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The books have arrived! Alas and alack, more than half of them were missing the name (my name, that is) on the front cover. A decision has not been make as to what will be done about that. If you have expressed an interest in having a copy of BEARWALLOW ROAD, be watching your mail-box for a plain brown (or white) envelope.
Hats off to Jeff for knowing when to walk away and when to run. And to Miranda, who's about to replace both walking and running with DRIVING!
Ramona
Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 13:43:00 (PDT)
I'll be watching for you Scott. And I am GLAD to hear that David is feeling better. Kind of makes you appreciate being as young as you are, doesn't it? I went motorcycling through an apple orchard...that is kind of like picking blackberries, isn't it?
Paula
Monday, September 18, 2000 at 14:36:18 (PDT)
Good one Steve! Actually, I pop them in to the freezer as soon as I pick them. They get moldy so quickly!
mona
Monday, September 18, 2000 at 08:31:03 (PDT)
Paula; I'll probably go visit Pam one of these upcoming weekends. I'll plan on making a pit stop in Acton if you are around!
Scott
Sunday, September 17, 2000 at 16:16:33 (PDT)
dear everyone: i have been away for a week helping karen and kevin settle in with their five month old baby. they are in a rental while they find a home in va. you have to walk up 60 steps in order to reach their door so a new place is a must . we had a great time they hope to see phil and lisa soon. so that will be nice. the week away was great but i missed you guys. ramona please please i will be happy to pay for your book i need a copy right away. love ya sue
suestraley
Sunday, September 17, 2000 at 16:00:24 (PDT)
And Scott, coming this way any time soon?
Paula
Sunday, September 17, 2000 at 13:12:07 (PDT)
Hey, I want to go pick blackberries...
Paula
Sunday, September 17, 2000 at 05:05:47 (PDT)
Watch those blackberries, Mona. I went for a bike ride while Betsy babysat and I stopped and filled up a plastic bag and put it in my saddlebag. The blackberries turned to juice and leaked over everything, my wallet, the map, my cell phone, everything. Now I can't keep Lucky away from my saddlebag. Other than that, things are great. We are going to get a movie, then going to tour the baseball stadium before going to the fair. That's it from here....§
Steve
Saturday, September 16, 2000 at 19:18:59 (PDT)
Miranda got her Learner's Permit last week. Betsy is with Ana and Steve, doing the Puyullap. I'm out harvesting blackberries (you should see the suit of armor I have to wear - those Himalayan Blackberries we have here are vicious. David is feeling really good! Paul found his lost/stolen bicycle. The Mariners are hot! I found the snake you were looking for Athena - lemme know if you're still interested.
mona
Saturday, September 16, 2000 at 16:47:12 (PDT)
oops...I meant strokes
Paula
Saturday, September 16, 2000 at 11:27:02 (PDT)
Hey Athena, are you still on line somewhere? Drop me a line, or some key stokes.....
Paula
Saturday, September 16, 2000 at 11:26:31 (PDT)
Speaking of Jeff, how come we never hear from the under 21 Styloses?
Paula
Friday, September 15, 2000 at 03:58:17 (PDT)
One of the best houses I ever lived in was a prof's house, just off campus in Amherst...Jeff - send me email and let me know where you're at.
Scott - I'm still playing that Yamaha you wrangled for me when we were both living in the Pioneer Valley...but now it's my #2. Wish you could see (and hear) my new beauty!!
mona
Thursday, September 14, 2000 at 22:24:36 (PDT)
By the way, Scott, when I was in college, lots of kids told their parents that the dorm was too loud to study so that they would be allowed to live off-campus....§
Steve
Thursday, September 14, 2000 at 19:45:44 (PDT)
By the way, Scott, when I was in college, lots of kids told their parents that the dorm was too loud to study so that they would be allowed to live off-campus....§
Steve
Thursday, September 14, 2000 at 19:45:36 (PDT)
Good news re: Jeff; he found a place to live in a great location close to campus.
Can't wait for my copy of Bearwallow Road. Melissa heard excerpts last summer and thought it was great. I've been checking Barnes and Noble but they don't have it in yet. I plan to read it slowly and savor it. How often does such a literary treat come along!
Dad, you missed another great batch of famous Holyoke Hospital spaghetti with meat sauce. I think of you every time I eat it. I haven't had the nerve to walk back into the kitchen and ask for the recipe yet though.
Scott
Thursday, September 14, 2000 at 19:36:15 (PDT)
That is wonderful, Mom. I can't wait for my autographed first edition.
Paula
Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at 13:16:04 (PDT)
Yeah, Mom! Congratulations, Can't wait to read it...§
Steve
Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at 11:07:51 (PDT)
Go MOM!!! I'm so proud of you!
mona
Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at 08:50:47 (PDT)
Yes, of course we missed you, and everybody else who hasn't been checking in very often.
My news is that BEARWALLOW ROAD is being shipped today and and should get here early next week. I guess I'd better figure out a marketing plan. I only have so many friends and relatives to give them to.
Ramona
Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at 07:12:13 (PDT)
Yipee! We are back online! Thank you brother Mark. Did you all miss us?
Paula and Melinda
Monday, September 11, 2000 at 18:50:58 (PDT)
All night rock and roll parties in the dorm? And he moved out? My, times have changed!!! §
Steve
Sunday, September 10, 2000 at 11:44:38 (PDT)
Go Phil. It was great to see you and all the other family and friends at Bill and Ginny's party. Loved that poem.
