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As for other news, I am now counting the minutes before my
departure from Paula and Mark's house. Heading back to France in
a few hours, unless I should be lucky enough to get bumped again.
Just make it time before the last day of summer. Should even be
some beach days left over there. It has been a long visit, and I
was glad to get a chance to see all of my family, even if some of
the visits were short. I will miss you all, but I am sure I will
be kept busy with my own two whirlwinds. Might even squeeze in
time to find a job. In any event, good luck holding down the fort
on this side. You know where you can find me. my page!!!!
Mark (mark@stylos.net)
- Saturday, September 19, 1998 at 10:04:33 (PDT)
Great pix! Great job. Seems like something's missing though...
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Saturday, September 19, 1998 at 09:01:56 (PDT)
I know, I know! That's Melinda behind those Foster-Grants.
Right?
Scott (@stylos.net)
- Saturday, September 19, 1998 at 07:55:42 (PDT)
Aw thanks, Paulala....So nice, I read it twice. Okay, okay,
whodat on the lawn chair. It didn't seem to fit the story. I am
not saying who I think it is for fear of insulting those it is or
those it ain't. Enjoy the weekend all...§
Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Friday, September 18, 1998 at 15:51:38 (PDT)
Okay. I can't stand it anymore. Has anyone thought to check
out the "Latest News"?
Paula (paula@stylos,net)
- Friday, September 18, 1998 at 15:34:40 (PDT)
Great page, tim!! What's a punter?!
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Friday, September 18, 1998 at 08:08:37 (PDT)
We want to see a pitcure of ana!!!!!! jill says and miranda
timmy & jill (none)
- Thursday, September 17, 1998 at 18:17:26 (PDT)
http://members.tripod.com/~Proggy01/prog.html
Tim Sattery (Timsail@hotmail.com)
- Thursday, September 17, 1998 at 18:14:08 (PDT)
What's the matter? Cat got your tongue?
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Thursday, September 17, 1998 at 07:13:16 (PDT)
Pig Pile on Paula's House!! Yesterday I took Miranda, her
friend Krystal, and Paul on a grueling 7 mile hike. We went up to
Lena Lake in the Olympic Mountains (Washington's Other Mountain
Range). And boy are my knees aching!! Man, I have to do that more
often -- it was great to watch the kids go from "this is
boring" to "look at this cool (rock, fungus,
squirrel...etc)". The lake was gorgeous, and the weather was
too. Now back to work....bummer!
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Monday, September 14, 1998 at 07:32:09 (PDT)
I forgot to say that Jess is having a little trouble with her
email address. Keep trying, but feel free to call or write to her
the old fashioned way.
Paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Sunday, September 13, 1998 at 20:00:07 (PDT)
Great reading, that must be why l keep forgetting to write.
Jess came back to visit this week-end; she has been away two
weeks! We miss her, but she seems to be doing wonderfully, though
over-worked of course. Watching Mark pack up to leave is just
another trauma for us. Too many comings and goings. All a part of
life I guess. I am glad you Worthington Styloses enjoyed NC as we
did. And glad you West Coasters are enjoying each other's
company. Hey, lets all think about planning mom and dad's 50th.
When and where? Should we wait until the end of June when all the
children are out of school? I volunteer our house. Other ideas?
Keeo on writing.
Paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Sunday, September 13, 1998 at 19:31:58 (PDT)
PUE-al-up
Webster (@Dictionary.Central)
- Sunday, September 13, 1998 at 19:08:22 (PDT)
Arrived safe and sound back in Worthington at about 1 PM this
afternoon (Sunday). Spent the night last night in a motel around
Harrisburg PA. Had a great time in NC, thank you to B&R (and
A). Cabin looks great. Wish we could get there more often. Best
wishes to JZSA at college; come see us sometime. And somebody
remind me, how do you pronounce Puyallup?
Scott (@stylos.net)
- Sunday, September 13, 1998 at 12:22:20 (PDT)
All I can say is that it's a good thing that we on the left
coast have things to do other than check this page for news from
afar. Things would get mighty boring. We had yet another fine
barbecue in Kingston today. In fact we just finished it. Betsy is
going to come and spend the night with us, then come with us
tomorrow to the Puyallup Fair and the Northwest Trek (a wildlife
preserve in the shadow of Mt. Rainier). I just wanted to remind
everyone, if you ever plan a trip to the Northwest, be sure to
make it between mid August and mid October. The most reliable
weather and the smallest crowds. I also want to be sure to wish
Brother Mark a happy last week stateside. Even though there is no
real difference between 3000 and 7000 miles, especially when your
communication is cyber based, I feel like we are losing him all
over again. Been great to have you around Mark, and thanks for
the website.....Adios.....§
Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Saturday, September 12, 1998 at 19:30:12 (PDT)
Fear not, Jess, Help is on its way. Get my number from your
mom, and give me a call at work. First, find out from J.
Pinkerton at Marlboro the name of your POP and SMTP mail servers
(don't worry, he will know what you are talking about), and be
next your machine when you call. Talk to you soon ...
Mark (mark@stylos.net)
- Monday, September 07, 1998 at 21:25:46 (PDT)
Hey all! Anyone computer oriented wanna help me figure out how
to get my mail????????? call me at 1-802-258-9373 thanks!
congrats Pam!!!!!!! someone tell UNCLE Scott he won't be old for
a few months yet!
Jessamyn (jstylos@Marlboro.edu)
- Monday, September 07, 1998 at 16:14:39 (PDT)
Hi: Now for news from west of the continental divide. First of
all, Athena, I felt the same way as you did about the sliding
rock when I saw it, but it turns out that there is one in
Washington State as well, and Lord knows we have some good
lawyers here. Next, I took Paul Pingree and a friend to the
baseball game yesterday, then had another nice Barbecue with the
westernmost Styloses, the Stylos/Pingrees. Happy to report that
all here are doing well. Go, Thene, or Row, Thene, as the case
may be. And have a great time in NC, Linda, Scott, Melissa and
Joey. Keep those cards and letters coming...§
Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Sunday, September 06, 1998 at 23:00:31 (PDT)
well i guess that bit of news was hard to follow. . .i do have
this to say: that scott and linda and joey and melissa all
arrived down here safely . . . i drove to brevard this morning
and we all had fried chicken and corn for lunch and went to the
cradle of forestry. The sliding rock was too full and crowded
though so we didn't get to have that particular brand of fun ( i
always say about the sliding rock, they would never allow this in
massachusetts because of potential lawsuits . . .) now i am back
at school finishing my homework so i can go to bed early because
for those of you who might not have heard, yes, i have joined the
clemson crew team . . . only land practices so far but they still
make us get up awful early. That's the news from south of the
mason dixon line . . .
athena (here)
- Sunday, September 06, 1998 at 17:29:43 (PDT)
Don't you mean, you've always been a great fancy aunt?
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, September 01, 1998 at 18:41:11 (PDT)
i've always fancied being great aunt athena myself . . . go
pam and chris! there's gonna be a long line of eager happy arms
waiting to hold that bebe. . .miss you all but happy to hear
everyone's cyber voices love from athena
athena (athena@stylos.net)
- Monday, August 31, 1998 at 12:45:45 (PDT)
Grampa Scott? Very funny Great Uncle Mark.
Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Monday, August 31, 1998 at 11:31:22 (PDT)
heh...i have a site but if anyone is interested you'll just
have to wait. just wanted to say thanx to ana ^_^ who was really
quite right in her thoughts and steve whom i know must have
shared them ^_~. love to all ^_^
melinda (melinda@stylos.net)
- Monday, August 31, 1998 at 07:24:44 (PDT)
You turn around for a minute and see what happens! I also send
my congratulations to Pam and Chris. Are we the older generation
already? Exciting times, these. Best of luck to ALL of us going
through these amazing life events. That is Pam...Mona...Tim...
Mark.. Steve...Jess..actually I guess it is most all of us. Keep
writing!
paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Monday, August 31, 1998 at 03:50:04 (PDT)
WOW!!! I am thrilled to pieces! Now ain't that somethin'...
((((((((((((Pam)))))))))) - how wonderful! And (((((((Tim))))))
-- I agree with Steve - love hearing your voice around here. And
(((((Jess))))) at Marlboro!! What a time, indeed. This is simply
breathtaking. Makes my own starting a new job tomorrow pale in
comparison. For the record, I'll be on the US test team, testing
FrontPage, the marvelous program that Brother Mark uses to put
this li'l ol' webstie together. Well, congratulations all around
-- Uncle Dave says "hi!", and I'm planning on being in
North Carolina for Mom s brithday, around the middle of October.
Stay well, all, and don't forget the extra iron, Pam! Best of
luck to all!!!
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Sunday, August 30, 1998 at 21:24:29 (PDT)
Greetings All from Master Mark. A big congratulations goes out
to Chris and Pam. How fun it will be saying Grandpa Scott!
(Knowing that I will be safe for at least a few more years...)
Three more weeks of work Stateside for me, and I will be keeping
track off you from back on the sunny Riviera. Just not the same
here since Jerome and Vanessa are not here to ask me "What
is this?" and "Why is that?".
A hearty Welcome Back to the East Coast goes out to Tim and
Jillian. If you have not yet visited Tim's Web
Site, now is a good of a time as any! And if you have
anything or links you would like to see on this site, just let me know. That is all for
now, and a happy end of Summer to all of you.
Mark (Webmaster@Stylos.Net)
- Sunday, August 30, 1998 at 20:08:02 (PDT)
Wow!!! Congrats to Pam and Chris on young Steve. §
Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Sunday, August 30, 1998 at 20:05:24 (PDT)
Speaking of children, here comes the next generation! Pam and
her long-time partner Chris are expecting a baby next April. With
an April birthday, it should fit right into this family. Pam has
a feeling it's going to be a boy.
Scott (scott@stylos.net)
- Sunday, August 30, 1998 at 18:17:54 (PDT)
Melinda - The only child thing works great! Good luck!!!
Ana (@home)
- Sunday, August 30, 1998 at 08:15:40 (PDT)
Yes, it is true. We drove Jessamyn to Marlboro College
yesterday and left her there. (YIKES!) She seemed to fit right
in, having brought with her many of her toys and things that make
her own Jess. It was a very proud and poignant moment. I miss her
already; it is MUCH too quiet here. Melinda is interested to see
how this only child thing works. Jessamyn's new address is P.O.
Box 26, Marlboro College, Marlboro Vermont 05344. Phone in her
room is 802 258-9373. Email will be Jessamyn@stylos.net. GO JESS!
We love you.
Paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Sunday, August 30, 1998 at 05:25:45 (PDT)
Apparently, Tim tried to install his own link on the
guestbook, and it has somehow corrupted the page. I'm sure
Brother Mark will be able to fix it as soon as he sees it. And
watch out, Timmy, Mark is in Boston this weekend, and he takes
alot of pride in this site. Only kidding, Tim. We are all happy
to have you more involved in our (yes, that is our, as in
including you) family. And we certainly would not want to
discourage your becoming cyber-savvy. Hope to hear from all
soon......§
Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Saturday, August 29, 1998 at 15:13:16 (PDT)
news from brevard--dad is out cooking steaks, we have
neighbors over, having trouble getting the guestbook up. Missing
you all . . . come down for steaks and lemonade!
athena (astylos@clemson)
- Saturday, August 29, 1998 at 15:06:42 (PDT)
Thanks a lot for all your thoughtful wishes. I might have been
president of these United States If I had worked harder and
practiced lying but even that would not have given me more
gladness, happiness, sense of well being, or sense of pride that
I feel in being part of this family. And as for my birthday I
don't feel a day older than 72. But all kidding aside I have been
most fortunate, not only in the family we raised but also in the
family I was raised.. Even though there are memories better
forgotten my original family had a good share of love and good
wishes for all of us. So mitera kai patera I want you to know I
am grateful and wish I had told you this a lot sooner. But I
guess we were all busy finding an identity and a way to get to
not being poor to show our gratefulness for what we had. As to
the family we raised there are no regrets or at least none I can
think of right now. I love you all and you are all very special
in you own unique ways. So thanks.
paul stylos (stylos@citcom.net)
- Saturday, August 29, 1998 at 09:07:46 (PDT)
They like you! They really like you!!! heh heh . And so do I.
More than a lot. You know what I mean. I wish more people would
have birthdays, so I could get to read prolific postings like
these everyday!!
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Friday, August 28, 1998 at 21:08:04 (PDT)
So this is getting rough. Paula tells me that I have just
written your wishes for your next birthday, your 74th, and that I
should also give you best wishes for this birthday, your 73rd. So
be it. But what matter--you are ageless. Mark
Mark Allan (nena@concentric.net)
- Friday, August 28, 1998 at 18:35:07 (PDT)
Oh Yeah, and I meant to say not just today but the whole year
too. But you probably guessed that. Love, Your soon to be without
his dear Jess who is going out into the world enrichened for all
the gifts given her by her dear grandfather, you, Mark
Mark Allan (nena@concentric.net)
- Friday, August 28, 1998 at 18:31:53 (PDT)
Buddy!!!!!! Happy BuddyDay, Buddy... At Seventy-Four your
wisdom, warmth, and good humor only continue to grow. I feel
lucky to know you. Yes, so this is to say/wish that today be
interesting, engaging, amusing, and generally worthy of he who as
you is living it. Your adoptive son, Mark
Mark Allan (nena@concentric.net)
- Friday, August 28, 1998 at 18:28:34 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Buddy from Scott and family! We're thinking
of you and wish we could be there in person(s), but will have to
wait until we come down there next weekend. It will be Scott,
Linda, Joe and lissa making the trip. Jeff will be starting
classes that week so he will stay behind. Stay cool, and we'll
see you soon.
Scott & Family (scott@stylos.net)
- Friday, August 28, 1998 at 18:24:38 (PDT)
Hey good Bud "They say it's your birthday, duh nu nu nu
nu nu nu nu!" enjoy also, from now on I'll be at Marlboro
college so anyone interested in recapturing his/her youth by
living college over vicariously through me is more than welcome
to write me at a number I'm sure Marky boy will be able to find
before too long...and Jeff, maybe I'll make it to the adults
table this Thanksgiving. maybe love, Jessamyn (the freshman)
Jessamyn (Jessamyn@Stylos.net)
- Friday, August 28, 1998 at 12:01:13 (PDT)
And a great birthday to you dad from the west coast. I told
Ana this morning that it was your big day and she was excited. Of
course, her next question was how many more days until MY
birthday. She goes back to her mom tomorrow. We had a great
summer visit, and seeing you guys in NC was definitely the
highlight. Hopefully we will have more time to spend there next
summer. You are loved by many, dad, and should be proud of the
you and your bridal unit have done with your family. Take good
care, and may your 74th year be the best one yet. §
Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Friday, August 28, 1998 at 10:15:46 (PDT)
Happy Birthday King!!! You don't look a day over 70, never
mind 73. Rumor has it $H is turning over today. Well enjoy your
birthday, King. Play some 99 with the grandkids and hit a bucket
of balls for me. Reading the Soul of Golf right now, pretty good
book. About a journalist from NC that travels around America
playing golf. Not a bad job!! Well enjoy DOC, hit em straight.
GMAN
GMAN (gmanok@worldnet.att.net)
- Friday, August 28, 1998 at 07:48:05 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Doc. Your son mark was kind enough to notify us
of your Birthday. Best Wishes, Gary Hall
Gary Hall (ghalljr@snet.net)
- Friday, August 28, 1998 at 06:36:45 (PDT)
Happy birthday Dad. I hope you have planned a day of
celebration. good food, good fun, and good thoughts. You
certainly have our good wishes. I love you.
paula (paula@stylos,net)
- Friday, August 28, 1998 at 04:33:18 (PDT)
A very special Birthday Wish to Panagiotis, roughing out this
one in North Carolina. We love you, Dad.
Mark (mark@stylos.net)
- Thursday, August 27, 1998 at 20:22:18 (PDT)
greetings from south carolina . . . school started for me last
week and it looks like a good semester . . . new car, new
apartment, new desk at school. All changes for the good. I am
hoping to do some good work this year and to decide soon if i
want to stay here after this year or transfer , , , meantime i am
putting my portfolio together. I had a good time seeing everybody
this summer and missed those i missed and none of the visits were
long enough but i like the neo family tradition down at the
cabin. Looking forward to seeing scott and co in a few weeks . .
. love to all from athena
athena (athena@stylos.net)
- Wednesday, August 26, 1998 at 14:28:57 (PDT)
hi mark could you put a link to my web page on your page? i'll
send the link to you and maby you can post it alright bye.
Tim Jr (timsail@hotmail.com)
- Monday, August 24, 1998 at 13:44:24 (PDT)
We made it back to France! Thank you all for the nice visit.
Hope to see you again next year.
Vanessa and Jerome (vj@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, August 18, 1998 at 15:12:37 (PDT)
Backatcha, Louie!! Great to hear from you. Tell me what you've
been up to since 20 years ago in Belchertown! And Vanessa, I
can't wait till I get the chance to play with you, too!
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Sunday, August 16, 1998 at 21:16:37 (PDT)
I am going to France tomorrow. Yaya, you are my favorite
grandmother. I love everybody, and my grandfather too. I will
come back in all the big vacations.
Vanessa (Vanessa@stylos.net)
- Sunday, August 16, 1998 at 16:19:32 (PDT)
YASOU FELLOS STYLOSES. LOUIS STYLOS HAS FINALLY ENTERED THE
90'S. LISA AND I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIGUIRE THIS THING OUT.
PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH US. TALK W/ YOU SOON. LOU
LOUIS STYLOS (LOU061857)
- Sunday, August 16, 1998 at 14:16:30 (PDT)
Well, hard to be inside when the weather has been so nice. It
seems that summer in the Pacific Northwest happens in August and
September. Ana and I are happily spending August in a small beach
house in Gig Harbor. Out of respect to the view and to Ana, I
didn't bring a computer and didn't have a phone hooked up (my
mobile phone doesn't work there). In a way, it is like still
being on vacation, if being a single working parent can ever be a
vacation. We've done plenty of reading and walking on the beach.
Ana has been swimming up a storm, although she still wears a life
preserver when swimming in the sound. And for a few days, she
can't go over her head, while her ears heal from last week's
piercing. We trust that you all had a nice 60th birthday party
for Dick Straley. Mark, when do you head back to France? Keep the
post-it's coming!!!! Hope all is well.....§
Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, August 11, 1998 at 14:04:07 (PDT)
Sorry to keep you hanging. The jury is still out, but things
are looking good at this point. That vague enough for you? I'll
let you know when things firm up. Meantime, it's another
beautiful Seafair Sunday in Seattle....wish you were here. Well,
one at a time, anyway. :)
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Sunday, August 09, 1998 at 10:36:26 (PDT)
There's alot of coming and going in Worthington. Joey gets
back from his canoe trip this evening. Also hoping to see Mark
and kids tonight. Linda and the kids leave for Maine tomorrow.
Nice pictures from Thesoliniki. Any way to put some captions with
them.
Scott (scott@stylos.net)
- Friday, August 07, 1998 at 08:21:48 (PDT)
So Mona, what is the word?
Paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Wednesday, August 05, 1998 at 17:44:19 (PDT)
Good thoughts and wishes and crossed fingers to Mona. We made
it back to MA last night after a long ride from N.C., made easier
thanks to Dad's help at the wheel. We also stopped at liberty
park, and had time to do the statue thing. Even though we missed
the first boat, Vanessa's good looks and a friendly ranger got us
up to the crown. Just winding down before the return to France in
a couple of weeks. Hope to make it to see Scott before they all
leave. What else is new?
Mark & Family (mark@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, August 04, 1998 at 08:29:42 (PDT)
Thanks for the vacation reports, y'all! With any luck some of
us Pingrees will be joining in the fun next summer.
Meantime....folks, if you want to send good thoughts my way this
afternoon, please do. I'm waiting to hear back about an
opportunity that could really change my life for the better, so
keep your fingers crossed!
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, August 04, 1998 at 07:16:52 (PDT)
And Melinda and I made it safely home. Stayed last night in
Chambersburg PA, arriving in Acton around 3:00 today. Neither of
us has yet caught up to the fast Northern pace. And it is hot.
Had a great time with those of you who could make it to NC. We
will do it again next year!
Paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Monday, August 03, 1998 at 15:23:13 (PDT)
Pooped.....Ana and I made it back safe and sound. Had a nice
drive to NY, spent an hour or so at Liberty Park (didn't have
time to do the ferry thing) and made the first flight we tried
for and even got back a half hour early. Sorry to miss those we
missed, and happy to see those we saw. We'll be back!!!! §
Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Sunday, August 02, 1998 at 21:38:21 (PDT)
Phew! I'm most of the way through Paul's Birthday Weekend.
Yesterday was a madhouse of running around, eating pizza and ice
cream cake, ending with four 8 year olds watching scary movies
and crashing on the living room floor. Today's activities include
making Creepy Crawlers, playing video games and returning guests
to their homes. Then David and Paul will head in to town on the
ferry, walk over to the Kingdome and *not* watch Randy Johnson
pitch against David Cone (sp?) and the Yankees. The game will be
nationally televised - so if you're watching, keep an eye out for
the two Pings! In the Betsy department, she cantered for the
first time yesterday, and thought it was quite a thrill! Needless
to say, I'm proud as can be of my little ones, and hope some of
you will get the chance to come out and see for yourselves!
