Post by Stepney on Jun 10, 2005 13:37:39 GMT 1
Subject : Message From MERLIN
From : His Treasurer
Date : 25.06.02 11:09:00 PM
Hi, My name is Merlin and I live in Spain.
I want to tell you about a very special lady who I met. Her name is Sandra and she owns one of my friends called Murphy.
He is very similar to me except that his owner doesn't make him work every day in this extreme heat, in fact, she makes sure that he is kept nice and cool. The other strange thing is that he has nice food and a comfy stable and I've often wondered why I don't get that aswell, I didn't do anything bad.
?
Anyway, at the moment I've got really bad feet again although my owner makes me work anyway - usually I have to wear extra straps to stop me bobbing my head up and down as I've heard it said that my riders don't like it.
Last week, Sandra bought two visitors to see me - I was really scared - but these humans are not like the ones that I am used to, they don't frighten me - in fact, the one called Pauhla told me that it was Ok to go near them.
You see, I never knew that humans could be nice........... they always seem to ask things of me that I just can't do.
So, I overheard these lovely humans saying that I could go and live somewhere miles away where ALL the horses get treated like Murphy - it must be where heaven is ............
The news from the people there, is that they already have pledges now of £300.00 towards me going to my new home. There is a lady called Donna there who is waiting for me, she is just like Sandra, Olga and Pauhla......... Oh please let it be soon.
I won't tell my other friends here that I might be going, they will want to come too.
Good night my ' friends '
Love
Merlin
xxx
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : eileen
Date : 25.06.02 11:15:00 PM
hi merlin! i've got news for you, there are some other people as well who are going to help to get you to your nice new home, just hope you can handle all the love that is coming your way my friend, from another human friend, lots of love eileen xxxxxx
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Nicky
Date : 25.06.02 11:20:00 PM
Ahhh Lovely to hear you are bearing up Merlin, don't worry honey, we'll get you "home" soon.
This is just a horrid time you are going through, things will get better, I hear Donna has lovely things in store for you... lovely beds, nice green grass, water, good food and most importantly, love. And with Sandra, Olga, Pauhla, Donna and the rest of the IHDG rooting for you, it won't be long now.
See you in England! chin up, it won't be long now.
Nicky (and Megan Shawnee and Thomas).
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Lorraine L
Date : 25.06.02 11:24:00 PM
Ok you lot have started me off now !!! Can't see for tears - thanks. I just thought that it was a way of letting everyone know the total so far. Help cannot see !!!
xxx
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Nicky
Date : 25.06.02 11:30:00 PM
I forgot to mention you too Lorraine!! Goodness me, I'll be blubbing too shortly....
You are all stars! Keep up the good work.
Nicky
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Sandra
Date : 26.06.02 7:39:00 AM
Merlin, you tear-jerker you!!! Everybody loves ya already!!! Even in Australia!!!
Love Sandra (grinning and crying at once!!) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : UP!
Date : 26.06.02 1:01:00 PM
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Lisa McLachlan
Date : 26.06.02 1:07:00 PM
Was doing very well but it's happened, the screen's gone all blurry and I'm going to have to go to the loo before all the chaps in my office think I've flipped, again! Now wondering if I can fit any more beastie's in.
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Merlin
Date : 26.06.02 7:54:00 PM
I am starting to learn English today so that I can understand you all + you, me - I thought today, I would start with the basic phrases like :
What is that green stuff on the ground ?
Do I wear this 'food bucket' ?
Why do I keep getting wet ?
Yes, I am VERY handsome.
Thank you Sandra -
Why do you keep kissing me
Yes, I love you too Donna.
Good start, don't you think......... I will try some more advanced stuff next week.
Hope to see you all soon.
Merlin
x
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : eileen
Date : 27.06.02 8:55:00 AM
hey! merlin, you forgot, Why am i so special??? Why do ladies cry so much?? lots of love eileen xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Merlin fao Lorraine
Date : 27.06.02 9:01:00 AM
I love you so much - thank you!!! Actually I think I love all the English
)
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Lorraine L
Date : 27.06.02 6:51:00 PM
Oh Merlin.......what can I say?
btw your little account is today standing at £550...... soon be there boy
xxxxxxxxxx
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Merlin
Date : 27.06.02 8:36:00 PM
I am so excited I can't wait to meet you all and start a new life. I am so worried though, what about my friends here, there is no hope for them, how can I help them? I feel so awful not telling them I might soon be free and they will have to stay. Then the man who keeps me here will buy another horse, or maybe two and it will all start for them. Sometimes I feel so sad.
