Happy Tuesday DEAR FRIENDS!
I am still basking in the after glow of MY PARTY! You know how performers in Broadway Plays wait up for reviews after opening night…well, the same is true of ME in this situation. Something like this has never been done before in our sport, so we wanted to be sure all went extremely well! The overall consensus is that it was TERRIFIC! Yippee!
I’ve heard that ESPN discussed MY PARTY on National Television. Then the NY TIMES had a piece on MY PARTY as well. The link to that article is here so you may read it! It is all TOO CUTE!
Dottie mentioned that many of YOU took photos at the event. If you’d like to share them with the rest of us, please post them on your FACEBOOK pages and tag ZENYATTA. This will allow them to also appear in my photo gallery. I’d so love to see all of you again having FUN and TOTALLY ENJOYING YOURSELVES.
At the end of the day, all of this is meant to be one thing…FUN!
I know many of you commented to Dottie at the party that you really enjoy reading MY DIARY each day. Not only that but you share my various daily updates with your family and friends. Several of you also mentioned that you and your co-workers start each day in your office reading the DIARY updates. Thank you so much! This is all so special to ME!
Then along the way, another very special thing has happened with all of this! In some way, we have all become special friends and like one big family. The responses in the Diary comments are so dear and caring. Thank you for all of the kindness you share with ME and each other. As I said a few moments ago, this is all meant to be FUN!
Enjoy your day!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Susan in TN
@DJ: Happy Birthday!! Miss you but glad to hear all is well!
@Trina: Great poem- and thank you for posting DJ’s wonderful poem!
Thank you to all for the links, comments.
@Abigail: loved your comments about writing!
Susan in TN
@Cyhthia H: Thank you for telling us what you could about Kari. My thoughts and prayers are with her. <3
tony and sue
Zenny, you take our breath away.
Susan in TN
Great article about Z’s party in the NY Times. Dottie was quoted as saying that Zenny’s baby MOVED while she was there. That must have been SO exciting!!
Patricia Emery
I just want to give you a big hug…you are just “too Cute.” I loved reading the post of you playing with the stuffed animals during your party! The poster portrays pure beauty!
XOXO
Barbara Wood (Texas)
@Cynthia–thank you so much for updating us on Kari. That does explain why we have not heard from her. Will keep her in my prayers continually. Lit a candle this morning.
@eastcoastkid–I would love to help you, but I’m so busy with our Equi-Army work that I am really spread very thin. Will pray that you make the right decisions at the right times, and that the right people will come alongisde to assist you. Please do update as you can.
@DJ– Happy Birthday! May you have many,many more. We really miss you and your prayers.
@Trina–lovely poem, as always. I don’t know how you do it. I guess it’s just a matter of using your God-given talents.
@Abigail from Montreal–I admit to having to laugh at your comments about all of us having artistry within. I am hopeless–can’t even dra a stick figure–lol! I understand what you meant, though. There are many forms of art.
@Dottie and Z– you are right. It IS fun! And it’s also family, and NONE of it would have happened without YOU TWO! We love you.
M. Kern
Happy Tuesday Queen Z! What a lovely picture of Ann and Sarah. Thanks for sharing it. Have fun outside with Tasty. I love you!
JAG Go Bernie Babies, Go! / So. CA
Good morning my Queen Zen! You look lovely in the above poster!
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I would raise my hoof (if I had one), but since I don’t, I’ll raise my hand and swear “guilty as charged” for starting my day by reading your diary… I’m also guilty of “sharing” it via email to my friends! :-)
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On a more serious note, my thoughts are with Kari. I’ve missed her on facebook. Thank you, Cynthia, for informing us of her situation.
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@ALL
The Z Dumplings did not make it to the carousel this past weekend due to the COLD AND WET weather. We will NOT give up, though, so stay posted for a visit in the future!
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{{{HUGS}}} to Mommy Zenny and Baby B/Z XOXOXO
Janie (in L.A.)
Zenyatta, you are absolutely right, your diary posts have become an important part of our lives! You are TOO CUTE for words and I bet that darlin’ baby in there already knows what a special mommy you will be and is looking forward to seeing you in about 4 months. And I’m really hoping there will be another Zenyatta Breeder’s Cup party next year at Santa Anita – I’ll be there for sure!
Ellen
Thank you for sharing this picture of you, Ann and Sarah. Will the Moss’s be selling this poster and others like it for charity? If yes, where can they be available?
Stella in South Texas
Dearest Zenyatta,
After your Breeder’s Cup race in 2010, I moped and cried for days, knowing that I would never get to see you on the track again. I dreamed about you at night and thought about you during the days. When you began to write your diary, I was like a child finding my lost teddy bear. I hope that you will continue to give us peeks of your incredible life. You are so loved by me and many others.
So glad to hear the reviews of your party were all grand! But then, a Queen does know how to be the perfect hostess! :)
Have a lovely day, dear girl.
Kisses and hugs,
Stel
Linda in NJ
@eastcoastkid: I just tried sending you an email. Please let me know if you received it. I would like to know more about the Omaha Project.
Thanks.
– Linda
Margaret
Kari
I am so sorry to hear of your accident. I will be thinking of you and always hoping the best for you. Please have patience as your body heals. It may not be perfect now but you will get better with time. Patience is the key.
