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Comment on About Us by Island lover

Island lover — Mon, 07 May 2012 01:10:07 +0000

Chincoteague Natural History Association is raising money for the lighthouse to be painted. Many renovations were done in 2010/2011 to preserve the integrity of the structure. The last project, which is very coastly, is the painting. It is last because it is for aesthetics and not for the actual preservation of the building. It should be painted within the year is what I last heard. The lighthouse tours, grants, and fundraisers along with the tours are providing the funds for the lighthouse repairs and painting.

Comment on About Us by Debra Noll

Debra Noll — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:17:10 +0000

I have been visiting Chincoteague/Assateague Islands since 1978. My husband and I got married there in 1997!!! The Assateague Lighthouse has always been a favorite of mine and I have many pictures of it throughout the years. Love the Islands!!! But I do have a question…in recent years, I am sorry to see that it needs painted…aren’t there any funds??? Just curious…thanks!!!

Comment on A Better Life Now for Rescued Chincoteague Ponies by Angie

Angie — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:20:38 +0000

That story touched my heart and if that was me I would have rescued the horses too and im glad that there are people around like that and take the time to rescue and to take care of horses. And people should never take in a horse if they can’t take care of them and also you should never torture any animal.

Comment on Home by editor

editor — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:52:32 +0000

I love to always see that wildponytales is still carrying on. Chincoteague is a beautiful place with many an untold adventure or story just waiting to happen or be told. It has been a pleasure working here for the past 7 years and I look forward to more. I will be leaving for college soon and will be having to train someone whom I think is well suited for the job to replace me. If anyone would like to apply please send me an email: butkickin_chick04@yahoo.com, or contact our publisher: boswell.robert@gmail.com. Applicants must live in the vacinity of Chincoteague Island, Virginia.

Thanks alot,

Misty Thornton, Editor
http://www.wildponytales.info

Comment on Rescue Saves 3 Chincoteague Ponies from Slaughter by Ena

Ena — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:28:49 +0000

I’m so happy to hear they were rescued!!! I’ve been reading so much about the ban on horse meat in the US being lifted, and honestly, I feel like it’s a good thing overall since the end result in both cases is horses dying, here or in Mexico where they have no watchdogs on their slaughterhouses. But I can’t believe that these wild ponies are even allowed to be considered for such things. I understand that domestication eventually breeds stock that’s ultimately considered of no use… which is really tragic, but a fact of life we can’t really change… But I just can’t believe that these WILD ponies are subject to the same fate! There needs to be a distinction. These are free creatures that have no place in such auctions! I’m so happy to hear you could save them from this fate.

Comment on Home by Deb Miles

Deb Miles — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:56:33 +0000

Good Morning I am interested in one of the 3 ponys that were rescued from slaughter would you share with me the procedure and how I can donate some money to your cause or do you have a wish list? thanks and have a nice day my father has contacted you also his name is Gordon Miles thanks Deb

Comment on Rescue Saves 3 Chincoteague Ponies from Slaughter by Lois Szymanski

Lois Szymanski — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:37:07 +0000

Congratulations to the two Debs, Tom and everyone involved in this tricky rescue. So many kind and wonderful people are involved with these ponies and the rescue and they should all be applauded. Thanks for a wonderful article about them.

Comment on Assateague Island, a Virginia Home to the Wild Ponies Also Home to Wildlife of all Kinds by Rhonda Herbers

Rhonda Herbers — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 04:02:58 +0000

I know the ponies have survived for 300+ years but I am so worried about them with Hurricane Irene bearing down on them. I have never been there. Is there ground high enough for them? Natural cover for them? Has a hurricane ever hit the island before? It may seem silly but I can hardly stand the thought of them being swept out to sea or seriously injured and trying to stay safe from 100+ mph winds and the flying debris. I know the firefighters attend to their needs but I can’t help but worry about them.

Comment on Assateague Island, a Virginia Home to the Wild Ponies Also Home to Wildlife of all Kinds by Dana Crosby

Dana Crosby — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:22:17 +0000

Is anything being done to protect the pomies from hurricane irene? We are evacuating humans to prevent ‘natural selection’, can’t we do the same for the ponies?

Comment on 50 Years Later, Residents May Share Stories Again by Ernie Gillespie

Ernie Gillespie — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:15:58 +0000

Don’t hear much about the flood nowadays. For many years after the flood we shared our stories with family and friends. Each telling got a little better and maybe a little distant from the events. I have one I would like to share:

On the second day of the flood my father gave orders that we should get off the Island. He said the damn place was sinking – low tide did not occur that morning and high tide caused water to “bubble” up from the ground behind the ridge of Frank Tolbert’s house (next to the fire house). So.. my brother and I walked, waded, and hopped to the Baptist Church yard to catch the helicopter to Wallops Station. While there several men were trying to help a lady get on the helicopter. This well known women was very much overweight and the men could not get a grip so they carried a small Chincoteague scow to the helicopter and had the women get in the scow and then lifted the scow and the women high enough for her to enter the helicopter. Wish I had a camera. It was a site to see.