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Jo & Ralph
Date : 27.06.02 8:38:00 PM
Don't worry Merlin - with all the fantastic people helping you here I'm sure your friends won't be forgotten.
Hang on in there!
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Sandra O'Halloran
Date : 28.06.02 8:15:00 AM
I have just heard about the plight of poor Merlin and strangely enough Daisy's most favourite pony was called Merlin as well. Kelly has offered the use of the IH Horsebox and I can make time to drive it to Spain if it would help. I am not very good on e-mail so give me a call on 01491-573957. I am Kelly's sister by the way.
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Sandra in Madrid
Date : 28.06.02 8:41:00 AM
((((((((((((((((SANDRA O.))))))))))))))))
This is really amazing, I fell of my chair!!!! Thank you so much Kelly and Sandra O!!!!!!! I CAN'T believe it - that means we could buy probably one of Merlin's stablemates too as we won't have so much transport costs!!!! I'm completey flabberghasted, amazed, besides myself WHOOOOPEE!!!!
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Olga
Date : 28.06.02 9:09:00 AM
((((((((((((((SANDRA+SANDRA)))))))))))
See, it's the name :-))))))) Sandras are just plain wonderful!
Sandra Kelly's sister, you are totally amazing and unbelievably lovable! And Kelly too for loaning us the horsebox, thanks so much.
You will need someone to go with you though won't you, you just can't drive all the way to Spain and back on your own. Any volunteers?
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Olga
Date : 28.06.02 9:12:00 AM
((((((((((((((SANDRA+SANDRA)))))))))))
See, it's the name :-))))))) Sandras are just plain wonderful!
Sandra Kelly's sister, you are totally amazing and unbelievably lovable! And Kelly too for loaning us the horsebox, thanks so much.
You will need someone to go with you though won't you, you just can't drive all the way to Spain and back on your own. Any volunteers?
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : diane
Date : 28.06.02 9:15:00 AM
Let me know when you're planning to go. If it's a couple of days job, I might be able to make time to go - I'll try my best anyhow. I'm in East Surrey so the crossing isn't much of a journey for me! 07760 227127
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Pauhla
Date : 28.06.02 9:27:00 AM
((((((((Sandra and Kelly)))))))))
...thank you so very much. I can't tell you what this means to us all and I don't know what else to say except thank you and bless you both.
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Rosie
Date : 28.06.02 9:37:00 AM
I think that you guys are just amazing. It is simply incredible what can be achieved by simply caring enough to try and make a difference.
I am in Leicestershire, but if you need any physical help, then please email me. I am not having a holiday this year anyway, so I would be delighted to do something constructive with the time.
Kind regards
Rosie
Ro_M@yahoo.com
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Ann
Date : 28.06.02 9:44:00 AM
Hi Pauhla,Lorraine and Sandra (Madrid).
I have recently been using some good hair stuff which can only be bought from selected hairdressers. It is not tested on animals and is called MERLIN! I wondered if they might be prepared to sponsor "Our Merlin"? I can`t find their e mail on Google but on the bottom of the container it says "MERLIN Products are manufactured in the USA exclusively fo CURZON INTERNATIONAL LTD, London, England PO12 2SA". It might be worth one of you contacting them ? There are lots of other products and businesses called Merlin on Google.
Brilliant news about the transport!
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Harriet
Date : 28.06.02 9:49:00 AM
Oh dear, the loan of the horsebox has brought tears to my eyes again - work thinks I'm being very over-emotional at the moment! It amazes me how generous people can be.
Sandra O, I'm in not that far away from you. Can't volunteer to come over I'm afraid, but I can lend travelling gear if it's needed?
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Sandra (Madrid) fao Harriet
Date : 28.06.02 10:51:00 AM
Harriet, that's great practical thinking - I wouldn't have any travel equipment that woudl fit - leg protectors and tail guards.....
By the way, we're now talking about getting ALL THREE out of here!!!!!
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Rosie
Date : 28.06.02 10:54:00 AM
I have some travel gear that I would be happy to loan if you are bringing all three back.
