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Hi Sam
I know how you feel. My mom was allowed into Funny Cide's stall. He won the Derby in 2003. She also has been to a thoroughbred retirement farm. So thrilling to pet the famous horses and feed them carrots.
Today was a very cold and rainy day. It’s only in the 40’s …BRRRR! That storm on Monday left many broken trees on our road. Today they came down and we were out of power for 5 hours while they fixed them. Hope it gets warmer soon.
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ChynaCome visit me, Chyna & Bailey ♥ RIP.
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05/23/2013 09:25.28 PM
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Hi Sam
Oh yes, my mom loves thoroughbred horses. It started when she started riding at age two. Then at age 6, she went to Churchill Downs. Her parronts knew someone and they took them on a wonderful tour. Mom says she remembers that she thought they would let her take a race horse home ... silly mom!
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ChynaCome visit me, Chyna & Bailey ♥ RIP.
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05/22/2013 09:16.36 PM
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Hi Sam!
Aw, we just love you flock and can hardly wait for our parronts to get together! Thank you sooo much for the BOTD honor! You guys played an excellent game yesterday--knocked the wind outta my bloviating frother Doo on the White Hawks team! And that Princess just cheered her little heart out leading the Tiels to victory! Have a greyt time at today's game! Love and wingugs, BlueCome visit me, Captain Darling-Thank you for BOTD 8/6/11+9/19/12, Tricky D-Thank you for BOTD12/16/11! RIP 12/12/12, Moggie Ready to Play Baseball!, Carter-Thank you for BOTD 8/29/11+8/29/12, Miranda Thank you for BOTD 5/13/2013, Doo Diligence Thank you BOTD 6/12/10+3/31/13, Blue-Thank you for BOTD 5/19/2013, George (Gen George Hammond)RIP Gen 12/13/08, Nanday Security Services, LLC, Charlie-Thank you for making me BOTD 10-29-11+12, Cookie Thank you for Making me BOTD 7/31/11+2012, Baldrick, Elvis-Don't Forget I was BOTD 2/5/10!, Cu-Bird Thanks you for BOTD 10/25/12, Charlie Keet,thank you for BOTD 8/21/12!, Joshua Chico Thank you for BOTD 1/25/13 & Teal'c.
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05/22/2013 12:56.40 PM
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Hi Sam
Yes, it's very hard to win the Triple Crown. Sometimes, if your horse doesn't win the KY Derby, they hold out for Belmont. That way that have a fresh horse. Belmont is on June 8th. It's very important when leaving the gate to get to the spot you want asap. Orb didn't do that. he waited too long to make his move and the jockey kept him by the rail way too long. He hates the rail and likes the outside pack ... never got there. Revolutionary is a good horse. Mom placed a small bet on him ... he came in at show.
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ChynaCome visit me, Chyna & Bailey ♥ RIP.
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05/21/2013 08:38.46 PM
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Hey Sam
Mom was thinking about where you live and realized the situation might be similar. She remembers your sweet mom explaining about your area. It can definitely be cause for concern, but suppose there is always something no matter where you live. Best just to be prepared and not worry too much. Takes too much energy and removes too much joy.
Take care sweet Sam.
Lots of love to you,
Mackie
As always, prayers to your mom.Come visit me, Remington, Athena & Mackenzie.
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05/21/2013 03:47.37 PM
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Hi Sam
It has been a very busy week for the parront. Last week was my hatchday. The vanilla cake is gone, sorry . Thank you to every birdie that went to my page to congratulate me. We appreciate it. Its cloudy here in Orlando.
See you next week
Have a greyt one
Be a good birdie
kisses and V4U
BabyCome visit me, Baby & Oki,vote/LuigiBOTM22- 5307.
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05/21/2013 08:06.53 AM
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Hey Sam
The parronts had a tense afternoon and evening yesterday. A 48 year old woman on drugs decided to take a lighter and start a fire in a field near here. (She was, of course, arrested.) The fields are very dry, fire danger is high and the fire grew rapidly. We are very grateful for the rapid response from the fire crews. Helicopters made trips back and forth to dump water on the fire as well. Early evening the parronts found out they were in no danger and crews were just monitoring hot spots. Mom saw the damage today. It had actually moved away from us but toward other homes. We love where we live, but fire is always a possibility so mom keeps our travel cages nearby. Birds and dogs first, pictures if she has time, the rest isn't important!
