Get well card for PamM/Lord Helpus: Please come sign! [Archive]

Merry

Jan. 21, 2002, 10:38 PM

As many of you may have noticed, our dear Pam (aka "Lord Helpus") has not been posting lately. I've been in touch with her and she's having some severe health problems. I'm sure I'm not the only one on the BB who's dealt with the anguish and uncertainty of a difficult to diagnose and treat health crisis. She can really use our collective good wishes and moral support as she deals with this and seeks treatment that will allow her to get back to the lifestyle she so treasured.

Pam was the inspirational force behind our virtual horse show that helped raise so much $ for charity after 9/11. She's also contributed much to discussions about amateur owner hunters, competing "then vs. now" and keeping a sense of humor about selecting and starting young H/J prospects.

Here I once competed against her (I'm quite certain that she and Valor always beat me) on the A circuit out here, and then I cross paths with her on the COTH BB. She's been such a help to me offline, too, contributing to some of my writing projects with her wit and experience.

So, dear Pam, get well. I'm jangling my curb chain for you. And know that next time I polish my boots, I'll put an extra shine on them just for you! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Merry

Jan. 21, 2002, 10:38 PM

Nirvana

Jan. 21, 2002, 10:45 PM

<<<<<<<<<<Hugs>>>>>>>>>>>>>
LordHelpus, I'm sure I am not alone when I say that my curb chain is jangling for you...and you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you get well soon...we miss you!

_______________________________
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findeight

Jan. 21, 2002, 10:48 PM

Well I missed the virtual horse show and had to compete against the Real Pam and Warren-she waxed our hineys.
So PamM heres hoping you get a decent diagnoses and treatment regime set up so we'll see you at the KHP and here on The BB.

It's cold here. I wanna go to Florida. Or Rivendell.

bucksnort

Jan. 21, 2002, 10:51 PM

Wishing you the best. You are definitley missed around here. You are in my thoughts and prayers as well. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

<<<<<<<<<hugs and chocolates >>>>>>>>>>>

~~Bucksnort~~

Bumpkin

Jan. 22, 2002, 12:02 AM

We all miss you on the BB very, very much!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Robby Johnson

Jan. 22, 2002, 02:34 AM

Get well very soon PamM! Your presence is sorely missed around here.

Robby

Kennett Square

Jan. 22, 2002, 02:48 AM

Pam - my prayers and thoughts go out to you. I hope soon we will be having your wisdom, expertise and humor to guide us once again.. Bless you!!!

VTrider

Jan. 22, 2002, 03:36 AM

Sending you much love and many hugs from Virginia. You are in my prayers.

Everythingbutwings

Jan. 22, 2002, 03:39 AM

Dear Pam, I hope you are doing better soon /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif We miss your posts, experience, wit and good nature.

Big group <<<<<HUGS>>>>> to you!

JumperEq

Jan. 22, 2002, 04:04 AM

Pam-
You're in my thoughts during these difficult times. Many, many *hugs* to you.

.:Erin B #2:.
You cannot stop us, you cannot bring us down,
Never give up, we go on and on.

Alex Trebek

Jan. 22, 2002, 04:20 AM

Pam,
Very very best wishes....

Quinn

Jan. 22, 2002, 04:23 AM

Pam:

I send all good thoughts, prayers and no cold weather your way.

May you be well soon.

Louise

Jan. 22, 2002, 04:40 AM

You are a steady point of strength and good will here on this BB and we all miss you very much.

I know I always brighten up when I see you have posted. Please get well soon. Know that there are an awful lot of people wishing you all the best.

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<HUGS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

---------------------------
"We ride and never worry about the fall.
I guess that's just the cowboy in us all."
Tim McGraw

Kryswyn

Jan. 22, 2002, 04:44 AM

Curb chains jangling and 16 sets of paws pressed in hopes that you'll be feeling better soon. Helen would press her paws too, but she's deaf and we're having a hard time explaining it to her. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Hoping to see you back in good health and on the Boards again real soon!

~Kryswyn~
"Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo"

hitchinmygetalong

Jan. 22, 2002, 04:45 AM

and if I HAD a curb chain I would be jangling it, too. Hope for good news soon.

Dementia 13

Jan. 22, 2002, 05:04 AM

Pam - get well soon. We miss your wealth of knowledge and your wry wit.

Margaret

AHC

Jan. 22, 2002, 05:20 AM

Pam, hope that you will be back with us soon. As others have said, I miss your wit and wisdom very much.

We are all pulling for you!!!!!

LaurieB

Jan. 22, 2002, 05:20 AM

Sending all good wishes your way. I hope your doctors figure out what's going on and you start to feel better soon. The BB just isn't the same without you.

Merlin

Jan. 22, 2002, 05:29 AM

Pam,

We miss you around here!!! Please get well soon and post when you can! I love reading your thoughtful, insightful, and humorous posts. Our thoughts are with you!!!

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

MGR

Jan. 22, 2002, 05:30 AM

Get well soon. We miss you and need your wisdom. Remember that you are in our prayers. All our paws are crossed for a speedy recovery.

Maria

Wicky

Jan. 22, 2002, 05:35 AM

coming your way. Have missed your posts! Get well soon.

rockstarr

Jan. 22, 2002, 06:01 AM

... you go and kick it square in the arse!

We'll be thinking of you!

lauriep

Jan. 22, 2002, 06:03 AM

Get well soon! We miss you here, and you're a tough ole' broad, you can lick this!

Laurie

msj

Jan. 22, 2002, 06:04 AM

I really miss Lord Helpus's posts. We need you back ASAP. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

msj

Chaser

Jan. 22, 2002, 06:07 AM

Healing vibes coming your way from across the pond. Get well soon.

