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That was a very touching article by Anna Quindlen. Thanks, Mark, for putting it up for all of us to read.
Ramona
Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 19:41:17 (PDT)
My thoughts and love have been with all of my family, both near and far, this past week. I'm glad to know that we were so well represented in CT this weekend. We lose too many along the way, but we still have eachother, and that gives us the strength, will and desire to continue.
Mark
Monday, September 17, 2001 at 01:09:24 (PDT)
I agree that the Service was catharic and healing. I am thankful for all those who were there in body and/or spirit. I am also very grateful for the unending efforts United Airlines has gone to to make the service as meaningful and effortless as possible. Peter Hanson's employer has set up a website as a Memorial to the family. The address is petehansonandfamily.com. Maybe our webmaster will fit a link into it somewhere. Mona and I will be headed back to Seattle tomorrow. For all those here on the east coast that we didn't have enough time to visit with, I'll be back this way in December and will try to find you then...§
Steve
Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 19:44:20 (PDT)
yes it was a lovely service there in the beautiful old church we are getting to know . It was also really good to see our extended family and many friends, it feels like the most healing thing we can do. Naki and Lee and Kathy were all as gracious hosts as ever, and Lee especially cheered and heartened many, as sad as he must be right now. It was hard to see their tight little family together without Peter. We missed everyone who wasn't there, i'm especially thinking of you, brother Mark. Amy had a good time meeting everybody ("you have a Great family") which makes me glad of course. Hope we can have another big get together soon. Maybe en France?
Love to all.
athena
Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 12:08:04 (PDT)
What a beautiful Memorial Service yesterday in Connecticut for Peter, Sue and Christine. It was wonderful to have so much of the family together. They were surely three remarkable, well loved, and never to be forgotten people. I will miss them.
Paula
Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 05:15:16 (PDT)
Giota, we sent you an email explaining the situation here. To the rest of you, the message from giota was that she had become aware of the situation in the US and wondered how it might have affected us. she sends regards from her family.
paul
Friday, September 14, 2001 at 15:48:17 (PDT)
Actually, there were two misspellings in her message. Hope she got to her plane, and she isn't coming back to Brevard to fix them. §
Steve
Friday, September 14, 2001 at 11:28:09 (PDT)
( a little levity -- have you ever seen mom misspell a word before?? )
mona
Friday, September 14, 2001 at 11:14:53 (PDT)
Paul: Change of itinerary and arrival time. I'll be in White Plains at 11:38 on flight 520 (United) out of Pittsburg. I'm leaving here for Greenville right now. First leg of of the trip is USAir #5275. Se you soon. RLS
Ramona
Friday, September 14, 2001 at 10:59:19 (PDT)
Please follow these directions from MA: take Mass Turnpike and exit at Sturbridge and take Rt 84 all the way to Hartford, go over Charter Oak bridge andgo following signs to NY go 18 miles to Meriden and take Merritt Parkway (Conn 15) to Exit 46. Take right on 46, trun right on Congress go 0.1 mile to Easton Turnpike/Sport Hill Rd, go left and drive 4.0 miles. Turn right to Adams Rd. If you are coming from Northampton, take I 91to exit 17 which is CT 15. Go to exit 46 and follow directions above. Love Lee
Lee Hanson
Friday, September 14, 2001 at 08:10:31 (PDT)
correction on merritt parkway it is ecit 46 that you want and not 36
paul
Friday, September 14, 2001 at 07:38:21 (PDT)
for all who want to come to naki and lee's the directions from northhampton as follows. south on I 91 for about 85 miles to I 95. then on I 95 toward new york city for about 13 miles till exit 38 which takes you to the merritt parkway. then toward new york city till exit 38. take right off ramp about 200 yards to light. take left for about 4 miles and take the first right after snows farm and you will be on adam street. about one half mile on right is the house and you will probably see the nc volkswagon van. good luck
paul
Friday, September 14, 2001 at 07:35:46 (PDT)
It looks like I will be joining the rest of the family in CT before the day is over.. (Paul, call for details if I haven't reached you by the time you read this.) Tragedies do bring a family and a country together.
Ramona
Friday, September 14, 2001 at 04:28:40 (PDT)
Paul and Scott left Brevard around 8:00 this morning headed for Massachusetts and Connecticut to join with others who are mourning the loss of Peter, Susan and Christine. This is a hard time; such needless grief and sorrow for so many people. As Athena says, just keep breathing. Love to all.
Ramona
Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 05:16:10 (PDT)
I guess I'm still too shocked to put my thoughts into words here. And sad. I do send Naki and Lee and Kathy Lee all my love, and I share in your anguish and sorrow. I love you all, and I hope you know it.
mona
Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 15:57:47 (PDT)
well i don't have much to say but i feel the need to talk to my family however i can ... it was good to see paula and melinda and jessamyn last night, p and j came out to northampton .. i am thinking of everyone with love and best wishes, trying to wrap my mind around the enormity of all this and what it means to our country and our family, trying to rest a little in between bouts of mind-wrapping, and taking a deep breath and getting back to my work. I look forward with deep intensity to seeing each one of my loved ones. My best thoughts are with all of us, and all my love. ps it is always good to hear from you, giota. Dad, translation? (oh yeah and happy birthday dad i missed the webpagefestivities but i had fun reading them and i am thinking of you)
athena
Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 12:19:53 (PDT)
Μετά τα φριχτά χθεσινά τρομοκρατικά νέα που ακούσαμε και μάθαμε από την τηλεόραση, θα ήθελα να μάθω νέα σας,ότι είστε όλοι καλά και δεν σας συνέβη τίποτα.Είναι ευχή όλης της οικογένειας μας να είστε γεροί. Μέ αγάπη γιώτα Στύλου
GIOTA STILOU
Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 05:10:12 (PDT)
A sad day indeed. The entire country is in a state of shock, but the shock must be particularly deafening for the Hansons. Like the rest of the country and the family, I'm at a loss as to what to do or say. Lots of good people were lost today...§
Steve
Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 13:40:24 (PDT)
me too staying home although i am going to work think anyone will come to the movies? naki and lee and kathy if you happen by this spot my thoughts are with you and a whole lot of love i don't what to do except to keep breathing and try to be our best selves . my thoughts and love go out to everyone today, a sad day.
athena
Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 11:59:10 (PDT)
Stay well, everyone. I'm staying home today.
mona
Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 08:08:19 (PDT)
Sounds like fun, Paula. We did not do much falling out, either, instead enjoyed splashing the other rafts. I don't know what class the rapids were, but they were rather calm.
