPS ARE LOW ALSO...PLEASE LITE UP, CANDLES THAT IS...

THANKS...

GOOD MORNING HANDSOME!!! Waiting for the three words that brighten my day. Love you so much sweet prince.

Prayers to Erin and her family and all that need them.

Hope everyone that is traveling today has a safe trip and a great THANKSGIVING!!

BLB!!

FOB FOREVER!!

Karen - TN

Good morning, all!

Catching up on responses to the last day or so (I seem always to be out of sync with posting and reading, forgive me...)

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For 10 years I've been freelancing for an educational curriculum company as a project mgr/editor. A few changes of ownership and lousy management have kept things rocking, not in a good way. I just landed a big project for next year that will keep me going for 5 months, but let's say, when I go into a clothing store now, it's like, what is this place for? Weird. You get so used to cutting back on everything, you no longer give yourself "permission" to buy anything.

Bourbon balls! Ah, when I lived in Kentucky, I used to smuggle Rebecca Ruth's bourbon, mint and rum chocolate balls back home to Conn. (back then, they couldn't ship them interstate). The company is still in operation, and I ordered some for myself a few years ago. Brought back yummy rummy memories ;)

##### Bonnie
Thank you for disclosing what Lael means! I've been wondering that for months. Loyalty (in Gaelic) is absolutely the perfect description of these wonderful folks.

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Robyn's advice sounds good. Hang in there, you have a golden heart for people and animals. The big project I mention came a few hours after I had pleaded earnestly with God, saying, I really, REALLY need some income--it was amazing and completely out of the blue. And yes, I pray every day for S.1915 and for Barbaro to recover fully.

#### Susan E.
I'm so sorry for Felix. Don't give up yet. Our prayers surround you both.

#### Lynda P.
Wire to Wire airs here in Conn. at 2pm EDT on Tuesdays, and again Wed. mornings at 5:30am. Dr. R must have gotten to me, I had two separate dreams about him last night. And no, I'm not telling!

Zoning issues--my town requires 5 acres for horses. Sure, it's now suburban sprawl but it was rural when my mom and I moved here in '57. When my letter about slaughter was published in the local paper, I got a call from a local horse owner asking me to sign her petition to try to get the zoning req changed. I said sure, but never heard from her again.

Praying for ACN and a wonderful, Happy Thanksgiving to all. Safe travels to those in transit, horses running, people flying, family reunions, etc. Remember, hold your furkids close and kiss your favorite relatives earnestly. And for those you're stuck with, fake it ;)

I'm going to start my calls today with, "I want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and ask the senator to...blah blah blah..."

Might as well spoon on the gravy thick!

Joan,

Just went and lit five for each....we got to get our boy above 1,000 and keep him there!!

Good morning Barbaro and fans! Waiting on ACN for you Barbaro. We all love you so much.

We are blessed to have been brought together through a tragedy but Barbaro continues to triumph. We are so thankful for that and will continue to pray for his complete healing. We pray for an end to the vicious slaughter of our beautiful horses. Thank you Jackson's, Dr. Dean, Alex, and all who contribute to the well being of our boy! Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

((((((Susan E & Felix)))))) Thoughts and prayers for you.

Good morning Sunshine! Waiting for the report :)

Meahwhile I'll start calling and faxing Senators

Ro & Brady

Morning, Barbaro! Hope you had a good restful night and are ready for a day of eats and treats, visitors and maybe a bowl de grasse from Mom. Have a good day but get some rest, too.

God bless Barbaro, thank you for all you have done for him, please continue to grant him good health.

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

Hope all have a very Happy Thanksgiving, we are all so blessed....

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Cindy I do sleep sometimes, love TB Joe's site too.

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Cora
Thanks so much for your help with my sleepy aides in Alabama.
Think they are sleeping because of the low numbers of calls?

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Amy
The Kentucky Horse Park is a wonderful place. The workers will get the horses out of the stalls, so you can take pictures.
Tell you all about that horse. And the money helps with TB rescues, I think. Anyone know how many horses are there?
John Henry is still there.

Boy have I cryed this year, happy and sad tears.
And when I see our Barbaro it will be tears of joy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone on this site are just wonderful people.

Debbie

Well, I had to leave a message at Shelby's Birmingham office too, but at least it's another call that gets recorded.

Some of the Senators offices are open, but the VM's for those that aren't seem to be filling up fast.

How dare they have such dinky little VM's??? Don't they know they're as entitled to our opinion as we are???

Hi everybody, I haven't been able to check in since yeterday morning.
From Jane in Ct. comment, it sounds as if Felix didn't do very good or get a good prognosis, so
could
somebody fill me in on Felix and Susan ? thanks.

I wish all Friends of Barbaro , and Barbaro
himself, a happy Thanksgiving tomorrow.

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JO (UK) -

Sorry to disappoint you, but I have not slept. I had been having computer problems until my son gave me his computer (can't take it without paying him for it, just not right). I had to try and get used to the laptop and without a mouse, it slowed me down.

I don't like being behind on time, feels as if I have been left behind.

Here is the best recipe I've found for cooking the big bird:

Go buy a turkey.

Take a drink of whiskey (scotch).

Put turkey in the oven.

Take another 2 drinks of whiskey.

Set the degree at 375 ovens.

Take 3 more whiskeys of drink.

Turn oven the on.

Take 4 whisks of drinky.

Turk the bastey.

Whiskey another bottle of get.

Stick a turkey in the thermometer.

Glass yourself a pour of whiskey.

Bake the whiskey for 4 hours.

Take the oven out of the turkey.

Floor the turkey up off of the pick.

Turk the carvey.

Get yourself another scottle of botch.

Tet the sable and pour yourself a glass of turkey.

Bless the saying, pass and eat out.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE !!
......................"Hey, bring that bottle back here !"

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Cora and we are also entitled to their two votes too!!!!
Thanks

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Darn right-now if we could just get THEM to remember that.

Good Morning Everyone,

Good Morning Beautiful Boy,
It's a chilly one today, stay cozy warm. I'll talk to you later. muah

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Bobbie:
Felix was to have had surgery yesterday to remove a tumor from his leg. The vet found the tumor had gone to the bone, so the surgery was not done. Other FOB's have suggested a second opinion or alternative treatments...I hope Susan can find a good way to have him treated...

Hay Alex and FOB'S Pray all is well with you all.

Bobbycakes ...I will be back for your update. I love you Big Boss!!

prayers for Linda H
prayers for Felix, Bdude and dudette, Lola and all the FFOB'S (Furry Friends of Barbaro)

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JO(UK),
I like that recipe!! LOL

What is wrong with Dora?

Happy Thanksgiving to all the fans of Barbaro!I hope if anyone is traveling you have a safe and peaceful trip. If you're not, may you enjoy a special day of food and spending time with loved ones!

Barbaro, I didn't get to see the UPenn Post yesterday, but I am going to go find it. I certainly hope it was a good report as I am sure you've been a good boy!!! I love you, my little candied yam!!!

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Jo
Good morning ...cute recipe and I may just do that!

I also have a recipe that alternates drinking a martini while making Beef Stragonoff....needless to say when I tried that one...I was stroganoffed by the time I served it...:)

Morning all!

Just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving before I start digging into the pile of work on my desk. Hope each and every one of you has a safe and very happy holiday!!

Big B., looks like you've got a bit of nasty weather headed your way. Stay safe & warm! Keep up that healing!!

Love to all!

Julie Z.

thanks Sue , for telling me about Felix, not good news. I guess Susan's heart is broken. I am so sorry to hear it was so bad.I will keep praying for him and Susan.

Losing power on my portable, so must go off, see you people later. Bye.BB

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JO the bird recipe is hilarious. Hope you don't mind if I copy and send it to my friends via e-mail

LOL

Ro & Brady

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Got to run, but just wanted to encourage everyone to flood the Senator's Voice Mail today (unless, of course, you can catch some poor aide still working). I really believe we can do this.

How goes it, Bobby? Since the cast has come off, I feel a "need" for more in-depth news. And, a few pics! But I have to remember that no news is good news, right Alex!?!

Good morning FOBs! I am sitting here surrounded by work on my desk but had to stop a moment to check in.

Jo - I like the turkey recipe. I'll be sure to follow it tomorrow.

To everyone - have a wonderful holiday and keep calling those senators! The horses don't get a break, so neither do we!

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Felix, Maizie, BDude, Big Dudette, and all other kitties out there,

God bless. I will light candles. You have a special place in heaven wating for all of you because you give us such joy. I am praying for all of you.

Happy Thanksgiving Barbaro, Alex, Dr. R., NBC Staff, Michael Matz & family, Tim, Mr. & Mrs. Jackson, and all FOB, may everyone have a blessed Holiday!

Hi Alex & All...

For all of you wondering about Sabina, she was at Ryerss with her Mother on Saturday. She is wearing a brace, but looks great! She's just amazing!

Sabina groomed her Toby, who has been missing her very much, and then took her out to exercise her a lunge line. There is no doubt in my mind that she will be riding again soon.

Sabina & her Mother are so appreciative of all the cards and flowers from FOBs. Her Mother said that all the good wishes were like a "great big hug" for Sabina and helped her recover. You FOBs are the best!!!!!!

Below is a link to my Webshot albums and there are new pictures of Sabina and Toby taken on Saturday in the top album.

http://community.webshots.com/user/janie414

I hope Alex, and all of you, have a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving. We truly have a lot to be thankful for this year.... Barbaro & Sabina to mention two.

Jeannette in PA

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Jan; Hahaha I havent had any dreams of Dr R, but I had one of MM. Usually Wire to Wire is at one my time (CST) but for some reason, mabe it was on way earlier here because it didn't come on at 1pm.

Can't wait for Sangrita to race tomorrow! That's going to be a really good race. I just know she is going to win.

Good Morning Most Magnificant Champ in all the world! I'm sure everyone at Fair Hills and the Bolton Center are bracing themselves for the Nor'Easter. Hope you are able to get your walk and outdoor adventure before it hits us. Think of you always Big Guy and have your picture on my refrigerator and since (SAD TO SAY) I open it more aften than I should, I see many times each day there and in my minds eye. Continue to get well and to know how much loving and healing energy are sent your way each day. Many hugs and Kisses on your beautiful nose. Love you Big Guy.

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Jeannette: So glad to see Sabina up and about. She looks so happy. And Toby seems so glad to see her.

One more item for those able to watch racing today, Wednesday - either live or on video, from Bay Meadows...

Harry Aleo and his trainer, Greg Gilchrist, has two fillies racing in the 3rd race, his QUITE A RUSH who won her maiden going away, and ON DUTY, in her first race.

QUITE A RUSH reminded lots of people watching her of her late and greatly missed stablemate, LOST IN THE FOG, so she has a lot of sentiment riding with her.

Russell Baze will be riding Quite a Rush, as well as five others tomorrow, so he will be even closer to Lafitte Pincay's record (by less than 12) if he has any wins today.

Shine on, Fog...

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Socorro,

You are still the reigning "Listmaster". You have made it into an art form.

I'll check back later to get a "Bobby update"

Janice
Proud to be a fan of Barbaro

Alex
i check the site multiple times everyday but this is my first post. thanks for all you do in regards to updates and information on racing. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Keep up the hard work Barbaro!
Chris

To all, the day after Thanksgiving would be a great for passing out our flyers, there will alot of people our there for Black Friday. After it is the big shopping day before Christmas.

Good morning, Starshine! I hope you had ACN--the day does not officially begin till the magic words are posted.

Jo, love the turkey recipe!

Jeanette, thanks for the update on Sabina. She is doing so much better than I expected--great to hear!

Felix and Lizzie send hugs to the Dude cats and Lola and Nala and Opie. Get well and stay well.

Felix had a rough night and is having a rough morning. It is clear his leg is giving him a lot of pain. Couldn't give him pain meds yesterday because of all the anethesia, but gave him some about a half hour ago and hope they work. Now that all the fur mats have been removed, I can see once again how terribly thin he is, especially behind the rib cage. He is still eating well. The second opinion concurred with the first. Watching him struggle on three legs and seeing how thin he is makes me realize the vet is right about not amputating. I don't think Felix could withstand the surgery and recovery at this point.

So, today is my first official day of unemployment and I am free to be home and take care of my baby. Things happen for a reason. I am going to buy some meat and cook it for him for Thanksgiving--it will be the first meat in this house since I went veggie on Labor Day weekend. Perhaps a little Cornish hen--he loves Cornish hen.

More later, ya'll. You are the best.

Susan E., my prayers are with you and Felix and Lizzie. Snuggle with Felix today and talk with him. XXXOOO

Susan E

A trick that used to keep mine eating for a while:

Mix together cooked ground turkey and cooked white rice. You can moisten it with a little chicken broth. You can even put it in the blender to get it to the consistency of baby food. Mine would take this for a while after they quit taking baby food for me.

Also, I have found that liverwurst/braunschweiger works really well. I always have to get the commercially made stuff for them because my home-made has onions in it, which are NOT good for cats.

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SUSANE: Poor Felix, I hope the pain meds work. He will love the meat! Have a great day with him. With you home all day it will make him feel better.

Thanks for the Big B. update Alex.

How much should B. weigh? How much did he weigh before the Preakness? If he is underweight let's start sending him ice cream and chocolate cookies!

Good morning, Handsome. I just saw a video of your baby brother. He's a little imp, I think. And he looks a lot like you.

You should be getting your basket of goodies soon - enough to last you through tomorrow because Alli said she was closing shop for the holiday.

I hope you enjoy your treats, Champ, as much as I enjoy thinking about your eating them.

Stay well, be safe.
I believe in you, Barbaro.
I believe in the miracle of you.

Love and kisses.
M

Joe's

Heart warming letter from TB JO

SusanE,
My thoughts are with you.

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Hi Susan E

I too am a vegetarian but you can bet if one of my kitties ordered Cornish Hen they would get it!

Blessings to you and Felix, prayers that his pain meds kick and and you have a wonderful, snuggly holiday together.

Love and Hugs,

Julie L, Lola, Monique and Cecil

I've also checked this board every day since Barbaro has been in the hospital.

I love him and I'm very thankful for all who have helped him survive.

Happy Thanksgiving Bobby!!! You're the best!

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Debbie

Thanks for posting that. I almost forgot to read it this morning. Looks like I got my Thanksgiving wish. I wanted the horses to all have a treat of mints.

I think I'll send him another big box. After all Christmas is coming and Pony Boy likes his treats every day. LOL

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Morning Nation

SusanE
Tears are flowing as I have been in your shoes a number of times. Wrap your boy in your arms and love & pamper him. Bless you for being such a great Mom.

Debbie LA
Please post your Senators #'s for me. I'm in my office alone and ready to make calls. (After I stop weeping).

Good morning everyone and good morning Barbaro,

Jo, I love that recipe, very funny!

Where I am today, no long johns are needed as it will be almost 70 degrees they say. Wow! May sneak out of work early and go play with my horse son.

Such wonderful news on Sabina and am so glad she was with her Toby this weekend.

Prayers to all the furkids, and everyone, that need God's care today.

Remember to take time to call/fax/e-mail. Time is running out.

Take care all and make it a comfortable day.

MESSAGE FROM DEBRA WI AND SHELLEYA

We had a long discussion last night regarding some of yesterday’s events and needed to ask for your help. It has taken us time to build relationships and establish trust with our contacts in DC. When everyone starts to interrogate aides, it undermines that trust and could possibly lead to us loosing our sources.

It is very important that everyone keep calling to express outrage about horse slaughter and ask for support for S1915. However, the calls should be short and polite. As many of you found out yesterday, you will only get different messages from each office and it will only confuse the issue.

If we look like we are not politically savvy, we will not be taken seriously. This has become VERY political now and we’ve been told that we will NOT actually be seeing what is happening behind the scenes.

It is true that the local offices are more interested in hearing from their constituents. That has been made clear by many of the calls from yesterday. We need to get more people involved from the states that are on our list….Nevada, Tennessee, Louisiana, Kentucky, Mississippi.

We would suggest that, over the holiday weekend, you leave voice mail messages, send faxes and e-mails to the DC offices of your own senators and the ones mentioned in our post

Contact these Senators to ask for action on The American Horse
Slaughter Prevention Act in any vehicle before adjournment.

Bill Frist
Mitch McConnell
Trent Lott
Harry Reid

Also encourage and thank our two sponsors for their determination to
get the bill passed -
Mary Landrieu
John Ensign

It is extremely doubtful that there is time for this bill to stand of it’s own. It will all be a matter of strategy and where to place it. Our supporters in DC ARE working on this and are trying to come up with the vehicle that will give us the best chance. That’s politics….it’s how our system works!!

We would both like to thank everyone for their commitment and urge you all to keep on fighting. Remember, no one thought it had a chance in the House and it passed with an overwhelming majority!!

God Bless Joe and all the Joe's and Jill's like him...for the love they give the horses, the ones in need, the ones who need tlc, the ones whose life has been spared.

LET US GET THIS BILL PASSED...Then we can move on and find homes for these loved ones...

THANK YOU....SHELLEY A & FOB'S

Thank you Shelley for posting our message this morning and for chatting with me in length last night.

I just want to add that in building those key relationships in DC which is helping us all, most of the time Shelley and I were able to get important up-to-the-minute information that the general public was not getting until Approx. a week later. That being said, we were able to jump on the the new strategy which was giving us approximatley 7 additional campaign days vs what we had/have left. I hope this makes sense everyone.

I finally just wanted to say that I?m so proud to know all of you wonderful people and also very proud to be a part of
HIS STORY....(BARBARO)...HISTORY:-)...with you all.

God Bless

Good Morning Sweet Barbaro, Alex and All.

Am starting the cooking today which is not really my thing but will check in often.

Prayers to all in need

Thanks for the update Alex. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Barbaro, keep on getting better.

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OK Debra & Shelley
If I get this straight....we just call, state our support of S1915 in any vehicle moving through the Senate before adjournment. We don't need to ask for specific aides at this point.
I'M ALL OVER IT......COME ON NATION...LET'S DO THIS THING!!!!!!

ACN! Yay!!

Bobby, you are becoming a chunky pony. Do you weigh more now than you did on May 20?

If you have time and could help with my two senators.
Dora and I are the only two on Tim's site from the state of Alabama.

That I know of, anyway? I thank you for your help.

ALABAMA:

Senator Jeff Sessions:
DC
(202) 224-4124
(202) 224-3149 - Fax

Email: http://sessions.senate.gov/email/contact.cfm

Birmingham, Alabama
(205) 731-1500
(205) 731-0221 - Fax

Huntsville, Alabama
(256) 533-0979
(256) 533-0745 - Fax

Mobile, Alabama
(251) 414-3083
(251) 414-5845 - Fax

Montgomery, Al.
(334) 244-7017
(334) 244-7091 Fax

Senator Richard Shelby:

DC
Telephone: 202-224-5744
Fax: 202-224-3416
E-mail: http://shelby.senate.gov/resources/contact.htm

senator@shelby.senate.gov

District Offices:
Voice: 205-759-5047
FAX: 205-759-5067

Montgomery, Al.
Voice: 334-223-7303
FAX: 334-223-7317

Mobile, AL
Voice: 251-694-4164
FAX: 251-694-4166

Birmingham, AL
Voice: 205-731-1384
FAX: 205-731-1386

Huntsville, AL
Voice: 256-772-0460
FAX: 256-772-8387

Thanks

cathy,
I'm right here with ya.

All, please read Shelley A's post at 3:58 PM timestamp.

We have work to do!

Very glad Del Mar is switching to Polytrack ahead of schedule.

Morning skritches, carrots, apples, grasses, etc. to undefeated champion big boss horse of forever for whom we give great thanks, Barbaro Jackson!

