New page, cool!

omGosh, Deb…I’ll certainly SECOND that:) Getting the page to load with dial-up and over 700 comments…a person needs coffee/sandwiches and lots of PATIENCE:)

Happy Monday Night, Family!

Alex…it probably is difficult to sell a book or 200+, but you’re doing a great/grand/wonderful job of it, Alex…and we all think EVERYONE IN AMERICA should own a copy! Without horses, America wouldn’t ‘be’:)

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

:/ that SHOULD HAVE READ “2000+” My computer is doing a scan right now…and sometimes my fingers fly but the computer is sluggish while scanning…and never mind, I didn’t think to proof-read….Two Thousand Plus…it should have read:)

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Hiya, FsOB! Alex, thank you for posting that you’d keep the Comments open whilst you focus upon book sales. I hope to be able to locate you at Belmont this coming Saturday, both to buy some books in person and to thank you for your tangible commitment to Barbaro’s memory and to the well-being of North American horses.

My step-daughter’s commencement was lovely, albeit quite cool. Jane Alexander received an honourary master’s degree. Her address focused on the need for all people to feel a connectedness not only to other humans but to animals and the planet itself. She is a committed bird-watcher and is involved in an organization which I think is called “Panthera”. That group is committed to saving the remaining wild cats in the world, including tigers. I really believe that everyone here have loved hearing her impassioned speech.

Wishing everyone “ACN”, it is good to be back! Peace, Robyn

#### To Martita, Eva, & Elisabeth: Do you plan to go to the Belmont Stakes on the 11th?
To Debbie LA: Thanks for the blue-link to the story about the FsOB and DynaKing!
To Linda in NW FLA: Thanks for the info re. the Thundershirt. I shall certainly read about this product and am willing to give it a try. I’d rather go that route initially rather than pharmacopaeia….
To Judy: Thanks for your kind words, the commencement was very moving and Kallie looked very poised. It is a progessive school, so there were no caps & gowns. Maine was replete with blooming lilacs, irises, and lupines. The weather there must be ~ a month behind ours, so I should have taken warmer clothing.
To Bobbie B: I can’t wait to hear about Kauai at the beach! Enjoy the seashore!
To Lou Ann: Thanks for alerting us about Sandra and her computer issues. I hope that you are staying cool down in PA! Please tell Ms. Annie that we had an outstanding Italian dinner at “Angelina’s” in Ogunquit last PM. And they were playing Nancy Sinatra on Sirius, introducing a show filled with her Dad’s songs.
To Lynne & Carleen: I hope that the weather has calmed down out in Cali! ####

It’s after 11 pm and I’m getting up at 4:30 to begin the trip so … wow … no sleep tonight !
Anyway , in the morning’s the big expedition to the coast of SC . Wish me luck , and I’ll tell you about Kauai seeing her first seagull – assuming she does , lol . Will check in soon . Bye now ,

Hiya, FsOB! How lovely it is to be back on the banks of the Thames and with all of you once more. The river is as flat and reflective as a mirror’s surface this morning. The birds were singing probably well before 5:00 AM.

May each of you have a safe & productive day! If anyone plans to convene for Alex’s book signing at the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, can you please post a note here before thr 11th? Go Animal Kingdom!

I hope that our dear, long-standing FOB Lou Ann in PA had a great birthday. Belated birthday greetings! Peace, Robyn

#### To Dee: Rainbows to you!
To Bobbie: May your journey to the seashore be a safe one. ####

A quick check in – good to have a nice, clean page. The weather is changeable – a blustery June day, but full of fledglings learning to cope with the big, outside world. I saw a fox, more golden than rufus, purposefully trotting down the field yesterday; on the lookout for baby rabbits, no doubt. We had one of the hottest, driest springs on record. Now, getting nearer to Wimbledon and Royal Ascot, perhaps we are heading for winter not summer. I hope not. The vagaries of the weather always keeps us on our toes. I hope the cantankerous storms have now departed your shores and everyone is safe and sound.

### Belated Happy Birthday, Lou Ann.

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##Good morning all. A very mixed sky this morning in the North with thunderheads billowing in the east in wake of an early morning T-storm to blue skies over the field next to us and a steel grey sky heralding the approach of another T-storm.
##Lou Ann, happy belated birthday. I hope it was grand.
##Robyn, welcome home. The commencement sounded beautiful and how proud you and Brent must be.
##Liz UK, so nice to see you here this morning. Your weather sounds just as erratic as ours here but I hope not as violent as has happened in some states.
##Lynne, I hope your weather is on the upswing now.
##Bobbie B. safe travels to the coast. I hope your stay will be memorable.

Have a safe day every one.

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PS. Thanks Alex for keeping the comments open, good luck.

Joe at TB Friends

Morning, Everyone…

From the ‘sunny’ foothills of no/cal! I say ‘sunny’ because there are still clouds present over the lake…however, the sun is out for now and I’m focusing on that:) I believe it will be a good day here, weatherwise..the rest of those clouds just need to clear out and stay GONE now:)

Liz: I hope the little bunnies will be safe…I know the fox must eat though..’nature is red by tooth and claw’..another little gem our Jonna taught me…a famous writer said that, but do you think I remember which one? Nope..all I remember is the red part:( because it’s so true.

Lou Ann: *HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY* to you!! I also hope it was a good one!

Here’s Joe for Tuesday:

Tuesday, June 7th… In the rain I met Jasper, a quarter horse gelding with not enough to eat. Jasper lives just outside of Sacramento. His owner lost her job, and she is going through a divorce. There were two horses, and the other went to a good home. No one wants Jasper. He is 20 or so, and not in the best condition. Jasper will never be asked to pose for a calendar. I brought 3 bales of hay and a sack of grain. I said to the owner no promises, but we are having okay luck with finding companion homes. Perhaps Jasper can become a buddy horse.

That was Saturday afternoon. On Sunday I received an e-mail from a student at UC Davis. She had this to say: I would like to spend my summer vacation helping a horse. Can you hook me up? I can provide feed and vet care. I will go everyday and take care of the horse. It must be within easy driving distance.

The student lives 11 miles from Jasper.

Yesterday (Monday) the student met Jasper for the first time. Jasper received his spring vaccinations. A dewormer. A farrier is coming later in the week. Jasper has a dental appointment for this Saturday. The student gave Jasper’s mane a new look.

So weird the way life works. Not just once or twice. But all the time stuff happens like this. A problem on Saturday, and out of the blue comes a solution on Sunday.

There is more. The student has a best friend who is also in veterinary school. The best friend phones yesterday to say she too would like to sponsor a horse. The best friend tells me she has been searching for a rewarding way to spend her summer vacation.

I think I know where to send her. The old thoroughbred gelding is going to be thrilled.

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Alrighty, then:) Gives a person hope, does it not?! We gotta find the highlights where we can and today, Joe has given them to us!

Here’s the link to our Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Everyone have a good Tuesday!

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Morning all..

Lou Ann!!!!Birthday? Happy Belated. Hope your day was grand!!!

Alex…Might you be coming out towards CA sometime? I mean I bought my copy online but many would run to Barnes and Noble or maybe people at Santa Anita, Golden Gate Field or Emerald Downs would be happy to buy a copy. IT’S TRULY WONDERFUL!!! and It’s about BARBARO!!!!!!
The best of LUCK to you Alex…!!!

Well folks grey and cool again,but the temps are heading up to the 70’s today in the PM. Of course by 6:00 PM temps will be in the 50’s again.

I’ll remember these days when we hit 90+ this summer.

Please take care all and have a grand day!

((((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO’S GRAND FAMILY))))

oxoxo
carleen in ca

Waitaminnit!! I forgot to give the Hummingbird Report…LOL…

Yole might remember me writing here of how at this time of year, I either needed to purchase or wished I owned, stock in C&H; Sugar..well, Family…they’rrrreeeee baaacccckkkkk!! :-O

I’ve been noticing the nectar disappearing sooner than usual for a couple of weeks now…but YESTERDAY morning around 10:30a, I put 16oz of nectar into the Hummzinger Feeder…last evening, around 7p, I did that again!! I sat and viewed them for awhile…there is a ‘frenzy’ of feeding which takes place just before dark each night. I counted seven of the little darlings and I ‘think’ there are EIGHT of them! The feeder has six stations for them to ‘belly up to the bar’ at, so it’s not a relaxing sort of ‘viewing’ which takes place..it’s more like a scene from Star Wars…do yole remember those little white space crafts from that movie? The ones who seemingly came out of nowhere, zipping here/there/everywhere…even upside down sometimes? Well, that’s sort of what it’s like on my back porch at the feeder nowadays! 🙂

Sometimes, two Hummers will sit side by side and take turns drinking from the same port, even, if the others are all taken! I made a quart of nectar Sunday night and another quart last night before I went to bed…and next time I make it, I’ll make TWO quarts! As I took the feeder down last evening to bring it indoors and fill ‘er up again…outside the kitchen window there were Hummers zooming every which way searching for it! I hurried as fast as I could…but from the refrigerator, the nectar is too cold! I warm it in the microwave for 20 seconds to take that terrible chill off. I was a nervous WRECK by the time I was able to re-hang it and actually, felt I might be taking my life in my hands while doing so, too! Birdies swarming all around me…”Hurryuplady!” “Hurryuplady!” 🙂

The Blackheaded Grossbeaks are back, too…the mamas and the papas…busy/busy at the sunflower seeds feeders…no babes yet, they are still in their nests..but soon:) they’ll be coming! The Finch have kids big as them by now…but they still follow their parents on the limbs of the trees…wings flapping like Hummers and such a noise they are squawking! 🙂 I think there must be baby White Breasted Nuthatches, too…’cause last evening while the frenzy was taking place at the Hummzinger, I couldn’t help notice what seemed to be a seriously frazzled Nuthatch zooming and carrying one sunflower seed at a time to a tree out behind my home, somewhere! The birds do work so hard bringing little ones into the world! Finding the right spots for their nests in a good place, safe as possible…then, building said nests and then laying and ‘percolating’ those eggs…hatching them and then searching for and providing them with food. It’s positively exhausting just watching them!

Meanwhile, all the Does in our hood are becoming ’rounder and rounder’ and their little yearling kids have no idea that soon, they will be ordered away to make their own ways in the world…as soon as the fawns are ready to drop, the mothers somehow let the yearling kids know to vamoose! And for a couple of days, you can see the yearlings…all grouped together, nervously making their way here/there all alone, except for one another. It takes them a few days to become accustomed to not following Mama everywhere and it’s good of Mom Nature to give them each other while they make that adjustment:) Good that more than just one Doe at a time is preparing to give birth, I mean…there was an old Doe here, we named her “Old Mama”, she was what they called a ‘barren doe’…no longer fertile. Old Mama would often times be seen with a ‘herd of little ones’ following her around:) She baby-sat while the new mothers went out browsing and or just needed some ‘alone time’…I wish I’d taken pictures of her with all those babes! Sometimes, she have to give them a ‘swat’ with one of her front hooves to get them back ‘in line’..it was something to see! Old Mama got older though, and one day my neighbor, “Uncle Pete” had to call animal control out, ’cause she’d layed down in his yard and couldn’t get up again…so a nice woman arrived and helped Old Mama to the Bridge. Her last twins were ones I used to feed here:) A buck I named ‘White Face’ and a doe I named ‘New Mama’…New Mama is still around, she’s looking pretty old now, though and that makes me sad…she’s going to have her babes this spring and I wonder if they might be her last…a hunter got White Face when he was three years old.

OK…I need to get ’round and ‘make nice’ indoors, I do hope everyone is having a ‘dine&fandy;’ Tuesday.

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

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my sweet Lou Ann…Happy Birthday to you…and may all of the doxies give you lots of kisses…I know Peaches and Pierre sends theirs…and sure Miss Minnie and Miss Pickles too.

#### Lou Ann Happy Belated Birthday.
Lynne making humming bird food too.
Don’t know how Alex stopped the porn crap? but I’m happy it’s gone.
Day four of not smoking, just call me grumpy old lady!

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READING JOETBFRIENDS..it was a blessing…needing help for a horse named Jasper on Saturday…and Sunday…blessings from a stranger…a beautiful young lady…is there to help…

Is not what this is all about famblee…being there to help?

and if you cannot help financially…you can call, fax, email….you can network…or find any means whatsoever to help our horses, furbabies and wildlife…please.

look at our Lynne and her hummingbirds, and birdies, and does, etc…there are many ways for us to help them..and our famblee…with a helping hand, a kind word…a hug…or listening.

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please read the db…you are needed.

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thank you Alex.

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we are here…we are Barbaro’s family…please light up candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens.

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd . . . for each of you know you take me to where angels walk!
As our ANGEL DEE says, “It is AFFIRMED!”
Indeed it is.

Holding paws, hooves, and hands, sharing hearts with the entire Barbaro Nation!!

A special thanks for all the delightful birthday wishes, and yes it was a good one, quiet but yes very special, thanks so much!!

I also have something very special to share with you all because my FOB Famblee has been very much with me indeed for a significant part of this journey 🙂 . . . .
Most of you know I had been working on my college degree part-time, and very much the “nontraditional student” (that’s what they call us older folks at the college), for quite a long time. I had gone straight to office work from high school and started this journey later than some . . . first while I was working FT and OT, then when looking after “Daddy” at home the last four years he had been with us, and now keeping an eye on Mom (zooming!), and all our journey with Barbaro . . . .

On May 14th, I graduated from York College of Pennsylvania with my Bachelor of Science Degree, Cum Laude, in Behavioral Science. The actual degree/diploma just arrived this past weekend, I still have to pinch myself!!
This only came through many many prayers, many long nights, and all the support of my FOB Famblee, and most especially with Barbaro!!

More soon . . . . I’m getting “paged” upstairs!! Smile!!!

Love you all!
Hugs,
Lou Ann

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CONGRATULATIONS AND MANY WISHES AND THE VERY BEST LOU ANN…we are all very proud of you!

Just in case I missed anything, as you know sometimes I get seriously behind with e-mails, has there been any word from the lady who was going into the mountains to check on CLOUD??
I signed up for updates from The Cloud Foundation, but seriously been so busy I have pages of e-mails to catch up and didn’t want to miss any news.

LYNNE B. – You have a really true beautiful sanctuary there in your yard for all the feathered and furry friends!!! I got a bit emotional reading about OLD MAMA and WHITE FACE, oh my . . . . but so very beautiful indeed.
I can see those little hummers swarming all about you, too!! 🙂
Can MISS LUCY see some of this activity from her viewing station?? 🙂

I’m going in too many directions at the moment!
More soon!

Hugs and love,
Lou Ann

PM here in San Jose,

CONGRATULATIONS LOU ANN!!! After watching Erin, Michael and Nick at school …I know this is no easy thing to accomplish!

Lynne, we have a few humming birds that visit our Chinese lantern plant in the front yard and the oleander in the back but I don’t have a feeder for the little cuties….I remember back six years or so…when I still smoked outside…the little humming birds would actually fly to me and “chew” me out…”Please put the icky thing out!!!”. Your memory of White Face was so sad…
I hope New Momma will be around a while longer too.

We let our little lizard Scoots have his freedom today. His little tail was growing just fine and he looked miserable in that glass tank with his crickets and worms…so off to “Dotti”s Pond” he went..a nice little park area with a pond and lots of turtles swimming in the pond..other little lizards and lots of bugs to munch on.
Bless his little heart! He was fun to watch, but I feel he will do better in some natural surroundings.

Alex, thank you so much for leaving comments open.
It means alot to us.

I’m rambling here so off I go….

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO’S GRAND AND WONDERFUL FAMILY))).

oxoxo
carleen in ca

Lou Ann:) *CONGRATS TO YOU*!!! You worked HARD and LONG with lots of interruptions, but you DIDIT! YOU DIDIT! and Cum Laude, too, Lou Ann!! I’m so pleased and proud for/of you…Wheeeeeee:)God Job Done, Lou Ann!!

Carleen: I’m so glad for Scoots to be free…:) that truly tickles me *PINK*! Good for you and yours…and great/grand/wonderful, for *SCOOTS*!

Debbie LA: You go girl!!! We don’t care if you’re cranky…well, ’cause we aren’t there with you being cranky…LOL..but good for you, Debbie:) You can do this!

Yes..two girls like us mixing the nectar for those Hummers…some in Lower Alabama and some in the foothills of no/cal:) They gotta eat!!

Thanks, all, for your kind thoughts of Old Mama..and of White Face, too. So sad to hear of her demise..but glad Uncle Pete was able to help her on her way…she did very well while here…she used to take sliced bananas from my hands:) I had to stay crouched over…couldn’t stand up-right, she was too afraid then..but she took them from me more than once:) She loved her ‘nanners’! And White Face was such a gentle soul…he hung with Old Mama and his sister, New Mama…then, one hunting season, he disappeared:( I don’t know if a poacher came into the outskirts of the neighborhood…I guess you couldn’t really call he/she a poacher, though, it was open season…but it’s also possible that he ventured out away from the safety of our area…they are rutting during hunting season…at any rate, I do have pics of him…and his old Mama and his sister in her younger days, too..and lots of memories of all of them. I don’t feed them anymore…the fine is expensive, very expensive..and some of my neighbors provided me with deer treats and others grimmaced at me feeding them…so, I figured it was time to stop that about six or seven years ago by now:/

I hope everyone has a good night tonight..our weather today was GORGEOUS…absolutely gorgeous and more is on the way through Friday…I’m so glad! 🙂

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Hiya, FsOB! Brent & I just watched ther rerun of the ESPN special about Secretariat and his win at Belmont in 1973. Truly an inspiring piece, if you’ve never seen it, you must do so some day. Brent & I need to find Big Red’s statue at Belmont on Saturday to get a photo. We have one of Big Red, which was taken at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Wishing all here “ACN”. Peace, Robyn

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To Dee: Thanking you as always for the rainbows!
To Judy: You are very welcome, we are very proud of Kallie’s kind heart. She shall be a patient and memorable elementary school teacher, I am certain of that.
To Lynne: Loving the hummingbird updates. How sad about Old Mama and her son, White Face. May they rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon them.
To Debbie LA: My last ciggie was smoked 35 years ago, as of next month. Keep going, you’ll start to feel better. Be like Barbaro!
To Lou Ann: Kudos to you on the cum laude honours for your BS in Behavioral Science!
To Carleen: Bless you for allowing Scoots the Lizard to return to his natural habitat.
To Skyler & Otherlyn: I’ve been missing you both here. I saw a crescent moon on Saturday which you would have loved, Otherlyn.
To Margie: How are things in NM this week? Please tell me that your area hasn’t been hit by any fires. ####

Another day of mixed weather I think is in store for us across the pond. The elder bushes are in full bloom and I am going to attempt to gather the heads to make some elderflower cordial this year. The best blooms are near the top and I think they are going to stay there as wobbling about on the top of a ladder doesn’t really appeal.

### Lou Ann. Congratulations!!

### Lynne. I do love your descriptions of the hummingbirds. They seem so exotic to me. That quotation is from Tennyson’s “In Memoriam”:

…Who trusted God was love indeed
And love Creation’s final law –
Tho’ Nature red in tooth and claw
With ravine, shriek’d against his creed – …

### Robyn. I’m glad the card reached you safely. On a further nature note, we were captivated by the fireflies in Italy, that darted about in the dark. We don’t have them here, though you may know them in North America? Nature is hard, but it can also be wondrous.

Hiya, FsOB! Another hot and hazy day has dawned here on the banks of the Thames. To quote our Liz in the UK, Nature can be wondrous. I just spied some pink foxgloves and white poppies blooming in front of one of the stone walls at the front our our yard. I am unsure whether I actually bought the foxgloves and Brent planted them or whether they were sown in a wild manner from some of the foxgloves on another terrace in the yard. Yes, Nature is wondrous indeed!

The Belmont is fast upon us, is it not? Go Animal Kingdom! Peace, Robyn

#### To Liz: In Kentucky, we always referred to fireflies as “June Bugs”. They do light up the night in a most magical way! Apparently these creatures are declining in the continental USA and pollution is suspected to be the cause. But they are a fond memory of my childhood, indeed. We used to see them at my former home in a more rustic part of Connecticut. My late Husky Andrei’s head would literally bob, as he would gaze at the darting path of the June Bugs! ####

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LouAnn, Congratulations indeed. I hope you can rest a bit before you’re off on your new career.
##Lynn, tears sprung when reading of Old Mama and White Face. It must be hard not to give them treats but you give them a safe haven to enjoy a drink of fresh water and a nibble or two.
##Carleen, Scoots has a wonderful new world to explore thanks to your kindness. Go Scoots!
##Liz, Elderberry Cordial, now that sounds really good. I’ve had elderberry wine from the berries, would that be the same bush do you think?
##Robyn, I have only seen fireflies (June bugs) once when I visited my dear friends Catherine and Harry in Belleville. I will always treasure that memory because, sadly, as you noted, they are becoming a rare sight.
##Margie, NM, Sandra, Joan, I hope you are able to keep the heat at bay and there are no fires nearby.

Have a safe day everyone.

Judy

Lou Ann, Congratulations! I so admire your determination to Git-R-Done!

Lynne and Debbie, please add me to the hummingbird feeding club! I have two feeders on our front porch that I’m a slave to. Little grubbers throw back an entire feeder a day it seems! The dogs love when it’s time to refill the feeders. They stand beneath, waiting for any spillage when the feeder is back in place. Tank has a perpetually sticky head from the sugar water drips!

Debbie, are you getting wildfire smoke where you live from the fires over in Alabama? One in Seminole the other in Bay Minnette, I think. We could smell the smoke the other day in Pensacola and out where I love, the fields were a little hazy. We did have hail on Monday. Stood in the office doorway and caught some as it pelted down! Congratulations on your four days without a cigarette. I’ve never smoked but I know it can’t be easy to quit.

Joan, thank you for the candle reminder. Going to light a few right now.

Congratulations, Lou Ann. I have been reading about your school adventures and think it’s swell that you have finished…with honors!!! You must be very pleased. Again, congratulations to a job well done.

Morning, Everyone…

Wednesday, already!!

Liz: Thank you for posting the portion of Tennyson’s quote for me and I’ll remember now, whose it was…or at least I’ll certainly try!:)

I have never seen those fire flies or June Bugs..we don’t have them here in CA…I’m sorry to read there, they are becoming fewer and fewer!

Our day has dawned with not ONE:) cloud in the sky….and there is the SUN!! Wheeee!! I think I’ll be able to feed my flowers today, in fact! I’m so anxious for them to be able to sit out there in sunshine and begin GROWING now….

Here’s our Joe for Wednesday:

Wednesday, June 8th… Alicia is a vet student at UC Davis, and yesterday she read my website. I wrote about two other students sponsoring horses during summer vacation. At our front gate Alicia says she too would like to sponsor a horse. She will bring daily feed, provide basic vet care, and give out lots of hugs and carrots. If you have a horse who needs help this summer, give me a call at 530-383-2120. The horse must live within 20 miles of Vacaville.

Mrs. Palmer lives near a town called Livermore, and she phoned to tell me about Addie. 16 years old, Addie has been going to Mrs. Palmer’s house everyday for the last two years. Addie feeds the old gelding Buck. Picks up poop. Addie takes Buck for long walks. She keeps him groomed. Mrs. Palmer and her husband have health problems. Addie helps with house chores. She does all of this for free.

Lacey is 17, and she lives 4 miles from the ocean. Lacey phones to say she would love to help a horse in the Santa Cruz area. Lacey can feed and clean. This summer Lacey is available 4 days a week. She will take care of your horse for free.

Megan is 16, and we met her last summer during a Tb Kids session. Megan lives near Oakdale, and she just got her drivers license. Megan would love to help a horse this summer. She can feed and clean. Exercise. Give baths. Wrap legs. Megan will do this for free, and she is available 6 days a week.

Gabby phones to say she is going to school this summer in Sacramento. Each Monday and Wednesday Gabby will have two hours off between classes. She would love to spend those two hours taking care of a horse. Gabby can feed and clean. Go for walks. Give baths. Gabby is 18, and she will do this for free.

Once again, my number is 530-383-2120.

It is Wednesday, and chores are forever. Delicious hot coffee from Green Mountain. Left over artichoke pizza from The Village. Later we could be a much deserved 80 degrees. Enjoy your mares in heat broke another gate Wednesday, and be sure to hug your horses. Flies starting their engines…

Joe
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“Flies starting their engines” 🙂 whoddathunk I’d ever be so happy to read THOSE words?! It’s finally SUMMER here in CA!

and…the link to our Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

I hope everyone has a good day today…

Debbie: Bay Minette…isn’t that where you are?!

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

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is it not great to see on Joe’s thread young people volunteering…wanting to help Barbaro’s brothers and sisters.

can we call, fax, email…please and help save Barbaro’s brothers and sisters…from going to a dreadful, barbaric death.

more and more beautiful horses are being hauled off…because folks cannot afford them, do not want them, or cannot feed them…please help.

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Keep up the great work Alex.

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pray for one another, our country…for God to show us ways to help his animals, horses, and wildlife…and US.

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please light up candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens.

Hiya, FsOB! I hope that our FOB Barb in AZ is safe. I saw on TV early this AM that AZ has been hit by a very serious set of fires. I can’t recall whether they were wildfires due to drought or attributed to arson.

Has anyone seen whether the post positions have been established for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes? I am sorry that Alex won’t be having a signing event at Belmont, but am hopeful that at some point Brent & I shall meet Alex at one of these events as the Summer progresses.

Wishing all here “ACN” and may you spy some June Bugs one of these nights! Peace, Robyn

#### To Evy, Judy, & Linda in NW FLA: I heartily agree with your kudos for our very own Lou Ann in PA!
To Lou Ann: I hope that Sandra’s computer is fixed soon.
To Bobbie B: Hoping that you & your family arrived safely at the seashore.
To Lynne B: Yes, all of those teens and tweens who help Joe Shelton are great, are they not? ####

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Lou Ann, We are so proud of you! Congrats……..Robyn, I am hoping you are feeling much better and have a grand time at the Belmont! I will be watching and thinking of you. T
houghts of all of my FO
B family tonight…..Goodnight Dear Dee, hope all is well,

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd. . . for each of you know you take me to where angels walk!
As our ANGEL DEE says, “It is AFFIRMED!”
Indeed it is.

Holding hands, hooves, and paws with the entire Barbaro Nation!!

Thank you all for the kind words and sharing this joy with me. You do ALL know, of course, you were so very much with me for a significant part of this journey and coming here being with all of you sure helped me get through many a long night!!

Thank you all with my heart!!

And especially lovely to see you, EVY, I always look for your posts, too!!

I was thinking of BARB in AZ; MARGIE/NM; and isn’t JEANNETTE CAVALIER (sp. ?) in AZ or NM, too?? I heard about those fires and so very scary. Any word??

It was 98 today and I think the humidity over 100, yuck, yuck, yuck!! I suspended putting the last of the mulch down until this passes.

