PARTY, PARTY!
Good Morning everyone!
Ann and Jerry want to have a BARN PARTY for all of the people at the Shirreffs’ Barn who have worked so hard to help ME BE ME during the past 4 1/2 years. We are in the planning stages now. Such fun! I’ve got some great ideas, but I need a bit of help in organizing it from my friends at the barn.
Dottie is helping to do the invitations. John spoke with Debby, who does wonderful catering work, about the menus. I really need help with this as I am not too experienced with PEOPLE FOOD. If they left this part up to me…it would be sweet potatoes, carrots, apples and peppermints for all. I think Ann and Jerry want to have a much more expanded menu than this for all of my friends.
So, Debby gave us sample menus. John asked the barn to decide on what the menu should be. This party is for THEM…so they get to help me with the planning. We are a TEAM, you know! Isabelle, Frankie and Jenny have helped to narrow it down to 3 options…and now Jenny is reviewing these choices with all of my barn friends. It will be interesting to see what they choose!
This is so much fun. We are finalizing the time for the party. Ann and Jerry want all family members included…so John said we have to have the party at a time when each of his staff can go get their whole family and bring them to the celebration.
We are having a great time planning this. I am having so much fun sharing and celebrating with all of my barn friends. We’ll keep you posted on what they decide.
Too cute!
Warm hugs to all~
With love,
Z
Sheri
Wow thats so cool Zenyatta! I hope you and everyone else has a lot of fun! :)
Donna Frederick
Whoever is posting these entries for Z really seems to understand her. She has a great sense of fun and that clearly comes through. This party is a great idea! It’s another example of the wonderful generosity of the Mosses and Shirreffs, and is further proof of the caring and warmth that went into making the Queen what she is today – the Peoples Champion.
Shanna
That sounds like so much fun! Have a great party Zenyatta :) Warm hugs to you too :)
Leslie Simis
Wish I could come too Zennie !!! Have a great party…you all deserve it for keeping Z healthy & happy for 4 1/2 years of glory !!!
tony
Hi, Zennie… my wife now has me hooked on your blog. She might be a little miffed that I got to read this latest one first. ;-) It’s times like these when I wish I was part of your barn team. I’d share some sweet taters and pepermints with you. Enjoy these last few days with John and the crew but with the understanding that a whole new world awaits you in Kentucky. We hope to visit you there sometime in 2011. Thanks for continuing to rock our world…just by being YOU.
Helen
Queen Z and Team
Stupendous idea! You must insist on a Guinness Toast at your “Family Party”. Meanwhile, we will tip one in honor of all of you.
Why? Because you have given and will give us years of memories of a beautiful horse, like no other who raced the wind an won. Because your human family included us in your life as a champion racer from the beginning.
Thanks so much. Oh, yes… Your Tribute 12/5 going to be televised? Sure hope so. Those of us many thousands of miles from you want one last chance for a long hard look at you!!!
Marian M.
A wonderful idea!
Some years ago, I gave a special birthday party for my retired Thoroughbred race horse. We are Texans, so her many guests enjoyed bar-be-cue and a country western band that played a medley of horse songs including Run for the Roses by Dan Fogelberg. My mare made an appearance in the sandy arena of the barn where she was boarded and entertained people with her tricks. We had horse-shaped cookies and a horse shaped pinata for the children (which we did not have to destroy to empty of its candies) and a large carrot cake for everyone. Because my mare likes carrots, we had carrot slices for all the horses in the barn. Many of the guests brought gifts of carrots and horse treats. We took pictures of guests and party activities to share with everyone later. I hope that some photos of your party will be posted on this website for your many fans to enjoy.
Enjoy your party, Zenyatta. You and your connections earned it.
Sue
Dear Zenyatta…What a wonderful way to start your day..planning & dreaming of a PARTY for your family & closest friends! Of course if it was for allll your friends there would not be a space large enough….but we will be there in spirit alone; enjoying all your beauty & love.
Perhaps a huge buffet with goodies for EVERYONE to pick & choose from; platters of shrimp next to mounds of sweet potatos, etc….you get the idea.
As people have previously mentioned, it would be LOVELY to have a camcorder set up so all the world can participate in your every nod, neigh & perk of your years. ( the same for the 5th; to let those that can’t be there.)
We ALL LOVE YOU SO MUCH, as I’m sure you know by now. Last night we had a few family members for pizza & we watched, then rewatched, over & over, that MAGNIFICENT, BC race. It really didn’t matter that you physically didn’t win because YOU WON in every other way imaginable. NO ONE CAN EVER BEAT YOU IN ANY CAPACITY!! ( besides, no one can deny that you were not the fastest horse there; to say nothing of being the most beautiful).
You fill our hearts; you have become a part of our lives, WE LOVE YOU. Enjoy this gorgeous SoCAl day. XXXOOO Sue
Debbi Martin
Sounds like fun, but you left Guiness off the menu of what YOU would choose–along with the pepermints and apples and carrots. :) I am sure that they are all going to miss you very much but are happy that you shared so much with them and will soon be a mommy and pass along part of what makes you you to another generation and for generations to come.
