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Glad you had a smooth flight, Mark. We miss you here.
Congratulations, Miranda. And watch out for those flying divots, Mona. (Oh, they don't fly, you say? Well, whatever they do...)
Ramona
Friday, October 15, 2004 at 04:37:26 (PDT)
Divots? You mean your golfing at home? I thought Miranda was working, not sitting ...
Saturday is a strong maybe ... depending on how Friday's Game goes. Gimme a call tomorrow!
Mark
Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 22:50:18 (PDT)
You guys should come over and barbeque with us on Saturday...Betsy's going to the Homecoming Dance and will be all dolled up! No band practice this weekend, so I'll be happy at home, trying to replace the divots from the week.
Miranda got a promotion at work and will have her own "chair" at the Orthodontist office. And a raise. :)
mona
Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 22:46:28 (PDT)
I'm back in Seattle, too. Another succesful and uneventful flight, thanks to Buddy Mark.
Mark
Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 22:33:57 (PDT)
I'm back in Seattle after 5 days in the midwest. Foliage there is in full fall splendor. It's not New England, but it's a lot brighter than the evergreen Pacific Northwest. How are things in the rest of the country? §
Steve
Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 11:23:25 (PDT)
We had a fun visit with Lizzy Barakat and Mars, in from LA for a wedding in New Hampshire. Scott, Athena and Amy all made guest appearances for visiting, football, dinner and playing in the pottery studio. A beautiful autumn day.
Paula
Monday, October 11, 2004 at 06:22:37 (PDT)
Look at Mom go with the TLA's (Three Letter Acronyms)...or in this case, the ETLA...
Sorry for the misunderstanding, I guess I thought Mark was in Puget Sound country. Anyway, practice was really fun - better than it's been in a while. I realize the next piece of equipment I need is a wearable mic, a la Madonna...just hard to manage the stationary microphone and the bass at the same time, for me. You listening Santa?
Happy, restful Sunday to us all!
mona
Sunday, October 10, 2004 at 10:56:51 (PDT)
TWIMC (To whom it may concern): Paul and Mark have arrived in NC after an uneventful trip from Connecticut. They report that Peter was recuperating nicely. Sun is shining, all is well here. . .
Ramona
Sunday, October 10, 2004 at 07:53:11 (PDT)
P.S. - call me on my cell if you're interested. I'm off to run some errands (going to get glasses) right now, and will be away from home the rest of the day.
mona
Saturday, October 09, 2004 at 13:32:14 (PDT)
I'm glad you're there with him, Dad. Tonight is our first band practice in a couple of months. Hey Mark - you should join us - we have lots of fun.
mona
Saturday, October 09, 2004 at 12:13:07 (PDT)
A quiet day in conn. Peter slept a lot, read a lot and healed somewhat. Several neighbors called to see if all is well, and it is.The only problem is eating and the egg lemon soup that Ginny brought (or maybe it was Naki, I am not sure) seems to have helped. In any event Peter refused my attempt at making the same soup, (silly boy). But as Lee says "he is looking good". So concludes another chapter. Panos
paul
Friday, October 08, 2004 at 20:25:31 (PDT)
Mark, are you back? Call me. LS
Leigh
Thursday, October 07, 2004 at 17:10:11 (PDT)
Yeah, Peter, you hurry up and get better. We're all glad that you made it through the hard part okay. I'm sure you will be 100% by the next time I see you. We're here to love ya'. §
Steve
Thursday, October 07, 2004 at 16:48:48 (PDT)
Swift, strong recovery wishes for (((((Peter)))).
mona
Thursday, October 07, 2004 at 15:13:52 (PDT)
when I got here Peter was sitting where I usualy sleep with a wash cloth on his head, the tv was on and a greek newspaper in his hands. I quess that means everything was ok, but that was not quite so. I asked him if he had any pain to which he replied it hurt like hell. I could see the side of his face was bandaged over the stitches so I asked him if they went through his groin and send the angio plasty up to the carotid artery like he thought they would. No he said, they spent hours scraping and removing the plack. Naki and Lee just returned from the pharmacy with his perscriptions and made sure he understands how to use them. While I was typing this there was a knock on the door it was Loretta peter' next door neighbor enquiring about his healt. She also assured me if we needed anything we should knock on her door. I said my two sons were coming the next day and I thought we would be allright and I thanked her for her concern. Things seem to be ok now and I will update this later. Panos
paul
Thursday, October 07, 2004 at 14:12:52 (PDT)
Dad and Mark were here (at work) for lunch....Dad went on to Connecticut to see Peter, so hopefully he will give us an update after he sees him.
Scott
Thursday, October 07, 2004 at 12:56:56 (PDT)
Ahhh... the weekend is in sight again! How did Uncle Peter's surgery go?
mona
Thursday, October 07, 2004 at 07:24:08 (PDT)
Yes, indeed, I made it with no problems, luggage an all!
Mark
Tuesday, October 05, 2004 at 19:16:34 (PDT)
Mark, how was your trip back to the US? Any luggage awaiting you?
Congratulations to Joey for such an uncommon, long and brave trip. What about Melissa's run?
All the best to you all
sophie
Tuesday, October 05, 2004 at 11:09:18 (PDT)
And I hope they were Red Sox. §
Steve
Tuesday, October 05, 2004 at 05:21:19 (PDT)
i hope you had on socks today.
random
Monday, October 04, 2004 at 16:28:41 (PDT)
sock day is when you were socks
Ana
Monday, October 04, 2004 at 16:27:40 (PDT)
hi, it is sock day...today
Ana
Monday, October 04, 2004 at 16:27:11 (PDT)
Had a nice impromptu Sunday dinner yesterday with Dad, Paula, Mark, Melinda, Athena, Amy and Melissa yesterday. And got to see Melinda'a new apartment at Smith college...very nice.
For those who might not have heard...Joey walked the long trail...from his back door in Worthington to the Canadian border, sleeping in trail shelters along the way. Took about a month, finished last week. Sounds like he had a very nice time.
Melissa is working hard in her classes at Greenfield Community College, and on the running team at Gateway high school. Big race this Tuesday. Go Liss!
Scott
Monday, October 04, 2004 at 06:16:37 (PDT)
Uneventful? Yeah, I guess. If you call a volcanic eruption uneventful. :)
Paul had a great time at the game too, even if he was just rubbing elbows with the common folk.
And I'm luxuriating in 2 whole days off!! It is a beautiful fall day here. The deck is clamoring for another coat of stain before the wet weather sets in. The plants are hoping they'll get out of their pots and into some soil. The car is wishing it would be washed. And the bath is positively calling to me! Hope all's well with you all.
mona
Saturday, October 02, 2004 at 09:30:01 (PDT)
I went to the baseball game tonight and saw Ichiro tie and break the single season hits record. And I was lucky enough to see the game from a luxury box. I have never heard Safeco Field so loud. Very exciting indeed. I didn't know that a game involving two teams out of the playoffs could be so full of energy.
Other than that, life has been pleasantly uneventful here in Sunny Seattle. More later....§
Steve
Friday, October 01, 2004 at 23:00:30 (PDT)
I worked last Saturday at the Nursery, and spent Sunday doing laundry, grocery, billpaying...which is why I'm so absent these days. Hopefully I'll get a couple of minutes to catch you all up soon. Tomorrow Miranda's getting her wisdom teeth pulled, so send some good thoughts her way.
Are you going to the game tomorrow Steve?! Paul is, lucky dog...
mona
Thursday, September 30, 2004 at 20:46:03 (PDT)
Life is like a song - timing is the key. At least according to brother Doctor Scott. And I see Mark took those words to heart when he left his posting. He managed to get his thank you's in 9 seconds before his birthday expired, at least here on the west coast. Glad it was a happy one, Mark. Now get back here. §
Steve
Thursday, September 30, 2004 at 10:24:23 (PDT)
Thanks for all the wishes. Everything worked out fine: beautiful sunny day, dinner with behaved children. What more can one ask for?!
Mark
Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at 23:59:51 (PDT)
((((((Markymoo)))))) ~ many happy birthday wishes to you!!
mona
Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at 20:44:11 (PDT)
And Happy Birthday, Mark, from your mama. I would wish for you today: ...the sun shining so bright...things going so right. So smile back at the Blue Skies and enjoy YOUR day.
Ramona
Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at 03:55:45 (PDT)
Happy Birthday from the rainy East Coast as well. Sure hope you got the good weather I sent your way, as well as my wishes for a wonderful day. You deserve the best, or at least chocolate cake, presents, and lots of birthday spankings. Love from your big sister,
Paulala
Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at 02:48:46 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Mr. Webmarkster! It must be a beautiful time of year to be on the Riveria. Wish we could all be there to help you celebrate. §
Steve
Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at 01:42:00 (PDT)
The weatherman really got it wrong here today. Instead of fierce winds and pouring rain that were predicted we have a beautiful dry sunny day! No complaints from us. I hope all of you reading this are as fortunate. Our favorite walking trails in the forest have been closed because to damage from recent wind and rain. We are feeling fortunate that all we got from it was water in the basement.
Ramona
Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at 12:45:02 (PDT)
Well now that the Red Sox have won again, we can get back to real life. Melinda came for a whirlwind visit, which was great fun. I completed my third glaze firing (which was very informative and some fun), and it was a lovely sunny Sunday. How about y'all? Give us the water update, Mom and Dad, and Mona, do tell us about your new job. Vanessa, how do you like jr. high school? (or is it college, or university...I am so confused). Come to think about it, how about the rest of you?
Paula
Sunday, September 26, 2004 at 14:56:30 (PDT)
thank you everyone
Jerome
Friday, September 24, 2004 at 11:12:43 (PDT)
Happy birthday wishes from me, too! With love,
mona
Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 07:04:54 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Jerome! A Big boy now, but still the youngest of my nephews and nieces. I think. It was nice to see you this summer, and I hope you come back next year. Until then, best wishes!
Scott
Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 05:52:43 (PDT)
JEROMEO! I wish you the happiest of all birthdays! The big 10! Why, last time I saw you , you were only 9. I cannot believe I am not the first to post a message for you this morning. I hope you know that the Redsox win last night was just for you...I had a little talk with them and arranged it. Have a great day and welcome to your second decade.
Love from your auntie......
Paulala
Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 03:35:39 (PDT)
Jerome, I'm wishing you all good things on this, your 10th birthday. We miss you here.
Ramona
Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 03:24:06 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Jerome! I hope you are enjoying your first day in the double digits! You will never again be able to write your age with one digit. Here's wishing you a long and happy life. I don't think I will be around on the day that you need 3 digits to write your age. How about those Red Sox, eh? I hope you are enjoying your presents. This year I got to see a few of them before you did.
And a happy day to Vanessa and Sophie, too. I hope you all enjoy the celebration of Jerome...§
Steve
Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 02:23:03 (PDT)
I have safely arrived!
Sophie picked me up at the airport, and the kids should be home very soon.
Mark
Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 08:17:43 (PDT)
Mark, let us know when you have safely arrived.
Ramona
Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 05:50:19 (PDT)
Well, I dropped Mark off at the airport, and by now he should be winging his way back to France to see the family and to celebrate Jerome's birthday. Always sad to see him go, but at least we know that he will be back before long.
Have a great birthday, Jerome....and a great celebration everyone...§
Steve
Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 13:13:22 (PDT)
Being back at work in Redmond is so strange, I can't even begin to describe it here....but it's all part of the greater scheme and so I'm just going with the flow and doing my best.
Loved the adventure tales, Al! Glad no one's hurt or anything...love you all,
mona
Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 16:27:23 (PDT)
Wow! What great storm stories. Here we just have rain....so far.....
Paula
Friday, September 17, 2004 at 16:02:11 (PDT)
Hello to all our Stylos friends...
We have survived in excellent shape, another one of God's most awesome creations. Hurricane Ivan has come and gone and it seems as if it were just a mirage....It was here and gone in such a short time. We had spent several days more or less prepping for it....ie picking up loose stuff around the yards, moving our lawn and some of our patio stuff to outdoor sheds where I keep the riding lawnmower and other tools that are used less and less because of old age and creeping laziness;)) Luckily I had the help of my strapping 6'6" grandson Dusty to do the heavy lifting and moving. My other grandson who was home from Univ. of Florida also lent a hand in several jobs....all of this took parts of a couple of days, then with $80 bucks for four sheets of plywood, Ann and I boarded up the fouor long picture windows on the south side of our home....then at around noon on Wednesday, we drove the 35 miles mostly north to our son's home north of Pascagoula.....and about 20 miles west of Mobile, AL.
At around 6 pm, it started raining, so we just snacked, ate, and chatted and watched Fox News and The Weather Channel display in big screen color the oncoming onslought.....We picked and disected all of it as we could finalize the spot upon which the eye of the storm would first hit land. That is a very important piece of info, because if you know thata, you know, in essence, just how the final outcome of the storm is gonna impact you. Well it came ashore in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, Alabama....about 51 miles east from our home in Gautier, Mississippi. For us, that meant that we were kinda, semi safe because 95% of the devastation was gonna be on land that was in the northeast quadrant of the storm...out to 200 miles. For a catagory 3 storm, that meant we would get at the max, only catagory 1 winds at the most......had it hit 20 miles farther west towards us, we would have really been in for a devastating outcome........
As it was, we were blessed with only twigs, leaves and a couple of larger branches in our yards, and the loss of electricity of only one day....yesterday, the day of the storm....We are accustomed to 4 or 5 days without electricity ....and lemme tell you, try living in a hot humid damp area for that long with no ice, no breath of fresh air, and no hot food. Anyway, we are Thankful to God for again, taking care of my wonderful family, and Ramona, thank you so much for your kind letter.
From Ann and I.........y'all have a great day.
albert
albert
Friday, September 17, 2004 at 09:35:46 (PDT)
Remember the lake that used to occesionally form in our back yard? Now it's an ocean! (The lake is in the basement.)We're sweeping it out, even though the rain is expected to continue for some time. We had hard winds last night but no trees fell. Just small limbs. It's another no-school day for the kids. Landslides caused the Blue Ridge Parkway to crumble in 4 places, one of them between rte. 80 and Mt. Mitchell. Authorities say it may be closed for a year!
We're fine, haven't lost electricity, just the cable. This too shall pass (and soon, I hope).
Ramona
Friday, September 17, 2004 at 05:40:39 (PDT)
What about Mom and Dad? Wind and rain? Did your yard and basement dry out from the last hurricane? Wet from this one? (Also, congratulations Mona, how is the new job)?
Paula
Friday, September 17, 2004 at 02:59:28 (PDT)
About Al: I have sent him an email asking him to check in, but no reply yet.
Ramona
Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 08:21:48 (PDT)
The Mississippi coast must have gotten hit pretty hard. If anyone hears any news from Albert perhaps they could post something here.
Scott
Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 07:13:24 (PDT)
I sure hope Uncle Al and family are surviving the storm(s) alright!
mona
Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 06:42:58 (PDT)
Steve? Mark? What about Mark Friedman? :) I am indebted and grateful to all three for sending my dad my way....I never get enough of ya, dad...
I start my job tomorrow - testing Office applications in Hindic languages. Thanks for the good wishes, and good luck to me!
mona
Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 15:59:59 (PDT)
Good question: "Where's Mark?" the kids are asking.
I've been elected General Secretary of the parents'association at Vanessa's school. She's a real teenager now and she adjusted so quickly to her brand new way of life. So weird to see her with 15 year old kids. Wait till you see her Mark!
Hope everyone is fine. Sending you lots of sunshine from the riviera.
Love
sophie
Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 15:15:39 (PDT)
It's always a pleasure to have you, Dad. And the place is always a bit empty after you leave. So you hurry back, y'hear? We're glad you made it back to the hurricane's path before it got there. Remember to button down those hatches....§
Steve (and Mark)
Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 15:14:53 (PDT)
Steve? Steve! What about Mark? Who brought you out here? Who took you back to the airport? Who was at all four of the Sox games?
But, yes, we are all indebted to Steve for making it possible. Just let's remember to tell him next time we want to go to Red Sox WINS, not just Red Sox games!
It was great having you out here, Panos. We hadn't seen back to back games since Yaz got hit #3000, against the Yankees. Reggie Jackson brought him in the ball, and George Scott, wearing a Yankee #5, came out and gave him a hug.
See you in Boston in late October ...
Mark
Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 13:15:36 (PDT)
back home again. I am indebted to steve for making it possible to see some red sox games and the grandchildren on yhr west coast. Thanks steve so much. Also it was a good summer and I dont believe I will ever forget it or the feeling that I am so lucky. I thought my kids were great, but the next generation is just as good. Panos
paul
Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 12:48:50 (PDT)
The game I went to I would (honestly) guess it was about 30% Red Sox fans. Even the Seattle transplants were rooting for the Sox, I'd say.
It was great to have so many of my relations at the dinner table tonight. I was a bit late getting going (so what else is new?) and we're just chowing down on the Apple Crisp right now....life is good.
mona
Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 21:02:40 (PDT)
So how many of that bunch of baseball fans were cheering for the Red Sox and how many for the Mariners?
Ramona
Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 14:58:21 (PDT)
You will have to ask Dad and Mark about the Red Sox. They are at the game now. That is four in a row for them. Ana and I, on the other hand, are having a nice quiet cloudy Sunday at home. Doing the laundry, cleaning the house and doing homework. It's been a very nice visit with Dad, who will be headed out to Mona's for dinner tonight. I have a nice picture of Steve, Ana, Dad, Mark, Mona, Tim, Paul and Besty at the baseball game on Thursday. Maybe I'll share it sometime. Hope everyone is having a very nice end of the summer/beginning of Fall. §
Steve
Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 13:57:53 (PDT)
So, what about those Red Sox?
