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  • #181
    Just saw this thread... Just sent another $25.00 in...

    http://www.stillmeadows.homestead.com
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    • #182
      $25 from me on the way. Thanks so much for saving them.

      ______________________________
      **If you don't rescue, don't breed. Just one of many ways to help control the pet population.**
      "Concern for animals is a matter of taking the side of the weak against the strong, something the best people have always done." Harriet Beecher Stowe 1811-1896

      Ponies are cool!

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      • #183
        OMG.

        I can't believe this. COTH! See what you've DONE!!!! You've made a team out of all the horse people.

        The next thing you know, we'll all have to play FOOTBALL together!

        Ok. <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>

        Previous balance: $1220
        Monami - cher ami! -- $25
        Equinelaundry - is sending starched $25

        New balance: $1,270<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

        &lt;KT is blown away. Just blown away. Do you think this is how is was during WWII and the different drives they had? You know, tin, steel, rubber, etc. Just on a NATIONAL scale. Kinda makes you humble, doesn't it?&gt;

        8. The most destructive force in the universe is gossip.
        Sixteen Things That it Took Me over 50 Years to Learn         by Dave Barry
        KT
        P.S. The more people I know, the more I love my horse.
        "For God hates utterly
        The bray of bragging tongues."
        Sophocles, Antigone Spoken by the Leader of the Chorus of Theban Elders

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        • #184
          Just got this from Jane ...

          <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>This is wonderful. What a wonderful group of people you are.

          The heartfelt help the horses have received is just overwhelming. I just don't know what to say. The horses are looking much better, but there are still some that are depressed. They all know they are in better hands are getting all the help we can give.

          And thanks to folks like you, they are going to continue getting the best care imaginable.

          NCERL and the horses thank you.
          <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

          All I can imagine is this chick is goin' NUTS ... what's the expression? She's up to ass in alligators and they're draining the swamp?

          Thought you all should know ...

          8. The most destructive force in the universe is gossip.
          Sixteen Things That it Took Me over 50 Years to Learn           by Dave Barry
          KT
          P.S. The more people I know, the more I love my horse.
          "For God hates utterly
          The bray of bragging tongues."
          Sophocles, Antigone Spoken by the Leader of the Chorus of Theban Elders

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          • #185
            That is good news.

            Oldenburg Mom and Phaxxton - you guys are doing such a wonderful thing - you are both on my list of COTH people I would like to meet! Keep up the good work!

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            • #186
              Add another $100, through PayPal.
              "I don't want to sound like a broken record here, but why is it that a woman will forgive homicidal behavior in a horse, yet be highly critical of a man for leaving the toilet seat up?" Dave Barry

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              • #187
                Portia!

                Thank you! Thank you!

                Since you are a moderator, will you update the title????

                <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Previous balance: $1,270
                Portia, throws her $100 over the fence and follows it over to make ...
                $1,370 <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

                I can't shake this grin from my face. Too cool, guys. Too cool.

                8. The most destructive force in the universe is gossip.
                Sixteen Things That it Took Me over 50 Years to Learn                 by Dave Barry
                KT
                P.S. The more people I know, the more I love my horse.
                "For God hates utterly
                The bray of bragging tongues."
                Sophocles, Antigone Spoken by the Leader of the Chorus of Theban Elders

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                • #188
                  I think what's being done here is ... wonderful. I read about those poor, poor mistreated souls and it just makes my heart sink through the floor. That any being is neglected so is un-fathomable, beyond comprehension. And to think, it's only a small indicator of how low our race is capable of sinking.

                  But this group, this board's response is as heart-warming as the incident that prompted it is heart-breaking. The whole deal, the original story and your response has me on an emotional roller coaster. Good work, ALL!!!

                  "The fool on the hill"

                  [This message was edited by Eomer on Mar. 23, 2004 at 03:58 PM.]
                  \"The fool on the hill\"

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                  • #189
                    You guys are all the most amazing people! This thread is totally warming my heart

                    My filly’s motto:“when in doubt, run yourself into a frenzy, and impale yourself on a gate.”
                    Celtic Pride Farm
                    www.celticpridefarm.com
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                    • #190
                      ((((GIANT HIGH FIVE!!!)))))

