Dear Friends,
I truly hope each of you had a marvelous holiday! We did here at Lane’s End. Everyone celebrated together and then again with their families and friends. TASTY and I had such a terrific time! People are so kind and we sincerely want to THANK YOU for the cards, well-wishes, and goodies you sent our way. All of your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.
Dottie asked ME to share with you one very special gift that she received from a very dear fan and friend, Candace Jones. The gift is absolutely amazing! It is a beautiful and very detailed scrapbook she made for Dottie and MY JOHN…which covers my entire career. It is absolutely gorgeous and something to be treasured forever!
The gift wrapping was even very unique! It is TOO CUTE with all of the Z Z Z Z Z ribbon!
I must say, you guys are so clever!
I know lots of people are busy getting all of their YEAR END things completed…however, please remember to take some time to ENJOY THE MOMENT!
With Love,
Hugs to All~(YEAH, Z DUMPLINGS! I heard you were at Santa Anita on opening day!)
Z
Rosemary McCauley - Southern California
To everyone on this site – I wish you good health, happiness and anything else you desire for 2012.
And most of all to the QUEEN – I know YOU will have a wonderful 2012 and beyond.
Sally L. Hopkins
Happy New Year Zenyatta, Tasty, Barn 55, Staff at Lanes End Farm, John and Dottie Shirreffs, and the Moss’. Wish you all happiness, joy, and good health for the coming year. Lots of xoxoxxoxo from Southern California
OraJean Stevenson
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! to Queen-Z & Team-Z,
especially, Dottie and Your John. That’s
the cutest picture of Sophie with a very
special Christmas gift…thanks for sharing.
Wishing you all the BEST in 2012. Fondly, OraJean
Sally B. (Wi)
@signoftimes, I enjoyed that link-video on Seattle Slew. I purchased a reasonably priced paper back on Slew through Blood-horse books and enjoyed it. I still don’t think he got all the attention he deserved compared to Secretariat etc. At least that is what I perceived from the book.
@Dawn Conrad; My goodness,in re Balance-A.P. link: What a beautiful animal! His blaze is sure like Indys (bends over to one side at his nose)
@Barbara Wood; sounds so exciting already having tickets to BC 2012! Sanita Anita this time, right?
@Diana S. Sounds like you had a severe reaction! Gee, I am happy to hear you are on the mend!! Have any idea what you reacted too? You know as I have gotten older I have developed more allergies such as dog (which I could just cry)certain seafood and certain spices. I learned the hard way at a restaurant when I had a delicious stuffed grouper two years ago.
Sally B. (Wi)
@TerryCrow; Thanks for waking me up this morning with a few laughs! (Fri. a.m.)
@Peggy (N) I am thinking of you!
Ann from Indiana
Happy New Year to all of you. Thank you for keeping us updated on Queen Z. Foaling date getting closer, can’t wait. Will be the highlight of 2012.
Sally B. (Wi)
@Sue Fredrick, I am glad all worked out with Gracie and you with Cisco! Guess you will be feeding and feeding to help Gracie gain a little, unlike Opie who was the opposite searching for food wherever he’d be! ha
Linda M
Hello Zenny and Z’sters – just catching up after a few days. There was some discussion earlier about Marine Sgt Reckless: she was phenominal! Here is some additional info on her: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIo3ZfA9da0 and she has her own website: http://www.sgtreckless.com/Reckless/About_Reckless.html She was layed to rest with military honors at Camp Pendleton near their horse stables – a wonderful spot I have had the privalage to visit as my George is Retired USMC.
Linda M
BTW – how CUTE is Sophie!
JAG ~ Zen's Auntie Judy (So. California)
Yes! Sophie is TOO DARN CUTE!! I didn’t acknowledge her yesterday ~ sorry Little Sophie! Maybe I’ll see you at Clocker’s Corner, Sweetie. :P
Pattie from South Carolina
Happy New Year To Everyone :) If you get a chance to watch: HRTV Inside Information’s episode of A.P. Indy, do so. It is amazing how A.P. Indy has influenced the racing world as a stallion. Thank you, Lane’s End for the wonderful story and providing a safe & happy home for our beloved thoroughbreds.
