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Betsy, I keep hoping to hear that you're well again after being sick TOO long. Let us know. Your grandfather is laid low by a bad cold and sore throat. And right when he needs to be out raking the leaves!
Ramona
Friday, October 26, 2001 at 17:35:59 (PDT)
Just taking a few minutes to catch up onthe news on the Stylos web page. It feels like a year since I have had a chance to read! I have adjusted to teaching 8th grde science. My students are more interested in the biology of the other sex than the clouds that I admire. I will change them by the holidays! It is funny I do not remember being that way in middle school! It is nice to drive 5 minutes to work instead of the 30 min. .
Jessica is dancing in the Nutcracker on Dec. 22 & 23 at Bellingham High school. It will be nice to listen to music and watch the show just in time for the holidays.
Steve when you are around in December you will have to head south and stop by for a visit, anyone else is invited too.
My new email address is khscott@mediaone.net
Happy daylight savings!
Kim
Friday, October 26, 2001 at 15:33:07 (PDT)
By the way, what new Prizm?
Paula
Friday, October 26, 2001 at 14:50:20 (PDT)
I am also sorry to hear the sad news, but am glad that you were able to say good-bye, Mom. I am sure that was greatly appreciated. Mona is right: family seems more important all the time
Paula
Friday, October 26, 2001 at 14:48:08 (PDT)
I'm glad you went too, Mom. Family is so important. But I guess I don't have to tell you all that.
My condolences to Darroll and those left behind...
mona
Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 20:19:53 (PDT)
Word came today from Aunt Evelyn that Uncle Ross has wound up his sojourn on earth. He was very alert and clear-headed, dressed and sitting in his usual chair, when we visited him on Monday. He seemed glad to see us, so I'm glad we went. Imagine, 94 years!
Ramona
Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 18:15:35 (PDT)
yes i agree that all are EnthsiAstically welcomed. I didn't see cousin darroll's message though because we were posting at the same time ... we must be related ... Janet! hope you are doing well. Hope you check back in to get your "hello"s . and i hope the pingree clan is doing better. Steve: always good to hear your cyber-voice and your christmas plans. And i'm really glad we get to meet your sweetie and her kids this christmas. That will be especially fun. Hope all far and wide are doing well!
athena
Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 09:54:44 (PDT)
We got back from Ohio last night as planned. It was a good trip. Spent 3 nights with Mafra Baker, visited Uncle Ross and Aunt Evelyn. I'm glad to see that cousin Darroll took me up on the invitation to peek into our message board and add something.
Sorry about the illnesses out there in Kingston, WA. I hope to get good news from there soon.
Congratulations, Athena, on a race well...rowed.
Welcome to Janet Colson, my colleague of 30-something years ago, and dear friend ever since. Don't worry about the privacy issue; if we were concerned about that we wouldn't be writing things here!
Ramona
Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 05:02:41 (PDT)
We have our plans to come east at Christmas. Ana and I will arrive in Boston on the Morning of December 21. Ana will leave on Christmas afternoon with Jillian. I will stay until New Year's Day. My friend Jan and her kids will come to Boston on Christmas night and stay for a week or ten days. What are everyone else's plans? Other than that, not too much new hear. I don't know if it has been raining for days or that it just the heavens crying for the collapsing Mariners. Ana and I head to Eugene for the weekend on Friday. I got cute school pictures of Ana if anyone is interested. Let us hear from y'all...§
Steve
Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at 14:29:08 (PDT)
Dear Betsy and David,
you were healthy enugh a few months ago when
i saw you. It'sd the nasty east coast gerns I'M sure. GEt better all right?
much love,
Jessamyn
Jessamyn
Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 18:54:42 (PDT)
Deep Vein Thrombosis. Just getting back from visiting him That man's had too much pain lately. Hoping for smooth sailing sometime in the near future.
mona
Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 16:32:38 (PDT)
Let me extend a warm welcome to my first cousin once-removed, (do I have this right, Mom?) Darroll Lain. Let us hear more from you.
Paula
Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 10:51:27 (PDT)
Poor David! So, what is DVT?
Paula
Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 10:48:55 (PDT)
just bumping that other post off the top spot...DVT is the official diagnosis. On my way in for a visit now.
mona
Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 10:05:49 (PDT)
another rough day for the pingree's here. david is in Virginia Mason hospital downtown, with a bloodclot in his leg. One bad side effect is he won't be able to have his knee surgery for about 4 months, and thus, will be having pain between now and then.
On my way home I was waylaid by a hazmat scare on one of the ferries, and have just now got in the door - just in time to watch the M's game. Good thing I don't care any more....
Is it time for a break yet? Sorry, shouldn't complain, I'm sure.
Betsy's still home, though her temp was below 100 for the first time in over a week today, so we'll be grateful for the good things. Hope you all are keeping well. Mom, check in when you can - love hearing from the Layne relatives!
mona
Monday, October 22, 2001 at 18:23:10 (PDT)
hurrah for the under ten set who have learnt to type ... it's funny how you can still hear the voice through the typeface ... the race went well, we rowed hard and pulled a good time ; for those who care about numbers we came in fifteenth out of twenty five (against the 1980 us olympians (and they're still mad they didn't get to go to moscow) among others) and came in at 19' 23" . that's about all the news from here. i gave melinda's things to her roomate so if she doen't get them blame sara . love to all from
athena
Monday, October 22, 2001 at 17:43:48 (PDT)
Hi I am Ross's son had a vist from Ramona today glad she got to see DAD Love to all Cuz.
Darroll Lain
Monday, October 22, 2001 at 17:41:58 (PDT)
(This computer seems to decide for me when I'm through and magically sends stuff on its own)
Steve, you sound happy. So nice to hear. Athena, Dick and I saw the Globe picture - actually he left a sticky note on the page for me so that I wouldn't miss it.
Carry on, Styloses! And good luck with those bread machines....
still Janet
Monday, October 22, 2001 at 05:45:31 (PDT)
Good heavens! I got to work a little early and decided to check out the Stylos family activities (I'm working on not feeling that I'm butting in...) You people sure are busy! Ramona, I'm so sorry about your accident, but happy that you are mending. Kisses to you.
Janet Colson
Monday, October 22, 2001 at 05:36:01 (PDT)
Too cloudy in Worthington for any northern lights. Thanks for the tip anyway.
Scott
Sunday, October 21, 2001 at 21:05:48 (PDT)
Just in case anyone is reading this now, and is in the north part of the country: due to solar flare activity, tonight is an excellent night for viewing Aurora Borealis (the Northern Lights)...just step outside and look up, to the north, and if it's clear you're likely to see them tonight - yes, in Massachusetts and maybe even as far south as northern Maryland!
mona
Sunday, October 21, 2001 at 18:31:03 (PDT)
I finally tried out the new breadmaker, with help from Paula. Used the timer so it would be done when we got up this morning. But I slept later than I had planned, so I didn't get that fresh-from-the-oven treat.
Had fun yesterday rowing around the Smith campus pond with Melinda, Paula, Mark, Joey, Jeff and Sarah. Beautiful spot. Speaking of rowing, how was your race, Athena.
New Geo Prizm?
Scott
Sunday, October 21, 2001 at 16:19:31 (PDT)
It is easy for me to believe that Jerry is this family's guradian angel.
We have decided to take our new (well, fairly new) Prizm and go to Ohio tomorrow, returning on Wednesday, late. Uncle Ross, my father's brother, who is 94, is seriously ill (after being amazingly healthy until quite recently). He is not expected to live much longer, so it seems like a good time to go there. We will stay with Mafra, as usual, and visit with Aunt Evelyn in Dayton.Mafra's number is 513-746-6031.
I am feeling almost normal, gracias a dios.
Ramona
Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 19:53:26 (PDT)
What they said. Additionally - sure do love my brothers and sisters. ((((stylos kids))))
mona
Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 18:34:14 (PDT)
Yeah, Jerry, Who knew what an impact you would have. We all still love and miss you, and you're still part if of us and our family...§
Steve
Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 10:42:25 (PDT)
Happy 51st birthday to big brother Jerry, who really is "forever young". It is remarkable, the impact you continue to have on all of us. You helped shape so many of our lives. It still feels as if you are here with us, laughing, loving, crying, comforting, and trying to make sense of it all. With all that said though, I have to say it is the laughing that I remember and miss the most. You are forever in my heart.
Sister Paula
Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 06:18:13 (PDT)
What a fine young man you're growing into, Daniel! Welcome to the Stylos MessageBoard, and feel free to stop by any time. We'd love to hear what you're up to. Hope you had a great time on your birthday (which it still is, here, by the way!)
mona
Friday, October 19, 2001 at 21:32:49 (PDT)
Dear Steve, Im going to write the number 10 with out lifting the pencil off the paper, but i doubt i will be able to. I hope i will see anna soon.
Daniel Stylos
Friday, October 19, 2001 at 18:01:04 (PDT)
I wish i could hear you sing Danny boy right now, uncle Paul! I'll try to have a happy birthday.It was good to see you last month. When will i see you again? Love dan
Daniel Stylos
Friday, October 19, 2001 at 17:57:06 (PDT)
Daniel, do me a big favor and have the best birthday and year that anybody ever had. If my wishes come true that will exactly be the case. And while your at it, take good care of your great family.
Your uncle paul singing danny boy.
paul
Friday, October 19, 2001 at 17:32:06 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Daniel! I remember when I turned 10. I was amazed to be in double digits, and to realize I would never be able to write the number without lifting the pencil. Welcome to the world of being old. Ana will be right there with you in a few weeks. It was nice to see you last month. We'll all proud of the man you are becoming. §
Steve
Friday, October 19, 2001 at 09:21:53 (PDT)
Update: I took Betsy in to the Dr this morning. She tested negative for Strep (good thing), and the Doctor thinks that she's just battling the bug that's been going around. So we'll keep her under watch for the next 48 hours or so, keeping her dosed with Tylenol and Robitussen.
The best thing about kids when they are really sick ~ they don't complain much. The worst thing ~ the worry. She'll be fine. I'll keep you posted.
Paul feels 100% better - and the Dr thinks he probabl had the same bug, it's just manifesting itself differently.
mona
Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 18:56:49 (PDT)
Paul's stomach flu peaked overnight, and today he's as happy as a clam -- nothing like the absense of pain to make you feel good.
Betsy's on her 4th day of not feeling, well, and has a 103.1 temp. Guess I need to start thinking about doing something else to try and help her get better.
mona
Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 08:25:44 (PDT)
All this talk about homemade bread made me want to go out and buy a machine. So I did. Maybe by tonight I will have that nice bread baking smell in my house. Hope you're feeling better Betsy and Paul.
Scott
Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 06:10:57 (PDT)
I'm home with Betsy and Paul today - both sick with two different illnesses. Can you pass some of that home baked bread, mom?
mona
Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 11:54:17 (PDT)
Thanks, one and all, for helping make this a happy birthday. I got greetings and good wishes in all the usual media, and several more in person. I appreciate every one of them.
I have a fire in the fireplace and bread cooking in the bread maker. What more could I want? My love to all.
Birthday girl Ramona
Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 18:18:13 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Mommy! Sure wish we were all close enough to get together for a birthday supper. Oh well. Who wants to wash all those dishes anyway.
Looking forward to seeing Paula and Mark this weekend. Hello to Jazzwoman in VT. And now I can really cheer for the Mariners, now that they are playing the Yankees.
Scott
Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 17:06:52 (PDT)
That's what my roomates call me now.
Happy birthday Yaya Love from the mountain
Also Peter, I dont't know if you're out there, but I have papers on the Odyssey and Greece if you're interested
Keep in touch all
Jazzman
Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 13:12:40 (PDT)
More pile-on happy birthday wishes from Soggy Seattle. May your days be merry and bright!
mona
Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 12:33:29 (PDT)
happy berthday grand mether. I love you very much.
and i wanted to tel you i have a new little kiten. and i want to give you a big present bet i cant.I am mebe going to give you som thing soon.Now i have
two cats the big is cat is 5 mont and the other is 4
Vanessa
Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 11:42:49 (PDT)
happy berthday grand mether. I love you very much.
and i wanted to tel you i have a new little kiten. and i want to give you a big present bet i cant.I am mebe going to give you som thing soon.Now i have
two cats the big is cat is 5 mont and the other is 4
Vanessa
Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 11:42:48 (PDT)
happy birthday grandmother i type myself i love you very much
jerome
Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 11:22:20 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Mom! Thousands of best wishes from over here. Cake and ice-cream is probably the best medicine for both of you!
Mark
Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 10:56:53 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Mom! Have a wonderful day, even if you cannot drive and Dad cannot eat. Perhaps that will only make you have to think more creatively about ways to celebrate. As Steve said, thanks for doing it all for us. Hope today is full of autumn colors, white squirrels, and lots of laughs. Love from
Your little Paula
Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 03:21:49 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Mom! I know it's not your Birthday where I am, but it is your birthday where you are, and where you were born. So, I guess this is legit. This is bound to be a great year for you. I feel it. Thanks for having us, Mom, without you, none of this would be possible. §
Son Steve
Monday, October 15, 2001 at 21:19:13 (PDT)
I heard about Athena's photo; I'm waiting to see it. Yess, Jess, that is a beautiful tribute to your cousins, and that was a beautiful message you put on the board. Do keep checking in from time to time.
We're doing OK here. My bruises are changing colors and my ribs are not so sore. We're going to the cabin tomorrow to drain the water and close it up for the winter.
Ramona
Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 19:03:23 (PDT)
And by the way, did anyone else see Athena's photo in the Boston Globe Magazine Ocotber 7th?
Proud Sister Paula
Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 17:55:49 (PDT)
I think so too, Jessamyn. A wonderful tribute, alive and weeping. I am sure Lee, Naki and Kathy will all appreciate the thought of a tree in Vermont, on a mountain top, in memory of Peter, Sue and Christine.
Paula
Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 17:53:19 (PDT)
That's wonderful, Jess.
mona
Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 13:19:30 (PDT)
Up at Marlboro, we are planting a weeping willow tree in loving memory of Peter, Sue, and Christine. I would like to dedicate it as well to Naki, Lee Karen and all of us who loved them because it is a living memory. a celebration of life just like the memorial service. It is planted in love compassion, and appreciation; but what grows has a life of its own and is a thing of beauty and joy, that will flourish and provide comfort as a living memory of their and our love.
Jessamyn
Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 11:57:04 (PDT)
well here is my just about monthly i guess visit to our website (at least i always have a lot to read when i get here) we did have our tagsale though it was a week later than i led scott to believe. i am rowing in the head of the charles next sunday at around twelve thirty ( the masters women's eights ). the woodshop in the basement is coming along nicely. melinda came to the movies tonight. Any of this qualify as good news mom? thanks for the nice story sue, it is good to have you around, my fellow eschewer of capital letters. and, yes, i guess i do know that everyone feels shy (well except maybe my girlfriend) (who Loved meeting our family by the way) (and looks forward to more and hopefully happier encounters) but it's always nice to hear the specifics. were you really only fifteen? and finally, belated happy birthday to markimou, hope you're having big fun.
athena
Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 20:32:56 (PDT)
Shoot, I hate it when I can't go back and correct my typos...
So, tomorrow is Thea's birthday, no?
mona
Friday, October 12, 2001 at 21:12:08 (PDT)
Amen to that! I can just imagine little crawling Sohpie....little bundle of love. Can't wait to meet her. Are you planning a trip east next summer, Andrea?
mona
Friday, October 12, 2001 at 09:24:39 (PDT)
Here is some good news...Sophie is now crawling. She's all over the place and is also starting to stand on her own. She is so much fun. We mostly keep the TV off and enjoy every minute with her. Kids really are the bright spot that make you put all this crazy stuff in perspective.
Andrea
Friday, October 12, 2001 at 08:33:27 (PDT)
I have some good news. I went to the baseball game nd my team won. Not only that, the weather held up. Things are pretty slow when the biggest and best news is a baseball game.
I'm still making plans to come east for Christmas. I'll keep y'all posted. Athena, I hear that you are going south to pick up the Volvo. I think that's great. Now you won't have an excuse to not come see me in Boston this Christmas. I think I will fly home with Ana right after the holiday, and then back to Boston with Jan and her kids, Leah and Noah. That is, unless someone wants to escort Ana back to Seattle. Maybe I'll ask Jillian. She hasn't been her for awhile.
Steve
Thursday, October 11, 2001 at 20:11:58 (PDT)
Well, things are moving along. Paul has his new teeth and they look great. He is bravely trying to get used to the way they feel. I am getting over my injuries from Monday's accident. I still have ringing in one ear, where the airbag hit it. I'll have it checked out by an ear doctor tomorrow.
Doesn't anybody have any good news to counter all the bad stuff on TV?
Ramona
Thursday, October 11, 2001 at 19:35:32 (PDT)
Me, too.
Mom
Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 05:33:53 (PDT)
And yes, Mark, I wish I were there.
Paula
Tuesday, October 09, 2001 at 19:02:48 (PDT)
Mom, there are so many better ways of getting into the news. Like sailing to Cannes and St. Tropez. But add my relief and get well wishes to the others. I am glad no broken bones were involved. Sorry about the car. Now what? Keep us updated on your recovery. Rest up, and read a good book. If you are looking for a fun book read Crazy Ladies, by Michael West.
Paula
Tuesday, October 09, 2001 at 18:45:11 (PDT)
I can gladly announce that I have no news to report! I plan to go sailing this weekend to Cannes and St. Tropez ... wish you were here, don't you?
Mark
Tuesday, October 09, 2001 at 16:13:01 (PDT)
Sounds terrible, Mom. But at least you are okay. You'll probably be sore for a few days. What are you going to do about a car to drive? Is the bus an automatic? Know that you are in our thoughts....§
Steve
Tuesday, October 09, 2001 at 09:08:23 (PDT)
I'm soooo glad you're OK, mom. phew.
mona
Tuesday, October 09, 2001 at 08:07:16 (PDT)
Finally some news worth writing about: not good, though. Yesterday, while driving an elderly friend to the nursing home to visit her husband, my car was broadsided by a Dodge, whose driver was fiddling with the radio and failed to see the red light. My passenger and I got a ride to the hospital in an ambulance where our various boo-boos were attended to. My injuries seem to be from the airbag and the seat belt (which probably also saved my life). Jean, who's 85, got a skinned up arm and various bruises. My little red car didn't fare so well. The driver side doors were both pushed in about a foot and a half and it probably has traveled its last mile (behind a tow-truck).
This morning I feel like I've been kicked by a team of mules and there's still a loud ringing in one ear, but I'm trying just to be grateful I'm not worse off. I'm getting good care and sympathy and all will eventually be well. And I still feel safer in an airplane than in a car!
Ramona
Tuesday, October 09, 2001 at 05:59:46 (PDT)
Looking forward to seeing you Steve and Ana at Christmas. I'll be around, although I will probably be on call and need to stay close to home, at least for part of the time.
Quiet ,cool, colorful Columbus day weekend here in Western MA. I'm thinking I'll go to Athena's tag sale today, and go hiking tomorrow.
Scott
Sunday, October 07, 2001 at 10:20:18 (PDT)
Hi All, I'm in Oregon for the weekend. I was just planning my trip to Boston for Christmas. Who is going to be where when? Things are going well in Seattle, I am enjoying having Ana with me. She sees lots of her Mom too. Before and after school everyday, in addition to the regular visits. Ana is enjoying fourth grade and looking forward to seeing everyone back in Boston in December. More later...§
Steve
Saturday, October 06, 2001 at 16:51:24 (PDT)
Hey Mom, I really enjoyed the new chapters, and the illustrations. I am very proud. Good work!
Paula
Saturday, October 06, 2001 at 14:11:26 (PDT)
Dental work is proceding apace. The most painful part is paying the bill.
Clarification: Bearwallow Road, new edition, will not be actually readable on-line; but it can be ORDERED through Amazon.com. And that isn't operative yet, taking a week or two to get set up. Right now, only I, and the local bookstore are distributing it. That will expand if I ever get around to doing some marketing trips to KY and Ohio.
Ramona
Friday, October 05, 2001 at 04:49:02 (PDT)
Ramona, We hope all goes well with your surgery. Our thoughts and prays will be with you.
I can't wait to see your book on line, it will be a huge success!
Buddy, we hope you are resting up!
Both of you take care of yourselves and rest up!
Kim
Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 17:10:36 (PDT)
Perry. If I knew it was your birthday I would have baked a cake. since I did not, know would you please have a happy birthday and If I am lucky I will have a cake for you the next time I see you. Till then be good and I know you are the best.
paul
Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 11:24:05 (PDT)
Good luck with the surgery, Mom. Let us know how it went when you can.
mona
Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 08:44:03 (PDT)
Doing OK here too. Paul is recovering from his oral surgery and I am due to start mine tomorrow morning. Mine is not as radical as his, but will probably be more expensive. At least I am getting it done locally, so no long trips to Greenville, SC.
Weather is perfect. We have new winter pansies in the "angel garden", Paula, Mona and Athena.
Soon Bearwallow Road will be available on Amazon.com.
We have not closed up the cabin: Our friends from Brodhead, KY will be there this weekend.
So that's where we are. Who's next?
Ramona
Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 15:55:26 (PDT)
Doing OK. Having a little trouble keeping on task, as it were.
mona
Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 15:09:48 (PDT)
Okay already, time for a new message. A beautiful late summer day here, weatherwise. All is well. How are y'all?
Paula
Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 14:51:32 (PDT)
hey stallion you look like steve up there. My condonences on your further seperation from youth. Hopefully you will act younger to compensate. From the mountain me, mindy and the parents send you love. Workit -Jessamyn
you know who
Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 12:16:35 (PDT)
And Happy Birthday to Marque from moi aussie! After looking at that picture, I know where Steve's moustache went. I tried to call you earlier, but all I could hear was the sound of the ocean. Have a biere for me and enjoy what's left of the day. And an early happy birthday to Sputnik!
Scott
Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 11:38:44 (PDT)
happy birthday sweet little prince. I hope the day and year brings you the joy and happiness i so very much wish for you. now you are the greatest. patera sou
paul
Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 07:07:18 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Mark, who arrived 5 days before Sputnik. Tell us all about how you spent your day. We, the older generation, will raise a glass to you, and wish we could raise one WITH you. Much love,
Mom
Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 05:43:36 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, littlest brother. I mean youngest brother. I LOVE that photo of you. Glad you still are out there having fun, or at least looking like you are. Me too, I hope those kids are "happy birthday" ing you. I know how they like a party. How lucky your birthday falls on a weekend as well! Have a great day, and enjoy your mini Paris vacation. Love,
Paulala
Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 05:05:19 (PDT)
Nope, NOW. Happy Birthday, Birthday Boy. Wish you were here to celebrate with. Hopefully the kids will make yours as special as you always make theirs. We're here to luv ya, Mahhhk. §
Steve
Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 00:48:34 (PDT)
NOW??
mona
Friday, September 28, 2001 at 22:04:39 (PDT)
Now I know I'm losing it...I KNOW Mark's birthday is the 29th. And I was up early this morning paying bills - all dated the 28th....what a disconnect. Ah well, never too early to start celebrating.
mona
Friday, September 28, 2001 at 10:34:43 (PDT)
Here is how I remember Mark's (and Dad's) birthday: Dad is 8/28 and Mark is 9/29. I will save my greetings. Glad to know the rest of you struggle too, though. Speaking of Dad, how are the gums?
Paula
Friday, September 28, 2001 at 08:07:47 (PDT)
No special plans at this point. It will probably be the usual: 4 weeks in the summer with the kids. I doubt I'll make it in December. I knew it wasn't my birthday when I woke - good thing, too, I would not want to work, and things have been more than busy at the job. Other than that, no news worth broadcasting. I will spend 2 days in Paris next week, making sure that our stand at a convention is running smoothly.
Mark
Friday, September 28, 2001 at 07:59:54 (PDT)
I woke up thinking it was Mark's birthday, too. Then I remembered it was Kenny Schwartz's birthday. He would have been 47 today. Anyway, Mark, we'll be thinking of you, and Happy Birthday, tomorrow, which for you will come almost half a day sooner than it will for us here on the West Coast. Any plans to be back east in Decemeber? Next summer? §
Steve
Friday, September 28, 2001 at 07:53:30 (PDT)
Mona - go back to bed, and try again tomorrow ...
Love back at'cha
The Soon To Be Birthday Boy
Friday, September 28, 2001 at 06:49:40 (PDT)
How come Mark doesn't get a little birthday announcement on the front page?? Anyway ((((Mark)))) hope you have a great birthday. I miss ya. Love,
mona
Friday, September 28, 2001 at 06:47:19 (PDT)
Jerome? At a loss for words? I find that hard to believe........glad you had a good birthday.
Paulala
Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 06:45:00 (PDT)
Jerome is at a loss of words ... but never the less he is thankful for all the wishes and greetings that you send him. He had a good birthday - and it was the weekend, so he did not have to go to school!
Jerome
Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 11:27:25 (PDT)
The rains have returned to Washington, and I'm glad of it. Paul started playing the trumpet last week, and has taken to it like a duck to water. We did some research on the Lizard (now jointly owned by Paul and Betsy) - he's a Platysaurus Spp, (not sure of the genus), and, yes, he's a he. Thinking of you all ~ love,
mona
Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 10:40:00 (PDT)
Yes, the clouds do look extra special these days! Yesterday, I spotted a salmander in our backyard and it looked extra special. The little things in life that we take for granted, now seem so much more important. Hopefully, this will spread throughout our world, so everyone can enjoy the beauty and peace that we have in fornt of us. Happy Fall to all!
Kim
Monday, September 24, 2001 at 17:32:51 (PDT)
So glad you weren't scared away by all that noise, sue!! Great story...
mona
Monday, September 24, 2001 at 14:18:50 (PDT)
athena you mentioned shyness what i dont think you know is everyone feels shy walking into a group etc. we just think we are alone. so glad you brought it up . when i was l5 i walked into the stylos home in newton centre to be introduced and i could not wait to get out of there. so many people and so much noise. wow i still remember it. sue hanson taught me something she made sure she got to know each one of us and that was really something as i know. good for her ... i was talking with steve and mona at b u and we all said isnt this site wonderful. when we do see each other we dont have to start with where are you living and what are you doing. i love that about this site. so thanks all of y ou who have come to the site and added your thoughts i think we need everyone of us right now. love you all sue
suestraley
Wednesday, February 06, 2036 at 22:36:28 (PST)
Happy, happy birthday to Jerome, my youngest grandchild. With so many good wishes, it's bound to be a good year for you. I still enjoy seeing the pictures you made for us. We love you.
YaYa
Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 17:39:52 (PDT)
Me too, I say happy birthday to my favorite French Nephew. Yes, Jerome, that is YOU. I hope you had a great birthday, since you are probably fast asleep in bed now, tired from all the celebrating. How does it feel to be seven years old? Tell us all about it. Love from your auntie....
