Happy Thursday,
The weather is continuing to be very pleasant here in Lexington. I am outside quite a bit these days with my pal, Tasty Temptation. We are having such a great time together and are both doing very well.
As a matter of fact, David stopped by to visit last night when leaving the office, and called Dottie and John to tell them how AMAZING I LOOK! Blush, Blush! He said my friend, TT, also looked wonderful!
One of the visitors that accompanied Jim Rome to see ME on Friday was Rex Chapman. Rex is from Kentucky and played basketball for UK as well as in the PROS. It was so much fun to visit with these guys as I really do love all sports. Being that both Rex and I are professional athletes, we have a great deal in common.
What is truly adorable…is the photo above! Rex and Jim are taking a picture of ME while Sarah is taking a picture of them. They are in their ‘let’s get a terrific photo of Z poses’. Gotta’ love this!
I would imagine, this is something which happens much more than one would think when people are taking pictures. I used to see this all of the time when I was at BARN 55. The fans would be taking pictures of ME…and MY JOHN ultimately has lots of pictures of them all taking MY picture. It just kind of happens!
As a matter of fact, the other afternoon Dottie was at BARN 55 and she noticed my little sister, Eblouissante, doing something in her stall which reminded her so much of ME! (I guess ‘E’ and I do have several mannerisms which are very similar.) In this particular instance, ‘E’ was resting her head on top of the haynet and looking around the barn watching everything going on. I used to do this, too, all of the time. In truth, I never wanted to miss a thing!
Well, at that moment, the same type of thing happened. MY JOHN captured the photo of Dottie taking a picture of “E”….just like Sarah did with Rex, Jim and ME!
So many things that happen like this just make ME smile. I would imagine if you look through your family albums and photos, you’d have several of these types of shots as well. People can be TOO CUTE in so many ways!
I hope you enjoy the photos of my pals, Jim and Rex, ME, my adorable fans,
and my darling 2 year old sister, ‘E’.
With Love,
Hugs to All~(Have a FUN DAY…and SMILE!)
Z
Sarah Powell
Amazing photos – you are just too, too beautiful and your little sister is pretty awesome also. The other day there was a picture of her on facebook and my comment was “that regal tilt of the head sure looks familiar!” It’s so great to see those guys just head over heels about you – but then isn’t everyone?! (thanks Dottie, and photos by Sarah and John).
Sarah Powell
Can’t believe it – I was first!! – I was logging on to leave a message for someone from yesterday and there was a new post – woo-hoo!!
Stella Bagwell
Dearest Zenyatta,
You look fabulous–that’s why the cameras are always clicking when you’re around! :)
And let’s hope that your little sister, E, also has your running ability! I know you’re looking forward to seeing her on the track–as we all are.
Hope you and Tasty Tempatation are enjoying the nice weather!
Love to you both,
Stel
Randy
Well, I guess it’s because you’re so amazingly photogenic… I’ve never seen a bad picture of you! I hope you have a wonderful Fourth of July holiday. Don’t be scared by the fireworks… hopefully your neighborhood will be safe and quiet (wish I could say the same for mine). Love you sweet Zenny.
Debbi M
Thanks for sharing, Dottie and Z!
Samantha
E is a beast! Just like you! Where can I send in pictures to you guys? I would like to show you my huge Zenyatta collection.
Judy (Maass) Gadwood ~ CA
Big Mamma ~ TOO CUTE!!! This brings back memories… I always got a thrill out of watching the peeps taking pictures of YOU. I’d put my camera down just to enjoy THE MOMENT of people “experiencing you”! Even when you danced in the paddock, I wanted to ENJOY YOU, so I’d put my camera down. :-D
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As for your sister, Ebby, oh, yes… she appears to have more and more of your adorable PERSONALITY PLUS! TOO SWEET!
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HUGS & KISSES, MOMMA Z AND BABY Z XOXOXO
Cheryl Heath
Love, love, love!!!!!
mary bobolis
Wow, what great pictures. Dottie, E looks so much like her sister in the stall. I was wondering how tall E is?
Laura
Hi Zenyatta,
You & E. are so alike as you said. Always on the ball : ) I just wanted to say that I am always thinking of you and I wish you & baby a Happy Summer : )
Huggzz & Love Forever !!!
Laura : )
Maria McLeese
Jim Rome owns racehorses, I hope you didn’t give him too much advice…wink wink.Love you Z.