AAJumper

Jan. 22, 2002, 06:30 AM

We miss you Pam! I was wondering what happened to you! Get well soon...I'm jingling my curb chain for ya.

visit www.victorianfarms.com (http://www.victorianfarms.com)

Portia

Jan. 22, 2002, 06:31 AM

Me, the horses, the cats, and the barn dogs are all sending you get well vibes. (You must be vibrating pretty heavily by now!) /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Feel Better!

Tin

Jan. 22, 2002, 06:35 AM

I hope your feeling better soon Pam, we miss you tons! I'll send all my positive thoughts and a bowl of chicken noodle soup (heals everything you know!) /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

<Post tie-back Surgery: 1 month and 8 days until he can neigh and be turned out>

DMK

Jan. 22, 2002, 06:36 AM

More good well wishes Pam! Hope to have you back soon!!

***An optimist thinks we are living in the best of all times...
A pessimist fears this is true.***

1-800-Dial-A-Distance

Jan. 22, 2002, 06:48 AM

Jingle jingle jingle, jangle jangle jangle. We miss you! You were such an enormous part of helping me feel that I was at a total loss here in KY. (oops! this is Serengeti's secret identity) Please let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do, I have from next Tuesday to the Tuesday after that with no school and little to do (well Rood and Riddle visit Thurs) but that's it. Please please let me know if I can help.

Best wishes, Marion and Serengeti

"Never argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience."

M. O'Connor

Jan. 22, 2002, 06:48 AM

Pam, hope all these good thoughts are reaching you--as you know (Praise the Lord!!!!) I have no "active" curb chain at the moment, so I won't dig one out to jingle for fear of stirring up the dust and suffering through the ensuing allergy fit (plus having to look at all that green, stiff tack that hasn't even seen Lexol for 10 years) but please be assured that my best wishes are being put to work overtime for you!!!

MCL
Equitation Crusader
"r" H/J/HEq

Hattie

Jan. 22, 2002, 06:57 AM

positive thoughts your way Pam! Get better quickly because I'm envisioning you showing Warren soon!

Cinnybren

Jan. 22, 2002, 06:59 AM

Pam -

Sending more good vibes your way. Hope you are feeling better soon. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Brenda, Murphy & Daphne

Rockford

Jan. 22, 2002, 07:04 AM

Hope you get well soon!!

-Megan-

wtywmn4

Jan. 22, 2002, 07:05 AM

Pam, hopefully you will be thru this soon. We miss your posts, you do help and alot of us need it. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Don't loose faith, diagnoses can be difficult. And dr's sometimes look at the obvious. Keep pushing, no matter what. It's what we horse people are known for most...

{{{{{{{{{{{major hug}}}}}}}}}}

FatLilPony

Jan. 22, 2002, 07:11 AM

I think we rather like having you around, so come back! You're in my prayers Pam-get well soon!

-A Puerto Rican Whit
I live my life day by day, working toward one unattainble relaxing weekend.

Heidi

Jan. 22, 2002, 07:19 AM

I hope the good wishes of all has a curative effect.

Blinky

Jan. 22, 2002, 07:23 AM

My thoughts of a speedy and healthy recovery are with you! I have always enjoyed your posts. They are not only entertaining but also give some good advice.

Duffy

Jan. 22, 2002, 07:33 AM

Pam! We miss you muchly! Many positive thoughts headed your way!!

Why do bad things always happen to the good people? Does it seem that way to everyone else too?

akrogirl

Jan. 22, 2002, 07:41 AM

All best wishes for a speedy recovery from the gang here in AZ also. Hang in there and just keep fighting, whatever it is. Fernando has even offered to share his carrots, if that will help /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

vineyridge

Jan. 22, 2002, 07:41 AM

Get diagnosed, get treatment, get well (or at least to posting condition) SOON!

We all miss you and send you our fondest good thoughts.

Jane

Jan. 22, 2002, 07:47 AM

We miss you around here! Sending positive vibes and warmest wishes your way.........

Flash44

Jan. 22, 2002, 07:49 AM

The road to the triple crown is just around the corner!

Use the Force. ABBA rocks. Just say "NO" to Farrah hair.

Janet

Jan. 22, 2002, 07:52 AM

I hope you (and the doctors) get it figured out and fixed soon.

Your old house is still there at the corner of Maclain and Guard Hill- saw it while I was up for Thanksgiving.

[This message was edited by Janet on Jan. 22, 2002 at 12:09 PM.]

To Remain Anonymous

Jan. 22, 2002, 07:57 AM

Get well soon. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and safe and healthy future!

lark

Jan. 22, 2002, 08:07 AM

I have learned a LOT from your posts and miss your knowledge and support. I hope you get well soon. We are thinking of you, best regards from Lark.

Pocket Pony

Jan. 22, 2002, 08:11 AM

We miss you, LordHelpus. Best wishes for a speedy diagnosis, treatment and recovery!

~ batgirl - formerly known as splendid ~

Weatherford

Jan. 22, 2002, 08:15 AM

GET WELL SOON!!

Definitely miss your posts /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

By the way, you were described to me by s mutual acquaintance as "extremely intelligent and well educated" - which I knew already. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

{{{{BIG HUGS}}}}

Serenade

Jan. 22, 2002, 08:29 AM

Get well soon!

Erin

Jan. 22, 2002, 08:33 AM

Best wishes... come back soon and help us get the racing forum going. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

dublin

Jan. 22, 2002, 08:36 AM

and I am jingling curb chains for you for all they are worth.

The bb just isn't the same without you. /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

As one fellow transplanted Oregonian to another, here's another picture of Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach that I hope brings back good memories of your time at the Oregon coast! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[This message was edited by dublin on Jan. 22, 2002 at 12:48 PM.]