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Thanks ShelleyA and Debra, WI
I'm assuming that "any vehicle" means any bill that it can be attached to as an amendment, inasmuch as there's no time for it to be passed on its own...

Cheers,
Friar Tuck

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I'm doing those calls too.

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Renee,Cora et al

YOU GO GIRLS....I'm making calls as we speak. They're all ON VACATION....We're we going to be Senators when we all grow up so we can get all these great perks.

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It must be nice to work as hard as they do.

Good Morning, Barbaro!!!...LOVE YOU!!!!
Good Morning, FOB!!!...LOVE ALL OF YOU, TOO!!!

For those who light candles...

FOB Candles

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OMG
I am such a wimp. I started balling while talking to Mike at Ensigns office. How stupid am I?
He said it's funny because through history most people get angry over Bills attached to other legislation.

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Cathy Potter, Mike in Senator Ensign's office is a sweetie.

Ro & Brady

Morning All,

It's a busy day of faxing here. Trying to double up today since we're off tomorrow.

I'm happy to hear Sabina is up and about and that BDude is having a good day.

Susan E...please spoil Felix for all of us!

HAPPY Thanksgiving to the Big Bay Boy Barbaro !

Alex et al -- sincere thanks for all of your care, your precious time and the extreme effort you put into keeping us all updated on this journey that unites us all in love and care for Barbaro, more humane policies, and general equine appreciation and care. It makes us all better people.

It is wonderful to see and be a part of a positive unified feeling, a movement spurred on by beautiful and strong Barbaro.

Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Dean, Gretchen and Roy, Alex and everyone at NBC -- and all of the people whose comments I read regularly here and everwhere else who show compassion, hope and belief. That is a powerful thing -- as powerful as the innocence and strength of the boy who is fighting for his life resolutely, elegantly and with powerful willful spirit.

May we all possess at least a bit of that in each of our coming days.

Happy Thanksgiving to us all. Keep up the fight !

cathy,
You are not stupid deeply commited with alot of emotion. That is a great characteristic to have. You go girl! Melt them.

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Renee, how are you feeling today?

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DebbieLA
They asked for a zip code. Give me one and a county.

Hi Skyler,
I feel a bit better finally. Thank you for asking.

Hay Cathy

I'll share

Montgomery 36108 Montgomery County
Birmingham 35201 Jefferson County

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Thanks Cora
Let the games begin. At least I didn't cry my last call. Geez!!!

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Sorry Cathy:

I don't see the crying as a bad thing at all. There's absolutely nothing wrong with caring passionately about something, and having the ability to show it.

Besides, it beats the heck out of me tripping on my own tongue. LOL

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Let us not forget the accident horses. Here are the latest updates on the horses.

Willie's update (11/20/06)
Willie is such a good horse. He is easy to catch now and looks forward to his daily walks. His weight and over all health are improving. He has been de-wormed and started on a vaccination program.. He picked up all 4 feet for the farrier to trim. We have had to stop giving him treats from our hands as he is starting to bite, looking for them.

Sue's Update (11/20/06)
She has been so good about having her bandages changed. We also have found out that she is not pregnant. Yahoo! She let the Farrier check her hooves, but did not need any trimmed off. Goes out with Mortie for exercise.

Mortie's Update (11/20/06)
He has not been the best about having his bandages changed. Although the vet said that he had been good about it at their place. He has started kicking the wall (hard) several times before giving in. He has also developed a snotty nose and had to be started on medications. He was the horse featured (changing his bandages) in the St. Louis Post article. View the slide show on the St. Louis Post website where Amanda, Ranch Manager, did an awesome job. So he is a star! Goes out with Sue for exercise

Stan's Update (11/20/06)
Stan went to the veterinarian chiropractor for an evaluation and adjustment. Found his left pelvis, both lumbar vertebrae and his withers out of alignment. He got adjusted and now has exercises to do. Then he got his teeth floated. He had hooks on the front of his upper molars and on the back of his lower molars. He continues to put on weight and is looking good. Goes out with CC for exercise.

Hocks' Update (11/20/06)
The wounds on the inside of his hocks are really healing well. The puncture wound on his right hind has also healed up. He appears sound in both back legs - amazing considering the wounds he had after the accident. He is also becoming easier to catch. He loves his daily walks and is very sensible about things he sees. If he would let us catch him, he could go out into a bigger pen. Maybe he just likes the personal attention.

Bazonka Donk's Update (11/20/06)
He has come back from the veterinary hospital. They used the laser to de-bride the wound on his right rear and it went very well. Even though his wound is still large, it is amazing how well it has healed and that it did not get infected. We changed his wrap and that went well (with a little tranqualizer and feeding him stud muffin treats). His tail is his worst weapon and he knows when to swish it right into your face! Ha!

Mama's Update (11/20/06)
Mama is such a sweet horse. She is so good about her bandage changes and her wounds are healing well. Veterinarian found that her teeth had recently been filed and were fine. We will be keeping her here at Longmeadow until the foal is born so we can handle any complications that might come up. Goes out with Gidget for exercise.

DD's update (11/20/06)
DD continues to be a sweet girl. Had a visitor come to the Ranch that helped at the triage area after the accident and she said that DD was one of the horses that was laying down a lot. She was glad to see her doing so well. Veterinarian floated her teeth and pregnancy checked her. She is not pregnant. Yahoo!!!!! Goes out with Darla for exercise

Princess' Update (11/20/06)
She continues to have her ups and downs. She has been difficult to work with on treating her wounds. Friday she was cooperative and we were happy (although she was more princess-like this was unlike her usual attitude). On Saturday (11/4/06) she was not feeling well. She went to the veterinary hospital and she had a small colon impaction. Was given fluids and it passed early Saturday morning. She had her teeth floated and is missing an upper molar. X-rays of her right hind leg showed no problems with bones, just a soft tissue injury that has some lymphatic issues. She will always have the enlarged fetlock/pastern area. She is sound on it and if she is trained for riding she may be limited on what she can do. She has come home and goes out for exercise with Frankie.

Dudley DoRight's Update (11/20/06)
He is full of energy and very demanding about what he wants although he behaves. He was not good for the farrier and tried to kick him when he picked up a front foot. Although he will let us pick up all four hooves. Will work with him a little more and try again. Checked his teeth and they had been done recently. We think he may be a standardbred instead of a thoroughbred. He is still an awesome guy.

Frankie's Update (11/20/06)
She is getting better about the leg wound cleaning and living near the potbellied pigs (six are in her barn). She is actually very interested in them and wants to sniff them, which the pigs do not like. She started limping on her right fore and we suspected an abscess. The farrier found an abscess in her bar. So now we are putting a soak boot on her and she is surprisingly well behaved for it all. She had her teeth floated and they really had some points on them. She also was pregnancy checked and is not pregnant. Yahoo!!! She was going out with Princess for exercise, but has to stay in until her abscess is healed.

CC's update (11/20/06)
CC got a visit from one of his sponsors from Dallas, Texas. He was taken out of his stall and behaved very well for all the petting. He has become friendlier and pins those ears less often now.

Sweetie's update (11/20/06)
The infection in the wound on her left foreleg finally responded to antibiotics. She was able to come home to the Ranch on November 9th. She is very easy going except for when we doctor the leg wounds. We will be getting to know her now. She will be going out with Mortie and Sue for exercise.

Spanky's update (11/20/06)
The farrier trimmed his hooves and he was very good. He did not act like the ringbone and arthritic knees were a problem. He also went to the veterinarian chiropractor and she adjusted his right pelvis. He has good range of motion in all his leg joints. He has exercises to do and is very good about letting us do them.

Buckwheat's update (11/20/06)
Buckwheat continues to do very well on his right rear. It appears that he has an old injury to his left front leg and shoulder. So he walks very strangely each leg goes a different direction. It will be interesting to see what the veterinarian chiropractor finds on him..

Darla's update (11/20/06)
Her blood work came back normal. So we can safely say she is over her pneumonia and its complications and is healthy again. She stood for the farrier and was very good. The veterinarian floated her teeth and pregnancy checked her. She is not pregnant. Yahoo!!! She is very well behaved and lets us doctor wounds without anyone holding her. She goes out with DD for exercise.

Crashina's update (11/20/06)
A veterinarian pregnancy checked her and she is not pregnant. Yahoo! The veterinarian chiropractor checked her adjustment and found her in good shape. She is very level headed for being just four years old. But we have found that if you leave a brush or halter laying, around she will pick it up in her mouth and carry it off.

Liberty's update (11/20/06)
A veterinarian pregnancy checked her and she is not pregnant. Yahoo! She was fair for the farrier to trim her front hooves, but doesn’t like her back legs messed with. (Finally found something that upsets her!) She is low in the pecking order and just moves out of the way for the other mares

Clueless Too's update (11/20/06)
He now has a stall in the Learning Center. So he spends his night in the stall and his days in the indoor arena with Crashina, Liberty and Karma. He is doing well and is eager to go to his stall. Of course, he is getting a supplement in addition to his hay and he doesn’t have to put up with the mare’s moodiness. He is still a pest!

Spirit's update (11/20/06)
A veterinarian pregnancy checked and she is not pregnant. Yahoo!!!! She is not very easy to catch and is very wary of the treats being fed and the hand attached to them. She was difficult to give vaccinations to. She doesn’t like to be touched behind her withers or on the legs, so we have some work to do with her. Moved her to a stall in Safe Stay barn so we can do more one on one work with her. She is already a little easier to catch to go out for exercise and to come in for lunch.

Karma's update (11/20/06)
A veterinarian pregnancy checked and she is not pregnant. Yahoo! She was pictured in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and on Channel 4 TV with Donna Saverese. Was very well behaved. She doesn’t like her legs and feet touched, but if you stay with it she does know how to pick them up. She can kick pretty good with her hind feet. The farrier got her to pick up all four, but she really didn’t need anything trimmed off.

Freedom's update (11/20/06)
Freedom continues to do well. He went to the veterinarian for a chiropractic adjustment and did not need anything. The farrier trimmed his feet. He stood just fine for both of them. Very well behaved

Jackpot's update (11/20/06)
We have had several people contact us and mention that they thought he looks like a Morgan (horse breed). We had though that, too, as he was very even over his top line. So we are changing his breed from Quarter horse type to Morgan Cross. He is still hard to catch, but a gentleman to work with, except he doesn’t like his back feet touched. The farrier was able to trim the front hooves

Gidget's update (11/20/06)
Gidget is such a good mare that you don’t even know she is there. She had her teeth checked and had several molars missing or very short. She goes out for exercise with Mama.

Lets all remember them this holiday season.

Mobile county Mobile 36604
Bay Minette Baldwin County 36507

Good morning Sweet Bobby, Alex, and family,

ACN - a great way to start the day!

I am thrilled that Del Mar is installing Polytrack!! Alex, thanks so much for sharing that info. with us! As soon as I read about it, I quickly sent an email to Mr. Harper thanking him for the decision to install the track. I was so excited to know that something is being done there to help our horses and jockeys safe! I hope Churchill Downs will follow suit.

Let's all try to get in some more calling and faxing today before Thanksgiving!

I want to wish each and every one of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. We all share in our love for Barbaro, we are united here because of him, because of our beloved Alex. For this, for all of you, I am truly thankful.

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cathy,
Cora might call her cat by your name though.

Great news to hear Barbaro is gaining weight...I'm sure they are keeping it under control to protect his legs...Is there anyone out there who doubts the power of prayer??? Barbaro is our miracle and will always be...thank you to everyone who has prayed so diligently for him...I pray for all of you.....

Clueless Too's update (11/20/06)
He is still a pest!

Skyler Co-Mom,
Did you see this they still call our little guy a pest. He can pester me anytime he is sooooooooo cute!

## Everyone have a blessed Thanksgiving, thankful for Barbaro, his dad and mom, Dr. R, Edgar and all the wonderful animal people that have come together here.

Leaving many voice mails and faxes still work. We must stay positive and get S1915 passed. I will be handing out many flyers on Friday.

Sorry for Susan and Felix, he knows he is loved.

A jockey at Calder was suspended only 15 days for causing a 5 horse accident on Sunday where 5 horses went down, including Shug McGaugheys' 2 year old maiden. One of the horses, Chester's Image had to be euthanized. The jockey that was suspended cut off Chester's Image who clipped heels. Prayers for poor Chester and all horses involved.

Barb m in Florida

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OH (((((CATHY))))))...I wish I was there to give you some real ones in person!!!!!! You always work so hard for S1915...*grabbing tissue box*...we all love you for what you do! I am passing you my tissues...

Hi Jo(UK),

Thanks for the laugh! Hiccup!! LOL

ACN!!! Love those words!! Have ACD sweet one and I will check in later. LOVE YOU B!!!

Karen - TN

ACN!! God Bless You, Precious Barbaro! The miracle continues ... Have a Happy Thanksgiving and a good healing day!

Thanks, Alex, for your selflessness in keeping us so well updated.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone at NBC and especially to Dr. Richardson for taking such good care of our precious Barbaro!

Ruth
Proud Fan of Barbaro

Good Morning to all!

RE: WGAL TV 8 (Lancaster, PA), SUSAN SHAPIRO, did a FOLLOW-UP REPORT to the earlier investigative report she did on the HORSE SLAUGHTER ISSUE.
WGAL TV 8 aired the update last night (Tuesday, 11/21/06) on the 11:00 PM NEWS BROADCAST. Susan Shapiro did an EXCELLENT JOB!
There were shots of FAIR HILL TRACK, OUR #1 ALEX, also the horrible New Holland, PA auction and actually pointed out one of the killer buyers (how can that man even sleep), and then she interviewed KELLY YOUNG from LOST & FOUND HORSE RESCUE, JACOBUS, PA, and showed some of the rescue horses there!! Interviewed a young lady who adopted a rescue from LOST & FOUND. Some great footage from Susan's visit to LOST & FOUND! LOST & FOUND is a very special place!
(Jacobus, PA, is just a few miles south of York, PA, easily accessible from I-83.)
There was also undercover footage shown from the SH's and they warned it would be graphic. I am not able to look at that so did have to close my eyes to those parts.

If I remember correctly it was LOR from this site who made the contact with Susan Shapiro at WGAL TV 8, so hoping LOR saw the follow-up, too.
(Hi Lor!)

I alerted Alex and he asked me to post here so you all could see.

From past experience, WGAL TV 8 has always done a really good job, and so HATS OFF TO SUSAN SHAPIRO for the excellent report.

WGAL TV 8, Lancaster, PA, broadcasts to the Susquehanna Valley, but we have COMCAST and for us it's Channel 3.
I've not had a chance to get to their website yet but hopefully maybe there will be a clip or something.

Respectfully reported for ALEX and ALL OUR EQUINE FRIENDS.
and, of course,
WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES! WE BELIEVE IN BARBARO!
Lou Ann, Pennsylvania

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Thank you, Mary Langkamp, for your update on the accident horses. I am a proud sponsor of Willie and so glad to hear that he is progressing so well!

Happy Thanksgiving!

God Bless all of the accident horses ... and of course, Barbaro!

WE BELIEVE!!!

Thanks so much for the Missouri horses update.This news makes my Thanksgiving so much better.

Cathy Potter and rest of Fans of Barbaro...

Do you all realize you are all ANGELS!!!!

Hey D'Anne...how are you??

A very Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Prayers and hugs to all who need them, four-legs and two-legs, and especially our equine friends!

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro!!

Haven't had a chance to read this mornings posts yet, be back later!
Lou Ann

Hi All,

Yesterday when making my calls to senators I stated that if the bill was not passed this year we (FOBs) would be calling every day until it does, for the rest of our lives if need be.

The silence on the other end of the line said it all - I envisoned them thinking about fielding calls from us forever. Maybe that will get them to take this seriously.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL and your families. My pies are in the oven and the bird is safely in the fridge. Everyone have a good time and a very safe trip to and from.

Barbaro, sweetie, your keep healing and we will keep praying. God bless you and all of your caretakers, Alex, Tom, Peter, Kennett Florist and all who need help or are hurting in any way.

We have much to be thankful for.

Another comfortable night - one after another after another after another - ad infinitum. May the progressive miracle continue. And thanks to Tim and Alex and all of Barbaro's incredible connections for allowing us all to witness it day by day.

After making the suggested calls (my own two from Indiana, Frist, McConnell, Lott & Reid, and last but not least Landrieu and Ensign - all of them both in DC and local offices) and getting SPECIFIC ADVICE from Ensign's DC aide - I prepared and sent the following email to all my Indiana contacts. Respectfully suggest a similar email may be in order from each of us to our contacts in own own respective state; provide the easy phone number contacts in the email. Here's the Indiana version:

(subject line)
Calling Indiana Senators re Horse Slaughter Ban Bill (S 1915)

Time is running out. An aide to Senator John Ensign, originator of the horse slaughter ban bill, advises that the most effective strategy NOW is to have as many people as possible CALL the U.S. Senators from their own states. We want S 1915 to PASS (without amendments) before the end of the year.

Here are their phone numbers:

Sen. Evan Bayh (co-sponsor of S 1915)
DC phone - 202-224-5623
local phones:
Indianapolis - 317-554-0750
Evansville - 812-465-6500
Fort Wayne - 260-426-3151
Hammond - 219-852-2763
Jeffersonville - 812-218-2317
South Bend - 574-236-8302

Sen. Richard Lugar (not a co-sponsor yet - ask him to sign on - but he did vote for comparable legislation in the past)
DC phone - 202-224-4814
local phones:
Indianapolis - 317-226-5555
Evansville - 812-465-6313
Fort Wayne - 260-422-1505
Jeffersonville - 812-288-3377
Valparaiso - 219-548-8035

Please make as many calls as you can to all their offices. Tell them you are an Indiana resident, and want to see S 1915 passed without amendments before the end of the year.

Remind them that HR 503 (House counterpart) passed overwhelmingly on Sept. 7, but the Senate version (S 1915) is stuck in a [Commerce] Committee. Every week that the Senate does not act, an additional 2,000 horses are slaughtered for foreign human consumption.

Ask your Senators to do whatever they can to get S 1915 to the Senate floor for a vote before the end of the year. If it is not passed by the end of the year, the anti-slaughter people will have to start all over.

THANK YOU for all you do for the horses.

Love - CJ [end of email I sent to Indiana contacts]

Please take heed what Sen. Ensign's DC aide told me - have people call their own senators. THANKS.

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

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

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Lou Ann
Thanks for that great report and KUDOS to Lor for making that contact.
I'm just thinking back on my conversation with Mike at Ensigns office. He's like the FOBs old friend by now. I was saying that I didn't understand how the pro-slaughter people could say that slaughter was humane, that it was brutal. That's when the waterworks began. When people see this stuff on TV it's got to ring true.

I'm so happy to hear that my MO horse Stan is doing so much better. Gaining weight just like our Boss Hoss! Great news for Thanksgiving!

I don't want to be one of those bragging mommies that bores everyone to death, but did you see
that Gidget is so good and causes no trouble?

She is such a sweet beautiful mare, and I am so proud of her.

I am proud of all of them and I know yall are too, they are all great.

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Bobbie Bowen...brag away! I just did. Lol!

Well
I'm not bragging either, but both of my horses, Dudley DoRight and Darla are doing well. Super good news for Darla this time.

Me brag??? Naw, not me. LOL

My Clueless Too is a pest, I'm sure that's a good thing. He loooks like he would be clingy. He loves cameras. What a cutie!!!!! I'm a proud bragging mom.

Good Morning Champ! Another 5 pounds? Atta boy. Hope your leg is starting to feel good and sound. I knew it would take some time. Enjoy your grazing and be good. Love you lots big guy.

xoxoxoxox

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Anyone know where Edgar is riding this weekend? He doesnt have Nightmare Affair or Premium Tap??