Poor Jeff; He got stuck in one of the worst dorms on the UMass campus, with loud music and noise going all night long. He had to move out, and is now looking for off-campus housing.
Hello to Mark A. who is here in western MA somewhere today. I'm home. Come see me if you can!
Scott
Sunday, September 10, 2000 at 09:57:28 (PDT)
Happy Belated Birthday greetings (very) young man. Too bad about that counting backwards thing. :)
Sorry to have missed Mark F. Maybe next time, eh?
mona
Friday, September 08, 2000 at 08:41:16 (PDT)
That a boy, Phil! You always were the type to overboard with your celebrations. So, why is this the only time we get a peep out of you?
Mark
Thursday, September 07, 2000 at 23:15:26 (PDT)
We just had a very nice dinner with Captain Mark, who was in town for the evening. Before you guys get your hopes up, I need to tell you that I promised him half of my tickets for the upcoming Red Sox - Mariners series. Here's hoping....§
Steve and Ana
Thursday, September 07, 2000 at 20:59:01 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Little Steve! What? No Birthday Cake? Let's see, if you are 28 that must make me almost 30. Let's hope these years just keep getting better and better.....§
Steve
Thursday, September 07, 2000 at 20:57:28 (PDT)
Paula, thanks for the b-day greetings. As for what I did today: I went to work, I came home, I ate a hamburger. Just another day in paradise! I enjoyed seeing everyone at Bill and Ginny's party; that was a great time. Hope everyone is well. By the way, it's great to finally be 28!
Philip Stylos
Thursday, September 07, 2000 at 17:57:29 (PDT)
Happy birthday Phippy! Tell us how you are celebrating this great day.
Paula
Thursday, September 07, 2000 at 09:19:43 (PDT)
Paul is safely back home, in case anybody is wondering. The old Geo, now into its third 100,000 miles just kept chugging along. RLS
Ramona
Wednesday, September 06, 2000 at 19:35:22 (PDT)
I saw a pair of golf shoes in the store yesterday, with the brand name of Stylo! With a pair of those and a set of Ping clubs, one could be really stylin' out there!
mona
Wednesday, September 06, 2000 at 08:29:15 (PDT)
...and who wouldn't?
I'm sure glad for Sue's contributions to this page. I was just thinking, as my time gets freed up a little, I think I will take you up on the offer to send catch-up email, Sue!
mona
Tuesday, September 05, 2000 at 16:53:01 (PDT)
Dad is on his way back home...I miss him already.
Paula
Tuesday, September 05, 2000 at 16:07:54 (PDT)
i would like to join the crowd of you who say where did summer go. for us it was a great one with three family parties. it was so much fun and having three i pretty much got to talk with everyone. stus parents were at one of the parties and could not believe how friendly everyone was to them. i could have told them that years ago. this summer i was sitting next to a great group of seniors having a weekly breakfast together. one man commented that he thinks the older you get the faster summer goes cause we have been through so many of them. he went on to explain like when you go somewhere for the first time it seems long getting there and then you come back and it is shorter well the next time you go it is faster. thus summer is like that the more you have enjoyed. i thought he had a point. and this is my point for the week. love ya all. sue
sue straley
Tuesday, September 05, 2000 at 16:03:46 (PDT)
Things are quieting down over here as well. Cannes seemed like a ghost town the other night, the days are a little cooler, and the kids started school today. Another summer gone by here, and I hardly even got a tan. Now to get into the off-season grove...
Mark
Tuesday, September 05, 2000 at 15:51:15 (PDT)
It's been a quiet Labor Day in Seattle. And now for September. I have thought for some time that September is the nicest month in the Northwest. I was sorry to miss all the family goings on in Massachusetts during August. Wait 'til next year! We am trying to figure out when to go to Arizona and Europe this winter. Any suggestions? Let's have the Mariners and the Red Sox in the playoffs...§
Steve
Tuesday, September 05, 2000 at 15:34:07 (PDT)
Last day of summer vacation for the Pingree children today. Heh heh.
mona
Tuesday, September 05, 2000 at 15:03:05 (PDT)
Is it september already? Why didn't somebody tell me?Must be Labor Day week-end. Maybe that's why things are closed. I'm happy to stay home and avoid the traffic caused by all those people who didn't.
Ramona
Saturday, September 02, 2000 at 09:19:24 (PDT)
Nope. David calls it his Lost Summer
Incredibly inane Doctors visit today. I'm still shaking my head and can hardly think straight.
mona
Friday, September 01, 2000 at 13:09:55 (PDT)
Can you believe it is September today?
Paula
Friday, September 01, 2000 at 04:05:43 (PDT)
Can you believe that it will be September tomorrow?
Paula
Thursday, August 31, 2000 at 18:51:13 (PDT)
I am back in the Tarheel state (NC). All is well here. It was an uneventful flight, just the way I like them. Thanks to Paul, Scott, Athena, Laurie and Claire, I had a good and full 2 days in Western Massachusetts. Now I'm ready to read the mail, water the plants and settle back into routine (what routine?). I still wish NE and NC were closer together. Love to all. RLS
Ramona
Wednesday, August 30, 2000 at 14:09:34 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Grandfather. I love you so much. I miss you. In eleven months I'm going to see you.