Linny

Jan. 22, 2002, 09:22 AM

I had noticed that you hadn't been here and was saomewhat concerned. We all miss you and your posts.

Get well soon.

((((((((CYBERHUGS))))))))

BEQS clique.
The early bird may get the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese.

baymare

Jan. 22, 2002, 09:41 AM

Best wishes for your return to health and to the BB! Your wit, insight, and shared knowledge are sadly missed.

I don't have a curb chain, but would it help if I thought of you every time I broke the ice out of one of my genuine VT water buckets? I know you can identify!
baymare, aka Miranda

dogchushu

Jan. 22, 2002, 09:44 AM

I hope you start feeling better soon! Like many many others, I miss you.

"I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific." -- Lily Tomlin

Seven

Jan. 22, 2002, 09:52 AM

Feel Better Soon!!

=^+^=

/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif I just haven't been the same since that house fell on my sister. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

J.Way

Jan. 22, 2002, 10:02 AM

Pam,

Hope you're feeling better soon!

BustersMom

Jan. 22, 2002, 10:06 AM

We have missed you here on the boards. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope you are back in the saddle soon.

Lots of virtual hugs from the over 40 set here in NC.

Member of the Baby Greenie Support Group

Van Teal

Jan. 22, 2002, 10:17 AM

we all miss your posts and insite. I hope you are able to utilize all the offers of help out there so you can concentrate on getting well, and not have to worry about your horses and pets.

Beezer

Jan. 22, 2002, 10:21 AM

Every curb chain in the tackroom at El Ranchito (including the ones in Merry's famed Bit Museum) are being jingle-jangled for you, Pam.

I hope it brings you some small measure of comfort to know that so many people are rooting for you ... whether you're on a horse or not. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

We miss you. Slam those doctors upside the head so they hurry up and help you get well! Or, if you'd rather, we can do that slamming thing for you. We've been deprived of your company and wisdom too long!

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<HUGS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

***I see trees of green, red roses too. I watch 'em bloom for me and for you. And I think to myself ... what a wonderful world. Yes, what a wonderful world." -- Louie Armstrong.***

Merry

Jan. 22, 2002, 10:28 AM

An added note: Pam said she gets all misty-eyed and nostalgic reading the BB. She hasn't been able to ride in a while, but I know she'll be reading these messages.

You guys are all so great! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

"Friends don't let friends eat fish tacos."

Sleepy

Jan. 22, 2002, 10:37 AM

Get well soon, Pam. The BB isn't the same without you.

Coreene

Jan. 22, 2002, 10:42 AM

"Lord Helpus" is right, but at times like this it's more like "Lord, help me." How very frustrating it must be for such a go-getter like yourself to be "temporarily dismounted." Hang in there, if your spunk and drive are any measure of wellness then you will bounce back in spades.

Okay, so lots of mixed metaphors there but you know what I mean!

You go, girl.

Love,

Coreene and Willem

JustaLurker

Jan. 22, 2002, 11:46 AM

Thanks, Merry, for this topic.

This BB card is so much better than an e-card signed by just the few people who had recently expressed concern about you, Pam. Obviously you have touched many people by relating your experiences with horses and showing over the years.

So, as many have already written, I add my wishes for a speedy recovery so you can get back to living your life as you want. If it would help at all, I'd go out and buy an 18 carat gold curb chain to jingle every hour on the hour! In lieu of that, my thoughts continue to be with you.

Cheers, Maggi

merlot

Jan. 22, 2002, 11:53 AM

Get well soon, Pam!

CAH

Jan. 22, 2002, 11:55 AM

We miss you Pam - hurry up back!

JRG

Jan. 22, 2002, 12:01 PM

Wishing you a speedy recovery, so you may soon be galloping through the open pastures. All the best. As you can see, we are all jumping for you.

Liverpool

Jan. 22, 2002, 12:03 PM

Ditto, Pam /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Get well soon!!! We are all thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery

Chanda

Jan. 22, 2002, 12:27 PM

Get well SOON!!!
I am jingling my curb chain for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

stegall

Jan. 22, 2002, 01:35 PM

thinking happy thoughts-come back soon! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

SoEasy

Jan. 22, 2002, 01:37 PM

Here's a wish for a speedy recovery and return to the BB, and especially to the back of a horse (the perfect antidote to everything!)

WE MISS YOU

Hephaistion

Jan. 22, 2002, 01:37 PM

Hope you feel better soon Pam! Try to keep your spirits up - we are all thinking of you! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

jetsmom

Jan. 22, 2002, 02:59 PM

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Jet and I are jingling curb chains for you!

HossShoer

Jan. 22, 2002, 03:51 PM

Pam, Get Well Soon. /infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

We miss you, and wondered where the heck you went to. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

daytimedrama

Jan. 22, 2002, 04:01 PM

Get Well Soon!!!!!!!!!

~Christina~
"I don't patronize bunny rabbits!" -Heathers
*Nothing is foolproof to a talented fool.*

Jan. 22, 2002, 04:46 PM

I KNEW something had been missing from the BB lately! We seriously do miss you. Prayers and best wishes.

Trixie

Jan. 22, 2002, 05:33 PM

Get better soon *jangles curb chain* *hugggggs*

ErinB

Jan. 22, 2002, 05:35 PM

*jangle jangle jangle*

/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

~Erin B #1
Visit my Website (http://usa.internations.net/pets/mizpig//outlooks1.htm)
Hey, look, it's the light at the end of the tunnel- no wait, it's a train! Ahhh!

wadino

Jan. 22, 2002, 05:43 PM

Get well soon, Pam. You are one of the best and most knowledgable BB members!!!!!!!

