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The weather in Seattle is totally Gorgeous! I'm at work. yada yada yada. Paul's Little League team made it into the playoffs (in no small part due to Paul's fantastic hitting!), so we'll be watching more baseball this weekend. I'm hoping to have a bonfire tomorrow night with friends. And any family that can manage to drop by. (I'll try and return your intriguing voice mail message, Steve)
I'm so pleased about the roses, Dad. Not totally surprised - roses aren't nearly as finicky as The Little Prince's rose would have us believe. Remember - when you hard prune it in the early spring, cut it to look like an inverted unbrella!
I love you all!
birthday girl
Friday, June 16, 2000 at 10:17:08 (PDT)
We are in the cabin with now computer so we are dictating this message to Mona. We are watching the blueberries turn blue and signing Happy Birthday to you. We wish you were here and hope you are having a good and relaxed day. Dad says thank you for the roses that are blooming in profusion. Enjoy....
Scott, Joe, Melissa, Athena, Amy, Paula, Melinda, Dad $ Mom
Friday, June 16, 2000 at 09:32:41 (PDT)
Happies to Mona from the East as well! Did you call in sick? Did you stay home and take care of healing Ping? Tell us!
Mark
Friday, June 16, 2000 at 09:01:29 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Mona. I see that the sun shines brightly outside. I hope it is shining just as brightly inside! Enjoy your special day...§
Steve
Friday, June 16, 2000 at 07:11:38 (PDT)
Bud was a mixed bag, and that's the truth.
100 years brings a lot of change, and that's another truth.
A third truth is, David is recuperating at home, quite nicely, and I am working very long hard hours. Love to all! Especially Paula - I got your package yesterday, and yes, did read the card (tee hee), and no, didn't open the present. Honest. I mean it.
Really. I'm waiting till Friday. :)
Mona
Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at 21:35:04 (PDT)
Yes, a Happy Century to Grandpa Bud! I think Mark captures the essence of Bud. The smell of wood and varnish in the workshop. I also remember how excited he once was to get a present from Santa on what he referred to as his Ground Hog's Day. Happy Ground Hog's Day, Bud! This one's for you...§
Steve
Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at 16:05:19 (PDT)
Wow, an even hundred. My memories include the shed behind the house in Louisville, with the crank phone, the Rambler and its trailer, the boxwoods, carving initials into turtles bellies (did he really do that, or was he pulling my leg?), and the scary stories he liked to tell around the campfire at the cabin.
Mark
Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at 12:39:17 (PDT)
How about a resounding chorus of HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Raymond Lee Layne, who was born 100 years ago today? Those of us who will be at the cabin today (these will include Becky) will find a fitting way to acknowledge him. (Maybe fried chicken and cornbread are in order.) We suspect that Dad's ghost still hangs around the cabin and that's OK, it adds some reality to the ghost stories we like to tell there.
There is no answering machine at the cabin but we will pick up messages left on the Brevard one frequently. The number there is 828-675-1139.
We're looking forward to greeting Scott and his carload of family (and friend) later this week.And we're looking forward to it being cooler in the higher mountains than it is here. Love to all. RLS
Ramona
Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at 05:14:27 (PDT)
Well Melinda and I spent a night much more comfortably than Lucky did: we were in a motel in Strausstown PA.. And today we are comfortably, thankfully, safely and happily in Brevard. Mom and Dad fed us a southern supper, we were serenaded with harp music, treated to a firefly show and are now off to bed. Come on down!
Paula
Sunday, June 11, 2000 at 19:31:36 (PDT)
It's been cold and rainy in Seattle. Not a great night last night to spend the night in a tree. Which is exactly what Lucky did. She went out when Ana left the door open, and went right up a tall tree in the front yard. Did you know that the fire department won't come get cats out of trees anymore? They refer you to a service that is not open on the weekends. Today, after 24 hours in the tree, she was rescued by a neighbor with a 40 foot ladder who was sick of hearing her cry. All's weel that ends well, I suppose. Take care of yourself, convalescing David, and I hope you made it safe and sound to NC, Paulala. Keep us posted. §
Steve, Ana and Lucky
Sunday, June 11, 2000 at 13:37:57 (PDT)
It's been cold and rainy in Seattle. Not a great night last night to spend the night in a tree. Which is exactly what Lucky did. She went out when Ana left the door open, and went right up a tall tree in the front yard. Did you know that the fire department won't come get cats out of trees anymore? They refer you to a service that is not open on the weekends. Today, after 24 hours in the tree, she was rescued by a neighbor with a 40 foot ladder who was sick of hearing her cry. All's weel that ends well, I suppose. Take care of yourself, convalescing David, and I hope you made it safe and sound to NC, Paulala. Keep us posted. §
Steve, Ana and Lucky
Sunday, June 11, 2000 at 13:37:46 (PDT)
Sympathy and good wishes to David. Just remember not to laugh until your stitches are healed! Mona, keep us posted with medical bulletins. XOX
Ramona
Friday, June 09, 2000 at 04:26:37 (PDT)
David, what happened to your gall bladder? You keep losing these important parts....Give us the gory details. Ouch.