Paulala
Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 15:47:13 (PDT)
Happy birthday Jerome Aurelien Alexander Stylos!!!! Are you really seven already? Someday I will come and visit you in France. It's always nice to see you when you come here, but it's so long in between visits. I hope your sister is being nice to you, at least for today. Love,
Uncle Scott
Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 12:46:00 (PDT)
happy birthday jerome! i hope ou have a very good birthday. lots of hugs and kisses from your cousin betsy.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Betsy
Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 10:00:28 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Jerome! From Seattle. It was great to have you here for a visit way back when you were six. We hope you come back soon and often. We will try to make a trip to see you this spring, but who knows what the future will bring. We hope that this the best birthday yet and the best year yet. Noah says to say happy birthday to you too. See you soon, we hope....We love you. Today is your day to be the greatest....§
Steve & Ana
Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 08:58:44 (PDT)
You have a big Greek nose?! ...I hadn't noticed.
(((((Jerome)))) Sending you hugs and kisses and best wishes for you birthday, and for all year long!
mona
Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 08:47:48 (PDT)
and i also wish a happy birthday to jerome! i was a fool not to see you and your family when you were here so now i must send love this way. I myself am so happy to have this link to our family, it is so heartening to hear from any and all of our relatives and our friends. I am always so happy to see you all at family gatherings, i don't know why i feel shy sometimes. Today, and this week, i am feeling a strange sense of peace and hope. And an eagerness, to paraphrase andrea, to stick my big greek nose in as many flowers as possible. And to make good on my longstanding promise to visit Naki and Lee. My thoughts are with you both and with Kathy. And my love to all.
athena
Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 20:55:13 (PDT)
I want Jerome to have the best birthday he has ever had. I also want to wish him of better birthdays than the last one. I also hope you can feel our love because it abounds. (Translate that to French mark). Everyone be good to Jerome. From the one who thinks you are the greatest. (Vannessa too)
grandfather
Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 15:20:53 (PDT)
Well, I think Andrea speaks for all of us when she says that we have to stop and smell the roses. Like everyone else, we're looking for a bit of good in all of this, and so it was nice to see family members last week. Lee and Naki's strength last week was inspiring. The service was beautiful, and has brought us some peace, helping us to begin to focus on how Peter and Sue lived, instead of how they died. We are greatful for all our family members. Love to everyone!
Philip and Lisa
Friday, September 21, 2001 at 17:32:59 (PDT)
Here is another cousin checking in. I add my name to those who will be in MA for Christmas. I too was glad to have so many of you here this past week. You are right, Andrea. Life is WAY too short, and too uncertain. Time to do all those things we have been putting off. Like keeping in touch. Me, I am missing my kids off in college, as proud of them as I am. You?
Paula
Friday, September 21, 2001 at 15:45:42 (PDT)
Ah Hah! You DO still read the Message Board, Andrea! I suspected the same. And you, too, Kevin Straley. Come on, cousins, keep the discourse going. This is your message board, too. Times like these serve to reinforce how important family is. It was great to have so many together earlier in the week, even on this most somber and sad of occassions. Thanks for the update, Andy, and we'll be looking for yours, Kevin....All my love, too, and I'll be in Boston for Christmas with Ana as well. §
Steve
Friday, September 21, 2001 at 15:38:59 (PDT)
The messages on this board have really changed in the last week. It seems that our everyday "news" is now insignificant. I think we all now appreciate our family and friends a little more - I know I do. I find myself "stopping to smell the roses" more often. My new mantra is "Life is too short". I hope to see as many of you as possible at Christmas this year. All my Love, Andrea
Andrea
Friday, September 21, 2001 at 10:01:38 (PDT)
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
ted reidy
Friday, September 21, 2001 at 07:31:08 (PDT)
the following is a general translation of the nessage from giota. I will do a better job when I am home and have access to dictionaries.
when I turned on the PC and read that which uncle peter wrote I was shocked and dismayed a great deal. In spite of the fact that we are related I would never had recognized it then. It was horrible what has happened to you.I and my fmily feel a great sorrow for you and you sister NAKI. May you have the strength and courage to continue on with your life. We hope to see you in the near future. Love Giota Stilou
paul
Friday, September 21, 2001 at 06:59:41 (PDT)
I meant to collect email addresses over the weekend. If anyone has an email address for Naki or Lee or Kathy, can you email me with it?
mona
Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 17:14:57 (PDT)
have been trying to know what to say for a few days because no words seem right but mona has got me on. each time i see the family and say i check in more than i write they all assure me they want to hear from me so here i am. the service was beyond what i could ever imagine. lee and naki were ever so gracious and there for each one of us. kathy and her family too. i just feel so very fortunate to be among this wonderful family who hold each other so very dear in each other hearts. i have never felt such hugs ... this is just the best family at any time and especially on this day.
if you are like me just checking in to see what everyone is saying please just stop and say a few words we all need to hear from each and every one of you at this time.
as you know our children asked us to cancel the trip to europe so we did. love to each and everyone of you. sue
sue straley
Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 14:07:59 (PDT)
Μόλις άνοιξα το PC και διάβασα αυτά που μου έγραψες θείε πέτρο πραγματικά σοκαρίστηκα και στεναχωρέθηκα πάρα πολύ ,άσχετα με το άν παρόλου που ήμασταν συγγενείς δεν τους γνωρίσαμε ποτέ.Ήταν φοβερό αυτό που σας συνέβη ,πραγματικά και εγώ και οι δικοί μου είναι τόσο μεγάλη η λύπη μας για το τρομερό συμβάν που συνέβη στην οικογένεια.Θέλουμε να σας διαβιβάσουμε τα βαθιά μας συλληπητήρια πρός την αδελφή σας ΝΑΚΙ,και πρός εσάς,έχετε την αμέριστη συμπαράσταση μας στον βαθύ πόνο σας,ο θεός να τους αναπαύει ,να τους χαρίσει την γαλήνη και ησυχία της ψυχής τους.Ακόμη να δίνει δύναμη και κουράγιο στην μάνα να ζεί και νατους θυμάται.Η μνήμη τους να είναι αιώνια.Σε όλους εσάς σας μεταφέρω την αγάπη μας την ευχή μας να είστε υγιείς και σύντομα να σας δούμε από κοντά.Φιλιά γιώτα Στύλου
giota stilou
Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 23:21:52 (PDT)
My heart is so full at the moment, I have no words. Just holding this whole family close. Sue Straley can speak for me - when she posts of what I great family we are...I was afraid it would sound like bragging to say such a thing, but it's nothing but the truth.
mona
Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 10:13:41 (PDT)
Mona and I are back in Seattle. I, too, ponder the events of the past week. A week to remember and to reflect. It was reassuring and comforting to be with the family. Both services made me proud of our family. Perhaps the part of the weekend that will burn strongest in my memory was the feeling sitting at the Services, hand-in-hand, singing the Barney song. I hope all is well with everyone, and that all have a safe trip home, wherever and whenever that might be...§
Steve
Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 21:40:03 (PDT)
I am back in Brevard and trying to process all the events of recent days. One leg of my trip home was cancelled at the last minute and I spent five and a half hours at Dulles, trying not to watch CNN on the monitor.
That was a very touching article by Anna Quindlen. Thanks, Mark, for putting it up for all of us to read.
Ramona
Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 19:41:17 (PDT)
My thoughts and love have been with all of my family, both near and far, this past week. I'm glad to know that we were so well represented in CT this weekend. We lose too many along the way, but we still have eachother, and that gives us the strength, will and desire to continue.
Mark
Monday, September 17, 2001 at 01:09:24 (PDT)
I agree that the Service was catharic and healing. I am thankful for all those who were there in body and/or spirit. I am also very grateful for the unending efforts United Airlines has gone to to make the service as meaningful and effortless as possible. Peter Hanson's employer has set up a website as a Memorial to the family. The address is petehansonandfamily.com. Maybe our webmaster will fit a link into it somewhere. Mona and I will be headed back to Seattle tomorrow. For all those here on the east coast that we didn't have enough time to visit with, I'll be back this way in December and will try to find you then...§
Steve
Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 19:44:20 (PDT)
yes it was a lovely service there in the beautiful old church we are getting to know . It was also really good to see our extended family and many friends, it feels like the most healing thing we can do. Naki and Lee and Kathy were all as gracious hosts as ever, and Lee especially cheered and heartened many, as sad as he must be right now. It was hard to see their tight little family together without Peter. We missed everyone who wasn't there, i'm especially thinking of you, brother Mark. Amy had a good time meeting everybody ("you have a Great family") which makes me glad of course. Hope we can have another big get together soon. Maybe en France?
Love to all.
athena
Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 12:08:04 (PDT)
What a beautiful Memorial Service yesterday in Connecticut for Peter, Sue and Christine. It was wonderful to have so much of the family together. They were surely three remarkable, well loved, and never to be forgotten people. I will miss them.
Paula
Sunday, September 16, 2001 at 05:15:16 (PDT)
Giota, we sent you an email explaining the situation here. To the rest of you, the message from giota was that she had become aware of the situation in the US and wondered how it might have affected us. she sends regards from her family.
paul
Friday, September 14, 2001 at 15:48:17 (PDT)
Actually, there were two misspellings in her message. Hope she got to her plane, and she isn't coming back to Brevard to fix them. §
Steve
Friday, September 14, 2001 at 11:28:09 (PDT)
( a little levity -- have you ever seen mom misspell a word before?? )
mona
Friday, September 14, 2001 at 11:14:53 (PDT)
Paul: Change of itinerary and arrival time. I'll be in White Plains at 11:38 on flight 520 (United) out of Pittsburg. I'm leaving here for Greenville right now. First leg of of the trip is USAir #5275. Se you soon. RLS
Ramona
Friday, September 14, 2001 at 10:59:19 (PDT)
Please follow these directions from MA: take Mass Turnpike and exit at Sturbridge and take Rt 84 all the way to Hartford, go over Charter Oak bridge andgo following signs to NY go 18 miles to Meriden and take Merritt Parkway (Conn 15) to Exit 46. Take right on 46, trun right on Congress go 0.1 mile to Easton Turnpike/Sport Hill Rd, go left and drive 4.0 miles. Turn right to Adams Rd. If you are coming from Northampton, take I 91to exit 17 which is CT 15. Go to exit 46 and follow directions above. Love Lee
Lee Hanson
Friday, September 14, 2001 at 08:10:31 (PDT)
correction on merritt parkway it is ecit 46 that you want and not 36
paul
Friday, September 14, 2001 at 07:38:21 (PDT)
for all who want to come to naki and lee's the directions from northhampton as follows. south on I 91 for about 85 miles to I 95. then on I 95 toward new york city for about 13 miles till exit 38 which takes you to the merritt parkway. then toward new york city till exit 38. take right off ramp about 200 yards to light. take left for about 4 miles and take the first right after snows farm and you will be on adam street. about one half mile on right is the house and you will probably see the nc volkswagon van. good luck
paul
Friday, September 14, 2001 at 07:35:46 (PDT)
It looks like I will be joining the rest of the family in CT before the day is over.. (Paul, call for details if I haven't reached you by the time you read this.) Tragedies do bring a family and a country together.
Ramona
Friday, September 14, 2001 at 04:28:40 (PDT)
Paul and Scott left Brevard around 8:00 this morning headed for Massachusetts and Connecticut to join with others who are mourning the loss of Peter, Susan and Christine. This is a hard time; such needless grief and sorrow for so many people. As Athena says, just keep breathing. Love to all.
Ramona
Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 05:16:10 (PDT)
I guess I'm still too shocked to put my thoughts into words here. And sad. I do send Naki and Lee and Kathy Lee all my love, and I share in your anguish and sorrow. I love you all, and I hope you know it.
mona
Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 15:57:47 (PDT)
well i don't have much to say but i feel the need to talk to my family however i can ... it was good to see paula and melinda and jessamyn last night, p and j came out to northampton .. i am thinking of everyone with love and best wishes, trying to wrap my mind around the enormity of all this and what it means to our country and our family, trying to rest a little in between bouts of mind-wrapping, and taking a deep breath and getting back to my work. I look forward with deep intensity to seeing each one of my loved ones. My best thoughts are with all of us, and all my love. ps it is always good to hear from you, giota. Dad, translation? (oh yeah and happy birthday dad i missed the webpagefestivities but i had fun reading them and i am thinking of you)
athena
Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 12:19:53 (PDT)
Μετά τα φριχτά χθεσινά τρομοκρατικά νέα που ακούσαμε και μάθαμε από την τηλεόραση, θα ήθελα να μάθω νέα σας,ότι είστε όλοι καλά και δεν σας συνέβη τίποτα.Είναι ευχή όλης της οικογένειας μας να είστε γεροί. Μέ αγάπη γιώτα Στύλου
GIOTA STILOU
Wednesday, September 12, 2001 at 05:10:12 (PDT)
A sad day indeed. The entire country is in a state of shock, but the shock must be particularly deafening for the Hansons. Like the rest of the country and the family, I'm at a loss as to what to do or say. Lots of good people were lost today...§
Steve
Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 13:40:24 (PDT)
me too staying home although i am going to work think anyone will come to the movies? naki and lee and kathy if you happen by this spot my thoughts are with you and a whole lot of love i don't what to do except to keep breathing and try to be our best selves . my thoughts and love go out to everyone today, a sad day.
athena
Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 11:59:10 (PDT)
Stay well, everyone. I'm staying home today.
mona
Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 08:08:19 (PDT)
Sounds like fun, Paula. We did not do much falling out, either, instead enjoyed splashing the other rafts. I don't know what class the rapids were, but they were rather calm.
Other than that, I watch the summer slowly drift to an end here. A lot of the tourists are gone, and we can once again drive along the coast, roller-blade on the boardwalk in Cannes, and find parking places.
What's new with everyone else? Looks like something (someone?) is keeping Steven busy - we hear almost less from him than from me. And when is Melinda going to show us that she got that fancy Sony thing working, and tell us how it feels to be a full fleged Smithy?
And a big thanks to the Red Sox for letting me get to bed earlier, instead of listening to useless games ... Maybe next year ...
Mark
Monday, September 10, 2001 at 16:36:56 (PDT)
And we made it back from white water rafting. WOW! Breath taking, invigorating, scary, wet, and a lot of fun. Probably not as exotic as Mark's trip at Verdon, but it was beautiful. Next year the Colorado. Only one member of our group fell out (twice), though several of the rafts lost ALL of their passengers, and some only the guide. They decided to give us a thrill and changed the trip to TWICE over the Class 5 rapids. I would do it all over again, once my sunburn fades and I dry off. Maybe our next family reunion should be a rafting trip....
Paula
Monday, September 10, 2001 at 04:11:34 (PDT)
We made it to the reunion in KY. Me, Mom and Dad that is. And lots of Chandlers! About 55 people I think, including Becky. It was quite fun, even though I hadn't met most of the people before. Lots of stories and genealogical info. Today we went out to Bearwallow and saw all the old places there, including the old Bark Road School, which is now the home of Carl Lake, who helped move Layne Laurel Lodge. Aunt Kandis' house is gone and replaced by a newer one in the same spot :(
Hello Jessie! Stay in school. It's a ratrace out here in the real world. Maybe you can still flunk out and stay there another year. It looks like your parents didn't survive the whitewater trip so going back home doesn't look like an option. I'll still come and visit you though.
Scott
Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 18:50:48 (PDT)
There's no one I'd rather visit, Jess.
mona
Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 13:57:24 (PDT)
Here I am in my own house (finaly) In 9 short monthes I'll be joining the real world. How is it out there? Just wanted to say hi and wish everybody the best. Except Miranda. To you I wish seething jelousy of my new wheels. Lilypad green del-sol coup convertible. Also I'd like to ask everybody to be especially nice to my parents, their going through a tough period of transition....Oh wait no they're not, they're whitewater rafting. I guess I should get back to my book, "contingency, irony and solidarity" as part of a class taught by two brilliant and tough teachers revolving around 10 years of philisophical discussion they have had together-but I will get to see the freshmen sqirm. Peter if you're interested, I can send you copies of the Greek based papers I write. and anyone is free to visit any time for supper and wine.
Much love to all
Jessamyn
Jessamyn
Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 16:04:15 (PDT)
You are most welcome, Josh. Take care of my Melinda out there, will you? Meanwhile, keep studying those pups. And to all who are interested, Mark are out the door for our big white water rafting adventure. I will report on that on Sunday. Have fun, Ma and Pa and Scott, on your trip to Kentucky. Wish I could be there too.
Paula
Friday, September 07, 2001 at 07:58:56 (PDT)
(a belated thankyou)
I'd like to thank all of you who were in North Carolina for being interesting to talk to, as well as very hospitable.
I'd like to thank Athena for showing me where the best General Tso's chicken is in Northampton.
Now, off to breakfast, where, if i am a good student, i will contemplate the Social Interaction and Object Manipulatin in Weaned Pups of the Northern Elephant Seal
Josh
Friday, September 07, 2001 at 06:42:23 (PDT)
paul that was the most beautiful message you wrote to us all on your birthday. looks like you are a writer also.
we leave for france and germany on sept l3th. mark we are in non le pin. i cant find it on the map either but i know we are going to several places while we are there so please put on this message board how we can reach you if we make it close to you. non le pin only has 200 people there and i am thrilled. we are so very excited about this trip.
love to all and happy harvest time. sue and dick
sue straley
Thursday, September 06, 2001 at 12:11:42 (PDT)
I could use a little of that empty house action right about now. Had to take an extra day off work, even after a 3 day 'weekend'...
All 5 of us moved into a different room. Miranda bought a car and learned how to drive it. I managed to not have a heart attack when I saw how much car insurance for a 16 year old girl is. Now we're continuing the 'shift the sh*t' process. And it's off to mow the lawn. Hopefully for the almost last time this year.
Can you say 'phew'? I thought you could. Cheers!
((((Paula))))) -- just because.
mona
Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 14:35:43 (PDT)
Melinda and Jess are off. Very empty in this old house. We are down to us, 3 cats, 2 fish, 1 frog and 1 bird. I miss those girls.
Paula
Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 05:50:29 (PDT)
And a great big happy birthday to buddy(yeah i know its a little late)! i love you very, very much!
Betsy (again)
Monday, September 03, 2001 at 21:13:50 (PDT)
HOO-RAY!!internet conection established! it works! well thats about it !
luv ya all!
Betsy
Monday, September 03, 2001 at 21:08:56 (PDT)
Just a lazy Labor Day weekend in Seattle. We're getting ready to go on a Pig Hunt (Pigs on Parade) and a Clothes Hunt (Back to School Shopping). It's back to school on Tuesday. We have friends from Eugene in town, and we're planning a Boston trip in December. Hope the summer has been kind to all....§
Steve & Ana
Sunday, September 02, 2001 at 13:02:10 (PDT)
Good luck to Melinda as she gets ready for the first days of her college career. I'm sure you'll do fine, Melinda.
Good luck to Jessamyn, also, starting her senior year. You're on the home stretch, Jess, hang in there. Love, Yaya
Ramona
Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 18:43:59 (PDT)
I'll vote for that, just don't jinx or curse our Mariners, please. §
Steve
Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 13:02:24 (PDT)
I vote for that!
Mama
Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 12:39:19 (PDT)
How about the Glory of all things Mona?
mona
Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 10:45:56 (PDT)
Uh oh! Do I smell the 'Curse of the Mona?' or should that be the 'Jinx of the Mona?'
Steve
Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 19:28:57 (PDT)
Would you settle for an M's championship? heh.
mona
Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 14:38:14 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Grandfather. I love you very much. I would like to give you a big present. I would like to see you soon.
Jerome
Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 12:01:38 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Grandfather. I love you very, very much, and I would like to give you a big, big present and a kiss.
Vanessa
Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 11:59:36 (PDT)
Happy Birthday and congratulations on another year well done. We will do our best, but after Cameron, Jeff is your next best shot. We love you very much.
Jessamyn and Melinda
Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 19:23:05 (PDT)
I sometimes think that with my drive and earning power i would have been very wealthy and would have homes in europe, boats and everything that money can buy. But then I realize I would not have my wife and kids. Then I knew that both I and the world would have missed something extrodinarily beautiful. And then came the grandchildren. Wow! what a blessing. I can not wait for great grand kids. And it will go on forever. See what you started ahileas and marianthe.
Thank you all. buddy
paul
Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 09:11:10 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Dear Old Dad!! I'm working on getting you a Red Sox championship for your birthday but it might be a little late. See you soon. Love, number 4 of 7,
Scott
Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 05:57:59 (PDT)
Wow, I get up at 4:30 in the morning hoping to the be the first to say Happy Birthday to my dad and look what happens. Happy Birthday, Dad! Shrimp and BBQ sounds good. I hope you're surrounded by people that love you, there sure are plenty of us out here! We'll be thinking of you and enjoying they day vicariousy from points west as well as points north and east. We couldn't have done it without you! §
Steve & Ana
Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 04:51:23 (PDT)
Me too! Happy Birthday, Dad. I hope you have planned at least one adventure today. How about a trip up the mountain on that ride-on mower? It looked like a lot of fun. Enjoy your last meal today before your big dental date. Happy Birthday. Love from....
Paula
Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 04:05:52 (PDT)
For once I get to be first! Wishing a very happy birthday to a very special Dad. How are you celebrating? A trip in the CampsWagon? Shrimp and BBQ on the porch? Hope this year is the best yet!
Mark
Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 02:56:14 (PDT)
At the risk of getting stuck on top again, let me say CONGRATULATIONS to Athena. I will definitely be there on Jerry's birthday to cheer you on. Melinda may carry on the tradition at Smith (I hope, I hope). Exciting news about the sign too, Athena, and Ana's big move. Love these postings.
Paula
Monday, August 27, 2001 at 16:52:02 (PDT)
And Ana has been drawing some totally beautiful pictures lately! What a sweetheart...
mona
Monday, August 27, 2001 at 16:44:42 (PDT)
We had a very nice visit with the youngest Pingrees over the weekend. We went to a baseball game in which both benches cleared because the batter thought the pitcher's diamond earrings shone to brightly. My, how times have changed. Paul and Betsy are coming back in three weeks to go the Puyallup Fair. This will be the fourth time in a row for Betsy coming with us. It's a time we always look forward to. Ana moves in with me on Friday, for her fourth grade year. We are both looking forward to it. She will be spending her before school and after school time with her mom while I work. Even with Ana, I have plenty of room for guests, so y'all come on out, y'heah? September is by far the nicest month in Seattle.....Hope to see you all soon.....§
Steve & Ana
Monday, August 27, 2001 at 16:42:23 (PDT)
hey did i mention that my sign finally went up in chesterfield, just in case ANYone could have missed it after two newspaper articles (or so they tell me -- haven't seen either one yet) it looks good and it's the talk of the (very small) town. joey helped put it up back in the days when he had an appendix. afterwards we all (amy melissa joey and i) went swimming in the chesterfield bend (just upriver from the chesterfield gorge). so the results from canada were that the boat i was in came in dead last in our heat but we had a great row and all came out smiling which is more than i can say for our other boat in the same race who came in third and were miserable about it, allowing us to feel Very Superior. Seriously though, we had a great time, and i am so happy i rowed this summer and i did make the boat for the head of the charles regatta (october twentieth) so that's it for sports headlines. in other news, amy says hello to everyone, she is getting ready to start school again in a week. we are still cleaning our house and we saw a great movie last night "the others" if any one is looking for a good scary / creepy movie to see. we are looking forward to having melinda out here and jessomyn --> i Promise this is the year i come visit you at school, if i'm still invited. Scott -- i'm glad to finally have a handle on what pathologists actually do (kielbasa id.) betsy (and dave) sorry i didn't get to see you longer, and yes i Promise to send stuart home before october -- this is my year to be a better aunt -- love to everybody
athena
Monday, August 27, 2001 at 16:42:10 (PDT)
Sounds great Mark! I would love to hear details. Scarey moments? Advice? I am going white water rafting in Maine on September 8th. Mark and I are going to commemorate our first weekend with both kids off at college: a bittersweet time indeed. I am looking forward to both adventures, though, and am proud of both my girls. Melinda is off to Smith September 1, and Jess back to Marlboro September 3.
Paula
Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 05:50:45 (PDT)
Summer is still going strong here, even if the days are getting shorter. I cannot remember when I last saw rain. The job took us all rafting down the rapids of Verdon today. First time for me, and it was fun enough to do it again. Paula and company should remember that river - they saw the canyons there. We did not do that part of the river, but there was a little white water. Other than that there is not much to report from here. In answer to Sue's question from long ago - I am in southern France on the Riviera, near Cannes, Antibes, Juan les Pins, and Nice. I never heard of Non les Pins - maybe you mean Juan les Pins, in which case we will be seeing you soon! Let me know.
Mark
Friday, August 24, 2001 at 13:09:42 (PDT)
well you all missed a really great party that ginny and bill put on for all of us. great weather great fajily great food etc etc. they really have a house for the family get togethers. everyone enjoys and has something they love to do. always of course the red sox are on. great to see kim and her familly and tgreat to see david telling all sorts of funny stosries that he remember.s great great day. hated to leave.. enjoy what is left of the summer.
sue straley
Friday, August 24, 2001 at 12:39:51 (PDT)
Welcome home to Joe the Brave! We are so proud of you that we will only make you pay half of the health insurance deductable.
Joe's Dad
Friday, August 24, 2001 at 11:20:23 (PDT)
Well, either we are too kind or too boring to post jokes for Joey. But anyway, Joe, we hope you are home from the hospital and convalescing happily and peacefully. Betsy and Paul are coming over to spend the night tonight, and tomorrow we are all going to see the Mariners/Indians game. Summer seems to be winding down out here. We had record rains this week. It's always sad to see summer end, but it's a good thing that fall is the nicest time of the year out this way. Here's hoping that all is well with all who constitute our family...§
Steve and Ana
Friday, August 24, 2001 at 11:14:35 (PDT)
OK, let's think of some good jokes to torture Joey with...
mona
Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 09:09:48 (PDT)
Get-well wishes to Joey, who probably is not reading this page...I'm glad this excitement didn't happen when you were off in the woods somewhere with the Boy Scouts! Now remember not to laugh for awhile. They tell me that is hard on the stitches. Love.
Ramona
Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 04:34:54 (PDT)
Wow! What extremes some people will go to just to get their name on this page. Hope all is well, Joe, and you are soon back on your feet, less that kielbasa. Love from your auntie,
Paulala
Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 03:58:31 (PDT)
Welcome home Paulala, Melindada and Jessamynmyn!