-Ryan

My VERY UN-expert opinion.

hobson

Jan. 22, 2002, 05:48 PM

Looking forward to seeing you return! Healthy thoughts coming your way.

second chance

Jan. 22, 2002, 05:49 PM

Pam-

Get well wishes are flying your way... Hope you have a speedy recovery! It just hasn't been the same around here with out you!

Get well soon!
~Nellie~

JustJump

Jan. 22, 2002, 06:02 PM

We do miss you here, curb chains are a-twirling!! Get well soon!!!!

dcm

Jan. 22, 2002, 06:42 PM

I am including you in my prayers. Get well soon, Pam.

****^-^****
Don't ask me, I'm just the mom!

If Dressage is Symphony, and Eventing is Rock 'n Roll, then Hunters must be R & B

Luv2ride

Jan. 22, 2002, 06:59 PM

Here's to a quick recovery!!

Get better soon!!!

~Nikki and Ethan~

*Whoever said money can't buy you happiness, never owned a horse : ) *
*First Semester is over!! I made it through my first semester of college!!*

Lord Helpus

Jan. 22, 2002, 07:00 PM

She says, snuffling into her Kleenex. You guys are wonderful. As this post sinks down into second pagedom, I will print it out, and it will go everywhere with me -- to every hospital visit -- and when times get rough, I will reread it and listen to the tinkle of those curb chains and know that things can't be as bad as they seem, because hospitals are not reality -- you guys are reality. And I cannot/will not lose touch with that reality.

When Merry told me she waas starting a Get Well card, I joked that I would have to figure out how to do those aliases so that some one would answer. This card has lifted my spirits far more than you can ever know.

Thank you so much, one and all...... :O)))))))

PS: The farm has become too much for me to keep up, so horses and I are moving to mother's farm in Southern Pines (because of my health I sold off a lot in Dec. and am down to 4 horses now.) Because of my weakness I can no longer post, but I have bought a Western saddle and plan to be seen jog trotting these suckers throughout the Walthour Moss Foundation as much as my strength will let me. Warren is going to LOVE that (NOT!) But I haven't be able to ride at all since Oct., so this is my way of trying to get back on these boys and put them back to work. Da big Dubya saw the Western saddle go by his stall and turned into a Lhasa Apso, his eyes bulged out of his head so much. He is so tall, I think I will have to have a ladder to climb on to put it on him.

Bridle wize I asked the lady who owned the tack store and is a Owner to Ride reiner what bridle she used. It was a gorgeous, single ear, bridle so I bought the same bridle for my first timers :O)))) Might as well start at the top -- don't want to make any fashion faux pas.

hoopoe

Jan. 22, 2002, 07:04 PM

Just think of all those fancy glittery ek-we-tation suits you get to choose from.

Best wishes through all your days.

_\\]
-- * > hoopoe
The ancient Greeks did not write obituaries. They only wanted to know if you had a passion.

Finzean

Jan. 22, 2002, 07:08 PM

Best wishes to you for better days.

Hacking on the fire lanes can only make things better...unless Bill Long (or another driver) comes through with a 4 in hand and it doesn't tickle Warren's fancy!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Be well! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

_______________________

There is no crying in baseball!!!

sprite

Jan. 22, 2002, 07:16 PM

Lord Helpus, for sure! Pam, get well soon, you are missed on the BB!

You cannot change the direction of the wind; however, you CAN adjust your sails.

Jane

Jan. 22, 2002, 08:37 PM

Soooooo nice to hear from you! I totally had a visual of you and Warren all decked out in western garb....now, can he still do the "drop and spin" under the western saddle??!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

1-800-Dial-A-Distance

Jan. 22, 2002, 09:12 PM

Now your headed to the right area. Southern Pines not that far from me. Wonderful wonderful place, wonderful people. The ponies (sorry all pet horses are ponies) will love it. But your presence will be sorely missed here in KY. I thought I was going to cry just reading your wonderfully written letter. Okay well, I'm going to go back to doing collegely things.

"Never argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience."

Peggy

Jan. 22, 2002, 09:28 PM

Sending my best wishes your way. Cowgirl up in that Western gear. Alas, no curb chains to jangle so some stud chains will have to do.

geckoUBC

Jan. 22, 2002, 10:52 PM

Get well soon! We really miss you!

Aleesha

DRESSAGE, n.: the passionate pursuit of perfection by the obsessively imperfect

JulieMontgomery

Jan. 23, 2002, 12:44 AM

Sending good wishes your way....... hang in there.

M. O'Connor

Jan. 23, 2002, 04:39 AM

Ahh, but in that case he'll just be acting the part as well as looking it!!! Maybe this will bring out his "True Calling!" (So, to Julie's "Hang in there," I add: "Hang ON there!)

MCL
Equitation Crusader
"r" H/J/HEq

FlightCheck

Jan. 23, 2002, 04:46 AM

and our continued best wishes for you...

Lord Helpus

Jan. 23, 2002, 05:19 AM

The image of Warren coming down a fire lane and seeing Bill Long coming at us with a 4 in hand...... and you have to ask if Dubya will drop and spin in western gear? M'dear, that's what God invented horns for..... And those big ole' rowel spurs...... Hmmmmm, I think Warren may have an interesting winter. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif You shoud see some of the bits that western store sells....... /infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

LaurieB

Jan. 23, 2002, 05:21 AM

I hope the move to Southern Pines makes your life easier and you can concentrate on getting well. As for Warren, he's going to be the fanciest western horse on the block. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Janet

Jan. 23, 2002, 05:37 AM

Pam,
It is great to here from you. I wish you were "more better", and I am sorry you had to give up the farm (it sounded so perfect). But I am very glad you still have horse things to plan for.