We will think of you all tomorrow as we drive into the land or Carolina Blue skies.
Paula
Friday, June 09, 2000 at 04:03:35 (PDT)
Just getting back from a day spent at the hospital: David is now without his gall bladder. Work is not very understanding. What do you expect? Love to all.
Mona
Thursday, June 08, 2000 at 20:57:13 (PDT)
Gongrats, Paula and Mark, Hard to believe it's been 24 years. I hope the next twenty-four are even better. You guys are an inspiration to the rest of us...§
Steve
Wednesday, June 07, 2000 at 20:36:50 (PDT)
Hey now!! Happy Anniversary wishes to Paula and Mark!! My mountain laurel is beginning to bloom right now, and reminds me of walking down Montvale Road that morning, and picking blossoms from the Mass's front yard....my best wishes to you two!!
And belated anniversary congratulation wishes to mom and dad - not to be outdone! I wish I were more eloquent this morning, but I'm squished for time, as per usual these days!
Love to all!
Mona
Wednesday, June 07, 2000 at 08:07:05 (PDT)
Yes, we're back home; leaving again Friday, be back Sunday, hopefully ahead of Paula and passenger(s). Thanks for the good wishes. 51 sounds a lot less dramatic than 50, doesn't it? We had a good but low-key day, ate shrimp and toasted each other with German wine from a blue bottle. We celebrated enough last year to last us for a while. We're looking forward to the summer visits that will be starting SOON! Love, RLS
Ramona
Tuesday, June 06, 2000 at 19:31:45 (PDT)
Yeah, Happy Anniversary! Are you back in NC between trips to Ky? Keep us posted. §
Steve
Tuesday, June 06, 2000 at 07:33:18 (PDT)
Happy Anniversary to the two people most important to us all! Where would we be without them? Thanks for being there, Mom and Dad, and doing a great job at it. Hope you celebrate today and everyday. Four days left on my countdown. Love from daughter #1.
Paula
Tuesday, June 06, 2000 at 04:19:27 (PDT)
yes i am still around. just honeymooning a little i guess. spring is beautiful here in western mass though we got bombarded by hail and floods (i saved some hail in the freezer of our new house) at amy's the hosta beds were completely shredded. we had to laugh.
long lost athena
Monday, June 05, 2000 at 14:05:18 (PDT)
Well, I ended up . . . back in Seattle. I missed my plane out of Baltimore last night, and thought about driving to Boston, but I was too tired. Plus, I am out of shape for that east coast humidity. I figured I can wait another month or two, so we will see you all then. §
Steve
Saturday, June 03, 2000 at 18:39:02 (PDT)
Thank you all for those worldwide birthday wishes. They worked! I had a wonderful day, complete with swimming, a picnic on the beach, a dramatic thunderstorm, (thankfully in that order), and a delicious lobster dinner (with my new lobster bib-thanks mom). We had a white chocolate mousse cake and champagne (thanks Ben). Decorations, thanks to my loving family, were red and purple balloons, crepe paper streamers and a thrown! Mark gave me some wonderful garden frogs, and a dragonfly. Jessamyn drew me a great picture of me as a wood nymph- a lovely image. Melinda tells me I need to wait for her gift...and Mom, what a great book! I didn't know you were famous. I really liked reading your work, and can't wait to come down and read more. (P.S. I am wearing the leopard shirt-another treat). So thank you all for your emails and calls, as well as your loving thoughts. I wish we were all going to the cabin next week- but don't worry; those of us there will enjoy it for all of us. Love from
Paula
Saturday, June 03, 2000 at 14:25:20 (PDT)
ain't no sunshine when she's gone
mona
Saturday, June 03, 2000 at 11:56:54 (PDT)
Me too, me too! Happy Birthday to Paulala. Yes, they kids do still talk about you. And Jerome reminds us that it was he who gave you your latest nickname. Like you have done long ago with the rest of us, you made quite the good impression on them. So .... tell us what you got!
Mark
Friday, June 02, 2000 at 13:40:07 (PDT)
Joyeux Anniversaire to Paulala,
i want to wish you a big happy birthday to you. I want to give you a big present to you. I think of you often I love you.