LINDA NW/FLA (It is Linda, right??) You are TANK’s human mum :). I got such a chuckle of hearing about TANK having a perpetually sticky head from the sugar water, bless his heart!!!
Tank is the Rottweiler, right?? You tell my pal, TANK, that this auntie would love to give him kisses and all that sugar water will just make him extra sweet!! LOL!! Does he have those cute Rottweiler eyebrows?? 🙂

I’m hoping we can back SANDRA back on line here soon, too! She was mostly having a tech issue when trying to post here at ABR. We’ll see what we can do!

Your senior paisana pal, “Ms. Annie”, (Mom) was in full SOPHIA PETRILLO (remember The Golden Girls) mode today!! She couldn’t be out on her (glass) enclosed side porch keeping an eye on the neighborhood, and her feathered and furry friends, too, due to the intense heat, and she was into every kind of “mischief” you can imagine!! I almost couldn’t keep up!!!
Refused to leave the house just to get out a bit and what a character she was today!! Whew!! Won’t watch TV until evening. I did get her started with reading which helps a lot, but she was a real “live wire” today!
I sometimes tell her I’ll have to get the FOB ladies after her!! 🙂

LIZ, LYNNE and JUDY, you don’t have fireflies or “lightening bugs” as we know them here in PA, ??!!! Oh my goodness, I never knew they were not global, never realized that!!
Have not seen any yet here though usually by July 4th we’ll have plenty. I had not heard that their numbers are also dwindling, too sad!

Has anyone heard from SOFIE’S LEE?? Hoping all is well! And how about DARYL S. ??

Enjoy the wine tasting, ALEX!! 🙂

Love you all!!
Hugs, Lou Ann
And prayers always, especially for those walking the especially rugged path just now . . .

And always in loving memory of FOB CHIEF, FOB BUD SOVA, and MASTER OF CEREMONIES FOB MURPHY!! I have a feeling those boys have their “Gone Fishin'” sign out and busy up there with LOUIE :)!

It is a sunny, but slightly chilly day so far. Much as I would appreciate it being a little warmer, I am glad I am not having to put up with the 98 degrees and high humidity. Lou Ann, I hope you and Ms Annie get some respite soon.

### Robyn, June bugs have much more sinister connotations to me, as they are an alternative, Northern, word for May Bugs here and they are cockchafers. They used to terrify me as a child, throwing themselves at the lighted windows in the evenings with their hard, beetle wings. Like your June Bugs, they have declined significantly over the last decades – a change in farming practices, too many pesticides, too little love for unattractive creatures. I have seen them occasionally in Devon and I am pleased to do so, even though they still make me uneasy.

### Judy. Yes, I’m sure our elder trees and bushes must be the same, or similar. And you can make wine from the flowers and berries. It is rather good and pretty alcoholic(!) if you know what you are doing. We used to try and it was OK but I think I shall now stick to the lighter, milder, cordials. I think the flowers marry well with the gooseberries that should be ripe soon. They make decent jam or jelly and lovely “fool” when mixed with cream or yogurt. The most difficult part is picking them, as the bushes have nasty prickles, and then there is the bothersome job of “topping and tailing” them. All worthwhile in the end.

### Robyn, I forgot to mention about the Belmont draw. We have been keeping tabs on it over here as Master Of Hounds is involved. He has been drawn in #1 which I don’t think is the most favourable. It is so long since I have done a blue link; let’s see if I can manage it:

Master of Hounds draws rail in Belmont Stakes

I’ll give it one more go:
the Belmont Stakes

the Belmont Stakes

If at first you don’t succeed…..

Hiya, FsOB! Oh, what a wild night we had here on the banks of the Thames, replete with lightning, thunder, and pelting rain. Ms. Nikita slept on the floor on my side of the bed and she is still recumbent from exhaustion. May this heat break and may the fires in AZ be extinguished today. If I could simply dispatch our rains to the Southwest….

My thanks to our dear FOB Liz in the UK for the blue-link to the post positions for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes. I am a big fan of Master of Hounds and look forward to seeing him and Animal Kingdom “in the flesh”.

Wishing all here “ACD”. Peace, Robyn

#### To Alex: Loved the photo of Chateau Bonita’s wine.
To Jane: I am 100% certain the shoulder issue is posture and ergonomics. It is gone when I am not at work. I do hope that you have experienced some healing of your eye.
To Liz: Those “May Bugs” sound like something that I remember from childhood. They are rather beetle-like and quite icky. Your “Elderberry Fool” dessert sounds divinely English! I need to find some gluten-free bread to make a “Summer Pudding” within the next month or so. I had that at the Nare Hotel in Veryan back in 1990 (!) and still remember how beautiful and delicious it was. ####

Hiya, FsOB! Oh, what a wild night we had here on the banks of the Thames, replete with lightning, thunder, and pelting rain. Ms. Nikita slept on the floor on my side of the bed and she is still recumbent from exhaustion. May this heat break and may the fires in AZ be extinguished today. If I could simply dispatch our rains to the Southwest….

My thanks to our dear FOB Liz in the UK for the blue-link to the post positions for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes. I am a big fan of Master of Hounds and look forward to seeing him and Animal Kingdom “in the flesh”.

Wishing all here “ACD”. Peace, Robyn

#### To Alex: Loved the photo of Chateau Bonita’s wine.
To Jane: I am 100% certain the shoulder issue is posture and ergonomics. It is gone when I am not at work. I do hope that you have experienced some healing of your eye.
To Liz: Those “May Bugs” sound like something that I remember from childhood. They are rather beetle-like and quite icky. Your “Elderberry Fool” dessert sounds divinely English! I need to find some gluten-free bread to make a “Summer Pudding” within the next month or so. I had that at the Nare Hotel in Veryan back in 1990 (!) and still remember how beautiful and delicious it was. ####

##Good morning all. A warm and humid morning again here with menacing skies to the west, perhaps another T-storm.
##Robyn, I hope Nikita is better today. Did she have her oral hygiene again? Please give her a big hug from her northern fan.
##LouAnn, your Mum sounds like a real live wire. I enjoyed Sophie from the Golden Girls (my favourite), so I can just picture her giving you a workout.
##Liz, I don’t know if we have elederberries here in Ontario as my experience with them was in British Columbia. I should check because I would love to make some jam. Enjoy the Belmont and thank you for the link.
##BobbieB. did you see the bit that Uncle Mo has finally been diagnosed with something with a very scientific name and so is getting better and may begin light training. What good news. And AK is training super good and is now listed as the favourite.
##Linda NWFLA, I enjoyed your story about the hummingbird feeder and your furkid waiting for the spillage. We only get a few of those sweet birds as they migrate but they are very prevalent in other areas and are so much fun to watch.
##Sandra, I hope your ‘puter problems are resolved soon, I miss seeing you here.

Have a safe day everyone.

Judy

Morning, Everyone…

It’s *FRIDAY EVE*:) Wheeeee!!

Not much to report this morning..things are good, though…warm days, no rain, no clouds, either…got to around 83 here y’day…loving it! I fed the Vinca and my two hanging pots on front porch…and soon, I hope to see happier plants:)

Here’s our Joe for Thursday:

Thursday, June 9th… A lady having difficult times in Santa Cruz had never heard of Tb Friends. But a friend told a friend who told a friend who told the lady in Santa Cruz about my website. Beginning today, 17 year old Lacey is helping the lady with her morgan gelding. Lacey’s dad is chipping in with 12 bales of grass hay. Lacey’s mom is cooking a giant lasagna and also chicken alfredo. The lady can freeze individual meals, which gives her enough to eat this month.

In the last couple of days, I have been told about 5 horses who need help. In the last couple of days, I have talked to more than 40 young people who want to help.

With the 5 horses who need help, 3 of the owners had never heard of Tb Friends. One lady doesn’t even have a computer.

So I figure those who do read Tb Friends might know of a horse who can use a helping hand. Over 40 young people willing to spend their summer vacation feeding, cleaning, and passing out carrots. Sure, not everyone is going to be agreeable to a stranger coming to their home. But over the years I have witnessed many happy results. Owners and young people become friends for life. Horses blossom. And there is a real chance for owners to survive their hard economic times.

If you know of a horse with an owner that needs help, give me a call at 530-383-2120. Hopefully there is a young person in the same area. Of the more than 40 young people, there are 7 who live in or near San Francisco. A slim chance all 7 can be put to work. But they are certainly willing, with loads of horsey enthusiasm.

I always liked that term. Horsey enthusiasm. Been waiting for a chance to use it.

Enjoy your beautiful 81 degree Thursday, and be sure to hug your horses. Puff The Magic Dragon on the oldies station…

Joe
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I just think it’s beyond ‘way cool’ the kids are willing to help the horses so much:) And the mom who is cooking for the lady…gives a person a glimmer of ‘there ARE STILL GOOD PEOPLE’ out there into the world!

Here’s the link to our Whitehouse for today:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

I’m zooming this morning…everyone have a good day today…I hope Barb in AZ is alright and Debbie LA, too! And Sandra…I hope you are alright, too!

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Morning all…

The sun is out and the sky is blue…I’m still trimming bushs and pulling weeds. I do a report for our office when work is here…excitment!!!

I’m getting excited about the Belmont…I like a horse named Brilliant Speed..(Dad is Dynaformer)
and the jockey is Joel Rosario…I used to watch Joel when he raced at Bay Meadows. I like these two together. I just hope every one races well and comes home safe.

Lynne, did you get a e-mail from me about stopping back yard slaughter in Oakland? I signed the petition to stop this terrible thing.
I can’t believe people would do something like that in the city and in their own back yard!!!

Let’s go back to flowers and Miss Tibby…the day we let Scoots out at Dotti’s Pond, Tibby came bouncing in to say “Hi” and she came to a sad halt. She looked around, the cricket keeper was gone and the tank was gone. I took them outside to clean. When I did bring the tank and keeper back in the house she sat on top of the tank looking down into the empty tank. Then she stuck her little paw down into to tank just to make sure nothing was there…then she laid down on the tank and took a deep breath. She still looks at the tank now and then. Seems we all miss Scoots but he is where he can be himself! A little lizard that can scoot around and eat bugs and worms.

Well folks…rambling on again…

Take care all and have a grand day…

((((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO’S WONDERFUL FAMILY)))

oxoxo
carleen in ca

Two days back we could smell the smoke from the wildfires, there are saying it’s confined now.
Yes I am in Bay Minette AL..

Day 6 of not smoking, have not killed anyone. YET!

Stream of Gold has now been retired, can’t wait to see the pictures and video. When and if I find them I will post them here!

Big time Hot here.

Have a great day all!

Stream of Gold retired

No pictures yet!

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please call, fax, email…

please read the db…

and pray for all horses and riders come in safe…for the Belmont….

pray for our country….

101 degrees here today and the humidity is right up there with it, yuck, yuck!!

The remainder of the mulch and all forays into the gardens/yard are on hold until this breaks – I draw the line when the humidity soars like this.

Of all days, we had a few errands that couldn’t wait, and we tried to make it fast but wouldn’t you know we got in a major traffic stop in the next town with road work, ugh!!
(Pennsylvania does need a fair share of road work!!)
After waiting far too long, and inching far enough along to get near a cross street, I decided we were taking a little detour. You likely all heard “Ms. Annie” where each of you are located, LOL. She does NOT like to take any other direction than main routes.
Thankfully I found my way with no problem (thanks to Dad who always preferred taking alternate routes), and Mom was then pleased as peaches and she just “could not have imagined how long we might have sat back there”!! 🙂
At the moment I could just hear our LYNNE be saying “WHEEEEEE!” 🙂
Honest, there was no off-roading, just a few side streets!!

All the news channels are posting alerts and heat warnings for our four-legged friends, too.
A spokeslady for one of the Humane Society chapters was on and said that they are responding to many calls of concern.

DEBBIE L.A. – Sixth day, yippee, and bless your soul!!! Honestly I never even tried a cigarette, but I know it has to be incredibly hard.
Dad had been a very heavy smoker until his first massive MI (heart attack) at age 46, 1971, was not expected to live the first 24 hours, and was in Critical Care ICU for 21 days. I guess that would be considered going “cold turkey”, not sure if they gave him anything to help but he never smoked another cigarette afterward.

We want you with us for a long, long, long time DEBBIE!! You hang in there!! Would the new Chantix be of help??

JUDY – Mom and I watch “The Golden Girls” reruns most weeknights after the late news. Yes, my little rosebud paisana mama is in full SOPHIA PETRILLO mode!!
My late Dad would sometimes hide in his workshop or out in the gardens 🙂 !!!
That has not seemed to work for me!! 🙂

ROBYN – Sure wish I were closer, as you tell Ms. Nikita I’d love nothing more than to have her right with me on my bed and I’d hold her paw all night if necessary. XXX to Kita!!
Bless her heart. Hope tonight is more calm. We need rain desperately but not the dangerous storms.

I love that name, MASTER OF HOUNDS so I will probably favor him, though of course will be loving and praying for all, and just let it be a beautiful day and safe racing, all that matters!

The young people that JOE @ TB FRIENDS encounters really shine in our hearts don’t they!

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd . . . for each of you know you take me to where angels walk!
As our ANGEL DEE says, “It is AFFIRMED!”
Indeed it is.

Holding hands, hooves, and paws with the entire Barbaro Nation!!

I will check in with SANDRA to see if she has tried posting here this week. I miss her here, too.

Mom is napping in her reclining Queen Anne chair at the moment 🙂 so I need to go get a few more things done!!

Love you all,
Hugs, Lou Ann

And always in loving memory of FOB CHIEF, FOB BUD SOVA, AND Master of Ceremonies up there, FOB MURPHY!!

Afternoon, Everyone:)

Yes…I know, in the eastwing it’s dinnertime..but here in the westwing, it’s just 3:15p:)

Carleen: Yes I saw the email and will sign the petition…haven’t had time yet to wait for it to load is all…I loved reading about how Miss Tibby is missing Scoots!! Poor little kitteh..she misses her lizzy bruther!! How sweet is that?!

Debbie…Day six! You can do this…you don’t have to like it…you can punch stuff…just not yourself or your family, is all…maybe you could find some kill buyers to hit! 🙂 There’s an idea, Deb!

Warmish here this afternoon:) 85 out back in the shade…I am NOT complaining though…I think it’s POSITIVELY WONDERMOUS:) When we hit 100+..then, I’ll complain though! 🙂

Just checking in for a ‘minnit’….I hope yole have a good night tonight…oh, BTW: I emailed our Barb AZ and she said they aren’t in harms way with the AZ wildfires…but they are sending a truck load of supplies up to the ‘front lines’…

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Stream of Gold retired ! who made it possible? YOU ALL DID! Stream did his job and we did ours! Now he gets to be a horse, play and have fun. Never forget who we are what we stand for, doing what is morally right. Enjoy Stream, you deserve it.

Hiya, FsOB! More wicked storms occurred this evening in RI and CT. Outside the office, the sky resembled the cloud formations during the cataclysm at the end of the first “Raiders of the Lost Ark” movie. Lots of rain, winds, lightning, and thunder followed. When I arrived home, Brent was sitting calmly on the sofa, watching TV, while Nikita was lying on the floor underneath the legs of an heirloom table. It was odd to see her lying there, because she’s never gone there before. My first Husky, Natasha, who was also copper and white, would sometimes sit under that very table.

Now it’s time to wish everyone “ACN” on this late “Friday Eve” night. Peace, Robyn

#### To Judy: Yes, I just brushed Ms Oral Hygiene’s teeth. Hopefully, I won’t need to do so at 1:30 AM!
To Carleen: How sweet that Tibby was looking for dear little Scoots!
To Debbie LA: One day at a time – congrats that Day 6 has drawn to a close for you.
To Lou Ann: If I am brave enough to place a bet, it shall probably be for AK and Master of Hounds. Please tell Ms. Annie that this former Visiting Nurse believes that one should always know the back/secondary roads, in case of any disasters or emergencies. ####

Thanks to all of you asking. Lynne reported that we are not in harm’s way, but we have been so very, very busy working on getting help into the animals. We now have several trucks heading up to the fires. If you want to help, the best way you can do that is to give a little to the AZ Humane.

Thanks.

Hiya, FsOB! It is a bright and shiny new “TGIF” sort of Friday here on the banks of the Thames. We have already been greeted in the Japanese Garden by the little grey-coloured, green-eyed cat. She is so sweet and enjoyed her dish of cream. Having departed the scene afterwards, then the birds began their own breakfast. The river is a deep greenish-blue and a tad engorged from all of the recent rains.

Wishing all here “ACD”. May all horses and their riders come across the finish line today, as well as in tomorrow’s Belmont Stakes. I can hardly wait! Peace, Robyn

#### To Barb in AZ: So glad that you are safe & sound. Awesome work that you and the Humane Society are doing!
To Dee: TGIF rainbows to you, I’ve missed seeing you here. ####

Rags to Riches first foal mursing sesamoid industry

Rags has had two colts after this filly.

injury
Not industry LOL!

##Good morning all. What a difference a day makes. A pleasantly cool bright morning here in the North. I am sure the little calves in the field will be romping about.
##Debbie, you can do it and not to worry if you’re grumpy. You’re among friends here and we want you here for a very long time. So you go hit a few pillows or whatever it takes to get through. I hope the fires have been contained and you’re not in any danger.
##LouAnn, I too have never smoked but I know how hard it can be. My father had his first major heart attach at the age of 38 and almost died then. He didn’t manage to quit smoking and thus he died of another major attack at the age of 44.
##Robyn, will look for you at the Belmont on TV, LOL, I hope you have a wonderful time.
##Barb AZ, I’m glad you’re ok but the poor animals. I know your efforts and the Humane Society will be appreciated but please take care.

I hope this weekend brings calm cooler weather to all parts of the country and especially for the Belmont.

Have a safe day everyone.

Lou Ann, I’ll be right back for some “Tank talk” but first wanted to share this info with y’all – it’s a long post but worth it. Just received in an email – don’t know if it’s been discussed here, just quickly scanned the posts. Anti-slaughter bill reintroduced by Landrieu and Graham. This is fantastic news. Get your dialing fingers ready – start your engines – mount up. AAHS looking for calling group leaders.

Dear Friends,

The Senate has finally introduced a bill to permanently ban horse slaughter. This is our time to get organized. Please stay tuned for targeted strategy from Americans Against Horse Slaughter.

If you haven’t yet and you want to volunteer to head up a calling group, please email us at aahsus@gmail.com.

Thank you for all you do for the horses.

Americans Against Horse Slaughter.

See The Alert below from AWI

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Senate Reintroduces Bill to Permanently Ban Horse Slaughter

Washington, D.C. (June 9, 2011) – A bill to ban horse slaughter was reintroduced in the United States Senate today. Sponsored by Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), the “American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act of 2011” will end the slaughter of American horses here and, most urgently, will stop these horses from being exported abroad for slaughter. The sponsors, who have long championed the cause, have the bipartisan support of 14 colleagues who are co-sponsoring the bill.

“As a lifelong horse lover and rider, this practice is appalling to me, and more importantly, the majority of Americans oppose it. We raise and train horses to trust us, perform for us, and allow us on their backs, and as such, they deserve to be treated with human compassion. When horse owners are faced with the sad reality of having to put their animals down, it should be by humane euthanasia,” said Senator Landrieu. “I intend to work with Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina and my other colleagues to get this bill passed and permanently end the slaughter of our American horses.”

The legislation comes at a time when horse slaughter no longer occurs on U.S. soil, but each year approximately 100,000 American horses are hauled to Canada, Mexico and beyond. Reports show that horses regularly travel for hundreds or even thousands of miles to the slaughterhouses on double-deck cattle trucks without food, water or rest. At some Mexican slaughterhouses horses are stabbed repeatedly in the spine until they are paralyzed, after which they are butchered while still fully conscious. This country’s three remaining horse slaughter plants – two in Texas and one in Illinois – were shut down in 2007 under state law.

“The slaughter of horses is not a substitute for humane euthanasia though it is often mischaracterized as such by opponents who are more concerned with wringing a few bucks from a suffering animal than doing what is right.” said Chris Heyde, deputy director of government and legal affairs for the Animal Welfare Institute. AWI commends Senator Landrieu and Senator Graham for their continued leadership and for reintroducing this very important measure.”

For years, the pro-slaughter camp has led a concerted and disingenuous effort to resurrect the industry domestically and has used scare tactics in an attempt to defeat the federal ban. This federal legislation is desperately needed to stop the slaughter of American horses, irrespective of where the killing takes place.

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OK, back for Tank. Yes, he is my Rottweiler boy! And he definitely has those eyebrows goin’ on. And when he wags his tail, or rather his butt, his whole body wiggles! He’s about 95 pounds of love!! I took part in his transport last year – from a high kill shelter in N. Alabama to a Rottie rescue in S. Florida. He wound up spending a Saturday night at my house during transport and I fell in love! Once he got to his rescue, I arranged to adopt him and friends brought him back to me. The sweetest most agreeable dog. One of my other dogs (two girls, Penny, dobie/boxer/hound mix and Pepper, shephard husky mix) Penny, is somewhat of a diva. When Tank first arrived, she got right up in his face barking the house rules at him. He just stood there and when he’d had enough, threw himself down on the ground with all four legs up in the air. Pepper, who according to my hubby is “the world’s perfect dog” LOL was just so excited to have a new friend to play with. I love him to pieces! They are a happy, healthy, loving BIG dog family! In addition to hanging out waiting for sugar water, they pick their own fruit off the trees in our fenced yard – figs and peaches. Luckily there’s enough fruit high up for me to pick!! I will tell Tank is aunty sends kisses for his sticky noggin!
Linda

I’m here safely — the beautiful beach in SC.
It’s sunny and hot and wonderful …

Judy , didn’t read yet about Mo but will go check , and thanks . I hope it’s something curable.

Happy Friday to everyone , TGIF …
Bye now ,
Oh yes , Senator Graham – way to go ! !

I found the article on Uncle Mo’s diagnosis and here it is:

UNCLE MO’S DIAGNOSIS

Hopefully, they can fix him so this doesn’t happen again…I want to google and read about this malady…from it’s name, seems to me it’s a form of hepatitis…Poor fella! Good his owners can afford to diagnose him and treat him! Good for them:)

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Merck Veterinary Manual explains Mo’s illness here:

MO’S ILLNESS EXPLAINED

Interesting stuff..and who knew horses could get this? Not me!

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Morning, Everyone….

Now that I’ve linked all about Mo…GOOD FRIDAY MORNING, FAMILY! 🙂

We had a wonderful day weatherwise y’day and another is dawning now…in fact, we’ve got blue skies and sunshine and normal for this time of year temps all the way through next week…and I believe Summer may have FINALLY found us:) Wheeeee!

Lou Ann: I read your account of ‘taking the scenic route’ with Ms. Annie..and couldn’t help remember an elder lady friend of mine who would have had pretty much the same reaction! LOL:) I’m glad in the end, Ms Annie was so pleased with your maneuvering here/there/everywhere and still ending up where you were supposed to be! Sometimes I do the same thing….I’ll give up and go ‘the long way’, just so I can keep moving! I find it extremely frustrating being stuck in traffic:/

Before I got onto the Mo thing this morning, Joe was still showing y’day..so, I’ll go see about him now…and brb! And..after answering the phone here at home….here’s our Joe for Friday:

Friday, June 10th… Life is crazy around here. More than 60 young people who would love to spend their summer vacation helping a horse in need. So far there are 9 very grateful horses.

This weekend there is employment at another ranch where the big bucks are earned. Saving for a ride in space. We get to visit new families who want a horse. Jodi is having her Fallon feedlot fundraiser at Tahoe Joe’s in Vacaville. There is a big high school graduation party for Jessica, who leaves in a few months for college in Colorado.

Georgia Hartman is driving Devil Badget to Jenny in Texas. Jenny surprised everyone by coming home for the long 3 day Memorial weekend. It was wonderful to see her. Mike and Daniel fed us well at Golden Dragon restaurant.

Diamond Shine has an amazing new home with Zack.

Natalie has an amazing new home with Syd.

We will soon say hello to a race horse gelding with a fractured ankle.

We will soon say hello to a tall bay gelding from a thoroughbred ranch out of business. He is the last horse on the property. There is a faded racing tattoo, and they call him Waffles.

Birds singing, flies buzzing, and wasps hard at work on new homes. They say a gorgeous weekend headed our way. Trout on the barbecue, with roasted white corn. It has been a long 8 months. Finally summer is here…

Joe
## Yippppeeeeeee!!! See? Summer IS FINALLY HERE:)

And…last but not least! Here’s the link to our Whitehouse…I’m told the Bill will get a number very soon..maybe even today, and we’ll all know which Bill to plea for!

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Everyone, have a great Friday and an equally like weekend, if yole don’t check in on Saturday or Sunday.

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

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LindaNWFla…we will get our fingers ready and sharpened…to make those calls…many calls….to save Barbaro’s brothers and sisters.

at least the news is UPLIFTING..and our famblee and others will be on alert.

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and Linda…I am so thankful that Tank spent the night at your house…and your heart just melted…which I knew it would…and hope Penny and Pepper doing well too…..

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LouAnn…so proud of you…and of course Peaches and Pierre sends their love and hugs to Miss Minnie, Miss Pickles and the others…

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please call, fax, email…we have alot to do…we are footsoldiers of a crusade…to stop horse slaughter and transportation across the borders.

please read the db…and help if you can…any way possible.

pray for our country…for each other….and we here in Texas…we NEED rain…please.

have a great day…

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thank you Alex.

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I pray all the horses and riders nothing but to be safe and come home safe in the race tomorrow…and light up candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens.

TGIF all…

Hope it cools off in NY for the Belmont. I hate to see horses race in the heat. Here in Stockton at state fairs, the horses race in 90+ heat. It literally just fries me….

Hope you all have a grand week-end!

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO’S GRAND FAMILY))))

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Just got this in my email….the bill to help save our horses from slaughter is SB1176 so now, we know which Bill to cheer for when contacting our Senators…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Humane Society of the United States Praises Senate for Move to End Horse Slaughter

Sens. Landrieu, Graham Introduce American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act

WASHINGTON D.C. (June 9, 2011) � The Humane Society of the United States applauds Sens. Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., for introducing the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act of 2011, a critical measure that will end the inhumane killing of American horses for human consumption and the export of horses across our borders for slaughter. Original cosponsors of this legislation, in addition to Sens. Landrieu and Graham, includes Daniel K. Akaka, D-Hawaii., Mark Begich, D-Ark., Scott Brown, R-Mass., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Susan Collins, R-Maine, Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Mark Steven Kirk, R-Ill., Frank R. Lautenberg, D-N.J., Carl Levin D-Mich., Joseph I. Lieberman, I-Conn., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Barbara A. Mikulski, D-Md., Bernard Sanders, I-Vt. and Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y.