The big news from here: Joey had his appendix out just a few hours ago. He'd been having stomach ache since last evening. Dr. Go (partner of Dr. Miller who operated on Dad) said the appendix was swollen like a kielbasa, but not ruptured. Of course, we still need the pathologist, to make sure it was a swollen appendix and not a kielbasa. Joe is feeling much better already. His Mom is staying at the hospital with him tonight.
Scott
Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 19:15:28 (PDT)
Home again, home again, jiggity jig.
Paula
Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 13:15:05 (PDT)
The summer's not over here: The weather hasn't changed and we still get to look forward to Scott and Melissa's visit which will happen after the 4 of us take part in the Chandler cousins reunion on Sept. 8th. And then we get the spectacular October foliage. THEN we'll say that summer must be over. Good to hear from you, though, Steve, we missed your last call by being on the road.
Ramona
Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 15:51:04 (PDT)
It's a sure sign of the end of summer/beginning of fall when the last of the summer visitors leave NC. We're sorry that we didn't get there this summer. More blueberries for y'all, I suppose. Ana and I are planning to be in Boston for Christmas. Ana will be headed home immediately after the holiday, I don't know what I will be doing. It feels like fall/winter here today. The first cloudy/cool/rainy day in what seems like months. Good for the fires. Here's hoping that everyone has had a nice summer so far...§
Steve
Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 13:56:30 (PDT)
Paula and crew left Burnsville for Massachusetts at 10:30 this morning in a very full car and after a very full week. The last I saw of them, as we headed toward Brevard, they were getting a full gas tank. Anyone watching for them in Acton should see them rolling in sometime tomorrow.
Ramona
Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 09:14:09 (PDT)
Here we are, back in Brevard. Dad took Mark to the airport, where they are now. As the airline went bankrupt shortly after we arrived here, we wonder about his flight home. How was it, Mark? We are enjoying the sights, the company and the food, and the many late night games. We head back to the cabin tomorrow. Wish you were (all) here.
Paula
Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 07:07:05 (PDT)
Glad you liked them, Scott. I forgot to ask Ping if he'd given them to you. Sure wish I was hiking out on the Peninsula again.
Sounds like Betsy and David have had a fine time of it - visits to Camp Union and Hampton Beach and the Pingree House in Salem and the Newton Cemetary. Topped off with a stay at the Howard Johnson's-turned-Sheraton in Newton Corner over the Mass Pike last night. I must say I'm ready to have them back, though.
mona
Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 12:42:34 (PDT)
Thanks Mona for the pictures. And same to Athena for the newest addition on the front of my refridgerator. Anyone else who wants a place of honor on my fridge just mail me a photo (artwork also accepted).
Scott
Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 08:29:08 (PDT)
Had a short but fun visit from Dave and Betsy. We all went to see Jeff and Sara. Also stopped in and saw Amy- Athena wasn't back from her rowing and winetasting in Toronto yet. Then got a nice "taste of Northampton". Tried to get Dave and Betsy to stay longer but they headed out looking for adventure this morning. I'm planning to go to NC the second week in Sept. starting out with the family (Mama Layne side) get together in KY.
Scott
Monday, August 13, 2001 at 10:11:52 (PDT)
We made it! Hot and tired, but well-met and well-fed. All is well. Will report more later.
Paula
Sunday, August 12, 2001 at 15:08:32 (PDT)
I envy those headed down to NC. I hope it is as good as I imagine that it will be. It's a relaxing weekend around here. It seems like this is my first weekend alone in my (still somewhat) new house. I've been putzing around the house and the garden. In a few minutes I will start labelling Ana's clothes and possessions. Tomorrow she heads to summer camp. It's only for a week, but she is very excited. The weather around here has been perfect. Mid eighties and virtually no humidity. One could get spoiled pretty easily. I hope everyone is having a nice summer. It sure was nice having the French relations around. Ya'll come back, now, y'hear? §
Steve
Saturday, August 11, 2001 at 17:44:42 (PDT)
Here we go! Shutting down the computer. We plan to leave by ten o'clock and be to Brevard early afternoon tomorrow. Mark has already left for the airport. See you!
Paula
Saturday, August 11, 2001 at 06:37:09 (PDT)
Cool? I heard you all were having a sweltering heat wave. We've got 85 degree weather, but the air is starting to stagnate and there's actually a bit of smog around, for a change.
Good luck to Melissa in her performance tonight!
mona
Friday, August 10, 2001 at 12:15:38 (PDT)
okay. i am glad that i finally get to write. okay now i am writting a message. we are going to leave for boston soon. everything is cool so far. i will try to write more later so i love you all and see ya later.
Betsy
Friday, August 10, 2001 at 06:53:20 (PDT)
Write a message here, Betsy!
Steve
Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 20:47:32 (PDT)
Somebody tell Betsy to write me a message here!
mona
Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 15:50:52 (PDT)
welcome to massachusetts dave and betsy! i hope to see you (next week?) i will try to call tonight to talk in person ... everyone else --> hope you are surviving the heat! mom and dad --> ready for the next wave? have a great time (sniff) without me oh yeah, i remember now that i am missing ginny's party because i am working (i hate working weekends but there it is) meantime we have some good movies playing at the pleasant street for anyone interested
athena
Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 10:08:41 (PDT)
Dave and Betsy have arrived, or so they tell me. Rumor has it they are asleep in my air-conditioned living room. I was asleep when they pulled in, and now I am at work in my VERY HOT office. I am hoping to see them in the flesh tonight. I will let you know...
Paula
Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 04:56:11 (PDT)
Sounds like great fun, Athena. Row, row, row your boat! You will have to post the details after your victory. Also, I think Ginny's party is Aug 18th, so perhaps you won't have to miss it. We will miss you in NC. I am thinking it cannot be any hotter than here. I am also thinking next year we should all try for the same time - THAT could be a trip! We are looking forward to the arrival of two Pingree's tonight. And go Sox!
Paula
Wednesday, August 08, 2001 at 03:40:07 (PDT)
my news is that i am going to canada this weekend to row in the canadian henley. which will be a fun roadtrip with my crew team (all old ladies like me -- quite a change from the teenage clemson crowd) which means i will unfortunately miss melissa's play on friday and ginny's cookout (?) i did see the theatre camp girls in downtown northampton in their renaissance finery and they looked fabulous. melissa was in billowy feathery blue including blue makeup -- she's going to be ariel, which if my shakespeare knowledge is correct means that they are doing the tempest. anyone who can get out to see it should! mom-- i got your mailings thank you and am sending you a letter by return post love to all and congratulations to some (mark -- i just might have to come out there and see you after all)
athena
Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 19:13:22 (PDT)
Sorry you got rained out, Mom, but I am very glad to hear that the love bug is all that it is cracked up to be. I am VERY excited about heading South in 6 days, I bought a new box for the top of my car, changed the oil, and am now ready to go. I am also looking forward to hosting two Pingree's this Wednesday. Can't wait.
Paula
Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 14:14:11 (PDT)
It's time somebody bumped Mona (and Paul and Jerry Garcia) from the top of the webpage.
We took the brown camper into the forest on Friday for a little camping and it was great. Great, that is, until the middle of the night when the rains came down. So after breakfast we broke camp (and it's much easier that taking a wet tent down!) and travelled home (a distance of about 5 miles.) Next time maybe we'll venture farther afield. Or maybe not.
We're looking forward to a visit from the entire Stylos-Allan family, plus friend, arriving next week-end.
Ramona
Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 05:47:34 (PDT)
I'll have to reply on behalf of Paul:
I'm having the best birthday of my LIFE!!!
OK, just kidding, he didn't really say that. He was overnighting with a friend yesterday. Tonight we're all going out to dinner to celebrate, right after Miranda's first day of work! Presents and other folderol to follow this weekend. Who knows, maybe I'll even get my home connectivity issues resolved then, too.
His week at Scout Camp was, by all accounts, an unqualified success! He earned 3 merit badges, got to do archery and riflery (is that a real word?), and had an all around great time. I got a new backpack out of the deal! (well, we're sharing, but, you know, same thing) He came home to find out it's his week to keep the little league championship trophy. So I guess all's right in Paul's little world at the moment.
(happy birthday wishes to Jerry Garcia, too)
mona
Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 15:04:52 (PDT)
Happy Birthday from here, too. Aren't you still in camp? Now we are all waiting for your birthday report.
Mark
Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 08:59:29 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Paul! How was boy scout camp? You will always remember your 11th year as the year of the Championships. Let's hope your 12th year is as successful and happy. Have a great 11th Birthday, and we'll see you soon...§
Steve
Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 08:51:40 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Paul! Eleven is such a great age! Enjoy your day!
Well I did it I got a new job! I will be teaching eighth grade science for Bridgewater- Raynham in a brand new school 5 minutes from my house! It is going to be nice not to have to drive to Wareham every day! But I will miss my old friends and make some new ones like the songs says!
Kim
Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 05:25:47 (PDT)
For birthday boy Paul Pingree: Second place isn't bad either...Have a great day. Make it one to remember (so that when you're seventy years old you can say, I remember my 11th birthday...)
Ramona
Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 05:06:28 (PDT)
I get to be the first! Happy birthday to Paul! What exciting things do you have planned for today? I bet they will involve winning some championship, doing some daring and athletic things, getting birthday spankings, presents, and eating cake. Do tell. Have a great day. Love from your auntie....
Paula
Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 03:15:00 (PDT)
dear mark: where in france are you. dick and i are flying to paris sept l3th. and will be in a little town non le pin are you anywhere near there??? we will be there for a week. we are having a lovely summer and who wouldnt with this great weather. glad everyone is having fun too. love ya sue
sue straley
Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 11:53:43 (PDT)
The trip home went fine. The kids were in no mood to sleep, so they stayed up for the entire flight, playing with their private video consol. They lasted until the early afternoon here, and then were out - I hope for the night. I made it to work on time, and once again am enjoying my lunch hours at the pool. Too bad the rest of the day is not as fun! Again, thanks to all of you, and I hope to see some of you here before my next visit that way.
Mark
Monday, July 30, 2001 at 05:13:41 (PDT)
A quiet Monday morning here and I have to ask you Mark, how was your trip back home? As usual it was wonderful to see you all.
Paulala
Monday, July 30, 2001 at 04:06:09 (PDT)
Another stateside trip comes to an end. Managed to see all the immediate family, except Athena. I guess she will have to come out our way. Thank you all for having us, and see you next time!
Mark, Vanessa and Jerome
Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 13:37:34 (PDT)
I like the name little french fry, too. And I like my memory of a beautiful butt-erfly that landed on Vanessa's, er, ah derriere. We had so much fun with you guys at the zoo. Too bad the baby elephant was sleeping. And aren't you glad we saved the kangaroos for the next visit? Thanks for coming out to visit us!
monana
Friday, July 27, 2001 at 13:22:18 (PDT)
I like the name little french fry, but I am not a french fry. You, Joe, Jeffrey, Pam and Melissa are the french fries.
Mrs French Fry
Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 17:34:07 (PDT)
It's not me the little french fry, it's you!
Jerome the Mister French Fry
Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 17:31:21 (PDT)
Had a nice little vacation on the cape with 3 of 4 kids and 1 of 1 grandkid. Nobody can throw themself into life quite like a 2 year old boy can. Makes me wonder how we get through it all in one piece. Hats off to Mama Pam and all the other young Mamas and Papas out there.
Funny how easy it is to miss spots with suntan lotion, and how easy it is to see where you missed the next day. Ouch. Someday I'll learn.
Would love to see the little French fries once more before they go...
Scott
Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 15:40:53 (PDT)
They are back! With them they brought blessed cooler weather. We were in a record breaking heat wave with that good old fashion high humidity and smog. Kind of them, don't you think! Tonight the Marks will be attending a Red Sox game. Don't you wish you were here?
Paula
Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 03:28:48 (PDT)
It's always sad to put Mark and his family on a plane. It seems like you never know when you will see them again. But they took off on time last night, and by now should be safely in Boston until Saturday, then back to France. We had a nice visit, but never long enough. Ana is already plotting the next visit of the French relations to the Pacific Northwest. We hope everyone is having a great summer...§
Steve & Ana
Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 09:44:36 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Grandpappy Bill. I hope you get get treated like King for a Day, and not just for a day. Show us you know how to use that computer and post a message!
Ramona
Monday, July 23, 2001 at 16:18:55 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Bill! We hope it is a wonderful day for you!
It is interesting to see that we are not the only one that chace lightning bugs. Aren't their neon bodies cool!
Mark if you need any extra mica I have a shopping bag full of New Hampshire Ruggles Mine's mica. I know I still love collecting rocks from places I visit!
Kim
Monday, July 23, 2001 at 05:27:44 (PDT)
Oops, getting ahead of myself. Perhaps, since I have Mr. Webmaster in my home, I should have him fix my mistakes. What I meant to say was that we have have been having a great time with the French relations so far. We had a nice barbecue at Chez Pingree last night, and nice visit to the zoo with the Pingree girls this afternoon. David was off taking Paul to boy scout camp. The visits are all too short, but my new house is getting broken in right. More later...§
Steve & Ana
Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 21:37:54 (PDT)
We have had a great visit with the French relations
Steve & Ana
Sunday, July 22, 2001 at 21:34:57 (PDT)
If you see a striking young blond woman driving in a bright green convertible, that would be Jessamyn in her newly acquired Honda del Sol. She sure is having fun with it.
Paula
Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 15:23:43 (PDT)
It sure was nice to see my bearded brother and his children get off of the plane in Seattle a few hours ago. And I am glad to announce that they arrived, luggage and all, without apparent incident. They'll be here until the middle of next week. I wish that the rest of you could be here as well. More later...§
Steve
Friday, July 20, 2001 at 02:56:40 (PDT)
If everything--including planes--continues on schedule, Mark and Vanessa and Jerome should be heading out of Greenville, SC airport about now, headed for Seattle. Their visit here was short (5 days) but full of swimming, chasing lighening bugs, hunting for mica and the usual. They leave a deafening silence in their wake. (Mark, you also left your "throw away" camera.)
As usual, Mark left our computers and cars in better shape than he found them. And thank you Mark for the very thorough, long-overdue cleaning of the gas grill. Have fun in Seattle.
Ramona
Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 17:22:25 (PDT)
It will be great to see everyone when you arrive next month and to here the story of the delivery!
Last week I went to a technology camp with 22 high school females from Wrentham down to Wareham. The girls learned how to make a boat out of scrap materails, balloons, sheet of masonite, plastic, twine...and had to launch and move it from one end of the UMASS Dartmouth pool to the other. Noone sank this year! The week was spent learn about the opportunites for girls in engineering, learning how to make a computer chip board, solving a crime through forsenic, and of course living in a dorm and experiencing dorm food. All in all a fun week.
Now I am waiting for that hot New England summer. Does anyone have a problem with the amount of honey bees around this year? We have a lot of tomato flowers but not too many green tomatoes all on a very tall green plant!
Kim
Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 04:42:55 (PDT)
You will have to get the details from Thea - I don't think she'd want such private info posted on a website :) But yes, John was with her (along with the paramedics) and all went well. She may be coming to Fairhaven the end of August so we can all meet Caitlin and hear the blow-by-blow. I hope to see you all as well. We will be at Bill and Ginny's from August 17 - 24.
Andrea
Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 13:36:22 (PDT)
Yay Thea! And to whoever had the privilege of catching the baby when she came out. Hopefully someone was there to catch her. Would love to hear the story!
Not much new here. I have a week off next week. Going to the cape with the kids.
Looking forward to seeing Dave and Betsy in August. If you remind me, I have a little gift for the Pingree family.
Scott
Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 16:31:07 (PDT)
Congratulations Thea! Yes how exciting, a girl! What a beautiful name Caitlin. Good luck to both mom and daughter! I can't wait to see a picture! Congratulations to all!
Kim
Monday, July 16, 2001 at 14:12:39 (PDT)
Welcome to Caitlin Marie. Yes, we all want to hear all about this dramatic homebirth. Best wishes to all.
Ramona
Monday, July 16, 2001 at 13:19:14 (PDT)
Great news! What a wonderful way to start the work week. Andrea, do give Thea my love and big congratulations!! Another one for the girls -- wooo hooo!
mona
Monday, July 16, 2001 at 09:47:27 (PDT)
Do tell! We want details. A surprise homebirth. How exciting. Most importantly, congratulations to Thea, and welcome to Caitlin. When do we get to meet her?
Paula
Monday, July 16, 2001 at 09:26:47 (PDT)
Big news from Maryland (via Colorado)....Thea is the proud mama of a baby girl named Caitlin Marie. She was born at home (not planned!) on July 1st. Mom and baby are doing great. Robert and Greg are so excited to have a little sister, and we're glad to have another girl around!
Andrea
Monday, July 16, 2001 at 08:47:11 (PDT)
well i don't know about dad and mark and vanessa and jerome (but i hope they had a good trip) but i am back in northampton awaiting the arrival (tomorrow) of amy from a month in china. if i can figure out her plane info that is... details... i myself had a great time in nc and hope everyone else has a great time when they go ... the year we went down seperately. Hope everyone's summer is hot and cool and going along swimmingly
athena
Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 18:36:20 (PDT)
Announcing the successful arrival of the love bug crew. I hear they had a good trip to NC. Details?
Paula
Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 13:02:42 (PDT)
Good to hear, Steve. It is awfully quiet here all of a sudden. You know what that means? It means YOU will soon have a house full of energy and axcitement. Get your rest and relaxation in now. I already miss them.
Paula
Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 08:05:04 (PDT)
Hi, all! I'm in Eugene for a few days of rest and relaxation before I go back to work, at least for a few days, next week. I feel fine, just a bit tired. Looking forward to having the French relations in town. I've been enjoying my new house, but I haven't spent enough time there. I'm looking forward to spending more when Mark and the kids are here. The weather in the Northwest has been perfect weather, I hope you are all enjoying the same. §
Steve
Friday, July 13, 2001 at 14:09:06 (PDT)
mostly moola
mona
Friday, July 13, 2001 at 13:47:48 (PDT)
Good question! We will be in NC either Aug 11-19 or 18-26. Either way we should be here in MA for at least part of their time. And why aren't the rest of you coming?
Paula
Friday, July 13, 2001 at 12:26:53 (PDT)
So does that mean you'll be in Massachusetts when David and Betsy are, Paula? (Aug 8-15)
mona
Friday, July 13, 2001 at 12:03:55 (PDT)
Thanks for the report, Lisa. i hope to catch up with you all in August. And Steve: how are you? Did you ever consider the word moustache...mouse-stash...no wonder you shaved it off. I believe Dad, Mark, Vanessa and Jerome may be off to NC today, but I am not sure. As Lisa so aptly said, "there is no rest for the weary"...yes I am at work, not home playing with them and Dad's great new camper. We hope to get to NC mid August. Hope you are all happy and healthy.
Paulala
Friday, July 13, 2001 at 09:15:09 (PDT)
I was just reading everyone's wonderful summer plans/stories, and thought I'd share ours! Dan, Perry and I spent a fantastic week in Colorado. We traveled all around, and spent time with both of my brothers (who live in Denver and Ft. Collins). Spent most of our time in Boulder as the guests of Andrea, Vinnie and Sophie. Philip(sadly)couldn't join us, because there is no rest for the weary! The boys and I will be driving to Fairhaven at the end of the month, and will be there for most of August. Phil will be coming up for about a week around the 18th. We hope to see you all then! Hope everyone is having a healthy and happy summer!
Lisa Stylos
Friday, July 13, 2001 at 07:11:21 (PDT)
No moustache!?! Steve! You didn't tell us that!
Ramona
Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 13:33:59 (PDT)
Steve's looking great, by the way. Kinda funny to see him without a moustache, though!
mona
Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 10:56:29 (PDT)
Mona has been on top long enough. My turn. All is well in this corner of North Carolina. I spent the day at the cabin yesterday, checking on the work we did the week before and enjoying the loudly roaring creek. It is not a good blueberry year! Athena said when she was here that the next thing we do to the cabin should be a new floor downstairs. Anybody like to put in floors?
Paul is in MA (for those of you who don't already know)and will return soon with Mark et les petits-enfants. He's driving his new "love bus" which, I hope, will provide us the means for many picnics and camping in the National Forest nearby.
Steve is back home after a couple of nights in the hospital. He says he is available by his call phone if you want more details about that.
The revised, improved edition of Bearwallow Road is on schedule for release in Mid-August. Happy Summer to all.
Ramona
Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 04:29:03 (PDT)
Our lives have been pretty hectic the past few weeks. OK, more so than usual. We're kinda taking it day by day.
Our summer travel plans have been scaled back, and now consist of David and Betsy headed to Mass. for one week - August 8-15, with our nephew Liam's wedding falling in the middle of that on the 11th. Paula, will you be around then? Scott?
Wish I had better news, but, in the words of the lovely Jillian Slattery, "You get what you get"
mona
Monday, July 09, 2001 at 12:10:48 (PDT)
We have had a nice relaxing summer so far, too. The weather has been perfect, and the City is abuzz with baseball, hot dogs and apple pie. This weekend we had not one but two sets of house guests the second set coming a few hours after the first set left. Finally a chance break the new house in. We are hoping that the 'French relations' will come and visit us as well.
We went to Portland for our tenth annual fireworks party there. All in all, life is good. Hope you can all say the same...§
Steve & Ana
Monday, July 09, 2001 at 10:28:30 (PDT)
We just got back from Norfolk and Virgina Beach (VA). What a great place, lots of sunshine and Southern hospitatily. Jessica danced in Norfolk at the Chrysler Center at the Headliners Nationals Dance Competition. It was great to watch her and the other dance teams compete, and to admire the talent in front of us!
Off to UMASS Dartmouth this week to teach at an overnight camp for high school females in engineering and technology.
Hi Mark and company. Enjoy your stay in the US! It's great to have you close by!
Happy belated Fourth to all!
Kim
Monday, July 09, 2001 at 03:48:48 (PDT)
A good time here in Acton. Today we had Scott with Melissa, Joe and Jeff all here. They left (with Mark, Vanessa and Jerome) to visit Pam and Cam. Jess is off to Boston to visit a friend, and Melinda is upstairs playing with her new computer. Yesterday we took the little French relations into Boston to ride the swan boats. That was fun. The frog pond looked inviting but alas, we had no swimsuits with us. Mark A. made some excellent Pesto Pizza for supper. That is all our news. Yours?
Paula
Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 15:52:09 (PDT)
o ko ramona you got me. i do click often and dont write often. we are having a nice summer being quite busy with b and b guests. they really are wonderful people and i often say if some lived closer they would be our friends. that is the fun of it... we have a great location to keep busy most of the spring and summer and fall. we are planning a trip to europe in sept. for our 40th wedding anniv. we are going to france and germany . love to you all and have a great summer.
sue straley
Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 08:44:16 (PDT)
To you who click on the Stylos Home PAGE
hoping to find a new mes-SAGE:
Take the trouble, take the TIME
to leave some words. They needn't RHYME.
Ramona
Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 06:18:06 (PDT)
okay so a bed race (or at least this one) is when a group of people (like the moose lodge or habitat for humanity) decorate a bed and put wheels on it (one bed raced on regular castors) and push it up and down main street in a racing fashion. I'll send paula (and anyone else who cares) my blow by blow description i sent to amy...
athena
Thursday, July 05, 2001 at 08:06:32 (PDT)
Okay Thene, I'll bite. What is a bed race? I have two of my favorite brothers here (Scott and Mark) as well as three of my favorite nieces and nephews (Joe, Jerome and Vanessa). We have celebrated by a water fight on the trampoline, an upcoming hot air balloon ride, and fireworks (as well as a cookout). Wish you were her, don't you?
Paulala
Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 13:58:48 (PDT)
well we went to downtown brevard where the street is all blocked off and there is a big crowd wich from a distance is a riot of red white and blue ... we got to see the great bed race which was very exciting and extremely hilarious (brevard hospital won)(mom says they have lots of experience) also the pet show and a quilt show and more booths than we could take in ... we came home for free icewater and something to eat, then we will go back for the bicycle parade and fireworks tonight ... a good down home fourth of JUly celebration wish you are were here, happy birthday america!
athena
Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 09:35:01 (PDT)
Happy Independence day to us all! Who is eating hamburgers? Watching fireworks? Participating in a decorated bicycle parade? Entering a three-legged race? Eating hoodsie cups? Watching a parade? Waving a flag? How are you celebrating today!
Paula
Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 07:36:34 (PDT)
Bonjour Vanessa et Jιrτme,
Avez vous reηu mon message d'hier.
Me voila au travail, c'est le matin.
Etes vous toujours aussi sage que vous l'avez ιtι pendant tout ce long voyage?
Que faites-vous de beau?
Je serai heureuse que vous m'envoyiez un petit message sur internet.
Je pense ΰ vous trθs fort.
Amusez-vous bien.
Je vous aime
Maman
hoskin@cicom.fr
Monday, July 02, 2001 at 23:54:22 (PDT)
athena - I just sent you email. Hope you get it.
mona
Monday, July 02, 2001 at 09:28:42 (PDT)
Welcome to the US, Mark and Angels. We'll be waiting to hear your plans.
Ramona
Monday, July 02, 2001 at 06:50:10 (PDT)
Save you? I did not even know you were suffering!
The kids and I made it to Boston with out a hitch (which is more than we can say for our bags...). They were angels - no fighting, no crying. I think the double dose of Dramamine might have helped. Know we just need to figure out the details of the next four weeks. We will keep you posted.
Mark
Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 15:32:45 (PDT)
well since no-one will save me i'll have to save myself (isn't life like that) the shed is getting close to done, it's all up and partly roofed, we just have to finish shingling and paint it, and put some shelves and hooks in. And a little rock garden out front if i have my way. It was a rush to get the tarpaper up yesterday before/during the downpour but we did it ... now we just have to pick a colour ... hope all my siblings are enjoying their beautiful summers, and my cousins and aunts and nephews and all my friends and relations, as rabbit would say. Anyone have any fun plans for the fourth? They are having a bed race here in brevard, i can't wait to see what that is about ...
athena
Sunday, July 01, 2001 at 07:13:48 (PDT)
me too three if you're eighteen then i'm thirty eight don't we look good for our age! especially you... here's to another year of great outfits!
auntie athena
Friday, June 29, 2001 at 19:00:47 (PDT)
Me Too TOO! Hope you're having too much fun - today and everyday!
mona
Friday, June 29, 2001 at 18:04:23 (PDT)
ME TOO! Happy Birthday to my baby girl. It has been a wonderful 18 years. Here's to 81 more! I love you.
Mama
Friday, June 29, 2001 at 11:23:14 (PDT)
Our greetings to the Birthday Girl, whom we are all to anxious to see again in a couple of days. We will save the spankings for then!