Love and winghugs,
Mackie
Always keeping your mom in our prayers!!!Come visit me, Remington, Athena & Mackenzie.
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05/20/2013 07:13.17 PM
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Hi Sam!
Our parronts are just gonna love each other because they are sooo much alike. Mom the same with the produce, dad with the cans. Mom was supposed to go to the farmer's market on the weekend for produce but never got there. I think that's the plan on her day off. Looking forward to our game! Leaving you a vote back, frother! Love and winghugs, MoggieCome visit me, Captain Darling-Thank you for BOTD 8/6/11+9/19/12, Tricky D-Thank you for BOTD12/16/11! RIP 12/12/12, Moggie Ready to Play Baseball!, Carter-Thank you for BOTD 8/29/11+8/29/12, Miranda Thank you for BOTD 5/13/2013, Doo Diligence Thank you BOTD 6/12/10+3/31/13, Blue-Thank you for BOTD 5/19/2013, George (Gen George Hammond)RIP Gen 12/13/08, Nanday Security Services, LLC, Charlie-Thank you for making me BOTD 10-29-11+12, Cookie Thank you for Making me BOTD 7/31/11+2012, Baldrick, Elvis-Don't Forget I was BOTD 2/5/10!, Cu-Bird Thanks you for BOTD 10/25/12, Charlie Keet,thank you for BOTD 8/21/12!, Joshua Chico Thank you for BOTD 1/25/13 & Teal'c.
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05/20/2013 10:36.35 AM
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Hi Sam
That's so sweet of you to say that.
Well, we wanted Orb to win because we wanted a Triple Crown winner. But, we also wanted Mylute with Rosie riding to do very well. Would have bet on Revolutionary if he had run. I wonder if they were holding him back for the Belmont?
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ChynaCome visit me, Chyna & Bailey ♥ RIP.
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05/19/2013 10:28.17 PM
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Hi Sam!
How are you this yucky weekend? I think the sun has left for vacation! At least the rain is good for the garden. I screwed up getting to practice yesterday. Hope I was able to make up for it. The parronts went to that new Star Trek movie and dropped me off at Kevlar Stadium instead of the Tiels Practice Stadium. Whew! What a rush that was to get into practice. Got to send mom out for some produce and uh, oh, coffee! Out of hazelnut! Love and winghugs, MoggieCome visit me, Captain Darling-Thank you for BOTD 8/6/11+9/19/12, Tricky D-Thank you for BOTD12/16/11! RIP 12/12/12, Moggie Ready to Play Baseball!, Carter-Thank you for BOTD 8/29/11+8/29/12, Miranda Thank you for BOTD 5/13/2013, Doo Diligence Thank you BOTD 6/12/10+3/31/13, Blue-Thank you for BOTD 5/19/2013, George (Gen George Hammond)RIP Gen 12/13/08, Nanday Security Services, LLC, Charlie-Thank you for making me BOTD 10-29-11+12, Cookie Thank you for Making me BOTD 7/31/11+2012, Baldrick, Elvis-Don't Forget I was BOTD 2/5/10!, Cu-Bird Thanks you for BOTD 10/25/12, Charlie Keet,thank you for BOTD 8/21/12!, Joshua Chico Thank you for BOTD 1/25/13 & Teal'c.
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05/19/2013 09:02.06 AM
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Hi Sam
Thank you for the lovely compliment. I have some pics that I don't want anyone to see. They are when mom got me and I was in bad shape. My vet says that you would never know it is the same bird. He also said that if mom hadn't found me, I'd be over the rainbow bridge. I'm so happy I'm out of that place! Life is good!
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ChynaCome visit me, Chyna & Bailey ♥ RIP.
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05/18/2013 08:48.15 PM
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Hi Sam
Today was suppose to be nice but, it wasn't. It was way too chilly and the sun came out at dinner time for about an hour. Now, they say we will get hit with severe weather on Monday. It's a bad storm coming across the states. I hope they are wrong.
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ChynaCome visit me, Chyna & Bailey ♥ RIP.