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Sunday, August 02, 1998 at 10:44:44 (PDT)
Vacation is coming to an end. Ana and I are at Gail
Mosession's, with Gail and Teddy, and getting ready for
tomorrow's drive to New York, and flight to Seattle. We spent the
day with Timmy and Jillian in Marblehead. Ana showed off her new
swimming and diving skills in their pool. The weather in Boston
is perfect. We'll be posting our safe return confirmation soon.
It was great to see everyone, now we can't wait until our next
vacation. Lots of hellos from Gail and Ted.........§
Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Saturday, August 01, 1998 at 21:10:09 (PDT)
TGIF. Supposed to be a nice weekend coming up around these
parts in Western Mass. Joey is leaving for a 1 week canoe trip in
Maine tomorrow at 5:30 AM. He's recovering from his whooping
cough and sinusitis just about in time, but still whoops once in
a while. Linda, Lissa and Joe will all take a week in Maine the
following week. Jeff and I will hold down the fort and keep our
noses to the grindstone. Jeff's doing well with his chemistry
class and thinks he will take some more classes at Berkshire
Community College in the fall. Linda is making a nice stone patio
outside our back door. Come see it!
Scott (scott@stylos.net)
- Friday, July 31, 1998 at 18:26:12 (PDT)
Bye, bye Steve and Ana, on their way up North. Cool in the
cabin. Fireworks, bonfires and pinball on the porch.
Paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 13:49:51 (PDT)
Athena made it just in time for the end of supper. Hurray! And
she brought us 3 dozen ears of Hadley corn. Double hurray!
Paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 17:44:58 (PDT)
Greetings from San Francisco. Sounds like you have quite a
crowd down on the farm. Steve did you make it OK on the passes?
When are you guys going to be in boston? Looking forward to it.
I've arranged my sked so I'll only work 7 days in Aug. Call or
E-Mail or write or just show up. Hello to all........ MF
Mark Friedman (MDFriedman@CompuServe.Com)
- Friday, July 24, 1998 at 10:35:02 (PDT)
The count is up to 9. I know because Vanessa counts to set the
table. Steve and Ana made it here last night. This morning the
three youngest young'uns are off to camp. Mark is, well I'll let
him tell that story, Melinda is asleep on the couch (as a
teenager who spends all night on the computer should) and I am
waiting for Dad to come back and make bacon and eggs. Lots of
delicious blueberries. We await Athena and Jessamyn Saturday.
Anyone else?
Paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 06:12:14 (PDT)
Would if I could....I actually had a good day today, I think.
:) I'll tell you about it in email.
Mona (Monalee@stylos.net)
- Monday, July 20, 1998 at 19:48:04 (PDT)
Hey there! Ana and I should be arriving at the cabin on
Wednesday. Ana is looking forward to making it three years in a
row, to seeing her cousins and other relatives, and to going back
to camp, if only for a few days. I'm looking forward to a little
R&R myself. We will probably be spending about 8 or 9 days
there, and heading back to Seattle, with a weekend stop in
Boston. Ya'll come on down, ya'hear!
Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Monday, July 20, 1998 at 11:57:43 (PDT)
Melinda and I made it to the Layne Laurel Lodge. The trip was
long and scenic. We entertained each other and listened to music
and stories. All is well here; Vanessa and Jerome are off at
camp, Mark and Dad junk yard hopping, Melinda reading, Mom
pulling kudzu, and me reporting it all. Come join us!
Paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Monday, July 20, 1998 at 08:40:19 (PDT)
Hi Mark (Stylos)! Hope your family time down south is going
well. Tech question. How come when I go to Ramona's birthday
pictures I loose the "back" arrow and have to reenter
the main page through the "location:" route. Mark
(Allan)!
Mark Allan (nena@concentric.net)
- Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 14:56:21 (PDT)
Phew! That's much easier on my browser! Steve is at the
Mariner's game with Ana, Betsy and Paul right now. I'm enjoying
the waning moments of my time "off". Catch a crawdad
for me! But leave them turtles be!!
Mona (Monalee@stylos.net)
- Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 13:42:53 (PDT)
All is well down on the farm - expecting Paula and Melinda
today, more to follow. If you are looking for the old stuff,
click on the link below.
Mark (Mark@Stylos.net)
- Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 07:08:58 (PDT)
The current number at the cabin is 828-675-0752. So far we are
five here: P and R plus Mark, Vanessa and Jerome. We expect Paula
and Melinda by Sunday, latest. We're having perfect weather at
the moment. Mark has been sawing and splitting firewood. Vanessa
and Jerome go to a camp 3 hours a day in Burnsville, and keep
things lively here the rest of the time. They're improving their
English, we're improving our French. Miranda, welcome home and
thanks for sending us a card. We're looking forward to a posting
with lots of details about "what I did this summer".
Keep this thing alive, you guys, now that we have it conveniently
set up. Ramona, Mom, Yaya.
Ramona (ramona@stylos.net)
- Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 09:17:08 (PDT)
Today I drive down to pick up Miranda. I expect to be blinded
by her tan: working on that was her singular mission. The weather
is overcast, as it has been all week. I went to a High Tech
Career fair yesterday, and got some encouraging leads, as well as
a good sense of how in demand testers are these days. Even talked
to Siemens, Dad, and wonder if they're still using MUMPS. Anyway,
I do hope someone will post here, or at least send me the new
phone # for the cabin: I'm missing you all, as ever.
Mona (@stylos.net)
- Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 08:34:43 (PDT)
Vive La France!! Congratulations on the huge World Cup
victory! Betsy and I are watching the rerun of The Odyssey on TV,
and loving it. It reminds me of listening to Dad read of Greek
heroes, with all the siblings crowded around.
Mona (@stylos.net)
- Monday, July 13, 1998 at 15:57:03 (PDT)
okay, we made it home safely ... except melinda who is still
in london til sunday ... good to be home ... i kissed the
massachusetts ground this morning happy full moon
athena (athenakvs@hotmail.com)
- Friday, July 10, 1998 at 04:26:13 (PDT)
Soccer? Did someone say Soccer? Vanessa and Jerome would like
to note that their continued support has brought France to the
finals against Brazil. Vive le France! Vive le Football!
V and J (Hooligans@stylos.net)
- Wednesday, July 08, 1998 at 17:44:44 (PDT)
Bravo! Thanks for the messages from the "on the
road" crew. The next best thing to being there. It was fun
to follow you along on the map. Even though my little map doesn't
have Phillipe or Santorini that I could find. You'll have to show
me when you're back. Speaking of soccer, here's some statistics
from Time magazine: percentage of English men who would rather
watch world cup soccer on TV than have sex with the woman of
their dreams-95%; percentage of Americans who know that the world
cup has something to do with soccer-50%. Anyways, can't wait to
see those travel photos. Have a happy and safe trip home
everybody. Love, Scott.
Scott (scott@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, July 07, 1998 at 19:50:46 (PDT)
one final posting from your grecian correspondent...the
brazil--holland game is on tv as you might know, everyone here is
watching . . .melinda and i did rent a skooter after all after
much careful deliberation, don't worry all is well...even mark (
he had his own ) all is winding up successfully, one more boat
ride to athens then a plane ride thursday morning . . . hope
mark's trip was fun and successful, and miranda's too, looking
forward to seeing you all real soon . . . weather continues
cooler but we all got sunburnt a little today (except dad)
melinda and i couldn't resist renting one of those tropical
umbrellas on the beach today (photo op don't you know) we bought
electric fans to take with us from hotel to hotel to help us
sleep, we may leave them at our final hotel, the phaedra in
athens with the owner who let us store our luggage there . .
.hope everyone is well and happy and ready to have us home
because here we come! love from the greek island four
athena (athenakvs@hotmail.com)
- Tuesday, July 07, 1998 at 12:50:12 (PDT)
yes we are on paros yes there are palm trees yes we miss you
all. We have eaten a great deal of souvlaki and spaghetti
boleneze (dad) tzaziki and greek salads (mark and athena) luckily
mark and athena have similar tastes as do (as dad pointed out)
buddy and melinda. I have had some of the best fish i've ever had
and so very fresh. Not to mention octopus. The water is wonderful
for swimming, the surrounding bodies are all tan and young and
beautiful everyone speaks english at least on this island and
they all have cell phones that go off at any given moment and you
don't know what language they will start speaking into it. We saw
the ruins and the wall frescoes in there (santorini) i bought the
beautiful book for any one who's interested . . . i went with dad
and we had both really liked them. I like going around with dad
because we are treated like long lost relatives no matter where
we go. I truly wish you ALL could have come on this trip....
Sounds like there will be a gathering of the clan here in october
for giannis' wedding for anyone who wants to catch up . . . i do
highly recommend it. Fillipei is especially beautiful for those
who like mountains and the thessoloniki relatives are worth the
trip right there (brush up on your greek though) and as for the
islands well they are just little tropical paradises. Come on
down! Meantime i will see many of you in massachusetts or in
north carolina Much much love from your wandering sister athena
p.s. eight roles of film and counting . . .
athena (athenakvs@hotmail.com)
- Monday, July 06, 1998 at 13:48:28 (PDT)
thank you all for the birthday greetings :) it turns out
athena and i will not be renting a skooter as planned, better to
not come home in bodybags. it is hot, we just discovered we are
just ending a large heatwave (the hottest it has been in 10
years) well thanx again. love to you all :) oh yeah...any gift
requests? speak now or forever hold your peace...
melinda (greece...hahahaha)
- Monday, July 06, 1998 at 10:25:01 (PDT)
News from France - Here we are! Heading back Stateside in a
couple of days!
Mark (Mark@Stylos.net)
- Monday, July 06, 1998 at 08:06:06 (PDT)
Happy Fourth of July from sunny Fairhaven. You are all missing
a great party! Hope eveything is fine. Looking forward to
greeting the Greek travelers.
Bill (bill@stylos.net)
- Saturday, July 04, 1998 at 13:16:18 (PDT)
Mark! News from France?
Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Friday, July 03, 1998 at 18:02:25 (PDT)
Hi All! Wow, Athena, you make it sound very appealing. Ana and
I are in Portland celebrating the tenth annual fourth of the
seventh with the Neidigs (John, Barbara, Harper and Cecille).
Seems like all of their friends started their families in their
forties, so we somehow skip a generation. And it doesn't even
seem to impact the generation gap. Needless to say, Ana and I fit
right in. We are still planning to come to North Carolina late in
July. We are shooting for July 23rd or so until August 3rd or so.
We are flying standby (thanks again, Mark F.) so our schedule
will be a bit unpredictable. We still haven't decided whether to
rent a car. Any suggestions? Here's to a happy, healthy and safe
Independence Day!!! §
Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Friday, July 03, 1998 at 17:58:20 (PDT)
That was WONderful, Athena. Thank you, thank you. I miss you
more!
