Good Morning,
This is SO EXCITING! I am hearing from quite a few people that the TOM MANKIEWICZ CAROUSEL…which I am a part of….at the Los Angeles Zoo is quite a success. Several friends have sent Dottie emails stating they have already been out to see it…and ride ME! A special fan, Judy Gadwood, organized a recent trip to the Zoo and several of my dear friends joined her in the fun! From all reports, they had a GREAT TIME!
A few of them decided it would be rather fun to do a MIKIE impression while riding ME! Here’s TROTT volunteer, Delia St. Pierre, revisiting a MIKE MOMENT that was very special to ME in my life-time!
I can’t tell you how wonderful this makes ME feel. This carousel is hoping to ‘really make a difference at the Zoo’ and help raise funds to aid in the care and maintenance of all of the other animal exhibits. I feel so grateful to be a part of this.
I’m also so excited….YOU are having fun riding ME!
I have so much to be grateful and thankful for in my life. This is the season to reflect on all of these things….and I so appreciate ALL of the LOVE, KINDNESS, THOUGHTFULNESS, and SUPPORT you have given to ME each day.
If you are traveling for the holiday, BE SAFE! If you are staying at home, enjoy each moment!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
D Stuart
@Hotel and Motel Searching:
Go to Google. Click on Maps. Type in Arcadia, CA [only – for now]. Wait until map comes up and zoom in until you see Santa Anita Racetrack. Then type “Hotels” in front of “Arcadia, CA” and watch as they start popping up on the map with a menu on the side. From there you can make the map move east and west to see where all the places are. You can change the city and see what else is nearby Arcadia and Pasadena which bracket the track. There are many more places within 5 miles of SA that I didn’t put on the list. I stayed along Huntington Drive and Colorado Blvd. but going north and south of the track will bring more options. Hope this helps.
diastu wants ya all there!
Max
@sign. Thanks for the article about Zazu and her mother. I love to learn about the personalities of horses. Zazu does sound like she knows what she is doing. Just like Z.
Sue Fredrick - Wisconsin
Happy Thanksgiving to all at LE and everyone on Zenyatta’s team, I continue to be so grateful for all the pictures and information you share with us.
@Dawn Conrad thanks so much for the lovely message, worded so eloquently, and for the post of Three Chimneys…….kudos to them for the wonderful work they do for their horses.
@All who are facing health issues I send my prayers for relief.
Luv you Z and kisses on your nose
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL
GO PACKERS 10-0 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shari VoltzOhio
Dear Zenyatta Happy Thanksgiving to You and your family. I love the pictures of the girls riding you. These are Too Cute :) I have been busy baking pies today. We did not have school so I have been cooking. I have really enjoyed staying home and relaxing in my kitchen. I want you to know that I am Thankful for my family which includes my fur babies. I am Thankful for You and my Z family. I am also Thankful for the children entrusted to my care. They make my job so much fun :) I hope you have a good night and sweet dreams. I love you Special Girl, Shari Hugs and Kisses!!! XXXOOO
@ Larry’s stress test came out good. I am So Thankful for that.
@ Dawn what a Beautiful post. I am Thankful for your Friendship :)
@ Happy Thanksgiving to my friend Susan in Tn :)
@ Happy Thanksgiving Rosemary :)
Elizabeth
Dearest Zenyatta,
On this special holiday I am thankful for SO many things in life – but I want to tell you that I am extremely thankful for you, your wonderful team, and all our dear cyber Zenyatta pals.Life can be difficult at times for so many people, yet you bring joy and inspiration to so many of us. The wonderful community of Zenyatta pals is so caring and loving. We are all so blessed to have each other. A happy, blessed, and SAFE Thanksgiving to all!
Lots of love,
Elizabeth
Trina Nagele in So Cal
Dearest Z, I haven’t had a chance to read everything yet, so I’ll make just a couple quick comments and be back later.
@Deborah Richman and Delia St. Pierre—Great to see your photos here!
@Shari Voltz–So glad Larry’s stress test went well.
Sunny Boyd
Too cute :) :)
mj
Happy Thanksgiving and safe travel to all.
I am so thankful for Dottie, Z, and all their connections who keep this site available for all of us Z lovers. Have a great day everyone. Don’t eat too much apple pie Zenny!
LouAnn Cingel of Union, Missouri
I am so ever thankful and grateful for you Zenyatta and of course all of your family and connections. You have brought so much delight and happiness to me in my life and make each and every day special in my thoughts and memories of you. You help me in keeping positive which is very imperative to my successful treatments in regards to my health. You truly are assisting me in successfully getting through this difficult period in my life.
I am wishing you the best and Have a Super & Wonderful Thanksgiving!
Sending lots of Love & Blessings with hugs!
MARY
TOTALLLLLY COOL:)
Marty R / Colorado
So happy to see the pictures of the Dumplings at the carousel. What a hoot to celebrate the end of the ride “Mikie” style.
May tomorrow be a wonderful Thanksgiving for all. For those traveling, safe journeys both to your destination and back home. To those cooking, know that YOU are a gratitude to those eating. For all of Zenyatta’s connections, Thank you for your caring and sharing of this magnificent creature who has brought us all together.
Sharyn ~ Vermont
A very special day to you too Zenyatta and your entire team!!
Sally B. (Wi)
I love you oh so much you beauty queen of the carousel!! I can tell all enjoyed riding you Z. When I get stressed out (like planning the Thanksgiving feast), I go to bed, picture & think of you, and my stress disappears. Happy Thanksgiving to you & your connections.
love n 2 kisses on your soft nose, one for baby z
Julie DuVall / Ontario, CA
I was just reflecting today that one year ago I was at Hollywood Park getting my picture taken with YOU! This is something that I will always be thankful for!