Jerome
Monday, August 28, 2000 at 11:18:17 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Grandfather! I love you very much. I would like to give you a present, and I would like you to have a good birthday.
Vanessa
Monday, August 28, 2000 at 11:16:40 (PDT)
happy happy birthday to y ou paul. we have had such a good time at all of the parties who will have one next weekend. you know we have bonded over the years and now we have our reward of closeness. i would love to have each one of y ou write and tell me what you are all doing. i know it could be boring for all of you who know but i would love to place what you are doing and where you are living. again you all do a great job with this. love to you sue
sue straley
Monday, August 28, 2000 at 08:25:48 (PDT)
Go, Dad! Seventy-five and going strong. We all hope we can have your energy and attitude at three quarters of a century. To say nothing about your hair. It's been great to get four chances to visit with you in the past year. Let's keep that up. I just discovered a pretty nice in-city golf course here, come on back and I will show it to you. Hope your trip to Boston is ending on a happy note. Happy Birthday!!! §
Steve and Ana
Monday, August 28, 2000 at 05:55:24 (PDT)
How un Dad-like to celebrate a day early. So here is an official wish on the official day! Jerome said yesterday that we have to buy a present and send it to you ... or if we forget, then send you a greeting. So, there you have it. Hope the second celebration is as fun as the first!
Mark
Monday, August 28, 2000 at 00:55:50 (PDT)
I am here to report that Dad's 75th celebration is going on in the other room as I sit here telling you about it. Eleanor, Ralph, Athena, Amy, Scott, Joey, Melissa, Mark, Jessamyn, Mom and me are eating shish-ka-bob to celebrate this amazing event. Again, we wish youy ALL were here. Happy birthday (tomorrow)!
Paula
Sunday, August 27, 2000 at 16:34:06 (PDT)
I just wanted to say how nice it was to see various and sundry memebers of the Stylos clan at Ginny and Bill's party last week. Thank you all for making the trip, it was a wonderful time. I'll always remember singing karaoke with Jessamyn and Athena: Summer Nights (from Grease), and ABBA's Dancing Queen among others. Hope all is well with everyone else!
Lisa Stylos
Sunday, August 27, 2000 at 06:18:24 (PDT)
well it's good to see everyone is using the message board even though aunt athena is out of touch...and to see that the lower case fashion is being furthered...well i'm not making it to lee's party today though i hope he and everone is hav ing a good time and especially that lee doesn't read this in the next hour till his party starts oh well live dangerously ... glad to hear about the new guitar mona and the successful end of your trip, mark. i guess if i really want to visit you i should go to france ... hope everyone is well and happy in these beautiful summer days. ps amy got a computer from her new job at northfield mount hermon so that's what i am using because mine neeeds a new hard drive.
athena--itinerant auntie
Saturday, August 26, 2000 at 09:39:29 (PDT)
hi mona
greg&beth straley
Saturday, August 26, 2000 at 07:45:38 (PDT)
Hey there! Welcome to Greg and Beth!
mona
Thursday, August 24, 2000 at 22:09:14 (PDT)
hi to all what a great party on sat at alexs great to see everbody again love beth &greg straley
richard straley(aka)greg
Thursday, August 24, 2000 at 07:00:14 (PDT)
Announcing Mom's arrival in Massachusetts; it is great to have her back East. Now to catch up on all the goings-on. Jessamyn and I had a great camping trip at Erving State Forest, and were joined for a night by Athena. We hiked, swam, ate s'mores and came back dirty. Success!
Paula
Wednesday, August 23, 2000 at 15:34:38 (PDT)
Yeah, thanks for the update, Sue. It's great to have you aboard here. I was a little concerned a few days ago when I say you write something about not being a Stylos. I have some good news and some bad news: You're as much a Stylos as anyone! Keep the messages coming, it's about time we had some new posters around here. And congratulations to Kevin for the job and to Kevin and family for the baby. §
Steve
Monday, August 21, 2000 at 16:24:23 (PDT)
Thanks for the report, Sue! I sure get the sense of what it was like - now I wish even more that I could have been there!
mona
Monday, August 21, 2000 at 14:19:52 (PDT)
it was a great great party.we loved everything. the food was wonderful lobster, clams and hot dog everyone was so happy to be together it was great. to see all of the generations and the new ones. kevin and karen had the yongest with them 5 months old. jennifer jumped for three hours with all the kids on the trampolene. ginny and bill were so surprised and alex and phil were so excited as they came up the driveway. we really need an annual summer party each year now. it is just too much fun. maybe we can do next summers party and give you loads of time to know about it. love ya all
sue straley
Monday, August 21, 2000 at 08:36:27 (PDT)
dear everyone:
what a party we attended. we all had a most wonderful time. lobster, clams, hot dogs hamburgs and steamers. the kids did a great great job of planning and thinking of every detail. alex and phil were waiting at the door. they reminded me of when they were ten years old. they were so excited. it really was a great surprise and of course thank goodness i did not spill the beans. ginny and bill really really were surprised all of our kids and grands were there which has been a long time since we have all made it also. more later i ahve a customer.
sue straley
Monday, August 21, 2000 at 08:07:03 (PDT)
Jessamyn and I are off for a couple of days at Irving State Forest. We are looking forward to cool evenings by the campfire. Wish you were coming with us.
Paula
Monday, August 21, 2000 at 06:05:11 (PDT)
What a time we had at Bill and Ginny's! But I think I will give someone else the opportunity to give the details.....