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05/17/2013 09:42.44 PM
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Hey Sam
Your poor mom! We will always keep her in our prayers! Mom really believes in the power of prayer, not just for healing but for peace and comfort too. She thinks those things are all wrapped together and work in concert.
Mom has known some budgies that could say a few words and she was told that Remy could learn to talk. Since Athena talks to the parronts, he might pick it up. He's really still very young, only 6 months old. Guess we'll have to wait and see.
Love and winghugs,
MackieCome visit me, Remington, Athena & Mackenzie.
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05/17/2013 03:24.24 PM
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Hi Sam
I hope this nice weather stays a while and gets a bit warmer. I can't wait to watch the Preakness race on Saturday, hope that's a nice day for the horses too.
Thanks for liking my pics. That pansy one is a "wave". My mom didn't know the wave comes in pansies too!
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ChynaCome visit me, Chyna & Bailey ♥ RIP.
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05/16/2013 10:14.03 PM
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Hey Sam
After having us big beaks, mom is really happy with little keet Remy. She says he's a happy little bird and just loves his chatter and chirps. It's very different, of course, but a difference she is enjoying. He does say "hi" now, although mom says she doesn't think he knows the context. It's just part of his chatter.
So sorry to hear your mom is having trouble just getting her shopping done. That has to be so difficult and makes it hard when you know you have to take care of some things. We are keeping your sweet mom in our prayers!!!
Lots of love and winghugs cute Sam!
MackieCome visit me, Remington, Athena & Mackenzie.
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05/16/2013 05:17.16 PM
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Hi Sam
I love to chew wood. I do that for many hours everyday. Today, I was on a walk-about and mom heard my beak on the dinning room chair. I was yelled at! She said I'd be in BIG trouble if I chewed that chair ... mom's no fun!
Today was warm and sunny. I was able to get outside for a little stroller time (see pics below). Mom and I sat on the patio and feed the blue jays and chipmunks. I talked to them but, they just stared at me. They say that we will have nice weather thru Sunday, hope they are right!
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ChynaCome visit me, Chyna & Bailey ♥ RIP.
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05/15/2013 09:17.06 PM
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Hey Sam
So, are y'all going to add to your flock too? That is so exciting? Have you decided what kind of birdie? When did your mom decide that?
We will surely keep you posted here too!!!
Lots of love and winghugs and prayers for mom!
MackieCome visit me, Remington, Athena & Mackenzie.
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05/15/2013 08:40.19 PM
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Hey Sam
Mom knew your mom would know how she felt about skinbro.
Right now, the only guys hanging around the back fountain are the turkeys. Looks like a convention back there, lol!
Mom had a visit from a bird rescue group today, Mickaboo. If approved, she will be able to meet some of their birds in hopes of adopting. Things went really well and she's excited. This was the fourth and final step to be approved prior to meeting the birds. She had to fill out an application, attend their class, have a phone interview and then the in-home visit. Anyway, it could take a couple weeks, maybe more, so we will keep you posted and let you know if/when we add to our flock!
We will continue to
pray for your mom!
Love and winghugs,
MackieCome visit me, Remington, Athena & Mackenzie.
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05/14/2013 04:43.22 PM
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Hi Sam!
Yes, dad made a killing with those BBB coupons for some new comforters and shams for the beds. They were 50% off and then the discount with the coupons. Shop Rite has the K cups on sale sometimes. Mom will even buy a flavor that they don't drink (dad likes French Vanilla, mom Hazelnut) for company who don't care for the flavored coffees. Looks like the Kevlar Keets knocked it outta the park today with a few macaws, hehehehe. Love and winghugs, MoggieCome visit me, Captain Darling-Thank you for BOTD 8/6/11+9/19/12, Tricky D-Thank you for BOTD12/16/11! RIP 12/12/12, Moggie Ready to Play Baseball!, Carter-Thank you for BOTD 8/29/11+8/29/12, Miranda Thank you for BOTD 5/13/2013, Doo Diligence Thank you BOTD 6/12/10+3/31/13, Blue-Thank you for BOTD 5/19/2013, George (Gen George Hammond)RIP Gen 12/13/08, Nanday Security Services, LLC, Charlie-Thank you for making me BOTD 10-29-11+12, Cookie Thank you for Making me BOTD 7/31/11+2012, Baldrick, Elvis-Don't Forget I was BOTD 2/5/10!, Cu-Bird Thanks you for BOTD 10/25/12, Charlie Keet,thank you for BOTD 8/21/12!, Joshua Chico Thank you for BOTD 1/25/13 & Teal'c.