Paula
Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 12:41:13 (PDT)
Water, what water? The sun is shining brightly today. I choose to believe that the prediction of another hurricane is just rumor. Brevard Schools have already had two "snow days". Most roadways are now open. Asheville is still suffering from a broken down water processing system, or something.
I am thinking of what we all, and especially the Hansons, were going through this time 3 years ago. I guess we might all do as Christine liked to do: hold hands and sing about love and happy families.
Ramona
Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 12:45:57 (PDT)
Well, I can't speak for Mom, but Dad's out here in Seattle, and he says the whole yard's been flooded - never seen the water so deep/wide...
mona
Friday, September 10, 2004 at 14:15:41 (PDT)
Mom and Dad, so what about these rains I keep hearing about?
Paula
Wednesday, September 08, 2004 at 16:12:03 (PDT)
Welcome there, Mark. Hope your drive was an easy one. Did you arrive to lots of rain? It is way to quiet here. How are the rest of you all doing with this season of new beginnings?
Paula
Tuesday, September 07, 2004 at 17:10:15 (PDT)
Mark arrived in Brevard late last night as scheduled.
Happy birthday Philip. I hope it doesn't rain on your parade, or picnic or birthday party (or commute to work). If it does, Let a smile be your umbrella. . .
Ramona
Tuesday, September 07, 2004 at 05:41:44 (PDT)
Four days without a new message. I must do something about that!
Well, the Seattle kids (Betsy, Paul and Ana) start a new school year tomorrow. Best wishes for their "re-entry" as they say in Europe.
We have been alone for the last week, after 6 weeks of company. Empty nest all over again. But Mark is on his way down from Massachusetts in the camper-bus, and if he hurries he will get here before the fringes of the well-publicized hurricane gives us some rain. Oops, too late; I see that the rain has started. We took advantage of yesterday's perfect weather to get in a walk in the woods.
Thanks, Scott for the photo of Athena and Amy's house. It looks great.
Oh yes, I forgot to acknowlege the college kids among us who will be starting on this academic venture (Melissa and Jillian) and those who are in the middle or last part of it: Melinda, Jeffrey and Pam. So what can I tell them, but Show up (every day), Pay attention and Persevere. You'll be glad you did.
Ramona
Monday, September 06, 2004 at 07:49:49 (PDT)
Yes, good luck to you (I mean us) all!
Paulala
Thursday, September 02, 2004 at 14:23:34 (PDT)
Good Luck, Mona! Good Luck, Vanessa! Good Luck, Jerome! 'Tis the season for changes. Fall is about to fall and all....§
Steve
Thursday, September 02, 2004 at 10:21:07 (PDT)
Good luck Mona.
Jerome went back to school today and it was Vanessa's first day of junior high! and back to football too, of course.
Take good care
sophie
Thursday, September 02, 2004 at 10:03:32 (PDT)
Here come good vibes to surround you...
Mama Ramona
Thursday, September 02, 2004 at 03:49:41 (PDT)
I've got an interesting interview coming up tomorrow - put out some good vibes for me, if you would!
mona
Wednesday, September 01, 2004 at 18:54:20 (PDT)
Yes, indeed, we arrived okay. In fact, it turned out to be a very good day. While sitting on the tarmack in Charlotte, waiting for a gate to open up, I received a phone call informing me that we won the trial which took up the first part of the summer. Then we were bumped up to first class for the remainder of the trip at no extra charge (it pays to ask). Then we landed to perfect weather in Seattle, 72 degrees and 100 mile visibility. The sun was setting and the full moon rising. Life is good. Everything was so perfect that I hardly noticed that my golf clubs ended up in Pittsburgh. Hardly noticed? Who am I kidding, I expected it. It's a good thing I'm not coming to Seattle for a golf tournament. I'm assured that they will be here by noon tomorrow.
Thanks Mom and Dad for a great relaxing visit. I hope we see you before too long....§
Steve
Monday, August 30, 2004 at 22:32:48 (PDT)
we arrived ok
ana
Monday, August 30, 2004 at 22:13:30 (PDT)
The last message posted itself before I was finished. Why? Maybe I hit the enter button or something...Anyway, we enjoyed showing Steve and Ana the quiet (slow? boring?) pastimes of little old Brevard and we did have the fun of Paul's birthday at Twin Dragons (complete with a balloon and about 8 Chinese servers singing), and a scrabble tournament (?) afterwards. So land safely, Steve and Ana, and Mark, the latch-string is out.
Ramona
Monday, August 30, 2004 at 16:42:38 (PDT)
Well, we waved Steve and Ana on their way to Seattle, and soon began to feel that "empty nest" thing. But then we remembered that Mark will return for a few days before the week is out, so we didn't have a need to feel sad.
Ramona
Monday, August 30, 2004 at 16:36:42 (PDT)
Well, we waved Steve and Ana on their way to Seattle, and soon began to feel that "empty nest" thing. But then we remembered that Mark will return for a few days before the week is out, so we didn't have a need to feel sad.
Ramona
Monday, August 30, 2004 at 16:36:41 (PDT)
hoooo boy! I can't wait to celebrate Athena's 80th birthday next year!!
Sad to see the Olympics coming to an end. I think they should be held in Greece every year, don't you?
mona
Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 15:54:43 (PDT)
The greatest present was to have Jerome and Vanessa here. and remember I told you you would be best friend in 8 years. panos
paul
Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 15:19:09 (PDT)
Even though I have a hard time believing I am the greatest I thank you all for making me feel that way. As long as they are as good as this let the birthdays come. Oh by the way I gave my next birthday to Athena so let me be the first to wish you a happy birthday. ps
paul
Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 15:16:35 (PDT)
Glad you made it home, Jerome and Vanessa. Jerome, I hope you are using the OUTSIDE of the house, like I used to! Have a great last week of vacation. Ana and I leave for Seattle tomorrow.
Steve
Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 14:50:20 (PDT)
First of all, Happy Birthday to a great person, Paul. Thanks to you to make the kids so happy and well. Jerome adjusted and installed his bike all by himself. He played baseball "like steven used to" so he said (with a tennis ball onto the house's walls) while Vanessa was snoring! She had fantastic vacations, and she'd rather like Berkeley than Standford! as she told me. Got to find a good job soon! Thank you to all of you you're such a great family. How was your play Melissa? Will we get to see some photos on this web site?
Take good care
Love
Sophie
sophie
Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 14:06:44 (PDT)
Me, too, I arrived OK. Now sitting at Mark and Paula's getting some R&R.
Mark
Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 10:05:46 (PDT)
Thanks, Jerome, for letting us know.
Ramona
Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 08:44:18 (PDT)
we arived ok
Jerome
Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 07:50:51 (PDT)
((((((Dad)))))
mona
Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 17:43:37 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to The Greatest from me, too!
And a Bon Voyage to Vanessa and Jerome, who lifted off at 19:46 headed east. You, too, are The Greatest! Even if it may surprise you ... I miss you already, and the Vanagon seems too quiet! Wherever you go, remember your Papa loves you!
Mark
Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 17:09:27 (PDT)
And bon voyage, Vanessa and Jerome. It was great seeing you, and I can't wait until the next time. Maybe Paris in November? Say hi to Sophie for us...
Steve
Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 08:06:43 (PDT)
Yeah, Dad, even though you are in the other room, let me take this opportunity to thank you for 79 great years. Well, at least 52 of them. I hope you birthday finishes as well as it started. 79 spankings times 6 kids, 14 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Man, that is a lot of spankings.
Steve
Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 08:05:53 (PDT)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD! As you can see, your progeny all conspired to make sure you did not spend even one day in August without the company of as many of us as possible. Pretty good, huh? Just goes to show how much we all love and appreciate you, and especially how much we all enjoy those wonderful breakfasts you make for us. Now that this day has arrived, enjoy your birthday as you deserve to. HAVE FUN! And now we can officially start planning for the big 80 next year. I love you, Dad. You really are the greatest.
Paula, number one daughter.
Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 04:40:55 (PDT)
Vanessessa and Jeromeo: Have a great time at the Bronx Zoo, and say hello to the gorillas for me. Have a safe trip back to France. I will miss you. Love,
Paulala
Friday, August 27, 2004 at 16:10:21 (PDT)
We are here. Alive and well. Enjoying the peacefulness in Brevard. We spent the day at the Biltmore Estate. Very relaxing and interesting. Well, for Steve anyway. Ana was just a wee bit bored, though she would never admit it. We have lots of activities planned for the nezt four days, and we will head back west on Monday. This is the first time we have had Mom and Dad to ourselves in NC. It is different, but nice. We recommend it. We have had word from Mark that the hard part of his journey is over and that it should be smooth sailing from here. Look for Mark at least in Boston early next week. That is of course, unless you are looking for him in NYC this weekend.
Steve & Ana
Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 20:53:11 (PDT)
How come we haven't heard from Steve and Ana?
Paula
Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 11:29:07 (PDT)
It is Mark and V and J who are travelling via VW bus in the direction of DC where they hope to acquire updated passports for the kids. They expect to fly out of NY on Saturday. They are prepared to stay wherever they need to between now and then. They have a tent and air mattresses and the comfort (?) of the bus. I'll sure Mark will keep us informed of their progress and plans. (Won't you Mark?)
Ramona
Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 15:18:34 (PDT)
So, who is traveling and where are they headed?
Paula
Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 14:58:34 (PDT)
Well, First stop in the Virginia Welcome Center after 2 hours and 125 miles. A leisurely lunch, and then on our way again!
Road Warriors
Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 12:24:36 (PDT)
Hey, Dad! For your birthday I'm trying to arrange for the Little Boston kids to win the World Series! The North Kitsap 14 years old babe ruth team is playing in Wilson, North Carolina this week - with the final game on Saturday! It has quite a few of the kids Paul played with, but couldn't join, because of being born on the cutoff day...
Anyway, it's been raining like crazy here (oddly enough), and I'm getting around to sorting through old paperwork and stuff...such fun!
Steve, I picked up the things from Dancing Brush, and will find a way to get them to you when you get home. Hope you're having fun!!
mona
Monday, August 23, 2004 at 16:30:22 (PDT)
Ah, vacation.
Paula
Friday, August 20, 2004 at 16:19:25 (PDT)
Second try's a charm. After a trip from Charlotte to Asheville, a bit of circling, and a return to Charlotte, USAir decided to deliver Ana and Steve to Asheville early this afternoon. Took them just a little longer from Charlotte to Asheville than Vanessa's and my detoured route yesterday. But they did not get to sllep through it as Vanessa did most of the way. Now we are working on the home stretch of the vacation.
Mark
Friday, August 20, 2004 at 14:22:05 (PDT)
Mark and Vanessa are back in Brevard after numerous mini-adventures between here and Charlotte. We've only begun to hear about Vanessa's 2 weeks at camp in the San Juan Islands. Soon Ana will be here to tell us more. Don't miss the plane Steve. We'll see you tomorrow after your all-nighter.
Ramona
Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 11:53:59 (PDT)
Well, we dropped Vanessa off at the airport. She is winging her way east as we speak. And her papa is already waiting for her at the other end. We would have been much sadder to see her go if we weren't going to be on the same flight tomorrow. So all's well that ends well. Or all's well that begins well. Oh well, All's Well. I better hit the hay before I get giddy (giddier?). §
Steve & Ana
Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 23:20:01 (PDT)
We had a wonderful 24 hours w/ two lovely young ladies! Fortune cookies and beachcombing and hair combing and pottery painting and picking up cousins (Vanessa is the champ) and french braiding and 21 (thousand) questions and Othello and the Olympics (OK, that was just me...) and The Simpsons and napping (that was me too) and on to the ferry into Steve's welcoming arms! Not in that order.
Thanks for coming girls! Hope to see you again soon.
mona
Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 10:11:39 (PDT)
hi to my sis Aya Takamura and happy Birthday!!!
fr:(maya_orihara2001@yahoo.com)
Maya Takamura
Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 00:45:59 (PDT)
Hello there! I'm finding a nice chatter
Maya Takamura
Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 00:42:11 (PDT)
So, how was camp?
Paulala
Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 17:50:18 (PDT)
We came back from French camp and now we are at Mona's house!
V&A
Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 13:52:43 (PDT)
i don't know ho she is
jerome
Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 20:27:06 (PDT)
This is a very good question! What a great photo! Hello Jerome We can see you having a great time. Love
Sophie
sophie
Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 08:06:17 (PDT)
Who's the babe? :)
mona
Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 07:36:36 (PDT)
WOW! How handsome that young man looks...but would I expect any less from a member of the family? Hope it was fun in Atlanta. No hurricane?
Mona (or Paul), what kind of books do you like?
Paulala
Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 03:31:57 (PDT)
Wow, Jerome!!! I bet you would have rather had a foul ball. Not me. You go get 'em, Jerome. See you next week...§
Steve
Friday, August 13, 2004 at 22:21:55 (PDT)
Well, we made it to a Brave game. Atalanta lost, but they did score one. So did Jerome: Go to www.atlantabraves.com/fanfoto, select Friday the 13th's game, then gallery 11. Look at the 2nd column, 10th row!
Mark
Friday, August 13, 2004 at 22:17:36 (PDT)
Help!! I'm looking for suggestions for a book (or two) for Paul to read en route...email me with any favorites you'd like to suggest! Looks like we'll be leaving out Sunday morning.
mona
Friday, August 13, 2004 at 19:35:55 (PDT)
Help!! I'm looking for suggestions for a book (or two) for Paul to read en route...email me with any favorites you'd like to suggest! Looks like we'll be leaving out Sunday morning.
mona
Friday, August 13, 2004 at 18:56:37 (PDT)
Mona,
It's still albert@e9usn.com, but barring that, it's albert@sharpton.org
Looking forward.....but you better hurry cause I will be away from computer until Monday evening starting at 0800 tomorrow. Well, my cell phone number is 228-327-3952. Can't you tell I am tres excited??? ;)
albert
Albert Sharpton
Thursday, August 12, 2004 at 19:39:46 (PDT)
Al, I just tried to email you, but I think I must not have your current email address...please drop me a line and we shall see what we can arrange!
mona
Thursday, August 12, 2004 at 17:18:42 (PDT)
Mona......
Wowow you sure know how to make a heart jump, doncha??
But in answer to your question "Al?" well I can think of nothing more exciting than having you and whoever you can get aboard to "come on down"!!!! If you can find time to spend with us old people, that would be wonderful.....
As long as it is not prior to Tuesday Aug 17th....We will be in north Alabama visiting family and attending a family reunion until then. After that, the coast is clear.......literally!
If you do decide to come either email me or call me.
Hugs to all the other members of the Stylos clan. You guys travel so much it is hard to keep up with you all.......but I do try;))
albert
Albert Sharpton
Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at 21:42:45 (PDT)
Come on down, Mona. The wells are never dry in this part of the world, though we are enjoying our fourth day of sun and NO HUMIDITY right now.
I was slated to bring the skittles board, but at the last minute had to leave it out due to space restrictions. The tentative plan is to bring it back, after I drop the kids of in N.Y on the 28th.
Now ... Get packing!
Mark
Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 07:43:23 (PDT)
I've got a one day landscaping job (today), and then I'll be getting down to brass tacks. Looks like the road trip os a go and me and Paul (and maybe Betsy - you could probably twist her arm) will be heading out this coming weekend. The tentative plan is to include both NC and Mass in a grand swing. Maybe also including Mississippi. Al? I'll email as appropriate. Starting tomorrow. Unless I turn around and the well is actually dry....
mona
Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 07:33:37 (PDT)
Thanks for the info Naki. The family tree needs a lot of updating. If you don't mind, you could send some or all of the following for both your kids and your grandchildren: date of birth, place of birth, name of spouse, date and place of marriage. You can email it to me at the address below. Anyone who has information for other branches of the family can do the same (need lots of info for Helmars, Roses, Straleys, etc.) If there is any information you don't want listed in a public place, just say so.
What's the plan Mona? Coming east?
scott@stylos.net
Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 05:35:42 (PDT)
If you are putting together a family tree, there is the Hanson side of the family.
C. lee Hanson married Eunice Katherine Marguerite Stylos, January 15, 1955. Two Children: Kathryn Lee Hanson, born February 1, 1961; Peter Burton
Hanson, born January 24, 1969, Deceased 9/11/01.
Do you want to go on further.
Naki
Monday, August 09, 2004 at 22:35:26 (PDT)
Does anyone know if the skittles board ever found it's way to NC?
mona
Monday, August 09, 2004 at 19:20:54 (PDT)
I'm safely home as well. I went to Vancouver to see the International Fireworks Competition Grand Finale. Sweden won by beating out China and Spain. I have never seen fireworks quite like that before. And I had forgotten just how many people 500,000 was. Just like Woodstock except dry and mostly sober and straight. Very impressive. Certainly more impressive than the Blue Angels who kept buzzing me as I was trying to mow the lawn today. I was glad that they were ours, but it made me wonder what it must be like to live in a war torn country. I have my reservations, Ana and I will be arriving in Asheville about 24 hours after Vanessa arrives in Charlotte. I'll email the details. We'll be staying unti the afternoon of Monday, August 30. §
Steve
Sunday, August 08, 2004 at 16:51:13 (PDT)
Safely home, and all is well.
