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I plan to be in Hawaii the first part of July. I will email you soon and let you know more about the trip (the where-abouts and the when-abouts). It would be fun to meet and have a mai-tai or something
Yes, I'm grateful for this web site, too. It does help keep the family together.
Ramona
Monday, May 27, 2002 at 13:17:06 (PDT)
Hi everyone,
It was great to find this site, you've done such a good job.
I am Kenneth Helmar's daughter and Aprodite (Jenny's) grand-daughter. It's been a long time since I've seen some of you but I remember a lot of you from the pictures.
I live in Hawaii now with my husband Darrel and my son Dillon (20 mos). My brother Kenny also lives here with his son Alijah (2 1/2).
If you're ever in Hawaii, we'd love to hear from you.
Take care,
Tracey
edingtont001@hawaii.rr.com
Tracey (Helmar) Edington
Sunday, May 26, 2002 at 17:40:30 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Andrea! Since you are just a few states over from Seattle, maybe you'll wander over this way one of these months. We have plenty of room for you and the entire family. August and September are the only reliably nice months over here. Have a great birthday and a great year. §
Steve
Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 10:01:25 (PDT)
Happy birthday to Andrea, our semi-wandering cousin. We miss you here on the East Coast! Have a great birthday; eat, drink and be merry. Oh, and get some cool presents. Love,
Paula
Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 06:09:34 (PDT)
Andrea, Happy Birthday Love Thea And KIds
Thea
Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 04:03:43 (PDT)
Mom, are you getting your email OK?
Beautiful sunny day in Seattle today. Certainly looking forward to the 3 day weekend. Makes me wish I was a Bluebird, about to march up Washington St.
mona
Friday, May 24, 2002 at 10:57:30 (PDT)
hello from scott's house! we are here eating dad's spaghetti sauce (the last one! dad come make more!) jeff and joe and lissa and scott and i athena are am here. They are eating all the strawberries. gotta go.
athena
Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 17:06:49 (PDT)
A "couple" of states??? I live in the western US now! I realize it doesn't compare to your travels, The Wanderer. How is France these days anyway?
Andrea
Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 13:56:48 (PDT)
Now Andrea, just because you move over a couple of States, you call that "Leaving Home"?
The Wanderer
Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 09:41:09 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Jess, from me, too. Go make yourself your favorite kind of birthday cake and celebrate!
Ramona
Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 10:25:29 (PDT)
Happy birthday and congratulations to Jessamyn!!! Sorry I missed your graduation. Let's have a party soon!
I got several copies of the email virus hoax also, followed by messages saying not to delete that file.
Scott
Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 08:53:46 (PDT)
My wishes go out to Jess as well. Now what?
Lee, I will try to get those photos of Naki available soon ...
Mark
Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 08:51:04 (PDT)
But.....hoax or no hoax, it's nice to see you here, Lee. We think of you, Naki and Kathy often. Hope you are weathering the storm. Maybe we'll see you when we are back east this summer, which now looks like it will be July 12th through 28th.....§
Steve
Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 08:25:22 (PDT)
I just did a Google search on jdbgmgr.exe. It appears that the 'virus' is a hoax, unless it is sent to you as an attachment by email. jdbgmgr.exe is a standard Microsoft file that comes with Windows. It is a Java debugger. §
Steve
Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 08:18:41 (PDT)
hmmmm...I find that file, but no teddy bear icon, and it's within a .cab (cabinet) file, so it's not in a form I can just plain old delete it, I need to extract it first. hmmmm.
And happy 22nd birthday to our Jessamyn!
mona
Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 07:36:21 (PDT)
I recently sent a picture of Naki with mayor Guiliani to the webmaster of the stylos network. I receved word today that one of my correspondant's fopund a virus called jdbgmgr.exe which is not detected by McAfee or Norton, is sent automatically to everyone in your address books and takes 14 days to erase all your files. I followed the following instructions to delete the virus. (1) Go to Start, then Find, then Files and Folders (2) under named, type jdbgmgr.exe and then click Find now. (make sure u are looking in drive C) (3) if the virus appears, (the icon next to it will be a small teddy bear) and the name will be jdbgmgr.exe. (4) DO NOT OPEN IT. Just Right click on it and DELETE it. It will go to the Recycle bin. (5) after u see it disappear, go to the RECYCLE BIN and DELETE it from there as well. If at all possible, EMPTY the RECYCLE BIN uncder FILE. The virus automatically goes to your address book and sends the virus to everyone on it, so u will want to notify them if u find the virus in your system. Lee
Lee Hanson
Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 06:57:49 (PDT)
Another Birthday, Jess! The years seem to get shorter and shorter, don't they? For you, I hope they get better and better as well. And I hope that you enjoy that free falling feeling of having absolutely no formal obligations (no work, no school, no rent, etc.). That's all bound to change quicker than seems possible. We wish you the best of luck in whatever you decide to do next. And we hope that this is a great year for you...Love from all of us...§
Steve & Ana
Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 06:31:19 (PDT)
I would like to wish the happiest of all possible birthdays to my lovely firstborn: Jessamyn Zoe. A college graduate, accomplished musician, story teller extraordinaire, and a passionate and fun-loving young woman setting off into this crazy world. I am very proud of you. Love,
Mama
Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 05:25:59 (PDT)
Mona - I am with you! I don't necessarily *dream* about Elkins Park or Westboro or West Roxbury or
Montvale Road, but I find myself thinking about those places alot. Maybe it has to do with getting older and reminiscing, or maybe it's because you and I are the ones that "left home". I'm glad I'm not the only crazy one :)
Andrea
Monday, May 20, 2002 at 09:13:56 (PDT)
Wow...Jess is a college grad. Congratulations, Jessamyn. Don't worry, you still have a little while before you need to decide what you want to be when you grow up. In fact, I'm still trying to figure that one out.
