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Tomorrow I will celebrate another important holiday: April Fool's Day. Anybody who doesn't read this page had better watch out. So many great possibilities!
Ramona
Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 06:44:09 (PST)
Happy Easter to you all. Mark - so glad that summer came and brought you out of hybernation. Hey, does that make you a bear? My favorite part about this Holiday (besides the fact that it revolves around eating chocolate) is that it means we lived through another winter. Hurray! For that I am very thankful.
Paula
Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 05:43:37 (PST)
Summertime! One of my favorite events of the year - springing ahead the clocks. Steve - after months of waking up and trying your calculator, I'm glad it started up again. Mona - when are you going to post the MP3s? Summeresque Easter here.
Mark
Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 00:48:07 (PST)
(we did have a CD made...)
mona
Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 17:34:50 (PST)
Glad to hear you made it safely home, Dad. As usual it was wonderful to have you here. Sounds like a great day, Steve, all around. Good luck is a wonderful thing. I wish I could have been in the audience cheering too, Mona. What fun. I have my darling daughters here for Easter. Getting ready to dye eggs and wait for the Easter Bunny. We had a wonderfully warm spring-like day here. How about the rest of you?
Paula
Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 15:05:05 (PST)
It was great to see your smiling face in the audience Steve! Definitely a lot of fun, the whole evening.
mona
Friday, March 29, 2002 at 12:20:20 (PST)
Oops, I almost forgot. And I found cheap tickets to France, so the tradition will continue. Ana and I leave for Antibes on April 14, and return on April 22. We're ready for springtime in the south of France....§
Steve
Friday, March 29, 2002 at 08:17:30 (PST)
My stars must have been aligned yesterday. I woke up, and my 15 year old calculater, which had been through the wash, started working again after having been dead for months. Then I went to my car and the CD which had been stuck in my CD player for months spontaneously ejected itself. Then I stopped by the body shop which had worked on my car a few months ago, and they reglued my fuel door back on, which the dealer told me needed to be replaced. I should have gone to the race track. But instead, I went to see Mona play music at Big Daddy's. She was great, they were great. She hasn't left that clear steady voice. Did you know that she is now a bassist? A good time was had by all and it made me very proud to see her up there. Tim and I are headed to Portland today to see an exhibition baseball game. Our version of spring training. We'll be back tonight for a weekend full of spring cleaning related activities....Hope all is and all are well...§
Steve
Friday, March 29, 2002 at 08:15:33 (PST)
If it was only the light that came on, I think it is only a service reminder. Were there any other symptoms? In any event, welcome home again!
Mark
Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 23:46:14 (PST)
I made it home by 11:30 pm. I am safe and weary but I am in better shape than the vanagon. I am not sure what went wrong but I think it is all related to the fact that the"grs" bulb came on. the book says that it comes on after 24000 miles and you should take it to a dealer to perform maintenance.Since it happened in Mass. I thought I would wait till I got back. Hope I did not cause any damage. will let you know later.
paul
Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 21:19:02 (PST)
Hi Kim...You can get to the old messages by clicking the <- at the top of this page. Nice to hear from you. We'll be back in Massachusetts before long, maybe we'll run into you.....§
Steve
Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 13:18:41 (PST)
Greetings to All!
It was nice to read the Stylos Message Board and view all the news! A quick review shows a lot of discussion from the weather this spring to birthdays, and plenty of loving information.
Currently it is raining, I wish it was cold enough for snow.
Presently, I am teaching earthquakes in school. What came to my mind was the discussion last spring of the earthquake that was discussed on the Stylos page. I kick myself for not saving it . That was a great description that I could use in class.
Have a great Easter!
Kim
Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 12:53:35 (PST)
30 people, Wow! Such a popular girl!
Scott
Monday, March 25, 2002 at 11:18:13 (PST)
Thank you for all the messages. I love you all, and I spent a happy birthday. I invited 30 people to my birthday, and we had a delicious cake. I played soccer, too.
Love from Vanessa.
Vanessa
Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 10:00:44 (PST)
A sunny Sunday morning, and we just had a wonderful breakfast, cooked for us by Dad. Still some snow on the ground, but I hope that will soon be gone. Lots of work is being done on the house, and it is coming along nicely. I am slowly working my way through years of stuff, a much bigger job than I had anticipated. Melinda returns from CA today, and Jess is working full speed on her senior plan project. Mark is spending the day working in his study, poor man. What are the rest of you up to?
Paula
Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 07:00:02 (PST)
We are delighted to hear from you, at the same time we deeply regret the tragedies in your family! Your homepage is a wonderful thing, we especially enjoyed looking at your anniversary photo - you have not changed at all!This is just a spontaneous message, but since there is nothing new at our end we will send you a proper letter in a little while.Love, Dagmar and Volkmar.