Mona (@stylos.net)
- Friday, July 03, 1998 at 11:00:16 (PDT)
Say, why do we call this a guestbook? It has become a family
bulletin board. While at the Appalachian State University last
week I passed by the computer room and saw a staff member from
the dulcimer workshop there, so I went in and asked to borrow the
internet for a momentito and so I was able to get news from both
the travelers and the stay-at-homers. I am now back in Brevard.
All is well here. I hope everybody finds a way to celebrate the
Fourth of the Seventh. Keep posting, Paul, Athena, Melinda and
Mark and we'll keep eagerly reading. RLS (Athena, thanks for the
lengthy travel commentaries. They're great!)
Ramona (ramona@stylos.net)
- Friday, July 03, 1998 at 10:31:19 (PDT)
hey! we're in santorini now, which we all agree is one of the
best places yet . .. . it is just a little cooler (still hot
though -- quote from dad "there's no need for this kind of
heat " but it is clean and white and the ocean is a deep
electric blue. We found this internet cafe but the system seems
slow and a little funky, i hope this works . . . i can't access
my hotmail (nor can any of the other frustrated americans) but at
least we have the home sweet homepage. We continue to eat well,
nap alot, get along good. The islands seem even more relaxed than
the mainland. We found peanut butter for melinda and dad, and a
beautiful expensive hotel for mark to drool over (we're staying
in a cheap clean and homey one) there are donkeys and tele-trams
and boats and good fruit and cheap pistachios. We are rotating
the same three novels between us, and getting to know eachother
much better. Everything is as blue and white as the greek flag.
Tons of tanned beefcake and cheesecake. And a restaurant called
Mamas (the sign says: mama loves you babies) where dad got a big
american breakfast. The sky is a dome of blue, the sun is strong
and hot, there are palm trees enough to make us feel like we are
really on vacation and americans enough to make us feel not too
far from home. The streets are shiny black cobble, the pace is
slow and loud. Scooters every where. Very interesting reenforced
concrete construction (and lots of half finished buildings) lots
of older men in cafes with nothing seemingly to do but drink
greek coffee, twirl their worry beads and give us directions.
Well that was more in athens. Here is a much younger and more
industrious crowd. We are all struck by how clean it is here
compared to athens. And how much easier to breathe. We are happy
to be in a hotel for more than one night. We are thinking of four
days here and two on paros before we head back to athens
wednesday night to head home thursday morning. We will fly right
through the full moon (in cancer) and be home six something
thursday night after dropping melinda at a london hotel. It is
nice to sleep late instead of charging off to the next site. I am
headed for the beach myself and maybe a cool drink. It is nice to
be on a contained island where none of us can get too lost.
Wishin you all were here to share in the hot fun (and decision
making) we love you all even though it is hard to access the
email to tell you personally. Looking forward to seeing you in
our next rendez-vousies. Mark, i got your brief message and will
try to answer if this system lets me. Love from athena
athena (athenakvs@hotmail.com)
- Friday, July 03, 1998 at 03:00:32 (PDT)
I just got an email from athena who says that, alas, they are
temporarily unable to access our web page. I'm sure they
(especially Melinda) will keep trying. She wanted to tell all of
us virtual travelers that they are alive and well, and on their
way to Santorini. I talked to Melinda and Dad today and can
attest to their good health. I hope they are taking lots of
pictures and committing everything to memory for our enjoyment.
Stay cool!
Paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Wednesday, July 01, 1998 at 15:25:03 (PDT)
Hi Melinda, how's tricks, or birthdays? Not suffering from any
Internet withdrawal, are you? Our paths will soon cross over
there, when I get the kids. I spoke to them today, and when I
mentioned to Vanessa the people she would see, she said "and
Melinda". You are missed and loved around the world. Oh yeah
- happy birthday!
Maintenance Man (support@stylos.net)
- Monday, June 29, 1998 at 23:05:41 (PDT)
Hey Melinda! I bet it is hot there. I hope you are keeping our
dads in line. How is your greek coming along? Finding plenty of
souvenirs? How about other 15 year olds? We look forward to
hearing all about it. Take good care and Happy Trails...
Uncle Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Monday, June 29, 1998 at 06:26:21 (PDT)
I love you too! I bet you're having the time of your life!! I
hope you are, anyway. Yeah, Maui. It's a long story. But she
earned it, she deserves it, and, hey, it just seemed to work out
that way. I'm hoping she'll find an internet hook up and post
something, if only email. I can almost smell the tropical
breezes.....oh well - it's Monday, back to...you know...that four
letter word that starts with "w". Make it a good one,
you all.
Mona (@stylos.net)
- Monday, June 29, 1998 at 06:15:49 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Melinda, wherever you are. I miss you, and hope
you are having a fantastic time. Make this fifteenth birthday a
memorable one. I love you.
Mama (paula@stylos.net)
- Monday, June 29, 1998 at 03:54:33 (PDT)
Mona....Hawaii???????????
Paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Sunday, June 28, 1998 at 13:55:13 (PDT)
okay it's friday now and mark and melinda have arrived safely.
I have taken on the role of little napolean junior and marched
them into a stupor today. We saw the parthenon and ate in a
delicious taverna that mark picked out of the guidebook. Both
travelers doing well inspite of lack of sleep. Tonight we are
going to the plaka for dinner and then tomorrow we are renting a
car to go to delphi and then the peloponnese. A big
airconditioned car. Dad and i had a little one. But we're
travelling in style now. Affordability in numbers. Weather here
bright and hot. Haven't seen any rain yet in our ten plus days.
We may not be near an internet cafe till we get back from our car
trip in a week, so don't worry if you don't hear from us. Who
wants what souvenir? Mark is already a haggling expert. Greek or
no greek. Much love to everyone, we truly wish you all were here.
athena (athenakvs@hotmail.com)
- Friday, June 26, 1998 at 08:47:11 (PDT)
Plan for the day: I'm driving Miranda down to Portland, so she
can catch a flight to Maui.....don't ask.
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Friday, June 26, 1998 at 08:13:21 (PDT)
To the traveling Styloses, and the stay-at-home ones, and the
rest of the world: I'm leaving Brevard for the cabin tomorrow for
one night to catch Becky and David while they are around, then on
up to West Jefferson to spend Sat.night with a friend of Laurie's
and then on Sunday to Boone for the dulcimer week until Friday. I
expect to be home late the night of July 3rd. All is well (and
hot )here. The email and internet has become very important to me
of late, especially since not much of interest comes through the
postal system. I have arranged for telephone hook-up for the
cabin starting July 7th. The best we can do with internet hook-up
is to continue using Citcom and paying 10cents a minute while
we're hooked up. Hopefully we'll have too many other things to do
so we can keep online time to a minimum. Paul and Athena, keep
sending travel notes. It's a great way to keep us all informed.
We're all there with the 4 of you in spirit. Love, RLS
ramona (ramona@stylos.net)
- Thursday, June 25, 1998 at 16:38:28 (PDT)
Thanks for the update, Dad. It's always a pleasure to see your
postings, although it feels kind of like cheating. Like we are
not supposed to know how it went until you get back or something.
Tim has been with me all week. That has been a pleasure. He and
Jillian are headed back east for the summer on saturday. I am
trying to arrange for them to make a short trip to NC in late
July. We'll keep you posted, pun intended. §
Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Thursday, June 25, 1998 at 13:54:49 (PDT)
We just got back to Athens and what can I say. We could not
have been treated better or been happier or luckier. First of all
we found the styloses in Thessaloniki without even having the
proper address and if you think that is not a trip imagine
stopping to ask someone where a particular suburb is and finding
you are just two blocks from where you want to be. I cannot tell
you how cordial the folks were and particularly how happy and
glad they were to meet Athena. We proceeded to phillipe where
Thene and I had the third floor suite. Christos seemed quite
strong inspite of his near ninety years and Little napolean takes
good care of him but tolerates no nonsense. We have taken many
pictures and will have more to say when we get home. We have a
room for Melinda and Mark and we even have a hotel where we can
park a car so we will have little problem meeting them. Ramona
the hotel is next to the Omonia where we have stayed but now is
being raised. We also overlook the Music store where you bought
the bazookie. Good reading your messages and Mona Do have a very
good year.
buddy (stylos.net)
- Thursday, June 25, 1998 at 11:12:09 (PDT)
Bon Voyage to the lucky travelers!
Mark (mls@stylos.net)
- Wednesday, June 24, 1998 at 14:50:07 (PDT)
OK, OK here it is: this guy at work was giving away tickets he
wasn't using for this home stand. So, me and Betsy are sitting
there (right behind 1st base), and I hear this "Betsy,
Betsy!", and not 6 rows back were Steve and Tim! Wild! They
had just bought the tickets off a guy out front at the last
minute. Couldn't have planned it that way. They moved over to
some empty seats next to us, and we had a nice visit, and a great
time watching the game together.
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Wednesday, June 24, 1998 at 08:06:17 (PDT)
Hey, Tim! It's good to see a new face (?) and all that clip
art stuff!. I want to learn to do that. To everybody else: I'm
back on line and my e-mail is open for business, thanks to Mark
and a spare computer. I will be out of town, however from Friday
June 26 until the Fourth of July. I will be fraternizing with a
big bunch of other dulcimer nuts in Boone, NC. I will check in on
my return, so send mail anyway. Ramona
ramona (ramona@stylos.net)
- Wednesday, June 24, 1998 at 07:41:51 (PDT)
baseball GAME!!!!!!!!!
Tim (bla@bla.com)
- Tuesday, June 23, 1998 at 20:36:54 (PDT)
Hi how are you doing? I'm fine I just rescently went to a
Baseball geme with Steve and we saw Mona and Betsie there it was
a lot of fun and I hope to see more of you soon this summer
>)))'>
Tim Slattery Jr AKA Steve's Step Son (none@none.com)
- Tuesday, June 23, 1998 at 20:35:54 (PDT)
Help! I can't get a dial-tone on my computer so no email, no
internet. I finally thought of coming to the library and finding
out what the scoop is from Greece. I'll keep doing that, Athena
and Paul, so keep posting. All is well on Wilson Drive and Paul,
your rose bush by the drive way has a very large and beautiful
rose on it. Give my greetings to the in-laws I have never met.
Athena, try ear-plugs. Keep cool if you can. Love, RLS
ramona (ramona@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, June 23, 1998 at 13:42:12 (PDT)
Hey Steve! Tell them about the baseball game.
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, June 23, 1998 at 09:43:24 (PDT)
mmmmmmm....Delphi
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Monday, June 22, 1998 at 07:28:13 (PDT)
Wow! I leave this site for two days, and look what happens!