Jérôme
Friday, June 02, 2000 at 12:08:35 (PDT)
joyeux anniversaire, i love you very much and i would like to give you a present and a big kiss i am still wearing jessamyn's necklace.
Vanessa
Friday, June 02, 2000 at 12:05:25 (PDT)
Dear Paulala,
Nous te shouhaitons un JOYEUX ANNIVERSAIRE.
We do think of you very often.
Now this is Vanessa saying to Paulala:
idi
vanessa, Jérôme et Sophie
Friday, June 02, 2000 at 12:00:48 (PDT)
And more birthday wishes from me -- to the woman who makes us all feel loved and wanted and all that happy hoohaa! I know you'll do it up right!! (((((Paula)))))
Little Sister
Friday, June 02, 2000 at 08:19:00 (PDT)
Happy B-day paula!! I hope you have a good one! I Love you and I miss you very much!
Betsy
Friday, June 02, 2000 at 08:07:57 (PDT)
Hey, Paula, Happy Birthday! I'm sure that if Ana were here she would say so, too. Happy Birthday to Paulala. I hope you are going to have decent weather, a ride on the bike and a sail in the bay, and anything else that you want on YOUR day. Love ya...
Steve
Friday, June 02, 2000 at 05:38:41 (PDT)
Happy birthday, happy birthday, to Paula, someone who knows enough to stay home from work on her birthday. I hope you have a wonderful day and get celebrated by those people around who know you are the greatest.And I hope there is champagne and lobster as part of the celebration. We'll see you in a week and a half! Love from Mom
Ramona
Friday, June 02, 2000 at 04:30:53 (PDT)
Hi Bill! (From Paula). It's her birthday, you know. Well, tomorrow, anyway. And speaking of the Bill Styloses, any news? Come on, Andrea, I bet you have a little something to share. And Phillip, is Daniel reading yet? And how is everyone else. I'm still in D.C. but I will be finished tomorrow. I still don't know what I will do afterwards, maybe I will surprise you. Everyone keep your door unlocked (or locked as the case may be), maybe we'll see you soon. Ana and I will be making a trip to NC and Boston during the last week in July and the first week in August. Any plans, Mark? Keep those messages posting.
Steve
Thursday, June 01, 2000 at 17:39:36 (PDT)
Hi Steve, say hello to BIll for me. See you soon!
Paula
Thursday, June 01, 2000 at 03:51:46 (PDT)
Hey all....I'm in Washington, D.C. for a few days. Don't know quite how long I'll be here or where I will go after. Things have been pretty quiet in Seattle. I'll let y'all know where I end up. Hope all is well...
Steve
Wednesday, May 31, 2000 at 00:31:39 (PDT)
Melinda went to the prom last night, and if I do say so myself: she looked beautiful and sophisticated, and carried herself with such poise. I am very proud.
And Mark and I went sailing in the Boston Harbor today for the first time this season. That was fun, though cold, cloudy and way too still. We were be-calmed. Don't you love that word? The tall ships are coming in July, and I will certainly view them from a different point of view this year.
Jess is enjoying being between school and work. (And being twenty too, I think).
Thirteen days until my departure. Hurray!
Now it is YOUR turn to post news. And how are we going to get Scott back on line? And what happened to Athena?
Paula
Sunday, May 28, 2000 at 16:31:30 (PDT)
That Jessomine is such a colorful soul. Very impressive. Hope you had a good birthday. Next year we can drink some champagne.
Hello to everyone else around the world. Sorry I haven't kept in touch better, but I don't have a computer at work or at home at the moment. I'm working on it.
Still havent't had any family visitors at my new place. The bonsai plant loks great, Paula, thanks again!
Scott
Saturday, May 27, 2000 at 13:35:50 (PDT)
Now would that be fair? I think the rules of the HTML games must be that you figure out this stuff all by yourself! Besides, I couldn't follow Melinda's instructions. What is in a color, anyway? In the eyes of the beholder. It looks as if Melinda and I will hit the road June 10. Will you (Ma and Pa) be there on the 11th to receive us? Otherwise, let's arrange an alternate plan. Soon!
Paula
Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at 17:57:09 (PDT)
Will somebody tell me how to write colorful messages like that?
Ramona
Monday, May 22, 2000 at 19:29:44 (PDT)
It was nice to hear from you all at the beginning of my third decade.it is very relaxing and I am very very well-fed.love to you all and get in touch.Jessamyn
Jessomine@aol.com
Monday, May 22, 2000 at 14:13:52 (PDT)
Happy Belated Birthday, my darling Jessamyn!!
(let the HTML games begin!)
Mona
Monday, May 22, 2000 at 08:05:45 (PDT)
We wish you a merry Happy Birthday! Vanessa and Jerome still talk of you often, and would like to send you kisses and presents.