Paula
Sunday, August 08, 2004 at 13:55:27 (PDT)
And now on our way home. Another Jacuzzi room, this time in Easton, PA. Great to be in NC with my great family, sad to be heading home.
Paula
Saturday, August 07, 2004 at 18:09:03 (PDT)
This one goes out to Paul H. Miss seeing you around and hearing your "Fish Tales". Happy Birthday, Paul.
Mark
Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 18:08:45 (PDT)
Mona: What a good idea! Start planning.
Ramona
Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 06:57:42 (PDT)
To Melissa, and the rest of the Porcupine Hill Theater Company: Best wishes on your opening night of Much Ado About Nothing. Your relatives here in NC (grandparents, Paula, Melinda, Jessamyn, Mark and Jerome)all wish we could there to cheer you on and to enjoy the show. [If Melissa is too busy to read this board, maybe one of her parents will pass on the message.] So Break a Leg, we're proud of you.
Ramona
Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 06:57:00 (PDT)
Thanks Scott, Mom, Sophie....
Actually it looks like we (me and betsy and paul) might just have time to make that road trip to the east coast after all!!
mona
Wednesday, August 04, 2004 at 19:57:07 (PDT)
Thanks Scott, Mom, Sophie....
Actually it looks like we (me and betsy and paul) might just have time to make that road trip to the east coast after all!!
mona
Wednesday, August 04, 2004 at 19:27:14 (PDT)
Sorry to hear that Mona. It sounded like a cool job.
Hope the girls have fun at camp.
Wish I was in NC.
Don't really know the normal oil temp in a 67 bug. Sorry, Ethan.
Scott
Wednesday, August 04, 2004 at 08:22:41 (PDT)
I got laid off yesterday. sigh...
mona
Tuesday, August 03, 2004 at 16:44:21 (PDT)
Ana and Vanessa are safely dropped of at camp. If anyone wants to write to them, they can at Canoe Island French Camp, P.O. Box 370, Orcas Island, WA 98280. I'd sure that they would love to receive mail. Hope all is well for all...§
Steve
Tuesday, August 03, 2004 at 15:45:49 (PDT)
my email is ethanphoto@sbcglobal.net
ethan
Monday, August 02, 2004 at 11:30:33 (PDT)
im thinking of putting an oil temp gauge in my 67 bug what is a normal oil temp and what is a high oil temp
ethan
Monday, August 02, 2004 at 11:28:42 (PDT)
Lucky you, Steve. We very much enjoyed the lovely Vanessa here, now it is your turn. Jessamyn, Melinda and I had a sunny extra day at the cabin yesterday, tubing (now THAT was fun), cooking, singing, story telling and making s'mores. Today we will put the cabnb back to rights for the next troupe and head down to Brevard for more family adventures, by way of the BlueRidge Parkway.
Paulala
Monday, August 02, 2004 at 05:18:47 (PDT)
Proudly announcing the arrival of Vanessa. But you knew that, by her last post. Even her bags made it. Will wonders never cease! More later...§
Steve
Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 23:33:13 (PDT)
Happy Birthday PAUL!!!!
Vanessa
Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 23:25:42 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Paul!!! I hope you are having a great birthday, and I am sure that it will be a great year. You must be 14. Send me some pictures and I'll be sure to post a Paul collection. In case anyone didn't notice, I posted a bunch of pictures recently, including pictures of Rex's 80th Birthday Party in L.A. last weekend.
Summer around here has been very pleasant. Ana spent the month of July in Lake Tahoe, but is here now for a few days. Vanessa is on her way. On Tuesday, they both head off to French camp together. Then on or about August 18, we head back to NC for the rest of the summer.
Paula, Melinda and Jess: I hope your trip to NC is exciting and relaxing. No, those two things are not mutually exclusive. Mom, I hope your voice comes back and you are fully recovered from whatever it was you brought back from the west coast. Dad, I hope those bums start winning soon. And everyone else, I hope you are having a great summer. §
Steve
Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 14:51:02 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Paul P. The more tangible evidence of my good wishes will be late. As usual. I have some pretty good excuses. Good luck in getting Sir Webmaster to upadate the photos!
Ramona
Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 12:47:21 (PDT)
Thanks all. (Mark i'll send you a more uptodate picture if you promise to put it on).
Paul P.
Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 11:47:27 (PDT)
YES! Happy Birthday from me too. I remember your birthday party in Acton, a few years back. That was fun. Hope you have a great one this year, full of music and fun.
Paula
Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 07:28:06 (PDT)
Happy birthday to Paul, The Younger! Probably out on another camping/concert event, enjoying his summer! Or learning some new Jimi licks! Keep on keeping on, Paul!
Mark
Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 06:40:12 (PDT)
Thanks, Paula and Sophie for your good wishes. I'm still feeling lousy, so will call for a dr.'s appt. when the office is open. Maybe he will have a magic pill to make it easier to swallow.I'll keep you informed, but probably not by phone, until my voice comes back.
Ramona
Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 04:12:15 (PDT)
Thanks, Paula and Sophie for your good wishes. I'm still feeling lousy, so will call for a dr.'s appt. when the office is open. Maybe he will have a magic pill to make it easier to swallow.I'll keep you informed, but probably not by phone, until my voice comes back.
Ramona
Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 04:11:58 (PDT)
Thank you Paulala to keep us informed. I hope Ramona will recover very soon and will see an otolaryngologist. Jerome and Vanessa: make sure your grand-mother drink plenty of water, and do not let her use her voice too long! I know you will be good. Have a great time.
Thank you for taking good care of the kids.
Sophie
sophie
Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 03:38:25 (PDT)
What, am I having a conversation with myself? Now Vanessa, Jerome, Melinda, Jessamyn, Dad and I are at the cabin. Ah...the sound of the creek. Poor Mom is in Brevard, very hoarse. We are hoping for a quick recovery and an early morning arrival tomorrow. Mark is en route. And you?
Paulala
Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 18:57:37 (PDT)
Hey Josh! Sorry we missed you. Now we are all sitting in Brevard, having had a great spaghetti supper.
Paula
Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 18:14:32 (PDT)
I'd just like to say that as I was driving to work this morning I saw Melinda and Paula in Paula's car in West Acton, presumably preparing to embark on their journey. Have a great trip!
Josh
Monday, July 26, 2004 at 17:25:21 (PDT)
Made it to Carlisle, PA. Melinda is asleep and Jess is in the Jacuzzi. Me, I am just recording it all for posterity.
Paulala
Monday, July 26, 2004 at 14:36:40 (PDT)
We are here in N.C. waiting for y'all!
Mark
Monday, July 26, 2004 at 07:33:42 (PDT)
Here we come! All packed and ready to go. We will be staying tonight in Carlisle, PA, and on to North Carolina late Tuesday afternoon. Have I already said HURRAY FOR VACATION?
Paula
Monday, July 26, 2004 at 05:09:17 (PDT)
HereI am, in Manhattan Beach, finally close to a computer. We have been having a wonderful weekend celebrating Rex and his 80 years.So much good talk, good food and catching up with cousins, nieces and nephews. Beverly and Barry and Kathi have done a wonderful making everybody welcome and glad to be here.Gracie, the yongest member of our troup, and the leader of the new generation has kept us all amused and amazed.
Steve and Ana left for Disneyland this morning. Kate and Christ will start driving up the coast tomorrow, Becky and entourage will head off for Thousand Oaks sometime tomorrow, then Rex goes back to Hawaii on Tuesday, and for once I will be the last one to leave a party. Flying out late Tuesday, spending 4 hours on a layover in Newark, then, Jill will meet me shortly before noon on Wednesday. I expect that by then Paula and girls and Mark and kids will be there and settled in, and the next part of our summer will begin!
Ramona
Sunday, July 25, 2004 at 22:15:08 (PDT)
Good luck, Mona. How did it go? Melinda has arrived home safely from Japan with LOTS to tell. Today we spend packing up ready for our journey southward. Dad and Mark, hope your trip is going well...sure wish I had thought of taking the Kentucky route. And how about y'all in LA? We sure are all over the place. Good for us. See many of you soon.
Paula
Sunday, July 25, 2004 at 05:46:13 (PDT)
Me and my band will be performing at this today. In 95 degree heat. Wish me luck!
mona
Saturday, July 24, 2004 at 08:01:29 (PDT)
Now at Boonesborough tucked in for the night. Best wishes to the Birthday Boy Bill!
P, M, V & J
Friday, July 23, 2004 at 20:31:48 (PDT)
Now just north of the KY border, and counting. Shooting for 6 PM at Boone's Tavern ...
V, J & M
Friday, July 23, 2004 at 12:02:07 (PDT)
...and now?!
M
Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 18:59:45 (PDT)
And now we are scooting down the NY Thruway, planning to get to Berea tomorrow afternoon!
J, V & M
Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 16:09:37 (PDT)
We are leaving sortly from SCOOT's house to kuntuki
mark, Vanessa and Jerome
Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 09:23:13 (PDT)
open bar @ stingy lulu's 129 saint marks btwn 1st ave & Ave A
free
9-3am
open bar @ stingy lulu's 129 saint marks btwn 1st ave & Ave A
Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 21:54:40 (PDT)
We had a lovely day sailing in Boston Harbor. Now are getting ready for a trampoline show (courtesy of Jerome and Vanessa) and then a barbeque with Amy and Athena. Hurray for family and summer fun.
Paulala
Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 16:19:11 (PDT)
As Vanessessa points out, her adventures will be one wheeled.
Paulala and Vanessessa
Friday, July 16, 2004 at 17:56:42 (PDT)
And now we're not, but we are at Mark and Paula's, ready for a weekend of barbeques, sailing and two wheeled adventure. The fun continues!
Jerome Vanessa and Mark
Friday, July 16, 2004 at 16:10:42 (PDT)
They're here! Mark and the kids got in at about 7:30 last night. The kids were up and ready for breakfast as I was getting ready for work this AM.
Scott
Friday, July 16, 2004 at 05:41:12 (PDT)
just heard from Vanessa. She was already in the vw vanagon. The airplane landed at 2:50 as I tracked on the delta web site. And Vanessa I am sending you an e-mail I hope you read it. ps.
paul
Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 13:00:48 (PDT)
Well, I made it to the airport around noon. Scheduled arrival is 3:00 PM, so we will probably rush out to beat the traffic, and post again when we get to Northampton.
Mark
Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 10:01:29 (PDT)
The plane will arrive at least one hour late. Their first unacompanied flight. We waited 3 hours at "Nice" airport, too long for me not to express any pain. But I know you will take good care of them. Thank you to all of you and have a great summer time.
Sophie
Sophie
Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 03:39:56 (PDT)
And your family will be really happy to see you, and Jerome!!!
Vanessa and Jerome should be taking off in about 45 minutes. I'm 90 miles south of NY City, and turning in for the night. Not a drop of rain the whole way up! I'll keep you posted.
Papa
Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 00:35:56 (PDT)
I am leaving tomorrow morning a little early,but my plane only takes off at 10:45 and the flight is going to be 8hours and 45 min. We are all packed up as well as my unicycle. The time at New York will be 1:45 PM only! My day wiil be long. I am sad to get away from my mum, But I am really happy to go see my familly.
Vanessa
Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 14:49:25 (PDT)
In case there is any confusion, he will be meeting Vanessa and Jerome around noon tomorrow, Thursday. Hopefully, the northeast will be drier and sunnier then.
Ramona
Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 09:34:54 (PDT)
Mark's bags arrived this morning and now, as of 12:15, he is on his way north in the VW camper. He will meet the kids in NY at mid-day and continue on, probably to Northampton first. Let's hope the weather cooperates and that any storms go somewhere else.
Ramona
Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 09:33:13 (PDT)
All's well that ends! Made it to Brevard a la Steven: bagless.
Now off to bed.
Mark
Monday, July 12, 2004 at 22:48:26 (PDT)
Well, I guess I spoke too soon ... Current plans are a departure around 10 PM for Greenville. To be continued ...
Mark
Monday, July 12, 2004 at 16:55:39 (PDT)
It is lunch time in the Carolinas, and Mark is NOT here, due to cancellations brought on by weather conditions up north. Now we (and he) are waiting and hoping. I'll spread the word when he does arrive.
Ramona
Monday, July 12, 2004 at 10:39:33 (PDT)
Thanks, Steve. I come through Seattle every once in awhile (can't go anywhere down south without going through there), so I'll drop you a line if I'm coming your way. I am thrilled with the ticket--Edwards is a good addition. --Kim
Kim Metcalfe Helmar
Monday, July 12, 2004 at 09:46:18 (PDT)
Sad to leave, but always happy to arrive.
Ijust made it on the plane: they said it was full, and with a other people waiting, I thought I would not get on. Much to my surprise, as I was calling Steve and switching to Plan B, I was paged to get on the flight! I got the last seat, and they locked the door behind me.
Now I am in the Newark Airport, taking advantage of the latest gadget Steve and Ana set me up with: a mobile phone that connects my PC to the Internet, and here I am! My next flight to Ashville is looking pretty empty, so, barring an unforseen surprise, I should be in the Carolina's for lunch.
Vanessa, Jerome, where you are?
Mark
Monday, July 12, 2004 at 05:14:58 (PDT)
Yeah, great to see a message from you, Kim. It's almost worth making the trip from Seattle to see you go vote GWB out of office. But alas, circumstances don't permit. But do let me know sometime when you are stopping by Seattle. I'd love to come to the airport and buy you a cup of coffee or something. You can reach me at steve@stylos.net.
I dropped Mark off at the airport a few minutes ago. It's always a little sad when someone leaves. But the good news is that he just called and he is on the plane to Newark. So he should have no problem getting on the flight to Asheville. Have a great time in the Carolina's y'all, and we will see you in a month or so. §
Steve
Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 22:32:08 (PDT)
Good to hear from you, Kim. It should be an exciting time!
mona
Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 09:04:33 (PDT)
I am coming to Boston for the Democratic Convention in a couple of weeks. I'd love to see you. I noticed on the message board that Paul (Panos) is also going to be in town. My brother Jake is also coming. We're delegates from Alaska and will be staying at the Seaport Hotel. For those of you who don't know me I'm Paul Helmar's widow. I know it will be a busy time but I'm staying in the area a few extra days. If you're having any family gatherings let me know and I'll find you. --Kim
Kim Metcalfe Helmar
Friday, July 09, 2004 at 16:36:24 (PDT)
Hang in there Vanessa. I am with you all the way
gp
Thursday, July 08, 2004 at 19:50:58 (PDT)
or is that vive?
Paulala
Thursday, July 08, 2004 at 15:20:17 (PDT)
Viva la Vanessessa!
Paulala
Thursday, July 08, 2004 at 15:19:43 (PDT)
Vanessa, it's not LA grèce, it's LES CHAMPIONS !!!
Papa
Thursday, July 08, 2004 at 12:01:30 (PDT)
Papa,it is not LE grèce it is LA grèce
vanessa
Thursday, July 08, 2004 at 11:58:38 (PDT)
Vanessa and Jerome: Check your email.
Grandmother
Monday, July 05, 2004 at 16:40:36 (PDT)
A happy day for Vanessa, who is still 25% Greek, and has the name, as Greece won the European Championship yesterday 1-0. Vive le Greece!
Mark
Monday, July 05, 2004 at 16:02:26 (PDT)
here is a delayed thank you for all of your birthday wishes, and while I`m at it, thank you for your bon voyages as well. I will probably have more to say later, but for now I just wanted to show my appreciation. Thanks!
melinda
Sunday, July 04, 2004 at 18:12:11 (PDT)
I just got word that Melinda has arrived in Fukuoka, a day and a half after leaving Acton in the dark of night in a limo headed East. I can't wait to hear the details.....
Paula
Saturday, July 03, 2004 at 11:19:50 (PDT)
Happy Fourth of July! Fireworks galore to all! :) Thanks Mona I still remember how to make one! Japan sounds wonderful Melinda-have a safe and exciting trip!
Kim Scott
Saturday, July 03, 2004 at 05:05:09 (PDT)
Bon Voyage, Melinda. Hope you had a great birthday and that your trip to Japan will be all you're anticipating. See you later this month.
Ramona
Friday, July 02, 2004 at 03:47:59 (PDT)
well after dad's prompting ("you're out of it, 'thene") here i am checking in ... big love and hellos to all who's birthday (melinda) i might have missed, didn't meand i didn't think of you though, congratulations to vanessa and i tto can't wait to see you and jerome this summer ... oops gaot to get back to work ... house is coming along slowly but surely, we got the kitchen almost painted and the hideous fifties fake plantation wallpaper down, working on getting pictures to send to mark to post ... love to all
athena
Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at 18:16:55 (PDT)
I'm back home, after 10 days of visiting around Seattle, first with Mona and family, then Pat and Ken, then Steve and Mark. No rain at all. (Was I really in Seattle?) It was a good trip and an uneventful flight back home. Thanks all of you who gave me a bed, drove me around and just made me welcome.
Ramona
Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 20:47:56 (PDT)
21? I guess that lets Mark and Paula off the hook! Have a great one Melinda Rose, and then go out an conquer the World!
Cousin Mark
Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 15:29:32 (PDT)
Happy birthday Melinda!!! You world traveler you. Bring back some great stories and pictures. Looking forward to having you in 'hamp for another schoolyear.