Paula
Sunday, August 20, 2000 at 16:49:43 (PDT)
Mom, are you surviving the wild weather?
mona
Saturday, August 19, 2000 at 17:50:04 (PDT)
And greetings to Bill and Ginny from Seattle. We tried to make it for the party, but it just didn't work out. Our thoughts and memories are with you on this special day. Hope that the party is one to remember. Congratulations!!!
Steve and Ana
Saturday, August 19, 2000 at 14:05:08 (PDT)
After having scolded and censored Sue for almost spilling the beans - let me wish a happy aniversary to Mavros and Virg! Geees, you might have had a better show out if you didn't have to do it on a day Pedro was pitching - or at least less people in the TV room! Hope all is well, and you are thirled to see so many of yours for this special day. Greetings from the Mediterranean.
Vanessa, Jerome and Mark
Saturday, August 19, 2000 at 11:39:37 (PDT)
dear everyone:
i am a new user of the computer and i think you have all done a wonderful job of doing your family message board. i hope that we can also do the same for the straleys. if is just so much fun to read and see all of the photos and it really helps me to keep track of who is who you have such a nice huge family.i have put you in my favorite places network so i can look in often and once in a while if you dont mind i will add my two cents. thanks again for doing such a great job. love ya sue by the way ramona my e mail is suestraley@aol.com and yes i will write soon so you can have the paper in hand.
sue straley
Friday, August 18, 2000 at 18:18:51 (PDT)
..or we could talk about how another summer seems to have slipped by.
Paula
Friday, August 18, 2000 at 15:57:22 (PDT)
...we could talk about how the old folks grown ups spend all their time talking about diets and craft fairs!
mona
Friday, August 18, 2000 at 15:51:12 (PDT)
I have nothing to report, but I hate for there to be nothing new when someone pulls up the web-site. Let's see: we could talk about the convention, or the weather or how kids these days take everything for granted. (I just came back from my writing group and those are the things we talked about, when we weren't talking about writing.)We also talked about diets and craft fairs, but that probably doesn't fit here. Now don't leave this non-message on top until it goes stale. Your move.
Ramona
Friday, August 18, 2000 at 14:59:00 (PDT)
Hey Dad: Give me a call at work (or in the evening at home)
Scott
Tuesday, August 15, 2000 at 20:02:13 (PDT)
Yes, Hello Sue. Now go and mail that letter. I still like the real thing, that I can hold in my hand. Or if your news is now old news we can meet and greet on August 26th. Bring photos. Life is peaceful and serene here. Makes it hard to get out and into interstate traffic and big city confusion. (For some of us, anyway. Now for those who were born in big city confusion, it's a different thing.) Thanks for wading out into this cyber-stream. If you had given your email address I would have sent this to you more personally. Anyway, greetings. And see you soon.
Ramona
Tuesday, August 15, 2000 at 14:04:59 (PDT)
Hi Sue!! All extended family members are happily welcomed, here! Great to hear the news about Kevin and family. And I'm glad to hear Anna enjoyed herself so!
The hiking trip went very well - we dragged ourselves home by about 11:30, tired and happy. Paul seems to have his uncle's intolerance for motion. :( So the curvy mountain roads weren't quite as much fun for him as they were for me. But we stopped every few miles and let him lose the green coloring in his face!
mona
Tuesday, August 15, 2000 at 08:29:14 (PDT)
Good to see some activity here! Thanks, Betsy for giving us an insider's perspective on the family goings-on in the great Northwest, and Sue for some extended family news. Now if the rain would just stop here in Massachusetts.......
Paula
Tuesday, August 15, 2000 at 03:23:02 (PDT)
dear everyone:
i hope you dont mind my looking in at what all of your are doing what a great message board. i have a letter i have been carrying around for three months to ramona but this is so much easier. it was a great party for anna yesterday. paula gave me this site to look you all up and check in. i hope the computer does not blow u p cause i am not stylos but it is so much fun to keep in touch. anna sat like a queen as all went on around her. she loved it and it and did not touch any of her food. karen said she told her a few days ago about the party cause she was down. i think it was great she knew cause she was not in shock.. so nice to see the helmer table with so many of them there. will be glad to see any and all of you next weekend and the next. oh this is fun that it should all be three weeks in a row and it is fun.
everything is well with us. kevin landed a great job in d.c. with a new concept in radio. it will be like cable tv. is. he is probram director for the all talk station. it is satelite radio and will come on board in february. it will be fun to watch. but they have a new baby so it will be hard to not check in every week but you are all use to that kind of thing. so thanks for letting me have a few words. love you all sue straley
SUE STRALEY
Monday, August 14, 2000 at 07:15:55 (PDT)
Sending out big birthday wishes to Aunt Anna! I bet the party was a blast!
mona
Monday, August 14, 2000 at 07:15:25 (PDT)
Good to get reports from the northeast and also the northwest. (Go, Betsy!) Here's one from the southland. I went to the cabin yesterday and the place looked better than I've ever seen it. The weather was perfect (not like we had during our summer visits) new gavel was on the driveway and my friends from Berea had cleaned the place to a fare-thee-well. There was no work to do, so I just enjoyed being there, sorted out all the clean sheets and towels I had brought, took a nap to the sound of the creek and came home.
