Post by Stepney on Jun 10, 2005 13:43:39 GMT 1
Subject : An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Manny (typed by Ally S)
Date : 08.01.03 12:44:00 AM
I have decided to address my public in person. Ally S says it's about time I did something useful (cheeky woman) so here is my New Years update.
Life remains pretty action packed. Well relatively speaking anyway - but remember I used to spend my life chained to a wall so a days grazing is action beyond my wildest dreams. Before Christmas I was really poorly and Ally S had to get the vet. I could see she was really worried because she came to see me all through the night. The vet (a horrible man who sticks needles in your neck - can you believe that???) said I had colic. I must admit I felt lousy and although I'm very very manly and aloof, I was pleased Ally S was there to tell me I was OK. She's daft though. She was trying not to cry but I could see her tears, and she was saying 'you'll be OK, I love you Manny'. Idiot woman. Who wouldn't love me??? Anyway I felt terrible until about midnight when I managed to poo. From her reaction to it you'd have thought I'd just split the atom. She gets things very out of perspective sometimes - I mean pooing is no big deal right? She offended me horribly at about 2.30 that morning by turning up in a wooly hat. I showed my disgust by ripping it off her head and stamping on it. In all fariness she only found out afterwards that my reason for hating wooly hats is that my previous nasty owner Daniel used to wear one, but still I will not tolerate them from her. Ally S says I am now fully recovered and the colic was caused by a tapeworm burden from years of neglect. Tapeworms are parasites, and as I am the best horse ever, I find them very discerning to chose to live in me in such great numbers. Ally S would not accept this argument and 'nuked' them at once. She says if I keep running up such huge vet bills she will have to consider selling her body. Fat chance - it's a bit skinny and no-one would really want it. Mine on the other hand is now shiny, well proportioned, muscled up and handsome. Ally S has started to mutter that I'm getting fat and am starting to look like a bullock. Hah!! I've never heard such rubbish. I just like my food and find the more rotund figure very attractive in a man.
Although this place is way better than the last place, I do have one niggling complaint. WHAT SORT OF WEATHER DO YOU CALL THIS?
? White stuff keeps falling from the sky and yesterday I slipped over on it whilst walking down my field. Thankfully I was unhurt, but mortally wounded inside when I saw Ally S laughing. She stopped quick enough when she saw my look of disaproval. I will not be laughed at by my staff! Also, the water in my bucket keeps turning solid. I don't know why, but Ally S seems to be able to make it change back to water again. Could she be dabbling with the occult???
I am much happier about being handled although I don't like her to touch my ears or my mane. The trouble is that every time I tell her I don't like something, she gently persuades me that actually it's OK, so it's becoming a bit pointless trying to tell her in the first place. I'm not totally convinced she won't hurt me, but after all these months even I'm starting to think it's a tad unlikely.
I am totally in love with my girlfriend Spotty, but so is Mattie. He's OK. A bit of a ponce really (pure bred Arab so I'm told yeuk yeuk), but he's great for a neck scratch when I need one. I am proud to report that I am head of the herd and they all do what I say. If I go down the road for a walk (Ally S seems to be fixated on expanding my horizons) they all call for me. But if the one of the others go out we two remaining don't give a stuff. I am the most popular horse in the yard. Even the people like me. Ally S is a strange person. She asks nothing, but feeds well and makes sure I'm OK. Her friends seem equally daft and appear from time to time and go misty eyed when they talk about me. Girls eh? Yuk, yuk, yuk!!!
Anyway, got to go. I'm frankly a bit busy for all this. What with a herd to organise, Hay to eat, feeds twice a day, ski-ing lessons and trying to find time to cope with Ally S's affections (kisses and cuddles yuk yuk)I have a very active life.
I may sound like I'm moaning - I'm not. Life is wonderful compared to last year in that terrible place in Spain. But DON'T tell Ally S that or she'll get complacent and I'm not having that...
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From :
Date : 08.01.03 12:49:00 AM
Brilliant!
