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
Theresa
What a bittersweet party this will be. Make sure there are lots of tissues around, Zenyatta!
Gloria Jeanne
Let Zenyatta race another year! She’s not ready to retire yet!
Sue Fredrick
Hi Zen, well this is truly amazing that people could love you so much that you have your own website, an amazing fan base, a fabulous family, and a trainers wife who takes the time to post news for you. Other race horse owners must sit back and marvel at this phenomenon called Zenyatta. I emailed Lane’s End asking about visits and they mailed back “nothing has been decided yet”. Well they better be prepared for us, we’ll be there in Spring to see you. Have a wonderful party. Luv you lots
Amanda
oh i wish i could go i would give my left leg to meet you!! i love you queen Z!!
Tj Stroben
I knew you were a party girl! Nothing better than to celebrate special times with family and friends! Relax and enjoy and just sip the Guinness :)
Stephanie Quilichini
Could you please have John post a video of the party on You Tube??? Thanks:)
Kathy Kimber
Lady Z enjoy your party everyone will want their picture taken with you. I know you will be gracious about that. Give each one of them a big kiss.
Sue
What a beautiful mornig for YOU, after last nights rain…( hope you kept warm & comfy, as I’m sure you did).
What I’m not sure of is how are all of us going to survive the ‘ void in our lives’ when you are sent back East? As Dec. approaches I’m feeling the despair set in. I agree that you should be retired from racing ( tho how we would all love to see you run again, then again, & again). That you are still healthy is paramount; but oh my dear Zenyatta, how we will miss you!!! My heart just aches & o logic eases the pain. You are such a source of all that is good That no wonder we don’t want you far away!
Of course your barn party will be a huge success; the pleasure of your company is all it truly needs. xxoo Sue
Helen Rasmussen
What a fabulous idea! I am sure Guieness is on the menu! LOL
Jackie
To the Belle of The Ball! Have a wonderful party. What a well deserved send off! Too bad all your fans can’t be there. See you on the 5th! Already have our seats reserved.
Hugs and Kisses!
Jackie
Bryna Dambrowski
Queen Z,
Have a wonderful party and a great time on December 5th. It was a privilege to meet you yesterday and have my picture taken with you! I hope that John, Dottie and the crew share the oatmeal cookies we made for you. I know you will enjoy drinking the Guiness – stay warm beautiful lady!
Alex Bowdoin
Dear Zenyatta, this is Great News for you and The Team! Have a fabulous time and please someone take videos and post them…We all Love You!
Amanda Gilliland
Lady Zenyatta, I hope you have a wonderful party with your family and friends. I am so sad I can’t make it.
I love you, Zenyatte! Love, Amanda
Chris Stiller
Hi Queen Z,
I just wanted to say what a true class act Ann and Jerry are for caring so much about all of the people who helped make your career so great. Ann, Jerry, Dottie and John ; Your actions throughout Zenyatta’s great racing career have had a major contribution to her popularity and greatness. All of Team Z are True BLESSINGS from GOD. Thank You for all that you have done and continue to do. You have unselfishly shared Zenyatta with the whole world. Team Z Rocks!!
Los Angeles Party Planner
Awww, that’s nice that you’re helping Zenny! You are such a good girl!
If you or your people want some more help, I’m an LA Party Planner who’s a die-hard Zenyatta fan with a racehorse filly of my own!
Dottie, I’d love to help in any way possible. Zenyatta and her wonderful people deserve to be celebrated!
Lori Koellner
ZENYATTA & BARN STAFF, ENJOY the party. What a NICE thing to do. I LOVE YOU ZENYATTA Love Lori XOXO…
Ali Darmani
Liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiike……………
Lonny Gangadyal
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