Lücke
Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 08:05:09 (PST)
Snow, Snow, Snow... Welcome to Spring. I should have known when March came in like such a lamb around here. We had a very nice visit with Jeff. Unfortunately, he didn't get to see any of Seattle's nice views because of the weather. Tim and friends came over for dinner. We had.....spaghetti. Ala son of dad. Ana and I are trying to find somewhere to go in lieu of France for spring break. Any ideas? Glad everyone is fine. And glad that the shuttle isn't coming for me at 3:45 a.m. like it is for Jeff....§
Steve
Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 22:11:45 (PST)
Snow here today, too, and lots of it. For a change, oh miracle of miracles....I made it home in time for the concert tonight!! Unfortunately, it was cancelled due to inclement weather. Can you believe it? So we went out for a celebratory ice cream anyway. That's the spirit, eh? Downside - I missed my chance to see Jeff before he heads out.
mona
Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 20:11:32 (PST)
So, tell us about the concert(s), Mona. I wanted to report a great spaghetti dinner (thanks, Dad), and a good visit with Jessamyn last night. How many 48 year olds have spent the night in a dorm room with their child? (thanks, Jess, for a good time!). And Melinda is still in CA, and I cannot wait to hear her stories. Snow. That is all I want to say on that subject. Happy first day of spring.
Paula
Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 16:29:55 (PST)
Jeff!!!!!!!!
home yet? Give me a call or drop a line. Let's get together...cause some mischief. I bet if we snuck into your dad's house, took the.....wait this may be tapped. We'll talk in person, maybe even somewhere with heat (god forbid you get used to it and spoiled though) Thinking of you
Jessamyn
Jessamyn
Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 21:43:17 (PST)
Paul's first concert tomorrow - we're all psyched! He's taken to the trumpet like a fish to water. Also, he got his neck gear today - braces next week! Betsy had a concert tonight, but the traffic bedeviled me and I didn't make it home in time. Bummer.
Miranda has heard from 2 of the 3 schools she's applied to with acceptances. I've been looking over the UWashington website and contemplating finishing my own degree there...stranger things have happened, I guess.
But not much stranger.
Hope you're all well and happy.
mona
Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 20:48:27 (PST)
Had the pleasure of a visit from Dad here at work this morning. He was headed for Paula's when he left.
Got 4 or 5 inches of snow in Worthington last night. Hopefully it will be gone tomorrow, the start of spring!
Scott
Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 12:19:07 (PST)
At last report (9 this evening) Paul was as far as Harrisburg, PA on his trip to MA, and all was well. He's driving the "love bug" so when he gets sleepy he'll find a place to stop and take a rest. He may make a stop in CT, or maybe he won't.
Ramona
Monday, March 18, 2002 at 18:43:00 (PST)
Yes, thanks, Rona for keeping us informed. I wish the news was better. When we don't hear anything we always hope that maybe no new is good news. If the family thinks there is some progress, I prefer to believe there is, in spite of what the doctors may say. Know that you are not forgotten.
Buddy is getting ready for another trip north. So, any of you up there: don't be surprised if he appears at your door. (He's not good at saying, or knowing, what his exact plans are.)
Ramona
Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 18:40:10 (PST)
Thank you, Rona, for the update. I keep Peter, and the whole family, close to my heart, and in my prayers. Wishing all a good week to come...
mona
Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 17:40:46 (PST)
HELLO EVERYBODY
Hows everyone doing we are hanging in there. well i'd thought i write and tell you all how peter is doing. he is still in the same condition he was in since the last time someone was one here to talk to guys. the doctors say that he probably not going to be able to live at home because he needs 24 hour supervision. He's not makeing to much progress. The family think he is makeing progress but the doctors dont think so. well i have to drive my son to the ferry to go back to nantucket. i'll keep you guys updated.
love you
RONA
rona watts
Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 10:36:34 (PST)
Let me just say, I am so glad it is finally the weekend. Melinda is in California for spring break, Jessamyn working way too hard on her "Plan" as she is set to graduate in two months, and Mark and I continue the "fix up this old house" routine. We are fixing all those things that we never got around to, so you will have to see how nice things are looking! We will be in NJ for the weekend visiting Mark's mother. Also, for those who may not know, Dad is coming next week! Hurray. Okay, that is my news. What is yours?
Paula
Friday, March 15, 2002 at 16:46:02 (PST)
And many more birthday wishes and spankings from me!
monana
Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 11:11:29 (PST)
Happy Birthday to Vanessa from uncle Scott and family!! We miss you lots and talk about you often. Hope to see you soon. Love,
Scott and family
Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 05:48:41 (PST)
And greetings and good wishes from your grandmother. Let us know how you are spending your birthday and whether being nine feels any different from being eight. We, too, are looking forward to your visit this summer.
Steve, in answer to your question, we plan to be in MA June 9-23. Then there is a conference in Williamsburg, KY July 12-14 that I would like attend but I can do that even if it comes in the middle of your visit here. I think if Mona and family come east it will be later in the summer. That's all I see on our calendar.