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From : Joanne (D)
Date : 08.01.03 12:53:00 AM
Outstanding - have you ever thought of writing an autobiography!!?? lol
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Rosie
Date : 08.01.03 12:58:00 AM
Ahhh! Bless him!
What a lovely account. Thanks for taking the time out to write that for us!
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Nick
Date : 08.01.03 12:58:00 AM
oh Ally you are so funny, they are asking what i'm laughing at in the office now. :-)
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Annabelle H
Date : 08.01.03 1:05:00 PM
Ally S and Manny, what a pair of stars!
Well done for getting the old boy through his colic.
A xx
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From :
Date : 08.01.03 2:11:00 PM
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From : julie hog
Date : 08.01.03 2:14:00 PM
SUPERB! Ally S, you simply MUST write a book- you are so gifted, in so many ways, God Bless both of you, and a VERY Happy New Year to all of you!!!
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : ARA
Date : 08.01.03 2:18:00 PM
I m so happy to hear that......well done you both.
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Sandra
Date : 08.01.03 2:21:00 PM
Manny S, you have turned into a terrible snob and I think you should start kissing your servants back - I'm sure that'll make them bring you more sweets etc. Do behave as Ally S will have a terrible impression of Spanish immigrants
)
I have heard you have officially become an English citizen - CONGRATULATIONS!!!! But remember, it'll be the stiff upper lip from now on...
Give Ally S a big hug for me - don't scratch her with your hooves and next time please give a warning to have a box of tissues at the ready for tears that mysteriously start streaming down from dying of laughter.
Sandra xxxxxxxxx
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Lorraine L
Date : 08.01.03 2:22:00 PM
Ok Ally,
I think its time to call our situation quits now - you made my cry and laugh !!! I'll have to work out something funny to send you through the post now !!!!!!!
Well Done Manny, you clever boy you,
xxx
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : diane
Date : 08.01.03 2:37:00 PM
Aw bless im. Sounds like he's having a fab time. Do the walks mean that the legs have improved further? Planning a couple of pleasure rides Manny?!?!?
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Ally S
Date : 08.01.03 2:44:00 PM
If Manny will let me get a word in edgeways, I'd like to wish everyone a very very happy new year. Thanks for all the lovely comments.
Manny's legs are much much better than they were, but still not up to being ridden. He enjoys little leads down the road though, and looks all wide eyed at the exciting things around like sheep and cows and tractors! He has the most comical expression and never seems scared of new things. He just looks at me with a sort of 'blimey, look that that!!!' expression on his face. Also although his saddle sores have healed, he now has pouches of fluid under the white damaged patches, so it wouldn't be fair to sit on him. I still don't know if he'll ever be rideable, but it doesn't matter to me anyway. As long as he's happy, enjoying life and feeling more confident that's all that matters.
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Fizz
Date : 08.01.03 2:44:00 PM
great one Manny/Ally S.
Glad his colic had an obvious cause.
Happy New Year!!
Fxxx
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Rh
Date : 08.01.03 2:53:00 PM
Oh that was great.Tears and laughter.
Please Please write a book about Mannies Story,it would be a best seller.
Have a terrific new year both of you.
Rach
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Jetske
Date : 08.01.03 3:01:00 PM
Ally, you've outdone yourself! ROFL!!!
Hope Manny is as kind to you as you have been to him. You deserve a medal!
Still waiting for your book to come out tho.......
Happy new year,
Love, Jetske
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Ally S
Date : 08.01.03 5:39:00 PM
I'm just upping this so everyone who is interested in Manny gets to see it. The threads turn over so fast that if you don't glue your nose to the screen at all times you miss things!!!
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Aberlemno
Date : 08.01.03 7:45:00 PM
Hugs and carrots for the darling boy. Glad he's starting the New Year as he means to go on. Hope he doesn't trip over his medallion and that his aftershaveisn't making everyone's eyes water : )
Hope he enjoys his perambulations and makes lots of new friends that way too. Love, Jennie and crew
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From : Sara (Belgium)
Date : 08.01.03 8:33:00 PM
Happy New Year Ally S and Manny - so glad you're over the colic. He is an absolute darling.