Jeannette, formerly ponygyrl

Jan. 23, 2002, 06:06 AM

Best wishes to one of the very best user names out there! (Hoping if I call you a high quality user, too, it won't sound just all wrong!!)
We'll look for you in the Foundation - if you see two grey ponies, it might well be me.
Good luck!

Bumpkin

Jan. 23, 2002, 06:14 AM

You need Rumours Follows to help you with your Western ensemble, and even Merry the Western wannabe /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

You will still keep in touch from your mum's won't you????

/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Jan. 23, 2002, 06:31 AM

Get well soon! We all miss you!

**Elizabeth***
The former I'm real
Disgruntled College Students Clique ROCKS!!!!!
Proud Bubblehead for 8 years
"Who can say when your heart sighs, only time" --Enya

Merry

Jan. 23, 2002, 09:00 AM

I now have THREE western bridles for my warmblood trail horses. Humorously, the bits are all King Dee show snaffles, but I find they complement the buckstitching and silver conchos on the headstalls. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Hey, Pam, find a nice straight, soft path, get into a gallop in that western saddle, close your eyes and let out a, "Yee Haw!" at least once just for us. We promise we'll hear ya'! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

"Friends don't let friends eat fish tacos."

weeble

Jan. 23, 2002, 09:06 AM

PamM, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I personally think you will make a spectacular cowgirl! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Bumpkin

Jan. 23, 2002, 09:07 AM

/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif I can see you now cantering along on your "Golden Palomino" /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Weatherford

Jan. 23, 2002, 09:27 AM

Southern Pines? Isn't that the winter home of eventing? Denny and company?

I think I have a cousin who lives there, too - his wife has/wanted horses and they bought a farm - but I have no clue where or if they actually have horse or know anything.... Email me for his name, if you want - nice people, a little nuts, but that's genetic... /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

TAKE CARE!

And don't forget to POST!

Dry Clean Only

Jan. 23, 2002, 09:54 AM

Get well Pam!

I always feel more educated after reading your posts, and the pictures of your horses always make me stop and think 'Hmm, I wonder if she wants an adopted daughter to come help her?" /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Hopefully you will be back in the (english) saddle kicking other BB's butts in the AA's soon! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

BustersMom

Jan. 23, 2002, 10:09 AM

My neck of the woods (or is that Foundation? )! I am looking forward to giving you a guided tour when you are up to it. Just let me know when you are ready to go. You will find lots of friends there.

Shoot, on weekends, we won't be able to distinguish you from the local cowboys.

Member of the Baby Greenie Support Group

snapper

Jan. 23, 2002, 10:28 AM

Get better soon. You are certainly missed.

Miniwelsh

Jan. 23, 2002, 11:13 AM

A better late than never big get well wish from Miniwelsh, complete with a big jangle of the curb!

*Behind every good woman lies a trail of men*

Jumphigh83

Jan. 23, 2002, 11:30 AM

Sending mucho GOOD karma your way ! Hope you are feeling up to posting soon...get well...xoxoxoxo

Betsy
Lead, follow, or get out of the way...

beameup

Jan. 23, 2002, 03:07 PM

just wanted to add my good wishes onto the rest - hope whatever ails you gets fixed quickly.

poltroon

Jan. 23, 2002, 03:35 PM

Take care, and keep that fashion sense intact!

NinaL aka Chrissy

Jan. 23, 2002, 03:45 PM

And a jangle of the curb chain, too!

Hope you're feeling better - I also miss your posts!

Nina

wtywmn4

Jan. 23, 2002, 04:39 PM

Oh Pam, you will be a knock out in that western finery. Ohhhhh, all that silver, girl you will be fab!

You know we will of course want pictures..No getting around that /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

However, just one word of caution. Please have someone saddle them up, and maybe lounge them with the western saddle on?? Thinking this would be ohhh so much fun for one's hunter, uhhhhh rather stupidly put it on and figured, hey he can do this. NOT Couldn't even hold the line cause the bucking was so hard.....But they do settle down...And we want you here with us!!

HSM

Jan. 23, 2002, 04:54 PM

...sending out all sorts of good wishes, and a little get-well bouquet to boot! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Willem

Jan. 23, 2002, 04:58 PM

OOOH, good idea re the "breaking in" - put a Western saddle on Willem once and he was not amused.

I be a German horse und this be straight from mein mouth.

Beezer

Jan. 23, 2002, 05:26 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Willem:
OOOH, good idea re the "breaking in" - put a Western saddle on Willem once and he was not amused.

I be a German horse und this be straight from mein mouth.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Methinks Coreene and Willem got their signons -- and syntaxes -- mixed up. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif That ought to help brighten Pam's day. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

***I see trees of green, red roses too. I watch 'em bloom for me and for you. And I think to myself ... what a wonderful world. Yes, what a wonderful world." -- Louie Armstrong.***

WHOA!

Jan. 23, 2002, 05:35 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you, PamM. Debilitating illness is so hard, and the only advice I know is to keep letting the horsies heal your heart while you and the doctors work on your body.

We'll be thinking of you. Keep us posted.

Mariequi

Jan. 23, 2002, 05:46 PM

You're sounding in good spirits, Pam. If I can do anything for you in Lexington, let me know. Good people in Southern Pines - wonderful area. If you need any horse connections there as well, let me know. I'm picturing your ropin' and ridin' - some of those barrel racing saddles - without the seams - are pretty comfy. I still have the one-ear that came with my horse - it's never been on her! You're going to go chrome on us!