Other than that, I watch the summer slowly drift to an end here. A lot of the tourists are gone, and we can once again drive along the coast, roller-blade on the boardwalk in Cannes, and find parking places.
What's new with everyone else? Looks like something (someone?) is keeping Steven busy - we hear almost less from him than from me. And when is Melinda going to show us that she got that fancy Sony thing working, and tell us how it feels to be a full fleged Smithy?
And a big thanks to the Red Sox for letting me get to bed earlier, instead of listening to useless games ... Maybe next year ...
Mark
Monday, September 10, 2001 at 16:36:56 (PDT)
And we made it back from white water rafting. WOW! Breath taking, invigorating, scary, wet, and a lot of fun. Probably not as exotic as Mark's trip at Verdon, but it was beautiful. Next year the Colorado. Only one member of our group fell out (twice), though several of the rafts lost ALL of their passengers, and some only the guide. They decided to give us a thrill and changed the trip to TWICE over the Class 5 rapids. I would do it all over again, once my sunburn fades and I dry off. Maybe our next family reunion should be a rafting trip....
Paula
Monday, September 10, 2001 at 04:11:34 (PDT)
We made it to the reunion in KY. Me, Mom and Dad that is. And lots of Chandlers! About 55 people I think, including Becky. It was quite fun, even though I hadn't met most of the people before. Lots of stories and genealogical info. Today we went out to Bearwallow and saw all the old places there, including the old Bark Road School, which is now the home of Carl Lake, who helped move Layne Laurel Lodge. Aunt Kandis' house is gone and replaced by a newer one in the same spot :(
Hello Jessie! Stay in school. It's a ratrace out here in the real world. Maybe you can still flunk out and stay there another year. It looks like your parents didn't survive the whitewater trip so going back home doesn't look like an option. I'll still come and visit you though.
Scott
Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 18:50:48 (PDT)
There's no one I'd rather visit, Jess.
mona
Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 13:57:24 (PDT)
Here I am in my own house (finaly) In 9 short monthes I'll be joining the real world. How is it out there? Just wanted to say hi and wish everybody the best. Except Miranda. To you I wish seething jelousy of my new wheels. Lilypad green del-sol coup convertible. Also I'd like to ask everybody to be especially nice to my parents, their going through a tough period of transition....Oh wait no they're not, they're whitewater rafting. I guess I should get back to my book, "contingency, irony and solidarity" as part of a class taught by two brilliant and tough teachers revolving around 10 years of philisophical discussion they have had together-but I will get to see the freshmen sqirm. Peter if you're interested, I can send you copies of the Greek based papers I write. and anyone is free to visit any time for supper and wine.
Much love to all
Jessamyn
Jessamyn
Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 16:04:15 (PDT)
You are most welcome, Josh. Take care of my Melinda out there, will you? Meanwhile, keep studying those pups. And to all who are interested, Mark are out the door for our big white water rafting adventure. I will report on that on Sunday. Have fun, Ma and Pa and Scott, on your trip to Kentucky. Wish I could be there too.
Paula
Friday, September 07, 2001 at 07:58:56 (PDT)
(a belated thankyou)
I'd like to thank all of you who were in North Carolina for being interesting to talk to, as well as very hospitable.
I'd like to thank Athena for showing me where the best General Tso's chicken is in Northampton.
Now, off to breakfast, where, if i am a good student, i will contemplate the Social Interaction and Object Manipulatin in Weaned Pups of the Northern Elephant Seal
Josh
Friday, September 07, 2001 at 06:42:23 (PDT)
paul that was the most beautiful message you wrote to us all on your birthday. looks like you are a writer also.
we leave for france and germany on sept l3th. mark we are in non le pin. i cant find it on the map either but i know we are going to several places while we are there so please put on this message board how we can reach you if we make it close to you. non le pin only has 200 people there and i am thrilled. we are so very excited about this trip.
love to all and happy harvest time. sue and dick
sue straley
Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 12:11:42 (PDT)
I could use a little of that empty house action right about now. Had to take an extra day off work, even after a 3 day 'weekend'...
All 5 of us moved into a different room. Miranda bought a car and learned how to drive it. I managed to not have a heart attack when I saw how much car insurance for a 16 year old girl is. Now we're continuing the 'shift the sh*t' process. And it's off to mow the lawn. Hopefully for the almost last time this year.
Can you say 'phew'? I thought you could. Cheers!
((((Paula))))) -- just because.
mona
Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 14:35:43 (PDT)
Melinda and Jess are off. Very empty in this old house. We are down to us, 3 cats, 2 fish, 1 frog and 1 bird. I miss those girls.
Paula
Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 05:50:29 (PDT)
And a great big happy birthday to buddy(yeah i know its a little late)! i love you very, very much!
Betsy (again)
Monday, September 03, 2001 at 21:13:50 (PDT)
HOO-RAY!!internet conection established! it works! well thats about it !
luv ya all!