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : alix
Date : 08.01.03 9:50:00 PM
I,ve only caught wee bits of this wonderful story but you have warmed my heart to know that there are still people like you around.
Did you have to pay to rescue him and bring him home .Where was he in Spain and how did you find him?
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Ann NF
Date : 08.01.03 10:40:00 PM
Thank you Ally and Manny! A warm and funny update on a cold dark day. I don`t know about a book - I think you need to write the film script!
Happy New Year to both of you.
Love Annxx
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : LouiseB
Date : 08.01.03 10:47:00 PM
Happy New Year to both of you - ROFL
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From :
Date : 08.01.03 10:53:00 PM
Hi Alix
Manny has his own web site at:
www.fnwd2.co.uk/
You can read all about him !!
x
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Amanda (E.yorks)
Date : 08.01.03 11:11:00 PM
well Manny what a lovely story ..... I am so glad you got your British passport and may I congratulate you on your grasp of the English language.
Wishing you and Ally all the very best for 2003.
love Amanda Lizzi and Ellie (pony)
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : MichelleF
Date : 09.01.03 8:15:00 AM
Happy New Year Ally and Manny. Everyone is right you should definitely write a book it could help pay for Manny's medallions and things, has he started eating caviar yet and are you sure he likes his walks, wouldn't he prefer to be behind the wheel of a nice shiny Mercedes?? Fairly soon I think he's going to need a Butler, couple of minders and a Valet, lol.
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : AMANDA
Date : 09.01.03 8:22:00 AM
Oh that made me laugh and cry all at the same time!!
Please can we see a picture of Manny??
He sound sounds like such a character!!
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Veronica F
Date : 09.01.03 8:33:00 AM
Hi Ally, Ahh it is so lovely to read how well he is doing, well done Ally lots of love Vxxx don't forget what I said about my copy)xx
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Sara K
Date : 09.01.03 8:49:00 AM
I love these updates Ally! Got my morning off to a great start today. Big hugs to Manny - glad to hear he is over his colic and enjoying life. xxx
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Ally S
Date : 09.01.03 8:58:00 AM
If you want to see Manny, there are pictures of him on www.fnwd2.co.uk
Sadly there are no very recent ones, and he's still a bit lean looking in them. Just imagine the same horse but fatter and more bullock like!
I like the comment about the Mercedes. It wouldn't surprise me one bit! He's a huge character.
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Nicky
Date : 09.01.03 9:32:00 AM
Well done Manny and Ally S!!!
Sounds like he is really enjoying life with you Ally. What a star you are!
Nicky
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Harriet
Date : 09.01.03 10:59:00 AM
Ally, you've outdone yourself! What a way to cheer up my morning - Manny should definitely think about dictating his autobiography - lol!
Would there be any chance of getting an up to date piccie of him on his website, if he can spare you for a minute that is from tending to his every need. Spanish men, eh?!
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Ally S
Date : 09.01.03 11:04:00 AM
I promise to get some up to date piccies of him put on! He'll probably demand for the photo shoot that he be draped across a leopard skin sofa with a pina colada in one hoof, but I'll do my best!
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Harriet
Date : 09.01.03 12:32:00 AM
As long as he doesn't insist on a wood-stain tan and brylcreem, then I reckon we're OK!
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Nadja
Date : 09.01.03 12:48:00 AM
Hi Manny
My person (Carol in Wilts) told me all about you.. you sound just my kind of boy. Chestnut, big muscles, spanish accent.... mmmmmmmmm lovely!
I know you already have a gilfriend, but have to share with Mattie, so hows about it, big boy?
Big chestnut boys - especially speaking with a spanish accent - are just my all time favourites, and I guarantee you that I would be flashing my eyes ( or whatever) at you within hours of meeting you. And i could get my slave (oops person) to do up my mane and tail in typical spanish manner especially for you.