Hugs & Kisses to Momma Z & Baby BZ :)
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z and Z Fans,
Happy Friday. Love you Z and love to all of you. Hugs, Judy and Russ
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Peggy N.:
Thinking of you and wishing you all the best. Love and Hugs, JB
Pattie from South Carolina
HRTV has posted online its new special on the great stallion A.P. Indy. It tells the story of the unique relationship between A.P. Indy, Lane’s End Farm and the Farish family.
Here is the link to access HRTV’s video page.
http://www.hrtvlive.com./hrtv/
Then click on Inside Information – FREE on the left and Inside Information A.P. Indy on the right side of the screen to watch the 24-minute special.
ENJOY :)
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Signofthetimes:
I’ll try to link that article on Rapid Redux. Yes, Z’s time is almost here. What a wonderful day that will be. How exciting. Wishing Z and TT a quick and safe L and D too. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=19362
Bella
Have a happy new year, Z! Hope there is many many memories for you!
Emily
That is adorable, Z! Is that your plushie in the background?? Hope you had a great Christmas!
Terry Crow
Catching up on the posts. @Judy Berube-You are already president of ther New England chapter. No need to embellish your resume. @rowdee-Great joke. I guess the Queen knows her beers. @Sue Fredrick and Sally B-Thank you. @signofthetimes-If anyone deserves to be preident of the Texas chapter, it is you. Besides, no one else has applied for the position. I will not refer to you as president of the Texas chapter until I receive your permission. Your posts are always a must read. @JAG-Sorry to hear anout Military Hawk. One of my favorite all-time horses weas also from Washington, Mustard Plaster. He was a contemporary of Native Diver. @Diana S-Get well soon. @Barbara Wood-Nice win by the Bears last night. @Don-I miss you, old friend. @Rosemary McCauley, Denise in AZ and Diana S, members of the Arizona/New Mexico chapter-You might be a redneck if you time a trip by how many beers you can drink. @Debbie G, president of Kentucky chapter-You might be a redneck if your idea of dresssing up is putting on the other hat. @Marshall, president of North Carolina chapter-You might be a redneck if your underwear doubles as your bathing suit. @Sue Fredrick and Sally B, charter members of the Wisconsin hapter, presidency to be determined-You might be a redneck if youe email address is over yonder.com. @Susan in Tn and Kari Bussell-You migh be a redneck if you think a chain saw is a muical iunstrument. You m ight be a redneck if your idea of a real sport is a tractor pull. You might be a redneck if the mountain men in Deliverence are two of your distant cousins. You might be a redneck if you took your coon dog on your honeymoon. Since I probably won’t post tomorrrow, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of my Z friends a Happy New Year. You’re the best.
Terry Crow
Sorry for the typos. Sometimes I spell like a redneck.
suew/Va
Zenny, I’ve been thinking about you and TT this morning. Just 2 more months until those babies arrive! Take care, Queen Z.
Candace Jones
I am so glad you love it Dottie :) You are very special to me as is Z so was nice to be able to do something for YOU. Happy New Years x
sue
ZEN: I love you!
Have a great 2012. I can’t wait to see Zendini. :)
Love, Sue
Pam
Sophie, you always make me smile. I have a little Bichon boy who thinks you are TOO cute! Hope Santa Paws brought you lots of goodies.
I’m so glad to hear that your Christmas was full of treats, Zenny! You deserve everything. You are the BEST!
Love and Hugs to you, Tasty, and your Team!
signofthetimes
@Terry Crow
As a fellow redneck, I accept the President
Of the Texas rednecks, thanks so much for
This honor???
signofthetimes
@Judy B
Thanks for linking that great article on RR, it
Works.
signofthetimes
@Pattie from South Carolina
Thanks for finding the AP Indy Inside Information.
I watched it 5 times on Christmas, hope Sue Fredrick
And Dawn Conrad see your post.
S.B.
Happy New Year to Zenny,her wonderful family and Tasty too!
Linda in NJ
Hi Zenny: I haven’t written to you over the holidays. I can see I must quite a few posts. So glad you had a great time. What a wonderful gift from Candace.
I will now move on to the next post.