�This bill could finally take American horses off the menu for good, and put an end to shocking and inhumane treatment of these animals,� said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States. �No animal played a bigger role in the settlement and expansion of our nation than the horse, and to treat them like some disposable, throwaway commodity is beneath us.�

�The last U.S. Slaughterhouses were closed in 2007, and there is virtually no demand for horse meat in this country. However, tens of thousands of horses are inhumanely transported across our borders where they are brutally slaughtered,� said Sen. Landrieu. �As a lifelong horse lover and rider, this practice is appalling to me, and more importantly, the majority of Americans oppose it. We raise and train horses to trust us, perform for us, and allow us on their backs, and as such, they deserve to be treated with human compassion. When horse owners are faced with the sad reality of having to put their animals down, it should be by humane euthanasia. I intend to work with Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina and my other colleagues to get this bill passed and permanently end the slaughter of our American horses.�

Approximately 100,000 American horses are sent to slaughter each year. This represents 1 percent of the total population of American horses, as the vast majority of horse owners do not choose slaughter as an end-of-life option for their treasured companions. USDA statistics show that 92 percent of horses sent to slaughter are in good condition � not old and injured � and could lead healthy, productive lives. States have acted to stop horse slaughter, terminating the last remaining foreign-owned horse slaughter plants in the United States in 2007, and federal courts have upheld these state laws, but Congress has failed to stop the export of live horses to Canada and Mexico for slaughter, which is still occurring. National polls show that 70 percent of Americans favor a ban on horse slaughter.

The slaughter plants in Canada and Mexico fail to practice horse welfare standards, and the plants slaughtering American horses on American soil � prior to their closure � were no better, as documented photos obtained through the Freedom of Information Act reveal. Undercover investigations in Canadian and Mexican slaughterhouses also revealed terrible cruelty: horses injured or killed during shipment under deplorable conditions, dragged and whipped into kill boxes and forced to suffer painful deaths. The horrendous end for these American icons sold for slaughter begins at an auction, where horses are corralled, sold and loaded into double-decker trailers with ceilings so low that most horses can�t balance themselves, exacerbating their transport injuries. The journey to and across a border can mean confinement in a trailer at temperatures in excess of 100 degrees for thousands of miles without access to food or water. Once unloaded, the exhausted, dehydrated and often battered horses are recklessly shoved into kill boxes where they suffer abuse and violence as workers� repeated and often misguided attempts to render the panic-stricken animals unconscious cause additional suffering.

Horsemeat is not consumed in the United States, but the flesh of American horses slaughtered abroad is shipped as a luxury item consumed by foreign gourmands. Horsemeat tested by the European Union has revealed the presence of drugs prohibited from being administered to horses entering the EU�s food chain, because they can cause serious risks to human health. Horses are not raised as food animals in the United States and are frequently given these drugs.

Past congressional actions on horse slaughter have demonstrated a strong, bipartisan desire to prohibit the killing of horses for human consumption. In the 109th Congress, legislation to stop horse slaughter passed the Senate by an overwhelming vote of 69-28 and passed the House numerous times by a margin of more than 100 votes. In the 110th Congress, legislation to ban horse slaughter was not enacted because it was blocked by House committee leaders and Western senators, despite strong bipartisan cosponsorship in both chambers. Animal advocates hope this legislation will advance quickly in the House and Senate in the 112th Congress. The HSUS joins Sens. Landrieu and Graham, along with the vast majority of Americans, in support of this bill to protect our treasured companions from this cruelty by banning their slaughter for human consumption.

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Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

If you don’t see your senator’s name listed as a co-sponsor in the above press release..please call them and request they become a co-sponsor.

You can find your Senator/s contact information easily here:

FIND YOUR SENATOR/S HERE

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

oh, for Heaven’s Sakes….another attempt, then!

FIND YOUR SENATORS HERE

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Thank you, Lynne, for providing our links to action!! SB1176 in 2011!!!!! I’ve never met a Republican or Democrat horse. Let’s do Washington – both sides of the aisle – a big favor – encourage them to achieve something they can actually be proud of – PASS THIS BILL.

Here is something else I’ve gotten this morning…and I think everyone, not just us ‘westwingers’ (CA Residents) can benefit from it, too:

June 15th will be the day the AG appropriations bill will go before
the full House for approval. There is some confusion regarding the
message that needs to go to your Representative.

The Moran amendment has already been approved and is part of the
bill, so we no longer need to ask people to vote “yes” on it. We do
however need to ask our Representatives to:

1. Oppose any efforts to strip the Moran amendment language(which
defunds USDA inspection of horse slaughter plants) from the bill

2. Oppose any amendment that would allow slaughter plants to hire
their own inspectors(fee-for-service schemes). This is one of the
efforts
that Sue Wallis has been undertaking.

If you do not have your Federal Representative’s contact
information, the following link will get you to correct place.
Just enter your state, and full zip code, and you will get to your
Representatives website with the contact information.

Thank you so much for your continued efforts on behalf of our horses.

Find your Federal Represenatives Contact Info Here:

FIND YOUR FEDERAL REP HERE

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Horse slaughter bill back in play

Sue Wallis make me sick.

So glad to hear there is new legislation introduced to protect our precious horses!

I have posted an update on the blog with pictures of some of the 200 horses currently removed to the fairgrounds at St. Johns.

There are several posts on the blog, including links where you can help with a small donation.

The hard work and heroism of all the volunteers helps keep us from dwelling on all the sadness of this situation. It has been truly amazing to be a small part of this huge gallant effort.

I recently read something Sue Wallis wrote in regards to the passage by such a slim margin as just three votes…I can’t remember now, what it was, exactly…but doing with anti-slaughter efforts on our part…Anyway..she wrote, “we are circling the wagons” (in preparation for another go-round with the ‘animal rights people’) and as I read those words, I thought to myself…Hmmmm….horses used to do that for the pioneers…I wonder, are Sue and her pro-folks using horses to circle those wagons…are they pulling them into that circle themselves…and what would our forefathers have had to say to Sue Wallis and her cronies who think it’s just a ‘dine&fandy;’ thing to do…sending those horses who ‘circled the wagons’ for their owners until the owners no longer see fit to keep them…and send them off to slaugher as a ‘thanks for all your loyalty and hard work, horses!’ Grrrrrr:/

Sue Wallis has also created some recipes for cooking horsemeat….I cannot write here what I think of her…but I betcha yole can well imagine:/

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Top of the BELMONT morning to all!!!!

Prayers for cooler weather for the race this afternoon!

Ok Lynne, I wrote down all the reps for the state of CA …the two closest to me are Zoe Lefgren and Mike Honda. If you click their names, all the information in their district comes up, local and in Washington, DC. I on the 15th I will be making some calls and putting in my 1.00 worth…use to be 2 cents…now 1.00.

The sun is out early on this Saturday morn…Mark left at 6:00am to go play golf. Some people say that’s dedication…others say that’s nuts!!! I say let him have fun…then I can watch the Belmont in peace.

The house is quite now…the kiddens have had their breakfast, belly’s are full and they are on their 3rd nap of the day…what a life!

Anyhow, please everyone have a grand day and hugs to you all…..(((BARBARO)))

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Morning, Everyone…

Carleen:) Yipppeeee-Skippppyyyy!! A quiet house…furkids tummies filled…and you’ve got your marching orders in ‘order’..good for you!

We don’t have sun this morning…light cloud cover, which was forecast last evening via Mark Finan, KCRA-TV, Sacramento….NO RAIN though…just clouds and temperatures in low 80’s today…I’m good with that:)

Daughter is off dog-sitting for a friend this weekend…so my house is quiet, too…Lucy is wondering where her big sister is…she cannot find her ANYWHERE??? 🙂 Taking my neighbor into town later this morning…they have one car and it’s out of town right now…she needs some gardening supplies..and I think I could use another large bag or two of potting soil, myself…so Katie is ‘at the ready’ once again, for ‘two wild and crazy women’ like ourselves:)

All horses setting hooves at Belmont today…God’s White Light all around you and your riders…I don’t care who wins today..all I care about is that YOLE come home safe/sound! Early congrats to the winner, too:)

Debbie LA: I hope you’re hanging in there, Hunny!

Margieeeeeee: I know the air is bad from the fires and I hope the fires don’t find you and the googies, Margieeeeee!! God’s White Light all around you/yours, too!

Well..I ought to peel myself away from this puder and get to getting, I guess…Everyone enjoy your Saturday! Robyn: I’ll be thinking of you and Brent today, enjoying the sights/sounds there at Belmont…

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Computer back to working but could stop at any moment. My niece who is my technical genius is in Florida for 2 weeks.

Margie, I know the fires in Arizona have crossed in to New Mexico. How is it in Santa Fe smoke wise.?
It has been 104 here in West Texas but very low humidity. This 4th of July there wont be any fireworks as there is too much fire danger.

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Thanks for your concern about the smoke and chemical pollution from the Arizona fires. Yes. There are 2! It has been awful. My googies aren’t getting much exercise outdoors. Whatever is causing it, you are outside for a few minutes and your throat and nasal passages are completely dried out. The officials think one of these fires was caused by an unattended campfire over Memorial Day weekend.

OMGoodness!!!!!!!
RULER ON ICE surprised us all!!
But just God Bless every jockey and horse on that track . . . . and I am praying to hear that ANIMAL KINGDOM and his JOCKEY are truly okay, that all horses are okay, whatever happened there, I just made it into the room after that had happened, as my Aunt Rosie would say, “God forbid!”
May all be treated grandly and with love and have the sleep of angels in their stalls and beds tonight!

FOB FAMBLEE – My heart was in my throat for a minute when I saw our beloved EDGAR coming out with #8 and that PINK SADDLECLOTH (I did see correctly I think) . . . . had to sit down for a moment to absorb that one.

That track looked soooo horrendous – we had Our Lady in one hand and St. Jude in the other, oh my . . . .

Thinking of ROBYN & BRENT, and STU were you there, too??
Hoping ROBYN & BRENT had a fabulous time, and did you get to see that monument of BIG RED you were looking for, and how about RUFFIAN’s GRAVE??
Blessings, of course, to all who have gone before . . .
Getting emotional here……

ROBYN, P.S., and, of course, you know hearing Sinatra always sends this one over the top, too! Sigh . . .

SANDRA – Oh thank Heavens there you are! Thankfully and, of course, we all understand the techno problems, and I know you are MISSING Crista for sure!!
I was going to have to send the highway patrol to be sure you were okay :).

MARGIE NM: Especially praying for all in your vicinity, thinking of you and the doggies so much. So sorry about those nasty outdoor conditions from the smoke, yes I would imagine that is very bothersome to one’s respiratory system. Please know you and the doggies are very much in my prayers!! Please give them all hugs and kisses from this auntie, too.

LINDA NW/FLA – Thank you SO much for telling me about beloved TANK and PALS, and be sure to give them all extra hugs and kisses for this auntie, yes, you do that!!! I am known for leaving little lipstick smoochies on all the neighborhood doggies, LOL!!! Simply must give kisses!!!
That just fills my heart how you rescued TANK, I so hope to do the same someday.
Oh and my little rosebud paisana mama was SO excited to hear that the doggies enjoying the fresh figs and peaches directly off your trees!!

JOAN – We’ve had horrendous heat and humidity all week and so haven’t seen the doxies as much as usual, they are staying in the a/c, and me, too!!
Can’t wait to see them!! I must slip over with a pocket of treats!!
Love and kisses to PEACHES & PIERRE from this Auntie, too!!

BARB AZ – Hugs to you, and always the greatest respect for all that you do! Keep us posted, Barb.

BOBBIE B. – Can’t remember which “shore” you were headed for but hope you are having a grand time. Wish I had tagged along in your trunk!! The ocean scents and sounds have always called to me…

ALEX – hope you are remembering to stay well-hydrated while out on the track and with the horses, it’s miserable outside.
Water on the track, and the pints afterward at the pub! 🙂

Love you all,
Hugs and prayers,
always, Lou Ann

And always in loving memory of FOB CHIEF, FOB BUD SOVA, and Master of Ceremonies FOB MURPHY!

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd . . . for each of you know you take me to where angels walk!
As our ANGEL DEE says, “It is AFFIRMED!”
Indeed it is.

/L

Lou Ann, yes, I had the same reaction when I saw Edgar and the pink #8. Guess that’s a gut reaction that will never change. Horrible, sloppy track but at least it wasn’t blazing hot the way it’s been there recently. Hope Animal Kingdom didn’t get clipped too badly – that was a scarey start to the race, for sure.

Tank sends kisses back! He is a typical Rottweiler “leaner” and a big slurper. And, when he leans, you need to brace yourself! Caught Penny picking a peach today while I was mowing. They aren’t even ripe yet but that doesn’t deter the fruit bandits!

All home safely! That track really bothered me but all safe.NW I did not make it but next year all 3 races. Brent and Robyn did go. Sue Wallis cookbook? Your not serious right? If so give ME the info. She’ll wish she NEVER met me and I’m damn serious. That disgusting slob.

Stu: I would never joke about horse slaughter or recipes for their meat….here’s the link:

AAHS ARTICLE-WALLIS RECIPES

I didn’t watch the Belmont today…and as I saw the track for a brief moment on Sports this evening, I wouldn’t have been able to watch if I’d wanted to! Sloppy tracks give me the ‘heebee-jeebees’ when horses must run on them! I’ll have to google and see how it went…reading here, it sounds like it may not have gone well, physically, I mean for AK?

I hope everyone has a good night tonight.

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You go STU!!!!!!!!!! (Regarding S. Wallis)

always, Lou Ann

Thanks LB – her governor will hear me tomorrow. That POS! Good, 2 hours behind me,I didn’t want to eat my lunch anyway would rather feast on that blimp.

Needing to have a Barbarotini, or something of that nature, with you all . . . .
Last evening we had a horrific t-storm which left us without power for several hours; but today had the closest call near tornado activity that I’ve ever experienced.
The humidity still has not broke yet but the skies were lovely and I decided to take Mom for a little drive across the river (the mighty Susquehanna) to Lancaster County as sometimes do. As we neared our destination we saw the skies were clouding up but looked nothing more than possible rain shower which we need desperately.
We were only in the shoppe about ten minutes, and talking to a lovely British gentleman when another gentleman came in and announced there are tornado warnings up for both York (ours) and Lancaster County (where we were), and upon peeking at the window where we had just come through the sky had changed drastically!!
The location where the tornado activity was strongly suspected was still some miles away.

Poor Mom was a near basket case – I thought since we were heading back in the opposite direction we would be missing any of that storm activity and unfortunately the storm was following the river. Pulled off the highway several times to be able to see but well it was the worst I’ve ever been in. We prayed the entire way home, and we were VERY glad to see home.

I am completely “knackered” to borrow a term from Alex!!

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always nd forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd . . . for each of you know you take me to where angels walk!
As our ANGEL Dee says, “It is AFFIRMED!”
Indeed it is.

Everyone please be safe and here’s to a brand new week!

Hugs and Love, Lou Ann

P.S.
Just completely “knackered” from that driving experience home . . . .:(
Forgot to say holding hands, hooves, and paws with the entire Barbaro Nation!!

The TV news just reported extensive damage just south of us and in another area just off the highway bridge that we came on to come back across the river.
The meteorologists are checking the patterns for tornado evidence.

You all know I spent a lot of time with the Sisters at the convent when I was very young (through school, and my Dad did carpentry work for them), and believe me though it’s been a long time since then I recited every prayer they taught me on that trip home this afternoon.
Mom was terrified for me to pull over several times but I told her there was just zero visibility and we must pull over. She just wanted to get home. I felt so sorry for her especially. She’s always been rather afraid going in the car anyhow. She had a Rosary and prayer cards on her lap, I tried to keep her occupied, but I know it was bad.
Something inside took over for me, perhaps it was Barbaro guiding me, I just knew to concentrate, remain calm, pray, and drive. Felt like I was on auto-pilot.
Was that you, Barbaro?? Thank you, honey, with all my heart.

Sorry for long post, I guess it just had to tumble out.

And SPECIAL REQUEST, too, PLEASE.

Please pray for Miss SWEET PEA, my neighbor’s daughter’s young dachshund who I learned today is on heartworm medication, and is confined to strict bedrest for 3-4 weeks. She is such a sweet little miss. Thanks so much!

Love you all, I truly do!
always, Lou Ann

Hiya, FsOB! What to say about Belmont? The weather and track conditions were truly miserable. I actually didn’t see AK’s stumble out of the gate, and thank goodness, because sometimes ignorance is bliss.

When I was a girl (when dinosaurs ruled the planet), they would bring out a contraption at Churchill Downs, one which resembled a giant rake on the back of a large tractor. That would be used to re-grade the surface of the track after sloppy races. Perhaps those are no longer used or else they are not in vogue at Belmont…. But that track surface was really frightening to see.

I must say on a positive note that everyone who works at Belmont is absolutely delightful, without fail. Really very people/customer- and horse-oriented.

Brent & I went down toward the paddock area, just before the Belmont. What a treat it was to see the horses. Master of Hounds seemed quite calm and self-contained, for a TB. Animal Kingdom is a truly lovely chestnut colour and he was much taller than I had expected. Shackleford was very, very feisty and I said to Brent, “Either this horse will win or he may bolt in some manner”. But there was something about Shackleford’s gait, in his left hind, that seemed a bit odd to me.

I do like the way that the horses are sheltered from people, as the horses pass from the paddock through the tunnel, to head out to the track at Belmont. It seems much safer to me than the openness at Churchill Downs. Edgar and his horse looked quite ready. I ended up betting $5.00 to show on four horses: Edgar’s, as well as Monzon, MOH, and AK. I knew when I’d read earlier in the week that Edgar’s horse had the # 8 position that I would have to place a bet there.

It’s nice to be home and at same point this week I’ll post my impressions of Ground Zero in NYC. That experience was incredibly moving for me. Peace, RMH

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To Linda in NW FLA: Hugs and pets to your three dogs! I didn’t know that Pepper was a GS/SH mix.
To Lynne: Thanks for the info on SB 1176 and the update about Uncle Mo. May he have a full recovery.
To Debbie LA; Thanks for the news about Ragsy and her foals!
To Dee: Rainbows to you ####

Hello Gang. It seems they may be getting a slight upper hand on the AZ wildfire. Another wildfire has broken out. It is at the Raton Pass in northern NM, not too far from me. I25 has been closed in both directions. I wonder what caused this one? A chain saw. A cigarette flicked out of a car window. Someone pulling onto a shoulder of a road with dry brush and a hot car exhaust. A brainiac burning trash. A campfire. It is so dangerous here, and we are in a hefty drought. Does it seem like every day there is a new catastrophe?

Lou Ann, I know right where you live, and the storms that roll through that area are frightening at best.

Be safe, everyone.

Hiya, FsOB! It is a soggy, cool Monday morning that has dawned here on the banks of the Thames. But the cardinals have already been seeking their sunflower seeds in the Japanese Garden. The river itself seems glassy and sodden from the recent rains.

Alex, I love these photos that you share from Fair Hill Farm. What a pristine place it is!

Wishing all here ACD and may the wildfires in AZ and NM cease. Peace, Robyn

#### To Margie: Please stay safe and do stay connected with us, to let us know how you are faring.
To Lou Ann: I hope that you and Ms. Annie didn’t sustain damage to your home or your yard after the frightening storm. ####

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##Good morning all. A bright cool morning here in the North, actually very pleasant. A lot of bird calls in the fields this morning sounding every so peaceful.
##LouAnn, I am sure glad you are home safe and sound after such a awful drive home. Just the rain alone pounding that hard is scary enough.
##Prayers to Sweet Pea that as she recovers.
##Robyn, I thought maybe you might be in the paddock area and called out to you and Brent. It gave me a pause too, to see Edgar on the #8 saddle cloth. I had hoped he might be close. It’s too bad the track was such a sloppy mess but at least everyone came home safe to run another day.
##Lynne, receipes for horse meat, yuck, that woman just makes me ill to say the least.
##Barb, Margie I do hope those fires abate soon, It’s so heartbreaking to see the ravages and to know the wildlife and animals are caught up in it.

Have a safe day everyone,

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Lou Ann, prayers for little Sweet Pea. Keeping her calm and quiet is very important. There are so many dogs we’re helping over at the Dogs and Cats threads who successfully complete HW treatment. Many people crate their dog to insure there’s no unexpected exertion or running off to play when mom and dad aren’t watching! Glad you made it home through the storm. I bet the Big Boss Horse was right there with you, guiding you.

Robyn, yes, Pepper is a super sweet shephard/ husky mix. She has the mask and little dot eyebrows. At night when she’s looking in the front glass door, if it wasn’t for those little dots, I wouldn’t know she was there! In addition to being “the world’s perfect dog” in my husband’s eyes (he was drawn to her at the Jr Humane Society venue where we adopted her because she reminded him of a dog he’d had as a boy), she seems to have some wild dog traits. Loves freezing weather – will curl up outside like a sled dog (admittedly, northwest Florida’s freezing weather isn’t as severe as other areas) and she does the roo-roo “talking”. My vet’s first response to her was to proclaim “she has kind eyes”. All three are super sweet doggies and get along with one another really well.

Joe at TB Friends

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Morning, Everyone…

ANOTHER Monday morning here with YOLE:) Thanks to our *ALEX*!!

It’s beautiful here this a.m., been up since 5..way too early…but sometimes a person just cannot go back to sleep:/

We are enjoying the ‘no clouds/rain’ weather and by mid to late this week, I believe we’ll even be visited by our first for the season NINETY degree day…watering will become an ‘everyday’ chore now, and I’ll try to NOT complain about that, too:)

Joe is late this morning, and my time is limited so I’ll post the link to our Whitehouse and be back later to post Joe for those of you who cannot access him during the daytime…

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

I hope everyone is having a good Monday thus far:)

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Joe is extra busy this morning, I think..but I got the following this early morning and want to share here:

Published June 12, 2011, 12:00 AM
Horse slaughter in United States was nightmarish
Horse lovers in North Dakota should take exception to the June 6 Forum story “Critics say slaughter ban hurting horses, not helping them.” In fact, everyone who cares about the humane treatment of animals should do the same.
By: Keith Dane, INFORUM

Horse lovers in North Dakota should take exception to the June 6 Forum story “Critics say slaughter ban hurting horses, not helping them.” In fact, everyone who cares about the humane treatment of animals should do the same.

When horse slaughter existed in the United States, it was a nightmarish process. USDA documentation confirms that horses suffered horrific, bloody injuries – and even death – during transport to slaughter plants. The slaughter process itself is abusive, since many horses suffer during the misguided and often repeated attempts to render them unconscious. The bloody, panic-stricken environment of a slaughterhouse is no place for a horse to die. USDA violation reports documented repeated incidents of horses being denied water, whipped in the face and hit with electric prods.

Today, with U.S. plants shuttered, the slaughter industry hangs on across the borders in Canada and Mexico, where about 1 percent, or 100,000 horses, are sent to slaughter each year. This number could easily be absorbed into the horse population through responsible breeding and selling practices, rescue community involvement and, where necessary, humane euthanasia.

The unsourced cost estimate for humane euthanasia cited in this story is incorrect. A Fargo equine veterinarian told us the cost would be about $400.

Horses in America are not raised as food animals; they are companions, they are the very symbols of our freedom, and we make the conscious decision to own them and have a responsibility to care for them. Let’s show them the compassion they deserve.

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Dane is director of equine protection for the Humane Society of the United States, Washington, D.C.
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Pretty much says what we’ve been saying all along, and I checked the price for humane euthanasia three years ago, in response to a letter from a Congressional Rep I got…he stated in his letter to me, that the cost of euthanasia was projected to be $1K and too expensive for most ranchers/owners. I called around the Sacramento Valley (home to said Congressional Rep) and found the price to be exactly what Mr. Danes says in his article…$400.00! I wrote back in detail to the representative..but gee, I never heard from him again:/

Finally:) Here’s our Joe for Monday!

Monday, June 13th… Lots to write about, and I won’t bore you with a new green salsa recipe. This website is about life on a horse rescue ranch in Woodland. I could go on and on about The Village in Davis, and their artichoke with goat cheese pizza. And who would have thought that Chevy’s on the river is the best thing going?

I could tell you about a new race horse mare from Los Angeles. I could write about Blossom, who has a new home with Lynne and her son. I could tell you about a family in a place called Glen Cove. Or a family in North Sacramento, with a mom who makes ice cream. Any flavor you want, and my favorite was fresh peach. Both families welcome new horses this week.

This would be a good chance to moan about my computer, and how new pictures refuse to post. I will probably take this computer to Brad in Woodland, so he can fix my mess. The last 5 years, Brad has repaired my messes a dozen times. If the computer goes to Brad, I will be off the air for a couple of days. (the crowd stands and roars)

With such a busy weekend, it is difficult to focus on a single subject. But I wanted to tell you about Tias. Pronounced Tee Us. 9 years old, Tias came to us and asked if I could recommend a riding instructor close to her home.

Her parents said Tias can have a horse when she turns 12. First there must be lessons. And if the trainer says Tias is not ready, then no horse.

Tias has been studying horses since the age of 5. Tias can talk the talk. She knows about tendons and navicular. Tias easily recites the anatomy of a horse. She tells me Misty has a sore back, and so do you Joe.

Huh?

I phoned one of my favorite trainers who said sure, Tias can begin lessons anytime. The trainer and Tias live in the same town.

There was more chatter about broken bones and rescued race horses. Tias tells me horse racing is for old people. Young people know better.

As Tias and her parents are leaving, Tias said to me: I found your website when I googled rescued thoroughbreds. I have been reading you since last summer.

Thanks.

Tias then said: You should give out links to the slaughter houses. If people saw what happens to a horse, you would have more adoptions. Then you could rescue more horses.

I think people can imagine. And if they really want to watch, it is easy enough to find.

Then Tias added: On your website you should tell the world to quit breeding. I figured it out when I was 6.

While she was here, Tias fell in love with our black filly Midnight Kisses. Tias said: I am learning how to bake. This summer I will bring you cookies. If you keep Kisses for me until I am 12, I will bring you cookies once a week.

We have a new friend. A productive weekend. Flies starting their engines…

Joe

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

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If we all were so innocent like our young ones are…about horses…the love of horses….Joe and tbfriends bring out the best in kids…but horses play the biggest part…

can we help them…please call, fax, email…we are about to get the bill on the floor again..or very close…and we need to be heard..

we speak for so many that cannot speak for themselves…please make extra calls,

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please read the db and help…so many needing our help…so many needing us to network or volunteer, or donate or whatever we can…

there are many times we need our rescues…we need to be there for them too.

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pray for one another..for our country…pray for rain..here in Texas, AZ..Fla, and other parts.

our Barbara in AZ…mentioned earlier they helping over 200 horses..and they need donations…please if you can send at least a $1 or more…please..

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thank you Alex.

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Please light candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens.

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we have many concerns here, and prayers requests…human, furbaby or horse…please take a second to remember each of them…

Stream of Gold pictures

he on his way to his retirement!

##Debbie LA, Yippe Skippee, retirement for Stream of Gold and happier days ahead.

God Bless all who made this happen.

Judy

Lou Ann, good thoughts for Miss Sweet Pea. They have come a long way in treating heartworms.
I swear one minute you can look at a dog and all seems well and then ten minutes later they are sick. One afternoon Chief was playing around the living room with his brick and went out the doggy door for about ten minutes and then came back in the house sounding like he had severe asthama. Of course, it was the first sign of CHF. We fought it for several months and then he looked so tired and didnt care about his brick and so I made the apt. we all dread. The final act of love.
Dont know how I got started on here about my boy I gjust miss him so much.