Mark, Vanessa and Jerome
Sunday, May 21, 2000 at 11:52:47 (PDT)
Yeah, Jess, Happy Birthday! Hard to believe that college is half over, isn't it? Have a great summer, and we will probably see you somewhere along the way....§
Steve and Ana
Sunday, May 21, 2000 at 09:06:18 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Jess, as you leave the teens and enter the twenties. I hope you're enjoying the break between school and work. Write and give us a view of the world from where you are. Love.
Ramona
Sunday, May 21, 2000 at 04:22:00 (PDT)
Greetings to all. Did I ever say Thank You for all the loving messages on Mother's Day? No? Then let me do it now. Thank You.
Paul is due to report for census work on Monday at 8:30. He's looking forward to it, though it knocked out his plans to come to New England this month.
Send news, thoughts, wishes, anything. RLS
Ramona
Saturday, May 20, 2000 at 05:28:31 (PDT)
Dad, did I hear correctly? Are congratulations in order? Do tell! And thanks for mowing the driveway in anticipation of our arrival. I can't wait.
Paula
Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 03:44:24 (PDT)
From the East as well! Happy Mother's Day MOM! I took this weekend off from doing my mothering, spent it working on the car instead. And with a little luck, the Red Sox will move into 1st place on your day! Go Boston.
Mark
Sunday, May 14, 2000 at 11:36:07 (PDT)
Happy Mother's Day from here too. To all the mothers in the family, and to the single dads that do some mothering as well. Hope is as nice there as it is here. §
Steve
Sunday, May 14, 2000 at 09:52:55 (PDT)
And Happy Mother's Day to Mom from me too! I wish I lived closer, to give you a hug and some flowers, but this will have to suffice for now.
Pam and Cameron are in town this weekend, so we have plenty of mothers here to celibrate as well. This afternoon we are going to take Pam part of the way home (surprise Paula!) where Chris will pick her up and take her the rest of the way.
Hope to see everyone soon!
Scott
Sunday, May 14, 2000 at 07:37:39 (PDT)
Happy Mother's Day, especially to the one who has been a mother the longest. My mom. You set the standard for us all, and NOW we all see just how complicated it all is. But rewarding, to be sure. I am sending you a virtual breakfast in bed-which may be less filling, but it is also less messy. Hope you have a wonderfully sunny and lazy day, with all the adoration you deserve.
Love from adoring daughter #1.
Paula
Sunday, May 14, 2000 at 06:10:53 (PDT)
Yeah me! Visitor 12,000. Now this ought to be a really BIG prize. Another rainy Saturday, but they promise nicer weather. It was close to 90 last weekend. The flowers just don't know what season it is, and neither do we. Welcome home, Mom and Dad. How was the golfing? I am looking to go to NC either 6/10 or 6/12, depending on Melinda's final exam. I think Mark and Jess will fly down for that first week, and Melinda and I will stay for another. I hope to overlap both Scott and Steve, but I haven't heard from Athena and Mark about their trip plans. Jess comes home tomorrow, after a hardworking semester, I think. Perhaps she will share the details. Here's to a wonderfully relaxing summer.
Paula
Saturday, May 13, 2000 at 06:10:12 (PDT)
Evidently the "family" email address is not getting through, so I will post it here: we are back from Myrtle Beach a couple of days early. One of us is sunburned. The new plants in our yard are grateful for our Tender Watering Care. Vacations are nice, but getting home is, too. Love to all.
Ramona
Thursday, May 11, 2000 at 19:05:44 (PDT)
Greetings to all. We're warming up our bikes for those good weekend rides, and polishing up our boat shoes so we can rides the winds out the harbor(company always welcome).
Otherwise, Ramona and Paul are vacationing (vacationing from retirement, back to back with their last vacation out west--tough, huh?) in Myrtle Beach and want everyone to have their phone number in case they have any good ideas for their next travels. (that's in NC, of course. Myrtle Beach, I mean).
843-449-1753x462.
Be Good.
Mark
Mark Allan
Monday, May 08, 2000 at 02:58:32 (PDT)
What a beautiful day out on the beach today. We had one of the Summer extreme low tide days today (there's one in June and one in July, Steve...we should plan a picnic!). Me and Betsy and Paul and Sarah (our neighbor) and Richie (Paul's friend) spent about 3 hours, out in the sun, digging horse clams (they got about 11 or so), watching a bald eagle, an osprey, all sorts of shipping traffic and people and dogs and horses out walking. We saw a helicopter with pontoons (a first for me), flying about 30 feet off the water...zooom!
Cheers to all!