Uncle Scott
Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 14:39:06 (PDT)
Yes, a very Happy Birthday, Melinda Rose!!! 21, and off to yet another continent of Friday. We are all very happy and proud to have you as member of our family, Melinda. Never change, you're perfect now.... §
Steve
Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 05:37:49 (PDT)
Happy Twenty-First Birthday to my amazingly talented, adventurous, witty and kind Melinda Rose. And now, a grown up too! Thank you for all the joy, curiosity and enthusiasm that you bring to my life. I can't wait to see what the next twenty-one years will bring! Love from your
Proud Mama
Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 04:27:25 (PDT)
Oh YEEAAAAAHHH... Papa Scott is passing down the fun of SALSA dancing to the next generations!! I hope everyone is having a great summer... can't wait til the backyard get togethers at Athena's. Happy belated birthday to all the Gemini's in the family...and the Taurus/Gemini cusp.
Pam and Cam
Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 15:22:52 (PDT)
Leo I hope you read this page on your birthday. I wish you the best of days and years. I hope to be in the Boston area during the democratic convention. I really would like to see you. Take good care of yourself. panos
paul
Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 13:56:11 (PDT)
Happiest of birthdays out to Cousin Leo. I hope to catch up with you this time around.
Mark
Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 03:18:05 (PDT)
My Sweetest Vanessasa!
I am sorry for The France, but now you can be Greek, too! Go Greece! Gia Sou!
Papa
Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 03:16:54 (PDT)
Yesterday it was the 1/4 final GREECE FRANCE I was for the France, but I guess that the Creek were better than the france. The Greece won 2-0 and disqualified the france.
Vanessa
Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 02:57:55 (PDT)
Well done to Paul. I hope everything is dried by now and that the summer sun will be with you very soon. Any damage? We are thinking of you as we are watching the euro football tournament between France and Greece! We'll keep you informed on the game's results. Vanessa and Jerome got very good school reports and are looking forward to seeing all of you very soon.
Sophie
Sophie
Friday, June 25, 2004 at 12:33:38 (PDT)
Hello from Gig Harbor, WA. I finally got a chance to catch up on things on The Board. I was suprised to hear about the big flood at 117 Wilson Dr. Glad it stayed out of the basement.As for Seattle, known for its rain: I haven't seen a drop here.
I'm having a good time and I've learned a new game, JOKER. It has somethng in common with Backgammon. I will be with Steve and Mark this weekend. Pat and Ken are fine. We're enjoying doing our usual (which includes a lot of TALKING). Paul, I keep getting a busy on the phone. I'll keep trying. Love to all.
Ramona
Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 08:29:16 (PDT)
Dad, what a great story! I wish I could have seen you in your raincoat, hat and boots, raking through the muck in the middle of the night. What an adventure, and a dry basement! Sounds like hot weather in Seattle...happy spring! Yup, 45 by my count. How does it feel, Mona? Happy birthday to David, and hello to Patsy and Ken. Hope you are having a great time, Mom. And Mark, how are things? I have been chatting on line with your great kids. I have been throwing pots in my new studio...Yippee!
Paula
Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 18:19:45 (PDT)
Right...I think Evangelia is in Kansas City (?), but that's the closest (to OK) relative I know of.
Kimberly...silly girl. I'm 45. (someone give Scott a noogie for me, wouldja?)
Heat wave here in Washington - been near 90 degrees every day for the last week! Mom's at Aunt Pat's. She (Pat) and Ken came up for Dads' Day - great to see them (before they head out to Saipan again!).
Steve, I miss those parties too....think we'll have to rectify the situation!
mona
Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 17:37:55 (PDT)
I also have a hard time believing you are 44, Mona.
Good work on Lake Wilson, Dad. Especially in the middle of the night. I probably would have slept until morning and then checked to see if deep enough to kayak in.
Don't know anyone in OK city.
Scott
Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 09:23:10 (PDT)
boy did it rain last night. It woke me up about midnight and for some reasom I looked at the front yard. It seemed a light was signing and my curiosity led me to explore. It was a reflection of the "lake" in the side yard. I had never seen it that high. I checked the basement and NO water. I got scared it would overflow from the lake so I put on raincoat and boots and hat and made it to the shed where I picked up a rake so I could find the source of the backup. when I got to the intake I found a mound of debry that washed down from the high places and it cloged the drain. Well I kept that clear and it took about a half an hour to drain most of the lake. I went in, took off my rain gear,and checked the basement which was still clear. Thank God for small favors. Panos
paul
Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 07:53:18 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Everyone with a June Birthday. Mona it is hard to believe that you are 44-that means I will be 46 in August. It seems like yesterday we were playing flashlight tag on Montvale. Happy belated. Happy Summer to everyone. It would be great to see everyone. August 14th Jessica is off to Oklahaoma City University to school. Does anyone know if we have any relatives there? It is a great place-especially the tornadoes and warmth of people. Have a great day! :)
Kim Scott
Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 06:14:12 (PDT)
Yeah, Happy Birthday, Big Dave!!! I miss the old birthday parties you and Mona used to have on the Saturday's that came between your birthdays. Hope you are enjoying this nice summer weather. And we hope to get a chance to see you soon....§
Steve
Monday, June 21, 2004 at 12:52:34 (PDT)
It was a great father's day here. Had Camerons paternal grandparents and aunt over for a little barbeque. Also got a few bike rides in.
Which brings us up to.......David Pingree's birthday! Go Dave! Yoodaman. Have Mark buy you a beer for me.
Scott
Monday, June 21, 2004 at 11:03:59 (PDT)
Happy Father's Day, Dad. My goal in life: to be as good of a father as you have been all of these years. We can't thank you enough for your love, guidance and inspiration. Happy Day and many more....§
Steve
Sunday, June 20, 2004 at 08:07:29 (PDT)
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY DAD!!!!! Are you enjoying your peace and quiet?
All quiet here too. We'll have a little bar-b-q here later today, with about 75% of my kids.
Scott
Sunday, June 20, 2004 at 06:48:42 (PDT)
Happy MY Father's Day, Dad. I am happy for the chance to tell you how much I appreciate that I was given you for my Dad. (Perhaps I should be thanking Mom...)I am sorry you are home alone with none of your kids to properly appreciate you in person, but I look forward to seeing you in a month or so. I love you Dad, and thanks for being mine.
Paula
Sunday, June 20, 2004 at 06:06:03 (PDT)
I'm happy to report that Yaya made it here safely and soundly in the wee hours of the night last night.
Today we are waking up to another beautiful morning.
Betsy
Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 08:40:59 (PDT)
i got new socks on
eliyasmom
Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 17:11:53 (PDT)
Thanks, Jacque!
...and thanks to Athena for the phone call and the cheery conversation!
mona
Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 06:53:18 (PDT)
Wanting to wish Mona P. the best birthday ever, for one of the folks I admire the most. Love, Jacque
rubyruby (Jacque)
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 19:24:35 (PDT)
...and you didn't really think I'd get up at 6:16 in the morning, even for a birthing, now did you?? :)
mona
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 14:14:16 (PDT)
Thank you, wonderful family, especially color ful scott rick!!!!, and oh mother who gave me life!
I cut out of work early and plan to do a little work in my own garden on this incredibly fabulous summery day! May you all share in the happiness I feel today!
mona
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 14:11:02 (PDT)
So, in that case that Mona still has approximately five hours to enjoy being 44. Enjoy, Mona. And I'll be celebrating your birthminute at 3:16 pdt this afternoon....§
Steve
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 10:17:54 (PDT)
Actually, the birthday girl was not born at 6:16 military time, but closer to suppertime than breakfast. So she won't have to worry about getting up early to celebrate the minute. But then, why not? Make it a long and happy special day!
Ramona
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 10:04:08 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Little Middle. That does have a nice ring to it, doesn't it? I hope you like the perfect weather that has been delivered to you, weatherwise. 6:16 a.m. edt, eh? I guess we will all have to get up pretty early to celebrate your birthday minute next year. Or would that be birthminute? I hope that this is a great year for you and your family, Mona....§
Steve
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 07:34:10 (PDT)
(((((MONA)))))
Wake up sleepyhead, it's your BIRTHDAY!!
It must be a very special time of year out there in Pingreeville, with all these convergent celebrations. Wish I was there to share it with you. At least you have half of the (Paul and Ramona) Stylos kids there. Still not a voting majority though, so don't get any ideas. Enjoy, little middle sister!
Scott
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 06:17:26 (PDT)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MONA. Hope you have a wonderful day of celebration, congratulations, and salutations. Besides that, eat, drink and be merry. Presents would be nice too. Love from your big sister,
Paula
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 04:50:05 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Mona Lee, who was born at 6:16 on 6/16. Mona,I hope you get to do something memorable today. (Maybe learn to ride a unicycle?). I expect to help you celebrate your birthday--and David's--this weekend, so let the good times roll. Your Mama
Ramona
Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 04:28:47 (PDT)
If I knew I forgot. Melissa has been practicing on a friend's unicycle. It looks hard.
Scott
Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 15:46:48 (PDT)
If I knew I forgot. Melissa has been practicing on a friend's unicycle. It looks hard.
Scott
Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 15:46:40 (PDT)
Doesn't Scott know that Vanessa brought her unicycle with her last year--or was it the year before--and even rode it in the 4th of July festivities?
Ramona
Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 14:54:24 (PDT)
Uh huh. Welcome back Markimoo. Warm wishes to Bev and Dave, and congrats to Vanessa. Are you learning to ride a unicycle too, like Melissa?
Scott
Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 11:25:41 (PDT)
Welcome back, Mark.
Paula
Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 09:17:30 (PDT)
"I'm Busted", but I'm safe and sound and on the ground!
Mark
Monday, June 14, 2004 at 14:20:21 (PDT)
And the same to Davey, who shares his mom's birthday. I look forward to seeing you both in July.
Ramona
Monday, June 14, 2004 at 09:07:22 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Beverly!
mona
Monday, June 14, 2004 at 06:49:56 (PDT)
What a glorious Sunday. Beautiful weather, went for a motorcycle ride, threw some pots, made white chocolate sorbet with chocolate chips, and hung out with Melinda. Life is good.
Paula
Sunday, June 13, 2004 at 14:55:10 (PDT)
Packing my bags, getting ready to "Hit the Road, Jack", and missing Ray already.
Weary Wanderer
Friday, June 11, 2004 at 03:55:29 (PDT)
Three cheers for Vanessa!
Ramona
Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 15:22:59 (PDT)
Thank you Sophie and Vanessessa for my birthday wishes. It is never too late to say happy birthday. And my BIG congratulations to you Vanessa. Your hard work has certainly paid off. How is the unicycling going? I can't wait to see you and Jeromeo this summer.
Paulala
Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 14:18:16 (PDT)
And congratulations to you Vanessassa!!! I knew you would ace the test. I hope you are as proud of yourself as I am of you. It will be very nice to see you this summer. I hope you can come to Seattle. And I hope you are enjoying the nice weather....Congratulations again...§
Steve
Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 12:18:19 (PDT)
I did not have time to say a happy birthday to paulala:happy birthday Paulala!!
Happy anniversary Grand mother and Grand father!!
vanessassa
Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 12:01:07 (PDT)
So many good news, first of all Happy birthday to a great aunt: Paulala, congratulations to Jilian and a good anniversay to Ramona and Paul.
Furthermore, I am very proud to announce that Vanessa has successfully passed her test to get into JUNIOR HIGH in the anglo-american section of the international Center of Valbonne. I have never seen her getting so involved with her homework and she is so clever! Jerome and Vanessa will take a IQ test soon. They are both looking forward to see all of you very soon.
Love
SOPHIE
SOPHIE
sophie
Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 09:31:13 (PDT)
On to summer plans. As of today, I think Melinda, Jess and I will be in North Carolina from July 26 through August 7. Anyone joining us?
Paula
Tuesday, June 08, 2004 at 16:17:02 (PDT)
Thanks for the congratulatory messages. We had a very good anniversary. (Yes, it does seem impossible that it was 5 years ago that we were all cavorting around Paula's back yard. Time does funny things. . . )Today we had dinner at the Pisgah Inn on the Blue Ridge Parkway, a spot that must have one of the best views in the world. And good food, too! Then we took a walk in the forest. Paula, tell us more about the "stroll of the heifers". And Steve, do send a picture of Jillian as a graduate.
Ramona
Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 18:20:26 (PDT)
Me too! Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad. What an accomplishment...a union that produced us! Mark and I celebrated our 28th anniversary yesterday...he in Boston at a Gala Event (in a tuxedo) and me in Vermont at a cow event (though I was not in a cow suit as some were). I think this is why I like June so much; so many things to celebrate. Congratulations to Jillian on her graduations. Good to have Steve here for a few hours. Happy Spring to us all.
Paula
Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 06:55:29 (PDT)
And a happy fifth anniversary of your fiftieth anniversary, Mom and Dad. It is hard to beleive that it has been almost five years since we all got together to celebrate that on that hot Boston summer day. I hope the next 55 are as happy and productive as the last 55. We are all glad that you got married and had us.
Steve
Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 06:22:26 (PDT)
Greetings from Boston. It's kind of a whirlwind trip. Leigh and I arrived last night to watch Jillian graduate from high school today. Leigh is up in Marblehead and I am in Acton. Always nice to see everyone even if it is only for a few hours. We leave early tomorrow morning, and I will get almost a full day of work in. Jillian looks great and happy and we are all proud of her. Perhaps we will post pictures of her in her red graduation gown. Spring is such a nice time of the year here, but I guess that it is a nice time of the year everywhere....
Steve
Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 06:18:37 (PDT)
Welcome home, Mom and Dad. Glad all is well. (We enjoyed having Dad here.) Tomorrow Melinda and I are going to Brattleboro to see the "Strolling of the Heifers". Vermont's answer to Spain. Wish we could take you all with us!
Paula
Friday, June 04, 2004 at 16:26:05 (PDT)
We just got home from Ohio. A smooth trip down. Things are fine here, no flooded basement or anything. Have a good trip to Boston, Steve, and my congratulations to Jillian on her graduation.
Ramona
Friday, June 04, 2004 at 15:29:43 (PDT)
Dad left here early this morning. He should be getting to Ohio any time now.
Scott
Thursday, June 03, 2004 at 14:11:01 (PDT)
You'll see me if you venture west! The nursery is going to keep me busy through the summer. And my band was just invited to play at a cool local festival on July 24, for anyone interested in traveling out this way - that would be a good time - great weather and a chance to hear The Overheads, as well. The kids are stoked, cause some pretty fine local bands will be there - they're even bragging on me! -- too weird...
mona
Thursday, June 03, 2004 at 06:58:01 (PDT)
Thank you, all my brethren and sistren. I had a lovely birthday. Melinda filled the house with red flowers, helped me give away my traditional "as many pieces of clothing as I am years old", cook and eat some great food, and initiate my pottery studio. Life is as it should be. Hope to see ALL of you this summer, right? Love from me.......
Paulala
Thursday, June 03, 2004 at 05:04:08 (PDT)
I raise my glass to my lovely sister Paula! Thank you for all you bring to all of us. You're an inspiration and a real gift...rock on big sis! May you have many many more happy returns of this day. I love you,
mona
Wednesday, June 02, 2004 at 16:48:16 (PDT)
And a Happy Birthday to Paulala from frere Steve. I hope you ARE taking the day off and that you DO go have dinner at the Hamptons (well at least the Northhamptons) with your father and siblings. Whatever you do, I'm sure you will make the best of it. It will be nice to see you this weekend, I'll give you your spankings then. §
Steve
Wednesday, June 02, 2004 at 06:09:48 (PDT)
I just didn't want to tbe the first! Red Lobster anyone?
Happy Birthday Paulalalala!
Frere Mark
Wednesday, June 02, 2004 at 05:33:46 (PDT)
Hey, where is everybody? Isn't today someone's birthday? I guess I get to be the first to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAULALA!!! I bet you are taking the day off and hanging out with Dad. You should come out to 'hamp and do a birthday dinner with us!
Frere Scott
Wednesday, June 02, 2004 at 05:30:48 (PDT)
Had a fun time in New York. Thanks to Jeff and aunt Diana for the hospitality. Now back here at work. Had the pleasure of Dad's company at lunch. He is planning on coming out again tomorrow for dinner.
Scott
Tuesday, June 01, 2004 at 12:43:13 (PDT)
And I'm writing from NYC...drove down for the weekend to visit Jeff who's doing an internship at IBM for the summer. Liss and Pam are here too...they are off at a comedy show. Great weekend here so far. Plan to get down here some more during the summer.
Hope it's going well there Mom. And hope to see you soon Dad.
Scott
Sunday, May 30, 2004 at 19:59:52 (PDT)
I'm writing from the public library in Centerville, Ohio. Things are good here. Paul is in MA somewhere. Paula has my telephone number at Aunt Evelyn's and, as usual, can probably tell you how either of us can be reached. We'll be home sometime next week.
Ramona
Saturday, May 29, 2004 at 08:03:08 (PDT)
A One Valerita Cluck,was pregnant with the child of the spirit of James Dean,the actor,who passed in a car crash on Semptember 30,1055.She miscarried a few days ago.His soul has since moved on to re-incarnate.
Carrie M.
Friday, May 28, 2004 at 08:58:44 (PDT)
Any One Going to be in greece 04 Summer games?I would love to be there????????