Gloria
Dear Big Mama Z, regarding the part about people taking pictures of you that “just kind of happens”…it happened so often because your connections were kind enough to let us fans visit and get pictures of you and with you. I will always remember that! Three (or more) cheers for Team Z! Love you guys!!
Judy (Maass) Gadwood ~ CA
p.s. I forgot to add: I spoke with Dottie one time and I told her sometimes I’d take my eyes off of you racing(just for a moment) to look at the reaction of the crowd… makes me cry when I think back on those moments, Sweetie! I so loved the fans LOVING YOU…
Toi
Hi Zenny!
You and E look beautiful and Dottie looks like a movie star! :)
Debbie
hi Z! thank you for the photos, “E” does resemble YOU;) but YOU are the most gorgeous EVER!!! love YOU Queen Mama xoxoxo
Lorri
I am glad you are so happy Momma Z! You and TT must have lots to talk about while you are out grazing for 2! E is Too Cute looking out her stall and Dottie’s not looking too bad herself! Have a great long weekend Momma Z and Happy 4th! xoxo
Fast & Smart
Glad everything is going so well with you. My human has been busy taking care of us so she hasn’t had time to write. I have 6 pasture mates now – 5 of which are blind so she’s always doing something for us. We all get our pictures taken alot too. I love to pose so I look just right. Glad to see all the pictures of you and your friends. And thanks for the updates. We keep track even if we don’t stay in touch. Love always,
Fast N Smart
Judy (Maass) Gadwood ~ CA
ZENNY – I often refer to JOHN HENRY as your “brother” because he adopted you as his Big Sister. Well I happen to come across this link of Little John’s… he TOO brought out the adoring fans; he had lots of pics taken, however, he wasn’t docile and loving like you. JH would rather try to take a nip or step on feet ;-) LOL
http://www.horseracingnation.com/horse/John_Henry
Cheryl Smith
LOVE YOU!
Carolyn
lol – I’m in the picture of you at Barn 55!
Patricia Emery
Darling post! I can genuinely sense how wonderful you are doing and thanks for the update about “E!” Love those ears…
Have a Happy 4th of July weekend everyone..XOXO
MM in Wyoming
Ditto what Gloria just said. What a privilege to have assess for pictures and a visit, for those who are so lucky – and for the rest of us, the connection of new pictures and info. Bravo Team Z, and thank you.
MM in Wyoming
Oops! ACCESS, not assess! :)
Luise F. McAllister
I have been so impressed with all the diary notes you have done since starting this website, it would be wonderful if someday you took all these writings and put them into a book, what a wonderful treasure that would be for all the Zenyatta racing fans, I would be the first one to buy it, it would definitely be a #1 bestseller.
The Kennedys in San Diego
@Mary Barbolis — When we visited Eblouissante recently, John Shirreffs told us she is 16.3 hands and, of course, she is a baby so still growing.
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, the pictures are wonderful, thank you. Are you dancing for Jim, Rex and Matt, looks like it a bit there. Your baby sister is just beautiful. (Not as beautiful as you, however). Wish I still live in CA when you were there…Wish, wish, wish..
The Kennedys in San Diego
Eblouissante standing in her stall does look like Zenyatta — tall, head erect, ears pricked. Always learning something new — we did not know Zenyatta rested her head on top of the haynet while observing all the Barn 55 activity.
Debbie
You look marvelous!
Ana
Quote:>>As a matter of fact, David stopped by to visit last night when leaving the office, and called Dottie and John to tell them how AMAZING I LOOK! Blush, Blush! He said my friend, TT, also looked wonderful!<<
Hey Z, were you standing next to David and heard him say this yourself?? Wow, you've got great ears! And you're talented, you can TYPE! Not many horses I know can do that!! You're just so sugary sometimes makes me sick, but as long as your adoring public worhsips you like a God, then it won't matter.
Kari Bussell
My Queen I love the photos of you and of Ebby….You are such a super model ……YOU are The Queen and none of us could ever have enough pictures of you…I hope you are enjoying the bluegrass today….I will Love YOU Always..
@Everyone this is official move day…I did see all the wonderful kind generous comments some of you so sweetly took the time to type ….a Big Thank You & Hugs to you All….please overlook if I don’t get a chance to respond individually….
@KAREN GOGUE-I left you a message at the end of last diary… :) JOY!!! and many Tears of JOY!!!
Must get back to moving…..Love- Joy – Happiness and HUGS to ALL… :)