Betsy
Monday, September 03, 2001 at 21:08:56 (PDT)
Just a lazy Labor Day weekend in Seattle. We're getting ready to go on a Pig Hunt (Pigs on Parade) and a Clothes Hunt (Back to School Shopping). It's back to school on Tuesday. We have friends from Eugene in town, and we're planning a Boston trip in December. Hope the summer has been kind to all....§
Steve & Ana
Sunday, September 02, 2001 at 13:02:10 (PDT)
Good luck to Melinda as she gets ready for the first days of her college career. I'm sure you'll do fine, Melinda.
Good luck to Jessamyn, also, starting her senior year. You're on the home stretch, Jess, hang in there. Love, Yaya
Ramona
Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 18:43:59 (PDT)
I'll vote for that, just don't jinx or curse our Mariners, please. §
Steve
Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 13:02:24 (PDT)
I vote for that!
Mama
Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 12:39:19 (PDT)
How about the Glory of all things Mona?
mona
Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 10:45:56 (PDT)
Uh oh! Do I smell the 'Curse of the Mona?' or should that be the 'Jinx of the Mona?'
Steve
Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 19:28:57 (PDT)
Would you settle for an M's championship? heh.
mona
Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 14:38:14 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Grandfather. I love you very much. I would like to give you a big present. I would like to see you soon.
Jerome
Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 12:01:38 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Grandfather. I love you very, very much, and I would like to give you a big, big present and a kiss.
Vanessa
Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 11:59:36 (PDT)
Happy Birthday and congratulations on another year well done. We will do our best, but after Cameron, Jeff is your next best shot. We love you very much.
Jessamyn and Melinda
Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 19:23:05 (PDT)
I sometimes think that with my drive and earning power i would have been very wealthy and would have homes in europe, boats and everything that money can buy. But then I realize I would not have my wife and kids. Then I knew that both I and the world would have missed something extrodinarily beautiful. And then came the grandchildren. Wow! what a blessing. I can not wait for great grand kids. And it will go on forever. See what you started ahileas and marianthe.
Thank you all. buddy
paul
Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 09:11:10 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Dear Old Dad!! I'm working on getting you a Red Sox championship for your birthday but it might be a little late. See you soon. Love, number 4 of 7,
Scott
Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 05:57:59 (PDT)
Wow, I get up at 4:30 in the morning hoping to the be the first to say Happy Birthday to my dad and look what happens. Happy Birthday, Dad! Shrimp and BBQ sounds good. I hope you're surrounded by people that love you, there sure are plenty of us out here! We'll be thinking of you and enjoying they day vicariousy from points west as well as points north and east. We couldn't have done it without you! §
Steve & Ana
Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 04:51:23 (PDT)
Me too! Happy Birthday, Dad. I hope you have planned at least one adventure today. How about a trip up the mountain on that ride-on mower? It looked like a lot of fun. Enjoy your last meal today before your big dental date. Happy Birthday. Love from....
Paula
Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 04:05:52 (PDT)
For once I get to be first! Wishing a very happy birthday to a very special Dad. How are you celebrating? A trip in the CampsWagon? Shrimp and BBQ on the porch? Hope this year is the best yet!
Mark
Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 02:56:14 (PDT)
At the risk of getting stuck on top again, let me say CONGRATULATIONS to Athena. I will definitely be there on Jerry's birthday to cheer you on. Melinda may carry on the tradition at Smith (I hope, I hope). Exciting news about the sign too, Athena, and Ana's big move. Love these postings.
Paula
Monday, August 27, 2001 at 16:52:02 (PDT)
And Ana has been drawing some totally beautiful pictures lately! What a sweetheart...
mona
Monday, August 27, 2001 at 16:44:42 (PDT)
We had a very nice visit with the youngest Pingrees over the weekend. We went to a baseball game in which both benches cleared because the batter thought the pitcher's diamond earrings shone to brightly. My, how times have changed. Paul and Betsy are coming back in three weeks to go the Puyallup Fair. This will be the fourth time in a row for Betsy coming with us. It's a time we always look forward to. Ana moves in with me on Friday, for her fourth grade year. We are both looking forward to it. She will be spending her before school and after school time with her mom while I work. Even with Ana, I have plenty of room for guests, so y'all come on out, y'heah? September is by far the nicest month in Seattle.....Hope to see you all soon.....§
Steve & Ana
Monday, August 27, 2001 at 16:42:23 (PDT)
hey did i mention that my sign finally went up in chesterfield, just in case ANYone could have missed it after two newspaper articles (or so they tell me -- haven't seen either one yet) it looks good and it's the talk of the (very small) town. joey helped put it up back in the days when he had an appendix. afterwards we all (amy melissa joey and i) went swimming in the chesterfield bend (just upriver from the chesterfield gorge). so the results from canada were that the boat i was in came in dead last in our heat but we had a great row and all came out smiling which is more than i can say for our other boat in the same race who came in third and were miserable about it, allowing us to feel Very Superior. Seriously though, we had a great time, and i am so happy i rowed this summer and i did make the boat for the head of the charles regatta (october twentieth) so that's it for sports headlines. in other news, amy says hello to everyone, she is getting ready to start school again in a week. we are still cleaning our house and we saw a great movie last night "the others" if any one is looking for a good scary / creepy movie to see. we are looking forward to having melinda out here and jessomyn --> i Promise this is the year i come visit you at school, if i'm still invited. Scott -- i'm glad to finally have a handle on what pathologists actually do (kielbasa id.) betsy (and dave) sorry i didn't get to see you longer, and yes i Promise to send stuart home before october -- this is my year to be a better aunt -- love to everybody
athena
Monday, August 27, 2001 at 16:42:10 (PDT)
Sounds great Mark! I would love to hear details. Scarey moments? Advice? I am going white water rafting in Maine on September 8th. Mark and I are going to commemorate our first weekend with both kids off at college: a bittersweet time indeed. I am looking forward to both adventures, though, and am proud of both my girls. Melinda is off to Smith September 1, and Jess back to Marlboro September 3.