Mark, Vanessa and Jerome
Friday, June 29, 2001 at 10:47:11 (PDT)
Is it that time of the year again, Melinda? How quickly it flies, doesn't it? What kind of real job do you have? Lot's happening in your life, isn't there? Graduations, Colleges, Jobs, European vacations, Proms. Hopefully the rest of your life won't seem dull after the whirlwind of activity the past few months. Have a great Birthday and year....Hopefully we'll see you soon.....§
Steve
Friday, June 29, 2001 at 09:04:28 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Melinda, who is probably too occupied with her real (read: paying) job to check in on the family web page. I hope you enjoy your special day and this year of being 18, which is also pretty special. Check your email to see what your present will be. Yaya
Grandma Ramona
Friday, June 29, 2001 at 08:10:05 (PDT)
count me in on the visits to seattle... last week in august, amy and i are hoping to come your way. Are the gardens still nice that time of year? ... i may have some formal cabinetmaking training, but i often wish i had mark around to ask some framing / foundation questions. Still, even though this is just a knock-together pressboard shed we're making it's giving me lots of ideas of building / designing on my own. Put a hammer in my hand and i'm as happy as a .... hammer head? hammer hand? (hi bud wherever you are) well the sun is shining, time to swing some more hammers!
athena
Friday, June 29, 2001 at 05:27:17 (PDT)
I'm finally settling into my house. This weekend I should get the last of the boxes unpacked. Welcome to the States, Paula, Jess and Melinda! And welcome to North Carolina, Athenaki-moo. I wish I had a video of the Father-Daughter shed project. Imagine, Athena, you are the only one in the family with formal carpentry training. To say nothing about the architectural training. We're looking forward to having you in Seattle sometime soon. I'm not sure what my exact plans are this summer. I am thinking about staying put this summer and working on my house, etc. It would be odd to have time off of work and not travel. I have NEVER done that before. Maybe this would be a good summer for people to come to Seattle to see the Pingrees and us. More later...§
Steve
Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 21:57:53 (PDT)
What happened? I just wrote a message and it came out with Paula's name signed to it. OOps, I guess I did that, myself, putting Paula instead of Ramona in the YOUR NAME box. Sorry Paula. I'm sure that's a federal offense or something, signing somebody else's name!
Ramona
Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 16:01:09 (PDT)
And I will save YOU, Paula. I am staying cool inside while Paul and Athena are putting up a much needed garden shed out back. Boy! Put a hammer in Athena's hand and she's happy as a ... well, finish it any way you like.
No more news to report, so, who's next?
Paula
Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 15:57:10 (PDT)
Here you go Athena. I will save you. Don't you hate that top dog position? Not much to report except going back to work was no fun. The weather is hot and muggy (beware, Mark). Our next excitement is Melinda's big 18 on friday. Then Mark's visit. I am still working on my NC plans...I apologize to all who want to know....I will let you know when I do. The mountains sure sound like the place to be right about now...
Paula
Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 15:55:58 (PDT)
okay so now i know what it's like to get stuck at the top ... is there a word for that? getting everested? rotten egged (as in last one in?) not too much to report from nc, weather is beautiful, a little warm, we are in the process of selecting a shed for dad's new tractor mower, we'll probably get an assemble it yourself kit and still have time for other projects. hope everyone is well in stylos-land.
atheeena
Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at 15:37:26 (PDT)
help i was just going back to correct my spelling and the message posted itself! any way, yes, resting before home improvements. i am lucky to have two full weeks here (and flying both ways) i just wish paula were here to enjoy the fun, since she was here for my working vacation in march ... in fact i wish you ALL were here... but instead i will try to help get the cabin ready for when you ARE all here. This means YOU! come see my parents in their lovely habitat. eat spaghetti. do chores. go dancing with mom and golfing with dad. meanwhile, i hope everyone is having a lovely summer.
athena
Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 17:12:58 (PDT)
well in keeping with our cyberfamily tradition (family cyber tradition?) i am reporting my safe arrival in brevard. birds are singing, we had spaghetti and it's broad daylight at eight fifteen. also in keeping with my own pesonal tradition i twisted my ankle, right before coming this time, about two in the morning actually. but it's not so bad this time (and it's the other one) so it just means a few days of reasting before we embark on
athena
Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 17:07:46 (PDT)
Yeah, I keep trying to catch up to you, Kim, but I never quite get there! Have you read my mom's book yet? :)
mona
Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 15:52:30 (PDT)
June has always been the birthday month! Happy birthday to everyone who has a special day in June! Happy belated Mona! 42 wow! It's a great age and a fun year!
My favorite song is a reality, "school's out for the summer!" :) It's nice to close the books for a couple of months and to read pleasure books! Any suggestions!
Kim
Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 04:08:31 (PDT)
Yeah, Paul! You make all of us proud. Two championships, baseball and marbles, all in one year. Way to go...§
Steve
Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 02:14:51 (PDT)
Way to go Paul!- my young namesake.
Paula
Monday, June 25, 2001 at 15:41:50 (PDT)
congratulations paul and co.! betsy, stuart louise is fine (i figure that's who you meant) sorry it takes me a long time to answer. Hope everyone is well!
athena
Monday, June 25, 2001 at 11:03:13 (PDT)
I'm having connectivity troubles at home, too, so I'm just reading at work, till I get this cleared up.
Our news: Paul's team won the championship!! They had to play 6 straight games at the end, with the final game played in the pouring rain!! But they smoked the other team, 10 to 0! He looked great out there, btw.
mona
Monday, June 25, 2001 at 09:07:39 (PDT)
Back home again. A beautiful week in Antibes with sun and the Azur Sea. Mark, as usual, was an excellent host. Good to see Jerome, Vanessa and Sophie as well. The train ride to Paris was exciting if smokey, and Paris was fabulous. More sun, the Eiffel Tower (to the top), Notre Dame (clmbing among the Gargoyles), the Louvre, the Champs Elysse, Les Halles, the Pompidou Center, the flea market where Melinda and Jess both got leather coats, the Latin Quarter, the metro, the night life.....and buying a french outfitted as Dad instructed. More details as jet lag wears off.
Paula, Melinda and Jessamyn
Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 04:23:50 (PDT)
help! i think i sent a message to an ani semerjian in pennsylvania, oops. amy if you read this be sure and send me your hotmail address. mark if you read this my hotmail account is back at it's most recent address (akstylos@hotmail.com). ah the maze of technology! linda shaw ways hi!
athena
Friday, June 22, 2001 at 19:15:20 (PDT)
hi everybody! happy belated birthday mona and happy daddyday dad! sorry to be so out of touch ... amy if you're reading this i had to reactivate my account so i haven't got your messages yet ... it's lonely without you at home but all my friends keep coming by to cheer me up .... right now i'm at linda shaw's house ... life is good if amy-less, rollerblading a lot, looking forward to my trip to northcarolina , mark maybe i'll see you there (i'll be there til the ninth of july) hope everyone is well, more soon from athena ps mona i'll call you soon too! hope you are well! maybe coming out end of august! amy got bumped on her way to china (equals free tickets to seattle)!
athena
Friday, June 22, 2001 at 18:54:49 (PDT)
Hello Amy in Asia! I feel like I should be writing upside down for you to read this. Bring me back some tea and chopsticks. (no, I'm not going to try to drink the tea with chopsticks). At least bring back some pictures. Or stories. I'll make sure Athena checks her messages.
Scott
Friday, June 22, 2001 at 07:11:53 (PDT)
Hi everyone, I made it to Beijing and I have messages for Athena - make her read them, you are her conscience. Kisses to all, and to all a good night.
Amy Semerjian
Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 22:36:42 (PDT)
Yo! Dave! Have we told you lately how nice it is having you in the family? Happy Birthday! §
Steve
Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 20:30:05 (PDT)
I'll save you Mona. Big happy birthday greetings to Big Dave! And hello to the european vacationers, if you're at a computer.
Scott
Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 20:27:16 (PDT)
I'm not saying a word, just in case I get stuck at the top again.
mona
Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 14:23:20 (PDT)
Happy Summer and Happy Ping-Day, everyone. I love this day, but it seems so unfair that the days now start to get shorter. I'll do my best to enjoy it to the fullest, I hope you all do the same...§
Steve
Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 07:07:44 (PDT)
We are enjoying having Patsy and Ken visit from Seattle. Pat and I are indulging in our usual pastimes, some active, some inactive. Paul and Ken have been on the golf course. They will be here until about Tuesday, just missing seeing Athena who's due to fly in on that day.
Happy longest-day-of-the-year, everybody.
Ramona
Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 06:06:07 (PDT)
I had a wonderful wonderful birthday, and want to thank all of you for the warm wishes! Spent the evening with friends I love, eating outrageously delicious food, listening to live music. Even got a request in and a birthday salute from the stage.
More Happy Father's Day greetings from the Northwest Corner. Do you have any plans, Dad?
mona
Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 10:46:57 (PDT)
Happy Father's Day to my father, and to all the other father's out there in Stylosville. And even to those who just like to be called 'daddy'. I'm going to start the day off right, with a trip to the hardware store. Is that a Dad thing to do or what? Then out to lunch and for a long walk, and maybe a roller blade, on the beach in Alki, followed by lunch at the Liberty Deli. Then I am going to settle into our new house with my family (Ana). Hope everyone has as nice of a day as I plan to. §
Steve
Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 10:18:31 (PDT)
Mona another year has passed and you are still very beautiful. I guess it will always be so. And now that you are well into your 42nd year I wish that all the happiness will be yours. ps
paul
Sunday, June 17, 2001 at 08:16:19 (PDT)
(((((<<<< HAPPY BIRTHDAY MONA LEE! >>>>))))) Wish we could all come and celebrate together. I'll have a Dos Equis later in your honor. Sounds like you have a fun day planned. I guess I'll be seeing you before long, yes? What were those dates again?
Brother Scott
Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 11:56:31 (PDT)
Yeah, Mona, Happy Birthday! It's hard to imagine what Seattle would be like without you. Have a great day in your garden, or wherever you spend it and a great evening tonight listening to music. Oh yeah, remind me to spank you later...§
Steve
Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 06:49:46 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to our favorite Mona! That goes out from Mark, Vanessa, Jerome, Mark, Paula, Jess and Melinda. Mark A. is sitting in a plane hoomeward bound, Paulala and the ladies are in a train heading for Paris, and we are getting ready to look for some sun and water for the afternoon. That's all!
Mark & Co.
Saturday, June 16, 2001 at 04:19:32 (PDT)
Still here. Still Sunny. Still on vacation...don't you wish you were? We gambled away all our money in Monaco, so you may not see us for a long time....au revoir.
Paula
Friday, June 15, 2001 at 06:46:39 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Beverly!!
Happy Flag Day!
mona
Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 07:52:07 (PDT)
Hello from France and Cyberspace. The Riviera is beautiful, as is the weather. We were well met and welcomed. We got to see Vanessa and Jerome in a singing performance, ate in many cafes, and saw the Grand Canyon de Verdon. Off to play. Love from us..
Paula
Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 04:27:08 (PDT)
All right Stevie! Hope you enjoy your new place!
Still working on the summer plans. My vacation week is July 21 to 29. I may need to stick around New England. If I do maybe some of y'all could come visit me, before or after NC.
Scott
Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 20:43:36 (PDT)
Congrats, Steve!
mona
Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 19:20:50 (PDT)
Well, I'm finally making a posting from my new house. The house is nice, it was left in good shape, but there is still lots of time and energy before it will be a home. It was a great 25th reunion, too. It's funny how we change, but we stay the same. I think Scott, Paula and Mark should post their NC/Boston plans for the summer so I can make a decision about where to go. Hope all is well...§
Steve
Monday, June 11, 2001 at 22:37:39 (PDT)
Glad to get your message, Mark. We were wondering... Now we want to hear more. Paul is on his way back to NC, should be here midmorning tomorrow. So many comings and goings!
Ramona
Sunday, June 10, 2001 at 13:29:46 (PDT)
Just to announce that Mark, Paula, Jess and Melinda made it to Antibes as expected. They are one day into the vacation, and seem to be loving it. More to come ...
Mark
Sunday, June 10, 2001 at 12:28:37 (PDT)
hi everyone:
i underline what a great party paula had. the next generation is in place and now we will enjoy all of their wonderful events as we keep having ours. dick and i will hit forty years for us this year in oct. hope to do europe as i have never been. paula was wonderful at the party. during the event that brought a nurse, dr and cpr all in the family she was wonderful. handeled it all very calmly and without upsetting the party. really amazing. what a great family we all are and what great times we have i will try never to miss another party they are all too good and the food is all too wonderful. love y ou all sue
SUESTRALEY
Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 12:33:02 (PDT)
Happy belated birthday to Paula, Anniversary to Buddy and Ramona, and graduation to Melinda. What a busy month for all! Summer is around the corner!
FYI, did you now that June 11th is children's day?
Have a great day to all!
Kim
Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 06:25:43 (PDT)
what in the world is this place mona
EfS
Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 21:43:59 (PDT)
oooops.
Yup, they look great. In fact, you look mahvelous. The rain forest photos came out really well, too. Won't be long, hold yer horses, I'm comin' already.
mona
Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 21:03:14 (PDT)
Scott, yes Mona had the rainbow photos developed and they are great! I told her I want a copy. Hopefully we'll both see them before long.
Thanks to all who send anniversary greetings. Maybe next year we'll be in the same state.
Ramona
Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 20:10:31 (PDT)
That was a great get together on Sunday! Paula and Mark always knew how to throw a great party. I'll bet you're still eating leftovers. I am! Good luck to William on the flying lessons.
Great to get a surprise visit at work from Dad and uncle Peter today. Forgot to wish Dad a happy anniversary. Same to you Mom.
Mona: did you develop those rainbow pictures yet?
Scott
Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 19:50:29 (PDT)
Me too! Happy Anniversary to our parents, and congratulations on a job well done. Us. Love,
Paula
Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 16:31:50 (PDT)
Paul and Ramona are the next on the anniversary list. Congratulations on No. 52. Boy, you don't get nearly as much press for 52 as you do for 50, do you? Enjoy your full moon anniversary, even if you are in different states. And thanks for having us. §
Steve
Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 09:56:08 (PDT)
Nameless because you can never remember which is which, I'll bet...§
Steve
Wednesday, June 06, 2001 at 06:32:21 (PDT)
I remember that day very well. It has been quite an interesting 25 years, and I have no regrets. It was a good party, wasn't it? Melinda's graduation was a also a good party. We did have a little excitement, though, with a young boy (who shall remain nameless) who flew from the treehouse. One doctor and two nurses (one of whom was also the grandmother) tended to him and he then had an ambulance ride to Emerson Hospital. I am happy to report that he was soon sent home with only a bump on the head and a scrape on his back. But back to Melinda: she is graduated, appreciated, celebrated, and very happy. We leave for France this friday. HURRAY!
Paula
Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 16:06:59 (PDT)
I remember that day, too, especially the belly-dancing and the shish kebabs.
I am back home in Brevard after a very pleasant trip across the country. Athena, I got your message (but why do I think you'll get this one?)
Happy anniversary, Paula and Mark. Don't let this significant milestone get lost among all the other significant things that are happening. Love to all.
Ramona
Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 15:21:56 (PDT)
It was a very good day, good to see older folks but especially good to see young, healthy and bright folks and to have some connection to them. Mark is great but I must say he fits in quite nicely with my other sons all of whom I am more than proud to call my SONS.
paul
Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 09:01:55 (PDT)
I remember a big party at Montvale Road twenty-five years ago today. It was the start of something big. A welcome-to-the-family party to Mark Allan. And a celebration of the wedding of Paula and Mark. Congratulations again! And thanks Mark, for being the son that my dad never had. Enjoy the full moon, and the trip to France.
Mom is headed east, a day early. My move into my house has been postponed until next Tuesday, after I return from my twenty-fifth college reunion. It was great having her here, and we look forward to seeing everyone somewhere this summer. Looks like our trip east will be between July 16 and August 6. §
Steve
Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at 06:48:09 (PDT)
By the way: great news about Dick! I'm sure that must be a huge relief for both of you.
mona
Monday, June 04, 2001 at 18:17:26 (PDT)
Thank you all for your happy birthday wishes. I was well celebrated by my adoring fans and family. I had my traditional Lobster dinner and a beautifully unique homemade and hand decorated birthday cake. Everyone should be so lucky.
Paula
Sunday, June 03, 2001 at 03:24:02 (PDT)
happppy birrrrthdayyyyyy tooooo youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.
anonymous
Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 20:21:00 (PDT)
happppy birrrrthdayyyyyy tooooo youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.
anonymous
Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 20:20:51 (PDT)
Happy birthday from me, too, even though we just talked. I hope you enjoy this week of various celebrations, than sleep all the way to the Riviera! All of us here at Baywood Drive in Kingston, Washington wish you ALL THE BEST.
Ramona
Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 11:04:08 (PDT)
happy birthday Paula!!!!!!!!!!!!! and now this marks my half birthday. i hope you have a GREAT day. this is your day, have fun and enjoy!!!!!!!!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Betsy
Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 07:54:45 (PDT)
Same goes for me! We are looking forward to seeing you in a short week.
Mark
Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 05:15:22 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Paulala! I love you very much. I would like to give you a big, big present.
Vanessa
Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 05:14:49 (PDT)
Good Birthday, Paulala! I like you.
Jerome
Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 05:13:53 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Paula! Have we told you lately how much we appreciate having you around and all you do to bring and keep our family together? A force of stability, for sure. Have a great day, a great party for Melinda and a great trip to France. §
Steve
Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 00:32:02 (PDT)
Me? I get to be the first??
(((((Paula)))) <==== for all you do, for all you are, love you soooo much! Lobster and champagne all around!
little sister
Friday, June 01, 2001 at 23:40:10 (PDT)
boy,am i lucky! i get two new houses, a sauna,
hot-tub a private bath room!
anastasia
Friday, June 01, 2001 at 21:09:59 (PDT)
SHE DID IT! Melinda is now a real high school graduate! It didn't even rain on us. Hurray!
Mama of the Graduate
Friday, June 01, 2001 at 16:50:49 (PDT)
at long last i have some wonderful news to report. dick and i went to his boston dr. and he looked at his mri and also he was the one who did the biopsy and he has reported that dick is all clear and no signs of anything to be concerned about . he thinks he will be able to drive again july at the end of the month. there were days when we thought dick might not ever drive again and he is too young for this. so we will be off the graduation party in acton and very happy to be there. love to you all sue and dick
suestraley
Friday, June 01, 2001 at 12:43:15 (PDT)
I don't know why Seattle's weather gets such bad press; today it has been perfect!
Steve and Ana and I celebrated the purchase of a new house by eating steak at Outback. And Mona and I celebrated being the same state by eating Mexican food at Azteca. Life is good.
We'll be thinking of you tomorrow, Melinda, when it's time for you to walk across the stage and get your diploma. Love to all.
Ramona
Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 21:26:03 (PDT)
Sold! I just signed the papers to buy a house in Bellevue. I'll finally have a guest room, so ya'll hurry on over, y'hear? And as further enticement, you can use my hot tub or sauna. Having a nice visit with Mom. More later...§
Steve
Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 18:16:34 (PDT)
Safe and sound and well fed: just had lunch with her.
The weather out here is just remarkable. I know that's not necessarily newsworthy, but it's so great to walk around and everyone you see - everywhere - is just smiling. Wish you were here.
mona
Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 15:49:28 (PDT)
Yes, Mom is here, safe and sound. She says it was a good trip and she will keep in touch. §
Steve
Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 23:21:13 (PDT)
Congratulations Melinda on your graduation ( a little early we know) We hope it's a lot of fun!
Kim and Jess
Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 17:52:56 (PDT)
Dad is here! Is Mom there?
Paula
Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 16:35:50 (PDT)
we had a nice weekend too. peter and bill decided to come see dick and they would drive in their own cars. peter arrived and bill did not. two hours later he called and said his car stopped on the highway and had to be towed home. so dick peter and i decided to go get him and all have dinner in new bedford. hull was rainey and cold and dartmouth was sunny and warm so it was a great turn of events and we had a wonderful seafood dinner on the coast. love to you all sue
sue straley
Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 11:08:22 (PDT)
Update from Worthington: Have had a good weekend so far despite less than ideal weather. Joe and I went to visit Pam - Joe babysat for Cameron while Pam and Chris and I went to the Sting concert at the Fleet center (Good show - last one of the American tour). Stopped briefly at Paula's on the way home, but only found a comatose Melinda at home - must have been a fun time at the prom! Now we are hanging out at home waiting to see if the weather is good enough for the picnic I'm supposed to go to.
Lot's of moving happening this coming week, including Jeff and Sara moving into a new place in Amherst.
Scott
Monday, May 28, 2001 at 09:14:25 (PDT)
We are back in the Tarheel State. Had a good trip. Stopped in Bearwallow for an hour's visit, then came by the Berea Cemetery since it is that time of year. I'll be here three days before I take off again, Paul will have two days to get the yard in shape to leave.
Wish I could have seen Melinda on her way to the prom. I'm sure a photographer was around. Jess, I hope your strep throat is gone, or at least going. Steve my flight number is 197, Delta, arr. 10:01 Wed. from Atlanta. Mona, maybe I'll get to see that WhizKid Paul in action.
Enjoy your day off, those of you who are getting one.
Ramona
Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 17:29:13 (PDT)
Update from Acton: Jessamyn spent her 21st birthday going to the doctor (yes she has strep throat), then returning to the doctor in great pain to get painkillers as well as a mono test (no she does not have mono), and trying to stay awake for the festivities. She appreciated your good wishes all the same. She is off to the Cape today to stay with a friend. Melinda just left for the senior prom, all dolled up. She was stunningly beautiful, though I may be prejudiced. Now we are getting ready for the graduation. Then my birthday. Then our 25tth anniversary. Then off to France. My head is spinning already. How are you all?
Paula
Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 14:30:14 (PDT)
Hey Dad! We hear you loud and clear. Love,
Paula
Friday, May 25, 2001 at 18:39:39 (PDT)
hello from ohio and a new dell computer.
paul
Friday, May 25, 2001 at 18:08:15 (PDT)
Crazy Days? I've been walking around singing 'Happy Days are Here Again!'.
Ana and I are headed to Eugene for the long weekend, by train. It's hard for me to beleive that I haven't been there in almost twenty years. Memorial Day has to be one of the best holidays of all. Here's remembering all those who deserver In Memoriam status. And here's hoping that all of our loved ones has a safe and happy holiday...§
Steve
Friday, May 25, 2001 at 08:25:30 (PDT)
So, news....not much, really. Paul keeps rocking at Little League (4 for 4 in his last outing). Betsy went to Victoria, BC last weekend to march in the Victoria Day Parade (her school won the Jr Division in the marching band contest). Miranda is my biggest sweetheart. So what else is new? Work goes on, paychecks keep coming. Life is good. Looking forward to seeing Mom next week.
Crazy days in the Senate, eh?
mona
Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 21:45:30 (PDT)
Squeezing one more birthday greeting in under the wire for the newest official grown-up in the family. I hope your mother told you all the secrets that we are sworn not to tell to children.
See you soon Jess! Hope you have (had) a good day. Proud to be your uncle!
Scott
Monday, May 21, 2001 at 19:31:20 (PDT)
21 years. Wow...(((((Jessamyn)))))) <==========sending you so much love.
That day was 2 weeks before I took the bus/bus/train out to the west. A lifetime ago.
Is it as sunny and beautiful there as it is here?
mona
Monday, May 21, 2001 at 07:40:03 (PDT)
Who'd a thunk, Jess!?! Twenty-one! Good for you. Having a big party? We wish that we could come. And we wish we could go to France with you. We're proud of the young woman you've become, and can't wait to see you this summer, somewhere along the way...§
Steve
Monday, May 21, 2001 at 07:13:09 (PDT)
I send my 21 + 1 spankin's out to JZ, and congrats to MR on getting school out of the way. Must be lots of excitement on Agawam Road these. And now get ready, Paula and Mark, for the storm before the lull.
Uncle Mark
Monday, May 21, 2001 at 04:51:08 (PDT)
Today is the twenty first anniversary of the day I became a mother. Coincidentally it is also Jessamyn's coming of age birthday. How lovely that we can celebrate together. Let me be the first to say - What an amazing 21 years it has been. You have made life exciting and miraculous for all of us. As you reach this brink of adulthood remember that you will always be my baby. Thank you for the honor. I love you very much.
Mama Paula
Monday, May 21, 2001 at 04:24:39 (PDT)
Let's hear it for Jessamyn, who is 21 today! Hopefully she is back home from a successful junior year at Marlboro, along with her cat Otis.
Have a good birthday, Jess. I hope you enjoy your new status as one of us grown-ups, with all that implies and entails. Much love. YaYa
Ramona
Monday, May 21, 2001 at 04:20:01 (PDT)
Woooo hoooo for Melinda!
Betsy is on her way to Victoria, BC today -- she'll be marching in the Victoria Day Parade tomorrow (no doubt you'll be able to catch it on your local news....not). Anyway, she was in 2 parades yesterday - Armed Forces Day in Bremerton, and Vikingfest in Poulsbo, where we actually had the chance to watch her. And hear her. The band sounds really great! And of course, she looked marvelous.
The weather is so beautiful here today, we're somehow able to be happy, even despite the Mariner's tough day yesterday...Love you all!
mona
Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 10:00:23 (PDT)
Wow! That's great, Melinda. And finished in style, I am sure. I wish I could make it back to Acton for the ceremony, but presumably, I will be moving that weekend. We are all very proud of you, and not just for your academic success. When is Bon Voyage? You'll have a great time in France, I am sure. Just don't forget to come back. I'm sure that we will run into you sometime this summer.....§
Steve
Saturday, May 19, 2001 at 08:31:39 (PDT)
speaking of school... i'm done with high school!! YES!
melinda
Saturday, May 19, 2001 at 06:54:17 (PDT)
Hey all you guys(and gals). i was reading the messages and noticed that you guys were talking about greece. speeking of that, in my social studies class we are learning about ancient greece. i think it is very interesting. i also get to brag about being part greek!
Athena- we got to do hand puppets of the gods and goddess of greece. guess who i chose.YOU!
p.s. how is lewis???
luv ya all!
Betsy
Friday, May 18, 2001 at 15:42:43 (PDT)
I found a student at school who is Greek the other day. Her Mom is making me some pastiscio which will be delivered on Monday. Uncle Peter excuse my English spelling of my favorite greek dish! However, when we were discussing favorite greek dishes I was thinking about you!
Have a good weekend everyone!
Kim
Friday, May 18, 2001 at 05:54:36 (PDT)
Happy Birthday from me, too. Send us an email so we will know that it's up and running.