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05/14/2013 01:09.38 PM
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Hi Sam
Today it was hard to get to BC earlier. Tomorrow we will be celebrating my hatchday #10. Mommy bought a cake for me. It will be a busy day for us tomorrow. Mommy has been working 5am to 12:30 during the last week. The weather is in the 80's range here. See you next week.
Have a very greyt one
Be a good birdie
kisses and V4U
BabyCome visit me, Baby & Oki,vote/LuigiBOTM22- 5307.
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05/14/2013 09:50.58 AM
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Hi Sam!
Yes, you have to have your mom plan to meet up with the parronts! And if she's lucky, she will meet AUnt Jeanne and Starbuck because sometimes they are here on Sat! You mom is like our dad with the BBB coupons--he did eggactly that with the Keurig. Mom let out a big squawk when he gave her that for Christmas, but it has paid off well because dad doesn't like his coffee strong, so he makes his cup out of mom's, 2 from 1 cup. And they throw out no coffee now. Shop Rite has the Green Mountain cups on sale for $6.99. Then dad got a Nija food processor, juicer, blender for mom's hatchday--that is awesome because mom makes our parrot chop with it. So definitely, give mom a shout, and she will give your mom her cell number. Going to the ballgame, big frother Doo is playing. Love and winghugs, MoggieCome visit me, Captain Darling-Thank you for BOTD 8/6/11+9/19/12, Tricky D-Thank you for BOTD12/16/11! RIP 12/12/12, Moggie Ready to Play Baseball!, Carter-Thank you for BOTD 8/29/11+8/29/12, Miranda Thank you for BOTD 5/13/2013, Doo Diligence Thank you BOTD 6/12/10+3/31/13, Blue-Thank you for BOTD 5/19/2013, George (Gen George Hammond)RIP Gen 12/13/08, Nanday Security Services, LLC, Charlie-Thank you for making me BOTD 10-29-11+12, Cookie Thank you for Making me BOTD 7/31/11+2012, Baldrick, Elvis-Don't Forget I was BOTD 2/5/10!, Cu-Bird Thanks you for BOTD 10/25/12, Charlie Keet,thank you for BOTD 8/21/12!, Joshua Chico Thank you for BOTD 1/25/13 & Teal'c.
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05/13/2013 01:15.37 PM
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Hey sweet Sam
Loving thoughts and prayers for your sweet mom, today and every day! This will be nonstop until your mom lets us know she is over surgery and on her way to healing!
Happy Belated Mother's Day to your mom. Skin bro came over and mom made dinner for everyone. She sure enjoys when he comes to visit, and, of course, yesterday was special.
And, we saw our first fawn of the season. Mama deer brought her baby down to get a drink from the back fountain. So little and so sweet!
Hope you have a super day!
Love and winghugs,
MackieCome visit me, Remington, Athena & Mackenzie.
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05/13/2013 01:00.58 PM
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Hi Sam!
Wow! Had mom know you were in Newton, she would have met your mom for coffee at the Hampton diner or better yet ice cream at Friendly's! Next time your folks come over that way, give a shout and we can plan something if you want. You can even come up for lunch (we are only 20 minutes from Shop Rite) and dad can do something on the grill. Dad loves Bed, Bath and Beyond, mom thinks they are too eggspensive. I'm soooo happy that your fister will be cheerleading for us! LOve and winghugs, MoggieCome visit me, Captain Darling-Thank you for BOTD 8/6/11+9/19/12, Tricky D-Thank you for BOTD12/16/11! RIP 12/12/12, Moggie Ready to Play Baseball!, Carter-Thank you for BOTD 8/29/11+8/29/12, Miranda Thank you for BOTD 5/13/2013, Doo Diligence Thank you BOTD 6/12/10+3/31/13, Blue-Thank you for BOTD 5/19/2013, George (Gen George Hammond)RIP Gen 12/13/08, Nanday Security Services, LLC, Charlie-Thank you for making me BOTD 10-29-11+12, Cookie Thank you for Making me BOTD 7/31/11+2012, Baldrick, Elvis-Don't Forget I was BOTD 2/5/10!, Cu-Bird Thanks you for BOTD 10/25/12, Charlie Keet,thank you for BOTD 8/21/12!, Joshua Chico Thank you for BOTD 1/25/13 & Teal'c.
