Happy Thursday!
Alys sent over new conformation shots of Ziconic, now two months into yearling prep at Lane’s End. Also below, Todd Claunch captured a special moment between Ziconic and his feline buddy Linda.
Enjoy!
-Team Z
A Little Ziconic Update
Queen of Racing
debbie s.
This morning I watched a touching ceremony from our capital city, ,Ottawa,to remember the 100th Anniversary of Britian declaring war on Germany and the beginning of WW1. Remembrance ceremoniess are occurring all across the country. There will be ongoing commemorative services throughout Canada to be held on dates of the great battles-Ypres,Vimy Ridge and Passhendaele …to name a few. The Commonwealth came together to serve and footage at the ceremony today showed horses in many of the battle scenes. KathyR,your figure of 160,000 horses sent from Austrailia alone gives us an idea of the vast numbers of horses that were a huge component of the forces on the ground .Dogs and mules,as Sheena said, were also brave soldiers.The U.S. joined the war in April,1917 and helped to turn the tide and made a huge contribution as well.
. For all the military past and present we are grateful for the freedom we enjoy today.
The Great War was to be the war to end all wars,sadly that is not the case.We are fortunate to live in a country that enjoys freedom and democracy and pray for others in war torn countries around the world.
Sheena,thank-you for your post and the poem In Flanders Fields by Dr./ Lt Colonel John McCrae. I will put a candle outside my door tonight. You motivated me to stay up to the wee hours learning more about WW1..
Another poem, written by Laurence Binyon of England as he sat on the cliffs of the Northern Cornish coastline is also poignant,. The 4th stanza came to him first
“They shall grow not old,as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them,nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”
To all our human and animlal heroes who have fought for freedom and are still fighting , we remember.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear debbie s:
Lovely post. RIP all the heroes, human and non. Love and Hugs, JB
Terry Crow
Here in the United States we like to think that we were instrumental in bringing about the end of both world wars. The fact of the matter is that the British Empire was instrumental in defeating the enemy in both of those conflicts. May the sun never set on those wonderful and brave people.
Max
TC. You are right that Britain and her then empire fought on at great cost to stalemate against the Germans. Without the entry the US in the war, the outcome might have been very different. It certainly would have lasted longer. The Kaiser was warned of the consequences of unrestricted submarine warfare and the entry of the US into the war as a result in 1917, but wrote to his minions that he did not care. As a result of that war and diplomatic mistakes in the twenties and thirties, the sun set on Britain as an imperial power. WWII ended its role as a world power. It’s moral authority however is largely undiminished. Thanks to Northern Dancer, it’s horses are superb.
Terry Crow
Max-You make some good points here. The one thing I can’t fathom is the elections during WW2. As I recall, Churchill was removed from a conference because his party lost an election and he was replaced as PM.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Terry.Thank you so much.The sun will never set on my little empire!!!I’m about to turn off the lights now and have my candle burning but never for a moment think I’m not grateful to my American friends.God bless you all.Lest we forget.Sheena.
KathyR
Dear Max:
The only horse to return to Australia was called Sandy – he was a soft chestnut, a waler and belonged to Major General Bridges, who was killed at Gallipoli. Sandy was not with the General – there was no room for horses on the peninsula, but kept in Egypt with the rest of the troop. It was on recommendation from a government minister at the time that he was shipped back home. He spent his days in Victoria, and was ultimately let go because of increasing blindness. His head and neck were stuffed and placed on display at the Australian War Memorial here in Canberra – remember my Dad taking me to see him, among the other incredible exhibits there. He has been taken from display because of the fragility of his hide. Hugs, KathyR
Terry Crow
KathyR-I would have loved to see that exhibit. Perhaps the scientists can come up with something that would enable the remains to again be on display. Sounds similar to one of my favorite museum pieces. The remains of Comanche, the only survivor of Custer’s detachment in the Little Big Horn battle. He belonged to one of Custer’s officers and was nursed back to health and given a place of honor with the 7th Cavalry until his death. He was then stuffed and was on display at the University of Kansas for some time where I was fortunate enough to see him. The 7th had other survivors, but none were riding with Custer after he divided his company.