Ramona
Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 11:31:52 (PDT)
Yeah, Peter! Happy Birthday! We know you check this board. Why don't you leave something in Greek, and let us try to figure it out. Which birthday is this, anyway? I think it is 78. I hope the next 78 years are even better....§
Steve
Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 09:34:27 (PDT)
Uncle Peter! If you check in on this Site: HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Your reward for keeping tabs on us is that we can keep tabs on you. Hope you have a great day. Love from me....
Paula
Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 06:00:20 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Uncle Peter! We hope it is a great year for you with lots of happy memories!
Okay Mona here goes :) I could not find the smiley face on my keyboard! Will that do! Only KIdding, thanks for the help!
Kim
Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 05:54:19 (PDT)
Doesn't your keyboard have the smiley key?
It's really just a colon and a close parenthesis - the symbol above the zero)
mona
Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 16:10:33 (PDT)
Yes, it will be nice to meet another little cousin! It is great that you are all sleeping through the night! Enjoy the moments, they go by to quickly!
Okay, Mona how do I make that sideways smily face on my keyboard!
A little trivia, did you know children's day is June 11th, yes this is true fact. What a great day to celebrate!
Kim
Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 16:00:48 (PDT)
Thanks for sharing with us, Andrea. I am sure you are ALL sleeping better now. It sounds like maybe she belongs on our side of the family tree. I can't wait to meet her in August.
Paula
Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 13:46:07 (PDT)
Sleeping through the night is good. :)
Congratulations, Andrea, and Happy First Mothers' Day to you!
mona
Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 10:50:14 (PDT)
Ok Sue, you win. Here's a message from me! We are enjoying every minute with Sophie. She just started sleeping through the night. That was the best Mother's Day present of all (especially since I'm back to work). She is growing like crazy. I can't believe she is almost 4 months old. I will scan some photos and send to Mark so he can post them here. She is definately more Redmond than she is Stylos (fair skin and light hair....oh I guess there are some Stylos' with fair skin and light hair :) We will be in Fairhaven from August 18th - 25th and would love to see everyone!
Andrea
Monday, May 14, 2001 at 08:38:27 (PDT)
Hey! Spaghetti synchronicity here. By my own request, I might add.
We're just getting back from another win by Paul's little league team. He went 2 for 3, with a run scoring sacrifice fly. He looks great up there. And someone on the team brought impatiens for the kids to hand out to all their moms. It was great.
mona
Sunday, May 13, 2001 at 20:39:47 (PDT)
Thank you, thank you, to all who sent Mother's Day Greetings. It was, indeed a good day. Somehow I feel a bit like an imposter, getting all that attention and applause for just doing what comes "natcherly".
Besides getting phone calls and reading emessages, today we walked in the forest, then drank sombreros and had spaghetti, made by guess who. It's nice being Queen for a Day.
Ramona
Sunday, May 13, 2001 at 18:31:48 (PDT)
Hi Mom & GrandMom! Another note of appreciation for a job well done!
Mark & Kids
Sunday, May 13, 2001 at 14:14:17 (PDT)
My favorite Mother's Day memory: fixing and serving breakfast in bed for Mom. Never getting the coffee quite hot enough! Crowding onto the bed with so many presents and so many other children. Love you so much ((((Mom)))).
And echoing sue's thoughts...thinking of you ((((Kim)))). I understand you're quite the wonderful mom in you own right. Hope to get the chance to visit with you this summer, if our plans work out right!
Happy day to all mothers and all children of mothers out there...now who did I leave out?!
mona
Sunday, May 13, 2001 at 10:20:02 (PDT)
Thanks from No. 2 as well. It didn't seem so monumental when we were kids, but now that we are raising kids of our own, it's a whole new perspective. We're hoping that Seattle will be next on your travelling itinerary. Hope you are enjoying the spring weather and peacefulness before the annual summer migration of descendants begins...§
Steve
Sunday, May 13, 2001 at 09:54:01 (PDT)
Happy Mother's Day to all mothers out there, but most especially to mine. Mom: in case I have not thanked you recently for undertaking the most monumental of all tasks (and doing it seven times in a row no less) let me do it now. I say with the utmost sincerity and humility, thank you for a job well done. Love from me, number three...
Paula
Sunday, May 13, 2001 at 05:59:59 (PDT)
hi everyone: what a great spring we are having. almost swimming weather. dick is doing well has been home for two weeks but on wedsnesday will go back for more tests and will have to stay this time for two nights. i think he is doing very well so lets hope the tests prove that he needs medication and we can get on with our lives. this is such a great way to get the news out to everyone. also how come we never hear from lee, or bill or peter. now you know i know that you all check in to this site and never drop a few words. oh i should not say that bill did write a few words a month ago. also lisa and andrea. so come on folks lets hear from all of you. love you all you great people out there how lucky we all are to be family. nice to see kim and her comments often. love you kim and thinking of you especially this weekend with love. sue
suestraley
Friday, May 11, 2001 at 12:35:27 (PDT)
This is a mercy posting on Paula's behalf.
Scott
Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 16:10:03 (PDT)
Hey Mona-now you're it! Oh, wait a minute.....
Paula
Wednesday, May 09, 2001 at 12:33:34 (PDT)
yeah...and then getting stuck at the top of the Message Board, tee hee.
mona
Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 11:24:48 (PDT)
I hate when I mess up the punctuation like that.
Paula
Monday, May 07, 2001 at 15:52:36 (PDT)
And hello to Lynne. My ankle has been great since her reiki (is that how you spell it?. How are you?
Paula
Monday, May 07, 2001 at 15:43:54 (PDT)
It was 28 degrees here in Acton this morning. This year nothing surprises me, the 90s last week or the 20s this week. Just keep waiting, it will change again.
Paula
Monday, May 07, 2001 at 10:03:20 (PDT)
Okay, What's the meaning of this cold New England weather? 31 degrees, at 6:30 am and frost on the ground! Something is not right with this picture! The record low for us New Englanders was 1980, the low for the day was 32! Keep warm!
Kim
Monday, May 07, 2001 at 06:39:32 (PDT)
I did not post that twice!! Glad you made it home safe and sound, Scott.
mona
Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 22:15:04 (PDT)
Life is good indeed, and I send out my love to all Stylos-affiliates out there. I hope Dick is continuing to take it easy, and that Andrea's Sophia is thriving (and sleeping at night some too), and that you all are enjoying this Springtime as much as I am.
We loved having Scott here, and will do our damndest to entice him for another visit very soon.
mona
Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 20:56:54 (PDT)
Made it home safe and sound. Enjoyed Seattle alot, and got to do everything I wanted to do, especially hanging out with the kinfolk that I don't get to see too often. Especially glad Betsy came on the hike with us yesterday: it was fun. Paul was busy being a hero in his baseball game (with 2 outs in the last inning, but that's another story). Love to all.
Scott
Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 20:06:37 (PDT)
Life is good indeed, and I send out my love to all Stylos-affiliates out there. I hope Dick is continuing to take it easy, and that Andrea's Sophia is thriving (and sleeping at night some too), and that you all are enjoying this Springtime as much as I am.
We loved having Scott here, and will do our damndest to entice him for another visit very soon.
mona
Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 19:26:20 (PDT)
News, you ask? You know what they say about No News...Paul is watching the Red Sox on TV. My friend Lynne (whom I met in Spain, but who lives now in Texas) arrives tomorrow to stay until Friday. That will be fun. She's good company. The water still isn't flowing into the cabin, but hopefully next week-end. The refrig. there is on the blink, as is the shower. We hope to have it all in working order by the time summer visitors arrive. If not, then we will "rough it" even more than usual. The mountain laurel is ready to bloom out in the forest. The weather is perfect. Life is good.
Ramona
Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 19:07:55 (PDT)
Well, it is about time you came back to us Scottrick. You were tilting the East/West Coast balance there for a while. And what about the parents there in North Carolina? What is the South Coast(?)news?
Paula
Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 16:22:54 (PDT)
Hey scott. Wasn't that a cool rainbow we saw yesterday! I hope the pictures come out good. We'll send you copys. Hope you had a safe flight home. Tell us when you get back.
Betsy
Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 10:12:10 (PDT)
Well, I woke up this morning to a quiet house. Except for the sound of Lucky walking around meowing as if to say, 'What happened?'. What happened was that Scott left and is headed east. We had a wonderful visit, and are already working on making it less than 28 years before he comes back this time. Other than that, all if fine here. I have had on offer accepted on a house, and I am told my financing has been approved, so I should be moving in less than a month. I'll email the details to all when it is a certainty. §
Steve
Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 09:00:59 (PDT)
Still havin a good time out here in Seattle. Finished my conference today. Steve and Ana were a little sick this week but are mostly better now. I can cheer for the Seattle Mariners now that they are not playing against the Red Sox. Plan to go out and see Mona, Dave and kids once more tomorrow, and go for a hike if weather permits.
I'll try to get some new pictures of my kids to put up on the net. It's hard to keep up when they grow up so fast.
Scott
Friday, May 04, 2001 at 20:22:45 (PDT)
How about a picture of the new teenager, Melissa, and new adult, Jeff, so we can see how fantastic they look at there new age? Happy Birthday, Melissa and Jeff. Have a great year!
Kim
Thursday, May 03, 2001 at 05:31:39 (PDT)
Seattle Traitors? If only Antibes had a baseball team....§
Steve
Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 16:31:41 (PDT)
Oh wow, cool Simu-posting!
mona
Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 16:22:59 (PDT)
Hey ((((Jeff))))! Hope you get to have some fun this midweek birthday...heading out to the Blue Wall? (is it still there?) Anyway, wishing you all the best, as ever!
mona
Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 15:48:33 (PDT)
Hi everyone, thanks for all the birthday wishes.
I'm doing well, having a good time out here in Amherst.
I'm going to celebrate the ending of my second decade by studying for a test I have tomorrow.
Hope the sox win.
Jeff
Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 15:48:03 (PDT)
Long Lost Jeff! How they treating you? Happy Birthday from this Uncle, and your kid cousins as well. 20, eh? That should about make you ready for grad school. As for your Dad, I am sure the Seattle Traitors picked tonight over last night to see the Seattle / Sox matchup.
Mark
Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 15:22:48 (PDT)
Yeah, Happy Birthday, Jeffrey! Entering your twenty-first year. Pretty exciting! We're having a great time with your dad, wish he brought you along. We're going to the baseball game tonight. Have a great day and a great year. §
Steve
Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 13:29:39 (PDT)
And a happy birthday, Jeff, from your grandmother in North Carolina. So you're moving out of teen-agerdom 3 days after Melissa is moving into it. Well, 2 teenagers is enough for any family. Congratulations on that grade-point average. I hope to see you this summer, somewhere, somehow.
Ramona
Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 06:05:13 (PDT)
Happy big 20 to my little nephew Jeffrey. Okay, so I cannot really say little anymore, but I will always be able to say I knew you when. Have a wonderful day, and welcome to a whole new set of numbers. Hope your twenties are roaring. Love from your auntie
Paula
Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 03:33:52 (PDT)
Paul has arrived back home, one minute late, (He had said he would be here by midnight, but it was one minute into May.) All is well.
Ramona
Monday, April 30, 2001 at 21:25:11 (PDT)
Actually, I've seen some weird sky phenomena around here that I'd heard referred to as sun dogs, but I was pretty sure they didn't have it quite right. So I'm glad for the true story.
What I see is little snippets of rainbows, like a serving size slice, up high in the sky.
mona
Monday, April 30, 2001 at 19:31:02 (PDT)
Kim, thanks for that bit of scientific trivia. Iwill be on the lookout for per-he-lions and per-she-lions, also.
Ramona
Monday, April 30, 2001 at 17:36:48 (PDT)
Well a perfect sun dog rainbow is when there are two vertical lines, one on each side of the sun early in the morning or late in the afternoon, in the spring and fall, in New England and Hawaii or on the same latitude globally. The rainbow is missing the top of the arc we are accustomed to. The sunlight reflex of f of the ice crystals in the high level clouds. It is unusually unique. (Sometimes called a perhelion too)
Happy May Day!
Kim
Monday, April 30, 2001 at 15:49:51 (PDT)
As of 6:25 this morning Dad hit the road again, heading to the sunny South to see his wife. As usual we had a great visit with him, and I got a great looking yard out of it as well. Ah, spring.
Paula
Monday, April 30, 2001 at 03:51:07 (PDT)
13 and 40. Both pretty significant milestones. Best wishes to Ana's cousin Melissa, and my cousin Alexander.
We had a nice visit with Scott and the Pingrees today. Ana was enjoying herself so much she stayed in Kingston while I headed home to do the taxes. That's right, taxes. Western Washington got a two week extension because of the earthquake. I'm getting very close to putting an offer on a house. It's great to have Great Scott here, hope he never leaves....More later....§
Steve
Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 21:53:04 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to little Melissa who is now, if my calculations don't fail me, a teenager! Congratulations, and best wishes for a day full of celebrations. And Alex, who would have thought you would have made it this far. Congratulations to you too.
Paula
Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 11:22:55 (PDT)
...you mean Melissa the teenager and Alex the young man of....40?
mona
Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 10:24:33 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Melissa and Alex! Look forward to seeing you both this summer.
Mark
Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 09:43:25 (PDT)
Good news! Now it must be time for Sue to have a rest too.
Scott's looking fine, as always...caught up with him this midday. Looking forward to some more visit time this weekend. Happy Spring to all!
mona
Friday, April 27, 2001 at 17:05:39 (PDT)
hi everyone. well dick came home today and has been sleeping for two hours. he is relaxed for the first time in two weeks. he is doing well but has to return in ten days for a test so if that turns out well we are good. thanks for all your good wishes nothing like home and i am glad to have him here. an hour in to boston every day and an hour out is big and taxing. happy spring it is all so beautiful out there now. love you all sue
suestraley
Friday, April 27, 2001 at 16:19:53 (PDT)
Here I am in Seattle. Me and Lucky hanging out in Steve's apt. Trying to get in a west coast frame of mind. Going to go on a bike ride and then meet Mona for lunch.
Did Dad make it back to NC yet?
OK, I'll bite, what's a sun dog rainbow?
Scott
Friday, April 27, 2001 at 09:32:18 (PDT)
Yes, thank you Mark for all your fine efforts to make this site first class! We are definately fortunate to have a talented family.
Wednesday morning at about 6:45, did anyone see the sun dog rainbow? It was beautiful!
Kim
Friday, April 27, 2001 at 07:24:58 (PDT)
And THANKS, too, Mark for re-directing my mis-directed mail. Several messages COULD have ended up in the Dead-Email Box, if there is such a thing.
Now, if somebody can tell me how to head off all those "Refinance your mortgage..." email messages. Today I got three, and the day's still young.
Ramona
Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 05:02:45 (PDT)
Hey Mark, thanks for taking care of us. Again.
Paula
Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 03:45:22 (PDT)
Aliases created for Cuz Kim and Uncle Peter (kim@stylos.net & peter@stylos.net), Kim and Peter also added to the "Contact Us" page, pictures fixed. Other comments?
Lazy M
Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 23:44:55 (PDT)
Hey Mark, when are you going to add my name to the contact message section??? Oh, by the way I was talkin about my senior prom today and my special date. My students thought it was cool that you were my date.
Kim
Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 15:13:38 (PDT)
HEY LAZY WEBMASTER!!!!
...have I told you how much I love you lately??
mona
Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 19:29:43 (PDT)
No pictures here, either. Maybe if we yell load enough, the lazy webmaster will fix it ... I apologize for those of you who use this space as a personal insult and flaming board (you know who you are), and I will to my best to remove such trash ASAP ...
Mark
Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 15:47:04 (PDT)
Oh lucky us, we've already had 3 or 4 mowings...on the good side, though, the rhodies will be at the beginning of blooming when Scott arrives, so we'll get to show off!
I know what you mean about not getting many chances to see folks, Dad. And I appreciate your heroic efforts to get out and see us when you can. Never enough, but we do what we can. Thank God for the Message Board!!!
mona
Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 07:45:15 (PDT)
No photos here either, but the sun is out and the forsythia is FINALLY in bloom. Hurray!
Paula
Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 06:26:48 (PDT)
Yes, I too am not seeing any photos when I open the Stylos Web page up.
It is sunny on the cape and the flowers are in bloom.
It looks like people in Wareham will be mowing their lawns today. We have to wait until this weekend! However, our mosquitoes are out in full at home!
Welcome back Buddy!
Kim
Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 06:15:35 (PDT)
I arrived in Boston about the same time that Mark gets home from work. It took an hour to get the bags and go through customs, but only another hour to get to west roxbury by public transportation. It is always quite sad to say good bye to Mark and tne kids. they are so far away and I dont get very many chances to see them. But I will remember every time and Mark thanks. PS
paul@stylos.net
Monday, April 23, 2001 at 12:25:35 (PDT)
Can't wait, Scottrick!
mona
Monday, April 23, 2001 at 07:23:33 (PDT)
Thanks again for the update Sue. Sounds like things are under control.
Yes Mona, I'm not getting the photos on the main page either, just the caption ("here we are").
Summer finally arrived in Worthington, all at once. A beautiful warm breezy sunny day. And no bugs yet. Wonderful time of year.
Three more days of work, then on Thursday I fly to Seattle (arrive 5:13 PM on Continental). Yay! Haven't been there for about 25 years. I get to hang out and visit Thurs-Sun, then a conference Mon-Fri and leave on Sun (6th). Looking forward to seeing all the Seattlites, going to a baseball game, and also would like to see a rain forest if that works out. See you soon.
By the way does anybody know a website where you can enter a phone number and find out who it belongs to? If so send me the link.
Scott
Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 15:01:47 (PDT)
short aside...anyone else having trouble seeing photos on the main page?
mona
Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 11:22:00 (PDT)
update. this is a weekend and you know at least on sunday most things stopin hopitals. oh well dick looks rested relaxed and enjoying his company. good old peter was there or should i say young peter he looks the same as when i met him. he just sat next to him and talked . dick loved it. kevin came from virginia and dick loved seeing him. we played a good game of cribbage. so we hang in there and wait for some answers to know how to procede and with luck he will be home mid week. love y ou all. thanks for your concern and prayers. he is calm now and that is what he needs to be.
suestraley
Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 04:01:45 (PDT)
Sue, our thoughts are with you as well. Steve is right, the waiting can be the most painful part of all. Lean on those who are there to help.
Paula
Friday, April 20, 2001 at 15:40:03 (PDT)
Sue, sometimes the waiting and uncertainty can be as bad as anything they could possibly find. I'm glad that you are so strong and have such a loving support system around you. We appreciate your updates, and know that the entire Straley family is never far from our hearts....§
Steve
Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 20:01:29 (PDT)
dear everyone: it is ten thirty at night and i have just returned home from the brigham and womens. new hospital new tests. my cousin is a dr in texas so i have him communicate with dicks dr and talk to me.some test need to be redone again. tonight uncle bill and peter were there for hours with him it was wonderful and he loved it. thank you so much. kim i heard your message but too late to call thanks so much for all of your caring and prayers. we hope they will find something we can work with. love to you all sue spring is just so beautiful it keeps us all going. the kids have been great. kevin arrive for the weekend. love you all sue
sue straley
Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 19:28:49 (PDT)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sue.
Kim and Jess
Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 10:48:24 (PDT)
do keep keeping us posted, sue.
mona
Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 20:47:07 (PDT)
thank you so much scott for your kind words. talked with the dr this morning and he said we need to do these tests but alos we may not have an answer but at least we are doing all of them. i have a cousin in texas who is a dr. so i am having him be the communicator. more later. love you all sue
sue straley
Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 07:15:27 (PDT)
Thank you Sue for keeping us posted on Dick's condition. I certainly have confidence in the doctors at the Brigham to do what needs to be done to get him taken care of. We are all thinking of you both and wishing you well.
Scott
Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 21:00:11 (PDT)
hi everyone: dick is having some very serious tests being transfered to brigham tomorrow. we need your love and prayers. sue will keep you posted here.will tell you tomorrow wehre to send cards or notes.
sue straley
Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 14:42:58 (PDT)
To Athena and Amy:
Thank you for the hospitality and good movie, except the end which was kind of gratuitous. The fouton was exceedingly comfortable. I was awoken by the banshee-like shrills of your cat. The honey nut cheerios were an excellent way to start the day. On our way back, we missed route 2 and ended up on route 20 then 290 then 495 then route 2 then 111 then finally home. Let's just say we momentarily lost any sense of direction...
Josh
Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 13:13:52 (PDT)
Bummer, Dick! We hope you are well soon and that they get to the bottom of whatever it was. We are back in Seattle, a little late due to mechanical difficulties in Amsterdam, but home safe, sound and tired, nonetheless. Thanks to all of those on the other side of the pond that made it all possible.
Steve
Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 18:46:54 (PDT)
Dick we wish you a speedy recovery! We hope you are feeling better! Happy Easter to all!!
Kim and Jess
Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 17:07:25 (PDT)
Me too, get well soon Dick. Just had to cause some excitement, didn't you? There had to be an easier way. Best wishes to you all.
Paula
Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 11:38:07 (PDT)
My best wishes and hopes for a speedy recovery for ((((Dick)))) as well. And extra hugs for (((Sue))). Thank goodness no one else was hurt!
mona
Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 11:14:57 (PDT)
Sue: Sorry to hear of Dick's accident. Please give him my get well and Easter greetings. Ramona
Ramona
Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 07:12:03 (PDT)
dear everyone:
just when i thought we had had enough stress for a long time we get another one. dick was in an accident on thursday afternoon. he took a coughing spell and blocked out and hit four parked cars. no people we are thankful for that. he is in the carney hospitol having every test imaginable. as of yet they have not found what it was . we feel very lucky with no broken bones and even to have him here . he totaled his car. so today i will be bringing him his easter dinner at the carney hospitol. how great that we can reach all of you this way. happy easter to you and will be keeping ;you informed here. love you all. sue
sue straley
Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 05:59:03 (PDT)
We are in a cyber cafe in Amsterdam. We like it here and wish we could stay longer. You don't always get what you want, I suppose. We head to Seattle in about three hours...§
Steve & Ana
Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 03:01:59 (PDT)
Okay, to explain, do I FEEL stupid. I think that motorcycle ride I took today destroyed a few brain cells.
Paula
Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 16:22:14 (PDT)
Okay, to explain, my computer did not tell me you had already checked in...do I fell stupid....
Paula
Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 16:20:33 (PDT)
I am waiting patiently for those reports from the world travelers....
Paula
Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 16:18:14 (PDT)
Hey there! We are sitting around listening to the baseball game. It's evening here. Today was the first time that we have had less than perfect weather, but we won't rub it in. We went for a nice walk, scoot on the boardwark in Cannes today. Our flight is very early. We still manage to get to Seattle in the early afternoon, even after six hours in Amsterdam. It's been a nice trip, the nicest so far. Nice weather, extra days and the company of Dad. By the way, the Marathon is Monday, and Easter is Sunday, so technically the Marathon is after Easter. Since Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox, and the Maraton is on whatever day Patriot's day is celebrated, it's possible for the Marathon to come first. But not this year. Hope all is well, and we'll be a-posting....§
Steve, Vanessa, Jerome and Ana
Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 11:45:58 (PDT)
Is it really Marathon Day? Isn't that unusual for it to come before Easter? But then this has been an unusual year so far.
An early morning phone call from France reports that things are well there. They must be too busy to give us frequent reports. Buddy will be chief baby-sitter for Vanessa and Jerome next week while they're on school break. They will probably play lots of "One for you, one for me..." Steve and Ana head back for Seattle tomorrow. I've been enjoying the 80-degree weather, but I'll try not to rub it in. Going to the cabin this afternoon. Happy Easter to all within the sound of my...computer.
Ramona
Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 06:00:34 (PDT)
Hey Kim! Remember when me and you ran part of the Marathon one year?
mona
Friday, April 13, 2001 at 07:38:48 (PDT)
Wishing everyone a Happy Easter! And a Happy Patriot's Day! I hope the weathermen are wrong with the forecast of rain for the 26 mile jog. That would be a cool wet run for the runners!
Kim
Friday, April 13, 2001 at 05:16:29 (PDT)
thank you very much. i am very excited about seeing france this summer, perhaps we will see you there.
melinda
Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 19:42:00 (PDT)
Hi everyone,
Well done to melinda. A very good friend of mine went to that college years ago. how great it's going to be and I know you deserve it. Please do know that you are all welcome to Sophia where we live (a few kilometers away from antibes) and if you need any information regarding this country do not hesitate to let me know. Please do visit the following site: WWW.alpes-azur.com/vsa to have a grasp of this wonderful provencal village with an international environment. Would you like to come to study here for a year? Let me know.......
sophie
sophie
Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 00:26:50 (PDT)
Steve: It does sound wonderful. Thank you for the sneak preview. I can't wait. Warm sunny breezes, and no one told me there were Casinos in Antibes....hope the rest of the trip in fun-filled, relaxing and memorable. Keep those reports coming in.
Paula
Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 03:43:58 (PDT)
Dad, Ana and I spent the day walking through Cannes and shopping. The weather was perfect: calm, seventy-ish and sunny. All in all very relaxing, as the trip has been so far. Ana is going to go to school with Vanessa on Thursday. It's probably a good thing that Vanessa is in a bilingual class. That's probably going to be the day that Dad and I hit the Casino in Antibes.
That was a moving account of Joanne's service, Athena. You always did paint a nice picture, whether using oil, water or words. And Scott, I managed to get four Red Sox tickets for May 3rd. Mona and David will be coming with us. Can't wait to see you. More later...
Steve
Monday, April 09, 2001 at 16:07:36 (PDT)
sniff sniff, he IS still gone. i will take this as a wake up call 4 the next flat rock lizard i get(or any other pet).
Betsy
Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 19:26:40 (PDT)
Ana: he is still missing. Sorry to say. We've gotten lots of cleaning done (including shampooing the rugs today), but no Owen.
(((Athenakimou)))
mona
Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 19:23:19 (PDT)
hey, you found your lizard!!!!!Betsy were
was he? we are in France!!!well bye
ana
Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 13:33:19 (PDT)
Bud: Hope everything is fine. I am at Paula's house. We just got back from Joanne's memorial service. Jim and Joanne's kids were great. We are in the planning stage of a summer barbeque/picnic/get together this summer. Hope you and Ramona can attend, More later. Regards,
bill stylos
Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 13:17:34 (PDT)
well while paula, mark, scott, melinda, jessamyn, ginny, bill and peter are visiting in the kitchen i am finally catching up on the web page. we just came from the service for joanne. sad but good. a lot of people including some of her granddaughters said good things. a lot of good music too (that's always the part that makes me cry) including moonlight sonata which (as leslie reminded me) joanne used to play on the piano. it was good to take some time to reflect on her rich and adventurous life, and sad to say goodbye. Happy travels, joanne! see you when we get there! a lot of relatives were there, all looking quite well. louie stylos was talking about a get together in lowell this summer ... a fine idea i think ... at any rate, jim, kim, leslie and pam and all who will miss joanne: our thoughts are with you today and for the times ahead. feel the sorrow, be thankful for the gifts, bring her along on your new adventures. a sad day for all of us, but one to be grateful for our family. ps just overheard from peter in the kitchen : i was really impressed with flaherty's kids ...may the gods bless you all...
athena
Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 13:03:42 (PDT)
Announcing the arrival in the South of France of one Paul Stylos. He doesn't even look tired.