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05/10/2013 11:48.44 AM
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Hey Sam
Yup, mom does the same - loves her son with all her heart, wishes she saw him more often and prays for him. They are adults...what else can you do?
Your poor mom. That surgery sounds very involved and no doubt so painful. We are so sorry your sweet mom has to go through all of that! When will this happen? We want to be vigilant with our prayers for her, starting now. Sam, you and your flock mates take extra loving care of your mom, ok? She will need all y'all, that's for sure.
All our love to everybirdy and everyone!
MackieCome visit me, Remington, Athena & Mackenzie.
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05/09/2013 03:23.55 PM
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Hi Sam
Today the weather is cool, its in the 70's. after blogging mommy will stay home doing household shores. next Wednesday may 15 will be my hatchday, I will turn 10 yrs old. Please if you can visit my page that day to congratulate me. Thank you.
See you next week
Have a greyt one
Be a good birdie
kisses and V4U
BabyCome visit me, Baby & Oki,vote/LuigiBOTM22- 5307.
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05/07/2013 09:10.00 AM
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Hi Sam!
So far, so nothing. 1 family came through and that was it. We are not in a hurry to get outta dodge. As mom said, she wants to meet up with as many birds moms in the area before they leave and I know that will be a while yet. SO eggcited for opening day? I can hardly wait! Love and winghugs, MoggieCome visit me, Captain Darling-Thank you for BOTD 8/6/11+9/19/12, Tricky D-Thank you for BOTD12/16/11! RIP 12/12/12, Moggie Ready to Play Baseball!, Carter-Thank you for BOTD 8/29/11+8/29/12, Miranda Thank you for BOTD 5/13/2013, Doo Diligence Thank you BOTD 6/12/10+3/31/13, Blue-Thank you for BOTD 5/19/2013, George (Gen George Hammond)RIP Gen 12/13/08, Nanday Security Services, LLC, Charlie-Thank you for making me BOTD 10-29-11+12, Cookie Thank you for Making me BOTD 7/31/11+2012, Baldrick, Elvis-Don't Forget I was BOTD 2/5/10!, Cu-Bird Thanks you for BOTD 10/25/12, Charlie Keet,thank you for BOTD 8/21/12!, Joshua Chico Thank you for BOTD 1/25/13 & Teal'c.
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05/06/2013 06:35.54 PM
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Hey Sam
Sure hope you had a wonderful weekend. Thanks for stopping by to see Remy. We really love him a lot, but mom just wanted to keep the bird pages to a minimum. She is looking to adopt soon, maybe, but we will let you know if that happens.
Lots of love and winghugs,
MackieCome visit me, Remington, Athena & Mackenzie.
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05/06/2013 12:32.53 PM
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Hi Sam
Thank you but I couldn't have done ie without my friends!
One last blog...
DAY 30
3rd MILONGA DOWNS DERBY, May 11, 2013
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Horses and Jockeys:
BANDINI ~~~ Kiddo
CITY ZIP ~~~ Cori
CURLIN ~~~ Jewels
DUNKIRK ~~~ Kaji
DYNAFORMER ~~~ Polly
HARD SPUN ~~~ Picabo
MIDNIGHT LUTE ~~~ Dixie
OFFLEE WILD ~~~ Jenny Lynn
TAPIT ~~~ Gus
ZENSATIONAL ~~~ Gizmo
Reserve Jockeys: Peatree & Peekaboo
Mutuel Clerk: RaneBeau
Bugler: Hulk
Race caller: Chyna
Trophy Presenter: SweetPepper
Music: Sam & the Scruffy Bird Band
Security: Popeye
See you at the Derby. Thank you for all your support.
RIDER’S UP!
FINAL RACE NOTE:
Approximately 30,000 thoroughbred foals are born in the US yearly.
15,000 will make it in a race, but their careers will end before they have a victory.
10,000 will be good enough to run in an allowance race.