Max
TC. With respect, I have to disagree with you about stuffing horses and putting them on display. When they pass, horses should return to the earth from which they came like the rest of us. A statue of the horse could instead be erected to honor him or her. I follow the philosophy of the Duke of Wellington on this matter. He would not allow the body of his war horse, Copenhagen, to be put on display. When asked for the body, the Duke said that he could not remember where Copenhagen was buried, although he had attended the burial and personally had the grave marked.
diastu in tempe
TC and Max: Have to go with Max on this one. One of the most disturbing events in my younger years was seeing the original Trigger, Roy Rodger’s noble steed, stuffed. I had seen and petted that horse in life and seeing him stuffed made me cry. Put them in the ground with a proper marker.
diastu in tempe (reading from the bottom up)
Sunny B.
I agree with Max, also I find exhibiting human remains after an archeological find also disturbing. I mean they were persons once, and just because they suit sby’s curiosity they’re open for display. Science has a huge place in discoveries ancient and modern/recent concerns, but proper respect and treatment also is equally important.
pamhomeier
Terry we got to see the remains of Comanche many years ago at KU. Really made one stop and think what that horse had been through. Don’t know if he is still there or not. It’s probably been 30 years. Ouch! That hurt!
Max
KathyR. Thanks for the information. A chestnut war horse named Sandy is a proud Australian who served his country. Very glad that he was taken back home and had a good life until the end. The others, never forgotten either.
KathyR
Dear Max:
Agree with you – don’t like stuffing horses: the photographic images work just fine for me. I remember my Dad always thought it sad that a “fine warrior like that” as Dad referred to Sandy should be turned into what he thought was almost a sideshow. I think I’ve mentioned the wonderful statue at the entrance to the Australian War Memorial of Simpson (a stretcher bearer) with his donkey. The donkey’s nose and neck has become very smooth with the countless pats from visitors to the Memorial. And I think that little donkey represents them all.
Terry Crow
sheena-England has much to be proud of. I thought Churchill’s speech about this was their finest hour is one of, if not the, best speech of all time.
Max
TC. Know that you meant well, but Sheena is Welsh. Like the Scots, the Welsh have a long and proud history and do not see themselves as being a part of England. One of the reasons that Churchill spent so much time in the wilderness is that the English aristocracy saw him as too boisterous, outspoken and unEnglish. His mother was an American.
Terry Crow
I was well aware that Churchill’s mother was an American.
♥ Auntie Judy aka JAG So. California ♥
Video of COZ and Jess’s Dream at Saratoga. These two boys have no clue the pressure put on them! Nice to see Shirreffs’ say hello to the paparazzi :-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB8_Ey-Yl68&feature=youtu.be
shirleeinindy
Thanks for posting Auntie Judy.
They are both just wonderful looking. Taco, like Coz seems to want to take a big bite out of someone. Poor baby, wonder what happened to his tail. Looks like he might need some extensions.
I don’t know why some people think you can’t love both of these extra special mares and their children. Thank goodness the Z people embrace lots of different horses and give the freedom to talk about them here.
Want to add how I wish all the horses had loving caring owners as do these 2 and their families.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Shirlee:
Had a visual of Jess having extensions added to his tail. Maybe some in his racing colors. Too funny. You have me laughing out loud. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Remember what Dr. Hansen did to Hansen’s mane and tail!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Shirlee:
Yes, I do. So it wouldn’t be a first. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear AJ;
Thank you. JS is one classy guy. These two boys are Rock Stars. Love and Hugs, JB
Celeste_in_TX
Thanks for the link to the video! How awesome. It has now been added to my favorites list there.