I expect to be in Massachusetts from August 23 to the 30th and hope to see most of the same people I missed seeing at Anna's celebration. Love to all. RLS
Ramona
Monday, August 14, 2000 at 05:12:56 (PDT)
Hey guys! Wow its been a long time since i've written on this (well at least since Dec.).So, me, my mom,my sister, her Friend Amber and Paul are all going to mt. Rainier 2morrow and on wendsday we're going to the zoo and I get to take a friend!
Now that my mom's home we are doing alote more fun stuff. We're going to a baseball game in september.
Betsy86
Sunday, August 13, 2000 at 20:39:40 (PDT)
We had a good time at Anna's 80th birhday party today, and saw many long-lost as well as newly-found relatives. There were four Helmar boys and their families, three Straley kids, their spouses and Pam, some of the Lowell gang, all of the Moser kids and grandkids (and a great-grand-kid), three Stylos brothers, Naki and all her progeny, me and my kids, Scott and Joey...okay, that's all I can remember at the moment. Take my word for it...it was a room full of memories. Happy birthday Anna.
Paula
Sunday, August 13, 2000 at 19:49:37 (PDT)
Me too! Congratulations Mona. I am very envious. Now that I think of it, I have not been unemployed in 17 years. I think it's time for a break...Enjoy yours.
Paula
Friday, August 11, 2000 at 16:24:21 (PDT)
May I congratulate Mona on her new found freedom! Wish I was there to enjoy it with you.
Mark
Friday, August 11, 2000 at 12:35:06 (PDT)
As of today, I'm unemployed. Hoping to keep it that way through the end of the summer. Hoping to find something more suitable, come September.
mona
Friday, August 11, 2000 at 07:36:33 (PDT)
The last lost bag was delivered yesterday, officially bringing this years trip to a close. Now it is back to the grind...
Mark
Thursday, August 10, 2000 at 04:20:33 (PDT)
Yes, Vanessa got her Purple Dog - though it seemed to have changed to a Blue Bear by the time she got it. And she so graciously said "It's OK if it is not the Purple Dog. I like it just as much." The kids said they liked Disneyland, but there were some trying moments. Next time we go, I hope it is in September or May - less people, less heat. We have got 2 of our 3 bags so far, but still missing the one with the car parts that I scoured the country to find. I'll try again today, and then consider filing a claim. That is it for now.
Mark
Wednesday, August 09, 2000 at 03:44:14 (PDT)
P.S. Grandfather asks if Vanessa got her purple dog. I ask if Jerome and Vanessa enjoyed Disneyland. I am glad you got home safely if not soundly. We miss you already.
Paulala
Wednesday, August 09, 2000 at 03:28:37 (PDT)
Wow, does my life seem boring. All I can complain about is the heat and how fast the summer is flying by. We had a good visit with Mark et al, are enjoying having Dad, though he is at Peter's house tonight, and are looking forward to upcoming family events. Congrats to Mona, yes Scott: they are taller and smarter, and Steve: I hope we see you next month. And Mom: too quiet yet? At this late hour Melinda is off to visit Dan, and Jessamyn is spending the night at Ben's. What have I done wrong (right)? Bye Bye
Paula
Tuesday, August 08, 2000 at 17:57:27 (PDT)
Smarter than Scott?? I find that hard to believe. heh heh.
mona
Tuesday, August 08, 2000 at 08:01:42 (PDT)
In spite of it all, Mark, it was still great to see you all...§
Steve
Tuesday, August 08, 2000 at 07:24:01 (PDT)
Mark, what a three weeks you've had! It seems that every thing that could go wrong on this trip, did. Today you're probably the one walking with your eyes closed. I hope your bags arrive intact and soon. Have a good and stress-less week. Mom
Ramona
Tuesday, August 08, 2000 at 05:28:01 (PDT)
Almost missed the plane in Boston, made it to Disneyland, Paris, in time for the opening, spent a day in the hot, waiting in lines and listening to whining tired kids, whined a little myself, rushed back to the airport, leading a very tired Vanessa, and a Jerome that mastered the art of walking with his eyes closed, just in time to miss the last flight to Nice. A night in the hotel, then back on to Nice, where we are now at Sophie's, waiting for Air France to find our bags and deliver them... Almost enough to make me look forward to some uneventful days in the office.
Jerome, Vanessa and Mark
Tuesday, August 08, 2000 at 05:11:53 (PDT)
Mona, congratulations on your new "baby." Wish I could see, and especially, hear it. Someday.
It's quiet here, too and I'm getting a lot done that I had put off. And as soon as the visitors left, so did the rain. How do you figure that!
Ramona
Monday, August 07, 2000 at 18:06:43 (PDT)
Glad to hear you're feeling better Dave P. Everything in Worthington is pretty quiet. Melissa starts theater camp tomorrow. Joey is as tall as I am. Jeff is getting smarter than I am. Pam and I went to a Tracy Chapman concert last week. Awesome!
Scott
Monday, August 07, 2000 at 14:27:18 (PDT)
And we are finally almost to be counted among the living again!! David is feeling better, and is actually going to work today!! Hooray - he gave me a huge scare there, and my hair has gone rather grey, but, hey -- at least he's doing good now!