Seriously, best wishes, and you'll be in my prayers every day.

Marie

wombat

Jan. 24, 2002, 07:48 AM

for a speedy recovery!......My curb chain is jingling for you. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Cinco de Mayo

Jan. 24, 2002, 08:18 AM

Good luck with the Western migration.

Get well soon!

nutmeg

Jan. 24, 2002, 09:43 AM

I hope her strength and heart is an inspiration to you and proof that no obstacle can't be conquered. Jingling my curb chains! You're in my thoughts and I'd selfishly like to add that we need more of your wise and illuminating posts. We miss you!

So Intent

Jan. 24, 2002, 11:38 AM

You were very selfless in your organization of the charity horse show, and are a great member of our BB community. Get well soon!

hillary

Jan. 28, 2002, 08:03 PM

Thanks for sharing your own great pics on the virtual horse show! Still love that one of you at Washington, in the top hat - inspiring!

Gucci Cowgirl

Jan. 28, 2002, 08:14 PM

Get well soon!

"We imitate the Masters only because we are not yet Masters ourselves, and in doing so, we learn the truth about what cannot be imitated."

Kestrel

Jan. 29, 2002, 12:02 AM

I hope you get all the answers you need and start feeling better A.S.A.P. Hurry back-we miss you!

vineyridge

Jan. 29, 2002, 05:00 AM

I remember something you wrote once about your farm. You said that sometimes it was just a dream, a name painted on your trailer.

You still have that trailer with your farm name on it; as long as you have that, you still have your farm in the same way you've had it before when your life wasn't what you wanted it to be.

I don't want to be too positive here, but one of our whips was diagnosed with MS in November after a severe bout with weakness. With much work and therapy, he was riding second flight at the hunt Sunday. I'd guess he's probably your age or younger. Miracles happen. And don't forget Norman Cousin's laughing therapy when you're setting up your treatment regime.

cbv

Jan. 29, 2002, 05:28 AM

with everything. Your observations and stories on this site have always been a treat and I look forward to many more in the future.

Just a note about Southern Pines and horse activities. It is a great place for carriage driving and many driving enthusiasts live and visit there.

And the best part about driving is you can take all your friends....talk about a COTH outing!! And regular and frequent stops along the route for stirrup cup are a requisite part of any country drive....

[This message was edited by cbv on Jan. 29, 2002 at 09:36 AM.]

beameup

Jan. 29, 2002, 08:24 AM

but after reading one of the previous posts i am wondering if it's ms that you were diagnosed with. the only reason i ask is that i was diagnosed with ms (relapsing remitting kind) about three years ago - after years of weird symptoms. it got to the point that i was almost too weak to walk. i had to make some lifestyle changes but i am now somewhat in a remission (not back to normal, i do have some deficits) but i am riding again. i had to put my horses in a boarding situation and let someone else do the labor of caring for them, and freeleased my mare out, sold a wonderful young horse that i had brought along to about second/third level, etc. but i am slowly regaining some strength. i hope and pray that if you have ms, you will also go into a remission. the most important thing is to keep your spirits up - i know it's a fight, but you can't let this disease work on your mind as well as your body. if you want to email me, please do. i can be reached at jsinger@frontiernet.net god bless you.

Parminch

Jan. 29, 2002, 08:56 AM

Welcome to Southern Pines and hope you feel better and better and can get on that cowgirl garb and ride thru the foundation.
My husband just got a western saddle with silver conchos and rawhide bridle coplete with Bosal and mecate and shuefly! If you do not think our big fat TBs did not look think he was crazy at first! He has had it on all of them except the just broken ones and he says they are next! The green conf. horse was champion last week after some "western" training teaching him to bend without a bit... now that is a great concept. The trouble with the western saddles and "our" horses is getting them "up" that high! one needs a fork lift!
Again hope you get feeling better and can ride and enjoy the Pines! Take care and hope to see you here!

neighsayer

Jan. 29, 2002, 01:06 PM

I hope you're feeling better. I don't know you at all but the strength you have displayed on the board makes me think you're a good fighter.

We'll all be thinking of you.

alien

Jan. 29, 2002, 03:13 PM

Feel Better Soon.
God Bless.

**Proud Member of the O-Town Clique**

halt@x

Jan. 29, 2002, 09:02 PM

hope you feel better soon. Dont know ya very well but since you did some stuff for 9/11, your probably a very nice person! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Speed is the enemy of impulsion.
~___/><\___~
. /\ /\.... /\ /\ SMOOCH!

Snidgie5

Jan. 29, 2002, 09:22 PM

Get well soon Lord Helpus! I hope things are looking up for you. Take care, and hug some horses. If nothing else it will help your emotions!

KLS

Feb. 1, 2002, 10:53 PM

Pam,

from someone who's "been there, done that" far too many times in my 23 years... I can only wish you the best of luck as you go forward looking for answers and options.

remember to embrace the hope and promise of each tomorrow; take it as it comes and give life everything you can. we're all behind you, through all the ups and downs.

please don't hesitate to come and share/vent when you need to-- healthier than holding it inside, and there are an awful lot of people here who'd like to hear from you! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

hang in there, and God bless

Dunhorse

Feb. 2, 2002, 05:06 AM

/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif Oh no. I am sorry to hear that. I hope that she makes a full recovery soon. /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

Good luck Pam. Heres to a speedy recovery.

God forbid that I should go to any Heaven in which there are no horses.
~R. Graham

and dreaming

Feb. 2, 2002, 11:37 AM

Pam -

Lots of curb chain jangling, chocolates, flowers and huge for you. Feel better soon, we all miss you!