                      Keep it up COTHers!!


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                      • #191
                        I just sent $50.

                        I saw the photos of the poor stallion's feet. Given my obsession with taking care of feet, that one really hit me!



                        "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -- Thomas A. Edison

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                        • #192
                          I wish it could be more, but I'm barley floating, so all I could donate was $5. This board is amazing! Those rescuers are amazing, and those poor horses "owners" deserve to be stabbed with tiny pins from all of us horse lovers! I hope they don't get just a slap on the wrist...

                          My horse isn't dead broke, but I am!
                          My horse isn't dead broke, but my wallet is!

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                          • #193
                            Right back atcha, Phaxxton.

                            I have to go now, so see you guys tonight.

                            Eomer, I leave you in charge. Keep the balance running, and keep the spirits HIGH!

                            I just wrote this to jane:

                            <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Well, it's now $1370.

                            Drop in and post if you have a moment. Most of the donations have come from little tiny people making $5, $10 and $25 donations. A few for $100.

                            Don't write back, I know how busy you must be.

                            But everyone here is sending many prayers and loff for the recovery of all the guys and gals.

                            Bless you for your hard work.
                            <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

                            8. The most destructive force in the universe is gossip.
                            Sixteen Things That it Took Me over 50 Years to Learn                             by Dave Barry
                            KT
                            P.S. The more people I know, the more I love my horse.
                            "For God hates utterly
                            The bray of bragging tongues."
                            Sophocles, Antigone Spoken by the Leader of the Chorus of Theban Elders

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                            • #194
                              I just sent a small donation ($10). I keep hoping that all of my small donations sent everwhere will make a big difference to needy animals! Why do people do this????

                              Of course, I could just put them onto my own household feed bill which has 6 rescues right now...

                              .................................................. .................................................. ......
                              "Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right." -Henry Ford :
                              "Whether you think you can or think you can't, you are right." -Henry Ford

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                              • #195
                                Last post ..

                                <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>previous balance: $1,370
                                thank you Dogchushu for $50 and
                                Thank you Dream away for $5
                                And from Tiramint - $10
                                New balance: $1,435. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

                                I can't believe it. Later folks ... about 8:00 pm.

                                8. The most destructive force in the universe is gossip.
                                Sixteen Things That it Took Me over 50 Years to Learn                                 by Dave Barry
                                KT
                                P.S. The more people I know, the more I love my horse.
                                "For God hates utterly
                                The bray of bragging tongues."
                                Sophocles, Antigone Spoken by the Leader of the Chorus of Theban Elders

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                                • #196
                                  Mods - Is it possible to sticky this and the Care package thread for the next week, while we are tallying the donations and collecting for the care package?


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                                  • #197
                                    Oh Tiramit, $10 can buy a few good meals, or a set of brushes, or other very useful things. $10 is great.

                                    I've been blessed with a good job so I could afford a bit more (which I was actually reluctant to post, except for the running total), but there have been plenty of times when $10 was a fortune to me, and I'm sure $10 is a fortune in good for these guys.
                                    "I don't want to sound like a broken record here, but why is it that a woman will forgive homicidal behavior in a horse, yet be highly critical of a man for leaving the toilet seat up?" Dave Barry

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                                      #198
                                      TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!

                                      $1,400 buckeroos!! What an incredible bunch of horseaholics!

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                                        #199
                                        I'm off too until probably tomorrow morning....thanks again everyone for responding to this post! Can't wait to check in tomorrow to see what happened while I was gone!

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                                        • #200
                                          <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Lord Helpus:

                                          The picture of the stallion down and stuck half in and half out of his stall made me cry. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

                                          Me too. It tears me up the way animals are so patient about suffering. What on earth was going on in the poor horse's mind while he was trapped in that stall?

                                          Anyhow, a $25.00 check from me is in an envelope, ready to be mailed tonight.

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