Ana and I just returned from the Indian resort Kah-Nee-Tah, in
Central Oregon. We went to celebrate Patsy's seventieth. A grand
time was had by all 35 or so of us. Pam and kids from Virginia,
and Beverlee and family from L.A. were about the most traveled
travelers. Great turnout, great weather and great times. I am
glad I got back to barely squeeze in a happy father's day to my
father, and all the family fathers! Mark and Melinda, I am
jealous of missing the father-daughter trip to the old country. I
am proud to be part of such a great family, and our thoughts and
hearts will be travelling with you all!!! See you all in North
Carolina next month. Take care and Happy Trails....
Brother Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Sunday, June 21, 1998 at 22:07:03 (PDT)
P.S. To all of you that have to read this semi-personal
communication, please feel free to advise on where to go in
Greece, especially re the islands. The best suggestion wins a
trip to lovely Bayonne, NJ, gateway to Elizabeth.
Mark Allan (nena@concentric.net)
- Sunday, June 21, 1998 at 18:52:24 (PDT)
Greetings to all from the adbode of the Stylos-Allans. This
communication is especially intended for the party of Buddy and
Athena. Your plans sound great. Do you have a read on the ease of
taking the ferries. Melinda got a tip to go to Santorini of all
islands, the same place i was told to go. How hard would it be?
Could we go straight on from there to Crete? Is renting a car on
Crete easy? Questions, questions, questions. I guess going to
Delphi first makes sense. Hope the fun continues, Mark (and
Melinda, in her absence--she is en route to seeing X-Files, the
movie).
Mark Allan (nena@concentric.net)
- Sunday, June 21, 1998 at 18:49:31 (PDT)
hey we're here in thessoloniki like the man says. We found an
internet cafe, they seem to be worldwide now like they say . . .
sidestepping the bugs is another matter . . . we know we're in
europe because of the cigarettes and also the world cup is on the
big screen. Thessoloniki is beautiful, new city and old, and our
cousins are most hospitable (and beautiful!) Hope everyone can
make it here some time or another. Highly recommend it.
Especially for the fish lovers. Tomorrow we head to phillippe. We
will check in again when we pass the next internet cafe. Haven't
quite figured out how to access our email, but i have an account
set up on hotmail which i think should work. Otherwise post
messages in this hollow tree, as mom says. Mark and melinda:
bring clothes for hot weather and good walking shoes. We thought
we would have a hotel room in athens for the night (morning) you
arrive and the next night, you might want to sleep some that day
like we did, and then go on to delphi the next day. We found a
swell hotel in delphi. Hope all is well stateside, happy father's
day to the fathers amoung us! Much love from athena
athena (athenakvs@hotmail.com)
- Sunday, June 21, 1998 at 13:30:23 (PDT)
we are in Thessolinika and are having fun with the system. It
needs some work but is amusing since many of the options are
listed in Greek. I know some Greek but the technical terms are
foreign to me. will let you know of our progress later. WE have
been met by the family of Apostolos Stylos and heve been treated
very graciously. Great people !! Unfortunately the old man has
some form of alsheimer desease. However I find him somewhat
communicative and is kept by very loving children and an
exceptional wife, Wifes name is Andromachi and children Panagiota
(giota) and John (gianis). We will get them listed and I would
like to include photos when we return to the U.S. I turn it over
to goita. Γεια σαs ειμαι η γιωτα. αν και
δεν σασ γνωριζουμε χαιρομαι πολυ
που μπορω να επικοινωνησω μαζι σασ
και σασ στελνω τουσ χαιρετισμουσ
ολησ τησ οικογενειασ μου.Οταν
θελησετε να ερθετε στην ελλαδα θα
χαρουμε ιδιαιτερα να σασ
γνωρισουμε απο κοντα και να τα
πουμε καλυτερα.
paul stylos (stylos.net)
- Sunday, June 21, 1998 at 13:21:33 (PDT)
Hey, Scott! Ping says he accepts the challenge! The weather
here is truly spectacular, befitting the occaision. Too bad the
days are getting shorter, though. To Pateda-moo (phonetic
spelling). I love you, more than a little. Or was it more than a
lot? Anyway, we're thinking of you, and also wishing we could be
with you. So, eat some of that yummy parched corn, drink some of
that fabulous lemonade and throw down a glass into the fireplace
with a big Yassoo!! Love ya.
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Sunday, June 21, 1998 at 08:57:09 (PDT)
Hey Dad: HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! I hope that you are having a
truly wonderful day with one of your (many) truly wonderful
children. I also hope you are making great memories, and
collecting stories to tell when you return. I am so glad you got
to make this trip, though I already regret that I didn't come
along. I will have to live it through your eyes. Mark and Melinda
are getting excited about joining you this week, and are
anxiously shopping for tropical clothing. Any words of advice? I
love you Dad. Thanks for fathering us all. Paula
Paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Sunday, June 21, 1998 at 08:29:16 (PDT)
To Buddy wherever you are: HFD!! I'm sure you'll be checking
into some kind of net cafe to read all the messages from your
adoring children. Sure wish I could be there with you. One of
these days! Hope the weather is good and the people are good to
you back in the father-land. And happy fathers day to everyone
everywhere, especially to Ping who gets a double or triple
celebration today. May you get FUBAR and live to tell about it.
Scott (scott@stylos.net)
- Sunday, June 21, 1998 at 08:05:45 (PDT)
Papa, Where you are? I used to be your Good Looker to find
things, but I guess with the new eyes, you'll be finding lots on
your own. It is almost Fathers Day in Grevena, so this goes out
to my Dad, and our Dads before him back in the Old Country. Happy
Fathers Day!
Good Looker (GoodLook@stylos.net)
- Saturday, June 20, 1998 at 13:13:54 (PDT)
Wow! News from Athens. Are you two travelers able to check
your email? Or just the website? Sounds like things haven't
changed in Athens, where you need only two things to drive, a
horn and an accelerator. Ana and I have finalized our summer
plans. We will be spending about 10 days in NC at the end of July
(after the 17th). We are not exactly sure when, because we will
be flying standby (Thanks Mark). We will then return to Seattle
and rent a small beach cottage for the month of August. I will
work all summer while Ana plays with her friends, who happen to
be my bosses' kids. She will be with me until the 28th of August.
Well, I hope all is well with all.
Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Thursday, June 18, 1998 at 10:45:49 (PDT)
we are here in athens at the internet cafe. Weather is hot and
sunny. We finally got sunglasses for dad. Saw the parthenon. We
are going to thessoloniki on saturday, renting a car tomorrow
(friday). Eating good, living cheap, seeping good (dad) not so
good (athena). Acropolis is open though still scaffolded, athena
is going to archeological museum today with sketchbook in hand.
Still on our first roll of film. Everyone is friendly especially
to dad who starts out speaking english then switches to greek on
them . . . there are a million taxis all going really fast. We
have figured out the bus and trolley system pretty well. Miss you
all every single one. Come on over!
buddy and athena (@stylos.net)
- Thursday, June 18, 1998 at 02:15:50 (PDT)
Well, this is enough to warm the cockle's of any one's heart!
Thank you all so much! The weather is actually fine today, which
is unusual for mid June in Puget Sound country. I found flowers
waiting on my desk when I came in, and am looking forward to
dinner at home with the whole family! And I'm sending out my best
birthday vibes to Steve -- make sure you call me if I can't track
you down before you head out for the weekend. Thanks again! The
birthday cake music has got my co-workers mighty curious! You
guys are just all right.
Birthday Girl (monalee@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at 12:54:42 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Mona. This is a long-distance birthday party.
I get to give my good wishes and to hear (?) what everybody else
is saying, too. Maybe, just maybe it's the next best thing to
being there. I'm sure your dad and Athena are thinking (and maybe
talking) about you and would add to this litany if they were
close to a computer. Love ya much, Mom
Mom (ramona@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at 11:59:31 (PDT)
And Happy Birthday to Mona from western MA! Hope you get
whatever you want for your birthday; clear sinuses? time at home
with the family? a promotion at work? all of the above? Best
wishes from all of us!
Scott and family (scott@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at 11:27:45 (PDT)
And a happy birthday to Mona from accross the sound. Does
Microsoft give employees their birthdays off? Probably not, since
most Microsoft employees still count their birthdays in terms of
'and a half!'. Hope this is the best one yet, Mona. We're here to
luv ya...
Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at 08:19:49 (PDT)
Happy
Birthday Sweet Sister!
Mark (MLS@Stylos.net)
- Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at 06:51:35 (PDT)
Steve- We are all thinking of you today and sending you our
best, healthiest, and most loving thoughts, 3,000 miles away.
Good Luck!
Paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at 03:45:09 (PDT)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MONA! There, I was the first (I think) to say
so. Hope you have great plans for eating, playing, relaxing,
celebrating, reflecting and being loved. You deserve it! Love
from Paula June.
Paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at 03:39:25 (PDT)
Great to hear from you, sir! And happy birthday Aunt Ginny!
And hope 'thena made it to the plane, despite the flooding. Dull
weekend at the Pingree's -- just one trip to the emergency roon -
David's dental work didn't take as well as we'd have liked. All's
well.
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Monday, June 15, 1998 at 13:27:59 (PDT)
Gee, has it really been two months since the last message I
posted? I do enjoy reading the "guestbook" several
times a week, so I guess I should send messages a little more
often. Melissa seems to have made a full recovery from her
pneumonia, although the cough lingered for quite a while. As many
of you know, Jeff got his license, although it was touch and go
during his road test. Those troopers can be pretty tough. Jeff is
out with the car right now looking for excitement in the big city
(Amherst). Good thing I know he has as much money in the bank as
my car is worth in case he cracks it up. Joe and I are still
plugging away at the log cabin in the back yard. It's about 4
feet high now. When we get to 6 feet we'll start the roof. Linda
keeps on weaving. The craft show on Long Island last weekend was
a real adventure, but the Long Islanders didn't seem to
appreciate her stuff as much as expected. Pam is still living and
working in Marblehead, and we don't get to see her as much as we
would like. I have another year to go at Berkshire Medical Center
and haven't lined up anything for after that yet. Sorry we missed
Jess's grad. party, but glad the kids could make it. To those
people who are heading for Greece; bon voyage, and take good
notes for when we finally make it there. Love to all.
Scott (scott@stylos.net)
- Sunday, June 14, 1998 at 13:29:45 (PDT)
Hmm. Another inconclusive day at the doctors....as it turns
out, I'm not allergic to *anything*, at least by way of airborn
allergens. But luckily (kind of), I was having a doozy of a
flair-up of my ear pain, so the Dr was able to
conclude.....Something's Going On! She's got it narrowed down to
Vaso-motor rhinitis (Ithink it was), or Chronic Sinitus, which
would require a more in depth Cat Scan. Oy! On to new drugs, and
we'll see what happens. Sheesh. I'm not boring you, am I?!?!