450 will run in a graded stakes race but not enough earnings to make to the KY Derby.
20 will run.
And only 1 will win.
Many thanks again from your BOTM (& 10K) Derby Queen Chyna.
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ChynaCome visit me, Chyna & Bailey ♥ RIP.
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04/30/2013 09:56.15 PM
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HEY SAM
I cant wait to see you there at the KB.
Look for my daily blog on my KB page.So you will not miss a thing.Its going to be lots of fun.
Winghugs love your other flockmate brother Panther...Come visit me, Jedi the new dude...Yipee!!! Im BOTD 3/26/13, Snowflake The California Girl..., Tweety says Tiel Terrors rock and rule the house! & Panther...Go tiel terrors....
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04/30/2013 09:41.48 AM
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Hi Sam
Another nice day here. I did try to talk to those outside birds ... not sure what they were saying ... strange chirp.
Well, only two more derby blogs to go.
DAY 28
Introduction into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of fame of clearly the highest level of achievement and recognition in Thoroughbred racing but it is an honor, not an award. In Thoroughbred horse racing there is only one award that really matters: the Eclipse Award. This award is racing’s equivalent to the Academy Award (Oscar). As with other prestigious awards, there are many categories for the Eclipse: owners, breeder, trainer, jockey, apprentice jockey, and Horse of the Year etc.
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ChynaCome visit me, Chyna & Bailey ♥ RIP.
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04/28/2013 09:38.54 PM
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Hi Sam!
Hope you are finally getting some of this nicer weather! The parronts had some chilly days even in TX! SO everybirdy's back now and the parties are on hold until they leave again for ME the first week in June. Yeah, mom has some extra music and wants to get rid of anything extra to pack when they finally move. She has a whole bunch of art prints and photography she wants AUnt Jeanne to pick through and take. Hope you are having a marvelous weekend! Love and winghugs, MoggieCome visit me, Captain Darling-Thank you for BOTD 8/6/11+9/19/12, Tricky D-Thank you for BOTD12/16/11! RIP 12/12/12, Moggie Ready to Play Baseball!, Carter-Thank you for BOTD 8/29/11+8/29/12, Miranda Thank you for BOTD 5/13/2013, Doo Diligence Thank you BOTD 6/12/10+3/31/13, Blue-Thank you for BOTD 5/19/2013, George (Gen George Hammond)RIP Gen 12/13/08, Nanday Security Services, LLC, Charlie-Thank you for making me BOTD 10-29-11+12, Cookie Thank you for Making me BOTD 7/31/11+2012, Baldrick, Elvis-Don't Forget I was BOTD 2/5/10!, Cu-Bird Thanks you for BOTD 10/25/12, Charlie Keet,thank you for BOTD 8/21/12!, Joshua Chico Thank you for BOTD 1/25/13 & Teal'c.
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04/28/2013 10:19.47 AM
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Hi Sam
Spring is really here! We only have a few piles of snow left. Today was sunny and very warm ... no coat day. I sat by the screen door looking at the sun, it was nice.
DAY 27
PLEASE NOTE: Horses are racing at 40 MPH.
The most important prep races, in both readying a horse for the Kentucky Derby and in determining who the favorites will be, take place three to six week in advance. There are 26 of these races. Three of the most popular are:
Florida Derby, Gulfstream Park, Hallandale FL
Santa Anita Derby, Santa Anita, Arcadia CA
Wood Memorial Stakes, Aqueduct, Jamaica NY
The Blood Horse magazine is a good reading choice for information to determine your winning pick.
This years (2013) winners are: Verrazano (Wood Memorial), Goldencents (Santa Anita), and Orb (Florida Derby).
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ChynaCome visit me, Chyna & Bailey ♥ RIP.
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04/27/2013 10:36.14 PM
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Hi Sam
That is so sweet of you. I always put them on my page with my g'nite ... in case you miss any.
We are finally seeing more bare ground than snow ...YAY!
DAY 26
To qualify for the Kentucky Derby, you’ll have to win an invitation by performing well on smaller horseracing circuits, and compete on a horse that meets the race’s strict standards.
1) Have all ownership and genealogy papers relating to your horse ready for authentication. The horse MUST be a thoroughbred.
