Hello,
Today is such a great day…and a time for gratitude and celebration! This statement leads to the fact that there are 2 things about ME I’d like to share with you that perhaps you may not already know!
First of all, I absolutely love the element of SURPRISE! Upon reflection, I think this was a consideration with my ‘come from behind strategy’ when I was racing. This style does add a ‘tremendous amount of surprise’ and excitement to a race.
Secondly, and this is very important, I LOVE A GOOD PARTY! I have actually hosted and attended many of them while I was at BARN 55! (We were truly such a FUN GROUP!) MY JOHN always knew that I wanted to be a part of everything that was going on…so I actually became quite an endearing hostess!
Well, recently, I was able to do both of these things and it felt TERRIFIC! Pam Harper’s parents were celebrating their 50th Anniversary. The family was already hosting a lovely party for them…but gave great thought to what would be the PERFECT gift to honor this celebration. The family wanted something special, meaningful, and especially memorable for them!
Lo and behold, guess what? IT WAS ME! Pam and her family bought a ZENYATTA BRONZE for their parents’ special 50th Anniversary present. This is absolutely TOO CUTE!
Not only did I get to surprise them, per Pam, but the entire atmosphere of the party was filled with great fun and lots of memories and emotion. From the moment I was removed from the gift box, I was able to spend the entire evening with the HONOREES. They literally carried ME around during the party. I went from table to table with them visiting with all of their guests. They shared their thoughts, experiences, and memories of ME with all of their dear friends. It was truly a very special evening!
Pam commented that after quite some time, she literally had to take ME from her Mom’s arms. Her Mom would not let me go! I’ve heard everyone had a GREAT time at the party…especially ME! THANK YOU for including ME!
How FORTUNATE am I! I am deeply honored to be thought of as the “PERFECT GIFT” for such a memorable occasion for such charming people. I am truly BLESSED!
Have a fabulous day! Here’s to enjoying some ‘fun’ surprises in your life!
With Love,
Hugs to All~ (HAPPY 50th ANNIVERSARY!)
Z
judy berube
Dear Nina Kaiser:
Not one of the fortunate to have a Bronze, but very happy for those that do. Love the beautiful likeness you made of Z. Hugs, J.B.
Lisa g
@Jane D, congratulations on your 35th.
judy berube
Dear Jane D.:
That’s a grand gift. Hugs, J.B.
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, almost time for me to go home, slow today so I really got to enjoy Your World alot more than usual. Please wish me luck, going to try to Flickr tonight, some things I just cannot do at work, this big ole RESTRICTED page comes up….I love you, cannot wait to see your next pic with your Baby Bump. Hope your day was wonderful…I so love you…Lisa g
Carole #42
Congratulations, to Pams parents, Happy 50th. You will always love your Z. bronze, I just love mine. We can’t live without our ZENYATTA. @Mario, hope you had a GREAT birthday.
Kisses on the nose to you Z..
Nancy/Ca.
This is going to be one of my favorite diary entries dear Z! Er..I mean Dottie! “Here I am coming out of the box!” LOL :) Great story told in such a charming way!
Terry Crow
@Lisa g-You are right, that is not a joke even though it sounds like one. Franklin thought that the bald eagle was an inappropriate symbol for our country. @Judy Berube-Yes, it was a shocking incident of bumping and the rider fell off. Can’t get anything past you.
Brenda S..
Dear Judy B – Thanks for the vote of confidence. It looks as if I’m going to have a box of Inglorious, Tricky, Plums.
Jan
Zenyatta,
You sure know how to liven up a party. :) What a wonderful gift. Happy belated Birthday to Mario. Stay healthy and happy Big Mama. xoxo
The Kennedys in San Diego
New photos of Eblouissante on Zenyatta’s Facebook Wall — with Mario, at bath time.
Lynette Lucas
Zenny – What a awesome treat and great surprise for Pam!!! I wish you appear at my house too!!! Trust me there is no way anybody could get you out of my hands!!! You would be sleeping with me!!! :)
Love you Zenny!!! Hugs and Kisses from Roswell,NM!!!
Terry Crow
@Nina Kaiser-Your wonderful gift with your hands has allowed us to cherish Zenyatta in a new way and we thank you for that. @Jane D-Daughters are the greatest gift of all. It has been too long since I saw my little princess.@DJ-Thank you.
suew
Zenny, you are the life of any party…you have a knack for putting people in such a good mood with lots of smiles. I love these pictures because they represent pure JOY, an emotion that reflects perfectly what you do for us. What a generous gift for Pam. She must be thrilled. My hubby took me to the BC last year just to see you race. It was, indeed, a thrill of a lifetime.
tony
Zenny, what a work of art you are…in the flesh and in bronze. BEAUTIFUL!