Mind you we might have to have a discussion about who would run things, as I too am head of the herd, and would like to remain that way.. My slave (oops person) keeps mumbling things about Prima donna opera singers....personally I think of myself as a flamenco dancer. I can do a mean spanish walk and would even bow to you if you whickered nicely....
I'm round (slave mutters "rotund".. I'm sure its a complement) and shiney and nearly black, and of course beautiful, as all Trakehners x Shagya Arabs are of course.....
so....lets talk, you spanish dream you!
Nadja
(using my posh name here at it seems more fitting to our correspondence -though slave has called me Mara instead... says her partner insisted on pronouncing Nadja as Nadger.. what a cheek!)
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Vicki
Date : 11.01.03 10:02:00 AM
Please don't be ofended and I hate to mention money Manny but was wondering how your bank balance is going - would it be good if at least this member of your fan club sent more?
Kind regards,
Vicki
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From :
Date : 26.02.05 0:39:00 AM
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From : Hazel
Date : 26.02.05 5:48:00 AM
So pleased to hear that you are enjoying the life to which you should have been accustomed from birth, your highness.
Ally, well done, has he got his invite to THE wedding yet?
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From :
Date : 26.02.05 9:06:00 AM
this thread was 2 years old Hazel
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From :
Date : 26.02.05 10:42:00 AM
but up for update?
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Ally S
Date : 26.02.05 11:40:00 AM
It is an old thread, but someone has upped it, so here's a Manny update!
Manny is doing really well. We had a health scare last week when he appeared to have got a sore throat and was struggling to swallow. The vet came out, and it turned out that he had a stick wedged solid between his teeth. The vet said this is common in dogs, but he'd never seen it in a horse. Nothing Manny does surprises me! Thankfully the stick was wedged on his teeth not his gums, so recovery was instant!
All mares have had to be removed from him as he is unable to control himself in their presence! He's not as much riggy as stalliony! When he first arrived from Spain, he was so worn down, physically and emotionally, but the more he improved, the more he demonstrated that no mare is safe anywhere near him! But he is happy and well, living with Mattie and still a joy to look after. He has huge presence and character, and everyone who meets him picks up on that.
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Ally S
Date : 26.02.05 11:49:00 AM
Forgot to say... Manny is hoping to chief page boy at the big event!!
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From :
Date : 26.02.05 1:17:00 PM
Glad to see the boy is doing well and keeping you in order Ally lmao
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From : amanda eyorks
Date : 26.02.05 1:55:00 PM
glad to hear Manny is still doing well. Ally it really is about time you wrote a book on this. I am sure DG'ers would buy it and the funds could go to Manny's upkeep (?)
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From : Louise C
Date : 26.02.05 2:06:00 PM
Ally - very happy for you, glad he's still keeping you amused!
Louise
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From :
Date : 26.02.05 2:56:00 PM
Great News - well done Ally
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From : Lorraine L
Date : 26.02.05 10:27:00 PM
Thanks Ally for the update. I am so pleased that the man himself is doing so well - even with the old mishap !!
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Hazel
Date : 27.02.05 6:42:00 AM
Gosh hadn't deven looked at the date on it, don't know why it had been upped then!
Still happy the old boy is well, as I remember the problems with getting him here.
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Aberlemno
Date : 27.02.05 8:32:00 AM
Give Manny a hug from me Ally - though it sounds like he isn't short on them already! Now he is obviously a retriever-horse, bless him, but you'll have to make sure he only picks up the bigger sticks. You must have had a panic attack when you found him unable to swallow. How are his legs now? If he's so stalliony, no wonder he swaggers like medallion man, bless him. Any recent photos to share with us? Jennie
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Ally S
Date : 27.02.05 8:40:00 AM
I'll certainly give Manny a hug for you Jennie - the more the merrier as far as Manny is concerned!! He's funny, because although he's still nervous at times, and strangers worry him at first, he's really affectionate and loves to be smoothed and cuddled. He even enjoyed a cuddle with the scary vet the other day! I haven't taken photo's for a while, but I'll take some this week and post them. And hopefully Lorraine will do the technical bit and actually get them on here for me!!!