2) Your horse will have to work his/her way up by winning races on the graded circuit.
They will have win or place in the graded races throughout the year.
3) You will also have to compete in the racing circuit in your home state, or the state where your thoroughbred was born and raised.
4) Place well at graded stakes races, winning or finishing in the top three as frequently as possible. The goal is to accumulate prize money winnings and points. They have now started using a point system as well. The higher the finish and the more prestigious the race the more points given.
5) Participate in large-purse horse races as you become more confident in your thoroughbred’s abilities to win races. Part of what allows you to qualify is the amount of winnings your horse has racked up over the previous year.
6) Apply to participate in the Kentucky Derby. If your horse has been burning up the race circuits, they may just invite you.
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04/26/2013 09:45.32 PM
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Hi Sam
Oh yes, I do love my derby hats. I also love to shop ...LOL!
DAY 25
Racing Terms:
Backside - a racetrack’s barn or stable area.
Backstretch - The straight part of the track on the far side between turns.
Card - the day’s races.
Dark Day - a day when the track does not race.
Furlong - one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
Gate - a metal set of stalls into which the horses are loaded and confined until the doors are opened simultaneously at the start of each race.
Hands - A horse’s height is measured in hands. One hand is 4 inches. Thoroughbreds are typically 15 to17 hands from the ground to the withers.
Hot Walker - person who walks a horse after a race or workout to cool him down. It is usually 30 to 60 minutes.
Live Mount - A horse that has a very good chance to win.
Maiden - A horse that has never won a race (male or female).
Paddock - The area where the horses are saddled and paraded around before post time.
Post Parade - Horses going from the paddock to the starting gate (post) parading past the grandstands.
Thoroughbred - Horses bred for racing that can trace their lineage back to the three original sires: Darley Arabian, Godolphin Arabian, and Byerley Turk.
Wire to Wire - When a horse is in front from the gate to the finish line.
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04/25/2013 09:24.59 PM
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Hi Sam
I'm happy that every bird seems to enjoy the blogs. And, I was worried, silly bird! We are in derby mode at my house. I'm trying to help mom with everything.
DAY 24
Types of Races:
Stakes Race - The highest level of racing. The horses are the most formful. Top level for stakes races is the Graded Stakes Races (grade 1, 2, 3). This is where you will find the very best horses. Grade 1 races include the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont, and all of the Breeder’s Cup Races. These are the cream of the crop horses.
Allowance Race - Between stakes and upper-level claiming. These horses are not as consistent as stakes horses but they’re more consistent than the claimers.
Upper-level Claiming Race - These horses are more formful than lower-level claimers. Any horse can be claimed (bought). You need to put in your request before the race. No matter what happens to the horse, you are the owner after the race.
Lower-level Claiming Race - The lowest level of racing and the least consistent in performance.
The types of wagers are - Win, Place, Show, Across the Board, Exacta, Trifecta, and Superfecta.
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04/24/2013 08:56.19 PM
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Hi Sam
Thank you so much for all your support. It seems like every birdie is enjoying the derby blogs.
DAY 20
Horses and Hope is a project of Kentucky’s First lady Jane Besheat, the Kentucky Cancer Program, and the Pink Stable, a committee of the Kentucky horse owners, trainers, stable owners, jockeys, and others. The mission is to increase breast cancer awareness, education, screening, and treatment referral among Kentucky’s horse industry workers and their families. Featured at Kentucky Oaks are Oaks Lily drinks in souvenir glasses. $1 from the sale of every Oaks Lily benefits Horses and Hope. Churchill Downs also donates $1 to Susan G Komen for the Cure for every person in attendance.
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04/20/2013 10:00.12 PM
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Hi Sam
I had to do two blogs yesterday cause my parronts were gone all day (and night) on Wednesday. Mom says she's really tired. I try to help but pulling the keys off the keyboard don't help much.
DAY 19
The Kentucky Oaks is a “PINK OUT“ race day. They encourage all attendees to incorporate pink in their attire for the day to show their support. They also have a moving Cancer Survivors Parade on the track and a special winners circle formed by cancer survivors. This is the only time they allow people on the track. Additionally, Churchill Downs’ facility will be adorned in pink, including pink colored bunting, flower beds, flags, and jockeys’ and pony riders’ apparel. Even bugler, Steve Buttleman will sport a pink uniform as he calls the horses to the post throughout the Oaks race card.