Patricia Moss
Hey Z…we are Moss’. I’m sure that we are related to the Moss’ in some way…We do have a few race horses…maybe we can slip in and be part of the “family”…
Pat Moss
Gina
What a great idea, wish we could all be there to see you in your happy glory!! I’m in the Midwest, so I can’t go to your last parade party. I am PRAYING TO SEE YOU IN KENTUCKY. I hope your new people in KY love you as much as you are loved now and that they will let us come see you, plus keep us informed via pictures and posts like these. Team Z, can you facilitate this please??? Have a great party loving Queen Z!!!!! I look forward to the photos.
Dolores Pshsnychniak
How fun Zenyatta! That is wonderful that all family members are included, I visited you once before the Breeders Cup and though it was brief I felt the warmness of the people-your “family”, around you..You are blessed and so are your fans.
Janet Cutting
To All the Zenyatta Family- Have a great party and celebration. Dont forget to have a Guiness with Ms.Z. Cheers!!!!!
Rita Boucher
Sweet Zen, what’s wrong with sweet taters? Seriously, you bring a smile to my face with every post. Enjoy your party, and if you feel like… start dancin’.
Lanie Johnson
Now THAT sounds like a party down “party”! I wish you all could invite Frankie Lavato..he wrote the BEST article about the BC out there..from a jockey’s point of view…it’s a wonderful article and brings tears to the eyes! He soo admires you and along with the rest of us believes you to be the greatest race horse!He’a a good friend of Mike’s also…I’ll try to post the link here so your friends can read it to you!
Have a big drink on us lovely girl!!Sure would love to see videos of the party1
Not to worry friends out there..Lanes End is a perfect place for “Z” to retire..we will promise to be devoted and loving fans can keepers for the rest of her life! All her fans are the best!!
Love you Girl…have a great day with all those who care for you and know that there are millions of us out here!!
Carrie
So thoughtful your family is Z. You are one lucky lady, as we are to have you.
Gail Ulmer
Great Idea! What love is shared in your barn! Great example for all!
Marie
Sounds like someone is planning on putting her dancing shoes on!!
What a wonderful way to say Thanks for being a part of my life. I hope everyone enjoys your party Z!!!
Selene McCarthy
Party on, party girl! Tip a Guiness for us all! Team Z, you all deserve a huge celebration! Thank you for sharing Zenyatta with us. love, love love these sweet diary postings!
Kim Noble
Party hearty baby girl. Hope you and your barn buddies have a great day and everyone-2 and 4 legged- should raise a Guiness.
Robyn Mullhausen
What a wonderful idea. Your friends love you so much Zenyatta, that they would probably even eat sweet potatoes, carrots, apples and peppermints and be happy just to be with you. It is nice of you to let the humans plan the menu…I’m sure they’ll have plenty there for you to enjoy. Have a great time at your celebration and enjoy your peeps! Love you. Thanks for the post!
Robyn Mullhausen
Oh yes, and do make sure they bring you Guiness!!
Rosanne Glynn
Zen…that sounds wonderful! You and your family totally deserve a blow out party! You can dance to Abba..”Dancing Queen” I would LOVE to see that on video…that would be awwesome…it would def be posted on facebook along with my own album of you! Take tons of pics to post, have good eats and be merry. You are one beautiful horse, inside and out. One of my favorites ladies. God Bless you Z! I love you dearly like so many others. xooxxo Rosanne
Barbara Wood
Dottie must be a great transcriber. I’m sure she tells us exactly word for word what you would say if you had typing skills! No matter, you have plenty of other skills. Hope it’s a great success.
Jean Moore
Oh Zenyatta, what fun. With your personality and style you will be the ultimate hostess. And isn’t it so generous and thoughtful of Mr. and Mrs. Moss to include all the family members of those who work with you daily. I’m sure Dottie and John also had some input as to the guest list. What day will the party be held as some of your fans may want to send flowers. By the way, what are your favorite flowers? More love than you know. JM
Linda Bulger
Have a great time Zenyatta. You will be the ultimate joy of the party. Team Zen have done a fantastic job allowing your true light and champion qualities to shine in this world. Harley my retired greyhound sends his love XXXXOOOO Linda
Gail Human
Zenyatta, I simply love your diary posts. I want to thank whoever does this for you. It brightens my day to read these. I certainly hope they don’t end when you go the Lane’s End.
Lanie Johnson
Hey fans! Here’s a website where you can still order Zen’s ornament..I just got one..$16.95..hurry! Supplies limited!
http://www.exclusivelyequine.com/BrowseProducts.aspx?parentCategory=Zenyatta&category=Zenyatta&categoryName=Zenyatta(BHP)
Henrietta Wolfe
What a great idea. You know all those folks are going to be so sad to see you move to Kentucky. IT WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU!! Everyone will have a magnificent time at the party. WHAT FUN IT WILL BE.!!! ENJOY!
Jean Moore
To Roseanne, if you go on youtube there is a video of Zenyatta dancing to Abba’s Dancing Queen. So great just like our precious Zenyatta.