Ana and I just got back from Portland. We were down there for the weekend celebrating our friend Anna's 50th birthday. The weather here is not too bad......for mid-March anyway.
Go Red Sox! Go Celtics! Go anywhere, just go.....§
Steve
Sunday, May 19, 2002 at 16:07:54 (PDT)
Congratulations to Jessamyn, who graduated from Marlboro College, Paula's alma mater, today. Jess, let us all out here in Stylosland know what's next for you. (After you catch up on lost sleep, that is.)
Ramona
Sunday, May 19, 2002 at 15:20:40 (PDT)
Sue, one of the reasons I was thinking of you is that I remembered that I forgot to inquire after Dick's health when I saw you in September. He looked great, so I guess I had pretty much forgotten that he'd been ill. Hoping all's still well on that front.
You know, when I first moved away from Massachusetts, I used to dream about Montvale Road all the time. Now I dream I'm at some bigger family gathering - in Elkins Park or Westboro, or Gardner Street, like my dream this past week. I miss you all so much.
This weekend at the Pingree household: Betsy is marching in 2 competition parades, one in Bremerton, and one at Viking Fest in our neighboring town of Poulsbo. Paul has a baseball game this afternoon. Miranda is working at her shop (Rave) both days. And tonight is my Jam night with The Overheads, the band I play in. It's always the highlight of my month. 1 or two hours of setting up the equipment, followed my 5 or six hours of sheer play time!
David's out mowing the lawn, which kind of sounds like a drag, but it beats sitting in a rocking chair waiting to feel better!
Love to you all!
mona
Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 11:59:56 (PDT)
Yeah, Peter, we know you read this, even though it is in stealth mode. Many happy returns to the family patriarch. Hope we see you when we are back east this summer, which looks like late July...§
Steve
Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 10:10:01 (PDT)
Petros!! Many happy returns of this day, to you.
mona
Friday, May 17, 2002 at 23:47:58 (PDT)
HEY! It is Uncle Peter's birthday! Happy Birthday, Peter. Hope you are celebrating in true Stelos style. Here is wishing you a year of happiness, however YOU define it. Love from
Paula
Friday, May 17, 2002 at 16:05:44 (PDT)
And now, hello from Brevard, NC. We got home by 6:00.We were only gone 4 days, 3 nights, but it feels to me like longer. The "rhodies" are in bloom and all is well here. I hope it is, too, wherever you are.
Ramona
Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 16:59:31 (PDT)
Hello from Franklin Ohio. All is well here, but cold! We're driving home tomorrow. Talk to you from there. Love to all.
Ramona
Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 17:31:23 (PDT)
Jimy Woky Williams, Dinky Dan Duquette and The Yawkey Trust were just coincidences? Not to mention a President For Life (or Death) Pitino. Come on, a little discredit where discredit is due!
Anonymous Fan
Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 07:55:17 (PDT)
yeah, those Red Sox have come a long way in the off season. musta been getting rid of Carl Everett that did it. That Pedro...wow!
mona
Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 07:49:23 (PDT)
thanks mona for thinking about me. had anice mothers day too yesterday. jenns husband stu cooked us a great steamed clams, scollop casserole with strawberries for dessert. great afternoon.
we have been busy buying for the store and displaying and then on saturday the day before moms day we sell and wrap and make all the men look great with our giftwrapping. it is fu n when they come in with their children to select just the right gift. i am having just as much fun but the energy level is not what it was 28 years ago when we began all of this. ramona i need you to fax or send me some of your new writing from your writing group. i love the weekly ones. go celtics and red sox. this is the year. we could possibly get a three way win in this year wow maybe too much to hope for. pedro came through last night for us. great to read all of you. paula are you moving to boston or staying put. love to you all sueeeeeeeeeee
sue straley
Monday, May 13, 2002 at 13:21:26 (PDT)
Using google I came across your message board and a message regarding Michael Cassily and the web site he maintains of International School Hamburg Alumni. I am looking for several alumni - spent 4+ years at ISH. His sister Helen was in my class. I would greatly appreciate if I could receive the URL and Michael's email address.
Thanks,
Jens Ronneberger
jronneberger@hotmail.com
Brighton, Ontario, Canada
Jens Ronneberger
Monday, May 13, 2002 at 08:05:18 (PDT)
It's great to get all these public (and private) affirmations. I also got red roses from someone who takes (and deserves) some credit for these 50 years of motherhood. To all you mothers of young children and middle-sized children and (especially) teen-aged children, being a mother gets easier and easier as you (and they) get older, so hang in there. I love having grown-up children (and grand-children, and now with Cameron, a new generation). Thanks for all the love.
Ramona
Sunday, May 12, 2002 at 16:25:26 (PDT)
((((MOM))))
sixth
Sunday, May 12, 2002 at 11:11:02 (PDT)
Hooray for Mom!! Here's a hug...lean up close to the computer. We love you!!! You still coming this way in June?