Stan - My MO horse..So relieved with your latest update.

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SHAMELESS PLUG TIME

Rosemary is closing up the window of opportunity for getting sponsors for the MO horses on Friday. Thats only 2.5 days to get those last minute Christmas sponsorships in.

I know how much you guys are going to miss my "shamelss plugs". LOLOLOL I'm not usually quite this pushy, but when it comes to anything for an animal, look out!!!!

Being funny... I bet turkeys wish we were on their side, "NO Slaughter of Turkeys".

Happy Thanksgiving to all Barbaro familee.
We have so much to be thankful for. I am praising God for that.

Barbaro our boy... Keep on Keeping on! We are right behind you.

Thanks Alex, Dr. R., Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Michael, Peter, KF, Edgar, Tim, all caregivers at NBC, and all Fans of Barbaro. We ROCK, ROLL, TWIST, AND TURN don't we.

Horse Hands Across America and the World!
Keep the Faith!
Hoofray! Hoofray! Hoofray!
God spoke "Horse" and it was amazing!

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Thanks Alex for all your diligent work keeping us informed!

So, how does a British person celebrate Thanksgiving, a truly American holiday? Hope you have some U.S. friends who invite you into their homes to enjoy it, although as you will notice it can sometimes be a bit over the top, a lot of food!

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I'M BURNIN THROUGH MY PHONE CARD!!!!

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I thought I smelled melted plastic.

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Harry Reids DC office said they get a lot of calls on the bill and ALL support it.

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Good, Mr. Reid just got another fax from me. He can expect another after lunch!

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Mary Langkamp,

I appreciate the update on all the horses and all the details. Thanks for caring and helping our speechless equine friends!

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See if you can get this card. Copy and paste to your search engine. Then you have to click through several pages.

http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=1017566398900

Happy Thanksgiving!

Horse Hands Across America and the World!
Keep the Faith!
Hoofray! Hoofray! Hoofray!
God spoke "Horse" and it was amazing!

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Now I smell melting fax machine. LOL

Morning All

Happy Day before Thanksgiving! Thanks for the updates, Alex

Happy healing, Mr Barbaro. You be a good boy today,okay?

Will check in with everyone later. Prayers continue for LindaH, Opie, Felix and everyone else who needs them

Love to all,

Cheryl

My Frankie has an abcess in her bar but is well behaved for treatment. Freedom and Liberty are doing well. Both of them are well behaved too. :)

NOT BRAGGING

Ro & Brady

We are a modest bunch, aren't we?? LOL

Anyone know what Barbaro weighed when he ran the Derby?

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Deborah
I like your tactic. I'm with you. I'll keep calling & calling & on & on. You'd think they would pass this just to get rid of us. Y'all think Clueless Too is a pest. Hell hath no fury like a scorned FOB.

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Which part is the bar???? I found a neat site that describes horse parts, but they seem to have left that one off.

Body parts of the horse

Here's the website for WGAl channel8.
Susan Shapiro is excellent, as are you Alex.
http://www.wgal.com/video/10380260/index.html

OOOPS

I fat fingered that last one. Try this instead:

Body parts of the horse

Guess what! I heard back from Joe Harper, the President of Del Mar, regarding his decision to install the Polytrack. (I had sent him an email thanking him for making the decision) Below is his response!

Thank you, Karen. If the Costal Commission feels the same way you and I do we should be in business for next season. Thanks for taking the time to write to me....Joe

How nice is that!!

Hello FOB Nation - Giving thanks this year for all we have learned together and for the continued healing of dear Barbaro. May each person and animal enjoy beauty together this weekend. For those facing challenges, and for the animals with health issues, may you stand strong together in community supported by the compassion of many. Drive safely, all. Peace -- Susan in Saratoga

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Cora,
The only "bar" I know about in relationship to a horse is the one Maggie the English cart-horse sidles up to when she wants a beer!

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Cora,
You made me blush will all the body parts. LOL
Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuunch time

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Bonnie:
That's the only one I could think of too.

Renee:
Yo weren't supposed to look at THOSE parts!!!!!

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Renee,
What is it now you are blushing about? Parts of the horse......?

Thank you for the update on the MO horses. Good news! These horses are miraculous and I can't say enough about their rescuers and caretakers.

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Susan E.,
I echo your feelings a million times. These people are miracle workers! Bless them all!

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Hello everyone,

My dad passed away from leukemia two years ago, but every Thanksgiving that he was here, he recited this prayer before dinner. So in honor of my dad I will share it with all of you and wish you ALL a very happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you for your prayers for my Lola!

Oh, heavenly Father,

We thank thee for food and remember the hungry.

We thank thee for health and remember the sick.

We thank thee for friends and remember the friendless.

We thank thee for freedom and remember the enslaved.

May these remembrances stir us to service,

That thy gifts to us may be used for others. Amen.

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Karen, it is great news!! Now if only Arlington and Churchill would do the same!!

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Bonnie:

Doesn't take much to get our Renee blushing, does it???

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Thanks Julia L... A very good prayer. Your Dad was a good man.

I am copying and using at my table this Thanksgiving.

(I lost my husband to Leukemia, I know what you and your family went through.)

Horse Hands Across America and the World!
Keep the Faith!
Hoofray! Hoofray! Hoofray!
God spoke "Horse" and it was amazing!

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Linda Lee, thank you so much! That means a lot to me.

I am so, so sorry about your husband. Leukemia is a sneaky type of cancer, I wish they'd find a cure!

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Tomorrow is
Kathy J's Birthday!!!!!

Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
go eat lots of turkey
and birthday cake too!!!!!

Hi Shannon & Zeena,

That's right, I forgot about Arlington!

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Kathy J
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY......
You Thanksgiving gal. I hope you get all your birthday wishes.

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Happy Birthday Kathy J!!!

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Thank you Cora and Cathy P. You guys are sweet. I was hoping to sneak by this birthday, but oooohhhh nnnnooooo Cora is way on top of things!!!

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Nope, not a chance of you sneaking anything by anyone.

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Cora and Renee,

It makes me think perhaps Renee has led a sheltered life, to blush at a drawing of the parts of a horse, perhaps in a convent where there weren't any male animals or male humans. I admire your innocent Renee! I had two older brothers so by the time I was six I had seen it all and in my estimation it's nothing to write home about. Or maybe you're blushing at something else, the fetlock joint?!

Dear Sweet Barbaro:

My prayers continue for your comfort, and healing.
I understand that you are now lying down more in your stall. I think this is good. Taking all the weight off your left foot, and all your feet realy. I love knowing that your owner, Mrs. Jackson comes to sit and talk with you. This is so comforting for you I know. She must be one of the kindest, and loving people in the world.

I am proud for you, and thankful for all your team that cares for and loves you.

Wishing you love, comfort, and happiness.

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Poor Renee
Maybe we should all send her books, drawings, charts, so she can "see what she is missing".

Of course, maybe you're right. Maybe it's a different part. If it isn't the fetlock, maybe it's the nostrils!!!

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Debbie LA:

Where did you get the information on Fleet Indian? I have been wondering and worrying about her. Why do you not like the end of the story?

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You notice there are not that many breakdowns, as you ALL talk about........
Horse Racing is not cruel...it is full of LOVE and SUPPORT for our horses.........If you want to learn..........get a job at a track.
Love to family and Posse,
Susan
Believe in Miracles. Believe in Barbaro.

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Linda Lee, the card worked for me from your link.
Thank you, that was really neat.

Julie L, what a lovely prayer, thank you for sharing such a special memory of your Dad with us.

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Happy Birthday Kathy J. from Hilton Head, South Carolina!

"May your wishes all be joyful, may your song be forever sung, may you stay forever young" (Dylan's words which I may have mis-used)

Young at heart, the Warrioress, fending off the evils that stalk our animals!

Love and Best Wishes,
Bonnie

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and fending off the birthday cake being flung at her from all the way at the top of Illinois!!

http://www.hoofbeats-in-heaven.com/Memorial/Beau2/

here's a very beautiful story i just found while jumping around the internet. happy thanksgiving everyone.

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Gloria
It was on The horse or TB times. They are going to breed her, and may sall her? With all the money she won for them. I didn't like to hear that!

Debbie

Here you go:

Fleet Indian
Alex posted this yesterday.

Hi Bobby! On the day before Thanksgiving you are one of the things that I am really grateful for this year. I am so grateful that you are on the mend, and that I got to watch the miracle that is you. I hope that your day is filled with apples and carrots and lots of love. You will be on my mind and in my prayers tomorrow and always!

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Saylor said future plans for his multiple grade I winner are still up in the air. "What I will probably do is go ahead and breed her and either sell her in foal or just keep her," he said.

Bred in New York by Becky Thomas and Lewis Lakin, Fleet Indian earned $1,704,513 while winning 13 of 19 starts, including seven in stakes company
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Either are sounds cold to me!

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Sounds like the "just a horse" business as usual type to me.

Horses deserve better than that.

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Big Purrrrrrrrrs and healing energy for Felix and mommy Susan E.

BDude & BDudette
FOB

Hi Barbara Kerr,

I just read the story about Beau. It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing it with us Barbara.

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Cora.
Ditto

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Cora was from the bloodhorse, it was in TB times too

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Hmmm, let's try an experiment:

Popeye's Chicken

Let's see if that brings Dora to us.

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We have been given the afternoon off here! Yippeeeeee!

I want to wish you all the Happiest Thanksgiving and most especially thank each and everyone of you for your love and friendship throughout all of these months.

Thanks to all for the birthday wishes. They'll have to roll me back to the office after all the turkey and cake I'll be eating!

Prayers to all that need them.

Alex - Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for us.

Barbaro be a sweet boy and share all of the holidays goodies you get with your neighbors including Miss Mocha! Love you big boss.

you're welcome, karen in lv. me too, i was sitting here at my desk crying hoping no one would walk into my office. have a great thanksgiving.

Here is a message (again) from ShelleyA today-everybody please take note!

MESSAGE FROM DEBRA WI AND SHELLEYA

We had a long discussion last night regarding some of yesterday’s events and needed to ask for your help. It has taken us time to build relationships and establish trust with our contacts in DC. When everyone starts to interrogate aides, it undermines that trust and could possibly lead to us loosing our sources.

It is very important that everyone keep calling to express outrage about horse slaughter and ask for support for S1915. However, the calls should be short and polite. As many of you found out yesterday, you will only get different messages from each office and it will only confuse the issue.

If we look like we are not politically savvy, we will not be taken seriously. This has become VERY political now and we’ve been told that we will NOT actually be seeing what is happening behind the scenes.

It is true that the local offices are more interested in hearing from their constituents. That has been made clear by many of the calls from yesterday. We need to get more people involved from the states that are on our list….Nevada, Tennessee, Louisiana, Kentucky, Mississippi.

We would suggest that, over the holiday weekend, you leave voice mail messages, send faxes and e-mails to the DC offices of your own senators and the ones mentioned in our post

Contact these Senators to ask for action on The American Horse
Slaughter Prevention Act in any vehicle before adjournment.

Bill Frist
Mitch McConnell
Trent Lott
Harry Reid

Also encourage and thank our two sponsors for their determination to
get the bill passed -
Mary Landrieu
John Ensign

It is extremely doubtful that there is time for this bill to stand of it’s own. It will all be a matter of strategy and where to place it. Our supporters in DC ARE working on this and are trying to come up with the vehicle that will give us the best chance. That’s politics….it’s how our system works!!

We would both like to thank everyone for their commitment and urge you all to keep on fighting. Remember, no one thought it had a chance in the House and it passed with an overwhelming majority!!

Posted by: ShelleyA at November 22, 2006 3:58 PM

Keep calling and praying!
Marlene from Florida

Hi all: Just wanted to let you know Walk is hanging out with Barbaro again. Dr. Richardson spent time with him and was pleased with the way he jogged. Seems my baby is now totally sound. He already had his MRI done and Dr. R said he is much improved. He is waiting for confirmation on this but the news could not be better. We had originally planned to rest him in Florida until the Spring. However, Dr. R suggested that we not turn him out in a paddock as he has been cooped up so long that he might go wild and hurt himself. Instead, we will have someone riding him. He is way ahead of schedule and should be ready to go in the late Spring to early Summer. I can't tell you how thrilled I am.

Hi Bobby: Did you get to share your carrots with your friend Walk? I hope while he was there you gave him some good pointers on how to be a champion like you. You take care big guy and keep up the good work. Your growing bigger and stronger every day. It's only a matter of time before you will be on your way back home. I believe in you and I always will. Love ya.

Have a great Thanksgiving everyone. There are just so many reasons to be thankful for. Bobby is definitely at the top of the list, along with Dr. R and all the wonderful people at New Bolton and of course my baby Walk. It's been a hard six months but with all you guys to share with, it's been great.

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Barbara K, good thing I keep tissues close...Beau's story was beautiful......

Kathy J, HAPPY B'DAY!!!!!!!

Bye Kathy. Happy turkey/birthday

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Lunch was good, they talked about me like I was here. Sheltered, male parts of a horse. Nicker, nicker. Now I can setle in.

Another comfy night, and the miracle continues...

May all FOBs have safe journeys over this holiday weekend.

"It's not in his feet, Georgie---it's in his heart." RED POLLARD in SEABICUIT

Melissa K. (Phoenix, Arizona)

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Lorraine, great news on Walk...we'll be waiting for updates!

I want to join the chorus of wishing
Kathy J.
a very happy birthday tomorrow.May your day be perfect.
See you folks later.Bye.

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Kathy J,
Have the happiest Birthday ever!

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Fess up Renee-which part made you blush first????

###Cora
Just got home and checked on the posts....don't want to be post-illiterate...I pinged on your "body parts" and found that my fav horse leg type is #17 ...the bow-legged ones!!! Now that's a real cowboy type if you ask me!!!!:)
(Renee don't look again)

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Cora,
The tail did it.

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Happy Birthday to Kathy...Happy Birthday to Kathy...Happy Birthday to Ka....thy....Happy Birthday to YOU.......and many....moooore!!!!

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D'Anne:
Sounds pretty normal to me, but I am a bit worried about Renee and her "special interests".

I also noticed that mentioning Popeye's didn't get Dora, but it did get you out here. I thought of you when I typed it, but didn't think it had the same effect on you as it does Dora. LOL

###Pammie
Isn't Kathy's BDay tomorrow????

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Renee, our boy Clueless Too is so cute and I agree, he could pester me all he wanted!

Kathy J. I won't have access to a computer tomorrow at all so HAPPY BIRTHDAY, one day early!! May your day be beautiful!

Mary, thanks so much for the MO horses update. It's so great to see what they're up to now.

Back to faxing....

Happy Birthday Kathy J

D'Anne are you feeling better?

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eets daz lik thees tat mayk me weesh I war pahnts....

###Cora
To be honest ...I haven't tried Pipoeyes...but as soon as I can find a Popeye's ...I will!
I think I know which part of the horse that is R's "special interests"

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Aw, poor Barbaro, don't mind Renee looking at your tail-she can't help herself.

(Better than me that day I turned the Breyer horse over LOL{)

###Cora

OK correction Popeyes!!!

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D'Anne

Trust me on this. If Popeye's by you is anything like it is in IL, be afraid-be very afraid. You couldn't pay me to eat that greasy, slimy crap on a dare, and I LOVE chicken.

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....tee hee...

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Pipoeyes ???

Isn't that one of Popeye's obnoxious little nephews???

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Well, from that giggle, I guess we know what Pammie is thinking about turning over, don't we???

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Barbaro Hunny,
I have your speedo right here...just step right in.

It's the swoooooooooshing of the tail.Back and forth back and forth...round and round swoooosh, swooooosh.

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Pammie
Are you looking at that, err, Breyer model again, hmmm???

pammie,
has her own model of Dr.R. heheehhe

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Renee,
With that tail interest of yours, I'd be careful. You don't want to go spending too much time around the south end of a north-bound horse.

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Renee

I WAS trying to behave and not mention that. LOLOLOL

So much for being good.

Cora,
I haven't lost my mind yet...dangerous territory there for sure.

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Heheheheheh Cora Behave? Hehehehehehehhe

LoL...
Hi Joan

Yes, I'm feeling a little better but that doesn't mean anything..tonight I might be back where I started in the beginning...Your question gives me a chance to "preach":
I really want all of you out there to be CAREFUL around anyone that's sick...this "thing" is really bad!!! Renee, Becky and the Meezers, and I have been down for at least two weeks and I think Becky said she first got her "whatever it is" in October.....Her doc couldn't even help her. It runs it's course OVER>>>AND>>>>OVER>>>AND>>>OTHER So you don't want to be sick over Christmas!!! Wash those hands.................Thanks for the lead-in Joan. How are you today???

Here's the Illinois version of my email to my contacts, with the local phone numbers for the Illinois senators.

Dear friends - please consider taking action per the following. Thank you. CJ

Potlucky wrote:

Time is running out. An aide to Senator John Ensign, originator of the horse slaughter ban bill, advises that the most effective strategy NOW is to have as many people as possible CALL the U.S. Senators from their own states. We want S 1915 to PASS (without amendments) before the end of the year.

Here are the phone numbers for your Illinois Senators:

Sen. Richard J. Durbin
DC phone - 202-224-2152
local phones:
Chicago - 312-353-4952
Springfield - 217-492-4062
Marion - 618-998-8812

Sen. Barack Obama
DC phone - 202-224-2854
local phones:
Toll free (Illinois residents only) 866-445-2520
Chicago - 312-886-3506
Springfield - 217-492-5089
Marion - 618-997-2402
Moline - 309-736-1217

Please make as many calls as you can to all their offices. Tell them you are an Illinois resident, and want to see S 1915 passed without amendments before the end of the year.

Remind them that HR 503 (House counterpart) passed overwhelmingly on Sept. 7, but the Senate version (S 1915) is stuck in a [Commerce] Committee. Every week that the Senate does not act, an additional 2,000 horses are slaughtered for foreign human consumption.

Ask your Senators to do whatever they can to get S 1915 to the Senate floor for a vote before the end of the year. If it is not passed by the end of the year, the anti-slaughter people will have to start all over.

THANK YOU for all you do for the horses.

Love - CJ [end of email to my Illinois contacts]

fyi - here's the info re the Indiana senators, that I sent to my Indiana contacts.

Sen. Evan Bayh (co-sponsor of S 1915)
DC phone - 202-224-5623
local phones:
Indianapolis - 317-554-0750
Evansville - 812-465-6500
Fort Wayne - 260-426-3151
Hammond - 219-852-2763
Jeffersonville - 812-218-2317
South Bend - 574-236-8302

Sen. Richard Lugar (not a co-sponsor yet - ask him to sign on - but he did vote for comparable legislation in the past)
DC phone - 202-224-4814
local phones:
Indianapolis - 317-226-5555
Evansville - 812-465-6313
Fort Wayne - 260-422-1505
Jeffersonville - 812-288-3377
Valparaiso - 219-548-8035

As Alex reminds - KEEP CALLING.

LIVING PROOF OF THE LIVING TRUTH

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

Have the kids coming tonight to stay overnight.
Before things get hectic, I wanted to take a minute to wish all of you guys a very
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
For those of you who are travelling, stay safe and enjoy.

You're a pleasure to know and it's my honor to be working with you.

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Renee

Somewhere in my collection of emailed humor, I have a video my friend in Holland sent to me.

In it, a woman is showing a horse for sale, talking about how gentle he is. She walks between the forelegs, under the belly and pops her head out between the back legs. As she parts the tail and says "Peekaboo", guess what the horse does next-right on her head.

I have no idea where Annet got the video, and even less of an idea why ANYONE would be dumb enough to stick their head "there".

D'Anne...okay...sorta...and sorta down...I guess it is the holidays..and facing the losses of mom, dad, pepper and Brian..

