Good Morning to all of my friends,
I am still basking in the glow of yesterday’s article in the NEW YORK TIMES! When I wrote to you yesterday, I’d read Joe Drape’s wonderful piece and loved the slide-show of the photos…but at that time, I did not know I was on the FRONT PAGE of the paper. Suddenly, all of the calls and emails started to flow into the office. Just think……THE FRONT PAGE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES. This is a WOW MOMENT! The New York Jets are playing in the playoffs this weekend…and I’M ON THE FRONT PAGE of the whole paper! I am so pleased…and proud! This is fabulous!
Also, it is so cute! I love all of your sweet comments about how the tours can take place. You are a very creative and industrious group! I am so proud to know all of you!
Yesterday, when Dottie was reviewing the article and the Team’s travel schedule, (my CA FAMILY will be here tomorrow morning to visit with me), she also mentioned that she had to pack for the trip! That is the beauty of MY SITUATION…..I don’t need to worry about my wardrobe. My coat is always FABULOUS and LOOKS PERFECT FOR ALL OCCASIONS. I have a full wardrobe of blankets…so I’m always ready to go at a moment’s notice. All of my human friends, on the other hand, always need to think of ‘what to wear’.
Dottie also commented that she wanted to get a new pair of shoes for Monday’s event. She and I wear the same size…7…so I suggested she call one of my guys, Tom Halpenny or John Collins, to see if they could help her out in this situation. She laughed at my thinking….appreciated the kind gesture…but said she needed something with a ‘higher heel than what I have worn’.
Oh, this girl stuff is really something! When I was an athlete…I focused on my training every single day. Now that I have so much more free time….my thoughts do tend to wander a bit. For now, since I will start dating soon…………………HMMMMM!
I do know that there is a great deal of discussion going on in my family about my FIRST DATE! This is really fun. Dottie called it kinda’ a DATING GAME. I have some thoughts…she has some very interesting ideas…and we are really having so much fun blending and sharing all of them!
Such choices! Lucky me!
Have a great Saturday…and a fun Weekend! Enjoy all of the great sporting events and racing around the country. Take a peek at the JETS GAME as well…since they are my NY TIMES Buddies. They play on Sunday afternoon!
Cute…I was on the FRONT PAGE. I still can’t believe this! WOW!!
With Love,
Hugs to All~
Z
Tere Thomas
Good Luck on Monday Queen Z!! You are the most deserving and the most charming and I look forward to reading your diary entry every day. Hugs to you!
dunie oneil
Z,
You will always be frontpage news!
Joyce Young
Here’s to my 2010 Horse of the Year. No matter what happens on Monday, and I am sitting with crossed fingers and toes for a Zenyatta win, the courage and determination Zenyatta displayed in the 2010 Breeder’s Cup were beyond belief. I watched in awe.
Bonnie MacRaith
Well, Zenyatta you certainly don’t need heels when you go out, you’re tall enough, just wear flats, as it is you will most probably tower over your date…just how tall is A.P.? Better check on that before you meet him…tell you what I’ll go check, be right back, okay I saw where he is 16 hands, so if he asks you how tall you are just slouch a little, that’s okay don’t worry, some guys really like tall girls, especially beautiful ones like you!
myrna miller
Darling Zenny – You are a natural Beauty and would look fabulous in anything. And congratulations for your cover picture in the New York Times. That is quite an honor. Maybe you could post it in tomorrows diary so we can all see it too! And regardless of what happens Monday night, you are HOY to me and your 60,000 other fans on facebook, and many thousands more after that, I’m sure. So enjoy your celebrity, and have a wonderful time with your family tomorrow.
Rhonda Clements
Front page is where yo belong sweet Zenny.
I have devoted my profile pic to you which will remain until after the awards, with a little note of support for Monday and will be praying for you to have the outcome you deserve. I wish all the team a great visit you, and am waiting anxiously for news of who is going to be the first suitor to the Queen, as always with love for you and the whole family
jane
LOL Zenny, you are SO DEAR!! I dont even know why you’re surprised at being on the front page of anything, Big Mama, you are THE QUEEN, OWN IT!!
And that is so sweet of you to offer to share your shoes with Dottie, But people shoes are shaped much different than yours.
Have fun with your family tomorrow. I’ve been praying like crazy that you get The Big One Monday!! I’ll be watching :)
Luv ya, Gorgeous!