Ramona
Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 04:10:25 (PST)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to wonderful VANESSA. I agree, nine is a great age. You are so good at finding/making fun and excitement wherever you are and I know you will have a great year. I hope you have a happy birthday today, and a delicious birthday cake. Watch the mail for something from me - better late than never. I can't wait to see you this summer. Love from your auntie,
Paulala
Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 03:59:16 (PST)
I stayed up until 12:01 a.m. here in Seattle just so I could be the first to welcome Vanessa to her tenth year. Nine is such a nice age, We sure hope we get to see you many times while you are still nine. We hope that this is a very Happy Birthday for you and that all your wishes come true. Vanessa, you're the greatest!!! We love you.
Steve & Ana
Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 00:03:28 (PST)
Ana and I are sitting around enjoying a nice warm fire on a cold night. Ana is busy studying for a math test tomorrow, and I am winding down from a busy few weeks. Looking forward to having Jeffrey in the Northwest soon. We are trying to make our summer plans. Anything out there we should build them around? Hope all is well with everyone out there in Stylosville...§
Steve
Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 20:07:32 (PST)
I lied: the weather here is lousy.
mona
Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 12:47:43 (PST)
On a beautiful windy spring day here, I am getting ready to go to Athena's birthday party. I am hoping for pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey and chocolate cake. If not that, I will settle for laughter and good food. If not that, I am turning around and coming home. Then I will have to wait for Athena's BIG 40.
Paula
Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 05:45:59 (PST)
The Plaka in Athens, late at night. Good music and dancing, good food and wine. And of course the isle of Mykonos. But then, maybe that has all changed since i was there twenty-something years ago.
Ramona
Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 05:27:24 (PST)
Nope, not much new here. Trying to learn a little greek by listening to tapes on my way to work. Anybody have a favorite place to visit in Greece?
Scott
Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 19:34:25 (PST)
nothing new with yousr guyse??.....
mona
Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 18:23:21 (PST)
la la la, just me, at the top of the message board...that's OK...the weather's fine here...
mona
Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 17:48:50 (PST)
We're just getting home after a rather crazy day - 6 inches of snow last night, and an early morning drive into the Big City for David's knee surgery this morning. All's well now, however. Just a bit of time for some recuperation and we should be ready to rock and roll again.
mona
Friday, March 08, 2002 at 17:22:05 (PST)
well as mark is so fond of saying, i'm just a normal person again. I had a spectacular birthday full of happiness even though on the surface all i did was work on the cabinets and eat dinner at home. Yes they are almost done (installation tonight, dad). Oh i did have a fun adventure on my birthday with cj, walking around smith in the freezing cold. Another highlight was scott and jeff showing up with a hand-decorated printout of the web-page (scott knew i wouldn't get around to reading it that day) which was very fun. Thanks for the cyber-love, cyber family! Hope to see the real you soon!
athena
Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 06:52:28 (PST)
meee tooo! I love you. email me, so I can write you something real... or at least, more in depth. Cause it's real that I love you, and that I wish you a happy birthday.
....did I ever tell you the story about hearing the news of your birth - staying in Waltham with Bill and Ginny....?
mona
Monday, March 04, 2002 at 15:27:03 (PST)
Yay 'Thena!!! Add my best birthday wishes to the pile! So proud to be your big brother! See you soon. Love,
Scott
Monday, March 04, 2002 at 12:54:33 (PST)
Have I told you lately that I REALLY love you. Well I do. and it is so.
Your ever adoring dad
paul
Monday, March 04, 2002 at 08:09:02 (PST)
Happy Birthday, Athenakimoo. Have we told you lately what a pleasure it is hzving you in our family? As I recall, 39 is a very good year. Enjoy it to its fullest, and we hope to see you soon.....We're here to love you.....§
Steve
Monday, March 04, 2002 at 07:05:27 (PST)
March Forth, Athena and conquer the world, or whatever it is you might want to conquer. I'm not sure you get to this page very often, but surely today you will; you mustn't miss these heartfelt declarations of affection and admiration. It has been, and continues to be, a joy being your mother.
We hope to see you down here this month or next.
Ramona
Monday, March 04, 2002 at 05:35:09 (PST)
Happy birthday to my prince of a sister. May YOUR day be full of laughter, reflection, good food, good friends, a candlelight bath, chocolate, and the knowledge that we love you. From your big sister who loves you more that words can say.
Paula
Monday, March 04, 2002 at 03:51:57 (PST)
I made it! I'm First!
Happies to Athena: You're the greatest!
Mark
Monday, March 04, 2002 at 00:16:59 (PST)
Jeff will be visiting the great northwest soon, but not on this trip.
Scott
Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 10:01:00 (PST)
Is Jeff heading up this way? It's sunny and bright in the Great Pacific Northwest today.
mona
Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 08:47:15 (PST)
Quiet weekend here. Melissa is in Maine for her last ski race of the year. Jeff is in California looking at a school. Pam and Cam are back in eastern MA for the weekend. I'm sitting here looking for excuses not to work on my taxes.
Scott
Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 07:52:30 (PST)
... Just trying to picture it - all sitting in the fireplace, eating spaghetti. Sorry, Sue, i couldn't help myself ...