But tomorrow is another day...

You take care of yourself...It took me almost a month..the cough I thought I would never get rid of.

And..trying my best to be so positive on saving our horses..I thought it was an excellent idea to hand out flyers on Black Friday...

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Shelley
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

You are the best leader, co-caller, FOB and posting pal that anyone could ask for. It's an honor to call you (and the rest of you FOB's) my friends.

Cora##
I'd say she got more than "freckles"!

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I like horses, and I'm certainly not afraid of them, but I just don't ever see me doing something quite that stupid. NO COMMENTS out of any of you guys!!!

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Shelley
Happy Thanksgiving back at you "My Leader". Have a great day and rest assured we'll be back on track bright and early Friday.
NEVER SURRENDER

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...talk about a poopie-head!....

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Cora,
Even in a drunken stupor I would'nt go there. Brave woman.

D'Anne,
You have to get better, my gosh it has been a long road for you. Poor baby.

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Joan
You really have had your share of losses. It is especially hard during the Holiday Season...Think of the fun times and hold onto the living!!! My mom and dad are quite sick and of course my son also has been given 6 years maximun....and I lost three kitties this past year..so I know what you are going through. My thoughts will be with you tomorrow! We will be going to Greensboro ( a 4 hour trip) and spending it with my daughter (Candypooks) her husband and friends!! Where will you be spending Thanksgiving?? And do I have your email??

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Lorraine S., S.I. NY
Thanks for letting us know how Walk is.
So Happy for you!

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Cora,
You would walk backwards and rub cheeks with the horsie. HEH

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Hay Joan
So sorry your feeling the losses. Thanksgiving has a way of doing that. Just know that you have a massive family here who love you. Most of us are just an email away. In case you don't have mine it's trout_seeker@msn.com.

Joan and D'Anne,
Big warm holiday friendship hugs to both of you.

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Renee
I'll have you know I LIKE rubbing horsie cheeks-the FRONT ONES!!!

###Renee
You are a sweetie!!!

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Yeah yeah yeah...

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D'Anne's message really made me stop and think, we all have had OVER our share of bad things to deal with, and--even though I am a newbie here--it really makes me all the more thankful that we have this place to come talk, support each other, laugh, cry, work for the horses and other creatures, pray, etc.

THANK YOU ALEX.

###Cora
Don't get "cheekie"!!!

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(((((((((((FOBS))))))))))))

Hay Cathy

When is the special call-in...you got a date for us???

Visualizing me standing by Barbaro's cheek:
(((((RUBS))))) Hey, quit trying to nip me!!!!!

Hi all,

Just wanted to put my 2 cents in also. I've called all the key senators, my own two, Alabama, Minnesota, Illinois, Oregon, Louisiana,
and left a message for Steven Meeks in Sen. Chambliss' office. I am so thrilled that there are many FOB's that are as passionate as I am about this issue.

Cathy Potter,

Please don't feel bad about balling, The first time I talked to Sen. Cornyn's aide, I did the same thing. I told him it reflects the passion about the bill.

Barbaro, angel,

Hope you had a healing day with lots of snacks, loving and spoiling! Hugs for Thanksgiving.

Everyone, please have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

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A nip and a kiss. Awe!

###Julie L.
You hit the nail right on the head..In the morning ...I run down to the puter to read the post and news BEFORE coffee...and the same throughout the day....my husband is understanding.... thank goodness!!!

God Bless the FOB's.... FOREVER TOGETHER!!!

###No update....I'll talk to my people hehehe.
But seriously here's what I'm thinking. Yesterday I emailed Eddie Kilroy. In the past he's read it on air and talked about HS. Yesterday he wasn't on air but voila.....he personally emailed back. In a nutshell he told me that after his trip meeting Senators he went home to his Texas ranch where XM had built a studio for him. Last week for a couple days his callers were making a lot of calls. I was thinking maybe I could ask him if we could designate another day where his callers would call and FOB would call also. What do you think?

JOAN...D'ANNE...DENISE...AND ALL FOBS FACING TOUGH TIMES AND HEARTACHE...

This is time of year to reflect on the gift of friendship. We have made many here and think of the bonds we have created. We are family, and we all pray that the days ahead are kind to those of you who are in need...that love finds its way into your heart...and that peace will forever be a friend...This place, this site would simply not be the same without you...you are loved...your pain is remembered...and your tears are our tears.

For these friendships...we all are grateful...

Cathy Potter

I say we GO FOR IT!!!!! Maybe Alex will post the date for it when it gets announced.

D'Anne..My heart goes out to you and your family...

I realize I am not the only one who has suffered a loss or losses..and I should be use to these feelings..

You know what surprises me, is after my Dad's passing in April, boy has my step-mom CHANGED.

But, yes we are going to Sulphur, LA to my husband's folks for Thanksgiving..My email is here at work..do not have computer at home..Joan77521@aol.com.

We are all such animal lovers on this web..and I truly believe God, and Barbaro, and all the suffering that needed us brough us together.

You should get better..

Cathy
Good idea...keep us informed!!

Barbara Kerr listed this link to this wonderful story - a must read. Thank you, Barbara!

http://www.hoofbeats-in-heaven.com/Memorial/Beau/

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Barbaro just called. He needs to talk with Renee and Cora. : )

##OK Joan
They won't be upset for you to recieve emails at the office??? I know a lot of bosses monitor that sort of ting.
You have a long drive too...how long will it take? Or are you guys taking the Harley...lol

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WOO HOO Barbaro says he wants to come to MY HOUSE for the holidays!!!

NOW I AM CRYING! ALL OF YOU ARE JUST BEAUTIFUL..THANKS

Cathy Potter, please keep us posted re Eddie Kilroy.

Just got the hotel phone bill this morning. YIKES!!!!!! Thank you Lord for letting my boss be so understanding.

##Cora
You'd better have a BIGGGGGGGGGGGG platter of studmuffins on the table...

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Ring ring ring...Hi Hunny Barbaro! I'm here.

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He can have a whole store full of studmuffins.

D'Anne..No so far I am not monitored..email anytime..No not taking Harley, never when traffic is very heavy.

I only have 2 hour drive..Greensboro is pretty.

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He's on the phone with Renee right now-telling her he WON'T be coming to visit her!!

Barbaro,
I'm teasing you...mommie has studmufffins, nickermakers, peppermints, pears, apples, carrots with green tops. Come on over. Here Barbaro, come come come, come on boy come and get em'.

###Cora
because they say to figure about a pound of turkey for each guest soooooooooooooooo B. weighs about 1300 lbs..yikes........I bet you are happy he is a veggie???? Can you imagine a 1300+ bird anywhere???Heh... heh.. prehistoric times maybe ...like those "birds" that used to fly around the skies.

Cathy Potter,

I'm in on the Eddie Kilroy call in day.

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Cora,
He IS coming to my house. :)~

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I wouldn't want to be the one to attempt to butcher that big bird, let alone stuff it!!!!

Renee can stuff it!!

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Well, here it is again. Another holiday and B. calls Cora and Renee. Hmmmmmph!!!

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Cora,
He IS coming to my house. :)~

Posted by: Renee Antaya at November 22, 2006 7:59 PM

HA-NOT!!!!!!!

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D'Anne,
You have me choaking over here.

cathy potter, GREAT idea.

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Margie

That's cuz I'm speshul!!!

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...nooo fihgtingg laydees...thair ees plenti awf mee to0
go aruond...

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Cora,
Who the heck can run fast enough to cathch that bird, let alone stuff it.

Hup YES.

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Umm Renee, just so you know, there is no A in choking-unless you're choking on an apple.

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A gargantuan turkey for Big B.? Knowing Renee, she WILL be the stuffing!

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Seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Cora. We can share the BIG one.

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Movie title:

The giant ostrich that trampled Manhattan!!!!

Sounds like some really bad low budget horror flick.

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....tee hee...

Is this Renee day??? They are picking on you...Ha.

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If it's for B I would be his stuffing. Choaking. he he

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I am NOT sharing, not even with RENEE!!!! He's MINE, ALL MINE, ALL MINE!!!!!!!!!

Joan

EVERY day is Renee-day!!!!

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Joan,
Cora gets me everyday and Pammie sits and laughs.

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Hay Barbaro, what will you do when your gigantic turkey is delivered and you find Renee in the cavity of the bird?

Renee
Speaking of stuffing the bird.........a friend was zinged by her mom the first Thanksgiving day she had her mom over. Mom asks daughter to run to the store and get something that she forgot....while daughter is on the errand....Mom proceeds to take out the stuffing the daughter had started and replaced the cavity with a Woodcock (a very little bird) and then finished it up with the stuffing. When the daughter was carving the turkey she sees the "little bird" and mom says daughter you just stuffed a pregnant bird...OMG the daughter was horrified and started crying hysterically...until they told her the truth....honest this is a true story!!!! Renee you wouldn't buy that would you???

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Margie

That's easy, he'll SCREAM!!! Then he'll run...far...fast, with a hitch in his giddyup or not!!

@@@@@@@@@@@
Coraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
U have tooooooooo shaaaaaaar wif all.

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D'Anne, I'll bet she became a vegetarian like me.

Visual:

The scene: Barbaro's stall
Who: Renee
Action: Popping out of the backside of a giant turkey
Wearing:...............

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This has been a tearful day. I just read the link that Barbara Kerr posted. I highly recommend it, very touching story that reflects most of our wishes to save a horse from slaughter. Maybe someday.

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ROFLMAO

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Cora--don't forget the audio portion of Renee popping out of the Turkey--the stripper tune...

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Aww, gee whiz Barbaro, do I HAVE TO????

The "sound effect":

A big, wet, sloppy, popping sound.

Cathy Potter
If you really want something to cry about, just picture Renee and that turkey. Poor turkey!!!

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You're going to scare B., Renee. Popping out of the turkey with giblets stuck all over you. I'm going to call and warn him right now.

:)~ :)~ :)~ :)~

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Margie,
Now that's gross.

###Renee
And a post script to the story
the daughter wasn't too sure they were telling her the truth until they assured her that turkey's do lay "eggs"!!!

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I'm not sure I want to know what those little pointed things are supposed to be, but I am grateful that you left off the side scroll this time. LOL

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I won't scare B, I'm not saying much. It's the bunch of you.

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D'Anne
I bet Renee would have fallen for that.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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Renee
At least she said covered in giblets and not covered in gravy!!

###Julie L.
Now I know why you are a vegitarian!

By the way the 1300# turkey won't have any problem delivering Renee ...

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Yuppers! Turkeys sure do lay chickens.

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I would rather the gravy.

By the way the 1300# turkey won't have any problem delivering Renee ...

Posted by: D'Anne in NC at November 22, 2006 8:17 PM

Yeah, even if it's a breach, there will be plenty of room for that delivery.

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ROFLMHO

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I'll come out smiling.

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Renee

You would rather the gravy did what???

###Renee
The upside of all this delivery stuff is that if their is a problem................Dr. Dreamy to the rescue!!!!....scrubs and all!!!

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Uh oh, Pammie is going to be jealous. Bet she's looking for a giant turkey right now!!!

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The problem would never end. Are you ready for this one turkey?

Renee and Cora###
I've got to slow down..I'm even typing the wrong words and misspelling words....geesh!!!

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Pammie's getting the meat cleaver. I'm running gotta go. Yikes.

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nah nah...can't catch me.

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I'll hold her for you Pammie!!

###OK you guys
you better stop with this "fowl uh...foul" dialog or we will be getting some hits or misses soon!!!

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Where is Pamela?

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I think she's out turkey hunting

##The 1300 # bird ate her..........oh poor Pammie

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It's spanking time.

D'Anne, did you buy a halo?

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ROTFLMAO...I almost choked on a tortilla chip...
Ya'll are hamming it up today...

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If it has scrubs on she's gonna love that.

Just want to say Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. I might have to get off quickly, so I just wanted to send wishes while I have the chance.

Have a happy day tomorrow Alex. We are thankful for you!

Felix, Lizzie and Susan E. - you remain in my prayers.

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I AM LOOKING FOR A GIANT TURKEY!!!!!

Tracie,
You're lurking?

###Absolutely........did you??? Did Cora!!! Did Pammie?

Margie,
Have a wonderful day tomorrow!

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Happy Thanksgiving Margie!

Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours too, Margie...

###Margie why fast? Did you spot the 1300# bird???

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The giant turkey bird is looking for you too.

Barbaro, Hey, Sweetie! I hope you enjoy the visit with Michael Matz this afternoon. It's beautiful here in TN. Just got back from walking my dog and the leaves are changed and so vibrant. I wish I could keep you when you get out of there-there are lots of beautiful open spaces full of buttercups for you! I hope you get some visitors on Thanksgiving. One thing I am very thankful for is your good health!!!!

Alex, I have been calling and writing emails to Senator Frist. I even included graphic pictures in one letter. They have to see how brutal those horses are treated. Anyway, I hope it helps some. Glad you are so passionate about ending horse slaughter!

Happy Thanksgiving! God bless each and every one of you, and you,too, Barbaro!!!!

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Renee, not anymore!!!...LOL

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I've ALWAYS had a halo

Happy Thanksgiving Margie

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Happy Thanksgiving EVERYONE....

...paging Dr Dean...paging Dr Dean...delivery in Stall #6...paging Dr Dean...

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Happy Thanksgiving Pamela!!!!

OMG she's giving birth.

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Turkeys are fun today. No spankings please.

Happy Thanksgiving Pamela!!!

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Cora,
You are sitting on it.

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Congratulations Pammie

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Cora, me too, but mine hangs at a rakish angle over my left eye...from my horns!!!...LOL

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You mean you can't tell a halo from a donut?? Man, I am NEVER having breakfast at your place.

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Tracie
Least we have halos. That's more than SOME people (read Renee) can say!!

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Tracie,
Hanging like that could hurt.

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I'm at work, and there are tons of people due to check in today. So I might have to scram quickly.

TURKEY ALERT! I just called B.!

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I would love to have pictures of everyone so I can picture you when I am reading all of these posts...how can we do that?

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I have a Pony tail. HEH

###Flash!!!!
This just over the news...a private investigator in sunglasses and trenchcoat has just caught a 1300# turkey on the beach at Hilton Head!!!

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Cora, very subtle...LMAO

Renee, nahhhhhh...ROTF

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D'Anne

What?? Kathy J. just caught Renee????

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I lost my halo a few years back. Now, where are those donuts?

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Julie, that would be kewl...the only way I know is to email to each other...I don't post mine on the net...don't want to scare small children...LOL

D'Anne, is that Kathy??? with a huge butterfly net????

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That's why Kathy J left early. She wants them to think it's a turkey. What happens when it nickers and neighs.

Wait...more news...it appears to be a 1300# bird having trouble delivering. Everyone is waiting to see the newbie.........

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D'Anne you're scaring me now.

###Renee
Look at it this way...a wonderful new world for you!!

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Tracie, maybe we could compile everyone's picture into a one page thing, and then have everyone try and match the picture to the name...how fun would that be?!?!?

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Why are you scared?? She hasn't said if it's you or Pammie popping out of that bird.

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Coming out of a turkey? OMG

Julie:

Well, if my picture looks more like Barbaro than you might have expected, don't be too surprised.

##Don't forget the gravy!!

I have a good recipe for sweet potatoes. Who want's it?

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Julie, that would be fun...but I'd be easy to spot...redhead!!!!!...LOL

###Cora
You forget...you are an angel!!!! Halo and all...

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Please go to www.turkeyandstuffingforhorsesto eat.net. There are recipes that B. might like.

Hold the butter!

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The FOB Recipe cookbook thread does.

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I can just see it now, everyone will send in pictures of their favorite durby winner.

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That's me-an angel on horseback-and the horse is BARBARO!!!

###I think I can up with a picture of me taken on my 25th.....

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I would be easy to spot too, short haired blonde hippie chick from the pacific nw...

Durby?????

What race is that??

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Renee, is it like Jo's turkey recipe???...LOL

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Shoould I post it here?

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I have pictures from my wedding. I look NOTHING like that any more....bummer. :(

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Cora, I don't look anything like my wedding pix anymore either...

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Cora,
You will be facing backward holding on to the tail.

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Those days are long gone for all of us.

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I still look like my wedding pix, only fatter...LOL

###Cora
That was the bear I met face to face one night in Jellystone!!!! You are the pretty one!!!

Here's a picture of me

Well...just had a guy from jobsite picking up his check..Question: you against horses being slaughtered? of course..went into detail..
Well..they are dogfood...and just like everything else...too many of them...you have to do something with them..overpopulated, etc.

IGNORANT PEOPLE

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Cora, you are indeed a beauty!!!

I suppose I could put my pic on my kitty website...

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Listen you guys, I have already been called much worse than a bear, or a horses' backside. It didn't bother me then, it doesn't bother me now, so there.

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Cora,
You didn't wax.

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Great idea Julie.

##Joan
I can picture him now:
Huge body... head a golf ball size....right?

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I will "wax poetic" just for you, Renee.

Yummy Sweet Potatoes

preheat oven 350

2 lbs sweet pot
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter melted

topping

1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup brown sugar
a bit of flour
mix together



boil and peel pot
whip w/mixer
add sugar, salt, vanilla,egg,butter
spray pan
cook for 25 minutes
add topping cook 5 minutes more
ENJOY!!!!!!

This is a top secret recipe and will explode in 30 seconds! Share it with NO ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I am not sure I have a presentable one. I still think we should all send a picture to one person on the board, and make a collage...

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Some people should be made into dog food, except that isn't something I'd ever feed a dog. I LIKE dogs!!!!

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no no no Cora, don't hurt the cat for crying out loud.

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boil and peel pot
Pot?? I didn't see that in the ingredients list.

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Cora,
You have a point there.

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Julie
We did all send pictures to one person. His name is Alex and he still hasn't recovered from the shock.

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Ditto on Pamela post!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving to you guys
I have to wrap two presents for Christmas that I am taking tomorrow morning at 6 AM. I will get on in the morning but I want to say Happy's to my favorite FOB'S who I LOVE to laugh it up with...Don't talk about me while I'm gone!!!!

Renee...gobble gobble!
Cora...you are beautiful!!! (and funny!!)

She lives in Maui, what can I say

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Joan, I would have rubber banded that check to the nearest paperweight & thrown it at him...
*that was baaaaad of me, huh?*

Cora, you have lovely hypnotic eyes, dear...

I felt like putting this guy in a pot of boiling water!!!
I cannot express in words what I really like to say...because I highly respect Mr. Alex and all of you.

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Yes, I am beautiful, aren't I????

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D'Anne,
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Enjoy!

Bobble Bobble

Joan

You might as well speak your mind. The rest of us have (well, those that have minds anyway). If Alex hasn't thrown us off, he won't throw you off.

Besides, he's still passed out from all those pictures. He'll never know.

Happy Thanksgiving Miss D'Anne.

You are one of the most special people out here.

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Warning! Warning!

We have a REAL Beauty on the board. Get out the green carpet.

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Joan, take a deep breath and remember--karma sucks. It will get him someday. He may find himself on somebody's plate...

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WHO lives in Maui?????????

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Yes, that would be me.

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I have tasted that recipe before, Renee, and it is delicious.

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Happy Thanksgiving D'Anne!!!

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Cora and D'Anne,
You are both special and beautiful people!

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My friends live in Maui.

Margie,
It is soooooooooo good.

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My favorite sweet potato recipe:

Cut sweet potatoes (not pot) into chunks
steam till done
Mash
mix in salt, pepper, parsley, butter and grated Italian cheese.
Eat.