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04/19/2013 09:19.01 PM
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Oh, Sam...
..we are all so sorry to hear about Misty. Mom didn't want to push the weekend because she heard you poor mamma had some health issues and pain. We hope she is feeling better. That's one of the worst decisions parronts have to make. I know mom and dad did that last year with Anubis and I know he was right up at the Bridge to welcome Misty with open paws. I'm sure our frothers up there, Rufus, George, Tricky Dick and Oneil made a pest of themselves with the doggies. That's what we birdies love to do. Bethlehem was simply the best! The walking tour was not boring at all. They had Charlie leading the interpretive walk on Sat and mom was so happy they went up early because the light and the sky wasn't as good on Sunday for photos. Vince Giordano and his Nighthawks sold out the concert--they had to move it to a larger room and open the balcony. Give mom a shout and she will mail you one Vince's discs and see if you like the music. He is currently doing the music for Boardwalk Empire (the parronts don't get the movie channels, instead rent them on Netflix) and Vince does all the music history for the series. We look soooo forward to seeing your flockily at the games this season! Princess will make a superb cheerleader! Love and winghugs, Moggie PS Please give Cydney a special beaky kiss from me, congratulating her on BOTD! I am sooooo proud of her!Come visit me, Captain Darling-Thank you for BOTD 8/6/11+9/19/12, Tricky D-Thank you for BOTD12/16/11! RIP 12/12/12, Moggie Ready to Play Baseball!, Carter-Thank you for BOTD 8/29/11+8/29/12, Miranda Thank you for BOTD 5/13/2013, Doo Diligence Thank you BOTD 6/12/10+3/31/13, Blue-Thank you for BOTD 5/19/2013, George (Gen George Hammond)RIP Gen 12/13/08, Nanday Security Services, LLC, Charlie-Thank you for making me BOTD 10-29-11+12, Cookie Thank you for Making me BOTD 7/31/11+2012, Baldrick, Elvis-Don't Forget I was BOTD 2/5/10!, Cu-Bird Thanks you for BOTD 10/25/12, Charlie Keet,thank you for BOTD 8/21/12!, Joshua Chico Thank you for BOTD 1/25/13 & Teal'c.
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04/19/2013 04:57.10 PM
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Hi Sam
Day 18
Derby Bits ~~~~~~~~~
In 1905 only three horses ran in the Kentucky Derby, the smallest field in the race’s
history. Agile was the winner.
The fastest Derby time was set in 1973 by the famed Triple crown winner Secretariat. His time was 1:59 2/5seconds for the 1 and 1/4 miles.
The first gray horse to win the Derby was Determine, in 1954.
The first live radio broadcast of the Kentucky Derby was in 1925.
In 1952 the Kentucky derby was covered on national television for the first time.
The governor of Kentucky is the only person permitted to present the trophy to the winner.
The oldest jockey to win was Bill Shoemaker. He was 54 when he rode Ferdinand to victory in 1986.
In 2010 Calvin Borel set a new record, being the first jockey to win 3 out of 4 consecutive Kentucky Derbies.
Some of the most famous horses in history never ran in the Kentucky Derby, including Man o’ War, Seabiscuit and John Henry.
The Kentucky Derby has been postponed only once. That was in 1945 during World War 11. That year it was run in June instead of the traditional May.
In 2005, the purse distribution for the Derby was changed, so that the horse that finished
5th would receive a share of the purse. Previously only the first four finishers did so.
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04/18/2013 06:58.24 PM
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Hi Sam
I'm trying to catch up ... parronts just got back home. You will get 2 blogs today.
DAY 17
In 1875 the derby was raced at a mile and a half, the distance it would remain until 1896 when it was changed to it’s present one and a quarter mile. Fifteen horses were entered that day. The winner of the very first Kentucky Derby was Aristides. He was a small, Kentucky bred chestnut colt. Aristides was initially thought of as the rabbit, the early race leader who sets the pace. The pace he set was so fast that by the far turn he was losing the rest of the field, making an exciting finish for the first Derby. He won $18,325. Aristides is honored with a life size statue at Churchill Downs.
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