Mark
Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 12:39:33 (PST)
hi everyone: we are at the stylos southern mansion in north carolina. picture this a nice rainey afternoon sitting at home in the fireplace enjoying conversation and inspiration and just a nice good day. dads spaghetti for dinner . now i know you all want to be here. we are driving home after a month in sunny florida. lovely time and so glad we went off the road to find this great place. love to you all sue and dick
suestraley
Saturday, March 02, 2002 at 12:31:57 (PST)
Happy weekend to you all! I've been straggling in to work with this cold all week, and I wish I could say I had a restful weekend coming up, but I'm afraid it's not so... At least band practice on Saturday gives me something to look forward to!
Love to you all, and let's hear some updates from all you Stylos, Straley, Moser, Hanson, Stelos, Helmar, Redmond, Rose, Watts, et al folks out there! I miss you all, and how will I know what's going on, if you won't tell me??
mona
Friday, March 01, 2002 at 17:20:16 (PST)
very cool ! thanks for your photos on this site... i've made a fast but very nice trip ... ciao Mark, see u soon ! ;-D
david
Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 02:17:05 (PST)
Me again. I wanted to report that a great (though brief) Northampton time was had by me, Jessamyn, Jess's friend Graham, Melinda, Athena, Amy, Scott, Pam and Melissa. I guess I should only speak for myself, but we all sat together at the Academy of Music for the "Really Big Show", and enjoyed the big show of a little town. How was your weekend?
Paula
Monday, February 25, 2002 at 03:50:26 (PST)
Yup. At the moment it looks like we will be selling and moving in towards the city. Perhaps Cambridge, Somerville, or Arlington. Yes it means a much longer commute for me, and probably a smaller house (or condo), but Mark really wants to go Urban. Life is all about compromise, right?
Paula
Saturday, February 23, 2002 at 13:17:36 (PST)
Buying / Selling ??
Curious Mark
Saturday, February 23, 2002 at 12:00:06 (PST)
Welcome home, Mom and Dad. Did you get sunburned? Did Dad get to play any golf? We remain in a state of heightened anxiety about this buying/selling the house thing. No news to tell, just a whole lot of anxiety. I am enjoying the warmest winter in 100 years, I just don't think about global ramifications.
Paula
Saturday, February 23, 2002 at 04:26:48 (PST)
This is just to say that we are back home from Florida where we had a great week with our friend, Jill. We met Dick and Sue and had lunch together in Stuart, Florida. We came back to NC today in one long 12-hour drive. It feels quite cool here, after the warm sunshine of Florida! Happy weekend, everybody.
Ramona
Friday, February 22, 2002 at 18:06:12 (PST)
hey everyone! im just writting a message to say hi and hope everyone is well. Love you all lots and lots!
p.s. great job jeff! and to think i knew you when you only ate peanut butter! from now on im only eating peanut butter and crackers!
Betsy
Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 20:05:31 (PST)
Wowsers!
mona
Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 07:20:12 (PST)
Way to go, Jeff! All that work, not to mention the native intelligence you inherited, is paying off. Good work. If nothing else, sounds like you will have an exciting spring. I am sure that you will be happy at any of these impressive schools. Do keep us posted, and CONGRATULATIONS!
Proud Auntie Paula
Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 03:23:38 (PST)
Wow, Jeffrey!!! Looks like you have already been accepted from your second choice, so now it is down to two. I'm impressed. You've done my name proud. I think maybe I'll have to change my name to Jeffrey Steve Stylos now. I hope you are as proud of yourself as we all are of you. Now, if it were me, I'd take the free trips and go visit them all before making any choices. Whoever gets you will be one lucky school.
Meanwhile, Ana and I are back from Chicago. What a nice trip. Even the weather cooperated. More later...§
Steve
Monday, February 18, 2002 at 17:28:29 (PST)
Hi all!
In case people are interested in which Computer Science graduate programs have replied to my applications so far:
CMU, UMass, Rice, Cornell and UWashington have accepted me (and will all fly me out to visit, except for UMass, which doesn't need to).
CalTech said "maybe," and wants to interview me before deciding, but will fly me out to California to visit.
Schools I haven't back from: MIT, NEU, Brown, UT Austin.
Jeff
Monday, February 18, 2002 at 16:49:16 (PST)
And a Happy Valentine's Day from us. It's been beautiful spring-like weather here, and all this talk about Florida is making us miss winter already. So, tomorrow, we leave for four days in the heart of Chicago. Brrrrrrr. We hope everyone is happy, and that we see you all soon. Have a great trip, you North Carolinians!!! §
Steve & Ana
Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 21:02:38 (PST)
And a Happy Valentine's Day to all of you who didn't get a valentine from me in spite of the fact that I have a heart full of love for you.
We are off tomorrow morning for a week in Florada. I just found out that the place we're going (Juniper) is quite close to the place where Dick and Sue are staying (Stuart) so we'll probably get together.
If anybody needs to reach us, call Paula for the number.