From : Manny (typed by Ally S)
Date : 08.01.03 12:44:00 AM
I have decided to address my public in person. Ally S says it's about time I did something useful (cheeky woman) so here is my New Years update.
Life remains pretty action packed. Well relatively speaking anyway - but remember I used to spend my life chained to a wall so a days grazing is action beyond my wildest dreams. Before Christmas I was really poorly and Ally S had to get the vet. I could see she was really worried because she came to see me all through the night. The vet (a horrible man who sticks needles in your neck - can you believe that???) said I had colic. I must admit I felt lousy and although I'm very very manly and aloof, I was pleased Ally S was there to tell me I was OK. She's daft though. She was trying not to cry but I could see her tears, and she was saying 'you'll be OK, I love you Manny'. Idiot woman. Who wouldn't love me??? Anyway I felt terrible until about midnight when I managed to poo. From her reaction to it you'd have thought I'd just split the atom. She gets things very out of perspective sometimes - I mean pooing is no big deal right? She offended me horribly at about 2.30 that morning by turning up in a wooly hat. I showed my disgust by ripping it off her head and stamping on it. In all fariness she only found out afterwards that my reason for hating wooly hats is that my previous nasty owner Daniel used to wear one, but still I will not tolerate them from her. Ally S says I am now fully recovered and the colic was caused by a tapeworm burden from years of neglect. Tapeworms are parasites, and as I am the best horse ever, I find them very discerning to chose to live in me in such great numbers. Ally S would not accept this argument and 'nuked' them at once. She says if I keep running up such huge vet bills she will have to consider selling her body. Fat chance - it's a bit skinny and no-one would really want it. Mine on the other hand is now shiny, well proportioned, muscled up and handsome. Ally S has started to mutter that I'm getting fat and am starting to look like a bullock. Hah!! I've never heard such rubbish. I just like my food and find the more rotund figure very attractive in a man.
Although this place is way better than the last place, I do have one niggling complaint. WHAT SORT OF WEATHER DO YOU CALL THIS?
? White stuff keeps falling from the sky and yesterday I slipped over on it whilst walking down my field. Thankfully I was unhurt, but mortally wounded inside when I saw Ally S laughing. She stopped quick enough when she saw my look of disaproval. I will not be laughed at by my staff! Also, the water in my bucket keeps turning solid. I don't know why, but Ally S seems to be able to make it change back to water again. Could she be dabbling with the occult???I am much happier about being handled although I don't like her to touch my ears or my mane. The trouble is that every time I tell her I don't like something, she gently persuades me that actually it's OK, so it's becoming a bit pointless trying to tell her in the first place. I'm not totally convinced she won't hurt me, but after all these months even I'm starting to think it's a tad unlikely.
I am totally in love with my girlfriend Spotty, but so is Mattie. He's OK. A bit of a ponce really (pure bred Arab so I'm told yeuk yeuk), but he's great for a neck scratch when I need one. I am proud to report that I am head of the herd and they all do what I say. If I go down the road for a walk (Ally S seems to be fixated on expanding my horizons) they all call for me. But if the one of the others go out we two remaining don't give a stuff. I am the most popular horse in the yard. Even the people like me. Ally S is a strange person. She asks nothing, but feeds well and makes sure I'm OK. Her friends seem equally daft and appear from time to time and go misty eyed when they talk about me. Girls eh? Yuk, yuk, yuk!!!
Anyway, got to go. I'm frankly a bit busy for all this. What with a herd to organise, Hay to eat, feeds twice a day, ski-ing lessons and trying to find time to cope with Ally S's affections (kisses and cuddles yuk yuk)I have a very active life.
I may sound like I'm moaning - I'm not. Life is wonderful compared to last year in that terrible place in Spain. But DON'T tell Ally S that or she'll get complacent and I'm not having that...
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From :
Date : 08.01.03 12:49:00 AM
Brilliant!