##### Missouri Update

Just a quick note on the Missouri rescue horses. A video about the horses was produced and sold at the Horse Heroes fundraiser last weekend. If you'd like a copy, Fox Creek Vet Hospital (who cared for many of the injured horses) still has them available for $15 each. I thought those of you sponsoring horses might be particularly interested! If so, you can give Fox Creek a call at 636-458-6569 (but have a box of Kleenex ready before you watch it!)

Dawn at Homestead tells me that 2 of the horses have been adopted to good homes! I know Freedom is one of them, but she wasn't sure who the second horse is. I'll try to find out and post another time! Both adoptees are clients of Homestead, so they'll get great care, I'm sure.

And now to write another letter to Senator Ben Nelson! I found a Christmas ornament that just spells out "Believe" in white letters, so it's now hanging in my cubicle at work for inspiration--near my Barbaro postcard, magnet and Beanie. Very appropriate!

Have a great holiday, everyone--especially ALEX, MIKE REA, ERIN AND HER FAMILY and the BIG BOSS HORSE!

BELIEVE IN BARBARO

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As are you Renee. No matter how much I may mess with you, you are one of the very best.

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D'Anne, Happy Turkey Day to you too, but just how long does it take you to wrap?!?!!?...LOL

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Cora,
That sounds good. :P

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Oh, Cora. I just looked at your pic. You are so purrrrty. And I give you credit for being brave enough to walk around without plucking out your whiskers. I don't think the rest of us are that brave.

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Cora,
If you stopped I'd be lost. Now I'm in trouble. Huh?

##3
Margie,
You are priceless. ROFLMAO

##
Whiskers are a fashion statement.

Now if mine weren't so darn DARK, and if they weren't poking out in places most people don't even HAVE whiskers I'd be a lot happier.

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If I stopped you'd probably be in LESS trouble. Beware the dreaded spankings.

Tracie

First D'Anne has to get some blank paper and crayons. Then she has to draw and color her wrapping paper. Then she has to get tape (no doubt from the store) then.........
This is going to take a couple days.

@@@@ Hoove prints

Cora,
You are a nut! LOL

The Horse.com

Good news the Horse .com has a articul on horse slaughter!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank them! for doing that!
Burns is a #*&%$#

Dawn, that's wonderful news on the adoptees!!! So good to know they are getting well enough to start going to forever homes, huh???

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!!

Gotta go. Love to all. Thanks Alex.

Be right back

Bye Margie Happy Turkey Day

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Tell Burns to bend over we have a wild rabid turkey for him.

It's getting close to that time for you, isn't it Renee??

Hope you have a wonderful turkey day. Just look out for what (or who) may be lurking in your stuffing.

Horse

or http://www.thehorse.com/viewarticle.aspx?ID=8217

A "wild rabid turkey????

Now I'm even scared!!

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Cora, ok, I didn't realize D'Anne was doing her wrap from scratch...that explains a lot!!!...LOL

Words cannot express how I feel about all of you..you all have hearts bigger than the sky.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

Barbaro, we are all so proud of you, and so thankful you have the Jacksons, and Dr. R, Staff and everyone involved.

Alex..HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Before we all get full..let us all count our blessings..remember all of those animals that have suffered...

After the holidays...let's jump in and get this bill pass.

Be safe, have a lovely time..and may God always bless each of you...talk to you Monday...

Goodnight, with Hugs...Joan

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Happy Thanksgiving Margie.

Goodnight Joan. Happy Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving, Margie!!!!!!

Julie, I like the collage idea, I'd do it, if I had a decent photo program...

Happy Thanksgiving Joan and Margie!

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I'll volunteer to do it! It would be fun...

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Cora,
This company keeps us here until the end. I like the way you think though.

New's

Blue is tuff today for me. Sorry.
Go read this guys. Thank it will help us?

((((((((JOAN))))))))) Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!!!!!!!
We LOVE YOU too!!!!!!!

Look for "Horse Protection Groups Hoping for Action on Slaughter Legislation" - (November 22, 2006)

Renee
I was really thinking you'd get to leave early. Bummer

John isn't getting to leave early either. Double bummer.

Hello Barbaro~! Can anyone help me get to the pictures of barbaros little brother? There was a link on here yesterday but I could not find the pictures there was so much stuff on there. Well if anyone knows how or can send me the pics via Email @ bgdun@comcast.net that would be great! To all of you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Dont eat too much turkey big B...

Happy Thanksgiving Belinda.

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Not so lucky. :(

Belinda, it's actually a video of B's brother done a couple of months ago...some people were having trouble with Firefox but got it to work on IE...try this link...pick your video player & let it load...short commercial then the video...

Barbaro's Baby Brother

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Belinda it is on Alex's post yesterday.
Hope it work for you!!!

Update 1071: A few links of interest. The first looks at the journey of Mike Rea. It provides much background of Mike's life, and is within the broader context of the Barbaro connection: Beyond Brokenness.... The second contrasts Fair Hill and Philadelphia Park. And finally, here's Barbaro's Baby Brother (note: a couple of months old I guess).

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Debbie, I skimmed the article. Let's just hope that all the publicity is helping.

Anyone heard from DORA???

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Tracie
Thanks
Your faster than a speeding bullet.
That link will not work on my computer, but it will on my husbands.

Blessings to you beautiful Barbaro. May today bring you much healing, comfort, and happiness. Hugs and smooches baby boy. I love you Barbaro.

The miracle continues...

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Tracie
No, she been gone for three days.
Where is Dora?
She may have a house full of Family.
I will later myself.

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Debbie in LA....Thanks so much for the link to the article about our Bill on HORSES.COM. I have to admit...it made me so mad just to read it...THEY COULD AT LEAST LET US GET IT UP FOR A VOTE!!!!

#&$(@& I AM MAD...

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She's put up a couple posts nearly every day, but she sure isn't her usual self at all.

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Happy Thanksgiving Joan, D'Anne, Margie et al
((((HUGS))))

Happy Cathy, Thanksgiving.

That recipe of Jo's is REALLY good. LOL

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Debbie, don't understand why it won't work for you...I was on the site when I copied it...
not speedy on my part it's the satellite working good today...

Cora, I've noticed that too...hope she's ok...

Dear Alex, I am a long time lover of horses but have never been really motivated to stay informed on the races. That has changed for me since I became addicted to this website. Thank you so much for the time and energy you invest in this site. You have made the world of racing come alive for me.

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Attn FOB's in the Philly area:

I will be in your area in December.

Dec 10: Philadelphia
Dec 11-14: Elkton, MD

E-mail me please if you can hook up and we'll try to arrange something.

ruffian@cox.net

Thanks!

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Julie, was backtracking cause I thought I may have missed posts when refreshing...I will have to find a pic of me...I'm usually the one behind the camera...L
My email is under my name...just leave off the http:// & the / at the end...we'll start figuring out how to do this...

Thank you Tracie! He is a beautiful horse like his brother. Happy thanksgiving Cora. I will continue to pray for Barbaro, cant believe it has been six months allready WOW! He can do it...:)

Tracie and Cora,
I noticed it too, maybe holidays don't agree with her. It can be a very hard time for lots of people.

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Cora LOL
Happy Cathy Thanksgiving....LOL
I'm really TRYING to be happy today. Just listening to you guys cracks me up.

Jazz' post should have made you laugh. It got me.

I sent it to my husband at work, my vet, some friends. I can just see all these people laughing.

Dearest Barbaro...
Hope you're having a great day today and looking forward to checking in on you often the next 4 days. You are our True Champ Big Guy and an example for us all! You continue to remind us of "all that is good in life". You're in our thoughts and prayers 24/7. God Bless you "B"..God Speed.

ALEX, WISHING YOU A HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY AND THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS FOR ALL YOU DO. YOU'RE THE BEST!

TO ALL FANS OF BARBARO...
Wishing you all a safe and wonderful Holiday.
Take care and "Keep Calling, faxing and emailing..." God bless

Debra, WI

Happy Thanksgiving Debra

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cathy potter,
A very Happy Turkey Day to you nice lady.

Just be happy Cathy....

Happy Thanksgiving Debra.

Cathy

Don't worry.....be happy........
ARRGH!! I can't stand that song and here I am singing it to someone else.

Belinda, you are welcome, he is a looker, for sure....Happy Thanksgiving!!

Renee, I think she's down about some of the hospital bills...do you have her email???

If Renee doesn't, I do. You can email me if you like.

Tracie,
I don't think I have it.

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Hay Cathy & Debra!!!!
Happy Turkey Day to you!!!!!!

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Cora, I hate that song too....hubby has it on several compilation CD's...drives me crazy!!!!!

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Cora,
Is my personal secretaty. HEH

Dear Alex,

I don't know what we would do without U. Happy B'day by the way. I missed it & I'm so sorry. I do check on the Boss on a daily basis though.
Happy Turkey Day to the Most Awesome Horse In The World and Dr. R, Alex, Mr. & Mrs. Jackson, Michael Matz and everyone at NBC.

Love you all,

Marilyn Haley, Charlotte, NC

What you need is a personal spell-checker!!! LOL

Hello to all FFOBs and Horse Lovers Everywhere!
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Does anyone remember Macaroni, Caroline Kennedy's pony? the pony's name popped up in my head when I looked at today's date. I will always remember where I was when President Kennedy was assassinated 43 years ago today. What a tragedy! I will always wonder how different this country and the world would have been if President Kennedy had been allowed to live.
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On a brighter note, I want to wish all my fellow posters and postees a very Happy Thanksgiving! Just don't overstuff yourselves and be too sated! Gotta think of getting S1915 passed, and that means being alert enough so we can call, fax, and Email these reluctant Senators!

See Ya all later! Laura S. in drippy Snohomish, WA!

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That song has to go. My ex played it at our reception. I understand things now.

Happy happy Laura.

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Somebody posted yesterday about show jumping legend Gem Twist having been put down. Here's an article from The Horse.Com which is put out by Blood Horse. He was euthanized at 27, after a pulled muscle made it impossible for him to stand. Poor baby. I loved him from afar; watched as he and Greg Best became legend.

http://www.thehorse.com/viewarticle.aspx?ID=8214

Whatta good boy! CJ in Hammond IN

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Type to light miss letters I know. You sassy!

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Happy T-Day, Laura, from your fellow Washingtonian!

(Drippy Vancouver, WA)

A HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL...There's a lot to be grateful for. Be safe....Love, Ernie :)

Hi Ernie:

Happy Thanksgiving to you too!!!!!!

I hope all of my Barbaro Friends have a very Happy Thanksgiving!! I'm sure we will be together over the long weekend.

Sweet Barbaro,
Happy Thanksgiving to you. I hope it's your best yet. I will check on you over the next four days. Be good no nipping. The angels will be with you day and night. Stay warm watch football. I love you bunches. Muah You are magnificient!

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Happy Thanksgiving Ernie!

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Happy Thanksgiving
Laura
Ernie
John Boy

The most happiest of all to you Renee.

Cora,
Same to you my friend!

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Renee's so speecciialll

####Debbie LA, where have you been? Miss seeing your postings today! You're the friendliest person here-it's just not the same without you!

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Wait....you guys aren't leaving yet are ya?
Who's gonna keep me company since my mean boss won't let me leave early?

cathy potter,
You're special too.

####I'm stuck here too, Cathy...

Apparently her boss isn't very special though.

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Renee
Ya know I was just kiddin' ya don't ya?

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Cora, I was just thinking an email might get her attention...no biggie...L

Laura, my Mom was still carrying me 43 years ago today. I do remember hearing about Macaroni tho...

Happy Turkey Day to you, Marilyn, CJ, & Ernie...

cathy,
Same here I'm here until 5:30.

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Jo (UK) Your cook the turkey is so funny, really made me laugh and that seems to take a lot now-a-days. Do you do harvest days in England? I have been watching things about the Pilgrims. Anyway, thanks so much for the laugh!!! I will think of you when I pour my self a glass of turkey (after all my Jack Daniels)and put my "turkey in the thermomater".
So many great people on the site

To all Fans of Barbaro have a "great Thanksgiving" or what ever you celebrate. You will be in my Thanksgiving prayers.

Barbaro, sweet, sweet prince I loved reading about how Mrs. Jackson can just sit with you in your stall when she need some time to think. What a "gentlman" you are at such a young age. But, I am not surprised because of your magical spirit and the inspiration you give to so many is a miracle. Love and prayers.

Karen M. Dallas, Texas

Keep calling Senatore!!!!

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Renee
uugghhh
They usually let the inmates out earlier don't they?

cathy,
I meant what I said. Just bounced off of you. yes I knew. I'm just me.

cathy,

They left hours ago.

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Hi Guys... I did a search and the last we heard from Dora J was: Barbaro Updates 138
Posted by: Dora J Crow/Montgomery,Alabama at November 21, 2006 2:05 PM

Hope all is OK. We need to pray God knows where she is.

Horse Hands Across America and the World!
Keep the Faith!
Hoofray! Hoofray! Hoofray!
God spoke "Horse" and it was amazing!

Barbaro,

You have ACN and a WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING!!

KF should have delivered some treats late this pm for you and the Donor horse's for tomorrow form all of us here. We all love you so very much! If any one ask me what I am thankful for I will just smile and say BARBARO!!

Prayers to Erin and her family and all that need them.

May each and every one of you have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! Be safe in your travels and enjoy the time you have with your families.

FOB's ARE THE GREATEST!!! You guys have more heart and soul than any "one" I know. Thanks to Barbaro you all found one another and will have life long friendships. May God bless each of you.

BLB!!

FOB FOREVER!!

Karen - TN

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Does anyone have Dora's email? Send out the search party. Where'e the posse when we need em?

Carrot Posse here.

Yes, I do. If you want to email me, I'll send it to you. I don't feel right about posting it. (Which is stupid, since I post my own all the time. LOL)

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HELLO EVERYBODY! I hope everybody has a great thanksgiving!

Hey Lynda:

Hope your Thanksgiving turkey LOOKS better than it ever did. I hope you SEE everything clearly!!

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Cora
I don't want to intrude...if you've emailed her to let her know we want to hear from her, that we love & care about her then I'm sure she'll get the message.

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Here is a picture of Macaroni... Caroline Kennedy's pony. So Cute!

http://www.presidentialpetmuseum.com/Pets/Macaroni.htm

Horse Hands Across America and the World!
Keep the Faith!
Hoofray! Hoofray! Hoofray!
God spoke "Horse" and it was amazing!

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Cora,
You respect her privacy and that is nice of you.

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OK, I'm confused...what's new, huh???

GONNA GO THIS ROUTE!!!!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE!!!
MY LOVE & PRAYERS FOR YOU ALL FOR A WONDERFUL & SAFE WEEKEND!!!

I thank God for finding all of you!!!

Cathy

I haven't emailed anyone.

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Lynda
Happy Turkey Day back at ya. Remember "SEE THE TURKEY....not be the turkey.

Lynda,
It's nice to see you Happy Thanksgiving.

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Cora,
Who are you e-mailing now? LOL

Absolutely no one.

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Yeah sure. ;)

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Lynda, Hope you have a happy Thanksgiving and eat til your stomach's content!!!

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Cora, we thought you were emailing twin Dora...LOL
Told you, I'm confused!!

HAY LINDA!!!!!!!!

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Amie, your so sweet. Thank you!

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C. Jaffe
Did you read the article from The Horse.Com?
The one on Horse Slaughter?

I just wrote a email to the publisher Stacy and the editor Kim. Thanking them for print it.
Happy dance Happy dance in Alabama.

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Cora
How do I get spell check on this site. Boy that would be nice!

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Laura S.
I remember the date well.
He did on my 12th birthday, was a sad party!
Love to all the FOB Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Family coming soon.

Goota go...Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

He die, not did, where the spell check??????

Bye Renee

Debbie

Use Firefox. The latest version has a built in spell checker.

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Sorry that should read...LOL...

HAY LYNDA!!!!!!

I don't remember having any of Jo's turkey~~~~~

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Debbie L.A. I know you didn't ask me. But...I do my wrting in Word, do spellcheck and then copy and paste to the site. That is also how I do my ending below. It gets boring to keep typing it, but it is important to me to use it.

Horse Hands Across America and the World!
Keep the Faith!
Hoofray! Hoofray! Hoofray!
God spoke "Horse" and it was amazing!

Let's hope instead of Lael Farm or the Kentucky Horse Park that Barbaro goes to stud! I think its contingent on the the laminitis foot growing back and becoming viable. I'm guessing that the bone in his other leg will be pretty darn strong.

Susan E. - I'm thinking of you and Felix and hoping you've both had a good day.

BYE RENEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

Hay AMIE!!!!!!!

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Renee
HAPPY TURKEY DAY
You are very special...and I know it.

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Hay Jake, I can just see little baby Barbaro's running around...tooooo cute for words...

Hi, Tracie! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving with your loved ones!!!

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Debbie LA, glad you are here. Hope you have a happy Thanksgiving, too~:):)

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Linda Lee, good idea...
I figured out to put the links together in wordpad instead of trying to type them out....

Hi Mr. Handsome Barbaro!!! Ready for turkey day? I hope that you get some special snacks as you have so much to be thankful for :) Just hink about it, Edgar, Dr, Dean, all of your nurses, Mommy & Daddy Jackson......and of course all of the FOB's that are thankful for you right back :)
I will be thinking of you and while I am saying my prayers for those things that I am most thankful for, you will be on the list. You continue to be a bright and shining star on the world and an inspiration to so many - keep your handsome chin up. BIG, BIG horsie hugs, kisses, ear scratches, nose rubs and MUCH LOVE!!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!!!!
Laura

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Cora, what a beautiful site! I bookmarked it so I can go back and look at all the pictures. But Vanessa -- perfection!

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Amie you too

CATHY and CORA:I am sure the turkey is going to look better this year than before!!!

Don't forget Sangrita tomorrow at CHD (#11 Stakes Race)! He has also entered her in a smaller Stake at Laurel, I guess just in case tomorrow does not work out.

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Thank you, Amie, you too!!!
It's just hubby, me, Mom, & Dad & the furkids, but we cook enough for a small army...

Be back in a while gotta take the above furkids out for their afternoon walk...

To all of you Barbaromanics who are traveling this holiday - please be careful - please be safe. I will be traveling a bit tomorrow - driving 4 hours - and I will be careful and safe as well.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERONE!!!

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Sally
Happy Tanksgiving back at you.
Be safe and have a great day.

Thanks for the update. You're the man, Alex!

I want to wish my extended Barbaro family a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving.

We all have so much to be thankful for.

It's been a wild ride these last six months, and I just want to let each and every one of you know, how grateful and thankful I am for knowing you all and for being priveledged to be a part of Barbaro's magnificent journey of life.

I am very thankful for this.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all.

Therese

Sally, girl,

Drive safe tomorrow. Giddiup girl!!!

Just received a email from the publisher of The Horse.com.
I emailed and thanked her for printing the article on Horse Slaughter.
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Thank you very much for your note, Deborah! Best wishes, Stacy.
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Let me just say, she is faster than my senators

####Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Therese!

Tracie... I also put all the Barbaro items I want to remember in a Word document. Saved as "Barbaro Items". This is where I have the birthdays, links, even pictures I want to save.

Happy Turkey Day! We all have so much to be thankful for. I am so glad for Barbaro's life and for the friends here. Life is so good. Have to say because of God!

Horse Hands Across America and the World!
Keep the Faith!
Hoofray! Hoofray! Hoofray!
God spoke "Horse" and it was amazing!

With deep and unswerving loyalty and love and gratitude to all under whose hands Barbaro have passed in his brief but shining life. Alex, The Jacksons, Dr. R and his tireless staff, Edgar, Edmundo, Kennet Florists, Peter, Tim....all those who have shaped him and honed him and loved him into learning how to be what God meant him to be...May we all continue to work towards an end of horse slaughter, and may we all work together to support and assist in any way, all those who labor on Barbaro--beautiful Barbaro's--behalf. I give gratitude and thanks. And love: Jonna and the retired racing greyhounds of GCNY, Inc. in Liverpool NY

Hi Jake:

Wasn't Valerie a beauty???