andrej
Zenny :-) pliohippuses lived in pliocen era :-) , wyoming mustangs, google ” all wild horses to go across 1,2 million acres by horsetalk.co.nz on jul 26, 2014 ” , someone not connected with horses need not to come more near than 40meters to herd, :-) selfy video with mustangs behind :-) and go away, better have for some chanse some apples in your bag, contact not always may be full safe, two horses see along far, other grazing and have rest, then they will change, this way all horses in herd can grazing and have rest, two video for guys that will to make roundup on august20, youtube ” AZ salt river wild horses sparring over a mare and foal ” , youtube ” a lenda do cavalo prateado Lucia Moretzsohn ” , Zenny how do you think, why they dont want to make national park there, ” Wyoming mustang ” , youtube ” garrano horses in geres (wild horses ) ” , hay in winter, clean water in hot summer, from time to time carefull medical maintenance of wild mustangs, beautyfull Zenny lil 14z ziconic Coz kiss your soft noses, walk on air when it is not too hot
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.The last candle is out at Westminster Abbey.We were plunged into darkness for 4yrs and again from 1939-1945.The tomb of the unknown warrior was surrounded by colourful flowers because it was only after the war the poppy became a symbol of remembrance.The Duchess of Cornwall was representing Her Majesty and Nick was there because Dave was in Belgium with Will,Kate and Harry.
Hope your neck is better and the peeps are back looking after your kitchen.Nissy’s peep#2 is in deep trouble concerning Sivvers,don’t know what happened yet!Free the Moose.PUDan and all sick or injured horses.Niss4Senate.Sheena.
Max
Sheena. I was just reading about these ceremonies. They were very elaborate and well done. Lots of horses took part. They looked very nice. That war exacted a terrible price on Britain and the allied countries. Almost an entire generation was wiped out. It touched everyone. The losses were appalling.
I saw a story about the controversy concerning the laying the wreaths. Dave at least took the time to express some thoughts in writing for his note. Controversy like that is testimony to a free society. To the extent possible, because these things are always sad, I hope that the candle lighting made you proud of being a part of a long history of heroic peoples.
My neck will take months to recover and cost a lot of money in therapy. Caused by carrying around heavy bags and boxes of paper. I’ve learned my lesson.
Always wondered who peep 2 is. Doesn’t get mentioned much. Happy Nerissa the Cat Day.
Moose, hope that you are remembering the fallen today. Without them, you would not be above to stand still and get cheered for it. Free the Moose!
Max
Sheena. Was looking at some sites which sell memorabilia for the Great War remembrance. Good things on offer. I always check where stuff is made. If it’s made in the UK, I would buy it. British made goods are reliable. Like your chocolate and candy better than the Euro stuff. Only buy Doc Martins which are made in UK. Hard to find, but worth it.
KathyR
Dear Max:
Found this image of the donkey statue I was talking about:
http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/ART40993/
Max
KathyR. Poignant and powerful. Donkeys are wonderful. I have a friend who has a horse farm. He keeps donkeys to guard the horses. They are superb creatures. They don’t like the cold and snow however. They are the first to come when called on cold days and they make a lot of noise if meals are not served exactly on time. My friend told me that he does not need a watch when the donkeys are around.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Kathy R:
Brave little creatures. The statue is quite lifelike. Love and Hugs, JB
Celeste_in_TX
How beautiful. Thank you for finding that and sharing it. Awesome.
Max
Sheena. According to this, the Welsh are the true Brits. The English are Germans.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j617mImHVvk
Kimberly
Oh soooo lovely! He is ADORABLE! Zenyatta makes the most BEAUTIFUL babies!!! Thank you so much for the pics. We all appreciate them!
debbie s.
Kathy ,this donkey statue says it all and is so well done.
Today we are all remembering from countries all around the world.
Thanks to everyone for the photos and videos of Coz and Jesse`s Dream.
Getting caught up abit-
Peggy (N),so glad Gabby won and came back healthy!
Thanks for passing along the good news about Chrome from Mr. Sherman.
