Happy Tuesday!
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-Team Z
Kathy
May 11 Cherokee Devotional
Honeybees that relied on early flowers in the garden can now feast all across the meadows. Red clover, honey locust trees, and rose-colored Indian paintbrush abound in clusters to feed the bees and give peace to the eye. An evening chorus of field sparrows trills in the wheat field and a nesting killdeer demands privacy by doing her broken-wing act to sidetrack walkers. The whole meadow teems with activity until dusk-and then a silence pervades, only to be broken by the throaty voice of the tree toad. It is common knowledge among the Cherokee that every animal, except man, knows the main business of life is to enjoy it, and he, the Cherokee, sides with nature.
Seed time is here, but your grounds have not been prepared for planting. Go back and plant the summer’s crop.
Keokuk 1832
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
I hope you had a marvelous birthday even if the weather was bad, and I hope all your birthday wishes come true!
Hugs, Kathy
Kathy
“Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall. A Mother’s love outlives them all.” Oliver Wendell Holmes
Terry Crow
Pretty smart man for a judge.
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
There is a new furbaby for us to check out!…My Miss Kitty Face. I found her on The Mighty Maltese’s page. She’s gorgeous!
Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko and Sugar.
P.S. Fubu ate some dry food yesterday. His mom said that’s the best Mother’s Day present she could have hoped for.
Barbara Wood (Texas)
Good morning all, and Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers of children and/or animals!
Sheena–if this is the day (or even if it’s not), I’m sending mega hugs and best wishes.
@Terry Crow, GP–You may already know this, but if you don’t, check out the poem “Lee” by Stephen Vincent Benet. One of my all-time favorites.
Terry Crow
Barbara-Thanks for the tip. Will do so and let you know my opinion.
Linda in NJ
Dear Zenny, Mrs. Moss and to all TeamZ Moms everywhere!!!
Wishing everyone a very Happy Mother’s Day!!!
Zenny, this will be a special day for you too, as you celebrate this day with your first daughter, Princess Z, your little Easter Lily!
Love and hugs to all.
Love,
Linda
Terry Crow
Linda-Add my voice to those good wishes.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Barbara.Thanks for the hugs.Love Sheena.
carol in arkansas
Sheena…..Happy Belated Birthday….hope your day was extra special…
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Kathy.Such beautiful words about a mother’s love,nothing can define it.I miss my own mother so much on days like these although our Mothering Sunday is during Lent.Hope the furbabies will spoil their Momma today!I will check out Miss Kitty,there are so many animals/pets on facebook.Marty was out in Australia and is thinking of travelling to NYC to teach them all about internashunal bizness!
I saw the remark Fubu made about his Momma am thrilled he’s able to eat again,at least his weight will remain stable.His mom,auntie and nana went out to dinner,bless him he hates being left alone!Lovely pic of Glesni and Monty incubating together I doubt now there’ll be a 3rd egg.Thank you so much for your lovely birthday wishes I always think of my grandmother and the birthdays we shared,she passed.away when I was 13 so there weren’t that many.My favourite flower the Lily of the Valley would always bloom around our birthday and her favourite were violets.Is still very stormy here but at least the rain has eased.Have a wonderful day.Hugs to you,Kisses for Holly,Nikko and Sugar.Sheena.
Max
Sheena. Here is something interesting news for Kind on Mother’s Day. There is talk of the late blooming Noble Mission running in the Arc. Such is his new found dedication to his craft that his peeps are considering entering him in the premier European middle distance race. Were he to win that would be a great reward for her too as his momma.
Free the Moose! Neigh x 9.
Kathy
Dear Sheena,
I guess we, whose moms are in heaven, just have to be thankful for the years we had them on Mothering Sunday and Mother’s Day. We were lucky, Sheena. Beautiful memories. Holly, Nikko and Sugar have been super sweet today. Check out the latest Boo and Buddy pics. Cuteness overload! Marty is a bizness tycoon. There’s no stopping him! I’m happy Fubu is eating again. What heart and courage he has! Bless him. I will check out Glesni and Monty incubating. Lovely thoughts of your grandma and the mention of those beautiful flowers. I love flowers, too. I think it has to do with being a Taurus. I think we bulls love to revel in flowers. Remember Ferdinand the Bull? Have a wonderful day. Enjoy your Sabbath. Hugs from me, kisses from Holly, Nikko andSugar. Kathy
Max
Sheena. This is a birthday treat for you. Man, Kauto is a good looking horse. Look at that beautiful blaze. His late momma would be so proud of her boy.
https://mobile.twitter.com/KingKautoV/status/465420734211563521/photo/1
Free the Moose! Neigh x 9.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
What a nice present for Sheena. Beautiful boy. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Carol.Thank you very much.You must be missing Roxy very much.Hugs Sheena.
carol in arkansas
The Happiest of MOM’s DAYS to you Zenny…I hope the PrinZess and you are doing very well…
…
also, hope all the mom’s who come have a great day…does not matter if you have feet, paws, or claws….