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Thursday, June 11, 1998 at 07:38:53 (PDT)
I'm down to my last few weeks here in CT, before I go get the
kids and bring them here for a six week vacation this summer.
Nothing eventful, just counting the days. We will probably go to
NC for a month, and then do some visiting in the MA area, but
nothing is ever sure. Anybody heard if there is any truth to the
rumour that Scott moved to the backwoods of Alaska, without a
phone or an EMail connection?
Mark (Mark@Stylos.net)
- Tuesday, June 09, 1998 at 15:06:21 (PDT)
well life is good at paula's house . . .we're getting ready to
have a fire and all the guests have gone home (except me) thanks
for coming to the party, everyone! it was good to see all aunts
uncles friends and relations . . . tonight we are planning for
our big trip to greece . . . any suggestions or requests (or
stowaways?) . . . mona i keep missing you on the phone miss you
hope you are well! love to everyone!
athena (athena@stylos.net)
- Sunday, June 07, 1998 at 17:28:23 (PDT)
i just wanted to say thanx to steve and any other sympathizers
that may be out there THANX
melinda (Simpcox@aol.com)
- Sunday, June 07, 1998 at 10:57:06 (PDT)
Can you believe it, I mean Real quite lost ! Well at least he
lost to Victory gallop. And at least he only lost by a nose!
Betsy Pingree $ (monalee@stylos.net)
- Sunday, June 07, 1998 at 10:46:44 (PDT)
Whilst all of you easterners were celebrating for Jess and
Paul and Ramona, we westerners (Patsy, Ken, Steve, Ana, David,
Mona, Miranda, Betsy and Paul) were celebrating Patsy's 70th. Had
a nice barbecue, a la David (Mister Master of Meat). Wish we
could have merged the celebrations. As far as the summer plans,
it is still unclear when Ana and I will be coming to North
Carolina. Starting to look like the third week in July, and only
for about 10 days. We will probably rent a small cabin on the
water in Gig Harbor for the month of August. We'll keep ya
posted.
Brother Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Sunday, June 07, 1998 at 10:43:29 (PDT)
Yes, Muchos congrats to all of the Stylos-Allans. Especially,
Melinda, putting up with all of us for all these years. Hey
Melinda, I remember what it's like being Number Two, when Number
One grows up and moves on. I hope the sun shines on all of the
celebrations in Acton. And Happy Anniversary to Mom and Dad. This
gives us a year to plan for the big Five-oh. Or is that the big
Five-ow? or Five-ouch? Anyway, we'll all be sending love and good
thoughts eastward. Ciao.
Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Friday, June 05, 1998 at 13:48:19 (PDT)
Another big day at the Paula + Mark household: More
congratulations headed Jess' way - and good luck with the
graduation ceremony today. I know you'll have no trouble with the
partying afterwards. :) Also - big congrats and hip hooray for
Mark and Paula's 22nd anniversary of the Big Day. Now *that* was
a party! Much love to you all - I'm with you in spirit, for
sure!!!
Proud Auntie (monalee@stylos.net)
- Friday, June 05, 1998 at 12:24:18 (PDT)
Thank you all for my lovely birthday wishes. Yes, I got
another year older without a hitch. Besides words of love from
you all, I got breakfast in bed and lobster for supper
compliments of my wonderful kids and spouse, sunshine, many fun
presents, a visit from Athena, and a day off from work. Who could
ask for more! I love you all.
Paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Wednesday, June 03, 1998 at 16:48:42 (PDT)
Paula you are the greatest and deserve the best They all love
you especialy me
buddy (stylos@citcom)
brevard, n,c, - Tuesday, June 02, 1998 at 14:51:11 (PDT)
Lest we forget the one who made all this (Web Site, that is)
possible. In absence of a bigger to do, due to the Webmaster
taking time off for work, have a BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
See you this weekend. Lots of Love and Good Wishes.
Brother Mark (Mark@Stylos.net)
- Tuesday, June 02, 1998 at 10:04:46 (PDT)
Hey, hey, Paula!! How's the lobster?? Many happy returns of
the day, my dear!
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, June 02, 1998 at 08:02:51 (PDT)
And the happiest of birthdays to sister Paula. Your birthday
almost got lost with all the comings and goings, endings and
beginnings. Did you ever notice that birthday celebrations,
unlike other celebrations, don't mark the beginning or ending of
anything except the passage or time. Hope that your years
continue to get better and better, and that all you birthday
wishes come true. We're here to love ya, Paula!
Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, June 02, 1998 at 06:31:00 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Paula June! Have a great day. I hope there
is sunsine, flowers and good things to eat. That's one more thing
for us to celebrate when we get there later in the week. Your
loving Mom and Dad
Ramona (ramona@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, June 02, 1998 at 04:50:03 (PDT)
Hey!! Am I talking to myself here?? Well, so what if I am?
Glad the weekend's here. Everyone but me has to go to the dentist
to have their teeth on today. I'm set to see an allergy
specialist in June to figure out what the *&^& is going
on. The kids can't wait for summer vacation, though I have no
idea how the child-care situation is going to work out. I
actually have some vacation time coming -- Woooo Hoooo! My friend
Sam and I went to see Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison and Bob Dylan
play at the Gorge in George, Washington 2 weeks ago, and I tell
you -- I'm still buzzed!! They - especially Van and Joni - were
in-credibly great. Wish you could have been there. Say, is anyone
planning a trip out West this summer? Well, I guess I'll sign
off. Happy birthday to Margie Silberstein wherever you are!!
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Saturday, May 30, 1998 at 11:35:23 (PDT)
Hip hip hooray to Jessamyn Zoe, 18 years old and legally able.
Welcome, Jess, to the world of adults. So much to be happening at
the same time: the end of the school year,(for all practical
purposes) a birthday, graduation and a party in your honor. And
an upcoming visit from your illustrious ancestors! I hope it will
be a time to remember (joyfully). Love, from the Grands.
Ramona (ramona@stylos.net)
- Thursday, May 21, 1998 at 14:41:50 (PDT)
Happy birthday wishes to Jess, the Legal Adult!! Seems like it
was just yesterday, the wild night at Cooley-Dick!
Congratulations, sweetheart!
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Thursday, May 21, 1998 at 13:49:14 (PDT)
A week is too long for no new messages so here's mine. We
drove to Kentucky and Ohio over the week-end and saw old friends
and old relatives. I even talked to someone who was one of my
best friends in first through seventh grade, and whom I hadn't
seen or heard from since! She told me her mother had lived (or
was it got married) in the cabin when it was in Kentucky and she
and her husband want to come down and visit us in Celo. I found
her name in the geneaology book, as having married one of our
distant cousins. I had a call from a woman in Florida who is
desperate to buy a genealogy book. I told her I wasn't selling
them, but might part with one if I determined that it's not
needed for my own family. So any of you descendants of Raymond
Layne who didn't get a geneaology and want one, speak up now.
John Ramsay did unearth a few we didn't know we had and I think
Dad would want to cooperate with this woman with roots in
Bearwallow who wants some of the information that he got from
other cooperative people. I was surprised to see that the last
(but not necessarily the best) edition was finished in 1982, when
Dad was 82 years old. I guess we need to be toleant of so many
typos, since he used his little old portable typewriter, not a
computer. Enjoy the spring, one and all. RLS
Ramona (ramona@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, May 19, 1998 at 07:42:01 (PDT)
So what else is new? I know Jessamyn has a big ol' birthday
just around the corner....any plans? How about you, Athena?
Getting psyched for the Odyssey (I even spelled that correctly -
without looking it up!)? Congrats on surviving your first year of
grad school!
li'l ol' me... (monalee@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, May 12, 1998 at 07:30:26 (PDT)
Hope your day today, and all the other days are happy and that
you can feel how much I love you. Have you seen the book
"Divine Secrets of the Ya-ya Sisterhood"? We just saw
it listed in the paper today, and, not knowing at all what it's
about, it made me think of you! Anyway, I'll be talking to you in
a bit. We're on our way out for a beach walk, then a bonfire out
back.
Daughter number, we don't need no stinking
numbers! (monalee@stylos.net)
- Sunday, May 10, 1998 at 11:10:49 (PDT)
And a Happy Mother's Day to Ramona, Paula, Linda, Sophie, and
Mona from the Pacific Northwest...
Steve Stylos (steve@stylos.net)
- Sunday, May 10, 1998 at 08:24:35 (PDT)
Let me be the first to say electronically, though from my
heart: Happy Mother's Day. I LOVE YOU MOM. Thanks for having me
and making me who I am (?) today.
Daughter number 1 (paula@stylos.net)
- Sunday, May 10, 1998 at 07:51:02 (PDT)
Thank you for being our Mom,
from all your children and grandchildren!
All Your Chidren (family@stylos.net)
- Saturday, May 09, 1998 at 22:37:24 (PDT)
17?!? YIKES! Here's a (((((hug)))) and a virtual hair mussing
for Jeff -- what'dya get?
Auntie Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Monday, May 04, 1998 at 10:48:29 (PDT)
Lest you think we have forgotten you Jeff, HAPPY 17th
BIRTHDAY! Congratulations!
Paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Monday, May 04, 1998 at 03:59:58 (PDT)
Wow! What a page! I just stopped in for a short visit, and now
look at the time. I read some of the guest notes and got that
warm fuzzy feeling. You guys are great. Hey, does word wrap work
on this thing, or what? I was driving along Montvale Ave. just
the other day and I thought of you (collectively) in the days of
old. I'm still holding down the fort here in Newton, but they're
closing in from all sides. Well I've got to go, but I had to say
hello. Oh, and Happy Mother's Day to all of you with a maternal
calling. Ted.
Ted Reidy (emreidy@banet.net)
- Sunday, May 03, 1998 at 20:14:25 (PDT)
Can't pass up a chance to acknowledge those recent
contributions from Massachusetts, New York, Florida, Washington
and Belgium! The update from here is that Paul seems to be doing
OK with his eye surgery. (But he won't stay away from the
computer). He'll go in for cataract removal on his right eye on
Wednesday. I am the official eye-drop reminder and administerer
(administrator?). Congratulations to all of you who reported
important decisions, transitions, plans and optimistic thoughts.
Brevard, North Carolina is blanketed in azaleas and dogwood
blossoms. Too late for you to catch it this year, but start
thinking about a visit for this time next year. All are welcome
and invited. To all of you who don't have the time or the
inclination to send me email, no reason we can't keep doing it in
public, like this. RLS
Ramona (Ramona@stylos.net)
- Saturday, May 02, 1998 at 09:16:53 (PDT)
Hooray, Jess!! And Mike Friedman - what a happy surprise to
hear from you! AND...it's FRIDAY!! Hope you all have a great
weekend.
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Friday, May 01, 1998 at 11:21:26 (PDT)
FINALLY, I did it via Netscape!!! Who are the children in the
tree? My excitement is that on Friday, May 8th, I am to show my
work to the director of the Auderghem Cultural Center on Blvd.