Ramona
Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 19:16:13 (PST)
Ah, love. Happy Valentine's Day to everyone I love, and everyone who loves me. That should cover it!
Paula
Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 15:12:18 (PST)
P.S. I love you too, Mona.
And you...and you... and you.....
Scott
Thursday, February 14, 2002 at 06:32:06 (PST)
Is my math wrong, or is this really Mona and David's twentieth anniversary? Wow. I hope the next twenty are even better. It's great to have you both around. Congratulations!!!! §
Steve
Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at 16:02:22 (PST)
Happy Anniversary to you both. Hope you have some wonderfully romantic plans for the day. How quickly the time goes by....
Paula
Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at 15:16:02 (PST)
I love you too David!
Scott (I knew you you first)
Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at 13:47:35 (PST)
Happy Anniversary to me!!! And David, too, I guess. I know he doesn't read here, but I just feel like declaring ====> I love you David! I feel so very lucky to have you to love...
mona
Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at 10:59:45 (PST)
Me too. I heard about this article in the NY Times from a friend in California, a tried and true Dead Head. People all over the country and the world remember.....
Paula
Monday, February 11, 2002 at 03:59:43 (PST)
I'll second Mona's emotion, Lee. And add that there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you, Naki and Kathy, and the emptiness and myriad of emotions that I am sure you must go through everyday. We're all here for you and are thankful to have you all in our big family. §
Steve
Sunday, February 10, 2002 at 22:26:48 (PST)
Lee, Naki, I imagine you've heard this before, but not a day goes by that I don't think of these three beloveds, and every day I feel the glow of the love they had, the inspiration from the friendships they left behind, and feel the sting of the loss. I'd love it if you'd send me your email address - I'm so poor at regular mail these days. You can reach me at monalee@stylos.net.
mona
Sunday, February 10, 2002 at 21:11:19 (PST)
The NY Times has been publishing a series of Portraits of Grief, short articles on individual victimes of 9/11. Peter, Sue and Christine Lee wre in today's sunday paper. It can be seen by going to www.nytimes.com/portraits
You have to "subscribe" to see the actual article, but it is free. Love, Naki and Lee
Lee Hanson
Sunday, February 10, 2002 at 17:13:03 (PST)
Paul went off to Little League try-outs (or more correctly, "Skills Assessment"), but I just got a call to tell me they were postponed due to rain. Unfortunately, they've been rescheduled for next Saturday, when he should be in the mountains snowboarding.
I'm enjoying a moment of peace as the house is empty right now - that won't last long. I'm kind of watching the Olympics, and cleaning house. I hear from Michael Cassilly that he's got a website with International School Hamburg contact info - hope you don't mind Athena, I gave him your email address to include. I see Newenka Dumont is listed among the found!
mona
Sunday, February 10, 2002 at 13:42:20 (PST)
OK, you kids. When you get back from Memory Lane write and tell us something of what's going on with you, here and now.
Ramona
Sunday, February 10, 2002 at 13:33:57 (PST)
Hey, that's just what I was thinking!
Scott
Friday, February 08, 2002 at 20:11:10 (PST)
Maybe we should take a field trip and see if it is still there.I wonder what it looks like.
Paula
Friday, February 08, 2002 at 16:17:18 (PST)
There definitely was a treehouse to the right of the Sheehan's house, looking at it from our house. It was pretty far back from the road, probably at least as far back as the house. I don't remember the mossy leafy spot.
Scott
Friday, February 08, 2002 at 06:11:04 (PST)
I don't remember one. Was it boys only or something? When I say to the right of the Sheehan's house, I mean looking at it from our house. You too?
Paula
Thursday, February 07, 2002 at 15:00:11 (PST)
No?
Scott
Thursday, February 07, 2002 at 08:15:41 (PST)
There was a tree-house there...
Scott
Wednesday, February 06, 2002 at 10:17:09 (PST)
One of my magical spots was a dark, rocky, mossy, leafy spot under the trees just to the right of the Sheehan's house in West Roxbury. Does anyone else remember it? I can even remember what it smelled like. I remember having a secret picnic there with some one...who was that?
Paula
Wednesday, February 06, 2002 at 10:15:34 (PST)
yeah...'Root 30', as I used to call it. Never made it to the top, though. There was one tricky spot I was never able to get past, fell out twice! One day I sketched the view from about 15 feet up. Sadly, it's no longer there...
mona
Wednesday, February 06, 2002 at 07:47:11 (PST)
It's tough to be the one to write a message after Athena. She doesn't write often, but when she does it's a tough act to follow. That place between the Schwartzes and the Ingbars is also one of my most magical memories. Along with the top of the big maple tree right in front of it.