My Big News
My beautiful guitar is in my possession!! At long last, and well worth the wait!! My friend Ken, who used to play bluegrass w/ me, made it for me, and it sounds even better than it looks! I'll try to scan a picture - maybe even create a .wav file, though that could never capture the quality of the music. Anyway, I'm over the moon happy today, and wish the same for you all!!
mona
Monday, August 07, 2000 at 07:57:16 (PDT)
Sure is quiet here...Dad is asleep, Mark, Jerome and Vanessa have flown the coop, and we are all off to work. Ah Mondays. We had a good visit with the French contingent-hope you got home without too much hassle. Does this mean summer is almost over? More visitors on the way? I will wait and see.
Paulala
Monday, August 07, 2000 at 03:27:48 (PDT)
We made it back to Seattle, safe and sound. Ana is home with her mom, and Timmy, who is in town for a few weeks. All in all it was a very nice trip, although it is sort of nice to get home. The weather here is awesome. Tomorrow, it is back to the grind. Thanks to all who made the trip possible. §
Steve and Ana
Sunday, August 06, 2000 at 18:41:16 (PDT)
We are getting ready for the trip back to France. Had a great time, and again thanks to all for the help and putting us up (up with us?).
Mark And More
Sunday, August 06, 2000 at 11:28:53 (PDT)
Howwwwwwdie! We made it back to NC from Tennessee and Dollywood. We have had a nice visit with everyone, including Ana's other Grandma. Yes, Sophie, Ana and Vanessa got along fine except a for a few short struggles. We miss them already. We leave tomorrow for Seattle. We'll try to get up to Boston before too long to visit with all the folks up there. §
Steve & Ana
Saturday, August 05, 2000 at 06:56:02 (PDT)
Hello,
Hope Vanessa and Anna got better. Let me know how she feels.
Thanks sophie
sophie
Friday, August 04, 2000 at 11:01:05 (PDT)
After a combination of car, plane and more car, made it to Acton safe and sound before midnight. Now to try and get the bags tomorrow...
Jerome, Vanessa and Mark
Thursday, August 03, 2000 at 20:44:08 (PDT)
Thanx every one for the messages.I really appreciate them. Love you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
big 10
Tuesday, August 01, 2000 at 22:20:13 (PDT)
Wasn't that a great party? I mean the surprise one...still brings a smile to my face.
Paul, I'll be giving you my birthday wishes in person -- love ya!
mom mona
Tuesday, August 01, 2000 at 11:56:45 (PDT)
Just think, Paul, You will never be able to write your age with one digit again! That is what I remember most about my tenth birthday. I hope all the double digits are great, and the triple digits as well. Happy Birthday! Does it seem that one year ago today we were celebrating your birthday at Paulala's?
Steve
Tuesday, August 01, 2000 at 10:29:48 (PDT)
Happy Birthday from Jerome, Vanessa and Mark. What are you doing to celebrate! And whadja git? Have fun!
Mark
Tuesday, August 01, 2000 at 07:03:35 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Paul on the Big Ten. There is a package in the mail. Honest. Should be there today, tomorrow or the next day.
We here in NC are dealing with a number of unforeseen events, including no water in the cabin, broken down car and much too much rainy weather. We're trying to view it in the spirit of adventure.
Ramona
Tuesday, August 01, 2000 at 05:34:18 (PDT)
Let me be the first to say publically and electronically: happy big One-o to my little (?) namesake in Seattle. Happy birthday Paul. Have a wonderfully fun-filled day.
Auntie Paulala
Tuesday, August 01, 2000 at 03:24:17 (PDT)
I should report that Mark and Melinda have returned, happy and healthy, from California, but any further details will have to come from them.
Paula
Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 18:32:07 (PDT)
So, how are those ailing girls? And Jerome? And the cabin? What are you all doing to amuse yourselves? Playing dominoes? Cutting up downed trees? Do tell.
Paulala
Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 18:28:31 (PDT)
It's like a school play, but at camp. But it doesn't matter, because the girls got sicker and weren't in it. They seem to be better today, and we are headed back to the cabin.
Steve
Sunday, July 30, 2000 at 05:38:58 (PDT)
What's a Camp Play? Hope you feel better, little ones.
mona
Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 09:34:57 (PDT)
We have had a nice week in the cabin, and are headed to Brevard for the weekend. Vanessa and Ana are in a camp play tonight. Both are complaining of feeling sick, though. We are hoping that they have nothing more than opening night jitters.
Steve
Friday, July 28, 2000 at 09:36:40 (PDT)
And David, glad you are back at home.....if you get real bored you can make up stuff for this message board. Outside of weather reports, activity here has been slow. Hope you heal quickly, and that they are all taking good care of you.
Paula
Friday, July 28, 2000 at 03:49:52 (PDT)
And friday...jump in any time.......
Paula
Friday, July 28, 2000 at 03:43:00 (PDT)
Sorry..."their patience". ...Mommy's little girl.
:)
mona
Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 19:55:45 (PDT)
Ping's home from the hospital, but still feeling pretty rough - not bouncing back like we'd hoped. I continue to do what I can, watch, wait, pray. You know, stuff like that. Both our employers have been real good about this so far, but we're just hoping they're patience will hold out.
mona
Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 19:47:01 (PDT)
And now an even rainier Thursday.......
Paula
Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 03:43:33 (PDT)
So.......a rainy wednesday..........
Paula
Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 17:33:34 (PDT)
And how could I forget Jessamyn?