Paula
Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 05:50:45 (PDT)
Summer is still going strong here, even if the days are getting shorter. I cannot remember when I last saw rain. The job took us all rafting down the rapids of Verdon today. First time for me, and it was fun enough to do it again. Paula and company should remember that river - they saw the canyons there. We did not do that part of the river, but there was a little white water. Other than that there is not much to report from here. In answer to Sue's question from long ago - I am in southern France on the Riviera, near Cannes, Antibes, Juan les Pins, and Nice. I never heard of Non les Pins - maybe you mean Juan les Pins, in which case we will be seeing you soon! Let me know.
Mark
Friday, August 24, 2001 at 13:09:42 (PDT)
well you all missed a really great party that ginny and bill put on for all of us. great weather great fajily great food etc etc. they really have a house for the family get togethers. everyone enjoys and has something they love to do. always of course the red sox are on. great to see kim and her familly and tgreat to see david telling all sorts of funny stosries that he remember.s great great day. hated to leave.. enjoy what is left of the summer.
sue straley
Friday, August 24, 2001 at 12:39:51 (PDT)
Welcome home to Joe the Brave! We are so proud of you that we will only make you pay half of the health insurance deductable.
Joe's Dad
Friday, August 24, 2001 at 11:20:23 (PDT)
Well, either we are too kind or too boring to post jokes for Joey. But anyway, Joe, we hope you are home from the hospital and convalescing happily and peacefully. Betsy and Paul are coming over to spend the night tonight, and tomorrow we are all going to see the Mariners/Indians game. Summer seems to be winding down out here. We had record rains this week. It's always sad to see summer end, but it's a good thing that fall is the nicest time of the year out this way. Here's hoping that all is well with all who constitute our family...§
Steve and Ana
Friday, August 24, 2001 at 11:14:35 (PDT)
OK, let's think of some good jokes to torture Joey with...
mona
Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 09:09:48 (PDT)
Get-well wishes to Joey, who probably is not reading this page...I'm glad this excitement didn't happen when you were off in the woods somewhere with the Boy Scouts! Now remember not to laugh for awhile. They tell me that is hard on the stitches. Love.
Ramona
Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 04:34:54 (PDT)
Wow! What extremes some people will go to just to get their name on this page. Hope all is well, Joe, and you are soon back on your feet, less that kielbasa. Love from your auntie,
Paulala
Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 03:58:31 (PDT)
Welcome home Paulala, Melindada and Jessamynmyn!
The big news from here: Joey had his appendix out just a few hours ago. He'd been having stomach ache since last evening. Dr. Go (partner of Dr. Miller who operated on Dad) said the appendix was swollen like a kielbasa, but not ruptured. Of course, we still need the pathologist, to make sure it was a swollen appendix and not a kielbasa. Joe is feeling much better already. His Mom is staying at the hospital with him tonight.
Scott
Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 19:15:28 (PDT)
Home again, home again, jiggity jig.
Paula
Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 13:15:05 (PDT)
The summer's not over here: The weather hasn't changed and we still get to look forward to Scott and Melissa's visit which will happen after the 4 of us take part in the Chandler cousins reunion on Sept. 8th. And then we get the spectacular October foliage. THEN we'll say that summer must be over. Good to hear from you, though, Steve, we missed your last call by being on the road.
Ramona
Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 15:51:04 (PDT)
It's a sure sign of the end of summer/beginning of fall when the last of the summer visitors leave NC. We're sorry that we didn't get there this summer. More blueberries for y'all, I suppose. Ana and I are planning to be in Boston for Christmas. Ana will be headed home immediately after the holiday, I don't know what I will be doing. It feels like fall/winter here today. The first cloudy/cool/rainy day in what seems like months. Good for the fires. Here's hoping that everyone has had a nice summer so far...§
Steve
Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 13:56:30 (PDT)
Paula and crew left Burnsville for Massachusetts at 10:30 this morning in a very full car and after a very full week. The last I saw of them, as we headed toward Brevard, they were getting a full gas tank. Anyone watching for them in Acton should see them rolling in sometime tomorrow.
Ramona
Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 09:14:09 (PDT)
Here we are, back in Brevard. Dad took Mark to the airport, where they are now. As the airline went bankrupt shortly after we arrived here, we wonder about his flight home. How was it, Mark? We are enjoying the sights, the company and the food, and the many late night games. We head back to the cabin tomorrow. Wish you were (all) here.
Paula
Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 07:07:05 (PDT)
Glad you liked them, Scott. I forgot to ask Ping if he'd given them to you. Sure wish I was hiking out on the Peninsula again.
Sounds like Betsy and David have had a fine time of it - visits to Camp Union and Hampton Beach and the Pingree House in Salem and the Newton Cemetary. Topped off with a stay at the Howard Johnson's-turned-Sheraton in Newton Corner over the Mass Pike last night. I must say I'm ready to have them back, though.
mona
Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 12:42:34 (PDT)
Thanks Mona for the pictures. And same to Athena for the newest addition on the front of my refridgerator. Anyone else who wants a place of honor on my fridge just mail me a photo (artwork also accepted).
Scott
Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 08:29:08 (PDT)
Had a short but fun visit from Dave and Betsy. We all went to see Jeff and Sara. Also stopped in and saw Amy- Athena wasn't back from her rowing and winetasting in Toronto yet. Then got a nice "taste of Northampton". Tried to get Dave and Betsy to stay longer but they headed out looking for adventure this morning. I'm planning to go to NC the second week in Sept. starting out with the family (Mama Layne side) get together in KY.
Scott
Monday, August 13, 2001 at 10:11:52 (PDT)
We made it! Hot and tired, but well-met and well-fed. All is well. Will report more later.