Hi FOB. I read Alex’s post from Jane Heart’s web site, (Barbaro Jewelry) and I felt I needed to post I have not been one of those who have left FOB. I wear my bracelets proudly, and am always eager to educate my students and friends about the plight of horse slaughter in the US.

Hi to all who names I recognized, and keep up the good work…

Laurie, from Fullerton, CA

Hiya, FsOB! Alex, I promise to send you info re. Newport International Polo. I really think that you could sell a lot of books at one of their matches, particularly when they host the team from England.

Does anyone have any update about Animal Kingdom? I hope that his bumping or slippage caused no permanent harm. He truly is a glorious looking chestnut TB. I wish that I could have spotted Graham Nation in the din on Saturday. But there was so much to take in, while we went down to the paddock.

Welcome to Athena from Fairfield County, CT, if you are visiting here this evening. It was a pleasure talking with you, about our Nation’s need to protect wild mustangs and other horses, while we were on the Metro North to NYC this past Saturday. You’ll find that the Friends of Barbaro are very welcoming!

Is Ascot still in season in the UK? I saw a great photo of the new Duchess of Cambridge at Ascot ~ 10 days ago. She had on an incredibly chic cream-coloured suit. (I must admit that I would never consider wearing white to a race track, but then I wouldn’t be in the Royal Enclosure, now would I?)

Wishing all here “ACN”. Peace, Robyn

#### To Dee: It was a gloomy day in RI. Thank you for your virtual rainbows, they are greatly appreciated, Dee!
To Linda in NW FLA: All of your dogs sound like such great animals, you are very blessed. But of course Huskies have a particular place in my heart!
To Judy: Thanks for your kind words. I hope that Ethan has found some additional work this Summer.
To Barb in AZ & Margie in NM: Please stay safe, our dear FsOB in the Southwest!
To Lou Ann: I hope that Sweet Pea had a more comfortable day. Have you heard from Sandra over the weekend? How’s her computer doing?
To Bobbie B: I hope that the seashore is magical for you, your family, & the Occicat! ####

Hello from the sunny coast of SC —
I miss you all , and I can’t type or post well on
this U$%@@# pc ,

but hello to everybody ,… and , Kauai is watching birds and making chirping noises I’ve never heard her make before — she sounds just like a bird , the little predator !

But she’s safely ensconced on her seat at the window and the bird’s are as safe as they were in their mother’s nest , lol ,

Best wishes to all of you for a great day , and week for that matter , and Lou Ann , be careful.
I’ve been in a few of those storms myself ! Scary stuff …
Bye now ,

Robyn , thanks for the good wishes , and it’s all we could wish for … just wonderful …
Sorry the weather was bad at Belmont but I know you enjoyed the overall experience anyway , especially seeing the horses – that’s grand 🙂

Hiya, FsOB! It is a grey and rainy Tuesday morning here on the banks of the Thames. Nonetheless, the birds are chirping merrily. Ms Nikita is recumbent once more, following getting her coat brushed with the Furminator (Huskies in Summer, egads!) and of course her teeth brushed! Wishing all here “ACD”. Peace, Robyn

#### To Bobbie B: Thrilled to see you here! Too funny about that sound that Kauai has been making. It would be great if you could ever make it north for the Belmont Stakes! ####

##Good morning all. A bright beautiful morning here in the North. All is quiet in the field this morning.
##BobbieB. sounds like you are having a wonderful time by the seashore. Our cat Muffin loves to make those chirping sounds at the birds too. I wonder what the birds make of them.
##Lynne, you’re quiet, everything ok?
##Dee, could you cast your rainbows over Arizona and New Mexico for all our FOB’s working hard to save the animals from the dreadful fires there.
##Robyn, the new Duchess looks wonderful no matter what she wears. Picture this morning of here in skinny jeans, simple top, and flats while shopping and then a knockout for a charity gala that evenine in a sheath adorned with crystals.
I hope Nikita is calmer now, be sure to give her a hug from her fan in the North.

Have a safe day everyone.

Judy

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today is Flag Day! let us remember our Flag waves for freedom…with a costly price of our service men and women, and even furbabies that have given the ultimate price for our Freedom.

God Bless America!

Morning, Everyone….

Judy:) All is well here in the foothills, just ‘bizzy’ is all:) Kate is beautiful…I think Kate would look stunning in a gunny sack! Their children will be handsome or beautiful as well, I think:) Phillip is handsome, yes…but my fave of the boys, ‘looks wise’ has always been Harry:) Impish and his eyes twinkle, I think…Phillip is ‘refined’ looking and Harry just looks ‘full of it’:) he’s always gotten my vote.

Might be approaching 90 today here…it was mild overnight last night…75 degrees still, at 10p..am I complaining yet? NO! LOL…beats the absolute heck out of those wet/cold days we had just last week:)

Joan: I’ve still got my buntings out front from Memorial Day…I decided to just leave them up for Flag Day…and the red/white/blue flag is hanging, too! I might take that down and replace with a garden theme one or a ‘googie’ one before July 4th..but the buntings shall stay until after the 4th here at my house:) Even ‘Billy Blue’ the lifesized Great Blue Heron Jonna sent me, sits in a handsome pot on my front steps…he has two flags stuck in the pot at his ‘feets’:) Billy is patriotic! LOL…

Joe isn’t quite finished this morning, he writes about a horse whose sire was In Excess..writes of how they have had 15 or so horses at their ranch sired by In Excess:( Makes me wonder about Excessorized, the mare from Safe Haven up in Cottonwood. I wrote about her here about a year and a half ago, if I remember right. She was gr/gr/grandaughter of Secretariat. So sad to me, and I know yole too, that these horses with such recognizable lineage end up in such condition and makes me ever-more-grateful for people like Joe and Cathy and the Lindas up at Safe Haven and so many other rescues and their good people too! Joe also writes this morning of a racehorse living at TB Friends who earned $700K in his career….it hurts my heart and chaps mai hide all at the same time:/ Here’s Joe for today:

Tuesday, June 14th… Yesterday a little bay gelding found hungry near Redding made the long walk up our driveway. There is a racing tattoo which says he is 7. A combined effort from Kara and Sheldon to make this happen. Kara’s little sister Jessie has named him Snickers.

We are searching for transportation from Bakersfield. A skinny gray gelding currently held by Animal Control. There is a racing tattoo which says he is 14. I spoke with a person yesterday, who said the gelding is a sweetie.

Coming to us from a race track, a filly by the sire In Excess. Over the years we have rescued 15 or so horses by In Excess. Each has been athletic and sensible. Now that I write this, the new In Excess will no doubt be a handful. And goofy.

Yes, we currently have our share of goofy horses. There are several former race horses who want nothing to do with humans. A gelding who earned over 700 grand is slowly coming around. Yesterday he actually nickered as I walked by. His ears were pinned but hey, I heard a nicker.

A 9 year old mare and her two month old foal have arrived at their new home in North Sacramento. Mom and baby girl come from a thoroughbred ranch out of business.

Later today a 3 year old colt will be transported to his new home in Glen Cove. Castration is set for Friday. The colt has been given the name Marcel. From those TV commercials. Hey Marcel, watch this.

It is Tuesday, and chores are forever. Delicious hot coffee made by Dunkin Donuts. Yummy leftover graduation cake from Ben’s party. Later we could be 93 degrees. Flies rubbing their tiny little hands together. Enjoy your 900 channels but nothing on TV Tuesday, and be sure to hug your horses. Alabama on the oldies station…

Joe
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Yep…Excessorized’s gr/father was In Excess..well, her name now, is *SESSIE* and she’s been adopted by a wonderful young woman who has a 20 year plan for her. She’s boarded at Safe Haven, she gleams like a new penny now…she’s no longer underweight, she’s fit and happy! Wheeee:)

I know this one is going to be long…and I apologize, but this next topic is srsly important for our American horses..so pls bear w/me and read:

On June 15th…TOMORROW…the House will be voting on the Agriculture Appropriations Bill…it is CRUCIAL that yole reach your Congressional Reps to ask them to:

1) Oppose any efforts to strip the Moran amendment language (which DEFUNDS USDA inspection of horse slaughter plants) from the bill.

2) Oppose any amendment that would allow slaughter plants to hire their own inspectors.This is one of the efforts that Sue Wallis has been undertaking!

I can blue-ink a link to help you find and contact your Reps here:

FIND YOUR REP HERE

I’ll be back in a few to post the link to our Whitehouse…in the meantime please email or call or fax your Reps..the vote is tomorrow, Family…and perhaps you could share with family/friends, too.

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Me again…and I’ve heard back from my Rep..who stands where I KNEW he would stand:/ NOT on the side of our American horses…I’ll reply to his letter later on..when I’m not as likely to use ‘less than professional’ language…but I already know..Hell, I already KNEW last night…it will do no good:/ It’s that old “100K old and or infirmed horses’ crap….I’ll reply…but later, when I’m not so fired up!

In the meantime…here’s the link to our Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

I hope everyone will enjoy their Tuesday…I hope yole will have decent weather…and please do what you can to help our American horses tomorrow, as the Agriculture Appropriations bill is voted on….

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Morning all…

Lynne, I have my Congress person all lined up and ready to go…Zoe Lofgren from District 16…(she was picked up recently on a DUI…can you believe this…and these are the people we are suppose to put our trust and pray that they will act well on our behalf…

Anyway…I watched the Belmont on Saturday and pray that Animal Kingdom is ok fine…I did root for Brilliant Speed though…I knew he was Dynaformer’s son but he is also related to Secretariat on his mom’s side (she is Speed Succeeds)…I was happy just to see him place!!!

I know the weather here in San Jose is suppose to hit the high 80’s+ but I like the 70’s…and just a breeze, not 25 mile an hr winds…complain alot don’t I?

Sandra, it’s good to see you back…I can picture Chief with his brick…just like I can see Bud’s big, brown soulful eyes…”Mom, go with me outside please!!! or can I help take out the garbage?” I was watching Dogs 101 on the Animal Channel this morning…they say owning a dog can add at least three years to your life..and who knows how years to theirs….someday we will find another dog to win our hearts…just like Lynne did.

Otherlyn, have you found a new pup to love and watch over yet?
Joan, Lou Ann, Miss Dee, Judy and all, please take care and have a good day…

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO’S GRAND FAMILY)))

Alex…THANK YOU!

oxoxo
carleen in ca

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you have a wonderful day Carleen…and many blessings to you, your family and all of the FOBs..

our planet is changing…we have no rain insight here in Texas….all week 100+…keep watching and praying for rain and trying to help animals, horses, etc…and wildlife.

we have a 18″ deficit thus far…???

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please call, fax, email….do it…please for Barbaro’s brothers and sisters.

please read the db…and help in anyway possible…

our own Barbara in AZ…they are needing help also because of all the wildfires…please help

Joan…

I won’t complain about our high 80’s again!
Good Grief…Texas just went through the terrible wild fires and now this heat and no rain…I will send rain thoughts and prayers to all in Texas!!

Please take care and drink lots of water, eat pop cicles, ice tea….what ever will help stay cooler.

oxoxo
carleen in ca

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thanks Carleen…

my little lady in Tennessee…Rachel…she is 91 years old…and I told her everyday I pray for rain…everyday…and God must not be hearing me…because we are not getting much rain or none at all…

out of the blue, Rachel asks me…”Are you carrying an umbrella?”

otherwords…if my faith is strong….I should carry an umbrella..because it is going to rain.

I guess that is in all of our lives…we ASK…and we Shall RECEIVE.

have a bless evening.

##Joan, bless Rachel’s little heart. Yes you must have faith cause sometimes nothing else is there.
Like Carleen advised, please take care and drink lots of fluids. Give Peaches and Pierre a hug from their fren in the North. I hope they can stay cool too!

Judy

### Robyn, it was the first day of Royal Ascot today. It was fine and sunny and the racing was spectacular. Goldikova was just beaten by Canford Cliffs in the opener and “the mighty Frankel” extended his unbeaten run – though it was a much more closely run thing than in the Guineas. The Queen wore a pale, mint green outfit and Charles and Camilla were in the second carriage of the Royal Procession together with the Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie in quite tasteful hats. I didn’t see the newly weds, but perhaps tomorrow?
Here are some photos:

Day 1, Royal Ascot

Joan…
Rachele is just thinking positive…and having lots of faith…RAIN…RAIN…RAIN!!!

Liz, Thank you for sharing your grand pictures of the events at the Royal Ascot today…I hope the weather there is good for racing…I always worry about the heat this time of year for the horses.

Some of the hats…words escape me… they are entertaining.

Please enjoy the rest of the event.

oxoxo
carleen in ca

Hiya, FsOB! Wow, a big, bright moon has risen here in the eastern skies tonight. I hope that it brings joy to our fellow Moon-watching FOB, Otherlyn.

My thanks to Liz in the UK for the photos from Royal Ascot. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall look quite contented and in their element at the races, don’t they? If only we had more horse lovers in positions influencing public policy here in the USA….

Can you believe that five years have gone by since we awaited Alex’s nightly updates about Barbaro’s condition? And on that note, may everyone enjoy “ACN”. Peace, Robyn

#### To Judy: It would be so awesome if you had the chance to see the young Duchess of Cambridge in person during the Waleses’ Canadian trip. Ms. Nikita said to let you know that she is doing nicely tonight. She had some leftover chicken from her Mum’s dinner at a local restaurant.
To Liz: Thanks for the photos from Ascot. I like Frankel very much, but had hoped that Goldikova would win.
To Joan: I hope that Peaches and Pierre can stay hydrated in the intense heat in Texas.
To Lynne B: Does Lucy still carry her “babies”? ####

Hi all, please pray from Shelley’s Mr. Boxcar. There is a thread on the DB board for you to read.

Evening, Family..

Robyn: Lucy still likes to bring the three itty-bitty ones to bed at night but otherwise not so much attention is being paid now..which is good for her and me, too:) She was a nervous wreck for the first two weeks or so…and now, she’s back to her more normal ‘happy-go-lucky’ self, I’m happy to report:)

I decided not to write my congressman afterall..it would do no good whatsoever and rip my stomach even more than it was already ripped…so I did what I could and I must just go with that for now…and pray others might feel differently tomorrow. It’s hard living here in the ‘good ole boy’ district I live in:/ Too many folks view their horses as ‘machinery’ and too many others view slaughter as the only viable option and too many others are making money hand over fist from slaugher…it’s hard fighting all that mentality.

All we can do, is all we can do but at least we do it!

Sweet dreams, Everyone

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Hiya, FsOB! It is a bright blue morning that has dawned on the banks of the Thames, rain-free at last! The river is a lovely sapphire shade and is gleaming in the sunlight. The birds are chirping merrily.

Alex, I simply love starting my morning by seeing the photos from inside the barns at Fair Hill Farm. They are maintained so beautifully. Enjoy your day in NY!

Wishing all here ACD and may Mr. Boxcar’s problem be resolved. Peace, Robyn

#### To Lynne: Glad that Ms Lucy is getting back to herself again!
To Dee: Rainbows to you! ####

##Good morning all. A bright sunny morning here in the North.
##Liz UK, thank you for posting Day 1 of the Royal Ascot. I was disappointed Goldikova didn’t win but at least everyone raced safely. And Frankel’s run is impressive. I always love the hats too.
##Robyn, I would love to see Prince and Duchess, however, they are not coming to Toronto but I’m sure there will be a lot of press coverage. They are such an attractive couple. I’m happy to hear Nikita is calmer.
##Carleen, I hope Miss Tibbey is not missing her friend “Scoots” so much now. You have a wonderful day.

Have a safe day everyone.

Judy

Morning, Everyone….

Happy Wednesday!

Today is a BIG day in DC…the House is voting today, say a prayer for our American horses…

Kinda ‘warmish’ overnight here…at 10p last night, it was still 75 outdoors…not complaining, really, just saying:) Lucy still sleeps under the blanket though..I don’t know HOW she can be comfortable, really..except I guess she is, ’cause she’s there! LOL…

Joe isn’t up yet…and I barely am..heading out back for a bit more of my coffee…bbinawhile with link to Whitehouse and Joe…hope yole are having a good day thus far:)

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Goldikova lost ? ? ? ?
This is earth – shattering news .
I’m surprised the earth is still rotating and the sun rose this morning . Goldie lost …

I pray our Congresspeople will listen today and do what’s right – but as they seldom do – my hopes aren’t sanguine … please God let them help the horses …
Call them if you can …

Everything is going along well in the sunny SC beach area , wish you were here … bye now ,

Joe at TB Friends

I am praying too Bobbie!
12th day of not smoking.

Here is our Joe….ROFLOLWHORSES!! If he thinks his back is sore and he’s JUST turning sixty this year…well then, as Caroline Jaffe would say..*OY* and as I would say, “you haven’t seen ‘anything’ yet, Joe!” Getting old is NOT for sissies and those of us who work hard and don’t sit at desks..well, ANOTHER *OY*!

Wednesday, June 15th… Yesterday I met Ron, who came with Sheldon to help remove a fallen tree. To be truthful, it was Ron and Sheldon who did the work. I stood close by and tried to appear useful. Ron kept staring at me, to the point where I had to ask… why are you staring at me?

Ron said: You look pretty good for 66.

Excuse me?

Ron said he read in a horse chat room that Joe from Tb Friends is 66. The chat room chatter also said poor Joe is sick.

Oh man…

I am not sick. I have a sore back, just like any old guy who works on a ranch. My sore back is magnified because I complain to anyone willing to listen. Obviously I look for sympathy. Someone picked up on my complaining and went home and wrote about it. My sore back turned into a horrible illness. And last year we became involved with a couple of kids who have cancer. You gotta love chat rooms, and the way details are twisted.

Later this year I turn 60. Talk about scary. All those lovely AARP advertisments that come in the mail.

Not long ago a young visitor to our front gate said: You look just like my grandpa.

That’s nice. How old is your grandpa?

He’s dead.

And so as I grab my cane and go in search of my teeth, I can tell delicious hot coffee is from Peets. More yummy graduation cake from Jessica’s party. Later we could be 92 degrees. Way too early for The Doors(light my fire) but there they are on the oldies station.

Enjoy your big moon lights us up like a football field Wednesday, and be sure to hug your horses. Fillies and mares in heat. Geldings thinking they are Secretariat.

Joe
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And the link to our Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Warming up out there, so gotta take care of the kidddddds and the flowers, too…Everyone have a great/grand/wonderful Wednesday!

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Joan, in addition to faith, your 91 year old friend might be practicing a more basic approach. Lots of Southern ladies used to carry umbrellas to shield them from the cruel rays of the sun so as not to harm their delicate skin. Now, it’s just a darn good idea to shield from the heat!

We are blistering hot and dry here in northwest Florida, too. Yesterday broke a record set in 1952! When the temperature is 80 at 4:30 in the morning, you know you’re in for a scorcher. It’s definitely weather that requires a bottle of Gatorade or two when mowing. I’ve also put a couple of ice cubes beneath my big straw hat! Whatever it takes. And, of course, the doggies hang out in the nice air conditioned garage. They do stick their heads out the doggie door from time to time just to check on me. “Mom, shouldn’t you come inside?!”

I had to laugh, too, this morning when reading Joe. Bless his heart! You’re right, Lynne, it ain’t for sissies!!!

Morning all…

Sending lots of healing prayers and wishes to Mr. Boxcar and his dad Justin. Nasty ol’ foot issues!
I hope Boxy is feeling better real soon!

Judy, Miss Tibby still comes in a jumps up on the tank where Scoots was…but not as often. We do have the noisy crickets in the back yard that I let loose though…I think they have already multiplied as they are quite loud!

Lynne, I will do my calls and e-mails later today.
They will hear from us…I just hope they listen.

Well folks…I need to get some work around the ol’barn done before the warm weather sets in…

Take care all and have a grand day…

((((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO’S GRAND AND WONDERFUL FAMILY))))

ooxxoxoxo
carleen in ca

Nameing the new colt

I don’t know if this is true, but it’s post on Mill Ridge farm guest book.

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PRAYERS for all of those involved with Boxcar and for Boxcar…

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LindaNWFla…scary is it not? this weather has changed…dramatically…sometimes I think it has something to do with the bad earthquake in Japan…and that they said the earth had tilted off course a little?

maybe it is climate changes, maybe it is all the solar used…and it is sent to and fro? whatever..our weather and earth is changing..

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but not US…WE GET IT…please make those calls, faxes, emails..today more important than ever..but everyday is important…

we speak for those who cannot speak for themselves..Barbaro’s brothers and sisters..

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please read the db….there is a transport…that needs more legs to filfill getting a beautiful furbaby Jayla to its rescue…

there are needs for hay, feed, meds, and just you are needed.

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thank you Alex.

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please light up candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens.

Afternoon all…

I e-mailed to all the senators and the congress
person in my district 16 (Zoe Lofgren) and called also…at least Diane Fienstien and Barbara Boxer ack by e-mail that they have recv’d my views on horse slaughter. Now we need more people to call and e-mail…we have to make our voices speak for our equine family!!!

I will get down off my “soap box” for now…

Please take care all and have a grand evening.

(((HUGS AND PRAYERS TO ALL BARBARO’S GRAND FAMILY AND THE HEAVENLY HEARD)))

oxoxo
carleen in ca

Just saw this one in my ‘inbox’ I know YOLE will be deeeeeeelighted! The fight is on-going, but at least today, the horses are safe….

Hi Everyone,

Well, we dodged yet another bullet in the never ending attempt on the part of pro-slaughter folks to re-instate funding for horse meat inspection.
Representatives Burton and Moran spoke eloquently about the pitfalls of giving federal funding for meat inspection including the fact that the overwhelming majority of Americans are against horse slaughter.

Interestingly enough, the amendment proposed by Lummis did not ask for USDA inspection, but fee for service by private individuals to have their own horse meat inspected.
The thing that was not mentioned was that the USDA put into effect a fee for inspections program in 2007 and the courts deemed it was in violation of the Federal Meat Inspection Act. The amendment would have had to be to the FMIA, not the budget.

So I am not sure how Lummis had planned to get this through the AG committee.

Anyway, we and the horses are safe on this issue for a while.

Thank you all so much for calling your Reps. This will now go to the Senate.

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Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

I did not know this fellow. There was a half page article in the Atmore paper covering his life and death. Reading about him and his love for his horse made me want to honor him by sharing part of his story here. That sounds silly, I know, but as I read it I just felt the need to share. It is sad but beautiful. (Debbie, a group of musicians from Mobile who play at Confederate reenactments played at his funeral)
According to the article he was dressed “for his final journey perhaps like a gentleman would have been dressed 100 years ago or more. He wore riding britches, boots, a white shirt and a long coat. He had purchased a new hat for the occasion.” His coffin was carried out of his home and carried about 100 yards to the cemetery he established on his property. Near the place his remains were placed are the graves of two other creatures important to him: Red Eagle, his horse and Monroe, his late dog. He used to say that he intended to be buried with Red Eagle’s reins in his hands. That way, he figured, if he didn’t make it in to heaven on his own, Red Eagle was strong enough to pull him the rest of the way. Horses, he was certain, are needed in heaven to pull the chariots. He estimated he’d ridden Red Eagle over 100,000 miles in the 24 years they were together. After Red Eagle died in 2010 he wrote “his death has left a gaping hole in my life”.
Amen, Famblee. This man truly did Get It. Amen.

Hiya, FsOB! I am hoping that Liz can share more blue links from Day 2 at Ascot. I am eager to see all of the great hats! I am “knackered” and shall wish everyone “ACN”.

Alex, thank you for all that you do to maintain this site. It means so much to all of us who honour the memory of Barbaro! Peace, Robyn

#### To Debbie LA: Kudos to you! Twelve smoke-free days is fantastic. I thought of you while I was in NYC over the weekend. There were numerous public education spots about the health benefits that start to accrue within just a couple of days of stopping smoking.
To Sandra: I thought I heard that it was 110 degrees Fahrenheit in Lubbock. Couldn’t one cook an egg on the sidewalk in such extreme heat?
To Judy: Ms. Nikita sends her regards. She is snoozing quite contendedly, having had some flank steak with her dog food tonight.
To Otherlyn: Please check out that lovely moon tonight.
To Barb in AZ & Margie in NM: Hoping that your respective communities are safe. ####

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Hiya, FsOB! I am running late on a shiny new Thursday morning, here on the banks of the Thames. The river is gleaming, the birds are chirping, and the roses are draping down over the trellis just outside the north window here in the home office. Wishing all here “ACD”. Peace, Robyn

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##Good morning all. A hazy warm morning here in the North.
##NWFLA, thank you for the snippet of the article of a true horseman. What a treat it would have been to meet him and hear his stories.
##Robyn, I hope your day is good one, luck Nikita, yum flank steak.
##Dee, rainbows to you.

Have a safe day everyone, Sandra I hope you’re staying cool and hydrated and Margie NM too!

Judy

Funeral

The article Linda was talking about!
Linda that’s the Kracker Dan band, the Wainwright boys. friends! and a great familey.

Morning all! 13 days.

Debbie, thanks for the blue link! I figured you’d know the musicians. The story really touched me. This was a fellow I think we’d all like to visit with for a spell on the front porch. What a joyous reunion that must have been when he arrived at The Bridge. The online article even includes a few pictures the newspaper didn’t.

Yea a joyous reunion! Tears

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a beautiful story…I pray when I go to heaven…my beloved folks and animals are there to greet me…

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Debbie L.A…you are doing good…did you go cold turkey…just lay them down…that is what my husband did…and he has not smoked since November of last year…

Joe at TB Friends

## Joan No, I am on chantix. Still get on edge at times

Morning, Everyone…

Linda & Debbie: Thank you for posting the story of such a wonderful man who did truly ‘get it’:) I’ll check out Debbie’s blue ink in awhile….Debbie: I am so proud for you! 🙂

Happy *FRIDAY EVE* Everyone!!

Busy here in the foothills…weather is certainly behaving itself in a summer pattern now! It was 95 on the back porch y’day aftn! 🙂 The flowers are beginning to spread their little roots now, and looking better every day:) Miracle Gro is helping them, too.

Here’s Joe for Thursday:

Thursday, June 16th… Time flies when you live with flies. Already June half over. Days blend together… horses and day job and social life. If we had a social life. A visit to the deli at Nugget is a major outing. The girl calls me John. Hi John, you want your usual?

Yes please.

Today there is employment at another ranch, where I continue to climb the ladder. No not the earnings ladder, but the haystack ladder. Then I visit a hungry thoroughbred in a town called Rio Linda. Home for more chores, and the rest of my deli sandwich. Back to the other ranch for supper feeding. A visit to a new family in Vacaville, who wish to rescue a feed lot thoroughbred. Trying to spend quality time with our dogs, Duncan, Maxi, and Molly. Trying to keep up on Facebook, where I mostly do not. Trying to keep up on e-mails and again, the do not thing.