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Joanne (D)
Date : 08.01.03 12:53:00 AM
Outstanding - have you ever thought of writing an autobiography!!?? lol
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Rosie
Date : 08.01.03 12:58:00 AM
Ahhh! Bless him!
What a lovely account. Thanks for taking the time out to write that for us!
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Nick
Date : 08.01.03 12:58:00 AM
oh Ally you are so funny, they are asking what i'm laughing at in the office now. :-)
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Annabelle H
Date : 08.01.03 1:05:00 PM
Ally S and Manny, what a pair of stars!
Well done for getting the old boy through his colic.
A xx
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From :
Date : 08.01.03 2:11:00 PM
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From : julie hog
Date : 08.01.03 2:14:00 PM
SUPERB! Ally S, you simply MUST write a book- you are so gifted, in so many ways, God Bless both of you, and a VERY Happy New Year to all of you!!!
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : ARA
Date : 08.01.03 2:18:00 PM
I m so happy to hear that......well done you both.
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Sandra
Date : 08.01.03 2:21:00 PM
Manny S, you have turned into a terrible snob and I think you should start kissing your servants back - I'm sure that'll make them bring you more sweets etc. Do behave as Ally S will have a terrible impression of Spanish immigrants
)I have heard you have officially become an English citizen - CONGRATULATIONS!!!! But remember, it'll be the stiff upper lip from now on...
Give Ally S a big hug for me - don't scratch her with your hooves and next time please give a warning to have a box of tissues at the ready for tears that mysteriously start streaming down from dying of laughter.
Sandra xxxxxxxxx
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Lorraine L
Date : 08.01.03 2:22:00 PM
Ok Ally,
I think its time to call our situation quits now - you made my cry and laugh !!! I'll have to work out something funny to send you through the post now !!!!!!!
Well Done Manny, you clever boy you,
xxx
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : diane
Date : 08.01.03 2:37:00 PM
Aw bless im. Sounds like he's having a fab time. Do the walks mean that the legs have improved further? Planning a couple of pleasure rides Manny?!?!?
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Ally S
Date : 08.01.03 2:44:00 PM
If Manny will let me get a word in edgeways, I'd like to wish everyone a very very happy new year. Thanks for all the lovely comments.
Manny's legs are much much better than they were, but still not up to being ridden. He enjoys little leads down the road though, and looks all wide eyed at the exciting things around like sheep and cows and tractors! He has the most comical expression and never seems scared of new things. He just looks at me with a sort of 'blimey, look that that!!!' expression on his face. Also although his saddle sores have healed, he now has pouches of fluid under the white damaged patches, so it wouldn't be fair to sit on him. I still don't know if he'll ever be rideable, but it doesn't matter to me anyway. As long as he's happy, enjoying life and feeling more confident that's all that matters.
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Fizz
Date : 08.01.03 2:44:00 PM
great one Manny/Ally S.
Glad his colic had an obvious cause.
Happy New Year!!
Fxxx
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Rh
Date : 08.01.03 2:53:00 PM
Oh that was great.Tears and laughter.
Please Please write a book about Mannies Story,it would be a best seller.
Have a terrific new year both of you.
Rach
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Jetske
Date : 08.01.03 3:01:00 PM
Ally, you've outdone yourself! ROFL!!!
Hope Manny is as kind to you as you have been to him. You deserve a medal!
Still waiting for your book to come out tho.......
Happy new year,
Love, Jetske
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Ally S
Date : 08.01.03 5:39:00 PM
I'm just upping this so everyone who is interested in Manny gets to see it. The threads turn over so fast that if you don't glue your nose to the screen at all times you miss things!!!
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Aberlemno
Date : 08.01.03 7:45:00 PM
Hugs and carrots for the darling boy. Glad he's starting the New Year as he means to go on. Hope he doesn't trip over his medallion and that his aftershaveisn't making everyone's eyes water : )
Hope he enjoys his perambulations and makes lots of new friends that way too. Love, Jennie and crew
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Sara (Belgium)
Date : 08.01.03 8:33:00 PM
Happy New Year Ally S and Manny - so glad you're over the colic. He is an absolute darling.