Mona
Sunday, May 07, 2000 at 18:51:05 (PDT)
So nice to get a report from France. Makes me want to be in Cannes this week. All's quiet on the Western Front. I guess this is the Western Front, at least until someone moves to Hawaii or Alaska. I am still trying to finalize my NC plans. Looks like June 24 through July 8 for me. Part of that time could be in Boston or Florida. Will we run into anyone? I read today that Cinco de Mayo is more celebrated in the U.S. than it is in Mexico. Let's push them to make the Fourth of July a national holiday. Happy fourth, fifth and beyond. §
Steve
Friday, May 05, 2000 at 13:28:26 (PDT)
Just a report that all is well and sunny here in France. Getting ready for the invasion known as the Cannes Film Festival. Last weekend marked the start of the summer season - we were out roller-blading and cycling on the Cannes boardwalk, and the beaches were quite full of white natives. Coming up is our third three day weekend, so maybe we will make it to the beach ourselves!
Mark
Friday, May 05, 2000 at 07:59:24 (PDT)
She spelled favorite like a Brit!!
((((((((((Jeffrey, m'lad)))))))))))))
Mona
Thursday, May 04, 2000 at 07:43:54 (PDT)
happy jeffrey's birthday! make your favourite wish no matter how big or deep! it's such a beautiful blue - skied birthday day and all kind of trees are in bloom ... sometimes i envy those summer birthdays ... the march was big and rather less polital and more moneyed than before. the following slogan kind of sums up the mentality : "A C L U give us our rights or we will sue" or maybe the gay doctors "we're here, we're queer, let us do your pap smear" any way a good time was had by all and of course vermont had a huge and happy turnout due to their latest gay marriage legislation ... so there the stylos gay-zette. who else has news?
athena
Tuesday, May 02, 2000 at 16:32:49 (PDT)
Happy Birthday big old Jeff. How did you get to be so old? And how did you (will you) celebrate the big one-nine? Good food, presents, company, money...you know, the usual. Come visit soon, will ya?
Love from your favorite Aunt Paulala
Paula
Tuesday, May 02, 2000 at 15:25:33 (PDT)
Greetings Jeffrey! So ... what did you get for your birthday? You didn't have to go to school, did you? What else is new? Do tell!
Mark
Tuesday, May 02, 2000 at 12:57:39 (PDT)
Yeah, Jeff, have the happiest one yet. I remember nineteen as being an important and special year. I know that you are going to love going to a University. (And don't tell anyone, but living on campus is one of the best parts.) Ana and I going back to Orlando either this summer or next fall, any interest? Take care, and enjoy....§
Steve
Tuesday, May 02, 2000 at 08:01:30 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Jeffrey! Best wishes for this, the last of your teen-age years. (You will get out of that mythical kingdom of teen-agerdom just as Melissa enters it.) We hear good things about the work you're doing at BCC. I think you'll like UMass when you get there. Have a good May second.
Ramona
Tuesday, May 02, 2000 at 05:32:33 (PDT)
hey athena, well, I expect plenty of pics and news from the march/party in washington..say hello to sally for me..I'm in atlanta and then la from May 6 to 14th..hope all is well in the stylos clan..love to all, diane
diane
Sunday, April 30, 2000 at 17:39:05 (PDT)
Alas, Lass 'Liss is 12, Less or More. Somehow you seem older than that to us. We're sorry to have missed your birthday, and we look forward to seeing you soon, maybe in North Carolina. We hope the day was great and the year is even better. Love from us...
Steve and Ana
Sunday, April 30, 2000 at 08:19:15 (PDT)
Oh no, we missed again. I think that last time around I did not have the exact date of Melissa's birthday. We send our best wishes that you had a happy birthday. Jerome says: "I wanted to give you a present." Vanessa says: "I love you!" Mark says: All of the above and more. One more year, and teenager-doom will set in!
Jerome, Vanessa and Mark
Saturday, April 29, 2000 at 12:51:22 (PDT)
...it's looking like no vacations for me again this year....waaahhhhh!
Yeah MELISSA!!! Did you celebrate?? Here's wishing you many many more birthdays, young lady!
Was that OUR Tim?
Mona
Saturday, April 29, 2000 at 10:12:21 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Melissa, yesterday. I think at 12 we will now have to consider you an adult!(almost). I am looking forward to being in NC with you, especially to tubing, blueberry picking and mining. Note to all: I am thinking of two weeks in N.C., overlapping with Scott et al. Melinda gets out of school June 12. Mark and/or Jess may fly down for part of that time, and Melinda will be driving there and back with me. Jessamyn has a job at Camp Thoreau that starts June 17. It is coming! It is coming!