Vicki,your description of your grandparents was lovely.Thanks to your Grandfather who fought in the war. Family history is so important and I love to hear the stories too.
Sandy-NE-. I read that your Dad also hails from Scotland.We are so lucky that our fathers had the courage to come to a new country to make a life after the war.
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Dear Debbie
I was just so happy about Gabby. Please keep her in your prayers that she stays safe.
Worry about her all the time.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
After recalculating my memory, I realized that I was getting dates and birthdays mixed up. My dad was too young to have been in WW1 but came here when he was about 18 which would have been closer to 1930. His Aunt and Uncle had already come over, and he joined them here in Ohio. His first job was working on Great Lakes freighters which was probably a lot more fun than his eventual desk job :-)
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.Thanks for that.I always knew about the Anglo-Saxons and their German roots.The English always thought of us as barbarians,as you know Wales isn’t even represented on the Union Jack!That was Ivor Emmanuel singing “land of my fathers”.I always try and buy British whenever I can although it’s more difficult these days.
Yes,I saw the scribble on Ed Milliband’s card,it only takes a few moments to write a few appropriate words.I’ve often wondered who peep#2 is #1 is called Jennifer Niemi.I had a frozen shoulder once couldn’t carry weight for ages even have to be careful these days.Take care.The Moose is free to stand still!We have our freedom because of the few!I always loved and admired Churchill, a very witty man and he loved cats!!It’s gone 1am so time to say goodnight.Sheena.
Max
Sheena. The history of Wales, Scotland and Ireland drips in the blood of our ancestors because of the English. The Welsh flag is magnificent. A dragon! I cannot but admire a dragon. Churchill was a real hero and a maverick in every way. Loved cats and all animals. They loved him in return because he respected them as sentient beings, not things to be used and discarded. He talked to them. He even owned racehorses.
Free the Moose! The Moose will rise again.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Lovely pics in the Daily Mail.Hope you’ve seen them.Beautiful ceremony in Westminster Abbey.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Little Cap Hercules and all the Sweeties.SheenaX
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Will check them out. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc and all the Sweeties
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Absolutely stunning photos of WWI Remembrance in the DM. The poppies were glorious. I can remember my uncles and their friends wearing Poppies in there lapels. Prince Charles and Prince Harry were splendid in their uniforms. Kate, beautiful, as usual. These are more photos from the DM of London last night. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2715326/Britons-urged-turn-lights-First-World-War-centenary.html
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
The pictures ARE stunning!! Thanks so much for finding and sharing this Judy.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sandy:
You’re so welcome. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Judy B.,
Thanks for the link to the WWI remembrance photos — very meaningful.
Love and Hugs
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Marshall:
You’re so welcome. Love and Hugs to you and Reilly, JB
Bluegrass Girl
THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918
8,300,00 OFFICERS & MEN KILLED
7,000,000 MAIMED FOR LIFE
19,500,000 WOUNDED
8,000,000 CIVILIANS KILLED
LEST WE FORGET
Sad but beautiful Day of Remembrance!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Z Princess:
Hope all of you are staying cool and comfy. Sweet Dreams. Love Ya. Hugs, JB
Donna Zimmerman
Thanks to everyone who posted links to pics & videos of Coz & Taco (Jess’s Dream). I’m taking my 15 yr. old niece to the track next week. We’re going next Wed. or Thurs. morning for breakfast with the jockeys.
I know that Coz is stabled at the Oklahoma training track, but I’m not sure if Kiernan’s barn is there also, or on the backstretch of the main track. The Oklahoma track is the original Saratoga track & is across Union Ave. from the current race track.
I know that young horses can be very mouthy, but watching both Coz & Taco trying to bite their handlers was annoying me. Maybe I should tell their grooms to try what stopped my QH from biting me.