I hope you enjoy the pictures. I haven't done so yet, but I am planning on getting your books. I am looking forward to reading them.

Happy Thanksgiving Therese

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Have a Happy and safe Thanksgiving everyone. This site has given each of us so much to be grateful for. Please keep those who are depressed, or lonely, or frightened by life in your prayers.

And, thank you Barbaro for being such an inspiration.

Hi Lorraine,

I am so happy to hear Walk is doing so well! What wonderful news! Dr. Richardson is the best! Chalk it up to another miracle!

Happy Thanksgiving!

A good evening and wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving to all the Fans of Barbaro.

We have so much to be thankful for that I cannot begin to list everything. I hope you all have a peaceful day.

Special thoughts for all who are ailing.

Marg
Proud member, Fans of Barbaro

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I'm back...
Hope ya'll were good, while I was out...L

Hubby went to pick up a turkey at one of our local BBQ places...so I don't have to worry about cooking that tonight...YAY!!!

Dear Alex
Have a spendid Thanksgiving. Maybe you can visit the barn tomorrow with your pockets full of carrots. We can all give thanks for Barbaro.

Hay, Tracie, and all,

Just stopped in. Wishing everybody a Happy and safe Thanksgiving.

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I am filled with gratitude for Barbaro's health and healing and for the most special people on this earth: Roy and Gretchen Jackson, Edgar Prado, Dr. Richardson, Dr. Sweeney and every single doctor, nurse, vet tech and staff person at New Bolton, Dr. Anderson, Michael Matz, Peter Brette, Alex Brown, Tim Wooley, the staff of Fair Hill, Sabina Pierce, the staff of KS Florist, and all you wonderful FOB's. There is great goodness in this world. Thank you, God for all.

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Hay Barb...Happy Turkey Day to you & the family...Chunky said she wants extra carits tomorrow cause she's eating for two...L
((((((((BARB))))))))))

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Happy Thanksgiving Barb!!!

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Christine, ditto...Happy Turkey Day to you!!!!

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Chunky gets lots of carrots, whether she's eating for two or not. That's why we named her chunky!

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Tracie,

Thanks. I just started some of my cooking. Did you see where Michael Matz said that Barbaro now weighs in at 1,135lbs?

Barbaro and I will have something in common by Friday..

The best to you and yours..

Nighty, night Barbaro and a Happy Thanksgiving to you!! I know you have lots to be thankful for big guy, so do I. Time to tuck you in all nice and cozy for the night. Now, not too much turkey or football, and be nice to all the relatives!

God bless Barbaro and thank you Lord, for all you have done for him.

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

Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow FOB's and our fearless leader, Alex!

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Barb...LOL

Christine, I know, our boy is still growing...I'm hoping some of that new weight he's gaining is MUSCLE in his right hind....

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Got to leave all you wonderful FOB for a while, have to start that cranberry salad & a pie or two...
Will check back in later tonight!!!!!

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Christine, thanks for the good wishes!!!!! I'll be chunky tomorrow!!!...LOL

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I'm heading out on a ride before it gets dark. I'll check in later. I hope I don't weigh 1,135 on Thursday! ! !

Alex, After all your hard work (which I have so much appreciated) it gives me such pleasure to know you finally got to meet The Big Guy. I am so happy for you! Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Judy R

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HAPPY ALMOST TURKEY DAY TO EVERYONE!! :>) I DIDN'T THINK THERE WOULD BE MANY POSTS TODAY DUE TO THE HOLIDAY, GUESS I WAS WRONG, HUH!??

LUV YOU ALL,
CHERYL G
:>)

PS- I'M REPOSTING MY POST FROM LAST NIGHT, DENISE REALLY NEEDS OUR PRAYERS. THANKS SO MUCH EVERYONE!!

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=dnise

PLEASE ALL IF YOU COULD LIGHT A CANDLE FOR DENISE WHO VISITS OUR AOL BARBARO VIGIL SOME, WE'D REALLY APPRECIATE IT. SHE IS PRETTY ILL AND IS ONLY 53, SHE WENT TO VET SCHOOL WITH DR DEAN AND IS A GREAT LADY. IT'S UNDER "DNISE"
THANKS!!
LUV, PRAYERS AND HEALING FOR DENISE,
CHERYL G

Good evening, Champ:
Spent the day in the car, 12 hour drive. Five hours on the phone to senators. Sooooo over my minutes!
Thank you Alex, the Jacksons, Dr. R and staff and Kennett Florist for allowing me to be a part of this incredible journey. So much good has come from Barbaro's injury. And the wonder of it all will continue! So much work to do that will get done in the spirit of Barbaro!
Daryl
Proud member of
Fans Of Barbaro!

Omigosh, Alex you got to touch the Big Boss Horse!!!

You deserve it. I am sure you gave him love from all of us!

Alex - that is soo awesome. You have lot to be thankful for tomorrow - you go to see Barbaro and you spent quality time with him. That is too cool.

Congrats Alex

XXOO

Alex:

I'm glad you finally got to meet Barbaro. If any one of the FOB family deserves that honor, it is most definitely you!!!

Alex: I am beside myself that you FINALLY got to visit with Barbaro, up close and personal. Absolutely no one deserved this more. How thoughtful of Mrs. Jackson!

Looking forward to your update tomorrow with all the details.

OW WOW!!!!! Congrats Alex!!! Whatta treat that is for all of us that you got to see him!!!

Hi Cheryl!n I will go light a candle for Denise

Happy Thanksgiving to you Barbaro, and all of you here. (she types with tears in her eyes). The love and friendship on this site puts a lump in my throat at times. You all are very special. Thank you Alex, for the surprising word on your visit. I look forward to hearing more tomorrow. Bless all of you, and a special thought for the ones needing a little "special help". Becky, Woody, and Pro Baq

Oh Alex, I am so happy for you. That is the best news. Your observations show that he is truly doing so well on his recovery path. I love knowing his coat is shiny, his eyes are bright....those are signals that he's OK. Thank you again for everything you do for us. Now I wish you'd gotten some pics...:) but your account is enough.

Mrs. Jackson, your kindness is so beautiful. Thank you for letting Alex see Barbaro. We are all thankful for you giving us a glimpse of Barbaro's world while he heals.

Life is so darn good.

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody.

Healing, Love, Peace,
Lyn Gilbert

I pray that the Jacksons reconsider their plans for Barbaro when he is well and released from NBC. He is a champion, he has shown great strength and courage, he has fought the long road to recovery, HE DESERVES TO GO HOME.

Holy cow -- congrats, Alex! I check your site a couple of times a day for the Barbaro updates and have often wished you got to meet him. I've never posted before, but this is such great news I had to!

Alex, I'm so happy you got to visit with the big guy! I'm sure Barbaro wanted to say thanks to you for all you do for his friends, keeping them up to date, no matter what! Can't wait to hear more details tomorrow...Mr. and Mrs. Jackson are so kind...

Alex, Alex, Alex,

You saw Barbaro!!!!! Hooray, that's just the best. I'm so happy that you were able to visit him. Thank you, Mrs. Jackson. An hour visit, WOW!!!!

Please, as you said, when you have more time, please tell us all about your visit. Details, please, details about how you felt seeing Barbaro .. how he behaved... everything!! Also, if you want to share the conversation you had with the Jacksons, we would love to hear.

Barbaro, loved great.. hearing this directly from Alex!!!! EXCITING!!!!

Daphne and Pee

Sorry, meant to say..

Barbaro, looked great....

Welcome, Kristen!!!

ALEX VISITED BARBARO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am crying, this is so wonderful. And here's Alex giving us a very spare, economical two sentences on the whole thing (men!!)....c'mon Alex, are you going to make us beg for every detail? You spent an hour! There's more to tell. You're going to dole it out so we savor it, aren't you?? C'mon, just a little more for tonight, please??!!

ALEX - I am incredibly happy for you (and green with envy, too - LOL)...you more than anyone else really deserved the honor of an audience with his majesty! I will eagerly await more details...and I just hope you remembered to kiss his nose for me! CONGRATULUATIONS!
Nancy

If I understand today's posts correctly about Barbaro needing a 1300 fowl for Thanksgiving....the only solution is Big Bird. There are no other domestic birds big enough, and I don't want to try to catch a wild bird that size. I like having two eyeballs and two hands.

Hi All....Been a while since I've posted, but I always check in several times a day to keep up with latest. I just have to express my happiness that Alex got to visit Barbaro! That is such a special treat, and no one deserves it more!! I'm so looking forward to hearing a more detailed report about the visit!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Alex!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Soooooooo Happy for you :) :)

You got to see our Boy! You more than deserve it.

Glad he is well!

Ro & Brady

BARBARO MEET ALEX (again!)!!!!!!!!xxxooooo.......great news today....Mrs J..you're the best!!!!

Thanksgiving blessings to all.....

Candles and prayers for all our people that need healing,comfort,hope,peace..and our dear animal friends..dear Felix,dear Opie...all all all.....

So nice to see pics of SABINA AND TOBY ..and she is looking 'top notch'....

TUCKING YOU IN BRIGHT EYES!!!!.....I am so thankful for you...my ears are brimming ....I love you so much....and all the FOB's that are so dear......

God bless BARBARO
God bless us all..

Love hugs,more hugs,thanksss to 'Father Alex' and everyone for every kind funny sweet generous brave and steadfast thing that people are doing...and those battling illnesses and disease..my hat off to you in spades...Linda H,Erin,Mike R,Dan F,Mary L..Rachel...(susan w always has the complete list bless her heart)

Nighty night MAGNIFICENT BARBARO
HAPPY THANKSGIVING,I LOVE YOU!!

Love to all,
Linda A Oregon....

Happy Thanksgiving to Alex, Bobby, all fans of Barbaro and horse lovers everywhere! I'm still somewhat in awe of all that has happened since Barbaro's injury and how pivotal this site has become to so many of us. We have that to be thankful for. I wish we could say how thankful we are that the slaughterhouses are closed, but that too will come.

Wow Alex - fantastic visit with the big guy!
Mrs. Jackson was so kind to make that possible for you. I can't wait to hear your report. Knowing your attention to detail, it will be the closest thing to being there.

Just finished several hours in the kitchen in preparation for the big day tomorrow. Time to take a break now.

Have a wonderful evening everyone!!!

Janice
Proud to be a fan of Barbaro

P.S. Alex

Doing the International Dance of Joy for you!

Ro & Brady

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Debbie L.A.:

I'm in East Alabama, and I've repeatedly called and emailed Senators Shelby and Sessions and gotten the routine responses. I think they are hopeless. I've gotten friends here to write to them and relatives in Tennessee to contact Frist, with the usual response that everyone else is getting. You and Dora and I may be the only FOBs on this site, but there are other Alabamians who feel as we do about the slaughter issue.

By the way, there was another horse dragging incident down near Foley about two weeks ago. Do you know any more about it?

http://www.al.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news/116306775919520.xml?mobileregister?nmet&coll=3

Flicka

Alex,

I am sooooooo happy that you were able to go see for yourself. How magnificent is he? You are so lucky, but so deserving. You have done so much for Barbaro. I bet he just loved your visit.
I can't wait to hear all about your visit with Bobby.

Now, don't we all have to give thanks? We have been so blessed with Barbaro and his will to live.

The miracle continues!

God Bless you all.

Nite
Therese

P.S. Slumber well, champ. Love ya.

Oh wow Alex you spent time with our boy? Can't wait to hear more about your visit

Hey Barbaro sweetie...I hear you're lookin' good! And that makes us feel just grand. Keep on keepin' on, babycakes! Time to tuck you in for then night. Fluffing up the bedding, turning on the nite lite, whispering a lullabye in your beautiful ears. Maybe tomorrow somebody will give you a turkey flavored treat in honor of Thanksgiving Day...But you know what? Every day that we hear you had ACN is a day of thanksgiving for all who love you! Sweet dreams, beautiful Barbaro! Hugs and smooochies!

Prayers for all who need them

G'nite Foggy

Yaaaaay!!!! Alex. What a wonderful Thanksgiving gift---your VISIT with Barbaro. Thanks for letting us know. Eagerly awaiting the detailed report.

Good Night and a Happy Thanksgiving to Beautiful Barbaro. (And we DO have so much to be thankful for).

Samantha

Wishing everyone a HAPPY THANKSGIVING tomorrow!
Barbaro ,HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you too! It sounds like you are growing into a Big Boy, just like your Dad Dynamo! LOTS OF HUGS and happy thoughts to go your way!
I will be in the hospital unfortunately for one day (Nov. 30) my MRI results came in and I have to have a spinal lumbar puncture done that day but I will let you know how that went. Then I have to wait for the results for that. I can't drive that day so hubby has to take me. I never had this done before so it will be a little scary.
Everyone, enjoy the holiday tomorrow,prayers for all who need them and prayers for the horses tomorrow, our calls , faxes and emails will make S1915 happen. The updates on the MO horses sound better, that was cute about Clueless being a pest! Stan got realigned and floated, that reminds me of something my son Chuck would do with his car!ha
Bless all of the Mo horses, I wish we could all go visit them and Barbaro someday!
mary mi

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Will be praying for you, Mary...

Hello, and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!
This is my first time posting, but I read everyone's posts everyday. This is the first place I go every morning. I too love Barbaro with all my heart!! I feel I know all of you even without posting. My place of employment frowns on using the internet if it's not job related. Anyway, I finally thought it was time to introduce myself and say thanks to Alex and everyone who posts here!! My name is Debby and I live in Kenosha, Wi. and I have been reading all your posts everyday since Barbaro's accident. Thank you all for all your work and wonderful posts. You all are great inspitation, I have laughed and cried with you. I wish everyone and your loved one's a Happy Thanksgiving! Alex, I am so glad you got to spend some time with Barbaro.
thank you all,
Deb

Welcome, Deb!!! I am a newbie too and these are a GREAT bunch of people!!!

Hi Deb:

We're almost neighbors. I'm right across the state line from you, in Lindenhurst, IL.

Welcome to the gang. Hope you stick around and post with us. There's always room for one more.

Wow, Alex, you got to visit Barbaro! That is so exciting! I'm very happy for you and glad to hear how well he's doing! I hope eveyone has a great Thanksgiving!
Jannie

Alex, so happy you were able to have a long visit with Barbaro. Perhaps the Jackson's and Michael M will allow you to be the one to visit & graze the big guy thru the winter when Team Matz is in Florida. That way you could give us first hand updates....just a suggestion. Thanks for all you do....

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE! WE HAVE MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR.

BEAUTFUL "BIG BOSS," HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING, AND I KNOW THAT YOU WILL ENJOY YOUR TREATS!

WITH LOVE AND MAY GOD BLESS ALL! DONNA LION FROM LELAND, NC

Barbaro,
How nice you got a visit from Saint Alex. God Bless you Alex for all you do. Barbaro stay warm tonight and keep healing. Thank you God for the wonderful people here.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL who care about Barbaro. Prayers and thoughts for the furry ones and all who are in need. Foggy you are always in my heart. Be safe everyone.

Thank you all for your welcome. I know from reading everyone's posts that I would be welcome and feel right at home with you. I am really glad
to be a part of such a wonderful group of animal
(Barbaro) lovers!!
Deb

ALEX,
AWESOME NEWS! That is so great you were able to finally visit Barbaro!!! OMG! That is too cool!
Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Jackson for allowing Alex to visit your baby!!! Wow...unbelievable.

In Awe....

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Susan E

I just read that your Felix had a difficult evening (last evening). I hope he had a better day today. Sending a basket of hugs and kisses to him and a lot of love. I'm glad you are home to care for him!!

Happy Thanksgiving to All!!!

Daphne and Pee

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Alex, that is so great that you were able to visit Barbaro! I am so very happy for you!

Alex
I am just so happy for you and just cannot wait to hear more tomorrow!!

How thrilled you must be and God Bless The Jackson's.

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A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE!!!

XXXOOO

JULIE, LOLA, CECIL, AND MONIQUE

Hard to log off tonight isn't it. all the warmth, feels good. Welcome newcomers. Took me a while to post too, but glad I finally did. Timer's going off. Bread is done. But I bet I'll be back some more tonight. Just imagine Christmas! Maybe we'll have good news on the anti-slaughter front to celebrate then too.

Happy Thanksgiving Julie. Please hug the kitties for me, especially Lola.

Cora,
Thanks for the welcome neighbor!! I live in Wi.
but work in Il. Hopefully we will get a chance to chat later, I am off to make some stuffing.
Goodnight to all!
Deb

I'm looking forward to talking with you.

Goodnight and happy Thanksgiving.

Congratulations Alex on your personal and up close visit with Barbaro!!! Wow!!! Fantastic news about spending an hour with him and the wonderful Jacksons.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the Barbaro Nation!!

With thanksgiving….

T-hankful every day for the beauty and grace and courage and intelligence that is Barbaro Jackson –Big Boss Horse;

H-orse lovers around the world united in Barbaro’s name;

A-nother comfortable day, another comfortable night – music to my ears;

N-ever, never, never give up the fight to pass S1915;

K-ennett Florist – fabulous folks who make all our wishes come true, who cater our parties, deliver our treats, and always go the extra mile for the Fans of Barbaro;

S-pecial, spectacular new people in my life who care about the same things I do;

G-lorious memories of the beloved horses, dogs, and cats who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge – always loved, never forgotten;

I-ncredible opportunities for learning about horses and racing and rescue operations and track safety;

V-irtual community of spiritual people fighting the good fight for those who cannot fight for themselves;

I-am blessed and thankful to “know” people such as Edgar, Michael, Alex, Peter, Dr. Dean and the entire NBC staff…and Barbaro’s fantastic mom and pop, Gretchen and Roy Jackson;

N-ancy’s Thanksgiving wish to you all:

G-od bless us, everyone!

OMG Alex, I can't believe it!! That has been my dream for you since last May, you must be absolutely in Heaven! If anyone deserves to visit Bobby it is surely you for all you have done. Can't wait to hear every detail. The Jackson's are just great people and know what you have done for Barbaro and horses everywhere. Awesome!!!! To dear Alex and everyone, have the happiest of Thanksgivings and to our Bobby, our Miracle, ACN and a wonderful day tomorrow.

Thanks Julie!
I don't like going to the hospital, especially when their are needles involved!
mary mi

ALEX..

good for you, I bet you were shaking when you went in there.Thats just so great.

TO ALEX,TIM, MR & MRS JACKSON,MIKE MATZ, DOC R AND TO THE BIG MAN-BARBARO THE GREAT---HAPPY THANKSGIVING. I KNOW WE ALL HAVE ALOT TO BE THANKFUL FOR, I KNOW I DO AND ITS ALL BECAUSE OF A HERO THAT NOW WEIGHS 1,150 LBS, IS LOOKING GOOD AND MOST IMPORTAINTLY HEALING WELL..

HAPPY HOLIDAY TO ALL..

AND MR MATZ, BEST OF LUCK WITH SANGRITA.

Alex: Thank you for your hard work on this site. Like so many others, I visit it several times a day.

To get to visit Barbaro had to be a treat. Tell us everything!

We FOB await the day when he walks out of U Penn and into the trailer to take hime home. That will be more exciting than had he won the Triple Crown...

Alex, I am so happy to hear you visited with Barbaro! The news brought tears to my eyes! It must have felt wonderful to see Barbaro again after all these months. I'm sure you carry many fond memories of seeing him train at Fair Hill. I eagerly await more details of the visit!
Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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I love that Nancy in CT. Every word of it so true!

And Jazz, your earlier post made me laugh! Very funny and clever!!