Paula
Saturday, April 29, 2000 at 05:07:04 (PDT)
Sand me pics of you or stories about things/people that have happened to you. Azekel5@hotmail.com
tim
Friday, April 28, 2000 at 08:21:29 (PDT)
Sand me pics of you or stories about things/people that have happened to you
tim
Friday, April 28, 2000 at 08:20:22 (PDT)
well i'm alive and pretty well though i haven't gotten back to my lovely friend diane yet (hi di!) i am on my way to washington for the party i mean march i'm driving with my friend sally morgan and we are going to visit her horse and family in new jersey on the way. love to Everybody
athena
Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 19:52:45 (PDT)
I officially put in for my vacation time in June: my days off are June 15th (Thursday) through the 25th (Sunday). I plan on going to NC during that vacation, with Joe and Lissa (and Paula and Melinda?). Jeff will be taking summer classes. I'm not sure how many days I will take to do the drive, but those are the days that my vacation starts and ends. Anyone else going to make it during that time?
Scott
Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 09:01:24 (PDT)
Diane: You'll find Athena at athena@stylos.net or she will see your message and try to find you.
Ramona
Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 18:00:09 (PDT)
Hey there, I've been looking for Athena's Northampton phone number or email address..she moved and I lost contact...lots happening here in Vancouver and I'd love to catch up with her..
love to all
Diane
diane mueller
Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 15:06:43 (PDT)
well i had salmon smothered in olives for easter dinner, at my friend sara's house. We kind of forgot about the holiday because it was also the anniversary of her house closing. But christ is risen in any event, happy spring! i'm trying to decide whether to go to washington for the march (read party) 2000 next weekend. Hope everyone ate too much candy!
athena
Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 06:27:26 (PDT)
Well, I, for one, had a very quiet Easter, home in bed with the flu. On almost better now, and should be going back to work tomorrow. All that time in bed gives one time to reflect on the meaning of life, and to catch up on all those TV shows you have taped but never had a chance to watch. I am trying to decide on exactly when to go to the Cabin. Any ideas? §
Steve
Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 12:28:07 (PDT)
Had a great trip to Wood's Hole over the weekend, to hear Doug's band "Livin' on the Fly" play their first public performance. They really sounded great, especially on the original songs written by the singer Donny Cross. They are playing some more concerts in the next few months if you have a chance to head down that way!
Went home early on Sunday and hung out with the kids (thanks for the easter candy handouts Jeff, Joe and Melissa).
The apartment is slowly shaping up. There is still that echo of empty space in some of the rooms. That may change somewhat after I make a trip to Paula's to do some scavenging (maybe this Thursday evening Paula?)
Scott
Monday, April 24, 2000 at 07:53:48 (PDT)
I hope all of you, friends and family have had or are having a Happy Easter. We went to the cabin, turned the water on, scared the mice away and then had a chilly night as the temperature dropped. (I forgot that we had an electric blanket there so I just kept piling on the quilts.) This morning it was sunny and soon got warm. We did some cleaning and clearing and watching the creek, which is once again full and noisy. We stopped on the way back to Brevard for an Eastery dinner. It was a good week-end. And how about you?
Ramona
Sunday, April 23, 2000 at 19:17:01 (PDT)
Happy Easter, rainy and cold as it is. Reminds me of an Easter egg hunt we had one similar rainy Easter long ago. I even remember how elegant we all looked in our Easter finery.(Is anyone wearing a bonnet this year?) I hope you are all eating lots of chocolate and the dinner of your choice. I opted for lamb. And Scott, I sure hope you are coming out soon. We have LOTS for you to choose from. And Thena?
Paula
Sunday, April 23, 2000 at 08:08:00 (PDT)
...I got them Stuck At The Top Blues again...
Mona
Saturday, April 22, 2000 at 20:25:54 (PDT)
Oh, make it Seattle!! Oh please oh please oh please!
Mona
Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at 22:05:11 (PDT)
No me! I need to go to France next. Or maybe North Carolina. Or Seattle. Or Worthington. Or Vermont. Or Northampton. Then again, maybe I just need to go to bed and wake up when it is really spring...
Paula
Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at 17:54:09 (PDT)
glad to hear you had a good trip steve and ana! i hope it's me going to france soon ... meantime i still don't know when i am going down south this summer (are we the only family that actually flies south for the summer?) but i'm taking suggestions. Also i will be trying to bring up at least some (ok mom and dad, most) of my stuff from there if anyone has any good ideas about that. meantime, happy spring and happy spaghetti!
athena
Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at 08:12:46 (PDT)
Back to the warm Seattle sunshine. We are fine, but tired. We took a tour of Anne Frank's house in Amsterdam this morning. Very interesting. Ana's in the bath, getting ready to go home, and I am getting ready to sit down and finalize my taxes. More later...§
Steve and Ana
Monday, April 17, 2000 at 17:58:55 (PDT)
Steve and Ana should be nearing Seattle about now, unless they managed to get bumped once again. Had another great visit with them. Only 1 item left behind - a red beret that missed the 5 AM wake up call. Who is coming to visit us next?