When Pride was a 3-yr. old, she started to nip people when she was confined to her stall for 6 wks. because of a pulled ligament. A friend told me that someone she knew who had a stallion who bit stopped the horse from biting by biting the stallion on the nose when he tried to nip his owner. I was young & braver then so I tried this with Pride & it worked. She never tried to bite me again. For the rest of her life, she even would take treats from people with just her lips & then draw them into her mouth.
It was 10 years ago last Tue. that we put Pride down because of Cushings Disease & I do still miss her sometimes. I am happy for the time I had her (19 yrs.) & the great memories she gave me.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Donna:
Hope you and your niece get to meet COZ and Jess. RIP Pride. It’s wonderful that you had her in your life for happy years. Love and Hugs, JB
shirleeinindy
Donna, hope you all get to see Coz and Taco. Would love to see either or both in person. Anyone who tried to bite one of these guys on the nose might end up with no nose or lips!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Shirlee:
I was thinking the same thing about the nose bite. These two are quick and feisty. Love and Hugs, JB
Peggy (N) South Georgia
Rest In Peace James Brady
Hard life lived but you did it heroically
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
TIP James Brady. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Oops. RIP James Brady. Love and Hugs, JB
Janet Newman
Harris Farm reported that Thorn Song was euthanized due to complications from laminitis. He was 11 . RIP beautiful boy.
His first crop are 2 year olds this year.
http://ctba.com/thorn-song-passes-at-11/
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
RIP Thorn Song. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
RIP James Brady, you made the best out of a life-altering injury.
RIP Thorn Song, much too young to leave us.
shirleeinindy
So sad. Another young one gone. The only consolation is that by belonging to the Zayats, owners of Paynter, that no expense was spared to treat him.
Deb E.
DAMN LAMINITIS!!!!!! I HATE it! This awful, painful disease has taken too many great horses including Secretariat and Barbaro. When will veterinary science find a cure?
Max
Very sad news. Handsome gray. Makes one realize what a miracle horse Paynter is. Too many suffer and die from this disease. RIP Thorn Song.
debbie s.
Peggy (N) I will keep Gabby in my prayers with Zenny and her babies and Ash who I adore.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Z Fans:
Tapit daughters selling for 7 figures at FT Saratoga Sale. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/86572/tapit-filly-brings-1-million-at-f-t-saratoga
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/86573/second-tapit-filly-cracks-seven-figure-mark
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max and Z Fans:
An article on Mark Casse, TT’s trainer, in the TDN. Love and Hugs, JB
http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/restricted/pdf/tdn/tdn140804_1.pdf?CFID=96712840&CFTOKEN=35268341
Max
JudyB. Many thanks. As you know, Casse also won his first Queen’s Plate this year along with TT’s former rider. Liked this guy since he stood up for Spring In The Air.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
Me too. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Sheena and Debbie S.,
Thank you both for the poetic quotations — very apropos for remembrance of WWI losses and for all wars and conflicts, Lest we forget. Flanders Fields is very special. Hugs
Terry C.,
I agree with you totally about Sir Winston. To use a word that is much overused these days, Churchill was “awesome” — it fits perfectly in this application. As I have mentioned before, Winston Churchill was a hero to my grandfather. Since Granddaddy was my hero, so also was Mr. Churchill. Hugs
KathyR
Dear Sheena:
Frankel’s first Aussie foal has arrived! The wonderful mare More Joyous has delivered a filly – her first, born on Friday, August 1, the official birthday of southern hemisphere horses. Hugs, KathyR
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Kathy R:
Thanks for this great news. Congrats to Frankel and More Joyous on her first baby. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
KathyR. More Joyous cannot get any better at timing. That is the perfect birthday for a Southern Hemisphere horse.
Free the Moose!
KathyR
Dear Zenyatta family:
I have a horse!!!