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : alix
Date : 08.01.03 9:50:00 PM
I,ve only caught wee bits of this wonderful story but you have warmed my heart to know that there are still people like you around.
Did you have to pay to rescue him and bring him home .Where was he in Spain and how did you find him?
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Ann NF
Date : 08.01.03 10:40:00 PM
Thank you Ally and Manny! A warm and funny update on a cold dark day. I don`t know about a book - I think you need to write the film script!
Happy New Year to both of you.
Love Annxx
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : LouiseB
Date : 08.01.03 10:47:00 PM
Happy New Year to both of you - ROFL
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From :
Date : 08.01.03 10:53:00 PM
Hi Alix
Manny has his own web site at:
www.fnwd2.co.uk/
You can read all about him !!
x
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Amanda (E.yorks)
Date : 08.01.03 11:11:00 PM
well Manny what a lovely story ..... I am so glad you got your British passport and may I congratulate you on your grasp of the English language.
Wishing you and Ally all the very best for 2003.
love Amanda Lizzi and Ellie (pony)
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : MichelleF
Date : 09.01.03 8:15:00 AM
Happy New Year Ally and Manny. Everyone is right you should definitely write a book it could help pay for Manny's medallions and things, has he started eating caviar yet and are you sure he likes his walks, wouldn't he prefer to be behind the wheel of a nice shiny Mercedes?? Fairly soon I think he's going to need a Butler, couple of minders and a Valet, lol.
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : AMANDA
Date : 09.01.03 8:22:00 AM
Oh that made me laugh and cry all at the same time!!
Please can we see a picture of Manny??
He sound sounds like such a character!!
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Veronica F
Date : 09.01.03 8:33:00 AM
Hi Ally, Ahh it is so lovely to read how well he is doing, well done Ally lots of love Vxxx don't forget what I said about my copy
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From : Sara K
Date : 09.01.03 8:49:00 AM
I love these updates Ally! Got my morning off to a great start today. Big hugs to Manny - glad to hear he is over his colic and enjoying life. xxx
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Ally S
Date : 09.01.03 8:58:00 AM
If you want to see Manny, there are pictures of him on www.fnwd2.co.uk
Sadly there are no very recent ones, and he's still a bit lean looking in them. Just imagine the same horse but fatter and more bullock like!
I like the comment about the Mercedes. It wouldn't surprise me one bit! He's a huge character.
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Nicky
Date : 09.01.03 9:32:00 AM
Well done Manny and Ally S!!!
Sounds like he is really enjoying life with you Ally. What a star you are!
Nicky
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Harriet
Date : 09.01.03 10:59:00 AM
Ally, you've outdone yourself! What a way to cheer up my morning - Manny should definitely think about dictating his autobiography - lol!
Would there be any chance of getting an up to date piccie of him on his website, if he can spare you for a minute that is from tending to his every need. Spanish men, eh?!
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Ally S
Date : 09.01.03 11:04:00 AM
I promise to get some up to date piccies of him put on! He'll probably demand for the photo shoot that he be draped across a leopard skin sofa with a pina colada in one hoof, but I'll do my best!
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Harriet
Date : 09.01.03 12:32:00 AM
As long as he doesn't insist on a wood-stain tan and brylcreem, then I reckon we're OK!
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Nadja
Date : 09.01.03 12:48:00 AM
Hi Manny
My person (Carol in Wilts) told me all about you.. you sound just my kind of boy. Chestnut, big muscles, spanish accent.... mmmmmmmmm lovely!
I know you already have a gilfriend, but have to share with Mattie, so hows about it, big boy?
Big chestnut boys - especially speaking with a spanish accent - are just my all time favourites, and I guarantee you that I would be flashing my eyes ( or whatever) at you within hours of meeting you. And i could get my slave (oops person) to do up my mane and tail in typical spanish manner especially for you.
Mind you we might have to have a discussion about who would run things, as I too am head of the herd, and would like to remain that way.. My slave (oops person) keeps mumbling things about Prima donna opera singers....personally I think of myself as a flamenco dancer. I can do a mean spanish walk and would even bow to you if you whickered nicely....