So before heading out the door with delicious hot coffee from Peets, and toast with grape jelly, I can tell you later we could be 89 degrees. Flies starting their engines. Josh Groban on the yard radio…

I would like to give thanks to 3 girls from the Sacramento area. Amanda, Hailey, (sorry Hailey if this is not the correct spelling) and Syd. The girls brought a starving former race horse to their barn. The gelding comes from a terrible situation. Syd phones to say they were going to ask Tb Friends for help. But then the 3 girls decided to take charge. The gelding arrived at his new home on Saturday, and he already looks so much better. Three cheers for the 3 girls. I raise my cup of Peets to you.

And a big Thank You to Georgia Hartman, who on her way home from visiting Jenny in Texas, is going to stop at Animal Control in Bakersfield. Georgia will bring us the hungry gray gelding I am showing below, Top Left. I took this picture from my Facebook page. The gelding has a racing tattoo, and he should be here this weekend. We also give thanks to Facebook friend Cynthia, who does an amazing job of helping unwanted animals. Once again, three cheers.

Enjoy your stopping to smell the roses Thursday, and be sure to hug your horses.

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That Gray Gelding does need some good eats! He’ll be looking just ‘dine&fandy;’ in no time though, as he lands at TB Friends..he’s a lucky boy!

Lucy and Seymoure are both in fine spirits, I’m happy to say! Lucy wants so badly to play with the squirrels who come to the porch to eat the sunflower seeds…her little tail wags and wags and she almost trembles in delight as watching them come up the back steps to the gates….when the squirrels get to the top of steps though, and finally see her…they do a mid-air about turn and zoom back down…they get to the bottom and turn to scold her and she looks sooooo disappointed:( Some of them have figured out she’s little enough, she can’t even begin to reach them on the railing….and they keep one eye on her and one on the feeder…some stay and eat even though she walks over near them…others FLY to the tree branches and the scolding commences…she looks so perplexed and disappointed they won’t come down to play with her.

The Hummers numbers have settled back to more manageable, thank goodness! The Does are fatter each day…and Tuesday/Wednesday, I noticed a couple of yearlings wandering hither/yon without being behind Mom…so am thinking maybe our first set of twins have dropped and cannot WAIT to see them:) Life is good in these foothills of no/cal right now!

Here’s the link to our Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Everyone have a good Thursday…Margie and Barb, AZ…I hope the smoke might be dissipating for you by now? I heard last night on news, the firemen are gaining control…slow/steady will get the job done..and I hope soon for the sake of the humans and the wildlife, too.

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Morning all…

Lynne – Great news for now on yesterdays’ vote.
We will have to keep up the fight!

Debbie, L.A. – and NWFLAFOB – Thank you for sharing such a neat story about Mr. Sam Crook..
What a character who really got it!

Rainbow 8’s to our Miss Dee…

Sandra…Please stay cool as possible in the terrible heat…

Judy, Lou Ann, Joan, Otherlyn, Robyn and all who share our front porch…please take care today.

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO’S GRAND FAMILY))))

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##Debbie, thank you for blue linking the article of Sam Crook. I would of loved to sit on his porch and listen to the stories. He truly was one of kind I’m sure.
##Lynne, sounds like life in the foothills has returned to normal. I can just picture Lucy waiting to play with her new friends and so disappointed when they turn and run. Aren’t they cheeky though? They scold our cats all the time as they swing through the trees and run on the fences just out of reach.
##Carleen, I hope your day is a good one. Is your move to Washington this summer?
##Debbie, I forgot to say good for you, 2 weeks without smoking. I know you can do it!

Judy

Judy,

Please keep your fingers crossed for us!

We will not be able to stay in our current home, but if all goes well we may be able to stay in CA. The bay area is pretty pricy but Tracy, Livermore areas are not so much.. maybe able to rent a smaller place since both childens are moving too. Really don’t need 4 bedrooms and 3 baths….it was sure nice as the kids were growing up though.

Please say a little prayer for us and so many like us who need our business to keep picking up!

Good thoughts to you all!!!!

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carleen in ca

##Carleen, I will keep fingers, toes, eyes anything crossed for you for sure. Downsizing is good and hopefully you will be able to find something suitable. And perhaps not so many weeds?

(((Carleen)))

Judy

Judy,

Thank you for the good thoughts…and less weeds would be a great thing too!

I just need to be sure that all three of our fur babies can go with us…Mark says I should just take all three to the pound because no one will rent to us with all three…He almost got a black eye for that comment! Prayers that some one will take us all!

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carleen in ca

Stream Of Gold on face book is not a good picture!

Hiya, FsOB! What a balmy evening we are enjoying on the banks of the Thames this evening. I suspect that rain is on the way, but for now it’s pleasant to see the leaves undulating in the breeze.

Wishing all here “ACN” on this Friday Eve evening! Peace, Robyn

#### To Carleen: I am hopeful that you and your husband will find an acceptable rental. In 1985, I was fortunate enough to find a rental of a beach cottage outside of New Haven and that was with two Huskies.
To Debbie LA & Joan Roya: Kudos to Debbie & to Curtis for your perseverance in seeking to stop smoking.
To Lynne B: How wonderful that you can see the young deer!
To Judy: Yes, we finished off the flank steak tonight. Ms Nikita never minds left-overs, even if Brent does sometimes.
To Renee & Jane: I hope that this week has been a good one for you both!
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For immediate release

Public outraged at government decision to sterilize free-roaming wild horses in Wyoming
Roundups would put sterile herd back on range to die out

WASHINGTON (June 16, 2011) � The Cloud Foundation opposes the BLM�s �Record of Decision� released this Tuesday to wipe out two wild horse herds in southern Wyoming. It includes a massive round up and removal of most horses in the area, but it also implements the spaying of mares and the gelding of all stallions to be returned to the White Mountain and Little Colorado herd management areas.

�It�s a shocking and disgraceful decision,� states Ginger Kathrens, executive director of The Cloud Foundation, a non-profit wild horse advocacy group, �It is the most invasive, most dangerous, and the most permanently destructive decision they could have made. If this does not clearly demonstrate the BLM agenda of managing America�s wild horses to extinction, I don�t know what does.�

The American public is shocked to learn of BLM�s new decision to now roundup almost 1,000 native wild horses and only release 320 sterilized animals back onto their legally designated range of over 1 million acres. Meanwhile thousands of head of privately owned livestock reside on the very same acreage. The BLM decision would make these two wild horse herds unable to reproduce. Any hope for their continuation as a herd would require the expensive and invasive techniques of capturing and transporting wild horses from other herds and releasing them into the White Mountain and Little Colorado areas.

Sterilizing wild horses in the field is dangerous and has had been tested in only a few cases. The experimental surgical procedure was tested on wild mares in the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in Northern Nevada with at least a 10% mortality rate, and recovery taking at least a month.

�BLM�s approval to spay wild mares living on public land lacks any humane consideration for the animal,� states Donald Moore, DVM, of Fruita, Colorado. �This is a very invasive procedure and most veterinarians are reluctant, at best, to even recommend it.� Dr. Moore further questions the ability of the BLM to conduct such a dangerous endeavor, �It is not feasible to perform this surgery in the field. Even if this ill-advised surgery were to be performed BLM is not equipped to house and handle the mares in a manner that meets an acceptable level of care required for their recovery.�

Even BLM-lead vet, Dr. Al Kane USDA-APHIS, expressed his concerns over this sort of protocol, “It’s a lot more complicated and the potential for complications and side effects is much greater,” he reported to the BLM Advisory Board at their meeting in Phoenix in March. “And a lot of it has to do with the practicality of doing it on a large scale, particularly in the field. The potential effects on herd behavior or individual mare behavior are an issue… It’s never been done in wild horses on a large scale.”

Concerns run high regarding this surprising BLM decision and the timing of the roundup, scheduled to begin in July when most foals are still quite small.

�At the end of May I saw very few foals and many heavily pregnant mares,� says Carol Walker, equine photographer and wild horse advocate, who just recently visited the herd, �There is no possible way the BLM can convince me that there will not still be many heavily pregnant mares and many 1-month old or younger foals at the time of the roundup.�

�Not just the timing of this action, but the drastic nature of surgical sterilization makes this decision particularly abhorrent, � says Kathrens. �Congress should be outraged at the blatant mockery BLM is making of the Wild Horse and Burro Act. When will they step in to rescue these animals from a rogue agency bent on destroying them?�

�The American public is outraged at BLM’s choice to sterilize America�s living legends despite other sustainable alternatives to manage healthy herds,” explains Anne Novak, spokeswoman for The Cloud Foundation. “Is Congress going to allow this disgrace to occur? We did not elect Senators and Representatives to allow this sort of animal cruelty to take place in our name.”
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Links of Interest:

Further information regarding spaying of mares: http://bit.ly/jopIso

Foundation video calling to Defund the Roundups: http://bit.ly/hL0eOj

Unified Moratorium letter and 200 signatories http://bit.ly/6ck87L

�Antelope Roundup a Disaster Wild Horses� � Foundation Press Release: http://bit.ly/h0kvEn

Butterfield, UT short term wild horse holding video: http://bit.ly/hWO2fG%20

�High Crimes and Misdemeanors� – American Herds Report: http://bit.ly/gQlaxa

How to contact your Congressmen: http://www.contactingthecongress.org/

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Update June 16, 2011:

By a vote of 215-200, the U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 2112, the 2012 agriculture appropriations bill.

Rep. Jim Moran’s amendment made in committee remained intact in the final version.

Under Rep. Moran’s amendment, inspections required for horses bound for slaughter for human consumption will remain de-funded as they have been since 2006. This means if the House version becomes law, commercial horse slaughter for human consumption will remain illegal.
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Better news than for the wild ones, anyway..and if we can rally our troops to let those in DC hear us, maybe we can still help the wild ones, too…

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A quick note to my FOB
family….with this darn cataract in my one good eye, increasingly hard for me to see, nevermind typos! Thinking of you all…….Lou Ann, Robyn, Carleen, the Lynne’s, Renee, Bobbie B and of course our Dear Dee, Rainbows back to you dear one! Forgive me for those I have not mentioned, but you are in my thoughts, oh yes, Judy, Sandra, and everyone, thinking of you. ACN to everyone, thank you Alex for keeping us together….beutiful weather today, my garden is lovely and gives me much pleasure…. new litter of puppies expected in days, hopefully without problems, love to everyone!

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A quick note to my FOB
family….with this darn cataract in my one good eye, increasingly hard for me to see, nevermind typos! Thinking of you all…….Lou Ann, Robyn, Carleen, the Lynne’s, Renee, Bobbie B and of course our Dear Dee, Rainbows back to you dear one! Forgive me for those I have not mentioned, but you are in my thoughts, oh yes, Judy, Sandra, and everyone, thinking of you. ACN to everyone, thank you Alex for keeping us together….beutiful weather today, my garden is lovely and gives me much pleasure…. new litter of puppies expected in days, hopefully without problems, love to everyone!

Hiya, FsOB! The skies have become increasingly grey since 5:30 AM. I need to get the food out to the birds before the rains begin (and get Ms. Nikita the rain-loathing Husky outside, too).

Alex, I simply adore those beautiful pics of life on the inside of the barns at Fair Hill Farm. It looks like paradise for the horses and all who work with them. Truly a feast for the eyes!

And did I invoke a hearty “TGIF” yet? Wishing all a great Friday and a wonderful weekend. Peace, Robyn

#### To Lynne: Thanks for posting the info re. the proposed spaying of wild mustangs. What more dastardly concepts will be pursued by the BLM? It’s a disgrace and an effrontery to taxpayers.
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Robyn, looks like late July for another trip. I’m thinking of going up to Watch Tower farm in NH to see Stream. Hope all FOB’s are going to enjoy their weekend. The fight goes on.

Hugs, love, and a Happy Friday to all!!
I was taking advantage of a few days of much lower humidity, much more like the Junes I remember of my earlier days, to finish up the annual mulching (just two bags left, yippee!!) and the spring cleaning ritual which was much delayed this year. Just a few loose ends to tie up there!
Although, of course, “a woman’s work is never done”!!!

A bit behind here but very much with all of you, this most special “famblee”!! More soon!

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd . . . for each of you take me to where angels walk!
As our ANGEL DEE says, “It is AFFIRMED!”
Indeed it is.

Holding paws, hooves, and hands with the entire Barbaro Nation!!

NWFLA/FOB: Thanks so much for sharing that fabulous article with us!! What a gentleman he was!! May he, RED EAGLE, and MONROE be forever united now. That so touched my heart, thank you for sharing!!

I sometimes think I can’t get more appalled than I already have been, specifically in regard to the atrocities our equines are enduring and facing, but somehow it just seems to grow worse (???). I am aghast at the disgrace of the BLM. This is nothing short of a Holocaust.
I am forever grateful to folks like our Joe @ TB Friends for the positive involvement with our youth . . . . hope must never be extinguished.

Forever grateful to be here with you all,
and forever grateful to ALEX for making it possible.

Hugs, love, and prayers always continue, especially for those walking the extra rugged path just now.

And always IN LOVING MEMORY of FOB CHIEF, FOB BUD SOVA, and the Master of Ceremonies, FOB MURPHY!!

Hugs and Love,
always, Lou Ann

Well I just lost my first post this morning, blue links and all. It is a miserable day here, wet and windy, and it promises to be the same at Royal Ascot. The weather has deteriorated during the week, though Ladies’ day yesterday was relatively dry. The grass, though, is getting softer and softer – not good for those high heels. It is also not good for the American runners. Wesley Ward’s have done their best but I’m sure would prefer some nice hot sunshine and firmer turf. He has withdrawn Judy The Beauty from today’s opening race, which is a great shame. Todd Pletcher still has his lovely filly, More Than Real, in the Coronation stakes and I hope she doesn’t mind too much about getting her hooves damp.

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Royal Ascot: Day Two Photos

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Royal Ascot:Day Three Photos

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LouAnn…hug all the doxies and prayers for the family…I know there is so much going on…and with Sarah having the baby…and her husband having to go to Afghanistan….prayers.

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FAMBLEE…WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING QUICK…THESE WILD HORSES DO NOT DESERVE THIS….

I pray Madeline Pickens and others can step in quickly…the BLM is getting very much out of hand….Congress needs to look hard at this…

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Please light candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens….pray for our country..pray for us much needed rain here….

FOB’s, just got an update on Stream of Gold from Watch Tower Farm. He’s doing really well and has a great disposition. He’s happy and he’s “home”. I mentioned all of you and your efforts to do whats right and our involvement in getting him help that he needed. I’ve been invited up to see Stream and when I go I’ll get some pictures.

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##Good morning all. It started out sunny but the skies are hazy gray now, so not sure what’s in store.
##Stu, I hope you have a good trip to see Stream of Gold and perhaps some pics.
##Liz, thank you for sending the pics from the Ascot. Always a treat to see everyone in their finery. But I’m sorry the weather has turned. I don’t like the horses running in the muck. I hope all run safely and return to their barns for some dry hay and feed.
##LouAnn, I hope the humidy stays at bay. We endure days of extreme humidity here and I know how yucky it feels.
##Dee, thank you for your rainbows, always welcome.
##Lynne & Joan I cannot get my head around how the BLM is allowed to do what they do. Their power is frightening.

Have a safe day everyone.

Judy

Morning, Everyone…

*HAPPY FRIDAY*!! I hope your day goes swiftly and uneventfully and before you know it…your weekend has begun:)

Yes..BLM:/ ‘bunch of land murderers’ I can call them that here and call them ‘other things’ privately:/ and yes…public outcry is the only thing, imho, which might work in favor of our wild ones! Money talks though and it sadly seems to me that money talks louder than anything else these days:(

HOT…it’s gonna be *HOT* here by early next week..they are even muttering/whispering ‘triple digits’ …. ohmygoodness :-O I’ll feed the little flowers today or tomorrow…give ’em a bit of a ‘boost’ before the serious heat sets in and hope for the best!

Here is our Joe for Friday:

Friday, June 17th… The other day I wrote about chatrooms, and how rumors can take off. This e-mail came from Jenna, who we met last summer:

I adopted Chet because of a chatroom. I read Miley Cyrus comes to your ranch once a month and she gave you two million dollars. I knew it was a lie. But that lie brought me to you, where I found Chet.

And this e-mail from Aubrey: I found you through a chatroom. I love Miley Cyrus and I believed the rumors about how she visits your ranch to play with horses. I was crushed when I found out the truth. But we became friends, so something good happened from a lie.

Just imagine… two million dollars. I could get new gloves.

Earlier this week the internet rumors of a thoroughbred mare injured at mexican rodeo turned out to be true. Yesterday the mare was moved to a friend’s ranch near the town of Brentwood. She is under the care of a vet. When the vet says okay, the mare will be transported to our ranch. There is a racing tattoo which says the mare is 6.

And you have to love Facebook. A big Thank You to Cynthia, Georgia, and Jessica. A skinny gray gelding from Animal Control in Bakersfield will arrive tomorrow. They are calling him Austin, which sounds good to us.

Finally (the crowd stands and roars) the internet story of an abandoned thoroughbred near Cache Creek Casino turned out to be false. The gelding is by himself in a large grassy pasture, and he certainly looks happy. Twice a day alfalfa and carrots are delivered. In the next field a bunch of cows. Just down the road at the casino there is a $10.00 buffet. Which includes some pretty good pizza. Nothing like the pizza at The Village in Davis, but tasty for sure. In the mail came a ten dollar off coupon. Cathy and I ate at the buffet for five dollars each. No senior citizen discount if you have a coupon though. Shoot. I had been thinking we might eat for free.

What was I talking about? Oh yeah, the gelding by the casino is fine and dandy. Which is better than our horses, who are currently wondering where is that old guy with food? Have a happy weekend. We are suppose to be in the mid 80\’s. Flies rubbing their tiny little hands together…

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Gotta love how Joe loves *FOOD* and *HORSES*, huh:)

Last for the week, the blue-ink-link to our Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

I hope everyone has a ‘dine&fandy;’ Friday!

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

TGIF all…

Liz, thank you so much for sharing the photos of days 2 and 3 of the Royal Ascot. Those hats, the bright colors and beautiful horses. What Fun!!!!

Lou Ann, doing chores is our never ending job..but at least you have tackled and won some of the battle. I need to start going through the house and getting rid of things that are not going with us when we move…what chore that will be…we have been in this house 13 years…Ha! Ha!
Ha! We have been getting of things over the last month or so, but we still have so much stuff.

Lynne, I have sent letters to the BLM over and over again. These people are not nice. My thought is that they should live out on the range and deal with no water, food or shelter. It would serve them right.

Joan, I will lite candles for our Dear Barbaro and pray for all our equine family …

Judy, take care and keep those weeds under control
if you can…

Time to get on the move around here…please take care all and try to have a grand week-end.

((((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO’S GRAND FAMILY)))

ooxoxoxo
carleen in ca

Thank you, Liz, for posting the photos from Royal Ascot. They are wonderful!!! I was sorry that Goldikova lost her race, but she is a splendid horse with a lot of charisma….and, I’m sure, a lot of fans.

##Lynne, how can anyone not love Joe?

##Carleen, no food, water, or shelter would still be too good for those at BLM. I don’t know how they can sleep at night. Yes, it will weed wacking time again this weekend if the weather plays nice. You have a good weekend too.

Judy

Carleen…All the BLM people would need to do is follow the wild ones…they know where/how to find food and water and shelter, too…if they’d just be left alone, the way God intended!!

Nice here today…really nice! Gentle breezes blowing, temp nice/mild…it’s a good day for just lazing and puttering a little bit:)

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The thought occurs as I read how out of control BLM is, contacts to the White House might be best served by changing focus and concentrating solely on registering complaints against OUR tax dollars being spent by BLM for its outrageous plans for a July roundup and sterilization spree of the wild horse herds. (Continuing, of course, all other contacts being made concerning anti-slaughter efforts.) I do not believe for one minute the moral outrage perspective moves them one bit.

Sterilization in the field is akin to slaughter due to the inability to insure a sanitized operating theater, herd control and stabilization, recuperation follow through, not to mention the danger to pregnant horses and babies being subjected to such a round up.

In my opinion, the White House will not do jack squat to support anti-slaughter legislation by using executive order privilege in response to contacts made through their website. They have too much on their plate to be concerned about anything animal advocates might have to say. Oh, they can make noise to that effect and Obama had a decent record the short time he was a Senator, but things have changed.

What is one of the biggest issues facing this country today? The economy. Taxes. Debt ceiling. Spending CUTS. In these times of austere funding, when the country is headed for financial disaster, could OUR tax money not be better spent than being used to round up these wild horses? Could we not find better use of OUR tax dollars to preserve the parts of America we are losing – or hell, just leave things alone. Get the government OUT of places it does not belong. The wild herds have managed quite well for ages without man’s intervention or interference. Perhaps arguments couched in the language of economics would get further than moral outrage.

Take away funding and ground those helicopters, remove the teams of federally paid “cowboys” and butchers from the payrolls WE are paying. To propose such wide scale, in-the-field sterilization not only doesn’t meet any semblance of humane standards (tapping into the moral outrage aspect) but sounds mighty close to qualifying for a fraud, waste and abuse charge leveled at the federal government. WE are paying for a nifty little experiment in horse herd management and helping line the pockets of private businessmen. But, then we’ve also funded studies on the effects of smoking pot and drinking beer at the same time. Idiots.

Blast the White House. Scream, holler, demand the BLM budget be slashed just as they want to slash the wild horse herds off the face of the earth. Cut their funding instead of other programs and departments that actually accomplish something of benefit to ALL Americans. Why should they discuss raising the debt ceiling in order to continue paying for programs such as this? Dammit. These bottom feeding, scum sucking, money whores make me ashamed of our government.

##All, I forgot to write about a program I watched last Friday night on PBS about Peter Paul & Mary. It was a wonderful show about their lives called “Carry It On”. Well I tell you did it ever bring back memories of that turbluent era. There was a lot about their activism that I wasn’t aware of once they were out of the limelight. And the music, oh my. Anyway, I highly recommend it if you ever get the chance to see it. Just like comfort food. It’s also very sad in a way knowing that they will never be together again. Apparently Paul is doing a little writing and Peter is still active and is involved with the issues of “bullying”. What shining examples they are.
Anyway, I just wanted to let you know about this because it was so good and it’s something I know you all would enjoy. Just a little diversion. I’ll go now.

Everyone, please have a safe weekend and to all the horses racing, come home safe and sound to a big bag of feed.

Judy

NW I love it and respect your post totally. You sound like me now. Again, as usual, our priorities in this country are ass backwards. This country can find more ways to fund immoral acts and do nothing for the legitimate issues. It’s disgusting. My blood just boils at far down the toilet we’ve really gone.

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we need to be heard…our wild horses do not have time…maybe we should start calling those at the BLM…and blasting them…we need to think quickly..

Hi everyone. I just saw this from R.T. Fitch regarding the BLM:

Date: June 17, 2011
Contact: Serena Baker, (307) 212-0197

After considering public input, the Bureau of Land Management, Wyoming High
Desert District is re-evaluating certain aspects of its decision record
related to spaying gathered mares during the proposed White Mountain/Little
Colorado herd management areas wild horse gather. As part of the
re-evaluation, BLM may amend or modify its environmental assessment and
decision record for the gather, and if modified, a new decision record
should be available next week.

For more information, contact Marty Griffith, (307) 775-6093.

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It has stopped raining. Hooray! Here are the pictures from yesterday at the Royal Meeting:

Royal Ascot; Day Four Photos

### Judy. Muck? At Royal Ascot? Heaven forfend. (Although we do have a saying “where there’s muck there’s brass” which would be quite appropriate in that sort of company). The Clerk of the Course says there has been 26ml since Wednesday which, bearing in mind that 30ml is about 12 inches, is a lot of water. However, the track drains very well and although it is wet underfoot the horses aren’t coming back muddy. It is more of an inconvenience for the racegoers especially the ladies in their high heels. They have relaxed the rules today so that ANY footwear is allowed in all the enclosures, including the Royal one. So, we could see the Queen getting out of her carriage in green wellies.That would be a sight to see!

Morning, Everyone…

Happy Saturday! 🙂

Linda, NWFLA: Hunny…can you please tell us how you ‘really feel’ about the BLM? 🙂 I agree…but was ever-glad to read the post from kathyb so maybe they’ll dial it back some now…and if we keep shouting…maybe they’ll turn it off!

So nice here this morning:) low 60’s and only forecast again to be around 85…loving this wonderful weather:) Last summer, we never did have a bonafide ‘heat wave’, i.e., no more than two or three days in excess of 100…Mr. Finan was talking last night of where we are on the calendar and how we haven’t yet had a 100 degree day and how that hasn’t happened in 20 years…maybe, just maybe, we’ll have another mild summer here…I could really ‘dig that’! 🙂

*BARBARO LANE* There’s a road in KY gonna be named *BARBARO LANE*…can you IMGAINE living on that street Family?! Wheeeee!!

I must feed flowers today, I meant to do that on Wednesday, then Thursday, then y’day…got side-tracked or didn’t feel in the mood…so today, I MUST feed the little darlings:) and down in the flat part of my backyard, a srsly healthy clump of green weeds are flourishing..I need to pull them out! If I had good knees and if there were no deersies in my hood…that part of my yard could be planted maybe with raised beds and made to look ‘not natural’ as it is now…but I don’t have good knees and we do have deersies who could practically ‘step over’ my 4′ fence..so, natural it is…but NO WEEDS ALLOWED! The flowers in my backyard are all in pots up by the house, where it’s at least ‘mostly flat’ and that’s the way it is:)

I hope everyone has a very good Saturday!

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Yes, Lynne, sometimes I have a hard time expressing myself 🙂 I read and reread the news kathyb shared. Being the natural born cynic, I can’t help but wonder what on earth are they “reevaluating”? If they did a study and came up with an assessment (after spending how many of OUR tax dollars? I keep hammering on the OUR tax money because that angle might carry more weight than all of the other arguments we’ve offered. Right now, that topic is the major sore point for the politicos) exactly WHAT is there for them to reevaluate? And, they plan to amend or modify their assessment. My interpretation is, they are going to repackage their efforts and try to present them in a more “palatable” style for the gullible and ill informed. I hope you’re right, I really do. All I want to tell them is don’t pee on my leg and tell me it’s raining! You are right, everyone should remain relentless, keep shouting – that just might keep pushing them into a corner somewhere that they have to concede these round up ideas – for whatever reasons – are wrong and unacceptable to the people paying for their activities. They just need multi-directional, steady, ongoing, relentless opposition. Meet their steadfast intentions to do evil with steadfast and righteous opposition. OK, off my dadburned soapbox.

I just returned from an early morning dog rescue transport. A sweeeeet pitbull going from a shelter in south Alabama to a rescue in Michigan!! I wore one of my Barbaro tshirts – always do; it’s because of him I became aware of and involved in so many rescue efforts and actually taking part in doggie and kitty transports. Anyway, the lady I transferred little Jayla to knew about Barbaro! I’m going to send her the links to here and to the discussion threads. Also, the transport coordinator was interviewed by someone from Best Friends and expects an article to appear soon on the topic of what all goes in to arranging these transports – massive coordination efforts. I’ve been getting updates from her since I got home on Jayla’s progress as she motors north. Will let you know when it is released.

OK, think I need to go clean my hummingbird feeders! Later, y’all!

