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Old 01-27-2011, 06:15 PM
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This is for the posters who have children. (I mean moreso anyway...).

I've done this with my kids...

If they're going to be writing out Valentines this year it can be a nice thing to get the address of any thoroughbred retirement place or hospital... any charity and give them a few dollars and an oversized envelope so they can write out a Valentine and send a small donation.

Here's an example (and what reminded me)...

Many of the horses who come into Double ’s program are in need of rehabilitation, and the only way the facility can continue to help them is to rely on others for financial aid. Double L has no paid staff and operates as a not-for-profit organization.

“We are asking the folks who can to send a Valentine card to the horses here at the stable and include a single dollar bill inside,” said Hahn, who has hosted similar fundraisers in the past.


Cards should be sent to:

The Horses
Double L Stable Equine Rescue and Sanctuary
9 Tilford Rd.
Argyle, NY 12809

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/beyon...-of-quest.aspx

Any place will happily accept a card and a small donation and your kids will feel really good about helping the horses.
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Old 01-27-2011, 06:22 PM
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That's a very good idea, even for childish adults
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Old 01-27-2011, 06:30 PM
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I wanted to say something like that but was a tad afraid some of the DTers, well...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq1KeyEARBU
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Old 01-27-2011, 06:31 PM
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I wanted to say something like that but was a tad afraid some of the DTers, well...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq1KeyEARBU
I'll let the dogs send a dollar to the horses, too
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Old 01-27-2011, 08:15 PM
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Thanks for posting this!
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Old 01-27-2011, 11:36 PM
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No problem!

Here's hoping they all get a lot of cards.
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Old 01-28-2011, 02:11 PM
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Any other comments from the Peanut Gallery?
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Old 01-28-2011, 02:16 PM
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Old 01-28-2011, 02:18 PM
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Old 01-28-2011, 02:38 PM
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If this were the comedy Olympics... what's the lowest possible score again cause I'd like to hold up the two signs with the numbers...

(That was a nice post).
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Old 02-13-2011, 05:39 PM
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If you have a couple of minutes, please read this.

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