Scott
Wednesday, February 06, 2002 at 05:57:55 (PST)
yes it's quite something about the patriots -- i was working and we put up a sign : while you were in the movies ... yes i guess it's been so long that andrea has had to take me place in the conversation sorry about that, andge ... yes montvale memories are quite lifelong i personally have recurring dreams about the leblancs house and the greenburgers sp? now stone condos how lucky we are to have that place to go back to in our dreams i especially also remember the rocks and paths in that little place between the ingbar's and the schwartz's it was a mossy and safe little world (and so big in the imagination) hope everyone is well yes i am having a big party this year, the first celebration of my thirtyninth birthday early march hope every one is really well and enjoying the downhill slide to spring ever increasing light and prayers for peter and his sweet family who keep us posted, as well as our other peter and his sweet little family and his big family left behind
athena at last
Monday, February 04, 2002 at 15:33:46 (PST)
Yeah...what they really need is pitching. And coaching. OK, fielding and hitting, too.
(congrats, Pats!!)
mona
Monday, February 04, 2002 at 14:54:19 (PST)
Why do the Red sox need meaning?
Lee Hanson
Monday, February 04, 2002 at 14:09:06 (PST)
Both, I think. So what does this mean for the Red Sox?
Paula
Monday, February 04, 2002 at 08:14:03 (PST)
Yes!!! Pats!!! Is it a blue moon or did hell just freeze over?
Scott and Joey
Monday, February 04, 2002 at 05:38:45 (PST)
I can't beleive it, a Super Bowl victory for the Patriots! They'll always be the Boston Patriots to me. I just wish I was in Boston to share in the celebration. My best wishes to all those die-hard fans who have perservered for all of these years. I watched the game at home with Tim, who was a Bostonian for most of the season. Other than that, it was a calm and productive weekend. Good thing, too, I'll be travelling for most of the next week and the next two weekends. Two trips to California, a trip to Eugene and a trip to Chicago planned. I hope all is well and the longer days are lenghtening everyone's spirits. §
Steve
Sunday, February 03, 2002 at 20:25:21 (PST)
Well, as one of the true heirs of Jerry Garcia's (musical) legacy, I can report all's well: me and my band were out playing for 6 hours last night, and boy are my fingers killing me!! We've got a gig planned for the end of March, then a wedding in September. Who knows what else will come along!
Now we're closer to spring equinox than we are to winter solstice!!
mona
Sunday, February 03, 2002 at 12:10:24 (PST)
Yeah, how come you guys won't let any of us get a word in edgewise? Very cold and icy here, and just when I had finally cleared the old ice off the driveway. Drat! Now on to other tasks, like cleaning out the house to make sure I have nothing for anyone to fight over when I am gone. I have enjoyed instant messaging with those wonderful nieces of mine (and you know who you are). Anyone having a superbowl party? Exciting times, these.
Paula
Saturday, February 02, 2002 at 09:19:41 (PST)
Scott, feel free to say anything you would like, this is obviously a private conversation...§
Steve
Saturday, February 02, 2002 at 09:01:16 (PST)
I saw a magazine article about Jerry Garcia's heirs, and the bitter disputes over his estate. Made me sad for Jerry, but glad that there will be nothing for people to fight about when I go.
Scott
Friday, February 01, 2002 at 13:51:47 (PST)
And good for Ana and Tim. Seattle is actually pretty high up on Jeff's list for grad schools too. I don't know about having so many family members defecting to the west though.
Scott
Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 14:13:08 (PST)
Well, good for Pam and Cameron. We had a nice (somewhat) snowy weekend around here. Ana had her first slumber party (four girls total) and Tim and I went computer part shopping and I watched as Tim put a computer together. Tim is settling back into Seattle and into college. It's nice to have him around. I hope everyone else is weathering the winter as well as we are here. Hope to see you all soon....§
Steve
Monday, January 28, 2002 at 14:36:31 (PST)
Pam has arrived! Staying for the time being in my guest room. The move went pretty smoothly, except we haven't found Cameron yet. We think he is packed in with the blankets and sheets somewhere. No, but seriously, Chris is bringing him out today.
Joey starts driver's ed tonight.
Jeff has one (early) acceptance so far: in TX :(
Melissa comes back from NYC today with her mother.
A family on the move!
Scott
Monday, January 28, 2002 at 05:38:34 (PST)
By the way, Scott, what is the Pam and Cameron story? Have they relocated? Details, man.
Paula
Sunday, January 27, 2002 at 13:44:31 (PST)
Here we are, enjoying the January thaw, chipping ice off the driveway.
Paula
Sunday, January 27, 2002 at 07:08:30 (PST)
I think Greg McSweeney was one. I had thought Mark Stylos, too...
mona
Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 20:25:55 (PST)
Still shakin' boss. Had a little taste of spring this afternoon. Still wondering who the prince and princess were. Looking forward to having Pam and Cameron out here in Worthington as of this weekend.
Scott
Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 20:08:50 (PST)
Good to see your name here, Mark. Yeah, I am green with envy. Have I said lately how much I hate winter? Just finished a wonderful supper-Melinda's homemade ravioli. Quite a cook, that one. How about the rest of you? Scott?