I’ll try to be concise, because it’s all just so incredible that I’m liable to go into babblespeak. I first saw little Thurzel (her racing name) in December last year, just before her trial – she was the biggest horse I’ve ever seen (she’s 17.2), dark bay, with a big white blaze. Her strapper let me stroke her – my first – and I was gone. I followed her 5 starts at the local track and then up the road at Goulburn, but she was not a happy horse once the jockeys appeared in the mounting yard, and was finally sacked by her trainer, the late Guy Walter, when she tossed the jock five times in the yard, and the stewards took notice. So she went to a trainer at Wagga Wagga, and after much pestering of poor Guy, and some detective work, I tracked her down, and then drove the new trainer to drink with my concerns about her future. My contacts at the track didn’t think she had a good one. But St Francis came through! About ten days ago the trainer rang me to say “she’s yours to take”, and around 9pm on Sunday (Aussie time) she arrived at her forever home. Needless to say I’m still in shock – have been out to visit with her, and we (the Elegant Emily at Jeir Park) turned her out yesterday to be a horse – she galloped up the hill, kicking up her heels, and now has a mate in a nice little brown horse. It’s just so incredible. I’d better stop, or I’ll prattle on for hours and drive you all crazy. I’ve wanted to tell you all, but was so afraid the deal would fall through, but it’s all good. Hugs to you all, KathyR
Kathy
Dear KathyR,
Wow! That’s wonderful! Congratulations! I can tell Thurzel will have a wonderful life now.
shirleeinindy
Kathy, So happy for you and Thurzel. A forever home is what each of them deserve. Have you chosen a farm name for her yet?
KathyR
Dear Shirleeinindy:
I know Thurzel sounds like a demented witch, or a loose dragon! Her last trainer called her Pam, and that is what the folk at Jeir Park, her new home will call her: I’m still calling her my little sweetie. Since her owner was so generous to give her to me, feel I owe it to him to respect his original name. Hugs, KathyR.
Celeste_in_TX
Congratulations to you!!! I am so happy for you and also happy for your horse too!!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Kathy R.:
Congratulations to you and “Little” Thurzel. May you have many happy, glorious years together. So very happy for you and her. She’s found the best forever home. Love and Hugs, JB
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
OMG!! This is amazing news Kathy! Where does the horse live in relation to you? Very best wishes to you both.
KathyR
Dear Sandy:
Thurzel lives about half an hour from my home, on a beautiful property called Jeir Park that agists thoroughbreds, and eventing/jumping horses. The young lady in charge, who I call the Elegant Emily, because she is, is a horsewoman through and through, and keeps close watch on all the horses there. She is in a paddock with around five others, and has a very kind small brown to keep her company. Hugs, KathyR.
Max
KathyR. Thrilled for you. Congrats to you and your new friend. This is really fantastic. Sometimes fate works out for the best. Please share whatever news that you want with us. Live long and prosper, Thurzel.
KathyR
Dear Max:
I think I’ll drive you all crazy with my Thurzel stories! Hugs KathyR
Marshall (NC Broad)
Dear Kathy R.,
Please do (drive us crazy with Thurzel stories)!!!
How exciting — this is great news. Congratulations and best wishes to you and little sweetie, Thurzel! Lots of Love and Hugs
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Kathy R:
I hoping you do. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Oops. That should be: I’m hoping you do. Love and Hugs, JB
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
Kathy,
OMG what fantastic news for you and for Thurzel. She’s quite the big girl isn’t she, reminds me of another tall beauty with a big blaze. Best wishes to the two of you and keep us posted on your adventures. hugs
KathyR
Dear Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark:
Your name is most appropriate – was out visiting “little” Thurzel, and the swallows were out and about – just gorgeous. You’re right – she’s a big girl: think I’m going to have to take a step ladder to do the grooming! Hugs, KathyR
pamhomeier
Congratulations Kathy! I am soooo jealous! Enjoy!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear KathyR Congratulations on becoming a horse-owner!!Thurzel is a lucky girl!!! Congratulations to More Joyous also on the birth of her Frankel filly and on her official birthday too!Wonder if the dad knows!Love and hugs Sheena.