Beth&Greg Straley
Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 19:02:19 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Andrea! Sorry I missed it. Congratulations on your upcoming retirement. And welcome to Thea! Fairhaven in July, sounds lovely. I'll be working away in July, I might make it to the east coast in August. I'll be there in early June for Jillian's high school graduation. And in L.A. at the end of July for Rex's eightieth. Perhaps we should all plan to get together for Paul's eightieth in '05. Hard to believe that Jane will be one already. Where does the time go? §
Steve
Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at 07:47:12 (PDT)
Things are wonderful here. I will be 'retiring' from Sun at the end of June after 10 great years. I look forward to spending more time with the girls. Jane will be 1 tomorrow. Time really does fly and I don't want to miss out. We'll be spending the month of July in Fairhaven. We can't wait!
Andrea
Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at 06:56:27 (PDT)
Melinda is home, safe and sound. Ahhh.
Paula
Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 17:55:54 (PDT)
And a HAPPY BIRTHDAY from me too, Andrea. Please give us some news...how are you all doing?
Cousin Paula
Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 17:40:18 (PDT)
Yes, Andrea, Happy Birthday indeed! Good to see a message from you, Thea. Keep those messages coming, both of you!
Ramona
Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 13:31:51 (PDT)
Andrea
Happy Birthday
Love Thea,Caitlin,Robert,Greg,JOhn
Thea
Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 10:58:03 (PDT)
I wish you a VERRY HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jessamyn
Vanessa
Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 11:01:05 (PDT)
Happy Birthday, Jess!!! Greetings from California. I'm here at a conference. Hopefully we will run into you somewhere this summer. I hope that Vermont is working well for you and you life is unfolding precisely as you would have it. Love from all of us...
Steve
Friday, May 21, 2004 at 19:21:25 (PDT)
Oh my goodness! I got a mail, my computer woke me, and I see I forgot to wish. So, Happy Birthday! Now back to bed ...
Mark
Friday, May 21, 2004 at 18:58:05 (PDT)
(((((jessamyn o jessamyn))))) ~ love ya sweetie!!
auntie
Friday, May 21, 2004 at 18:55:33 (PDT)
Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear Jessamyn, 24-year-old-granddaughter-of-mine, Happy Birthday to you!!
Ramona
Friday, May 21, 2004 at 09:35:39 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Jessamyn Z.S.A.!! It doesn't look like I'll be able to make it up there tonight, but hope to see you soon. Party on!
Scott
Friday, May 21, 2004 at 05:17:26 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to my wonderful Jessamyn. Mark and I are driving up to Vermont to help her celebrate with several of her friends, and hopefully an aunt and uncle as well. Thank you, Jess, for the joy and excitement you bring to my life. Hope this year is spectacular for you.
Love from your proud Mama
Friday, May 21, 2004 at 03:19:02 (PDT)
peter I had you down for the 23 may. I quess my dates dont match the persons. in any event I hope you had a good day and look forward to joining you in the ninth decade next year. take care and will see you soon
paul
Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 09:16:30 (PDT)
well happy gay wedding day here in massachusetts! and happy 50th brown v board of education too for that matter ... and yes, if all goes as planned, it looks like we will get the House! the Kitty May House we've been calling it, since she lived there her whole ninetytwo years, and smoke about a million cigarettes there ... i'm over at paula's where we've made strides toward studiodom, notably by moving the treadmill upstairs ... i'm headed back to northampton to put on an outfit and see if i can get on t.v. by being part of the celebration in front of the courthouse. Happy spring! ps mona and mom -- i look forward to talking to you both on the phone and sorry i haven't called yet, another crazy week as you can imagine!
athena
Monday, May 17, 2004 at 04:20:15 (PDT)
Thanks, Scott. My last day is June 30. I start teaching a graduate business class on Monday, go to the Global Healthcare Conference, my new interest, first week of June in DC.
Melinda comes back next Tuesday, May 25, stays for a month or so, and then is back off to Japan for three weeks in July.
We are getting out the motorcycles--must be spring is here for good.
Mark Allan
Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 08:07:53 (PDT)
Finally got a chance to see the inside of Athena and Amy's (soon to be) new house: it has a lot of character and charm; unspoiled, as advertised. Needs a lot of cleaning up, but hey, who doesn't. And a backyard just made for parties. Get those horseshoes and badminton rackets ready.
Good luck on your job search Mark A. (or as much luck as you want, in any case).
Scott
Friday, May 14, 2004 at 13:24:09 (PDT)
Where are you all? Not much to report from here....Melinda returns in 12 days, but who is counting? Mark is in high gear on his job/occupation/vocation search. Jess invited me to a beautiful Mother's Day concert (her Women's Chorus). Me, I am moving forward with my pottery studio.
Paula
Thursday, May 13, 2004 at 16:12:41 (PDT)
It's the morning after. The morning after Mother's Day, that is, and I am still glowing from all the greetings and tributes sent in various ways: some posted on the web site, and some delivered by telephone or the mail carrier. And including some live and growing things delivered by UPS. I am one lucky mother(and grandmother)and I love you all.
Ramona
Monday, May 10, 2004 at 03:00:17 (PDT)
And Happy Mother's Day to MY Mother. This time from California. I spent a day in SF then a another driving down the coast to Big Sur, with a stop at Pebble Beach. I had many nice thoughts of my mother and of the great family that she raised. Wishing you the best....
Steve
Sunday, May 09, 2004 at 22:26:15 (PDT)
And here all the while I thought I had the best of all possible Moms!! (((((siblings))))) ~ I love you Mom ~ rock on!
mona
Sunday, May 09, 2004 at 11:52:38 (PDT)
Yay, Mom!!!
# 4
Sunday, May 09, 2004 at 10:03:32 (PDT)
Happy Mother's day to the best of all possible mothers. Mine! I love you Mom.
Paula
Sunday, May 09, 2004 at 04:54:42 (PDT)
Naki I had you down for the 17th of may but I want you to have a happy birthday anyway - and a lot more too. I hope things go well for you and Lee and I hope to see you this summer. Till then take real good care of yourselves. We never celabrated birthays on Dover street so make up for it. love from your buddy
paul
Saturday, May 08, 2004 at 13:23:36 (PDT)
Here we go again...whatever happened to the famous and beloved Doug Sheprowwwwwww and Stefffffffffff?!!?
Hope they read this !
All the best!
.
Arnon Palty
Saturday, May 08, 2004 at 09:32:28 (PDT)
This week I mailed plants to Fertile, Iowa; Snowflake, Arizona; and Brevard, North Carolina. And Black Dirt, somewhere or other. And Truth or Consequences.
mona
Friday, May 07, 2004 at 17:47:11 (PDT)
Watch out! My motorcycle is summer ready and on the road!
Paulala
Friday, May 07, 2004 at 16:38:31 (PDT)
Huh-oh, this time it disappeared and then posted itself, though I wasn't ready. . .
What I was going to say was, that since no one seems to have any exciting (or other) news to report, we can just comment on the trivia of the week. Here is mine:
I got an order for a book on depresion from someone whose email address started with "sadsack". Then I sent a book on Islam and World Peace to someone whose first name was JIHAD. Today I got an order from someone in Germany whose real name is Kimberly Clarke. She sounded like an American, so I just wondered if she was so embarassed with a name like that she ran off to Germany.
Now, it's your turn.
Ramona
Friday, May 07, 2004 at 16:17:01 (PDT)
I started this posting and it disappeared, so if two of them eventually show up, blame it on the technology, not on me.
Ramona
Friday, May 07, 2004 at 16:11:02 (PDT)
Jeff is probably too busy having fun with Liss (and taking a final exam as we speak) to read the messages, but he will read them eventually. I just got back late last night; would like to have stayed in Pittsburgh for a few more days but alas I have to work. I had a good conference in Pgh, but not enough play time. Went to an open mike improv theater on Friday night...Liss got to go onstage to play a dead body puppet. Jeff has a new digital SLR camera...canon rebel...just like the one Mark Allan was going to buy (did he get it?). Liss flies back to MA next weekend.
Jeff's Dad
Monday, May 03, 2004 at 05:47:35 (PDT)
(((((JEFF)))))
mona
Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 20:40:51 (PDT)
Jeff still stops by here? Happy Birthday, if you do!
Mark
Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 16:12:07 (PDT)
Yes, a happy birthday to Aunt Helen as well.
Paula
Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 11:37:22 (PDT)
You go, Jeff, 23 and going strong! Hope you had a great trip to Austria and that it was all that you thought it would be. And that you have a nice visit with your Dad and your sister and a great year. I'd say it was about time for another HCI conference in the Pacific Northwest, wouldn't you? And bring your Dad with you. We're proud to have you in the family, Jeff.
Steve
Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 09:58:25 (PDT)
Jeff, Twenty-three? Wow! I'm sure you're having a good day. Now surprise us and post a message one of these days. Today would be fine. It was good seeing you at Christmas. Have a good 24th year.
Ramona
Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 08:42:54 (PDT)
Nani WE miss you Happy Birthday
Greg&Beth Straley
Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 06:26:34 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to little JEFFREY! (and don't forget that I was there to help you safely into this world...or at least to document it) I do believe you are 23 today, and that you are celebrating there with your Dad and Melissa.....good for you. So, tell us all about it? Have a great day.
Love from your auntie Paulala
Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 04:24:45 (PDT)
Oh yeah...I meant to ask: your dad did tell you who Sweet Melissa is, didn't he? I mean, like, that it's from the song Sweet Melissa....great song.
How appropriate!
mona
Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 16:58:37 (PDT)
(((((Melissa)))))
...I'm so tickled you noticed! I hope it comes out right, and that it brings you a smile!!
mona
Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 16:56:11 (PDT)
I relayed Melissa some birthday messages from y'all when I talked with her on the phone last night. She wanted to know if there was a message in color from Mona. (sigh) How about a late color message Mona to bring a little joy to a young girls heart?
Scott
Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 14:15:58 (PDT)
Happy Birthday Liss!! I'm here in beautiful Pitsburgh, waiting for you to join me in a couple of days. Also waiting for Jeff to get back from Vienna where he is at a conference, so we can celebrate all the birthday children. Happy birthday to you too Al. You should throw another party sometime.
Scott
Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 15:33:21 (PDT)
Add my good wishes to all the others, Melissa. I was there when you emerged into this world and it was a very special day, not just for you, but for many of us.
And happy birthday, also, to Alex, who is a few more than sixteen. Alex, if you ever read this page, let us know and we'll shower you will good wishes.
Ramona
Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 13:27:48 (PDT)
happy birthday to melissa, who is an inspiration to us all!
athena
Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 07:34:24 (PDT)
Happy Birthday to Melissa! I hope this next year, your seventeenth, is even better than the sixteen that have come before. And I hope that we get a chance to visit this summer or sometime soon....
Steve
Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 07:19:48 (PDT)
Happy birthday wishes to Sweet Melissa!!
And I hope your dreams come true, athena! You sure deserve it~
mona
Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 06:41:20 (PDT)
We wish you a happy 16 birthday!!
Vanessa&Jerome
Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 02:30:11 (PDT)
A Happy Birthday to Melissa, who, if I count correctly, is sweet sixteen today! Wishing you the happiest (and sumnniest) of birthdays. It would be wonderful if you would take a moment and let us all know what you are up to these days. Hope you have a great day, and a great year.
Love from Auntie Paula
Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 02:24:23 (PDT)
exciting news flash! i found a house i want to buy in northampton! it's relativiely cheap for in town (around the corner from hawley street) and it has a big back yard that abuts woods, the dyke (no joke)(or: as many jokes as you like) and cornfields. it was owned by a woman named kitty may who lived there for her entire ninety years and is now for sale by her grandson who miraculously considers it a burden (okay it needs some work) and is only asking 200,000 (a veritable steal in this town). It has three bedrooms and a big attic, a very well established garden (including grape arbor) and an actual coal/gas/wood burning stove (coal scuttle in basement). we're hoping to put an offer in when we "officially" see it this weekend, which is where you could potentially come in. I didn't think i would find something this fast, and so haven't yet saved much for the downpayment. so don't be surprised to get a phone call from little sister begging and pleading and promising all manner of good times in our huge backyard. Really. Every little bit helps. Repayment to your specifications. I never wanted anything so much in my life. and i think it's going to work. and i can't wait to have you all over to work on it i mean visit. more later from
soon to be homeowner athena the shameless
Monday, April 26, 2004 at 21:15:39 (PDT)
welcome home to all my well travelled brethren ! i'm glad everyone and their luggage mad it safe. i've been very busy with spring and various jobs, and yesterday we threw a fiftieth birthday kind-of-a-surprise party for my good friend linda shaw to which many dignitaries up to and including the mayor of northampton came (every body loves linda shaw!) and people gamely hung around our burgeoning garden in spite of the damp chill (well, at least they hung around outside while the mayor was there), then they all came inside to get warm and eat of the many delicious dishes (mostly amy's) (note to scott (and family) -- leftover pad thai ...) and we sang the theme from hawaii 5-0h as a birthday song. I'm really glad everyone has had such exciting travels and that those of us who stayed home are having some good excitement too. Mona i can't wait to hear about your gig, and your new garden too. Good health to betsy, and all her kin (that's us!)
athena
Monday, April 26, 2004 at 07:59:13 (PDT)
Paul arrived home exactly on schedule. He reports that the trip was long, but it was worth it. No luggage was left behind he says he had a great meal on the plane!
Ramona
Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 20:37:18 (PDT)
Welcome home, Paula and family. I'll call you soon for all the details. I'll be leaving in a few hours to drive to Greenville, SC to pick up your dad. We're having great weather, too. Perfect for yard sales.
Ramona
Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 13:33:46 (PDT)
Home again, safe and sound. Lovely to see Melinda, and London. The London Eye is like a huge ferris wheel, but it takes 30 minutes for a complete revolution, with 25 people per capsule. Amazing.
And Jamie Remar was in my class.
New zip codes in Newton, huh? Do tell.
Oh, and spring has officially arrived in Acton. Yipee!
Paula
Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 12:25:09 (PDT)
The last of the Visitors are on their way home!
Those Left Behind
Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 07:01:21 (PDT)
I knew both Liza and Katy Remar... Liza was in the class of 70 and Katy in the class of 68. See, it's not a small world, just a big neighborhood...§
Steve
Friday, April 23, 2004 at 07:51:21 (PDT)
What's the London Eye?
In the blast from the past department, I met a gal from Newton at the nursery yesterday: one of the Remar clan - Liza. We had quite an interesting talk...seemes Michael is now a surgeon in a town outside of Nashua N.H.
Also, did you know, Newton has had it's zip codes changed?!
Have a great day, all!
mona
Friday, April 23, 2004 at 06:50:15 (PDT)
Our last day in London, and the weather is perfect! Sunny and dry. We spent the morning wandering through the markets, came here (Melinda's flat) for another lovely lunch, and now we are off to see more sights. Tonight we have reservations on the London Eye, then perhaps dinner and dancing at a Greek restaurant. Tomorrow morning we head back across the pond. Ah, vacation.
Paula
Friday, April 23, 2004 at 06:14:26 (PDT)
I'm glad the sun is shining on you and grandfather, Vanessa. I already miss you all very much. And I'm sure the sun will shine soon in London. My luggage finally arrived yesterday, so my days are sunnier, too. §
Steve
Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 11:45:14 (PDT)
Wednesday in London. More walking, more rain, and more of lovely Melinda's company. We have gone to some fun eating establishments, seen Buckingham Palace, visited museums and pottery shops, hopped on and off the tube many times, and are still having a great time. The sun is sure to come out tomorrow, as it always is in France.
Paula
Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 11:16:10 (PDT)
Steve, any word on your luggage?
Ramona
Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 06:38:37 (PDT)
Every body left france, but not grand-father. We are still having fun. Here in france the sun is almost alwais up.
Vanessa
Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 05:04:10 (PDT)
Alas, we are home safe and sound. But guess what, no luggage! They won't tell me where it is this time, only that it did not get on the plane in Amsterdam. I guess the three hour layover wasn't long enough. Other than the luggage, it was a great trip. Many thanks to those who made it possible. Now, to bed....§
Steve & Ana
Sunday, April 18, 2004 at 12:48:50 (PDT)
No adventures here, just had my first chance to have a fire in the back yard yesterday...I'm carving out a spot for my own woodland garden, inspired by the "Garden In Spring" class I took at work last week. This weekend is my first chance to catch my breath since I started work in Feb...now taxes are behind me, as is the annual Gig, and the first half of the Spring Rush at the nursery.
They've got me doing customer data entry, and I've been noticing some things: last month most of our plants were going to places like North Carolina and Virginia. Last week it was to places like New Jersey and Massachusetts (yes, a couple to Newton!) and Maine, and even Alaska!!
Betsy got her Learner's Permit and Paul is now running track! Miranda had a bad sore throat and went to the Dr, convinced it was Strep. Their tests were negative, and they wouldn't give her anything for the pain, so she suffered for a while, till big Mama got on the phone and got them to at do something!! They prescribed antibiotics...3 days later the results from the 'other' lab came back, and yes, it's strep. Harumph.
I hope some of you will come out to visit this way, this summer! My bower is taking shape: you should see it!!! I mean it.
mona
Sunday, April 18, 2004 at 08:25:55 (PDT)
Welcome there, Steve and Ana. Melinda met us in London and escorted us to our hotel. We walked everywhere today (yes, in the rain) and are now drying off and sitting in her dorm room. And she is going to make us supper! A fine flight, and great company. Will post more as our adventures unfold
Paula
Sunday, April 18, 2004 at 08:02:21 (PDT)
Well, we are in Amsterdam waiting to get on the plane to Seattle. Another great trip comes to a close. No matter how long we stay, it never seems long enough. Special thanks to Vanessa, who got up at 5:00 this morning to take us to the airport with her Papa, and to all who made the trip a pleasant one. §
Steve & Ana
Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 23:57:21 (PDT)
We are leaing at FIVE in the morning... We don't want to for two reasons: Its TO early and we DON'T want to leave! We are going to a restaraunt soon... My papa will leave a message later i'm sure, I'm gonna go! -Ana and (maybe) her papa
Ana and my Papa
Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 11:51:12 (PDT)
Bon Voyage to Paula and Mark Allan, who have left to join Melinda in London. That means half of our family of 8 (and about half of the grandchildren)are out of the country! Next year it is our turn, Scott, Mona and Athena.