105 here in Lubbock today but with 2% humidity so its not so bad.
The police raided a place outside the city limits. He had over 60 dogs living in cinder block runs and they were chained up and couldnt even get to any water. He was spraying the dogs with Raid. Calls are coming in from all over the U.S. about the dogs.
Lubbock ust built a 2 million dollar new city animal shelter. It is great and a state of the art facility. Most of the mans dogs are gointo the shelter after they see a vet. A lot of the dogs had to be put down. The police do not think the man was intentionaly neglecting the dogs and really thought he was doing the best he could for the dogs. he speaks only Chinese so they had to get someone to talk to him. He was not running a puppy mill. Calls are coming in from all over the U.S.

Hello everyone,

I hope all of you are well. I know it’s been so long since I’ve been here but I do think of my Barbaro family often, though you may not see me here, you’re ALL always in my prayers.

My dear friend Robyn advised me of the news about Jean Nolan. Jean, I was saddened by the news of your fire. I cannot imagine what you and your husband are going through. I will say extra prayers for you, I’m sure your sadness is immeasurable with the loss of your furkids. But Jean, they will all be waiting for you in heaven and you will be together again. Count on daily prayers from me to get through this very sad and tough time.

Dee, please send extra rainbows to Jean and her husband. May they feel the warmth of the rays.

Lou Ann, congratuations on your degree! That is quite an accomplishment and I am very happy for you.

Debbie in LA, you’re an inspiration. You CAN quit smoking, yes you will succeed and be free of that habit forever. It is so important to do that.

Lynne, Carlene, Joan, Judy, Liz in UK, Jane, NWFLA, Stu, Barb in AZ, Margie in NM, Sandra, Laurie & Kathy B, Sally, Pam, Susane, Martita, Cheryl, Linda, Barb, Susan and all the Colorado FOBs, Dawn, Christine, Linnie, Lisa…..I’m certain I’ve forgotton someone here, but please forgive anyone I’ve left off. You all are the best and always a special place in my heart.

(((Skyler)))

NWFLA and Debbie LA,
We must get together sometimes. I live in Pace, FL, between Pensacola and Milton, FL. We can swap FOB war stories.
KLB

Any extra prayers out there requessted for my Lyric, a sweet and beautiful Pom Champion girl that is with me 24.7….something not quite right, really uncomfortable…going to the vet on Monday…. her soulmate Conan, who never leaves her side knows something is wrong……hoping it is minor.

ACN to my family..lova ya! Angel Dee thinking of you!

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Thank you Dee, I now feel better…I now you are watching over……..God
Bless You and Yours…Love Ya!

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KLB, a really good friend of mine lives in Pace. I always say God created Cracker Barrels for a meetin’ place for friends! I near about wore out the Cracker Barrel in Pensacola one year at Christmas time. And when I went to Louisville for the statue unveiling, my friend and I marked our trip’s progress by how many Cracker Barrels we passesd! Hmmm, wonder if CB obsession is a Southern thing or is it just me?! 🙂

Lou Ann, HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO YOUR DAD LOUIE, THE DAD TO CARES FOR OUR BOYS IN HEAVEN…CHIEF, BUD, MURPHY AND ALL THE HEAVENLY HEARD….

HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL DAD’S EVERYWHERE…

A GRAND DAY TO ALL..MOM’S INCLUDED!!!

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO’S GRAND AND WONDERFUL FAMILY)))

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Linda and Kathy we can swap FOB war stories,
at the Cracker Barrel in Pensacola, date and time?

### Jane sending prayers for Lyric.

Look who worked this morning!

Margano (2-Year-Old Colt)

Date: June 19, 2011
Track: BELMONT PARK
Distance: Three Furlongs
Time: 36:74 Breezing
Track Condition: Fast
Surface: Dirt
Rank: 2/19

Debbie LA,
CB works for me, but I am out of town for most of the rest of June, How does sometime in July work?
KLB

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL!!
Let’s see . . . . where are our FOB Papa’s?? 🙂
And, of course, we must not forget Happy Papa’s Day to DYNAFORMER!!!
I understand he is quite the character but he’s still a great one!!
And for ALL OUR DADS who left us far too soon, may they know every joy of Heaven!
(I had a little “tip” that FOB MURPHY was a most busy fella getting all the preparations ready up there all this last week – many lovely shades of green combined with white!)

SKYLER – So wonderful to see you, and thank you so much for the well wishes!! It was quite the journey but a very good one, and the next chapter is yet to be written.
I hope you are feeling so much better and able to visit with your beloved JOE.

JANE – Many prayers on the way for your sweet LYRIC, and her soulmate CONAN, please keep us posted. Hugs, too.
You have an expectant Mama there with you, too, if I remember right? Prayers to ST. GERARD, Patron of Expectant Mothers, for that sweet girl, too!

CARLEEN – Daddy (“Louie”) would thank you ever so much!! 🙂 I’m sure there is a grand picnic up there today, and the trout might just be biting really good, too!! 🙂

SANDRA – God forbid!! All those dogs, how they must have been suffering!! Am somehow certain CHIEF was at Heaven’s Gate to welcome those who were far too ill and weak to survive, and may those still with us find love, healing, and the best of care at the Lubbock facility. Too heartbreaking for me to get my head around . . .
Keep us posted.

ROBYN – I hope MS. NIKITA is not too uncomfortable with this humidity :(. Are her nocturnal pals, the skunks still visiting?? She’s such a lovely peaceful girl, bless her heart.

JUDY – Hope that postal strike won’t last too long!

JOAN – The doxies send woofs and snuggles to Peaches and Pierre!

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd . . . for each of you know you take me to where angels walk.
As our beloved ANGEL DEE says, “It is AFFIRMED! Indeed it is.

Holding paws, hooves, and hands with the entire Barbaro Nation!

Love you all!
Please hug all your canine and feline pals for this auntie!! And kisses, too!! XXOO

always, Lou Ann

And always IN LOVING MEMORY of FOB CHIEF, FOB BUD SOVA, and Master of Ceremonies, FOB MURPHY!

MARGIE NM : Terribly sorry, I’m a bit behind on the national news again but thinking of you and the doggies so much and hoping they have been able to gain some control over those fires out there, and that your air quality can have improved some??
Hugs and kisses to all my canine pals at your house!

Mom refused to leave the house today for any even little Sunday jaunts after last week’s “adventure” in the storm. The humidity is getting awful again so I’ve been busy in the house all day catching up some chores.

So you are familiar, too, with the mighty Susquehanna, we cross over to Columbia (PA) from York (PA), and I’d never experienced a storm “following the river” before until last week. Have to check the forecast next time BEFORE leaving home.
However, later in week it was confirmed that there was tornadic touchdown while we were gone in the very next town from where we live! One never knows, may have been better not to be here!

Please stay safe and I so hope that air quality is at least improving.

Hugs, Lou Ann

KLB and Debbie, I work in Pensacola and if during the week, could meet pretty easily at 4:00. Let’s revisit once we get into July and set up something. Look out CB, here we come!

LIZ in UK: Many many thanks for posting these exquisite photos from ROYAL ASCOT!!! I’m a tad late getting to see, but WOW these are exquisite!!!
Thanks so much for sharing, Liz!!!
Hugs, Lou Ann

NWFLA,
sounds like a plan; I also work in Pensacola )office is on Old Palafox Hwy. I am looking forward to getting together and seeing Debbie again.
KLB

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Hiya, FsOB! It was a warm & lovely Father’s Day here on the banks of the Thames today, quite welcome after all of our recent rain.

To use Alex’s term, I am knackered after having been so busy with work and brief trips recently. Time to head upstairs.

Wishing all here “ACN”. I sure wish that Barbaro could have had some offspring, don’t you? Peace, Robyn

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To Lou Ann: We have been visited by raccoons for the past several nights and that makes for quite a hullabaloo. I find them scary when they don’t retreat when I turn the lights on outside. They were actually hissing at me and Nikita last PM. I always worry about rabies….
To Linda in NW FLA: Yes, I believe that Cracker Barrels are a southeastern US phenomenon. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one in New England. You are right on the mark, as is Stu, about the BLM.
To Jane: Hoping that you get encouraging news about Lyric tomorrow.
To Sandra: Those poor dogs! That man must have been a moron. Even dogs in China get thirsty.
To Liz: You are the greatest! Thanks so very much for the pics from Royal Ascot.
To Judy: Mary Travers was really something, wasn’t she? Such a voice and such commitment. I didn’t know until I read her obituary that she was actually a native Louisvillian.
To Debbie LA: Here’s to another smoke-free weekend! ####

June 20th
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our SANDRA (Chief’s Mom)!!!
Wishing you a great day and many many happy returns!!!

Hugs, Lou Ann 🙂

Hiya, FsOB! Well, another Monday is upon us, isn’t it? But this shall be a great Monday, because it is apparently our dear FOB Sandra’s birthday! Wishing everyone a safe & productive day. Peace, Robyn

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Alex, I forgot to add that those shots from Fair Hill Farm really help centre me for the start of a new work day. Thanks for sharing these gems!

Sandra, Happy Birthday to You!!!!

Robyn, one fall day years ago, three raccoons came out of the woods in the middle of the day and climbed up into one of our pecan trees. Then the obvious leader of the little marauding party, led them back into the woods and returned alone to climb back into the tree. Concerned because all this was going on during the daytime and having always heard because they are nocturnal animals, if they come out during the day, they must be sick and maybe rabid. So, I called my good old boy, country vet to ask him. In his best Mississippi boy accent he advised as how “if that coon is smart enough to get the others away from the pecans, circle back to get back up into the tree, and proceed to munch away on pecans, he ain’t rabid!” Well, that made sense to me! Your hissing raccoon might very well have just been startled and warning you to turn out the dadburned light! He may have been thinking, gee whiz, it’s nighttime and according to my raccoon manual, I’m supposed to be getting into mischief! But, I always worry, too, if one gets into our yard and the dogs tangle with it. That happened three times with our old dogs, the Bubbas. My current pack has taken on possums when they get into the yard. And one unearthed a mole this weekend. Poor little critter.

KLB, I’m looking forward to meeting you both!

Frens , I am so behind although I’ve been trying to read everything — one of those soon as I can things —

Lou Ann , did you graduate and get a degree ??
If so , I think I read that , many congratulations to you … a life – time accomplishment ! I’m so proud of you …

Jane , my best wishes go with you and Lyric to the doggie doc today , I am thinking positive that the results will be good 😉

Margano worked 3 furlongs in 36++ , a very good clip indeed – he’s young and fast , godspeed and safety to you boy.

Sitting in a thatched tiki hut and drinking pina colados for lunch is about to wear me out , frens. LOL ,
I’m doing some of that , watching the ocean and seeing dolphins jump and play –
but I’m doing some HARD work too , heavy cleaning and painting – so don’t envy my beach vacation — too — much ,

It’s a work and play , good and bad , hard and soft , burns and allen kind of world … bye now ,

##Good morning all. A beautiful morning here in the North and the weekend was splendid.

I must leave here for now but will check back later to catch up on the weekend posts.

Have a super Monday everyone and please stay safe.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANDRA. Enjoy your day.

Judy

Morning all….

A cool start to a warm end of the day…I melted at least 3 or 4 times yesterday…I do believe summer is knocking our door…as tomorrow is Summer Solstice…the longest day of the year. I love it! Of course that means we start losing 1 minute a day…..

SANDRA! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Chief is up in heaven with Bud, Murphy and Dad Louie baking your “brick” cake…oH YUM!!!

Sandra, may you have a grand day and some cooler weather.

Take care all….

((((HUGS AND COOL WISHES TO ALL BARBARO’S GRAND FAMILY))))

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Morning, Everyone…

SANDRA:) Happy, HAPPY DAY TO YOU! Let’s hear it for only *SUNNY MOMENTS* the coming year through! And that includes NO visits from your PLUMBER friends or APPLIANCE DELIVERY men, either:) I hope your day is as special as you are, Sandra!! And maybe you’ll get some *RAIN* for your B’Day:)

Raccoons:) Yes..me too, I was extremely ‘nervous’ one early morning when I noticed a raccoon searching the picnic table on my porch for left-over kitteh kibbles or sliced bananas from the night before! Then, I couldn’t help notice her big, bushy tail seemed somewhat stained with red…she’d missed the overnight buffet ’cause she was busy giving birth!! I hurried indoors and got her some kibbles and sliced up a half-banana for her..and put fresh water into the ‘pond’, too…She came right down from her tree perch and ate voraciously and then ‘poof’ she was gone to go see about her babes:) I fed generations of the little darlings…drove Murphy NUTS-O…I’d begun being their Aunty Lynne, long before Murph came to be my googie…Just once, as Murph zoomed out to take a look-see, did a mom scratch him..I was so afraid, as I know they can srsly injure dogs! However, a tiny scratch on the inside of one ear was all he got…thank goodness! She only did that, because she had babies to protect. My little masked friends never did anything to my plants on the porch…they just came to eat and hang-out awhile every night, I so enjoyed them and when I had to sell my home, I always so hoped the new people might enjoy them too.

Busy weekend here…all good though:) Going to be hot for a few days now, but by end of this week, it is forecast to be a bit more ‘comfortable’ outdoors…got my watering wands on the ready for the plants AND the skweeeerlzz, too:)

Here’s Joe for Monday:

Monday, June 20th… Coming to us from a race track, a gelding with the name Sacred Mountain. Over the years we have had horses with names like Sacred Tom. Sacred Cat. Sacred Senor. Sacred Light. Rocky Mountain. Green Mountain. Mountain High. Mountain Mist. And 3 or 4 horses by the sire Mountain Cat. Now we are getting Sacred Mountain. Scorecards, get your scorecards here…

Coming to us from the feed lot in Wilton, a young thoroughbred filly with a racing tattoo. She is said to have a bowed tendon. 15 cents a pound, plus shipping. Emily is 12 and in our yard she asks, can we name the next rescued filly April?

You bet. Over the years we have had horses with names like April, Color Me April, April May, Cute April, April Showers. And now we are getting another April. Scorecards, get your scorecards here…

Also in our yard, 12 year old Samantha says: You need more gray horses.

We greeted Austin, a gray gelding from Animal Control in Bakersfield. Austin is skinny, and he dove into his tub of grains like I dive into moose tracks ice cream made by Producers. Austin has not said a word. A quiet and gentle horse.

In our yard, 14 year old Alexis tells me: You would look better with a haircut.

We love our Tb Kids sessions. Our gelding Oscar Award has become a star. Christina is 15, and she has physical issues. Oscar went right up to Christina and encouraged her horsemanship. The two have become an item. Christina celebrates her Sweet 16 in July. She is wishing for Justin Bieber to attend. If not, Oscar said he is available.

It is Monday, and chores are forever. Later we could be 97 degrees. It is going to be a hot week. Delicious hot coffee from Peets. Yummy apple strudel made by Costco. Enjoy your Red Sox are in first place Monday, and be sure to hug your horses. James Taylor on the oldies station…

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And..the link to our Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Everyone have a good Monday…I hope the wildfires in AZ and NM become more contained!

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

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can we bombard the BLM…about the wild horses they plan to roundup in July…I was thinking…they deliberatly want the wild horses to vanish…to be of the past…

to sterilize them…so they cannot reproduce on land owned by US…we own the federal lands…we pay for them by our own tax dollars…we have to stop this…before it is too late..or our wild horses will be on the extinct list.

also…we need other approaches besides the White House and Congress..they are not listening to us….I am so tired of begging for something that is our right…to stop horse slaughter, to stop transportation across the borders…to stop the roundups on our wild horses.

WE are the people, WE GET It…

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please read the db…and help please..

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belated happy birthday to you Sandra…

good to see you Sklyer….

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Belated Happy Father’s Day..

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Happy Birthday Sandra!

And lovely to see you here, Skyler.

Hope it’s warmer and brighter where you are. It’s raining here and they have closed the roof on Centre Court at Wimbledon. Typical high summer in England.

##Hi, I’m back.
##Lynne, NWFLA, Robyn, I love the “coons” but I give them a fair amount of leeway as they can be rather nasty if they feel threatened. We have been visited many times by these endearing creatures; however we have a lot of controversy about their mingling with us humans. A man was charged a couple of weeks ago after going after a mother and her babies with a shovel. He managed to break one baby’s legs and seperate him from his family. Wildlife came and will take care of him until he is well as they could not find his mother. A lot of outrage about the incident but alot of support for the man. The coyotes are in the same predicament as we encroach more and more into the land beyond. My sympathies of course lie with the animals but I’m fearing more and more I’m in the minority.
#Liz, sorry about the “muck”, but I think you know what I meant. Of course there wouldn’t be “muck” at the Royal. This pictures are wonderful and thanks again for keeping us posted.
#Jane, prayers for Lyric that she comes home with a good report and there is nothing serious going on.
#Skyler, always so nice when you visit. I hope you can do so more often if you can.
#Sandra and Joan, I hope your day is cooler.
#NWFLA, you express yourself fine and dandy so far I can tell.
#DebbieLA, wee 3 begins, keep it up you’re doing fantastic.

Well I better scoot again.

Happy Birthday , Sandra , and many more , and may they all be wonderful days full of happy memories.
I know you must have happy memories of you and Chief eating ‘ burfday ‘ cake – – and I hope you can enjoy those too my fren . And make a few new memories too .

Happy Birthday Sandra!

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just received this email….

group called HEART of Tucson posted this:today.
Please share with family/friends. Everyone Judy just posted on her facebook page:
Hi everyone. We are in need of rain here badly. Our city was covered in smoke today
from the fires all around us. I am putting out a call to all of you that live in
Arizona to offer up a stall, a safe place to save a horse right now. They are dying
by being burned up because people have to evacuate their homes on short notice and
leave their animals. This is the most serious thing we have ever talked about with
you all. Please if you live in the area and have open stalls call us at
520-445-1510, If you can offer anything at this point we can use it. Halters, lead
ropes, trailers to haul, food. People are in a bad way here and need our help,
please help us to help them. Dog people we need homes for the dogs, and goats, and
chickens please get in touch with us so that we can help them all. We need places
for goats, chickens, pigs, horses, cows, dogs, cats. if you can help please let us
know. The fire jumped Highway 92 today and is going through many homes. Also a brand
new fire just started in Nogales and is headed our way, we need to get all the
people that can help the animals together fast.
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##To all in fire’s path, my prayers that rain comes soon. My prayers for all the animals in the fire’s path.

Prayers and rain thoughts to all who live in Arizona. I wish I could do a rain dance that would scoot over to put out those terrible fires.

At least no wind to help spread the flames.

Please take care all…

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carleen in ca

Hiya, FsOB! What a truly lovely pre-Summer Solstice Eve evening it has been here on the banks of the Thames. The twilight sky was an opalescent mixture of blue and peach this evening. Brent & I feasted on some lovely local strawberries after dinner.

My thanks to everyone who shared advice and observations about raccoons. Ms. Nikita has been on watch from within the safety of the great room, which has floor-to-ceiling glass on its southern side. So far this evening, there’s been no sightings. I think that Linda in NW FLA was correct, the raccoons must have wondered what crazy lady proof-reads and edits work at 1:00 AM on a Saturday/Sunday!

Wishing all here ACN! Peace, Robyn

#### To Carleen & Judy: I would join in a virtual rain dance to help all of our two-legged and four-legged friends who are threatened by fire.
To Liz: Too funny about the rain at Wimbledon! An English Summer, indeed.
To Carleen: The Solstices are truly magical times, are they not?
To Bobbie B: How lovely, to visualize dolphins jumping! I loved your posting.
To Jane: Please know that I’ve kept you & Lyric in my thoughts all day. Hoping that all is well….
To Sandra: I hope that you were able to spend your birthday with your niece or some of your former colleagues. Happy birthday, Sandra! ####

Hiya, FsOB! Summer Solstice Day (AKA Midsummer) has dawned beautifully here on the banks of the Thames. I treated myself to an extra 15 minutes of sleep. The birds are gathering in the Japanese Garden for their seeds and the house is surrounded by birdsong. With all of the rain that we’ve had over the past month, our blue hydrangea is lush with blossoms and the honeysuckle seems to spread with each passing day.

Alex, what a sweet pony, playing with his ball, shown in this AM’s pic from Fair Hill Farm. PLease send that rain to the southwest, where it is needed, OK? Peace, Robyn

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##Good morning all. A hazy warm morning here in the North with the next few days of showers.
##Jane, I hope Lyric is comfortable and the trip to the vet yielded some needed answers for her discomfert.
##BobbieB. The dolfins are wonderful to watch. And how they can interact with other animals and humans is amazing.
#Sandra, Joan, Margie I hope the blistering heat will abate soon and the fires die down. Take care.
##Robyn, the strawberries are lush this year. The Ontario strawberries are just now coming out in the markets. I made a strawberry pie this year and I must say it turned out pretty good, well really good!

##Everyone enjoy your 1st day of summer and keep safe.

Judy

Morning all…

The windows in the house are all open to let in the cool air of the AM…because around nine AM, I close up the windows and around noon the air conditioning goes on…

I like the idea of the virtual rain dance for all those suffering in Arizona. I just want it to help soon!!!

Lynne, the squirrels in our back yard are so upset! They are squeking up a storm, chewing out the birds, the hot weather and giving mom nature the why fores and how comes….I even heard some of the crickets in the back yard. Those I released when we let Scoots go..they are still out there making their little noises…

Rainbows and *8*’s to all you wonderful folks..

Have a cool day and please take care…

((((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO’S GRAND FAMILY))))

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carleen in ca

Morning, Everyone….

Happy ‘Toosdae’ to yole!

Seems our overnight ‘low’ here was a not so chillsey seventy degrees…:) LOL…yep…the heat is ‘building’ now…and will be, until maybe Thursday or Friday…it’s already 80 out on my back porch and it’s only 7:35a….uh-oh…be careful what you wish for, Lynne!! All that complaining of cold and wet weather…well, Mom Nature is giving me some serious KARMA now, me thinks:)

I must hurry here and get outdoors to water before it gets much hotter out there…be sure the ‘ponds’ in front and backyard are filled, too…and later on, I’ll go sprinkle the soil out back so the little ‘pancakes with tails’ have somewhere cool to lie down:)

Here’s Joe for today…and it’s SRSLY GOOD:) too!

Tuesday, June 21st… There is a racing tattoo which says the little bay filly is 4. Her journey boggles the brain. Racing at the age of two. Tripped at mexican rodeo at 3. Her right front cannon bone fractured in two places, so the little filly was turned out with other injured horses. On their own, with little to eat. The injured horses have been in that field since last September. On Saturday the horses were loaded into a large stock trailer, and taken to holding pens near Stockton.

It happens often. Mexican rodeos acquire too many horses, and some are sold to slaughter to help thin out the crowd.

I once wrote about a teen girl working at the feed lots in Fallon, Nevada. The girl helps rescue many of those horses.

Now I am going to tell you about Lia, who has an uncle involved with mexican rodeo. Lia is 17, and she has been working for her uncle since 12. Lia throws hay at the holding pens, and she picks up poop. Her uncle gives Lia $20.00 a day for about 3 hours work.

Lia phoned on Sunday and told me about the little bay filly. Lia says she needs $125.00 to pay her uncle. And I must send a trailer at noon on Monday.

This is the third former race horse Lia has helped save. If a horse resembles a thoroughbred, Lia looks for a tattoo.

On a hot and dusty Monday afternoon, the little bay filly stepped off the trailer. Our arab gelding Raider ran up to meet her. I decided to call the bay filly Soda. You see there are 4 girls from Vacaville, including Sara, the girl who loves Cope. On Sunday the 4 girls gave me $200.00. Money earned from cashing in soda cans. The girls told me to use their money to help a horse.

$125.00 to Lia’s uncle, and $75.00 for transportation. Weird the way it all comes together.

Soda dove into her tub of grains the way I dive into Trader Joe’s potato salad. Her new boyfriend is Austin, also a recent arrival. The two did the kissy thing over their panels. After her hot trip, Soda was given a cold water bath. She is a sweetheart.

Enjoy your longest day of the year Tuesday, and be sure to hug your horses. Bob Dylan on the oldies station…

Joe
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Last but certainly not least, the link to our Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Also, I got an email suggesting we all need to contact the Senators on the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transporation. I’ll copy/paste here in awhile for your ‘contacting pleasure’…it’s important we keep after them so maybe we can save our American horses.

Everyone, have a ‘dine&fandy;’ Tuesday…stay cool/dry and safe from fires!

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

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yes Lynne…we are already hot here in Texas…had a little rain last night….LITTLE.
NEVER have I seen America…in all corners having so much trouble with weather, jobs, people, animals and horses.

WE cannot give up…we have to do what we can…even a pail of water…even some feed, donations, volunteering…every thing counts for something.

help thy neighbor..pray for them…be there for them.

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please call, fax, email…do it for the horses…WE speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.

please read the db…much needed…YOU.

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thank you Alex.

Please light up candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens..

Me again…with the info you need to contact your Senators:

Dear Friends, it is very important that your (2) US Senators hear from you asking them to cosponsor The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (S1176) You can find your Senator/s and their contact information here:

FIND YOUR SENATOR/S HERE

In addition, we all must contact the committee members where S1176 was referred asking the committtee members to also cosponsor (S1176) The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act 2011.

Important note: If your senator(s) is on the committee, to be sure to tell the committee member that you are a constituent. As always, remember to be polite and respectful when making your calls.

Please find the committee Members below:
p.s. if you scroll to the right, their web contact info is there too:)

Thanks Pat Mendiola for putting the list together:)

Americans Against Horse Slaughter


COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE AND TRANSPORTATION

The Committee is chaired by Democrat Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia and the Ranking Member is Republican Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas.
Committee Membership
Majority Members (Democrats)
Member Name DC Phone DC FAX Contact Form

Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) [Chairman] 202-224-6472 202-224-7665 http://rockefeller.senate.gov/ contact/email.cfm

Dan Inouye (D-HI) 202-224-3934 202-224-6747 http://inouye.senate.gov/ Contact/ContactDKI.cfm

John Kerry (D-MA) 202-224-2742 202-224-8525 http://kerry.senate.gov/ contact/-Senator Kerry is already a co-sponsor…no need to contact him.

Barbara Boxer (D-CA) 202-224-3553 202-224-0454 http://boxer.senate.gov/en/ contact/policycomments.cfm

Bill Nelson (D-FL) 202-224-5274 202-228-2183 http://billnelson.senate.gov/ contact/email.cfm

Maria Cantwell (D-WA) 202-224-3441 202-228-0514 http://cantwell.senate.gov/ contact/index.cfm

Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) 202-224-3224 202-228-4054 http://lautenberg.senate.gov/ contact/index1.cfm Senator Lautenberg is already a co-sponsor, no need to contact him.