No beautiful weather here. Gray and rainy. Good thing we got Pam's stuff moved to her new apt. (my old apt.) this morning before the rain. Now for all the arranging and organizing and decorating.
Scott
Sunday, May 12, 2002 at 09:50:06 (PDT)
If I wait my turn it my take too long ... Happy Mother's Day to My Mom, to My Kid's Mom, and any other desrving mother that I may know.
Our schedule is still looking like the first four weeks in July, dividing the time between N.C. and Massachusetts.
That's all for now!
Mark
Sunday, May 12, 2002 at 06:23:25 (PDT)
Going in order, it is only fitting that I should be the second to make a public Mother's Day declaration to Mom. Thank you for making me too, and making me who I am. You deserve a day of adoration, far away as we all are. Love,
Paula
Sunday, May 12, 2002 at 06:05:15 (PDT)
Let me be the first to wish Happy Mother's Day to all of the Mom's out there in Stylosland! Especially to my Mom. Thanks for making me, Mom!!! I'm up late making fudge for the mother of my children. Who'd a thunk?
On behalf of all of Seattle, I want to apologize to Boston for the way that those mean Mariners have been treating the Red Sox. Tim, Ana and I are going to go see Pedro tomorrow, so I would think your luck will change.
I hope that the weather everywhere is beautiful as it is supposed to be here...§
Steve
Sunday, May 12, 2002 at 00:51:03 (PDT)
I like anytime after mid-July, since I will be in Hawaii (with stop-overs in Seattle) from approx. June 29-July 10.
Ramona
Friday, May 10, 2002 at 04:43:21 (PDT)
Ana and I were thinking that we would be east from about July 19 through Aug 5. We would split our time between NC and Massachusetts. We don't really care which order we do those places in. Anyone else? §
Steve
Thursday, May 09, 2002 at 21:41:44 (PDT)
I am thinking of sometime between July 6 and August 20th for my vacation in the NC mountains. How about the rest of y'all? It would be fun to have a crowd for s'mores and ghost stories.
Paula
Thursday, May 09, 2002 at 16:44:02 (PDT)
20 ans Laetitia
Laetitia
Wednesday, May 08, 2002 at 14:54:15 (PDT)
naki I especially want to wish you a happy birthday and a great year to help you overcome the feelings of that tragic event. I look forward to seeing you in the near future.
As for Nick and Willy please remain my good friends and you will have a happy birthday(s). If not have one anyway and may the ball keep droping in the basket.
paul
Wednesday, May 08, 2002 at 08:20:26 (PDT)
We alll know there's a little genie inside the computer who throws in typos just for the comic efffect...
Ramona
Wednesday, May 08, 2002 at 05:01:11 (PDT)
There is nooooo way I said "prompint". Who's been editing my posts?!?!
mona
Tuesday, May 07, 2002 at 20:27:58 (PDT)
I remember the tomatoes, cucumbers and olive oil. I've been looking for them like that for 28 years. Ah, the memories.....§
Steve
Tuesday, May 07, 2002 at 17:34:51 (PDT)
Actually, it was only slightly cozy, and an amazing adventure...especially Yugoslavia - the border crossing, and then the near miss in the tunnel (thanks, Doug, for your cool head and quick thinking - kind of like when you got us over the border - w/ Anita singled out and already on the other side, and one headlight down). Favorite memories from that trip include the smell in the air, driving through the olive groves. And the Gyros for 1 Drachma. And the roasted corn and the lemonade. And the statue of Athena. And Delphi, and Corinthos. And the temple of Poseidon, w/ Phillip eating squid, and finding the ink sack still attached!
Thanks for prompint my memory, Mark.
I'm home w/ Paul today, who's been sick for a couple of days. I sure do wish I could be home more -- the place actually starts to get cleaner, the longer I'm here!
mona
Tuesday, May 07, 2002 at 11:54:16 (PDT)
9 people in a mini-bus. Wow. No wonder I didn't make that trip. There was no room.
Scott
Tuesday, May 07, 2002 at 10:28:37 (PDT)
Just last night I, too, was remembering trips to Greece long gone by. Driving down in the VW mini-bus – Dad, Mom, Steve, Mona, Athena, Anita, Doug, Philip and myself – eating souvlaki by the Agora, climbing around the Parthenon, and much more. We may not have had the help of the local relatives, but we still did pretty good: Chalk up another one to that now infamous tour guide Paniotis.
On the home front, I have now moved from my Winter Palace to my new summer digs, about 500 yards away, on the other side of the park, and closer to the beach – about 50 yards. A bit smaller, but we have a terrace and access to the rest of the yard, not to mention friends for neighbors: it promises to be an interesting summer!
We still are not 100% sure of the summer plans, but we are leaning towards a 4 week trip stateside in July. If anyone knows of any reason that August may be better, let me know.
Markos
Monday, May 06, 2002 at 08:52:34 (PDT)
Well, I'm back in Seattle and back at work. Thanks to all who made my quick trip to Boston fun and successful. Nice to see everyone. Now to figure out when to go to North Carolina...§
Steve
Monday, May 06, 2002 at 08:31:02 (PDT)
Enjoyed the photos from Greece. Reminded us of our trip to Delphi- what a magical place- and Filippaioi. Wondered how Uncle Christos is doing? I heard that Amalia died in the winter of 1993. We had visited them in the village for a few days during Fall of 1992 with our kids. She was really taken with our son Leo and called him her Bebe. What great memories.
