Last Sunday turned out to be a day pristine for polo and picnicking, so Dudley and I joined the family at the Greenwich Polo Club. Bright sky, bright colors, children, dogs (of course), Champagne (of course), and an amazingly close, exciting match between Peter Brant's White Birch and Peter Orthwein's Airstream. In the end White Birch prevailed at 12 goals to 10.
This family photo should definitely have been more posed.
Greenwich Polo Club owner Peter Brant was at one time the highest handicapped amateur player. Brant received the Most Valuable Player award on Sunday.
White Birch's Mariano Aguerre is one of just over a dozen 10 goal players in the world. His pony Chocolate was awarded Best Playing Pony.
While everyone else was stomping divots Dudley and I were socializing. Here we are with our friends Melissa and Monty. When Mel posted a couple cute photos of Monty and Dudley on her site this morning, she kindly failed to mention that my Duds nearly removed her finger along with the treat she offered.
When the peach Champagne was running low Nick, Heather and I went in search of a bar. We discovered one under a tent where I found my friends, David and Catherine. Catherine Zadeh and Ivanka Trump were selling their jewelry at opposite ends of the field. I took this photo of Catherine, David, Nick and Heather just as the teams were entering the field.
And with my nephew and two of my nieces, Nicholas, Brooke and Tatum. It was the best day!
How cute is little Nicky in his Polo polo shirt.
Hello, I just stumbled across your blog amd noticed that you ordered Mathew Scully's Dominion. What an amazing book. I finished it myself a few weeks ago. I am an animal rights attorney in Boston, so I am all to aware of the suffering that animals endure everyday. It is disgusting. Thank you for getting the word out about animal cruelty (horse slaughter, Dominion) The world needs more people like yourself.
Taylor
Posted by: Taylor | July 21, 2008 at 02:14 PM
Looks like a fun day. What is that hat you are wearing?!
Posted by: Abigail | July 21, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Thank you Taylor. Your comment means the world to me. So many readers would rather I left out the animal welfare section of the blog. Those horrific horse photos caused quite a stir. Most people will not look, do not want to see, and will not discuss. I often wonder if I am making a mistake until someone like you appreciates how strongly I feel, and reminds me that I am not alone in this.
I had to order Dominion and only just received it. I want my book club to read it with me! Unlikely.
Posted by: Frank | July 21, 2008 at 03:13 PM
Abigail, are you making fun of my hat? It is a Jay Kos coconut fedora, and all the rage.
Posted by: Frank | July 21, 2008 at 03:14 PM
Hi Frank,
You are the luckiest photographer -- It's Always Sunny in Connecticut:))
I will be asking everyone to read Dominion -- someone should send a copy to Oprah.
Posted by: Kim | July 21, 2008 at 04:46 PM
these are great photos! it was such a fun day and running into you and dudley made it even better.
...and i never realized how much of a 'cyclist's tan' i have on my upper body.
Posted by: mel | July 22, 2008 at 09:55 AM
Hey Mel,
Fab dress and it goes so well with Monty's coat and Frank's ensemble:)
Posted by: Kim | July 22, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Absolutely fabulous pictures and commentary. We definitely had a terrific time together!!!! Picture perfect day!!!! We'll do it again when the teams return to Greenwich in the fall. Irene
Posted by: Irene | July 22, 2008 at 04:19 PM
Nice pics, and.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Posted by: hemp, greenwich | July 22, 2008 at 08:55 PM
Yes, I am making fun of your hat and who says it's all the rage? I want to know...
Posted by: Abigail | July 25, 2008 at 02:50 PM