I'm round (slave mutters "rotund".. I'm sure its a complement) and shiney and nearly black, and of course beautiful, as all Trakehners x Shagya Arabs are of course.....
so....lets talk, you spanish dream you!
Nadja
(using my posh name here at it seems more fitting to our correspondence -though slave has called me Mara instead... says her partner insisted on pronouncing Nadja as Nadger.. what a cheek!)
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Vicki
Date : 11.01.03 10:02:00 AM
Please don't be ofended and I hate to mention money Manny but was wondering how your bank balance is going - would it be good if at least this member of your fan club sent more?
Kind regards,
Vicki
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From :
Date : 26.02.05 0:39:00 AM
up
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Hazel
Date : 26.02.05 5:48:00 AM
So pleased to hear that you are enjoying the life to which you should have been accustomed from birth, your highness.
Ally, well done, has he got his invite to THE wedding yet?
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From :
Date : 26.02.05 9:06:00 AM
this thread was 2 years old Hazel
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From :
Date : 26.02.05 10:42:00 AM
but up for update?
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Ally S
Date : 26.02.05 11:40:00 AM
It is an old thread, but someone has upped it, so here's a Manny update!
Manny is doing really well. We had a health scare last week when he appeared to have got a sore throat and was struggling to swallow. The vet came out, and it turned out that he had a stick wedged solid between his teeth. The vet said this is common in dogs, but he'd never seen it in a horse. Nothing Manny does surprises me! Thankfully the stick was wedged on his teeth not his gums, so recovery was instant!
All mares have had to be removed from him as he is unable to control himself in their presence! He's not as much riggy as stalliony! When he first arrived from Spain, he was so worn down, physically and emotionally, but the more he improved, the more he demonstrated that no mare is safe anywhere near him! But he is happy and well, living with Mattie and still a joy to look after. He has huge presence and character, and everyone who meets him picks up on that.
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Ally S
Date : 26.02.05 11:49:00 AM
Forgot to say... Manny is hoping to chief page boy at the big event!!
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From :
Date : 26.02.05 1:17:00 PM
Glad to see the boy is doing well and keeping you in order Ally lmao
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : amanda eyorks
Date : 26.02.05 1:55:00 PM
glad to hear Manny is still doing well. Ally it really is about time you wrote a book on this. I am sure DG'ers would buy it and the funds could go to Manny's upkeep (?)
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Louise C
Date : 26.02.05 2:06:00 PM
Ally - very happy for you, glad he's still keeping you amused!
Louise
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From :
Date : 26.02.05 2:56:00 PM
Great News - well done Ally
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Lorraine L
Date : 26.02.05 10:27:00 PM
Thanks Ally for the update. I am so pleased that the man himself is doing so well - even with the old mishap !!
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Hazel
Date : 27.02.05 6:42:00 AM
Gosh hadn't deven looked at the date on it, don't know why it had been upped then!
Still happy the old boy is well, as I remember the problems with getting him here.
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Aberlemno
Date : 27.02.05 8:32:00 AM
Give Manny a hug from me Ally - though it sounds like he isn't short on them already! Now he is obviously a retriever-horse, bless him, but you'll have to make sure he only picks up the bigger sticks. You must have had a panic attack when you found him unable to swallow. How are his legs now? If he's so stalliony, no wonder he swaggers like medallion man, bless him. Any recent photos to share with us? Jennie
Subject : re:- An update from HRH Medallion Manny Merlin
From : Ally S
Date : 27.02.05 8:40:00 AM
I'll certainly give Manny a hug for you Jennie - the more the merrier as far as Manny is concerned!! He's funny, because although he's still nervous at times, and strangers worry him at first, he's really affectionate and loves to be smoothed and cuddled. He even enjoyed a cuddle with the scary vet the other day! I haven't taken photo's for a while, but I'll take some this week and post them. And hopefully Lorraine will do the technical bit and actually get them on here for me!!!