We are experiencing very usual weather. Drought`conditions- no rain in over sixty days- Southeast Alaska is a rain forest. It's been cold, dry and windy. Here it is May and the trees still haven't budded out yet. Very strange.
Hope all is well with you folks. Paul Helmar
paul helmar
Sunday, May 05, 2002 at 18:41:35 (PDT)
Welcome home, Dad. Sounds like you all had a wonderful time. I can't wait to hear your version. As a welcome home gift I arranged for the Celtics to win BIG last night. You are welcome. Also, it is great to have Steve here. What a week. I got to see Steve, Scott, Joe, Jessamyn and her concert, and Melinda came home. All is right with the world.
Paula
Saturday, May 04, 2002 at 06:18:22 (PDT)
You know they say it aint over till it's over. Well i'm here to tell you that it's over. I also want you to know it was great I really did not know we had such a great Scott and Joe is actually not far behind. And now to let it all soak in.
paul
Friday, May 03, 2002 at 19:06:56 (PDT)
I was thinking about Sue Straley this morning, and wondering what's up with the rest of our clan??
mona
Friday, May 03, 2002 at 16:31:20 (PDT)
Great job! And yes, I did think that was Steve. I love Joe's expression as he's standing on that precipice!
mona
Friday, May 03, 2002 at 11:57:20 (PDT)
From looking at the pictures from Greece, you might think we met Steve there. Actually, that's Harileos the innkeeper, mayor and cowboy from Philipe, where Buddy's father (Ahileas) and uncles lived. If I understood Dad right, Harileos is also a relative of Ahileas' first wife.
Scott
Friday, May 03, 2002 at 08:54:53 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Jeff!
If I was there I would give you 21 spankin's, plus one more for breaking one of the basic rules of maintenance. ShowPics2? Not to mention that not all of have the connection to load 350K photos. I'm sure the photos will be appreciated, but get them while they last ...
WebMaster
Friday, May 03, 2002 at 07:57:24 (PDT)
Scott & Jeff: Thanks for getting the photos posted so promptly! I suppose Paul is somewhere between here and Athens. I expect to pick him up in Greenville around 8 this evening.
Ramona
Friday, May 03, 2002 at 04:11:56 (PDT)
Excellent photos! Book me for the next trip.
Paula
Friday, May 03, 2002 at 03:53:15 (PDT)
Hi,
Thanks for the happy-birthdays.
I put up some of Scott's images from Greece:
http://www.stylos.net/cgi/showpics2.cgi?basepicdir=pichives/008
(It's a slightly modified version of the picture script, so just browsing on the photos side of this page will give you funny results.)
Thanks again for all of the greetings. I hope to see all of you soon!
Birthday Boy
Thursday, May 02, 2002 at 21:29:32 (PDT)
Yay Jeff!! Still making us proud, after 21 years. See you tonight.
Also want to say a big thinks to Dad, the world's best tour guide and travelling buddy. That was awesome. I'll send some pictures to Mark for posting.
Scott
Thursday, May 02, 2002 at 11:11:38 (PDT)
This always happens to me...just when I figure out the old version, but Jeff just keeps getting better and better. Congratulations and Happy Birthday. This time you caught up with Jessamyn twice! Now you surely deserve that spot at the adult table (if you still want it). Have a great day, despite the rain. I am sure Scott and Joe will entertain you with tales of their travels. Love from auntie
Paulala
Thursday, May 02, 2002 at 08:39:52 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Jeff,
It seems like only yesterday that you were three, but it seems like you have been 21 for a few years now. How is that possible. It was great to have you in Seattle when you were still a minor. Come back now that you are in the majority. Hope that school is winding down uneventfully, and that all your dreams and plans are clear to you...§
Steve
Thursday, May 02, 2002 at 07:04:23 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Jeff! I hope you are not so deep into end-of-college projects that you don't take time to read this. Congratulations on an amazing point average and for keeping your good nature while achieving it. We're all proud of you.
Grandma Ramona
Thursday, May 02, 2002 at 06:44:09 (PDT)
To whom it may concern:
Tonight when Jeff is taken down for regular maintenance, all appropriate hardware and software components will be upgraded to the new version 21. The new version will be fully backwards compatible with the old version 20, brings improved performance and reliability, and addresses all issues raised with version 20.
If you experience problems with this new version, please send a bug report to BirthdayBoy@Stylos.net.
Systems Support
Wednesday, May 01, 2002 at 19:51:50 (PDT)
Hey Dad, I say go for it! I can't wait to hear your stories. Enjoy your last few days in Greece. Love,
Paula
Wednesday, May 01, 2002 at 11:31:17 (PDT)
What a wonderful job Jessamyn did on her concert last night. She did us all proud with her musical talent and her stage presence. Her audience loved her, especially Mark, Melinda, Ben, Athena, Amy and I who were all lucky enough to be there. Way to go, Jessamyn. Looking forward to many more like that one! Congratulations, and thanks for a great evening. Love,
Proud Mama
Wednesday, May 01, 2002 at 03:59:12 (PDT)
this is a first for me. I am using a touch tone sceen from the airport. It is free dificult. we took a taxi and Scott and Joe have just boarded the plane znd should be in the air in about 30 minutes. Willtalk to you later.
paul
Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 23:02:52 (PDT)
Well, this is our last night in Greece. Finally made it to the Acropolis, then spent the evening on the Plaka in Athens. Joe and I fly out tomorrow, assuming the bus strike doesn't keep us from the airport. See you (some of you) soon.