I would have liked to have been on the first page, but good ol' observant me didn't see it until today.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
* Emily *
If you're here for four more years or four more weeks, you're here right now.
I think when you're somewhere, you ought to be there.
It's not about how long you stay in a place, it's about what you do while you're there, and when you go, is that place any better for your having been there?

barbaraG

Feb. 2, 2002, 12:32 PM

Do tire chains count?? We have ice out here today. Jangle Jangle....Get Well Soon! ;D

BarbaraG
GWV/doesn't ride at all/volunteers a lot

Fred

Feb. 2, 2002, 04:03 PM

I always look for your posts and enjoy your insight and humour.
and as you once wrote me..one horse at a time.. .one day at a time too! Get well soon, girl!

Lisi

Feb. 3, 2002, 01:23 PM

Get well soon!

Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. Then, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes.

EquiMom

Feb. 3, 2002, 03:46 PM

If heartfelt thoughts and prayers can heal,
Your health, restored, will soon be real!

With every post and jangled chain,
We'll "curb" your ills and ease your pain!

Your wisdom, wit and clear-eyed view,
Is what we crave to see us through!

You never fail to light this place,
This horse-band-width in cyberspace!

So when you need us we'll be here!
Our love, we'll send out, loud and clear!

We'll always, ever, stay the course!
Your "cyber" friends from ChronOfHorse! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

SquishTheBunny

Feb. 3, 2002, 04:01 PM

EquiMom - that was beautiful!

Pam - we miss you here! Get better soon!

Brrrrrrr its cold.

Lord Helpus

Feb. 3, 2002, 04:53 PM

Hey guys, ever since this thread started, good things have happened. Several days after the curb chains started jangling, the diagnosis of lung cancer was changed to double pneumonia, which has gone by now. So that is great!

The original diagnosis of neuromuscular disease was thought by both by me and the doctors at the Cleveland Clinic to be Myasthenia Gravis. Not a nice disease to have, but one tat can be lived through for a number of years. Well, MG is no longer a viable diagnosis, although there is no second choice at this time. So I am still weak and walking is tough -- I often have to hold on to walls to stand up.

But a horse person never says "die". So, I still am "riding" 2 horses per day (10 minutes each) on the theory that I will never get stronger sitting on a couch. The hardest part is dismounting because I cannot feel my feet, and especially getting off 17h Sophie Moose can be a startling landing when finally my feet hit the ground.

So, my friends, all good thing come about for a reason, and you have been part of this reason. When I last wrote, I thought I thought I had lung cancer and Myasthenia Gravis. And I was struggling in the freezing cold of Lexington, doing it all, very sick and very miserable. Now I am in lovely S Pines (BTW, my mother is not here for the winter, so I have the house to myself). I will be going back to Lex in April when Mother comes home to SP..... Anyone in SP, please email me and we will trail ride (ENGLISH) on these lovely trails. They are just too good to be true and I want to get every horse sold before I head home in March. So I have to network the the horses. I do have the4 western saddle and bridle, and if anyone wasts to pair up with a western bridle and jig (or is that jog) down the firlanes, I will gussie up the Bear-man, too. But, he swings both ways.

Again, thanks for everything. Now that I am better, I will be back on line more often. What an incredible thread and a great place the COTH BB is.

Pam

JustaLurker

Feb. 3, 2002, 06:22 PM

Oh Pam, what a marvelous surprise to see your post. And, what great news you have given us. Welcome back to the Board.

Now there's just that one last hurdle (the diagnosis) to get over. It may well be something that can be improved upon even if not completely cured and it may be something that you can live quite nicely with - if only they can figure out what it is.

Now, may I suggest that you rent a walker for a while. Being weak and having to depend on walls to hold you up isn't a good thing. You don't want to fall and break a leg or hip! That would be an unnecessary setback. And, please, for all of us who worry, don't try to do too much physical stuff on your own. Have someone around, just in case.

Since you've decided to sell all the horses, I'm sure that won't be a problem. You have such a good eye for a hunter prospect, they should be snatched up fast once you put them on the market.

Again, WELCOME BACK! We've missed you. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Cheers, Maggi

Janet

Feb. 3, 2002, 06:42 PM

I'm REALLY GLAD it wasn't lung cancer.

Now they jsut have to nail down the neuromuscular stuff.

Can people get EPM? Just joking.

Merry

Feb. 3, 2002, 06:44 PM

We drove away the Bad Mojo! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

"You just keep thinkin', Butch. That's what you're good at." -- The Sundance Kid

SquishTheBunny

Feb. 3, 2002, 06:47 PM

Good thing you have horses. They always seem to make people feel better! Great therapy too!

Brrrrrrr its cold.

Duffy

Feb. 3, 2002, 06:47 PM

Keeping those positive thoughts headed your way, Pam! So glad to hear from you again!

1-800-Dial-A-Distance

Feb. 3, 2002, 06:50 PM

See, I knew that you had left KY. It suddenly got dark and cold... The birds stopped singing... Serengeti tried to bite me (that never happens!), it was all because you went away... Glad to hear that you are happy in SPines, it's a wonderful place.
marion

"You don't think that the judge happened to hurl his pen over his shoulder at that precise moment, do you?"

Fred

Feb. 5, 2002, 11:28 AM

glad to see your post and that the diagnosis has much improved! take care of yourself. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

AHC

Feb. 5, 2002, 11:37 AM

Good to get your update, Pam, and very glad to hear that it wasn't lung cancer. Fingers crossed and curb chains continuing to jingle for figuring out the other diagnosis and getting on the road to recovery.