KathyR
Dear Sheena:
How is the Osprey family going? Flying practice continuing, and hopefully no intruders? and is Glesni still here? Hugs, KathyR
Kathy
August 5 Cherokee Devotional
It is strange how the same words spoken yesterday have a different meaning today. What can we say that we have not already said before? And what can be said that has not been said so many ways? Some words can be said any number of times and still be new. The Cherokee say, Gv ge yu a, I like you or I love you. I love you to the ultimate amount for one day. But it will not compare with tomorrow. Tomorrow brings its own container to be filled. As the sun rises and the moon sets, time moves swiftly, and the need to love and be loved never changes. It helps us appreciate the finer things, knowing our hours together are as beautiful as polished gems that never lose their glow and always retain their value.
I feel glad as the ponies do when the fresh green grass starts in the beginning of the year.
Ten Bears
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Kathy:
So beautiful. Thank you. Love and Hugs, JB
Kathy
Dear Judy,
You’re welcome! Love and hugs back at you! Kathy.
sheena.davies(wales)
RIP.Rodrigo De Triano who has died of pneumonia at the age of 25.Trained by Peter Chapple-Hyam he gave Lester Piggott his 5th success in the 2000 guineas.A beautiful chestnut son of El Gran Senor.Rest well my beauty.Hugs Sheena.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
RIP beautiful RDT. Love and Hugs, JB
Marshall (NC Broad)
RIP Rodrigo De Triano
Another beautiful chestnut has moved to the celestial meadows.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.Deri is calling for lunch ,I think. She even flew up to the perch and sent either mum or dad flying!promises heavy rain tomorrow,hope she will shelter in the trees,she just loves her nest though.Poor Gizmo’s mommy is have tests on her heart,hope it’s not too serious.You can access Denis the cat Burglar from Zoe’s page he bought a frog in yesterday.My father was terrified of them!!
Fubu had a lovely night out with Lucy Lu in his sports car bless him!Marty seems to have recovered well from Monday with a starberry!Joey was certainly enjoying his game,I used to play like that with Katie brought back so many memories.My Miss Kitty is slowly getting used to her little brother,cute video of him playing with his tail!Hope you a great day.Hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
Deri has really grown up fast. Such a beautiful bird! Yes, I read about Gizmo’s mom. Prayers that she gets well soon. Will look for Denis. Read about Fubu’s and Lucy Lu’s date. Adorable. I guess Kimberly got a little kitty gravy down Fubu by force feeding. I wish he would start eating on his own. Feel so bad for Kimberly. She’s grasping at straws at this point. Joey is a very fun-loving kitty. I’m so glad his antics remind you of your Katie. Love My Miss Kitty and her brother. They’re adorable. Good to hear she’s getting used to him. Nothing cuter than a cat playing with his/her tail! Boo is getting close to 15M. Won’t be much longer now. Have a good day. Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar. Kathy.
debbie s.
Dear KathyR
Congratulations!! I love the image of Thurzel galloping up the hill kicking up her heels.
Wishing you many happy years together-she has come home, it was meant to be,
More Joyous,what a lovely name and happy to hear of her Frankel filly delivered safely..
Dear Kathy
A new day and a beautiful devotional,thank-you.
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KathyR
Dear debbie s.
I’m still in a state of disbelief that I’ve finally taken over the care of my beautiful mare: I’m very, very grateful to the owner for giving her to me.
More Joyous was a tough, lovely little mare who always tried her heart out: am delighted her owner, John Singleton, sent her to Frankel, and made the decision to retire her well and healthy. Hugs, KathyR.
sheena.davies(wales)
Some images from today and yesterday remembering World war1 Hugs Sheena.
http://news.uk.msn.com/in-pictures/centenary-of-the-start-of-the-first-world-war
vicki
I don’t know nearly enough about WW1. Have read many books about WW2 and the Civil War but none about WW1. The movie War Horse was amazing but I would have loved to have seen the play. Blueberry season is finally over!