Mark Pryor (D-AR) 202-224-2353 202-228-0908 http://pryor.senate.gov/ public/index.cfm?p=ContactForm

Claire McCaskill (D-MO) 202-224-6154 202-228-6326 http://mccaskill.senate.gov/? p=contact

Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) 202-224-3244 202-228-2186 http://klobuchar.senate.gov/ emailamy.cfm

Tom Udall (D-NM) 202-224-6621 202-228-3261 http://tomudall.senate.gov/?p= contact

Mark R. Warner (D-VA) 202-224-2023 202-224-6295 http://warner.senate.gov/ public//index.cfm?p=ContactP …

Mark Begich (D-AK) 202-224-3004 202-224-2354 http://begich.senate.gov/ public/index.cfm/emailsenator

Minority Members (Republicans)
Member Name DC Phone DC FAX Contact Form

Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) [Ranking Member] 202-224-5922 202-224-0776 http://hutchison.senate.gov/? p=email_kay

Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME) 202-224-5344 202-224-1946 http://snowe.senate.gov/ public/index.cfm/email

Jim DeMint (R-SC) 202-224-6121 202-228-5143 http://demint.senate.gov/ public/index.cfm?p=CommentOn …

John Thune (R-SD) 202-224-2321 202-228-5429 http://thune.senate.gov/ public/index.cfm/contact

Roger Wicker (R-MS) 202-224-6253 202-228-0378 http://wicker.senate.gov/ public/index.cfm?FuseAction= …

Johnny Isakson (R-GA) 202-224-3643 202-228-0724 http://isakson.senate.gov/ contact.cfm

Roy Blunt (R-MO) 202-224-5721 202-224-8149 http://blunt.senate.gov/ public/index.cfm/contact

John Boozman (R-AR) 202-224-4843 202-228-1371 http://boozman.senate.gov/ public/index.cfm/e-mail-me

Pat Toomey (R-PA) 202-224-4254 202-228-0284 http://toomey.senate.gov/?p= contact

Marco Rubio (R-FL) 202-224-3041 202-228-0285 http://rubio.senate.gov/ public/index.cfm/contact

Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) 202-224-3324 202-224-4952 http://ayotte.senate.gov/?p= contact

Dean Heller (R-NV) 202-224-6244 202-228-6753 http://heller.senate.gov/ contact_form.cfm

Just copy/paste the contact info into your browser if you’re emailing them….cross-post far/wide, Family…for the horses!

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Lynne,

I just e-mailed Senator Barbara Boxer. I did not see Senator Dianne Fienstien on the list above, but I e-mail her as well.. she has contacted me on several occasions before about our horses and the prevention of horse slaughter. She is against it.

Breeding….I wish breeders would be more thoughtful…but that’s another soap box to get up on….

Stay cool my family!!!
oxoxo
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Carleen:) Senator Feinstein isn’t on the list, ’cause she’s not part of the Committee..but yes…that is good, you wrote her..everyone should contact their Senators re: S 1176 to ask them to pls cosponsor if they haven’t already done so…so good for yew, Carleen in San Jose…

BOY IS IT *HOT* here this afternoon! The ‘skweeerlzzz’ are laying flat like pancakes with tails..except for the one eating:) I’m done with my housekeeping and outdoor chores for the day and I’m heading to the sofa for a short snooze and a bit of a cool-down!

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Hiya, FsOB, on this magical Summer Solstice evening. Although I was stuck inside all day, the drive home tonight was lovely. Everything is verdant, a deep emerald green.

This morning I was treated to seeing “Gophie” eating across the paving stone from a squirrel, whilst another squirrel and a dove ate their seeds peacefully from another paver. We have so much to learn from animals. Send me the Taliban, Hezbollah, and others with whom they war. I swear that I would have them sharing a meal in harmony within two weeks!

Alex, how wonderful that you’ll be able to reconnect with your friends and fans at Woodbine in September. Please keep those FHF pics coming, OK?

On Weds, I can’t be here to seize the new day due to an early morning commitment. So if Liz, Lynne, or Judy might send out the AM Shift’s greeting, I’d be truly grateful. Peace, Robyn

#### To Dee: Thanks so much! Brent saw a huge rainbow while sailing late in the afternoon last Weds.
To Lynne: Doesn’t your heart break for young Lia, who was described by Joe Shelton today?
To Judy: The strawberries that we’ve enjoyed this week are the best that I’ve had since leaving KY in 1985.
To Barb in AZ and Margie in NM: Hoping that you, your critters, and your communities are safe. These fires are really frightening in their magnitude. ####

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Sorry I have not been checking here as much as I would like, seems as if a million things are going on, and I find it hard to see with this darn cataract….too many typo’s!! But always thinking of my dear F
OB family. Thank you Robyn and Judy for asking about little Lyric……she seems to be a bit better, and my vet was out sick, so I am having to put off the actual appointment for a few days. I did speak with her and Lyric is even barking at the cat, so I am hoping that it may not be too serious but I will let you all know…it means so much that you are thinking of her. ACN everyone….much love going out. Thinking of you Dear Dee and as always, thank you Alex.

Hi all – crazy here at work but STILL FIGHTING!
Robyn/Brent – anotyher meeting at The Dog Watch???

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##Good morning all and another good morning from our Robyn. A grey day here with but warm. That’s ok too. A few showers here and there keep the rain barrels full.

##Robyn, the drive home can be unwinding and it sounds like you had a good one with the green, green all about.
##Jane, keeping Lyric and you in my thoughts. Will you be able to have something done with the cataract? Don’t you worry about typos either. Just take care. Have you a new litter of puppies yet, I think I read earlier that you were expecting.

Have a safe day everyone.

Judy

Joe at TB Friends

Morning, Everyone….

Late start here this a.m., I certainly didn’t make it to do a ‘greet’ for Robyn this a.m.! Thanks to Judy in the north:) for stepping up…three hours ahead makes a big difference, too:)

Joe is so GOOD this morning, I am just getting RIGHT TO IT HERE:)

Wednesday, June 22nd… I met Pete from Seattle, who repairs saddles and blankets. Pete is traveling to Santa Cruz for a wedding. He has been reading Tb Friends since 2007. Pete gave me an apple pie made with Washington apples. The best pie in the history of pies. Pony Boy ate a slice, and now he wants to go live with Pete. In our yard Pete says: Thoroughbreds have brought the biggest joy to my heart.

Pete will be 70 in August. He just rescued a race horse filly who was on her way to Canadian slaughter. Pete rescues one horse a year, always a thoroughbred. Pete works with his horse daily, and after 6 or so months the horse is ready for a new home. He gives the horse away, usually to an excited young girl.

Pete was in the army. He sold insurance, and cooked at several different restaurants. On the side he had a saddle repair business. Pete coached baseball and softball. For more than 30 years he gave free guitar lessons, to any youngster who asked. Pete says his life has been full. And it is thoroughbreds who have brought the biggest joy to his heart.

I could have listened to him all day.

The wedding in Santa Cruz. The young lady is 26. In 2000 Pete gave her a horse. Her horse will be at the wedding.

A warm summer night. Pony Boy and I sharing the last of Pete’s apple pie. Insects slamming against the barn night light. The sounds of horses finishing their supper. I keep thinking about you Pete. I wish you safe travels. Have fun with your new filly. And thank you for sharing part of your day with me.

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Is that not just one of the BEST-EVER? 🙂 Gotta love *PETE* and it tickles me PINK to know Pony Boy got some PIE, too! Wheeeee:)

Had a kind of a terrible start to my morning! Remember the TV show, “Sanford & Son”? Well, I felt like Redd Fox for a minute or twelve in the “It’s the big one, Elizabeth” department this early morning!

Sitting on my backporch, sipping coffee…glancing here/there/everywhere looking for deersies and birds, etc., I notice what looks to be a wet spot under the eave of my house??? WHAAATTTTTT??? Scared the bjeebers outta me! the paint is ‘flat’ not ‘gloss’ why…WHY does that spot look WET??? I tried to tell myself, and I nearly had myself convinced, too, that it was somehow just a ‘reflection’ from ‘somewhere’ as the sun was just coming up…and then:/ I saw the DREADED DRIP happen!!! My mind raced…is the float set wrong on the evaporative cooler on the roof? (if the float is wrong, the water supply which normally sits in it’s resivoir, overflows) I thought perhaps the water may have somehow found a breech in the roofing materials and instead of running OFF the roof as it should, it’s found it’s way into the attic and now it’s coming through the wood under the eave….all I could think was a NEW ROOF is NOT in my budget!!!

I zoomed indoors to look at the ceiling in the dining room…no stains, no sign of anything ‘wet’ there…and then:/ I saw the window a/c!!! just under the wet spot on the eave, Family!!! It was so HOT here y’day….I ran the window a/c until around 4p and then turned the evaporative cooler on until after 11p last night…shut the house up tight and put the window a/c back on…there are some vents on top of said window a/c and I assume the wet spot on the eave came from either the a/c pulling the moisture from the house, or the moisture from the early morning air here..either way, I am happy HAPPY to report here, that for now at least, I don’t seem to need a new ROOF:) I will say, however, it was a ‘hulluva not nice’ way to wake up this morning:/

I hope everyone has a good Wednesday….and here’s the link to our Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

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Good Morning all of you lovely FOBs…and our Barbaro…which is in heaven…and all of his heavenly frens…

please do not forget about the horses..it is all about the ones that cannot speak for themselves…

Drum roll: please call, fax, email…please…

and read the db…much needed…always you…are needed.

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reading a cute book by John O’Hurley…

and share a little..about our furbabies.

“My life is richer for the presence of my dogs.. Not just my dogs alone, but all the dogs that have slept in my lap, run across the fields or leaned out car windows as I’ve driven by…

They have chased me, caught me, licked me until I surrender…I have watched them grow with me, and sadly watched them pass on…

In turn they have taught me to believe in the goodness that seems so easily from their gentle and loving nature…They are the good of my love..they are my dogs of my life.”

Is that it…famblee…unconditional love…

Have a nice hump day..

###Lynne, I hear ya. Whenever there is a wet spot, my heart drops and the blood pressure goes up. I’m sure glad it was just the heat. I know our window a/c does drip on occasion when it’s really hot. Stay cool and calm.

##Joe’s post today was sooooooo good! I wish there were more like them.

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LORD…WE NEED MORE PETES! a beautiful message from Joetbfriends..this morning.

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Joan, Great news about the rain! Judy, I did have a litter born on Monday by Csection, 8 boys, 3 girls…we did lose one tiny girl last night but the others and Mom are doing well. Prospective owners of the babies are all so excited.

I hope to get the cataract surgery in October…just a little scary since my other eye is basically sightless……sure will be good to see again!What we take for granted…Joe certainly was heartwarming today. Lyric is hanging in there thankfully.

##Jane, who that is a big litter. So sad about the little girl though.
I wish you well with the surgery. My husband had both eyes done a couple of years ago. After wearing glasses all his life, he no longer has to except for close reading. He says it sure made a big difference.

##Joan, yippee skippee, rain. I’m sure it felt good. I hope it helps cool things down.

Judy

Hiya, FsOB! If someone can post any available news about storm damage at Churchill Downs, I would be greatly relieved.

As lovely as the drive home was last PM, tonight it was grey and intermittently rainy. Ms. Nikita is on her post-prandial “critter watch”, looking through the glass wall in the great room to see if any raccoons or skunks have dropped by the Japanese Garden for a visit.

Wishing all here “ACN”, I am knackered, having been up since 4:30. Peace, Robyn

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To Judy: Yes, seeing the green fields on the commute home can be a welcome breather after a wild work day. Hoping that Ethan’s Summer is unfolding nicely!
To Otherlyn: I miss seeing you here!
To Joan R: Hurrah for the rain in Baytown! What a great quote from John O’Hurley.
To Lynne: Good grief, Charlie Brown! What a way to wake up. Hoping that the roof is fine. Isn’t Pete a nice man?
To Dee: Sweet rainbows to you, our Resident Angel.
To Barb in AZ & Margie in NM: May you and those you love be safe from the fires burning in the SW.
To Jane: Kudos on the arrival of the pups! It sounds as though Lyric is doing better. I am hopeful that your eye procedure will be a most restorative one for your vision. ####

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Hiya, FsOB! I am running late on this grey Thursday. We are anticipating more rain here on the banks of the Thames.

May all of the people and animals at Churchill Downs be spared any more hardship, after that freak storm. Apparently the storm hit my undergraduate school, the Univ. of Louisville, too. What a lovely, tree-filled old campus that is! My thanks to Alex or our FOB who blue-linked the story from the Courier Journal. Is Barbaro’s statue safe?

Wishing all here ACD. Peace, Robyn

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Tornado hits Churchill Downs

I’m just guessing, but if the spires were not hit and it was the barns and quarters on the back side of the track, Barbaro’s statue is probably OK. Will breathe easier, though, when someone says so for sure. So glad no workers or horses were injured when the tornado struck. After I heard that, first thing I thought of was the statue. What pandemonium that must have been.

Joan, we’re finally getting rain here, too.

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Linda…glad you all are getting rain too…we got more this morning.

and I thought the same thing when I heard about the tornado…was Barbaro’s statue…you can tell where our hearts are…famblee.

please call, fax, email…do it please for the horses…please

and read the db…and help…

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thank you Alex.

and all of you have a great day…

##Good morning all. A warm “hoomid” day here in the North after a night of rain.
##Was shocked to learn of the tornado at Churchill Downs. I hope fervently that no one was serioiusly hurt. I am sure the horses must have been frantic.
##Robyn, has the playdate for Trooper and Nikita happend or scheduled yet? I hope she is calmer now watching for her friends coming to the garden. I’m sorry your school was in the tornado, I hope there wasn’t too much damage. I love the old buildings and grounds of yore.
##Debbie LA, thank you for the link.
##BobbieB by the seashore. I hope your days are continuing to be pleasant and the Occi is enjoying her vacation too.
##Dee, could you weave your rainbows over Churchill Downs for comfort.

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Robyn, will do. Should be in July. Good Morning All – the best in the world. MSNBC front page, video on blind horse, who fell into a pool, being rescued in Plam Beach. Stream of Gold is doing great in retirement. THE FIGHT CONTINUES!

Pictures for Churchill

the hay balls and plants still hanging, strange for sure.

Joe at TB Friends

Morning, Everyone….

Happy *FRIDAY EVE*, Family!!

I must, later today, check out the storie/s of Churchill’s tornado! I am guessing all the horses must be alright?!

Robyn: Yes! An ABSOLUTELY horrid way to wake up, for sure! And since I’ve got a little bit of ‘show me’ I purposely left the window a/c OFF last night just to ‘be sure’ that’s how the wet spot ended up where it did. I am beyond pleased to report this morning, NO WET SPOT on the underside of my roof eave:) Condensation apparently formed, just like I finally figured out it had…but wanted to be extra sure..and extra sure I am now:) Whew!

Cooler here this morning…Delta Breeze has kicked in and I, along with my neighbors are so glad for it, too:) Last evening, the winds in Fairfield (door to valley/foothills) were a constant 25mph right off SF Bay….and this morning, it is MUCH cooler here…forecast to be in the low 90’s instead of low 100’s today! Yippppeeee-Skippppyyyy!

Here’s Joe for Thursday:

Thursday, June 23rd… The caller said a mare with the name Nora has not eaten in 3 days. Nora is in West Sacramento, and can Tb Friends help?

Almost daily there are frantic phone calls about hungry horses. Mostly from concerned neighbors, or passing motorists. A girl walking to her boyfriend’s house called about Nora. Since last weekend the girl has not seen remains of hay on the ground. Nora is depressed, and gives a little cry as the girl walks by.

A friend of the girl adopted a horse from Tb Friends in 2009. The friend told the girl to call Animal Control. The girl did, but she got a recording. The girl left a message, and no one has called back.

The girl tells me she knows nothing about horses. But she does know what it feels like to be hungry.

In the past, myself or a helper from Tb Friends have showed up at homes with starving horses. We come with a bale of hay, and a sack of grain. Often we have been told to get lost.

In this case, the owner was incredibly thankful. Nora is part thoroughbred, part quarter horse. And only 5 years old. She is thin, but not scary thin. The owner said there has been little money for dog food and horse food. He is very grateful for the hay and grain.

I told the owner, I can probably find a new home for Nora. If he wants to keep Nora, we can continue to bring hay and grain. Just until the man gets a job.

The man said yes please. Find Nora a home.

On a hot Wednesday morning, Nora was transported to her new home in Loomis. There is grass and shade. Nora ran right up to a gelding who is also half thoroughbred, half quarter horse. The two have become a couple.

The phone number of the girl walking to her boyfriend’s house is long gone from my phone. I wanted to thank her for helping Nora.

From a 2009 Bill of Sale, I found the phone number of her friend who adopted a horse from us. The friend gave me the girl’s number. (I watch cop shows. I am an okay detective)

The girl told me she and her mom are struggling with life. The economy taking a toll. The girl said she went to Target and bought the former owner of Nora a large bag of dog food. The owner hugged her. He had been feeding his dogs scrambled eggs.

Pete, my new friend who lives in Seattle, is almost 70. The other day Pete said: Us old folks have screwed up the world. The youngsters must fix it.

The girl and her mom struggling with life. Yet she spends all of her money to help a stranger and his dogs. Nightly there is horrible news on Channel 40 News at 10:00. I should have my own newscast. I see so much good. The youngsters will fix it.

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And the link to our Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Zooming this morning, things to do and people to see..I hope everyone has an EXCELLENT:) ‘Thursdae’…

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Morning all…

Two days ago I was sweating at 7:00 am ..this morning, I woke, went downstairs to get my coffee and my son Nick is sitting on the couch with his coat/hood on. Just studing for finals in the cool of the morning…That cool air also brought in the breeze from the south…GARLIC!!! Gilroy is getting ready for the Garlic Festival…never been yet..to hot and dusty for me.

I do hope all at Churchill Downs are ok fine.
Mom Nature picks on us all at some point..I hope the fires in Arizona are close to being out too.

I love the story of Nora and the young lady that helped Nora to safty. Also helped the man who owned Nora and his dogs…gives me hope and fills up some empty holes….

Rambling on here..time to go to work…

Take care family and please have a grand day.

((((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO’S WONDERFUL FAMILY)))

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carleen in ca

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For those saw the little pup in Far Rockaway, NY, so badly abused in the National Dog Examiner website, Cindy is doing a bit better and is being fostered by one of the workers from the clinic. She is off IV but her condition remains guarded. The condition of her abuser should be listed as ” gone”.

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Oh Stu…did not know about the puppy…but I know and second the word gone…for the abuser..

the innocent ones are those that suffer..

please keep your eyes and ears open…and if you see neglect, abuse….REPORT IT!

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd . . . for each of you know you take me to where angels walk!
As our lovely RESIDENT QUEEN OF THE ANGELS, ANGEL DEE, says, “It is AFFIRMED!”
Indeed it is.

Holding hooves, hands, and paws with the entire Barbaro Nation!!

Oh my, and yes, “Good Grief, Charlie Brown!”
A busy week and had to be sure to get here just now to check in!!

JANE: Congrats on the new litter of sweet puppies, and I am so sorry for the tiny little one who the angels felt they needed in Heaven.
Hope Mama and you are doing well, and LYRIC and CONAN, too!
Good to see you will be able to have the cataract removed – it is hardly even surgery any longer!
Mom (84) just had both done last year, did famously, no more glasses!!
And my late Dad had just one done years back and also did famously!

ROBYN & ALL: Hoping Louisville can rebound quickly from that freakish but devastating tornado activity, too scary! Hoping today was much more calm for all the horses and humans at Churchill Downs and neighboring equine farms.
Yes, I thought of the Barbaro statue, too!

ANGEL DEE – Hi Honey, your FOB famblee is especially thinking of you!!

Well this is the first chance I had to sit down and nearly dozing off here . . . . zzzzzzz! 🙂
Must go get back to my paperwork!!

Hugs and prayers for all and especially those walking the rugged path just now . . . . .with you in spirit!

Love and Hugs,
always, Lou Ann

Hiya, FsOB! What a soggy day it was in CT and RI. If only I could send the precipitation to AZ & NM. But at least it’s “Friday Eve” Evening & hallelujah for that!

I’ve read several stories from The Courier Journal and I agree with Linda in NW FLA that it appears that the back portion of the track was damaged. So I am assuming that Barbaro’s lovely statue is unharmed.

May all here have “ACN” and may we all rise to seize the new day. Peace, Robyn

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To Stu: July it is! Please let us know when your travel plans are finalized.
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To Dee: Rainbows to you.
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Hiya, FsOB, on a dank and misty Friday morning! It’s quite a “Lost in the Fog” sort of TGIF. Nonetheless, the birds are chirping madly and the hydragrea is filled with sodden blue blossoms, so in this corner for now, all is right and good.

Alaex, those Twipics from Fair Hill get my morning off to a peaceful start. That barn is pristine and exquisitely maintained.

May eveything at Churchill Downs get back to normal as quickly as possible. Peace, Robyn

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always in our prayers and Peaches and Pierre says woof.

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please read the db..and help

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Happy Friday…and thank you Alex.

pray for our country, and for each other….and that God will give us wisdom…and strength to endure…

##Good morning all and a happy TGIG. A rainy gray morning here in the North.

##I read a couple of reports too that most of the damage was done on the backside of Churchill. I hope all the horses are secure now and that things are calmer.
##Robyn, I will look forward to hearing about the playdate when the time comes. I hope your weekend will be a time of relaxation and sunny.
##Sandra, we haven’t heard much lately, I hope everything is ok. I see the temperatures are still pretty high.
##Joan, I hope Curtis is getting better, and Peaches and Pierre are doing well.
##Lynne, Joe’s blogs this week have been uplifting and give hope for the next generation.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone. Will be away until next Tuesday. Keep safe everyone.

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Morning, Everyone….

BIG DOINGS here this a.m.!!! 🙂 Outside, sipping coffee…THREE FAWNS…maybe a week or so old…THREE OF THEM!! And just ONE DOE…I think one of our Does has given birth to *TRIPLETS*!! Common number is always two…but I believe we’ve got a ‘fertile-myrtle’and it seems (bless her heart) she’s got THREE BABES to raise this summer!

Normally, if someone else’s babe is with the wrong mom…the wrong mom doesn’t take to that so well…and this mom, early this a.m. seemed just ‘dine&fandy;’ with all three with her! I’ve heard of triplet fawns…but this is the first ever for me to see:) I’ll try and get a pic or twelve and post them for yole! Wheeeee:)

Oh, that poor Doe! Fawns are full of *P&V;*, they are so bizzy….boinga-boinging up/down and all around the canyon just below me! I saw them after I’d come in to share my news with a neighbor via Ma Bell…(at 6:30a..but I know she’s an early riser, too) the kids were boinga-boinging all over the canyon just below my house…and poor Mom…she went zooming after them too! I also saw one ‘tucked away’ in an area of brush…it must have seen the others cavorting and wanted to join in…and it did for a little bit, too…but then ran back to the spot mama parked he/she and plopped back down! It’s so cool, I think, to watch and learn how the mothers ‘park their chilluns’ while they go out browsing food…those kids, for the most part, stay where she put them…sometimes, though, they get up and wander around and it makes me NUTS-O ’cause I’m always afraid they won’t find one another again..but:) they always do! It’s SO FUN living here in these foothills with so many ‘goings on’ in the world of nature:) I’m really blessed!

Here’s Joe for Friday: When you’ve got the time, pls see the photos…a white horse getting ‘sprinkled’ and he/she is wearing a *SMILE*!!

Friday, June 24th… That nice cold San Francisco air. Flies packing their tiny suitcases and heading for Barstow. Horses romp in our fields. Burning Blur, always a whiner, wants his blanket. His nose trying to open our storage shed. I told him come on. Who wears a blanket in June?

We love Austin. A skinny gray gelding from Animal Control in Bakersfield, Austin is the most agreeable horse on the planet. A very cool dude. There is a racing tattoo which says Austin is 6. I seldom research tattoos, as we try to focus on today, not yesterday. But when time allows, I will look up the history of Austin. I am hooked on him.

Soda was badly injured at mexican rodeo, but now she moves like Natalie Portman in that weird movie. A small filly with a big personality, Soda has become best friends with Autumn, who is also small. The two gals sharing alfalfa, and talking about geldings. We love Soda.

At 15 cents a pound, April was a steal. A 4 year old filly injured at a race track, April found herself at the feed lot in Wilton. She is a hoot. While wrapping her tendons, April grabbed my Giants cap and flung it far. April must be a Dodger fan. We love April.

Sacred Mountain is tall, dark, and handsome. When making the long walk up our driveway, fillies and mares rushed our fences for a better look. Several old mares fainted. Sacred Mountain raced until the age of 7, and rare for us, he seems to be sound. We love Sacred Mountain.

Snickers is sweet (ha ha) and he is the first to greet me at the gate. A starving bay gelding found in Redding, there is racing tattoo which says Snickers is 7. Snickers has gained about 40 pounds, and he is beginning to feel his oats. (again with the ha ha) Snickers has a new best friend in Air Bag. The two sharing alfalfa, and talking about mares. We love Snickers.

Our new arrivals. Fitting in fine and dandy.

Have a happy weekend. That nice cold San Francisco air. A San Francisco Treat. (stop with the ha ha’s)

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Judy: Yes…for sure! This week at TB Friends has been SRSLY GOOD:) Nice to read ‘good’ for a change, I agree w/you…we gotta really drink in the good stuff…’cause there’s so much ‘bad’ out there!

Here’s the link to our Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Everyone have a fabulous weekend! I hope yole have good weather and if that means it’s raining,(like in TX or NM) then it’s REALLY GOOD, I understand!

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##Lynneeeeee, wheeeeeee, triplets. What a treat. I will look forward to the pictures. I can picture them zoomin around and causing mama doe big time headache trying to keep tract of them What fun you have.

Another good one from Joe to finish the week. Love the picture too of that horsey grin.

Judy

day 21 now, having crawfish and beer for lunch.
Can’t wait to see the triplets pictures.

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Hi ALL – our SANDRA in TX is still not able to access ABR and she’s really missing everyone here. Her niece who is her technology expert has been back and forth out of town and not able to sit down with Sandra yet. She’s successfully sending and receiving e-mail, but something is blocking her from accessing ABR :(.

If you all have Sandra’s e-mail, I know she’d really love to hear from you. 7/3 will be another anniversary of her having had to say goodbye to CHIEF and you all know how hard that is.

I’m trying to help long-distance or think what may be blocking her until her niece gets back and can really work with it. I’m no technical expert but sometimes many heads together. . . you know :).
Maybe we can get help get our SANDRA back on before too long.

Thanks so much!!
(If you don’t have SANDRA’s e-mail but you have mine, just e-mail me and I’ll get it to you as we don’t want to post on here obviously.)

More soon!
Been on the run all week with MAMA!! 🙂

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DEBBIE L.A. – Wow!!! You go girl!!! You CAN do it!! You ARE doing it!!!
XX to Lee and BamBam for me, too, please!

Hugs, Lou Ann

P.S. to ALL:

Our SANDRA could use some good thoughts and prayers from her FOB FAMBLEE, too, please, for some health issues and also you know beloved BUDDY that her niece and husband adopted . . . poor BUDDY has been in the hospital again with another episode of seizures. He is now on phenobarbitol and sounds like he’ll be on that permanently.

So if you can please join me in what we all do best and send some positive thoughts and prayers to West Texas for SANDRA and BUDDY, she will really appreciate that!!

Love you all!! Thanks!!