Steve
Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 02:08:21 (PDT)
Make that 75 French Francs. I'm proud of you, too, Melinda. You'll love Smith. I'll leave your 75 francs here, and you'll have it when you get here in June. It must be good to have the waiting over. Good luck with your short timers' disease.
Steve
Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 01:49:37 (PDT)
i am thrilled, but it has been difficult bringing myself to complete all the school work that still must be done. senioritis quite accurate a description (though it sounds like a joke). today we met a couple in a japanese restraunt today, and they were thrilled for me as well, i never knew i could be such a success. one thing is for sure, steve owes me $10
(thank you all for your support)
melinda
Friday, April 06, 2001 at 19:35:02 (PDT)
Smith sounds to me like a good choice. Centainly you will get more visits from your Mama (and others, too) in Northampton than you would in New York City. Now I have reason to wear the Smith sweatshirt that 'Thena left behind. Are you glad all the waiting is over? Can you keep your nose to the grindstone for another month?
Ramona
Friday, April 06, 2001 at 16:29:34 (PDT)
Great work, Melinda. Athena tells me it's quite the pampering experience!
mona
Friday, April 06, 2001 at 15:43:31 (PDT)
Steve: Me too! But I hope Mom is wrong on the Departure time because when I left Dad this morning he thought check-in time at Logan was 4:10. Hmm.....I am sure all will work out.
Oh, and the final Melinda tally: rejection #5 from Columbia. It looks like Smith will be the lucky college to be graced by Melinda.
Paula
Friday, April 06, 2001 at 13:44:13 (PDT)
Steve: Glad you're there safely and soundly. According to my notes, your Dad should arrive Saturday at 9:15 AM on Lufthansa flight #4118 out of frankfurt. He's probably boarding the plane about now (3:40PM Friday). Enjoy yourselves.
Ramona
Friday, April 06, 2001 at 12:43:30 (PDT)
Greetings from France. We are here, safe and sound, and one suitcase short. Ana says that we need to get rid of that one anyway, it is the one that they always lose. Otherwise, the trip was delightfully uneventful, save one rail strike that made getting into Amsterdam a bit more challenging. More later, after a nap....
Dad, be sure that you or someone emails your arrival info to Mark. Paula, if you have any old Disney videos that no one watches anymore, send them over with Dad. §
Steve and Ana
Friday, April 06, 2001 at 09:16:11 (PDT)
Bon Voyage to Steve and Ana, leaving from Seattle today, and to Buddy, leaving Boston tomorrow, all headed for France to see Mark et al. I hope they will send back reports from time to time.
Ramona
Thursday, April 05, 2001 at 13:46:18 (PDT)
My thoughts and prayers go out to the girls and to Jim and the Flaherty's.
mona
Wednesday, April 04, 2001 at 16:57:25 (PDT)
A sad day indeed. Even when expected, it always comes as such a shock. Pretty amazing how long she was able to hang on. An inspiration for all of us. §
Steve
Wednesday, April 04, 2001 at 16:50:28 (PDT)
It is my sad duty to report to all that Joanne passed away this afternoon. I understand that there will be a service this Saturday in South Acton at the Congregational Church at 1:00 pm. She will surely be missed by us all.
Paula
Wednesday, April 04, 2001 at 16:21:19 (PDT)
yah, good unh.
mona
Tuesday, April 03, 2001 at 16:39:21 (PDT)
Further let it be known that the Mariners had a glorious opening day win over the Oakland A's, whilst the Pingrees supped on hotdogs, peanuts, cracker jacks and ice cream sandwiches. Cool, huh?
mona
Tuesday, April 03, 2001 at 09:03:13 (PDT)
let it be known that buddy arrived at 11:50 even after stopping in baltimore for two innings of the red sox game.
melinda
Monday, April 02, 2001 at 20:55:29 (PDT)
You're right Paula, Pam doesn't read the messageboard (doesn't have a computer) and is turning 25 today (yikes), but I'll pass along your birthday wishes. I talked to her this morning and she is good. Still babysitting and working at the BeerWorks. For her birthday I'm taking her to see Sting in May.
Dad is probably arriving at Paula's right about now. Hope to see him out here in the next few days (I'll lend you my boots if you want: still over a foot of snow on the ground here!)
Scott
Monday, April 02, 2001 at 20:39:19 (PDT)
it is too late for my best april fool joke but this was done to me as a kid and i did it for my kids. they loved it and called all their friends to come over and do this joke. you take a square box and frost it so it looks like a wonderful cake. then y ou give them the knife and when the knife hits the box they go nuts ... it is so much fun. have fun with it for next year. love ya sue
sue straley
Monday, April 02, 2001 at 12:16:09 (PDT)
Well, she may not read here, but I am certainly sending out big birthday wishes for our ((((Pam))))!
another auntie (mona)
Monday, April 02, 2001 at 11:16:46 (PDT)
Hey Pam: If you are out there reading this message, HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I do believe you may be turning 25 today. I can honestly say I knew you when....hope you have great things planned today. Congratulations on a quarter of a century. From auntie
Paula
Monday, April 02, 2001 at 10:56:17 (PDT)
Steve, what a mean trick! Mona, I hope you didn't think of any mean ones to play on David, he's too nice a guy.
Paul is getting ready to leave out in the morning, headed for Boston, and then points East. Athena, make room. More stuff is headed your way. And all of you, get rid of any remaining snow: he still isn't bringing boots.
Ramona
Sunday, April 01, 2001 at 17:19:32 (PDT)
Well, you can't use the one I used on Ana, faking a call from Uncle Mark then telling her we needed to cancel our France trip. We had nice visits with Ken & Patsy, then the Pingrees yesterday. Today is a more mellow, we're waiting for the rain to stop so we can go and fly Ana's kite. Hope everyone is having a nice April so far. Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit...§
Steve
Sunday, April 01, 2001 at 14:27:28 (PDT)
Nice one mom, you honestly don't think I don't read this message board.
But we REALLY need to think of one for my dad, so you guys(and gals)out there need to help us think of one QUICK!
Betsy
Sunday, April 01, 2001 at 12:29:29 (PDT)
Quick...I need a good April Fools joke to play on Betsy! But don't tell her...
mona
Sunday, April 01, 2001 at 11:45:57 (PDT)
This is getting real exciting. Too bad there's no mail on Sunday!
Ramona
Saturday, March 31, 2001 at 09:25:10 (PST)
Rejection number 4: NYU.
Paula
Saturday, March 31, 2001 at 09:16:14 (PST)
Acceptance number 6: Hampshire College.
Paula
Friday, March 30, 2001 at 16:15:19 (PST)
On the Melinda college watch...rejection number three: from Williams. Still outstanding are Hampshire, Sarah Lawrence, NYU and Columbia.
Paula
Thursday, March 29, 2001 at 15:58:56 (PST)
Yeah, way to go, Mona. Judging from their address, you will be working less than two miles from my apartment. No more excuses. :)
Steve
Thursday, March 29, 2001 at 07:46:21 (PST)
Congratulations Mona! I think you just keep getting new jobs to give us a chance to congratulate you...I hope this one turns out to be the ultimate work experience for you. Let us know how it goes and enjoy that wonderful "I have a job so now I can enjoy my vacation" feeling.
Paula
Thursday, March 29, 2001 at 04:05:52 (PST)
One for me! Just got a job offer from Interactive Objects. I gave them a verbal commitment, set to start work a week from Monday. Next chapter...
mona
Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 20:46:20 (PST)
Of course you will get into Columbia, Melinda. Williams, too. §
Steve
Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 10:05:36 (PST)
rejection number two: barnard. what do you think steve, will i get into columbia? i think... smith it will be
melinda
Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 09:56:20 (PST)
This is better than the final four! (especially now that the Huskies are out of the running)
(((((Melinda)))))
mona
Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 06:55:20 (PST)
Melinda: Five out of six is not bad. Which ones are we waiting for now? How are you holding out with all the waiting and deciding?
Ramona
Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at 17:43:38 (PST)
Number five: Brandeis. (In case you are wondering, yes there was one rejection: Wellesley.)
Paula
Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at 15:18:10 (PST)
I VOte Smith too. With Scott's Two Votes that makes three. (Of course all from people who you will live close to if you do.) Three people sure must think you're special;)
Jesssamyn
Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at 07:27:54 (PST)
You Go, Girl!
Steve
Monday, March 26, 2001 at 19:26:08 (PST)
once agian, good job melinda!!! ;):);):)
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Betsy
Monday, March 26, 2001 at 18:47:08 (PST)
Acceptances number three and four for Melinda: Mount Holyoke and Skidmore College.
Paula
Monday, March 26, 2001 at 17:58:18 (PST)
Another quiet relaxing weekend here in Worthington. Spring is gradually making its presence felt. Hung out at home with the kids, did my taxes, downloaded a lot of songs from Napster (hope nobody was trying to call me).
I vote for Smith!
Scott
Sunday, March 25, 2001 at 18:16:27 (PST)
Another quiet relaxing weekend here in Worthington. Spring is gradually making its presence felt. Hung out at home with the kids, did my taxes, downloaded a lot of songs from Napster (hope nobody was trying to call me).
I vote for Smith!
Scott
Sunday, March 25, 2001 at 18:15:30 (PST)
congratulations number two, but this is better than getting into that Eugene Lang place. Now you won't have to major in Universal, Community, Living, Soul, or whatever the heck they call it.
Josh
Sunday, March 25, 2001 at 12:52:12 (PST)
Good for you, Melinda! I think the only one who is surprised is you. We all knew you could do it. I hope you are saving your money. For all those bets you will soon have to pay up on.
Things are quiet here. They say it's officially spring, but we are all waiting for winter to get here. It's been a dry and mild one so far. Hopefully, Seattle will get its entire winter quota of rain while Ana, Dad and I are in France. §
Steve
Saturday, March 24, 2001 at 19:09:29 (PST)
way 2 go melinda!!!!!!!!everybody wan'ts you!
and to everybody who's wondering who chester the skink is, he's a lizard. we did find him!he was under the couch!!!!!
Betsy
Saturday, March 24, 2001 at 12:44:19 (PST)
Melinda rocks. A statement of the obvious, but there you go.
mona
Saturday, March 24, 2001 at 11:07:33 (PST)
I'll clap for that! Clap, clap. Melinda, it looks like you have some hard decisions ahead. Or maybe it won't be so hard, if your Number One (whichever that is) says Yes. Thanks for keeping us posted, Paula.
Ramona
Saturday, March 24, 2001 at 09:49:25 (PST)
ANNOUNCING! Melinda just got an acceptance letter to Smith! Hurray!
Paula
Saturday, March 24, 2001 at 09:16:05 (PST)
Hi Josh!
Had an interview today...now I'm dog tired. Chester the Skink is on the loose, and the cat is in BIIIIGGGG trouble. Happy friday, happy family!
mona
Friday, March 23, 2001 at 15:32:59 (PST)
I believe that congratulations goes to Melinda. Am I right Josh? Of course, we can all use some applause as well as some glad tidings of Spring. Hurray for us!
Paula
Friday, March 23, 2001 at 03:51:13 (PST)
CONGRATULATIONS!
(and happy spring to everyone)
josh
Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 21:14:45 (PST)
I feel bad, but i started reading your book today yaya. its sooooooooooo good!! i enjoyed showing it off to my english teacher(that i have grown to like), and she thought it looked really good. talk to you guys and gals l8ter.
Betsy
Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at 15:13:36 (PST)
Amazing. I am VERY glad it waited until after our departure. Also VERY glad Dad is feeling better.
Paula
Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 16:20:31 (PST)
We have 6 or 7 inches of heavy snow. Possibility of 3-6 more inches tonight (or maybe just rain.)It's lovely but treacherous. I feel bad for the school kids who will more days to make up. We should have brought more wood from the cabin. Fortunately the lumber company gave me a trunk load of pieces. Paul's sore throat is MUCH better. All is well.
Ramona
Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 14:43:10 (PST)
Snow? How much snow? Maybe someone in New England has bare ground, but not me.....
Paula
Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 12:13:43 (PST)
How embarrassing to have to report that here in the south we are celebrating the arrival of spring with DEEP snow. I'm just glad this didn't happen while Paula and Athena were here! Of course by this time next year I will have forgotten, and will probably deny, the possiblilty of such a thing happening. I had a full day planned but don't really mind sitting in front of the fire instead. Of course Paul is out to see the sights. Probably one of the few cars out.
Congratulations to you in New England; I understand you can finally see the ground again! Congraulations, too, to Melinda, who now can be assured of having somewhere to lay her backpack, come September. (I think there will be other acceptances,too; maybe we should make bets on which one she will choose, from among those who have chosen her.)
Ramona
Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 08:44:17 (PST)
Happy Spring to all! We are waiting for the peepers to chirp, another true sign of Spring. However the ice has to melt in our swamp so we can hear them!
Kim and Jessica
Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 06:06:17 (PST)
Let me be the first to say, at long last...HAPPY SPRING!
Paula
Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 05:30:39 (PST)
Melinda, Just so we understand each other....my bet was that you will not be receiving a rejection letter, but an acceptance. Feel free to send your ten bucks to me with a copy of your acceptance. §
Steve
Monday, March 19, 2001 at 21:08:13 (PST)
actually, it was about number 8 out of the 12, but thank you none the less. no steve, your $10 will still be accompanying my rejection letter from columbia, but keep dreaming ^_^.
melinda
Monday, March 19, 2001 at 20:54:26 (PST)
Good for you, Melinda! Nice to start with an 'aye'. Wasn't that the one we had our bet on? Keep it up...§
Steve
Monday, March 19, 2001 at 19:15:21 (PST)
ditto.
ditto.
Was it #1 on the list? Or are we hoping for something else?
mona
Monday, March 19, 2001 at 19:03:07 (PST)
well good for you melinda!!!!
Betsy
Monday, March 19, 2001 at 18:02:44 (PST)
well good for you melinda!!!!
Betsy
Monday, March 19, 2001 at 18:02:41 (PST)
I am pleased to announce that Melinda has heard back from her first college. She was accepted to Eugene Lang in NYC! Let the games begin....
Paula
Monday, March 19, 2001 at 15:31:36 (PST)
Wow, that was cool Scott. How come you're watching the instructional video after the trip?! heh heh. Are you going to be up for some hiking while you're in Washington State this spring? Did Joey whine? (Just kidding...) Who were the other grown-ups?
mona
Monday, March 19, 2001 at 07:50:42 (PST)
That sounds like an incredible trip. I sure hope the pictures come out, though you have indeed created the image quite nicely in my head. Maybe that is what we should do for the next Stylos reunion. What do you say?
Paula
Monday, March 19, 2001 at 03:46:57 (PST)
Welcome back to Paula and Thena! It must have been nice to get a touch of spring down there.
Camping was great; 5 guys in their forties and 2 teenage boys; carried our stuff in backpacks plus some homemade sleds; skied about 3 miles into the woods (Zealand Falls, not too far from Mt. Washington), set up a tent, and (this is the best part) made two igloos; not made of ice blocks like the eskimos do, but using a plastic mold about the size of a suitcase to build blocks of snow in place to make a dome with walls about 6 inches thick; the hardest part was making the last few blocks because they are almost parallel to the ground and it's hard to make them stay in place; Joey and I shared one of the igloos - very luxurious; took some day trips to Zealand Notch and up Mt. Hale; had a lot of cocoa, rehydrated food and candy bars; sat around the campfire at night (burned a few socks trying to dry them out); skied out on the third day and stopped in Hanover NH for pizza and beer.
This coming week we are going to get together again to watch the instructional video on how to make the igloos, and have more pizza and beer, and see if the pictures taken with one of those disposable cameras came out.
Scott
Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 21:05:01 (PST)
Scott and Joey, do tell us the details of winter camping. How did you keep your boots from freezing overnight?
Paula
Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 14:37:46 (PST)
I am home, and hopefully Athena will be at her home shortly. We had a wonderful time with Mom and Dad in N.C.. The weather and company were both superb. Our trip home was smooth; we stopped where and when we wanted to, and kept each other amused. Now back to reality and dirty snow.
Paula
Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 20:05:51 (PST)
For any of you who are following the travels of the Stylos girls: Paula and Athena are holed up for the night somewhere in Virginia, almost halfway home. The little red Mazda truck is VERY tightly packed with the things Athena left behind when she left the Carolinas. We had a most enjoyable week, though Athena didn't get to her favorite Mexican restaurant in Asheville and Paula didn't get to the Folk Art Center but we did many other things. Those girls are fun to have around.
Ramona
Friday, March 16, 2001 at 19:56:24 (PST)
Well Betsy, you lucky duck. Some of my favorite people (my two little lucky ducks) have had braces, and they also liked those exciting colors. I hope yours will not slow down your Easter candy eating, but watch out for caramels and popcorn. I remember many a night where I was doing emergency repairs with pliers and wirecutters. Keep smiling!
Paula
Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 18:00:55 (PST)
guess what all you stylos's! i got braces!it didn't hurt at all! i got pink,purple,green,blue and yellow.
all just for easter. talk to yal'l later.bye
Betsy
Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 17:27:34 (PST)
greg, beth dick and i left for florida on the day of the monday storm. we were lucky we got out on the last plane flying that day at nine in the morning. we felt really blessed to get out. it was fun and we are back and due to seeing the green and flowers and the warmth of florida i can get through the rest of the winter. it was great. i have found anywhere you fly these days you get delays delays and it is not fun. but what can you do. it is better than walking .
sue straley
Thursday, March 15, 2001 at 14:33:53 (PST)
You can catch up with me! I'm going to stop getting older.
Vanessa, I hope you had a happy day on the beach! Betsy says "say happy birthday in French", so...Happy Birthday in French! And Bon Anniversaire, too! Hugs and kisses,
monana
Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 15:14:44 (PST)
happy birthday to you!
happy birthday to you!
happy birthday to Vanessa!
happy birthday to you.
hope you like being 1 whole year older!
mabey some day you'll catch up to me(hehehe)you can only hope! hugs,kisses, and lots of love from betsy
Betsy
Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 15:04:12 (PST)
And a Happy, Happy Birthday from Seattle as well, to Vanessa! I'm glad the sun is shining for you and I hope that it shines all year long. I remember the eight years old was a great year. We can't wait to see you in three short weeks. §
Steve
Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 06:38:58 (PST)
And good wishes from me, too. Be sure to get some photos for us to see. We're all looking forward to being together in the summer. Vanessa, enjoy your day off from school and being Queen for A Day. Much love from us. Grandmother and Grandfather
Ramona and Paul
Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 05:25:26 (PST)
Happy Birthday to my wondeful Vanessa. It is a beautiful sunny day here on the Riviera, and Vanessa is enjoying playing on a day off from school. We are going out to celebrate tonight, with dinner and cake.
Wish you were here!
Mark
Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 05:19:02 (PST)
Happy Birthday to my Vanessessa! I send you birthday wishes from North Carolina. We are on our way to the cabin where we will have a picnic lunch and think of you in France turning 8 years old. I hope you have a wonderful day, with a delicious cake, lots of laughter and good presents. Love from your auntie,
Paulala
Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 05:10:19 (PST)
Now, THAT sounds like a real adventure. I hope those pictures come out, otherwise you will just have to describe it, over and over. We are having a great and sunny vacation here. I wish I could send some sunshine to all of you in the colder climates. Spring will come to us all in its own sweet time.
Paula
Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at 20:30:41 (PST)
Joe and I survived our winter camping trip in the White Mountains over the weekend. We built and slept in an igloo! It was snowy but we were cozy in our igloo, and climbed Mt. Hale on Sunday. I'll send a photos if they come out. Now I'm really ready for spring. NC sounds nice. Wish I were there.
Scott
Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at 16:35:27 (PST)
We are, indeed, enjoying the spring-like weather and the company of Paula and Athena. We have walked in the forest, rearranged my bedoom (one of Paula's favorite activities) walked in the antique mall (another one of Paula's favorite activities)and played RummiKub and Dominoes. Athena is spending quite a bit of time getting her "stuff" repacked. Some of it will go onto the truck they drove down here and the rest will find its way back to Massachusetts bit by bit.
Tomorrow we plan to go to the cabin for the day and have Greek food on the way home.
Though it rained Monday, today is sunny, warm though windy. The girls just go around smiling a lot: clearly happy to get a respite from the ice and snow. It's good to have them here.
Ramona
Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at 14:23:16 (PST)
Enjoy your sunny weather down South. We are waiting for rain, rain, rain... When you get back the snow will be gone and spring in the air. It has been a snowy winter!!
Kim
Monday, March 12, 2001 at 05:58:25 (PST)
I am glad to announce that WE ARE HERE! We had a good drive, good company, good food (M&Ms), and now are here with wonderfully warm and sunny weather. Just as promised. Now to go accept our royal welcome from the royal parents. Will report more later.
Paula and Athena
Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 13:27:38 (PST)
OK?
Steve, did you get a (muffled) phone message from Paul? He was wondering if you could make it to his 'cross over' ceremony for Scouts on Tuesday. (Cross over, Scouts? sounds like an oxymoron, no?)
mona
Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 10:26:58 (PST)
New computer! ok, so im a little slow. But i didn't get a chance to get on yesterday and tell all. ok, so my mom already told you we got a new one but thats ok
Betsy
Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 08:55:29 (PST)
oops
a little groggy
Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 06:24:43 (PST)
they left yesterday (after quite a bit of shoveling on my father's part) and made it to chambersburg, i think at this point they are home free.
melinda
Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 06:24:06 (PST)
they left yesterday (after quite a bit of shoveling on my father's part) and made it to chambersburg, i think at this point they are home free.
melinda
Sunday, March 11, 2001 at 06:23:59 (PST)
A quiet weekend here in Seattle. My most exciting activity has been long bicycle rides yesterday and today. Tomorrow Ana comes over and we may go down to see the long, lost Ken and Patsy. Well, the suspense is killing me, did the Boston weather break long enough for Athena and Paula to make their getaway? §
Steve
Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 22:25:06 (PST)
I tried to post earlier, but the message must have been eaten! The gist was ===> good luck, happy trails, safe travel to the girls.
So, my antique computer has been choking lately, but...I've now got a new (to me) one up and running. Steve - you'd be proud of me! I was able to pick one up from my old company, as they're liquidating. Spent today installing a new modem and various and sundry other software. Feels good, and man, am I zooming!
mona
Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 22:08:06 (PST)
That's the spirit! If you manage to make it out of that frigid region and on down this far, the weatherman here promises 60 degree weather next week. So courage, and good luck and safe arrival!
Ramona
Friday, March 09, 2001 at 20:06:43 (PST)
Hey, where did you all go? More snow, as I write this. Athena and I are now expecting to leave tomorrow am, weather permitting. We may have to dive out of a second floor window, but we will do what it takes to GO SOUTH!
Paula
Friday, March 09, 2001 at 17:20:45 (PST)
Glad you made it home safely, Dad. By the way, I just heard we are expecting another foot of snow tomorrow. STOP already!
Paula
Thursday, March 08, 2001 at 16:03:15 (PST)
The "wandering minstrel" has completed another trip, Massachusetts to North Carolina, arriving shortly before 11:30. So any worriers among you, feel free to worry about somebody else. Good night.
Ramona
Wednesday, March 07, 2001 at 20:36:22 (PST)
The party is over. Back to work and school, and Dad is on his way south. We did get over 2 feet of snow which Dad and I fought with in the driveway for 4 hours. We won, though, and now the sun is shining. Now if only the snow holds off long enough for Athena and I to make our great escape.
Paula
Wednesday, March 07, 2001 at 12:07:29 (PST)
Keep safe and warm, all you Massachusetts kin.
(68 degrees and sunny in Puget Sound country today)
mona
Tuesday, March 06, 2001 at 17:30:19 (PST)
After a day and a half of wet snow/slush, and lots of wind, we are finally getting a lot of snow. Had fun making a snowman. I guess the wet snow helped us out.
Kim
Tuesday, March 06, 2001 at 15:23:41 (PST)
Tues. 8 AM; still snowing pretty good in Worthington (? about 18 inches so far by looking out the window). I'm about to go try and find my car and see if I can make it in to the hospital to save a few lives.
Scott
Tuesday, March 06, 2001 at 04:53:48 (PST)
State of Emergency in Massachusetts. Work called off for me and Mark. We have probably a foot and a half, with up to a foot more expected. Can't wait to get out and shovel! Maybe I will have to have some of Dad's french toast first. Decisions, decisions.
Paula
Tuesday, March 06, 2001 at 04:42:33 (PST)
Still snowing. School is called off for tomorrow. Stay tuned.
Paula
Monday, March 05, 2001 at 20:11:47 (PST)
fizzle? whimper?
mona
Monday, March 05, 2001 at 19:15:46 (PST)
Hooray for Melissa!
And please...keep the snow reports coming, so I can live vicariously off them.
mona
Monday, March 05, 2001 at 16:51:40 (PST)
Paula must have some good connections to get a state of emergency called in Massachusetts just so she could stay home and play. Those of us real essential workers were plugging away as always.
Melissa did well in her race yesterday (top third in a very tough group of kids). Most importantly, now she gets to relax and recuperate from a very vigorous ski season.
Another great party on Hawley Street yesterday. Thanks especially to the younger generation (Melinda, Melissa and Joe) for coming, and Paula and Dad for making the trip too. And of course to Amy and Athena for being such classy hostesses.
Still snowing here (about 6 inches so far, Monday 7 PM)
Scott
Monday, March 05, 2001 at 16:33:24 (PST)
I thought everyone would be ready to move to the Great Pacific Northwest! We've already gotten our riots and earthquakes behind us, so it should be safe now! (It is a beautiful sunny day here, too!)
mona
Monday, March 05, 2001 at 08:53:49 (PST)
Allright. NOW is everybody ready to move to North Carolina? Though there is some talk of letting a dusting of snow into the region in the next day or two, right now the sun is bright and temperatures moderate, and forsythia a bright yellow. Life's too short to spend so much of it waiting for spring!Agreed?
Ramona
Monday, March 05, 2001 at 08:49:44 (PST)
Lucky duck.
mona
Monday, March 05, 2001 at 08:20:11 (PST)
SNOW! No work, no school, and Dad's company. Hurray!