Souverain, in order to secure a date for a solo exhibition. More
news later....Best love, Nancy
Nancy Kohlheyer (113436.561@compuserve.com)
- Thursday, April 30, 1998 at 06:04:25 (PDT)
Just a quick note to say "Hi ya'll!" Am still alive
and kicking; well.... cancel the kicking part. But hey! I'm still
walking. For a recent update, including news of successes and a
few failures (gotta'keep life spicy, ya know?!!?) then go ahead
and Email. Amazing! Email and AOL AIM. Shalom - Michael F
Michael Friedman (artistmon12@yahoo.com)
- Wednesday, April 29, 1998 at 19:21:46 (PDT)
Well, it is official, and it is final. Jess will be going to
Marlboro College! We are all (including Jessamyn) surprised by
her sudden change of heart and mind, and support her all the way.
High School graduation is at 5:30 at the Acton Boxborough High
School on June 5. We would like to invite you all to a graduation
bash on Saturday June 6 at our house, 1:00 in the afternoon.
Let's celebrate!
Paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Wednesday, April 29, 1998 at 17:11:30 (PDT)
A Poem by e.e. cummings Buffalo Bill's defunct who used to
ride a watersmooth silver stallion he could break
onetwothreefourfive pigeonsjustlikethat Jesus he was a handsome
man and what I want to know is how do you like your blueeyed boy
Mister Death
Melinda (Melinda@Stylos.net)
- Monday, April 27, 1998 at 09:50:21 (PDT)
Hi all. It's been a while since a member of the Bill Stylos
contigent has posted, so here goes! Vinnie and I are enjoying
springtime in New York City (so are the multitude of friends and
family who have realized that we aren't going to be here much
longer!) We've had a lot of fun exploring all the different
neighborhoods. SoHo seems to be our favorite. I hosted a
"girls weekend" a few weeks ago. Ginny, Lisa and
Barbara came to the big city for some fun and frolicking. It was
a great time. We start our house-hunt in Colorado in a couple of
weeks and hope to be moved out there by the end of June. What a
change of pace! We're looking forward to unpacking and settling
in. It's been almost a year since we've had "our own
place". Just as Jessamyn is accepting tuition donations -
well we're accepting down-payment donations so keep that in mind!
That's all for now. Hope everyone has a wonderful summer! Sounds
like the cabin will be put to good use! Andi
Andi (andrea@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, April 21, 1998 at 14:12:37 (PDT)
Hey, Y'all! Mark - how'd you get those line breaks in your
last post? Let's see if that does the trick. I'm doing a course
of antibiotics to try and get rid of this sinus infection that's
been lurking for a couple of years. Hoping to breathe more easily
soon. Other than that - I barely have time to think, let alone
keep up with everyone - so do me a favor, and post your status
here! Best of luck to you, Dad. And another wooo hooo! for Jess!!
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, April 21, 1998 at 12:00:33 (PDT)
I'm back at my summer job, here in Groton, CT. Not sure for
how long this time, anywhere from a couple of months to
indefinitely. It was easy to settle in, though some changes have
taken place, and the crew is considerably smaller. GE sold out,
and it is now owned by venture capitalists out of Boston. Missing
the Old Man here, no one can argue a point with me as well as he.
Speaking of Paul, he is due for eye surgery in a week or so. I
hope the shock of seeing us all at 20/20 does not turn out too
much for him! You know we are all pulling for you, Dad.
I've been checking the statistics on this Web Site, and here are some of them. I think they are for the last month. Concentric (Paula and ???) is still at number one, with 637 hits. Steve (att and nwlink) are a close second with 512. Microsoft is even beating Sun here - 194 to 94 (come on Andrea, we are all counting on you!). Bill (meganet) is at 73. There are 146 hits from France, 58 from the UK, 24 from Canada, 16 from Germany, 12 from Belgium, and even 2 from the Netherlands. Alright all you foreigners, don't be bashfull and leave us a note.
For those of you who had trouble with your calendars last week, the real Easter was celebrated yesterday in Fairhaven, with the hostess of the mostess Ginny. In addition to Bill and Ginny, we were joined by Thea and her two boys, Robert and Greg, Auntie Cathy, David Straley brought his wife Pat, son Doug and Dougs friend Jen (whom Robert was on the verge of proposing to). The charming in-laws from Baltimore, Ned and Barbara also were in town. All went well under the supervision of our patriarch Petros.
And what about those Sox! Sure made Seattle and the rest of them look pretty tame. I guess Seattle needs more than a new ballpark! (Get on it, will you, Steve?)
That is all the news from here. What about you?
Mark (mark@stylos.net)
- Monday, April 20, 1998 at 18:07:52 (PDT)
For all those waiting for news....HELLO. We are spending this
weekend visiting Hampshire, Marlboro and Bennington College so
that Jessamyn can make her final choice. We will accept any and
all finacial donations. She has 20 days left of high school, will
we all make it? Mark A. starts a REAL job June 1st at Boston
Medical Center, he will miss the world of the self employed.
Melinda (and Mark) are flying to Greece June 25, meeting Athena
and Dad there. Melinda is now an orange belt in Karate, and
learning alot in her art class. We miss Mark S, though he seems
happy at his new job. Don't know WHO is keeping him in milk. Me,
I am tired. VERY MUCH looking forward to a relaxed time at the
cabin. Love to you all.
paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Friday, April 17, 1998 at 16:31:31 (PDT)
Happy Easter everybody! It was a nice day today for an easter
egg hunt, and that's what we did. Hid 35 eggs and found 34
(that's better than most years). Jeff's chocolate bunny melted in
the sun. That's what happens when you sleep until afternoon.
(You're all saying "we know who he gets that from!)
Everybody here is doing well. We are still not sure when we are
going to make it to NC, probably early May of late August,
because of my work schedule. Also dont know for sure how we are
going to get there. We're worried about driving in a car with
150K miles on it. Anybody have any good ideas? Train? Bus? We'll
see. Everybody wish Jeff luck on his SAT's next month. Also come
by and see the log cabin Joey is building.
Scott (Scott@stylos.net)
- Sunday, April 12, 1998 at 18:07:16 (PDT)
Well! I know I promised an update, and I’ll bet you all
fell for that old newspaper trick, but I was just so sure that
something wonderful would happen. Oh well, not much new here. Ana
and I will probably be in NC for two weeks in July. Good work,
everyone, on getting the energy flowing….Love to all
Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Friday, April 10, 1998 at 01:24:38 (PDT)
100 Miles - What I want to know is how much longer I have to
wait!
The Milk Man (GotMilk@Stylos.net)
- Thursday, April 09, 1998 at 18:43:13 (PDT)
what i want to know is . . . how for does mark a. have to
travel to deliver markie milk to mark s. in connecticut?
athena (astylos@clemson.edu)
- Thursday, April 09, 1998 at 16:22:52 (PDT)
Cool, Mark! How was France and the birthday girl?
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Friday, April 03, 1998 at 10:45:46 (PST)
Those of you looking for me, I am ending my long stay in Acton
(Big THANKS to Mark and Paula) and heading back to my old
position at GSS in CT. North Carolina will be somewhere between
July 7 and August 7, for one or two weeks
Mark (OnTheMove@Stylos.net)
- Thursday, April 02, 1998 at 18:17:34 (PST)
Any suggestions?!?!? Go West, young woman!
Mona (mpingree@silverlink.net)
- Tuesday, March 31, 1998 at 09:37:34 (PST)
way to get the ball rolling, steve! maybe we could make a
graph of who is going to be at the cabin when. I am hoping to be
there midjuly-to-early august. I have to move (just upstairs)
august first so i want to be handy for that. School is going
quite well. We had a really big project due monday, and it went
well. I am feeling happy about the work and what i amn learning.
I'll be here another year at least, then i may continue on here
or transfer . . . any suggestions? My visit home (to answer
steve's question) was brief but revitalising. I had a fun and
food-filled late birthday celebration with paula, helped co-host
ceejays art opening (two different tuxedoes on two different
days) and worked on my project (travelling with a model was a
trick!). Got snowed in in hartford for a few hours and came back
to eighty degree weather. Spring is alive here (i hear it's
happening everywhere thank heavens) and i think it's going to be
a good summer. What are we doing for mom's seventieth birthday
this fall? Guess we better get started on those fruitcakes . . .
love to all, and to all a camelia blossom . . .
athena (astylos@clemson.edu)
- Tuesday, March 31, 1998 at 08:55:36 (PST)
Ana and I are planning to go to North Carolina this summer for
2 to 3 weeks. At this point, it looks like it will be early july
or late august. We'll post something as soon as we know. Why
don't we all do that to remember what each other said. Kind of
our own online tour sevice. And while we are at it, let's all
send our north carolina pictures and make a north carolina
section? Also, I am tentantively planning to take Timmy and
Jillian to Mona's on the weekend of April 25th, I might try to
find a way to take them to north carolina this summer. Leigh's
mom lives within 100 miles of the cabin.
Steve (steve@stylos.net)
- Sunday, March 29, 1998 at 22:06:59 (PST)
Well, how nice that you are all coming alive and joining the
living. I think it must be spring fever, the end of a long cold
winter. Too long. Too cold. I can't wait for this week's update,
Steve. I am intrigued. And Mona, how is that job of yours? Is
Miranda in college yet? Mom, I would like to see this elementary
school; when are we going? News from here: Paris was fabulous and
I have the photos to prove it. Very romantic. What a way to start
the spring season! The flight was long, but not too bad. Dad had
been here for a while and as usual we have thoroughly enjoyed his
company. Mark S is back from France and in the middle of
occupational negotiations, but I will let him write about that.
Melinda is taking Karate, and after about 6 weeks has already
passed yellow belt. Also, she is taking a drawing class at the
DeCordova Museun. She is on the honor roll two terms in a row!
Jessamyn (who also has two terms on the honor roll) has been
accepted to Hampshire College and is thrilled. So far it is her
first choice. Unfortunately she was not offered the academic
scholarship there that both Bennington and Marlboro offered her.