Stephanie J Lambert
Oh Zenny, your first date….I wonder how your Daddy is going to take it loosing his little girl? It must be a Stallion with good manners, who is polite and soft spoken, a Stallion who is very smart and carries himself well, He must be Tall, Dark & Handsome and if he has all these qualities and speed with distance in his pedigree, Ask Mikey for his blessing… Mommy & Daddy too. I Love you Forever , You will Always be my Baby no Matter what….:)
suew
Oh, Zenny! You are always front page news to me. How exciting for you and your wonderful connections. Believe me, the NYT wouldn’t waste space and print on anyone who wasn’t deserving and a real STAR. Yes, we know dating is right around the corner …. such excitement for you!!!!! Tell Dottie she is doing a wonderful job transcribing everything for you. I guess great minds think alike. ;-)
Kimberly
Queen Z. You are worthy of the front page ALL THE TIME!!!! I am so happy for you…Give a great THANK YOU to your California family. We miss you here in CA! Can’t wait to see you. I wish your team would bring you back for a VICTORY WALK when you win on Monday.
Nancy Kleck
We’ve all got our fingers, toes, and paws crossed for you!
sg
Thank you Z for the update!!!
I too am so excited about the front page spread. Hopefully this is a sign of *good news* coming your way. ;) A small favor Z, please ask your family *when they visit you tomorrow* to take many pictures and video of you especially with your girlfriends.
Positive thoughts coming your way….. :)
Shannon
Dear Miss Queen Z,
We are just finish up the remodel of our barn and there will be one wall painted pink and blue that will be for you. We have lots of photos and signs about you so you will have a lovely place to show off out here in California.
Love, Jackson, (I’m a Thoroughbred too), Ziggy, Lance and Mike (we are Arabs but we still like you, even if you’re a girl)
Maureen
Oh Zenyatta!!! Medaglia D’Oro would be a fine suitor! i know they suggest a.p. indy… but have you taken a closer look at Medaglia d”oro….. a real heart throb ! its one of those shake your tail feather girl!! a real catch. im sure racheal would approve….
sissy
Please take a look at Tiznow and if you aren’t happy with him the go for Curlin. But Tiznow is really great. Go Team Z! Luv u
Kathryn Cogswell
Now, about that East Coast bias . ..
Marcee
Love You Z!
Christine Coleman
Hi Zenny! You should be on EVERY page of the NY Times! You are that spectacular! So Dottie wants some higher heels? That sounds like something you would do…try to help her out by referring her to your shoe people! LOL You have a great visit with your family tomorrow! You know Zenny, I was on Rachel’s website and I saw a beautiful letter she has posted to you. It was written while you were still in training. I’m so happy that you and Rachel are so above all the negative dialogue like we humans sometimes engage in!
Have a beautiful night and better tomorrow, Zenny…
Love you!!!
Karen
Congrats on making the front page! Where else would any self-respecting newspaper put you?
Keep these diary posts coming… they make my day! Ah… time to go watch another Zenyatta tribute video.
Hail to the Queen!
Jan Mitchell
Z you’re so lucky. You’re alwasy “ready for your close-up”!
Diane
Zenyatta you are “front page” worthy every single day, girl!
I love you Soooo much and am so happy you’re happy! You are as Vicky said HOL:)
Love and big horse smooches, Diane
livey
*Second sg*
Z, please remind your family to take pictures and videos. You know your fans cannot have enough pics of you. ;)
Safe travel Z family. You must be so excited to visit Z.
Carol
It was a great story for the front page of The New York Times and all your friends must have loved the slide show, especially the photo of you leading Alyce, Pirate Queen and Sea Gull in the paddock. You look so happy. Seeing the story and photos made me happy all day just thinking about it.
Have fun visiting with your family on Sunday. You are dearly loved!
darlene sanner
NYTs article very nice and loved the pictures esp the one of all of you running
Bobbi
Hmmmm . . . this is kind of an awkward question, Zenny, but maybe Dottie can help you with the answer. When you date a stallion to become a mom, do you actually do the deed WITH the stallion, or do they use in vitro fertilization? I understand the mating dance can be pretty intense . . . I appreciate your patience with those of us new to the world of horses.
Martha Lydick
On your dating. I think that all your possible prospects should parade in front of you and, then, you can make the right decision.
Brent Zimmer
I hope there is some privacy RE: your “dating.”
Lisa T
What an honor, front page….well noone deserves it more than you Zenyatta! Enjoy your visit with your CA family. Please post pics and videos…we just can’t get enough of you!!! Lots of love, hugs and kisses to you Zenyatta. XXXOOXXX
Denise
Remember when the announcer was screaming, “Zenayatta! Zenyaaaaaata! Zenyaaaaata!”….I’m really praying we’ll be hearing those words again, just like that, on Monday. Good luck Sweets and congrats on the front page pic…you’ll always be all of your fans HOY!
Chhris
Hi Z; you are simply amazing. I’m a Packer Fan and I’m in cheering mode right now, as we just beat the Falcons 48-21!!! My next cheer is for you Z – Here in Wisconsin we do what is called “The Wave” at games. Let’s start the Zenyatta Wave. Keep the Wave going!!!
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