We stay-at-homes welcome regular (or at least frequent) check-ins, so don't forget us.
Ramona
Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 03:28:44 (PDT)
Welcome to France Paul,
Yesterday, the fondator of the free software foundation from MIT gave a conference nearby if you are interested you can consult the following web site:
http://www.fsf.org/home.html
See you soon
Sophie
sophie
Friday, April 16, 2004 at 03:46:49 (PDT)
Thanks for the play-by play description Dad! It's almost as good as being there. Let's hear it for Steve's generosity and Mark's savoir faire! I hope you got a chance to tell your Pope joke ("I don't know who that guy with the hat is, but the guy standing next to him is Joe")
I ate at Durgin Park in Boston yesterday - it's just like I remember it from 40 years ago.
Scott
Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 14:05:21 (PDT)
Wow!
Ramona
Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 03:21:45 (PDT)
here I sit looking at the board,hoping I do not make a mistake in typing and wanting to be communicative. we just (about an hour ago) got back and it is raining in Juan Les Pins.Thanks to the generosity of Steve and to Mark's savoir faire we found a road to Rome and it was spectacular. We found Melinda Rose on the way and what a joy it was to have her with us. What did we do in Rome you ask? Well the first stop was the hotel since we got there late and it was a very nice place and was one of the very nice things Steve provided us with. But after breakfast the fun began. We found the river tever (which I thought the tigress ran through Rome) and drove north to the vatican. Boy was there a lot of people there and you had to be screened to get into the square. After we made ir we were milling around the huge crowd and looked up at the platform in front of the church (St.Peters) and saw what looked like a string of brides waiting in an apparent line.As poeple filed by we got a glimpse of a man seated wearing a white hat (later we saw the white robe also) Of course it turned out to be the pope (pont. maxinus as the signs told us) blessing the newly weds. As he was wheeled into his vehicle the crowd rose, cheered and scrambled for a place along the path to get a closer glims of him. Not knowing what was going on we missed it but I think Mark got a distant picture of him. After all that excitement we got into a huge line ( it was how we spent a lot of time) and got to climb to the top of the cathedral. Steve and I took the elevator for the first 2 hundred stairs, and then walked up the nest 323. I just barely made it and was really weasing when I got there. It really was impressive and I guessed by the work it must have taking half the populace must have been involved in the structure and thousands of artists in the art work. After seeing all this we desended to the basement of the basilica and saw what was advertised as St Peters tomb and the resting place ot some other popes. Then Steve Melinda Mark and I decided to make our was to the coloseum. It was further than I could walk ( we did a ton of that) so a taxi brought us there. Another huge line and wait but we finally got in and I was embodied with the images of lions and gladiators doing battle The place was so huge I do not see how spectators could get a view of what was going on. But I guess they did. Perhaps the other half of the populace was involve in buildinf this grand and at the time magnificent ediface. We returned be taxi ti where we parked the cars and Mark took off trying to Melinda to where she was suposed to be but that is another story.
paul
Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 02:06:50 (PDT)
Nothing noteworthy is happening here, but it's about time for some word from the European travelers, so Steve, or Mark, or Paul or Melinda, write and bring us up to date.
Ramona
Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at 15:01:16 (PDT)
Well, the news from here is that it turns out that Easter and the Monday after are pretty big holidays over here. Everything is closed and all the people are walking on the promenades looking at each other and at us. We are going to pay our respects to Easter by heading south(east) to Rome. We are going to stop and see Melinda on the way and maybe take her with us. So, that's the news and the weather. §
Steve
Monday, April 12, 2004 at 04:32:27 (PDT)
Give us the vacation news from Antibes! Please.
Paula
Monday, April 12, 2004 at 03:47:24 (PDT)
Announcing the arrival of Jillian and Dad to Antibes. One of them brought the beautiful weather with them. Happy Easter everyone, and happy (egg) hunting....§
Steve
Sunday, April 11, 2004 at 02:57:34 (PDT)
He's Riviera-bound.
Ramona
Saturday, April 10, 2004 at 12:30:42 (PDT)
Well, my luggage to seem to have arrived no worse for wear. And so did the sun. Beautiful Saturday in Antibes to welcome Jillian who comes this afternoon and Dad who comes tomorrow. I think we are going to go to Italy to visit with Melinda on Tuesday. Hope all is well across the pond.
Steve
Saturday, April 10, 2004 at 03:59:10 (PDT)
Steve, you're not in a bad place to replenish your wardrobe.
Ramona
Friday, April 09, 2004 at 03:32:58 (PDT)
What well traveled clothes Steve has. I wonder if they are doing any sight-seeing in Tokyo.
Paulala
Friday, April 09, 2004 at 03:18:36 (PDT)
All of my Papa's cloths are in tokyo... Along with a little green man... bye!
Ana
Friday, April 09, 2004 at 01:12:13 (PDT)
Steve, what is it about you and your luggage? Tokyo? Wish I was there enjoying the sun and family with you. Do keep us posted so we can enjoy from afar.
Paula
Thursday, April 08, 2004 at 11:29:12 (PDT)
Greetings from Antibes.... We are here safe and sound, at least most of us. Missing in action is my large suitcase. Again. At least this time we know where it is. Tokyo. Oh well, everything else worked out fine and we are glad to be here and looking forward to having the others arrive, one by one. We'll keep you posted...§
Steve & Ana
Thursday, April 08, 2004 at 10:12:23 (PDT)
Greetings from Amsterdam. We made the long part of the trip, and are now in town waiting to go back to the airport to make the connection to Nice. We'll be there this afternoon.
Happy Birthday to Cameron! Sorry we are late. Hope it was great and that you got all that you wished for.
More later...§
Steve & Ana
Thursday, April 08, 2004 at 01:33:58 (PDT)
Yes, bon voyage. Are you going to see my little Melinda? Perhaps our paths will cross. We will be in London 4/17 thru 4/24. Happy trails!
Paula
Wednesday, April 07, 2004 at 17:05:33 (PDT)
Bon voyage to Steve and Ana on your way to France. I wish you a safe and enjoyable journey. Keep in touch.
Ramona
Wednesday, April 07, 2004 at 10:17:20 (PDT)
My little friend cameron I hope you had a happy birthday and have a great year from your good friend buddy. I will see you this summer to give you your five wacks. Till then be good. You are my kind of guy.
paul
Tuesday, April 06, 2004 at 20:14:01 (PDT)
Cameron, if you're reading this, shame on you! Get away from the computer and go outside and play. Above all, have a happy birthday!
Ramona
Tuesday, April 06, 2004 at 17:59:15 (PDT)
HAPPY FIFTH BIRTHDAY, CAMERON SCOTT!
Love, Great Auntie Paulala
Tuesday, April 06, 2004 at 16:04:48 (PDT)
Way to go, Melinda, you worldly young lady you. I hope little old Northampton isn't too boring for you when you get back here. Would love to see some pictures.
After work I'm going to go wish Cameron a happy birthday - I will pass along wishes from all of you. And give him his musical card and Power Ranger Dyno-Thunder action figure (don't tell).
Liss and I will be in Pittsburgh for Jeff's birthday (May 2) as well as a pathology conference around the same time. Also would like to make it to NC this summer, not sure when exactly.
Scott
Tuesday, April 06, 2004 at 11:17:01 (PDT)
happy belated birthday to pam, and congatulations on a fun dounding trip to melinda, i'm glad you had such a good time
athena
Sunday, April 04, 2004 at 21:40:46 (PDT)
there is nothing like casually browsing the messageboard and finding one's name posted all over it. It is wonderful to have so many caring relatives, speaking of which... I am especially thankful, at present, to those who have made this trip so personal, so exciting, and of course I am always grateful for a little pampering. Jie and i started off in brussels, visiting with sandra, pierre and their children, and i think here i should mention bilou, the music, the house, the food and especially the people were far more than i had hoped for. and then we went on to nancy's with her collection of treasures, more good food, wonderful view (can the sound of birds singing count as part of a view?) and wonderful stories of her travels. This was followed by a last minute trip to cologne (or more accurately neuss)where we met more of marks friends from brussels. all i can say is the audrey was one of the most kind hearted people i have ever met, and of course there was aelx, and the children. We have spent the past four nights here with dagmar and volkmar. this included more pampering, more delicious food, and i must say a wonderful tour of hamburg. I feel as though i would have missed so much of it if not for them. today we saw many thousands of containers on the port where buddy once worked so many years ago. this entire trip has had a filling of stepping into the past, but not mine, and not one i could have ever known. i am hearing stories about great sections of your (my relatives) lives that i have never known. it is so easy to forget that everyone's life consists of so much history, and to have so many reminders is wonderful. i'm sorry, i dont mean to dominate the message board, but I did want to let everyone know how i am doing, and to say thank you to those who have made all of this possible, both relatives and new (i hope) friends. i have found on this trip two of my favorite things, people and conversation, and both have been such a pleasure. it almost makes travel seem like just an excuse. thank you all, love you all,
melinda
Sunday, April 04, 2004 at 18:31:42 (PDT)
bumping these boards up
anime dude
Saturday, April 03, 2004 at 19:55:41 (PST)
Thanks for the birthday greetings! I hope everyone is well...
Pam
Saturday, April 03, 2004 at 12:12:43 (PST)
I am soo glad to know that Steven and Ana are comming next Thrusday!!
Vanessa
Saturday, April 03, 2004 at 10:36:30 (PST)
Happy Birthday, Pam! You are officially twice as old as you were when you lived with us in Auburn. My, my, where does the time go? Too bad you weren't here yesterday, you could have gone to see the Overheads with me last night. They sounded great as usual. That is Mona's band, by the way. They play every March (except that yesterday was April).
Happy Travels to Melinda and friend. Maybe we will run into you in Italy next week. Five days until we leave and counting. Exciting. §
Steve
Friday, April 02, 2004 at 06:47:18 (PST)
Happy Birthday from me too, Pam. What great celebration do you have planned? Hope it involves good people, presents, and lots of sunshine. You deserve it.
Love, Auntie Paula
Friday, April 02, 2004 at 06:07:43 (PST)
Happy Birthday, Pam. Hope you aren't too busy to take time out and celebrate.
Word comes that Melinda and friend Gia are in the general area of Hamburg, Germany, enjoying their time off from school in London. Maybe somewhere along their tour of the continent they'll send something to this board, or maybe we'll have to wait till they're back home to hear about their adventures. Hang onto your (heavy) backpacks, girls, and take in all the wonderful sights and sounds.
Ramona
Friday, April 02, 2004 at 03:37:58 (PST)
Steve - The Overheads are playing at Big Daddy's in Woodinville - Thursday, April 1, 9PM. Sorry for the late notice! Come on by, if you can!
mona
Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at 07:13:38 (PST)
It always makes me smile, too, to read your messages, Vanessa. I'm glad you keep us posted from Antibes. Ana and I will be there in 10 days and we can't wait to see you. §
Steve
Monday, March 29, 2004 at 16:21:42 (PST)
i too love to see vanessa's messages ... and everyone's for that matter, like hearing the voices in the distance around the cosmic dinner table
vanessa's fellow pisces athena
Monday, March 29, 2004 at 07:00:48 (PST)
Hello Vanesa. I love to read your messages. Lucky you for getting to speak to Melinda. Athena and I made it back safely to cold Massachusetts. Hope the rest of you are enjoying the spring.
Paulala
Sunday, March 28, 2004 at 17:30:53 (PST)
FoR mE It HaS BeEn 1 hOlE DaY ThAt NoBoDy SeNt A MeSsAgEs So I dId.
ToOdAy I sPoKe Too MeLiNdA!!!!!!
Vanessa
Sunday, March 28, 2004 at 10:09:44 (PST)
Here we are, halfway home. We had a great visit with Mom and Dad, and as usual we were sad to say good bye. Now back to the jacuzzi.....
Paula
Sunday, March 28, 2004 at 03:09:18 (PST)
Thanks, Vanessa. I got the message to Paula, who is on the road going north.
Ramona
Saturday, March 27, 2004 at 15:42:28 (PST)
Melinda,arrived safely in Brussels at Sandra's house. My papa talk to her 10 minuts ago.
Vanessa
Saturday, March 27, 2004 at 10:13:16 (PST)
okay here's the carolina report: cabin was cold that first night but beautiful the next day, such a magic spot. paula and i did a little indoor/outdoor housekeeping and had a last sweet potato from the fire and a last look at the stream and wandered home (not on the blue ridge parkway becuse it's still closed on mount mitchell due to ice in the tunnels (they never heard of rocksalt down here)) an home to help mom with the flea market (fun and successful) and to go to southern folk art center where we made surprisingly few purchases but did see a great quilt show. Now we're packing the car (yay no more of my stuff in mom and dad's basement!) and driving to hickory tomorrow before we head north
athena
Friday, March 26, 2004 at 17:44:28 (PST)
You don't hear me complaining! :)
mona
Friday, March 26, 2004 at 17:04:01 (PST)
A few warm days and cold nights at the cabin does sound good about now. Does anyone know when they will be there this summer? I think Ana and I will come back for a week, and forgo Boston this summer. Ana is in camp for most of August, and we plan to go to Rex's eightieth birthday party in L.A in late July. So we are thinking early or late July for NC.
Spring sprung a bit early around here this year. It seems like it has been warm and sunny on the weekends and cold and rainy during the week. Can't complain about that, unless you are working outside like Mona.
Ana and I leave for Antibes in less than two weeks so we are starting to get excited. Wish you all could come along...That's it from here, more from there....§
Steve
Friday, March 26, 2004 at 14:02:40 (PST)
Must be pretty chilly there at the cabin this time of year, even with the fire. Still I wish I was there too, having s'mores and playing boggle.
It's finally starting to feel like spring around here - temps in the 50's and a few crocuses in the front yard.
Scott
Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 05:24:32 (PST)
Back from Fl. and sure is cold here in Ohio. Hope to hear from you-all soon. Darroll
Darroll & Judy
Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at 20:15:31 (PST)
Athena and I are at the cabin, with a fire, me eating s'mores, Athena sleeping in front of the fire. Mom and Dad are on their way back to Brevard. A lovely day, though Athena would have preferred a less winding road.....
Paula
Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at 18:21:10 (PST)
Dear Rainey,
I miss you very much and love you. Hope you will always remain in my heart.
With love,
Your's Rohan
Rohan
Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at 02:51:00 (PST)
Dear Rohan,
Best of luck for your exam. I miss you a lot
With Love,
Rojina
Rojina
Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at 02:46:14 (PST)
Mona-We posted from half way with my trusty laptop, connected to my cell phone. Ah, technology. Mark, tell her what web site. We just went with Mom and Dad to their great chinese restaurant and I can barely move. Yummmm.
Paula
Sunday, March 21, 2004 at 16:34:28 (PST)
What website?
mona
Saturday, March 20, 2004 at 20:06:51 (PST)
we made it! now we have to find some other subject to write about ... well first i'll bore you with the details : we arrived around seven, dad cooked lamb kebabs (and an apple pie!) mom made salad and (get this) corn on the cob ... weather is warm and rainy, we saw magnolias and forsythia in bloom, and it sure smells like summer! Vanessa, happy late birthday, my little fellow fish, mark: still no current email address but i'll get one soon. Of course dad showed us your web site within an hour of our arrival. Really nice use of archives. Go styloses! (i know: stylii)
athena
Saturday, March 20, 2004 at 17:50:04 (PST)
we made it! now we have to find some other subject to write about ... well first i'll bore you with the details : we arrived around seven, dad cooked lamb kebabs (and an apple pie!) mom made salad and (get this) corn on the cob ... weather is warm and rainy, we saw magnolias and forsythia in bloom, and it sure smells like summer! Vanessa, happy late birthday, my little fellow fish, mark: still no current email address but i'll get one soon. Of course dad showed us your web site within an hour of our arrival. Really nice use of archives. Go styloses! (i know: stylii)
athena
Saturday, March 20, 2004 at 17:49:40 (PST)
we made it! now we have to find some other subject to write about ... well first i'll bore you with the details : we arrived around seven, dad cooked lamb kebabs (and an apple pie!) mom made salad and (get this) corn on the cob ... weather is warm and rainy, we saw magnolias and forsythia in bloom, and it sure smells like summer! Vanessa, happy late birthday, my little fellow fish, mark: still no current email address but i'll get one soon. Of course dad showed us your web site within an hour of our arrival. Really nice use of archives. Go styloses! (i know: stylii)
athena
Saturday, March 20, 2004 at 17:49:06 (PST)
Safe travels, sweet sisters....
How did you post from half way there?!
mona
Saturday, March 20, 2004 at 06:11:47 (PST)
Glad your safe, Paula and Athena... And it's not your imagination that it is getting warmer, because Spring Sprung tonight! I was suspicious because the sun was bright and in my eyes while driving at 6:15 tonight. Have a great time in NC and keep us posted. Many of us read, even if only few of us read...§
Steve
Friday, March 19, 2004 at 23:18:14 (PST)
Half way there. Hey, am I having a conversation with myself?