Alex Bowdoin - MA
Hello Beautiful Zenyatta, I also start my day by catching up on the Diary! It puts a smile on my face here at work…I have enjoyed seeing the Party Pictures. I wish I had been there, but I was in spirit.
As another posted, RIP HICKSTEAD…a beautiful Grand Prix Jumper.
SHERRY D. WV.
IT IS ALWAYS FUN TO CHECK ON THE THINGS IN OUR DEAR ZENNIES LIFE. JUST KNOWING THAT WE ALL CARE FOR HER AND EACH OTHER IS A WONDERFUL THING. LETS US ALL NEVER FORGET TO CARE ABOUT THE FRIENDS AND THEIR LIFE SITUATIONS, HAVING SAID THAT, KARI I WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT IT COULD BE ONE OF US NEEDING A PRAYER OR SOME ENCOURAGEMENT. STAY SAFE. LOVE TO ALL, SHERRY D.
Dawn Conrad / Colorado
@Cynthia – Thank you so very much for letting us know what happened to our beautiful Kari. I will continue to hold her in my heart and prayers. With everything she is going through, this is a terrible blow. May God continue to walk beside her.
@DJ – We miss you and your wonderful prayers. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
@Trina – Another fantastic birthday poem. Thank you for posting DJs poem as well.
@eastcoastkid – I wish you every success in your endeavor to provide the great Omaha with an honorable resting place.
@Abigail – Loved your post about writing. The power of the word is amazing.
@Karen Gogue – Hope you are doing well my friend, all things considered. Thank you for the link to more party pictures.
Elizabeth G.
What a magnificent photo of you! Dear Zenyatta—will you throw a party for us at Santa Anita for Breeder’s Cup next year? We would be thrilled!
Linda in NJ
Dear Kari: I am so sorry to hear about your car accident. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Dawn Conrad / Colorado
@Sherry D. WV. – Love back to you Sherry!
Linda M
Zenny – I must say, you pulled off, in you and your Team’s signature style, one high hoof of a party!! Thanks to all the Z fans for posting info and pics from the party. George and I were not able to attend so we must live vicariously through all of you. You are the best! Love and hugs, Linda & George
DJ
Dearest Sweet “Z”, little “z” and all of my lovely “Z” Friends,
Thank you all so much for the Happy Birthday wishes and for remembering me. You have truly made my day today :)
Trina, I am so very touched by your kindnes and beautiful words. It has been said that the unseen is more of a reality than the seen. I have found this to be true on this special site. Some of us will live out our lives never seeing one another; but the comfort, encouragement, joy and concern given here is as palpable and often times more so, than what we receive in our daily lives with those around us.
I hope to have more time to enjoy these friendships and offer prayers after December Ceremonies.
With love, gratitude and hugs, DJ :)
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Kari B. Praying for you in a very special way..
Barbara Wood (Texas)
@Linda in NJ– forgot to answer your question at the end of yesterday’s diary. I believe that the life-size painting of Z. is to stay at the KY Derby Museum.
Deana-Texas
The new picture with you and Sarah and Anne is priceless! I do not think you have ever taken a bad picture. I admire all the things you and your Team do and it inspires all of us to be better people. I am curious why you have not acknowledged Mikie’s wins on Amazombie and especially on Drosselmeyer. I know that you acknowledged all winners and Goldikova but I feel that it would of been nice to send a shout out to your Mikie. Just an observation. Hope you have a great day and hope you and baby Z are doing great. Love you Z-always!
Doreen in CT
All the best to Uncle Mo and Gio Ponti on their retirements. Both will be missed on the track. Here’s a link to Gio Ponti’s retirement announcement: http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/breeding-news/2011/11/08/gio-ponti-retired-will-stand-at-castleton-lyons.aspx
Zenny – the painting of you was beautiful and stunning just like you. Enjoy your day with Tasty Temptation. Happy grazing:)
Robin - Ventura CA
What a wonderful post from you Zenny/Dottie! I can’t wait to see all of the pics from your party, I SO wished that I could be there. I am hoping that you will have another party at the Breeders Cup next year at Santa Anita, PLEASE!!! Love you forever! You brighten my life in some many ways. That PAINTING is beyond words! LOVE YOU and B/Z
XOXOXOXOXOXOX to your lovely nose!
Robin - Ventura CA
@JAG – can you please provide the date to the ZOO, I would love to join all of the Z-dumplings! And to ride the GREATEST MARE EVER ZENYATTA!!!!
Robin - Ventura CA
ZENNY/Dottie will there be posters available to buy soon? I would love to have one in my office at work then I could stare at you all day!
Karen Gogue
Cynthia Holt
Thank you for the info on Kari…that is what I was informed too. Thank you for posting, as I choose to respect Kari and her family’s privacy at this time, and have Kari come forth in her own way and time to tell of this horrific day in her life…it is not easy to hold back with news like this, but out of respect for Kari and her family, I did so. Thank you from all of us, it should come from you as her very dear, special friend.
Karen Gogue
Please excuse all the spelling errors I have made today. This is NOT easy to do with your mind a million miles away….
M. Kern
Royal Delta was sold for 8.5M!