Hugs, Lou Ann

Morning all…

Sending out HUGS AND WELL WISHES to Sandra, Buddy and her niece. Poor Bud!!! Lou Ann, please relay lots of good wishes to Sandra and Buddy for me ok!

Lynne, triplet baby deer….wow! When you get a chance to show us pictures that will be very special! We are having “sandwich weather” here in San Jose. Cool – warm to hot – cool…

Cool in the am – warm to hot during the day and cool to chilly at night…

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARBO’S GRAND FAMILY))))

take care all!!
oxoxo
carleen in ca

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Sending prayers to Sandra, Buddy and her niece.
Poor Buddy!

Morning, Everyone…

Happy Sunday Morning! I hope your day is a good one:)

I called our Sandra y’day and we had a good talk:) Buddy will be alright….they’ve got him on anti-seizure meds and though I know ‘nothing’ of dogs/seizures, I do know they can be kept at bay with meds..thank goodness!

It’s beautiful here this morning:) Cool…just 65 degrees outside at 6a…gotta love that! Weather report for the coming week is below normal for this time of year temps and that is always a good thing:) The weather patterns are changing and for now, at least, ours is srsly good! Not so uncommon around the first two weeks of July for us to have day after day of 112-116 temps here. Last July 4th, just 78 degrees…it was WONDERFUL:) and again, this year, it seems the forecast is mild as well!

Wouldn’t you know, I’ve not seen those triplet fawns again! I’m keeping my camera at the ready though, and hopefully they’ll re-appear so I can snap a few pics. My neighbor said last year one of the Does had triplets, too! I missed that somehow?! Maybe it’s the same mom again this time around..poor mom!!

Lucy hasn’t seen the babes yet…I did see twins cavorting up/down/all around the canyon yesterday morning…Lucy doesn’t barka-barka at the deer so far…she just stands and observes them…however, I think if she’s outdoors when the babes are ‘boinga-boinging’ that quiet observation may well turn into lots of barka-barking!

Carleen: We ate cold chicken last night, brought home from the market where it had been cooked for us:) and I think tonight’s menu will be b/l/t sandwiches…love these lazy summer evening menus, huh?!

Alex: I’m still working on tucking away dollars so I can purchase a copy of your book for my local library…don’t give up on me!

Have any of yole given consideration to buying a copy for your own library? It would certainly help spread the word about anti-slaughter efforts and educate people who may not be familiar with our BBH:) or racing in general.

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Morning all , it’s sunny and hot at the beach and I’m taking it easy . I have a swollen ankle , probably from exertion , so I’m staying off it today.

Best wishes to all reading here , …….and as a good thingie ,

I see that Uncle Mo has gained over a 100 pounds and is jogging lightly now under tack .
Yeay MO , you go boy . Please continue to get well.

Repole says he’s afraid the disease might be chronic , and they can tell b y blood work when Mo starts light works . I hope not – please God .

So at least Mo is better at this point —
and I wish good health for Buddy and Sandra and any of you , ala Lou Ann , walking the rugged path .
See you later , bye now ,

Morning all…

Lynne, thanks for the update on Sandra and Buddy.
Good news for sure!!!

I agree with you whole heartedly about the lazy evening feed…salads, sandwiches, tacos ya know all the good stuff.

I read about Zazu winning at Hollywood Park (Mr. and Mrs. Moss own her too. Just like Zenyatta!!!

Does anyone know where Edgar Prado rides most?
I keep watching to see if there are wins for him.
Blood Horse has these Race Alerts that I get through my e-mails…I pray that things get better for him.

Rainbow “8”‘s to all today!!!!

I need to finish up a report that’s due tomorrow.
Off I go…then it’s on to the weeds again!!!

((((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO’S FANTABULOUS FAMILY!!!)))

oxoxo
carleen

Important Message From Americans Against Horse Slaughter

My heart beats for your heart, Barbaro, always and forever! Run with the angels honey!
And all love to the entire Heavenly Herd . . . for each of you know you take me to where angels walk!
As our ANGEL DEE says, “It is AFFIRMED!”
Indeed it is.

Holding paws, hooves, and hands with the entire Barbaro Nation!!

Forwarding all your special wishes to SANDRA, and hopefully just as soon as her niece is back she’ll have our SANDRA with us again!!

Sure glad to see our RESIDENT ANGEL DEE is very much with us!! 🙂

Wish you all were here – Mom has the entire kitchen table covered with freshly made (as in just now) ricotta gnocchi, and her meatballs and sauce (homemade, too) are bubbling away on the stove!!
I’m keeping busy in another part of the house, with one ear tuned for an occasional summons :). . . your 84-YO senior paisana doesn’t like to be distracted :), so I just make a quick peek here and there to be sure all is safe!

A special hello to EVY if you happen to be checking in! 🙂

JOAN – The humidity has been horrid so the doxies have been staying in, but I zipped over last week for hugs and snuggles, and kisses, of course!!
Treats, too!! I think Miss SWEET PEA may just have one more week of restricted activity. She looked good and I can tell she is ready to rip and tear!
Sarah has about six weeks to go yet, she looks great, too!

MARGIE NM: Thinking of you and the doggies, so hoping you all are safe. The rain prayers for you and all are ongoing!

Have to scamper . . . .

Hugs and love to all,
And prayers always for all walking the especially rugged path just now . . .

Lou Ann

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Hiya, FsOB! What a glorious & relaxing day it has been here in southern New England. Brent & I took a day trip in the Del Sol with the roof off the car. We went to Matunuck, RI, and returned on the back roads. I just cut some of our pink rosa rugosa and blue hydrangeas to bring in the house. Last night we saw “Midnight in Paris” (Woody Allen’s new movie) and it was delightful.

Our Lynne B. has put forward an approach for eveyone’s consideration and I plan to do just what Lynne has advocated. Mid-month, I’ll be purchasing a copy of Alex’s book for our local library. Each year I buy an equine-themed book to donate in honour of my late Father’s birthday.

It is hard to fathom that next weekend shall be our national holiday weekend here in the US, isn’t it? Wishing each of you “ACN”. Peace, Robyn

#### To Lou Ann: Please tell Ms. Annie that hearing about the sauce & meatballs has made me hungry! All my best to Sweet Pea.
To Carleen: Edgar races a lot at Belmont at this time of year. I am not certain whether that is his family’s home base here in the States or not. He rode several horses on the day of the Belmont Stakes.
To Bobbie B: Bless you for the update about Uncle Mo!
To Sandra: Please know that I am keeping Buddy in my thoughts and I shall be thinking of your dear Chief on 07/03. ####
To Judy: I hope that you had a sunny weekend, too. Thank you for your kind wishes. ####

Hiya, FsOB! I am running late on a gloriously warm and sunny Monday morning. Alex, I love the Twitpic of your book at the store in Lexington and ditto for the horse at Fair Hill Farm. Wishing all a great new week! Let’s seize the new day. Peace, Robyn

I’m alway here….I read all your posts almost every day. I’m just like a fly on the wall. Ever since I was small, I’ve wanted a magic cloak…one that would make me invisible but would allow me to go and do anything I wanted. Alex Brown Racing has provided me with that “cloak”. I find all of you so interesting. I love to hear what you’re doing and how the weather is where you live. It’s my morning coffee klatch. Thank you all.

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prayers and get well wishes for Buddy…and for Uncle Mo..and all of those who need our prayers, and get well wishes…or just to be there.

and happy to hear LouAnn..that Miss Sweet Pea…is doing okay…and eager to get out of confinement…and that Sarah is doing well too.

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please read the db and help…please

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Please light up candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens….

Morning, Everyone….

It’s ANOTHER Monday Morning!!! 🙂

Robyn: *KATIE* is a del sol, Robyn!!! I see so few of them on the roads and now one of my sistersinbarbaro drives one, for Heaven’s Sakes!! 🙂 It IS fun to put their roof into the trunk and zip/zoom, huh?! 🙂 What color is yours? Katie is *RED*:)

Evy: I got so tickled reading your post this morning:) You should join in more often, whenever you feel like shedding that ‘cloak’:)

Alright…get your kleenexes, here’s another WONDERFUL post from our Joe Shelton:

Monday, June 27th… In 2008 Maddie adopted our gelding Illuminator. Maddie calls him Leo. First a little about Maddie…

She is now 19, and taking classes at Sacramento State. Maddie works nights at a fancy restaurant. Last week Maddie received a $200.00 tip, from a nice old couple celebrating their 40th anniversary. Maddie recently moved into her own apartment. She has a cat Moose, and a big collection of Breyer horses. Her mom is close by, and there is no dad. Maddie has autism. Often their are daily struggles.

Illuminator (who Maddie calls Leo) came to us injured from a race track. A right front bowed tendon, and a left rear bowed tendon. Hind bows are rare, but Leo was only 3, and Maddie gave him one year of rest and relaxation. Long walks with a nice view of the river. Room service with a smile. Leo can see when Maddie’s car pulls up to the barn. He always gives a big yell.

On Saturday in the regular mail. A letter from Maddie, with two hundred dollars in cash. I have permission to share with you the hearty part of her letter:

Last weekend I got a two hundred dollar tip. I want you to give it to the girl who bought dog food for a stranger.

Joe I am so sorry I have not kept in touch. I keep busy with school and work. I spend my free time with Leo. Leo is the best thing to ever happen to me. He has taught me to stay focused and to look life in the eye. I love Leo with all my heart Joe. We started jumping and he likes it. I took him to the lake and he was the best behaved horse in our group.

When you give my money to the girl, tell her it is from a horse named Leo. I know he would want her to have it.

Maddie

Enjoy your June is almost over Monday, and be sure to hug your horses. Mama Cass on the oldies station…

Joe
## Choked you up, huh?! It sure did me but in a good way:) If I remember right, Maddie makes that yummy sounding mac & cheese dish Joe loves so much. Maddie is one amazing young woman…giving away her tip…makes me think I need to roll some nickels and help too, wanna join me? 🙂

TB Friends
15891 County Rd 92C
Woodland, CA 95695

Well, Family…the weather does ‘warm’ by mid-afternoon…low to mid-90’s though, not over 100, so am not exactly complaining…just ‘grumbling’ a little bit:) I’ve got some projects going here at home right now and thankfully, my daughter is here to help!

Yesterday morning, I went out front, armed with my neighbor’s handy-dandy Miracle Gro contraption that you put the fertilizer into and hook to the hose…it all went pretty well, though I do have a bit of a difficult time man-handling the hose across my gravel driveway to get that ‘last barrel’ out by the road! As I had finished up and began reeling in the hose…got it nearly re-hung on the hanger…I was inside the little rock wall planter bed just in front of the house and somehow lost my balance…tried catching myself, but that prompted me coming down too hard on my L foot which is attached to my srsly ouchie L knee…I began to go down..in slo-mo and thought for a moment I might be alright as I landed on top of the rock wall…however:/ I continued off the wall onto the paver walkway…now, the wall ‘might be’ just 8″ high..so it’s not like I needed a parachute or anything like that…but I landed on the knuckles of my L hand and am sporting quite the ‘owie’:/ and never mind about my R arm, which got quite ‘colorful’ on Friday night…as I wrangled with a very large Tuscan Rosemary in a very large pot…the rosemary up and died?! So…I got a 1-gallon Lavender plant to replace it with.

Armed with my Fiskars hand pruners and seated in a chair on the pavers, I began the task of clipping the dead limbs from the rosemary…when I’d filled two 30gallon trash bags with those dead limbs..I then lifted the big pot over the wall and set it on the driveway, where I then began attempting to remove dead plant and it’s soil from said pot…well, piddle:/ that was a waste of time and effort…I tellya Family, gettin’ old ain’t for sissies!! Summoned daughter, who held tight to the stump and pulled..and myself, holding tight to the pot, pulling and VOILE:) it’s a frakken wonder neither one of us didn’t land on our kiesters as the plant released from it’s home of so many years! But ‘two girls like us,’ we did get the job done:) And I’m happy to report, the little Anouk Lavender plant looks nice and seems happy, planted in it’s new home:)

I’ve got a bit of painting to do on the front porch and am going to enlist daughter to help me with that…I can do pretty well on surfaces which are ‘upright’ but when it comes to trying to paint floors, as in porch floors, I don’t seem to be as nimble as I once was:/ the up/down stuff just about kills me now! I get SO disenchanted with this ‘getting old’ thing:( You know, all those sayings we all heard our grandparents say…like ‘the spirit is willing but the body ain’t able’…well…now I know what they meant! And the insult to injury part is that inside myself, I am quite SURE I’m somewhere in my 30’s still…and I have no idea when/how my body has been replaced with one which most of the time feels 130:/

Alright…sorry, I just wanted to share all that ‘stuff’..hope it brought you at least a chuckle…and here’s the link to our Whitehouse for Monday:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Everyone have a good day today…roll some of those nickels and if you don’t wish to send them to Joe…send them to a rescue of your choice, God knows, they ALL need help!

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

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Evy I am here too!

Lynne sorry about your fall. Know all about the getting old thing. I am now on SS LOL.

Taking down the dated wallpaper in my bath. They didn’t paint the wall or prime the wall before putting the paper up. It going to be a *&%$ getting it off.

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Debbie LA: Get on-line to ehow.com, they tell you how to strip paper which wasn’t sized first! Something doing with Downey and a special tool sold at W/Mart or anywhere else, for that matter, called a ‘Tiger’ or maybe ‘Tiger Paw’….it does work very well, Deb! Could make your job alot easier!

The fall really was in slo-mo…but the knuckels on my L hand are ‘ouchie’…I just kept going, I was so !@#$#! mad! Blood dripping like I’d been knifed or something:/ Along with the aches/pains of getting older, the skin on back of my hands has also become like ’tissue paper too….grrrrrrr!!

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oh Lynne..you are like me and the others our age…the old grey mares ain’t like we use to be…lol

thank heaven it could of been worse…dear fren.

Evening all…

Robyn, Thank you for the info on Edgar… I will keep watch and hope the his luck turns for the better…I like to see good people smile!

Those rainbows and “8”‘s will always be with us.
They are both very special from our very special Miss Dee.

Oh Lynne….I hope your boo-boos get better soon!!
I have fallen on my right knee chasing Miss Tibby. That was over a year ago and it still throbs at night or if there is a change in the weather…I do believe “Arthur” came to check in and decided to stay…I don’t remeber what commerical on TV that use to say that over 50 is living in the golden years…what a crock! I keep taking my fish oil and vita D to keep me moving. Also to take the edge off of the pain, a little Jack Daniels or a glass of the fine grape always helps.

Sandra, Judy, Lou Ann, Otherlyn, Bobbie, Debbie,Stu and so many others who visit but do not communicate….Bless you all…

Alex, bless you and Barbaro the most….

Cheers all….

((((HUGS)))

oxoxo
carleen in ca

Hiya, FsOB! What a beautiful season June can be in southern New England. I was the last person (not joking!) leaving our office building tonight and as I came out the door, an amazing floral scent greeted me. The front bushes by the building’s steps aren’t the most lovely to look at and I am unsure of their name, but what a fragrance! I got home just as the sun had dropped behind the Thames’ western horizon.

Wishing all here “ACN”. My thanks to Lynne for sharing Joe Shelton’s note about Maddie. What a kind and generous spirit Maddie possesses. In such a difficult world, doesn’t it give you hope for the future knowing that young women such as Maddie are out there?

Alex, thank you for all that you do to maintain this site in Barbaro’s memory. Peace, Robyn

#### To Lynne: I am so dreadfully sorry about your fall! I hope that you were able to clean your hand well and then ice it. I had NO idea that your Katie was a Del Sol! Why I thought you had a VW or a Mini I don’t know. My trusty unnamed Del Sol is black. I had it for years before ever trying it without the roof being on (I worry about any future potential head trauma). They are fun, sturdy little cars, are they not? I bought mine for my 42nd birthday.
To Stu: Please drop me an e-mail or give Brent a call when your New London itinerary is finalized. We’d love to see you again!
To Carleen: Edgar Prado is, to use what I suspect would have been CJ’s term, a total mensch! He has amazing presence. When I shook his hand last year and observed him at the photo-signing at Belmont, it was clear how well-respected he is by the more junior jockeys. Your story about the Jack Daniels is a hoot! I recommend Cold River vodka or else Maker’s Mark or Booker’s bourbon.
To Evy: Have you ever see the first Harry Potter movie? I love that film and the novel upon which it was based. Harry is given the gift of a cloak of invisibility. I found that truly enchanting, no pun intended. In fact, my boss & I were just talking about the cloak last week! Thank you for your sentiments this AM. It is an honour that anyone as kind as you would enjoy my morning yammerings and I always enjoy it when you post a note. ####

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Yes…Del Sols are reliable little cars…Honda Civics with a Del Sol body on them. I think Katie,’born in 1995′, was the last year they made them…and they then began making CRX’s instead, if I remember right.

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Hiya, FsOB! This Tuesday morning has a slightly more humid feel to it. The Thames is incredibly flat, with a gunmetal grey colour along the perimeter, although the central current is shimmering. Hmm, perhaps rain is on the way. The birds have been fed for the morning and the potted passionflower has gotten its drink.

Alex, what a pretty horse in today’s FHF twitpic. Is it a pony? It looks quite young.

Now let’s seize the day! Peace, Robyn

#### To Lynne: I had the same experience while driving the Del Sol on I-95, whenever the trucks would pull up on side. Yes, my Del Sol was one from the final year as well. I mostly drive Brent’s Accord now.
To Dee: Rainbows to you!
To Sandra: I hope that your computer linkage is restored soon, we all miss you here.
To Bobbie B: There were some photos of occicats in need of homes in last Sunday’s newspaper. Interesting looking felines! ####

##Good morning all. A warm damp morning here in the North after overnight rain.
##Evy, how wonderful to see you here. When I read of your invisisble cloak, I like Robyn, immediately thought of the first Harry Potter novel. My son is a huge fan of the series and I credit the author for his becoming a serious book worm now where before he had no interest. I hope you will peek out often as we love to see you here.
##Robyn and Lynne, isn’t that something that both of you would own such a unique car. How Barbaro has woven his family is amazing.
##LouAnn, please relay to Sandra that I hope her computer problems get resolved. I will be thinking of her and Chief this weekend as we celebrate our Canada Day and the 4th of July.
##Bobbie B. I hope that the illness that Mo has does not return and we will be able to once again see him on the track.
I had better get on to work after my long weekend away so everyone please have a safe day.

Judy

Morning, Everyone….

Happy Tuesday! Hope it’s a good one for everyone:)

We are to have RAIN o’night tonight here, and ‘up-country’ (Sonora Pass and maybe a bit lower) *SNOW* in JUNE??? Last time this happened was 1991, according to Mr. Finan at KCRA-TV Sacramento. I tried to remember that, he said on 6/28/91 we got rain/snow in nocal…apparently, I only record the ‘sunny moments’ ’cause for the life of me, I can’t remember! Anyway, I’ve got a bit of planting left to do out back, waiting for my neighbor’s husband to come haul the bags of soil for me…and personally, I think a little rain o’night might help the newbie flowers ‘settle in’ quite nicely:) Cooler today as well:) just forecast to be 78. As he was giving us the forecast for coming days, however, my wish for the same mild 4th of July weather was srsly dashed…last year on the 4th, it was just 78 degrees outside instead of the more normal above 100. The forecast for this time ’round though is 104:(

I couldn’t help think of the people up the road in our beautiful Stanislaus Natn’l Forest who are already camping! They’ll be needing muk-luks by later today! Mom Nature is having one fine time with us this season, LOL!

I am up early….Joe is not finished yet…

Judy:) Glad to see you back ‘home’ here! Hope your time away was enjoyable.

I’ll be back in a little while to post Joe and in the meantime, here’s the link to our Whitehouse:

EMAIL THE WHITEHOUSE

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

A quick stop – in to say good morning
to you peeples of Barbaro …
It’s a hot and sunny morning here at the beach house , and promises to be a hotter day ,

The Kauai kitty and the big tom are sleeping away ,
eat sleep and look adorable , that’s their job , wish I could get such work …
make it a nice day if you can , bye now ,

Joe is seriously busy this a.m., me thinks..’cause he still isn’t posted. I think Tuesdays are Wilton feedlot days…his phone must be ringing like crazy this morning!

Bobbie: I hope your ankle is feeling better? When, pls, are you leaving the beach for home?

OK…Here’s our Joe:) I think he needs to re-name “Memo” …. to *NEMO* as in ‘Finding Nemo’:)

Tuesday, June 28th… Ali is 9, and she lives in Reno. On a recent visit Ali had this to say: Our neighbor is named Joe. He is really old too.

The bay filly Forget It Together came to us last month from a race track in Los Angeles. We call her Memo. She arrived with a broken right front knee. Yesterday Memo unhooked her gate snap, and took a stroll around our ranch. Memo did the kissy thing with No Nibbling, who we call Nibbles. Memo saw me coming with a halter and took off. Racing down the back alley, faster than our dial up. I soon caught her, and there was a truck in our driveway. The man said that is a nice filly. I saw her running around your ranch. The man said he likes to park down the street and look at our horses. And then he offered me part of his sandwich.

I hosed the sweat off Memo, and there was another truck in our driveway. A man and his daughter, and the man asked: Is is okay if we park out front? My daughter likes to look at your horses.

The daughter is 10, and shy. She once petted a pony, but never a horse. I said this is Memo, and I just hosed her off. Would you like to comb out her mane?

Soon the daughter felt more comfortable, and she even learned how to clean feet. The daughter told her dad: When we get home I have to take a shower. All these flies keep landing on me.

I put Memo back in her round pen, and walked out to the street for mail. The first man in the first truck waved. He was eating another sandwich.

Then there was screaming. Running. Lots of dust. Memo was loose again. She is officially an escape artist.

Another long hike down our back alley to catch Memo. More sweat. More cold water hosing. Memo is now in maximum security. Which means two snaps and a halter on her round pen gate.

Later, during supper feeding, the first man in the first truck honked and waved goodbye. He was calling it a day.

And now it is Tuesday, and chores are forever. Delicious hot coffee from Peets. On sale at Nugget, Claimjumpers banana cream pie for $5.99. Incredible stuff. Enjoy your rain in June Tuesday, and be sure to hug your horses. John Denver on the oldies station…

Joe
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Today a new day…but never a new day for those beautiful horses heading to a brutal, slaughter…PLEASE call, fax, email…send to anyone who will listen to us…please

Our horses cannot wait…it was so sad to see 25 beautiful horses in Houston..on their way to Mexico…on the db…and praying that they got rescued…

please read the db…and help…I know we all are strapped…but it does not take much to volunteer, network, or even report abuse and neglect.

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Please light up candles for Barbaro and all of his heavenly frens…

Thank you Alex..always..

Morning all…

61 degrees here in San Jose and rain on the way..
such odd weather for this time of year.

Lynne, I hope you are feeling better, Sandra, you too!!

Dee, please send us some of those bright rainbows..

I don’t know if you have been keeping up with Mr. Boxcar and Shelly with Boxcar’s abcess. Please say and extra prayer or two for them.

Miss Tibby chased a little grey squirrel up the telephone pole in the back yard this AM…that’s enough excitment for me today! Such noise those little squirrels make when they get upset!!!

Take care all and have a grand day.

(((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO’S WONDERFUL FAMILY))

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Carleen:) The squirrels, when agitated…must SURLEY feel a need for Pepcid! Sometimes they continue ‘grumbling’ as eating the seeds, even! I finally get fed up with it, and suggest they just settle down and ‘fogitaboutit’!! LOL…

More clouds here now…and temp is holding at just 80…I saw noon news and Woodland was being SRSLY hammered, along with Fairfield and points north…thought of Joe and the horses at his ranch who must be wondering what in this WORLD is going on???

Barbaro’s Forever Friend in CA

Alex talks about his book

Great Job Alex, pass it on all!

Way to go Debbie!!! Thanks for bringing “Alex talks about his book” to lite!

I sure wish Alex could find some time to come out west for a week or two…I’m pretty sure we could get interest for this wonderful book about a WONDERFUL HORSE….BARBARO….

take care all and have a grand evening….raining here in San Jose now….

(((((HUGS TO ALL BARBARO’S GRAND FAMILY))))
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carleen in ca

Hiya, FsOB! Oh, what a lovely evening it has been. I got back to the banks of the Thames in time to take a walk to the battlefield with Brent & Nikita. While we were there, we had the chance to say hello to a kind lady who has a large male Schnauzer. He gets very excited, in a non-aggressive manner, whenever he sees Nikita.

For those of you who are history & gardening buffs, I wish that you could see the small, 18th century style garden in front of the Ebenezer Avery House. The house is at the base of the battlefield. It’s a little bit different each year, but there are some permanent perennials, including a buddleia adjacent to the picket fence, some rosa rugosa which front the house, and various herbs laid out in diamond shapes. This year there are quite a few nasturium as well as lavender. Really quite a tranquil place, considering the violence that occurred there in 1781.

Alex, I read your twitter note and am worried. Were you thrown by one of the horses at Fair Hill this AM? Whatever happended, I hope that you are safe and able to enjoy a Tetley’s tonight to ward off any muscle pain.

Wishing each of you have “ACN”. Peace, Robyn

#### To Judy: I couldn’t wait to tell Brent that Lynne has a Del Sol, too! Yes, the power of Barbaro is something amazing, is it not? Glad that you are back, Judy.
To Carleen: Thank you for posting the note about Mr. Boxcar. I hope that he improves.
To Bobbie B: Yes, I wish that I could have Nikita’s “job” or that of your felines. Enjoy your time at the beach!
To Jane: I hope that all of the pups are doing well.
To Renee: I’ve missed seeing you here, hoping that all is well for you & your Mother. ####

Hiya, FsOB! It is only Weds., but it feels as though it should be Friday. We had some heavy thunderstorms in the middle of the night and the skies are still opaque in colour. Our buddleiae on one of the back terraces are very lush this year, the flowers are a very deep purple. I need to clip a couple of them to bring indoors, to enjoy that special clove-y scent.

Alex, what a riotously funny photo of the horse at Fair Hill. It appears that he is trying to understand the camera or else is seeking a treat. Please have a safe morning today, OK?

Wishing everyone “ACD”. I shan’t be able to be online this evening, due to an on-line continuing ed session. See you in the morning! Peace, Robyn

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##Robyn, what kind of flower/vine is a buddleaie. I have never heard of it, maybe have seen it though. Your walk sounds restful. I didn’t realize you were so close the battlefields of yore. That’s amazing to be close to so much history. I’ve always enjoyed walking through old small town cemetaries. I know to some that sounds creepy but I love to read the old headstones and imagine what life those people led.
##Lynne, I know what you mean about the squirrel chatter. They can sure grumble and carry on long after the even that sets them off. But I love em anyway.
##Carleen, I hope today is sunnier but I’m sure the rain is needed. Seems California always needs rain. Have you been doing anymore house hunting.
##Margie NM, I hope that the fire presently burning in New Mexico is not near you, nor the smoke. Very scary with it being so close to nuclear buildings. And have been thinking about Barb in AZ and hope she is ok too.

Must move it here and get to work as it’s a short one, hooray!

Have a safe day everyone.

Judy