Mark
Monday, April 17, 2000 at 14:01:39 (PDT)
We have had a great time here. Today is our last day, however. We're happy to report that all here are well. Jerome and Vanessa are growing like weeds, and learning more English everyday. As for NC, it looks like we will be there the last week in July and the first day in August. More later...§
Steve and Ana
Sunday, April 16, 2000 at 01:40:26 (PDT)
Yes. a warm Saturday indeed. Jess is here, and Melinda and Mark in New Jersey. Jessamyn made spaghetti sauce in the best Buddy tradition. Delicious! So, as I was saying: when are YOU going to North Carolina?
Paula
Saturday, April 15, 2000 at 20:09:09 (PDT)
well i had a visit from scott last night, his new place sounds good. We ate too much ice cream. And meggie made us laugh. I hope all you kids are having a good saturday. It's cloudy but really warm here. I moved my computer from the attic to my friend amy's house where it will be safe from the turmoil of the move. Dad you must be glad to be home. And ready to be on the road again if i know you. Paula i'm hoping to come visit soon just don't know when yet. Love to all. I saw bloodroot blossoms today. New flower's to watch bloom everyday these days. The carolina's must be summery.
athena
Saturday, April 15, 2000 at 14:35:04 (PDT)
WALSTIB = What A Long Strange Trip It's Been
GDTRFB = Going Down The Road Feeling Bad
T = Truckin' (heh heh)
Just in case you were wondering. And I know you were, you were just too shy to ask. :)
Mona
Friday, April 14, 2000 at 09:14:03 (PDT)
Hey Dad, guess who wasn't at work when I got there today! Yup, Big John is long gone. Thought you'd like to know.
Mona
Thursday, April 13, 2000 at 00:13:12 (PDT)
well it's so exciting in everybody's traveling lives ...way to weather the weather dad and mona ... way to work the system steve and ana ... way to come home mom ... i remember mom saying even when i was a little kid that she liked to spend time with each of us individually if she could. It's fun to be the only child when you get the chance! but it's funner to be a sister. How bout friday night, Scott?
athena
Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at 12:16:50 (PDT)
I thought it was from "Truckin'"
Hey Athena, when are you gonna invite me to dinner?
Scott
Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at 10:49:21 (PDT)
Oops, I mean that Grateful Dead Classic "WALSTIB".
Mona, again
Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at 07:21:51 (PDT)
Heh heh. You're right, that's what he'd say.
Back home, again. What a short, strange trip it's been. (no, not strange, really, it's just that, written that way, it almost sounds like that old Grateful Dead Classic "GDTRFB".
Thanks for the pillow, mom! (other things, too, but that one sticks out at the moment)
You go, Jeff -- you're gonna love it....and don't let what they tell you about ZooMass scare you away -- it's really a pretty welcoming and manageable place. How'dya like that, Scott -- our Alma Mater! I'm still playing the guitar you found for me when we were there...anyway - congrats on the new digs. Cool address!
Mona
Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at 07:18:54 (PDT)
Had 5 or 6 inches of snow on Sunday. All gone now.
I went to a conference in Boston yesterday at the Prudential complex. It took a lot of will power not to get up and walk over to the Red Sox home opener instead. Sounds like the game was pretty much over after 2 innings anyway. Maybe since it is a new millennium the curse of the bambino has expired. I can hear Dave Ping say: it's not a new millennium until next year.
Scott
Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at 06:12:25 (PDT)
Hey Scott, snow in Worthington?
Paula
Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at 18:59:08 (PDT)
Paul and Mona are headed for Atlanta and Mona will be flying home from there at noon. We had a great three days visiting, working at the cabin, walking in the forest and just talking. It's great to have a visitor who loves to pull weeds!
Ramona
Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at 04:43:40 (PDT)
Safe and sound in the south of France. We arrived tired and a day late, but happy to be here. Mark, Vanessa and Jerome are all doing fine. We had a nice day in Amsterdam. It was sunnier and warmer there than it is here. More later...§
Steve and Ana
Sunday, April 09, 2000 at 13:12:49 (PDT)
Wow! Can you say "bad weather"? ...I thought you could.