Paula
Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 17:45:05 (PST)
A belated reply to Ricky - if he is still looking in - I hope you made those kids walk barefoot to Mason-Rice, and it was in the winter, so they can know how tough we really had it. I'll bite: tell us who the princes and princesses were. Lucky Seattle - getting out of winter. Why, just today I had three layers of clothes here: shirt, sweater, AND jacket. I hope it was due to the early morning (8:00 O'clock). Lunch-time was OK - I could still go out in shirtsleeves. And we haven't been able to go in the sea for almost 3 months...
That's all. Go Pats!
Mark
Monday, January 21, 2002 at 13:52:02 (PST)
I've been in Oregon for the weekend. I left there in the middle of a snowstorm. Well, the ground was already white, that's a snowstorm for out here. We still haven't seen any here, but from the looks of the football game on Saturday, Boston has. All the more reason for you young adults to look to Seattle for the next stop in your education. It seems like we have settled into the winter doldrums here. At least the days are getting longer. §
Steve
Monday, January 21, 2002 at 10:42:21 (PST)
Congratulations to Jeff and Miranda for getting their college applications in. And on time. Jeff is looking toward graduate school; Steve hopes it will be in Seattle, Washington. If so, he may well be on the same campus where Miranda expects be a freshman. Good luck to both in finishing up the current phase of their academics, and moving into the next. Good luck to Jessamyn, too, who is now on the home stretch toward a Bachelor's degree at Marlboro, Vermont.
Ramona
Monday, January 21, 2002 at 05:38:50 (PST)
just now getting home from work, believe it or not. But now it's the weekend!!!! woooooo hoooooo!
mona
Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 00:09:50 (PST)
Okay! Here it is friday, already. Where is everyone?
Paula
Friday, January 18, 2002 at 18:08:14 (PST)
Kim: I sent you an email to what is evidently the wrong address. Let me know the correct one and I'll send it again. RLS
Ramona
Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at 04:59:21 (PST)
Blizzard? How did I miss that? Looks like just a lot of wet snow to me. Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to shoveling and then work I go...
Paula
Monday, January 14, 2002 at 03:46:04 (PST)
Just saw Westboro on the news ~ Breaking News: Blizzard in the Northeast
Is it really that bad?
mona
Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 17:48:38 (PST)
A Melissa sighting! How wonderful!
We, of course, have no snow here. Unless you head up to the mountains. Which Paul has been doing on Saturdays - for Christmas he got snowboarding lessons. He's loving it. Last week he said he earned the title of King of the Faceplant! I think he relinquished that title this week, though.
I sang and played for 5 hours yesterday - with a sore throat. Now I'm paying for it - can't swallow without intense pain. Public performance scheduled for the end of March...keep your calendars open!
mona
Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 16:16:00 (PST)
we have a few inches of snow here, in worthington, and skiing has started (later than most years bee cause the snow was so late coming)but now that it is here i hope it will stay the winter
come out and see us some time!
Melissa
Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 13:22:23 (PST)
A walk in the forest. That does sound wonderful. Melinda flew in on a puddle jumper from Montreal today in a snow squall. We are cold and white here, but with a roaring fire in the fireplace.
Paula
Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 13:02:43 (PST)
How nice? How wintry? We just came back from a walk in the forest. Nothing wintry here. Yet.
Ramona
Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 12:59:43 (PST)
So, who is enjoying this nice winter weather?
Paula
Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 12:08:56 (PST)
Happy birthday, Tim. We hope this will be the best year yet.
Ramona and Buddy
Saturday, January 12, 2002 at 18:00:09 (PST)
Happy BIG 19 to Tim - I am glad you got to spend time with two of my favorite people for such a remarkable occasion. Hope this is the happiest of days for you- and the happiest of years.
Paula
Saturday, January 12, 2002 at 09:20:12 (PST)
We are happy to report that Tim is spending the night here tonight. The significance is that tomorrow (today on the east coast) is his 19th Birthday. How quickly we grow older! Congratulations to Tim, we're all proud of you. §
Steve & Ana
Friday, January 11, 2002 at 21:46:02 (PST)
Glad to see everyone made it through the holidays. Judy and I did well and hope the new year is a better one. Will be on our way to Fla. soon for some SUNSHINE. See everyone next trip. Love Darroll & Judy
Darroll
Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 16:01:05 (PST)
hi everyone and happy new year to you all. sorry i could not make it to alexs party along with jenn and stu. we who are in retailing get exhausted after the holiday is behind us and we were all so tired,hated to miss you all but there will be other times for which i will see you all. ramona dick and i are going to florida for the month of feb. will be heading home around march lst. and could be near you in a day or two. we would like to stop and see you. could y ou mail me your directions and anyway i love your notes and missed talking with you when you were here. mona how can you drive so far is the job that good?? if it is maybe you stay in a comfort inn for the week what would y ou think of that. they include breakfast too. by the way i have 100.00 to put in the pot to buy montvale road who will join me i could up it if we get close. i bet the house will go for close to a million. did you find the price when you went by. would be fun to see what it goes for. but really i think we all would rather be near the ocean. love you all sue
sue straley
Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 11:39:45 (PST)
Yea! Im number 21000.