Paula
Sunday, August 12, 2001 at 15:08:32 (PDT)
I envy those headed down to NC. I hope it is as good as I imagine that it will be. It's a relaxing weekend around here. It seems like this is my first weekend alone in my (still somewhat) new house. I've been putzing around the house and the garden. In a few minutes I will start labelling Ana's clothes and possessions. Tomorrow she heads to summer camp. It's only for a week, but she is very excited. The weather around here has been perfect. Mid eighties and virtually no humidity. One could get spoiled pretty easily. I hope everyone is having a nice summer. It sure was nice having the French relations around. Ya'll come back, now, y'hear? §
Steve
Saturday, August 11, 2001 at 17:44:42 (PDT)
Here we go! Shutting down the computer. We plan to leave by ten o'clock and be to Brevard early afternoon tomorrow. Mark has already left for the airport. See you!
Paula
Saturday, August 11, 2001 at 06:37:09 (PDT)
Cool? I heard you all were having a sweltering heat wave. We've got 85 degree weather, but the air is starting to stagnate and there's actually a bit of smog around, for a change.
Good luck to Melissa in her performance tonight!
mona
Friday, August 10, 2001 at 12:15:38 (PDT)
okay. i am glad that i finally get to write. okay now i am writting a message. we are going to leave for boston soon. everything is cool so far. i will try to write more later so i love you all and see ya later.
Betsy
Friday, August 10, 2001 at 06:53:20 (PDT)
Write a message here, Betsy!
Steve
Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 20:47:32 (PDT)
Somebody tell Betsy to write me a message here!
mona
Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 15:50:52 (PDT)
welcome to massachusetts dave and betsy! i hope to see you (next week?) i will try to call tonight to talk in person ... everyone else --> hope you are surviving the heat! mom and dad --> ready for the next wave? have a great time (sniff) without me oh yeah, i remember now that i am missing ginny's party because i am working (i hate working weekends but there it is) meantime we have some good movies playing at the pleasant street for anyone interested
athena
Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 10:08:41 (PDT)
Dave and Betsy have arrived, or so they tell me. Rumor has it they are asleep in my air-conditioned living room. I was asleep when they pulled in, and now I am at work in my VERY HOT office. I am hoping to see them in the flesh tonight. I will let you know...
Paula
Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 04:56:11 (PDT)
Sounds like great fun, Athena. Row, row, row your boat! You will have to post the details after your victory. Also, I think Ginny's party is Aug 18th, so perhaps you won't have to miss it. We will miss you in NC. I am thinking it cannot be any hotter than here. I am also thinking next year we should all try for the same time - THAT could be a trip! We are looking forward to the arrival of two Pingree's tonight. And go Sox!
Paula
Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 03:40:07 (PDT)
my news is that i am going to canada this weekend to row in the canadian henley. which will be a fun roadtrip with my crew team (all old ladies like me -- quite a change from the teenage clemson crowd) which means i will unfortunately miss melissa's play on friday and ginny's cookout (?) i did see the theatre camp girls in downtown northampton in their renaissance finery and they looked fabulous. melissa was in billowy feathery blue including blue makeup -- she's going to be ariel, which if my shakespeare knowledge is correct means that they are doing the tempest. anyone who can get out to see it should! mom-- i got your mailings thank you and am sending you a letter by return post love to all and congratulations to some (mark -- i just might have to come out there and see you after all)
athena
Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 19:13:22 (PDT)
Sorry you got rained out, Mom, but I am very glad to hear that the love bug is all that it is cracked up to be. I am VERY excited about heading South in 6 days, I bought a new box for the top of my car, changed the oil, and am now ready to go. I am also looking forward to hosting two Pingree's this Wednesday. Can't wait.
Paula
Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 14:14:11 (PDT)
It's time somebody bumped Mona (and Paul and Jerry Garcia) from the top of the webpage.
We took the brown camper into the forest on Friday for a little camping and it was great. Great, that is, until the middle of the night when the rains came down. So after breakfast we broke camp (and it's much easier that taking a wet tent down!) and travelled home (a distance of about 5 miles.) Next time maybe we'll venture farther afield. Or maybe not.
We're looking forward to a visit from the entire Stylos-Allan family, plus friend, arriving next week-end.
Ramona
Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 05:47:34 (PDT)
I'll have to reply on behalf of Paul:
I'm having the best birthday of my LIFE!!!
OK, just kidding, he didn't really say that. He was overnighting with a friend yesterday. Tonight we're all going out to dinner to celebrate, right after Miranda's first day of work! Presents and other folderol to follow this weekend. Who knows, maybe I'll even get my home connectivity issues resolved then, too.
His week at Scout Camp was, by all accounts, an unqualified success! He earned 3 merit badges, got to do archery and riflery (is that a real word?), and had an all around great time. I got a new backpack out of the deal! (well, we're sharing, but, you know, same thing) He came home to find out it's his week to keep the little league championship trophy. So I guess all's right in Paul's little world at the moment.
(happy birthday wishes to Jerry Garcia, too)
mona
Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 15:04:52 (PDT)
Happy Birthday from here, too. Aren't you still in camp? Now we are all waiting for your birthday report.
Mark
Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 08:59:29 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Paul! How was boy scout camp? You will always remember your 11th year as the year of the Championships. Let's hope your 12th year is as successful and happy. Have a great 11th Birthday, and we'll see you soon...§
Steve
Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 08:51:40 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Paul! Eleven is such a great age! Enjoy your day!
Well I did it I got a new job! I will be teaching eighth grade science for Bridgewater- Raynham in a brand new school 5 minutes from my house! It is going to be nice not to have to drive to Wareham every day! But I will miss my old friends and make some new ones like the songs says!
Kim
Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 05:25:47 (PDT)
For birthday boy Paul Pingree: Second place isn't bad either...Have a great day. Make it one to remember (so that when you're seventy years old you can say, I remember my 11th birthday...)