Kind regards
Rosie
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : RachelT
Date : 28.06.02 11:23:00 AM
Oh this is fantastic! I have some holiday left over at the moment, so depending upon when you want to go over and get him, and how many people you need, I might be able to help as a horse-helper or something - I probably wouldn't be able to help with driving the horsebox though, as passed my driving test too late to get that bit included! :-(
Just an idea - could you possibly take a representative from the ILPH/a horsey publication with you? That way you'd get some publicity and maybe our actions would eventually be able to do something more permanent about the actual riding establishment.
Rachel
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From :
Date : 28.06.02 12:22:00 AM
Has anyone sent a Press release to all the Horse publications. One of them will follow Merlin's Progress and I'm sure it will hale raise loads more money. It all helps as sonce they get 'home'(how nice is that word?) sounds like they will have a few vets bills too.
Good Luck
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Sandra (Mad)
Date : 28.06.02 1:02:00 PM
Rosie, that would be great but do you think you could get it to Sandra O. before next Tuesday or so??
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Pauhla
Date : 28.06.02 1:40:00 PM
Just to let you know, subject to sale and vet inspection, all 3 have homes here. What we may need though is to twist someones arm to transport Junior from Maidenhead to Lancashire (just a small thing :0 when he has recovered with Donna P. There is no point beating about the bush, Dawn can give him a wonderful home and can afford to look after him but she can't manage the transport costs alone. So can anyone do anything to help???
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Jo
Date : 28.06.02 8:24:00 PM
this is all fantastic and made me cry!!
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Mike(P)
Date : 28.06.02 8:52:00 PM
Why is it whenever I read about Merlin I get dust in my eyes :'-(
I don't mind doing my bit to help Dawn, at least driving to Maidenhead isn't as far as Madrid - is it? A trailer with a pointy front would be useful, the one I have access to is as aerodynamic as a brick and gets me down to 10 to the gallon - ouch! Where is Maidenhead anyway?
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Pauhla
Date : 28.06.02 9:38:00 PM
Maidenhead Mike??? Easy, go to my house and then keep going south :0)))))))))))
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Merlin
Date : 29.06.02 12:37:00 AM
Oh this is fantastic - all three of us?? You are all so kind, can I tell my friends now? We can start packing our toilet bags now - oh no, silly me, we don't have anything! We'll just bring ourselves. Thank you so very much, this is all so exciting and so hard to take in, I can't really believe that any humans would want to do this for us, thank you - muchos gracias mon amigos xxx
From : His Treasurer
Date : 25.06.02 11:09:00 PM
Hi, My name is Merlin and I live in Spain.
I want to tell you about a very special lady who I met. Her name is Sandra and she owns one of my friends called Murphy.
He is very similar to me except that his owner doesn't make him work every day in this extreme heat, in fact, she makes sure that he is kept nice and cool. The other strange thing is that he has nice food and a comfy stable and I've often wondered why I don't get that aswell, I didn't do anything bad.
?Anyway, at the moment I've got really bad feet again although my owner makes me work anyway - usually I have to wear extra straps to stop me bobbing my head up and down as I've heard it said that my riders don't like it.
Last week, Sandra bought two visitors to see me - I was really scared - but these humans are not like the ones that I am used to, they don't frighten me - in fact, the one called Pauhla told me that it was Ok to go near them.
You see, I never knew that humans could be nice........... they always seem to ask things of me that I just can't do.
So, I overheard these lovely humans saying that I could go and live somewhere miles away where ALL the horses get treated like Murphy - it must be where heaven is ............
The news from the people there, is that they already have pledges now of £300.00 towards me going to my new home. There is a lady called Donna there who is waiting for me, she is just like Sandra, Olga and Pauhla......... Oh please let it be soon.
I won't tell my other friends here that I might be going, they will want to come too.
Good night my ' friends '
Love
Merlin
xxx
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : eileen
Date : 25.06.02 11:15:00 PM
hi merlin! i've got news for you, there are some other people as well who are going to help to get you to your nice new home, just hope you can handle all the love that is coming your way my friend, from another human friend, lots of love eileen xxxxxx
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Nicky
Date : 25.06.02 11:20:00 PM
Ahhh Lovely to hear you are bearing up Merlin, don't worry honey, we'll get you "home" soon.
This is just a horrid time you are going through, things will get better, I hear Donna has lovely things in store for you... lovely beds, nice green grass, water, good food and most importantly, love. And with Sandra, Olga, Pauhla, Donna and the rest of the IHDG rooting for you, it won't be long now.
See you in England! chin up, it won't be long now.
Nicky (and Megan Shawnee and Thomas).