Scott and Joe
Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 13:08:59 (PDT)
add my birthday wishes to the pile, melissa (and alex too) sounds like dad and scott and joe have hit all the hot spots santorini (archaicly known as thera) was one of my very favourite places: black pebble beaches beautiful cliffside villages, phenomenal wall paintings , and of course the startlingly blue ocean... it will be good to hear the stories, and good to have you home.
athena
Monday, April 29, 2002 at 18:48:50 (PDT)
tonight we wind up at santorini. tomorrow at 8 we should be on a ferry that get to pareas 5 in the afternoon. take the train to omonia where scott and joe will find the train to go to the accropolis hoping to get there before it closes at seven. in the meantime i will make my way to the phaedra where we will stay their last night in grecce. wednesday morning, i will see them off on their way home. it will be a day and a half later that i make the same trek. hope all works out.
paul
Monday, April 29, 2002 at 11:09:04 (PDT)
Jessamyn ~ try Ripple. (the song). I transpose it from G to C and it works good with my range (mezzo soprano). Even Yaya liked that song! I'll try to remember to email you. Lyrics and chords can be found on rukind.com.
Melissa Many more happy birthdays from me too! How wonderful to have a spring birthday!
Alex, I believe has 41 spankings coming to him.
The weather is fantastic here today - I stayed out till 1AM last night (this morning) playing with my band and feel totally revitalized after another hellish week at work. Paul had a great hit in his baseball game yesterday, and was beaming about it the rest of the day. Betsy's taken up track and is getting buff. Miranda is looking forward to graduation on June 8. And David's out mowing the lawn! Yay!!
Love to all from Kingston, Mon.
mona
Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 11:14:31 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, to Alex and Melissa. Sounds like everyone is having fun all over the world. It's a pretty low key weekend here in Seattle. Think I'll just lie around on the couch and watch the Celtics and the Mariners for the rest of the weekend. Maybe in honor of my birthday niece and birthday cousin, I'll bake a cake. It's sunny and warm here, wish I could share it with you, birthday girl. §
Steve
Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 09:27:21 (PDT)
Hi everyone,
I’m having a great birthday over here in Worthington. It's a cold, rainy, dreary day, but the loving messages from you all keep me warm. (And my sweater helps too.)
Jeff came to Worthington yesterday and brought some good DVDs. We’ve been fixing Joey’s computer. (We got it working, but had to reformat the hard drive. Sorry about all those mp3s Joe!)
Pam made me some wonderful blueberry muffins for breakfast, and we're going to have marble cake tonight.
Thanks all of the birthday songs. It's nice to be celebrated around the world :-)
Love you all,
Melissa (and Jeff, who transcribed (and might have changed a word here or there))
Melissa (and Jeff)
Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 09:03:21 (PDT)
And a little note of harmony from NC to "the birthday babies."
Paul: got your email. Buy some film! Enjoy the sunsets from the Greek islands for me. See you on Friday.
Ramona
Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 05:48:21 (PDT)
And I am singing here in North-East Central Massachusetts. How nice to have a birthday on a Sunday. Melissa, I do believe you are 14 years-old today. Congratulations, that is wonderful. How are you celebrating? Alex, I won't make any guesses as to your age, but hope you celebrate in style. Being Styloses (or is that Styli?), I am sure you both will. Happy Day!
Paula
Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 04:33:32 (PDT)
if you listen closely melissa and you too alex, you can hear us singing happy birthday from all the way over the atlantic and most of the meditaranean. We would like you to have as good a day as we are having over here.
paul
Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 01:34:39 (PDT)
oh yeah,Peter, if you get this send me an e-mail adress and I'll send you my two plan papers on the Odyssey.
Jessamyn
Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 22:35:55 (PDT)
Hey Mona if you were gonna play one Grateful Dead tune with an easy chord progression what would it be?
Jessamyn
Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 22:33:06 (PDT)
Yes, Buddy is taking very good care of us. Not surprisingly, all the relatives and friends treated him, and us, with great warmth. It was fun listening to him talking and laughing with the relatives for hours. He even got loud and vociferous like a true greek; but defending America and Bush, of all things. Can you imagine. He must have been in an arguing mood, seeing how he usually takes the other side of that one.
I would love to think that I could really learn greek and spend some time here at some point, but I don't like the feeling of really standing out. A school child came up to me yesterday and said out of the blue "hallo, what ees your name". Told him it was Ahileas.
Now we are into the tourist part of the trip; ruins and islands.
Love to all. Joe and I will be back in MA Wednesday.
Scott
Friday, April 26, 2002 at 13:16:36 (PDT)
we aare finally at pireas. It has been a struggle but tomorrow if we can get up by seven, we should board a ferry for santorini. We had to bypass olimpia and githion but we will make the three days on the islands.It will be easier from there,especialy if I can remember the places we stayed. be good till then
paul
Friday, April 26, 2002 at 12:17:37 (PDT)
Buddy, Thanks for taking good care of Dad and Joe! Have a fun time!
Pam
Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 19:58:10 (PDT)
Now I'm worried about these "secret" vehichles??!!!
Jessamyn:Congrats! You should be proud, please visit this summer,it would be great to hang out.