Paula
Monday, March 05, 2001 at 06:52:14 (PST)
Happy birthday, beautiful.
mona
Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 15:10:27 (PST)
From me, too. And what about Dad and Pete? Did they get so lost in cyber space that they got forgot what day it is? I know that I almost did, but Vanessa reminded me in time. I am sure that sleet nor rain, nor the rest, will get in your way of celebrating this day as you should. Lots of love and partying vibes go out your way!
Mark
Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 10:08:45 (PST)
Happy Birthday, Athena. I would like to give you a present and a kiss.
Vanessa
Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 10:04:38 (PST)
Happy Birthday.
Jerome
Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 10:03:51 (PST)
Happy Birthday to Athenakimoo!!! We know you read this page because we always enjoys your artful postings. Another AKS snowstorm on the way. I remember when you saw your first one, from the dining room at Montvale, looking out towards the Silbersteins. You were in Mom's arms, and you looked up at her and said "Mama, Milk!" Hope you have a great party and a great year!
And welcome, Peter, to cyberspace. Cyberspace will never be the same. §
Steve and Ana
Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 09:12:08 (PST)
correction. Pete's email is "pstel@earthlink.net"
paul
Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 09:09:38 (PST)
This message is being posted from peter's new computer. It is a fast clear and wonderful machine. Why just yesterday we played a dvd video of CIDER HOUSE RULES. It was spectacular. I am not sure his email is working yet. It is pstel@mindspring.com.
paul
Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 07:41:51 (PST)
Hey, I wanted to be first. Happy birthday to my baby sister Athena. This gives me another chance to tell you and the world (or at least the part of the world that reads this page) how proud and honored I am to be your big sister. I LOVE YOU. I hope the snow doesn't keep us from celebrating with you today. Keep cooking. Love,
Paula
Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 06:45:59 (PST)
Happy Birthday, Athena. Or do you ever read this page? Remember your mandate and MARCH FORTH! Wish I could come to your birthday party. I hope the snowstorm holds off until it's over. Much love, Mom
Ramona
Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 04:36:57 (PST)
I do thank you for the descriptive Earthquake descriptions! All of you have put the Mercalli scale to shame with your vivid descriptions. After teaching this topic in the classroom for years, you have given me a new focus to discuss. I am glad everyone is safe and well.
Kim
Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 11:43:02 (PST)
Thanks for the quaking earth descriptions. It does sound very other-worldly. I think I prefer to just hear about and let my imagination enjoy it from afar. Mark: tell us about the French version. Mona: what happened with the job? And yes- GO MELISSA!
Paula
Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 06:48:28 (PST)
Yes, Scott...that was beautiful.
Tell us how Melissa does - take picture if you can. -- Go 'Lissa!!!
One image I can add - I had a very different experience than Steve's. I was at home, in the kitchen. This was my 3rd quake, so after a couple of seconds, I had a pretty good idea of what was going on. In my barefeet and bathrobe, I ran out the back door into the backyard. In my case, outside was a very safe place to be - our house is one story, and there's plenty of open space. I heard David on the answering machine as I was standing outside, waiting for the rolling waves to subside - but no way I was going back in to answer the phone!
So anyway, the image: as I was standing, feet firmly in the grass, it felt somewhat like being on the deck of a ship in choppy waters, though the motion was not as regular. Looking up at the very tall trees that surround us - though not close enough to threaten: the trees were swaying like crazy - but the branches hanging down - not all out to one side when the wind blows.
Hmmm...my english skills seem to be failing. Ah well, it's been kind of a roller coaster couple of weeks for me...
mona
Friday, March 02, 2001 at 20:04:52 (PST)
thanks scott for what you said about anna you said it more clearly because that was exactly what i felt on wednesday night. our party with anna is what we will remember and that is just really great. so there was a great feeling of those who are left. i looked around after seven and there were so many people in the room you would have thought she was a young person. so many contacts and family and friends. she touched many people. always smiling.
suestraley
Friday, March 02, 2001 at 11:40:48 (PST)
Wow, a very nice first-hand description of being in an earthquake. The "sea of cars" image is really amazing. In a way it makes me even more curious to feel like one would be like (but I'm not specifically asking for that, God, if you're listening).
Speaking of God, Anna's funeral was really quite nice yesterday. The eulogy by Virge was quite touching and beautiful. The fact that Anna had had that wonderful 80th birthday party last summer made yesterdays atmosphere much less sadder somehow; a chance to remember her fondly and sincerely, and to enjoy those who are still with us. And that includes some wonderful folks.
Good luck to Melissa in her big ski races this weekend! If you're around western MA Sat or Sun come watch her.
Scott
Friday, March 02, 2001 at 04:13:31 (PST)
Well, since you asked....
Everyone's experience is different, and every earthquake is different. This is my fourth, and not the largest. The largest was in L.A. in June, 91. We were in the floor of the Disneyland Hotel. Lots of gentle, intense swaying. For this one, I had just parked my car in a large (Costco) parking lot. I was looking over the roofs of a sea of cars. It looked like a sea, because you could actually see the waves, the gentle rolling. The other two were in Seattle. One at work and one at home. The kids around here are all well-trained in earthquake preparedness. Drop, duck and cover. Generally people (at least the ones who don't freeze) migrate to the doorways or under the desks. One's natural instinct is to get outside, and many people try. But that is the worst thing to do, since the danger zone is right around the outside of buildings, as evidenced by CNN photos of Seattle's old buildings.
The things that are common to all earthquakes are the freaky feeling in the tummy, and the eerie reactions of the animals. They are the first to know. Looking over the sea of bouncing cars, the only thing I could think to compare it to would be an acid trip. Just spooky. And the adrenline changes the rest of the day. I have never been able to accomplish much after an earthquake. Well, that's my report, on location from Shaky Seattle....§
Steve
Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 21:29:04 (PST)
Yes, I too!...am very curious about what it is like to live through an Earthquake! I am glad everyone is safe and well! But, I would love to hear your stories about the Earthquake.
Kim
Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 19:11:15 (PST)
last night was a wonderful night to remember anna. she would have loved it so very many attended to praise and talk about her. i am sorry for another passing of that great and wonderful generation of the very very strong minded ..... i have never seen the family look so very well bill, bud, naki and peter. they looked wonderful and seem very happy right now. at this point in their lives. and yes the generation after them and then the young they were all there. as i left the funeral home i said to dick i adore all of those people. he agreed...we are all so very glad anna had that birthday party and now she has left behind a video of that day. she will be remembered well.
suestraley
Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 13:19:45 (PST)
So what is it like to live through a quake?
Paula
Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 06:27:17 (PST)
Yeah, three, and I was first (read below). I guess that my measly 4.6 was easy to beat.
Mark
Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 03:42:30 (PST)
"Three of my siblings?" Am I missing something here? §
Steve
Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 22:25:01 (PST)
Yes, I to remember about Sunday outings at Aunt Anna's! Yes the TV was very big and fun to watch with everyone. But I remember the many, many dolls upstairs on the second floor and the kitchen filled with sweet aromas. Aunt Anna always made you feel welcome when you came to visit. She will be deeply missed by all and in our thoughts.
Kim
Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 17:47:01 (PST)
Poor Betsy. We hope someone took pity on you and fed you. Shaking, quaking and hungry!
Paula and Melinda
Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 16:13:33 (PST)
WOW! that was a big earth quake! 30miles below olimpia!and still a 6.8 magnitude. it felt like a big wave and you were on a surf board. rumored that it was felt in salt lake city(said on the news that they herd that)!i stood out side for 1 and a half hours starving!
shakin' 'n' quakin' betsy
Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 15:45:32 (PST)
Incredible. Three of my siblings in Earthquakes.... what is going on? Are you all okay?
Paula
Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 14:56:59 (PST)
Clarification: I won't actually be with the family tomorrow, though in my thoughts I will.
Ramona
Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 13:29:27 (PST)
A fond memory I have of Anna was in September 1957. I was in bed with the flu and things were going undone. Anna came over and bathed all the kids and got them to bed. Next morning I went to the hsopital and within hours Mark was born.
I, too, will be with the extended family as they gather to say goodbye to Anna.
Ramona
Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 12:24:03 (PST)
Steve, your posting was the first I had heard of the earthquake. See what happens when you don't turn on the TV or radio! It sounds like a big one. I don't know whether Pat and Ken awere flying in today or tomorrow. I see that the Sea-tac airport is closed. Thanks for checking in.
And Mona, it sounds like things are getting shaken up for you again (and I don't just mean geo-physically speaking). Write or call details, when the telephone lines are operative.
Ramona
Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 12:16:30 (PST)
The news here is saying that the quake was centered 30 miles SW of Seattle. Let's see, that would be.....Gig Harbor. §
Steve
Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 11:23:17 (PST)
I'm OK, on my way to check on the kids (earthquake in Seattle at 10:55 PST). Steve?
mona
Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 11:13:39 (PST)
Wow! I don't know how big that earthquake was, but it was big. I was in a parking lot. Seconds seem like minutes, minutes like hours. I have never felt anything like that. I've been trying to call Ana and Mona, but I can't get through. Our power is out, but my laptop and internet connection still work.
Very sad indeed about Aunt Anna. I remember the day in 1963 when she heard She Loves You on the radio, and told me 'These guys [the Beatles] are going to be big. And I remember telling Paula that I had been having lifelong recurring dreams about 83 Gardner Street, and she told me that she had as well. Yes, Anna, you have had an impact on a great many, and you will be missed. I'm sorry I won't be on hand for the funeral tomorrow, I will be there in spirit. §
Steve
Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 11:11:09 (PST)
I remember Aunt Anna's house as full of laughter and love and music (and yes, dancing). I remember seeing my first color television at the Moser's when we went over one Sunday and caught the Red Sox game...She was greatly loved and will be terribly missed, I'm afraid.
I got laid off on Monday, and am once again wondering what to do next.
mona
Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 07:10:41 (PST)
My thoughts go out to all members, past and present, of the Gardner Street Gang. Sad to see the passing of another era. Many fond memories of family get-togethers, barbeques, swimming pool, Grandma, teenagers dancing to Diana Ross and Motown tunes, and more.
Strange times here in Antibes. Big fluffy snow flakes falling today, an earthquake last weekend (4.6 on the richter scale), with warm sunny days scattered in between.
We are looking forward to visits from Steve, Ana, Dad, Mark A., Paula, Jess and Melinda. See you soon!
Mark
Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 00:44:54 (PST)
Dad has safely completed yet another NC to MA run, for the sad occasion of Aunt Anna's funeral.
Paula
Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 16:38:19 (PST)
so glad you are back and o.k. have been reading a daily account of you in hawaii. we have never been there mostly due to the long plane ride to get there. the kids feel it is the best placae they have ever been. so sorry you were sick but glad you are back. are the flowers really coming up. love ya sue i really think your next book should be about bringing up your family. or are you already starting on your next one.
suestraley
Monday, February 26, 2001 at 06:47:33 (PST)
All quiet here. Lazy Sunday. Freezing rain. Joe and I went downhill skiing last night. Planning on having visitors from Acton next weekend.
Scott
Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 13:37:10 (PST)
Me too! I am reading here as well, and am glad you are back home and on the mend. I hope you are working on making sure those flowers are in full bloom when we get there, the sun is out and the white squirrels playing merrily in the yard. It just keeps snowing here, though for variety we expect sleet today. Give us the updates on all our western relations.
Paula
Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 06:45:38 (PST)
Glad you're home safe and sound and on the mend, Mom. You are not the only one reading the board. We just got home from the gym/pool. Ana swam for three hours. She starts swimming lessons next week. They end the day we go to France, April 5. I think I will be staying put until then. Hope the weather has warmed up everywhere, seems that the country was in a cold snap. §
Steve
Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 20:07:55 (PST)
Am I the only one reading this board, or just the only one adding to it? Anyway, I'm safely (and fairly soundly) back in Brevard. Getting home gets to feeling better and better, the older I get. The thrill of travelling seems to be tarnishing a bit. But I did thoroughly enjoy seeing Pat and Ken and brother, Rex, as well as the LA kin.
Now, it's somebody else's turn.
Ramona
Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 20:02:29 (PST)
It's me again. Checking in from LA, where I've enjoyed being with Beverly and Barry. I'm still not 100 per cent, but then maybe I never was! Get rid of any lingering snow in the Carolinas before I arrive...
Ramona
Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 08:57:00 (PST)
Thanks for the good wishes. I am feeling close enough to normal to head out later tonight on the "Red Eye" to Los Angeles. It has been a good trip in spite of the unexpected bout of bronchial pneumonia. Pat and Ken have taken fine care of me and a week of perfect weather in the middle of February is worth a lot. I'll be home Saturdy night. Love to all.
Ramona
Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 21:07:07 (PST)
Ramona,
We send our best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Kim and Jess
Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 18:02:21 (PST)
Mom, you sure do know how to make a vacation dramatic. I guess Athena and I will have to hurry on down to help you recover.
Paula
Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 03:45:32 (PST)
HWLLLL.
So much for free advertising here.
Webmaster
Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 00:46:56 (PST)
Spent the day in the hospital and they seem to have straighted me out. Enough so that I still plan to fly out tomorrow night, spend Friday in LA and come to NC on Saturday. It seems that I was badly dehydrated and probably had a touch of pneumonia. Antibiotics,Tylenol and lots of water are now working their magic.
Ramona
Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 21:58:40 (PST)
Off Track? Out There? so many possibilities... hmm, my name is flakey wheatflakes, whyd they need my name for that? little do they know, it wasnt my real name. muahaha. leaving for the cape tomorrow, it is destined to be cold, hope all other vacationing children are having as much fun as i. (and the non vacation people as well)
love
melinda
Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 21:12:38 (PST)
I don't know what OT stands for but I'll bet LMAO is "laughing my ass off". Somebody is easily amused.
The pad thai was delicious as always. I had been tempted to try making it sometime, but after seeing what a big production it was when Amy was making it I think I'll just wait until it's on the menu at Hawley Street again.
Hey Mark and Paula; if you come out here on Saturday night how's this for a dinner idea: the famous spaghetti with meat sauce at Holyoke Hospital. I'm serious. Anyway, let's hope it warms up before this weekend; it's freezing outside!
Scott
Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 20:24:56 (PST)
i love our random vistors --- i wonder if we seem like some kind of cult ... what does OT mean? all is quiet here today ... amy is doing math homework (she does it before she gives it to the kids) so i am stealing her computer for the moment ... maybe soon i'll get a new hard drive and have my own. Yesterday we had scott over for dinner which is always a good excuse to get amy to make pad thai. we cought up on family gossip and all got tired early ... ah weeknights ... still busy, still happy, still freezing cold. Hope you're totally better by the time you fly, mom! love to all, especially you dad whom i missed on this visit. Well i'll be down there checking on you, and your tulips, soon. P.S. i'm having a birthday party on sunday, march fourth, four to eight at my house for anyone who wants to come. Good food, fun time. Usually snows. 67 hawley st. 413-585-0174
athena
Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 18:29:28 (PST)
Hey Mona, the article is still there, just not the photo. Davey is STILL FAMOUS!
Paula
Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 15:35:14 (PST)
Well, shoot...I didn't save a copy of that article, and the silly small town newspaper flushes the cache with the next days' news without saving...wish I hadn't tried to visit it this morning and lost it out of my own cache....ah well -- it *did* look cool. But that link won't work now. Sorry.
mona
Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 07:52:02 (PST)
Hey Dave, you're famous! You sound so, so newsworthy there in black and white. Congratulations! And to you too Dad, for another successful trans-America drive. We miss you. So, did you have to cut the grass when you got home? And what is the deal, Mom? I can't believe you are wasting your time in Hawaii being sick, but then if you have to be sick I guess that would be the place to do it. I hope by now you are on the mend. Just be glad you weren't here long enough to know what happens to 40lbs of kitty litter in the driveway when it rains........
Paula
Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 03:54:34 (PST)
There was an article about David and his cranes in the Tacoma paper today. Cool picture and some quotes, if you read the whole piece.
Otherwise, we're having fabulous sunny weather, but there's still quite a bit of snow in the hollow behind our house. Strange.
mona
Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 19:57:07 (PST)
Arrived Brevard about 8 oclock tuesday.No trouble but unable to make long distance calls, so this has ro do. yasou
paul
Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 18:23:26 (PST)
(((((MOM)))) Sending you feel better soon wishes!
mona
Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 15:36:47 (PST)
This is an update: I got worse instead of better and so I am still "lolling around" while Pat and Ken are out doing more intereting things. I was able to change my flight from leaving Tuesday, arriving Thursday, to leaving Thursday, arriving Saturday. This was not part of the plan!
Ramona
Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 13:29:41 (PST)
More greetings from Hawaii. The sun continues to shine brightly, even when rain is also gently falling down and a rainbow hovering above the horizon.
I spent most of yesterday in bed with whichever tropical germ attacked me. It's not a bad place to be sick here, with Pat and Ken waiting on me and entertaining me. Today I'm better but, remembering Athena's experience, I'm just lolling around, pampering myself, eating papaya and hearing Hawaiian music.
We have seen wonderful sights and I encourage anybody who doesn't know where to take their next vacation to consider Hawaii. Love, to all.
Ramona
Monday, February 19, 2001 at 12:38:53 (PST)
We had a wonderful lamb kabob dinner last night, graced by the company of Scott, Joe, Melissa and Dad. The food was good and the company was better. This morning Dad is heading South, stopping first in Connecticut to see Naki and family. It was a great visit, and as always I am sad to see him go, but in three weeks Athena and I will be headed South as well. If spring won't come to me, then I will go to it. Oh, and Happy Presidents day to us all.
Paula
Monday, February 19, 2001 at 06:17:36 (PST)
I remember big brothers who doted on their baby sister Andrea like crazy!
mona
Saturday, February 17, 2001 at 18:58:57 (PST)
Hi all! Thanks for all the well wishes. Sophia Grace will be 3 weeks old today and is doing great. Uncle Paul - after doing a photo comparison, she actually does resemble me at that age :) We are enjoying every minute with her (even the 4:00 am feedings). I will send a digital picture to be posted to this site, I just need to know who to send it to.
Andrea
Saturday, February 17, 2001 at 10:37:45 (PST)
Hi Ramona,
How's Hawaii? It must be beautiful. We miss you!
Kim and Jess
Friday, February 16, 2001 at 16:11:44 (PST)
Capital idea, Mom!! Give Rex a big old hug from me! So glad you made it safe and sound! Tell Pat we loved the Xmas greetings! My inspiration.
Betsy tells me to post: It's Snowing!!!!
mona
Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 21:22:07 (PST)
Hey Mona: How about having your next year's anniversary party in Hawaii, where they know no winter? (Charter a plane?) The trip was long, but not bad, and I got greeted with the traditional leis and kisses from Pat, Ken and Rex. We are in a wonderful little apartment with a view of Honolulu. And a hot-tub on the deck! I send warm greetings to all and really do wish you were here with me.
Ramona
Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 20:57:15 (PST)
Happy Valentine's Day back atcha, big sister -- the sweetest sweetheart I know! (and thanks for the anti-versary wishes - maybe for the next one we'll have a big party and invite you all - wouldn't you love a visit to Puget Sound country in the middle of winter?!)
mona
Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 12:40:36 (PST)
Happy Valentine's Day to all. Happy Anniversary to Mona and Dave, yesterday. Hope the next 19 years are as fun-packed as these have been. Bon Voyage to Mom who is on a plane to Hawaii..(the raisin bread is delicious, Mom, as was the custard pie!).
I send wishes for strength and a speedy recovery for Anna who is in intensive care.
Paula
Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 04:15:16 (PST)
Always a pleasure to have you here, Steve.
Paula
Monday, February 12, 2001 at 04:01:04 (PST)
I'm home, safe and sound. Thanks all, who made the trip possible....§
Steve
Sunday, February 11, 2001 at 23:04:49 (PST)
oh no, sir or madam ghost! I was re-fering to meeting cute guys on the third floor. :)
Hey! It worked once!
mona
Sunday, February 11, 2001 at 12:15:37 (PST)
I do not quite remember how she did it but I am sure she did not see me getting out ot the bathtub. In any event she taught me how to get out without getting the floor wet. The idea was to wipe the bottom of one foot then put one foot out, then wipe the second. When out with dry feet then dry off the rest.
While living in West Roxbury with Peter, one of the many times he was making spaghetti, I noticed the unusual way he prepared the noodles. He told me that was the way he saw Joanne make them.
And so Joeanne as long as I take showers (which is not quit as often as Ramona would like), and as long as Peter makes Spaghetti , You will always be with us.
paul
Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 06:24:20 (PST)
Not going up to see Sty and the Family stoned, I hope.
Ghosts
Friday, February 09, 2001 at 21:16:36 (PST)
So I think I'll head up to the third floor now...
mona
Friday, February 09, 2001 at 20:52:48 (PST)
Oh wow, 'thene...I remember that so vividly too. Then I managed to have a screetcher of habit or two myself. :)
Ah well, the more the merrier, I suppose. How nice to have a shared past.
One thing I think I share with Joanne: being a past proud resident of 60 Montvale. Wasn't that a grand house? I miss it still. But I guess it lives on here.
mona
Friday, February 09, 2001 at 20:42:22 (PST)
well i already told my anecdote to mom, but since we're having a little joanne fest i'll say it here too: i remember playing in the living room with leslie and pam (being our usual loud selves i'm sure) and hearing raucus laughter coming from the kitchen. upon demanding to know what was so funny i remember mom saying "you pronbably won't get it" but proceeding to tell me anyway, through giggles, (was there white wine involved?) that they had decided that we were "screechers of habit" true i find it a little funnier now than i did then. but what i really remember is thinking how strange and nice it was that grownups could laugh as much with their grown up friends as we could with eachother (and at equally inane things)... best wishes to you joanne and all you family ...so that's how steve got so modest...
athena
Friday, February 09, 2001 at 18:20:14 (PST)
My first and most vivid memory of Joanne took place at Montvale Road. I was about ten at the time and had just finished taking a bath and was coming down the front stairs (stark naked) at about the same time Joanne was coming in the front door. It was the first time I remember hearing that deep, hearfelt laugh that I came to associate with Joanne. It also marked the beginning of many years of modesty on my part. Joanne's unique perspective has enriched the many lives she has touched over the past half century plus. We're here to love you, Jo....§
Steve
Friday, February 09, 2001 at 14:36:57 (PST)
What comes to my mind when I think of the good times Joanne and I had together are the kids' outings that she thought up, impromptu parties and picnics and once a trip to the circus, including her sneaking us all "backstage" to see the elephants up close.
Ramona
Friday, February 09, 2001 at 05:32:02 (PST)
Howdy and hugs from me too, Joanne, if you're reading here!
mona
Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 12:33:56 (PST)
Good Morning, Joanne. As I was in the shower this morning trying to decide between the five kinds of shampoo there, I remembered visiting you in Watertown where you told me that Ivory soap was the best shampoo of all. I think maybe you've got something there. Sure would cut down on those early morning decisions. I guess you always did appreciate simplicity. I am thinking of you, and wishing you strength and peace. Love from
Paula
Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 03:52:44 (PST)
If sophia looks anything like baby Andrea then all I can say is "Andrea you have e winner". May you keep her un the best of health.
paul
Tuesday, February 06, 2001 at 14:41:28 (PST)
A beautiful snowy morning! It looks like more than a foot of snow out there as the sun makes its way over the horizon. Melinda is safely tucked in bed ("no school, all schools in Acton..."), Mark is out shoveling, and I am here in the warm house reporting to you. All is right with the world.
Paula
Tuesday, February 06, 2001 at 03:41:14 (PST)
Congratulations from me too Andrea! I too would love to see a picture. Surely such a digital family must be able to get a photo up on the internet. In any case I hope all are still doing well.
Big snowstorm coming to the Northeast tomorrow (Monday) AM apparently. Listen for those school cancellations (except for homeschoolers).
Scott
Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 14:22:13 (PST)
Congratulations, Andrea. We can't wait to see a picture of our new cousin, Sophia. Best Wishes!
Kim and Jess Scott
Sunday, February 04, 2001 at 08:37:06 (PST)
Happy Ground Hog's Day! Well, he didn't see his shadow here, since we are having our first winter storm today, or at least we are supposed to. But, then again, this ain't Punxsutawney, PA, which appparently is the only city that matters. Rumor has it that he has seen is shadow there, so we're in for six more weeks. And a Happy Ground Hog's Day to Bud Layne, since this was his Christmas. §
Steve
Friday, February 02, 2001 at 09:23:53 (PST)
Way to go, Vinnie!!! Oh, yeah, you too Andrea and Sophia. And Bill, Ginny and everyone else that made the blessed event possible. And watch out Stylos's everywhere, I understand that Peter Stelos will be joining us soon....§
Steve
Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 09:20:45 (PST)
We're on the road again. Leaving in a matter of minutes for Massachusetts. We'll be bunking at Paula's. Be in touch with us there. Or here (the Stylos Message Board.)
Ramona and Paul
Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 05:24:31 (PST)
And congratulations to us first cousins once removed, as well. Can't wait to meet Sophia; I am sure she is as beautiful and well mannered as both of her parents. Well done.
Kai-it was wonderful to have you here. As usual, you were the perfect houseguest; you laughed at our jokes and made the holiday season that much more feastive. You are welcome any time. Perhaps we will meet up in the hills of North Carolina.
Paula
Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 03:49:07 (PST)
How Wonderful!!! Welcome, Welcome Welcome baby Sophia!
Auntie (kinda) Mona
Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 21:09:17 (PST)
Congratulations to the proud parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and anyone else claiming kin to SOPHIA, the newest member of the clan. Thanks, Lisa, for your report. Now that Andrea is otherwise occupied, I nominate you Communication Officer for that side of the family.
Ramona
Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 19:01:30 (PST)
Hey Everybody! Don't know if you all know the news yet, but our girl had her girl early Sunday morning! Sophia Grace (maybe!) Redmond was born at about 12:20 am in Colorado. She weighs 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and is 20" long with light brown hair. Mother and baby are doing fine! Andrea did an awsome job, and is feeling good. She's resting at home, Ginny and Bill are there now, they flew out early Monday morning. Vinnie is also doing well. Just wanted to let you all in on our happiness!
Lisa Stylos
Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 17:35:17 (PST)
Sorry for the delay in translating the posting by Giota Stilou but I could not get the greek letters. Thanks to Steve he sent me an email in the proper greek letters. Thanks also to Ramona I got Stylos.net using netscape and the message comes in properly. In any event the message is as follows "Many years and a happy new year. May it be for all of you that every wish and expectation is realized within 2001, Love to all of you from all of us in the Apostolos Stylos family". Yia sas
paul
Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 09:45:51 (PST)
well yes life does evolve, i've been working hard, at school and elsewhere, starting to produce things out of wood and am eager to make even more, bigger and bigger till they get to be the size of houses, mark you'll be happy to know i have one eastwing hammer and i'm thinking of getting another one (so i can have both sizes) talked to mona on the phone today, that was fun but brief, hope everyone else is doing well
athena
Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 18:39:51 (PST)
Just a reminder that I will be in Boston for the weekend of February 9th through 11th for Matt Comenitz's bah mitzvah.
