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
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, back from lunch and no new post. Understandably, you are probably preparing for big plans for the 4th Holiday weekend. Checking back later, I love you…Lisa g
@Kimberly: Sounds like fun, have a great 4th.
judy berube
Dear Z Dumplings and Terry C.:
Here’s a link to a contest at HP that going on 7/9/11, the day you will all be there together. Thought you might be interested. Fun idea. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Sorry, let’s try that again. http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/63800/bc-ownership-contest-at-hollywood-gold-cup Hugs, J.B.
DJ
Congratulations “Z”! You did it! You won 2nd Place in the Painted Pony Contest! Right between the beautiful Valentine and the Hurrican…there Y.O.U. are! Congratulations to all of us who voted there were over 30,000 – more than ever and congratulations especially to Toni P. Haigh for her insightful tribute of beauty to our Zenyatta.http://www.trailofpaintedponies.com/artists/competitions/competition-winners-artist/
Lisa g
@JB, that is so cool, I E mailed it to my friend that hangs at HP
judy berube
Kimberly Potter:
Thanks Kimberly, but can’t top Mr. C. Hugs, J.B.
judy berube
Lisa g.:
You’re welcome. Hugs, J.B.
Marilu V
@ DJ – Thank you for the information on Hope for Horses. I will do my part. How do we find out if the Prevention Act passes? Thanks again, Marilu
DJ
To All re: Hope for the Horses. Thank you! However, Kathryn (Khc) deserves the credit. I was following her lead..and just cracked the whip :)
Judy (Maass) Gadwood ~ CA
@ Jamie – thanks for the reminder of the results for the Trail of the Painted Ponies… I see Zenny got 2nd… we don’t have BLAME to blame for her getting 2nd… did everyone vote that could have?? I voted from work and from home. :-( You are STILL #1 in my pony heart, Zenny! XO
The Kennedys in San Diego
@Judy berube — Thanks for the link to the BC Ownership Contest at Hollywood Gold Cup.
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Here’s an article on Sidney’s Candy. Feel kind of bad that he will be retiring after this racing season out of the U.S. Hugs, J.B. http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/breeding-news/2011/06/30/sidneys-candy-to-argentina-upon-retirement.aspx
judy berube
Dear Z Fans:
Here’s a wonderful blog by Steve Haskin about the Incomparable Cigar. Hugs, J.B.
http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2008/12/12/the-garden-party-and-other-cigar-stories.aspx
judy berube
Dear Kennedy’s from San Diego:
You’re welcome. Good luck in the contest and at the races. Hugs, J.B.
Lisa g
Ms Zenyatta, Congratulations for 2nd place on the Painted Pony contest…yours in really #1. I voted twice, at work and at home, alot like other family members of Your World. Beautiful Pony, she did a wonderful job.
Barbara Wood
@Kathryn Cogswell–I meant to thank you as well for prompting us to action on the slaughter issue, but for once my fingers got ahead of my mind, and I clicked “post comment” without thinking.
@Everyone–have a safe and happy 4th. We are so fortunate to live in this country where we are FREE to participate in this wonderful website!
Z– hope you get holiday visits from some of your human team! We love you so!
Marilu V
@ Hi DJ and Kathryn – just sent an e-mail to the office of one of the Senators of California in their Washington DC office concerning Prevention Act. Have a great 4th.
Hi Zeny! Have a happy and fun weekend. Take care. Hugs, Marilu
s (in San Diego)
Happy 4th of July weekend Everyone.
@Kathryn, thanks for the link to “Hope..”
@All you joke tellers :)..Thank you..I am writing them all down (I have never been able to remember a punch line…and while I could blame it on age…it was no differnt when I was young..er). I am going to pull them out during the family BBQ Monday.
@Karen G….sent you an email..hope you rec’vd…I have been having issues with mail for the past week. But when I resend, I find out people are getting duplicates. B
God Bless you all…
Christine in VA
GO GIRL POWER….ZEN YOU ARE AGAIN THE CHAMPION HOTC. HAVE A HAPPY FOURTH. LOVE YA BIG MAMMA
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/horse/columns/story?columnist=finley_bill&id=6727145
Robin
Waiting for new post!
Trina Nagele
@Abigail from Montreal and Brenda from Fort Erie–Happy Canada Day! Happy 144th Anniversary! Did you see Kate’s red Canadian maple leaf hat? Gorgeous!
Ingrid Arnone
Dear Judy B, it is I from H Tovar. Hugs Ingrid.
Murphy
Zenyatta, congratulations on 2nd Place in the Painted Ponies contest. I can’t believe that you didn’t win. Oh, well, I voted. Have a great 4th of July.
Lisa g
Good article on ‘Girl Power’, I just do not think I could chose, I like all the filies he names…wow, I she does take on the boys before the year it out…just for fun.
Lisa g
@Terry, I know I have read the beer and TX joke at least 5 times, and I still laugh. I still cannot remember it, some folks just got the gift…It is one I have to remember for this weekend..I am in TX, so it will be a really cute joke here, if I could just remember it all. Dang
Lisa g
Ok, Terry, I copied it and printed it out so I can practice and hope the joke comes out right.
Barbara Wood
@Karen G–I sent you an envelope by snail mail. Computer was acting up. Hope you get it in time, with the holiday and all.
Lisa g
Family by Zenyatta, Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July Weekend…have fun.
@Zenyatta, I love you, Big Girl. Lisa g
Terry Crow
@lisa G-If you don’t remember, you will have to walk home. @Judy Berube–Don’t sell yourself short. A lot of people would have different opinions on who is funnier, Henny Youngman or Groucho Marx. @Audryc and Anne from Paramount-I especially liked the parts in The Horse That God Built when the author tracked down people who knew Eddie Sweat “when” and talked about him over a meal. I would have loved to have been there at least once. @DJ-I’m aboard.
Sharon Call
@Christine in VA and Lisa G. The article left out a very important note about Awesome Maria – Uncle Mo is in love with her. LOL! (just kidding). I really like Havre de Grace and keep her facebook page listed in my Favorites. Hope she can keep up her winning streak.