Mona, a 4 and a half hour commute? Terrible! You've got to find a job on your side of the big waters.
Good to hear from you, Greg. And I'm still wondering what happened to Sue and Jennifer on December 30. We were expecting to see them at Alex's.
All is well with us, here in North Carolina.
Ramona
Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 19:06:59 (PST)
To be fair, Steve, it's an exceptionally dark, gray winter day in Seattle. I just got home after a 4+ hour commute. This is the depth of winter, in these parts. Gotta get better from here, right???
Cool, Greg! Think I will go look it up! Thanks for the quick summary. I'd been wondering...Sounds like a Good Life. :)
mona
Monday, January 07, 2002 at 19:06:12 (PST)
Imagine that Greg, being out of high school for 20 years and still being able to party until 4:00 a.m. I'm sure his cousin Athena must be proud! We are settling into the old grindstone around here. It's been dark and gray since we came back. After almost 30 years, I must admit that the gray skies are getting to me. Ana and I are planning to go to France in April (12-22) if we can swing it. Mark, will our room be available? Is that the week that the kids have off of school? Anyone else who wants to come with us, speak now! §
Steve
Monday, January 07, 2002 at 16:47:07 (PST)
where do i start just had my 20 high school reunion the party went on until 4 am and i had to work the next day at 8 am that was a rough day.i work at the red parrot restaurant one mile away. the restaurant has a web cam of nantasket beach and a web site too. look it up on line. beth and i have will be married 14 years on april 29 living in our victoran gingerbread two family house for fifteen years where does the time go?we are dinks double income no kids so we travel alot last october we went on a boston to bermuda and got stuck on the island in the middle of a hurricane got a bonus free day what a blast!so sorry to hear about the Hansons i saw the funeral mass on tv wish i could have been there.i look forward to hearing from all of you on what u are up too
richard gregory straley
Monday, January 07, 2002 at 16:20:55 (PST)
Sounds wonderful, Mona. Can't wait to hear! Jessamyn has added a banjo and Ukelele to her collection, so I say we start our own band (what with Melinda and her mandolin, keyboard and japanese flute. me and my psaltry and Mark his bongos). What do you say? I hope this turns out to be a musical year for us all. (And we too are waiting for a storm, Mom, though Melinda may not be waiting as she is spending the week in Montreal.)
Paula
Monday, January 07, 2002 at 03:21:52 (PST)
Yes, it's true...I am now a lowly bass player. But let me tell you, it is soooo much fun! I was playing with The Overheads (my band) in December, and they asked me to step up and give the bass a try (that position is always hard to fill), and - voila! I did OK. And it was so easy - already being familiar with the layout of the fretboard and the tuning. And it's so much less busy than playing rhythm guitar. And frees you up to dance around a bit. And you can be so LOUD with very little effort. It seemed to really draw on all these things I'd been learning all around. We play mostly Grateful Dead (and Bob Dylan) cover tunes, and will be having a (recorded) gig sometime in the very near future. I'll keep you posted.
So anyways, David bought me a beautiful, used Fender for Christmas, and I'm borrowing a practice amp, and I'm happy as, well, as a very happy person.
mona
Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 22:56:26 (PST)
Hello Greg: Since you know more of what is new with us, than we do about you, bring us up to date.
Does everybody know that Mona is now playing bass with her musical group? Can't you just see her dancing around with that giant fiddle? It's a pleasure to see more and more musicians emerging in this family.
We're still waiting for the winter storm that was promised us for the weekend. It's a little overdue, but I'm sure the school kids hope it will show up.
Who's next?
Ramona
Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 20:22:24 (PST)
Hiya Greg! What's new?
mona
Saturday, January 05, 2002 at 11:28:02 (PST)
hi to all happy new year
RIchard gregory straley
Friday, January 04, 2002 at 12:06:40 (PST)
Yes, Paula, we woke up to a couple of inches of white stuff and more coming down. It's about time! Good excuse to stay in and catch up on beginning-of-the-year stuff, like putting away all signs of Christmas, and sorting out the bills. I'm glad to have a working fireplace and a stack of firewood. Schools are called off, as is always the case if the snow begins to stick.
Ramona
Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 05:35:28 (PST)
Hey Mom and Dad, are you getting that wintery mix I keep hearing about on the weather report?
Paula
Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 05:09:37 (PST)
Ana and I made it home safe and sound. What a nice trip! Thanks to all who made it happen. And thanks, Mark and Paula for all the hospitality. See ya'll next summer! §
Steve
Tuesday, January 01, 2002 at 22:55:44 (PST)
Mark and I had a quiet and wonderful time ALONE here. Ate a candle-lit gourmet meal (prepared by Mark when I was off at work) and watched the Last Temptation of Christ. Some powerful movie. Jessamyn was off in Holyoke playing Irish music with friends, and Melinda went to the First Night in Boston. We await Steve's arrival as he prepares for his westward journey today. Happy New Year!
Paula
Tuesday, January 01, 2002 at 07:10:11 (PST)