Mona, how's the new job? Mark, how's the job? Mark A., how's the ever-evolving job? Athena, how's the ever-evolving life? Keep us posted.
And thank you, Kai, for your heart-felt note.
Steve
Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 15:03:05 (PST)
Dear Stylos-Family,
I wanted to thank all of you once again for the great time during my short visit in December: I am thinking of Ramona and Paul, not only for picking me up in New York but also for making my stay extremely enjoyable and myself very proud and happy that I have stayed with you in Amherst and now in Acton.
I am also thinking of everybody in Acton, of course, who had to suffer from the big German eating their fridge empty (hey, remember those pretzels!) and not only gave me great food but also made me feel at home.
I am also thinking of Ramona's book, the "word guessing game", the visit to Boston with Bill and Peter, dominos, cribbage (poor M!), the cats, applications to universities (good luck!), the snow, long conversations with Paul in the car, driving through Amherst...
I really hope to see you again soon and am looking forward to get to know the hilly parts of North Carolina!
Kai
Kai
Monday, January 29, 2001 at 04:43:02 (PST)
Welcome home, Dad. We are keeping the home fires burning for you. Love,
Paula
Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 19:50:37 (PST)
Back in North Carolina. Paid tribute to Goerge and met some new friends at the same time. And a lot of them play Golf so maybe I'll see them again sometime. Do your best, stay healthy and I'll see you all sone.
paul
Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 19:22:27 (PST)
hi kim: so glad you have joined in. these guys are so much fun to look in on. it is another saturday and here is more snow even thought it is not amounting to anything. love you guys and girls. sue
where is andreas baby due any day we wait.
suestraley
Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 10:54:05 (PST)
Hey Kim! Thanks. I'm kind of nervous, kind of amazed that I'm starting over - again. But this time the work will be building on things I've worked on before, so that's a step in the right direction, I guess!
Why don't you send me (mona@stylos.net) your email address?
mona
Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 10:26:32 (PST)
Hi Everyone,
We are enjoying the snow, all of it. It is beautiful. We hope everyone is well. It was fun to read everyone news. Congratulations Mona on your new job.
Kim Scott
Friday, January 26, 2001 at 18:52:39 (PST)
Happy January 25th, Melinda. We're here to luv ya....§
Steve
Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 10:33:18 (PST)
I love you too, Melinda! And when are you coming out here for a visit??
Betsy's back in school today: hopefully we've seen the last of the flu around here! So much for my 'week off'. Of course, what better way to spend it than in the company of Elizabeth Anne? Who really needs to clean the garage/closets/kids' room anyway.
mona
Thursday, January 25, 2001 at 08:59:55 (PST)
I love you too, Melinda of mine.
Mama
Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 16:42:27 (PST)
i just wanted to say i love you all and happy january the 24th
melinda
Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 13:48:19 (PST)
Hey Scott-thanks for the 2 cents. Warmer days are just around the corner.....at least groundhog day is...
Paula
Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 20:42:19 (PST)
I'll throw in my two cents, even though there's not much going on here in Worthington. Mostly I've been hibernating, watching videos, occasionally skiing, and waiting for longer days and warmer weather.
I didn't realize people still play marbles. That's great. Go Paul. And I hope your sister is feeling better.
Scott
Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 19:40:10 (PST)
:[ still not feeling good
just guess
Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 14:40:28 (PST)
Lawzy me, chile, what's the matter? Get better soon, y'hear?
Grandma
Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 10:57:53 (PST)
huh?
sick again
sick betsy
Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 09:58:30 (PST)
=D um.. sorry.. i just felt...need...
melinda
Monday, January 22, 2001 at 20:50:44 (PST)
NO!
melinda
Monday, January 22, 2001 at 20:49:47 (PST)
Yes!
Paula
Monday, January 22, 2001 at 15:00:53 (PST)
Not only is Paul (the younger) a marble champion, but he did it all with his right hand, and he's a lefty!
Paula, I thought at first you were calling Jess the "spirited sister" but on second thought you were probably referring to "Otis" the feisty little girl-cat, Jess's alter ego, who has followed her to school. No?
Ramona
Monday, January 22, 2001 at 05:49:56 (PST)
Congratulations Paul, nice to have a champ in the family. Did you ever find Steve's marbles? They are such easy things to lose. I know. I took Jessamyn back to school yesterday (after the snowstorm), and we are all finding it way too quiet here; especially the cats who are missing their spirited sister. Off to work....I hate Mondays.....
Paula
Monday, January 22, 2001 at 03:48:15 (PST)
my saturday was nice, too. i did go to work at the pleasant street theatre where we are now showing "crouching tiger, hidden dragon" which is a Very Fun movie. It's nice to show movies to a full, rowdy house. Today i am bringing over a few last pieces of furniture from cj's (that is, until we unearth the barn in the spring) and helping her do some rearranging with my old friend becky loveland. monday is cj's birthday (43) but i think she won't have a party for a few weeks.(in case anyone living locally is wondering) me i am having a party on the actual day of mine (which is on a sunday) i hope to get the invitations made soon. this is how i get through the winter --> pretending that march is right around the corner.
athena
Sunday, January 21, 2001 at 07:42:31 (PST)
Actually, Athena, as I recall, it was intended to be Jeffery, but the bureaucrats mispelled it, and it was never corrected. So, sure, I'll take the credit, it's good to have a namesake. And you should know, even if your namesake had a 'then' ommited and a stasia added. We had a nice day today. Took a bus into Seattle, went to the new Rock & Roll museum, the Experience Music Project, went out to lunch, then went over to the local science museum. Hope everyone else's was a nice as ours. I know Paul's was, congratulations, Paul! Did you find my marbles? I seem to have lost them...§
Steve
Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 23:51:07 (PST)
well all kinds of things happen when you're away from the message board for a few days ... congratulations to mona!! and paul!!! marbles are one of my favorite things to have around, as well as play. as for the spellings, it's funny but i thought jeff spelled his name like lord jeffery amherst. silly me. i forgot he was named after lord jeffrey steve. it's fun to have a family that all puts their two cents in. that ends up to be quite a bit of money in our family ...
lord jeffrey athena
Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 19:46:40 (PST)
well all kinds of things happen when you're away from the message board for a few days ... congratulations to mona!! and paul!!! marbles are one of my favorite things to have around, as well as play. as for the spellings, it's funny but i thought jeff spelled his name like lord jeffery amherst. silly me. i forgot he was named after lord jeffrey steve. it's fun to have a family that all puts their two cents in. that ends up to be quite a bit of money in our family ...
lord jeffrey athena
Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 19:45:39 (PST)
Yay! Let's hear it for Paul, the marble champion!!!
Grandma Ramona
Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 17:01:28 (PST)
I just won a marble tournemant and im going to the distrect championship!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
paul
Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 15:44:50 (PST)
dear everyone: well look what i started with the entire family getting into to help me get it all in order. i was delighted and started to print it out and all of a sudden i got a print out of everything everyone has ever said. so i went out of the message board, it still printed and then i went out of internet and still printed and out of windows still printing so i finally shut down. then it stopped wow i was lucky. so now i have a print out and will keep everything straight until the next generation.
congratulations mona new job sounds great does that mean i get health insurance and dental too. you said for the entire family. that is great tonight we on the coast who have only gotten rain all winter long will get a big storm. we look forward . love toyou all sue
sue straley
Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 12:54:01 (PST)
Paul's feeling well enough to make it to his Marbles Tournament at 11 this morning. We should be home by 1PM. We're going to the Sabercat's (Hockey) game in Tacoma tonight, and that starts at 7, so I'm guessing David will want to leave here around 5. When are you going to be in Gig Harbor, and will you be visiting Aunt Pat?
mona
Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 08:56:33 (PST)
Way to go Mona! Sound like an exciting job, and with a shorter commute and a family with well tended teeth, life should be good.
Paula
Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 07:11:18 (PST)
Good for you, Mona, we're all proud of you. Ana and I plan to come over tomorrow afternoon, after going to Gig Harbor. Let us know if Paul is too sick for company. §
Steve
Friday, January 19, 2001 at 19:56:12 (PST)
So what's new? Well, I start a new job on Monday Jan. 29. I had my last day at Solthree today, and I feel like I've been through the wringer!
Basically, I was very happy there in some ways, marginally happy in others, but have had ever worsening time of it with the commute (averaging 20 hours or more per week).
Then this guy I used to work with, who takes the ferry, gets after me to check out his new company, and one thing led to another so...now I'll be testing software at a startup called Verge Wireless. I'll be building on previous experience, coding test applications, big raise plus full dental medical for the whole family and...it's located across the street from the ferry dock in downtown Seattle so - no more waiting in line with my car for the ferry. Should cut my commute in half by time, and even more than that, if you add in the frustration factor I'll be leaving behind.
Wooo hoooo!
Oh yeah, I love the new product (so far). So, after a teary round of goodbyes (gotta learn that dad thing and just duck out before any one expects it...), and with Paul in tow (he wasn't feeling well today), I closed a very pleasant, very brief chapter in my life.
Now for a hot bath!!
How about you?
mona
Friday, January 19, 2001 at 16:58:09 (PST)
Yes, prolific we are. Hey, Pa(ul), look what we started. Now if each of these grandchildren has 12 grandchildren the population exlosion will really be blamed on us.
Technical correction, Athena: Jerome's birth time puts him just a tiny smidgen short of Libra. He's actually 29'59" Virgo, but the Librans, like his grandmother and his father like to claim him as one of us.
Ramona
Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 17:34:49 (PST)
We look so, so, prolific!
Paula
Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 17:19:33 (PST)
Miranda, 1984
Steve the Corrector
Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 16:53:37 (PST)
>Miranda, 1994
mona the corrector
Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 16:30:34 (PST)
I hate to be the fussbudget in the family, but I beleive that it is Jeffrey, and Jillian. Now, who wants to list all the birth years? Okay, I'll give it a try. Cameron, 1999; Jerome, 1994; Vanessa, 1993; Ana, 1991; Paul, 1990; Melissa, 1988; Betsy, 1988; Jillian, 1985; Joey, 1985; Miranda, 1994; Tim, 1983; Melinda, 1983; Jeffrey, 1981; Jessamyn, 1980; Pam, 1976. Any corrections or omissions? My apologies....§
Steve
Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 15:55:04 (PST)
Alright!! Our own personal "begets"! (you know, like "Adam did beget Cain", etc) And dig that youngest to oldest order...no wonder you're my favorite!! (notice pre-emptive attempt at sucking up for when she tackles the preceding generation)
mona
Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 14:25:28 (PST)
well, you asked to be corrected if you were wrong, and there is one slight error. um... im your favorite! =D but other than that youre good to go.
melinda
Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 14:17:15 (PST)
me, me, pick me to list the children! okay i've gotten in trouble more than once for getting the chronology wrong, but here goes listed according to parent : steve has timmy (capricorn) and gillian (saggitarius) as step children and daughter ana (anastasia -->scorpio); paula has jessamyn (taurus/gemini cusp) and melinda (cancer); scott has pam (aries)(technically stepdaughter but she is certainly one of us) who has son cameron, scott aslo has jeff (taurus) joey (scorpio) and melissa (taurus) ; mark has vanessa (pisces) and jerome (libra?) ; mona has miranda (scorpio) betsy (saggitarius) and paul (leo). Athena is without issue. Unless anyone wants to take issue with that. Confusing? yes. Especially with all the extra info. couldn't resist. So, to summarize here they are in approximate order, youngest to oldest. Melinda, correct me if i am wrong. Jerome, vanessa, ana, paul, betsy, melissa, gillian, joey, miranda, melinda, tim, jeffery, jessamyn and pam. so there you have it, i hope i remembered everyone Each and every one is my favorite!
proud auntie athena
Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 13:40:55 (PST)
me, me, pick me to list the children! okay i've gotten in trouble more than once for getting the chronology wrong, but here goes listed according to parent : steve has timmy (capricorn) and gillian (saggitarius) as step children and daughter ana (anastasia -->scorpio); paula has jessamyn (taurus/gemini cusp) and melinda (cancer); scott has pam (aries)(technically stepdaughter but she is certainly one of us) who has son cameron, scott aslo has jeff (taurus) joey (scorpio) and melissa (taurus) ; mark has vanessa (pisces) and jerome (libra?) ; mona has miranda (scorpio) betsy (saggitarius) and paul (leo). Athena is without issue. Unless anyone wants to take issue with that. Confusing? yes. Especially with all the extra info. couldn't resist. So, to summarize here they are in approximate order, youngest to oldest. Melinda, correct me if i am wrong. Jerome, vanessa, ana, paul, betsy, melissa, gillian, joey, miranda, melinda, tim, jeffery, jessamyn and pam. so there you have it, i hope i remembered everyone Each and every one is my favorite!
proud auntie athena
Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 13:39:38 (PST)
hi everyone. sometime if someone would be so kind please write to me all of the names of the children in all of the family. i mean the next generation. i try to keep up but get confused about who you are talking about. i love to check in all of the time and read what is new. it is all so fun and interesting. we have a web page on the myfamily.com but we dont get as much action as you have. love you all sue
sue straley
Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 13:48:34 (PST)
i thought it was just on the phone that dad forgot to say goodbye ... any way he's so good at hello and everything in between, who cares? hey does anyone know how joann is doing? happy martin luther king day today to everyone ... i am considering tuning in to the tv at eight to hear first bush and then clinton give their thoughts on mlkjr ... chance for a little compare and contrast. betsy, you crack me up, every time i read your postings i say to amy: i gotta go to seattle. sorry you guys have been dizzy blondes over there. me too here a little. mostly from moving (finally) the last of my stuff here to 67 hawley street, including my phone line (413.585.0174 just incase anyone didn't have it yet) it's so nice to have this message board as a little bit of family in a box when you need it. thank you mark! (and mom and dad for that matter)
athena
Monday, January 15, 2001 at 16:04:42 (PST)
Paul,
It was great seeing you at George's wedding. True to form you disappeared without saying farewell
:(
This site is awesome, especially the graphical tree.
Hope all is well with you.
Regards,
Chris & Cheryl Klein
(cklein@pointsw.com)
Christopher Klein
Monday, January 15, 2001 at 11:50:16 (PST)
Time for a new message. Happy Martin Luther King Day. By the way, WHERE IS MARK? I am hoping the uppercase letters will get your attention, little brother. We miss your postings.
Paula
Monday, January 15, 2001 at 10:50:34 (PST)
No, Paula....THIS is late!
Happy days to you, Tim. We miss you around these parts!
mona
Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 09:38:37 (PST)
Hey Tim, I was waiting to be fashionably late to say: HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope you had a great day.
Paula
Friday, January 12, 2001 at 21:55:42 (PST)
happy 18th birthday Tim!!!!. I hope 18 is great for ya. thats only six years ahead of me(Im catching up)! have a great birthday!!:)
Betsy pingree
Friday, January 12, 2001 at 21:08:13 (PST)
Yeah, Happy Eighteenth Birthday, Tim! Don't ever forget the words of Mark Twain "When I was eighteen, my father didn't know a thing. When I turned 21, I couldn't believe how much he had learned in only three years." Hope this day and year are great for you.
Steve & Ana
Friday, January 12, 2001 at 07:47:01 (PST)
Yeah, Happy Eighteenth Birthday, Tim! Don't ever forget the words of Mark Twain "When I was eighteen, my father didn't know a thing. When I turned 21, I couldn't believe how much he had learned in only three years." Hope this day and year are great for you.
Steve & Ana
Friday, January 12, 2001 at 07:47:01 (PST)
Tim: Our very best wishes for a happy birthday. It was good to get to see you for at least a few minutes between Christmas and New Years.
Paul and Ramona
Friday, January 12, 2001 at 04:06:54 (PST)
my computer head messed up after i posted it
(oops!)betsy
Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 16:55:51 (PST)
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computer head betsy
Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 16:54:28 (PST)
Yup, she's at school today. Who woulda thunk she's be the internet-head in my family?!
She's got my low blood pressure, and we're both still feeling kind of woozy from this bug. I just HATE being sick!!!
Who's our Greek translation expert? I see the number 2001, so I'm assuming Panagiota is sending us New Years greetings. In any case, I send them right back!
And Congrats!! to Greg. And I hope you do take the job. I bet it will be quite an experience!
And Howdy Neighbor! to Paul up north. Now you've got an even better excuse for visiting the lower 48, eh?
So, who all is watching Ken Burns' Jazz? I'm eating it up.
mona
Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 11:59:50 (PST)
I will assume that Betsy is better and back at school. We're glad that you feel better, Elizabeth Ann...§
Steve
Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 11:52:56 (PST)
sick once again.
melinda- that plan works for me (heheh)
just reading
hope every one is well
love from,
me(who else?)
Betsy Pingree
Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 09:29:14 (PST)
χρόνια πολλά και ευτυχισμένος ο καινούργιος χρόνος
νά είναι για όλους σας και κάθε επιθυμία σας και προσδοκία σας να πραγματοποιηθεί μέσα στο 2001.
φιλιά σε όλους σας, από όλους εμάς της οικογένειας
αποστόλου Στύλου.
panagiota stilou
Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 05:41:39 (PST)
Melinda-get back in bed!
Mama
Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 05:07:57 (PST)
i wouldnt mind being sick. hey betsy, i have a plan. i'll be sick for you, and you can get me into college, what do you tink? (love to all of course)
melinda
Tuesday, January 09, 2001 at 17:13:17 (PST)
although i do like the nice quite house,i am really sick.i just get dizzy when i stand up and walk.
love, me
sick(yes really)betsy
Tuesday, January 09, 2001 at 14:13:10 (PST)
Are you REALLY sick, Betsy? What are your symptoms? Maybe you just like the quiet of an empty house. Do tell.
Paula
Tuesday, January 09, 2001 at 13:22:14 (PST)
sick again. love reading messages especially when there about me.watching a little kids show.nothing else on.love everyone.got to go.bye
betsy pingree
Tuesday, January 09, 2001 at 11:20:03 (PST)
congratulations greg! i like the little disclaimer at the end, very piscean. and betsy it's always a pleasure to here your cybervoice tooi sure hope i can be back in seattle soon ... not to mention in france ... and northcarolina .. and stop back for lunch at MIT ...
athena
Tuesday, January 09, 2001 at 10:55:17 (PST)
HI to all i got the MIT job I will BE the EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF AT MIT IF i take the job
Richard gregory Straley
Monday, January 08, 2001 at 20:49:51 (PST)
We're home! We stopped by the grocery store and I was the only one wearing a winter coat. I have been having fun reading our bushel of mail, hearing all the phone messages and now reading all the new postings on the Stylos Message Board.
We had a good trip home: good weather, no accidents, not speeding tickets. The house plants look better than I exected.
Thanks to all who made our 3 weeks in New England good ones.
Mom & Pop aka Ramona and Paul
Monday, January 08, 2001 at 13:43:22 (PST)
Mona, Aren't you supposed to be working? §
Steve
Monday, January 08, 2001 at 13:39:48 (PST)
Betsy -- get back in bed!!!
mom
Monday, January 08, 2001 at 12:03:23 (PST)
hey every one in my computer! i am home sick today and reading harry potter for the 1,000,000,000,000th time but its still good every time.athena:i was reading your post from christmas eve day and when you said stuart, i thought who in the world is stuart??? then i remembered, i said out loud, stuart? oOohhhhhhhhhhhh stuart!!!!!!!! when he comes home i hope a lady dosent look insid and scream(heheh)!!!!!!!!! well i better go rest and keep reading before i get and more dizzy love to all and hope you dont get my sickness throught this post
betsy pingree
Monday, January 08, 2001 at 10:34:00 (PST)
How nice to have Scott and Athenakimoo back online. We should have pitched in and bought them computers years ago. And great to have news from the Alaska contingent.
We have settled into the new year/same old routine here. Ana and I joined a health club on Mercer Island. One with a pool for Ana and excercise machines for me. And we got our tickets for France in April. We'll be gone from April 5 through April 15. Drive Safe, Mom and Pop!!! §
Steve
Monday, January 08, 2001 at 09:41:17 (PST)
50 degrees and green grass. Wow! Let's all go to Alaska for a tropical vacation!
Dad left Worthington this morning, for those of you keeping track. He was going to pick up Mom in Amherst, and start heading for NC.
Hope you're feeling better Mona. And hope your DSL line is feeling better Paula.
Scott
Sunday, January 07, 2001 at 16:49:41 (PST)
Not sure my original message would include our email address: helmar@gci.net. Would love to hear from you. Love Paul
Paul Helmar
Sunday, January 07, 2001 at 16:19:45 (PST)
Glad to find this site again- my son Leo decided to clean up the computer and erased all my files. All is well here. Patrice is home from University of Southern Oregon at Ashland but heads back tomorrow to our sadness. Leo hopefully will graduate from high school in May. Hope you all had fun-filled holidays and all the best for the new year.
The temperature today in Juneau is over 50 degrees, the grass in our backyard is still green and there is hardly any snow on top of the mountains. Needless to say it has been very strange and makes one wonder how the lack of snow pack this spring and summer will affect salmon returning to the rivers. We can only hope for the best.
We had hoped to see many of you during our brief visit to Boston in September for little Al's wedding but it wasn't to be. It was quite disappointing. We did manage to have lunch with Aunt Anna and Uncle Peter at Anna's favorite place in West Roxbury. Can't remember the name of the restaurant but it was a trip back to the 40's including the surly waitress.
Our love to all. Paul
Paul Helmar
Sunday, January 07, 2001 at 15:56:57 (PST)
Thanks, thenes.
Paula
Saturday, January 06, 2001 at 18:29:40 (PST)
ps---> see mona, you don't NEED news to post!
(i miss you too)
thenes
Saturday, January 06, 2001 at 16:02:56 (PST)
yes i can report that mom and dad came through here today. they came to amy's house to see the miracle of the just-about-clean house and then to cj's house to see the relatively newly purchased house and then we all went to eat at the blue bonnet diner where the northamptonites had breakfast and mom and dad had lunch then back to amy's to see the cabinet i made at school then mom went to claire's and dad came to the matinee of "you can count on me" (how'd you like it, dad?) so scott and claire have them for the night, and that, my friends is the step by step tracking of your parents/cousins/friends whatever ramona and panigiotis are to you safe drive home!
athena
Saturday, January 06, 2001 at 15:56:06 (PST)
Sorry to hear it, Mona. Hope you are feeling better. More snow here today, and Mom and Dad are headed back South, by way of Northampton and Worthington. As usual it is sad to see them go. Jess and I consoled ourselves by going out and getting haircuts. Jess looks very cool in her Mia Farrow do.
Paula
Saturday, January 06, 2001 at 15:14:44 (PST)
I've been sick again all this week. Headed to work today, but not willingly. I figure you're getting tired of hearing me say "I miss you", so I've been waiting till I think of something more inspired before I post. This probably wasn't it.
mona
Friday, January 05, 2001 at 08:08:44 (PST)
Wish I was there to see that, Athena. I got chills just reading your description. Today Melinda and I are off to two more college interviews; Mount Holyoke and Hampshire. In between we will have lunch with Athena at her new digs. Tomorrow Melinda has her final interview at Wellesley, all the applications will be in this week and then begins the waiting game. Whew. What are the rest of you up to?
Paula
Friday, January 05, 2001 at 03:45:50 (PST)
boy it sure gets quiet around here when the paula / mark household is off line ... tonight i saw the miracle of snow falling out of a clear starry sky and it looked like the stars themselves were loosening and coming to earth ... soon the clouds caught up to the snow and it is a more earthly, ordinary snow shower. There's your massachusetts weather moment love to all
athena
Thursday, January 04, 2001 at 18:35:48 (PST)
Home, Sweet, Home. And off to work and school. Many thanks, once again to Mark, Paula and everyone else who made it such and enjoyable and memorable trip. More later...§
Steve & Ana
Tuesday, January 02, 2001 at 11:37:23 (PST)
We have been off line for a few days at home and I finally pulled up this site at work and was very happy for news from you all. It is great to have Scott and Athena back on line. We had a wonderful (emphasis on full) vacation week, and are glad to have Mom and Dad a bit longer. I agree, Scott, I have enormous respect for Jim who is taking such good and loving care of Joanne. Mom is gong to see her most days which I am sure is greatly appreciated. Sorry to have missed you this weekend, Athena, but it sounds like your party was great fun. And Steve and Ana, you may be flying for free for years to come! Okay, now we need to hear from Mark and Mona.....
Paula
Tuesday, January 02, 2001 at 09:28:02 (PST)
Jeff finally got his new computer, which means I finally have one too! It's nice to be online again, but the thing does take up a lot of real estate in an apartment.
Many thanks to Paula and Mark for their amazing hospitality. It's not easy being gracious hosts to so many visitors all at once. And thanks to Athena and Amy for their hospitality as well. You earned the right to be smug for sure.
My pick for man of the year: Jim Flaherty. To be able to show that kind of strength and compassion at such a difficult time is really a gift.
Best wishes to all who read these messages, near and far. Love,
Scott
Monday, January 01, 2001 at 20:16:11 (PST)
Bumped! In Detroit this time. We are spending the night and headed out early in the morning. We are piling up the vouchers. Otherwise, it was a nice, uneventful flight. We earned the admiration of the flight attendants by letting Ana sit up in first class while Steve rode in coach (which Ana insists on calling second class). We leave out of here early in the morning and will be at work/school by noon. We had a great visit in Boston and enjoyed the company and the storm. We'll see you all next time...§
Steve & Ana
Monday, January 01, 2001 at 19:37:08 (PST)
well we had a fun party here ---> not huge but lively ... scott came and so did joey ... guess which one wore a tiara ... joey doesn't seem so gigantic from the towering height of three inch blue rhinestone heels ... i let amy pick my new years outfit ... we spent today lying in bed playing computer games eating leftovers and smugly enjoying the sensation of having thrown yet another successful party. also we went to the movies and while i was in the ladies room i heard someone calling "tina" which of course i didn't think twice about because that's not my name anymore or so i thought .... turns out it was rollie and virgie (sp?) and their daughters and one boyfriend . i wondered when i would run into them out here, i think sue (?) works as a professor at umass. is that how it is mom? you always manage to keep up with the details of our family. any way it was really fun. thats my first anecdote of 01 anyone else? ps i finally got an email account
athena
Monday, January 01, 2001 at 16:33:57 (PST)
dear family:
very exciting new years eve here. steak and mashed potatoes in front of the fireplace with dick. in bed sleeping by ten thirty. happy new year to us all. love ya sue
suestraley
Monday, January 01, 2001 at 05:47:38 (PST)