ALEX! Congratulations on getting to meet our beloved Barbaro! I can't wait to hear every single detail. Such an honor to get a visit with Barbaro and I can think of no one who deserves that honor more. Laura

Also, prayers for the Lost and Found Horse Rescue, may they be blessed for rescuing the horses at the Holland auction and may they have the ability and finances to rescue more horses every week,and find permanent homes for the precious horses that get that second chance in life.
mary mi

Welcome, new FOB's!

Mary, so sorry you have to have a lumbar puncture. I do not know what it is but it sounds horribly unpleasant. Good luck to you, and when things are worst, Be Like Barbaro! I have found this to be helpful.

Dora, wherever you are, hang in there and come back when you're ready. We'll be here.

Margie and Jake, thank you for your kind words for Felix. He has had a rough day again. Hopefully tomorrow will be better for him.

Everyone drive/fly/etc. carefully tomorrow.

ALEX, OMG! i am so excited for you and THANKFUL. i hope you told bobby how we ALL LOVE him and send all our POSITIVE thoughts every second of every day. you have been our lifeline, THANK YOU for sharing your WONDERFUL experience with us. you are a PRINCE.

Mr/Mrs. JACKSON, THANK YOU for allowing ALEX to see BARBARO. you have made all of our days brighter. we are THANKFUL for you, for what you have done for BARBARO and for what you have shared with us ALL.

FOB, may you ALL have a wonderful Thanksgiving. we have SO MUCH to be THANKFUL for. we are THANKFUL for everyday that we have Barbaro, we are THANKFUL for Alex and we are THANKFUL for having each other.

BARBARO, may you continue to stay STRONG and HEAL. we are THANKFUL for your recovery progress, one day at a time...you are our HERO and CHAMPION,forever.

we BELIEVE in MIRACLES.
we BELIEVE in BARBARO.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FOB.

Yay Alex!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SO glad you got to see Barbaro.

Looking very much forward to reading all about the visit. What a lovely Thanksgiving post it will be!

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Each of you have brought immense joy to my life through our association with and love of the one, the only, the INCOMPARABLE -- BARBARO!

Peace and Blessings to All,

Susan

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Mary, prayers to you that the results are good. I'll be thinking of you.

To the rest of my Barbaro family, everyone have a good Thanksgiving. So many things to be thankful for. All of our happy moments here that bring smiles and laughter fill our hearts with joy. "Another comfortable night" are now the sweetest words. And, all of our trials, when they are shared here with our new-found family, somehow become easier to bear.

My life is different now because of all of you. It's better. Thank you to all of you.

Oh, Alex. There is nothing like hearing it from you. I am so glad you got to see him!

ALEX - you lucky guy! How wonderful that you got to see Barbaro. You really deserve it.

Thanks for the MO horses update. Susan E and I are going to go visit them! I called the ranch today and left a message for a tour. They have tours every day except for Wednesday. I am so excited to see them for myself, and very thrilled that they are doing so well.

To all FOBs - have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

ALEX! It was only a matter of time that you'd be able to visit him. I am happy for you for the experience and happy that there seems to be a step down from the stringent precautions of ICU. There has been such good news about Barbaro, one after the other. He is reaching for full recovery.

I can't wait to read your report of the visit. Oh please, give us details! You are loved and respected. Happy Thanksgiving and God bless you!

ALEX,
I'm so glad that you got to visit Barbaro today. That also must mean Barbaro is doing really well. You've been posting his updates for us for 6 months and this is the first time you've been allowed to personally visit. To me that shows that Barbaro has improved greatly, AND the Jacksons think an awful lot of you!

I didn't get to make any calls or emails today I was at the hospital with my cousin all day. He is doing alot better and will move to rehab tonight or early tomorrow. I'll get back to it Fri.

EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING!!!!!

cindy a

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WHAT IS WRONG WITH DORA? IS SHE SICK?

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OH ALEX, I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU AND JEALOUS OF COURSE -- I'M SO EXCITED YOU WERE ABLE TO SEE BARBARO!! HOPE YOU SENT HIM LOTS OF LOVE & HEALING ENERGY FROM ALL OF US!!!

LUV & PRAYERS FOR EVERYONE,
CHERYL G
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Boy, oh boy. I step away for a few minutes and Alex meets Barbaro ! ! ! What's up with that? It's so COOOOOOOOL, that's what! We're are all green with jealousy! Congratulations, Alex. We'll be awaiting more details tomorrow.

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Welcome, Deb E from Kenosha Wisconsin. Glad to have you out from the shadows and talking to us!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and to all FOB's and persons of Good Will.

Rushing off to a gig wearing my Stop Horse Slaughter tee shirt (thanks, Ernie!) - hold down the proverbial fort!

Living Proof of the Living Truth

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

Happy Thanksgiving Barbaro!! Here's hoping you enjoy this Thanksgiving with all the treats you could ever have hoped for. I'll be thinking of you and praying for that left hind hoof of yours. Congratulations on reaching 1,135 pounds. I just know you're looking your handsomest now. Have a wonderful night's sleep full of your favorite dreams and remember all of us out here love you and are sending you hugs and kisses galore. Good night sweetie!!

Dearest Barbaro-you're doing great & Alex visited with you today! I'm excited to hear all the details tomorrow. You've had a big day with lots of company, so settle in for a cozy healing night & see you in the morning. Blessed Thanksgiving Day & everyday -- to you Bobby, to Alex, & all the fans of Barbaro! We believe!

God Bless You Mrs Jackson,So happy for you Alex!
This will be the happiest thanksgiving ever!
God Bless our Barbaro.
Off to Las Vegas for the week-end,I will miss you all,and Alex ,your report too.
But Happy Thanksgiving All my FOB Friends!
In the Barbaro department,we have a lot to be Thankful for.

Alex: I am so happy you got to vist the big horse, our Bobby, the Undefeated Barbaro...Have to admit it made me tear up - The highlight of my day.

Cant wait to hear details - glad to hear he looked good....PLEASE TELL MORE!!!!!!

Lisa in Colorado

I posted this comment November 14th. It is a gentle reminder that Alex created a message board so that those who like to share colorful innuendos and banter can have a place to post, other than the business page of this site. Please remember we are all calling daily to persuade senators to take S1915 seriously. Let's not take a chance of offending, should they decide to drop by to read what we are all about.

"This board Tim & Alex provided us use of has such a special purpose. First, we/I am so grateful for their combined generosity. We all check here when we want to know how Barbaro is doing. It is also “the place� where people from all over the world check on how Bobby is doing as well.

There are prayers posted, poems, information about race track safety shared, updates about the S1915 initiative that so many are working so hard on getting passed. We speak of losses, sickness, death. People like the Jackson's, and Dr. Richardson come from time to time to read about what the fabric of the "Friends of Barbaro" is made of and what they are doing and saying. It would not surprise me to learn, the Senators, we have worked so hard to establish contact with regarding the S1915 bill getting passed come to read about what we have to say. Let's hope, that what they read here, encourages them to partner with us, rather than offending or driving them away.

Having said shared that, perhaps it is time to remember Alex provided us a place where we can speak more candidly, the message board. Alex put the message board in place so that people did not have to scroll past chit chat when looking for pressing information. This is a reminder of ground that was covered several months ago. S1915 is such a hot topic these days. Let's be sure and not give a negative impression should we have company so to speak drop by for a quick read."

Alex, I am thrilled you got to see Barbaro!!!
Please tell the Jackson's thank you for us!!!
They are so sweet to allow us into their lives, just b/c we love their boy.

Happy Thanksgiving to all...still have some stuff to do to get ready for tomorrow!

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Welcome back to Sarah......

Welcome to Kristen, DebbyWI, & Matt D........

MaryMI, prayers for you & Chuck.......

Nancy in CT...love, love, love that!!!

(((((((((((FOB))))))))))))))) Prayers & LOVE to all!!!

Alex,

I am so happy that you visited Barbaro today. Wow, how cool is that?

Many thanks for the updates and putting up with all of us. LOL I look forward to hearing all about your visit tomorrow.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Jeannette in PA

Alex -
Thanks, as always, for the good update, especially since it was an "eye-witness" report this time!

What a wonderful birthday gift for you today during your birthday week, to see the wonderful boy. You deserved the special visit for all you have done for us here on the board. Thanks to Tim, too.

I hope Barbaro will have ACN, as always. I will continue praying.

Hi Alex - I feel just wonderful for you. Having the opportunity to meet our boy as well as the Jacksons - what more can you say! It was so nice of the Jacksons to allow you to come and visit with "our boy". I sure hope that you told him that there are so many, many people pulling for him and hopefully you got to give him some treats and most of all a big "hug" from all of us.

I can't wait to read your blog tomorrow - Happy Thanksgiving to all of my American Friends on the TWR site.

Sylvia and Cooper (Woof) Keswick, Ontario Canada

Alex-I'm sitting here grinning from ear to ear about you getting to see Barbaro. What a wonderful experience that must have been. Mrs. Jackson is such a wonderful lady. I received a nice note from her a few weeks ago. No one deserves to see Barbaro more than you Alex!!

Were you around Barbaro any prior to the derby? If so, please share it with us.

Barbaro, Alex, Mr & Mrs Jackson, Michael & DD Matz, Dr. Richardson & Dr. Richardson, everyone at NBC & Pimlico, Edgar & Mrs. Prado, Peter & Mrs. Brett, Eduardo--my prayers for a wonderful Thanksgiving. All of us who love Barbaro can say one thing tomorrow: Despite what trials we may currently have in our lives, we do have something to be thankful for: Barbaro is getting stronger every day thanks to the love, prayers, and continued support of the above named people.

Kim
Nicholasville, KY

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A warning
Microsoft is recommending its new Internet Explorer 7, which has increased security features.

I downloaded this and restarted, and then it gave me various setting choices. There is one that is supposed to make the print easier to read on websites, so I okayed that.

It made it IMPOSSIBLE to read print!!! The print ended up with little color shadows all over it in red and green that had a dizzying, blurry effect.

I am straightening it out now on the phone with Microsoft.

So, if you go for the new version of Explorer, you may want to reject the option for the "better" print on websites...

It is better now that I have worked with the tech, but I will never be able to remember what he had me do to fix it...so please don't ask...

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So, Alex, do you think Barbaro recognized you? From his Fair Hill days? It's so cool that his family of friends continues to grow and unfold as his condition betters and betters.

I was so glad to read the words "I know, I saw......I spent more than two hours with Barbaro, talking with Mr. and Mrs. Jackson"

I can't wait for the next update!

Dear Alex,

I join with everyone else in congratulating you on your visit with Barbaro and the Jacksons. They are such wonderful people to think of including you with the lucky ones who get to see the Big Boss Horse in person. You truly deserve the honor. Thank you so much for everything you do for us who wait with bated breath on every Barbaro detail!

To the whole Barbaronation - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

To All Fans of Barbaro, I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving with lots of good dishes, great family get togethers, wonderful friends and lots of love from our furry friends.

To Barbaro, wonderful boy,get lots of love from your family and caregivers, many special treats and walks outside to enjoy the fresh air on Thanksgiving.

To Mr and Mrs Jackson, thank you so much for allowing all of us to be a part of Barbaro's life. Hope you and your family enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends and especially with Barbaro.

To Dr Richardson and Staff, have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are all so thankful for all you do for Barbaro.

To Michael Matz, have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a safe trip to Florida.

Last but certainly not least, Alex, we are all so anxious to hear more about your visit with Mr and Mrs Jackson and Barbaro. I am so happy
that you actually were able to spend time with Barbaro. Have a wonderful Turkey Day.

Sharri

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Going to the Forum

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Hey Alex,
I'm so excited that you got to see the Big Boss Horse himself and the Jackson's too. What an amazing day for you. Please tell us all about it. God bless you Barbaro - we are thankful for your continued healing and congrats Alex on your visit!
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Alex,

It is wonderful news that you were invited to visit Barbaro! I am so happy for you. (It's times like these that I wish we had Font Options with size, color, etc. This post would be lit-up!)

It's been mentioned many times already but, you have worked tirelessly for us concerning this website and Forum. You are being recognized for your efforts and Mr. and Mrs. Jackson obviously respect and trust you.

You should be proud of yourself. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson's actions have just spoken a thousand words to us. I'm so happy for you! I hope you enjoyed the time!

But, now I have to take a little extra money to my brother-in-law's tomorrow. I plan to pay my 9 year old niece to "cover" me while I use her computer to read your update! I won't be able to wait until we get home. My husband's side of the family doesn't understand my need for Barbaro news. Their loss!!

Take care and I hope Barbaro treated you well!

Hiya, Bobbey! How exciting that Mrs. J. authorized a visit for you from none other than Alex B. today! How wonderful for Alex and for you, sweet prince! He has galvanized so many efforts on behalf of you and other horses. Fabulous news! May your dreams be sweet tonight and may you rise to a glorious Thanksgiving Day. We are thankful for your life-affirming spirit. Hugs, pets, & "scratches" from your pals in CT - Robyn, Brent, & Nikita

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To Julie L., Karen M., & Jo: Lovely prayer from Julie's Dad. Have any of you ever tried "Booker's" Bourbon, a relatively new premium Bourbon from KY? I've always sworn by Maker's Mark, but it breaks my heart to say that I prefer my Manhattans with Bookers these days. Karen, please renounce that evil Jack Daniel's from TN and "cross the border" to good KY Bourbon, OK? (Guess where I was born?) Jo, you should qualify for dual citizenship with a turkey recipe like yours. To paraphrase Elwood Blues from The Blues Brothers: "God Save the Queen & the United States of America!"
To Laura: Yes, I always think of President Kennedy on this day and his beautiful First Lady. She would surely approve of our efforts on behalf of S1915. I named one of my dear departed Huskies "Pushinka", after Caroline Kennedy's dog born of Strelka, the Sputnik dog kosmonaut.
To Mary L.: Thank you for the update on the MO horses. Amazing progress.
To Joan: Please hang in there. Holidays can bring sad thoughts of loved ones who have passed, but each year can alos bring new friends & important causes. None/few of us woudl've ever met if not for the Big Bay One.
To Susan E: Thinking of you and Felix on a difficult day. My dogs did well with some steamed white rice mixed with small pieces of baked chicken whenever they felt poorly.
To/for Sabina: What a courageous lady. I am in awe of her desire to ride once more.
To Joan in CT: I used to live in Killingworth, CT. Have your ever looked into whether there may be any employment opps for you at "Pharmedica"? They provide very specialized educational materials for clinicians and may need technical writers.
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Alex! Great news! SO happy that you could finally see Barbaro. Can't wait to hear more about your visit.
Happy Thanksgiving to all. We have a lot to be thankful for. Hopefully next year we will have even more.
Keep growing that hoof, Barbaro. One day at a time!
We Believe in Barbaro. We Believe in Miracles!

Nancy in Va Beach :)

Alex,

No one deserves it more! Mrs. Jackson is so incredible...I cannot thank her enough for letting you have even more insight into this incredible fairy tale that is being told right before our eyes!!!

Have the most wondferful Thanksgiving as you have given all of us so much to be thankful for.

Thank you for all you do to keep all of us updated in Barbaro's incredible life.

Happy Thanksgiving!
Maria

Alex: Now that's what I call something to be thankful for......it's about time you got to see the "Big Boy". Wonderful news.....I'm dancing and crying with joy over here.......Oh my gosh!!!! Finally, after all these months. No one deserves it better. I can hardly wait to hear what you have to say. And spending "AN HOUR" with our Precious Barbaro....and with the Beautiful Jacksons. What more can anyone ask for. Thank you Father....no one deserves it more than Alex as he is our "guide" to the "Miracle that is Barbaro.

What a great day!!!!!!

"Please Pray for the Horses"

You got to go to NBC????!!!!!! Alex that is so great. I didn't think that would ever be allowed caused I went over there and read all their rules about visiting, infection and whatnot. Wow. Thanks Mom Jackson for your help in making this happen.

You must be so thrilled. What an incredible honor and priviledge. What an awesome Thanksgiving present to you and to us.

Again thanks Mom Jackson--that was such an awesome thing to do. I think you have a heart as great as Barbaro's.

Michael's Miracle

Margaret

SWEET BARBARO - maybe you're already sleeping 'cause you had a big day - a visit from your "Godfather" Alex! Did you remember him from Fair Hill? He is our dear friend who spends so much time keeping us informed about you...and many other horses, too. It's very nippy in CT - are you wearing your flannel nightshirt? I wish you love and peace and healing on Thanksgiving and always - YOU are what makes me feel most thankful! I love you, gorgeous!
BARBARO - CHAMPION OF MY HEART
Nancy (and kitkats Maizie & Seamus)

Happy Thanksgiving to you Alex - you so deserved to see Barbaro after all you have done on this site! On pins and needles - can't wait to hear all about it. You have a connection with him that will never be broken. Bless you, Barbaro and the Jacksons.

Many thanks to you Barbaro - for your legacy, your spirit and your amazing will to survive. You will prevail - we all love you so !

Soldier on beautiful soul

Precious Barbaro: May our Father continue to fill your road to recovery with healing light and may He give your spirit the calmness and peace to continue on this road to recovery. Father, thank you for the "Miracle that is Barbaro"

Lost in the Fog: Missing you so much, Foggy. You are in our Father's presence so I know that you are happy.
Father, thank you for "The Fog"

Barbaro Family: May you and yours (including the furry ones) have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I give thanks to my Creator everyday for bringing me to all of you. What a wonderful family. And of course, thankful for our Precious Barbaro who made it all possible.

Sending Thanksgiving wishes to Alex, Dr. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Michael Matz, Peter Brett, Edgar Prado, Kennett Square (our extended family), all of the people from New Bolton that have been giving our Barbaro the best care possible. May God Bless you and yours.

"Please Pray for the Horses"

"Therefore I will look unto the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me". Micah 7:7

Fantastic! End of the 12 hour drive, right to this site and see Alex got to visit Barbaro! My Thanksgiving came early. And Happy Thanksgiving to all FOBs!
Daryl!

Hello Barbaro,

Well, well, well! Something tells me you've known for some time that you would be entertaining Alex! Am I right?! Was that one of those secrets that you and your Mommy had with each other? Good boy for not spilling the beans Honey!

I am so happy that you got to visit with Alex. Did he bring you any treats? Alex, you DID bring him treats didn't you?

Are you ready for bed Barbaro? I hear it's cold on your side of the States so please grab your big fluffy blanket Honey. Lets pull it up nice and high on your neck to keep any nasty drafts away.

Only sweet dreams for you tonight Barbaro. Let the healing continue through the night and strength carry you through your Thanksgiving Day tomorrow. I wish for you a feast fit for a King Honey! Plenty of fruits and veggies and some spearmints for a treat!

I love you Barbaro. I'm so thankful that you are here and healing. Good night Honey. Remember, sweet dreams. XXOO

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Mr. and Mrs. Jackson,

Thank you for inviting Alex to join you in your visit to Barbaro today. We tell Alex everyday how wonderful he is but I think today, the compliment was taken to a new level.

Thank you so much.

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Robyn,
Thank you for bringing that up, yes, Jacqueline Kennedy would definity be against horse slaughter. She loved horses and had them just about her whole life. Remember her driving the sleigh across the White House lawn with their pony and the two kids? That was enchanting!

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SUSAN E.-I am so very sad about your Felix. I was hoping for a different outcome of his tests. I despise that dread feeling of watching our hairy children going down with the cancer. It is not something I want to experience again anytime soon. I am so praying for you and little Felix, for him to be out of pain, and for him to enjoy his time. You enjoy him, smell him, hold him and squeeze him as much as you can. Let him sleep on your head and in your bed, and you will long feel him everafter. I still feel Sweetness and Boo. I miss them so much.I miss their voices, and the smell of their fur.