Ramona
Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 05:06:28 (PDT)
I get to be the first! Happy birthday to Paul! What exciting things do you have planned for today? I bet they will involve winning some championship, doing some daring and athletic things, getting birthday spankings, presents, and eating cake. Do tell. Have a great day. Love from your auntie....
Paula
Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 03:15:00 (PDT)
dear mark: where in france are you. dick and i are flying to paris sept l3th. and will be in a little town non le pin are you anywhere near there??? we will be there for a week. we are having a lovely summer and who wouldnt with this great weather. glad everyone is having fun too. love ya sue
sue straley
Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 11:53:43 (PDT)
The trip home went fine. The kids were in no mood to sleep, so they stayed up for the entire flight, playing with their private video consol. They lasted until the early afternoon here, and then were out - I hope for the night. I made it to work on time, and once again am enjoying my lunch hours at the pool. Too bad the rest of the day is not as fun! Again, thanks to all of you, and I hope to see some of you here before my next visit that way.
Mark
Monday, July 30, 2001 at 05:13:41 (PDT)
A quiet Monday morning here and I have to ask you Mark, how was your trip back home? As usual it was wonderful to see you all.
Paulala
Monday, July 30, 2001 at 04:06:09 (PDT)
Another stateside trip comes to an end. Managed to see all the immediate family, except Athena. I guess she will have to come out our way. Thank you all for having us, and see you next time!
Mark, Vanessa and Jerome
Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 13:37:34 (PDT)
I like the name little french fry, too. And I like my memory of a beautiful butt-erfly that landed on Vanessa's, er, ah derriere. We had so much fun with you guys at the zoo. Too bad the baby elephant was sleeping. And aren't you glad we saved the kangaroos for the next visit? Thanks for coming out to visit us!
monana
Friday, July 27, 2001 at 13:22:18 (PDT)
I like the name little french fry, but I am not a french fry. You, Joe, Jeffrey, Pam and Melissa are the french fries.
Mrs French Fry
Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 17:34:07 (PDT)
It's not me the little french fry, it's you!
Jerome the Mister French Fry
Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 17:31:21 (PDT)
Had a nice little vacation on the cape with 3 of 4 kids and 1 of 1 grandkid. Nobody can throw themself into life quite like a 2 year old boy can. Makes me wonder how we get through it all in one piece. Hats off to Mama Pam and all the other young Mamas and Papas out there.
Funny how easy it is to miss spots with suntan lotion, and how easy it is to see where you missed the next day. Ouch. Someday I'll learn.
Would love to see the little French fries once more before they go...
Scott
Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 15:40:53 (PDT)
They are back! With them they brought blessed cooler weather. We were in a record breaking heat wave with that good old fashion high humidity and smog. Kind of them, don't you think! Tonight the Marks will be attending a Red Sox game. Don't you wish you were here?
Paula
Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 03:28:48 (PDT)
It's always sad to put Mark and his family on a plane. It seems like you never know when you will see them again. But they took off on time last night, and by now should be safely in Boston until Saturday, then back to France. We had a nice visit, but never long enough. Ana is already plotting the next visit of the French relations to the Pacific Northwest. We hope everyone is having a great summer...§
Steve & Ana
Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 09:44:36 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Grandpappy Bill. I hope you get get treated like King for a Day, and not just for a day. Show us you know how to use that computer and post a message!
Ramona
Monday, July 23, 2001 at 16:18:55 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Bill! We hope it is a wonderful day for you!
It is interesting to see that we are not the only one that chace lightning bugs. Aren't their neon bodies cool!
Mark if you need any extra mica I have a shopping bag full of New Hampshire Ruggles Mine's mica. I know I still love collecting rocks from places I visit!
Kim
Monday, July 23, 2001 at 05:27:44 (PDT)
Oops, getting ahead of myself. Perhaps, since I have Mr. Webmaster in my home, I should have him fix my mistakes. What I meant to say was that we have have been having a great time with the French relations so far. We had a nice barbecue at Chez Pingree last night, and nice visit to the zoo with the Pingree girls this afternoon. David was off taking Paul to boy scout camp. The visits are all too short, but my new house is getting broken in right. More later...§
Steve & Ana
Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 21:37:54 (PDT)
We have had a great visit with the French relations
Steve & Ana
Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 21:34:57 (PDT)
If you see a striking young blond woman driving in a bright green convertible, that would be Jessamyn in her newly acquired Honda del Sol. She sure is having fun with it.
Paula
Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 15:23:43 (PDT)
It sure was nice to see my bearded brother and his children get off of the plane in Seattle a few hours ago. And I am glad to announce that they arrived, luggage and all, without apparent incident. They'll be here until the middle of next week. I wish that the rest of you could be here as well. More later...§
Steve
Friday, July 20, 2001 at 02:56:40 (PDT)
If everything--including planes--continues on schedule, Mark and Vanessa and Jerome should be heading out of Greenville, SC airport about now, headed for Seattle. Their visit here was short (5 days) but full of swimming, chasing lighening bugs, hunting for mica and the usual. They leave a deafening silence in their wake. (Mark, you also left your "throw away" camera.)
As usual, Mark left our computers and cars in better shape than he found them. And thank you Mark for the very thorough, long-overdue cleaning of the gas grill. Have fun in Seattle.
Ramona
Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 17:22:25 (PDT)
It will be great to see everyone when you arrive next month and to here the story of the delivery!
Last week I went to a technology camp with 22 high school females from Wrentham down to Wareham. The girls learned how to make a boat out of scrap materails, balloons, sheet of masonite, plastic, twine...and had to launch and move it from one end of the UMASS Dartmouth pool to the other. Noone sank this year! The week was spent learn about the opportunites for girls in engineering, learning how to make a computer chip board, solving a crime through forsenic, and of course living in a dorm and experiencing dorm food. All in all a fun week.