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Lorraine L
Date : 25.06.02 11:24:00 PM
Ok you lot have started me off now !!! Can't see for tears - thanks. I just thought that it was a way of letting everyone know the total so far. Help cannot see !!!
xxx
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Nicky
Date : 25.06.02 11:30:00 PM
I forgot to mention you too Lorraine!! Goodness me, I'll be blubbing too shortly....
You are all stars! Keep up the good work.
Nicky
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Sandra
Date : 26.06.02 7:39:00 AM
Merlin, you tear-jerker you!!! Everybody loves ya already!!! Even in Australia!!!
Love Sandra (grinning and crying at once!!) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : UP!
Date : 26.06.02 1:01:00 PM
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Lisa McLachlan
Date : 26.06.02 1:07:00 PM
Was doing very well but it's happened, the screen's gone all blurry and I'm going to have to go to the loo before all the chaps in my office think I've flipped, again! Now wondering if I can fit any more beastie's in.
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Merlin
Date : 26.06.02 7:54:00 PM
I am starting to learn English today so that I can understand you all + you, me - I thought today, I would start with the basic phrases like :
What is that green stuff on the ground ?
Do I wear this 'food bucket' ?
Why do I keep getting wet ?
Yes, I am VERY handsome.
Thank you Sandra -
Why do you keep kissing me
Yes, I love you too Donna.
Good start, don't you think......... I will try some more advanced stuff next week.
Hope to see you all soon.
Merlin
x
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : eileen
Date : 27.06.02 8:55:00 AM
hey! merlin, you forgot, Why am i so special??? Why do ladies cry so much?? lots of love eileen xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Merlin fao Lorraine
Date : 27.06.02 9:01:00 AM
I love you so much - thank you!!! Actually I think I love all the English
) Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Lorraine L
Date : 27.06.02 6:51:00 PM
Oh Merlin.......what can I say
?btw your little account is today standing at £550...... soon be there boy
xxxxxxxxxx
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Merlin
Date : 27.06.02 8:36:00 PM
I am so excited I can't wait to meet you all and start a new life. I am so worried though, what about my friends here, there is no hope for them, how can I help them? I feel so awful not telling them I might soon be free and they will have to stay. Then the man who keeps me here will buy another horse, or maybe two and it will all start for them. Sometimes I feel so sad.
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Jo & Ralph
Date : 27.06.02 8:38:00 PM
Don't worry Merlin - with all the fantastic people helping you here I'm sure your friends won't be forgotten.
Hang on in there!
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Sandra O'Halloran
Date : 28.06.02 8:15:00 AM
I have just heard about the plight of poor Merlin and strangely enough Daisy's most favourite pony was called Merlin as well. Kelly has offered the use of the IH Horsebox and I can make time to drive it to Spain if it would help. I am not very good on e-mail so give me a call on 01491-573957. I am Kelly's sister by the way.
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Sandra in Madrid
Date : 28.06.02 8:41:00 AM
((((((((((((((((SANDRA O.))))))))))))))))
This is really amazing, I fell of my chair!!!! Thank you so much Kelly and Sandra O!!!!!!! I CAN'T believe it - that means we could buy probably one of Merlin's stablemates too as we won't have so much transport costs!!!! I'm completey flabberghasted, amazed, besides myself WHOOOOPEE!!!!
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Olga
Date : 28.06.02 9:09:00 AM
((((((((((((((SANDRA+SANDRA)))))))))))
See, it's the name :-))))))) Sandras are just plain wonderful!
Sandra Kelly's sister, you are totally amazing and unbelievably lovable! And Kelly too for loaning us the horsebox, thanks so much.
You will need someone to go with you though won't you, you just can't drive all the way to Spain and back on your own. Any volunteers?
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Olga
Date : 28.06.02 9:12:00 AM
((((((((((((((SANDRA+SANDRA)))))))))))
See, it's the name :-))))))) Sandras are just plain wonderful!
Sandra Kelly's sister, you are totally amazing and unbelievably lovable! And Kelly too for loaning us the horsebox, thanks so much.
You will need someone to go with you though won't you, you just can't drive all the way to Spain and back on your own. Any volunteers?
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : diane
Date : 28.06.02 9:15:00 AM
Let me know when you're planning to go. If it's a couple of days job, I might be able to make time to go - I'll try my best anyhow. I'm in East Surrey so the crossing isn't much of a journey for me! 07760 227127
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Pauhla
Date : 28.06.02 9:27:00 AM
((((((((Sandra and Kelly)))))))))
...thank you so very much. I can't tell you what this means to us all and I don't know what else to say except thank you and bless you both.