It will be nice to have you back -- your wise words and informed opinions have been missed!

suecoo

Feb. 5, 2002, 11:53 AM

to you Pam, and if not a speedy then a COMPLETE recovery!!! I'm dangling Carlton's curb chain for you!! Bigs hugs and cyber wishes for returned health to you! /infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Member Of The Texas Clique & BEQS

neighsayer

Feb. 5, 2002, 12:04 PM

Though stil discouraging you must feel better to know what the problem is. You're obviously a tough cookie and will find a way to live with the neuromuscular disease. I am sure many of us will be planning secret road trips to check on you if we start to worry more than we have already.
Take care!
Kristin

[This message was edited by neighsayer on Feb. 07, 2002 at 04:40 PM.]

AAJumper

Feb. 5, 2002, 12:08 PM

Pam, I'm so glad to hear that your diagnosis has been changed from lung cancer! How scary...I can't even begin to imagine what that would be like. We need your wealth of information on the BB...so glad that the curb chain jangling worked!!!

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dublin

Feb. 5, 2002, 12:17 PM

So nice to read your note and hear some positive news! Wish I could come to SP and do some trail riding with you, but I suspect you will have no trouble finding companions.... /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Take care, and welcome back!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

AMom

Feb. 5, 2002, 12:50 PM

Pam,

Greetings from the Bay Area--your old stomping grounds. Glad to read your last post and sending best wishes to you for a positive diagnosis and swift recovery.

I wish I could buy a horse from you...New baby and looking for a house are all that prevent me from calling you on Warren! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Take care and enjoy your trail rides!

Claire

Heidi

Feb. 5, 2002, 01:02 PM

I am relieved and happy that your health prospects are improving; and would second Maggi's recommendation that you get a walker for the interim.

You are a brave soul and a horsewoman through and through. Kudos to you and continued good wishes.

Coreene

Feb. 5, 2002, 01:28 PM

Good news re the cancer and kick everything else in the ass. May all your rides be DIVINE and may you dismount, feet first, and walk back to the tack room unaided.

/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

LaurieB

Feb. 5, 2002, 02:19 PM

I'm so glad to hear that your health is improving and you're getting closer to the right diagnosis. With all these prayers and good wishes coming your way from the COTH BB, how can good things fail to happen? I hope you enjoy your sojourn in lovely SP. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

wtywmn4

Feb. 5, 2002, 03:47 PM

Yeah Pam! {{{{{{Big Hug}}}}}}

That is great news. We will still keep jingling and a jangling...We are soooooooooo glad you are back with us!!!!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

weeble

Feb. 5, 2002, 06:43 PM

Pam, that's wonderful news. So glad you're back and sending good wishes for you to feel stronger every day. /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Cactuskate

Feb. 5, 2002, 07:40 PM

See absent bb'er thread. Did not see initally what your malady was, but it sounds like things are looking up.

I find great strength in not dwelling on the matters we can not change, condition, but instead on the things we still can do.

Keep up the good faith, and if I may offer a dismounting tip. I have a very tall mounting block, and when I am all done I "park" Bud back by it and get off again on the top step. That big ol' slide down the 17 hands was a little tough. Of course I was only 5 weeks out of abdominal surgery, but what the heck. /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

I figured if they thought I was well enough to puke my guts out with Chemo therapy I was well enough to ride my horse. So I did! Still haven't "lost the cookies" over the chemo thank goodness.

I attribute it to being a crasty old broad, and we are tough!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

"The older I get, the better I used to be, but who the heck cares!"

elizabeth

Feb. 6, 2002, 07:34 AM

Oh Pam, I am glad to hear that it was not lung cancer. And I am VERY glad to hear that you are up and about. I second (or third) the suggestion for a walker (or maybe just a cane) - you can't waste valuable horsey-energy IN the house. Make your in-the-house time as easy as possible.

Keep up the good work, and know that bunches of us are praying for and pulling for you!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Canter

Feb. 6, 2002, 07:41 AM

Pam I hope the clouds are starting to lift, allowing the healing sunshine to bathe you in it's light. Your spirit and strength is a lesson to us all. I can only hope that should I have to walk the same road as you, I can do so with as much grace and positive energy as you and walk with my head held high against all the odds. Keep riding girl!
Jangling curb chains

Canter

MAD

Feb. 6, 2002, 01:33 PM

Pam, I hadn't read this thread through since it was first started. All I can say is "Oh My". I can't believe what you went through/are going through, and I don't think I am ever going to leave the house without a curb chain in my pocket again. Keep getting better!

Lord Helpus

Feb. 6, 2002, 01:55 PM

More great news--I finished my ride on Sophie Moose today because the vet was coming to look st Warren, and NOT because I was so tired that I had to get off SM due to exhaustion! And next week I have signed up for a lesson with a famous dressage trainer for SM (although I have warned him about my neuromusuclar weakness -- there are only so many 10 meter circles that any living person can trot in one lifetime)

Sophie Moose is so special that she deserves a special start in life, so I have decuded to spend the major bucks and give her the good start with Sven or Julius, or whoever. Hell, he speaks English with a German accent and has been tuning up all the people for the Mark Phillips Clinic which is in town this week, so I figure he must be good enough for SM and me.

He uses my mother's dressage ring and so he has seen SM go and he likes her a lot. He is also in awe of Joe Fargis (where I plan on sending SM when she is ready; so he is all for getting her off to a good start).

More later after the big lesson.
Pam

M. O'Connor

Feb. 6, 2002, 02:00 PM

Lung cancer!! Pneumonia?? HUH? I will have to look that MG one up, not even sure what it is...so, NONE of the above---? (that's GOOD, right?) Well, if you can't feel your feet, one option is just not to get off...just stay up there and rest! Who needs a wall anyway while you are sitting on your horse...keep getting better, {{{{{{you will get there}}}}}}}!! /infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

MCL