Dad and Joe: We sent you an e-mail, hope you get it soon...!
Pam
Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 19:41:48 (PDT)
Athena must be home by now. I drove her to the Asheville airport this morning.
Glad to hear something from Greece. I'm glad some of the Stylos clan were able to be at the family function. Paul, we have baby birds in the planter by the front door, as well as a very nervous mother bird. Ah, spring!
Ramona
Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 16:22:18 (PDT)
Just a note to let you know that by dumbluck I located hotel pan in delphi which is where we are staying. Also there was a 6 month ceremony for apostolos and we were the only stylos relatives. I am very glad to have been there.You can see scott's pictures later
paul
Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 10:28:56 (PDT)
It is wonderful to read so much news here, even if I am not making any myself. It seems like the boys in Greece and the boys in France all had (and are having) a great time. The girls in NC had great luck dodging that apple tree. We are an amazing family. And Athena, check your email for a message from me.
Paula
Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 13:44:06 (PDT)
First to Paul, in case he finds another cyber-cafe: Athena cut the grass with the riding mower and thought it was great fun. I'll take a picture of the white azaleas, which are really outdoing themselves.
Good job, Jessamyn, and good luck with that final sprint. I can hear a sigh of relief coming down from Vermont, and another from the direction of Massachusetts.
Athena and I are off to the town library, where one of us will read poems at the "open mike" to celebrate Poetry Month. AKS flies out tomorrow morning; my loss will be Northampton's gain. We'ver had a great time together.
Keep those messages coming, everybody. They're all appreciated. And to Paul, Scott and Joey: squeeze the most out of the opportunity to walk the hills of the "old country" and to eat the kind of food that "Ma used to make."
Ramona
Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 11:52:53 (PDT)
Hiya 'thene!! (doing my little "beat you by 4 seconds Superiority Dance")
Hiya Paula!
Mona
Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 18:42:51 (PDT)
HURRAY for JESSAMYN! I knew she could, I knew she could.
Paula
Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 18:15:32 (PDT)
mona, you beat me by four seconds!
athena
Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 15:31:37 (PDT)
isn't it fun when people stumble through with random information ... almost enough to restore your faith in conspiracy theories ... just a quick not to say that mom and i made it safely home from kentucky, mammouth cave and the cabin. Water turned on fine, apple tree blew down in the night (luckily we were not parked under it due to karmic carelessness of neighbors who had blocked the driveway, thinking we would never come after midnight on a sunday night) i left the chainsawing of it for you, dad! we did a few chores and ate smores last night (mom only had a bite, and there was no joe to compete with eating them) everything good here, had a fun and successful time at the ky book fair. Hope everyone is sunny and warm!
athena
Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 15:30:29 (PDT)
My guess is, this is not the right place.
:)
mona
Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 15:30:25 (PDT)
not knowing exactly who to send this to, i hope i found the right place. just wanting to let the people of eugene know that this here vehicle is one of those "secret" ones to watch out for.
couldn't send the picture but it's chevy with windows, two-toned dark brown and chocolate on the sides and chocolate on hood and top with a cable attachment on top. the license plate is URC658 but the u isn't confirmed. it has a black bug guard in front. probably early 90"s.
anonymous
Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 11:10:13 (PDT)
Congratulations, Beautiful!!
mona
Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 10:28:17 (PDT)
Hello all,
against all odds I am officially graduating! For all in the area (that means you Scott) I am having a concert at the college playing some folk tunes at six o'clock next Tuesday small and informal but c'mon up if you can.- and Scott you should bring and instrument or two and play up there with me. All the tunes are pretty easy so it shouldn't take long to work it out and I'd love it. Yaya- I'll play extra loud so if you listen close maybe you'll catch it. Or maybe after I graduate I'll come down and live with you as your personal minstrel (am I kidding?) much love to all
Jessamyn Zoe BA
Jessamyn
Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 09:49:07 (PDT)
Back at the internet cafe again. Dad wanted to check the sports scores again. Only 2 euros per hour. Good deal. Beautiful weather here, looking out over the Aegean sea. Where did I put that sun screen?
Sure wish I spoke greek. Dad talks and talks with the cousins and throws us a tidbid in english once every 15 minutes.
I have to post this quick before Dad and Giota beat me on the other side side of the desk. I'm sure we'll be back online soon.
Scott and Joey
Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 04:08:12 (PDT)
Just think, Scott, we can wade in a common sea! Steven brought us back the sunshine and warm weather, so it should be even better in the old country. Grevena is cool, but I also liked Githion alot. You will be amazed at how short a week is.
Mark
Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 02:33:07 (PDT)
We made it home, but about four hours later than expected. Our plane had mechanical difficulties (prior to takeoff) so we had to change planes in Amsterdam before we even got off the ground. All in all it was a great trip. We're pretty tired, so that's it for now.
Greece sounds great, Scott. Keep those updates coming. §
Steve
Monday, April 22, 2002 at 20:43:06 (PDT)
Wow. Greece. Just like I always pictured it. Beautiful countryside, crowded cities with lots of people and lots of motor scooters. Joey is in his element. At the moment he is off somewhere with Giota visiting people, none of whom speak english. He's such a good sport; he fits right in.
Athena was right, the hospitality is tremendous. Haven't met anyone who speaks english, butI keep saying calli mera, ne, and efharisto, and they keep putting food in fromt of me.
