Happy Wednesday Dear Friends,
I have heard that everyone all over the country is PACING, PACING, PACING waiting to hear the news. As of this morning….I have not foaled. I’m not quite sure when it will happen. This is such a new experience for ME!
My dear pals at BARN 55…Mario, Steve, Michelle…and ALL of the others are anxiously waiting for the updates.
I must graciously say…so are YOU. I am extremely proud to announce that we have now passed the 100,000 mark in Face Book Fans. This is truly quite an accomplishment…and I want to THANK ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! This number has more than doubled since I retired from racing and arrived at Lane’s End Farm. We have all come a long way together and have been blessed to share quite a fabulous and amazing journey. Again…THANK YOU!
As for my physical well-being….this morning’s reports are that I am doing great! I guess you could say I am taking my own sweet time to foal. You know ME…I have a tendency to keep people in suspense…on the edge of their seats…waiting to see what happens. That was definitely my racing style…and I gather it is carrying over to my new career in becoming a MOM!
I am happy, healthy, looking quite good (Blush, Blush…if I say so myself)…surrounded by people who adore ME. I genuinely feel all of the LOVE you all have for ME.
I am SO FORTUNATE!
I’ll keep you posted. Relax and have a FUN DAY! I know I will!
With Love,
Hugs to All~(All 100,000 plus of YOU! This is TOO CUTE!)
Z
cindy albrecht, seattle
Well Z, if you are not going to foal, you are probably waking up, and wandering about breakfast. So I am heading to bed . Sure have enjoyed talking with your friends tonight, made it all kind of special. Will check in later. love to you and yours
Molly
Sierra, yes Tiznow is a large fellow. I think he and Zenyatta would have a late bloomer, but what a racehorse when their colt/filly made it to the track. Those two seem to have that quality which cannot be explained. Very intelligent horses that understand their trainers.
Lisag in Texas just trying to breathe
Ms Zenyatta, Top of the Morning to You. How are you feeling, reading for another roll in the mud? Too Cute! You are such an fun loving Girl. How is Baby? Is she kicking? This is a wonderful experience, Thank you Team Zenyatta for sharing this. I love you, I so love you…Lisag
Sue Fredrick - Wisconsin- AGING FAST
Zenny, can’t believe I’ve been up since 4:30 (I’ve got to get a life) and am joining the rest of these crazies on your diary! We are putty in your hoofs, kneeling at the altar pleading for you to GIVE UP THE KID. Ha, Ha. just kidding, I’m a little loopy as I’ve been drinking that caffeine again even though I promised to cut down on the stuff. Well, just wanted to let you know I’M BAAACK!!
Love you big girl, nutball Auntie Sue
Susan Carothers (in TN)
LOL!
Kimberly Potter/PACE PACE PACE
TOO FUNNY Sue!
Karen Gogue /Nanny-Granny status: Sheese ... Looney Tunes Coma!
You never miss to tickle my funny bone! LOL!
karen-rotf-in-the-mornin’-waitingwaitingnotyetnotyetnotyet
Sue Fredrick - Wisconsin- AGING FAST
Karen, you should see me tap dance! Hugs
Camille from Louisville, KY
Zen,
You just love all this attention, don’t you big girl!!! LOL Love YOU very much!! XOXO
I do believe you should consider a couple of the baby names listed below for your 1st foal:
PATIENCE
LETZ WAIT AWHILE
ALL EYEZ ON ME
WATCH ZEN WAIT
Z FINAL STRETCH
=)
Kate Wheeler
Well, Queen Z, most precious moma to be, you’ve got us all on pins and needles, pacing and slogging coffee, chilling Guinesses at all hours of the day and night, and otherwise behaving quite foolishly. How delightful and delighted we all are anticipating the arrival of Baby Z. I hope you have had a good night’s rest – or a foal – this past evening. If not, we will be with you in heart and soul until you do. Relax and stay safe. Toss a kiss to Tasty and tell her the same.
@Trina: Marathon poetry, a new art form! You are a phenonenon, getting better every day – or every few hours for that matter. I’m in awe.
@ the rest of you wee hours posters: Unbelievable and completely hilarious!! Take a quick nap, pace yourselves, reserve some exuberance for joy on the horizon.
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Happy Birthday Sarah and Stephanie! And thank you, Trina.
Brenda S..Ontario, Canada
Good morning Zenny, Hope you had a good night after your mud bath yesterday. Did Tasty stand watch over you as you were rolling. No news that Vic can find so we must face another day of waiting, perhaps you will do it differently and foal during the daylight hours. Enjoy your day with Tasty and your family.
Kim
Morning Beautiful!!!
Hoping for a safe, healthy, and happy day for you and Team Z. Suppose to rain today so you should get an excellent mud bath later this afternoon.
Love You, Big Mare,
Kim
Yvonne and Maurice
Good morning Zenyatta. It is 6:30 a.m., central time and I am wondering if ——-
Love you, Angel.