Wishing a wonderful Thanksgiving to everyone connected to you, dear Zenny, from family to fans!
Sally B. (Wi)
@Dawn, what a wonderful blog. So thankful to hear happy endings of these horses because of Three Chimneys and others. Darley & Three Chimney’s were two stallion farms I really wanted to visit while down in Kentucky. Due to the BC & horse sales, they unfortunately did not have visitation when we were there.
signofthetimes
@Max
I too like the talented filly’s they all seem very strong
willed, determined and focused. Have to have things
Their way or make them think it is their way. A real challenge
For a horseman and trainer. No wonder so many trainers
Have to have the “knack” with filly’s. I do really like ZaZu.
She is really going to be good get 4 year old season.
Sally B. (Wi)
@Dawn again, working from bottom to top, I just read your first post. Your words and thoughts are just beautiful! Happy Thanksgiving to you and to all here on Z’s diary. Ditto: I am so thankful for many of the things you stated.
Deborah Richman from So. Cal.
Z, I’m so glad you liked the pictures of us riding YOU on the carousel! How sweet of you to share them on your Diary. We felt such joy going round and round to the fabulous music hits from A&M Records as we rode YOU, Tiago, and Giacomo! I hope the pictures give you a little bit of an idea of how happy we were!! I also hope you all have the opportunity to visit the carousel sometime…it is just as much fun as an adult as it is as a child :)
Zenyatta, I want you to know how thankful I am for you, your teams in California and Kentucky, and all your fans who visit your Diary. A special thank you to Dottie, your scribe, who voices your thoughts so well, bringing inspiration, information, and smiles to all of us.
@JAG… :) :) :)
@Dawn… Wonderful rainbow analogy!
@Shari V…Great news about Larry’s stress test!
@All… Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!
Deborah Richman from So. Cal.
@Trina…Lovely birthday poem for Sarah! Wish you had been able to join us on the carousel :)
Irene Caty
Zenyatta , so glad that the Carousel at the LA ZOO is doing good. I can tell that all that ride Zenyatta #4 are having a joyess time. We all love you so much Zenny that we get as close to you as possible. Wishing you and Tasty a Happy Thanksgiving. I know that you are not having Turkey but whatever is special to you I hope that is what you have for a special meal. Sending you love and kisses until your next post.
Denise
Happy Thanksgiving Queen Z, Baby ZB, Team Z, Z fans, & LE Team!!!!
We are so grateful to be part of her life! Thank you for all you do on a daily basis!!! We love her more and more each day!!!!
Heidi (Vallejo.Calif)
Zenny, I got my jersey and zippy coat today and all I can say is WOW!! The zippy is even signed by your Mikie! Then, to top it off, there was a Mikie poster as a surprise! The material and look is sooo, ummm, how can I say it?? Diva like! Almost like silk and, it looks and feels so much better than my Giants and A’s jerseys! Now the zippy is just soooooo soft! Dazzling! Then, my hat with the Z being pink, goes perfect with them! My partner really out did herself this time for my b-day!
To show my gratitude to you Zenny, Team Z and all of the dumplings, I’ll be sporting my new “attire” tomorrow!
Everyone, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Barbara Wood (Texas)
@Shari Voltz–so glad Larry’s test was ok!
Enjoy your break from the children.
I just realized that we live in so many different parts of the country that we could compile a cookbook of regional recipes and sell them for horse rescues/charities. I have an entire shelf of cookbooks and have sworn to not buy another, but I would buy this one! The title could have something to do with Dumplings…………….nighty-night, Z.
stephanie (s in san diego)
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
@Lois..thank you.
Love You Zenyatta…I a so very thankful for you and Dottie.
harriett (Oklahoma)
We are all thankful for YOU, Dear Z!
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Zenyatta and all your Team have a Happy Thanksgiving. LoL
@Everyone Happy Thanksgiving. LOL
@Susan in TN, Thank you for the well wishes. Seem like its been a long time since I’ve talked to you. Hope all is good with you and please give my love to the horses. Happy Holidays.
Terri Z/ So. Fla
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.
Everyone: On line voting for the Secretariat Vox Populi Award or Voice of the People award will take place early in December and end on December 26th. Please vote on Secretariat.com vox populi. The winner will be announced at a ceremony at Santa Anita on January 15th 2012.
God bless Penny Chenery, Secretariat’s owner, for creating this award. She’s the first lady of horse racing (as an owner). And of course, Queen Z is our first lady of racing. xoxoxo Thanks Terri
Terri Z/ So. Fla
Good luck and high hoofs to the undefeated
Awesome Feather who was 2 year old filly of the year and who has won 7 races in a row. She will be running at Aqueduct on Nov. 26th in the Gazelle.
She is an awesome chestnut filly who reminds me of Goldi. She had been sidelined with a tendon injury for almost a year and came back winning again. You go girlfriend.
Marshall (old girl in NC)
Hello, Zenny! Love the carousel photos! You are gorgeous no matter what media is used! Who can say that they have successfully conquered the track AND the rounds of the carousel! Happy Thanksgiving to you, Luv, and to the Mosses, Dottie and John, Tasty and all who ensure your excellent quality of life! Hugs and kisses!
@Lois Gillespie: Thanks for the lovely post!
@Dawn Conrad: Again, you have proven your word-mastery. Your wonderful verbal skills make your posts treasured reads!
@Shari Voltz: Happy news about Larry’s stress test! Take care!
To all who are battling any type of hardship, take care and Thanksgiving wishes for better days soon! Hugs!
To every one of our friends in Zennyland:
Blessings and Happy Thanksgiving!
candi carter
happy thanksgiving sweet Zenyatta and may you have the best holiday in the whole wide world , be safe take care and your baby Good night lady Z xoxoxo.