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????

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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!!!!