Paula
Friday, March 19, 2004 at 18:49:05 (PST)
I am almost on my way! Swinging by to get Athena, and then on to the sunny south! Hurray!
Paula
Friday, March 19, 2004 at 08:18:36 (PST)
SNOW! MORE SNOW! TAKE ME AWAY!
Paula
Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at 15:39:05 (PST)
Hi Vanessa! Isn't it nice to have so many people wishing you HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I sure wish I was there to celebrate with you. One of these days I will be. In the meantime, here's lots of love and best wishes. See you and the little frere in a few months.
Oncle Scott
Sunday, March 14, 2004 at 10:23:29 (PST)
Happy Birthday Vanessessa!
Love, Jessamyn
Sunday, March 14, 2004 at 07:55:39 (PST)
HAPPY 11th BIRTHDAY VANESSA! What wonderful things are you doing today? I will try to get on to see you on the computer this morning, and I cannot wait to see you this summer. Promise you won't be taller than me by then? Love from your auntie.......
Paulala
Sunday, March 14, 2004 at 07:54:54 (PST)
I hope you have a wonderfully Happy Birthday Vanessa!!!!!
mona
Sunday, March 14, 2004 at 07:50:43 (PST)
Happy Birthday, Vanessa!!! Welcome to being 11. It's going to be a great year for you, I know it. I can't wait to come over and wish you Happy Birthday in person. Ana and I will be there in about three weeks. I'll look for you on the web cam later. Until then, remember one thing. YOU are the greatest! §
Steve
Sunday, March 14, 2004 at 06:56:02 (PST)
Yo, Thenes, send an updated email address: yours is getting bounced back.
Webmaster
Sunday, March 14, 2004 at 03:28:59 (PST)
Happy happy birthday to Vanessa! You're lucky to have your birthday on Sunday. I think you probably have good plans for celebrating the completion of your eleventh year. I hope somebody takes a picture of you and sends it to me. Have a happy day!
Grandmother Ramona
Sunday, March 14, 2004 at 02:44:02 (PST)
Please enjoy spring's beauty for us New Englanders. I can not wait to see the colors of spring. I guess that I will have to enjoy the snow a bit longer. :)
Kim Scott
Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at 16:28:36 (PST)
Right on, Melissa!!
flowers, flowers everywhere! We've had real March weather around here - beautiful sunny day on Monday - we hit 70 degrees! Also have had downpouring rain and intermittent hail. But the sun is up before I am (almost) these days. And I'm up by 6:30 ~ now that's a change!!
My own crocuses have come and gone, and the hyacinths and tulips and daffodils are emerging. My left arm can't quite keep up with my right (I do equal lifting with both), so I'm still sore, but don't need tylenol to sleep anymore.
Remember, March showers bring April flowers.
mona
Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at 06:56:51 (PST)
Hang in there Paula, before you know it it will be sunny and warm with little flowers popping up everywhere. Come to think of it, you'll be seeing those things alot sooner than I will, when you go south. Will be fun for you and AKS.
Looking forward to seeing Mark A. this weekend. Also this weekend, Melissa has her last race of the season, up in Maine again. Go Liss!
Scott
Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at 06:24:42 (PST)
I HATE SNOW!
Paula
Tuesday, March 09, 2004 at 17:09:46 (PST)
o and congatulations to greg and beth! you guys are great! way to keep up the old homestead!
athena
Saturday, March 06, 2004 at 07:10:57 (PST)
Thank you all so much for the birthday messages! i love how the personalities come through even though the writing all looks much the same. Thank you for the new version of the happy birthday song, vanessa and jerome. i am so glad you had cake. we had a little lemon cake from my friend ron, but mostly we had cookies. and ice cream. paula came from the farthest away, and ran the samosa factory with the volunteer/slave army. joey and lissa continued their near life-long streaks of party attendance. scott and anne were able to just walk over from wilson ave, and anne was sporting the best of all accessories, the decorated clothespin. I felt fully loved and indulged and my favorite part of all was when everyone sang moon river instead of "happy birthday" (which i suppose means we send the royalty check to johnny mercer instead of the two ladies in idaho)(and paula knew all the words) fifty voices make a beautiful sound! thank you all for thinking of me and joining me in my annual celebration of life. if anyone out there wants help planning their birthday party, large or small, this year, i'm your girl! mom and dad, i'll call you soon!
post birthday girl
Saturday, March 06, 2004 at 07:01:27 (PST)
Okay, I went to Athena's party and it was great. Right Scott, Ann, Melissa, Joe? We very successfully represented the rest of you who wish you were there.
Happy day after..............
Paula
Friday, March 05, 2004 at 17:04:35 (PST)
Although the day is done, the year has just begun, and I hope it is a great one, full of lots of fun. I hope,Thene, they are all great. Years that is
panagiotis
Thursday, March 04, 2004 at 20:06:31 (PST)
All of the above.
Or below.
((((((Athenakimou))))))
mona
Thursday, March 04, 2004 at 16:54:08 (PST)
Happy Birthday to you!!!!Happy birthday to you!!!!Happy birthday to Athena!!!Happy birthday to you!!!We wish you the best Bithday ever. We made a cake thinking of you!!!
Vanessa and Jerome
Thursday, March 04, 2004 at 12:05:48 (PST)
Happy Birthday to Athena, my most proximal of sisters! Looking forward to seeing you and yours tonight on Hawley St. for the ever-popular and oh-so annual event. Yay, Thene!!
Scottrick
Thursday, March 04, 2004 at 08:17:47 (PST)
March Fourth and conquer, Athena! I am always happy on your birthday because I know it is a special day for you. I wish I could be at your party, too. Thank you for the beautiful invitation. Have a wonderful day and a wonderful 42nd year....§
Steve
Thursday, March 04, 2004 at 07:04:38 (PST)
Happy birthday from me, too, Athena, but I doubt that you are reading this, since you are probably scurrying around getting ready for a big blow-out tonight. Wish I could be there for the fun, and the good food that you and Amy always serve to your guests. Live it up!
Mama
Thursday, March 04, 2004 at 05:15:02 (PST)
And that goes doublely from here! (82 years?)
Mark
Thursday, March 04, 2004 at 05:01:29 (PST)
Here is wishing the happiest of birthdays to my littlest of sister. At the risk of sounding overly sentimental, thank you for 41 years of joy. I have enjoyed them all! Love from me....
Paulala
Thursday, March 04, 2004 at 04:53:04 (PST)
I remember what March 1st is-the first day of meteorological spring. March 21st is astrological spring.
For some reason Buddy your quote triggered my brain. I thank you! :)
Kim Scott
Wednesday, March 03, 2004 at 16:28:47 (PST)
March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Also kite flying season starts.
paul
Tuesday, March 02, 2004 at 07:48:12 (PST)
Okay I posted my message a few minutes ago and it must be still in cyberspace. I will wait to see if it comes back.
Anyway just a note to say that it is nice to see the warmer weather here. My email address is khscott76@hotmail.com
Hopefully, Greg and Beth will send the warm weather this way!
Kim Scott
Monday, March 01, 2004 at 17:29:05 (PST)
It feels like spring but there is still mounds of frozen snow that just don't want to disappear. I have a question for anyone with a better memory than me-for some reason it seemed that we use to celebrate March 1st. Have I lost it or is it a day that I forgot about.
We have been looking at colleges-Jess has it narrowed down to three of course in order of choice Oklahoma City University, UMASS Amherst, and Bridgewater State. We are going to visit Oklahoma the end of the month and UMASS Amherst this Friday. This has been fun looking at different schools.
My email address is khscott76@hotmail.com Happy Tuesday to all.
Kim Scott
Monday, March 01, 2004 at 17:10:45 (PST)
Yes, the rain has subsided and it was a very pleasant day today. The final totals of the rain yesterday ranged from 6 inches to 8 inches, depending on where on the Island you were. Of course for us, it was the day that we were traveling from the North Shore to Honolulu (on the south shore). We had to turn around once because a road was washed out. That cost us two hours. All in hour, it turned out to be a four hour drive. I didn't know that was possible on an island that measures 45 miles by 30 miles. It's been a great trip in spite of it all. I had a long run along Waikiki Beach today, topped off by a nice swim in a warm Pacific Ocean. And to think I'll be skiing next weekend.
Steve
Sunday, February 29, 2004 at 02:16:19 (PST)
Steve. I hope the sun has come out and that you're getting to see the sights of Hawaii. After bragging about the wonderful weather in Hawaii for so long, my brother must be (should be) embarrassed!
Our snow has disappeared and we expect sunny and warm weather tomorrow for Leap Day.
Ramona
Saturday, February 28, 2004 at 19:54:30 (PST)
Aloha from Hawaii. I must say that I feel right at home. Especially since today we got more than 6 inches of rain. That's right, about 15% of the annual rainfall in Seattle. Reminds me of sunny Crete last February. C'est la vie. At least it is supposed to clear up and be at least a little nice for the rest of the weekend. I'm at Rex's house right now. I'm happy to report that he seems to be doing great. I hope all is well with all of you...
Steve
Saturday, February 28, 2004 at 00:23:30 (PST)
Thanks Ramona
we will be on Mount Dora Fla march 8-17 livin lovin life
beth&greg straley
Friday, February 27, 2004 at 16:52:58 (PST)
Hey Mom and Dad, looks like more snow coming your way. Make sure it is all gone and the flowers are in full bloom by March 20, the expected date of arrival for me and my littlest sister.
Paula
Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 15:31:03 (PST)
Congratulations, Greg and Beth! I'm all for having a place to escape to in the middle of the winter. I hope you will have the time and opportunity to enjoy the new place to your heart's content.
Ramona
Monday, February 23, 2004 at 08:58:30 (PST)
Hi Too all ------
NEWS FLASH
MT DORA FLORIDA!!!
BABA & NANI WORKIN OVERTIME IN THE BIG SKY
WE MISS YOU
ROSE STRALEY PUT THE STRALEY HOUSE AT 980 W
11 ave ON THE MARKET. BETH &I and BETH'S BROTHER AND HIS WIFE BOUGHT THE BEAUTIFUL HOUSE. WE ARE ALL SO EXCITED.ON A SAD NOTE PRAYERS AND CARDS TO DICK STRALEY ARE ALL WELCOME ADDRESS 15 CONDITO ROAD HINGHAM,MA 02043
greg&beth straley
Sunday, February 22, 2004 at 17:53:25 (PST)
belated congratulations to mona and dave and to mona on her new job. amy is dying to hear about it. will call you soon. sunny day in northampton, snow is finally melting a little. love to all.
athena
Sunday, February 22, 2004 at 12:58:26 (PST)
In answer to Mom's email: I had a great first week at work. The first day it poured down rain like I have seldom seen in 23 years in the Northwest! So hard, it was funny! But despite that, I'm loving every minute of it. There are a variety of tasks, endless learning opportunities, amazing to watch the cycle of life playing out in front of my eyes. The folks are great to work with. And though I come home tired and slightly stiff and sore, I'm managing the physical work load very well. In fact, in a way, I feel more like my old (macho) self than I have in years.
I hope someone will come and visit me there!
mona
Saturday, February 21, 2004 at 08:00:38 (PST)
I'm back home in Brevard. A cold front moved into Florida before I left and Brevard warmed up, so it is now warmer here than there! I had a good vacation, and as always glad to be home.
Ana, Being bored is not a bad thing. It usually comes just before getting some creative ideas about ways to make life more interesting. So sit and ponder and see if you don't come up with something brilliant!
Ramona
Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at 16:48:53 (PST)
im bored
ana
Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at 09:39:46 (PST)
I am happy to report that Dad is safely home in Brevard. He says it was a smooth trip (though long for one day drive if you ask me.) We were honored to have you, Dad. See you soon.
Paula
Monday, February 16, 2004 at 18:29:40 (PST)
That was my favorite part of the article- Stylos continued on page 4- what a ring that has to it. Hurray for Meliisa!
Proud Auntie Paula
Monday, February 16, 2004 at 15:03:33 (PST)
Wow, we have a skier in the family. You, go, Girl! It seems odd to see my niece referred to by her last name but it makes us all proud, Melissa.
It's gray and rainy here. I'm looking forward to being in Hawaii next week.
Happy belated Valentine's Day to all...
§
Steve
Monday, February 16, 2004 at 14:27:43 (PST)
Latest Dad siting: Northampton, MA. Came and went this afternoon. Now on to CT to spend the night at Peter's, and then southbound in the AM. Thanks for the visit, Dad! You too Peter, Paula, Mark, Thena and Amy!
For those interested in Melissa's skiing progress, check out this newspaper article:
http://www.dailyhampshiregazette.com/storytmp.cfm?id_no=2120017
You will probably have to register with the paper to access it.
Scott
Sunday, February 15, 2004 at 16:07:27 (PST)
Happy Valentines Day! Just hanging around at Papa Scott's house. I hope everyone is well. Wishing you all a happy soon to be spring...
Pam
Saturday, February 14, 2004 at 12:54:38 (PST)
Happy belated anniversary, David and Mona, and Happy Valentine's Day - Day of Love- to my everloving family and our cohorts.
Paula
Saturday, February 14, 2004 at 06:36:01 (PST)
Happy Anniversary, Mona and David!
Ma and Ma-in-law
Friday, February 13, 2004 at 19:35:32 (PST)
Make that another Friday the 13th around here. The day before Mona and David's Anniversary. Oh wait, was that the 13th? I'll never keep that one straight. Happy Anniversary, David and Mona...§
Steve
Friday, February 13, 2004 at 15:22:27 (PST)
Ho hum, just another February 13th around these parts...
mona
Friday, February 13, 2004 at 15:09:05 (PST)
Greetings to all of you who are further north or west than I am right now, here in Tuquesta, Florida. (I guess that's just about everybody.)I'm enjoying my 10 days away from winter, basking in 80-degree weather and eating grapefruit right off the tree.
Athena, Eleanor and I did reach each other, and we'll be driving down to have lunch with her and Ralph on Monday. Thanks for letting me know why she hadn't called back.
Jill is a great JOTTO competitor!
Ramona
Friday, February 13, 2004 at 14:32:34 (PST)
Hi, 'thena!!...today I'm getting the waterbed set up...don't remember it being so much work, before!! Trying to get last minute details under control before the long anticipated return to work. Hope you're well!! (Hi to our Amy, too!!)
mona
Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at 17:34:57 (PST)
mom! way down there in southern flahrida where we all wish we were! Eleanor has been trying to reach me to get your phone number. Which i don't have. And which she lost. I'll send you her number in an email if i can. Hope your trip is going well and that you read this soon!
athena
Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at 16:26:22 (PST)
Dad is here!
Paula
Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at 15:19:31 (PST)
we sure have well travelled parents ! hope to see you while you're up here dad ( i think 'north means massachusetts right?) don't forget we're going south if not to florida soon paula!
athena
Monday, February 09, 2004 at 13:27:47 (PST)
Florida. I should be THERE
paul
Monday, February 09, 2004 at 06:15:43 (PST)
Ramona is in sunny Fkorida even though spring training is three weeks away. I will be leaving monday afternoon heading north . I should be their tuesday and stay 5 or 6 days. Hope to drop in on everyone if it is convenient for you all. See olie sas (all of you) then. PS
paul
Monday, February 09, 2004 at 06:11:02 (PST)
Athena: I vote red. What a surprise.
Paula
Sunday, February 08, 2004 at 14:31:37 (PST)
hi naki! happy belated candlemas to all ... activity here includes deciding stove and counter colors for our renovation ... it's good to have a project to do indoors in the winter (well -- we'll do the planning in the winter, any way). i'm getting the invitations out for my birthday party, everyone invited as usual but this year i hope to get more actual invitations in the mail. march fourth. call for details if you want to come and don't get an invite. hope all are well, i will join in the early happy birthday messages to vanessa ...
athena
Sunday, February 08, 2004 at 11:51:12 (PST)
This message is for Kim Helmar in Alaska.
Hi Kim, please contact me. hansonnaki@sbcglobal.net
I don't have your address and I have wanted to contact you for a long time.
In case you don't recall who I am....I am Paul's aunt Naki aka Marguerite aka Eunice, Stylos Hanson
(I was blessed???? with these names). The family calls me either Naki or Marguerite. Mostly Naki.
I hope to hear from you soon. Be well, Naki
Naki
Saturday, February 07, 2004 at 21:31:56 (PST)
Hi: Just to give you my new E-Mail address:
hansonnaki@sbcglobal.net
hope everyone is well. Naki
Naki
Saturday, February 07, 2004 at 21:13:56 (PST)
Just fround this messageboard, Hi Everybody!!
Harmony
Saturday, February 07, 2004 at 19:55:29 (PST)
Yeah Steve! I have never been there. Can't wait for the trip report. Snow and ice here. Yick.
Paula
Friday, February 06, 2004 at 14:17:30 (PST)
mmmmmmmm, Hawaii....
hope it's a vacationing vacation, not a working one. Course, in Hawaii it might be hard to tell the difference!
mona
Friday, February 06, 2004 at 12:34:28 (PST)
Congratulations, Mona! I'm sure that you'll like both working with plants and being so close to home. And good for you, Dad, we'll look forward to having you in France. It looks like this will be the same group that went to Greece last year plus Vanessa and Jerome. The rain here continues, although the temperatures are mild.