Mr. Moon
Monday, July 24, 2000 at 20:38:29 (PDT)
jeez -- I sure wish I could give you a big hug!! ((((((Andrea))))!! I'm thrilled for you! Best of best of wishes from here =======>
mona
Monday, July 24, 2000 at 17:46:09 (PDT)
Way to go, Andrea. I know you just wanted to build up the suspense. A tactical move. So how are you doing with all this? And the papa to be? I hope to see you before the big day to judge for myself.
Cousin Paulala
Monday, July 24, 2000 at 17:33:54 (PDT)
Yeah, Andrea! You go, Girl! We knew you could do it. Do you plan to stay in Colorado for awhile? That's not too far from Seattle, I hear? Are you going to teach this tyke to ski this year? Or are you going to wait until next year when (s)he is walking already? Things are fine but rainy in North Carolina.
Steve
Monday, July 24, 2000 at 17:17:35 (PDT)
O Really! So, what are Vinnie's chances af female offspring? Hate to break the streak... Best of wishes and best of luck to Miss Sun(shine), from the land of Moonshine - N.C.
Mark
Monday, July 24, 2000 at 16:30:37 (PDT)
That's great Andie! Congratulations from your cousin in Massachusetts! How come I never hear the rumors until they are public announcements. Maybe we will get a chance to see you in person before the big day comes.
Thanks to Paulala and Athena and Amy for being the first out-of town family-type visitors to my new place. I hope you noticed I haven't killed the Bonzai yet.
Mr. Moon
Monday, July 24, 2000 at 15:18:11 (PDT)
Mark - I'm not sure which rumors you are referring
to, but I do have some big news to share....
I'm pregnant! The due date is January 31st. We are thrilled, to say the least.
I had to *call* my Dad on his birthday. Even after all the tutoring sessions I've given him on the computer, he still doesn't feel comfortable using it.
I will relay your birthday messages to him.
Miss Sun
Monday, July 24, 2000 at 14:57:39 (PDT)
Reporting from the East Coast...Jessamyn and I helped celebrate Amy's birthday, and then spent an enjoyable night at Scott's. He was a very gracious host in the best Buddy tradition (complete with delicious French toast and whipped cream for breakfast). Luxurious accomodations....we saw a Woody Allen movie that only I stayed awake for. Athena, Amy and Melissa joined us for breakfast, Linda stopped by to say hello, and then Scott, Jess and I visited Jeff in his equally luxurious digs. All appears well on the western MA side of things. How about a report from the North West, San Francisco and the sunny South?
Paula
Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 15:44:59 (PDT)
Ya Bill, who wants fat hair? Happy Birthday Day!
One of your even favoriter neices
Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 13:50:52 (PDT)
We're still here to still love ya! All the best to you Uncle Bill!
One of your favorite nieces
Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 12:53:37 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Mavros! Maybe those lurking kids of his will say something. And then there are the rumours... You know what I mean Miss Sun?
Mark
Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 08:23:25 (PDT)
Yes, all present and accounted for.
Mark & More
Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 16:42:05 (PDT)
So do tell, did the boys and their kids arrive?
Paula
Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 13:45:36 (PDT)
Definitely next year. We have a whole year to work on it.
Mama
Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 13:18:57 (PDT)
Maybe next year.
mona
Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 10:27:26 (PDT)
Y'all come on down, y'hear?
Steve and Ana
Friday, July 21, 2000 at 06:26:27 (PDT)
Our pleasure, Sophie. They are great kids. And now they, and Mark, are in Newton and will fly today to North Carolina. I am so tempted to join them there with Steve and Ana...........
Paulala
Friday, July 21, 2000 at 03:23:28 (PDT)
Thank you for taking good care of Vanessa and Jerome. It is highly important to them to meet with all of you at least once a year. You're the only family they have and they need you. They especially need a great deal of personal attention. Feeling very lonely but keeping very busy trying to get the kids a great bed room here.
Love
Sophie
sophie
Thursday, July 20, 2000 at 11:03:49 (PDT)
Scott - give me a call. I'll email the phone #.
mona
Thursday, July 20, 2000 at 11:00:21 (PDT)
We (Mark, Mark, Jess, Athena, Amy, Melinda, Vanessa, Jerome and me) had a cookout-eat in last night...That's the short news update........
Paula
Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at 07:01:54 (PDT)
Not much new around here. Ana is finishing her last day at camp. I am trying to take care of last minute details before leaving for vacation on Friday. I haven't heard much from the Pingree family, but I am thinking about heading up there tomorrow. It's nice to have Mark in the neighborhood, well at least the country. It looks like I might not make it back to Boston this summer. We'll plan on next Christmas, although I won't have Ana until after the big day. I hope all is well for everyone...§
Steve
Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 19:51:28 (PDT)
Saturday night and Mark, Vanessa, Jerome, Scott and Joey are off to a cookout at Mark F's house. Melinda is galavanting around Boston, and Jess, Mark and I are hanging out, about to watch and old Al Capone movie. That's this update. Yours?
Paula
Saturday, July 15, 2000 at 16:44:48 (PDT)
Yes, Mark, Jerome and Vanessa have arrived. A long delay, the holding pattern at Logan and the wait on the runway not withstanding, Mark A picked them up and brought them safely home. And now all are off to bed...night.
Paula
Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 20:12:36 (PDT)
If things are happening on schedule, Mark and Vanessa and Jerome are up in the air headed for the US. Our good thoughts and "bon voyages" are with them, until they are safely in Acton, MA.
