tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post7286602227710131627..comments2023-03-26T02:23:43.274-05:00Comments on Zipse at the Track: This Ones For Phil (Dad)Brian Zipsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08592017304873334271noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-90128907780776889782009-12-26T10:40:00.687-06:002009-12-26T10:40:00.687-06:00Brian, my very best wishes and prayers to and for ...Brian, my very best wishes and prayers to and for your dad and your family. I am only sorry that I didn't get a chance to read the blog until this morning, but I am so glad to see that he is recovering well after his surgery. May he continue to improve, take your children to the track and impart his love of racing to them as well. What a legacy! Thank you for sharing your love for your dad in such a tribute. How wonderful to have him to share your love of racing. Get well soon, Phil!Celestehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17194000009793531005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-84508209958776324102009-12-24T15:29:22.356-06:002009-12-24T15:29:22.356-06:00Sid, Joani, Tim, Jane, Anon & Ciaran,
Thank ...Sid, Joani, Tim, Jane, Anon & Ciaran, <br /><br />Thank you so much. Your thoughts and prayers mean a great deal to me. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!Brian Zipsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592017304873334271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-34279782287623231692009-12-24T13:58:58.882-06:002009-12-24T13:58:58.882-06:00Hope all keeps going well for your Dad and ye have...Hope all keeps going well for your Dad and ye have a Happy Christmas in the Zipse house. yeah, also have that horse racing bond with my Dad, I'll never forget a great day I had with him just watching from our sitting room the action on Champion stakes day 2008 at Newmarket. I had backed New Approach all out and had a little money each way (wps) on a horse that I thought was over priced at 25-1 in the Dewhurst. My Dad had been in hospital over the summer and for most of the big racing moments of the flat season. I let him in on what I had backed and it was just a perfect day as both selections came in and a great days racing enjoyed by myself and my Dad. And as LDP said even though we haven't met I do consider you a friend and ye'll be in my prayers. Happy Christmas!!Ciaránhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874396713831412722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-49697120344936635722009-12-24T00:23:55.180-06:002009-12-24T00:23:55.180-06:00Oh Brian, I am so glad that he is okay! I'll ...Oh Brian, I am so glad that he is okay! I'll pray for him and that your family is strong with the Lord always (God of love and also strength and protection, has always been there for me)<br /><br />Merry Christmas to Brian's Dad, get well Papa Zipse!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-86894692371429706012009-12-23T20:46:13.913-06:002009-12-23T20:46:13.913-06:00Brian,
I have to agree with railrunner, in that y...Brian, <br />I have to agree with railrunner, in that you related your feelings quite well; you're a great writer!And I agree with Dianne, that this one is my favorite! <br />My favorite part is that your Dad realized at a young age that "there's nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse", and he wanted to pass that wisdom to his sons, along with the many other life lessons horses and racing have to offer!<br />Prayers to your Dad and his speedy recovery; may you all have many more yrs of racing to experience together!!<br />Happy Holidays to you all and thank you for sharing your life with us!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07576421798052476402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-23922743614363123932009-12-23T16:56:52.613-06:002009-12-23T16:56:52.613-06:00I will say a prayer for your father Brian. Life is...I will say a prayer for your father Brian. Life is very fragile and can be gone in an instant. I am glad to hear that he is recovering and you will get a chance to make more memories. I lost my brother suddenly in May so unfortunately I can relate to your fear of someone not being there anymore. I hope everything ends up well and you and your family can enjoy many more Christmas's and memories with your Dad. <br /><br />God bless,<br />TimSilent Sundayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15767966715650118420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-60301961010493216152009-12-23T16:50:18.655-06:002009-12-23T16:50:18.655-06:00There is no limit to the power of Prayer. This od...There is no limit to the power of Prayer. This ode to Phil is a Prayer in itself. You and he will be in mine.joanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16302716323144007299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-76016120423869544382009-12-23T15:20:57.179-06:002009-12-23T15:20:57.179-06:00Z- All the best for your dad's full recovery. ...Z- All the best for your dad's full recovery. As the father of 2 ball players who has done my share of crouching, I'll be pulling for him.sid fernandohttp://www.sidfernando.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-2936263874488786992009-12-23T15:04:14.072-06:002009-12-23T15:04:14.072-06:00Thank you so much Keith, Dani, Mandy, Brian, Sarat...Thank you so much Keith, Dani, Mandy, Brian, Saratoga, Ian and Diane. I appreciate all the well wishes and kind words. I am so happy that many of you connected to my story in your own way. Thank you as always for reading Zipse at the Track.Brian Zipsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592017304873334271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-15002931235610020762009-12-23T14:38:33.787-06:002009-12-23T14:38:33.787-06:00From Diane...
Sending good thoughts and prayers t...From Diane...<br /><br />Sending good thoughts and prayers to your dad, Phil. God bless you with a happy and healthy New Year!<br /><br />My favorite blog, Brian...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-82735280356311296912009-12-23T14:26:55.743-06:002009-12-23T14:26:55.743-06:00Prayers going out, Brian. Oddly enough, it took a...Prayers going out, Brian. Oddly enough, it took a heart scare for me 5 years ago to develop a passion for this game. Hope he recovers quickly, and make this one the merriest Christmas yet-- you'll appreciate this one more, I guarantee it.IanLozadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553421871559676772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-12667103206110039652009-12-23T13:34:42.809-06:002009-12-23T13:34:42.809-06:00You have proved yourself a good writer, for you to...You have proved yourself a good writer, for you told the story well. Your father I am sure is very proud. <br /><br />I am a father myself and one of my happiest moments this year is when my 12 and 16 year old son and daughter were cheering Rachel down the stretch at the Spa with me. I will never forget how happy they were that day.SaratogaSpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05181152277681879529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-14093553918101620492009-12-23T12:03:41.087-06:002009-12-23T12:03:41.087-06:00Wonderful post, you said you couldn't put your...Wonderful post, you said you couldn't put your feelings into words, but I think your love for your father (and racing) translated very well through what you wrote.<br />Great blog, I just got around to visiting for the first time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-67424986833672547662009-12-23T11:12:51.266-06:002009-12-23T11:12:51.266-06:00Very touching post. Your Dad will be in my Prayers...Very touching post. Your Dad will be in my Prayers for a speedy recovery!Mandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-70966911987567938922009-12-23T09:57:19.423-06:002009-12-23T09:57:19.423-06:00I am so sorry to hear this. Though I have not and ...I am so sorry to hear this. Though I have not and may never formally meet you, I consider you a friend, and even a mentor. I remember losing my uncle, he was 28, to colen cancer. The story is way to personal for me to share publicly, but I all I know is that he was pretty much a second father and I loved him more deeply than any word in the world could describe. <br /><br />I am glad you did not have to experience his loss. For me the person I have a bond linked by horses is my mother, and I could not even begin to imagine what I would do if I lost her. Your father will be in my prayers. I hope he gets better and you two are able to share many more years togeather. Good Luck.NetworkEmpowermenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09053022764177401200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000505714543202206.post-91441271713727673022009-12-23T09:51:11.289-06:002009-12-23T09:51:11.289-06:00GODSPEED,PHIL(DAD)looking forward to phull recover...GODSPEED,PHIL(DAD)looking forward to phull recovery...horsemen have one thing in common...long life,i guess its the passion thats the common thread and of course the therapeutic factor as soon as you are up and able get to the surrounding environs that perpetuates the passion and will to enjoy life and treats it has to offer all in all wishing you and your family a meaningful holiday and a speedy recovery and thanks for BRIAN and all that you have instilled in him our thoughts and prayers are with you all......"this one's for PHIL"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com