JULIE L.-I am grateful to hear good news on your Lola front. It makes me a little happier knowing she will not have to cope with surgery, hopefully...my prayers are with you keeping her quiet and still as possible, you might want to drug her up with some benadryl to keep her asleep for 2 wks.(LOL) THAT is the ONLY way she will be still, and you know this...

CINDY A.-I myself am not sick, just sick of being sad. My sisters results confirmed the auto immune hepatitis, but they are not giving her Imuran(anti-viral drug), they are giving her a drug commonly used for leukemia/cancer patients called Purinethol. The Dr. has not even told her what stage her liver disease is in, or how bad the scarring or cirrohsis is. Life expectancy w/out meds is 10 years. Life expectancy with meds. is good, but if meds not tolerated, liver transplant is only option, which she will not accept. She has already upped her life insurance, again, and is going to get more. I am quite upset she is acting like she is GOING to die. I am furiously praying.
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Alex it is way cool that you spent so much time with Big Ole Barbaro today! I am so happy that you got the chance to spend it accompanied by the Jackson's. It is such an honor to hear your words every day of this special horse, and you are such a special guy to do thsi for all the world.

BARBARO-You are the special one today! You got to see our Alex! I am so jealous of the both of you! I hope it was nice for you to graze. It was so cold yesterday here, but was a little warmer today. Take care, Big Boy, sleep well. Dream that glorious dream of fields of clover and fresh grass everywhere, running wild, running free, wind in your mane and the crisp air on your back. Love you!

Prayers for all creatures great and small. Thanks for all those concerned about me, and asking about me. If you need to ever get in touch with me my email addy is- djcrow1524@cs.com
Sometimes when I am really sad, I just read and cannot post. Finding out about Felix, put me in a bad place yesterday(too familiar remembering my cats cancers), coupled with my sis news about the meds shes taking--over the edge.Sorry for worrying anyone.

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One more thing our Senators in Al are so not trying to change their minds. I still have not gotten a response from Sessions yet, either email or snail mail. The canned one I got from Shelby is so lame. I am ashamed for them. It is so sad and an even sadder state of affairs. They are heartless.

ALEX
Oh, I'm so excited for you, how thoughtful of the Jacksons. Of course, they know what a huge contribution you have made to the "Barbaro phenomenon". Without you we all would have never been joined together in prayers and good wishes for Bobbby all these months; and then there is all the hard work for S1915, horse rescue, safe tracks, and on and on. I hope you feel very honored to have been able to see Bobby,his privacy has been very protected, by the Jacksons, through all this. How very special that they invited you to visit with him, and spend a whole hour! I know you will fill us in on all the details. You have a great day tomorrow.

Bobby
What did you think of your special visitor today? He really is a very special guy! Glad to hear you've had another good day. Many things to be very thankful for tomorrow: You are still with us, you get stronger and better each day, you are blessed with such loving owners, loving and caring trainers, and all people who care for you, and of course you have the wisest, most compassionate doctor any horse could ever want! I continue to pray believing and expecting that there will be more good reports for you tomorrow. Sleep well magnificent horse, and may you, and all who love you, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

FOBs, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Cindy A, I hope your cousin will be all right!

Maizie, Felix is right next to the computer, in the armoire (breaking rules right and left!) and he's reading posts with me. He is quite enchanted with you and wishes you a plateful of white meat tomorrow. With gravy.

Bobby, time to tuck you in, sweet Velvet Nose. What a day! A nice long visit from Mom and Dad, AND and nice long visit from your Uncle Alex. I'll bet you two had a lot to talk about. Here's hoping there will be many, many more such visits, hmm? So tonight, sleep well and heal, and have ACN. Dream of all of your wonderful friends, old and new, and dream that this time next year, the one-year anniversary of the slaughter ban passing will be near! No clowning, and be careful getting up and down.

Happy Thanksgiving, my friends.
Susan, Felix and Lizzie

NO ONE and I mean NO ONE deserves the honor of seeing and spending time with Barbaro more than you do Alex! Congratulations!

Thank you for all you and Tim have done for us (your readers), Barbaro, The Jacksons, and horses as a whole. Many eyes and minds have been opened because of your hard work here. You have made a difference in many peoples lives and worlds, and that Sirs, is something we all can only hope to do in our lives.

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Dear Dora, I know what you mean, sometimes I just want to be silent and quiet too...

But know that even when you are silent we are all praying for you.

Many hugs, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving,

Julie L in Vancouver WA

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Thanks, my cousin is 84 and we are hoping rehab will help him. He probably had a mild stroke. He has strength in his arms and legs but no balance. He has been falling alot.

Sounds like the pain med is working for Felix. I'm so glad. Please give him my best wishes for a happy, painfree thanksgiving!
cindy a

Goodnight beautiful Barbaro........

BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
BELIEVE IN BARBARO

Congratulations Alex on getting to meet Barbaro!!

Lindann

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Susan E

Special Thanksgiving to you and Felix, sounds like you are having some quality time together, cherish it as I know you are.

I am still praying for a Felix rally. It can happen...

Hugs, hugs, and more hugs...

Julie

Daphne and Pee, nice to hear from you again, since it's been awhile. By the way, who is Pee? Is Pee a dog or a cat? Just curious!

Thank you for the update on the MO Accident Horses! I was wondering how they all were getting along, especially DD, since I'm one of her sponsors!

Well, gotta go now and light some candles for some furpersons, etc., who need special prayers!

Laura S. in drippy Snohomish, WA

Wishing everyone sweet restful sleep and a bright beautiful new tomorrow

Alex, I am so HAPPY for you. And for Barbaro. The Jacksons are just the BEST

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Dora,
I'm so sorry I'll continue to pray for your sister and her beautiful little children, and you and all your family. We should light candles for her. What is her name?

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JulieL I'm happy to hear your little Lola won't need surgery. I'm late getting in on this and wished I could have told you early on, one of my DB's kitties who is now 16 years old had a luxating patella very early in her life, and has done very well without surgery, and it seems as though the surrounding muscles work very well to support the knee joint, along with the bit of scar tissue that builds up in the process. My little Babee who is just five dislocated her patella when she was about a year old. She's a Manx, and it isn't unusual in Manx cats because of their disproportionately long legs. She learned very quickly how to snap it back into place with ease by just sitting down. It was really quite amazing to witness.. anyway, she never had any discomfort and now she behaves like any normal cat, is active, runs all over the place, chasing everybody up and down the stairs, like nothing was ever wrong. I hope the same for your Lola.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone There is so much to be thankful for in this place, in this time, we're all so fortunate to be here and have what we have and each other. I hope everyone has a beautiful holiday spent with loved ones

Prayers for all who need them
Love to all
Cheryl

Goodnight, Barbaro...love you, baby!!!

Alex, Thank you for us...HUUUUUGS

Goodnight, FOB!!!!!
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LOVE YA'LL am sending up prayers for everyone...

Dora, glad to see you, hon (((((DORA)))))

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!!

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Dora, you have mail, from my wildblue acct...

Alex, I'm SO happy for you that you got to visit with Barbaro today. The Jacksons certainly are generous, caring people, and it's so heartwarming that they care so much for Barbaro and his fans that they let you see him, knowing that you are our connection to Barbaro and that you'd be reporting back your visit to us. What a wonderful Thanksgiving gift for you and all of us. Thank you Alex for all that you do for us, and thank you Mr. and Mrs. Jackson for being the people that you are. Can't wait to read all about your visit!

Good night sweet Barbaro. May tonight bring you peaceful, healing rest and much comfort. You are in my thoughts, my prayers, my heart. Hugs and smooches beautiful boy. I love you Barbaro.

The miracle continues...

Happy Thanksgiving Barbaro and family. I know that because of Barbaro I have a new family. One that includes a pretty cool horse. Take each day one by one Barbaro. You've come this far, why not just keep going. Growing that hoof. Healing your leg and gaining your strength.

I love this magnificent horse!

In fact, as tribute to Barbaro tonight I will watch his Kentucky Derby race again at www.kentuckyderby.com and then go to bed.

Ashley

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Alex, I think many FOBs share my sentiments. If I can't visit personally with Barbaro myself, there is no one else I would rather see there than you. Now that you have seen him and said he looks great, I am content and happy. What a great Thanksgiving gift for all of us !!

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There are new updates on the MO accident horses on www.HSMO.org. I am so thankful to everyone who donated so generously to make their Christmas brighter. They deserve so much for all they've been through. God bless them on their new journeys.

Dearest Barbaro, sleep soundly and rest easy. Your main focus is healing and growing your hoof. Follow doctor's orders and enjoy your visits, treats, grooming and special grasses. All of our love goes out to you tonight. Butterfly kisses from Bella, Gracie and me.

At Thanksgiving...
I am thankful that I am alive in the time of a horse named Barbaro, and have witnessed miracles small and large around him - and because of him.

I am thankful that Barbaro has had and will always have the absolute best care and concern from all those connected to him.

I am thankful that there is a Tim Woolley Racing website, and that Alex has done such a superb job of informing and enlightening us. Not only about Barbaro, but with awareness of much good in the broader racing industry, and much more that still needs to be done.

I am thankful that through the Jacksons' generosity, Alex was able to see Barbaro today.

I am thankful that I've had the chance to "meet" and share with - by phone, email, and even in person - so many people who have been deeply affected by Barbaro and his saga.

I am thankful that FOB's have taken the opportunity to reach out to each other and to all kinds of worthy causes.

I am thankful that each day is a new opportunity to start fresh, and a new chance to enjoy life to its fullest.

I am thankful that when I go to sleep, I do not worry about being led into an unfamiliar place tomorrow, with fear and a terrible fate awaiting me. And yet, I am horrified and even guilt stricken that there are sentient beings who face this fear.

So...I am thankful that one voice CAN be heard to make a difference. And I am thankful that together, all our voices can be a deafening noise about S1915 that can be heard all the way to Capitol Hill. With all we have to be thankful for, there is one more thing we are awaiting. And we can do it. One voice at a time, joining into a chorus that cannot be silenced, right now. I am thankful to all who continue to inspire us to help make that difference.

Dear Bobby and Alex! How fantastic you got to be together today! Oh Alex I am so envious! I hope you gave him greetings from all of us. Happy Turkey Day to you both and God Bless!

Alex -

A visit with Barbaro and Mrs. Jackson, how EXCITING! Very happy that you were allowed to visit Barbaro. Hope you and your loved ones have a nice Thanksgiving Day.

Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, we will never be able to THANK YOU enough for allowing us to follow BARBARO's recovery and for everything you are doing for the horses in pushing for the anti-slaughter Bill. You have our utmost respect and admiration. May you and your loved ones have a nice Thanksgiving Day. We are thankful for people like you.

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Tracie, I did not get your email. I checked it at 12:00a.m. Did you send to: djcrow1524@cs.com

Cheryl Jones-My sis is Diane and her son is Parker, daughter is Summer. Thanks for your prayers.I am a worrywart.

Jeanette Cavalier, D'Anne, Nancy in Ct.-Your Thanksgiving wishes sent via email were very much appreciated! Thanks so much for your sweet thought of kindness.

All FOBs have a very grand holiday tomorrow, well today--it is now 12:02 I love you all, my cyber family! (((((hearts))))) ((((kisses)))))

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MARKY--IF YOU ARE SEEING THIS...WE ARE STILL THINKING ABOUT YOU AND YOUR DAD. PLEASE LET US KNOW HOW HE IS DOING, AND HOW YOU ARE AS WELL. WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY.

Linda H.- I hope that all is going well with your recovery. I may have missed your post if you were here. I skimmed and scanned alittle. Miss you, hope you are feeling stronger and getting around better.

Lynda P.- if u can read this u are such a grand dame. u make me 2 jealous of ur new eyes!LOL

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Dora; Wow, a grand dame? LOL!!! I DO feel like I have new eyes, and they are getting better slowly. I hope by next week I have better closer vision.

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Lynda-U still awake? The loud a$$ neighbors are at it again, screaming in the streets-OMG you would think I live in Compton or something

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DORA hahaha I am going to be awake ALL NIGHT LONG. Hahaha we sometimes have noisy neighbors.

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Lynda- Has Linda H. or Marky been on today or yesterday? Does anyone know how Marky's dad is doing in Amsterdam after his surgery? I hope all is well with him. I did not see any posts from Linda H. either, may have scrolled by inadvertently.

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I honestly don't know. I haven't noticed any posts from Linda H today. It seems like the board was a little slower today, i am sure because of the holidays. Yesterday I believe I saw Linda on though.

Good nite, Barbaro. Sleep peacefully, Big B. I'll talk to you in the morning, Thanksgiving morning! I love you, always!

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Lynda-Well I hope that they are bearing well with their respective sicknesses. I hope your eyes are feeling not so scratchy and that you have yourself a very happy holiday tomorrow. I am going to look up more info on that med my sister is taking now, it seems a really scary drug-purinethol. It even sounds scary...Now I have two sisters on chemo, cancer treating meds. The weird thing is-neither one is diagnosed with cancer. One has rheumatoid arthritis, the other-auto immune hepatitis that masqueraded as lupus/and/or/R.A. for years.

Goodnight, sleep well..when you do finally hit the hay! LOL Love to you and yours!

Gloria, thank you for the thankful prayer above, you have spoken for us all.

Harry Aleo's filly, QUITE A RUSH, won her second race (out of two!) today, putting on a real push when it counted and flying by the competition at Bay Meadows. Her new stablemate, ON DUTY, came out like gangbusters and led the field half way around, but tired in the end - she's only two, and this was her first race. If I didn't know better, I would have thought she was intended to be some kind of "rabbit"... She just flew down the course for the first half.

And TB Friends - well, my horse friend who lives in my house and I both donated to the Thanksgiving feed gift last night, and this morning at the post office I met a woman carrying a big box addressed to "Joe Shelton" in Woodland, CA. Another "knock me over with a feather" - ! She had lost her 27 year old TB back in July, and was sending his horse blankets to TB Friends for Thanksgiving! It is really a small world... and the word is connections, circles within circles; the world is becoming more aware of the need.

We are a part of that growing awareness, and for that I am eternally grateful to Barbaro, who has brought us all together in this mission.

Alex, the facilitator: For you I have no words, I am just so thankful. Thanksgiving came to you today, I believe, after reading your adventures. Many people recognize your incredible contributions... I hope your dreams tonight are splendid.

We believe.

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Dora, that IS strange. I dont understand that one...cancer meds and not for cancer. Yea I would do research too, esp why the docs put them on cancer meds. Yea My eyes are much better, just waiting now for the blurriness to get better. See ya later! Love you too. Have a great day tomorrow.

Wow, straight from the wonderful guy who clues us in daily about you==that you are looking great with a bright eye. Your indomitable spirit to get through this long convalescence is really amazing. No wonder we all love you so much. Go Barbaro!

Peggy in NEOhio, now Arizona

Oh Alex, you are so lucky and very deserving to finally meet the Big Boss Horse. MY heart smiled and giggled to know that you were there and I'm sure you felt as though you were "in the presence of greatness" being the horseman that you are. I'm delighted to hear that Bobby is gaining weight, indeed, and that he has a bright eye. Love, prayers, faith, and God are alive in that big beautiful bay. I am so thank-ful for your generous spirit in providing us with this site, it is a part of my daily life and my connection to Barbaro and all the wonderful people who love him and all equines.It is with a full, grateful heart and a tear in my eye that I say thank-you to you, the FOB's, and all those closest to Bobby who inspire him, will him, and help him in his continued fight to win this race. Peace and love to you all.

Dora Crow in AL: Back in 1992, I knew a lady in Albuquerque who had systemic scleroderma. Her doctor was treating it with methotrexate, a cancer drug. At that time it was considered experimental, so her health insurance carrier would not pay for her treatments. So doctors have been using cancer chemo drugs for other purposes for quite some time! Just thought you'd like to know!

Laura S. in Drippy Snohomish, WA

Happy Thanksgiving Barbaro!
My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro!
You had a special VIP visitor today, thanks most especially to Mrs. Jackson!!
Bet they didn't need to introduce ALEX to you -- you knew didn't you!!
I continue Novena prayers and votives for you 24/7, and a multitude of angels keeps watch over you. Remember positive healing thoughts!
Love you!!
Lou Ann

Warmest Thanksgiving Wishes to all FOB's, there is such a warm glow coming across from the site tonight . . . beautiful!
Be assured prayers continue always, and hugs sent, to all in need here. Your presence here, two legged and four legged, wraps us all together in a huge cozy quilt of many beautiful patterns and all sewn together with love.
Happy Thanksgiving wherever you may be!

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Lynda P.-I know you are probably asleep, but OMG-This med is a immunomodulator, so is methotrexate, that my other sis takes! They can be both used for Crohns disease,I.B.D., Lupus, Leukemia, preventing organ rejection,ulcerative colitis and Rheumatoid arthritis! Shocking to me, but very interesting to read about. Thought I would let you know, nighty-night sweetie! :0)

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Laura S.-That is so very interesting to me. My nurse sister has been taking it for quite a while now, along with folate/folic acid for her rheumatoid arthritis. She says it has helped way more thatn any of the previous meds she has taken over the years. She just recently found out about the R.A. She just thought that the pain she had was from working too much when she was a E.R. nurse. She is happy she found a solution. Thanks for the info, it is neat that your friend took it for scleroderma, hope it worked as well for her condition. Have a happy holiday tomorrow!

WOW Alex! Our first "FIRST-HAND" update. Da Boss Man saw Da Boss Hoss IN PERSON! Congrats...It must have been awesome! Can't wait to hear more!

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DORA J. CROW - there you are!!! So glad to see you back! I understand . . . have my own quiet times, too. Sometimes one just has to absorb, but I WAS sure hoping you were okay! Prayers and hugs, and Happy Thanksgiving Dora!
That Bobby Jackson, he's our lighthouse in the storm, you know . . .Love ya, Lou Ann

Happy Thanksgiving Ernie!!!
Loved that last post - you said it best!!!
"Da Boss Man saw Da Boss Hoss . ."
Waiting for Alex's report . . . this is like waiting for Santa to come . . . hard to sleep! LOL!
Bet Bobby Jackson is sleeping though!
Love ya!

Good morning, Barbaro...my sweet baboo and wonder-horse! I see you got a very special visitor yesterday!

Alex...it's about time!! :-)

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!!

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Dora hehehe still awake!!! That IS very interesting!!! thanks for letting me know. Medicine is so wierd, it can be used to a lot of things I guess. I just hope it works for your sisters! Night girl!

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Good morning, Jo...HUGS...Happy Thanksgiving to you too!!!

Yep, Dora & Lynda, I'm still up, but about to head to bed...
Dora, I resent that email...hope you got it...if not I'll try from hotmail, later...
Nite!!!!!!

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Good Morning JO (UK) -

Loved your turkey recipe, pretty close to the Mexican recipe, except we use Tequila. Seriously, that is exactly what we used to do. Cook, drink, cook, drink...

Have a nice day.

Hi All,

Back on the internet again. Hopefully not long now before we get connection at home. The phone line is connected, and bradband applied for.

It is already Thanksgiving in this part of the world. It understand it will be tomorrow for you guys out there.

There appears to be another site tomwoolleyracing.com. I went there by mistake. Is it connected to this one?

Socorro, Keep enjoying your time.

Best Regards

Nazni

Good morning, Barbaro! Good morning, fellow Fans! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

I see Alex has something to be especially thankful for today. No one deserved this special honor more than you, Alex. I hope you told the Big Bay One all about us. (Well, maybe not ALL..!)

Everyone cherish your time with family, friends, and fur persons. Hold them all tight and feel the love.

Off to start the pie!

Marg
Proud member, Fans of Barbaro