And when you read this, Mark, Welcome home.
Ramona
Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 09:00:18 (PDT)
Okay! Scott signs in too. Hurray! Yes, combining with Amy's party may work, though we lose Mark and Melinda who are off to San Francisco that week. Perhaps we need to do this twice.
Paula
Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 16:47:52 (PDT)
P.S. Next weekend sounds good. Or maybe you want to come the following weekend and combine it with going to Amy's party (?)
Scott
Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 16:27:38 (PDT)
This is Scott reporting live from the Holyoke Mall, brought to you through the courtesy of cyberXpo.com. Strange that I have better internet access walking through the Holyoke mall than I have at work.
Not much to report though. Joey starts boy scout camp today. Melissa is down the cape. Jeff is estudying espanol. Pam is working at the Beer Works and of course being a Mom. I'm working hard at the lab, while my colleagues take their turns being on vacation.
Let's hear more about Alaska!
Scott
Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 14:05:54 (PDT)
Well, that's what I like! Thanks, Steve and Mona, for joining in. What was David doing in Alaska? And Steve, will you be in Boston at all this summer? Not too much to report from Acton. Venus is here for a long weekend. She and Jess took an excursion to Walden Pond. At the moment Jess and Melinda are decorating new mailboxes-our last ones got mysteriously destroyed on the 4th of July.
I love the encouragement to take another trip to NC this summer. I don't seee how to make it happen, but it feels good to be so wanted.
Looking forward to the Mark Stylos clan this week, and if you don't know about the many August events in the works, just ask.
Now to get Athena and Scott back on line...by the way Scott, I think you should invite us all to your place next weekend for a housewarming party. How about it?
Paula
Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 13:33:30 (PDT)
Sorry for the quietness. Too swamped to swallow...or something like that. David is back early from Alaska. He'll be headed up that way again in a week or so. I had a stressful, but ultimately successful week at work. We shipped version 1.5 of our Server/client authentication suite on Friday - quite a bit of work went into it. Work and blood, sweat and tears! Miranda heads to Iowa with her friend Krystal next week (or the week after?) Right now she and Krystal and Amber are downtown Seattle by themselves - running amok, no doubt!
What about them Mariners??
mona
Saturday, July 08, 2000 at 16:40:33 (PDT)
I'm here with you, Paula and Mom. Everyone else must be out enjoying the summer sunshine. Ana has been with me for the past few weeks. Then she is off to sleep-over camp for a week and back to her mom's for a week before we head for North Carolina. We had a very pleasant Fourth in Portland. I haven't heard from Mona, but David called on his way to Alaska for the better part of a week. I'm sure that we'll all get some news soon. Meanwhile, enjoy the summer weather...§
Steve
Friday, July 07, 2000 at 15:18:00 (PDT)
Well, Paula, I guess it's just you and me. Uh, let's see. How's the weather? Seen any good movies lately? Do you come here often?
We saw beautiful fireworks on the Fourth, and mingled with about 10,000 people in downtown Brevard (this town of 6,000.)There was everything there but watermelon!
Check your rolodex or wherever our address is, and make sure you have the zip code as 28712. Have you found a way to make a return trip to NC yet?
Of course you and I could just send email instead of this very public forum, but maybe those other lazy rascals will read it and want to join in, even if only to argue. Whaddaya think, has the glamour gone out of the quick-and-easy message posting?
Well,Over and out, as they used to say in the olden days. RLS
Ramona
Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 12:52:56 (PDT)
Where have all the people gone, long time passing....
Paula
Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 03:40:28 (PDT)
Hi Jeff, good to see your name here. I think it would be great if you became a regular contributor- keep us up to date on the college scene. And Scott: Thena and I were thinking about coming to see you next weekend. Any plans? Steve, I appreciate your dry humor on this board. It makes me check the board more often at work when I need humor, and I like the updates. Great for Dad, getting paid to drive around, meet new people, and get to see how the other half lives. Can I get a job like that?
And where is Mona anyway?
Paula
Monday, July 03, 2000 at 03:51:04 (PDT)
No need to miss us, Scott, just come on back for NCII. Or Layne Laurel Lodge, The Sequel. We'll be on the lookout for you. And bring Jeff...§
Steve, Mark and the Kids
Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 20:32:23 (PDT)
Hello from Prince dormitory at UMass. Jeff moved into the dorm room a few weeks ago and today we are doing some shopping to furnish his room. He's just a few buildings over from my old dorm room, here amongst the high-rises in the southwest part of campus. Sure brings back memories.
Thanks again to Mom and Dad for their hospitality. It was great to see Paula and Milinda and to share the trip with Athena and Amy. Just sorry to miss Steve and Mark and kids.
Scott and Jeff
Sunday, July 02, 2000 at 15:07:55 (PDT)
At the risk of having my message sit on top long enough to turn sour, I will put in my 5 cents worth (who says there's no inflation?) and remind all participants that this board shouldn't sit idle for more than a day or so. So if we haven't heard from you lately, it's your turn.
Paul is back doing the census (senseless?) work and glad to have an excuse to do what he likes to do: drive around and get paid for it. He says he has met interesting people and seen beautiful houses with magnificent views.(He's working in the next county where the rich people from Atlanta have their summer homes.)
Get your sparklers and fire-crackers ready, the Fourth is just around the corner! RLS
Ramona
Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 19:25:46 (PDT)