Now I am waiting for that hot New England summer. Does anyone have a problem with the amount of honey bees around this year? We have a lot of tomato flowers but not too many green tomatoes all on a very tall green plant!
Kim
Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 04:42:55 (PDT)
You will have to get the details from Thea - I don't think she'd want such private info posted on a website :) But yes, John was with her (along with the paramedics) and all went well. She may be coming to Fairhaven the end of August so we can all meet Caitlin and hear the blow-by-blow. I hope to see you all as well. We will be at Bill and Ginny's from August 17 - 24.
Andrea
Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 13:36:22 (PDT)
Yay Thea! And to whoever had the privilege of catching the baby when she came out. Hopefully someone was there to catch her. Would love to hear the story!
Not much new here. I have a week off next week. Going to the cape with the kids.
Looking forward to seeing Dave and Betsy in August. If you remind me, I have a little gift for the Pingree family.
Scott
Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 16:31:07 (PDT)
Congratulations Thea! Yes how exciting, a girl! What a beautiful name Caitlin. Good luck to both mom and daughter! I can't wait to see a picture! Congratulations to all!
Kim
Monday, July 16, 2001 at 14:12:39 (PDT)
Welcome to Caitlin Marie. Yes, we all want to hear all about this dramatic homebirth. Best wishes to all.
Ramona
Monday, July 16, 2001 at 13:19:14 (PDT)
Great news! What a wonderful way to start the work week. Andrea, do give Thea my love and big congratulations!! Another one for the girls -- wooo hooo!
mona
Monday, July 16, 2001 at 09:47:27 (PDT)
Do tell! We want details. A surprise homebirth. How exciting. Most importantly, congratulations to Thea, and welcome to Caitlin. When do we get to meet her?
Paula
Monday, July 16, 2001 at 09:26:47 (PDT)
Big news from Maryland (via Colorado)....Thea is the proud mama of a baby girl named Caitlin Marie. She was born at home (not planned!) on July 1st. Mom and baby are doing great. Robert and Greg are so excited to have a little sister, and we're glad to have another girl around!
Andrea
Monday, July 16, 2001 at 08:47:11 (PDT)
well i don't know about dad and mark and vanessa and jerome (but i hope they had a good trip) but i am back in northampton awaiting the arrival (tomorrow) of amy from a month in china. if i can figure out her plane info that is... details... i myself had a great time in nc and hope everyone else has a great time when they go ... the year we went down seperately. Hope everyone's summer is hot and cool and going along swimmingly
athena
Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 18:36:20 (PDT)
Announcing the successful arrival of the love bug crew. I hear they had a good trip to NC. Details?
Paula
Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 13:02:42 (PDT)
Good to hear, Steve. It is awfully quiet here all of a sudden. You know what that means? It means YOU will soon have a house full of energy and axcitement. Get your rest and relaxation in now. I already miss them.
Paula
Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 08:05:04 (PDT)
Hi, all! I'm in Eugene for a few days of rest and relaxation before I go back to work, at least for a few days, next week. I feel fine, just a bit tired. Looking forward to having the French relations in town. I've been enjoying my new house, but I haven't spent enough time there. I'm looking forward to spending more when Mark and the kids are here. The weather in the Northwest has been perfect weather, I hope you are all enjoying the same. §
Steve
Friday, July 13, 2001 at 14:09:06 (PDT)
mostly moola
mona
Friday, July 13, 2001 at 13:47:48 (PDT)
Good question! We will be in NC either Aug 11-19 or 18-26. Either way we should be here in MA for at least part of their time. And why aren't the rest of you coming?
Paula
Friday, July 13, 2001 at 12:26:53 (PDT)
So does that mean you'll be in Massachusetts when David and Betsy are, Paula? (Aug 8-15)
mona
Friday, July 13, 2001 at 12:03:55 (PDT)
Thanks for the report, Lisa. i hope to catch up with you all in August. And Steve: how are you? Did you ever consider the word moustache...mouse-stash...no wonder you shaved it off. I believe Dad, Mark, Vanessa and Jerome may be off to NC today, but I am not sure. As Lisa so aptly said, "there is no rest for the weary"...yes I am at work, not home playing with them and Dad's great new camper. We hope to get to NC mid August. Hope you are all happy and healthy.
Paulala
Friday, July 13, 2001 at 09:15:09 (PDT)
I was just reading everyone's wonderful summer plans/stories, and thought I'd share ours! Dan, Perry and I spent a fantastic week in Colorado. We traveled all around, and spent time with both of my brothers (who live in Denver and Ft. Collins). Spent most of our time in Boulder as the guests of Andrea, Vinnie and Sophie. Philip(sadly)couldn't join us, because there is no rest for the weary! The boys and I will be driving to Fairhaven at the end of the month, and will be there for most of August. Phil will be coming up for about a week around the 18th. We hope to see you all then! Hope everyone is having a healthy and happy summer!
Lisa Stylos
Friday, July 13, 2001 at 07:11:21 (PDT)
No moustache!?! Steve! You didn't tell us that!
Ramona
Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 13:33:59 (PDT)
Steve's looking great, by the way. Kinda funny to see him without a moustache, though!
mona
Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 10:56:29 (PDT)
Mona has been on top long enough. My turn. All is well in this corner of North Carolina. I spent the day at the cabin yesterday, checking on the work we did the week before and enjoying the loudly roaring creek. It is not a good blueberry year! Athena said when she was here that the next thing we do to the cabin should be a new floor downstairs. Anybody like to put in floors?
Paul is in MA (for those of you who don't already know)and will return soon with Mark et les petits-enfants. He's driving his new "love bus" which, I hope, will provide us the means for many picnics and camping in the National Forest nearby.
Steve is back home after a couple of nights in the hospital. He says he is available by his call phone if you want more details about that.
The revised, improved edition of Bearwallow Road is on schedule for release in Mid-August. Happy Summer to all.