We woke up to snow on the ground in Sioux Falls, S.D, and beat feet as soon as we could...outran the blizzard by driving south. After we turned east it started to catch up with us again. We drove through torrential rain and LIGHTENING all the way from Indianapolis to south of Lexington. Quite a rush, I must say. Especially the part where we had to listen to the BS of the Cincinnati Reds postgame show....what a bunch of whiners....oh, Ken Griffey hasn't hit any home runs yet, lets all panic! heh heh.
Now that nasty weather is headed your way, all you Bay Staters...be ware!
The three of us are headed to the cabin this morning for some early spring reconnoitering. It's bright and sunny, and we're bringing a picnic!
How's it going with you, Steve?
Mona
Sunday, April 09, 2000 at 07:23:50 (PDT)
Hurray! After you catch up on your sleep, let's hear the details.
Paula
Saturday, April 08, 2000 at 07:25:28 (PDT)
Well, the intrepid cross-country drivers pulled in about 5:30 this morning in good shape, after drive through snow, rain and threats of tornatoes. So now to get Steve and Ana to Antibes, and we can relax. As for me, I'm going to stay in place for a good long time.
Ramona
Saturday, April 08, 2000 at 03:13:26 (PDT)
Way to go (or not) Steve and Ana, Three trips for the price of one. Hope you get there soon. And Mom, where are Mona and Dad on the radar screen?
Paula
Friday, April 07, 2000 at 16:46:21 (PDT)
Our plane is on its way to Europe. We are in Seattle counting our money. We were bumped (voluntarily) and we figure with what they paid us, we can go back in the Springs of 01 and 02. Ana was very disappointed. Until I explained to her exactly what Business Class meant. Now we are enjoying a beautiful Spring Evening with a clear calendar. We'll let you know when we get there. §
Steve and Ana
Friday, April 07, 2000 at 16:09:47 (PDT)
A later report last night had them in Idaho, so they may make it by tonight yet.
Ramona
Friday, April 07, 2000 at 06:44:30 (PDT)
Now THAT is a long drive.
Paula
Friday, April 07, 2000 at 03:31:50 (PDT)
According to a telephone message, Paul and Mona are in eastern North Dakota and still expect to reach North Carolina late tomorrow.
Ramona
Thursday, April 06, 2000 at 18:55:38 (PDT)
Belated, but very heartfelt birthday greetings to Pam!! Hope you're happy and healthy and finding time for (some of) the fun stuff!!
I'm soooo looking forward to the chance to Get Away From It All! Y'all take care, meantime!
Mona
Wednesday, April 05, 2000 at 05:49:20 (PDT)
Happy trails to all you travelers. I am envious...but spring in New England is not such a bad place to be.
Paula
Wednesday, April 05, 2000 at 03:27:28 (PDT)
I just got home from going to opening day with Dad. We watched Pedro make mince meat out of the poor little Mariners. We had a great visit, and Dad and Mona leave early tomorrow headed east. Ana and I will pass them up on Friday, on our way to France via Amsterdam. Wish you were coming, Melinda. We'll keep you posted, so to speak. §
Steve
Tuesday, April 04, 2000 at 21:18:25 (PDT)
Oh, so that was you, Jess! I thought maybe it was one of your fairly anonymous friends. So now you can keep your poem handy and if you are "accosted" again, foist it on them. Touchy business, that, trying to convince people they're on the wrong road. My new favorite bumper sticker: WHERE ARE WE GOING...and why am I in this handbasket? (Or maybe one has to be older, or from the south, to be familiar with the old saying to which it alludes.) Does Marlboro give a major in irreverent poetry? What's your second choice? I'll be watching for a sequel. Love, Grandmaman
Ramona
Tuesday, April 04, 2000 at 19:21:51 (PDT)
Hey Jess, I love your poem. I remember those Mormons well, and you certainly captured them on paper. (I hope they stay there...) I am glad to see your muses are at work again! Keep it up!
Paula
Tuesday, April 04, 2000 at 18:22:16 (PDT)
Wow, Pam...I can't beleive it has been 10 years since you turned 14 with us in Auburn. My how you have grown! And how nicely, too. We are looking forward to seeing you this summer. About time for you, Chris and Cameron to make a trip to NC, don't you think? §
Steve
Sunday, April 02, 2000 at 10:26:53 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to you, Pam! Isn't it great to have your birthday on Sunday? How about a new picture of Cameron, who must be running all around by now? Have a good year.
Ramona
Sunday, April 02, 2000 at 06:51:59 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Pam. Have a wonderful day, enjoy the sunshine..eat great food, blow out many candles, have people sing to you and enjoy that amazing son of yours. I hope to see you all soon. Love,
Paula
Sunday, April 02, 2000 at 05:52:45 (PDT)
What fools we mortals be. And how nice that there is a day just for us....
Paula
Saturday, April 01, 2000 at 20:53:37 (PST)