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Rosie
Date : 28.06.02 9:37:00 AM
I think that you guys are just amazing. It is simply incredible what can be achieved by simply caring enough to try and make a difference.
I am in Leicestershire, but if you need any physical help, then please email me. I am not having a holiday this year anyway, so I would be delighted to do something constructive with the time.
Kind regards
Rosie
Ro_M@yahoo.com
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Ann
Date : 28.06.02 9:44:00 AM
Hi Pauhla,Lorraine and Sandra (Madrid).
I have recently been using some good hair stuff which can only be bought from selected hairdressers. It is not tested on animals and is called MERLIN! I wondered if they might be prepared to sponsor "Our Merlin"? I can`t find their e mail on Google but on the bottom of the container it says "MERLIN Products are manufactured in the USA exclusively fo CURZON INTERNATIONAL LTD, London, England PO12 2SA". It might be worth one of you contacting them ? There are lots of other products and businesses called Merlin on Google.
Brilliant news about the transport!
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Harriet
Date : 28.06.02 9:49:00 AM
Oh dear, the loan of the horsebox has brought tears to my eyes again - work thinks I'm being very over-emotional at the moment! It amazes me how generous people can be.
Sandra O, I'm in not that far away from you. Can't volunteer to come over I'm afraid, but I can lend travelling gear if it's needed?
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Sandra (Madrid) fao Harriet
Date : 28.06.02 10:51:00 AM
Harriet, that's great practical thinking - I wouldn't have any travel equipment that woudl fit - leg protectors and tail guards.....
By the way, we're now talking about getting ALL THREE out of here!!!!!
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Rosie
Date : 28.06.02 10:54:00 AM
I have some travel gear that I would be happy to loan if you are bringing all three back.
Kind regards
Rosie
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : RachelT
Date : 28.06.02 11:23:00 AM
Oh this is fantastic! I have some holiday left over at the moment, so depending upon when you want to go over and get him, and how many people you need, I might be able to help as a horse-helper or something - I probably wouldn't be able to help with driving the horsebox though, as passed my driving test too late to get that bit included! :-(
Just an idea - could you possibly take a representative from the ILPH/a horsey publication with you? That way you'd get some publicity and maybe our actions would eventually be able to do something more permanent about the actual riding establishment.
Rachel
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From :
Date : 28.06.02 12:22:00 AM
Has anyone sent a Press release to all the Horse publications. One of them will follow Merlin's Progress and I'm sure it will hale raise loads more money. It all helps as sonce they get 'home'(how nice is that word?) sounds like they will have a few vets bills too.
Good Luck
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Sandra (Mad)
Date : 28.06.02 1:02:00 PM
Rosie, that would be great but do you think you could get it to Sandra O. before next Tuesday or so??
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Pauhla
Date : 28.06.02 1:40:00 PM
Just to let you know, subject to sale and vet inspection, all 3 have homes here. What we may need though is to twist someones arm to transport Junior from Maidenhead to Lancashire (just a small thing :0 when he has recovered with Donna P. There is no point beating about the bush, Dawn can give him a wonderful home and can afford to look after him but she can't manage the transport costs alone. So can anyone do anything to help?
?? Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Jo
Date : 28.06.02 8:24:00 PM
this is all fantastic and made me cry!!
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Mike(P)
Date : 28.06.02 8:52:00 PM
Why is it whenever I read about Merlin I get dust in my eyes :'-(
I don't mind doing my bit to help Dawn, at least driving to Maidenhead isn't as far as Madrid - is it? A trailer with a pointy front would be useful, the one I have access to is as aerodynamic as a brick and gets me down to 10 to the gallon - ouch! Where is Maidenhead anyway?
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Pauhla
Date : 28.06.02 9:38:00 PM
Maidenhead Mike??? Easy, go to my house and then keep going south :0)))))))))))
Subject : re:- Message From MERLIN
From : Merlin
Date : 29.06.02 12:37:00 AM
Oh this is fantastic - all three of us?? You are all so kind, can I tell my friends now? We can start packing our toilet bags now - oh no, silly me, we don't have anything! We'll just bring ourselves. Thank you so very much, this is all so exciting and so hard to take in, I can't really believe that any humans would want to do this for us, thank you - muchos gracias mon amigos xxx