Saturday Morning ~
The update will be later today.
Thanks, VB, and thanks to Alex. His helping with B is gonna be a blessing for all of us.
What’s this about closing down his website? Did I miss something?
Next dream–if Mrs. Jackson would agree to let Alex take a photo or two of our hero while he’s grazing and being groomed. But if not, Alex is a good enough writer that we can be right there with him, just a little after the fact. Maybe Alex can describe the left hind hoof and how it’s growing.
Alex isn’t going to close the Update part of the site, just the forum and discussion part, which, thanks to a clique of posters, has seen to continually post non horse related discussions even after being asked over and over not to.
Between Alex and myself, the updates will continue until Barbaro is released, which will be a heaven sent day, to me.
VB I know this has been a JOB keeping us all up to date on our boy, g-d ya would think we own him!, and we soooo applaud you for your efforts and THANK YOU! and Alex of course without you guys where would we be…Everyone has sent Barbaro letters and stuff maybe we should send some to you too!!!
THANK YOU!!!
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VB I know this has been a JOB keeping us all up to date on our boy, g-d ya would think we own him!, and we soooo applaud you for your efforts and THANK YOU! and Alex of course without you guys where would we be…Everyone has sent Barbaro letters and stuff maybe we should send some to you too!!!
THANK YOU!!![/QUOTE]
Ivy62 You are SOOOOOO right about this! VB and Alex sure save me a lot of time, otherwise I’d have to keep googling to find out any info. 
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Next dream–if Mrs. Jackson would agree to let Alex take a photo or two of our hero while he’s grazing and being groomed. But if not, Alex is a good enough writer that we can be right there with him, just a little after the fact. Maybe Alex can describe the left hind hoof and how it’s growing.[/QUOTE]
The hoof is covered. He wouldn’t be able to see it to describe it for you, sorry. Watching a hoof grow is like watching grass grow, though, LOL! He wouldn’t have too much exciting to say!
Update 1158: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (friday night). Mrs. Jackson just left me a voice mail as she was leaving New Bolton from her morning visit.
I am off to see Barbaro a little later, and will write a report on the visit.
update 11:35 am, saturday, december 9
Thanks, Alex.
Update 1160: For my visit I forgot to mention, another poster has been placed on the fence outside New Bolton, in Lael colors: “Believe in Barbaro”.
Update 1159: My third trip to see Barbaro. Before seeing Barbaro I was told that there was no need to take him out to graze today. Perhaps it was combination of the wind, me being new to Barbaro in these circumstances etc. but it was fine with me. Either way I was looking forward to hanging out and grooming him. I took some goodies for those working in the ICU … regifting a gift I received from Denise this morning from her visit to Fair Hill (cakes). I entered the ICU, put on the appropriate dress and went through to Barbaro’s stall. I put on his halter and tied him up. I also bribed him a little … carrots. Once tied up I started by picking out his front feet. I then began grooming him, trying to be gentle but firm. Wanting to get him clean but also stimulate him a little bit. He would tolerate this for a little while, and then pretend (perhaps) to flash his teeth … from time to time I would get a couple more carrots to placate him a little. This went on for about fifteen minutes. During this time a gift arrived for Barbaro, which included bags of baby carrots. Apparently he had not had these for a while … and take it from me, he quite likes them!
After the initial groom I took a break to apply his standing bandage on his left hind leg. Currently he has no bandages for his front legs. I of course do not mess with the bandage on his right hind leg. Once that bandage was in place I began grooming him again. This went on for another ten to fifteen minutes. All the while I met some of the people who are working in the ICU. Everyone just seemed super nice, and it was quite an international crowd too. I think they liked the cakes I brought them, although I did let them know I cherry-picked a few for myself before bringing them in. All in all I spent about an hour in the ICU with Barbaro. It was fun, nice and very mellowing for me. Barbaro also seemed in good spirits … although I think I agitated him a little from time to time.
Thanks, Alex.
Thanks, VB !!
That is so cool that Alex is now part of the Barbaro Team in an even more personal way 
!!!
You are all the best :yes: :yes: :yes:
Sunday Morning ~
The update will be later today.
Update 1164: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (saturday night). Mrs. Jackson just called (11:45 am) after her usual morning visit.
update 11:50 am, sunday december 10
Thanks, Alex.
Thank you, VB, and thank you, Mrs. J.
:yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
I LOFF these boring reports. We need another six months of 'em!
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Thank you, VB, and thank you, Mrs. J.
:yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
I LOFF these boring reports. We need another six months of 'em![/QUOTE]
Yes!! :yes: :yes: :yes:
Thanks so much, VB. And keep getting stronger, Bobby!
Update 1168: Just spoke to Tim. He was very happy with Real Lace (of course). He said she is cooling out well after her race.
Alie, from Kennett Florist, left this comment (timestamp: 6:27 pm):
I haven’t had time to post the last few days. Rachel is away at a family wedding. She will be back on Tuesday. We put the tree up at NBC Friday late afternoon. Finished around 5 pm. It looks great. The staff loved the ornaments. A couple FOBS’ visited NBC sat and told Steve they loved it. He was making the sat deliveries. Since, I could not leave the shop. We took pictures of the tree with Rachel’s digital she will send them on Tuesday. She had to leave as soon as I got back to the shop. The mood at NBC has been very happy & up, all week. Mr. J stopped by the shop sat. We had a nice little chat. He is so nice. Anne, Erin’s mom & my husband Steve got to meet him for the first time.
Hope you all have a nice Sunday.
God Bless
We Believe!!!
I opened the door to NBC for the person carrying the aforementioned tree into New Bolton.
Update 1167: Real Lace was the favourite in the seventh race at Laurel, an allowance race, and ran and won like a good favourite. Congratulations to Equivine Farm. That makes ten wins on the year for Tim.
Update 1166: A picture of the outside fence line at New Bolton with the new posters received by saturday afternoon: Help need posters for Barbaro.
Thanks, Alex!
Equivine Farm…is that on Strasburg Road in East Fallowfield? Is that the same outfit? I live about 2 minutes up the road. Good for them on the win!
Monday Morning ~
The Barbaro Update will likely be late morning.
Update 1170: Another comfortable night last night for Barbaro (sunday night). Mrs. Jackson just called (11 am) and had just visited Barbaro.
You can vote for Time: Best Photos of the Year 2006.
It is nice to see Barbaro featured (number 19), hence the gentle request to vote.
Thanks, Alex.
I voted, but I can’t see the results. Anybody know how Bobby rates?
I just voted. If you use your mouse to highlight the “Horse That Would” you can see. It was at 4% when I voted.
Update 1171: Bernie, from Kennett Florist, left this comment (timestamp: 8:09 pm):
Hi FOBs! Just wanted to let you all know that our big boy got his carrots and treats today and everyone was in the holiday spirit. I’m pleased to say the tree still looks great (I helped decorate it last week). Also, a heartfelt thanks from Libby to those of you who have been sending treats to her “kids” (the blood donor/research animals). She asked me to post that she and her kids are very grateful and are getting spoiled Thanks again to everyone. As always, we are pleased and proud to be a part of the wonderful Friends of Barbaro.
Bernie
WE BELIEVE!!!