She will have to make a decision by May 1. That's about it. Who
plans a North Carolina trip this summer, and when are you
thinking of going? So far it looks like we will be heading South
the middle of July. Let's coordinate. Now let's hear from the
rest of you!
paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Sunday, March 29, 1998 at 13:37:32 (PST)
I suppose this is as good a way as any to communicate with a
large family, and save stamps at the same time. The latest from
me, down here in the tar-heel state is that I am back from a trip
to Valley Station, KY where I had gone because Pat was there
visiting her sister, Nezi. Though the 4 days I was there had its
serious aspect (trips to hospitals and labs in connection with
Pat's medical consultations) we had a great visit at the
Anderson's hospitable home. Nezi and Doug joined us in dominoes
and working jig-saw puzzles in the evening and in the daytime we
did our usual: eating White Castle hamburgers, visiting thrift
stores and finding plenty to giggle about. One day we dicided to
go get a look at the Layne Elementary School, which was named for
my mom and dad and opened some 20 or 30 years ago. We had just
meant to pop in and get a quick look, but when the principal
found out who we were, were given royal treatment! We were
introduced to classroom and staff and showed every part of the
school. We were both very favorable impressed by the looks and
general atmosphere of the school. And the big picture of my folks
is still in the front hall. It was a funny feeling, seeing Layne
all over everything. Does this guestbook take messages of this
length? We'll see. Ramona, aka Mom and Grandma
Ramona (Ramona@stylos.net)
- Saturday, March 28, 1998 at 17:23:44 (PST)
Thank you Steve! David and I actually went OUT last night!
Unfortunately, he has to work today (on the new Mariner's stadium
- good, uh?), so he couldn't really relax and enjoy a late night
out. Paul's Science Fair project won for his grade, and he got to
go to the District Fair. Betsy finished up her basketball season
with another first place! Camelias are blooming in the back yard,
and looking to settle in to a weekend of housework and catching
up - AGAIN! Now someone else's turn! I told Buddy I would say
HI!! to him here, and everyone would know if he didn't asnwer me!
P.S. - a live report - Steve's looking and doing great!
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Saturday, March 28, 1998 at 09:03:47 (PST)
Okay, Okay... I'm sick of checking this site only to find no
new news, or even old news for that matter. I know I have been
among the most guilty of reading, but not posting, so here's
what's new with me: nothing. Well, not nothing, exactly, but
nothing I can talk about until next week. I promise an update
then. And here are some questions for all of you other reader/non
posters. Mark - how was France? Dad - How was Boston? Athena -
how is school, and how was Boston? Mike Layne - do you still
check this site? Paula - How was Paris? And how is it that my
entire family was travelling on Friday the 13th? Jess - any
school news? Melinda - why has our most cyber savvy youngster
never posted here. My apologies to Jeff, but you are not a
youngster anymore (were you ever?) Scott - any new branches on
the family tree? Or forest? Mona and Andrea - you are both so
quiet that you must have settled the Microsoft-Sun war. Bill - is
little Steve coming to town anytime soon? And how are all those
special grandkids? Okay, there is some food for thought. If I
don't have anything new to read here soon, I am going to start
flooding all of your email boxes until I frustrate you all into
it. Hope you are all well, I love you all!!!
Steve Stylos (steve@stylos.net)
- Thursday, March 26, 1998 at 14:12:38 (PST)
Welcome to the new babe!! :)
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Friday, March 13, 1998 at 11:07:39 (PST)
Announcing the birth of the newest Stylos: Alexandra Annette
Barrere. She is the daughter of Kathy and Mark, and was born
January 27. Welcome!
Paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Wednesday, March 11, 1998 at 18:47:39 (PST)
Make that three for three, as Benington adds Jess to their
most wanted list. As for Brother Mark ... I am heading back to
France to celebrate Vanessa's big 5. Seems she does not check
this site, so y'all will have to call to send your regards. If
you aint got the number, ask your mother. 2:00 PM til 3:00 PM EST
is a good time. Or is that "For a good time call VMJS"
The ScoreKeeper (keepscore@stylos.net)
- Monday, March 09, 1998 at 21:09:01 (PST)
Congratulations! to Seth and Jenny and Welcome! to little
Abigail!! And a wooooo hoooooo! for Jessamyn! Now, let me tell
you about ZooMass....
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Thursday, March 05, 1998 at 07:50:02 (PST)
For all those keeping score, Jessamyn has been accepted at two
colleges and is waiting to hear from the other six. She was
accepted at UMass Amherst and Marlboro. HURRAY! We will keep you
posted................And Mark and I fly out this afternoon for a
long weekend in Paris; our last financial fling before those
tuition bills start flowing in....what, me nervous?
Paula (paula@stylos.net)
- Thursday, March 05, 1998 at 06:21:24 (PST)
I am glad I know how to change the dates on this thing ...
Another birthday I managed not to forget. Still missin' ya up
here. boss.
Brother Mark (BM@stylos.net)
- Wednesday, March 04, 1998 at 20:14:50 (PST)
Hi Stylos family. Jenny and I had a baby girl on 2/19/97. Her
name is Abigail Beatrice Luddy-dunn. She is really cute. We also
want to wish Athena a happy birthday...Seth
Seth Dunn (sjdunn@sophia.smith.edui)
- Wednesday, March 04, 1998 at 18:06:06 (PST)
Felicitations and best wishes, Athena, baby daughter. You have
helped make these last 35 years wonderful ones. (The first 35
weren't so bad either). Love, Mom
Ramona (ramona@stylos.net)
- Wednesday, March 04, 1998 at 17:13:29 (PST)
A wonderful birthday greeting to a wonderful sister. Thirty
five beautiful years. I have cool presents for you! Come and get
them! Counting down to your visit north in a few weeks. I love
you Beans.
Paula (Paula@stylos.net)
- Wednesday, March 04, 1998 at 16:01:28 (PST)
And a happy, happy birthday to Athena from me and your
namesake (or is that namesaken) Ana Kandis. May the next 35 be
even better than the first 35.
Steve Stylos (steve@stylos.net)
- Wednesday, March 04, 1998 at 15:29:17 (PST)
Hey! I'm so glad to have you for my sister! Have a great
party!!!!! hugs and kisses a plenty
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Wednesday, March 04, 1998 at 13:31:04 (PST)
well another birthday for me. Now i'm the age mom was when i
was born. Which makes her gonna be seventy and me old enough to
run for president. It's a lovely say in the southland and i am
enjoying daffodils and magnolia blossoms as a novel birthday
experience. My love to you all, thanks for a thirty five
wonderful years so far!
athena (astylos@clemson.edu)
- Wednesday, March 04, 1998 at 12:22:12 (PST)
It was a PURE pleasure!
The Mark's Sister (monalee@stylos.net)
- Monday, February 16, 1998 at 11:27:32 (PST)
Thanks to Mona, Dave and family for a wonderful visit and BBQ
steak dinner, ball game and entertainment. Hair looks good,
Miranda! Betsy - keep driblin', and keep your head up. And you
Paul, watch out for the seventh level! See you soon! Thanks from
Captain and Brother Marks
The Marks Brothers (marks@stylos.net)
- Sunday, February 15, 1998 at 19:36:18 (PST)
Enough is enough, so I added some new pictures to the home
page. If you want your pictures here, send them to me in 300x300
pixel format. Otherwise, enjoy seeing pictures of Vanessa and
Jerome last fall.
Mark (mark@stylos.net)
- Monday, February 02, 1998 at 18:08:51 (PST)
Well, folks, we're heading into another weekend. But you
already knew that, right? Anyway - I'm home today with Paul who
seems to have relapsed. The sun is shining, and it must be 55
degrees out there. Little buds are putting forth. What are you
(ALL) up to this weekend? - let me know. Cheaper than a phone
call. heh.
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Friday, January 30, 1998 at 14:24:42 (PST)
(Picturing Scott, standing there, nibbling on a carrot).
Diagnosis: looks like bronchitis.
Mona - the straight man (monalee@stylos.net)
- Friday, January 23, 1998 at 10:52:35 (PST)
Not much, you?
The Doc (scott@stylos.net)
- Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 18:51:32 (PST)
You know, Andrea, it took David about 15 years till he got
"yeah, good uh" right! I mean, we had "yeah, uhuh,
good" and "good, yeah", etc, etc. I'm at home with
Paul today, who's had a cough for about a week. David and I have
been sharing nursing duties, and I'm on today. I think it's time
to ask the doctor what's up.
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 07:22:24 (PST)
Yeah good uh!!
Andi The Rapper's cousin (andrea@stylos.net)
- Friday, January 16, 1998 at 06:54:09 (PST)
Good, uh?
Mona - the Rapper's sister (monalee@well.com)
- Thursday, January 15, 1998 at 16:19:59 (PST)
Andi - we're here to love ya!
Mark (TheRapper@stylos.net)
- Wednesday, January 14, 1998 at 23:42:05 (PST)
I don't know... this is a really great...
Kerry Doherty (BYcastle@concentric.net)
Amherst, Kerryville God knows! - Wednesday, January 14, 1998 at
12:45:58 (PST)
Hey Mark - Why am I getting such a bad rap? Sorry, but
personal emails get pushed to the bottom of my priority list! I
promise to answer you in a more timely fashion in the future :)
Your loving cuz, Andi
Andrea (andrea@stylos.net)
- Tuesday, January 13, 1998 at 13:10:44 (PST)
Back east - Enjoyed a warm start of 98, melting most of the
holiday snow. Starting to cool down again, but the full moon
shines through clear skies tonight. In other news - You can now
click on the Contact Us button on the left, and send mail to the
Stylos of your choice. That means you, Andrea, who never answers
my questions. What are your siblings EMail addresses, and what do
they want for aliases?
Mark (mark@stylos.net)
- Monday, January 12, 1998 at 20:11:54 (PST)
I want you east coasters to keep me posted on how you're
handling all this winter weather. Mom? You guys doing OK?
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Saturday, January 10, 1998 at 08:34:00 (PST)
well it sure is quiet (and warm, seventy degrees today!) in
south carolina . . . sure sad to miss all the excitement at
paula's on the twenty-eighth. Didja talk about me? Wish i hadn't
made a prior commitment though i did have a good time living it
up in the marriott of philadelphia ordering room service while
the philosophers sweated it out . . . welcome back to mark or is
that marc now to differentiate from our other brother . . . linda
the rug i got from you is the envy and fascination of all my
friends, and thank you for the Great Soap! I had a splendid
vacationin massachusetts (and plenty of snow -- yippee!) big
thanks to all my northern family for keeping a warm place for me
. . . especially sorry to miss all the bill styloses hope to see
you soon! love to everyone.
athena (astylos@clemson.edu)
USA - Wednesday, January 07, 1998 at 14:22:49 (PST)
D'oh!! I was thinking of Jerry Rice! Jim Rice, yeah.....he's
NOT in the Hall Of Fame?!? What a travesty. I'd sure like to
catch another baseball game with you, Phil. Remember going to the
second to last game at Connie Mack Stadium?
Mona (monalee@stylos.net)
- Wednesday, January 07, 1998 at 14:00:29 (PST)
We enjoyed our stay in Mass. at Christmastime, and had a great
time at Paula and Mark's. It was nice to see the family and visit
for a while. P.S. By the way Mona, Jim Rice has been retired for
fourteen years. We watched him play left field at Fenway in 1970,
remember?
Phil and Lisa Stylos (x)
- Saturday, January 03, 1998 at 16:57:29 (PST)