Bobbie --- Elkhorn WI
Happy Mother’s Day, Zennie. Hope your boys send flowers! I’m sure Princess Z will be a perfect angel today in your honor.
Hope all the MOMs out there have a great day. God has blessed Wisconsin moms with a beautiful day!
Sue Fredrick Happy as a lark
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL MOMS TWO LEGGED AND OUR FOUR LEGGED DEARS.
Hope you all have a great day and get plenty of hugs and kisses.
Happy belated Birthday to Sheena sorry I missed your special day…….hope it was just that……SPECIAL. Hugs to all
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY dear Zenny! Your babies have brought SO much joy to our lives. Hope you and Princess are having a great day. Maybe we will see some pictures (hint, hint)
Love from your Ohio friend, Sandy
Happy Mother’s Day to all of my Dumpling friends. Hope you have a great day with your two-legged and four-legged children :-)
Janet Newman
Happy Mother’s Day to our beloved Zenyatta and Life is Sweet.
The weather looks rainy back there, but maybe the sun will come out
and you can have a lovely day grazing with your little ones. Thinking about
Tasty Temptation and that all is well with you too.
To the Mom’s of this site have a great day with your children no matter the age and no matter with fur or without fur.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.Oh,Thank you so much for my birthday treat.Wow Kauto grows more handsome with age.Am delighted to hear of Noble Mission’s plans,who knows he could even win!He’s carrying on the family tradition.Been watching “Black Beauty” lots of tears!An Australia rider won Badminton,Sam Griffiths,was in 25th position after the dressage.Free The Moose!
Max
Sheena. You’re welcome. When I saw that photo of Kauto, I thought of you. He is spectacular. This is what comes from being well cared for by your owner. Kauto also has a purpose. He’s a very busy horse with his training.
As for Mission, I agree. He could do it. He certainly has the pedigree for it with a Derby winner as his daddy. I think that it would be great. He seems to be coming into his own. This happened too because he was given the time to develop as a racer Hope that Morpheus does as well in the US.
Free the Moose! Neigh x 9.
Max
Sheena. His granny Urban Sea won the Arc. And her other famous son Sea The Stars also won the Arc. It’s in the family. Go Mission!
Anne from Paramount
THANKS to Maryp NY, Ann (NC), Sandy (Northeast Oho) and Judy Berube for your nice- and amusing–comments on my Mother’s Day poem to Zenyatta. Made me smile! I just read it to Rod yesterday and he grinned.
Horrible news on Rafael Bejarano in that spill in yesterday’s 4th at Santa Anita. Broken collar bone and rib. I did not see it. I understand the horse, Gameboy Luke, had to be euthanized. I’m sure BGG will have all the facts. A very sad scenario. Best wishes to Bejarano for a speedy recovery.
Yesterday morning we visited Cowtown and spoke to Mike and Edwin Maldonado, at different times, when they crossed our paths at Clockers’ Corner. Maldonado said he thought they would have clear sailing, but Cowtown just lost interest–did not want to go, period. Edwin was perplexed. This was his third time with Cowtown and he can’t figure him out. I am wondering if he is losing interest in racing. Not his thing anymore? I am not a horse whisperer, so what do I know–except that if Mike has any say in the matter he won’t be in his barn for much longer. That much is clear. A friend of ours who watched the race said Cowtown never changed leads. Another puzzle. He did come in third, so. he hit the board. Moving on….
Okay now, on to the Preakness everyone!!! Go ‘Chrome go!!
And Happy Mother’s Day to one and all! Zenyatta, have a beautiful day with your gorgeous Princess!!! :-) Extra treats for you both!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Anne:
Was just wondering, has the trainer every tried blinkers on Cowtown? Iv’e read that some trainers feel it helps some horses, who may be easily distracted, focus better on racing. He is only three years old and he did finish third, so that’s all positive. Hope it’s not some, as of yet, undetected physical issue. Love and Hugs, JB
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
RIP Gameboy Luke.
Prayers for Rafael Bejarano. Love and Hugs, JB
Ann NC
Good suggestion, JB.
Tell Cowtown to use brush up on his lead change, that is his over drive gear.
Ingrid Arnone
To the most beautiful mammy, to the most sweet lady horse!
Love you Zenny!
To Team Z!
To my friends Z fans!