So far we have worked our way up from Athens to Thessaloniki; I think Dad plans to head to Grevena next, then on ttowards the islands before returning to Athens.
I guess Paula is now the only sib who hasn't been to Greece. Hope you get a chance to make it here sometime!
Andio, for now.
Scott
Monday, April 22, 2002 at 09:47:40 (PDT)
Here we are at a cafe in thessalonica. Everyone and I also wish you all could be here with us. All is great take care and we will spread pictures later.Be good
paul
Monday, April 22, 2002 at 09:35:37 (PDT)
Awwww, it's so nice to be wanted. I'm lucky if I can find 2 free days back to back anymore, let alone the $$ for vacation. Not in this stage of my life.
Paul played a concert with his Honor Band this weekend, as well as starting up the Little League season. Betsy has joined track and is stretching and running and getting tanned every day. Miranda is gearing up from Senior Prom. Oh yeah, and graduation, I guess. David has settled into his new job (his company folded the end of February, and he's been transitioning into the same job at a different company). And he's recovering quite well from his knee surgery.
I'm just trying to keep up with it all - got the taxed done in time and may soon have the chance to catch my breath.
Safe travels to all on the road.
Mona
Monday, April 22, 2002 at 07:44:09 (PDT)
Steven and Ana should just be boarding the first leg of their flight back to Seattle. As usual, great to have them over, and glad that the tradition was not broken. Do tell, Scott, how is the first visit to Europe in 28 years? Have an Ouzo for me! I guess it must be Mona that has now gone the longest without going to Europe - any plans?
Mark
Monday, April 22, 2002 at 01:04:45 (PDT)
Our stay in Antibes is quickly coming to a close. It was a very nice trip, but this one seemed way too short. We have had some very nice weather, although we saw rain a few times. Today was warm enough that the kids spent about an hour in the Sea. Steve managed to go in up to about his ankles. It's always sad to leave, but nice to know that we will be coming back before too long. We hope that spring has sprung for everyone in Stylosville....§
Steve & Ana
Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 16:21:15 (PDT)
In one minute, Scott and Joe should be in the air, on their way to Athens, by way of London. Mark delivered them to Logan airport. All systems go. Have I already mentioned that I wish I was going too?
Paula
Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 05:59:30 (PDT)
Here we are at Paula's. 100 miles behind us and 5000 more to go. We're excited. We'll see you early sunday Dad. Sorry about the hour.
Nice to hear from you Steve. Let's meet on Corfu.
Nice to hear from you too Andrea. Hope to see you this summer.
Gotta run. I'm on grill duty.
Scott and Joe
Friday, April 19, 2002 at 15:43:37 (PDT)
Ihad a very difficult time finding an open internet cafe. however persistance finally paid off. Scott i rented a car for nine days starting sat. the cost is 360 euros but we can return it earlier. the cost is about 250 for 7 days. the hotel is 60 euros for a room with shower which has a double bed aand a single bed. We can stay at a cheaper place for 42 euros and that is at the Phadra. but shaared bath and toilet with all rooms on same floor. If none of this sounds good to you we can adjust when you get here. I will meet you at the airport on sunday morning about 4:00 am. All for now
paul
Friday, April 19, 2002 at 09:43:57 (PDT)
hello to all you wandering Styli!! Steve, I just got back from visiting with Lucky: all's well - she's looking happy and healthy and meowing up a storm! Beautiful weather here in the Lovely Pacific Northwest today!! Mariners are hot, life is good. Sure would love to road trip with ya, Paula!!
mona
Thursday, April 18, 2002 at 16:47:22 (PDT)
I am here in amsterdam and purchased 30 minutes on my visa card. cost about 5 euros. Trip is long but still pleasant. Will be here till about 8:00 local time. I also bought a phone card for 5 euros and I will try to call home soon. catch you all later.
paul@stylos.net
Thursday, April 18, 2002 at 04:34:20 (PDT)
We had a very nice day with Vanessa and Jerome. We went to the beach and went swimming in the swimming pool. Jerome and Vanessa had the day off of school. On Friday, Ana is going to go to school with them. Mark has Friday off, so Steve and Mark will try not to get too bored while the kids are off at school. Things are very nice here and we are glad we came. Hope everything is well with everyone wherever you are. Andrea's post about Mexico reminded me of bringing Ana to Mazatlan when she was six months old. I have never been to a place where they appreciate children more, don't you think, Andy and Vinnie? We'll be here to mid-morning Monday. Tomorrow we will do our gift shopping in Antibes. Tootles...§
Ana & Steve
Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at 15:35:28 (PDT)
Safe and sound in Antibes. Ana is sound asleep and I am not far behind. Nice to see much news from all over. We'll keep in touch. §
Steve & Ana
Monday, April 15, 2002 at 13:55:49 (PDT)
Another travel update: We just returned from Puerto Villarta Mexico. Although it wasn't the most relaxing vacation (chasing a 14 month old) it was absolutely beautiful. The food was amazing...cooked by the staff at the villa, the weather was perfect and Sophie loved the ocean. She would run full speed into the water as soon as we let her down! Our next trip will be to Fairhaven the second week of July, so I look forward to seeing many of you then.
Andrea
Monday, April 15, 2002 at 10:32:16 (PDT)
What rambling siblings I have. Off to Greece, the Riviera, North Carolina. Sounds like we should follow the call of the road, what do you say Mona? (I know you can't join us Mark, as you have company). Please let me travel with you all, at least electronically. Happy trails!