Ramona
Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 04:29:03 (PDT)
Our lives have been pretty hectic the past few weeks. OK, more so than usual. We're kinda taking it day by day.
Our summer travel plans have been scaled back, and now consist of David and Betsy headed to Mass. for one week - August 8-15, with our nephew Liam's wedding falling in the middle of that on the 11th. Paula, will you be around then? Scott?
Wish I had better news, but, in the words of the lovely Jillian Slattery, "You get what you get"
mona
Monday, July 09, 2001 at 12:10:48 (PDT)
We have had a nice relaxing summer so far, too. The weather has been perfect, and the City is abuzz with baseball, hot dogs and apple pie. This weekend we had not one but two sets of house guests the second set coming a few hours after the first set left. Finally a chance break the new house in. We are hoping that the 'French relations' will come and visit us as well.
We went to Portland for our tenth annual fireworks party there. All in all, life is good. Hope you can all say the same...§
Steve & Ana
Monday, July 09, 2001 at 10:28:30 (PDT)
We just got back from Norfolk and Virgina Beach (VA). What a great place, lots of sunshine and Southern hospitatily. Jessica danced in Norfolk at the Chrysler Center at the Headliners Nationals Dance Competition. It was great to watch her and the other dance teams compete, and to admire the talent in front of us!
Off to UMASS Dartmouth this week to teach at an overnight camp for high school females in engineering and technology.
Hi Mark and company. Enjoy your stay in the US! It's great to have you close by!
Happy belated Fourth to all!
Kim
Monday, July 09, 2001 at 03:48:48 (PDT)
A good time here in Acton. Today we had Scott with Melissa, Joe and Jeff all here. They left (with Mark, Vanessa and Jerome) to visit Pam and Cam. Jess is off to Boston to visit a friend, and Melinda is upstairs playing with her new computer. Yesterday we took the little French relations into Boston to ride the swan boats. That was fun. The frog pond looked inviting but alas, we had no swimsuits with us. Mark A. made some excellent Pesto Pizza for supper. That is all our news. Yours?
Paula
Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 15:52:09 (PDT)
o ko ramona you got me. i do click often and dont write often. we are having a nice summer being quite busy with b and b guests. they really are wonderful people and i often say if some lived closer they would be our friends. that is the fun of it... we have a great location to keep busy most of the spring and summer and fall. we are planning a trip to europe in sept. for our 40th wedding anniv. we are going to france and germany . love to you all and have a great summer.
sue straley
Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 08:44:16 (PDT)
To you who click on the Stylos Home PAGE
hoping to find a new mes-SAGE:
Take the trouble, take the TIME
to leave some words. They needn't RHYME.
Ramona
Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 06:18:06 (PDT)
okay so a bed race (or at least this one) is when a group of people (like the moose lodge or habitat for humanity) decorate a bed and put wheels on it (one bed raced on regular castors) and push it up and down main street in a racing fashion. I'll send paula (and anyone else who cares) my blow by blow description i sent to amy...
athena
Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 08:06:32 (PDT)
Okay Thene, I'll bite. What is a bed race? I have two of my favorite brothers here (Scott and Mark) as well as three of my favorite nieces and nephews (Joe, Jerome and Vanessa). We have celebrated by a water fight on the trampoline, an upcoming hot air balloon ride, and fireworks (as well as a cookout). Wish you were her, don't you?
Paulala
Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 13:58:48 (PDT)
well we went to downtown brevard where the street is all blocked off and there is a big crowd wich from a distance is a riot of red white and blue ... we got to see the great bed race which was very exciting and extremely hilarious (brevard hospital won)(mom says they have lots of experience) also the pet show and a quilt show and more booths than we could take in ... we came home for free icewater and something to eat, then we will go back for the bicycle parade and fireworks tonight ... a good down home fourth of JUly celebration wish you are were here, happy birthday america!
athena
Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 09:35:01 (PDT)
Happy Independence day to us all! Who is eating hamburgers? Watching fireworks? Participating in a decorated bicycle parade? Entering a three-legged race? Eating hoodsie cups? Watching a parade? Waving a flag? How are you celebrating today!
Paula
Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 07:36:34 (PDT)
Bonjour Vanessa et Jιrτme,
Avez vous reηu mon message d'hier.
Me voila au travail, c'est le matin.
Etes vous toujours aussi sage que vous l'avez ιtι pendant tout ce long voyage?
Que faites-vous de beau?
Je serai heureuse que vous m'envoyiez un petit message sur internet.
Je pense ΰ vous trθs fort.
Amusez-vous bien.
Je vous aime
Maman
hoskin@cicom.fr
Monday, July 02, 2001 at 23:54:22 (PDT)
athena - I just sent you email. Hope you get it.
mona
Monday, July 02, 2001 at 09:28:42 (PDT)
Welcome to the US, Mark and Angels. We'll be waiting to hear your plans.
Ramona
Monday, July 02, 2001 at 06:50:10 (PDT)
Save you? I did not even know you were suffering!
The kids and I made it to Boston with out a hitch (which is more than we can say for our bags...). They were angels - no fighting, no crying. I think the double dose of Dramamine might have helped. Know we just need to figure out the details of the next four weeks. We will keep you posted.
Mark
Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 15:32:45 (PDT)
well since no-one will save me i'll have to save myself (isn't life like that) the shed is getting close to done, it's all up and partly roofed, we just have to finish shingling and paint it, and put some shelves and hooks in. And a little rock garden out front if i have my way. It was a rush to get the tarpaper up yesterday before/during the downpour but we did it ... now we just have to pick a colour ... hope all my siblings are enjoying their beautiful summers, and my cousins and aunts and nephews and all my friends and relations, as rabbit would say. Anyone have any fun plans for the fourth? They are having a bed race here in brevard, i can't wait to see what that is about ...
athena
Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 07:13:48 (PDT)