The big news from me is that I bought a ticket for a long weekend in Hawaii (Wed-Mon) at the end of February. I haven't been there in about 30 years. §
Steve
Friday, February 06, 2004 at 08:47:29 (PST)
Right now it is icy rain. I am happy to stay in by the fire. Lots of rain predicted for tomorrow. Let's hope that doesn't mean a wet basement. I just booked Paul's flight to Nice for April 10-24. There's nothing like icy rain to make one start dreaming of the sunny Riviera!
Ramona
Thursday, February 05, 2004 at 19:32:47 (PST)
Mom and Dad: I see all kinds of weather advisories for you - ice, flood, wind. What is going on there????
Paula
Thursday, February 05, 2004 at 16:59:20 (PST)
Yes! Thank you, Paula...2 miles, 5 minutes away. The only downside I see so far is that it may prevent me from being able to travel this summer: the original job description called for work through June, but during the interview they mentioned that it may be extended through October. Something will work out, I'm sure...
mona
Thursday, February 05, 2004 at 08:42:45 (PST)
Congratulations, Mona. Sounds like a great job, and what a wonderful commute! Keep us updated.
Paula
Thursday, February 05, 2004 at 03:28:44 (PST)
:)
Happy almost spring to you, Kim! I'm happy to announce I now have a job: working in a wonderful nursery...2 miles from my home. Should be a huge departure from the big bad world of software engineering, and I'm relishing the prospect of working my everloving butt off in the wind and weather.
And no, I've never tried ice fishing....one day maybe...
mona
Wednesday, February 04, 2004 at 18:08:38 (PST)
Skiing is great with my little feet. However, does anyone go Ice fishing? The ice is perfect this winter with our cold New England temperature. A special extra enjoyment is building a fire on a metal sauce and having it beside you on the ice waiting for the fish to arrive at your trap. Happy Winter to All.
Kim Scott
Wednesday, February 04, 2004 at 17:26:10 (PST)
to the family skiers only 2 things come down the slope snowballs and wannabees, if the great zues wished us to ski we'd all have size 666 double dddd feets. know your limits respect nature stay off the mountain// its for the hobits and trolls
cousin DAVID
Monday, February 02, 2004 at 16:01:30 (PST)
if you walk through the woods on ground hog day,and step in his dung your in for 6 more weeks of winter. so let it be written, so let it be said. xmas was great we miss you all.
Cousin David Elliott & Cousin Pat
Monday, February 02, 2004 at 15:52:08 (PST)
"If you call that burough luxurious so be it,
Just remember that may not be how others see it.
If you really don't want to negotiate,
Then I'd say your job is to procrastinate.
So because a little shadow you see,
Six more weeks of skiing for me!"
Winterland Wanderer
Monday, February 02, 2004 at 10:33:24 (PST)
"I'm glad I live in this luxurious burrow on the Knob
and not in a dirty, smelly spider hole like a slob.
When I come out I don't want to negotiate;
But to just do my job and prognosticate.
Today because my shadow I see,
six more weeks of winter there will be."
Punxsutawney Phil
Monday, February 02, 2004 at 08:30:48 (PST)
I knew! I've been celebrating Candlemas for several years. My ritual usually includes a bonfire, which in olden times was held for the whole community: the women of a village would let their own home fires burn out, and the communal fire would symbolize the dependence of each on the whole, and the commitment to help each other. As well as to give them a chance to clean out the home hearths!! It's a wonderful time of year.
mona
Sunday, February 01, 2004 at 19:36:16 (PST)
"When German settlers arrived in the 1700s, they brought a tradition known as Candlemas Day, which has an early origin in the pagan celebration of Imbolc. It came at the mid-point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. Superstition held that if the weather was fair, the second half of Winter would be stormy and cold. For the early Christians in Europe, it was the custom on Candlemas Day for clergy to bless candles and distribute them to the people in the dark of Winter. A lighted candle was placed in each window of the home. The day's weather continued to be important. If the sun came out February 2, halfway between Winter and Spring, it meant six more weeks of wintry weather."
Who knew? This could become my new favorite holiday.
Paula
Sunday, February 01, 2004 at 15:14:58 (PST)
Go Pats!
mona
Sunday, February 01, 2004 at 14:15:30 (PST)
Mark, Jessamyn and I will be in London to visit Melinda from April 17th through the 24th. She promises it doesn't rain much in the spring. Hey Steve, maybe you can detour through London on your way home.
TGIF!
Paula
Friday, January 30, 2004 at 03:45:01 (PST)
And hello to my Anana too. How are things way over there?
Paulala
Friday, January 30, 2004 at 03:35:49 (PST)
hey im a suprise too! (with gold wrapping paper and a pink bow on top) why isnt anyone sending me messeges!?
ana
Thursday, January 29, 2004 at 20:27:55 (PST)
hello vanessa! cant wait to see you again
Anana
Thursday, January 29, 2004 at 20:24:22 (PST)
Happy Birthday, Vanessa. Wait, your birthday is not for another six weeks. Well, I'll say it now anyway so I am sure not to forget. By the time Ana and I get there in April, your birthday will just be a memory. Be sure to thank your Mom for the nice posting she left a week or so ago....§
Steve
Thursday, January 29, 2004 at 14:41:15 (PST)
Hello my Vanessa!
Paulala
Thursday, January 29, 2004 at 14:15:27 (PST)
weather here today : cold. still. again. there has been some good skating though this year. mom and dad i think of you when i see you on the weather map, vanessa and sophie and jerome -- it's always good to hear from you i would like to come to france soon. i'd like to go to seattle soon too for that matter. happy february to all of you soon and may the ground hog see half his shadow and we only have three more weeks of winter!
athena
Thursday, January 29, 2004 at 12:27:51 (PST)
Vanessa! I thought this was the week that you would be studying and skiing up in the snowy mountains! We still have ice and snow on the ground but we don't have any skiis. (Just walking sticks.)I like seeing messages from you on the board. Keep it up, even if we get lazy!
Grandmother Ramona
Thursday, January 29, 2004 at 11:46:43 (PST)
I'm a little surprise that nobody sent a message.In france it is now 7:38 pm.
vanessa
Thursday, January 29, 2004 at 10:40:27 (PST)
Okay, Steve, I was a little hasty. We got some snow after all...in fact, more than I care to admit to.
Paula
Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at 16:20:48 (PST)
Announcing the 3rd annual Overheads gig at Big Daddy's in Woodinville (WA, duh) on Thursday, April 1, 9PM. Y'all are invited. I'll be singing a couple of tunes this time.
mona
Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at 14:42:06 (PST)
Congratulations, Matt and Cheryl. And great-grandma Patsy. And Paula, for missing the snow (even though your post sounds like 'famous last words'). The weather and everything else here has been delightfully boring lately. No storms or catastrophes. Hey, those sound like famous last words, too.
It's official. Ana and I are going to France from April 7-18. And Jillian is going from April 9-21. Any other takers? Mark and Paula, when will you be in London? It is hard to beleive that this weekend will be February. And Monday will be Bud's day, er, Groundhog's Day. It's a good thing that January and February are fast months.
Here's hoping all are well and weathering the storms...§
Steve
Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at 09:37:46 (PST)
Hurray! We ducked, and the snow missed us!
Paula
Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at 03:23:58 (PST)
Yes, first, on Sunday we got snowed in and then on Monday we got iced in and that is still the situation. Schools are closed for the second day. I have an appointment in Asheville this afternoon so we'll see what the road look like in a few hours. Sorry all you folks in New England who are about to get hit again.
Ramona
Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at 04:03:43 (PST)
Good to hear from you Sophie, and to hear news of those great children! Keep writing! Snow is wonderful...from a distance. Speaking of snow: Mom and Dad, are you getting a snowstorm in North Carolina? Will this winter never end? Tell us how you are holding up, as we wait to be clobbered...again.
Paulala
Monday, January 26, 2004 at 18:38:15 (PST)
...gotta love babies, don't you?! :)
mona
Monday, January 26, 2004 at 15:47:44 (PST)
Announcing a new generation of Laynes: Matt and Cheryl Layne became the parents of twin boys, Dylan and Jack, last night around 8:00 PM. Each weighs 6 lb., 12 oz. The information comes from Pat who got it by email from Mike, who was there. Congratulations to the parents, grandparents and great grandparents! And WELCOME to the babies.
Ramona
Monday, January 26, 2004 at 15:38:13 (PST)
www.google.com
hey great site, It was cool, today I googled myself and found a bunch of funny stuff.
googlerD
Sunday, January 25, 2004 at 21:22:31 (PST)
The cats are gone so we got our old PC back. So useful! It does not snow here but it's so beautiful to see both the alpes and the mediterannean sea from our village. So the snow is not far. I am happy for Vanessa who is going to have her school classes at the mountain for two weeks. She'll study in the morning and for the first time of our life will ski in the afternoon. She's really looking forward to it.
Jerome will be going for a week vacation to a ski station nearby and I am sure is going to like it (he'll be with his bestfriend).
I thank you all for the nice christmas presents you sent to all of us. and hope next year I'll be able to do the same.
We got pictures of you all over the flat and we talk about all of you so often.
Vanessa's scool mates were really impressed when vanessa showed them her grandmother's book that she is actually reading.
Then, I showed them my mother's books and they are going to meet her best friend who is wife of a french senator! I hope to be able to take them to Paris to see their uncle and cousins this year.
I am sure it's going to be a great year.
Paul, please take care of you, you are travelling so much! But please know that we are looking forward to see you. Ramona: do you travel a little bit?
Vanessa and Jerome are reading in bed before bedtime.
They're growing up so quickly!
BONNE ANNEE A TOUS. NOUS PENSONS BIEN A VOUS.
Affectueusement
SOPHIE
sophie@stylos.net
Sunday, January 25, 2004 at 12:24:06 (PST)
And it was soooo wonderful to have him here. Thanks for sharing him!! Now I'm sure he's happy to be home and with his bride.
mona
Friday, January 23, 2004 at 09:53:36 (PST)
The traveller and all his luggage has arrived, safe and sound, on time and in good spirits.It's good to have him home.
Ramona
Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 19:27:15 (PST)
Dad is on his way east. We got up very early this morning and got him to the airport. He should get in to Ashville at about 9:00 local time. It was a great visit with him. Even the weather cooperated.
A very happy year of the Wooden Monkey to all! Dad, let us all know when you arrive....Thanks. §
Steve
Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 10:14:11 (PST)
By the way Mona, you get the award for quickest response to a posting. I can't even type that fast.
Scott again
Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 08:07:40 (PST)
Yay for Ana. Good thing you have lots of family on both coasts that can show some things on the guitar. Enjoy!
Yes, the days are definitely starting to get longer. I noticed it when I was leaving work at about 5 PM yesterday. Now if only the temperature could get above freezing.
Happy Chinese New Year to everybody! Year of the Monkey.
Are you still out west, Dad?
Scott
Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 08:06:03 (PST)
Welcome to the Big Beautiful world of Rock n Roll, my dear!
mona
Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at 17:25:50 (PST)
I GOT A ELECTRIC GUITAR WAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ana
Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at 17:24:27 (PST)
Hi cold, Kim in Massachusetts - you surviving?
Hi Kim in Alakska: I replied to your email, but it bounced back, saying your mailbox is full!!
Hi everybody else...are the days getting longer yet?!
mona
Saturday, January 17, 2004 at 07:25:31 (PST)
Greetings from the southshore,
It was negative 8 at 9:30 this morning and we have no school too! I do not remember ever having a no school day for being too cold outside? Does anyone remember having one for this reason. It is a historical day for Mass. with respect to the weather! Stay warm all! Kim Scott
Kim Scott
Friday, January 16, 2004 at 07:28:25 (PST)
18 below zero tonight!
Paula
Thursday, January 15, 2004 at 16:01:28 (PST)
Hiya, Kim!!
Always good to see you, and all the relations here. I was just talking w/ my dad about Paul, and his passing, and how tough it's got to be.
Please, let me know if you're coming down to the contiguous 48 and we'll meet up.
mona
Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at 18:08:04 (PST)
Hello, Stylos/Helmar family:
I just have to ask--how can you folks STAND that cold weather? (smile) It's 40 degrees today in Juneau. We have had some cold weather this year and quite a bit of snow, and there's colder weather headed this way. I couldn't believe you were getting zero degree weather last weekend!
How are all of you doing? I've lost most of the Helmar e-mail addresses, so I hope this is a good contact for you as well as the Stylos clan. I've been thinking of the family lately because of the holidays, but once again I didn't get it together to write cards. I hope you all had a good holiday season.
My kids were both home for Christmas. Patrice is living here now. She graduated from college (Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon) last June and came home after that. She had a very tough couple of months during the summer, with the let down from completing college and finally have time to deal with Paul's death. She is doing much better now, but I was really worried about her last summer and fall.
My son Leo is going to college in Portland, Oregon, and called today and said he is really enjoying his classes. Classes were supposed to start last week, but Portland shut down for close to a week because of a winter snow storm. Things are back to normal now.
I am hoping to get back there in July for the Democratic convention. I want to come back for a visit, and will plan one whether or not I get elected as a delegate, but I thought it would be fun to combine the two things. I hope to see many of you then.
Thanks for the web page. I check it out from time to time to see what the east coast family is up to. All my best--Kim
Kim Metcalfe Helmar
Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at 19:40:11 (PST)
Yes, a hearty congratulations to Tim! He and I (and maybe Dad and Mona) will be going out to a casino in Suquamish to celebrate his coming of age. He's spending the day on the ski slopes, where they let you ski free on your birthday. Thinks are warm and sunny in Seattle today. They are always sunnier and warmer when Dad is in town...§
Steve
Monday, January 12, 2004 at 10:40:15 (PST)
Happy Birthday, Timmy Slattery. Is it 21? Welcome to the world of adults. I hope you have a great year.
Ramona
Monday, January 12, 2004 at 04:25:42 (PST)
It is. First day of snowboarding for Betsy and Paul, and it's 39 degrees at the Pass....bummer.
mona
Saturday, January 10, 2004 at 13:51:31 (PST)
Did I say cold? It is 0 degrees here just now. Hope it is warmer where YOU are.
Paula
Saturday, January 10, 2004 at 07:37:17 (PST)
Buddy's here, and we're all thrilled!
mona
Friday, January 09, 2004 at 23:28:45 (PST)
Cold everywhere! I just returned (at 7:00 AM) from delivering Paul to the airport on his way to Seattle. Shouldn't we all be headed for Hawaii or the Canary Islands?
Ramona
Thursday, January 08, 2004 at 04:10:48 (PST)
VERY cold here. Melinda is at the airport - on her way to London until Jun 12. I am very proud of her, and I miss her already.
Paula
Wednesday, January 07, 2004 at 15:47:32 (PST)
Hooray for NO SCHOOL days! What happened to the summer weather we were having just a couple of days ago? This morning it's 16 degrees! I'm looking forward to 10 days in Florida in February, where it's (almost) always summer.
Ramona
Wednesday, January 07, 2004 at 06:15:38 (PST)
SnOw DaY but there wasnt very much snow... yay... oh well no ScHoOl!
ana
Tuesday, January 06, 2004 at 20:37:21 (PST)
Wasn't 72 the year that Mark Spitz won all the gold?
It's cold, cold here and they are predicting up to a foot of snow tonight. In true Seattle fashion, they have already begun calling off schools and meetings, even though the flakes haven't begun to fall. At least they are predicting that it will all be melted by the weekend.
It was a very relaxing New Year's weekend here. Except watching the local football team go down in a blaze of glory. §
Steve
Monday, January 05, 2004 at 16:23:22 (PST)
Happy New Year to All! :) I hope everyone is well and rested from the holiday! They do come up on us quickly! It is hard to believe that this is another leap year and we are getting pictures from Mars too! Anyone remember who swam in 1972 olympics which was another first for us? I tried that summer to learn to swim like tht person!
Happy New Year to All! Sue and Pat I finished my 2nd scarf! WOW! I'm glad my memory is still there!
Kim
Monday, January 05, 2004 at 16:09:01 (PST)
Howdy!, Uncle Darroll. Hope you have a great time in Florida! Happy New Years from us here in Kingston, too!
mona
Saturday, January 03, 2004 at 20:17:30 (PST)
Happy Holidays to all. Judy and I will be in Fl. soon so hpoe to hear from you-all. Darroll
Darroll Lain
Friday, January 02, 2004 at 19:40:42 (PST)
Happy 2004 to all the readers of this board. If what one is doing when the year changes is a predictor of what one will be doing all year, then I will be sleeping and Paul will be watching a ball game. Why am I not surprised? Sure enough a game is being watched, but I have not yet had a nap and it's almost 4:00 o'clock. The temperature has gone up to 60!! so I'm going for a walk and may not even opt for a nap today. (That can wait for the seasonably cold weather that is sure to return soon.)I wish for us all lots of smiles in 2004.
Ramona
Thursday, January 01, 2004 at 13:07:51 (PST)
Ooooooops!!!!
I see the number thingamajig thing is brokie and never leaves 888888:) Sorry I was so presumptious!!!!
albert
Albert Sharpton
Thursday, January 01, 2004 at 08:04:12 (PST)
And a Happy New Year to you too, Vanessa, Mona, Al, and all those who have not yet arisen on this glorious first day of 2004 to say HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Paulala
Thursday, January 01, 2004 at 07:07:16 (PST)
I wIsH YoU a HaPpY NeW yEaR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
VaNeSsA
Thursday, January 01, 2004 at 04:08:10 (PST)
