This will break your heart! - UPDATE!! COTHers have sent over $8,650 and lots of 'stuff' in <48hrs!

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Working Hunter

Join Date: Feb. 6, 2004

Posts: 470

Location: The other side of midnight
#121

Mar. 23, 2004, 09:44 AM

Duffy-feed store is 336-993-2116 and talk to Michelle. She was great, just took my credit card number and amount.

Thanks for asking.
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Oldenburg Mom

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Join Date: Aug. 2, 2001

Posts: 11904

Location: VA
#122

Mar. 23, 2004, 09:44 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR> Previous balance: $895

Take Charge Lady: $10.00

New Balance: $905 <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

OMGiH Loooooooook.

We're almost there.... I'm going to FAINT with excitement!!!!

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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Louise

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#123

Mar. 23, 2004, 09:46 AM

$25 will go out in the mail today from me.

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"This it be die most importante thing in die world, that someone they loff us."
Willem

If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.
Desmond Tutu
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Duffy

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#124

Mar. 23, 2004, 09:46 AM

And what are the chances that they'll even give the b****** the max on all of those counts.

OM - We'll clear the $1,000 mark!

"B***h in training"

\"Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of solitaire. It is a grand passion. It seizes a person whole and, once it has done so, he will have to accept that his life will be radically changed.\" -- Ralph Waldo E
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Pocket Pony

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Posts: 12234
#125

Mar. 23, 2004, 09:49 AM

Just donated $50 from Miles and me!

This is so sad...it breaks my heart, and I wish that evil man would die of starvation, lying in a pile of his own feces!!!!!

Disclaimer: Pocket Pony is no relation to Pocket Trainer, although can give advice on how to be the Perfect Pocket Pony.
~formerly batgirl~

"A horse's face always conveys clearly whether it is loved by its owner or simply used." - Anja Beran
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afrikando

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#126

Mar. 23, 2004, 09:50 AM

$30 from hannahB sent yesterday via paypal.
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Oldenburg Mom

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#127

Mar. 23, 2004, 09:51 AM

Duffy ...

YAHOOO You bet we're gonna make it. Maybe even MORE!!!!!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR> Previous Balance: $905
Louise - (Cool beans, Louise!!!!!) $25.00

New Balance: $930.00 <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

OMG. Only $70 to go!!!!!

Wooooohooooooooooooo. Goodness, I feel just like Homer Simpson. Whhoooo hooooooooo.

<KT is VERY disappointed, however, that no one seems to want Duc's picture, with the real live mane hair from his very FIRST mane pulling ... and AUTOGRAPHED by Duc himself. In fact, she just got a call from Duc and he was CRYING, yes, CRYING on the phone as his feelings were so hurt. Sadly, KT has no answers for him.

But she reminds the BB - have you ever heard a horse cry? Well, let me just tell you, it's pretty sad. )

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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Pocket Pony

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#128

Mar. 23, 2004, 09:53 AM

OM, check your math - Pocket Pony and afrikando just donated also...

Disclaimer: Pocket Pony is no relation to Pocket Trainer, although can give advice on how to be the Perfect Pocket Pony.
~formerly batgirl~

"A horse's face always conveys clearly whether it is loved by its owner or simply used." - Anja Beran
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Oldenburg Mom

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#129

Mar. 23, 2004, 09:53 AM

YAHOOOOOO! We did it!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Previous balance: $930

Pocket Pony - $50
afrikando - $30

THAT MAKES: $1,010.00 we raised. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

This is so neat. Look how many good folks we have on this board!

WAY TO GO CoTH!!!!!

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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Phaxxton

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#130

Mar. 23, 2004, 09:54 AM

WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Way to go COTH! Be proud of yourselves!!!
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Kat the Horse

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#131

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:00 AM

I just Paypal'd $10.00. Now I'm going to put my head on my desk and cry.
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Oldenburg Mom

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#132

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:01 AM

Just received an e-mail from Jacalyn D Ackerman [jaci_ackerman@juno.com] thanking me for my PayPal donation.

This is what I wrote back:

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>I'm helping on CoTH to raise money and can happily report we have now raised $1010 in CASH for these horses.

This is in addition to donations of materials being sent to you!!

Additionally, the Feed Store, in your area - 336-993-2116 and talk to Michelle - has $130 of gift certificates waiting for you.

Please acknowlege the Feed Store receipt... we don't know if you're getting it!

Thanks. <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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Lightness

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Join Date: Mar. 23, 2004

Posts: 73

Location: Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
#133

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:01 AM

I had to come out of lurking for this one. $20 more to the total. I also posted a note to the wwwarmbloods forum. There are lots of good folks there whom I'm sure will help as well.
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Oldenburg Mom

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#134

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:03 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Previous balance: $1010
Donation: Kat the Horse $10
New balance: $1020. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I know, Kat how you feel. I just can't think about sending those loyal guys to bed without any supper ... or worse, any love.

This breaks my heart.

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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Oldenburg Mom

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Location: VA
#135

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:05 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR>Previous balance: $1020
Lightness ... $20
New Balance: $1040 <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thank you lightness. Very very much indeed.

All the stuff now that is arriving is simply gravy. Bless everyone. Thank you thank you thank you.

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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Oldenburg Mom

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#136

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:06 AM

Plus, Duc asked me to extend the auction.

I said ok.

I lied to him and said that people were at WORK, that's why they couldn't bid.

*sigh* Guilt guilt guilt guilt.

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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KristenB

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Posts: 148
#137

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:11 AM

I just sent $10 via paypal as well.
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Oldenburg Mom

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#138

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:13 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote">quote:<HR> Previous balance $1040
KristenBâ€”$10
New Balance: $1050 <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Awwww. Thanks Kristen. You cannucks. Can't hold you guys down when it comes to something important!

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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ClaraLuisa

Working Hunter

Join Date: Oct. 10, 2001

Posts: 239

Location: The Peoples\' Republic of Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
#139

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:14 AM

$50. from the Dinosaur-Head Horse and her staff...

Never give up. Never give in. Never, never, never.
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VigorsMom

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Join Date: Feb. 5, 2004

Posts: 81

Location: Seattle, WA USA
#140

Mar. 23, 2004, 10:14 AM

That is just overwhelming having to rescue 20 at once! What disgusting conditions.... Thanks for posting this. I sent them a small donation via their website.
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