Paula
Monday, April 15, 2002 at 07:19:07 (PDT)
Steve: Thanks for keeping us informed on your progress. It means a lot! While I don't envy you the jet-lag, I would like to be there in Nice, awaiting your arrival. Maybe you can lie on the sands of the Mediterranean and recuperate from the long flight. Enjoy your week!
We are happily anticipating Athena's midnight arrival. To observe "Marathon Day" I have a jig-saw puzzle with a picture of the start of the marathon on it, on the dining room table.
Ramona
Monday, April 15, 2002 at 04:54:53 (PDT)
We are in Amsterdam, at a cyber cafe. So far so good. We're both a bit tired, no sleep last night and the nine hour time change in nine hours always gets to us. We have a few more hours in Amsterdam before we head to France. More later....§
Steve & Ana
Monday, April 15, 2002 at 01:56:37 (PDT)
happy flying, steve and ana! to cameron (and pam!) happy birthdays, i took cam's birthday off, thinking i would catch any party festivities, but then i was so happy to be off work that i left town ... hope it was fun. sandbox was one of my favorite activities as a kid (and, we hear, dave pingree's as well, though he played the simplified version: spoon) love to all, dad and mom: see you soon!
athena
Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 12:30:14 (PDT)
Bon vogage Steve and Ana! How I wish I was going with you. April in the South of France...sun...good food...good company...free time...it all sounds so wonderful. Spring cleaning? I only wish it was that simple.
Paula
Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 04:05:52 (PDT)
Well, the house is clean, the laundry is almost done and we are almost packed....Unfortunately, I need to go in to my office in the morning before the airport to pickup the battery to my laptop. Then its eight days with Mark and family. We can't wait.
It's been awful quiet on the old message board lately. Hope everyone is too busy having too much fun, as opposed to too busy doing too much spring cleaning...
We'll post from France....§
Steve
Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 23:52:48 (PDT)
Wake Up, Everybody!! The weekend's almost here. Hey, how about those Red Sox??
mona
Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 16:40:25 (PDT)
We had a small birthday party for Cameron yesterday - nothing too fancy - mostly family - he seemed to have a good time. His big present was a sandbox - put together by Joey.
Otherwise all is quiet out here in the sticks. I have a cold. Joey and I are still trying to learn a few key phrases in Greek. Joey starts a new job at the golf course tomorrow.
Love the extra hour of daylight in the evening!
Scott
Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 17:08:37 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Cameron, from your greatest of all possible aunts! (perhaps). Hope someone is there to read this and give you the appropriate spankings from me. Love from
Paula
Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 16:52:43 (PST)
Happy Days (Birth and otherwise) to young Mr Cameron! Great to see you hear, Pam. This is a great way for me to keep in touch with what you all are doing back there: I hope you check in often, and I hope you have a great Cameron's Birthday!
mona
Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 08:53:10 (PST)
Well a welcome to you, Pam, and the happiest of birthdays to young Mr. Cameron. I remember a quite a bit of my third birthday. Of course I was away from home, because brother Scott (that would be Father Scott or Grandfather Scott to some of you) was busy being born. I hope Cameron's birthday is a memorable as mine was. Cheers....§
Steve
Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 00:13:57 (PST)
Hello to all! Thanks for the wonderful birthday messages! Cameron, my fellow Aries, will be 3 years old tommorow... Time flies. This is my first message on here, but not my last! Everyone stay Happy and Healthy... Love, Pam...
Pam
Friday, April 05, 2002 at 18:56:59 (PST)
Pam is in Salem for the night, but I will have her check the messageboard when she gets home. Me and Joey and Cameron are hanging out here at the old apt.
At the end of the month the upstairs apt. is going to be available. The current plan is for me to move up there, and Pam and Cam to keep the downstairs.
Lake Williams? Where's that?
Scott
Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 17:01:23 (PST)
Pam please have a happy year. I never met a little kid who impressed me more than you did. And becausw of that lake Williams will always have a special meaning. I am still impressed by you.
Buddy
paul
Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 15:09:26 (PST)
Thanks for the "<" hint, Steve. Right now I am in a computer class, which is a lot of fun. What a great time to read your hint.
Happy Easter to all. I also decorated my eggs too. I am glas that the kid part has not left us. It was definately a fun time decorating hard boiled eggs.
Kim
Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 14:11:32 (PST)
Happy Birthday from us, too. And what upcoming move? We welcome all news, gossip, musings, complaints, whatever.
Ramona
Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 14:00:10 (PST)
Happy Birthday to Pam! Enjoy this beautiful summer day, all for you. I am very excited for you and Scott with the upcoming move. Sounds like you guys will be taking over the whole house. Come shopping at my house! Happy Happy. Love, Paula
Paula
Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 08:31:46 (PST)
Me too, me too! Enjoy it as most you can - you have only a few years left before adulthood sets in ...
Mark
Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 07:27:30 (PST)
Happy Birthday to (((Pam))) from me too!
mona
Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 07:26:03 (PST)
Happy Birthday, Pam...Let's see, this would be 26 for you wouldn't it? Hopefully you'll be way too busy having fun to check to see if there are messages on this board for you. Actually, my last message has been up for so long that we will have to call it the Message Bored. I know it is going to be a great year for both you and Cameron....§
Steve
Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 07:20:10 (PST)