Jane Wade
What a wonderful present and a thrill that must have been!
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Please tell your Mario Happy Birthday, a little late! He’s the best!
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Have a wonderful day Zenyatta and baby! xoxoxo
We miss you!
Barbara Wood
@Denise in AZ–I echo Lisa g’s question about Flickr. I want to see the filly too.
Jack W.
Updates….While young “E” undergoes some growing issues,older bro Super Spectacular is back and had a nice breeze Wed.over the Oklahoma Training Track. Hey Sarah if you’re still here why don’t you go over to Seth’s barn and get us a photo of the big boy!!
Reb
great story :)
Shanda Hooton
What a wonderful gift….you would be the absolute PERFECT gift: ) thanks for sharing it was a great story. Hope you are doing well which I know you are. Sending all my love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ollie
My Queen,
You are the gift that keeps on giving.
I just love the photo of your head peeking
out of the wrapping and for bringing such
joy to Pam Harper’s parents 50th Anniversary.
Love you lots XOXOXOXO
DmamaKlock
YOU are the gift of inspiration to many. Thank you for sharing this event.
Sharon Call
@The Kennedys in San Diego. Have you checked out Ebby’s facebook page? Lots of pictures and video of her working. She will actually be 3 on January 27 and if she goes like Z did, she might not be raced until later on next year. She still looks young to me, like she still has a good bit of growing and maturing to do, but just beautiful nonetheless.
DJ
To TC: you are welcome my friend!
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To Kc: Missing you on “Z’s Green!” Happy Hour approaching..possibly you can stop in for a sip and a spell? Hope you have Campari…serving ‘The Perfect Old Pal’ with Crudite’s and Crab Rangoon. Blessings to you and yours!
Sally (B)
Oh sweet Z, you are adorably funny. You were a big hit at the party! You mingled everywhere. I’d love to be surprised with one of you, wow. love with 2 kisses on your soft nose, one for baby z
p.s. so happy you are feeling terrific !
Snoprinz
Congratulations to Pam’s parents on their 50th Anniversary. What a priceless gift-a Zenyatta bronze.
Trina Nagele
We learned yesterday from Carole Kennedy (thanks, Carole!) that we had just missed the birthday of Zenyatta’s beloved groom Mario—it was August 14. To all who would like to send a belated happy birthday card to him, I think the following address, given by Karen Gogue earlier, will work. The season ends September 7, but maybe the Shirreffs horses wil return to Barn 55 earlier.
Mario Espinoza
c/o John Shirreffs, Trainer at the Stables
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, CA 92014
Here’s my repost of Mario’s birthday poem from yesterday with a new revision of the formerly revised last line (I’m working by the seat of my pants here!)
To Mario
No one was closer to the Queen
Than Mario Espinoza.
A special man, a special mare—
They made a magical pair.
Zenyatta blossomed under Mario’s care
And became the fairest of the fair
With dapples agleam,
Glowing from within, it would seem,
And a contentment in her eye
That all could spy.
We can never thank Mario enough
For polishing this diamond-in-the-rough
In every way
Till her brilliance outshone
The sun and the stars every day
And throughout the world
Her beauty-—both inner and outer–was known.
—Trina Nagele
@Sherry Drish—I’ve taken note of the date!
Maureen in CA
Wow! What a wonderful thing to do! And I have to echo Judy’s (JAG) sentiment – they would definitely be picking ME up off that same floor, were I to receive one of the beautiful statues of The Queen! What a sensational job you did in capturing her, Nina!!
And I too want to wish Mario a belated Happy Birthday! I want to thank you Mario, for taking such great care of our beloved Zenyatta, while she was with you. None of us will ever forget your loving devotion to her!
Shari Voltz
Dear Zenyatta I cried with this post how wonderful for Pam’s parents. May God Bless them both. What a suprise! I would have cried too. Zenny just seeing your picture can bring me to tears. I love you that much. You are such a special girl with a giving spirit. I can feel it through the pictures of you. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful moment with Pam’s mom and dad. Have a good night and tell Tasty T I said hi too. I love you Zenny. Hugs and Kisses, Shari XXXOOO
@ Dawn I emailed you :)
@ Hi Susan in Tn I hope all is well :)
@ Diane Your the Best :)
Shari Voltz
@ HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARIO :)
Shari Voltz
@ Lisa G Thank you so much. The class will be called MOYATTA this year. I learned about Uncle Mo from you. I fell in love with his beautiful face. I mean he is too cute :)