Michelle
Okay Z, I know you are a Deep Closer but this is ridiculous. You just always have to have us on the edge of our seat don’t you. It is never boring with you. Love you always!
helene from Middletown, Ohio
Sweet Zenny, I have been up since 4:00 checking and checking for any news. I am so nervous and excited for the arrival of the Royal Baby, still thinking pink with two back white socks and a beautiful blaze. Prayers all around and pure white light for strength, protection and courage. Love, love, and more love. Hugs, peppermint kisses, nose chucks, and nuzzles, h +++
Maryp (New York)
Zen, I know we are in the “home stretch” but this is a loooonnnnggggg one!!!!!! Not really I know, but it seems so! Full moon and it’s the 9th. Maybe you can make Auntie Judy & Uncle John Henry very happy today??!!!
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Mary – are you writing from New York Hong Kong or something? Wish it WERE the 9th, but I’m afraid that’s tomorrow :-)
Shari Voltz\Ohio
Dear Z Family it is 8:15 am in Ohio. Any news yet? The children and I were just wondering? I will keep checking. WE LOVE YOU ZENYATTA, from Homeroom 215 XXXOOO
Mary
PACE, PACE, PACE, SNORT, SNORT, PANT, PANT, PACE, PACE, PACE, I’m just freaking out waiting on the news, been up all night with my fellow “Zennie” watchers keeping vigil. oh how GLORIOUS and TOO CUTE when YOU deliver your ROYAL prince or princess. PACE PACE PACE. Does anyone know what time he office opens? or does anyone have the foaling barn number? It’s supposed to rain all day in Central Ky today, I bet Queen Zen will hold off yet another day and wait until there is GLORIOUS sunshine for her baby to make it’s first steps out in the world. HOW CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Back to PACE, PACE, PACE… I’ve noticed there has been no word or response to how Tasty is doing and how she is handling Zens’s big day that is approaching???
LauraJ (Cincinnati OH)
Please, don’t call them. They have enough on their plates.
Judy
When there is something for us to know, we’ll hear..
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
Good morning Zenny,
Well, here we are at another day (but one day closer to the 9th wink, wink – although Auntie Judy seems willing to take the 8th as a “close second choice”). Some of your friends out there in “the west” are starting to sound a little frayed around the edges :-). Please ask Team Z for some Twitter updates sometime soon. Everyone should be up in Kentucky (well, unless . . . . . .). Have a good day, dear horse.
Love from your Ohio friend, Sandy
Sue Fredrick - Wisconsin- AGING FAST
Just wanted to say Happy Birthday to Stephanie, Theresa and Sarah, maybe you’ll get a special gift from Zenny today! Hugs
Alex Bowdoin
Good Morning All, I do think this foal will make the Grand Entrance tonight with the
Northern Lights and Full Moon. It is only fitting. HUGS TO ALL…
Jeanine
Good Morning everyone,
Alex – well said!
Just checking in again no news of the Prince/Princess
trusting you are all ok at Lanes End. Much much love
to you Zenyatta our special Queen.
Love you Zenyatta
Joanna from TX
OK…full moon, northern lights, AND a huge solar flare! We’re ready Z!
Judy
A watched pot…..
Beth Buckley
Hoping all is well in Kentucky this am. Checked BloodHorse and Thoroughbred Times as well as Daily Racing Form and farm site.
Diana Stuart - Pacing in Arizona
@Beth: Dottie usually puts news here first, then goes to the racing press. One of the perks of being a Zenyattaholic and staying up all night! :-)
diastu in tempe
Julie Anderson
GOOD LUCK TO YOU , QUEENIE!!!!!
Can’t wait for the birth of ‘baby Z’!!!!!!!!
Julie in Bonsall, CA
Especially Horses / Southern California
It’s March 8. Is today the day?
Darlene Daniels
One friend of mine has a daughter who was pregnant. Due date came and went and my friend said “I dont think she is really pregnant, she is just FAT!
Another friend fell off a horse yesterday. Scared her to death, thought she was going to get trampled to death. Fortunately the Walmart greeter came over and turned off the mechanical pony!
Stephanie in San Diego (been calm but now pacing with everyone else..)
Delrene….LOL . Thanks for helping start the day (at least on the West Coast) with a giggle.l
Karen Gogue /Nanny-Granny status: Sheese ... Looney Tunes Coma!
O that’s sooo Redneck!
judy berube from Rhode Island
Dear Z, TT and Z Fans:
Thinking of you. Love you both and love to all of you, Judy and Russ
sharon in seattle
good morning Judy – 6:45 here!! and a lot of love right back to you, Russ, all the Z nation aunties and pacers in all corners of the world and special greetings to everyone taking good care of Z, Tasty and all equine moms-to-be!!!
Sue Fredrick - Wisconsin- AGING FAST
Judy, love to you too, you’re the best! Hope Russ is doing well! Hugs
Especially Horses / Southern California
BTW….absolutely gorgeous Full Moon….it looks so low and touchable.
Lauren
Good Morning Everyone – can’t wait for the prince or princess to arrive!!!!
I am so glad that Z is loved and cherished by so many!!!!!
Barbara Wood (Texas)
@Theresa–oops! Happy Birthday to you too!
lobieb
Just because we are pacing does not mean that our girl is going to throw a baby until she gets good and ready. Just like on the track Z did it her way and it looks like she is going to do it her way now. Aunties and Uncles will just have to be patient although I know that it is killing us to want to know about her foal but it will be on Z’s terms alone so patience is the word of the day.