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
Hugs Ingrid.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Ingrid:
Know this had to be a most difficult day for you. For all of us who have lost our Moms, remembering all the joyful times today and every day. Love and Hugs, JB
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.Did you hear about a novice chase at Ludlow that was declared void after they had covered a circuit and a half?Very much like the 1993 National these starters need to go to specsavers!!!More work for the BHA less time for them to ban horses who like to stand still.Yes I remember Urban Sea winning the Arc.I always felt Sea The Stars was never given enough credit to win the guineas in the spring and still be winning the Arc in the Autumn was an amazing feat.Talking of sea Seabiscuit is on one of our channels tonight, wonderful film.Free the Moose.Sheena
Max
Sheena. Had not heard this news of the Ludlow. It will keep the beak busy.
You are right. From April to October was a very long racing campaign for the young Sea The Stars at significantly different distances. Although he won the Triple Crown, even Nijinsky could not win the Arc, probably because he was ill from the St Leger. Z had long campaigns too when she raced the Breeders Cups in November. Z of course is a super mare. She also knew how to race to conserve energy.
Barbara Wood (Texas)
RIP, Gameboy Luke. So sad.
tony
Happy Mothers Day, Queen Z. May you have all the treats you want and lots of hugs and kisses.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Sue Fredrick.Thank you so much for your birthday wishes.Hugs Sheena.
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.My Dad was bereft when Nijinsky lost the Arc.Can understand how he felt now!Free the Moose.Sheena.
Max
Sheena. I can also understand how your dad felt. I feel that same about the 2010 BCC. As I have said before, Frankel looks exactly like Nijinsky.
Free the Moose! Neigh x 9.
Bluegrass Girl
TVG tweet with VIDEO Sunday May 11 2014
Watch today’s #ChromeWatch video where we find out
CC is the top rated 3 yr old in the world right now
Chrome Watch Ciaran Kennelly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkLPnxBwIA8
Max
Liked this video a lot. Chromie’s hood is like Noble Mission’s, except Mission never takes his hood off, and it’s black like Zorro.
Bluegrass Girl
Max
Thought it was an interesting analysis and comparison of horses around
the world. Pretty impressive ranking.
BGG
Max
BGG. Yes, indeed. Chromie deserves the recognition. He’s a wonderful horse with an awesome back story.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Couldn’t access this video for some reason. Rooting for Chromie on Saturday. Love and Hugs, JB
Max
JudyB. You were one of the first to see greatness in the Chromester. You were right.
Free the Moose! Neigh x 9.
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Max:
I just thought he was so beautiful the first time I saw his photo. Hope he goes all the way and wins the TC. Love and Hugs, JB
KathyR
Dear Bluegrass Girl:
Like Judy, I couldn’t access the video – told me the user had removed it. Never mind, just hope he goes well and safely. Hugs, KathyR
Bluegrass Girl
Sorry Z Family
Between the time I viewed and Max viewed it, this video was taken down.
Says Removed by User. I did tweet TVG and asked if there was a different link.
Here is a Chrome Watch video. It is today and is a different version.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_4QH6iz1Ac
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear BGG:
Thank you. What a beautiful boy he is. I just noticed a little freckle mid way down on the left side of his white blaze. Love and Hugs, JB
KathyR
Dear Bluegrass Girl:
Thanks for that new version: he’s a very handsome fellow, and love the T-shirts! Liked the freckle too Judy! Hugs, KathyR
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Kathy R:
Had not noticed it before. So enjoy your posts. Love and Hugs, JB
Bluegrass Girl
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, expectant mothers, mothers in waiting (adoption), “like a mothers”, and any one else who loves, mentors or serves as a role model in this capacity.
May you have a truly wonderful day ALL about you and the recognition of your efforts and commitment to what I consider the single most amazing experience:
Being a mom.
This was written by my niece Bridget-thought it was perfect for today!
It includes all our pet parents & horse-caregiver parents both on & off track!
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear BBG:
Too cute. Love and Hugs to you and Bridget, JB
Bluegrass Girl
Sheena,
Penblwydd Hapus & many more!
Hope you had a special day even with the rain.
Sending a birthday hug,
BGG
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Mama Z, COZ, ZI and Princess Z:
Z, hope you had a fun day in the paddock with your Princess. Sweet Dreams to all of you. Love You. Hugs, JB
Judy Berube From Rhode Island
Dear Sheena:
Goodnight. Hope you had a great day. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Ruby, Diamond and all the Sweeties
Especially Horses / So Cal
Sorry King fans, California Chrome backs the Ducks.
http://imageshack.com/a/img839/9583/0vzz.jpg
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear BGG.Diolch yn fawr!! .Hugs Sheena
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Judy.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Ruby Diamond Little Cap Hercules and all the Sweeties.Hope you had a great day.Love and hugs SheenaX